Baynes Lake Columbia River Treaty information sessions

Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) will be co-hosting 10 Columbia River Treaty (CRT) information sessions in various communities across the Columbia Basin this fall to increase Basin Residents awareness and understanding of the CRT.

The open house and information session to be held near Fernie will be at: Baynes Lake – Jaffray Hall /Jaffray Village Loop on Tuesday, October 4, from 2 – 7 p.m. with a free barbecue from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. and presentation from 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy

Councillor Randal Macnair confirmed participation and his planned attendance to attend a Community Literacy Advisory Council meeting scheduled for Tuesday, October 4, at 3 p.m. at the Sparwood Public Library.

Safety concerns for motorists and pedestrians on Highway #3

Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure responded to Council’s July 28 letter outlining safety concerns on Highway No. 3 in the Fernie Area. Council requested staff to forward the Ministry’s letter to Mr. Simon Piney, a local resident and further, to Mr. Mike Sosnowski, Area A, Director with the Regional District of East Kootenay for information.

Fernie Chamber of Commerce – campsite facility

A letter from the Manager of the Fernie Chamber of Commerce regarding the need for a year round camping facility in the Fernie area was addressed and will be forwarded to the Regional District of East Kootenay, the Leisure Services Advisory Board and the Forever Fernie Community Sustainability Action Team for comment.

Meetings cancelled

Regular Meeting of Council and Committee of the Whole meetings scheduled for Monday, September 26, have been cancelled in order that the mayor and members of council be able to attend the 2011 UBCM Conference.

By Lisa Talavia-Spencer

Director of Corporate Administration Services

City of Fernie

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