Boreal Centre wins 15000 funding for Moberly Lake ventures
The Boreal Centre for Conservation Enterprise Society secured 15000 from the Ministry of Community Development. The funds will expand conservation based businesses, support market potential for wild edibles and medicinal herbs, and inform a future co operative and shared processing plant study. John Backhouse attended an information session, while Reg Whiten noted benefits for low income families.
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Boreal Centre For Conservation Enterprise Society
Ministry of Community Development
Jenny Kwan
Moberly Lake
John Backhouse
Boreal Centre
Reg Whiten
The
Northern Exposure gift venture expands regional arts market
Northern Exposure expands The Community Futures Development Corporation of Peace Liard to market gifts and souvenirs by 50 artisans. A $50,000 program funds product development and marketing with planned Western Canada outlets and gift shows. Local leaders forecast regional economic diversification and new tax revenue from a dealer network.
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Community Futures Development Corporation of Peace Liard
Community Enterprise
Jenny Kwan
Community Futures
Northern Exposure
Terri Hanen
Northern Exposure Gift
Canada
Ian Waddell
John Backhouse
Northern Development Commissioner
Peace Liard
CFDC
Forest Renewal BC
Canadian Rural Partnership, Human Resources and Development Canada
Sci-Tech North
Paving contract awarded for Jackfish Road projects
Selkirk Paving Ltd of Crescent Valley won a contract worth over 784000 dollars to pave more than 26 kilometres on two roads in the South Peace region. The work includes resurfacing parts of Jackfish Lake Road near Chetwynd and a stretch on Highway 29 from the Highway 97 junction to Martin Creek. The project, to start in July and finish by September end, is tied to regional economic diversification efforts led by Transportation Minister Harry Lali.
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Selkirk Paving Ltd
Crescent Valley
South Peace
Transportation and Highways
Harry Lali
Selkirk
Jackfish Lake
Chetwynd
Martin Creek
Tumbler Ridge
Lali
Ministry of Transportation and Highways
BC Transportation Financing Authority
Forest Alliance elects new chairperson
Gerry Martin of Terrace was elected chair of the Forest Alliance at its annual general meeting. He joins five new Citizens Board members on the 30-person board of British Columbia foresters and industry leaders. Martin, longtime Terrace Chamber director, Northern Drugs owner, and Shames Mountain Ski Hill developer, brings regional business and tourism experience to the group.
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Forest Alliance
Jack Munro
Tom Tevlin
Alliance
Gerry Martin
Terrace
B.C
Northwest
Martin
Terrace Chamber For Commerce
City of
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