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B.C. Hydro’s Site C open houses kick off in Taylor BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca TAYLOR – The first of five open houses about Site C construction activities was at Taylor Community Hall on Weds., July 8, a day after the province issued B.C. Hydro construction permits. Open houses are also scheduled for Fort St. John, Hudson’s Hope, Chetwynd and Dawson Creek in the coming days. They’re the first open houses that B.C. Hydro has hosted on Site C since 2012. “Our intent is actually be out to let people know what they can expect to see related to construction activities going on, particularly to be able to talk about any sort of specific impacts in the communities that we’re going to be in, because although some things are the same, there’s some things that are specific to each community,” said Dave Conway, B.C. Hydro spokesperson. At the open house, which was well attended, there were few people expressing concerns about Site C and related activities. “This should have been started a long time ago,” said Shawn Alberts, a Taylor resident. Allan Bueck, who’s lived in Fort St. John for more than 40 years, is similarly in favour of the dam, and having construction begin. “I think it’s better than some of the alternative energy needs, and I think a good lake around here would be nice,” he told the Northeast News. “There’s going to be some issues, I’m sure, but I’m sure they’ll work through them, we’ve got lots of other big projects going on around here, so I think it’ll be alright.” Gabe Wiebe, who has only lived in Taylor for two months, attended to learn more about Site C. He was hesitant to take a stance on the dam. “It’s a huge project, and it’s going to change this area, and B.C.,” he said. “I’m glad I don’t have to make the decisions, let’s put
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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Site C open house at the Taylor Community Hall on Weds., July 8. it that way . . . The fact is, B.C. Hydro can’t support B.C. with enough electricity, so they need more electricity. So here’s a project doing that. But, we’re also losing farmland, which is sad.” Others, like Bruce Olson, of Pouce Coupe, attended to learn about employment opportunities. The mood of the evening was generally positive. “Nothing here is a surprise. B.C. Hydro’s done a good job of keeping the council informed with respect to their building and management plans,” said Taylor Mayor Rob Fraser. “For me it’s really important that B.C. Hydro gets out and does these kind of events to make sure that the public gets an opportunity to have input and speak their mind.” The District of Taylor has signed their community benefit agreement with B.C. Hydro, and already received their first annual report from it. “B.C. Hydro’s always been tough to deal with from a negotiation position, but once you negotiate a deal, they act through it with integrity. So, I’m comfortable with what B.C. Hydro has worked into our plan with the past council, now it’s our job just to make sure that they follow through with it,” Fraser said. Some of the concerns Taylor residents voiced in the past pertain to increased vehicle traffic, water quality, water flows and volumes, and how that might impact their water intake infrastructure. Taylor has three wells on an island in the Peace River, downstream of where Site C will be located, and so there were concerns about sediment levels in the water.
To mitigate those water related concerns, B.C. Hydro has monitoring equipment in place, and has been taking water quality measurements to understand what the present conditions are. Residents of Fort St. John will be affected differently than those of Taylor, as the dam will be just seven kilometers from the city’s downtown. The concerns B.C. Hydro has heard from Fort St. John residents pertain to traffic volumes, the worker accommodations and the volume of people living just outside of the city’s boundary. Pressures on an already strained health care system, policing needs, and potential impacts to water and sewer infrastructure are also issues the City of Fort St. John has raised with B.C. Hydro. They have yet to sign a community benefit agreement. Fort St. John’s open house is taking place on Thurs., July 9, at the Pomeroy Hotel and Conference Centre from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and the one in Hudson’s Hope will be at the Pearkes Centre on Tues., July 14, also from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The open house in Chetwynd will be at the recreation centre on Weds., July 15, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m., and the Dawson Creek open house will be on Thurs., July 16, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Fixx Urban Grill, Stonebridge Hotel. To stay up to date on Site C construction activities, visit sitecproject.com, get updates on Twitter at @sitecproject, email B.C. Hydro at sitec@bchydro.com, or call the construction information telephone line at 1-877-217-0777.
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Man taken down in field after fleeing DC RCMP by foot, car & quad STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - After a day-long crime spree in which a male and a female allegedly committed several break and enters—some allegedly involving stolen firearms—Dawson Creek RCMP pursued the man to Radar Lake gravel pit and then into a wheat field, where he was taken into custody. Dawson Creek Sgt. Ed Reinink could provide few details to press while the case is reviewed by the criminal court, but did tell Northeast News that the two individuals are from Edmonton, and allegedly went on a “meth-induced crime spree” on Friday July 10 which may have included thefts in Fort St. John and Taylor. “We had taken the female into custody, and then he escaped, stole a vehicle, smashed through a shop door, caused police pursuit,” said Reinink. “We located him up on Radar Lake Road gravel pit, we tried to take him down there, he fled on foot, stole a quad, ended up rolling the quad, stole another quad, and then he was finally taken down in the wheat field.” “I’m basically waiting till Crown can review it so I can post the individual’s name . . . he’s facing significant charges.” Both suspects are currently in custody.
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STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - On July 12 at approximately 11:36 p.m. Dawson Creek RCMP were informed of a single-vehicle accident on Highway 97 North near the Mason Road in Farmington, B.C. The lone driver of the vehicle had been killed; the individual was ejected from the car and suffered fatal injuries, according to a July 13 press release. Dawson Creek Traffic Services and a Collision Reconstructionist were on scene in the early hours of July 13 to conduct an investigation into the cause of the crash. Highway 97 North was closed in both directions during the investigation. No further details had been released as of press time Monday.
