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"Having both gas and diesel fuel available in Wells is absolutely essential to Barkerville’s survival and Barkerville is a key player in the regional economy providing an annual economic impact of 119 full-time equivalent employment positions and a total of $16.9M in economic activity. The impact of Northern Development’s investment is being felt not only locally and regionally but across the province, as visitors to Barkerville travel along highways 97 and 16."

Judy Campbell, Chief Executive Officer, Barkerville Heritage Trust

Burns Lake Investigates Bioenergy Potential To Develop A New Downtown Community Energy System

The Community Heating Network will position the Village of Burns Lake as a leader in energy efficiency. Biomass is a sustainable, renewable energy source that supports the community’s local forest industry. Biomass for the proposed district heating network will come from local wood waste, supporting and diversifying local economic growth.…

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