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Wildwood residents question CRD services

Thursday, 02 February 2012 20:12 |

By LeRae Haynes

Key concerns at the Wildwood town hall meeting with the Cariboo Regional District this week included whether or not CRD services to Wildwood are worth the taxes that residents pay, the lack of a local share shed, assessed property values versus selling values, and issues surrounding Wildwood Elementary School.

(CRD Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Rick Hodgson, Manager of Protective Services Rowena Bastien and Area D Director Deb Bischoff welcomed questions and feedback from members of the Wildwood community.)

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Council holds second budget meeting

Wednesday, 01 February 2012 18:23 |

Council continued its public budget process Tuesday evening, discussing general directions for revenue and expenditures in the five-year Financial Plan and the 2012 legislative (Council) budget.

At the meeting, Council:

Directed staff to provide a comprehensive review of fees and charges, including a comparison to similar-sized communities;

Recommended a review of the Development Cost Charges Bylaw and fee structure in 2012;

Recommended a review of water and sewer utility rates (decisions would not impact the 2012 budget)

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Mayor’s Column – January 31, 2011

Tuesday, 31 January 2012 16:42 |

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Mayor's column, submitted by Kerry Cook's office, unedited.

I have seen into the future, and it is bright!

Last Thursday, I had the pleasure of speaking to Mrs. Sacchetti’s Grade 4 class at Chilcotin Road Elementary, and I was so impressed not only be the extreme politeness of the students, but by their great questions and their thoughtful answers when I asked questions. The students all had others’ welfare in mind when asked what they would do as mayor: support the SPCA, help feed the homeless, and “make sure everyone is happy.” I’m looking forward to receiving a letter from the class with more ideas.

(Photo by Craig Smith.)

VIDEO: Chief Fred Robbins says enough is enough

Sunday, 29 January 2012 03:02 |

By LeRae Haynes

Esket’emc Chief Fred Robbins from Alkali Lake addressed City Council last night with an update on the First Nations Residential Schools Settlement from the federal government.

He described the update as an opportunity for reconciliation—a new chance for bringing municipalities and First Nations people together. “Our history has been retained through our elders--it's this history we must bring to this table--this is the basis for working toward a common goal,” he said.

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Budget package for January 31 public meeting available online

Sunday, 29 January 2012 03:01 |

At its next budget meeting on January 31, Council will discuss the legislative budget, the preliminary 2012 operating and capital budgets, the preliminary Financial Plan. The meeting begins at 6:00pm in City Council Chambers.

The January 31 Budget Package is available online here.

The public is welcome to that meeting, as well as the next scheduled meeting on February 14, when surplus, reserves, and tax rates will be discussed.