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RCMP Report: Dine and dasher caught Golden Star Staff reporter@thegoldenstar.net Dog struck by vehicle Feb.12 A dog in Nicholson was struck by a passing vehicle and the driver failed to stop to render aid to the animal. The dog was subsequently taken to the veterinarian for treatment. Sign damage at motel Feb.14 A local motel sustained damage to their sign after a guest, driving a large truck, drove under the sign breaking off a cross member. The guest was likely not aware that contact was made. Police are in the process of tracking down the guest and vehicle involved. Power unit catches fire Feb.14 The power unit of a trailer over heated while traveling on the Highway 1. The engine ignited but was extinguished. There were no injuries, and traffic on the highway was affected for only a short while.
restaurant. A male ordered and ate his meal, and then left without paying. The male was exhibiting odd behaviour as well, and the owner expressed concern for his well being. The male was subsequently located in Lake Louise after consuming a beverage in a store without paying for it. It was confirmed that the male was suffering from some form of mental stress and was taken for assessment. The cost of the meal was covered by his family. Roadside prohibitions
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Police issued two 30-day roadside prohibitions to drivers who had provided breath samples which were found to be over the legal limit.
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Public Notice
Community Engagement: Kamloops to Alberta Four-Laning Program February 7 to March 1, 2013 The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is inviting communities, stakeholders and the public to participate in community engagement and public information sessions for the Highway 1 Kamloops to Alberta Four‑Laning Program.
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Help shape the government’s $650 million investment over the next 10 years to improve the safety, reliability and movement of people and goods along the Trans‑Canada Highway.
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You will have the opportunity to learn more about projects currently under development and provide input as the ministry moves ahead with plans to widen more sections of this important trade corridor to four lanes.
Pacific Carbon Trust under fire Jessica Schwitek reporter2@thegoldenstar.net The provincial government released a statement on Thursday Feb. 14 saying that they will be examining the pricing model for Pacific Carbon Trust (PCT), and, if needed, make whatever changes are necessary to ensure B.C.’s public sector organizations, including schools and hospitals, continue to receive the best value. The announcement came on the same day The Globe and Mail published an article saying that Pacific Carbon Trust, a crown agency that buys carbon credits and sells them to third parties like municipalities, has been overcharging public sector agencies. “Critical to ensuring value for money is the full disclosure of what Pacific Carbon Trust pays for offsets,” said Environment Minister Terry Lake. “To date, PCT hasn’t released that information because it was important to
protect this commercial information as it helps the Crown negotiate better prices, and it assists offset developers secure better prices when they sell on international markets. As we’re in our third year of buying offsets, and the offset market has matured, we now believe it’s more in line with open government to release this information.” Public sector organizations are paying $25 per ton for carbon offsets, and The Globe and Mail is reporting that PCT is purchasing those offsets from companies like TimberWest Forest Co., Encana Corp., and International Forest Products Ltd. for between $9 and $19. The government has committed to evaluating the price PCT is charging, as well as what the crown agency retains as a surplus from the buying and selling of offsets, and what that money is used for. Continued on page 12
We Want to Hear from You - Get Involved Today PARTICIPATE ONLINE The community engagement will take place between February 7 and March 1, 2013. The deadline for feedback is March 1. Visit bchwy1.ca to learn how you can get involved: • Attend a Public Information Session • Read our Online Discussion Guide • Complete an Online Feedback Form • Sign-up to receive ongoing updates
PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION SCHEDULE Kamloops
February 12
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Hotel 540 540 Victoria Street
Chase
February 13
5 p.m. to 8 p.m
Chase Community Centre 547 Shuswap Avenue
Salmon Arm
February 20
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Sicamous
February 21
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Comfort Inn and Suites 1090 22 Street N.E. Sicamous Recreation Centre 1121 Eagle Pass Way
Revelstoke
February 26
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Golden
February 27
5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Revelstoke Community Centre 600 Campbell Avenue Golden Civic Centre 806 10th Avenue S.
For more information, contact program staff by telephone at 1 250 828-4220, e-mail bchwy1@gov.bc.ca, visit the web site bchwy1.ca, or follow us on Twitter @TranBC.
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