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Regional District of Fraser-Fort George enters the cannabis game

A pair of applications to allow for cannabis production within the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George received tremendous support from the Board of Directors.

The first request for an over 56-hectare parcel of land on Blackwater Road passed by a 10-4 vote.

In addition, a second proposal for a nearly 4.5-hectare parcel located on Horsehoe Drive received unanimous approval.

Lastly, the Regional District will also be forwarding a letter to the BC Government issuing its concerns regarding proposed changes to increase requirements for emergency medical training.

The Board is concerned an increase in training requirements from the Emergency Medical Assistance Regulation changes could force volunteer fire departments to terminate their provision of the medical First Responder Program service due to an increased scope in skills.

The Regional District board also approved the following requests for Community and Recreation Grants:

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  • $1500 to the Nukko Lake Recreation Commission for an Easter event.
  •  $3731 to the Ness Lake Recreation Commission for insurance
  • $6431 to the Beaverly Community Association for insurance
  •  $18,000 to the Tabor Lake Recreation Society to develop mountain biking trails
  •  $15,000 to the Tabor Lake Clean Up Society for operating, repairs and maintenance expenses
  • $15,275 to the Bear Lake Recreation Commission for community hall kitchen appliances
  • $15,000 to the Mackenzie Firefighters Association for toolboxes and storage bins
  •  $2509 to the Summit Lake Community Association for beetle mitigation works
  • $5000 to the McBride and District Volunteer Firefighters Association for a sprinkler program
  • $1817 to the McBride Farmers Institute for insurance
  • $2500 to the Robson Valley Musical Festival for first aid expenses
  •  $4000 to the Robson Valley Spay and Neuter Society for program expense
Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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