Bruce Campbell wrote book on Lac-Mégantic disaster, in Smithers Jan. 23.
Kitimat tops northwestern BC single family home value increase list, Telkwa third.
Rate relief follows years of high prices
But fewer people are working overall
But larger issue of repairs to forest service road stemming from 2017 flood remains unresolved
At stake is whether gas pipeline to LNG Canada plant should fall under federal jurisdiction
Expects that Canada LNG project will spark developer interest
Regional district director wants maximum use of local labour, businesses
The meeting outlined contract opportunities for Coastal GasLink pipeline
New Mills Memorial project in $400 million range
Those seeking to participate include District of Kitimat and Haisla Nation
But graduating students still outnumber those starting school
Smithers resident wants federal review of natural gas pipeline
Acknowledges there’ll be problems
They already have contracts lined up should project proceed
Proposal made by Smithers and District Chamber of Commerce to add affordable housing.
Six non-certified teachers hired to help fill 50 full-time equivalent slots in Hazelton and Kitwanga
Dredging started for Kitimat dock expansion as Smithers resident fights Coastal GasLink in court.
The elected bands already have contracts lined up should the project proceed.
This year’s Humpy Run raises close to $20,000.
