COUNCIL INFORMATION PACKAGE

October 31, 2018

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Regional Council Calendar 3 COUNCIL CALENDAR November 4, 2018 - November 10, 2018

Invitations to Mayor and Council 4 INVITATION TO ATTEND 3RD ANNUAL SPRUCE BEETLE SUMMIT Civic Center Prince George BC December 6, 2018

Miscellaneous Correspondence 5 NORTHERN DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE TRUST Re: Appointments to the Northeast Regional Advisory Committee October 22, 2018

6 LETTER FROM THE VILLAGE OF Donations for Charities October 3, 2018

7 FORT NELSON FIRST NATION Re: Election and Re-election victory October 26, 2018

News Articles 8 - 10 CBC NEWS New company promises to take over some of Greyhound's routes in

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Western Canada Article by Helen Pike, October 24, 2018

11 - 14 CBC NEWS Majority of B.C's Greyhound bus routes covered, but gaps remain Article by Megan Thomas, October 29, 2018

CBC NEWS Liberals offer bridge funding to fill Greyhound service gaps October 31, 2018 View

15 - 17 RIGZONE Crude, Pipeline Woes Loom Over Oil-Sands Earnings Article by Kevin Orland, October 25, 2018

18 - 21 CBC NEWS Fire chiefs worry new ambulance dispatch system leaves small-town patients waiting October 24, 2018

22 - 24 BC GOVERNMENT NEWS New cell service increases safety along Highway of Tears October 26, 2018

Business and Industry 25 - 30 ENBRIDGE Letter From Tom Ouellette, Community and Indigenous Engagement Advisor October 25, 2018

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Cheryl Cantelon 1 31/10/2018 9:48 AM Page 3 of 30 3RD ANNUAL SPRUCE BEETLE SUMMIT Date: December 6th, 2018 Location: Civic Center Prince George B.C

 Update on the spruce beetle outbreak. BC has not seen a spruce beetle outbreak of this magnitude in decades. We will  Northern community development. continue to build strong connections with  Timber supply and stumpage. industry and the public to mitigate  Industry planning. impacts from this outbreak and work as a  Caribou and spruce beetle. team together for best results. D. Nichols, Chief Forester  Environment and human health.

Gathering the best science to mitigate impact www.gov.bc.ca/ominecasprucebeetle

Page 4 of 30 301 - 1268 Fifth Avenue Prince George, BC V2L 3L2 Tel: 250-561-2525 Fax: 250-561 -2563 - [email protected] / lNlTIATIVE TRUST www.northerndewlqpment.bc.ca October 22,2018 I

Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Bag Service 399 Fort Nelson, BC VOC 1RO

Attention: Scott Barry Chief Administrative Officer

Dear Mr. Barry,

Subject: Appointments to the Northeast Regional Advisory Committee Following Local Government Elections - Northern Development lnitiative Trust

Northern Development lnitiative Trust (Northern Development) is an independent regional economic development corporation focused on stimulating economic diversification and job creation in Northern .

Northern Development's board of directors is advised by four regional advisory committees comprised of elected local government leaders from each of the regions. This ensures that local knowledge is incorporated into Northern Development's Strategic Plan as well as funding approval processes.

In follow-up to the local government elections held on October 20, 2018, please consider this letter as Northern Development lnitiative Trust's request to have appointments to the Northeast Regional Advisory Committee listed as an agenda item at your November 2018 council/board meeting. Please appoint an elected official to the Northeast Regional Advisory Committee as well as an alternate who may represent your appointee in his/her absence.

It is important that you advise our oftice by November 30,2018 so that we can send an agenda package to the appropriate representative prior to the first scheduled regional advisory committee meeting in January 2019.

The first meeting of the Northeast ~egibnalAdvisory Committee is scheduled for January 18, 2019. At that meeting, committee members will elect a Chair and Vice Chair for the Northeast Regional Advisory Committee, as well as appoint one regional advisor to represent them on the Northern Development Board of Directors. The Northern Development lnitiative Trust Board of Directors meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

Please confirm receipt of this request. If you have any questions or concerns with this request, please contact Lori Moseley, Executive Coordinator, Northern Development by telephone at 250-561-2525 or via email at [email protected]. 1. Thank you.

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October 3, 2018

UBCM 60-10551 Shellbridge Way Richmond, BCV6X2W9

ATTN: Councillor Arjun Singh, UBCM President

Dear Sir,

The Council ofthe Village of Valemount was pleased to attend the 2018 Union of BC Municipaities convention in Whistler this year. The conference offered informative seminars and speakers, as well as an opportunity to meet with other government officials on key issues affecting municipalities around the province.

Council was very pleased to see that in lieu of a gift from UBCM,guest speakers at the conference were provided a donation to a charity on their behalf. However, it was noted that all of the donations were made to charities located in the lower mainland.

