Weisgerber outlines BC energy and region 8 plans at chamber meeting
MLA Jack Weisgerber spoke at a Chamber of Commerce session in Chetwynd on August 8 highlighting new legislation from the 84th BC Legislature. He detailed costs per student, tax relief for coal, and budget balance, plus Region 8 highway and energy projects including Alaska Highway paving, Site C timelines, and the Dawson Creek to Prince George route. He noted oil field growth in Canadian Hunters Brasseau, strong natural gas sales, and forestry studies on Aspen regrowth and hardwood activity, ending with Mayor Lasser presenting a Chetwynd flag.
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Jack Weisgerber
Chamber of Commerce
Chetwynd Motor Inn
Peace River
Weisgerber
Sullivan
British Columbia
Weisberger
Lower Mainland
Region
Dawson Creek
Prince George
Brasseau
Peace
Peace River South
Taylor
Alberta
Rabid bats found in Peace Country health alert
Rabies risk in British Columbia rises after a bat in Peace Country tests positive. Dr. David Bowering warns exposure to rabid bats is the major human risk and outlines vaccine prevention after exposure. Avoid handling bats and report any contact with bats or domestic animals to the Health Unit.
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Peace Coupe
British Columbia
District to Enforce Truck Restrictions in Chetwynd
At the August 8 District of Chetwynd Council meeting, Zoning By-law 363 will be enforced to limit heavy vehicles and loads to protect pavement. Mayor and Council thanked Superintendent George Rohl for completing paving under budget, enabling more paving across the community.
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Chetwynd
George Rohl
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Maureen Gammon
East Pine Bridge
Fort St. John
Monkman Pass Falls
Candian Hunter Oil Field
Peace River South Area
Charles Lasser
Peace Country
David Bowering