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May 28

Northern Development Announces Appointment of Board Members

PRINCE GEORGE, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA — May 27, 2008 — Chair Bruce Sutherland announced today the appointment of two new members, and the re-appointment of two current members, to the Board of Directors of the Northern Development Initiative Trust. Northern Development is managed by a board of thirteen directors of which eight are elected officials and five are business leaders appointed by the Government of British Columbia.  The new Provincial board member appointees include Michael John Tarr of Prince Rupert …

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March 29

Northern Development Supports the Northwest Power Line Study

The Mining Association together with the Northern Development Initiative Trust today confirmed that a study has been commissioned looking into the economic viability of the Northwest Power Line along Highway 37 in north western British Columbia. “There is a strong and growing consensus among community leaders in the Northwest about the long term need and benefit of a power line along highway 37,” said Mining Association of British Columbia Chairman Pierre Lebel.  “Documenting the presence of existing and potential development …

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"I grew up in Soda Creek, and used to walk through the village when it was nothing but overgrown grass. I would fish down at the fishing site, and it always created a sense of peace for me. I began working for my community in 2006 as the Tourism Coordinator, and through this position I learned a lot about the history of my people from the elders who had worked at the village since 1996.  Thank you Northern Development for helping us improve our home."

Rhonda Phillips, Band Administrator, Soda Creek Indian Band

Xatśūll Heritage Village Developments Increase Tourist Visits and Local Spending in Soda Creek

The community of Soda Creek and the Xatśūll First Nation have faced hard times with the economic downturn in the Cariboo region. After many layoffs, the Nation felt that there was little new opportunity for employment in the local area. The Xatśūll Heritage Village now anchors a suite of growing…

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