The Council of the Village of Valemount respectfully requests that consideration be given to other areas of the province when determining where donations of this nature are to be distributed.

We appreciate your consideration of this matter and look forward to your reply.

VayorJeannette Townsend Village of Valemount

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October 26th, 2018

Mayor Gary Foster and Council 5319 - 5othAvenue South Bag Service 299 Fort Nelson, BC VOClRO

Re: Election and re-election victory - NRRM election

Dear Mayor and Council

I would like to take this time to congratulate you on your successful election and re-election as the new Mayor and Council of the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality, and extend my greetings to the elected and re-elected members of your council.

We share many common interests in our communities and we look forward to collaborating council to council on matters that are important to the people we serve. We hope to meet with your council in the near future to begin a positive, respectful and open relationship. This will set an example to other First Nation communities and municipalities that we can create meaningful change and that we can achieve our common goals by working together.

We have already set an example with our partnership by our recent submission of the Community Forest Agreement Application to the Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development. We look forward to collaborating on many other aspects like Health, Tourism and preparing for the return of the Natural Gas industry in the North Rockies Region.

We wish you a successful tenure and look forward to working with the new Mayor and Council, and the community to develop a strong and bright future for all our people.

Regards, % Chief Curtis Dickie On Behalf of Fort Nelson First Nation Chief & Council

Page 7 of 30 New company promises to take over some of Greyhound's routes in Western Canada Ahead of Greyhound's last Western Canada runs, there's a new bus company promising to swoop in and take over routes.

0 Rider Express Transportation will offer rides between Calgary, Vancouver and Winnipeg

Helen Pike · CBC News · Posted: Oct 24, 2018 4:45 PM MT | Last Updated: October 24

A Regina-based company is taking over when Greyhound exits Western Canada next week. However, Rider Express is launching with just a few major routes. (Colin Hall/CBC) 59 comments Ahead of Greyhound's last Western Canada runs, there's a new bus company promising to swoop in and take over some of the old routes.

Page 8 of 30 Rider Express is ready with six buses able to carry 55 passengers, two running between Calgary and Vancouver, and one running between Calgary and Winnipeg — seven days a week.

The company plans to start service from Vancouver to Winnipeg on Oct. 29, just before Greyhound stops service in Western Canada.

But days before the routes start up, the company is still putting the final touches on where it will pick up and drop off passengers, and have yet to update information online about their service and its exact pricing.

to end bus service in Western provinces

"We are working hard to get this service up and running," said owner Firat Uray. "If everything goes smoothly, we're ready to go."

The pricing will look similar to what Greyhound charged, but Uray said the company is watching the model to see if it is sustainable. If it needs to adjust, you might see fares go up. For the rides to be profitable, he said, the buses need 15 to 20 passengers.

"We are getting closer to those long weekends and Christmas," Uray said. "We're hoping we will be OK."

Greyhound's model unsustainable

In July, Greyhound Canada announced the cancellations of its passenger bus and freight services in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. At the time, Greyhound's senior vice-president Stuart Kendrick said these routes weren't sustainable. The company halted all but one route in B.C. — a U.S.-run service between Vancouver and Seattle.

The new company won't be running its fleet out of big terminals, like the one still standing in Calgary. Uray said those are too expensive for now.

Page 9 of 30 He said the buses will stop at busy Husky gas stations. The company is finalizing an agreement with the Husky at Barlow Trail and 32nd Avenue N.E.

Buses won't make frequent stops

Uray said Rider Express has hired some ex-Greyhound drivers and other bus operators with years of experiences.

To begin with, the buses will have water onboard, Wi-Fi capabilities and video entertainment.

The trip between Calgary and Vancouver is pegged at 12 hours, because the bus will stop only at pre-arranged points.

Rider Transportation hails from Regina, and was serving the area with full-size vans seating 15 people. It's been operating that service for 1½ years.

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With files from Colin Hall.

Page 10 of 30 British Columbia news Majority of B.C's Greyhound bus routes covered, but gaps remain "

0 Majority of B.C's Greyhound bus routes covered, but gaps remain When all remaining Greyhound bus service in B.C. comes to an end on Wednesday, the transportation minister says buses will still roll down 83 per cent of the routes. No provincial funding on offer to entice companies to service remaining routes

Megan Thomas · CBC News · Posted: Oct 29, 2018 12:18 PM PT | Last Updated: October 29

All remaining Greyhound bus service in B.C. ends Wednesday. (Pat Fogg/CBC) 6 comments When all remaining Greyhound bus service in B.C. comes to an end on Wednesday, the transportation minister says buses will still roll down 83 per cent of the routes.

Page 11 of 30 Claire Trevena says she is pleased with the number of private companies that have stepped up to cover most areas of the province.

 Private bus shuttles aim to fill Greyhound void in B.C.

