NFPA Hears Local Government On Forest Funding And Codes
Rick Davison reports NFPA leaders met with Chetwynd councillors and local officials to oppose transferring surplus Forest Renewal B.C. funds to general revenue and to press for streamlined Forest Practices Code permits. They urged consulting 126 forest-dependent communities and securing two years of timber cut permits to stabilize planning amid slow approvals. The minister said staff would review options to streamline the system.
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Rick Davison
Peace Country
Northern Forest Product Association
Greg Jadrzyk
Chetwynd
Jack Hannam
Glen Clark
B.C
Northern Forest Product’s Association
Northern Forest Industry
NFPA
Becaus
District reviews six month plan for phone system
The District of Chety will continue using its automated phone system and review progress in six months. A report to council notes the old live-operator setup caused 3500 calls in 20 workdays and 108 overtime hours for a receptionist. Since automation, complaints fell and no overtime has been paid, with finance estimating a $20,000 cost will break even in about 18 months due to savings.
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Chety
Council
Track conditions blamed for summer derailment near Mt Lemoray
B C Rail reports track conditions caused a derailment of thirteen cars on a southbound 107 car train about 48 miles south of Chetwynd on July 21. No injuries. Official says excessive rate of super elevation in combination with curve led to the accident. Track being rebuilt with new rail ties and tie plates.
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B.C. Rail
Mt. Lemoray
Chetwynd
B.C Rail
Jeanine Aylsworth
Aylsworth
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