Kokanee labels boost Powder King tourism plans
Columbia Brewery will feature Powder King on Kokanee back labels with 12 million bottles released. Resorts named include Big White Whistler Blackcomb Fernie Mount Washington Panorama and Sun Peaks. Powder King drew 33,000 skier visits last year and owner Richard Doyle expects a rise this season. Mackenzie Mayor Tom Briggs cites local hotel use and other winter attractions as added draw. Powder King offers 24 runs and 597 hectares with 1257 cm average snowfall.
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DAWSON CREEK BC The province plans a $150 million education funding increase for 2005/06 raising total funding to more than 4.025 billion or about 7079 per student. Premier Campbell says the boost supports library services music arts and special needs education while enrolment declines continue. Local districts will receive the funds to set needs.
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