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Electoral Area G Director Al Richmond is presented with a photo of the 108 Mile Heritage Site by Board Chair Margo Wagner in recognition of his 30 years of service to the Cariboo region.
Director Al Richmond recognized for 30 years of service
The board took some time to recognize Director Al Richmond of Electoral Area G for his 30 years of service to the region. Director Richmond, first elected in November 1993, has served in a variety of roles throughout his tenure, including as Chair of the Board of Directors. Among his many accomplishments, he has participated in the construction of the South Cariboo Recreation Centre, improvements to the 108 Mile Heritage site, and advocacy for healthcare projects in the Cariboo.
More Growing Community Funds assigned to regional infrastructure projects.
The last of the regional district’s $3.4 million allotment of the Growing Communities Fund have been allocated by the Board of Directors. $1,017,500 remained after previous allocations to the South Cariboo Regional Airport project, water treatment pilot studies in three CRD water systems, and replacement of water wells in Alexis Creek and Lac La Hache. The Board allocated the remaining funds to the following projects:
- Information Technology upgrades – $175,000
- Asset Management Software – $150,000
- Replacement of the CRD Welcome sign near Hixon – $30,000
- Administrative Support – $350,000
There is $312,500 which remains unallocated which Directors will discuss at a future meeting. The Board has requested staff to return with costing to improve audio-visual technology in the Board room to facilitate livestream video meetings as part of 2024 budget discussions.
5 more years for Quesnel healthcare recruitment program
The CCRHD Board has approved a five-year extension to the City of Quesnel’s contract for the north Cariboo healthcare worker recruitment and retention program. Funded through regional hospital district taxation, this program supports the efforts of health authorities to bring doctors, specialists, nurses, and locum physicians into the region to provide essential healthcare services. This program has also served as a model for supporting healthcare worker landing and retention efforts in rural communities, and was expanded in 2021 to include the central and south Cariboo regions.
Bouchie-Milburn Neighbourhood Plan adopted
The final leg in a years long journey to develop a localized plan for the Bouchie-Milburn community has crossed the finish line. The Board adopted the final bylaw to incorporate this extensive plan into the QuesnelFringe Area Official Community Plan. As such, the vision expressed by the plan is now official policy, and land use applications in the Bouchie-Milburn area will be reviewed with this in mind.
Upcoming Meetings:
- Sept. 12 @ 3:00 p.m. – North Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus
- Sept. 12 @ 5:30 p.m. – North Cariboo Joint Advisory Committee
- Sept. 27 @ 3:00 p.m. – Central Cariboo Rural Directors Caucus
- Sept. 27 @ 5:30 p.m. – Central Cariboo Joint Committee
- Sept. 28 @ 9:30 a.m. – CRD & CCRHD Board
See the full CCRHD and CRD agendas at cariboord.ca/agendasminutes.
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