Fort Nelson & District
Chamber of Commerce
Newsletter
P.O. Box 196
5500 Alaska Highway
(250) 774-2956
www.fortnelsonchamber.com
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FortisBC Update
Important Information for Fort Nelson residents & businesses! Do you approve of a 54% increase in your FortisBC Gas Bill? FortisBC has applied to the BC Utilities Commission to amalgamate service areas and implement common or "postage stamp" rates. This would mean an increase of approximately 54% to Fort Nelson FortisBC customers while Vancouver Island will see a decrease of 35 to 40% and Whistler will decrease by about 37%. This does not include any future increases due to commodity pricing. FortisBC believes it is fair to have Fort Nelson consumers subsidize the cost of service delivery to these other areas and if approved this would also mean any future capital costs, (projects or maintenance) anywhere in the province would be shared by Fort Nelson. FortisBC plans to implement the rate increases over a period of 18 years however a 54% increase is unfair regardless of the time frame and we should not be expected to subsidize the remainder of the province. This is one of the few instances where we don't and shouldn't have to pay extra for the cost of delivery - the gas is here! We need to speak out strongly against this proposal and ensure our voice is heard at the BC Utilities Commission. The Fort Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce is a registered intervener in this application and we must have our submissions in place by the end of July. A petition is available for signing at the Chamber office located beside the Visitor Information Centre and attached below are links to several sample letters. If you would like an editable format please contact us. Residents can register as an interested party with the BCUC at www.bcuc.com (choose "FEU Common Rates, Amalgamation and Rate Design") or provide your letter to the Chamber of Commerce to be included with our submissions. FortisBC has garnered letters of support from the communities on Vancouver Island and we need to have an equally strong voice. Fort Nelson opposed a similar application successfully in 1993 so please add your voice to ours. If you need more information please contact Bev Vandersteen at the Chamber office 250-774-2956.
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In celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the building of the Alaska Highway, the Military Vehicle Preservation Association (MVPA) is traveling the Alaska Highway in 80 historic military vehicles!
The convoy will launch from Dawson Creek on August 4th, 2012 and travel approximately 6,600 km in 27 days.
The convoy will be seen traveling through Fort Nelson on August 5th and again on August 28th, when the convoy participants will stay overnight to join Fort Nelson community members in a convoy parade, free barbeque, live entertainment, and display of the military vehicles at the Rec Centre.Take part - share your time - show your appreciation of our community's history!
Volunteers are needed for a variety of activities: community BBQ, security, marshalling of the convoy participants and ensuring everyone has fun! Contact Jaylene Arnold at jarnold@northernrockies.ca or 250-774-2541 ext. 2045 to volunteer.Follow the links below for more information on the convoy!
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Chamber Benefits
As a member of the Fort Nelson & District Chamber of Commerce, you are part of our Benefits Program. Our benefits range from fuel and point of sale terminal discounts, to insurance and health benefit packages. Click here for the most recent flyer and contact the Chamber for more information.
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July 13, 2012
Issue 2012-13
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Do you use the Fort Nelson River bridge on the Liard highway? Please complete the survey (linked above) to help the Ministry to determine: who is using the bridge, type of traffic (industrial, recreational, inter-regional,
emergency, etc.) and what their future plans might be.
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Board Of Directors
Jeremy Cote, President
Kym Gillett, 1st V.P.
Richard Gook, 2nd V.P.
Wallace Li, Financial Director
Dave Milner, Past Pres.
Geordie McLennan, Director
Anouk Villemaire, Director
Carmella Maga, Director
Janice Adams, Director
Bruce Deinstadt, Director
Liz Biggar, Director
Angus Dickie, Director
Angela White, Director
Kim Eglinski, NRRM Rep.
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Visitor Centre News
The Visitor Centre is again open seven days a week, from 8am-8pm. Stop by and one of our Tourism/Visitor Information Counselors will help you find information for your summer vacation or "stay-cation" with local events and activities.
We have an expanded selection of artwork, jewelry, pottery, books, CDs and DVDs, and souvenirs available for purchase; free internet access, and information on all regions of the province.
Click here for upcoming Northern BC events!
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Community Events July 23-26 is National Drowning Prevention Week. Visit the Fort Nelson Aquatic Centre for a variety of activities. Call (250) 774-2541 for more information. The Vancouver Aquarium will be in Fort Nelson this month! Check out the BC Hydro AquaVan on July 29 at Fort Nelson First Nation and July 30 at Art Fraser Memorial Park. To list your community
event here, email admin@
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