Avalanche warning prompts caution for Alberta BC backcountry
In warm spring weather, avalanche risk rises across Alberta and British Columbia. Despite recent deaths, backcountry users including snowmobilers, skiers, and snowboarders push into warned terrain around Pine Pass. Experts note 95 percent of victims are not buried, but unconscious within four minutes and dead in 20 if buried. Take courses, check forecasts, and carry proper gear.
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Council and Mayor Vote Raises Despite Election on Old Scale
A reader questions the rational behind a 17.4 percent raise for council and a 49.6 percent raise for the mayor, noting they were elected under the current salary and that the increase would take effect in 2015-2016 with a new council and mayor to be chosen, arguing taxpayers cannot afford such rationale.
Disillusioned voter questions regional bylaw process
A reader lambasts the Peace River Regional District citing illegal enactment of Building Bylaw 1996 2011 and misused meetings. He alleges waste of 55782 on community conversations, questions who supplied legal opinion, calls for referendum at the next election, and vows to abandon voting.
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Westward Prosperity mine urged for Ottawa review
A reader asks the federal government to reconsider the New Prosperity mine project citing potential tens of thousands of high paying jobs in Cariboo and Williams Lake, billions in BC revenue, and broad provincial economic spin offs from the venture. The letter urges the Prime Minister and Conservative caucus to reexamine the decision and support regional prosperity.
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