Community News
Go Canada Go!
Feb 17. 10
When you watch the medal presentations for the Bobsleigh, Luge, and Skeleton at the Whistler Sliding Centre, think of the proud community of Houston and Dungate Community Forest who donated the Lodgepole Pine for the podium!
23 podiums were built from timber donated by communities, First Nations, and businesses from across the Province for the Olympics. The podiums are built from one of 18 different wood types.
“We asked British Columbians to donate wood for the podium construction and the response was overwhelming,” said Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell. “It is clear that our communities take great pride in their local forests and are eager to share the Spirit of 2010 with the rest of the world.”
Profiles with information about the people, community and wood of each of the 23 podiums at www.gov.bc.ca/for
In Our Community
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Drop in Music Program
Houston Secondary School X-Block Drop in Music Program recently received $700.00 for the purchase of a second electric guitar and amp.
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Let the renovations begin!
Bulkley Valley Credit Union recently helped Skeena Place with their kitchen renovation project.
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June 22 Relay in Houston
Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life gives us the opportunity to celebrate cancer survivors, remember and honour loved ones lost to cancer and fight back against all cancers. June 22 in Houston this year!