Northern Rockies Regional Municipality
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Welcome to the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality
Located in the heart of a prosperous and diverse economic region that strives to preserve the integrity of the natural environment the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is a welcoming, self-reliant and healthy community. We proudly embrace life in our unique northern community and we work to create innovative solutions that enhance our quality of life. Our community is beautiful, well-planned, and safe. Our unique environment provides us with diverse choices and ample opportunities for employment, education, recreation, housing and health and wellness. As residents of British Columbia’s first Regional Municipality, we are responsible to the needs of our residents, we encourage active public involvement and we proactively support inclusive and family-oriented decision making that balances cultural, social, environmental and economic needs in a collaborative and transparent manner.
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is a strong community that thrives on its natural resources and prides itself as a unique modern entity within a remote wilderness. The healthy economic base is built on natural gas, oil, forestry, and Tourism. The Oil and Gas Service sector, raw product forestry operations, a strengthening tourism industry, and an emerging agriculture sector all contribute to the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality’s economy.
Fort Nelson is the gateway to the beautiful Northern Rockies. With the world famous Alaska Highway as the main street and thousands of square miles of mountain wilderness as its backyard, Fort Nelson is the regional business and service centre of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality. Fort Nelson offers all the essential amenities– quality accommodation, restaurants, stores and services to meet your needs and a range of cultural and recreational facilities.
Toad River is a small community of approximately 100 people nestled away in the mountains of rural northern British Columbia. A love of rural life, deep appreciation for the outdoors, and hospitality characterize Toad River and its residents.
We proudly welcome you to our world, and to the spectacular northern environment that we call home – the Northern Rockies.
Mayor Bill Streeper Northern Rockies Regional Municipality 5319 – 50th Ave. South Fort Nelson, BC, V0C 1R0 Tel: 250-774-2541 Tel: 250-774-6700
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CONTENTS
1. Demographics ...... 6 Population 6 Household Income 6 Workforce Education Attainment 7 Language Knowledge 7 2. Labour Force ...... 8 Employment by Industry 8 Top Employers 9 Average Income By Occupation – Northern BC 10 Labour Force Employment Rate 11 Labour Participation Rate 11 3. Payroll Costs ...... 12 Workers Compensation – 2012 12 Employment Insurance – 2012 12 Social Insurance (Canada Pension Plan) – 2012 13 4. Higher Education ...... 14 Four Year Institutions 14 Training Services 14 5. Transportation ...... 15 Major Transportion Routes 15 Highways 18 Northern Corridor Specifications 19 Commercial Airports 21 Ports 22 Warehouses 24 Port Shipping Distances 25 6. Industrial & Commercial Land Use ...... 26 Land Zoned and Designated in Official Community Plan 26 Vacant Land Zoned and Designated in Official Community Plan 26 Local Permit Approvals - 2012 27 7. Utilities ...... 29 Water System – Fort Nelson 29 Waste Water System – Fort Nelson 30 Sewage Service 30
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Landfill and Waste Management 30 Licensed Hazardous Materials Disposal 30 Electric Power 31 Natural Gas 33 Telecommunications 34 8. Business Support Services ...... 35 9. Government ...... 36 Municipal Government 36 Provincial 36 Provincial Government Representation 36 Federal Government Representation 37 10. Housing ...... 38 Housing Characteristics 38 Average Housing Values 38 11. Taxation ...... 39 Corporate Income Tax 39 Personal Income Tax 39 Sales / Use Tax 39 Sales Tax Rate by Utility 40 Property Tax – Fort Nelson 41 Property Tax – Area A 42 Property Tax – Area B 42 12. International Resources ...... 43 Investment and Business Support Offices 43 Financial Institutions 44 Employment Assistance 44 Air Transportation Service 45 13. Quality of Life ...... 47 Climate 47 Culture 48 Health 50
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1. DEMOGRAPHICS
POPULATION
TOWN & AREA NORTHERN BC
Population By Population % Distribution Population By Population % Distribution Age Group (2006) Age Group (2006)
Under-18 1,695 28.1% 0-4 19,300 6%
18-34 1,700 28.1% 5-17 60,400 18.8%
35-54 2,045 33.9% 18-24 30,900 9.6%
55-74 530 8.8% 24-44 88,500 27.5%
75-Older 70 1.2% 45-64 90,700 28.2%
Total: 6,040 100.0% 65+ 32,200 10.0%
Median Age: 31.3 Total 322,000 100%
Data Source: BC Stats – Quarterly Regional Statistics Northern Rockies – http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/pubs/pr_qrs.asp
HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Household Income 2006
Number of Households 2,275
Median Income - All Families $77,990 ($CDN)
Data Source: Census Community Profile – http://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92-591/index.cfm?Lang=E
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WORKFORCE EDUCATION ATTAINMENT
Level of Education Number Attained Percentage
High School Diploma Only 1,155 30.2%
College/University Certificate/Diploma 860 22.5%
Less than High School Diploma 1,000 26.1%
Apprenticeship/Trades Certificate/Diploma 510 13.3%
University Bachelor’s Degree 260 6.8%
University Graduate Degree/Certificate 45 1.2%
Data Source: StatsCan – 2006 Census – “Education”
LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE
Languages Spoken Citizens
English 4,545
French 185 Panjabi (Punjabi) 125 German 60 Hindi 50
Spanish 35
Tagalog 25
Data Source: StatsCan – 2006 Census – “Mother Tongue”
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2. LABOUR FORCE
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY NORTHERN ROCKIES NORTH EASTERN BC
Sector (Industry) Number Sector (Industry) Number Forestry, Logging, Mining, Forestry, Logging, Mining, Oil Oil & Gas 1,911 & Gas 4,223
Construction 1,208 Construction 3,675 Manufacturing 0 Manufacturing 2,190 Transportation, Transportation, Warehousing, Warehousing, Public Utilities 724 Public Utilities 3,245 Retail & Wholesale Trade 438 Retail & Wholesale Trade 6,295 Services (Including Services (Including Educational Services, Educational Services, Professional, Scientific, and 664 Professional, Scientific, and 8,210 Technical Services) Technical Services) Health & Social Assistance 120 Health & Social Assistance 3,167 Accommodation and Food Accommodation and Food Services 483 Services 1,877 Finance, Insurance, Real Finance, Insurance, Real Estate & Leasing 422 Estate & Leasing 1,876 Government 235 Government 43,120 Total 6,205 Total 77,878
