Northwest Power Coalition Names New Chair

By 250 News

Prince George, B.C.- The Northwest Power Coalition has a new spokesperson.  David Pernarowski, Mayor of Terrace, has agreed to assume the position of spokesman and chair of the Northwest Powerline Coalition; the group which is  advocating the constru8ction of a major power transmission line from Terrace to Bob Quinn.

"I am very pleased to follow the strong leadership of our former co-chairs, Elmer Derrick and Janine North in taking on the role of Chair of the Northwest Powerline Coalition. The electrification of Highway 37 north of Terrace is a critical infrastructure development that will trigger economic activity benefiting both the region and the province", stated the Mayor.

David Pernarowski, while serving as a Mayor in Northwest BC, has taken an active role in promoting the opportunities for industry and northern communities in the development of projects like mining and green energy that will stabilize and improve the regional economy as well as employment in remote rural First Nation communities.

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