Boundary expansion debated by consultants and officials
A provincial boundary expansion plan draws debate as consultant Thomas Reid urges taking the current deal while renegotiating later. The plan would add outlying industries to Chetwynd, boosting its revenue to about 900 000 while rural residents face modest tax increases. Local leaders note possible changes after signing and warn about future industrial assessments in electoral area E.
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Rick Davison
Thomas Reid
Reid
Victoria
Barb Shirley
Charlie Lasser
Chetwynd
Peace Country
E”’s
Jack Hannam
Chetwynd approves provisional 1997 budget and town projects
Chetwynd council approves the 1997 provisional annual general budget totaling 4.83 million with a balanced provincial requirement. Sewer and water budgets run 482 930 and 767 130 respectively while six new fire radios cost 750 monthly for six months and 2453 at six months end. The town to replace a 150 meter water line near the new treatment plant at an estimated 44 600, with project savings around 2000000 under budget. Police report mixed crime trends for 1995 to 1996 and staff changes in the detachment. Council backs Northern Lights College woodlot initiative to support forestry and resource programs.
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