Chetwynd mayor cites diverse economy after mine curtailment
Chetwynd Mayor Merlin Nichols says the town remains resilient as mine closures hit households and businesses. He points to a Canfor pellet plant and a West Fraser bio energy facility as evidence of economic diversity that sustains about 700 forestry jobs and cushions impact.
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Canfor's
West Fraser
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Chetwynd mayor and others re elected by acclamation
Chetwynd mayor Merlin Nichols and Fort St. John Hudson's Hope and Dawson Creek mayors were re elected by acclamation while eight candidates compete for six councillor seats in Chetwynd. Nomination day was October 10 and election day is November 15 2014.
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Bennett Preaches Patience at Northeast BC Coal Forum
In Chetwynd Bill Bennett minister for Energy and Mines urged patience amid idle mines and curtailed development in northeast BC coal. He stressed metallurgical coal remains strong as BC remains Canada's top coal exporter and a major global supplier, underscoring a hopeful sector turnaround.
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Energy and Mines
Chetwynd
Canada
Northeast
Coal Forum
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