Thursday, March 15, 2012

WL News - March 15th edition

1) CRD hands out $25,000 in Arts/Culture Grants -- read here
2) CRD expects to meet 2012 budget targets - read here
3) Gibraltar Mines "Development Plan 3" continues - read here
4) New Salvation Army Addictions Program starts April 2nd - read here
5) Students test waters for career with RCMP - read here
6) Agriculture knowledge network seeks sources - read here
7) Tolko Industries responds to allegations of overlogging in Big Creek watershed area - read here
8) TD Bank to be 'presenting sponsor' for TRU Grit Gala which is being held on March 31st at TRU in Williams Lake - read here
9) New Face for 'Performances in the Park' - read here
10) Local resident arrested under provisions of the Immigration Act - read here
11) In her column this week - Williams Lake Mayor Kerry Cook talks about welcoming new businesses and last weekend's 'Business Excellence Awards' - read here
12) Bob Simpson says people must have faith in their democratic institutions, notwithstanding the 'robo-call' scandal hitting the federal scene these days - read here 

Editor's Note - I agree with Bob here.  Yes, mistakes are made and some take advantage of our democratic institutions for their own ends but instead of walking away, redouble your resolve to make our democratic institutions work for the betterment of all of us as British Columbians and Canadians

13) Doug Wilson profoundly regrets the criticism that Ervin Charleyboy has received of late re: support for 'New Prosperity' mine proposal - read here
14) Micheal Atwood: City of Williams Lake must be 'fireguarded' - read here

Finally - City of Williams Lake Council will be holding two more budget meetings on Thursday, March 22nd & 29th at 7:00pm in Williams Lake Council Chambers

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