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The spring sitting of the House of Commons has been a busy one. Focused on jobs, growth, keeping taxes low and protecting Canadians, I am proud of the results we have delivered. In fact, the 41st Parliament was one of the most productive in decades, with over 160 bills passed and given Royal Assent. In addition to five budgets, our Government has also passed several important measures, including the Pooled Pension Plan Act, which gives working Canadians more choices for their retirement plans, the Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act, which gives grain farmers the freedom to choose timing, marketing and prices that suit their bottom line. Further we’ve passed the Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act and the Safe and Accountable Rail Act, to help Canadian commodities safely reach their markets, and the Common Sense Firearms Licensing Act, to cut red tape for law-abiding firearms owners while keeping Canada’s streets and communities safe. I have always maintained that I will stand up for the rights of law-abiding gun owners and have followed that up with actions in Ottawa. As we neared the end of the spring session, I had the opportunity to present a petition to lessen red tape for firearms owners from over 29,000 of the firearms community to Parliament. I also had the chance to attend one of my favorite Parliamentary events in my new role as Co-Chair of the All-Party Outdoors Caucus,
the “Shooting Day at the Range”. MPs, Senators and senior staff travelled to the Stittsville Shooting Ranges (just outside Ottawa) to learn more about hunting, sport shooting and to try various firearms. Many experts and leading industry representatives were on hand to answer questions and offer assistance. It was a great fun and safe day had by all. Following the busy session, I returned to the riding to announce federal funding through the New Building Canada Plan’s Small Communities Fund for a number of exciting projects in our region. The first was $1.6 million for a new potable water reservoir in Dawson Creek, this project will contribute greatly to the water security of the city and provide improved water pressure that will be sufficient to meet anticipated current and future peak summer demand periods and fire flows. The second was for $235,000 in federal funding for the replacement of a lift station in Valemount. This project will ensure that the overall wastewater collection system continues to serve the community well. I also had the opportunity to take part in this year’s graduation ceremony at North Peace Secondary School in Fort St. John, where 29 years ago I was in the same place but as a graduate. Congratulations to our graduates throughout the region as you move on to the next exciting phase of your life! While in Fort St. John, I also took part in the announce-
ment that Dawson Creek and Fort St. John will co-host the 2015 World Under-17 Hockey Challenge in the fall. Hosting this world-class tournament will not only allow both cities to showcase our region on an international stage, but will also allow our region’s youth the opportunity to see and be inspired by some of the world’s best up and coming athletes. On Canada Day, July 1, I participated in the Fort St. John Parade, along with my family. It was great to see so many community groups come together to take part in our countries’ 148th anniversary of confederation as well as celebrate my wife Val and I 20th Wedding anniversary! It’s great to be back for the summer and to enjoy the beautiful weather and beauty of Northeastern B.C. I am looking forward to a busy summer traveling throughout the riding, meeting constituents and attending community events. As always, if you would like to get in touch with me, please feel free to contact my office in Fort St. John at 250787-1194, Dawson Creek at 250-719-6848, Prince George at 250-561-7982, or Ottawa at 613-947-4524. Have a great summer! Bob Zimmer, MP for Prince George – Peace River
Letter To The Editor - Irrational desperation Dear Editor I have serious doubts about not only the IQ but also the sanity of those that govern our country.Rich Coleman,deputy premier in the Liberal government and minister for natural gas development reportedly said”the gas is in the ground,we have no where to sell it and no where to send it”.He was referring to his perceived necessity to develop and export LNG to Asia.Obviously he can’t comprehend the obvious fact that B.C.’s natural gas reserves are exactly where they should be for the benefit of all Canadians.This priceless,finite resource should be held in reserve and used sustainably for the domestic use of current Canadians and future generations.This gas belongs to Canadians.It does not belong to the B.C. Liberal government or to foreign corporations.There may well be pressing needs for this gas that have not yet been thought
of.We absolutely do have a moral responsibility to leave assets and resources for future generations.Mr. Coleman also said “I think British Columbians will recognize if you got something you get zero for,maybe you should try to sell it and build an industry around it”.What an erroneous statement! We get incredible value for our natural gas. What has more value than heat does at -40 degrees?We use our gas to produce many products and services including drying lumber,grain and generating electricity.If the currently proposed LNG industry becomes reality we really will get zero for our gas.Our needlessly desperate and irresponsible governments have already signed off on any benefit we may have received from LNG.All that is left for Canadians is depleted resources,poisoned ground,a polluted atmosphere,violent,destructive and ever intensifying weather events and a host of other negative consequences.
Our best science tells us that violent,unprecedented,destr uctive weather events are primarily caused by the extraction and burning of fossil fuels.These events have been the norm for almost 20 years now.We do not need any more proof.How can so-called leaders watch fires raging across our once pristine and beautiful country while constantly intensifying our problems by increasing environmental degradation by increasing the production and export of fossil fuels?It is said that “Nero fiddled while Rome burned”.He was thought to be insane.Todays world leaders,including Canada’s current leaders,appear to have the same problem. Thank you. Ed Pitt, Dawson Creek
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Improving accessibility in Taylor, one step at a time BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca TAYLOR – The Taylor Access and Inclusion Committee has been relatively dormant in recent years, but that’s starting to change with a renewed effort on the part of committee members. Established in 2009, the group was created to help inform council of upgrades that could be undertaken to make public facilities more accessible for all community members, including those in wheelchairs, the elderly, anyone using a cane or walker, and parents pushing strollers. But initially, the committee was too large, with 15 members, and as a result the progress they made was minimal. “It was cumbersome. We could not get a decision made because there was just too much conversation,” said Wally Pohlman, committee chair, at a Mon., June 6 council meeting. Pohlman was there to update staff and council on the committee’s recent actions, and to request a budget increase. The District of Taylor currently provides $3,000 annually to the group. The funding has been used for various upgrades around the district, and for accessibility training for the committee. “We’re just trying to get our feet on the ground a little more solid than it has been in the past,” Pohlman said, in an interview with the Northeast News. The committee, now numbering just five members, with the intent of adding a sixth, has recently completed an audit of district buildings, identifying improvements that could be made to improve accessibility. We felt that we should do the district buildings and facilities first, which would give us credence and credibility,” Pohlman said. “Our big plan is that we would be able to approach contractors and give them suggestions, so maybe in certain areas, more than code is followed, they go beyond code.” They looked at the community hall, curling rink, ice rink, district office, Taylor Information Centre, and Peace Community Church. As the committee members do not know code requirements, they simply evaluated ease of movement and potential problems for people with mobility impairments. At the community hall they found that sometimes the automatic doors on the south side are not turned on. “You would have to go around and open it,” Pohlman said, adding that the most common entrance, where the handicapped parking stalls are, doesn’t have automatic doors at all. “That’s actually one of the few things that we saw at the community hall that would be really advantageous to an individual,” he said. At the curling rink, one of the district’s older buildings, the committee identified a number of potential problems. There’s no automatic door, and the grated entryway isn’t good for canes, crutches or high heels, according to the committee’s report. The washroom hand driers and towel dispensers are too high for wheelchair users, and there’s no wheelchair access to the main upstairs section at all. At the ice rink, handicapped parking is far from the entryway, and curb access is at the opposite side, making it challenging for wheelchair users to access the arena. The district office, too, needs improvements. The doors are too narrow, according to the report, and the time the automatic doors open for is too short, potentially closing on a wheelchair user part way through entering. The Taylor Information Centre washroom needs attention, as it has been deemed not accessible for wheelchair users. “If a person was in a wheelchair and had to sit on the
