September 01, 2010
CNC in Fort St. James Gets Funding to Combat Racism and Hate
FORT ST. JAMES – The College of New Caledonia will receive $20,000 from the Province to assist them in combating racism and hate in their communities.
August 26, 2010
NDP Can See What Record Investment Looks Like
VANDERHOOF – During NDP leader Carole James’ visit to University of Northern British Columbia and College of New Caledonia, she’ll have the opportunity to see more classrooms and greater opportunity for the north
August 18, 2010
Prudent Provincial Spending Means Safer Roads, More Jobs
VANDERHOOF – Competitive bidding pays off as $42 million in savings is going towards an additional 21 B.C. infrastructure projects getting underway through the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund, including a $1.5 million project in Francois Lake.
August 06, 2010
Work Completed on Nalbeelah and Humphrey Bridge Upgrade
VANDERHOOF – Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad announced today that work is completed on the Nalbeelah and Humphrey Bridge upgrade.
July 30, 2010
Work Underway to Improve Highway 16 Near Smithers
SMITHERS – A number of improvements are underway to Highway 16 near Smithers that will make the highway safer for residents, visitors and industry, Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad announced today.
July 22, 2010
Nechako Lakes Communities Get a Boost for Local Priorities
VANDERHOOF – Residents in the Nechako Lakes region will benefit from a total of $805,298 in provincial funding that will be put toward public safety initiatives and important municipal services.
July 22, 2010
Students Benefit from Green Mechanical Upgrades
VANDERHOOF - Students at two schools in the Nechako Lakes school district will benefit from cleaner air and more efficient heating, thanks to a $930,000 investment from the Province and school district, announced Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad.
July 22, 2010
Lake Babine Nation and Granisle Pursue Community Forest
BURNS LAKE - The Lake Babine Nation and Village of Granisle will benefit from new jobs and stronger relationships,
July 21, 2010
Cheslatta Carrier Nation Thanked for 2010 Games Podium
BURNS LAKE - Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell and Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad presented a gift of appreciation to the Cheslatta Carrier Nation for donating wood that was harvested underwater, and used to build a podium for the 2010 Paralympic Games.
July 21, 2010
Dungate Community Forest Thanked for Olympic Podium
HOUSTON - Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell and Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad presented a gift of appreciation to the Dungate Community Forest for donating the wood used to build the podium on which Canada's Jon Montgomery celebrated his gold-medal win.
June 24, 2010
Nechako Lakes Gets New Clean-Technology School Buses
VANDERHOOF – The Nechako Lakes School District will receive $855,500 in funding for the purchase of seven new diesel school buses as part of a $12.5-million investment by the Province.
June 18, 2010
$1.03 Million Investment Puts Workers Back on the Job
VANDERHOOF – Workers in the Nechako Lakes region will be back on the job thanks to a $1.03 million investment in six projects through the Community Adjustment Fund and the Job Opportunities Program.
June 01, 2010
Vanderhoof Welcomes Additional Conservation Officer
VANDERHOOF – British Columbia Ministry of the Environment has appointed a new full-time additional member of the Conservation Office Service to be based out of Vanderhoof.
May 28, 2010
NDP Dismisses Clean Energy Jobs as Junk
VANDERHOOF – The NDP must apologize for dismissing clean energy projects and the jobs they create as “junk” and admit they have no plan for British Columbia’s future economic growth, says Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad.
May 28, 2010
British Columbia Celebrates B.C. Beef Day
VANDERHOOF – British Columbians in communities across the province are being encouraged to buy local and celebrate the first ever B.C. Beef Day on Wednesday, June 2, 2010.
May 20, 2010
Older Workers Plus New Skills Equal Better Jobs
VANDERHOOF – New funding of $355,000 will help older British Columbians in Vanderhoof and Fort St. James to gain new skills and new employment opportunities
May 18, 2010
Prince George Area Paving Project Set to Begin
PRINCE GEORGE - Local area drivers will soon benefit from smoother, safer travel as a result of resurfacing set to begin this summer on the Upper Fraser, Giscome and Kenny Dam roads
May 17, 2010
Forestry is Building Towards Positive Recovery
VICTORIA - The British Columbia forest industry is moving forward in recovery and revitalization as evidenced by a plethora of positive signs.
April 30, 2010
Province Repeals PST Act as NDP Mislead Public
VANDERHOOF – The provincial government concluded debate and passed Bill 9 yesterday, an Act which repeals the Provincial Sales Tax, and allows it to be replaced with a Harmonized Sales Tax, effective July 1.
