Turmoil over wind farms in South Peace area continues
In Lone Prairie residents voice opposition to Dokie Wind Energy and Wartenbe Ridge projects citing environmental concerns and loss of valley character. Supporters advocate regional benefits while critics urge siting away from populated areas and traditional lands.
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South Peace
Lone Prairie
Bear Mountain
Wartenbe Ridge
Ocal
B.C. Hydro
Wartenbe
Ministry of Environment
David and Goliath
Chetwynd
Wind energy project sparks dispute over location and views
Rosemary Keutzer of Lone Prairie, B C objects to the Wartenbe Wind Energy Project, reporting 47 turbines spanning 14 kilometres along East Pine to Chetwynd with 34 story rotors and lights. She argues the project harms scenery, property values, and environmental considerations, urging broader public input beyond Victoria.
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Wartenbe
Echo
Lone Prairie
Dawson
East Pine
Mount Wartenbe
Misery Ridge
Chetwynd
Tabletop Mountain
Navigation Canada
Lone Prairie Road
Wales
Brown, Guillet
Highway 97
Victoria
Vancouver Island
Rosemary Keutzer
B.C
Open Letter to Premier Campbell on Sour Gas Setbacks
An open letter criticizes Premier Gordon Campbell and the energy industry alliance highlighted by a Northeast News front page. It cites a 2004 proposal by Samson Canada's Bill Dirks to ease sour gas setback conflicts via a royalty credit, noting no action by MEMPR or OGC despite industry calls. The writer argues landowners and residents near rural properties are ignored while government praises industry.
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Northeast News
Campbell
Dawson Creek
Bill Dirks
Samson Canada
Old Hope Road
MEMPR
Neufeld
OGC
Derek Doyle
Dirks
Letter to the Editor Submissions for Chetwynd Echo
Readers invited to submit brief letters up to 350 words on week’s editorials and news. Include name home town and phone for confirmation with submissions at 5208 North Access Road or editor chetwyn decho.com. Naomi Larsen, editor.
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