throne, they should be directed to the hall,” the report reads. At the Peace Community Church, there aren’t automatic doors, and the fire exits at the back and side aren’t easily accessible by wheelchair as there’s a small drop, and the back door goes to grass, with no path for a wheelchair. Although the committee started with some of the district buildings, they plan to audit more of the community facilities in the future. “Our ‘age friendly’ is not simply for seniors, it’s for mothers with strollers, it’s for handicapped, disability, disadvantaged, seniors, you name it, it’s for access of all our facilities, so it’s a rather large endeavor which we’ve taken on,” Pohlman said. The committee’s report is the first they’ve presented to council. “A lot of this is not big budget items. A lot of it is, if the maintenance was kept up or done, it would improve this quite a bit,” said Coun. George Barber, at the close of the presentation. Whether or not council decides to increase the committee’s budget, the report is a useful tool for district staff to work with. “This will be really good for the managers to go back to their facilities and say, you know what, let’s put this in the budget for next year and have it under consideration,” said Charlotte McLeod, administrator for the District of Taylor. The committee plans to pursue grant funding as well, and may be reaching out to the Fort St. John Access and Inclusion Committee to learn about affordable training options.
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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Wally Pohlman, chair of Taylor Access and Inclusion Committee, addresses council on Mon., June 6.
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Be cautious on Feds and Province support an almost $5-million Dawson Trail: wastewater upgrades project in Chetwynd DC RCMP STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca
Photo Credit Stacy Thomas Be careful on Dawson Trail, Dawson Creek RCMP are warning.
STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Dawson Creek RCMP have responded to two reports in the last month of a male exposing himself to females on the Dawson Trail walking trail. The incidents both occurred between the Dawson Creek Public Library and 17th Street. It is not known if the offender is the same male. According to an RCMP media release, on June 15 a man described as a “tall Caucasian” wearing sunglasses and seated on a park bench, exposed his penis to a young woman who was walking on the trail. The man was also described as smelling strongly of marijuana. The male did not approach the female and she quickly left the scene. Police searched the area but no one fitting the description was found at that time. On July 8, according to the same July 10 press release, RCMP responded to a report of a Caucasian male who approached two women with his penis exposed as they walked on the Dawson Trail. When they looked back, the women told RCMP, the male was masturbating. The male in this incident was described as around 30 years old, about 5’10” tall with a medium build and brown hair, and wearing plaid shorts and a T-shirt. Seeing that there have been two incidents of this similar nature in under two months, RCMP are warning the public who use these trails to be aware of the incidents and to take the appropriate steps to protect themselves. Police are asking anyone who may have seen someone fitting these descriptions in that area on those dates, to contact Dawson Creek RCMP. According to the B.C. RCMP Be Street Smart page, ways to protect yourself while walking alone are to avoid isolated areas and to “keep your head up”, staying alert and aware of your surroundings. The page also advises that, if you are approached or assaulted, the direction the suspect was heading in, as well as any identifying physical features such tattoos or scars that can be remembered are helpful to police.
DAWSON CREEK - Chetwynd will be receiving significant upgrades to its wastewater infrastructure, as was announced by the Provincial government in Spirit Park, Chetwynd on July 10. Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince GeorgePeace River, on behalf of Denis Lebel, Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs, announced to the public and media that the upgrades will be funded as part of the Small Communities Fund and the federal Building Canada Fund. The estimated cost of the upgrades is $4,488,382. The federal Government will pay up to $1,496,127. The provincial government will also provide up to that amount. The remaining cost of the project will by paid by the District of Chetwynd, a provincial press release states. Planned upgrades to Chetwynd’s Wastewater Lagoon Treatment Facility will include the construction of a concrete aeration tank. Construction will also include the installation of blowers, underground piping, and an emergency generator, as well as the associated electrical works and monitoring equipment. “We are proud to invest in the upgrade of the Wastewater Lagoon Treatment Facility in Chetwynd that will benefit our community by improving much needed local infrastructure,” said Zimmer. “Our Government has a very strong commitment to communities, big and small. Through the New Building Canada Plan’s Small Communities Fund, we are investing in priority infrastructure projects that have a positive and lasting impact on the quality of life of British Columbia’s residents while helping create jobs and economic growth.” The Small Communities Fund is a joint federal and provincial initiative meant to improve the infrastructures of communities with populations less than 100,000. Chetwynd’s grant will help reduce the quantity of treated water flowing into the Pine River, the release states. It will also improve the quality of that water and ensure that the entire system complies with wastewater treatment standards and requirements. “This project is a great example of a partnership between local, federal, and provincial government and how improving infrastructure in communities across British Columbia continues to be a priority for this government. I am pleased to support this project and commend the District for taking the necessary measures to increase the effectiveness of their wastewater system,” said Mike Bernier, MLA for Peace River South. The Chetwynd project is one of 55 already approved B.C. projects that will receive over $128 million from the two levels of gov-
ernment, under this fund. The Small Communities Fund supports job creation and economic growth, which will sustain a high quality of life, the press release also stated. Other projects in the province have included two disaster mitigation projects, two brownfield remediation projects, one solid waste management project, 22 wastewater projects, four major roads projects, and 24 drinking water projects, one of which is in Dawson Creek. “The District Chetwynd appreciates the close working relationship we enjoy with the senior governments and the crucial assistance that flows back to the municipalities from Ottawa and Victoria,” said Merlin Nichols, mayor of Chetwynd. “On behalf of the people of Chetwynd now and the future generations who will benefit from the results of the $2.99 million Build Canada Grant for the Sewage Treatment Plant upgrade, I want to thank our MP Bob Zimmer, our MLA Mike Bernier and the Ministers responsible for evaluating and accepting Chetwynd’s grant application.”
