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Regional District issues support for Mental Health and Addictions Accord ahead of PG event

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George provided an update on the review of the Official Community Plan (OCP) for Electoral Area A (Salmon River-Lakes).

The project team has completed the initial phases to initiate, identify and, review technical issues and undertake public engagement, and they are now beginning to draft the new community plan.

It should be completed in early 2025 and be available for residents to review and provide feedback on.

Mental Health and Addictions Accord

In addition, the Board of Directors supported the Mental Health and Addictions Accord, a high-level commitment document developed for local governments, mental health agencies and service organizations across Central and Northern BC.

It outlines shared principles and actions to address the mental health and addictions crisis affecting communities. It is a living document and it is being developed in advance of the Mental Health and Addictions Symposium on November 13 and 14, 2024 by the event co-hosts Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, City of Prince George, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George and North Central Local Government Association.

Community and Recreation Grants

The Board approved requests for Community Grants in Aid and Recreation Grants in Aid to:

Electoral Area C (Chilako River-Nechako)

  • Nechako Environmental Water Stewardship Society for $10,000 for ecological restoration
  • Nadsilnich Lake Community Association for $2,000 for Halloween fireworks

Electoral Area F (Willow River-Upper Fraser)

  • Longworth Recreation Commission for $4,000 for operating expenses

Electoral Area H (Robson Valley-Canoe)

  • Old Age Pensioners Organziation for $500 for operating expenses
  • Valemount JCR Adult Committee Society for $1,790 for insurance
  • Yellowhead Ski Club for $4,500 for trail improvements and operating expenses

Regional Grant in Aid was also approved for Scouts Canada – Camp Hughes for $1,960 for life vests.

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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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