Halfway River First Nations win forest protection case
The B C Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Halfway River First Nations after a seven year dispute with the NDP government to safeguard a 340 hectare old growth forest from clear cutting. Chief Bernie Metecheah praised the decision while opponents cautioned on its broader implications for resource management and First Nations consultation.
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Halfway River
Rath
Halfway
Forest Ministry
Cantor
Fossil Footprint Slab Lifted From East Pine River
A 1400 pound rock slab with 25 million year old heron like footprints was airlifted from East Pine River. Geologist Richard Morea and paleontologists secured funds after five years to remove the fossil. The 23 centimeter long footprints show a broad 60 centimeter pace, indicating a large stride.
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East Pine
Richard Morea
University of Saskatoon
East Pine River
Mcrea
Guy Plint
University of Western Ontario
Appointment updates at Chetwynd Echo and Prince George paper
Bob McKenzie announces Lynda Lafleur as Publisher Editor of the Chetwynd Echo while Tracey Thompson moves to Prince George as General Manager of Prince George This Week. Thompson served as Chetwynd Echo publisher for a year. Ryan Knox named Sales Representative. Debbie Curtis and Bonnie Loupret rounding out the team as Design Production and Office Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob McKenzie
Mid/North Vancouver Island Group
Lynda Lafleur
Chetwynd Echo
Tracey Thompson
Prince George
Thompson
Ryan Knox
Debbie Curtis
Bonnie
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Fort St. John
Doig
Blueberry
West Moberly
Saulteau
Prophet River
Metecheah
Canfor
Damian Bretfeld
Harv’s R.V
8Th St
Dawson Creek
Browns
Merea
Loupret
Coleman
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