Alzheimer's a lonely journey continues with care in Dawson Creek
Kathy Weaver describes the strain of caring for JR with Alzheimer's as they travel from Chetwynd to Dawson Creek for visits and treatment. The family faces long drives, exhausted days, high medication costs, and recent government funding for Alzheimer's drugs.
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Kathy
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Long Goodbye: Families face Alzheimer's in Chetwynd
Kathy Weaver describes the daily struggle of caring for a husband with dementia and the loneliness families feel. The Alzheimer’s Society supports local families, with next year’s Walk for Memories chaired by her daughter Crystal Weaver. Donations year round aid those in Chetwynd facing dementia, a terminal illness without a cure.
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BP plans renewable energy project with $1.2 billion potential
KLCN community leaders seek a mutually beneficial deal with BP as the company advances initial approvals for a renewable energy project. BP estimates $20 million for scheduling and engineering with total capital expenditures possibly exceeding $1.2 billion over the project life. Local Chief Calliou vows to push back, signaling legal protests and independent water quality tests amid concerns about past gas activity.
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Jessica Whiteside
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KLCN
Calliou
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