Memorial
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November 9, 2012
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The Bulletin
Proudly serving kimberley and area since 1932 | Vol. 79, Issue 216 | www.dailybulletin.ca
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MUNICIPAL POLITICS
New local government auditor C AROLYN GR ANT bulletin@cyberlink.ca
Premier Christy Clark announced the province’s new auditor general for local governments on Wednesday. The auditor will look into municipal spending. The AGLG was suggested to the province by business groups to provide recommendations on how to find efficiencies and improve the effectiveness of operations. Kimberley Mayor Ron McRae said that the position has been evolving over the last year or so. “It’s a new department within the government to provide services to municipalities so they can explore ways to become more efficient,” McRae said. However, the mayor went on to say that municipalities have been working on that for years and have plenty of mechanisms in place to be responsive to taxpayers. “Quite honestly, it’s really politically charged. To me it’s redundant. We already are accountable in terms of elections and in citizens ability to access Council and staff if they have questions. We have our annual Town Hall meeting on the financial plan. There are plenty of mechanisms in place holding us accountable.”
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Selkirk’s Grade 10, 11 and 12 Drama class invites you to join them for an evening of one-act plays on December 6 and 7, 2012 at Centre 64. Above the students rehearse A Midsummer’s Feast, a farce written by teacher Emilio Regina. They will also present a drama, Closure, also written by their teacher. Half the proceeds from the two evenings will go to Jenna Homeniuk and her family.
McRae, Ogilvie make top 20 list
Political rivals honoured by BC Homes top 20 C AROLYN GR ANT bulletin@cyberlink.ca
BC Homes magazine recently recognized what they call the Top 20 Most In-
fluential in Residential Construction. And former Mayor Jim Ogilvie and current Mayor Ron McRae share a spot on the list. The magazine says they choose their top 20 based on the way they continuously shape, build and advance the professional residential construction industry. Their tireless commitment has contributed immensely to the incredible
growth and evolution of residential construction in BC. All on the list, which also includes Chad Jensen of New Dawn Development, have shown tireless commitment that contributed immensely to the incredible growth and evolution of residential construction in BC. All the people on the list were nominated by their peers and chosen by a
panel of industry professionals. “From the technical and scientific aspects of the residential construction industry to safety to real estate sales; from building and renovating leaders to pioneers in sustainable, green building practices; from consultants to marketing and branding frontrunners, our top 20 wield a powerful punch,” says editor Tricia Leslie.
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