Data Source: NE Regional Labour Market Outlook 2010-2020 - https://www.workbc.ca/Statistics/Labour-Market/Documents/Northeast_Final.pdf
EMPLOYMENT BY OCCUPATION
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EMPLOYMENT BY OCCUPATION
1180 1185
780
460 400 300 220 240 270 270 150 75 25
Data Source: StatsCan – 2006 Census – “Occupation” TOP EMPLOYERS
Company Product/Service Number of Ownership Website Employees www.directmarketlink.com/ Eh-Cho Dene Enterprises Construction 163 Private english/business.php?bid=3 4434 Spectra Energy Natural Gas Transmission 137 Private www.spectraenergy.com/ School District 81 Education 122 Public www.sd81.bc.ca/ Northern Rockies Regional Local Government 86 Public www.NorthernRockies.ca Municipality Overwaitea Foods Retail 84 Private www.overwaitea.com/ Kledo Construction Construction 80 Private www.kledo.ca/ www.west.iga.ca/Home.asp Fort Nelson IGA Retail 55 Private x Formula Powell LP Transportation 50 Private www.hlpowell.com/ Equipment Service and Finning 48 Private www.finning.ca/ Supply
Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca
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AVERAGE INCOME BY OCCUPATION – NORTHERN BC
Occupation Average wage ($/Hour)($CDN) Effective Date
Administrative Clerks 17.57 2007
Bookkeepers 17.51 2008
Business Development Officers 20.09 2008
Carpenters 22.09 2007
Civil Engineers 34.19 2007
Commercial Drivers 25.15 2008
Computer Engineers 35.11 2006
Crane Operators 25.27 2007
Drafting Technicians 22.02 2008
Electrical Engineers 41.5 2006
Forestry Technicians 20.91 2007
Geological Engineers 49.04 2006
Heavy Duty Equipment 23.09 2007
Heavy Equipment Operators 24.46 2007
Industrial & Manufacturing Engineers 34.62 2006
Industrial Electricians 29.27 2007
Labourers in Wood, Pulp and Paper Processing 20.59 2007
Labourers, Processing Manufacturing and Utilities 15.14 2007
Logging Machinery Operators 24.6 2007
Machinists 26.28 2007
Mechanical Engineers 36.39 2006
Mine Labourers 18.85 2007
Mining Engineers 50.14 2006
Petroleum Engineers 64.83 2006
Primary Production Managers 45.32 2007
Purchasing Managers 38.7 2007
Sales Representatives 15.45 2007
Senior Managers 33.01 2007
Shippers and Receivers 15.04 2007
Steamfitters 26.7 2007
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Trade Helpers and Labourers 18.84 2007
Truck Drivers 24.32 2007
• For a complete list of Wages and Salaries in Northern BC visit the link below: http://www.labourmarketinformation.ca/standard.aspx?ppid=81&lcode=E&prov=59&gaid=25567&occ=&search_key=5&search_type=&employer_potential= &new_search=&total_records=522
LABOUR FORCE EMPLOYMENT RATE
Number Percentage of Population
Total Population Over 15 4,655 Unemployment Rate 7.3%
In Labour Force 3,920 Labour Participation 84.2%
Employed 3,365 Data Source: StatsCan – 2006 Census – “Community Profile”
Unemployed 285
Data Source: StatsCan – 2006 Census – “Community Profile”
LABOUR PARTICIPATION RATE
Labour Participation Rate
Male 91.5%
Female 75.1%
Data Source: StatsCan – 2006 Census – “Community Profile”
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3. PAYROLL COSTS
WORKERS COMPENSATION – 2012
Notes
Average Cost of All Manufacturing $1.54 CDN Rates set by employer’s business activity. Applies up to Per $100 Payroll maximum gross earnings of $73,700(CDN) per year.
Average Rate for Office Workers $0.30 CDN There is no separate rating for office occupations in BC- the Per $100 Payroll applicable industry rating applies to all workers. Rates for Business Services range from $0.09-$0.30 per $100 of payroll. Average of $0.30(CDN).
Maximum Weekly Benefit (Net) $974.21 CDN Maximum per employee set at 90% of average net earnings (after deductions for income taxes, Canada Pension Plan & Employment Insurance), up to maximum wage of $73,700 per year (CDN).
EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE – 2012
Notes
Taxable Base Based on gross payroll up to a gross per worker salary of $45,900 per year (CDN).
Percentage Rate (Employer Premium)
. Employee Rate 1.83% Maximum annual contribution per worker is $839.97(CDN).
. Employer Rate Maximum annual contribution per worker is 2.56% $1,176.00(CDN).
. Maximum Weekly Benefits $485.00 CDN
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SOCIAL INSURANCE (CANADA PENSION PLAN) – 2012
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Taxable Base Based on annual gross salary up to $50,100.00, basic Gross Payroll exemption of $3,500. Both employers and employees $3,500 CDN are required to contribute to the Canada Pension Plan.
Employee/Employer Contribution Employer premium equal to employee premium 4.95%
Maximum Annual Employer Contribution Employer contribution matches employee contribution. $2306.70 CDN Per Employee
Rate 4.95%
Maximum Annual Self Employed $4,613.40 CDN Contribution
Data Source: Canada Revenue Agency- www.cra-arc.gc.ca Data Source: WorkSafeBC – www.worksafebc.com
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4. HIGHER EDUCATION
FOUR YEAR INSTITUTIONS
Institution Northern Lights College
Campus/Address Fort Nelson Campus Address 5201 Simpson Trail Box 860 Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 Other Campuses Fort St. John, Dawson Creek, Chetwynd, Tumbler Ridge
Website www.nlc.bc.ca/
Driving Distance from Community 0 km
Enrolment (2011/2012) 9,350
Data Source: Northern Development Research
TRAINING SERVICES
Institution Category Address
Central interior First Aid First Aid Training 7599 Old Alaska Highway
Alpha Safety First Aid & Safety Training 5328 48 Avenue
Northern Lights College Industry Training; WHMIS; First Aid, 5201 Simpson Trail H2S Alive, Confined Spaces, etc.
Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca
Northern Lights College - Dawson Creek Campus
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5. TRANSPORTATION
MAJOR TRANSPORTION ROUTES
HIGHWAY 97 (ALASKA HIGHWAY) & HIGHWAY 77 (LIARD HIGHWAY)
Highway 97 is the longest continuously-numbered route in British Columbia (and the longest provincial highway in any province), running 2,081 km (1,293 mi) from the Canada/U.S. border near Osoyoos in the south to the British Columbia/Yukon border in the north at Watson Lake, Yukon. The Northern portion of the highway, referred to as the Alaska Highway (from Dawson Creek, B.C. to Watson Lake), remains a major transportation route for both tourism trade, industrial traffic accessing the natural gas resources in the area, and long-haul freight traffic to other parts of the Northwest Territories, Yukon Territories and Alaska.
