Shopland’s report states contamination levels reached a level “that exceed industry standards” since the collection program was implemented in 2015.
“When we contaminate the recycling, it jeopardizes the whole program. We are offering it to people because it’s a program that is very much needed. Citizens need to understand that if you jeopardize the program in that way, we can’t afford it anymore,” says Mayor Lori Ackerman during Monday’s meeting.
Ackerman says finding a location for a new landfill would cost the city a pretty penny.
“When we got a new operator at the North Peace Landfill, the way they were managing things and the programs we put in place to divert from the landfill saved the life of that landfill, significantly. It gives us time for a breather. Screw it up and it’s gone,” says Ackerman.
“If you see people out walking in red shirts today not everyone will wear red they’re walking for MMIWG.”
In a Facebook post Wednesday, First Nations advocate Connie Greyeyes notes a limited number of bags are available.
Residents are encouraged to walk on their own time, take a picture and tag Greyeyes or Knott in the post to be entered to win a “secret gift”.
“Thank you for understanding this was out of our hands, and we need to be responsible and respectful to the restrictions in place,” says Greyeyes’ post.
At the April 26th council meeting, mayor and council hung a red dress in City Hall to support the day of remembrance and the Red Dress Project.
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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C – City council is in support of a 3-digit suicide prevention hotline in Canada.
City staff will be sending a letter in support of the hotline to local MP Bob Zimmer, the Federal Minister of Health, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) and local area municipalities. The motion advising staff to pen a letter of support was approved at Monday’s council meeting.
Conservative MP Todd Doherty (Cariboo–Prince George, B.C.) introduced the motion to the House of Commons on December 11th, which passed. The motion aims to establish an easy to remember three-digit (988) hotline that is accessible to all Canadians. Local MP Bob Zimmer sent a letter to council on March 31st asking for the city’s support.
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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C – Four local organizations have partnered together to make supporting local restaurants easier while dine-in options have been suspended.
City of Fort St. John, Fort St. John and District Chamber of Commerce, and Moose FM and Energeticcity.ca have launched takeoutfsj.com. The website will allow residents to find a list of local restaurants and their menus all in one place.
“Once again, our local restaurants are being severely impacted by the restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Through the Mayor’s Standing Committee on Community Economic Recovery and this partnership, we are encouraging our community to support our local restaurants through this challenging time,” says Mayor Lori Ackerman, City of Fort St. John.
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