Fort Saint John faces higher policing costs if population rises
Fort Saint John may face a 400000 increase in policing costs next year if census numbers push the city over 15000 residents. Mayor Steve Thorlakson warns the change would raise the city’s share from 70 to 90 percent, forcing possible budget revisions and tax impacts. He notes the official 1997 figures from Stats Canada will arrive only months before the budget.
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Alaska Highway News
Steve Thorlakson
Fort St. John
Stats Canada
Thorlakson
Victoria
Fall discounts on natural gas appliances at BC Gas
A local ad promotes discounts on natural gas fireplaces, room heaters, and barbecues at BC Gas through September 30. Manufacturers offer additional cuts, inviting customers to visit and save on home comforts this fall.
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BC Gas
Repeater Station Damaged in Vehicle Ram Attempt
Fort St John RCMP report thieves tried to enter the Coffee Creek building by ramming a vehicle into the secure repeater station at Mile 63. The collision caused 5000 to 10000 dollars in damage. Vehicle and suspects unknown.
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Mile 63
Fort St. John
Fee cut at North Peace Leisure Pool after public pressure
North Peace Leisure Pool slashes long term passes by 50 percent after about a dozen complaints over high prices. Jean Leahy, pool committee head, says annual family passes drop to $880, three month passes to $270, with per person charges varying. Ordinary day rates stay the same, and officials will assess income after a year to gauge impact on debt repayment.
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Alaska Highway News
North Peace
Jean Leahy
Leahy
Fort St. John
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