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Fly fishing lesson
Date: Oct 31, 2009
Entry: Dad is trying to teach his daughter how to fly fish. Actually she did pretty well for her first lesson.
A nice campfire in the evening is always nice.
Fly fishing lesson
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Date: Oct 31, 2009
Entry: Dad is trying to teach his daughter how to fly fish. Actually she did pretty well for her first lesson.
A nice campfire in the evening is always nice.
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Fun in the snow
Date: Oct 31, 2009
Entry: Snowmobiling and tobogganing around Houston is always lot of fun on a nice winters day
Fun in the snow
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Date: Oct 31, 2009
Entry: Snowmobiling and tobogganing around Houston is always lot of fun on a nice winters day
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Fans of ringette
Date: Oct 31, 2009
Entry: Winters go by fast when you play or are fans of ringette. Her two fans and making a banner to bring to the game that their older cousin plays.
Fans of ringette
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Date: Oct 31, 2009
Entry: Winters go by fast when you play or are fans of ringette. Her two fans and making a banner to bring to the game that their older cousin plays.
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Houston Luckies
Date: Oct 28, 2009
Entry: Many hours during the winter are spent at Claude Parish Memorial Arena watching the local Senior Men's 'AA' hockey team. The Houston Luckies are always a draw on a cold Saturday night, and most of the players are local, or played their minor hockey locally.
Houston Luckies
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Date: Oct 28, 2009
Entry: Many hours during the winter are spent at Claude Parish Memorial Arena watching the local Senior Men's 'AA' hockey team. The Houston Luckies are always a draw on a cold Saturday night, and most of the... more
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Healthy living in Houston.
Date: Oct 28, 2009
Entry: I try to participate in at least one summer and one winter sport every year. The summer actives include soccer, competitive horseback riding canoeing and backpacking and 4-h. In the winter I play ringette cross counrty and downhill ski. I like to swim with my friends at the pool and the local lakes or in the river. All this active living keeps me strong and fit and is all done here in Houston
Healthy living in Houston.
Date: Oct 28, 2009
Entry: I try to participate in at least one summer and one winter sport every year. The summer actives include soccer, competitive horseback riding canoeing and backpacking and 4-h. In the winter I play ringette... more
Things for a child to do in Houston.
Date: Oct 28, 2009
Entry: I live in Houston. I like to cross country ski, play ringette, swim, play soccer,ride my bike and my horse and have fun. I like to go fishing with my Dad. I like to jump across hay bales and toboggan down hills. I like to go to school and play with my friends. I do all these things in Houston.
Things for a child to do in Houston.
Date: Oct 28, 2009
Entry: I live in Houston. I like to cross country ski, play ringette, swim, play soccer,ride my bike and my horse and have fun. I like to go fishing with my Dad. I like to jump across hay bales and toboggan... more
Paddling
Date: Oct 28, 2009
Entry: There are many wilderness adventures in the Houston area for the experienced paddler, however there is also opportunity right in town to paddle the Little Bulkley. This small river offers an afternoon paddle right in our backyard and is more fun than many realize!
Paddling
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Date: Oct 28, 2009
Entry: There are many wilderness adventures in the Houston area for the experienced paddler, however there is also opportunity right in town to paddle the Little Bulkley. This small river offers an afternoon... more
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Houston Music
Date: Oct 28, 2009
Entry: With the popularity of large venue music events and outdoor music festivals it is easy to forget that some local bands are able to provide some quality music entertainment. In Houston even the local pub has enough space to host some live music.
Houston Music
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Date: Oct 28, 2009
Entry: With the popularity of large venue music events and outdoor music festivals it is easy to forget that some local bands are able to provide some quality music entertainment. In Houston even the local pub... more
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Houston Sports
Date: Oct 28, 2009
Entry: Houston is an active and enthusiastic sports community. FromCurling and Hockey to Figure Skating, Volleyball and Baseball and much more. The three pictures allowed here is not enough to do it justice!
