Parking Space Against Growth Hits Chetwynd Trucks
In Chetwynd a growing local forest industry and expanded resource traffic threaten scarce parking. More trucks, trailers, and longer hauls strain space as timber, lumber, chips, and dust shipments rise, with forest and energy projects adding to the demand.
Mayor tackles truck parking and bylaw updates
The Mayor reports a surge of natural gas industry trucks in town and new hotels raising parking strain. Progress includes reviewing the parking bylaw, considering truck and trailer parking rules, detachment of trailers, and identifying possible designated truck parking lots while balancing district and business needs. Residents invited to share solutions via email.
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Celebrate the Peace photo contest seeks entries for Rivers Day
NEAT and PVEA call for entries to the eighth Celebrate the Peace photography contest. Submit unmounted 7x5 inch color prints showing the Peace River, with description, name, address, and phone. One entry per person. deadline September 15. winners announced September 24 with cash prizes from NEAT and PVEA.
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Missing man found dead near Hixon
Dallas George Faeh aged 27 was found dead south of Hixon off Highway 97 after being missing from the Quesnel area for over a week. His vehicle left the highway and rested in a ditch, detected by Provincial Emergency Program Air Support volunteers. North District Highway Patrol investigates the fatal accident, and family thanks Search and Rescue and PEP volunteers.
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