By Abigail Popple, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter\u00a0 \u00a025\/07\/2024\u00a0 Simpcw First Nation and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last week, committing representatives from both communities to meet at least twice a year. Simpcw First Nation drafted and signed a similar MOU with the Village of Valemount in March. In an interview with The Goat, Simpcw First Nation Councillor Tina Donald said these agreements are a valuable tool for strengthening relationships with other governments. \u201cThrough MOUs, we commit to meeting on a regular basis. So if we have a project in the future, this is the time and place that we can sit down and talk,\u201d Donald said. \u201cIt also gives an avenue to call up someone at TNRD if we have a question. It\u2019s creating… <\/p>\n
By Abigail Popple, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter\u00a0 \u00a025\/07\/2024\u00a0 Simpcw First Nation and the Thompson-Nicola Regional District (TNRD) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) last week, committing representatives from both communities to meet at least twice a year. Simpcw First Nation drafted and signed a similar MOU with the Village of Valemount in March. In an interview with The Goat, Simpcw First Nation Councillor Tina Donald said these agreements are a valuable tool for strengthening relationships with other governments. \u201cThrough MOUs, we commit to meeting on a regular basis. So if we have a project in the future, this is the time and place that we can sit down and talk,\u201d Donald said. \u201cIt also gives an avenue to call up someone at TNRD if we have a question. It\u2019s creating... <\/p>\n