The District of Houston has raised the national Ukrainian Flag at the District Office in honour and solidarity with the Ukraine. We have also contributed $1,000 in humanitarian aid to Ukraine through the Red Cross.
SMITHERS – The BC Wildfire Service (BCWS) will be implementing a Category 2 and 3 open fire prohibition due to current and forecast weather conditions in parts of the Northwest Fire Centre (NWFC). The prohibition will take effect 12:00 noon Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) on Friday, April 15, 2022.
The prohibition will cover the Nadina and Bulkley Fire Zones in their entirety and a portion of the Skeena Fire Zone known as the old Kalum District.
This prohibition does not apply to campfires that are a half-metre high by a half-metre wide or smaller, or to fireworks, firecrackers or sky lanterns. Click to see the full press release and more details on the fire regulations.
Houston is in the process of rebuilding its downtown and undergoing a broader transition to a more
diversified local economy. The Commercial, Retail and Entertainment Opportunity Assessment aims to build on the success of the District's Downtown Revitalization,
and help Houston identify the next steps in the evolution of its downtown.The Commercial Retail and Entertainment Opportunity Assessment provides a vital baseline of information to determine the breadth and depth of opportunity, by category, in Houston generally and the downtown more specifically. The analysis in this report is built on quantitative and qualitative
research, including interviews with business owners, landlords and other notable players.
*Click to read the full report.
Houston, BC – The District of Houston, Forest Enhancement Society community wildfire risk reduction project will be conducting treatment activities, including pile burning commencing Monday April 4, 2022 to May 31, 2022.
Residents can expect to see visible smoke in the area approximately 7.5 kilometers southwest of Houston along the Morice River Road, and Peacock Forest Service Road. This area has been identified by the District of Houston as a potential wildfire threat to the community.