Mayor upbeat after Victoria coal conference
Mayor Charlie Lasser returned from the September Victoria coal conference with an optimistic view. He noted no major news on Pine Valley Coal Ltd mining but highlighted discussions on the global coal market and potential price pressures from a Kyoto warming conference. He cited about 52,000 coal jobs in Canada, with exports mainly to Japan, and BC employing 4,000 coal workers, second in production after Alberta.
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Hill accuses Liberals of ignoring farmers in Throne Speech
Reform MP Jay Hill condemned the Liberal government for a vague Throne Speech with no concrete plan for farmers. He cited Canada's 8.7 percent GDP from agriculture and 2 million agri jobs, noting $25.8 billion farm debt and 30 percent of farms in marginal condition, urging decisive action. Barb Shirley argued action requires provincial disaster declaration and joint federal effort. Hill touted Reform’s plan for broad tax relief for all Canadians, including farmers, after budget balance.
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Chetwynd Council Briefs Remuneration By-law Amendments
Chetwynd Council re-examines Remuneration By-law 607/6/94 with proposed increases for mayor from 16600 to 18260, councillors from 6760 to 7370, deputy mayor at 10 percent above the mayor, and meal allowances raised from 30 to 37.50 per day for trips under six hours and from 60 to 75 per day for six hours or more.
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Chetwynd Animal Aide Fund Seeks $1000 Grant
Council considers approving a $1000 grant for early next year to the Chetwynd Animal Aide Fund formed by two local women. The plan ties grants to medical costs for pound animals adopted, aiming to cut district expenses by increasing adoptions. The funds await incorporation into the final budget.
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