BC Proclaims Foster Family Month Across Province
Victoria announces October as Foster Family Month to honor BC foster parents. A $250,000 grant to BCFFPA supports appreciation, awareness, and recruitment campaigns. About 3,500 foster families care for children and youths. eligibility requires age 19 or older, health, criminal check, three references, and a safe temporary home.
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District to donate remainder of costs
CHETWYND The Challenge Day committee advances fundraising with about $30,000 of a $40,000 goal. Mayor Evan Laugstad said the district may cover the remaining funds once financing is secured, with district workers from the recreation centre library and district office slated to attend as part of their work day.
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Community opposes Dokie Wind project over environmental worries
Keutzer notes no soil water or wildlife studies were done and argues the project will harm ecosystems and wildlife corridors including elk wolves mule deer and grizzly bears. She cites bearing capacity limits on the ridge and questions setback rules while a lawyer prepares an appeal with Environmental Law Centre funding. The Utilities Commission must still approve.
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