Peace River Coal to expand mine near Tumbler Ridge
Anglo American subsidiary Peace River Coal hosted an open house in Chetwynd on March 13 to outline plans for expanding the Trendh metallurgical coal mine with the Roman project 30 kilometers south of Tumbler Ridge. The expansion aims to extend mine life to 2029, produce about 2.5 million tonnes annually, and could add over 54 million to GDP while supporting more than 1,000 construction jobs and 760 operations jobs.
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BCMA pushes rural physician incentives in province
The initiative aims to boost health care access in underserved areas of British Columbia. Dr. Shelly Ross, president of the BC Medical Association, says it will attract physicians to rural practices. The Joint Standing Committee and health authorities will oversee the program and administer incentives to regional authorities.
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Fatal head on crash near Chetwynd claims Dawson Creek man
A fatal head on collision northeast of Chetwynd on March 14 involved an empty logging truck and a westbound mail delivery van. The van driver Russell Clare Saunderson, 36, of Dawson Creek died at the scene. Road conditions were poor with blowing snow as traffic was halted for about eight hours. Autopsy scheduled. RCMP and traffic analysts to review mechanical, weather, and roadway factors.
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