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Canfor suing ministry over fire response

Canfor is suing the province over what it alleges was a negligent and inadequate firefighting response to a 2010 wildfire near Vanderhoof

Current rules impede Chinese investment in resource sector

anada's current review process for foreign direct investment (FDI) dissuades Chinese investments in Canadian resource industries

New member joins Yellowhead board

Ming An Fu takes the place of Dr. Morgan (Gongbo) Li on the board of Yellowhead Mining
A change of hands

A change of hands

New owners of Janie’s General Store in Blue River are Gerry and Jennifer Sutherland, plus Kim Desjarlais and Jimmy-Sue Kharbanda

Community Forest setting course for next five years

During its first five years, Wells Gray Community Forest has harvested 167,000 cubic meters of wood

More backcountry roads to be kept open

Amendments to the Occupiers Liability Act to help reduce the possibility of injury-related lawsuits are now in effect

Tourism programs get provincial boost

Blue River, Clearwater/Wells Gray, and Sun Peaks are eligible to receive a total of $25,400 for projects that help grow tourism

Canfor issues playhouse challenge

Canfor's Playhouse Challenge will see the building of several magnificent and whimsical children's playhouses

Independent MLA calls for changes to forest management

MLA Bob Simpson challenges the minister responsible to establish the Chief Forester as an independent Officer of the Legislature
Mayor welcomes new owners

Mayor welcomes new owners

Scott and Rhonda Kershaw receive gifts from Mayor John Harwood after making a presentation about their new business to town council