Highway 77, also referred to as the Liard Highway, forms the sole road connection between British Columbia and the Northwest Territories. Beginning at approximately Mile 317 (from Fort Nelson, being Mile 300), the route follows 138 kms (86mi) of paved surface before meeting with the Northwest Territories Border. At this point, the route continues, unpaved, for an additional 254 km (158 mi) before terminating at a junction with Highway 1, south of Fort Simpson, NWT. In addition to providing connectivity between the Northwest Territories and British Columbia, Highway 77 provides the majority of access to the Horn River and Liard shale gas basins.
With intermodal terminals at both Prince George, BC and Edmonton, AB, Fort Nelson is connected through CN’s rail network as the most northern terminus in the Province, running three trains weekly to the community.
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PACIFIC GATEWAY
British Columbia’s ports in Vancouver, Kitimat, Stewart and Prince Rupert are Asia’s closest ports of entry on the west coast of North America, up to 58 hours closer than the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
Canadian ports and airports are seamlessly integrated with road and rail connections to all major U.S. economic centers. British Columbia is the only gateway on the west coast of the Americas served by three transcontinental railways. Today, Canada’s Pacific Gateway is an integrated, secure, reliable transportation network that includes world-class airports, seaports, railways, roadways and border crossings, bringing Canada and the North American market to Asia and the world. Canada’s Pacific Gateway, through British Columbia’s ports in Vancouver, Kitimat, Stewart and Prince Rupert, offers Asian shippers the most direct route between Asia and North America.
Canada’s Pacific Gateway is a strong commitment by government and industry partners to make British Columbia’s ports the preferred gateway for Asia-Pacific trade, with the most competitive port system and supply chain on the west coast of the Americas. This commitment builds on Canada’s longstanding and strong cultural and economic ties with Asia. In the emerging new global economy, Canada’s Pacific Gateway is a gateway to the future.
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NORTHERN CORRIDOR
The Northern Corridor spans over half of continental Canada and reaches well into the heartland of North America south of Chicago, USA. It travels through the lowest elevations of the Americas great continental divide, also known as the “Yellow Head Pass,” and forms the straightest, shortest, flattest route for Asian- North American trade. Three Northern British Columbia ports provide efficient access to this corridor; Kitimat, Stewart and Prince Rupert. Each port offers unique advantages and services that meet the needs of the region and international trade.
Trans-continental rail, Trans-Canada Highway and direct air service into international Air Hubs are in place. The corridor services business covered by the North American Free Trade Agreement, through a variety of break bulk and container services in ports operated by governments and those run by private port interests.
The Northern Corridor is less impeded by road closures, significant weather patterns and avalanches than the Southern Canadian corridor. It provides “one less day” shipping advantage to or from Asia compared to all other North American Port locations including Vancouver and all USA pacific Ports.
Existing trade in Kitimat and Prince Rupert include aluminum and paper shipped via privately owned break-bulk terminals, transshipment of petrochemicals through privately owned facilities, barge service and container port services. Growth is expected in energy exports including liquid natural gas, petroleum, and container capacity.
Canadian National Rail (CN Rail) reaches well into the heartland of America with shipping agreements in place with major US rail carriers. CN has made significant investments in the Northern Corridor rail line including extended sidings, upgrades to signal systems, increased bridge and tunnel clearances. The corridor is serviced by five international airports and four northern airports with Prince George offering international services. The largest passenger service airport west of Prince George and north of British Columbia’s Okanagan region is the Terrace-Kitimat Northwest Regional airport.
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HIGHWAYS
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NORTHERN CORRIDOR SPECIFICATIONS
Commercial Vehicle Commercial Vehicle Specifications Specifications With Permit Without Permit
Maximum Width 4.4 m Maximum Width 2.59 meters
Maximum Height 4.3 m all of BC except: Maximum Height 4.15meters
5.33 m in Peace District, Maximum Vehicle Weights 5.2 m from Fort Nelson to YT border Super B 63,500 kgs Maximum Vehicle Weights Single Axel 9,100 kgs Super B 64,000 kg Tandem Axle (Set) 17,000 kgs Single Axel 11,000 kg Tridem Axle (Set) 24,000 kgs Tandem Axle (Set) 23,000 kg
Tridem Axle (Set) 24,000 kg
NEBC TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR SPECIFICATIONS (WITH RESTRICTIONS)
Axle Weight (Kg) - Maximum by permit and Axle Weights during Seasonal Restrictions
Maximum 100 % 75% 70% Configuration by Permit (Hwys 97 & 77) (SYD Road) (Provincial Side Roads)
Tridem Axle 29,000 24,000 18,000 16,800
Tri-Drive 28,000 24,000 18,000 16,800
24 Wheeler 40,000 34,000 25,500 23,800
Tridem Pony 21,000 21,000 18,000 16,800 per Chapter 3 Page 19
Tandem Axle 23,000 17,000 12,750 11,900
16 Wheeler 31,000 28,000 21,000 19,600
Single Axle 11,000 9,100 6,825 6,370
***PLEASE NOTE*** Takama Drive, Dawson Drive, Gasoline Alley, Barber Way, Andy Bailey Road and the Airport Connector Road (AKA Km 0 - Km 8.4 SYD Rd) will remain at 100% legal axle loading along with Hwy 97 and Hwy 77 during seasonal road restrictions. ALL other Government Roads in the Fort Nelson area may be under the 70% Road/Load Restriction, refer to www.drivebc.ca for full details
CLARKE LAKE ROAD: NO traffic in excess of 5,000 Kg permitted on Clarke Lake Road from Km 3 to Km 5. MoTI jurisdiction on Clarke Lake Road is from Km 0 – Km 15 only. For information on the Clarke Lake Road from Km 15 – Km 30 please contact Suncor Energy.
Highway 77 – Nelson River bridge at km 42.5 is not rated for 16 or 24 wheel axle combination weights.
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PROVINCIAL PERMIT CENTRE
For more information on receiving a commercial vehicle permit please contact 1-800-559-9688. The core hours of service are from 5am to 10pm, seven days a week and most statutory holidays. The 1-800 number is available to callers anywhere in Canada or the United States. Permits available through this line include:
. non-resident commercial vehicle permits . motor fuel tax permits . term oversize and overweight permits . highway crossing permits . single trip oversize and overweight permits . extra-provincial temporary operating permits
HIGHWAY DISTANCES RAILROADS Metro Area Distance (kms) CN Rail www.cn.ca
Prince Rupert 1,526 Main or Branch Line: Main Line Terminus
Prince George 810 Short line or National: Short line
Grande Prairie 584 Distance to Nearest 5 kms Switching Yard: Whitehorse 968 Capabilities: Anchorage 2,520 Cargo-Bulk, Container, Liquid, Frac Sand Handling, Multi- Edmonton 1,046 Commodities.