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DAWSON CREEK - People from the local business and sports communities were gathered at Kenn Borak Aquatic Centre on July 7 to honour three people of historical and social note to the Kenn Borek Wall of Distinction. The Wall of Distinction was created in 2003 as a tribute to Borek, a prominent business figure and leader in Dawson Creek. One figure each from business, professional and sports categories are chosen by three special panels. This year the sports recipient was Tom Overend, a speed skater who competed in the 1976 and 1977 Olympic Games while a member of the Dawson Creek Speed Skating Club, and was on Canada’s National Speed Skating Team from 1971 to 1978. Ovrerend was also known as a speed skating commentator on CTV during the 1980, 1984 and 1988 Winter Olympics. He currently lives in Ontario and could not be present for the event. Jim McPhail, who was honoured for his professional distinction, was an accountant who was known for his leadership in the community. McPhail was active in the Rotary Club and was president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce from 1948 to 1951. He passed away in 2009, but was represented at the event by his family. Pat Rorison, who was honoured for his business leadership in Dawson Creek, told Northeast News that it was a case of malaria while flying supplies for the oil industry in Vietnam that
turned his career into the path it took. He had started his career as a pilot, which is how he had first worked for Borek in the 1970s, flying supply helicopters for him in the Arctic. Rorison was told he would have to wait ten years before applying for his pilot’s license again due to the illness. This turned him into the construction and development world, a change which, he says, he would make again even if he hadn’t gotten sick. “My aviation career was huge to me, I had planned to go on and do airlines,” Rorison said. “It’s how we take different roads and always end up in the same place . . . when you take a totally different change in careers, and are very happy with it, and had a great life, I would probably do the same thing again if I was to do it.” Dawson Creek councillor Charlie Parlsow, who had a hand in creating the Wall of Distinction along with Paul Gevatkoff and the South Peace Oilmen’s Association, says the wall is a way to show local youth that you can make a difference even if you live in a small town. One of the requirements of the wall is to have been inluential on a national level. “We wanted to recognize that not only do people contribute here, but we as a region do contribute tremendously to the growth of Canada,” said Parslow. “So we wanted challenge people to not only look within but to look out in what they’re doing . . . it shows that there are opportunities here to make a difference, and there’s opportunities to grow.” To become eligible for the Kenn Borek Wall of Distinction, recipients must be residents of the South Peace for at least five years.
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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott Flying 30-metres underneath a helicopter will be a large loop, pictured above, that emits pulses of electromagnetic energy and measures the response. The data gathered from this process will enable communities and industry alike to better understand where underground water resources are in northeastern B.C.
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beach, it’s the same principal in a simple form, it’s just really big,” explained Gary Tipper, of the company SkyTEM, which specializes in groundwater mapping. “By doing that we can actually classify what kind of rocks they are, where water is, the kinds of water, the volumes, those kinds of things.” If there is any saline water underground, industry will be able to access that to aid in fracking operations. “If we can utilize saline water in some of the fracking, then certainly we want to access that saline water as a first option, the more non potable water that you can utilize, the better off we all are,” said Pat Pimm, MLA for Peace River North, in an interview. The Peace Project is a collaborative one, involving partners such as the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission, the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Environment, the Peace River Regional District, and many more. It will cost $2.1-million to complete. “It’s scientific work that isn’t part of government, and it’s data that everybody can use, so everybody’s very concerned about water, I think that’s probably the biggest issue in, not only our region but all areas of the province, and of Canada and the globe, actually, so it’s certainly very important,” Pimm said. Geoscience B.C. is a non profit organization that was established in 2005, with investments from the Province of B.C. totaling $56.7-million.
Bennett Dam was completed in 1968, and in 1980, B.C. Hydro completed the Peace Canyon Dam. Site C, valued at $8.8-billion, will be the most expensive project undertaken in B.C.’s history. According to B.C. Hydro, it will produce Photo Credit File photo enough electricity to power The Peace River. 450,000 homes per year. The Site C reservoir will be 83-km in length, and BRONWYN SCOTT width will be two to three times the current reporter@northeastnews.ca width of the river. The dam itself will be about seven kilometres southwest of Fort FORT ST. JOHN – Construction on Site St. John. C can officially begin. During the construction phase there will On Tues., July 7, the Ministry of Forests, be roughly 10,000 jobs created. Lands and Natural Resource Operations isWhile work on the dam can now begin, sued authorizations allowing construction the 10th annual Paddle for the Peace, a large to begin on the Site C Clean Energy Project. scale protest of the dam whereby hundreds In total there were 24 authorizations paddle down the river in canoes and other granted, with conditions. Seven of those watercraft, takes place on Sat., July 11. were issued under the Land Act, five under the Forest Act, eight under the Water Act, and four under the Wildlife Act. According to a Province of B.C. press release, each application for the construction phase was reviewed for its potential impacts on the environment and adverse impacts on treaty rights. Site C will be the third hydroelectric dam on the Peace River. The W.A.C.
