RegionalRegional CouncilCouncil InformationInformation PackagePackage August 18th , 2006

Whilst August yet wears her golden crown, Ripening fields lush- bright with promise; Summer waxes long, then wanes, quietly passing Her fading green glory on to riotous Autumn. - Michelle L. Thieme, August's Crown

There shall be eternal summer in the grateful heart. ~Celia Thaxter

In summer, the song sings itself. ~William Carlos Williams COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKAGE

ITEMS & ARTICLES AVAILABLE IN THIS ISSUE OF CIP

SOURCE TOPIC PAGE Title Page 1 CIP ARTICLES - Table of Contents 2-3 Regional Council Calendar 4 UBCM Letter Re: Business Case - Full Time Funded 5-8 Coordinator for the BC Municipal Safety Association Ida Chong, Minister of Letter Re: Approval of Applications for 9-10 Community Services Infrastructure Planning Grants - Stormwater Master Plan, Sewer System Master Plan Letter Re: Meeting Request Form for UBCM 11-12 Convention, Oct. 23-27, Victoria Office of the Premier News Release Re: Premier Announces Cabinet 13-14 Changes Partnerships British Invitation Re: Reception to Provide an Update 15 Columbia on Current Projects, Sept. 7, Tiki Room, Fort Nelson Hotel Karma Pratt, Invitation Re: US Ambassador Luncheon, 16 Duke Energy Sept. 19th, Fort St. John MFA Notice Re: 2007 Financial Forum/ AGM Call for 17 Topics, March 14-15, 2007, Vancouver FCM Member’s Advisory Re: Invitation to Comment - 18 Federal Infrastructure Investments Tourism BC Inform Bulletin Re: Top 11 Round QSR Scores 19 City of Williams Lake Letter Re: US/ Canada Softwood Lumber 20 Agreement Jan McKay, Crime Statistics Report Forwarded to all Mid- 21-23 Town of Smithers Sized Communities Charlie Wyse, MLA Letter of Introduction 24 Opposition Critic, Local Government Mike Hanson, NDP, Media Release Re: Tax Break is Inequitable and 25-27 Official Opposition Punishes BC’s Families - 2 Council Information Package 08/18 SOURCE TOPIC PAGE Rotary Clubs of Letter Re: Challenge to Sponsor a Racing 28-30 Dawson Creek Pigeon CILA FactsFax, Issue #378, August 7, 2006 31 BC Forest Safety Truck Rumblings, August 8, 2006 32-34 Council Community Futures Invitation & Registration Package Re: Northern 35-43 Corp. Economic Forum 2006 “Capitalizing on Opportunities” Linn Teetzel, Letter and Registration Package Re Course: 44-49 Local Government Transforming Communities through Tourism Programs BC Council on Letter Re: Council Name Change and 50 Substance Abuse ActionNorth Conference Registration Package Government of British Information Re: Public Sector Information 51-52 Columbia Technology Awards 2006 Town Square Meetings: Aug. 21 - 25 53 Cartoon Page 54

Documents Available Upon Request

1. The British Columbia Council on Substance Abuse. Conference Information and Registration Package: Prevention, Early Intervention and Treatment.

Council Information Package 08/18 3 Reaional Council Calendar

I.w>iiOoil %T ;\ *\ T ,&-+ ~9,$&~.-~ysn~p~~aq~&&o ti@day ~~gm22 , , .:& .." - ~r.riday,+h~t&25 B~llStreeper Away Bill Streeper Away

Sunday, August 27( Bill Streep-

I I I Michelle MacElheren 1 8/18/20064 8:51 AM AUG, 15. 2006 9:22PM UBCM I

TO: Mayor and Council Chair and Board FROM: UBCM Executive DATE: August 15,2006

RE: BUSINESS CASE FULL TIME FUNDED COORDINATOR FOR THE BC MUNICIPAL SAFETY ASSOCIATION Suitc 60 10551 Shrllbridgc Wny Richinr~ncl The UBCM has been approached by the BC Municipal Safety British C~>lumbia Association to determine the level of interest funding a full time Cilnedn V(iX 2WL) in 604.270.8226 safety coordinator (see attached proposal). Worksafe BC had suggested 1%~004.270.(5110 UBCM as the appropriate body to approach employers about their ubcmC9civi~rlct.bc.ca interest in supporting this initiative.

The proposition is that Worksafe BC will administer a levy of a one-cent per $100 of Assessable Payroll for sup ort of such an initiative. In order to proceed, support is needed from 2 P3 of the Assessable Payroll in our classification unit.

We are also advised that Worksafe BC is supporting a Certificate of Recognition program and that may result in an up to 15% reduction of local government assessments; but only if the progran~is administered though a funded Safety Association. The UBCM Executive requests all councils and boards to consider tlus proposal and advise us if you are in support. I Your response by the end of September would be appreciated.

625:OOl;Business Case Sakty Aeeociation Memo

5 AUG. 15. 2006 9:22PM BUSINESS CASE - FULL TIME FUNDED COORDINATOR FOR THE BRITISH COLUMBIA MUNICIPAL SAFEN ASSOCIATION

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The British Columbia Municipal Safety Association (BCMSA) is a not-for-profit association, registered under the Societies Act of BC, representing member municipalities in British Columbia. Membership is voluntary and open to all municipalities and Regional Districts in BC; the Association currently has 79 members. All activities of the Association are conducted by volunteers, who are Mur~icipalor Regional District Safety Officers.

It has long been recognized that the municipal industry covers more WorkSafe Regulations than any other industry in BC, This challenge, combined with the fact that over 90% of municipal employers are very small and do not have dedicated safety personnel, creates a need to provincially pool resources to cost-effectively meet the needs of all municipalities.

An effective method for improvitlg workplace safety is to undertake activities accessible to all municipalities. Preparing and delivering occupational health and safety programs, promoting safe work practices, and developing best practices for high risk work are activities that would be of use to all municipalities and regional districts. Due to the regular workload demands placed on municipal safety officers, it is impossible for volunteers to complete all of these activities, while maintaining active employment in municipalities or Regional Districts. It is also not possible to provide one-on-one assistance to municipalities when it is needed.

The BCMSA is seeking a stable source of funding through the WorkSafe BC assessment system to fund a full-time coordinator for the Association. Working for and in conjunction with the BCMSA, this full time coordinator would: Work with municipalities to help them implement, evaluate and maintain industry- specific health and safety programs Research and develop programs aimed at improving worker safety and reducing injury costs (return to work programs, Partners in Injury Reduction programs, etc,) Offer andfor coordinate accessible, standardized and cost-efiective industry-specific training to municipal employers, managers, supervisors, and workers on a wide variety of workplace health and safety topics; Create a library of videos and printed materials available for members' use Act as an industry liaison between WorkSafe BC representatives and industry members Be available to research and answer any health and safety questions or concerns Assist employers when required to meet corrlpliance after orders have been written on the municipality by WorkSafe BC Increase Occupational Health and Safety Awareness at these levels: o Elected officials o Adrr~inistrators o Public Works Supervisors o Joint Health and Safety Committees

6 NO. 6342 P. 3/4 AUG, 15. 2006 9:22PM UBCM

PROPOSED FUNDING

Funding at a rate of one cent ($0.01) per $100 of assessable payroll would generate sufficient annual operating funds, estimated to be approximately $1 50,000.00. Operating funds would cover salary and administrative expenses, as well as the costs to facilitate programs on behalf of all municipalities. Activities undertaken for specific municipalities would be on a cost-recovery basis (i.e. traveling training programs).

In 2005, there were 474 employers registered in the Classification Unit of Local Government and Related Operations.

Employer Size Assessable Payroll # Large >=$I,600,000 79 Medium $600,000-$1,599,999 57 Small $150,000 -$599,999 105 Very Small <$160,000 216 Unknown 17 Total 474

WorkSafe BC Policy requires that 213 of the Classification Unit, determined by assessable payroll, agree with the funding formula.

Annual cost per large municipality would range from a low of approximately $180 per year, to a high of approximately $24,000 for the largest Municipality in the Province.

BENEFITS

Injury rates for most employer groups in the Local Government Classification have shown a decrease over the past four years. A drop in the number of injuries or in injury duration for even one large employer in the group, can have a corresponding positive effect on the Assessment.

COMPARISON OF EMPLOYER'S ASSESSMENT/$lOO ASSESSABLE PAYROLL

Below is the base rate for assessments over the past six years:

7 NO,6342 4/4 AUG, 15. 2006 P, There may be numerous reasons for the improvement in assessment rates. The two most likely reasons are (1) more diligence by the E~nployersand by WorkSafe BC to bring injured workers back on modified duties, reducing the cost of claims, and (2) improvements in safety programs brought about, in part, by the activities of the BC Municipal Safety Association and its members.

WORKSAFE BC CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION(COR) PROGRAM

WorkSafe BC has initiated the COR Program in several employer classification units. The COR Program is intended to reward organizations who have met or exceeded pre- determined standards in their Health and Safety Programs.

Depending on the level of completion of aspects of the COR Program, the reward to municipalities can be as high as a 15% reduction in the assessment rate. Using the Large employer group as an example, this could result in a savings of between $3,500 and $500,000 per year.

In order to participate in a COR program, the entire Classification Unit must be part of a recognized association.

The full-time administrator would take on the role of administering the COR program.

CONCLUSION

The BC Mur~icipalSafety Association requires a full time coordinator/administrator in order to move forward on projects aimed at improving the health and safety of workers within the Local Government Classification Unit. One cent pre one hundred dollars of assessable payroll within the Classification Unit, would (jrovide sufficient operating funds for this purpose. Return on investment would be realized through cost savings in assessment rates, as a result of reduced injuries and absence duration.