Vancouver 1,638 Data Source: Northern Development Research
Victoria 1,683
Seattle 1,709
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COMMERCIAL AIRPORTS
Northern Rockies Regional Airport
Hub Status Commercial & Charter
Distance From Community 0 km
Hours of Operation 24/7
Approved Capital Expansion $1,146,000
Customs Point of Entry No
Foreign Trade Zone No
Full Instrumentation Yes
Number of Runways 2
Runway Length 1,951m; 1,246m
Number of Days Closed From Bad Weather in last 3 yrs 2.2
Weekly Non-Stop Flights (Commercial) 18
Flights to Largest Cities Served Prince George, Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver
Weekly Flights to Greater Vancouver 6
Carriers Central Mountain Air
Data Source: Northern Development Research
Northern Rockies Regional Airport
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PORTS
PORT OF PRINCE RUPERT
Port of Prince Rupert
Distance from Prince Rupert Located adjacent to the community
Location of Port Prince Rupert
Terminals Fairview (Container) Terminal, Ridley Terminals, (coal, wood pellets), Prince Rupert Grain, Northland Cruise Terminal
Type of Port Ocean
Channel Depth 35-55 meters
Shallow Water Barging Facilities Yes
Deep Water Barging Facilities Yes
General Cargo Facilities Yes
Containerized Facilities Yes
Refrigerated Container Facilities Yes
Cruise Ship Facilities Yes
Storage Facilities Yes
Highway Serving Port #16
Railway Serving Port CN Rail
Types of Services: Bulk/break-bulk: Coal, Petroleum Coke, Wood Pellets, Grain, Logs,
Imports Retail (including electronics, apparel, furniture, auto parts); petroleum products; industrial inputs (tiles, glass)
Exports Midwest – specialty crops; scrap metal, recycled paper British Columbia – Forest products (lumber, pulp, logs); aluminum, seafood
Shipping Lines Cosco, Hanjin, Yang Ming, K-Line, Quickload Transloading Services, Shipping Agents, GW Nickerson Co., Northcoast Shipping, Rupert Marine Shipping, Tidals Transport & Trading Ltd.
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PORT OF KITIMAT
Private Port of Kitimat
Location of Port Kitimat
Terminals Rio Tinto Alcan - Break Bulk Terminal Methanex Petrochemical Terminal Eurocan Breakbulk Terminal
Type of Port Deep Sea
Channel Depth 45- 200 fathoms,18-185 Meters (59-607 Feet)
Turning Basin 1.1 - 2.2 nautical miles
Shallow Water Barging Facilities Yes
Deep Water Barging Facilities Yes
General Cargo Facilities Yes
Containerized Facilities No
Storage Facilities Yes
Highway Serving Port Highway # 16 via #37
Railway Serving Port CN Rail
Types of Services Bulk/ Break-bulk, Methanol, Amonia condensate, Pitch, Alumina ,Bauxite condensate
Imports Pitch, Alumina, Bauxite Condensate, Methanol
Exports Kraft Paper, Aluminum Sheeting
Shipping Lines Waterfront Shipping, Gearbulk
Shipping Agents GW Nickerson Co., TNC Canada
Customs Brokers GW Nickerson Co., Moore E T S Services
Tug & Barge SMIT Marine, Seaspace International
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CUSTOM POINT OF ENTRY
Canadian Border Services Agency Prince Rupert
Type of Entry Point Port
Location 368-309 2nd Ave West Prince Rupert, V8J 3T1 250-627-3003
WAREHOUSES
Number of Bonded Warehouses 0
Number of Public Warehouses 0
Data Source: City of Prince Rupert – www.princerupert.ca Data Source: City of Kitimat – www.kitimat.ca Data Source: Northern Development Research
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PORT SHIPPING DISTANCES
The NW Transportation and Trade Corridor ports (Kitimat and Prince Rupert, Stewart) are between 1 and 1 1/2 day closer to general Asia Pacific markets than the Ports in British Columbia’s lower mainland; and the Vancouver Ports. The Southern Ports are closer to the Panama Canal and subsequently, the Atlantic. The following table is in nautical miles. The Time/Speed/Distance Calculations are at 16.1439 Kn/Hr., the average speed The Port of Vancouver uses for calculating their shipping to Yokohama, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung (Taiwan) and Xingang (China). Deep-sea vessels travel at various speeds between 14Kn/Hr and 20Kn/Hr. The ‘great circle shipping route’ to Asia from North America has well documented ocean currents and weather/wind patterns which allows for accurate estimates.
Yokohama Kaohsiung Kitimat Prince Rupert Stewart Vancouver Los Angeles Hong Kong Xingang (China) (Japan) Kang(Taiwan)
-- 121 NM 264 NM 400 NM 1,391 NM 3,941 NM 5,444 NM 6,,187 NM 6,187 NM Kitimat 7.5 Hrs 17 Hrs 1 Day 3.5 Days 10 Days 14 Days 16 Days 16 Days
121 NM 123 NM 477 NM 1,432NM 3,810 NM 5,323 NM 6,110 NM 6,110NM Prince Rupert -- 7.5 Hrs 10 Hrs 1.2 Days 3.6 Days 9.8 Days 13.7 Days 15.7 Days 15.7 Days
264 NM 123 NM 573 NM 1,529 NM 3,896 NM 5,406 NM 5,155 NM 4,749 NM Stewart -- 17 Hrs 10 Hrs 1.5 Days 4 Days 10.3 Days 14.1 Days 13.4 Days 12.5 Days
400 NM 477 NM 573 NM 991 NM 4,262 NM 5,763 NM 6,587 NM 7,578 NM Vancouver -- 10 Day 1.2 Days 1.5 Days 2.5 Days 11 Days 15 Days 17 Days 20 Days
1,391 NM 1,432 NM 1,529 NM 991 NM 4,839 NM 6,380 NM 7,578 NM 8,959 NM Los Angeles -- 3.5 Days 3.6 Days 4 Days 2.5 Days 12.5 Days 18 Days 20 Days 23 Days
3,941 NM 3,810 NM 3,896 NM 4,262 NM 4,839 NM 1,585 NM 1,335 NM 1,335 NM Yokohama -- 10 Days 9.8 Days 10.3 Days 11 Days 12.5 Days 4 Days 3.4 Days 3.4 Days
5,444 NM 5,323 NM 5,406 NM 5,763 NM 6,380 NM 1,585 NM 290 NM 290 NM Hong Kong -- 14 Days 13.7 Days 14.1 Days 15 Days 18 Days 4 Days 18 Hrs 18 Hrs
Kaohsiuing 6,187 NM 6,587 NM 5,155 NM 6,587 NM 7,578 NM 1,335 NM 290 NM 227 NM -- Kang 16 Days 17 Days 13.4 Days 17 Days 20 Days 3.4 Days 18 Hrs 14 Hrs
6,187 NM 6,587 NM 4,749 NM 7,578 NM 8,959 NM 1,335 NM 290 NM 227 NM Xingang -- 16 Days 17 Days 12.5 Days 20 Days 23 Days 3.4 Days 18 Hrs 14 Hrs
Source: United States Government. "Distances Between Ports” Prepared and published by the National Imagery and Mapping Agency, Bethseda, Maryland. Ninth Edition 1997.*Time/Speed/Distance Calculations at 16.1439 Kn/Hr., the average speed Vancouver Port lists to reach Yokohama, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung (Taiwan) and Xingang (China)
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6. INDUSTRIAL & COMMERCIAL LAND USE
LAND ZONED AND DESIGNATED IN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
Industrial Land Commercial Land Mixed Use
Total 1201.09 419.96 66.61
Hectares Developed 733.37 71.56 61.51
Hectares Vacant 518.43 86.83 5.10
VACANT LAND ZONED AND DESIGNATED IN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
Vacant Industrial Land Vacant Commercial Land Vacant Mixed Use
Total 264.63 192.70 N/A
Hectares Developed 102.38 6.12 N/A
Hectares Vacant 264.63 192.70 N/A
Industrial Parks Number
Number of Industrial Parks 2
Total Hectares 1201.09
Number of Hectares in Use 733.37
Number of Hectares Vacant 518.43
