1) Vancouver Sun political columnist looks at the "money no object" spending in Alberta by the governing Progressive Conservatives and how it is likely to effect the principle of equalization for basic services in smaller provinces or territories like Nunavut, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island - see that article here. Meanwhile - the ramped up spending by Alberta's Progressive Conservatives is almost an antithesis of what they stand for - smaller government, focussed spending. My uncle (and BC Conservative Reg. Director for Kamloops and area) Alan Forseth wrote earlier yesterday about there been literally no difference right now between "Liberals" and "Conservatives" in the Provinces of BC and Alberta - read that blog post here
2) Victoria has released its' most recent version (Sept 2011) of the Major Projects Inventory in the Province - read the full version here but here in the Cariboo-Chilcotin:,
Population (based on 2010 estimate)
Wells - 278 (up from 257 in 2009)
Quesnel - 9,746 (up from 9,722 in 2009)
Williams Lake - 11,002 (down from 11,104 in 2009)
100 Mile - 1,955 (up from 1,945 from 2009)
Major Projects moving forward include:
Hills Health Ranch expansion - scheduled for completion by 2020
Upgrade at Gibraltar Mines - scheduled for completion by late 2012
Spanish Mountain Gold Mine (near Likely) - scheduled for completion by Spring 2015
Cariboo Connector - Phase 1 (PG to Cache Creek) - scheduled for completion by Summer 2012
3) Cariboo Regional District Area 'B' Director writes on her blog about the upcoming "Community Capacity" Open Houses upcoming in early February and what the purpose of the Open Houses will be - read more here. If I get details about other Open Houses for "Community Capacity" in other Electoral Areas, I'll post them here
4) From the City of Quesnel:
Mark your calendar - one of the community's most anticipated winter events is just around the corner. We're in a deep freeze now, but why not celebrate a true Canadian winter by taking part in the fourth annual Quesnel Winter Carnival? This celebration of all things winter takes place at the West Fraser Timber Park Saturday Feb. 4 starting at 1 p.m.
The Winter Carnival encourages active living through cold-weather sports. And there's a wide variety of sports for you to try this year. Come out and cross-country ski, snowshoe, toboggan, or skate - you can even borrow equipment if you don't have your own. A new event this year is frisbee golf - take your best shot at coming in under par in this unique take on a centuries-old favourite.
If you're looking for an activity to keep the children busy during this cold snap, get them working on their headwear accessories so they can take part in the annual Crazy Toque contest. Make your own, grab your favourite from home, or buy one. Limited quantities will be for sale at the event. Whether you're crafty or just looking for a fun activity, the sky's the limit with crazy toque designs.
The fun-filled day, which will also include crafts, music and more, wraps up with fireworks at 5:30 p.m.
To help everyone join the fun that day, Quesnel Transit buses will stop outside West Fraser Timber Park. For more information, call 250-992-8200, visit www.quesnel.ca, or check out the Quesnel Winter Carnival page on facebook at www.facebook.com/activeliving.quesnel
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