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Mayors weigh private BC Rail bid impacts across four concerns
Evan Saugstad reports on the February 13 2003 BC government plan to involve private investment in BC Rail. An Evaluation Committee held two meetings with northern mayors in Prince George on April 23 and May Sth to review an RFP process. Mayors pressed to review the final RFP, to protect north south line integrity, preserve local jobs, and balance dollars with social factors. Concerns include safety, potential service reductions, and linking northern traffic to Alberta via Dawson Creek. Saugstad plans to monitor progress and share updates.
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BC Rail
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RFP
Chetwynd
Alberta
Dawson Creek
Evan Saugstad
Regional District considers new voting plan for future projects
Councillor Bob Nicholson said PRRD members met forest industry delegates about pine beetle timber movement and processing and now feel more confident with the situation Administrators prepare options for a weighted voting strategy for council to decide which option directors will vote on All PRRD projects will use the new voting system once implemented Community Improvements Pitch-In Week starts May 24 and grants are being pursued for youth programs a community forest tenure and an arts centre Hospital and Health A library meeting May 8 prompted a letter to Northern Health Authority seeking information on health services structure and future options with a reply hoped by June 5 for next steps Social Issues The committee seeks a 75000 transition fund for Chetwynd to maintain services cut by the Ministry of Children and Family Development A letter of support to Human Resources Development Canada for youth funding in Chetwynd is requested
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Bob Nicholson
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Wayne Rose
Laverne Norris
Andrew Neuner
Northern Health Authority
Brenda Massey
Chetwynd
Ministry of Children and Family Development
Council
Human Resources Development Canada
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