June 2011
The Bulletin District of Hudson’s Hope
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ing with that our struggle does not seem to be a priority. I did get a promise that the new physician recruiting team will visit Hudson’s Hope the first week in June. I will be contacting all the resource companies that are working in the area to write letters of support in our effort to find a doctor.
Mayor’s Report
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ast week was Municipal Awareness Week, this is a time to create an awareness of local government. This year I spent time at the school talking to kids about local governance, and how our council works. The classes prepared themselves for this visit by checking out our website and asking many good questions. I would like to remind everyone that this is election year and time for you to think about putting your name on the ballot.
Congratulations to the Graduation Class of 2011. Graduation is a time of completion, of finishing, and of an ending, however, it is also a time of celebration of achievement and a beginning. You have been schooled in a very caring and loving community. The skills you graduate with, whether they be academic or social, will help you succeed in life. On behalf of the Council and District I wish you all the success in any endeavor you may choose.
Councilor Johnson, Johansson and I attended the NCLGA Conference in Prince Rupert. The theme of the conference was “A Rainbow of Opportunities”. This theme alluded to the growing opportunities available in northern BC. These conferences offer a good variety of seminars focusing on the small communities.
Canadian Kailun Dehua are still working to secure permits and agreements to go ahead with the purposed coal mine. Council has had meetings with this group and they are working diligently to see the realization of this project.
I wish I could tell you that our meeting with Northern Health was productive. There are so many issues that Northern Health is dealJune 2011
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