April 29, 2010
TRAVELLER SAFETY IMPROVED WITH PASSING LANE EXTENSION
FRASER LAKE – The extension of a passing lane and intersection improvements near Fraser Lake will improve traffic flow and increase safety for the travelling public, thanks to the Infrastructure Stimulus Fund for the Highway 16 - Holy Cross Passing Lane
April 27, 2010
$1.5 MILLION FOR SENIORS' SUPPORTIVE HOUSING IN BURNS LAKE
BURNS LAKE - The Province provided a $1.5-million grant to renovate 25 apartments for seniors at Heritage Manor in Burns Lake.
April 19, 2010
PROVINCE ANNOUNCES SITE C CLEAN ENERGY PROJECT
HUDSON’S HOPE – The B.C. government announced today that it will move forward with the Site C Clean Energy Project (Site C).
April 10, 2010
PROVINCE FUNDS NEW CNC HEALTH PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM
PRINCE GEORGE - The Province is providing the College of New Caledonia with almost $2.7 million for equipment and start-up costs and over $590,000 in annual funding for a new medical radiography technology diploma program
April 07, 2010
RURAL, REMOTE BRITISH COLUMBIANS GET CONNECTED
VANDERHOOF – Residents in the rural and remote locales of Francois Lake and Palling will soon have the world at their fingertips with expanded broadband connectivity.
April 06, 2010
FORT ST. JAMES STUDENTS BENEFIT FROM GREEN UPGRADE
FORT ST JAMES - Students at Fort St. James Secondary will benefit from cleaner air and more efficient heating, thanks to a $655,700 investment from the Province and school district, announced John Rustad, MLA for Nechako Lakes.
April 01, 2010
NDP Out-Of-Touch with Northerners
VANDERHOOF- The BC Liberal government is providing further tax breaks to northern consumers, but the NDP are opposing the move while insensitively dismissing it as a tax exemption for “gas guzzlers.”
March 24, 2010
NDP northern MLAs Dismiss Northern Job Creation, Investment
VICTORIA – NDP MLAs Doug Donaldson and Gary Coons told the BC Legislature on Tuesday a proposed multi-billion dollar project that could create thousands of jobs in Northern British Columbia should be scrapped
March 18, 2010
Vanderhoof Strongstart BC Centre Open for Preschoolers
VANDERHOOF - MLA for Nechako Lakes John Rustad joined students, parents, caregivers, school district staff and community members today to celebrate the official opening of W.L. McLeod StrongStart BC Early Learning centre.
March 17, 2010
Nechako Lakes Roads Among Major New Northern Hwy Projects
VANDERHOOF – The Nechako Lakes region has received funding for six new road construction projects that will improve smoother, safer, and quicker transportation throughout the area.
March 05, 2010
MLA Rustad Challenges NDP on Mining Projects
VICTORIA- The NDP Opposition refuses to commit to job creation and rural development through mining projects.
March 01, 2010
Canada-British Columbia Partnership Creates Jobs, Stimulates Economy in Nechako Lakes
Fort St. James – Residents of Fort St. James and Burns Lake will benefit from federal and provincial infrastructure funding to upgrade two local forestry service roads
February 25, 2010
Air China Chooses Prince George as Alternate Airport
VANCOUVER - Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Shirley Bond joined officials from Air China Canada and the Prince George Airport Authority to announce three more flights per week this summer
January 21, 2010
MLA Rustad Says Mining Key to Recovery for Pine Beetle Impacted Areas
VANDERHOOF - Major, new job growth and economic development is expected following a provincial government decision last week to approve Taseko Mines Limited’s environmental assessment certificate for its proposed Prosperity Gold-Copper Project.
January 18, 2010
$80,000 Helps Rural Newcomers Improve Their English Skills
HOUSTON– An $80,000 investment will help new immigrants and refugees in Houston and Fort St. James improve their English language skills by giving them access to free one-on-one tutoring.
January 15, 2010
Agreement Signed for Cancer Centre for the North
PRINCE GEORGE - Today the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North project took a major step forward with the signing of the final partnership agreement with Plenary Health.
December 16, 2009
Local Food is Better Food
VANDERHOOF - The diversity of B.C.’s agricultural sector means that British Columbians can find everything they need for holiday entertaining and gift-giving close to home.
December 03, 2009
Grants Ensure Safer Communities
More than $163,000 in community gaming grants will help local search and rescue and other public safety organizations protect people in Vanderhoof, Fort St. James, Smithers and Terrace.