Geoscience B.C.’s work enables us to balance protecting the environment with wise resource development. “Geoscience B.C.’s work enables us to balance protecting the environment with wise resource development. There are those out there that would tell you that you can have one or the other, but we believe that the science that we do enables us to have both. We can have protection of the environment, and we can have sound resource development,” said Robin Archdekin, president and CEO of Geoscience B.C. The system will not only indicate where the surface and underground water is located, but other details of the underlying geology as well. “The technology is both simple and complicated. If you go to the beach and you look at somebody who’s got a little metal detector that’s looking for coins on the
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The amount that one woman and one child is entitled She points out that because homelessness in Dawson to for social assistance is $877, Bohn says, leaving little new people coming in with all these new problems?” Creek is not a very visible problem, it can be dismissed as left over for living expenses in the local economy, if any; A large barrier to tackling the problem of homeless- not an issue. “It’s a very dire situation that a lot of the people are in . . . ness in Dawson Creek is the “I think a lot because there’s no transitional housing or extended shelter lack of transitional housing, of people in for women, a lot of them make bad choices because there’s Bohn says. Dawson Creek no services available, and they go back to their abusive husThose who use her serdon’t realize bands, or they go back to jail, or they leave town.” vice, which helps to place that there is a Food is another significant issue in Dawson Creek, with and subsidize people into homeless prob- few sources for free food throughout the week and no serhousing, are often placed in lem,” said Har- vices on weekends. motels as a first step, which ris. People resort to stealing food from grocery stores, Bohn is not ideal for several rea“They don’t says, out of necessity: “That’s what they do, they have no sons, mainly health-related see them sleep- income, so they just do what they need to do in order to ones. ing in the door- survive.” “There’s no decent place ways of stores, In order to prepare for what they feel is going to be an to send these people, there’s so there’s no inevitable surge in need for homelessness aid, Bohn, Harris no shelters, there’s no low problem. But, and other members of the support service community in income housing, there’s there really Dawson Creek have formed a homelessness action comnothing. So what’s there, I really is . . . mittee. have to use. Good or bad I they’re kind of The first short-term goal of the committee, which was have to use it,” Bohn said. shifting from formed in June, is to establish an emergency shelter in the The philosophy behind one friend’s city before winter arrives, a “very big deal” according to Bohn’s program, which house to an- Bohn. is sponsored by the South other friend’s Long-term goals include transitional housing for groups Peace Community Resourchouse, or they such as teens and men and women with children. es Society (SPCRS), is that come in and The group plans to fundraise and advocate to governhousing is the first step to out of home- ment agencies for support, as well as interviewing the getting those with mental or lessness, they homeless population themselves. addictions problems off the have a place for “Making the public more aware, of what’s going on here street: “To get these people Photo Credit Stacy Thomas a few months with the homeless situation,” Bohn said. stable, in some kind of housWendy Bohn has been running the Homeless Intervention Program at the South and they kind ing, and then we can refer Peace Community Resources Society (SPCRS) since November 2014. of get things Dawson Creek Veterinary Clinic them out, get them the meditogether, and cal help, get them mental help,” she said. then they fall apart again and they’re on the street again, ENSURE THAT YOUR LARGE ANIMALS ARE IN TOP BC Housing currently holds two low-income units in and that cycle repeats for who knows how long.” PERFORMANCE AND EXHIBITION CONDITION! 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In summary, I conclude that PVLA has not shown that the Ministers exceeded their jurisdiction or failed to act lawfully in issuing the Certificate.
In particular, PVLA alleged they gave no consideration to recommendations 46 to 49, which address economic considerations relating to the need for and cost of the project. Hon. Justice Setwell concluded, however, that a failure by the ministers to take the economic recommendations into account when deciding whether to issue the certificate would not automatically render their decision invalid. Rather, it would be a factor to consider in determining the overall reasonableness of the decision. “In summary, I conclude that PVLA has not shown that the Ministers exceeded their jurisdiction or failed to act lawfully in issuing the Certificate. The decision of the Ministers was a reasonable one given the legal and factual framework within which it was made,” the court document reads. PVLA is considering appealing the decision. “We’re not happy with the decision, and we’re looking at whether to do appeal, but we have to choose which hills we want to fight our battles on, too,” said Ken Boon, president of the assowe finanCe ciation. your pasT PVLA will be in federal court on July 22.
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BRONWYN SCOTT reporter@northeastnews.ca HUDSON’S HOPE – The Greater Vancouver Regional District board voted overwhelmingly in favour of writing a letter to Premier Christy Clark requesting a two-year moratorium on the construction of Site C on Fri., July 3. Of the 38 directors on the board, only 3 were opposed. The delegation was comprised of ten individuals, including three from the Peace region. Hudson’s Hope Mayor Gwen Johansson addressed the board, as did Karen Goodings, director of Electoral Area B, and Brad Sperling, director of Electoral Area C. Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, president of the Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs, was also part of the delegation, as was Wendy Holm, a professional agrologist, Joe Foy, national campaign director with the Wilderness Committee, and Rob Botterell, legal counsel to the Peace Valley Landowners Association.
The erosion of public processes is a real concern. They were requesting that the board ask Premier Clark to hold off on building Site C until the B.C. Utilities Commission could review it. An amendment was made to the motion asking that the Agricultural Land Commission also conduct a review of the project. The Greater Vancouver Regional District, also known as Metro Vancouver, represents 21 municipalities, one electoral area, and one Treaty First Nation. As such, the board represents 2.5-million British Columbians. “The erosion of public processes are a real concern,” said Mayor Johansson, in an interview with the Northeast News. “There’s a lot of support out there for having it go through the B.C. Utilities Commission.” Despite the support of the board calling on the premier to subject Site C to review, the provincial government issued construction permits on Tues., July 7, that gave B.C. Hydro to green light to start work on the dam.
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Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott This little guy was the youngest participant in the 2015 Paddle for the Peace held on Sat., July 11.
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Photo Credit Stacy Thomas Rose Anderson of Dawson Creek sits in Warren Veiner’s 1927 Ford T-Bucket at the 21st Annual Mile Zero Cruisers’ Summer Cruise Show and Shine in Dawson Creek on July 12.
Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott The Royal Canadian Legion in Fort St. John donated $2,000 to Fort St. John Palliative Care last month.