8 Ref: 118693

August 4,2006

Her Worship Mayor Christene Morey and Members of Council Town of Fort Nelson Bag Service 399 Fort Nelson, BC VOC 1RO

Dear Mayor Morey and Councillors:

On behalf of the Government of British Columbia (Government), I am pleased to advise you that your applications under the Local Government Grants Act for infrastructure planning grants have been approved for the following projects:

Description Grant Amount

Stormwater Master Plan Sewer System Master Plan

Details of the terms and conditions attached to these grants will be dealt with in agreements which will be forwarded to you by Ministry of Community Services' (Ministry) staff as soon as possible. These agreements must be signed and returned to the Ministry, indicating your acceptance of the terms and conditions.

Our Government welcomes the opportunity to support planning in the Town of Fort Nelson. We believe that early planning is the best way to ensure that the environmental and health needs of your community will continue to be met in the years ahead.

Ministry of Community Services Office of the Minister Mailing Address: Location: and Minister Responslble for PO Box 9056 Stn Prov Govt Room 323 Senlors' and Women's Issues Victoria BC V8W 9E2 Parliament Buildings 9 Victoria Phone: 250 387-2283 Fax: 250 387-4312 www.gov.bc.ca/cserv Her Worship Mayor Christene Morey Page 2

Through your planning efforts, the Government encourages you to find ways to use new technology to promote environmental excellence and sustainable economic development.

Congratulations on your successful applications and my best wishes with your inftastructure studies.

Sincerely,

Ida Chong, CGA Minister pc: Financial Operations

10 Ref: 118564 August 9,2006

To All Mayors and Regional District Chairs

It gives me great pleasure to write to you regarding appointments at the upcoming the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) Convention, talung place in Victoria October 23 to 27,2006. You will have recently received a letter from Honourable Gordon Campbell, Premier, containing information on the process for requesting a meeting with the Premier and other Cabinet Ministers. This letter provides information on the process for requesting a meeting with me as well as government, corporation, authority and commission staff. If you wish to meet with me at the Convention, you will need to complete the attached meeting request form and return it to the contact identified by September 5. Meeting arrangements will be confirmed, or you will be advised of alternate arrangements, in September. I will do my best to accommodate as many meeting requests as possible. The Ministry of Community Services (Ministry) will also be sending you the provincial appointment book via email, which lists all government, corporation, authority and commission staff that are available to meet with delegates at the Convention. To assist delegates in requesting meetings with these staff members, the Ministry will offer a phone-in service from September 11 through September 29. Complete details on the phone-in service and instructions for requesting a meeting are outlined in the provincial appointment book. Best wishes for a successful UBCM Convention. I look forward to meeting you in Victoria. Sincerely,

Ida Chong, CGA Minister Enclosure pc: Honourable Gordon Campbell, Premier Mr. Marvin Hunt, President, Union of British Columbia Municipalities

Ministry of Community Services Office of the Minister Mailing Address: Location: and Minister Responsible for PO Box 9056 Stn Prov Govt Room 323 Seniors' and Women's Issues Victoria BC V8W 9E2 Parliament Buildings Victoria Phone: 250 387-2283 Fax: 250 387-4312 www.gov.bc.calcserv 11 wleerlng Kequesr Form For meetings with the Honourable Ida Chong Minister of Community Services and Minister Responsible for Seniors' and Women's Issues At the 2006 LlBCM Convention

If you wish to request a meeting with the Honourable Ida Chong at the 2006 UBClbl Convention, please complete this form and fax it to Faye Kirkpatrick at 250 387-7972 or send it via email to [email protected] before September 5,2006.

MunicipalityIRegionaI District:

Attendees: (Please list)

Issues to be discussed:

Local Government Contact Name:

Phone: ( Fax: ( ) Email:

This form will be faxed back to you in September, either confirming your meeting with the Minister or advising ofalternate meeting arrangements.

Request Received: Received via Email Date Received via Fax

MEETING DETAILS Date: Time: Location: View Roval Room, Victoria Conference Centre Confirmed by: Reply Date: Sent via Email Sent via Fax

Alternate Arrangements:

::\Documents and Settings\mmacelheren\Local Settings\Temporary Internet Files\OLK4C7\2006 Meeting Request Form Minister Chong.doc12 AUG. 15. 2006 9:35PM UBCM

NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release Off~ceof the Premier 20060TPO134-001042 Aug. 15,2006 PBEMXER ANNOUNCES CABINET CHANGES

VANCOUVER -Premier Gordon Campbell announced the following five changes to cabinet today. Michael de Jong is appointed Minister of Aboriginal Relations and Reconciliation and Government House Leader. Tom Christensen is the new Minister of Children and Family Development. Stan Hagen is the new Minister of Tourism, Sport and the Arts. Olga Ilich is the new Minister of Labour and Citizens' Services. Surrey-White Rock MLA Gordon Hogg rejoins cabinet as the new Minister of State for ActNow BC, under lhe Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts. "As my government enters a new phase in its second mandate, I am pleased that four current ministers and one former minister have accepted new assignments as members of the executive council," Campbell said. "The knowledge, strengths and experience that these ministers bring lo their new portfolios will build on the groundwork they laid for each other in their previous capacities," Campbell added. "These changes are aimed at advancing several gtrategic priorities that are central to my government's vision for British Coluinbia. 'We are committed to better co-ordinating cross-government activities, building a new relationship with Aboriginal people and advancing the treaty process. We are also committed to strengthening services for children and families through regionalized delivery models that better meet the needs of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities alike. "By creating a dedicated minister of state for ActNow BC under the Ministry of Tourism, Sport and the Arts, we will put new focus on efforts to promote healthy living and physical fitness," Campbell said. "This will also allow the minister of health todevote more of his time and energy to leading the Conversation on Health and on improving health-care services for all British Columbjans. 'The four-year collective agreements with public-sector unions also provide a positive new foundation for improving citizen-centered services in partnership with public servants," Campbell concluded. -30- 2 backgrounder(s) attached.

Media Jason Keenan contact: Ofice of the Premier 250 889-4024

For more information an government services or to subscribe to the Provbce's news feeds using RSS, visit the Province's website at www.~ov.bc.ca.

13 NO. 6343

BACKGROUNDER 20060TPO 134-001.042 Office of the Premier Aug. 15,2006

MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Premier - Hon. Gordon Campbell Minister of State for Intergovernmental Relations - Hon. John van Dongen Minister of Aborignal Relations and Reconciliation and Government Howe Leader - Hon. Mike de long Minister of Advanced Education (and Minister responsible for Research and Technology) - Hon. Murray Coell Minister of Agriculture and Lands - Hon. Pat Bell Attorney General (and Minister responsible for Multiculturalism) - Hon. Wally Oppal Minister of Children and Family Development - I-Ion. Tom Christensen Minister of State for Childcare - Hon. Linda Reid Minister of Community Services (and Minister responsible for Seniors' and Women's Issues) - Hon. Ida Chong Minister of Economic Development (and Minister responsible for the Asia-Pacific Initiative and the Olympics) - Hon. Colin Hansen Minister of Education and Deputy Premier (and Minister responsible for Early Learning and Literacy) - Hon. Shirley Bond Minister of Employment and Income Assistance - Hon. Claude Richmond Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources - Hon. Richard Neufeld Minister of State for Mining - Hon. Bill Bennett Minister of Environmeut (and Minister responsible for Water Stewardship and Sustainable Communities) - Hon. Barry Penner Minister of Finance - Hon. Carole Taylor Minister of Forests and Range (and Minister responsible for Housing) - Hon. Rich Coleman Minister of Health - Hon. George Abbott Minister of Labour and Citizens*Services - Hon. Olga Ilich Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General - Hon. John hs Minister of Small Business and Revenue (and Minister responsible for Deregulation) - Hon. Rick Thoipe Mister of Tourism, Sports and the Arts - Hon. Stan Hagen Minister of State for ActNow BC - HOD.Gordon Hogg Millister of Transportation - Won.Kevin Falcon -30-

Media Jason Keenan contact: Office of the Premier 250 889-4024

For more information on government services or to subscribe to the Province's news feeds using RSS, visit the Province's website at www.~ov.bc.ca.

14 August 17,2006

Good morning:

On behalf of our Chair, Rick Mahler, I am very pleased to invite you to a reception hosted by Partnerships British Columbia. Members of the Partnerships BC team will provide an update on current projects including an overview of the Sierra Yoyo Desan Road and other initiatives in Northern B.C. We would be pleased if you are able to join us and meet with our Board members.

Date: Thursday, September 7, 2006 Time: 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Location: Fort Nelson Hotel, Tiki Room

Please RSVP to Janet Kyle, either by email at [email protected] by phone at 250-356-1596, by August 28, 2006.

We look forward to seeing you there.

.,% ' .,%

Sincerely,

Larry Btain Chief Executive Officer

Partnerships Vancouver Victoria British Columbia Inc. 2320 - 1111 West Georgia Street 3'* floor, 707 Fort Street Vancouver, BC V5E 4M3 Victorla, BC V8W 3G3

Malling Address : PO BOX 9478, STN PROV GObT Victoria, BC V8W 9W6 15 From: Karma Pratt [mailto: [email protected]] Sent: Friday, August 04, 2006 9:31 AM To: [email protected]; [email protected]; Michelle MacElheren; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected]; jjessen@talisman- energy.com; [email protected]; [email protected] Cc: Kelly Hyde

Subject: Mark Your Calendars for the U.S. Ambassador Luncheon

Mark Your Calendars for the U.S. Ambassador Luncheon

Doug Haughey, on behalf of Duke Energy Gas Transmission West in partnership with the Peace River Regional District, invites you to join us for an exclusive event on Tuesday, September 19, 2006 at noon at the North Peace River Cultural Centre in Fort St. John.