Number of Hectares Fully Serviced 314.8
Number of Hectares Partially Serviced 558.29
Number of Hectares not Serviced 0
Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca
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LOCAL PERMIT APPROVALS - 2012
Type of Permit Average Time for Approval Associate Fees
Building Permit $50 (incremental by $7 on values over 5-10 days $100,000)
Business License 7-10 days $40-$100
Development Permit 15 weeks or less $300 (plus advertising)
Occupancy Permit Included in Building Permit Fees (unless Immediate after final successful inspection additional inspections required)
Plan Amendment N/A N/A
Rezoning Application 15 weeks or less $500 (plus advertising)
Subdivision Application 15 weeks or less $200/lot (plus advertising)
Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca
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ACQUISITION OF CROWN LAND
. Crown land is land that is owned by the Province of British Columbia. The Province is the steward of the land and can lease, license and sell Crown land for a variety of purposes including residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, tourism and recreational purposes.
Company Contact Notes
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural [email protected] Develops Crown land parcels with Resource Operations (Crown Land values up to $2.5 M Management)
Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resort Development Branch (FLNRO) Handles land sales and applications Resource Operations (Tourism & 250- 371-3952 related to resort development under Resort Operations) the All Seasons Resort Policy.
Ministry of Transportation 250-387-3198 Handles land sales related to public airports & port authorities, with marketing of Crown land through MLS realtors.
To view properties that the Federal Government of Canada has for sale, please visit: http://reo.pwgsc.gc.ca/public/
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7. UTILITIES
WATER SYSTEM – FORT NELSON
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) draws 100% of its potable water from the Muskwa River. Raw water storage reservoirs total 500,000 m3. Treated water is stored in various locations to meet the various needs of the residential, commercial, and industrial zones including: Lower, Upper x 2, Rural Water South (RWS) and Rural Water West (RWW).
The municipal system has three pressure zones. Zone One is a pump provided pressure system. Zone Two is gravity fed from the Upper Reservoir, and Zone Three is fed from the Upper Reservoir through two Pressure Reducing Valve stations or from the lower reservoir via our Low Head Pump Station.
RWS is part of the Low Zone system as is our Bulk Water Station (for rural residential customers beyond the supplied water system, and industrial consumption in remote locations). RWW feeds off the mid-zone. NRRM utilizes conventional water treatment with UV disinfection as well as on-site sodium hypochlorite generation for residual disinfection.
The Public Works Department for the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is responsible for the operation of the water system and water treatment facility. For further information on the Northern Rockies water system contact the Public Works Department at 250-774-2541 or visit www.NorthernRockies.ca
Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca WATER PRODUCTION
Name of Provider Northern Rockies Regional Municipality
Rate Capacity 7,000 m3
Average Daily Demand 3,091 m3
Peak Demand 4,304 m3
Resident Costs (flat rate) $85/quarter
Industrial Cost/1,000 Gallons $28.88 (billed as $7.64/ m3)
Water Connection Fee: Industrial $100
Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca
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WASTE WATER SYSTEM – FORT NELSON
The Northern Rockies Regional Municipality (NRRM) uses an aerated lagoon system, with two cells fed by a blower, followed by a facultative pond and polishing cell. UV disinfection is currently under construction. The municipal outfall system has two lift stations, and is 95% gravity flow.
The Public Works Department for the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality is responsible for the operation of the waste water system and sewage service. For further information on the Northern Rockies sewer system contact the Public Works Department at 250-774-2541 or visit www.NorthernRockies.ca
Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca SEWAGE SERVICE
Name of Provider Northern Rockies Regional Municipality
Rated Capacity 10,000 m3
Average Daily Demand 2,684 m3
Peak Demand 23,387 m3 ***
Cost per 1,000 Gallons (flat rate residential) $45/quarter
Sewer Connection Fee : Industrial $300 ***In June 2012, the NRRM experienced two events (occurring once in 20 years) causing significant demand on the municipal system. Removing those two events, 6,184 m3 is the peak demand, occurring in April which is a direct result of seasonal spring melt. Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca
LANDFILL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
Name of Provider Northern Rockies Regional Municipality
Name of Operator (2013) Widesky Enviro
Location 55th Street Fort Nelson
Capacity Left at Current Site Year 2034 – 1,000,000 m3
Plans for New Capacity Looking to expand existing capacity by maximizing grades, slopes, compaction and other handling practices.
Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca
LICENSED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISPOSAL
Name of Site Tervita Corp. (Mile 285 Alaska Highway)
Name of Site Secure Energy Oilfield (Km 144 of SYD Road, Kotcho Lake Field) Number of Licensed Hazardous- 4 Waste Haulers Serving the Area
Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca
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ELECTRIC POWER
Provider: BC Hydro www.bchydro.com
Enquiries to hook up new property 1-877-520-1355
Enquiries about existing properties already hooked up 1-800-224-9376
Net Importer/Exporter of Power: Net Exporter – BC Hydro generates between 43,000 and 54,000 GWH of electricity annually.
% of Reserve Margin Including Generation & Net 8% as per WSCC guidelines plus an additional 8% surplus Purchases
Average Electrical Service Availability Index . Most Recent Year 99.940 . Last 5 Years 99.9314
Name of Power Pool Membership Formal membership in WSCC, WSPP, Power Pool of Alberta (PPA), MAPP. Also active in SPP and CalPX
Source Electric Power Deregulated Wholesale competition allowed
Residential Customers $0.680 per kWh for the first 1,350 kWh they use over a two- month billing period. Above that amount, customers pay 10.19 cents per kWh for the balance of the electricity used during the billing period.