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Pagepresident 16 July 16, 2015 Editor: NLC The past five and a half years in the Peace Country as President and CEO of Editor:Lights College have been very fulfilling. bids president farewell Northern NLC The five and a halfforyears in when the Peace Country President CEO of The past potential I noted NLC I decided to as apply for thisand position is Lights College have beenevolving very fulfilling. and becoming a reality. The addition bids farewell Northern The potential I noted for NLC I decided to apply for position is of when the Centre of Excellence forthis Clean Energy
staff, and has been able to recruit experienced leaders in many departments. The Northeast NEWS leadership team members are exceptional and I have been proud to work with them staff, andthe hasclarity been able recruit experienced leaders inexperienced many departments. The Further, of thetoCollege's vision is attracting professionals leadership team members exceptional and have been proud work with them who want to contribute toare an organization thatI "knows where it to is going". Further, of the College's vision on is attracting experienced professionals It alsothe hasclarity been gratifying to collaborate Dual Credit programming with loca who want to contribute to an organization that "knows where it is going". partners School Districts, industry, Aboriginal agencies and other post-secondary ALL It alsoNorthern has been gratifying to collaborate on Dual Credit programming locala evolving and becoming reality.combined The addition Opportunities. The Peace Region is very fortunate with to have Technologies in DawsonaCreek, with through Peace River School Districts, industry, Aboriginal agencies and other post-secondary partners of the Centre of Excellence for Clean Energy group of exceptional leaders committed to expanding the scope of this program the Jim Kassen Industry Training Centre/ Oil SHAREHOLDERS Seed Co-op Ltd. ALL Northernthe Opportunities. The Peace Region is veryeducational fortunate to have a Technologies in Dawson Creek,incombined with through and to spreading word on the benefits of this innovative initiative and Gas Centre of Excellence Fort St. John, Peace River exceptional leadersby committed to for expanding scope of this program the JimNorthern Kassen Lights Industry Training Centre/ Oil group I have of been very impressed the passion learningthe these leaders bring to the allows College to fulfil its brand SHAREHOLDERS Seed Co-op Ltd. spreading on the commitment benefits of this educational initiative and Gas Centre Excellence in Fort St. John, and table,tobut also forthe theirword continuing toinnovative finding learning solutions for the as B.C.'s Energyof College™. haveof been impressed by the passion for learning these leaders bring to the allows Northern Lights College to fulfil brand Iyouth the very region. NLC is committed to providing theitsskilled Facing what seems to be a never-ending flow of day-to-day living expenses, can these appear difficult really not sosectors great. By table, having too much withheld fromsupport your pay each month, youlearning arefrom actually but also fortax their continuing commitment to finding solutions for the as B.C.'sit Energy College™. Over the years, I have received and encouragement local politicians workers for expanding industrial to set aside money for investing. But you know you should – ‘payingand yourself first’ by contributlending the government your money, interest-free. Instead, apply to reduce the amount withheld of theSenator region.Richard Neufeld, the former Minister of Energy, Mines and NLC is committed to providing the skilled including: supporting the economic development of youth February 23, 2011 • 1:30pm ing regularly to your RRSP eligible investments and other investments the best to achieve yourindustrial cheque a T1213 form withI the Canada Revenue Agency) and thatfrom extra Over the years, have received support and encouragement politicians workers for way these expanding industrial sectors(filePetroleum Resources; Jay Hill, former Member ofinvest Parliament forlocal Prince Georgetheis region. Given the scope from of the your retirementRycroft and longCommunity term financial goals. money each pay period. Hall Senator Richard Neufeld, former Minister of Energy, Mines and and supporting theregion, economic development of including: Peace River; Blair Lekstrom, MLA forthePeace River South and former Minister of expansion in our a major part of my February 23, 2011 • 1:30pm - 47th Avenue To help you do the5208 right financial thing, here are three do’s and don’ts forregion. uncovering hidden that a double-double: You buyPetroleum aJay coffee your way toand work day –MLA probably Petroleum Resources; Hill,onResources; former Member ofeach Parliament forfor Prince Georgethe the was scopetoDon’t ofbuild themake industrial Energy, Mines and Pat Pimm, Peace River role at theGiven College capacity Rycroft, 3A0 money you already haveCommunity thatAB youTOH can use to regularly fund your investments. paying two,of three, four dollars or more fortothat large latte. Seems like aSouth small municipal amount – and Rycroft Hall Peace River; Lekstrom, MLA for Peace and former Minister of expansion in our region, major part myor even North. And IBlair would like acknowledge the River exceptional regiona through partnerships with aother post-secondary Agenda:Avenue but cut your coffee habit and invest those small dollar amounts in your RRSP and here’s what 5208 47th Mines and Petroleum Resources; Pat Pimm, MLA forCouncils, Peace River role the and College to build capacity leadership provided by the Chiefs and Bandand Councils, Mayors and and institutions industry, to ensure that Energy, Do debt: statements Gather upofyour small loans credit card debt and at combine them in a was and 1) Toconsolidate receive the financial the Association forand the financial happens: Thanks to theNorth. magic And of compounding, price of your daily coffee will addmunicipal up to an and regional Rycroft, ABatTOH 3A0a better interest rate and athrough year end. larger debt consolidation loan hopefully lower overall monthly payI would liketheItowas acknowledge thethe exceptional partnerships other post-secondary District Boards. impressed by quality of leadership demonstrated funding provided bywith the government supports Regional additional $11,000 in your plan in 10 years (based on an annual return of six percent). Over 30 2) To elect Directors of the Association. Agenda: ment. Another option: Transfer your credit card balances to a personal line of credit at an interest leadership provided by the Chiefs and Band Councils, Mayors and Councils, institutions and industry, and to ensure that by members of the oil and gas and renewable energy industries. Thank you toand al the breadth and depth of needed programming. 3) To To receive appointthe an financial auditor ofstatements the Association. 1) of the Association for the financial years, you would accumulate $67,000 – and that would provide an annual pre-tax annual retirerate that thanbusiness, the 18 toif any, 28 per centproperly annualcome ratesbefore of most credit cards. 4) To transact such other as may year end.is lower Regional District Boards. I was impressed by the quality of leadership demonstrated funding the College government supports for being willing to work with Northern Lights College on joint planning tha I knewprovided Northernby Lights was a "classy" ment income of approximately $5,000 over 25 years. And that’s just for investing the price of a theelect meeting. 