"I anticipate that the services provided by the number of companies who have applied and will be starting operation will be a vast improvement over Greyhound with schedules that actually work for people," she said.

But eight areas of the province that are home to smaller, more remote communities will be without service when Greyhound buses leave B.C. roads:

 Cache Creek to Kamloops.  Kamloops to Valemount.  Valemount to the B.C./Alberta border.  to the B.C./Alberta border.  Salmo to Creston.  Cranbrook to the B.C./Alberta border.  Fort Nelson to the B.C./Yukon border.  Hope to Princeton.

Provincial officials plan to work with the Passenger Transportation Board to issue requests for expressions of interest in the remaining areas with no service, with the hope more private operators will come forward, Trevena said.

At this point, the province is not offering public dollars to help fill the remaining gaps.

"I think there will be lots of different ideas that will come forward. People will see the gaps and will operate how they think they can," she said.

Questions about service

However, Liberal MLAs from rural and northern ridings are questioning the government's math on the coverage of new bus services around the province.

Page 12 of 30 They say an analysis of the number of stops that are being eliminated shows only about 45 per cent of the current routes are being maintained by new operators.

"I would like to see those numbers being justified," said Dan Davies,

"I don't think they have restored it to 50 per cent in my own opinion, certainly if you look at frequency of service."

The Liberals are calling on Trevena to release the data used to calculate how much coverage B.C. will have by bus.

Northern routes

The province did launch a bus service in Northern B.C. earlier this year after Greyhound routes in that region were eliminated with little notice.

B.C. Bus North is a one-year pilot project operated by B.C. Transit at a cost of $2 million. About 1,500 passengers have used the service since it started on June 4.

 B.C. government launches new bus service for northern half of the province

Fares cost $35 to $45 per trip, with two round-trips per week between Prince Rupert and Prince George, Prince George and Valemount, and Prince George to Dawson Creek/Fort St. John and one round-trip per week from Fort Nelson to Dawson Creek/Fort St. John.

The ministry is still looking at options for the future of bus service in the north, Trevena said.

"We moved in with B.C. Bus North, because there was an urgent need to fill the gap when Greyhound pulled out suddenly, so we did move in very quickly there," she said.

Page 13 of 30 "But we are working with communities looking at other solutions."

All remaining Greyhound buses will stop rolling through B.C. on Wednesday. Only the route between Vancouver and Seattle will continue.

Page 14 of 30 RIGZONE Crude, Pipeline Woes Loom Over Oil-Sands Earnings by Bloomberg Kevin Orland

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Forgive Canada's oil-sands producers for the whiplash. (Bloomberg) -- Forgive Canada’s oil-sands producers for the whiplash.

After seeing Western Canada Select crude climb during the first half of 2018, producers have since watched the price plummet by more than 50 percent as increasing output ran into pipeline bottlenecks and maintenance downtime at U.S. refineries. How they’re coping with that rollercoaster ride will loom large as they report third-quarter earnings, starting with Husky Energy Inc. Thursday. Here’s what to watch for:

How much are producers actually getting for their oil? The dire situation in Canada -- with a barrel selling for little more than $20 in Hardisty, Alberta -- doesn’t tell the whole story. While the local benchmark has taken a beating, the heavy-crude that reaches the U.S. Gulf Coast has occasionally traded there at a premium to West Texas Intermediate, according to AltaCorp Capital analyst Nicholas Lupick.

Page 15 of 30 That means that a company that was able to secure low-cost pipeline shipping to the Gulf for a good part of its output is probably getting a lot more than the price at the local distribution hub. If it has a refinery in Alberta to process the crude north of the border, that should help, too. Plus, there’s hedging. Suncor Energy Inc. and Husky are the least exposed to the price discount because of their significant refining operations, according to Royal Bank of Canada analyst Greg Pardy. Meanwhile, Cenovus Energy Inc., MEG Energy Corp. and Athabasca Oil Corp. may be the hardest hit, he said.

What’s the plan to move those barrels south?

Even if oil-sands companies show they were able to deal with the market disruptions last quarter, there will still be a spotlight on their longer-term plans as recent setbacks in getting new pipelines built threaten to prolong the shipping bottlenecks.

Front and center will be producers’ efforts to ship more crude by rail. As of July, only about 200,000 barrels a day were being shipped by train, roughly one-sixth of Canada’s 1.2 million-barrel loading capacity, according to Joan Pinto, an energy specialist at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. Those volumes should be increasing in the coming weeks, and about 400,000 barrels could end up on rail over the next quarter, she said.

“When we see a $40- and $50-a-barrel discount, you have to start to think outside the box,” Pinto said in an interview.

Cenovus led the charge last month, announcing three-year deals with Canadian National Railway Co. and Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. to ship about 100,000 barrels of oil a day to various destinations along the Gulf. The CEOs of both Canadian National and Canadian Pacific have said they expect a booming market for oil shipments next year.

