Williams Lake Tribune Wednesday, March 26, 2014
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Sam Ketcham Pool Referendum Question of the Week What is the area affected by the proposed tax increase?
PUBLIC NOTICE
The tax increase would affect all properties within the Central Cariboo Recreation and Leisure Services subregional recreation boundary of the Cariboo Regional District. This boundary includes the City of Williams Lake as well as surrounding areas, such as 150 Mile House, Wildwood, Mountview, Fox Mountain and Esler subdivision. A large map is available on the City of Williams Lake website at www.williamslake.ca or the CRD website at www.cariboord.bc.ca.
Cariboo Memorial Complex for this NUTRITION RUN Join funus at5 kmthe Walk/ Run to celebrate spring!
CRD SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT
Sunday, April 6, 2014 11:00 am Prizes and complimentary refreshments at 12:00 pm BYO WATER BOTTLE
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Subsidized Composters and Digesters!
Subsidized Green Cone Food Waste Digesters, counter top containers and composters are available for order this month. Green Cones will accept ALL cooked and uncooked food waste including meat, fish, bones, dairy products, vegetables and fruit! Green Cones will sell for $60, Earth Machine composters will be $45, and Sure Close counter top containers will be $5 (all prices excluding taxes). Visit the Cariboo Regional District’s (CRD) website cariboord.bc.ca for product information and order forms.
For more information call the Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex 250-398-7665
Cemetery Spring Clean-Up
Business Façade Improvement Program Available The City of Williams Lake’s application to the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) for a $20,000 Business Façade Improvement program grant has been approved for a second year by the NDIT. The funds will be delivered through a local Business Façade Improvement Program to improve retail and commercial building facades in the City’s downtown and highway commercial corridor. Existing buildings in the Downtown and Highway Corridor Development Permit Areas of the City of Williams Lake are eligible for the program. Building owners or business owners with written authorization of the property owner can apply to the City for a 50% reimbursement grant up to a maximum of $5,000 for approved façade improvement projects. Examples of eligible improvements include exteriors works such as decorative and architectural details, signage, accessibility and entranceway improvements, and lighting. A primary purpose of the program is to assist in improving the physical appearance and / or functionality of commercial buildings for the betterment of business viability and service to the public. By facilitating improvements to business facades, business areas can become more appealing to consumers, thereby increasing the marketability of commercial spaces and assisting business viability and retention. The Business Façade Improvement Program application and guidelines are now available on the City’s website under the Business Tab at http://www.williamslake.ca/index. asp?p=3353. For more information about funding programs and success stories of the Northern Development Initiative Trust, visit their website at www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca.
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The City of Williams Lake will begin its annual spring clean-up of the Williams Lake Cemetery on March 24th, which will end April 17th. Please claim ornaments or other personal belongings at the City of Williams Lake Municipal Services Yard at 555 Second Avenue North or contact Kevin Goldfuss, Director of Municipal Services, at 250-392-1783.
Sales are in advance only and all order forms must be submitted to the CRD by March 31, 2014. For further information email talktrash@cariboord.bc.ca or call (250) 392-3351 or toll free at 1-800-665-1636. Start composting and make a difference! Composting at home reduces greenhouse gas production, reduces garbage transportation costs, reduces landfill leachate production, extends the life of our landfills and utilizes the nutrients in your food waste. Brought to you by the Cariboo Regional District and the City of Williams Lake.
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Accessibility Award of Merit Nominations Now Being Accepted The City of Williams Lake believes that public awareness about physical and attitudinal barriers will help improve the quality of life for all disabled persons, giving them the opportunity to participate in all aspects of community life. The mission of the City of Williams Lake Accessibility Advisory Committee is to remove physical and social barriers which impede the full participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of community life. The committee would like to invite the public to nominate individuals, groups or businesses that have made a significant contribution to improve accessibility within the City of Williams Lake. ELIGIBILITY AND NOMINATION CRITERIA: • Businesses nominated must be located within the City of Williams Lake boundaries. • Individuals can live outside the boundaries but must provide a service to the citizens of Williams Lake. Individuals, organizations and businesses are eligible for nominations. • The closing date for nominations is March 31, 2014.
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• The nominee has demonstrated a commitment to increase accessibility above and beyond what is required by law or regulation. • The nominee has improved accessibility for persons with disabilities or special needs. • The business, individual or group being nominated must have provided a service for the citizens of Williams Lake. • The nominator must provide strong evidence in support of the nominee’s contribution and/or commitment. Letters of support and photographs will enhance the nomination. • Nominators can submit more than one nomination and they cannot nominate themselves. • Improvements or contributions should have occurred within the last two years. Nomination forms are available at www.williamslake.ca/ index.asp?p=1830. Awards will be announced during Access Awareness Day on Saturday June 7, 2014. For more information, please contact Manager of Active Living Deborah Radolla at 250-392-1788.
To receive City of Williams Lake media releases, Council Highlights, and updates, contact Communications Coordinator Ken MacInnis at 250-392-8488 or kmacinnis@williamslake.ca
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Please go to www.williamslake.ca and click on Human Resources to see employment opportunities.