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Connector Vol. 7 No. 36
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On June 15, members of the 100 Mile Performing Arts Society attended the gala opening of the Theatre Royal in Barkerville, which is produced by Richard Wright and Amy Newman (front row centre).
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Economic growth gains momentum By Stan Mitchell In 2012, the Cariboo’s economy experienced a second consecutive year of growth. Continued demand for our mining and forestry products has helped bolster our economy, which, in turn, has led to increases in local spending, business growth, housing development, and employment opportunities – for both locals and skilled workers from other regions. According to the BC CheckUp, Regional Edition, last year the Cariboo’s labour market expand-
7468 87 Mile Loop Rd. $259,900
40 ac. only 1/2 hour from town. Older 3 bdrm rancher, with basement 1900 s.f. shop. outbuildings, guest cabin. Hayfields. MLS#N228414
In the Red Caboose, Save-On-Food’s Parking Lot
ed by 4,000 new jobs, bringing overall regional employment to 85,200. This growth surpassed the pre-recession high set in 2007, and the addition of 6,300 new jobs in the goods-producing industry offset the accumulated losses of the past five years. In 2012, the value of provincial softwood lumber exports grew for the third consecutive year, increasing by 9.7 per cent. A rebound in United States housing starts saw lumber prices surge, while the extension of the U.S. softwood lumber deal, and British
6931 Chanteclaire Rd. $214,900
Flat 10 ac. with comfy 2 level 1 bdrm 1 bath cabin suitable for year round living. Easy access to Hwy 24. and lots of recreational trails. MLS#N228310
Columbia’s victory in the softwood lumber dispute, freed up money set aside by B.C. forest companies for penalties. This was excellent news for our forestry and mining sector, which last year alone saw the addition of 3,200 new workers. Detailed statistics show that employment in both sub-industries expanded: forestry and logging by 2,200 jobs, and mining by 1,000 jobs. However, our region’s forest industry is not without its challenges – there remains a scarcity of loggers, haulers, operators, and
6296 Horse Lake Rd. $254,900
3 bdrm, 2 bath double wide with addition and many recent upgrades on 10 fenced & X-fenced acres, 2 small barns, chicken coop, greenhouse & so more. MLS#N228399
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From June 24 - 29 Yummers is donating $1.00 from every meal to help send a local child to Educo!
other skilled resource industry workers. Job declines in the warehousing and transportation industries also impact resource exports, while competition for a limited supply of truck drivers in Northern B.C. has impacted the logging industry. In an effort to alleviate the problem, the FIRST Logger Training Program was launched in the Cariboo last year, targeting log and chip drivers; to date, 100 per cent of the drivers have been hired. Continued on 2
207 McDonald Ave. $93,500
Walk to all amenities from this quiet residential street. Family sized mobile. Updated laminate flooring. Gas f/p in lrg living room. Black topped driveway to single detached garage w/workshop. Nice garden area. Fenced & gated property.
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