“Our natural resources create jobs and investment here in Northeast BC"
Fort St. John Mayor Trevor Bolin is urging municipalities across British Columbia to rethink limits on using natural gas for heating and cooling, pointing out the important role Northeast BC’s energy sector plays in supporting communities and the provincial economy.
In a letter to leaders from various communities, Mayor Bolin stressed that a strong provincial economy depends on every region contributing its unique strengths.
Fort St. John sits at the heart of BC’s natural gas industry, a vital sector that has shaped the community and Northeast BC for decades.
It’s also a major agricultural hub, producing 92 percent of the province’s grain.
“Fort St. John and its hardworking residents take pride in powering the province, the country, and now communities around the world,” said Mayor Trevor Bolin.
“When every region can share its strengths, we can build a stronger economy that benefits all British Columbians.”
With Canadian liquefied natural gas now reaching international markets, Mayor Bolin sees an opportunity to boost the domestic market for BC natural gas. He’s urging communities that restrict natural gas in homes and businesses to rethink those rules. His letters also emphasize the wider economic benefits of BC’s resource sector, including revenues that fund public services and infrastructure across the province.
“Our natural resources create jobs and investment here in Northeast BC, but their impact goes far beyond our region,” said Mayor Bolin. “The revenues from responsible resource development help support schools, health care, roads, and the services communities throughout British Columbia depend on every day.”
In his letter, Mayor Bolin encourages municipalities to acknowledge the role BC-produced natural gas can play alongside other energy sources as the province works to strengthen its economy and support communities across the province.
-News97.ca with files from www.fortstjohn.ca
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