Join us and our special guests U.S. Anibassador, David Wilki~isand the Consul General of the U.S., Lewis Lukens. This will provide you with the unique opportunity to hear first-hand an address from the Ambassador himself.

Please mark your calendars now and we'll follow up with more information in the near future. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Hyde at 403.699.1517. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the luncheon.

16 MUNICIPAL FINANCE AUTHORITY OF BRITISH COLURllBlA

2007 Financial ForumlAGM Call for Topics March 14'~& 15'~I Four Seasons, Vancouver, BC

Share your insights, experiences, and expertise with your colleagues

The Municipal Finance Authority of British Columbia's 2007 Financial Forum and Annual General Meeting brings together over 200 local government elected officials, staff and interested individuals throughout BC and Canada. Delegates meet for an educational experience and discussion on financial strategies, information sharing, as well address certain challenges that they face today.

The MFA is currently seeking your proposals on issues and practical solution topics to meet the needs of local governments' in BC. This is an opportunity to present your innovative solutions, experiences and network with over 200 local government individuals and contribute to BC's local governments. Proposals are being accepted through to December 1, 2006.

The Financial Forum, on March 14'~,2007, will feature informative and professional guest speakers on topics of interest to BC local governments. Past Forums have focused on:

2001 - Amalgamation and Privatization 2002 - Sustainable DevelopmenffOffshore OillCommunity Charter 2003 - Soflwood LumberIChallenges for Municipalities over the next 10 years 2004 - Gameplans for Communities in Transition 2005 - Community CharterlHistory of MFABClOlympic OpportunitieslEconomic Update 2006 - Attracting Community VolunteersIBC Energy ProductsIEconomic Update

Topics for the Forum should be educational, non-commercial, and provide value to local government elected officials and staff. Sales presentations for products andlor services submitted will not be considered.

At the Annual General Meeting, on March 15'~,2007, an economic upiiate is provided from a Senior Economist, sponsored by one of our Banking Syndicate Members, as well we feature a guest speaker.

Presenters are considered delegates and are welcome to attend the entire event complimentary and MFABC will cover travel costs.

Some topics that have already been suggested are below - we welcome your feedback on these.

Like Dislike Success stories of leveraging New Deal Monies Cost of Green Projects -worth it or not? Bank Mergers Investment Strategies How to attract quality employees

Scheduling of sessions will be determined by January 31S',2007. MFABC will notify presenters if your proposal has been selected. Proposals can be submitted by fax, mail or email to:

Municipal Finance Authority of BC Attn: Allison Boyd, Executive Assistant 737 Fort Street Victoria, BC V8W 2V1 [email protected] Fax: 250-384-3000

We look forward to seeing you in Vancouver1 17 Fax Server 8/15/2006 9:03 PAGE 001/001 Fax Server

FCM

August 15,2006

Please Distribute to All Members of Council

MEMBERS' ADVISORY

INVITATION TO COMMENT: FEDERAL INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS

The Prime Millister has made restoring fiscal balance a priority for his Government. Budget 2006 gave Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, a mandate to develop a "new fi;amework for long-term funding support for infrastructure programs." Accordingly, Minister Cannon has initiated a consultation process with municipal governments, provinces and territories to develop this fiamework. The consultation will consider bolh new approaches and changes to existing infrastructure funding, such as Ihe gas tax transfer and infiastmcture program funds (the Municipal Rural Infiastmcture Fund, the Canada Strategic Infiastn~ctureFund, and the Border Infiastn~ctureFund). Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Canada has released a discussion paper to guide the consultations, which is available at http:llwww.infrastmcture.gc.cdpublicationsl~~consultations~e.sl~tml. At the Minister's request, we are coiiveiiiiig a representative group of municipal leaders to meet with him on August 3 1. The Minister will then prepare a report to ~inanceMinister Flaherty as part of the regular federal budget process. To assist in tlie preparation for this meeting, we invite all FCM members to send us comments on federal investments in municipal infrastructure. To help guide your responses, we provide three questions below. Additional comments are welcome: What are the major strengths and weaknesses of existing federal infiastmcture fiinding programs? What are three major improvements you would suggest to any of the federal infiastnicture programs (gas tax transfer, MRIF, BIF, CSIF or older programs such as the Canada Infiastn~ctureWorks Program, etc.) with which you have beell involved? Do you believe that your municipality would adopt longer-range infrastructure planning and capital budgeting if federal programs were based on guaranteed longer-term financial commitments? Why or why not? These consultations provide us with the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the development of a long-term ftamework for federal infrastructure investments. We look forward to t'aking full advantage of this opportunity and we will keep you informed as the process continues. Please send your comments by August 23 to Michael Buda, Senior Policy Analyst, by telephone at. 613-907-6271, email at [email protected] or fax at 6 13-241-7440. 18 VISITOR SERVICES & SALES STAFF Box 9830, Stn. Prov. Govt., 300-1803 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 9W5

Ninette Ollgaard, Manager, Visitor Services & Sales 250-387-1 643 [email protected] Fax: 250-356-8246

Nancy Frederickson, Manager, Network Program 250-356-5630 [email protected] Fax: 250-356-8246

Beth Sangara, Manager, Merchandising & Distribution 250-387-81 10 [email protected] Fax: 250-356-8246

Colette Metz, Coordinator 250-953-5125 [email protected] Fax: 250-356-8246

Holly Hatch, Information & Events Coordinator 250-356-9932 [email protected] Fax: 250-356-8246

Carmen Skoblanuik, Merchandising Assistant 250-356-6401 [email protected] Fax: 250-356-8246

Anton Cepeliauskas, Distribution Centre Supervisor 604-927-2020 [email protected] Fax: 604-927-2022

Mark Teel, Distribution Centre Stockworker 604-927-2021 [email protected] Fax: 604-927-2022

Ruth Valiance, General Manager SNBC 604-660-3680 [email protected] Fax: 604-660-3688

Donna Green, Manager, Travel Information 604-775-3032 [email protected] Fax: 604-660-3383

Margaret McCormick, Director 250-387-0113 [email protected] Fax: 250-356-8246

TOP I1FIRST ROUND QSR SCORES

Top 11 QSR Scores The 1 st round of QSR evaluations is now complete and the evaluators are Sign Approval Guidelines well underway into their 2nd round. The results have been compiled and the Happy British Columbia Day! 2 Top 11 scores from Round 1 are provided in the table below. Weddings Bells for Michelle 3 Congratulations on all of your hard work!

Northern BC Passport Program 3 Lillooet VC Counsellor Kudos 3 Quick Thinking in Kamloops 4 Northern BC Road Trip Cyclists Visit Pemberton VC 4 Accommodation Guide Listings 4

Accommodation Guide Edits 5 Marketing Campaign Update 5 Delta FAlVl Tour Mt. Robson Staff Take Flight 5 V~sitorCentre Humour Road Trip to Fulf~llLife's Goals 6

INFORM Bulletin August 2006 Page19 1 CITY OF WilLLlAMS LAKE

450 MART STREEX, WILLIAMS LAKE, BRITISH COLUMBIA V2G 1 N3 TELEPHONE (250)392-2311 FAX (250)392-4408

August 2,2006

File No: 3-48-32

Hon. Rich Caleman Minister of Forests PO Box 9049, Stn. Prav. Govt. Victoria, BC V8V .IX4

Hon. Rich Coleman:

Re: USlCanada Softwood Lumber Agreement

Council considered the above matter at its regular meeting held August 2, 2006. Quoted hereunder is Resolution Number 329/06 as passed at that meeting.

"THAT Cauncil does not support the current Softwood Lumber Agreement and encourages the Federal Government to negotiate a more equitable agreement with the US.; that Cauncil does not suppot-&the export of raw logs, partic~llarlydue to the effect the proposed Softwood Lumber Agreement would have on raw log export; and further, that Council forward their position to the Minister' of Forests, Federal Minister of Forests, NIP, MIA's, and UBCM Municipalities".

Should you have any questions or require further information with respect to this matter, please contact me directly at 250-392-1774.

Yours truly,

," Sue Moxey, C.M.C,. Director of Corporate Services

cc: Hon. Gary Lunn, Minister of Natural Resources Dick Harris, VIP Bob Simpson, MLA Charlie Wyse, MlA UBCM Member Municipalities

20 Crime rates and trends in the Quesnel area Quesnel Community and Economic Development Corporation (QCEDC), October 24, 2005

The BC government's method of assessing municipal crime rates in BC is unfair to rural communities

The government states that its method of calculating crime rates is not intended to be used as a method of comparing crime rates among communities, but instead is a yardstick that communities can use to learn about their own crime trends. If that were how the crime rate reports are used, QCEDC would be unconcerned.

Unfortunately, each year when the BC crime rates report is released, the media announce that one rural community or another is the "crime capital of BC" based on the government's report. However, that report is completely inaccurate when used to compare the relative safety of communities.

The 2004 BC crime rate report appeared to rank Smithers and Quesnel, respectively, as the worst and third worst places in BC for crime, and that is how the media reported it. The crime rates in the government's report were obtained by dividing criminal code offences (excluding traffic offences) by each 1,000 people in the municipalitv in which the crimes were recorded.'

Quesnel has a municipal population of about 1 1,000 people, but has a Health Area population of about 25,000 people.2 Almost all crimes recorded in Quesnel are committed by people living in either the municipality or the regional district surrounding the municipality. Therefore, the government crime rate report inadvertently makes it look like Quesnel's crime rate is almost 2.3 times worse than it actually is because the report does not include the majority of the population in its calculation.

In major urban areas, this calculation is mostly a "wash," as those urban areas (e.g., Burnaby and Vancouver) are cheek by jowl.

