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Feds pump $83 million into Peace electricity plan

Feds pump $83 million into Peace electricity plan

Ottawa is putting up to $83.6 million into the Peace Region Electricity Supply project connecting power from Site C to natural gas developers in the Northeast, it was announced today.
Federal funding announced for Peace Region Electricity Supply project

Federal funding announced for Peace Region Electricity Supply project

The Government of Canada announced they are providing up to $83.6 million for the Peace Region Electricity Supply project through the Investing in Canada Plan, while BC Hydro is providing the remaining $205.4 million.
Northeast B.C. Rig Report - April 18

Northeast B.C. Rig Report - April 18

Thirteen drilling rigs were at work in Northeast B.C. as of April 18, 2019, according to Rig Locator. The region had the highest fleet utilization rate in Western Canada at 30% for the week, with 35 rigs down.
Chiefs want to address racist tone, misinformation about caribou plan

Chiefs want to address racist tone, misinformation about caribou plan

Treaty 8 First Nations involved in caribou recovery efforts in the South Peace hope an extension on public consultations and the appointment of a community liaison will stem the spread of misinformation and some of the racist tone surrounding their n
Horgan taps Dawson Creek councillor as right-hand man in contentious caribou plan

Horgan taps Dawson Creek councillor as right-hand man in contentious caribou plan

John Horgan’s NDP government has appointed former Liberal MLA Blair Lekstrom as a special advisor to his government on a contentious plan to protect caribou herds in the Peace River region.
Peace Region caribou recovery consultations extended until May 31

Peace Region caribou recovery consultations extended until May 31

The province has extended the timeline on caribou recovery consultations in the Peace Region by four weeks, and tapped Dawson Creek Coun. Blair Lekstrom to act as a community liaison during the process, Premier John Horgan announced Monday.
Court Docket: April 8 - 12

Court Docket: April 8 - 12

Sentences handed out in Northeast B.C. courts for the week ending April 12, 2019: Fort St John Law Courts • Brandon Boyd Moore (born 1984) was sentenced to 30 days in jail for breach of probation.
Premier John Horgan to meet with Peace officials in Dawson Creek

Premier John Horgan to meet with Peace officials in Dawson Creek

Premier John Horgan and Forests Minister Doug Donaldson are scheduled to meet with Peace Region officials in Dawson Creek on Monday. The Regional District board has scheduled a special closed meeting at 11:30 a.m.
Enbridge denies Lheidli T'enneh claims from pipeline explosion

Enbridge denies Lheidli T'enneh claims from pipeline explosion

Enbridge is fighting back against legal action brought by the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation over the natural gas pipeline explosion last fall. In a response filed this week in B.C.
Doig River eyes expansion, new protections for K'ih tsaa?dze Tribal Park

Doig River eyes expansion, new protections for K'ih tsaa?dze Tribal Park

The Doig River First Nation has submitted a proposal for federal funding to develop the K'ih tsaa?dze Tribal Park into an indigenous protected and conserved area. Officials from the First Nation gave Fort St.
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