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Wildfire evacuation orders lifted in Cariboo region in B.C. Interior

Several evacuation orders prompted by wildfires in British Columbia’s Interior have been rescinded, although residents in a portion of the area will remain on alert. The Cariboo Regional District and the Ulkatcho First Nation say in a joint statement that the order issued on Sept. 5 because of the Dusty Lake and Beef Creek Trail wildfires may still be reissued if the fires threaten properties again. The statement says part of the previous Dusty Lake order area is still on…

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Six Nations Elected Council may expand councillor’s roles

The Six Nations Elected Chief’s office is looking into allowing band councillors, who are committee chairs, to reach out to federal and provincial ministers to further the work of their portfolios. The issue came to the forefront at Six Nations Elected Council’s (SNEC) September 9 Council meeting, after Councillor Amos Key said he wanted to speed up discussions with government and questioned the role of committee chairs to reach out to government officials. Key said he wanted to make sure…

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Psst…where’s the audit?

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Councillor tells Elected Chief advocacy needed after community shut out of funding

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