Hydro cuts spill after rain near Williston Lake
B C Hydro reduced water releases from Williston Lake after heavy rains raised the Peace River level. On June 24 the spillway opened to ease lake levels while an investigation into a June 14 sinkhole proceeds. Flow dropped from 180 000 to 120 000 cfs as experts test around the filled sinkhole using noninvasive geophysical methods and drilling tests in stable dam areas.
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Rick Davison
B.C. Hydro
Williston Lake
Peace River
Nadine Cahan
Chetwynd council approves grants and plaza naming
The council announced grants to four local groups including Chetwynd Hospice and Palliative Care Society 300 Chetwynd Child Care Society 500 Chetwynd Elks 1329 and Foothills Trading Community 370.50 A $300 donation to Chetwynd Shrine Club for the Shrine Circus was approved. Two groups denied grants had their appeals sent to the Civil Properties Commission. The new downtown plaza is to be officially named after Revitalization Committee efforts. Residents on Wabi Crescent criticized street paving and tax spending while public works outlined temporary fixes and eventual major repairs. Electoral Area E director Hannam refused cost sharing for airport operations until boundary expansion is settled, drawing disappointment from councillors. The staff was directed to explore high landing fees for a government jet to fund facility costs.
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Chetwynd Hospice
Chetwynd
Chetwynd Elks
Foothills
Chetwynd Shrine Club
Shrine Circus
Chetwynd Figure Skating Club
Cunningham
I.G.A
M Chetwynd
Wabi Cres
Certai
Komaike
Hannam
Jac Hannam
Dyer
Canfor
Louisiana Pacific Mill
Hal Fomelli
Council
Rural OCP updates set for August meetings around Chetwynd
Public sessions will run over ten days in August for communities around Chetwynd including Moberly Lake Jackfish Lake Dokie Lone Prairie and Willow Flats to gather input for the Peace River Regional District OCP. Input will shape zoning and development rules and lead to a formal hearing by year end.
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Chetwynd
Peace River Regional District
O.C.P
Peace River
Ken Cossey
West Peace
Moberly Lake
Jackfish Lake
Dokie
Lone Prairie
Willow Flats
Cossey
P.R.R.D
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Nain
H & H Insurance Services Ltd
50Th Avenue
ICBC
Tumbler Ridge
Hudson’s Hope
Callus
Santa
Hydro
Chetwynd Council
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