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BC Hydro 'Committed' To Solving Concerns Over NTL

By 250 News

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 03:51 AM

Vancouver, B.C. - BC Hydro is responding to concerns from a Northwest BC First Nation over the Northwest Transmission Line.
The Gitanyow say talks with the utility for an impact benefit agreement related to the powerline project are stalled and say hydro won’t be able to cross its traditional territory until the issues are resolved.
BC Hydro Executive Vice President of Transmission and Distribution Greg Reimer says it’s still very much committed to an agreement with the first nation that works for all parties involved.
“The Gitanyow is clearly frustrated with the negotiations and we remain committed to staying at the negotiating table – as we have for the past year – because we share the goal of reaching an agreement that is fair and meaningful for all.”
BC Hydro and the BC Government have worked to secure a number of agreements with First Nations that will be impacted by the 344 km NTL project.

The Nisga’a Lisims Government recently gave its stamp of approval to an impact benefit agreement and the Tahltan First Nation is currently in the midst of a vote on an agreement


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Comment Posted by: DPJ on April 13 2011 12:04 PM
Crazy natives. This is one of those that want free money and do not care about the economic benefits. Other natives think outside the box and I support them.
Comment Posted by: jakeadoo on April 13 2011 1:55 PM
I believe it is the native band around Westbank or Osoyoos that are doing a lot of good things for themselves and there people.The one chief down their is quite intelligent and savvy,and I think other bands in the province should take a look at what they have done to prosper and create opportunities for there people.One can't say that they are only prospering their because of there demographics,because I know that the band in Penticton,is not fairing as well and are not as well thought of by the other residents of the area.
Comment Posted by: DPJ on April 13 2011 6:43 PM
Its the Osoyoos band. Have a casino there on the native grounds and prospering well. The west Vancouver one is doing well aswell as the McLoed band north of here is economically progressive. There are probably more examples that I am not aware of.