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The government is providing more than $1 million to Thompson Rivers University-Williams Lake for a new Cariboo Chilcotin Skills Training Project that will deliver essential skills training to 300 people in the region to help prepare them for employment.
"Government is committed to ensuring that British Columbia has a skilled workforce that is ready for the many opportunities coming our way here in BC," said Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Pat Bell. "That's why we're providing funding for skills training programs across the province to help people take full advantage of the jobs in their communities."
(Photo: Wednesday afternoon, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour Pat Bell was joined by Thompson Rivers University-Williams Lake staff, First Nations officials and community representatives at the announcement of this skills training project aimed at benefiting the Cariboo-Chilcotin region.)
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The Government of BC is investing approximately $3 million to seal-coat a section of Highway 20 and resurface side roads in the Williams Lake and Dog Creek areas, improving these important routes for residents, visitors, and commercial and industrial users.
"Our government understands how important it is to ensure access to rural areas of the province," stated Cariboo-Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett. "These road improvements will increase safety, comfort, and speed on our road network."
BC Jobs Plan aims at strengthening Cariboo economy
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On Friday, Premier Christy Clark visited West Fraser Timber's Williams Lake sawmill as well as the Pioneer Log Homes construction site to tout the benefits of the plan to the Cariboo Region.
"Creating jobs requires having a plan, one that builds on strengths and capitalizes on opportunities," said Premier Clark. "In the Cariboo, that means investing in the skills of our people and getting our lumber and our minerals to market. I am proud to say that at the 18-month mark, our plan is working."
(Photos by Joe Cousins.)
MP McLeod named to Special Committee on Indigenous Women
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Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops–Thompson–Cariboo will attend the first Special Committee on Indigenous Women tonight in the House of Commons.
“I was asked to serve on this special committee to investigate the issue of missing and murdered aboriginal women,” said McLeod. “Our mandate is to report back to the House of Commons within one year.”
This committee was formed following unanimous support for a motion in the House of Commons. The motion reads as follows:
That the House recognize that a disproportionate number of Indigenous women and girls have suffered violence, gone missing, or been murdered over the past three decades;
Taseko donation brings Horsefly VFD closer to its fundraising goal
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A $50,000 donation by Taseko Mines has given a big boost to the effort to raise the money required to build a new fire hall for the Horsefly Volunteer Fire Department (HVFD).
The current building was constructed in the 1950’s. It is expensive to heat and is too small to hold modern fire trucks and equipment. The new hall is needed so HVFD can maintain its Class 4 status.
“We are committed to the Cariboo,” says Taseko vice-president Brian Battison. “Many of our Gibraltar employees, their families and friends live in rural communities. We understand the importance of fire safety. When we heard of the need in Horsefly, where the department relies completely on donations and receives no tax support, we wanted to help. Like rural citizens everywhere, we salute the volunteers and the sacrifice they make in providing fire protection to their communities.”
(Photo: Katherine Gizikoff from Taseko presenting Horsefly Volunteer Fire Department Chief, Cecil Morhart, with a $50,000 cheque.)
NStQ files for party status in the 'Charleyboy v. the Queen' land claim case
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(Press release.)
The Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw (NStQ) Leadership Council today announced that it was finally compelled to take legal steps in relation to the Tsilhqot’in National Government’s court action commonly known as “Charleyboy v. the Queen”. Under the Charleyboy action, which was filed in 2003, the Tsilhqot’in National Government (TNG) claims aboriginal title over a massive tract of land. The Charleyboy claim area overlaps more than 75% of the established traditional territory of the Northern Secwepemc te Qelmucw.
“It is with great regret that we announce we have had to file for party status in the Charleyboy action,” states Williams Lake Indian Band Chief Ann Louie on behalf of the NStQ Leadership Council. “This means we are seeking to get involved in the litigation, because it has the ability to profoundly affect the NStQ. This is not the way we like to resolve things, especially with a neighbouring First Nation group. We have tried, patiently and persistently, to find a solution to this matter through discussion and negotiation and those efforts have been rebuffed by the TNG. As a result of the Charleyboy action NStQ’s interests have been, and continue to be, compromised. We must now proceed aggressively to seek a resolution in the Court. The TNG is doing itself no favour by maintaining a position that has absolutely no basis in fact or law.”
Temporary administrative appointments within School District 27
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The following temporary administrative appointments are effective April 1, 2013 to July 31, 2013.
Ken Lucks, Vice-Principal of Columneetza Secondary School has been temporarily reassigned as Principal of Columneetza. Ken has been employed with School District 27 since 1989. He served as Principal of GROW and Alexis Creek Elementary/Rural Secondary Schools, and Vice-Principal of 100 Mile House Junior Secondary School. Ken has also taught at Columneetza and Anne Stevenson Secondary Schools.
Likely Community Hall parking lot gets funding for a facelift
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Dick Harris, Member of Parliament for Cariboo, recently announced support for the Likely and District Chamber of Commerce under the government’s Community Infrastructure Improvement Fund (CIIF).
The investment of $12,500 will upgrade the Likely Community Hall parking lot and outdoor meeting space. The funds will be used to construct retaining walls with posts and railings, resurface the parking lot, install signage, and construct a cenotaph site.
(Photo credit: Robin Hood.)
Gregg Gaylord appointed Principal of amalgamated secondary school
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School District No. 27 has just announced that Gregg Gaylord has been selected as Principal of the new amalgamated Secondary School in Williams Lake, effective April 1, 2013.
Mr. Gaylord has been employed with School District No. 27 since 1991. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Gaylord has been Principal at Columneetza Secondary School, Williams Lake Secondary School, and Vice-Principal at Columneetza Secondary School. He has taught at Kwaleen Elementary, Williams Lake Junior Secondary, and Columneetza Secondary.
As the district continues to experience substantial changes, we are confident that Mr. Gaylord will provide the leadership necessary to work with a team of Vice Principals, teachers, and student leaders in forming the new Secondary School in Williams Lake.
Fringe fire protection mediation contract explained at upcoming meeting
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The Cariboo Regional District (CRD) will provide details of the new one-year Williams Lake fringe fire protection mediation contract at a public meeting taking place on Friday, March 22 at 5:30 p.m. in the Gibraltar Room of the Cariboo Memorial Complex. During the session, CRD Directors and staff will also discuss options for the provision of fire protection after December 31, 2013.
The meeting will take place on Friday, March 22, 2013 at 5:30pm in the Gibraltar Room at Cariboo Memorial Recreation Complex
This information affects all residents within the Williams Lake fringe fire protection boundary.
Current information about the Williams Lake fringe fire protection service is available online at cariboord.bc.ca or by calling the CRD at 250-392-3351 or toll free at 1-800-665-1636.
Traffic fine revenue put back into communities
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MLA Donna Barnett announced today that the BC government is assisting the local governments of the Cariboo-Chilcotin area in providing services with $198,564 in grants.
The Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF) restructures the Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing program and Small Community and Regional District Grants. Since 2009, the Strategic Community Investment Fund (SCIF) has provided $562 million in funding to support BC communities and enable them to invest money in projects that are identified at the local level as a priority. The SCIF program was implemented by the province at that time to help provide local governments with greater financial stability in economically uncertain times.
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- Family hoping for safe return of dog involved in yesterday's tragic crash
- Highway 20 claims another life
- Serious crash slows traffic on Highway 20 this afternoon
- WLFD had a busy afternoon
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