Business Customers Average Cost Per kWh
Small General Service Rate Annual peak demand less than 35kW
. Basic Charge $0.1925 per day
. All kWh $0.0915 per kWh
. Minimum Charge The Basic Charge
. Rate Rider 5% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies.
Medium General Service Conservation Rate Annual peak demand between 85 and 150 kW
. Basic Charge $0.1925 per day
. Demand Charge $0.00 per kW for first 35 kW $4.69 per kW for next 115 kW $9.00 per kW for remaining kW
. Energy Charge Part 1: First 14,800 kWh $0.0897 per kWh All additional kWh $0.0490 per kWh up to baseline Part 2: $0.0942 per kWh for usage up to 20% above baseline $0.0942 per kWh for savings down to 20% below baseline (credit) Usage or savings beyond 20% of baseline are based on Part 1 prices
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. Discounts 1.5% on entire bill if customer’s electricity is metered at primary potential $0.25 per kW if customer supplies transformation from a primary to a secondary potential. If a customer is entitled to both discounts the 1.5% discount is applied first.
. Minimum Charge 50% of the highest maximum demand charge billed in any month within an on-peak period (1 November to 31 March inclusive) during the preceding 11 months.
. Rate Rider 5% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies.
Medium General Service Interim Rate Annualpeak demand between 35 and 150 kW. MGS accounts are moving from the MGS Interim Rate to the new MGS Conservation Rate which better encourages conservation.
. Basic Charge $0.1925 per day
. Demand Charge $0.00 per kW for first 35 kW $4.69 per kW for next 115 kW $9.00 per kW for remaining kW
. Energy Charge $0.0897 per kWh for last 14,800 kWh $0.0490 per kWh for remaining kWh
. Discounts 1.5% on entire bill if customer’s electricity is metered at primary potential $0.25 per kW if customer supplies transformation from a primary to a secondary potential If a customer is entitled to both discounts the 1/5% discount is applied first
. Monthly Minimum Charge 50% of the highest maximum demand charge billed in any month within an on-peak period (1 November to 31 March inclusive) during the preceding 11 months
. Minimum Energy Charge $0.0281 per kWh applies when the Energy Charge (Part 1 and 2) divided by the total kWh is less than $0.0281 per kWh
. Rate Rider 5% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies
Large General Service Conservation Rate Annual peak demands equal to or greater than 150 kW or total annual energy usage of at least 550,000kWh.
. Basic Charge $0.1925 per day
. Demand Charge $0.00 per kW for first 35 kW $4.69 per kW for next 115 kW $9.00 per kW for remaining kW
. Energy Charge Part 1: $0.0937 per kWh for first 14,800 kWh $0.0451 per kWh for remaining kWh up to baseline
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Part 2: $0.0942 per kWh for usage up to 20% above baseline $0.0942 per kWh for savings down to 20% below baseline (credit) Usage or savings beyond 20% of baseline are based on Part 1 prices
. Discounts 1.5% on entire bill if customer's electricity is metered at primary potential $0.25 per kW if customer supplies transformation from a primary to a secondary potential If a customer is entitled to both discounts the 1.5% discount is applied first
. Monthly Minimum Charge 50% of the highest maximum demand charge billed in any month within an on-peak period (1 November to 31 March inclusive) during the preceding 11 months
. Minimum Energy Charge $0.0281 per kWh applies when the Energy Charge (Part 1 and 2) divided by the total kWh is less than $0.0281 per kWh
. Rate Rider 5% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies
Industrial: Transmission Service Mines, chemical plants, large sawmills, pulp and paper mills, large manufacturing . Demand Charge $6.263 per kVA of billing demand
. Energy Charge $0.03261 per kWh applied to all kWh up to and including 90% of the costumers baseline load (CBL) in each billing year. $0.07360 per kWh applied to all kWh above 90% of the CBL in each billing year.
. Minimum Charge $6.027 per KVa of billing demand per billing period
. Rate Rider 5% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies. Data Source: BC Hydro “Rates” – www.bchydro.com
NATURAL GAS
Fortis BC www.fortisbc.com
Rate Territory Fort Nelson Service Area
Firm Contract Rates (2012)
Type of Customer Industrial Service (3.1, 3.2, 3.3): Customers who consume between 96,000 & 360,000 GJ in the previous calendar year or who forecast consuming more than 360,000 GJ in the ensuing calendar year.
Basic & Administration Charge (Fixed Monthly) $1,826.00
Delivery & Commodity Demand Charge (per GJ) $11.316
Data Source: FortisBC– “Rate Schedules” – www.fortisbc.com
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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Name of Provider NorthwesTel
Address 5404 50th Ave North
Website www.nwtel.ca
Contact: Residential Tel:250-774-1111 Business Tel:1-888-423-2333
Details Landline services and internet
Name of Provider Telus Mobility
Address 5103 48 Avenue Fort Nelson, BC
Website www.telusmobility.com
Contact On your Telus phone: *611 Or 1-866-558-2273
Details Cellular Service and mobile internet only
Name of Provider Bell Mobility
Address 5404 50th Ave North
Website www.bell.ca
Contact On your Bell phone: *611 Or 1-800-667-0123
Details Cellular Service, mobile internet, and satellite TV only
Data Source: Northern Development Research
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8. BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES
Business Support Services
Business Consulting/Support 9
Office Equipment Supply, Service & Repair 6
Bookkeeping/Financial 10
Notary Public/Lawyer 2
Real Estate Services 5
Machine Shop (Tool & Die) 3
Welding 6
Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca
Northern Rockies Lodge
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9. GOVERNMENT
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality
Form (Structure) Mayor & Council
Number of Elected Officials 7
Mayor Bill Streeper
Chief Administrative Officer Randy McLean
PROVINCIAL
Government of British Columbia
Form (Structure) British Parliamentary
Number of Elected Officials 85
How Often Does Legislature Convene 2011-May 16-19, 24-26, 30,31, June 1,2
PREMIER
Name Christy Clark
Affiliation British Columbia Liberal Party
Year Elected May 2009
Current Term Expiration 2 Years
Allowed to Run for Another Term Yes
Next Election Date Tuesday, May 14, 2013
PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION
Name of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Pat Pimm
Total Members of Legislative Assembly 85
Electoral District Peace River North
Party Affiliation Liberal
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FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION
Name of Member of Parliament (MP) Bob Zimmer
Electoral District Prince George- Peace River
Year Elected 2011
Party Affiliation Conservative Party of Canada
SENATORS
No. of Appointed Officials In Canada there are ordinarily 105 Senators appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister.