Here's how Quesnel's crime rate really compares to other places in BC when the calculations use I-Iealth Area populations:

1 "Criminal code offences" are only those offences reported to, or discovered by police which, upon preliminary investigation, have been deemed to have occurred or been attempted. This data does not represent or imply a count of the number of charges laid, prosecution conducted, information's sworn or convictions obtained (BC Government). The Quesnel Health Area corresponds approximately to the Quesnel School District. 21 Selected crime rate comparisons across BC (2003) based on Health Area populations (draft for discussion)

worse the crime

Health Awa Population Estim:r-ir:s 2004, http://www.bcstats.aov.bc.caldata/pop/po~/dvnamic/PopulationStatistics/SelectReaionTvpe.asp?cateqory=Health

Crirriinal Cuds Offerrces, Public Services Divisic;n Ministry of Public Safety ar~c?Suliciitrr Geriaral, British Culumk)ia, Jcly 2005, http://www.pssa.qov.bc.ca/police services/publications/crime rates burdens/muncr.pdf

Why crime rate reporting matters

Let's be clear: any amount of crime is too much crime, and Quesnel has its share of serious crime issues. This "counter report" is not meant to minimize our crime issues. This report is about defending our community from an inaccurate and damaging depiction of how safe Quesnel is compared to other places.

People use government crime rate figures, and especially media reports on crime rates, to judge whether or not Quesnel is a relatively safe place to live in, visit or invest.

Government reports that appear to position Quesnel as one of the unsafest places to live in BC are very damaging to our image. Quesnel (and most other rural, resource-based communities) has a critical need to retain and attract people, especially in the future.

22 Appendix

Crime trends in Quesnel1993-2003 (using Health Area population)

This information is an example of how crime rate information should be used: to compare how we're doing now compared to the past.

Sexual assault

Quesnel decreased by 67% from 1994 to 2003 BC decreased by 37% from 1994 to 2003

Non sexual assault

Quesnel decreased by 4% from 1994 to 2003. BC decreased by 10% from 1994 to 2003.

Property crime (1996 vs. 2003; not including motor vehicle theft)

Quesnel increased by 2.5% from 1996 to 2003 BC decreased by 15% from 1996 to 2003

Motor Vehicle Thefts

Quesnel increased by 19% from 1994 to 2003 BC increased by 52% from 1994 to 2003

Other crimes

Quesnel increased by 46% from 1999 to 2003 BC increased 23% from 1999 to 2003

("Other crimes" include prostitution, gaming and betting, offensive weapons, arson, bail violation, counterfeit currency, disturbing the peace, vandalism and any other Criminal Code offence not covered by a specific offence category.)

23 Parliament Buildings Victoria BC V8V 1 X4 Phone: 250 387-3655 Fax: 250 387-4680

Community Office: Province of 2 - 487 Borland Street Williams Lake BC V2G 1R9 British Columbia Phone: 250 305-3800 Legislative Assembly Fax: 250 305-3808 Email: [email protected] Charlie Wyse, MLA

- - (Cariboo South) August 10,2006

,I 1') Mayor Chris Morey , 1 1, , 1 Town of Fort Nelson Bag Service 399 Fort Nelson BC VOC 1RO

Dear Mayor:

I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as BC7s Opposition Critic for Local Government. For twenty three years I served on Williams Lake City Council, chairing the finance committee among other portfolios. For twenty of those years I served as a director and alternate director for the Cariboo Regional District representing the City of Williams Lake. I have maintained a strong commitment to our local governments, from our municipalities to our regional districts, and recognize and appreciate the hard work that you are doing in your communities. I would like to assist you in these duties in any way I can.

In my role as critic, it is my responsibility to hold the BC government accountable for the decisions they make. Since 200 1, we have seen a fundamental shift in the way communities are dealt with and assisted by the provincial government. Specific responsibilities have been transferred fiom the province to Local Governments, often without additional funding. With the recent passage of Section 56 of Rill 30, we have also seen the consultation process eroded and community control over important local issues undermined.

It is crucial that we take some time and resources now to look at changes and work together towards better consultations and working relationships. I look forward to playing a role in this.

Please contact my office at the above address or e-mail our researcher, James Steidle, at: janles.steidle@,lea.bc.ca with your thoughts or comments. You inay also contact me by telephone if you wish to discuss these issues personally.

Sincerely,

Charlie Wyse, MLA Cariboo South Opposition Critic, Local Government 24 MEDIA RELEASE

For Immediate Release July 28,2006

Tax break is inequitable and punishes BC's families - Wyse

VICTORIA - New Democrat Municipal Affairs Critic Charlie Wyse says exempting private sector power producers but not local governments from paying the Provincial Sales Tax on equipment for power production is inequitable and punishes families who pay local taxes.

"Yet again, the Campbell government puts the interests of British Columbians second," said Wyse. "This move simply punishes taxpayers who are getting hit twice for taxes.''

The Campbell government announced yesterday that it had awarded millions of dollars in contracts to independent power producers. It was quickly noted that these private companies would be exempt from the provincial sales tax on equipment required to produce the power. Local governments, on the other hand, must pay provincial tax for undertaking power producing initiatives.

"What Energy Minister Richard Neufeld and Community Services Minister Ida Chong told British Columbians is that local governments didn't need the tax break and shouldn't be competing with the private sector in power production." Wyse said. "We shouldn't be discouraging local governments from producing power because it generates revenue and helps reduce the government's reliance on the local tax base."

Wyse says that the Campbell government refuses to listen to the needs of local government and continues to ignore British Columbian families. This is yet another example that clearly shows the BC Liberals are looking out for their friends in the private sector and not B.C.'s taxpayers who are forced to bear the burden of these tax breaks.

"I demand Municipal Affairs Minister Ida Chong stand up for local governments and the property owners they represent all across B.C., and tell her government that it must change its attitude towards municipalities and B.C.'s taxpayers" concluded Wyse. "It is time that the Campbell government started protecting the interests of families, not just its friends.

25 Media Contact: Mike Hanson - 250.361.6904

Mike Hanson Caucus Communications hlew Democrat Official Opposition Room 0238, Parliament Buildings Victoria, British Columbia V8V 1x4 (250) 387-4123 Office (250) 361- 6904 Cell (250) 953-4788 Fax [email protected] www.opposition. bc.ca

CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This e-mail and any attachments are confidential and protected by legal privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, be aware that any disclosure, copying, distribution or use of this e-mail and any attachments is prohibited. lfyou have received this e-mail in error, please contact me immediately by return e-mail or telephone and delete this copy from your system. Thank you.

26 Charlie Wyse Constituency Office Cariboo South 2 - 487 Borland Street Parliament Buildings Williams Lake BC V3K 3P5 Victoria BC V8V 1 X4 Phone (250) 305-3800 Phone (250) 387-3655 Phone 1 (866) 305-3804 Fax (250) 387-4680 Fax (250) 305-3808

July 31,2006

Honourable Carole Taylor Minister of Finance Rm. 153, Parliament Bldgs. Victoria, British Columbia V8V 1x4

Dear Ms. Taylor,

I am writing to express my concern with the July 2001 decision to exempt private sector power producers but not local governments from paying the Provincial Sales Tax on equipment for power production. This is inequitable and arbitrarily punishes local governments who could otherwise participate in the production of electricity in this province.

I am not satisfied with the explanation for this inequity given by Community Services Minister Ida Chong. In her letter to the GVRD dated June 22,2006, she suggested equal treatment would undermine the province's attempt "to create a strong, competitive economy which supports and attracts business." How the penalization of local governments and the creation of unfair subsidies for independent power producers creates a competitive economy is neither logical nor prudent public policy. Should we desire competition, local governments should be able to compete on an equal footing as the private sector, and be given equal tax treatment.

The production of power by local govemment should be encouraged for other reasons as well. Producing power can not only contribute more power to the grid, it can also generate additional revenues for local governments already suffering under this government and their propensity to download costs and services on them. Power projects constructed by local governments are also lasting legacies to future generations, and will benefit local and provincial taxpayers through the strengthening of publicly-held assets for years to come. Furthermore, as with the example of the GVRD's Waste Energy Facility, such projects can have important environmental benefits. It is beyond my understanding why your government would want to send a message that discourages this. I would encourage the reconsideration of this policy as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Charlie Wyse, MLA Opposition Critic for Local Government

27 Rotary Clubs of Dawson Creek

To: AU Municipalities NE British Columbia

Re: Challenge to Sponsor a Racing Pigeon

Dear Mayors, PRRD Chair and Councillors

The Rotary Clubs of Dawson Creek are hosting a series of Pigeon Races. The funds raised will be applied to Local and International projects.

Most all of the municipalities of NE 3.C. have active Rotary Clubs, who have very worth while projects in your communities. The Dawson Creek Rotary Clubs are hosting the 1'' Annual Rotary Pigeon Race, and plan to involve a1Peace Ratary Clubs next year when the success of this one is determined.

