Seniors face driveway plowing charges in northern province
The ministry of transportation ends free driveway plowing for seniors and disabled in outlying areas as costs rise. Fees start at 10 dollars per plow, rise to 20 in November and 30 in November 1998 before the program ends on April 15 1998. Don Smith laments losing the service while Bruce Mackay notes yearly costs up to 50000 dollars and warns private contractors damage property and equipment.
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Ministry of Transportation and Highways
Don Smith
Smith
The
Echo
Mackay
Hudson's Hope seeks reimbursement from PEP over sinkhole incident
Hudson's Hope says PEP should cover 7485 for emergency preparations after a sinkhole appeared at the WAC Bennett Dam in June. PEP told the district to bill BC Hydro, which denies responsibility for those costs. Hydro will settle separate damage to the pumphouse from high water flows.
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Rick Davison
Hudson’s
W.A.C. Bennett
Hudson’s Hope
Lenore Harwood
PEP
BC Hydro
Hydro
Peace River
Williston Lake
Council debates no fault insurance and deer nuisance concerns
Coun Sam Kosolowsky opposed no fault insurance saying it denies court access and called for more competition in BCs system. Officials plan further discussion after gathering facts. Police and conservation officer to address aggressive deer reports. biologists caution residents not to stop feeding wildlife. Emergency sirens tested and found operational. seven installed last fall with annual testing urged. Fall Fair Committee approved Arena use for August 22 to 24.
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Coun
Sam Kosolowsky
Kosolowsky
B.C
Council
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Neoto
H & H Insurance Services Ltd
50Th Avenue
Chetwynd
Quiroplan
Tumbler Ridge
Hudson's Hope
Galata
Chetwynd & District Leisure Pool
Weight
ICE
the Royal Life Saving Society
Canada
Bruce Mackay
Hudson
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