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OBSERVER QUESNEL - CARIBOO
SINCE 1908
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
VOL. 100 NO. 7
CRD successful at UBCM convention AUTUMN MacDONALD Observer Reporter
The CRD saw success during the Union of British Columbia Municipalities convention last week. Resolutions for the Rural B.C. project, requirements for working smoke alarms, noxious weeds and range lands, all met with endorsement from the UBCM membership. Two other resolutions, including tax revenue for the protection of animals and Heritage Week, were referred to the UBCM Executive Committee due to time constraints. Landing a Gold Star honourable mention for its noxious weeds and range resolution, the resolution also requested government to assist the ranching community in controlling noxious weeds including provincial requirements, assisting with costs associated with obtaining a pesticide applicator’s certificate and more. Throughout the week-long Vancouver conference, CRD directors met with three ministers to discuss local issues, including Minister of Health Terry Lake to review GR Baker’s master plan. Wednesday, CRD Chair Al Richmond, Directors John Massier and Jim Glassford met with the Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone to discuss issues of transportation routes through the Nazko Gateway area. The final meeting was with Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and the Minister Responsible for Labour, Shirley Bond. Discussions centred around the concept of taxation
relief for resort owners and the economic benefits and employment opportunities from the development of the Nazko Gateway. “There’s a lot of potential jobs,” Richmond said. “It could have tremendous impact on the region.” Richmond represents the region on the UBCM executive board as second vice president. This is his sixth consecutive year on the UBCM board. Mayor Mary Sjostrom represents the city as past president; this is her eighth year. CRD director and Vice-Chair Ted Armstrong was presented with a Special Long Service Award for his 35 years of public office. Armstrong was first elected to the CRD Board in 1978 as the Electoral Area A Director after serving as an alternate director in 1977. A partnership project between The Gold Pan City, Williams Lake, 100 Mile House, Wells, the CRD and Esk’etemc, garnered recognition with an award for excellence in partnerships for their St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School Commemorative Project. “I would like to commend our regional partners, board and our staff for taking concepts and turning them into award-winning efforts as seen by the Noxious Weeds and the St. Joseph’s Mission Residential School Commemorative Project,” Richmond said. “This is the first time for a partnership as big as that. It’s something to be proud of.” For city resolutions and highlights, see Friday’s Observer.
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A-buzz with interest Veteran beekeeper Gus Friedenberger, left explains the process of honey extraction to two young apiary enthusiasts at the Quesnel Fall Fair on Saturday. For more Fall Fair converage see Friday’s Observer.
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