Archive photo of Peace Region wildfire. (File)
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. – The British Columbia Wildfire Service reported the first wildfire of the season in the Prince George Fire Centre on Sunday.
A wildfire was reported at Farrell Creek Junction just northeast of Hudson’s Hope. Officials determined the fire to be human-caused as a result of a campfire that spread from high winds.
The affected area covers 4.5 hectares, and officials have the fire under control. A crew is on scene, and no other resources will be needed at this time. ),whenLoaded(initFlexitive);
With the weather forecast predicting a drying trend across the Prince George Fire Centre, especially the Peace Region, public and industry personnel are urged to use caution when burning outdoors.
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FORT ST. JOHN, B.C – Jim Lequiere believes his experience dealing with budgets, planning and infrastructures, along with sitting on local recreational boards, will come in handy in City Hall.
“I want to step up my personal involvement, even more, to give back to a community that has given me and my family security, happiness and a place to call home,” says Lequiere.
His platform heading towards the May 15th by-election focuses on fiscal responsibility, good quality of life for local families, and economic development and growth within our city limits and downtown core. ),whenLoaded(initFlexitive);
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TAYLOR,B.C. – The annual washing of the Taylor Bridge starts Monday.
According to Dawson Road Maintenance, the bridge will be down to single lane alternating traffic daily for the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Drivers crossing the bridge are asked to plan their trips around the times for minimal delay.
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Inter Pipeline Heartland Petrochemical Complex December 2020 (CNW Group/Inter Pipeline Ltd.)
CALGARY – Inter Pipeline says it will receive $408 million in cash grants for its Heartland Petrochemical Complex under an incentive program by the current Alberta government but will have to give up $200 million in royalty credits granted by the previous government.
In a news release, the Calgary-based company says its $4-billion integrated propane dehydrogenation and polypropylene production facility being built northeast of Edmonton will be the first recipient of the grant announced in October by the United Conservative Party government.
The same project, designed to transform abundant Alberta propane into plastic beads to be exported to manufacturers, received $200 million in royalty credits in 2016 under the previous NDP government’s incentive program.