Premier's oil tax formula draw ire in Peace Region
Fort St. John Mayor Lori Ackerman and District of Taylor Mayor Rob Fraser denounce Premier Christy Clark's new oil and gas revenue sharing plan as a slap in the face to northeast municipalities. They warn the terms would cap annual grants in lieu and demand the premier intervene before an April deadline. The mayors cite Clark's 2013 pledge of a fair share for the resource economy.
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Semi truck fire on Wabi Hill causes large flames
No injuries reported after a Wednesday afternoon semi truck fire atop Wabi Hill on Highway 97. At about 3 pm the Chetwynd Fire Department arrived to find the cab engulfed. the driver had detached the trailer and escaped unharmed. Fire crews extinguished the blaze with RCMP and Caribou Road Services aiding traffic control.
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Caribou Road
Rural Interest Award boosts BC medical students
The Ministry of Health and Doctors of BC launch a $100,000 Rural Interest Awards program to entice rural and remote practice. Up to 20 University of British Columbia medical students from rural areas receive $5,000 annually, supporting rural medicine career goals and community ties.
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Ministry of Health
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Medical School
Terry Lake
UBC
British Columbia
University of British Columbia
Bill Cavers
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