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P.O. Box 196
5500 Alaska Highway
(250) 774-2956
www.fortnelsonchamber.com
Business Update 

 

Individuals are still able to post letters of comment to the BCUC.  Send your letter letting them know you are not in favour of an over 50% increase in Fort Nelson in order to subsidize Vancouver Island and Whistler.  Your letter can be emailed to: Commission.Secretary@bcuc.com
Contact Bev Vandersteen at the Chamber (250-774-2956)or go to our website www.fortnelsonchamber.com for more information or other ways to get involved.

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CARBON TAX REVIEW 

  

 Minister Kevin Falcon is conducting a review of the Carbon Tax.  It's very important that we make sure he is aware of our suggestions and concerns.  

 

You can provide feedback to the Chamber of Commerce at  info@fortnelsonchamber.com

or email your comments directly to Minister Falcon's office at  finoffice@gov.bc.ca or by mail to:

 

Carbon Tax Review

Tax Policy Branch

Box 9547, St. Provincial Gov't.

Victoria, BC.  V8W 9C5

 

You can also contact Pat Pimm's office directly at

 

10104-100th Street

Fort St John BC  V1J 3Y7

250 263 0101

gayle.clark@leg.bc.ca


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Site C Public Consultation

 

BC Hydro is inviting local communities, stakeholders and the public to participate in upcoming Project Definition Consultation for the Site C Clean Energy Project (Site C).

Site C is a proposed third dam and hydroelectric generating station on the Peace River. Site C is being proposed as part of BC Hydro's overall program to invest in and renew the province's electricity system.

  

You are invited to attend the following stakeholder meeting to provide your input. The meeting details are:

 

Date:                    Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Time:                    1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Location:              Quality Inn Northern Grand, 

                      Fort St. John, B.C.

 

How Input Will Be Used

Public and stakeholder input received will help inform project plans, project design and mitigation plans as BC Hydro prepares the Environmental Impact Statement for review in the environment assessment process in 2013.

 

Please Confirm Your Attendance

Please register for stakeholder meetings by emailing sitec@bchydro.com or calling1 877 217 0777. 

 

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Have Lunch with the Mayor

 

Chamber of Commerce General Meeting

 

September 18, 2012 at noon

Held in the meeting room at the Visitor Information Ctr

 

Mayor Streeper will discuss Regional Council's activities and plans moving forward in the winter of 2012/2013.

 

Lunch: $20.00

50/50 Draw: $5.00

  

Please RSVP by 4 pm, Thursday 13, 2012
Phone: 250-774-2956
Email: admin@fortnelsonchamber.com
Fax: 250-774-2958
 

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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
92 historic military vehicles! 
 
Join us August 28th for a parade, free barbecue and display of the military vehicles at the Rec Centre.

Take part - share your time - show your appreciation of our community's history! 

 

Follow the links below for more information on the convoy!

 
Convoy Facts                           www.mvpa.org 

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.   

 This program offers new highly competitive Credit Card processing rates along with a new feature for our members called the VersaPay Platform.

  • Visa: 1.59%
  • Mastercard: 1.59%
  • Interac: 5�
  • Vx810 Duet Terminal: $29.99/mo
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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.

 


 

Visitor Centre News 

 

The Visitor Centre will be moving to reduced hours after Labour Day 8:30 to 5 pm, from 8am-8pm. Stop by if you are planning a vacation or looking for a Fort Nelson souvenir or gift

 

We have an expanded selection of local artwork, jewelry, pottery, books, etc., free internet access, and information on all regions of the province.

 


Community Events

 

Coffeehouse Live

 Every Thursday 7 to 9 pm

Down to Earth Health Shop

Interested in performing contact Jeremy Cote at 250-774-7494 or go to Coffeehouse Live

 

Fort Nelson Canadian Rangers meet monthly at Northern Lights College.  To find out how you can be involved call Claude Normandeau at 250-500-3439 or Click here for a link to their website.  

 
Join Encana and the NRRM in the second annual Half Marathon & Fun Run on September 22! Enjoy a run/walk on the community trail with the whole family - including the dog! There will be events for all ages, free concession items and great give-aways. 

 

Fort Nelson First Nations hosts the Keepers of the Water VI Conference

Sept 26-29, 2012

For more information contact 

Moira Biddlecombe 

  

 To list your community 

event here, email admin@
fortnelsonchamber.com

   

Featured Business:

Style Rite  "The Workhorse Warehouse"

 

Locally owned and operated for over 30 years Style-Rite is your stop for safety & work wear, men's & ladies casual & dress wear as well as footwear,children's clothing and lottery tickets.    

 

               Back to School Sale August 22 - Sept 1, 2012

               Back to School Boys & Girls Clothing              50% Off

                                     Men's and Ladies Casual Summer Wear         25% Off

                                     Ladies Casual Summer Footwear                   25% Off

                                     Dance Wear                                                  30% to 50% Off

 

250-774-2352                                                  5012 50th Ave N  Fort Nelson