Is it time to tap the brakes? The other way to cope with the sagging prices is to keep the oil in the ground and wait until better days. Earlier this year, Cenovus operated its Christina Lake and Foster Creek complexes at reduced levels after an outage on the Keystone crude pipeline weighed on WCS prices. Producers also may choose to move up maintenance projects that would take their facilities out of commission or reduce output.

Page 16 of 30 Looking ahead, what will happen to prices? The market also will be eager for producers’ views on prices going forward. Will the pipeline pain persist, or will the return of U.S. refining capacity and a ramp-up in crude-by-rail shipments be enough to help Canadian crude rebound? “With the return of the refining complex from turnarounds and the ramp-up of crude-by-rail, investors can expect to see the differential eventually narrow to a level much more reflective of fundamentals,” AltaCorp’s Lupick said in a note.

With assistance from Frederic Tomesco. To contact the reporter on this story: Kevin Orland in Calgary at [email protected]. To contact the editors responsible for this story: Simon Casey at [email protected] Carlos Caminada, Will Wade.

Page 17 of 30 CBC Fire chiefs worry new ambulance dispatch system leaves small-town patients waiting Firefighters are raising concerns about B.C.'s new ambulance dispatch system, saying it often cuts their departments out of the equation in small communities that see less ambulance service. 'There is so much more than just whether that patient is going to live or die,' says Metchosin chief

CBC News · Posted: Oct 24, 2018 6:40 AM PT | Last Updated: 7 hours ago

Fire crews treat a patient after responding to a call in Burnaby, B.C., in March 2018. Dispatch protocol for firefighters and medical emergencies has changed since then, leaving some fire chiefs worried that patients will be left waiting longer for help. (Gian-Paolo Mendoza/CBC) 3 comments Firefighters are raising concerns about B.C.'s new ambulance dispatch system, saying it often cuts their departments out of emergency calls in small communities that see less ambulance service.

Page 18 of 30 Under the new system, launched in the spring, firefighters may not be notified of a medical emergency unless it's considered a high priority, or unless an ambulance is going to be delayed in responding.

 B.C. paramedics aren't an essential service, but some of them want to be

That silence doesn't sit well with Stephanie Dunlop, the fire chief in Metchosin, a rural community on southern Vancouver Island.

"We are just closer most of the time," she said. "In some cases they may call us, depending on the parameters of that call; in other cases they may not."

'So much more'

Local fire crews also play a key role beyond helping patients, such as directing ambulances to driveways that are hard to find or clearing snow so paramedics have access, Dunlop said.

"There is so much more than just whether that patient is going to live or die," she said.

 Meet the B.C. paramedic who's been on the job since 1967

Paul Hurst, the fire chief in View Royal near Victoria, says fire officials recently met with staff from B.C. Emergency Health Services to raise concerns and learn more about the rationale behind the changes.

"Our concern is that we would have residents that are waiting a disproportionate amount of time because that's a non-emergency call," said the chief, whose hall's motto is "no call too small."

The meeting helped ease some fears, but Hurst says fire chiefs plan to meet with the dispatch service again in coming months to evaluate the new system.

New dispatch

Page 19 of 30 B.C. Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) changed the way ambulances and firefighters are sent to emergencies to "free up" resources for urgent calls by, in theory, avoiding sending crews somewhere they're not needed.

The system makes decisions about dispatch priority based on questions dispatchers ask callers.

The issue, Hurst said, arises in remote communities that wait longer for an ambulance to arrive from out of town. In those cases, firefighters are often first on scene.

"Some would argue having those resources getting there three or four minutes ahead of an ambulance is beneficial to the patients," Hurst said.

 New 911 dispatch system is cutting firefighters out of medical calls, Coquitlam mayor says

The new system was criticized in August, after an elderly woman waited an hour for an ambulance after falling at an event in Coquitlam.

Mayor Richard Stewart came across the scene after around half an hour and called firefighters, who arrived within minutes. They hadn't been notified of the original 911 call.

At the time, a BCEHS spokesperson said preliminary findings suggested the caller had given the dispatcher inaccurate information about the situation, which led to it being coded as a "low acuity" call.

System is 'benefiting patients': BCEHS

Despite the concerns, BCEHS said the new system hasn't extended wait times for patients and has improved response times to critical calls in most communities.

"The new clinical response model is benefiting patients across British Columbia," senior provincial executive Neil Lilley said.

Page 20 of 30 Fire departments are still called to burns, motor vehicle crashes and hazmat situations.

They will also be notified of any serious calls where ambulances are likely to take more than 10 minutes to arrive at the scene.

With files from Megan Thomas, All Points West

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British Columbia News New cell service increases safety along Highway of Tears

Friday, October 26, 2018 10:45 AM

Media Contacts

Ministry of Citizens’ Services

Government Communications and Public Engagement 250 387-0172

Rogers Communication [email protected] 647 747-5118

The only First Nation without cellular service along Highway 16 will soon have access to new wireless coverage, increasing safety, enhancing communications and bringing economic opportunities for people in and surrounding areas.

