Opposition grows as municipal auditor general plan moves ahead
In Peace Region, questions linger about establishing a municipal auditor general office. Premier pushes ahead amid mixed reactions from Dawson Creek Mayor Bernier and others. Surveys sent July 27 seek input, responses due early September, while UBCM cites insufficient consultation. Local mayors worry about provincial control, accountability, and audit scope without clear roles or funding. The debate centers on who will audit whom and what authority the province would hold.
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Auditor General
Chambers of Commerce
Dawson’ Creek
Mike Bernier
Union of BC Municipalities
UBCM
Bernier
Sangstad
Tumbler Ridge
Larry White
Ministry of Community, Sports and Cultural Development
Xstrata Plans Chetwynd Visit After Shareholder Approval
Xstrata will travel to Chetwynd to discuss community responsibilities and future actions following formal approval by First Coal shareholders. First Coal executives cite a range of transactions and financing options to strengthen coal property development with Xstrata's technical and financial backing.
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Coal
Xstrata
Chetwynd
Sangstad
First Coal
Doug Smith
First Coal Corporation
Hasler residents seek relief from Highway 97 work
Hasler residents voiced frustration over road construction walls near their Hasler Road turn-off on Highway 97. The Ministry of Highways says traffic flow is improving with TCPs managing access after radio confirmation, allowing Hasler-bound vehicles to pass while northbound traffic waits.
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Hasler
Hasler Road
Ministry of Highways
Steve Dowling
TCP
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