How the Pigeon Race Project works:

1 - The Rotary club$ have acquired the rights to appmx 60 racing pigmns from a local loft, Lance Jones of Pouce Coupe. 2 - These pigeons will race in 4 races, 05 Aug fram Taylor, 12 Aug from Charlie Lake, lgmAag from Won-@-Wonand the last race 02 Sept from Ft Nelson. All birds are released at the same time and refurn time is recorded electronically when they reenter their loft at Pouce Coupe. 3 - We have sold the Racing Rights to 45 of SO pigeons (to date) to Locai businesses and individuals @ a fixed price of $300.00. Racing Rights give the owner 2 caps, 1 dinner ticket and media caverage(advertisement) plus a plaque if they have a winning bird. 4 -At 6 pm Priday 2sthAug @ the George Dawson Inn, Dawson Creek, we will be hosting a Dinner and Auction. Cost for this event is $25.00 each. For Auction are the Sponsorship Rights for the dth race on these Pigeons. For example the Dawson Co- op pigeon sponsored by won the 4b race etc. This is similar to a Tarp Auction for Chuck wagons. Also for Auction is the right to Sponsor the 4" race itself. Besides supporting a worthy cause the successful bidders will have the price of the Dinner ticket deducted from the bid pniec, receive 2 sponsor caps, and if they sponsored the winning Pigeon will also get a plaqae,

The Challenge: To see which Municipality sponsors the fastest pigeon. How: 1- Attend or send a delegation Q the Dinner and Auction 2sthAug. 2- Phone a proxy bid to either Dale @ 250-719-7427 or Alex @ 250-719-9932 Phone in advance to ensure dinner tickets are reserved for your party

See you at the races Date Campbell President Dawson Noon Rotary Club

28

14 Aug 06 06:18p 29

900ZlZ 1/8 Rotaa

Owner

30 Telephone: (250)562 -3368 Facsimile: (250)583 -3697 Email: [email protected] Website: www.eila.bc.oa @ TheFACTSFAX Central Interior Logging Association's Weekly Log-Harvesting Industry Update Also Serving - Interwr Logging Associntion @h 250-503-2199) & North West Loggers Associntiorz @h 250-635-6801)

I,s,sue # 378 Week ofAugust 7, 2006 Trade deal - some serious arm-twisting $2. I million for Gitanyow Oh, to be a fly on the wall at Wednesday's meeting between Trade The Gitanyow First Nation near Terrace has Minister David Emerson and the heads of Canada's largest forest signed a $2.1-million forestry agreement with companies. Can you imagine the arm-twisting that went on to get the province that ends legal action over the those CEOs to change their minds and support the draft lumber province's failure to consult when it transfei~ed agreement? tenure to New Skeena Forest Products in 200 1. What we all knew up to Wednesday: Most forest companies wouldn't Under the five-year deal, the Gitanyow gain support it as is, two major court lulings put the Americans behind the $357,000 a year in revenue-sl~aring, a tenure 8-ball on their tariffs, and dropping lumber prices mean Canadian offer for 86,000 cubic metres of timber a year in producers will pay more to Ottawa in export taxes than in tariffs to their territory, a commitment by the province to the U.S. - 15%~~.11% spend $2 million on reforestation related work in Emerson says the talks were good, that lumber producers will llkely Gitanyow territories and the Nass timber supply give "significant" support to the proposed softwood deal, and that area, and other help in future forestry planning. they have until Aug. 21 to come across. He also said there will be no In return, the Gitanyow acknowledge they have changes to the deal producers saying changes are needed. been accommodated with regard to the change So. . . the pressure's on to get the support the feds want to push the of control in Skeena Cellulose's forest licences. deal through. We'll never know how it's applied, or even who applies it, but watch for some trade-offs or favors to forest companies fi-om Robson AAC reduced Ottawa and maybe even the province, to get that vote in the bag. The AAC for the Robson Valley timber supply area is beine" reduced bv 3%. to 536.000 cubic Haida trying to buy Wesfern TFL metres, because the Foster and Caribou The Council of the Haida Nation is negotiating with Western Forest may not be viable for hamest, says Products to buy its .Tuskatla-based Tree Fann Licence, chief forester Jim Snetsinger. The TFL, formerly held by Weyerhaeuser, covers 25% Graham Island and is the largest tenure in the area. Wildfire measures okayed Besides trying to acquire the Western TFL, the Haida Nation has also Under recent the Act, local been offered a tenure of 120,000 cubic metres a year by the province. overnment icences g can for l The Village of Masset has been offered 25,000 cubic metres a year Crown timber that poses a fire risk to on a fivemyear licence. communities. The Council of the Haida Nation is also talking to BC Timber Sales licences all0w llighmrisk about putting its 120,000 cubic metre tenure into the timber sales timber that wouldn't go to market, but will be program. scrapped instead. Forest managers will issue the licences based on harvesting proposals Conservation deal for Clayoquot? submitted by local goveimments. It appears the Clayoquot Sound logging dust-up may not be the crisis The government is considering setting up two- various environmental groups have charged - and last week's kilolnetre zones around towns where announcement eight watershed agreements shouldn't have been a municipalities can remove timber that poses a surprise to anyone. fire risk without paying stumpage. However Jim Lornie, a former mayor of Campbell River and a provincial concerns have been voiced that the zones may appointee to the Clayoquot Sound Central Regional Board, says not be big enough, and that municipalities will they're a continuation of plans first envisioned in 1995, when the be using some of tlleir tax revenue to pay for joint provincial-aboriginal board was set up to end confrontations logging activity outside their boundaries. over logging in the area. This week, Iisaak Forest Products, a native-owned firm that's the FRPA Guides - your contractor/employee largest logging company in Clayoquot, said it plans to have Ecotlust uide liability and due g under Canada manage its logging activities in the watersheds. Iisaak Practices and Range Act. Need a manager Gary Johnsen said under the deal, Ecotrust Canada is to for calculating operating establish a conselvation-based economy in the rainforests of the costs? Consider the costing program developed Sound. by the CILA and KPMG. All are available at the CILA office. Call (250) 562-3368 to order Want to talk more about this or other issues? Come to the your copies or fax your order to (250) 563-3697 CILA's blog, http:Ilcentl-alinteriorloggers.blogspot.com1 31 August 8, 2006 Printable Version Safety in Forestry Transportation TruckSafe Rumblings is published biweekly to keep you informed on what is happening in forest hauling safety in BC. Call MaryAnne Arcand to provide input or get the news out on best practices and concerns in the industry.

HAYES HONEYMOON BAY TRUCK SHOW- a huge success!

Congratulations and many thanks go out to Dennis and Yvonne Ruttan, organizers of the Hayes “Over the Bay” Truck Show at Honeymoon Bay over the long weekend. 92 trucks of all ages, classes and sizes came to show off their paint, their lights, and their drivers. Dennis currently hauls logs for Hayes Forest Services, but has been a highway hauler as well. He also writes columns in the Pro Trucker and Western Woodlands magazines.

Logging trucks (highway and off highway, including fat trucks and the last Hayes fat truck off the line, made for Expo 86), tow trucks, dump trucks, long haulers, lowbeds (complete with load), super B’s (complete with lumber), hobby trucks, working trucks, and antique trucks covered the old dryland sort at Honeymoon Bay. Truckers and their families, and hundreds of interested people got together to talk... trucking, of course!

And the truck light show is something that won’t be forgotten for a long time. It was amazing to see how much pride these guys have in their ride. The hours and dedication it took to clean those working trucks up so they looked like they just came from the showroom is incredible. Great job, everybody! And thanks to Hayes for the awesome fireworks show that capped a super weekend.

INPUT FROM ISLAND TRUCKERS

Forestry TruckSafe set up a booth at the Honeymoon Bay Truck Show so we could hear from and talk to Island truckers. And boy, did we! As many different opinions about what needs to be done as there are drivers- but several common themes: Hours of work, rates & cycle times (wages), speeding, road maintenance, and sharing the road with the public were the most mentioned issues. Similar to elsewhere in the province, the truckers were clear that the fatigue and stress brought on by those issues is causing many good experienced drivers to leave the industry. As everywhere else in the province, most of them are over 50, and are concerned about who’s going to take their place. At least a dozen truckers said that conditions on the Island in terms of safety have gone back to the level of the 1940’s (and yes, some of them have been driving since then!!!) but others were solid in their praise for the company they drive for or haul to, saying that the company has really emphasized safety in a meaningful way.

A couple of truckers were critical of the Forestry TruckSafe program, telling MaryAnne she didn’t know a #@(*& thing about trucking – and fair enough! That’s why she’s out there, learning, doing ride-alongs, and getting input from the truckers themselves. Last Thursday, she went up the steep slopes north of Franklin Camp with an engineer from Hayes, and saw for herself what a 28% slope looks and feels like. On Friday, she went for a ride with a union driver out of Jordan River, who’s paid by the company but drives a contractor’s truck (an interesting situation), and heard from him first hand the differences between being a unionized company driver and contractors. This coming week, she’s riding a fat truck up in Port Hardy (and bringing the Depends!) as well as meeting with many drivers, company and government personnel.

What all the truckers in every part of the province need to understand is that Forestry TruckSafe is a provincial 32 program, which is dealing with the broader trucking issues throughout the whole industry, not only their own little corner of the world. And it’s going to take time- but working together, we can make changes that will make hauling forest products a safe, good-paying, reliable job that attracts good people to the industry. And many thanks to ‘Steve’ who spoke up and said, “Hey, give the lady a chance! She’s listening to you, isn’t she?”

SCHEDULE OF THE FORESTRY TRUCKSAFE VANCOUVER ISLAND TRIP:

If you or your company would like to meet with MaryAnne, please call 250 612 2267, to arrange it while she’s ‘in the neighborhood’.Tuesday, Aug 8: Port Alberni; Wednesday Aug 9, Campbell River; Thursday Aug 10, Port Hardy and Port McNeill; Friday Aug 11, Port Hardy, then heading south back down the Island.

PRAISE FOR THE LOGGERS SUPPORT GROUP

Leanne Baird, a logger’s wife, heads the Loggers Support Group on Vancouver Island. Leanne and the other ladies of the group (mostly wives of loggers or truckers) have been very active in lobbying government and companies to put safety at the forefront of its policies. Several loggers commented on the effectiveness of having loggers’ wives backing them up, and advocating on their behalves.