Houston Sports
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Date: Oct 28, 2009
Entry: Houston is an active and enthusiastic sports community. FromCurling and Hockey to Figure Skating, Volleyball and Baseball and much more. The three pictures allowed here is not enough to do it justice! more
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Houston Duck Pond
Date: Oct 28, 2009
Entry: The Houston Duck Pond is a great place to go for a walk and many of the locals do just that. Too many don't realize how much bird life can be seen at or near this pond. These images are a selection of my favourites from the pond and it's surrounding forests.
Houston Duck Pond
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Date: Oct 28, 2009
Entry: The Houston Duck Pond is a great place to go for a walk and many of the locals do just that. Too many don't realize how much bird life can be seen at or near this pond. These images are a selection of... more
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Business Achievement Awards
Date: Oct 28, 2009
Entry: On October 24th Houston held it's Business Achievement Awards Ceremony. This year was a new format for the event but it was a great success and we all look forward to next years event.
Business Achievement Awards
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Date: Oct 28, 2009
Entry: On October 24th Houston held it's Business Achievement Awards Ceremony. This year was a new format for the event but it was a great success and we all look forward to next years event.
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Houston in the Fall
Date: Oct 23, 2009
Entry: Houston in the fall is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather is made for hiking. Not too cold, not to hot, with the smell of fall in the air. Leaves have turned colour and a soft wind has them drifting to the ground. Walking in the early morning with the sun rising is the best. The air is crisp and has bit of bite to it just to make you aware that winter is on its way. The mountains off in the distance has fresh snow and it is creeping lower and lower. The community has many trails which are well used by its two legged & four legged residences. It is great way to start any day.
Houston in the Fall
Date: Oct 23, 2009
Entry: Houston in the fall is one of my favorite times of the year. The weather is made for hiking. Not too cold, not to hot, with the smell of fall in the air. Leaves have turned colour and a soft wind has... more
enjoying houston
Date: Oct 22, 2009
Entry: after fishing Babine Lake and camping around the area all summer,hiking China Knows Mountain and many other local trails this fall we are settling in for a winter of oldtimers hockey,curling and cross country skiing at our beautiful Morice Mountain Ski Trails as soon as the snow flies.What a beautiful place to live & play.
enjoying houston
Date: Oct 22, 2009
Entry: after fishing Babine Lake and camping around the area all summer,hiking China Knows Mountain and many other local trails this fall we are settling in for a winter of oldtimers hockey,curling and cross... more
Overnight Hike to Silver King Basin
Date: Oct 14, 2009
Entry: The class left at 9:00 a.m. and started their hike to Silver king Basin near Smithers BC. They packed all their own gear including sleeping bags, extra clothes, sleeping matts, food, drinks, and the very basic toiletries! There was very liitle sleep had by any of the class and they had a great experience with their classmates. They hiked back down the next day and caught up on sleep!!
Overnight Hike to Silver King Basin
Date: Oct 14, 2009
Entry: The class left at 9:00 a.m. and started their hike to Silver king Basin near Smithers BC. They packed all their own gear including sleeping bags, extra clothes, sleeping matts, food, drinks, and the very... more
day hike on China Knows Mountain
Date: Oct 14, 2009
Entry: The grade 7 class at Twain Sullivan Elementary School spent the day hiking our local 'infamous' China Knows Mountain. The weather was beautiful and the kids had a great time. The view from the top was spectacular and a great time was had by all ...now on to the next hike!!
day hike on China Knows Mountain
Date: Oct 14, 2009
Entry: The grade 7 class at Twain Sullivan Elementary School spent the day hiking our local 'infamous' China Knows Mountain. The weather was beautiful and the kids had a great time. The view from the top was... more
An activity for any weather
Date: Oct 11, 2009
Entry: Nordic skiing at the Morice Mountain Nordic Ski trails 10min south of Houston is one of the best ways to enjoy the winter with family and friends. The 20+km of immaculately groomed trails complete with a day lodge and an alpine cabin, makes this a must see for anyone who enjoys or wants to try Nordic skiing. Even the odd snow squalls can't keep the smiles off participants.