“This new cell tower will make it much easier for people to call for help during an emergency and is another essential element to further improve safety along Highway 16,” said Jinny Sims, Minister of Citizens’ Services. “Expanded cellular connectivity, along with the new affordable and reliable BC Bus North service and additional Wi-Fi for many provincial highway rest stops, are making B.C. a safer place to live, work and travel.”

This project will result in continuous network coverage from to Smithers. It will benefit not only Witset First Nation, but also residents in the Smithers-New Hazelton corridor, as well as commercial and personal traffic along Highway 16. After the Rogers cell tower is in service, every Indigenous community along the Highway of Tears will have access to modern cellular connectivity. Approximately 900 people in Witset First Nation and 5,000 Smithers-and-area residents will benefit from improved cell service.

Bringing new wireless service to the area will also enhance delivery of education and health care, support businesses and help to grow the local economy. The

Page 22 of 30 project is the result of a partnership between the Witset First Nation, Rogers Communications, Northern Development Initiative Trust and the Province of B.C.

Construction of the Rogers cell tower began in late September 2018 and is expected to be completed in the coming months. When operational, the cell tower will enable voice, data and text services via high-speed wireless and internet coverage on 4G and LTE networks for Rogers and Fido customers. Customers using other providers will be able to dial 911 in the community and along the highway.

Up to six local jobs will be created during construction of the cell tower.

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Chief Victor Jim, Witset First Nation —

“In addition to being a critical lifeline during an emergency, cell service will help improve people’s access to education, employment and health-care services. Our Nation is excited for the benefits that cellular service will unlock, especially in regards to the safety of the highway.”

Chastity Davis, chair, Minister’s Advisory Council on Indigenous Women —

“For too long, our sisters, daughters, mothers and aunties have suffered because of the isolation on the Highway of Tears. Better cell phone coverage means women can reach loved ones or emergency services in times of need, and it will create security and reassurance to everyone travelling on Highway 16.”

Doug Donaldson, MLA for Stikine —

“Digital connectivity has become an essential tool to do business in today’s world. The expansion of cellular services to Witset First Nation will help grow the regional economy, in addition to the important safety benefits it provides. British Columbia is working to build a strong and sustainable economy that works for everyone, including rural and Indigenous communities.”

Rick Sellers, B.C. president, Rogers Communications —

“We are pleased to be working with the B.C. government, Northern Development Initiative Trust and the Witset community to build reliable connectivity for residents in Northern British Columbia. We know our customers want high quality

Page 23 of 30 wireless access, whether travelling the highway, accessing community resources, or connecting with family and friends.”

Joel McKay, CEO, Northern Development Initiative Trust —

“The construction of a cell tower in Witset First Nation will help strengthen the regional economy and provide an important tool to increase safety along Highway 16 between New Hazelton and Smithers. The Northern Development Initiative Trust is thrilled to see the co-operation that enabled this project to become a reality.”

Quick Facts:

• The new cell tower will provide wireless coverage along an additional 22 kilometres of Highway 16 between New Hazelton and Smithers. • The road between Prince George and Prince Rupert along Highway 16 has become known as the Highway of Tears due to the number of missing or murdered Indigenous women and girls associated with the route. • The project was made possible by a one-time $1.2-million grant from the Province, administered by the Northern Development Initiative Trust, to expand cellular services along Highway 16. Northern Development Initiative Trust selected Rogers Communications for the project following an open- procurement process. • Witset First Nation, formerly known as the Moricetown Band, is located approximately 34 kilometres north of Smithers and along the Bulkley River Valley. Witset comprises seven First Nation communities.

Learn More:

Connecting British Columbia program: https://www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca/funding-programs/partner- programs/connecting-british-columbia/

Rogers Communications Inc.: https://about.rogers.com/

Northern Development Initiative Trust: https://www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca/

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Enbridge Inc. Bag Service 6180, Mile 53, Alaska Highway Fort St John, BC V1J 4H7

October 25, 2018

Gary Foster Mayor Northern Rockies Regional Municipality Sent via email: [email protected]