2) To Directors of the Association. by members of thelatte oil and industries. Thank you to all the breadth andtodepth needed programming. benefits the region. institution when the of first person to coffee. welcome Use the ‘found’ money now available from your lower monthly loan/debt payments fund your regular Cut your (more expensive) habitgas andand yourenewable would haveenergy an additional $22,000 3) To appoint an auditor of the Association. 4) To transact such other business, if any, as may properly come before being willing to work with Northern on joint and planning that I knew Northern Lights College wasRRSP a "classy" The College’s Board of Governors me College to makeretirement changes supported me to after my 10 for investments. in your years and over $132,000 after 30 years –recruited for aLights pre-tax annual the meeting. benefits the region. institution when the first person to welcome me when the changes became uncomfortable. I was very appreciative of this suppor new job was income of $10,000 for 25 years! Besides, your nerves won’t be as jangled. Do make your life less taxing: “Great,â€? you think. “I just got a big tax refund cheque.â€? Well, The College’s Board of Governors recruited meit to make changes supported me toformer my and pleased that the original Boarddollars and succeeding Boards provided thebe tough It can to discipline yourself to invest those hidden – make easier with a Pre- andprogressive when the became uncomfortable. I was appreciative this support new jobContribution was direction andchanges encouraged innovation. Iare ammade particularly proud weofcontinued to President, Jim me Authorized Plan (PAC) where direct withdrawals fromvery your bankthat account and pleased the original Boardof and succeeding Boards provided progressive the former focus onremember: the that fundamental mandate providing education quality life in the Kassen. He to an investment account. And Your professional advisor can help you usefor these and of direction andthat innovation. am particularly proud continued to President, region, wemoney were responsive toIrequests bygoals industry forthat newwe programming committed 25get the other strategiesJim to mostand out ofencouraged your and reach your financial faster. Together we will find a solution. the fundamental of providing education for quality offor lifeapplied in the Kassen. He focus I amonlooking forward tomandate the innovative initiatives and opportunities years to NLC Dr. J. Grant Timmins Dr. going J. Grant Tim This column, written andstages. pubWe understand what you’re through. Sherri Collins, CFP region, and that we were responsive to requests by industry for new programming committed 25 research in clean energy technologies that are in the planning Through and provided Dr. John E. Gentles Dr.aJohn E. Ge lished by Investors Group FinanTogether we will Dr. find solution. 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“I hope it’s the first of an annual” mayor and city in support of future DC Music Festivals STACY THOMAS news@northeastnews.ca DAWSON CREEK - Hair dripping wet from his fifth or so dunk in the chilly waters of the dunk tank, Dawson Creek’s mayor Dale Bumstead grinned and looked out at Kin Park, which was dotted, for the first time in decades, with people enjoying live music blasting from the stage. The first Dawson Creek Music Festival (DCMF) was in full swing on July 12, the first ever and hopefully the first of many, as organizer Jeremy Linklater and now Bumstead on behalf of the city has expressed. “I hope it’s the first of an annual that we have in conjunction with the [Mile Zero] Summer Cruise, and make it even bigger and better in years to come,” Bumstead said. “To me it’s just one more example of things we do in the community, the citizens taking it on and doing it, and it doesn’t cost anybody anything to do it, just volunteers, what a great example that is.” Linklater, who conceived, fundraised for and organized the event almost singlehandedly after having the idea in the Spring of 2015, estimates there were about 1,000 festivalgoers who came and went throughout the day. “I did have high expectations, at the same time I wasn’t sure what to hope for, but I think it went really well,” Linklater said. “There seemed to be about 300 people here all day, coming and going, it was such a huge space, people spread out,
it was hard to keep track.” The festival was from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and featured local bands with headliners Scarlet Sway. Kids and families lined up all day for turns in the bouncy castle and for other games and face painting, and there were demonstrations and performances throughout the day by local sports and dance groups. Now that it’s all over, Linklater is taking a breath and looking forward to future events which he already has in the works, as well as ideas for next year’s DCMF. “It’s kind of sad. I did all this work for three months, I think I’m relieved, but it goes by so fast once it starts,” Linklater said. “It goes by too fast . . . when the last guys were playing I was thinking, this is such a good thing I don’t want it to end.” Linklater says he hopes for more volunteers next year, as he did the majority of the work himself on this event, and to add more activities for kids and families. He says the festival ran smoothly from start to finish, and there is not a lot he would have done differently: “It went really well, actually. I’m pretty happy with the way it went.” Bumstead said that the city will be supportive of future endeavours by the community to put on such events and encouraged citizens to take on projects that improve civic life and interaction in Dawson Creek. “You start to look at it and say, what are the things that you need to do to help build the infrastructure of the city, to do things like this, so maybe in the future, do we need to increase power supply or do we need to have a stage?” said Bumstead. “It’s just turned into a great afternoon of fun, it doesn’t cost any money to come participate and enjoy a fun afternoon with your family. And that’s what it should be.”
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• CRAFTER’S SALE. July 18-19, 2015, Charlie Lake, BC Selling Retired Stampin’ Up! products Stamp sets, paper, buttons and brads, ribbon, tools and die-cutting items. Also Twisted Fiber will be attending with her sewn and crochet items. Sale goes from 9am - 4pm onSaturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19, 2015 Come see us at 13177 Lakeshore Drive, Charlie Lake, BC. Tickets:eg. Adults: $12 Kids: $7 Children under 5 - Free • The 2015 Fort St. John International Air Show takes place Weds., July 29, at the North Peace Regional Airport. This will be the 23rd year of this stellar event, which always draws a huge crowd, usually ranging between 12,000 and 14,000 people. This year’s featured military acts include the Canadian Forces Snowbirds and the CF-18 Fighter Demo, piloted by Captain Dennis “Cheech” Beaulieu, plus Military static. The gates will open at 4 p.m. and the teaser acts starting at 5:30 p.m. The main event will start at 6 p.m. Admission: students and seniors are $10 in advance, or $15 at the door. Adults are $15 in advance, or $20 at the door. Children 10 and under in School District 60 get a free ticket in their final report card. Parking is $15 a car, but a better option is to use the free shuttle service. • The annual North Peace Fall Fair is always a hit, featuring tractor pulls, a cattle show, produce and flowers, sheep dogs herding, a cattle show and more! Camping is available nearby on a first come and first serve basis, but arriving several days in advance to secure a spot isn’t allowed. This year the Fall Fair takes place from August 14-16. The fair grounds are located 21 km north or Fort St. John on Rose Prairie Road.
