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Prince George, B.C – Prince George elected officials had a busy week as they attended the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Convention from May 20 to 22.
The City of Prince George was proud to be one of the cohosts for this year’s event, along with the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation, and the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.
The event was held at the Prince Geore Conference and Civic Centre and with more than 200 delegates in attendance, a great economic booster for the region.
All of the resolutions put forward by the City were carried, which included advocating on issues such as increased provincial funding and staffing for BC Crown Counsel to address justice system pressures; provincial support for the creation of an Indigenous-led, cross-sector housing alliance to improve coordination and eviction prevention for Indigenous tenants; and federal action to strengthen Canada’s forestry sector, including appointing a dedicated federal minister, prioritizing resolution of the softwood lumber dispute, implementing “buy Canadian” procurement policies, and expanding international market access.
An additional resolution from the floor was added and carried which asks to recognize Childhood Development Centres as essential community infrastructure and for increased funding of Childhood Development Clinics.
Councillor Ron Polillo was elected as Director at Large for the NCLGA association executive.
The City hosted a Party in the Plaza event on Thursday, May 21, in partnership with Tourism PG. It was at this event that a new chainsaw wood carving generously donated from the District of Chetwynd was officially unveiled.
The carving named ‘Black Pearl’ was carved by Ken Packie from the USA and was made during the International Annual Chainsaw Carving Championship in 2012. It was presented by Chetwynd’s Mayor, Allen Courtoreille, to Mayor Simon Yu at the event.
Established in 1955, the NCLGA advocates for over 240 elected officials in 40+ local and First Nations governments across North Central British Columbia, covering a vast area from 100 Mile House to the Yukon border and from Haida Gwaii to Alberta.
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Claire Thwaites, communications manager
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Email: media@princegeorge.ca