Dear Mayor Foster,

On behalf of Enbridge and our Community and Indigenous Engagement team, I would like to extend my congratulations on your successful election on October 20, 2018. I am the Community and Indigenous Engagement Lead for the work along Enbridge’s Natural Gas Transmission North (T-North) system, which is made up of a series of natural gas pipelines in northeast British Columbia (B.C.) that transports production sourced from various processing plants to a compressor station near Chetwynd, B.C. I would like to take this opportunity to share information regarding Enbridge projects proposed in the area. In February 2017, Spectra Energy Transmission merged with Enbridge Inc. As a result of this merger, Enbridge now owns and operates the major natural gas transmission system in B.C., transporting processed natural gas to consumers throughout the province, Alberta and the Pacific Northwest of the U.S. This gas is used to heat homes, businesses, hospitals and schools. It is also used as a fuel for electric power generation and is a staple in a number of industrial and manufacturing processes that produce hundreds of products that improve our lives. We are committed to building and maintaining positive working relationships with you, your Council and your community to meet the highest standards for safety, environmental protection and community economic benefit. Currently, Enbridge has proposed and completed a number of upgrades and expansions on the T-North system. This work includes the Spruce Ridge Program, which involves two pipeline loops and additional compression to existing facilities, currently under review by the National Energy Board (NEB). This year, Enbridge completed the High Pine and Wyndwood Expansion Projects, located near Wonowon and Chetwynd, B.C., respectively. In addition, earlier this fall, Enbridge filed an application to expand the existing Tupper West Plant, located approximately 22 kilometers (km) southwest of Dawson Creek, B.C. More information about these projects can be found at www.enbridge.com, and I have included with this correspondence a quick overview regarding the projects, including locations of the activities. My team and I would be happy to answer questions in person or by teleconference at any time. Lastly, I would like to provide you an update about the recent natural gas pipeline rupture that occurred on Enbridge’s system near Prince George, B.C. Enbridge has two natural gas transmission pipelines as part of the B.C. pipeline system — a 30-inch diameter and 36-inch diameter pipeline. On October 9, 2018, a rupture occurred on the 36-inch pipeline, approximately 13.5 km north of Prince George. Enbridge quickly isolated and fully depressurized the line and, as a precaution, Enbridge also shut down and depressurized the adjacent 30-inch line. The 30- inch pipeline was returned to service on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, after receiving NEB

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Enbridge Inc. Bag Service 6180, Mile 53, Alaska Highway Fort St John, BC V1J 4H7 approval and completing a comprehensive integrity assessment that evaluated the condition of the pipe, geotechnical and ground disturbances in the area, and other potential integrity issues. Enbridge is working hard to repair the 36-inch natural gas pipeline impacted by the incident. We are currently preparing the site for construction work. The line will be made operational once that work is complete, the line is fully tested, and approval is granted by the NEB. We estimate that, subject to regulatory approval, the 36-inch pipeline will be repaired by mid-November and back in service at a reduced pressure of 80% of normal operating pressure. This timeline is based on current information and is subject to change. Safety is Enbridge’s number one priority, and we are working with area communities to ensure public safety and address concerns. I have provided a factsheet that provides additional information on the steps being taken to address the incident. Regular updates are posted online at http://www.enbridge.com/media-center/media-statements/prince-george-pipeline-incident. You may also call us toll-free at 1-844-960-2081 or email us at [email protected], should you have questions or concerns regarding the incident. Enbridge is committed to engaging with local communities about our ongoing operations and any work we are proposing in your area. I look forward to working with you and wish you every success in your new role.

Yours sincerely,

Tom Ouellette Community and Indigenous Engagement Advisor Enbridge Tel: 250-262-3521 Email: [email protected]

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Update97 on Natural Gas Pipeline Incident 16 inJohn Hart Hwy Northeastern British Columbia

Background • The rupture occurred on the 36-inch • The 30-inch pipeline was returned to Prince George pipeline. It ignited a fire at the site. service on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, • At approximately 5:45 p.m. PST on after receiving National Energy Board Tuesday, October 9, 2018, a rupture Our Response approval and completing a comprehensive occurred on Enbridge’s BC Pipeline • Immediately following the incident, integrity assessment that evaluated the system, approximately 13.5 kilometers Enbridge’s gas control centre stopped the condition of the pipe, geotechnical and (8.4 miles) north of Prince George, flow of gas, remotely engaging valves that ground disturbances in the area, and other British Columbia (B.C.). isolated and contained the area. This shut potential integrity issues. • The BC Pipeline system consists of two down both the 30 and 36-inch pipelines in • As an added measure of safety, Enbridge pipelines—a 30-inch diameter and 36- the area. took the proactive step of reducing the inch diameter—connecting B.C. and • Enbridge Emergency crews immediately operating pressure of the southern portion Pacific Northwest consumers with the gas responded, depressurizing the two of its pipeline system following the incident. producing region of Northern B.C. pipelines and putting out the fire.

Page 27 of 30 September 2018 Our Response (continued) • The system will not return to normal operating pressure until the National Energy Board and Enbridge are satisfied it is safe to do so. • Enbridge continues to work alongside and provide updates to the surrounding community. • Lheidli T’enneh First Nation is monitoring the archeological and construction work associated with the pipeline repairs. • We have no timelines on when this repair work will be completed.