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DAWSON CREEK - The 21st annual Mile Zero Cruisers’ Summer Cruise Car Show was held during the weekend of July 10 to 12 in Dawson Creek. The show saw hundreds of vintage, unique or just plain strange vehicles on display throughout the streets of the city and also taking part in other activities during the weekend. Mile Zero Cruisers president Blaine Massee says the event went smoothly this year, and that it has been growing quickly over the last few years. From about 20 entrants in the first year, 2015 saw 318 participants from as far away as Victoria. “It’s come a long ways. We’ve had great reviews from all the participants that were there, so I feel that we’re doing a pretty good job at it,” said Massee, who has been helping to organize the event since 2004. Photo Credit Stacy Thomas Photo Credit Stacy Thomas “It’s really been going crazy the last two years actually.” Angela Fehr of Dawson Creek with her 1938 Fargo pickup which she Collis Small of Fort McMurry, Alberta and his Kawasaki Ninja. Starting with a mini-car show on Friday night at the showed at the Summer Cruise along with husband Wade Fehr. Dawson Creek Co-op, participants took part in a breakfast hosted by Brown’s Chevrolet on Saturday morning, followed by a Poker Run which took drivers to different businesses around town; “it was a lot of fun,” Massee said. After a barbecue hosted by Mr. Mike’s, participants took part in a group cruise to Rolla, Pouce Coupe and Briar Ridge, then congregated as usual at Mile 0 Park. This year however, the gathering was without the customary bonfire due to the province-wide fire ban. That did not affect the evening though, Massee said. “We all sat around and talked cars, it was a good night,” he said. Massee attributes the show’s fairly trouble-free success to the support of the city and of local businesses. “The show went excellent, a few little glitches here and there but nothing major,” he said. “You got to bite your tongue lots, keep your head down and try to do the best you can, and it all comes together. The city behind you the way they are, it really really makes it that much easier.” For him the best part of this year’s show was just seeing all the visitors and participants enjoying themPhoto Credit Stacy Thomas selves: “Just seeing all the smiling faces of everyCar enthusiasts talk shop. one who was there, just being really thankful for the event.”
Photo Credit Stacy Thomas Vintage cars line 102 Avenue in Dawson Creek during the Mile Zero Cruisers Summer Cruise on Sunday July 12.
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Suzuki gives speech at 2015 Paddle for the Peace takes a lot of air, water and land just to keep us alive,” Suzuki said, in his speech. “We have a huge ecological footprint. But we’re not like rabbits or rats or mice. We have an enormous amount of technology used on our behalf to extract resources virtually anywhere on the planet, and that amplifies our ecological impact. Photo Credit Bronwyn Scott And then we love Paddle for the Peace participants carry their canoe down to the water on Sat., July 11. to shop, we love consumption.” Suzuki centred BRONWYN SCOTT his talk around the fact that humans have a tendency to reporter@northeastnews.ca shoehorn nature into our agenda, when in fact, we should be changing ourselves and our mindsets to respect the earth FORT ST. JOHN – Renowned Canadian environmenand all that it provides us with. talist David Suzuki was at the 10th annual Paddle for the “This is the challenge then, we’ve got to, instead of tryPeace on Sat., July 11, sharing his words of wisdom for the ing to force nature into our economic or political or social crowds. agendas, we’ve got to create or shoehorn ourselves to fit Paddle for the Peace is a protest against Site C, the third with nature’s laws, and nahydroelectric dam to be built on the Peace River. ture’s needs,” he said. This year, the tenth, had hundreds turn up, as this year’s “That is the shift in the paddle was likely the last. Days before the event took place, paradigm that we failed to the provincial government gave B.C. Hydro the necessary make when the dam at Site construction permits to begin work on damming the river. C was defeated way back in “We are at an absolutely critical moment in the history the 1980s. And this is the of life on this planet. We, human beings, have become a challenge now, it’s not just powerful force of nature, and we are now the main factor about, is that dam going to that is changing the properties of the planet on a geological be built? It’s about how on scale. We are now the most numerous mammal on earth. earth are we going to live on “There are more of us than any species of rat, or rabthis planet? Are we going to bit, or mouse, and just the fact of our existence means it continue to try to subdue the
Continued from Page 19. Agency is expected to make a decision on the environmental application this year. “This is not just a significant investment that we are talking about, it is, to my recollection, the single largest private sector investment in the history of the province,” Minister de Jong said. “What the government purports to say on behalf of British Columbians to this proponent and subsequent proponents, via this contractual instrument, is if you choose to proceed, take a final investment decision, here is what the rules of the game will be, and where they won’t change, and if they do change, what your entitlements will be.” The agreement, still to be debated in the legislature, is designed to give the proponent the assurance that they will not face great increases in specific taxes and environmental charges for the specified term of the agreement. One such tax is the B.C. government’s Liquefied Natural Gas Income Tax, which has specific rates. If the rates change or are increased, possibly by a future government, the proponent would be entitled to compensation. Similarly, if the Natural Gas Tax Credit were to change, compensatory entitlements would be implicated in that situation as well.
The same is true with respect to the Carbon Tax, if a future government were to amend the tax rate with specific reference to the LNG sector. “That does not mean there cannot be changes to the Carbon Tax, it means there cannot be changes to the Carbon Tax that would be discriminatory to the LNG sector exclusively, which is a very significant feature of that provision,” Minister de Jong said. Through the agreement, the LNG proponent will also have some certainty that charges will not greatly increase through the greenhouse gas emissions regulatory scheme. “We are creating jobs and stimulating economic growth through the development of a new export industry,” said Minister of Natural Gas Development Rich Coleman, in a press release. “This project development agreement with Pacific NorthWest LNG is a way to secure those benefits.” On Mon., July 13, the parties are seeking gratification of the agreement via the legislative assembly, which will enable the Pacific NorthWest LNG agreement, as well as future potential agreements. Pacific NorthWest’s proposed LNG export facility, on Lelu Island in the District of Port Edward, will liquefy and export natural gas produced by Progress Energy Canada in northeastern B.C. At its peak, the project will employ upwards of 4,500 individuals.
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