Northern broadcast access urged in CRTC committee report
Frank Oberle urges faster northern TV radio service through deregulation of receive-only earth stations and streamlined licensing. He criticizes limits on U.S. satellite access and proposes interim reception of U.S. signals to widen choice, aligning with a 3 plus 1 policy for immediate relief.
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Frank Oberle
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Prince George-Peace River
DOC
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Northeast coal deal survives talks amid taxpayer concerns
Senator Ray Perrault notes the northeast coal agreement remains alive as negotiations continue. He urges a good deal for taxpayers and warns against using public funds to bridge the gap between miners’ asking prices and Japan’s offers. Federal commitments include rail and port improvements totaling about 228 million for Ridley Island, CN lines, and related upgrades.
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Ray Perrault
Prince Rupert
Japan
B.C
Ridley Island
Blueberry Band Voices Plight in British Columbia Magazine
The Blueberry River Indian Band alleges they were blackmailed by the Department of Indian Affairs to abandon their traditional nomadic lifestyle in favor of village life. Indian World quotes DIA using housing, schooling, and utilities promises to gain easier control, while delivering reform has worsened living conditions on the reserve. The band now seeks relocation from a village described as tolerable at best with poor government services.
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Blueberry River
Department of Indian Affairs
Indian World
The
Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs
CIA
Blueberry Band
Department
DIA
Notheing
Doig
Kildonan Company
Alaska
Hiway News
Police Reports From Moberly Lake Area Burglary and Theft Incidents
Police logs detail break ins and thefts across Chetwynd and nearby areas from August 31 to September 2. Incidents include stolen pickup from a drill site near Chetwynd, tire slashing, CB antenna thefts, and car theft attempts, with arrests linked to suspect Bud Joseph Myatt and charges pending court appearance. The report also notes concerns over housing, water systems, and education impacting Blueberry Band residents, who allege loss of subsurface mineral rights amid Doig oil activity.
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Chetwynd
Pacific 66
Bud Joseph Myatt
Peter Sedak
Moberly Lake
Highway 29
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Jackfish Lake Road
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Bidevil
Mike
Northern Lights College
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Ogilvie Street
Prince George
Goldcap Motor Inn Ltd
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