Incident Cause Our Commitment Contact us • The Transportation Safety Board is the • Safety remains at the forefront of We understand that people are lead investigator into this incident and everything we do. Everything we are doing Enbridge is cooperating with that concerned and we are committed to and will be doing is driven by our continuing transparent communication. investigation. commitment to the safety of others. • In addition, Enbridge is conducting its own • No incident is acceptable. Enbridge has put in place multiple investigation. points of access to reach us should you • We are taking steps to ensure it does not have further questions or concerns. • A root cause will be determined following happen again. completion of that investigation. • We are undertaking a full investigation and What We Know will be sharing the findings throughout our Toll free: 1-844-960-2081 • There are no reports of injuries as a result system to ensure any “learnings” are Email: [email protected] implemented and improvements are of the incident. Media inquiries: 1-888-992-0997 made. • Soil sampling and field observations have 24/7 emergency response line: detected no traces of hydrocarbons in BC Pipeline System Safety 1-800-663-9931 the soil. • The BC Pipeline is monitored 24-hour a • Earth sampling at residences near the day from either of Enbridge’s two natural Rikki Beaudet incident site have detected no gas control centres in Fort St. John or Community and Indigenous Calgary. hydrocarbons. Engagement Advisor • Field observations have confirmed that, • These centres also monitor the pressure 778-349-3454 similar to wildfires, soil invertebrates and and temperature as well as the operating [email protected] vegetation root networks are still active and status for all BC Pipeline facilities. viable around the incident site. Based on • These centres can shut down sections of Mark Amundrud these findings, we expect the site to the pipeline remotely within moments in Lands and Right-of-Way Advisor recovery quickly. the event of an emergency. 250-641-0724 • The system is equipped with valves that [email protected] will automatically stop the flow of gas in the event of a pressure drop as well additional Jeff Smedley valves that can be manually engaged. Lands and Right-of-Way Advisor 778-349-1925 [email protected]

Page 28 of 30 Project Map Fall l 2018

1 1 Bubbles Pipeline Replacement Sikanni Chief Project Pink Mountain 2 Spruce Ridge Program Regional - Chetwynd Loop 2 - Aitken Creek Loop

3 High Pine Expansion Project 97 - High Pine North Wonowon - High Pine South 3 Projects 4 Kobes 3 Pipeline Kobes Replacement Project 4 Wyndwood Expansion Project 5 Halfway Ranch 6 Tupper West Expansion Project Montney Update 7 McMahon Gas Plant - Compressor Station 1 Fort St. John Modernization 7 - Tank Replacement Project 29 Taylor CS-1 8 T-South Reliability and Expansion Program Hudson’s Hope - Compressor Station 2B - Compressor Station 3 - Compressor Station 4A 3 Dawson Alliance Pipeline Creek Chetwynd BC Pipeline 2 Fort St. John Gathering 5 2 Processing Plants 97 Lone Prairie 6 Compressor Station Lone Prairie

29 8 CS-2B 52

8 CS-3 McLeod Lake

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4A (Summit Lake) 8 CS-4A McLeodSummit Lake Lake

McLeodPrince George Lake

Overview Kobes 3 Pipeline — Enbridge owns and operates the major natural gas gathering and transmission system in Replacement Project British Columbia (B.C.), which gathers raw natural gas and processes it into sales quality natural gas that is then transported to consumers throughout the province, Alberta and the Pacific Northwest of the United States (U.S.). This gas is used to heat homes, businesses, What is it? hospitals and schools. It is also used as a fuel for electric power generation and is a staple in Replacement of an approximately 885-meter segment of the Kobes Creek Pipeline near a number of industrial and manufacturing processes that produce hundreds of products that Wonowon, B.C. The project will take place on private land. improve our lives.

What’s the latest? The work being proposed or undertaken on this system is part of the regular maintenance • Application submitted to the National Energy Board (NEB) on March 23, 2018. work involved with running a safe and reliable pipeline system as well as undertaking upgrades • Construction activities commenced on August 20, 2018 and are expected to be complete to meet increased natural gas demand. by October 2018. • Enbridge continues to engage with local communities to identify procurement and Bubbles Pipeline business opportunities. Replacement Project

What is it? A new 900 meter, 10” sour gas pipeline running to the existing Jedney Plant, approximately 75 kilometres (km) north of Wonowon, B.C.

What’s the latest? • Application submitted to the B.C. Oil and Gas Commission (OGC) on June 15, 2018. • Enbridge continues to engage with local communities to identify procurement and business opportunities. • Enbridge entered into an agreement to sell its Canadian natural gas gathering and processing assets to Brookfield Infrastructure in July 2018. This transaction was completed for the provincially regulated assets on October 1, 2018. • The reliability project is being transitioned to NorthRiver Midstream Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield, however, Enbridge will continue to support the project until it is complete.

