Local funding boosts Peace Region communities
Local governments in the Peace Region receive 1.544 million from a 75.2 million provincial funding package to support policing, equipment, safety initiatives, infrastructure, and service delivery. The District of Chetwynd gains 275,760, with other grants going to Tumbler Ridge, Dawson Creek, Hudson's Hope, and Fort St. John plus regional district support.
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Chetwynd
Peace Region
B.C
District of Chetwynd
Merlin Nichols
Tumbler Ridge
Dawson Creek
Hudson’s Hope
Fort St. John
Peace River
Fort St. John and
Hudson
Peace River North
Pat Pimm
Peace Country
Peace River South
Mike Bernier
Elvis winner returns home from Penticton festival
Fred Steen of Chetwynd took first place in the non pro category at the 14th Annual Penticton Pacific Northwest Elvis Festival held June 25. Photo submitted.
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Chetwynd
Elvis
Fred Steen
Droning on young man sparks backyard drone debate
A neighbor shot a homemade drone from the sky prompting discussion on drone use, safety, and privacy. The piece notes that drones reach several thousand feet, highlights regulatory needs, licensing, and responsible use while warning of misuse near airports and in private spaces.
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Iran
YouTube
Somewheretodisappear.com
Meikle Wind project to begin after C$393M financing
Pattern Energy Group closes C$393 million for the 180 MW Meikle Wind project north of Tumbler Ridge BC. Meikle Wind will use 61 GE turbines, power 54,000 homes, with a 25 year BC Hydro PPA and 275 on site jobs during peak construction.
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Tumbler Ridge- Pattern Energy Group LP
Pattern Development
Meikle
British Columbia
Tumbler Ridge
Meikle Wind
Mike Garland
First Nations
Chetwynd
BC Hydro
Canada
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