Business Licenses for 2013

District of Houston
Newsletter ~ January 23rd, 2013 edition
New Garbage Collection
Where the
welcome is warm
and the wilderness
beckons!
Upcoming Council Meetings:
February 5, 2013
February 19, 2013
All meetings start at 7:00 pm in
Council Chambers at 3367 – 12th Street
Website:
www.houston.ca
Please visit the website
for info on:
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Council Meeting Agendas
Pool Schedule
Arena Schedule
Important Public Notices
Tenders & Job Opportunities
Municipal Office Hours
The Municipal Office located at
3367 – 12th Street is open
Monday to Friday,
8:00 am to 5:00 pm
(closed on statutory holidays)
Email: doh@houston.ca
Phone: 250-845-2238
Fax: 250-845-3429
For Public Works
Emergencies
(example: water main break)
Call the Municipal Office
@ 250-845-2238 for a recorded
message with the contact number
of the person on call.
Pool & Gym
Phone: 250-845-7420
Email: reception@houston.ca
Arena
Phone: 250-845-7432
Burning Permits
Required
All open burning within the
District of Houston requires a
Burning Permit all year round.
To obtain a permit contact the
Fire Department at 250-845-2250
Welcome
The District of Houston would like
to welcome the new Director of
Leisure Services, Ryan Coltura.
Regulations are in effect January 1st, 2013
Toter Garbage Carts will be mandatory on January 1st, 2013 for all
residential, institutional and commercial no bin garbage collection.
After January 1st, 2013 no garbage shall be collected unless it is within the
regulation Toter Cart.
Garbage Collection is restricted to weekly removal of one Toter Cart not
exceeding 60 kilograms.
Toter Carts for Purchase
There is a limited supply of “slightly used” Toter carts available at a cost
of $60.00 that can be purchased at the Municipal Office (3367 12th Street)
between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM Monday to Friday (except statutory holidays).
These are going quickly!
For consumers with additional service requirements:
Contact the District of Houston Office at 250-845-2238 to ask about the
“Tag-a-Cart” service.
Leisure Facility Schedule (January 2nd – March 22nd)
SUNDAY
MONDAY
Gym Hours
Aqua-fit
6:00-6:45am
Mon-Thur
6:00am-8:30pm
Friday
6:00am-9:00pm
Saturday
10:00am-8:00pm
Public/Lane
Swim
6:45-9:00am
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Closed for
Maintenance
6:00am12:00pm
Seniors Aqua-fit
9:00-10:00am
Sunday
11:00am-6:00pm
Public/
Lane Swim
10:00-1:00pm
Public/Lane
Swim
11:00am6:00pm
Closed for
Maintenance
1:00-3:30pm
Public Lane/
Swim
3:30-8:30pm
Aqua-fit
6:00-6:45am
Public/Lane
Swim
6:45-9:00am
Seniors
Aqua-fit
9:00-10:00am
THURSDAY
Closed for
Maintenance
6:00am12:00pm
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
Water Running
6:00-6:45am
Public/Lane
Swim
6:45-9:00am
Seniors
Aqua-fit
9:00-10:00am
Public/
Lane Swim
10:00-1:00pm
Public/Lane
Swim
12:00-8:30pm
Aqua-fit
4:00-4:45pm
Closed for
Maintenance
1:00-3:30pm
Public/
Lane Swim
3:30-8:30pm
Public/Lane
Swim
12:00-8:30pm
Aqua-fit
4:00-4:45pm
Public/Lane
Swim
10:00-8:00pm
Fitness Fridays
$2
11:00am1:00pm
Public/ Lane
Swim
10:00am8:00pm
Teen Swim
8:00-9:00pm
Toonie Swim
7:30-8:30pm
2013 Claude Parish Memorial Arena Schedule
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
Morning Hockey
6:30-7:30
Schools
9:30-11:45
Figure Skating
6:30-8:00
Schools
9:30-11:45
Figure Skating
6:30-8:00
Parent & Tot
12:30-1:15
Ice
Maintenance
Hockey Skills
Academy
1:30-3:00
Adult Shinny
Hockey
12:15-1:15
Hockey Skills
Academy
1:30-3:00
Figure Skating
3:30-6:30
Figure Skating
3:30-6:15
Figure Skating
3:30-6:00
Minor Ringette
6:35-8:30
Minor Hockey
6:45-11:15
Minor Hockey
8:45-9:45
Rec League
10:00-11:30
Minor Hockey
6:20-11:30
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
Schools
9:30-11:45
Minor Hockey
6:30-7:30
Schools
9:30-11:45
Adult Shinny
Hockey
12:15-1:15
Hockey Skills
Academy
1:30-3:00
Public Skating
3:15-4:00
Figure Skating Christian Hockey
2:00-6:00
4:15-5:45
Minor Hockey
6:00-6:45
Minor Ringette
Minor Hockey
7:00-8:30
6:20-9:45
Rec League
8:45-10:15
Oldtimers
Houston Luckies
10:30-11:30
10:00-11:30
SATURDAY
Notice to All Dog Owners
2013 license tags are now available at the Municipal
Office (3367 – 12th Street) and must be attached to your
dog effective January 1, 2013.
All dogs over the age of six months must be licensed.
You must purchase a license prior to Thursday January 31,
2013 to qualify for the Early Bird Rate.
