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The case against massive water giveaway

“We are extremely concerned about a massive giveaway of water from our rivers and lakes, without any credible process identifying what the long-term impacts will be on our land, our…

Jackie Allen wants to slow down water extraction from Sikanni

In response to an interview on CBC Daybreak with Minister Steve Thompson, Jackie Allen spoke of experiences she had encountered while operating the campsite at the Sikanni River. “I found…

Delegation toured the Horn River gas play

Minutes of a Regional Council Meeting October 22nd, 2012 Terms of Reference: Agriculture Advisory Committee the Agricultural Advisory Committee Terms of Reference were unanimously approved. Regional Councillor Danny Soles indicated…

Fort Nelson Chamber of Commerce business update

Last Chance to Nominate Successful You Awards HORN RIVER BASIN PRODUCERS GROUP MEETING Representatives from the Chamber of Commerce and NRRM met with the Horn River Basin Producers Group on…

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) an excellent investment in BC’s future

VICTORIA – Over the next 20 years, global demand for natural gas is expected to rise dramatically, fuelled by rapid economic growth in Asia. British Columbia is well positioned to…

Adoptive families celebrated during November

VICTORIA – More than 1,400 B.C. children and youth in care have been adopted over the past five years, but more than 1,000 still need loving families to share their…

Annual Christmas Craft Fair saw 74 tables sold

Annual Christmas Craft Fair saw 74 tables sold

Vendors came from near and far to participate in this year’s Christmas Craft Fair at the Recreation Centre on Saturday November 17th. Photo by Kathy Smith. Follow…

Missing hiker body found – New Hazelton

New Hazelton RCMP and Search and Rescue have located the body of missing hiker, Warren Andrew Sill from Ohio on November 18th, 2012. Sill went missing in the Gull Creek…

Forfeiture grants extended to anti-bullying projects

VANCOUVER – Schools, police agencies and community groups that are working to combat bullying can now apply to share in the up to $1 million in grants from civil forfeiture…

Northern Rockies received $42,000 in grants in lieu of taxes

VICTORIA -.Government is distributing $16.9 million in compensation for municipal property taxes to 64 communities throughout British Columbia, Minister of Citizens’ Services and Open Government Ben  Stewart announced. Grants-in-lieu of…