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10. HOUSING
HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS
Dwelling Type Number Percent of Total Dwelling
Single-detached houses 195 8%
Semi-detached houses 595 24%
Apartments, duplex 472 19%
Other dwellings 469 19%
Number of owned dwellings 1,846 74%
Number of rented dwellings 648 26%
Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 1,470 59%
Number of dwellings constructed since 1986 1025 41%
Total Number of Private Dwellings 2495
Data Source: StatsCan AVERAGE HOUSING VALUES
Municipality Single Family Homes Multi-Family Homes Total Property Tax & Charges
Northern Rockies Regional Municipality $286,378 $309,500 $1,518
Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca
Data Source: Jeff Browne- Steamboat Mountain Outfitters
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11. TAXATION
CORPORATE INCOME TAX
Small Business Manufacturing Non-Manufacturing
Federal
Rate 11% 16.5% 16.5%
Formula (Sales, Property & Payroll) n/a n/a n/a
Accelerated Depreciated Permitted Yes Yes Yes
Provincial
Rate 2.5% 10.0% 10.0%
Formula (Sales, Property & Payroll) Sales & Payroll Sales & Payroll Sales & Payroll
Accelerated Depreciated Permitted No No No
Local
British Columbia has no local taxes
Total Federal and Provincial Corporate Income 13.5% 26.5% 26.5% Tax
PERSONAL INCOME TAX
Federal State/Provincial Local
Earned Income 15 – 29% 5.06 – 14.7% 0%
Unearned Income (e.g. Dividends) 0 – 14.55% 0 – 3.92% 0%
Capital Gains 7.5 – 14.5 % 2.08 – 7.35% 0%
SALES / USE TAX
Rate Notes
Harmonized Sales Tax 12% HST on business inputs is fully recoverable
Local 0% BC has no local sales tax
Total (Effective Combined Rate) Business Net of GST 0% for production machinery and 7% equipment for eligible manufacturers Note: HST planned for reversion to GST & PST split April 2013
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SALES TAX RATE BY UTILITY
Yes/No Rate Notes
Electric Power Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
Natural Gas Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
Fuel Oil Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
Water No 0% -
Sewer No 0% -
Hazardous Waste Disposal Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
TELEPHONE SUBJECT TO SALES/USE TAX
Yes/No Rate Notes
Local Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
Long Distance Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO SALES/USE TAX
Yes/No Rate Notes
Production No 0% -
Non-Production Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
Pollution Control Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
Office Equipment & Fixtures Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
SALES/USE TAX ON TANGIBLE PROPERTY
Yes/No Rate Notes
Office Building Construction Materials Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
Industrial Building Construction Materials Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
Manufactures Raw Materials No 0% -
Standard Software Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
Custom Software Yes 12% HST is fully recoverable
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SALES/USE TAX ON INTANGIBLE PROPERTY
Yes/No Rate Notes
Accounts Receivable No 0% -
Capital Stock No 0% -
Stock/Bond Transaction Fee No 0% -
PROPERTY TAX – FORT NELSON
Levy Residential Utility Major Light Business Non-Profit Farm Industry Industry
General City 3.52192 11.62235 11.62235 11.62235 10.91797 1.23267 0.00000
New Services 0.49115 1.62080 1.62080 1.62080 1.52257 0.17190 0.24558
Fire Services 0.63920 2.10936 2.10936 2.10936 1.98152 0.22372 0.63920
Capital Levy 0.38549 1.27210 0.00000 1.27210 1.19500 0.13492 0.00000
Hospital District 0.08763 0.30672 0.29795 0.29795 0.21470 0.08763 0.08763
BCAA 0.05990 0.51130 0.51130 0.18430 0.18430 0.05990 0.05990
MFA 0.00020 0.00070 0.00070 0.00070 0.00050 0.00020 0.00020
Police 0.24770 0.86700 0.84220 0.84220 0.60690 0.24770 0.24770
School 2.68930 14.2000 6.40000 6.40000 6.40000 3.40000 6.90000
Total 8.12 32.51 23.40 24.35 23.02 5.56 8.18
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PROPERTY TAX – AREA A
Levy Residential Utility Major Light Business Non-Profit Farm Industry Industry
General City 2.28925 11.62235 11.62235 11.62235 7.09668 1.23267 0.00000
New Services 0.49115 1.62080 1.62080 1.62080 1.52257 0.17190 0.24558
Fire Services* 0.63920 2.10936 2.10936 2.10936 1.98152 0.22372 0.63920
Capital Levy 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
Hospital District 0.08763 0.30672 0.29795 0.29795 0.21470 0.08763 0.08763
BCAA 0.05990 0.51130 0.51130 0.18430 0.18430 0.05990 0.05990
MFA 0.00020 0.00070 0.00070 0.00070 0.00050 0.00020 0.00020
Police 0.24770 0.86700 0.84220 0.84220 0.60690 0.24770 0.24770
School 2.68930 14.2000 6.40000 6.40000 6.40000 3.40000 6.90000
Total 6.50 31.24 23.40 23.08 18.01 5.42 8.18
*Area A – Fire Tax Levy only on Properties within the Fire Protection Area PROPERTY TAX – AREA B
Levy Residential Utility Major Light Business Non-Profit Farm Industry Industry
General City 1.21506 11.62235 11.62235 11.62235 3.76846 1.23267 0.00000
New Services 0.49115 1.62080 1.62080 1.62080 1.52257 0.17190 0.24558
Fire Services 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
Capital Levy 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000 0.00000
Hospital District 0.08763 0.30672 0.29795 0.29795 0.21470 0.08763 0.08763
BCAA 0.05990 0.51130 0.51130 0.18430 0.18430 0.05990 0.05990
MFA 0.00020 0.00070 0.00070 0.00070 0.00050 0.00020 0.00020
Police 0.24770 0.86700 0.84220 0.84220 0.60690 0.24770 0.24770
School 2.68930 14.2000 6.40000 6.40000 6.40000 3.40000 6.90000
Total 4.79 29.13 21.30 20.97 12.70 5.20 8.18
Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca Property Tax rates effective 2012, Property Tax rates per $1000 Assessed Personal Property (M&E, Inventory, Other) Municipal Note: BC does not have Personal Property Taxes.
