Residents fear environmental impact of Willow Creek trial coal shipment
Willow Flats residents alarmed as Pine Valley Coal seeks approval for a 50 000 tonne trial shipment near Willow Creek. They doubt monitoring requirements will apply during the trial, while company COO David Fawcett says extensive testing occurred before full permits. A Feb 10 meeting at Willow Flats Community Centre will update locals on plan progress and approvals.
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Sawmill seeks open burn permit near Chetwynd
Redekopp Mills Ltd applies to the province for a 15 month open burning permit to dispose of two years of wood waste at the mill site near Chetwynd. District council invites environmental concerns while acknowledging no veto power. Residents worry about respiratory health impacts and seek safer disposal options.
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Chuck Lenfesty
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