There are loggers’ wives all over the province who have contacted MaryAnne by email, phone and in person at meetings. Maybe we should be expanding what Leanne’s group does throughout the province? If you’re interested, or want to find out more about the Loggers Support Group, you can contact Leanne at

ROADHEALTH COALITION SPONSORS “STOP! REVIVE! SURVIVE!” PROGRAM FOR AUGUST LONG WEEKEND

The RoadHealth Coalition (Northern Health, RCMP, ICBC, Forestry TruckSafe, WorkSafe BC, Ministry of Highways, Ministry of Forests, and the BC Coroner’s Service) launched the first stage of our ‘Stop! Revive! Survive!’ Campaign, just before the BC Day long weekend.

‘Stop! Revive! Survive!’ activities took place in rest areas around the north central interior, including the Terrace, Smithers, Prince George, McBride and Cariboo areas. Summer students handed out information about driver fatigue (see attachment, Waking Up to Drowsy Driving), and how to stay alert on long trips, as well as just talking to the traveling public about road safety in general.

Every year hundreds of people are injured in motor vehicle crashes due to drivers falling asleep at the wheel. In 2004, 42 fatalities and 850 injuries in BC were attributed to driver fatigue. Fatigue impairs driving performance because as drivers tire they experience a decrease in the ability to concentrate, reduce reaction time, and reduced alertness. Long weekends are a higher risk because of the long distances people try to travel in a short period of time, often without taking a break, and beyond their limits of energy and attention. Stepping out of the vehicle, talking to someone, stretching the legs, getting some fresh air, and other external activities all help refresh and stimulate the brain to pay attention back on the road

RoadHealth plans to expand the program next summer to include offering snacks and coffee at rest areas throughout the region on all 4 major summer holiday weekends. Our goal is to have the first summer in driving history with all four long weekends motor vehicle fatality free. Addressing driver fatigue will go a long way towards making that happen.

------

YOUR VOICE

Hi MaryAnne, I have nearly 30 years driving experience and pride myself in being able to maneuver and operate anything I lay my hands on. I was told today by my boss that there are many drivers who have no real idea of what they are doing and they have a Class 1 license. What I was told today makes me support the idea of having to be qualified to Drive any Class 1 unit. I have heard you comment about certification of what you are qualified to operate and drive, bring Her on Baby, Maybe this is going to keep the clowns in the big top and off the Highway

33 PEEVED OFF AND FEAR FULL

------

If you know someone who would be interested in receiving TruckSafe Rumblings, please forward this email along. Signing up is easy. Just click here and you will be taken to our new sign up page . If you know someone who’d be interested but doesn’t have email, forward their fax number to us at [email protected]

~ Copyright 2006 ~

34

September 13th – 15th, 2006

Of Fraser Fort George “An Innovative Approach to Prince George, BC Community and Business Development”

35

Dear Economic Development Practitioner,

As recommended by the 2005 Northern Economic Development delegates we cordially invite you to the 2nd Northern Economic Forum. The Forum will be held from September 13th – 15th, 2006 in Prince George.

“Most practitioners believe that many of our issues and opportunities are regional in nature and success is more eminent when we work together and strategically.”

Theme: As with last year’s event, the Forum will profile current northern initiatives for those actively practicing economic development in Northern BC. The Forum focuses on creating synergies and commitments to work cooperatively to develop an implementation strategy for the North.

This year’s theme is “Capitalizing on Opportunities” and will investigate the changing economy in the north and profile four areas of major development.

During the Forum, we will have four breakout sessions on the major development areas with group interaction following the presentations. Conference participants will be required to identify their top priorities for the breakout sessions and will have the ability to attend two of the four sessions.

We anticipate that presenters will have current and relevant information on the status of their projects that would be of significant value to economic development practitioners.

Benefits: An increased regional knowledge, understanding & intelligence of Northern BC Economic Development initiatives and projects that are currently in the development stage and will have a major impact on the north.

Improve the working relationships between CED professionals across Northern BC.

Practitioners will develop next steps to enhance the Northern economy and when possible, commit to their respective roles.

Please join us in the goal of ‘Capitalizing on Opportunities’ for Northern BC with a collaborative approach. We encourage you to say yes and attend the 2nd Northern Economic Forum! For additional information, please contact Roger Leclerc at (250) 635-5449 or Don Zurowski at (250) 562-9622

36 September 13th – 15th, 2006 Prince George, B.C. Civic Centre

Agenda

Wednesday September 13th, 2006

6:15 pm Registration & Networking Opportunity – No Host Bar

6:40 pm Welcoming Comments – Mayor - City of Prince George

Welcoming to the Territory & Opening Prayer Lheidli T’enneh First Nations – Chief Dominic Frederick and Elder

7:00 pm Dinner

8:00 pm MC, Andy Beesley Greetings & Comments: Minister of Western Diversification Carole Skelton (TBC)

MLA – Shirley Bond – Deputy Premier (TBC)

8:35 pm Capitalizing on Opportunities Don Zurowski – General Manager Community Futures Development Corporation of Fraser Fort George

9:00 pm Setting the Stage -MC – Andy Beesley

37

Thursday September 14th, 2006

7:30 am Registration - Breakfast (Buffet)

8:30 am Opening Remarks - Facilitator – Andy Beesley

9:00 am - Breakout Sessions: 12:15 (Participants to choose one workshop)

10:45 Refreshment Break

A) Room 204 – Upper Level: B) Room 205 – Upper Level:

Ports & Transportation Opportunities Mining Opportunities a) Prince Rupert a) Partnerships Speaker – Don Krusel or Speaker - Nova Gold (TBC) Shaun Stevenson b) Kitimat b) Aboriginal Consultation Speaker – Roger Harris Speaker - (TBC) c) CN Railway c) Regional Business Opportunities Speaker – (TBC) Speaker – Kemess – (TBC) d) Prince George Airport d) Electricity Speaker – (TBC) Speaker – (TBC) e) Inland Opportunities Speaker – Kathie Scouten

C) Room 206 – Upper Level: D) Room 207 – Upper Level:

Oil & Gas Opportunities Tourism Opportunities a) Pipelines – Regional Purchasing Opps a) Alaska Highway Speaker – Enbridge (TBC) Speaker – (TBC) b) Supply Services b) Cultural Tourism Ministry of Energy, Mines Speaker – (TBC) And Petroleum Resources c) Strategic Immigration -Skill Shortages c) Resort Development Speaker – Charles Scott Speaker – (TBC)

12:15 pm Lunch (Buffet) – Alcan Sponsored Lunch

38

1:00 pm - Breakout Sessions: 4:15 (Participants to choose one workshop)

2:45 Refreshment Break

A) Room 204 – Upper Level: B) Room 205 – Upper Level:

Ports & Transportation Opportunities Mining Opportunities a) Prince Rupert a) Partnerships Speaker – Don Krusel or Speaker – Nova Gold (TBC) Shaun Stevenson b) Kitimat b) Aboriginal Consultation Speaker – Roger Harris Speaker - (TBC) c) CN Railway c) Regional Business Opportunities Speaker – (TBC) Speaker – Kemess – (TBC) d) Prince George Airport d) Electricity Speaker – Mark Miller (TBC) Speaker – (TBC) e) Inland Opportunities Speaker – Kathie Scouten

C) Room 206 – Upper Level: D) Room 207 – Upper Level:

Oil & Gas Opportunities Tourism Opportunities a) Pipelines – Regional Purchasing Opps a) Alaska Highway Speaker – Enbridge (TBC) Speaker – (TBC) b) Supply Services b) Cultural Tourism Ministry of Energy, Mines, Speaker – (TBC) And Petroleum Resources c) Strategic Immigration -Skill Shortages c) Resort Development Speaker – Charles Scott Speaker – (TBC)

4:15 pm Closing Remarks – Facilitator - Andy Beesley

Evening Networking and Community Exploration

39

Friday September 15th

Regional Partnerships to Capitalize on Opportunities

7:30 am Breakfast (Buffet) - INAC sponsored Breakfast

8:30 am Panel Opportunities – Facilitator - Andy Beesley

8:30 am - Panel A 9:15 am a) Omineca Beetle Action Coalition – (TBC) b) Cariboo Chilcotin Beetle Action Coalition – (TBC) c) Northern Development Initiative Trust – (TBC)

9:15 am - Panel B 10:00 am d) Regional Alliance Groups - 16/97 Regional Alliance – Roy Spooner (TBC) - Northwest Regional Alliance – Roger Leclerc - Branding the Peace – (TBC)

10:00 am Refreshment Break

10:15 am - Regional Discussion Groups 11:30 Room 204 – 16/97 Regional Alliance Room 205 – Northwest Regional Alliance Room 206 – Branding the Peace

11:30 am - “What is your role in advancing Northern BC?” 12:00 Summarization of Forum and closing remarks Facilitator – Andy Beesley

40

Registration

Included is a registration form that should be mailed to:

Community Futures Development Corporation 1566-7th Ave Prince George, BC V2L 3P4 Attention: Shirly Prokopchuk

Phone: (250) 562-9622 Fax: (250) 562-9119 Email: [email protected]

Register Early!!

