New railway would provide market access for oilsands
VANCOUVER – Leaders of the affected First Nations and Alaskan Tribes have expressed support for a new “purpose built” railway that would link Alaska, Yukon, northern British Columbia, and northern…
Jackie Allen wants to slow down water extraction from Sikanni
In response to an interview on CBC Daybreak with Minister Steve Thompson, Jackie Allen spoke of experiences she had encountered while operating the campsite at the Sikanni River. “I found…
Delegation toured the Horn River gas play
Minutes of a Regional Council Meeting October 22nd, 2012 Terms of Reference: Agriculture Advisory Committee the Agricultural Advisory Committee Terms of Reference were unanimously approved. Regional Councillor Danny Soles indicated…
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) an excellent investment in BC’s future
VICTORIA – Over the next 20 years, global demand for natural gas is expected to rise dramatically, fuelled by rapid economic growth in Asia. British Columbia is well positioned to…
Encana and NEAT clothing exchange a big hit
Encana and NEAT’s third annual clothing exchange at the Recreation Centre on Saturday was a great success. NEAT Eco-Advisor Liz Biggar says, “An astonishing 2/3 of the clothing items were…
Fort Nelson First Nation Makes Its Case
“As Chief of Fort Nelson First Nation and the surrounding territory, I wish to provide the community with a better understanding of our concerns regarding long-term water withdrawal licences for…
Oil and gas sales remain in single digits
The Province of British Columbia Oil and Gas Sales for November 7th, 2012 raised $7,193,099 for the province. There were nine drilling licences that raised $2.132 million with an average…
Restorative Justice Week
Mayor Bill Streeper proclaimed November 18th to the 25th as restorative Justice week. Restorative justice approaches strive to provide support and opportunities for the voluntary participation and communication between those…
Nexen received $821 million for shale gas venture with INPEX
CALGARY – Nexen Inc. reported third quarter operating and financial results and provided an update on strategic priorities. Cash flow from operations decreased to $560 million from $707 million in…
Is the shale gas “miracle” over-hyped?
“Shale gas will only last 10 years, and not the 100 years that many predict,” Powers says. In his upcoming book “Cold, Hungry and in the Dark: Exploding the…
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