The fee for a dog license is as follows:
Type of License Prior to Jan 31, 2013
Neutered or spayed animal
Non-neutered or not spayed
M/W
M/W/F
M/W
M/W
T/Th
T/Th
Tue
Tue
Thu
Thu
Fri
6:00-6:45am
9:00-10:00am
6:30-7:30pm
7:00-8:30pm
6:00-6:45am
4:00-4:45pm
6:30-8:00pm
7:00-8:00pm
9:00-10:00am
6:30-8:00pm
11:00-1:00pm
$15.00
$40.00
An owner or operator of a business within the boundaries of the District of Houston must hold a valid annual
business license for carrying on business.
Business Licenses must be renewed annually and are
valid from January 1st to December 31st of each year.
Current license holders have been sent an invoice for
2013. Should you have any changes to your business information or have any questions on how to obtain your current business license or apply for a new business license,
please contact the Municipal Office at 250-845-2238.
Utilities Billing Change
Effective January 1st, 2014 Annual Utility Billing will
cease and all customers will be billed quarterly for water,
sewer and garbage on the following schedule: March 31st,
June 30th, September 30th & December 31st with payment due in 30 days. Quarterly billings are sent after the
service period. Therefore, the prompt payment discount
previously offered on annual (pre-paid) accounts will no
longer be applicable.
SUNDAY
Houston Public Library
Phone: 250-845-2256
email: hlibrary@telus.net
Website: http://houston.bclibrary.ca
Minor Hockey
8:00-5:45
What’s Happening...
Minor Hockey
8:00-3:45
Story Time – Wednesdays from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm
After School Game Days –
Vipers Hockey
4:00-5:30
Public Skating
6:00-7:00
Public Skating
5:45-6:45
Minor Ringette
7:00-8:15
Rec League
7:15-10:30
Oldtimers
8:30-9:30
Recreation & Fitness Programs
AquaFit
Seniors AquaFit
Bootcamp for Women
Yoga
Circuit Training
AquaFit
Basketball (12+)
Zumba
Zumba
Floor Hockey (13+)
Fitness Fridays
$12.00
$32.00
Business Licenses for 2013
Ice Maintenance
Parent & Tot
1:00-1:45
After Jan 31, 2013
Regular Admission
Regular Admission
$10 drop-in
$10 drop-in
Regular Admission
Regular Admission
$4 drop-in
$10 drop-in
$10 drop-in
$4 drop-in
$2 drop-in
February 5th and 19th from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Book Club – February 6th from 7:00pm to 9:00 pm
Tween Pizza and Movie Night – February 14th
from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Please call ahead to register.
NID Matinee – February 15th from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
HLF – Pool
HLF – Pool
Houston Community Hall
Silverthorne Elementary
HLF – Fitness Centre
HLF - Pool
Houston Secondary School
Houston Community Hall
Houston Community Hall
Houston Secondary School
HLF – Fitness Centre
Swimming Lessons
STARFISH / DUCK (4-12 months & parented)
Feb 18 – Mar 20 M/W
5:30-6:00pm
10
Feb 19 – Mar 21 T/TH
12:30-1:00pm 10
SEA TURTLE (24-36 months & parented) Feb 19 – Mar 21 T/TH
12:00-12:30pm 10
SEA OTTER (3-5 years)
Feb 18 – Mar 20 M/W
Feb 19 – Mar 21 T/TH
Feb 19 – Mar 21 T/TH
4:30-5:00pm
10
11:30-12:00pm 10
4:00-4:30pm
10
SALAMANDER (3-5 years)
Feb 18 – Mar 20 M/W
4:00-4:30pm
10
Feb 19 – Mar 21 T/TH
12:00-12:30pm 10
Feb 19 – Mar 21 T/TH
4:30-5:00pm
10
SUNFISH (3-5 years)
Feb 18 – Mar 20 M/W
Feb 19 – Mar 21 T/Th
Feb 19 – Mar 21 T/Th
4:00-4:30pm
10
11:30-12:00pm 10
4:30-5:00pm
10
CROCODILE/WHALE (3-5 years)
Feb 19 – Mar 21 T/TH
12:30-1:00pm
Feb 19 – Mar 21 T/TH
5:00-5:30pm
10
10
SWIM KIDS 1/2 (6+ years)
Feb 18 – Mar 20 M/W
5:00-5:30pm
Feb 19 – Mar 21 T/TH
4:00-4:30pm
10
10
SWIM KIDS 3/4 (6+ years)
Feb 18 – Mar 20 M/W
4:30-5:00pm
Feb 19 – Mar 21 T/TH
5:00-5:30pm
10
10
SWIM KIDS 5/6 (6+ years) Feb 19 – Mar 21 T/TH
5:30-6:15pm
10
SWIM KIDS 7/8 (6+ years) Feb 19 – Mar 21 T/TH
5:30-6:15pm
10
SWIM KIDS 9/10 (6+ years) Feb 18 – Mar 20 M/W
5:00-6:00pm
10
Not sure which level to register in? Bring your child
in for a free swim assessment to ensure a safe
and fun swimming lesson experience.
Registration Fees
Preschool lessons
Swim Kids 1-4
Swim Kids 5-8
Swim Kids 9-10
Resident
$44.00
$44.00
$50.00
$55.00
Non-Resident
$55.00
$55.00
$62.50
$68.75