Chetwynd backs community forest over park on Mt Baldy
The District of Chetwynd approved forming a Community Forest Society and applying for status. A management plan will include a resource inventory and input from schools, forest companies, ministries, recreational users and citizens. Limited harvesting may occur for education or salvage, preserving scenic values. Public meetings discussed opposing and supporting views with concerns about liability and administration.
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Rick Davison
Chetwynd
Mt. Baldy
Community Services Committee
Community Forest Committee
Forest Committee
Ministry of Forests
Community Forests
Shirley
Community Forest
Rob Cochrane
Geor Kalischuk
Northwest
Chetwynd Updates Emergency Planning Bylaw
The District of Chetwynd updates its Emergency Planning Bylaw to meet provincial law. The Disaster Plan, guiding officials and responders, lists emergency personnel and officials with current phone numbers and roles. Mayor Barb Aswell notes changes include hazardous goods firms and outdated contact details. The bylaw’s last formal review was 1990, with recommendations for biannual reviews and an annual mock disaster.
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Chetwynd
Barb Aswell
RCNP Pursuit Ends With Arrest After Stolen Plate Case
On Friday night May 24 RCMP chased a pickup after a motorist reported being nearly hit near Hwy 97 Tumbler Ridge turnoff Chetwynd. The driver Jimmy Smith and passenger Gary Munch were captured after police dogs tracked them through bush. They face charges of Possession of Stolen Property with stolen licence plates, and Smith also faces Impaired Driving Driving While over .08 and Breach of Probation.
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Hwy. 97
Bush
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Chetwynd & District Leisure Pool
Lisa
Kalischuk
Baldy
Wiftre Forestry
Menantina Lan
Plavucelui
Rod and Gun Club
Fort Saint John
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