Dam repair bill tops 35 million at W A C Bennett Dam
BC Hydro has spent about 35 million dollars investigating and repairing sinkholes on the W A C Bennett Dam since discovery last year. Two sinkholes were found along the dam road, with repairs and investigations continuing. The site office will close June 25 and the team will relocate to Vancouver to continue long term monitoring and a response plan.
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Counc Treby resigns triggering byelection in Chetwynd
Coun Rick Treby announces resignation from Chetwynd council effective August 15 prompting a fall byelection. Treby, a BC Ambulance Service paramedic, has been transferred to Parksville on Vancouver Island and says he will miss Chetwynd. No byelection date set.
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Council weighs CARES depot use of old works building
Council delays decision on letting CARES use the old public works building as a recycling depot to confirm who pays heating and lighting. CARES seeks a central visible collection site. By the bylaw, development charges fund future infrastructure with a public hearing before final reading. The district will maintain its website for up to 800 a year. Summer meetings drop to three. next council June 25 town hall at the Rec Centre. July 15 and August 5 meetings scheduled.
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