Back to SearchFunding for surgical equipment approved
The CCRHD Board has approved a $122,800 commitment to Northern Health’s purchase and installation of a new surgical tower at G.R. Baker Memorial Hospital in Quesnel. A surgical tower is essential equipment for surgery encompassing various surgical specialization, and is required for most elective procedures. The new tower will replace one existing tower at the hospital, which has reached its end of life and no longer meets current surgical requirements.
2023 financial statements for CCRHD and CRD received
For the CCRHD, $82 million was available to fund future capital expenses, most notably the Cariboo Memorial Hospital improvement project which the CCRHD has committed $136 million towards. Additionally, nearly $14 million was directed towards capital projects in 2023, and $2.4 million in surplus funds were retained for future usage.
For the CRD, revenues of $47.7 million and expenses of $40.7 million lead to just over $7 million in surplus funds being reserved at the end of 2023. Its largest expenses in 2023 were for contract services ($11.7 million), staff salaries, wages and benefits ($8.3 million), and repairs, maintenance, and utilities ($7.2 million). Meanwhile, its largest source of non-tax revenue remained to be grants ($8.1 million) and fees for services such as utilities ($5.9 million). Total taxation revenue was ($29.5 million).
Of the $58.7 million in cash and investments, $19.7 million are internally restricted to fund landfill liabilities and maintain reserves for future capital projects. The landfills liability reserve is required by provincial waste management laws to fund the cost of deactivating regional district landfills which have reached their permitted waste storage capacity.
CRD and CCRHD financial statements from 2016 onwards are available online at www.cariboord.ca/finance.
Make the Move campaign splashes onto national networks
The CRD’s “Make the Move” resident and investment attraction campaign is making waves on national television, with spot ad features appearing on networks such as CNN, Global, CTV, and MSNBC. These advertisements offer a glimpse into how Cariboo residents are taking advantage of “everyday play over the odd get away” – a trend more people are realizing since the pandemic and with growing congestion in urban greenspaces and parks. Anyone interested in finding out more about the benefits to living in the Cariboo-Chilcotin can access our relocation resources through our Make the Move website.
Funding energizes solar panel project at the Felker/Chimney Lake Community Hall
The Cariboo Regional District will be supporting another energy efficiency project in the Cariboo. $45,000 has been committed from its Community Works Funds allocation to fund the installation of solar panels at the Felker & Chimney Lake Community Hall. Once completed, the system is expected to produce 18,250 kilowatts per year and save $2,400 annually in energy costs.
Province asked to lead air quality roundtables
The Board will be joining the City of Williams Lake’s Council in calling on the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change Strategy to take the lead on tackling air quality concerns. Discussions about this advocacy work highlighted the previous efforts by local governments and organizations to address concerns, and the need for a greater level of provincial involvement and support for air quality improvements.
Upcoming Meetings:
May 24 @ 9:30 a.m. – CCRHD / CRD Board
June 10 @ 11:00 a.m. – South Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus
June 10 @ 12:00 p.m. – South Cariboo Joint Committee
June 11 @ 3:00 p.m. – North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus
June 11 @ 5:30 p.m. – North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee
June 13 @ 9:30 a.m. – CRD Committee of the Whole
June 14 @ 9:30 a.m. – CCRHD / CRD Board
See the full CCRHD and CRD agendas and minutes at cariboord.ca/agendasminutes. For a list of future meetings, please visit www.cariboord.ca/calendar
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