Site C debates unfold amid early Stage and public concerns
Chetwynd Echo reports lingering caution over Site C with no final approval yet. If built, the project could supply about 30 percent of current WAC Bennett dam power using only five percent of the reservoir area. Residents conservationists and First Nations fear environmental consequences while officials pledge thorough impact review and public consultation.
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W.A.C. Bennett Dam
Angelo
Peace River
Residents oppose Spectra processing plant near Dawson Creek
In Bessborough west of Dawson Creek residents form a group to block a proposed Spectra Energy processing plant on two and a half quarter sections beside the community. Alanda Stables says locals fear odors and disruption and have 40 signatures backing their opposition. The group began organizing before formal announcements after learning of sound tests in the area.
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Spectra Energy
Bessborough
Dawson Creek
Alanda Stables
Taylor
Stables
High schools to merge SD 59 plans two year amalgamation
SD 59 outlines a two year plan to amalgamate South Peace Secondary and Central Middle School into Dawson Creek Secondary School while keeping campus names. The move aims to boost funding and course variety with multi grade classes while trimming administrative costs and sharing a budget. Timetables, bell schedules, and a unified communication plan will roll out by spring 2011 with details to follow.
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Dawson Creek
South Peace Secondary School
Central Middle School
Rob Dennis
SD 59
South Peace Secondary
Salmon Arm
Kamloops
Dawson Creek Secondary School
Dennis
Richard Powell
Powell
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