An activity for any weather
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Date: Oct 11, 2009
Entry: Nordic skiing at the Morice Mountain Nordic Ski trails 10min south of Houston is one of the best ways to enjoy the winter with family and friends. The 20+km of immaculately groomed trails complete with... more
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Kids do better outdoors
Date: Oct 11, 2009
Entry: Is there a better way to a good nights rest than letting the kids burn some energy off in the accessible wilderness south west of Houston? Probably not.
Houston is blessed with a number of wilderness areas that are easily accessible by young families.
Kids do better outdoors
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Date: Oct 11, 2009
Entry: Is there a better way to a good nights rest than letting the kids burn some energy off in the accessible wilderness south west of Houston? Probably not.
Houston is blessed with a number of wilderness... more
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shiny paper, shiny paper, what to do with shiny paper?
Date: Oct 11, 2009
Entry: For any hard core (or beginner) home recycler, shiny paper is a conundrum of sorts. It doesn't fit with newsprint, shouldn't go with office paper... (doesn't even burn well, if you use wood to heat your home!!) WHAT TO DO WITH SHINY PAPER??!!
One Houston woman, on a missions trip to Africa this spring, was inspired by a group of African women who have found a useful purpose for themselves and for shiny paper. They have founded an organization that makes the most beautiful beads out of rolled up pieces of shiny paper... well, sort of... handmade beads, sold all over the world, creating employment for the women of the organization, drawing them out of poverty, empowering with them a purpose, and a use for that otherwise useless shiny paper.
Your chance to learn the same skill will be coming soon to Houston, as this lady will be teaching a course on how to make beautiful beads out of that nasty shiny paper!! Keep your eyes peeled and start saving your shiny paper now!!
shiny paper, shiny paper, what to do with shiny paper?
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Date: Oct 11, 2009
Entry: For any hard core (or beginner) home recycler, shiny paper is a conundrum of sorts. It doesn't fit with newsprint, shouldn't go with office paper... (doesn't even burn well, if you use wood to heat your... more
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Olympic fever brought to you by your local banking institution!!
Date: Oct 10, 2009
Entry: This spring, as part of the RBC torch tour, Houston locals were treated to cake with an Olympian and a chance to have pictures taken with the torch! Even the RBC mascot bear was there for the celebration!! This young man , delegated to represent BC athletes on this part of the tour, was a delight to visit with. It was his first time to travel in the province outside of the lower mainland and the Okanagan... he was impressed at how large the province was and was hoping to see his first moose along our stretch of highway!! It was interesting to hear his story of participating in the Beijing Olympics with Canada's field hockey team. What a wonderful opportunity to use his experiences to inspire young athletes to pursue their dreams with all their heart!
Thank you for coming!!
Olympic fever brought to you by your local banking institution!!
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Date: Oct 10, 2009
Entry: This spring, as part of the RBC torch tour, Houston locals were treated to cake with an Olympian and a chance to have pictures taken with the torch! Even the RBC mascot bear was there for the celebration!!... more
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Care for those we love...
Date: Oct 8, 2009
Entry: After many years of research and lobbying governments at all levels for those in our community who need medical care, Houston is VERY proud to announce the expansion of our community health care facility to include residential care beds for seniors!! Work on the facility began this summer and will hopefully be up and running in the very near future! Up until now, any member of our community who needed extended or palliative care had to leave the community of which they were a part and reside in a neighbouring community. For anyone who has been in this situation, it is incredibly distressing, but especially for our seniors. It has been very difficult for them, as loved ones, who are sometimes not overly mobile, are left behind. Not anymore! Now the elder members of our community will be able to continue to be a vital part of their social structure and they, as well as the rest of us in the community, will benefit from their availability!
As a bonus, the 'residents' of that part of the Health Centre that was demolished to build this care facility were relocated across the street... to a newly reconstructed ambulance station!!