Early Registration is $150.00 per delegate by August 18th, 2006 After Aug. 18th, 2006 - $180.00 per delegate (Forum fee includes dinner (Sept 13th) breakfasts and lunch)

Accommodation

Northern Economic Forum has set aside rooms at the following Hotels:

Coast Inn of the North Days Inn Comfort Rooms $ 89 Standard Room $89 Superior Rooms $ 104 (Single or double) Corner Suites $ 124

Toll Free 1-800-663-1144 Phone: (250) 562-7072 (Quote – Northern Economic Forum- (Quote – Northern Economic Forum C2488) P39699)

***Please note these rooms must be booked prior to August 25th, 2006

If you are interested in a round of golf on Wednesday Sept 13th, 2006 at the Prince George Club and Curling Club, you can contact them at (250) 563-0357. Rates are as follows: 18 holes - $44.00 or 9 holes - $30.00

41 Registration Form Northern Economic Forum

September 13th – 15th, 2006 Civic Center – Room 101 Prince George, British Columbia

Name: Title: Organization: Address: Telephone: Fax: Email:

Early Registration is $150.00 per person by Aug. 18th, 2006 After Aug 18th, 2006 Cost is $180.00 (Forum fee includes dinner (Sept 13th , breakfasts and lunch)

Forum Fee Total $

Payment Enclosed Payment to Follow

Please make cheque payable to:

Community Futures Development Corporation of Fraser Fort George

Mail to: Community Futures Development Corporation 1566-7th Ave Prince George, BC V2L 3P4 Attention: Shirly Prokopchuk

Faxed to: (250) 562-9119 Attention: Shirly Prokopchuk

42

In order to accommodate delegates for Sessions A & B on Thursday September 14th, 2006, please check off the sessions that you would like to attend.

We will do our best to accommodate everyone for their highest priority. However, if there are an exceeding number of delegates for one particular topic, please be advised that you may be switched to your next priority selection.

**See Agenda for breakdown of sessions.

Thurs. Sept 14 Room 204 Room 205 Room 206 Room 207 Ports & Mining Oil & Gas Tourism Transportation Opportunities Opportunities Opportunities Opportunities 9:00 – 12:15 Session A

1:00 – 4:15 Session B

Please identify your priorities using the following rating system:

Highest Priority 1 2 3 4 Lowest Priority

Name: ______

Organization ______

43 Subject: New Tourism Course-October 1-6, Middle Beach Lodge, Tofino

Hello to each ofyou:

I am attaching a brochure describing a new course Capilano College and the BC Centre for Tourisrn have developed in conjunction with local government communities called "Transforming Cornmunities Tk~rough Tourism-Investing Your Provincial Tourism Dollars Wisely". This will be a one week residential course held at Middle Beach Lodge, Tofino, from Sunday, October 1 to Friday, October 6. hlt:p://www.middlebeaci-.~.corn

The first 24 applicar~tswill be accepted. Registration is open to both appointed and elected officials. Registration for this program is at:

All British Columbia communities have received fundlng through the Union of BC Municipalities to assist with tk~edevelopment of toul-ism initiatives. Many communities have had limited experience with Community Tourism planning, and would appreciate more information about resources and expertise available to them to help them make the best decisions for their communities. This course addresses those needs. In this course participants will:

1 ) Gain current knowledge as to how the tourism industry works-and the opportunities presented by the 20 10 Olympic Games

2) Learn about effective guidelines for successful tourism planning

3) Walk away with new tools and techniques, ar~da better understanding of local government's role in destination development

4) Obtain ideas and resources to ensure that their UBCM tourism initiative is set up for success

5) Benefit from a thorough overview of destination development principles

This program is similar in structure to the Mat 2, 3 & 4 programs that Capilano College offers in conjunction with the Local Government Management Association of BC , in that participants can take the course for College credit, if they wish, or are able to participate as non-credit students.

44 Please forward this e-mail to people in your organization who might be interested in this new and innovative program.

Thanks for your assistance in distributing this information to people within your organization.

Sincerely,

Linn

Linn Teetzel, Coord~nator Local Government Programs Capilano College 2055 Purcell Way North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H5

Phone: 604-986- 1 9 1 1 Ext. 2340 Fax: 604-990-7878

Website: htt~~://www.capcolIe~~~1.t~~~.c'~~/proc_~ri:~~~~s/lo~:al-gov~~rr~~~1ent

45 INVINVESTEST YYOUROUR PPROVINCIALROVINCIAL TTOURISMOURISM DDOLLARSOLLARS WISELYWISELY

Capilano College & BC Centre for Tourism present A six day Professional Credit Course for local government decisionmakers

Supported by: Council of Tourism Associations of BC, Union of BC Municipalities,46 Local Government Management Association of BC, Municipal Finance Authority of BC PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 206 TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES THROUGH TOURISM 2

THE PROGRAM TIME AND PLACE

PADM 206 is an innovative, new program designed The inaugural session of “Transforming for local government offi cials – elected or appointed – who Communities through Tourism” will start with dinner at would like to learn more about how to transform their 6:00 pm on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at Middle Beach Lodge, communities through tourism. Tofi no, British Columbia.

This program has been developed with the The course will run all week, with participants staying at support of the Municipal Finance Authority of BC, “The Lodge at the Beach”, at spectacular Middle Beach Lodge. For more information about Middle Beach Lodge, and in conjunction with the BC Centre for Tourism see: http://www.middlebeach.com/ Leadership and Innovation. It has been endorsed by the Local Government Management Association of BC, the The program will end on Friday, October 6 at 11:00 am. Union of BC Municipalities, and the Council of Tourism Associations of BC. SENIOR PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Local governments are increasingly identifying tourism as a sector that can help diversify and strengthen local economies. Many communities do not have signifi cant experience with community tourism planning, and are unsure Brian P.P. White, Ph.D. Dr. Brian P. White is the Coordinator for the Bachelor of of the resources and expertise available to help make the best Tourism Management Degree Program in the Tourism and investment decisions relating to destination development. Outdoor Recreation Management Department at Capilano College, North Vancouver, British Columbia, where he is the In this course participants will: senior faculty member. He holds a PhD in Human Geography from Simon Fraser University. In November 2004 he was • Gain current knowledge as to how the tourism industry honored as the Canadian tourism industryʼs ʻEducator of works–and the opportunities presented by the 2010 the Yearʼ at the annual Pinnacle Awards in Toronto, hosted Olympic games by Hotelier magazine. • Learn about effective guidelines for successful community tourism planning His recent consulting work in British Columbia has included • Walk away with new tools and techniques, and a better community tourism strategic planning, museum organiza- understanding of local governmentʼs role in destination tional restructuring, human resource development for tour- development ism, cultural and arts-based tourism development planning, • Obtain ideas and resources to ensure that their UBCM and First Nations eco-tourism planning. Recent international tourism initiative is set up for success consulting and lecturing experience includes human resource • Benefit from a thorough overview of destination policy and planning, community capacity-building, cultural development principals tourism, and eco-tourism initiatives. He developed tourism labour force policy for the World Travel and Tourism Council, This Program includes: where he was the senior human resource policy advisor from 1997 to 2001. Consulting contracts with a variety of clients • Capacity building for staff decision-making about and funding agencies have been successfully undertaken in Tourism Vietnam, Bulgaria, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Saudi Arabia, • Economic transition in BC Communities Guam, Thailand, and Costa Rica. He is regularly invited to • Sustainable tourism development issues and initiatives present at international conferences and seminars, and uses • Programs and organizations supporting destination his extensive consulting and research experience to enrich his development (Union of BC Municipalities, Tourism lectures and workshops. BC, Council of Tourism Associations of BC, Vancouver Olympic Committee, BC Centre for Tourism Leadership and Innovation) THE SESSIONS • A checklist for success: developing and planning tourism projects Sunday Evening • Links with the Tourism Community Foundations Keynote address: “BC Communities and Emerging Tourism program Opportunities”, by the President or Vice-President of • Strategies a local government can use for the Community Tourism British Columbia. Tourism Champions workshop • Practical resources for your community to use, and much more 47 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 206 TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES THROUGH TOURISM 3

THE SESSIONS Whale watching tour and behind-the-scenes discussion with Don Travers, Owner, Remote Passages. Monday Morning–Session #1–Local Tourism in a Wednesday Evening–Panel: Municipal Perspectives on Globalized Economy Tourism. Vancouver Island Case Studies. Dr. Brian White will lead this session, which will look at: A group of senior administrators and elected offi cials will form a panel to discuss issues related to tourism in their communities. • Redesigning tomorrowʼs tourism (More information will be available in August). • The new world tourism. What will be sustainable in the global context. Thursday Morning–Project Planning for Community • Rebranding the best place on earth Based Tourism Monday Morning–Session # 2 – Panel Discussion: Agents • Project Design and Policies of Change for BC Tourism Economy • Financing Options • Relationship Development Panelists from Tourism British Columbia, Council of • Contract Management Tourism Associations of BC, and the Vancouver Olympic Committee will discuss their tourism initiatives, and the Thursday Afternoon–Building Effective Requests For impacts of these projects. Proposals for Community Tourism Development Monday Afternoon–Session #1 – The Local Picture: Friday Morning–Team Presentation Transforming Communities Through Tourism (Dr. Brian White) Participant teams will present their community tourism development proposals. Monday Afternoon–Session # 2 – Resources and Tools for Community Tourism Development The course will end at 11:00 am. Terry Hood, General Manager, BC Centre for Tourism Leadership and Innovation) COLLEGE CREDIT OPTION Monday Afternoon (4:00 - 7:00 pm) – Field Excursion: Nuu-cha-nulth Walk, Pacifi c Rim National Park Participants will have the option (not required) of enrolling in the program as a 3-credit Capilano College course, PADM Tuesday Morning–Building Community Capacity 206. (There is no additional charge for taking the course for • Introduction of Community Tourism Champions credit). Participants taking the course for credit will complete resource one assignment prior to the course, and two short assignments • Tourism intelligence and the link to effective planning while at Middle Beach Lodge. • Tourism and your communityʼs sense of place: profi le, economy and livability This course can be used as an elective toward the Professional • The Experience Economy Certifi cate in Local Government Administration at Capilano • Local tourism development: from theory to action College, the Thompson Rivers Open University Bachelor of Business Administration in Public Sector Management, and Tuesday Afternoon–Community Tourism Planning: A elective credit toward the Provincial Board of Examinersʼ Strategic Approach certifi cation. • Planning processes • Elements of a community tourism action plan • Opportunities Assessment APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND PROCESSESS • Positioning the Destination • Product and market matching Preferred candidates will be appointed or elected offi cials who are now, or who will soon be involved in tourism initiatives Wednesday Morning–Session #1–Community Tourism in their communities. Because of the interactive nature of the Planning: A Strategic Approach (Continued) course, enrolment will be limited to 24 participants. • From Planning to Action To register for the “Transforming Communities Through • Tools to track progress and action Tourism” program, please go to the special CivicInfo website • Staying the course • Characteristics of a community tourism champion below. The fi rst 24 people to register and pay on line will be • Funding the Vision accepted for the program. Wednesday Morning–Session #2–The UBCM Tourism The application form is at: Program: Stories from BC Communities http://www.civicinfo.bc.ca/Conference/tourism2006.asp You will receive confi rmation before September 8th of your Richard Taylor, Executive Director, Union of BC Municipalities acceptance to this program via e-mail, and you will also receive a phone call from Linn Teetzel, Program48 Coordinator Wednesday Afternoon–Field Excursion–A Regional (604-986-1911 Ext. 2340). Tourism Experience. “What happens if all the tourists actually arrive?” PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION 206 TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES THROUGH TOURISM 4

