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Oil Industry Tax Burden Sparks Peace Region Clash
BC Peace River mayors and rural directors demand industry funding for municipal costs. Joe Judge cites wildfire sites paying little tax, urging an Order in Council by Feb 15, 1994 to ensure industry contributions. Fort St John and Dawson Creek officials fear growth while streets remain gravel and services substandard. Local leaders press Westcoast Energy and oil firms to cover $6 million proposal.
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Joe Judge
Peace River
Fort St. John
Dawson Creek
B.C
Judge
Westcoast Energy
North
Fort St. John’s
Steve Thorlakson
Thorlakson