Care for those we love...
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Date: Oct 8, 2009
Entry: After many years of research and lobbying governments at all levels for those in our community who need medical care, Houston is VERY proud to announce the expansion of our community health care facility... more
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"when you're all alone, and you pick up the phone, who you gonna call...?"
Date: Oct 8, 2009
Entry: well, if you are one of our seniors... the VAN of course!! For many years now, Houston's seniors have been able to get out and about, even if they can't drive themselves anymore. Privately fundraised and run by volunteers (some of whom are seniors themselves), this essential source of transportation equals freedom for those elders in our community who need to go somewhere. Whether its group heading to the next town to celebrate the birthday of a fellow senior Houstonite who is in the hospital or an extended care facility in the neighbouring town, or a senior who has a doctor's appointment locally... the van is almost always available to move you where you want to go!
"when you're all alone, and you pick up the phone, who you gonna call...?"
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Date: Oct 8, 2009
Entry: well, if you are one of our seniors... the VAN of course!! For many years now, Houston's seniors have been able to get out and about, even if they can't drive themselves anymore. Privately fundraised... more
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Houston Senior's Activity Centre
Date: Oct 8, 2009
Entry: For the seniors, this building is a landmark. It is a place to gather, socialize, play, and learn. For the rest of the community, it is a place to come and enjoy the company of our community elders. There are activities for everyone here, from carpet bowling to crib, pool to pc's, sing-alongs at the piano (on occasion), the fundraiser breakfasts and lunches, and many more...
Our seniors are active, involved in volunteer positions in almost every aspect of our community. They are involved in associations outside of our community. They help themselves, they help others, they are a wonderful group of people! Thank you, seniors!!
Houston Senior's Activity Centre
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Date: Oct 8, 2009
Entry: For the seniors, this building is a landmark. It is a place to gather, socialize, play, and learn. For the rest of the community, it is a place to come and enjoy the company of our community elders.... more
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Soup's On!!
Date: Oct 8, 2009
Entry: Every 3rd Thursday of the month, the Houston Senior's Activity Centre is a-buzz with excitement! Its soup and sandwiches at the Senior's and the whole town is invited!! Hosted by the Senior's association as a fundraiser for their activities (of which there are SO many!), this community event is greatly enjoyed and marked on many calendars!! The food is prepared and served by the senior volunteers, themselves.
Come on down! Soup's on!
Soup's On!!
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Date: Oct 8, 2009
Entry: Every 3rd Thursday of the month, the Houston Senior's Activity Centre is a-buzz with excitement! Its soup and sandwiches at the Senior's and the whole town is invited!! Hosted by the Senior's association... more
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Houston Municipal Council
Date: Oct 6, 2009
Entry: THIS IS NOT REALLY A STORY BUT IS MORE OF A COMMENT TO ADD THE LOYAL SUPPORT OF ALL OUR COUNCIL TO GAMESTOWN 2010. A WONDERFUL WAY TO PROMOTE HOUSTON TO THE WORLD. AS COUNCIL, WE ARE BEHIND THIS INIATIVE AND WOULD LIKE TO REAFIRM THE BELIEF THAT THE TOWN OF HOUSTON IS ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PLACES IN BC TO LIVE AND RAISE A FAMILY, ROOM TO GROW AND THE LIFESTYLE TO SUPPORT IT!!!
COUNCILLOR NIPPER KETTLE
Houston Municipal Council
Date: Oct 6, 2009
Entry: THIS IS NOT REALLY A STORY BUT IS MORE OF A COMMENT TO ADD THE LOYAL SUPPORT OF ALL OUR COUNCIL TO GAMESTOWN 2010. A WONDERFUL WAY TO PROMOTE HOUSTON TO THE WORLD. AS COUNCIL, WE ARE BEHIND THIS INIATIVE... more
art about town, too...
Date: Oct 1, 2009
Entry: fishing, sledding...
art about town, too...
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Date: Oct 1, 2009
Entry: fishing, sledding...
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