FEES TRAVELLING TO TOFINO

The fee per participant will be $2850. This is an all- Getting to Middle Beach Lodge, Tofi no by car: inclusive fee, which will cover tuition, course materials, accommodation, all meals and refreshment breaks, and all Directions are at: special recreational activities. http://www.middlebeach.com/getting.htm Several airlines fl y to Tofi no, including: Please pay on the CivicInfo website, when you are registering for the Program. The fi rst 24 applicants who Orca Airways: have registered and paid the fee in full will be accepted for http://www.fl yorcaair.com this inaugural program. has fl ights leaving the Vancouver airport on Sunday, Octo- ber 1 at 10:00 am and 11:30 am, arriving 55 minutes later. Fee Policy Craig Air: Once you have accepted our offer to attend “Transforming Communities Through Tourism”, all fees will be payable www.craigair.com and non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you may be has a fl ight leaving Vancouver airport on Sunday, October 1 able to send another qualifi ed applicant to take your place. at 11:45 am. If you have any questions, please contact one of the follow- ing people: BOARD OF EXAMINERS’ CREDIT AND SCHOLARSHIPS Linn Teetzel, Coordinator Local Government Programs Capilano College 2055 Purcell Way Appointed offi cials taking the course for credit may be eligible North Vancouver, BC for a scholarship from the provincial UBCM Commemora- V7J 3H5 tive Scholarship fund. Those interested in a scholarship may apply by submitting a scholarship application to the Board of Phone: 604-986-1911 Ext. 2340 Fax: 604-990-7878 Examiners. Application forms are available on-line from the E-mail: [email protected] Board of Examiners website at: (Linn will be out of the country from Friday, July 14 to Sunday, August 6) http://www.mcaws.gov.bc.ca/lgd/pol_research/BOE/ #Scholarship%20Programs Or Terry Hood, General Manager If you are working towards certifi cation from the Board of BC Centre for Tourism Leadership and Innovation Examiners, please note that this course, when taken for Col- 604-990-7962 lege credit, will be accepted as an Elective for the Provincial Board of Examinersʼ certifi cation. [email protected]

For further information on the Board of Examiners please Or visit the Board of Examinersʼ website or contact Leta Hodge, Administrator, Provincial Board of Examiners, Victoria: Dr. Brian White, Coordinator Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree Program ☛ 250-387-4053 or Capilano College Phone: 604-990-7804 ☛ [email protected] [email protected]

Photos courtesy of Tourism British Columbia 49 British Columbia Council on Substance Abuse 4020 - 5'h Avenue, Prince George, B.C. V2M 7E7' Phone: (250) 649-4000 1 Fax: (250) 649-4003 , [email protected] I www.actionnorth.net

..-

Council Name Change and ActionNorth Conference Registration Package

Dear Member or Colleague:

The Council has changed its name! Recognizing the provincial scope of the organization, a resolution was passed at our 2006 AGM to change our name to the BC Council on Substance Abuse. The Council has members throughout BC from Vancouver to Fort Nelson and Prince Rupert to Valemount. We also have members in Alberta.

Action North 2006 Conference - Partnerships in Prevention, Early Intervention and Treatment - October 261hand 27th = Enclosed please find the ActionNorth 2006 Conference Registration Package. Conference information is posted on our website at www.actionnorth.net regarding speakers and their biographies, hotel accornniodation, conference airline as well as forms and on-line, fax or mail-in registration. Conference Workshop spaces are limited so be sure to register early on-line, by fax or mail to reserve your preferred session selections. Also check our website regulal-lyfor updates on the Conference!

Renister On-line for ActionNorth 2006 Conference or to become a Council Member

Registration is only one click away for the ActionNorth Conference or to become a member of the BC Council on Substance Abuse. Once you have registered, please send your payment to the BC Council on Substance Abuse at 4020 5th Avenue, Prince George, BC V2M 7E7.

Interested in joining our growing list of Conference Sponsors? Opportunities are still available - check out our website under the Conference tab for more details or call me at the office! .

Looking to have more exposure of your organization at our conference? Details on booth registration are posted on our website or contact me at our office.

Come join us for our 1 5thyear Celebrations! I look forward to seeing you at ActionNorth 2006.

Regards AUC 1 :, ,

Rick Publicover Executive- Director and Conference Chair 50 Public Sector Information Technology Awards 2006 October 4th, 2006 · Victoria Conference Centre · Victoria · British Columbia

Eligibility

These awards recognize leadership innovation and excel- Eligible projects must have been completed within the lence in the management and use of information techno- last two government fiscal years. (April 1, 2004 - March 31, logies within the extended public service of British Colum- 2006). A phase of an ongoing project may be nominated IF bia, including Crown Corporations, municipalities, public it has been for all practical purposes a stand-alone project. education and healthcare organzitations. For full nomination information and judging criterias, please visit our website at: Nomination deadline: Tuesday, September 12th, 2006 www.rebootconference.com/publicsector2006

Organizational Transformation Citizen Engagement

Descriptions: Descriptions: This award recognizes projects where information techno- The citizen engages with government in a variety of ways: logy played a key role in making it possible for major through input and participation in the legislative process organizational transformation to occur. Project should and through day to day interactions with government relate to the following organizational topics: staff and the services that government provides. This occurs at municipal, provincial and federal levels. Projects Organizational communication, people management, being considered for an award in this category should relationship management, change management; demonstrate the following:

Project management, knowledge management; Citizen centered service delivery. Effective and efficient Risk management and measurement and/or systems processes to enable the public to assist in the creation of development projects. benefit for citizens; The foregoing processes are designed to be open and Criteria: accessible so that citizens within every socio-economic Describe the transformation – what changed in the group can have the opportunities to participate; organization as a result of the transformation. That these public processes provide clear well articula- Describe how this project differed in approach as ted benefit. compared to traditional approaches the organization has used before. Criteria: A description of the processes and/or services.

The process used for public consultation and how this process was implemented. A description of the resulting public benefits. What data is used to support the citizen engagement and measure results?

51More Business Value and Results through Technology Innovation

Descriptions: Descriptions: Technology is often a key component in driving business The ability to innovate is one of the most elusive and yet results. This award category recognizes the achievement most sought after organizational capabilities. Organiza- of superior business results through the use of technology. tions with this capability will find more efficient and effec- Projects in this category must demonstrate: tive ways of doing things. Projects in this category should demonstrate: Efficiency; New product or service development resulting from the Effectiveness (e.g. service improvements, program application of existing or new technology; outcomes, etc.); Improvements to existing products or services; Customer satisfaction and high levels of user acceptance; Breakthrough business process improvements; Significant benefits to customers/clients. Achievements in research and development, technology and/or infrastructure. Criteria: What organizational results were improved? Criteria: Describe the innovation. How was client/citizen satisfaction determined and measured? How has this project and/or team demonstrated initiati- ve and creativity by looking beyond traditional methods of doing business? How has the project and/or team demonstrated a highly Team Work collaborative and integrated approach to planning and problem-solving? Descriptions: This award recognizes projects that demonstrate how two or more organizations from the greater public sector have collaborated effectively through the use of Information Technology for the benefit of British Columbia citizens:

Criteria: Describe how the two organizations worked together and how they contributed to the success of the project. Describe the benefits to each organization (i.e. producti- vity or process improvements, cost effectiveness). Describe the form of collaboration or governance that was established between the organizations involved and how the relationship is maintained.

52 Town Square Meetinqs- August 2006 September 2006 August 21 - -SMTWTFS - SMTWTFS- 12343 12 6 7 8 9101112 3456789 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 August 27 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 27 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

- Monday, Auqust 21 - - - _. Thursday, Auggst 24 Lorene Hann - Away Pat Higgins - Away Holly Jackson - Away 12:OOpm 1:OOpm Spirit of BC Committee Mtg. (Raven Room) Pat Higgins - Away 5:30pm 9:OOpm Forest Capital Committee Mtg. (Raven Room) Jack Bowers Awa~

1. Tuesday, Augugz.. - .. Friday, August 251 Holly Jackson - Away Pat Higgins - Away Pat Higgins - Away Jack Bowers Away 1 10:30am 1l:OOam Corporate Services Meeting (Mayor's Office) 12:OOpm 1:OOpm Chamber of Commerce (Raven Room)

Wednesday, August 23 --- . . Saturday, Auqust 24 Holly Jackson - Away Pat Higgins - Away Pat Higgins - Away Jack Bowers Away

0" \ 2 '''A?@@@-:. ..$unday, ~~~~~27

I I I Michelle MacElheren 1 8/18/200653 8:50 AM 54