Prescribed Burn planned for Williams Lake Community Forest
Cariboo-Chilcotin Politics
by Steve Forseth
2d ago
Courtesy of the BC Wildfire Service: The BC Wildfire Service will be working in partnership with Williams Lake Community Forest and Williams Lake First Nation to conduct a prescribed burn approximately 10 kilometres west of Williams Lake beside the Fraser River. The prescribed burn will cover approximately 40 hectares within the Williams Lake Community Forest. Burning is expected to begin March 30, 2024, and continue periodically until April 4, 2024. Ignitions will proceed if conditions are suitable and allow for quick smoke dissipation. Smoke will be visible from Williams Lake and surroundi ..read more
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WL Council Highlights - March 26th highlights
Cariboo-Chilcotin Politics
by Steve Forseth
2d ago
Present in WL Council Chambers -- Mayor Rathor; Councillors Boehm, Delainey, Flaspohler, Lyons and Moses Present via Zoom: Councillor S. Nelson Meeting called to order at 6:00pm Mayor Rathor recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional unceded territory of Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw.  Public Hearing - 6:00pm 1) Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2405 - End of Westridge Drive The Corporate Officer read aloud the purpose/intent of Zoning Amendment Bylaw #2405, 2024 and advised that 2 letters have been included in support of the application ..read more
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Williams Lake/Tsq’escen (Canim Lake) First Nation receive Active Transportation Grants
Cariboo-Chilcotin Politics
by Steve Forseth
3d ago
Courtesy of the Province of BC: Editor's Note -- the following local or Indigenous Governments' of the Cariboo-Chilcotin received Active Transportation Grants from the Province of BC: * Tsq’escen (Canim Lake) First Nation -- Accessible Community Multi-Purpose Trail, multi-use pathway connecting the east and main subdivisions * Williams Lake -- City of Williams Lake Active Transportation Network Plan will facilitate the development of new active transportation routes People will have more opportunities to enjoy multi-use pathways, protected bike lanes, pedestrian bridges and ..read more
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Cariboo-Chilcotin Local Government Meetings - Week of March 25-29, 2024
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by Steve Forseth
6d ago
During the week of March 25-29, 2024 -- the following local government of the Cariboo-Chilcotin will be holding meetings, as follows: Quesnel -- Financial Sustainability/Audit Committee/Regular Meeting on Wednesday, March 27th at 9:00am in the Fraser Room, Quesnel City Hall (4th Floor, 410 Kinchant Street).  On the Agenda: * Five-Year Financial Plan Policy Review * Update on Reserves Balances * 2023 Surplus Report * Discussion Items -- Electric Vehicle Chargers, Lawn Bowling Facility, Senior Utilities Discount View the full Agenda here Williams Lake - Pub ..read more
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Cariboo RD Board Highlights -- March 22nd mtg
Cariboo-Chilcotin Politics
by Steve Forseth
1w ago
Present: Chair Wagner/Vice Chair Neufeld; Directors Sjostrom, Bachmeier, Massier, Forseth, LeBourdais, Richmond, Glassford, Pare, Anderson, De Vries, Paull, Rathor, Pinkney and Alternate Director Funk (District of Wells) The Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional unceded territory of Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw and welcomed Alternate Director Funk to today's meeting Meeting Agenda adopted, as amended (re-affirmation to reconciliation - Dir. Forseth) Minutes of the previous Regional District Board Meeting were received/adopted The ..read more
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Cariboo Chilcotin Regional Hospital District Board Highlights - March 22nd mtg
Cariboo-Chilcotin Politics
by Steve Forseth
1w ago
Present: Chair A. Richmond/Vice Chair M. Sjostrom and Directors Bachmeier, Massier, Forseth, Neufeld, LeBourdais, Wagner, Glassford, Pare, Anderson, De Vries, Paull, Rathor, Pinkney, Smith and Alternate Director Funk (District of Wells)   The Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional, unceded territory of the Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw and welcomed Alternate Director Funk to today's meeting Meeting agenda adopted Minutes of the previous CCRHD Board Meeting were received/adopted The Board received a number of "Information-Only ..read more
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Prescribed Burn planned near Doc English
Cariboo-Chilcotin Politics
by Steve Forseth
1w ago
Courtesy of the BC Wildfire Service: The BC Wildfire Service will be conducting an ecosystem restoration burn at the north end of Cotton Road near Riske Creek and Tl’esqox First Nation. This burn will cover approximately 85 hectares of grassland. Burning may begin as early as March 22, 2024 and continue periodically until April 4, 2024. The exact timing of the burn will be dependent on weather, site and venting conditions. Ignitions will proceed if conditions are suitable and allow for quick smoke dissipation. BC Wildfire Service staff will prepare, control, and monitor the prescribed burn ..read more
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Cariboo RD Committee of the Whole Session - March 21st mtg
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by Steve Forseth
1w ago
Present -- Chair Wagner/Vice Chair Neufeld; Directors Sjostrom, Bachmeier, Massier, Forseth, LeBourdais, Richmond, Glassford, Pare, Anderson, De Vries, Paull, Rathor, Pinkney and Alternate Director Funk (District of Wells - entered meeting at 10:20am) Meeting called to order at 9:30am The Chair recognized that the meeting was taking place on the traditional unceded territory of Williams Lake First Nation within Secwepemculecw Meeting Agenda adopted Minutes of the last Committee of the Whole meeting held February 8th, 2024 were adopted Delegation -- 11:00am: Lauren Yawney, Acting Dire ..read more
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Quesnel Council Highlights - March 19th, 2024 mtg
Cariboo-Chilcotin Politics
by Steve Forseth
1w ago
Courtesy of the City of Quesnel: Editor's Note -- in regards to the item from Lhtako Dene First Nation -- you can read about the Council discussion here.  The letter from Lhtako Dene First Nation will be discussed at the Cariboo Regional District Board meeting on Friday where I currently expect that the "Statement on Reconciliation" of November 3rd, 2021 will be re-affirmed by the current Cariboo Regional District Board - this statement can be viewed here  Development Services Council directed staff to proceed in drafting the application and Tax Exemption Certificate for  ..read more
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School District #27/#28 receives Provincial Financial Supports for local projects
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by Steve Forseth
1w ago
Courtesy of the Province of BC: Editor's Note -- for School Districts' #27/#28: School District #27 (Cariboo-Chilcotin): School Enhancement Program (SEP)   Roofing Upgrades at 100 Mile House Elementary, Mile 108 Elementary, Peter Skene Ogden Secondary Carbon Neutral Capital Program (CNCP)   HVAC Upgrades at Tatla Lake Elem-Jr Secondary Food Infrastructure Program (FIP)   Kitchen Equipment and Upgrade at Lake City Secondary  Bus Acquisition Program (BUS)   Four new buses  School District #28 (Quesnel): School Enhancement Program (SEP)   Exterior ..read more
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