Find us at — Facebook / Twitter & blog.enbridge.com Page 29 ofFind 30 out more, please visit enbridge.com Fall 2018 Regional Projects Update Spruce*This image is not to scale Ridge Program Tupper West — What is it? Expansion Project Addition of two new sections of pipe, known as loops, constructed as separate — segments that largely parallel the existing pipeline system. Additional compression will What is it? be added to existing facilities on Enbridge’s natural gas transmission system. Construction of gas processing facilities and modifications to existing facilities at the Tupper West What’s the latest? Gas Plant, a booster compressor to support the increased volume of gas, and a transmission line to supply power to the site. The Tupper West Gas Plant is located 22 km southwest of Dawson • Consultation on the Construction Indigenous Monitoring Plan began in October Creek, B.C. 2018. What’s the latest? • Aitken Creek Loop request for proposals for the prime contractor was issued on July 24, 2018. • BC OGC applications submitted in September 2018.

• Enbridge continues to engage with local communities to identify procurement and • Enbridge entered into an agreement to sell its Canadian natural gas gathering and processing business opportunities. assets to Brookfield Infrastructure in July 2018. This transaction was completed for the • NEB hearing completed on September 20, 2018. NEB decision anticipated for provincially regulated assets on October 1, 2018. December 2018. • The expansion project is being transitioned to NorthRiver Midstream Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Brookfield. High Pine McMahon Gas Plant Expansion Project — — What is it? Compressor station modernization at Compressor Station 1, along with two storage tank What is it? replacements for tanks at the McMahon Gas Plant. The tank replacements are required as the Construction of new 42” natural gas pipeline looping segments that are 9 km (north segment) existing tanks have reached the end of their service life. The project is located within Taylor, B.C. and 29 km (south segment) in length. The project is located in between Wonowon and and is anticipated to be in service fall 2019. Chetwynd, B.C. and was put into service in March 2018. What’s the latest? What’s the latest? • Construction work began on Compressor Station 1 in August 2018. • Construction clean up commenced on July 16, 2018 and will continue until the end of • NEB approval for the tank replacements was received on September 5, 2018. October 2018. • Construction work is set to begin on the tanks in fall 2018. • Reclamation work, including planting, on Compressor Station 2 hill is expected to be finished by the end of October 2018. • Caribou Habitat Restoration Plan activities were undertaken during the summer and will continue throughout the fall of 2018 with involvement from Indigenous communities. T-South Reliability and • Environmental monitors are currently supporting the Amphibian Salvage work. • Enbridge continues to engage with local communities to identify procurement and Expansion Program business opportunities. — What is it? Installation of new and replacement of old compressor units with more reliable and efficient units, as well as undertaking smaller upgrades and operational maintenance work at various facilities along the T-South pipeline system. New compressor units are being installed at Compressor Station 3, near McLeod Lake, B.C., at Compressor Station 4A near Summit Lake, B.C., and smaller upgrades are planned at Compressor Station 2B near Azouzetta, B.C.

What’s the latest?

• Applications to the NEB for Compressor Station 3 and Compressor Station 4A submitted in July 2018 and an application to support the upgrades at Compressor Station 2B submitted in August 2018. • Air and noise emission assessment studies were completed during summer 2018. • Enbridge continues to engage with local communities to identify procurement and business opportunities. Supply Chain Management Wyndwood — In support of Enbridge’s Indigenous Peoples Policy, Enbridge is implementing a new process for supply chain management and Indigenous inclusion that support existing relationships and Expansion Project mutually beneficial partnerships with Indigenous communities. The process commits Enbridge to — a series of socio-economic requirements that all contractors must follow. Ensure your community’s Indigenous businesses have completed the Business Information What is it? Sheet, which is available by contacting one of the Enbridge representatives listed below. Construction of a 27 km natural gas pipeline loop and associated facilities supporting the existing Fort St. John Mainline. The project is located southwest of Chetwynd, B.C. and was put into service in March 2018. Contact Us Spruce Ridge/ Tupper West T-South Supply Chain What’s the latest? Wyndwood/High Expansion Expansion and Management Pine/Kobes III/ Project Reliability • Post-construction Indigenous Monitoring Plan submitted to the NEB on July 24, 2018. Bubbles • Project has demobilized, with cleanup activities beginning in July 2018 and completed on Tom Ouellette Franca Petrucci Rikki Beaudet Richard Brant October 2, 2018 with involvement from Indigenous communities. Aboriginal Relations Senior Community Community SCM Advisor Advisor Engagement Advisor and Indigenous 403-699-1790 • Caribou Habitat Restoration Area signage posted in September 2018. Engagement Advisor 250-262-3521 778-349-0971 Richard.Brant@ 250-960-2087 • Enbridge continues to engage with local communities to identify procurement and business Tom.Ouellette@ Franca.Petrucci@ enbridge.com Rikki.Beaudet1@ opportunities. enbridge.com enbridge.com enbridge.com • Additional reclamation activities are planned for summer 2019.

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