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12. INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES
INVESTMENT AND BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICES
Fort Nelson and District Chamber of Commerce
Contact Name Bev Vandersteen, Executive Director
Address 5500 Alaska Highway, Fort Nelson BC PO Box 196 V0C 1R0
Phone Number Tel:250-774-2956
E-Mail [email protected]
Northern Development Initiative Trust
Contact Name Dean McKinley, Economic Development Director
Address 301 – 1268 Fifth Avenue, Prince George BC V2L 3L2
Phone Number Tel:250-561-2525
E-Mail [email protected]
Community Futures Peace Liard
Contact Name Sue Kenny, General Manager
Address 904-102 Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC V1G 2B7
Phone Number Tel:250-782-8748
Webpage [email protected]
BC Rural Secretariat – Ministry of Community Development
Contact Name Tamara Danshin, Regional Manager
Address 1201-103 Avenue
Phone Number Tel:250-784-2211
E-Mail [email protected]
Invest BC
Contact Name Michael Track, A/Executive Director – Investor Services
Address 999 Canada Place, Suite 730, Vancouver BC V6C 3E1
Phone Number Tel:604-775-2202
E-Mail [email protected]
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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Name of Company Address Phone Number Website
Canadian Imperial Bank of 5028 50th Ave N, Fort Nelson, BC Tel:250-774-2555 www.cibc.com Commerce
North Peace Savings & th 5420 50 Ave N, Fort Nelson, BC Tel:250-774-5215 www.npscu.ca Credit Union
Scotia Bank 5112 50 Ave N, Fort Nelson, BC Tel:250-774-6151 www.scotiabank.com
Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca
EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Fort Nelson Employment Services
Contact Name Janice Adams, Employment Counsellor/Manager
Address 5012 49th Avenue
Phone Number Tel:250-774-3114
Website www.fortnelsonemployment.ca
North East Native Advancing Society
Contact Name Sarah Bertrand, Employment Assistance Coordinator
Address #208 – 5415 51st Ave North, Fort Nelson, BC
Phone Number Tel:250-774-3266
Website www.nenas.org
Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca
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AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE
Largest International Airport Vancouver
Distance to Airport 1,606 km
Customs Point of Entry Yes
Foreign Trade Zone No
Full Instrumentation Yes
No. of Runways 3
Runway Length 3030 m, 3500 m, 2225 m
Carriers
. Passenger 62 (Including 13 code share)
. Cargo 6
. Charter 8 (Included in passenger carriers) Weekly Non-Stop Flights
Air Service to Northwest Regional Airport Flight Frequency Flight Duration
Central Mountain Air 1/day, Sunday - Friday 3:50 hr www.flycma.com/
Vancouver International Airport
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Closest International Airport Prince George
Distance to Airport 818 km
Customs Point of Entry Yes
Foreign Trade Zone No
Full Instrumentation Yes
No. of Runways 3
Runway Length 3490 m, 1714 m, 1352 m
Carriers
. Passenger Air Canada Jazz, Central Mountain Air, WestJet
. Cargo Puralator, DHL
. Charter Northern Thunderbird Air, Vancouver Island Helicopter, Flair Airlines, Air North, Guardian Aerospace
Weekly Non-Stop Flights
Air Service to Northern Rockies Regional Flight Frequency Flight Duration Airport
Central Mountain Air 1/day Sunday – Friday 2:25 hr www.flycma.com
Prince George International Airport
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13. QUALITY OF LIFE
CLIMATE
Location: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, BC, Canada Fort Nelson: 58.805207 N, -122.696686 W Toad River: 58.847925 N, -125.231781 W
AVERAGE TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES CELSIUS BY MONTH – 2011
30
20
10
0
-10
-20
-30 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Mean Avg High Avg Low
Data Source: The Weather Channel www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/CAXX0147
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CULTURE
TOP ANNUAL EVENTS
Top Events Date(s) Canadian Open Dog Sledding Competition January Snowmobile Drag Races February Heritage Days February Community Excellence Awards February Trappers Rendezvous March Oilmen’s Curling Bonspiel March Easter Eggstravaganza April Horn River Hockey Tournament April Fort Nelson Chamber of Commerce Trade Show May FN Hospital Foundation Charity Bed Races May Northern Rockies Triathlon June Relay for Life June Run Toadie Run – Toad River Run June Canada Day Parade July Annual Rotary Duck Race July Tetsa River Fishing Derby August Fort Nelson Rodeo August Trail Run & Half Marathon September Whatchamacallit September Spookerama October Northern Rockies Seniors Society Fall Frolic October Moonlight Madness November Christmas Craft Fair November Moonlight Skis December Christmas Tree Light Up December Aurora Dance Showcase December
Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca CULTURAL PLACES AND AMENITIES
Amenity Number
. Theatres 1
. Museums 1
. Community halls 3
. Libraries 1
Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca
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CULTURE AND RECREATION
Amenity Number
Number of Enclosed Shopping Malls 0
Outdoor Shopping Centres 2
Houses of Worship - Catholic Churches 1 - Protestant Churches 5 - Synagogues 0 - Other Religious Institutions 1 Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca
RECREATIONAL AMENITIES
Amenity Activity
Northern Rockies Recreational Centre Skating, Hockey, Curling, Fitness, Dance
Northern Rockies Aquatic Centre Swimming, Fitness
Phoenix Theatre Movies, Live Theatre, Dance, Live Concerts
Art Fraser Memorial Park Baseball, Tennis, Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Rotary Spray Park, Playground
Community Trail Hiking, Jogging, Biking, Roller-Blading, Bird Watching, Snowshoeing
Demonstration Forest Hiking, Biking, Cross-Country Skiing
Parker Lake Recreational Site Canoeing, Kayaking, Bird Watching, Picnic Area
Poplar Hills Golf and Country Club Golf, Clubhouse with Café, Pro Shop
Andy Bailey Regional Park Camping, Boat Launch, Fishing, Picnic Area
Beaver Lake Recreational Park Camping, Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing, Hiking
Tetsa River Regional Park Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnic Area
Stone Mountain Provincial Park Camping, Boating, Hiking, Fishing
Muncho Lake Provincial Park Camping, Boating, Swimming, Fishing, Hiking
Liard River Hot Springs Provincial Park Hot Springs, Camping, Hiking
Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca
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HEALTH
HOSPITALS
Hospital Fort Nelson Hospital
Teaching Hospital No
Number of Beds 17 Acute Care/Outpatient, 8 Long Term Beds
Outpatient Clinic No
Laboratory & X-Ray Facilities Yes
Contact 5315 Liard Street, PO Box 60, Fort Nelson, BC V0C 1R0 Tel: 250-774-8100
Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca
PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS & EMERGENCY SERVICES
Health Providers (Smithers) Number
Physicians 4
Dentists 2
Specialty Health Care (Chiropractor, Physiotherapy, Optometrist, Registered 6 Massage Therapy)
RCMP 18 Regular Duty, 5 Traffic Services
Fire Rescue 5
Paramedics 10
Data Source: Northern Rockies Regional Municipality – www.northernrockies.ca
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Randy McLean Chief Administrative Officer Email: [email protected] Jaylene Arnold Community Development Officer Email: [email protected] Northern Rockies Regional Municipality 5319 – 50th Avenue S. Tel: 250-774-2541
www.northernrockies.ca
Northern Development Initiative Trust Invest BC Contact for information on financial Contact for investor site selection incentives for manufacturing companies and expansion services.
www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca www.investbc.com