Paddle for the Peace: 9th Annual Paddle on Peace River
A flotilla of 225 boats traveled from Halfway River Bridge to Bear Flats for the 9th Paddle for the Peace amid protests over the Site C dam. West Moterly First Nations Chief Roland Willson spoke at the opening, blessing the event as a blend of family fun and environmental action. Grand Chief Stewart framed the gathering as renewed commitment to saving the Peace River.
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Halfway River
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Paddle for the Peace protests Site C dam plans in BC
Phillip Willson led a chant at the Paddle for the Peace event as critics tied the 7.9 billion Joint Review Panel report to renewed opposition to Site C. Tony Atkins recalled past dam battles and warned a dam would flood the river and end annual gatherings, urging alternatives to meet electricity needs.
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Union of BC Indian Chiefs
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BC Hydro
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Peace Valley Environmental Association
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