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DRESSING UP THE CHRISTMAS TREE
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The atmosphere was extra merry in Poplar Ridge Pavilion Tuesday afternoon as residents decorated the unit’s new Christmas tree with baubles and bows. Eva Dart was one of the first to hang golden ornaments on the tree, which was purchased with proceeds from last year’s Poplar Ridge Christmas Raffle.
Public invited to give feedback on Pend D’Oreille proposal VAL ROSSI Trail Times
The public is invited to share comments and feedback on a plan that limits motorized access in the Pend D’Oreille valley. The Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources is hosting the discussion that will dial into a newly proposed Access Management Area (AMA) Monday from 7-9 p.m. at the
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Charles Bailey Theatre. The meeting is long overdue in a community full of people who recreate the land be it on ATV or horse, says the president of the Trail Wildlife Association (TWA). The 90-year organization pushed the ministry to host a meeting open to the public, following some backlash from its membership and the general public who were looking for that opportunity to
voice their concerns. “It’s their responsibility to host this meeting and get input from the public,” Terry Hanik said Tuesday. “As a group, there’s been a lot of people upset, well now’s their chance to send in what they think should be done in the Pend D’Oreille.” The draft plan in the Kootenay Boundary region is part of an update to the spring 2016 edition of the B.C.
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The checks and balances are in place and we have to trust our staff, says Coun. Cindy Cook. The seasoned Montrose councillor was speaking about a noteworthy increase in purchasing authority requested by the village’s administration. “We all take turns signing the cheques,” Cook added. “So you are all going to see any money that goes out.” The policy amendment was passed after Bryan Teasdale, chief administrative officer (CAO), clarified that upping staff ’s purchasing range is practical, in line with current costs, and can be a moneysaver. “These numbers haven’t been changed for quite some time now,” said Teasdale. “We’ve talked with our auditors about this and they’ve said the (new) numbers are standard, even a little low,” he added. “I know that we try to get the best value for the number, so this just allows staff to do things a little more effectively,” maintained Teasdale. “We don’t like spending money, but if we can do things faster, it can CONTINUED ON PG 3 Contact the Times:
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