The Bullmoose mine continues to operate with approximately 300 employees. The municipal infrastructure debt is the single largest stumbling block facing the community in our efforts to revitalize Tumbler Ridge. This is a fresh start at a time when we need it most. The province will pay this lump sum payment directly to the Municipal Finance Authority which manages the community s debt. Many exciting new opportunities are available and waiting to be developed.
Diversification is the focus for the future now that all past indebtedness has been cleared away.
Councillor Glenda Nikirk handed in her letter of resignation to District of Tumbler Ridge Chief Administrative Officer Fred Banham, following the adjournment of the Regular Meeting of Council on February 19, 2001. Glenda and her family will be relocating to Texada Island on the West Coast of British Columbia. Glenda was elected to Council in the November 1999 General Election. Glenda promoted Local Government Awareness by taking time to make presentations to local students at the elementary school. In January of 2001 Glenda was appointed to Acting Mayor.