November 19, 2009
Canada-British Columbia Partnership Creates Jobs, Stimulates Economy in Mackenzie/Fort St. James
Mackenzie - Residents from Mackenzie and Fort St. James will benefit from federal and provincial infrastructure funding with a $10.75 million upgrade to the Mackenzie Connector
November 13, 2009
Canada, B.C. Support Workers with $430,814 for Employment
BURNS LAKE – A $430,814 investment will help the northern communities impacted by the economic downturn
October 30, 2009
Kitimat LNG is Economic Opportunity, but NDP are Absent
Why won’t NDP MLAs step forward to support a huge economic development opportunity in Kitimat, asks Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad.
October 27, 2009
Rustad Celebrates Enbridge Northern Gateway Project, Challenges NDP to Reconsider Position
VICTORIA - Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad spoke yesterday in the BC Legislature about the Enbridge Northern Gateway Project.
October 20, 2009
Cancer Centre for the North Moves Forward
PRINCE GEORGE - A preferred proponent has been selected to work with the BC Cancer Agency, Provincial Health Services Authority and the provincial government in negotiations
October 20, 2009
NDP Two-Faced on IPPs
VICTORIA – Stikine NDP MLA Doug Donaldson offered a clear glimpse of his hypocrisy on Independent Power Projects, including bioenergy.
October 19, 2009
B.C. Supports Workers in Upgrading Trail
SMITHERS - Workers in the Skeena Stikine forest district are benefitting from more than $140,000 in funding to upgrade a trail site and create employment through the Job Opportunities Program
October 14, 2009
Burns Lake Social Housing Benefits from B.C.-Canada Partnership
BURNS LAKE – Burns Lake has received $1,114,400 through the Housing Renovation Partnership (HRP)
October 08, 2009
Finance Committee Holds Public Consultation in Prince George
PRINCE GEORGE – Residents of Prince George can contribute to the conversation on the future of provincial finance
October 08, 2009
MLA Rustad Calls on NDP to Quit Rural False Claims & Fear-Mongering
VICTORIA - Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad is not happy with the new low that the NDP have sunk to in exploiting northern and rural children and families.
September 30, 2009
Highway 16 Overhead Bridge Rehabilitation Moves To Tender
VANDERHOOF – An overhead bridge five kilometres west of Fort Fraser will undergo upgrades improving the safety of the travelling public and increasing the load capacity for industrial traffic.
September 29, 2009
BC Forestry Sector Commends HST as “Biggest Thing” to Aid Recovery
VANCOUVER- A key representative of BC’s forestry sector has challenged the province’s political parties to unite in support of the HST as “the single biggest thing” to help the struggling industry become more competitive on the world stage.
September 25, 2009
Silverculture Discussion Forums Generating Many Ideas
VICTORIA - Forest sector stakeholders and First Nations continue to provide valuable input to a silviculture discussion paper released in March, said Forests and Range Minister Pat Bell today.
September 23, 2009
Francois Lake Ferry Operations Going Greener
BURNS LAKE - A pilot project for the Francois Lake Ferry is saving fuel and electricity, as well as reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the ferry's operations by 25 per cent
September 23, 2009
B.C. Supports Workers in Smithers Trail Maintenance
SMITHERS - Workers will benefit from more than $700,000 in funding to upgrade and maintain area trails that serve both summer and winter users, creating immediate employment through the Job Opportunities Program
September 16, 2009
Vanderhoof Resident Receives BC Housing Education Award
VANDERHOOF- Kevin Hall of Vanderhoof is one of 93 people in B.C. to receive a BC Housing Education Award to help him pursue his education goals and achieve long-term life changes.
September 16, 2009
NDP Want To Pull Plug On Northwest Transmission Line
VICTORIA - Stikine MLA Doug Donaldson refused to support the new Northwest Transmission Line today, despite several opportunities to do so in the Legislature.
September 16, 2009
Vanderhoof Airport Upgrades Expanded
VANDERHOOF- Plans to upgrade Vanderhoof Airport have progressed so successfully that $78,000 in project savings will now go directly toward even further airport safety and technology improvements.
September 15, 2009
$1.3 Million Investment for Nechako Lakes
VANDERHOOF – The provincial government is providing $1,328,608 to Nechako Lakes municipalities to support local government operations and help rural, resource-based communities in these challenging economic times.
September 11, 2009
MLA Rustad Predicts New Jobs with Local Mining Sector
VANDERHOOF- Nechako Lakes MLA John Rustad sees major job creation with ongoing expansions in the local mining sector, including news of Mount Milligan Mine's provincial permit being approved.
March 15, 2007
Rustad Announces Repairs for Highway 16
PRINCE GEORGE – 43.5 km of Highway 16 west of Prince George will receive repairs, announced Prince George-Omineca MLA John Rustad.
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