Pine Valley Mining shuts Willow Creek Mine due to inefficiencies
Pine Valley Coal near Chetwynd has closed its Willow Creek Mine after an Oct 20 BC Supreme Court decision to grant creditor protection under the CCAA. Thirty nine plant employees lost jobs as the company seeks restructuring or sale, with CEO Robert Bell citing wash plant inefficiencies and higher costs from coal loss. Investors are being contacted to review opportunities to reorganize or reopen the operation.
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Correction: Kenneth Duggan Misidentified as Pee Wee Honor
A front-page photo previously labeled Kenneth Duggan as Most Improved Pee Wee, but records show he earned the Most Improved Colt award instead. The correction clarifies the proper division and avoids misclassification of the award.
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New RCMP Constable Sean Hall joins Chetwynd force
Chetwynd welcomes Cst. Sean Hall a drug specialist from New Westminster who began duties Oct 16 after RCMP Depot training in Regina. He aims to build community ties in a four year posting and hopes to use his drug expertise locally. Hall notes a strong family police history and plans to engage residents with concerns.
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