New crop insurance cheaper for ranchers and province
Rick Davison reports the provincial Ministry of Agriculture says the new crop insurance lowers costs for farmers and the government. At a town meeting, Lee Bond described a $175 premium and a budgeted, audit friendly program designed to ease year to year disaster payments. Ranchers Tim Caton and Frida Howe weighed the plan amid calls for more information with a Jan 17 deadline to apply.
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Rick Davison
Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food
Lee Bond
Bond
Chetwynd
Tim Caton
Frida Howe
Jackfish Lake
Council seeks help for homeless folks in Chetwynd
At the January 7 council meeting Chetwynd officials discussed solutions for homelessness after a man died in a shed before Christmas. The town lacks a long term shelter, prompting calls for funding from provincial grants to provide stable accommodations and housing options for welfare recipients.
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Chetwynd
Tansi Centre
Charlie
Chetwynd council pauses on VLT stance and local issues
Chetwynd council will delay a decision on supporting or opposing Club Reno or Video Lottery Terminals while awaiting outcomes in another case about municipal gambling jurisdiction. Mayor Lasser declines leading ambulance-station downsizing committee. Barb Shirley proposed it, with Lenore Harwood willing to continue. Council distributes about 14 000 in grants, led by 4500 to the Community Arts Council.
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Coun
Wayne Rose
Rose
Charlie Lasser
Western Amusement and Music Operators Association of
B.C
Vlts
Chetwynd
Barb Shirley
Lenore Harwood
Hudson’s Hope
Lasser
Council
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50Th Avenue
Wioelern
ICBC
Tumbler Ridge
Hudson's Hope
Chetwynd & District Leisure Pool
Catt Council Nazi
Harwood
Focus North
Focus North Society
Azouzetta
Alaska
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