Media Advisory – Leaders Gather to Sign Historic Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance Agreement

Terrace, BC, July 28, 2014 – Members of the media, governments, First Nations and industry are invited to witness the signing of the Northwest BC Resource Benefits Alliance (RBA) agreement. This historic agreement will mark the start to a brighter and more prosperous future for Northwest BC communities. A key priority is to secure early access to revenue sharing and resource benefits from the massive economic expansion now underway.

The signing ceremony will be followed by a news conference, interviews and photo opportunities.

Signatories:

Dave Pernarowski, Mayor, City of Terrace

Joanne Monaghan, Mayor, District of Kitimat

Gail Lowry, Mayor, District of New Hazelton

Galina Durrant, Mayor, District of Stewart

Alice Maitland, Mayor, Village of Hazelton

Bruce Bidgood, Chair, Regional District of Kitimat-Stikine

Harry Nyce, Director, Electoral Area A

Linda Pierre, Director, Electoral Area B

Doug McLeod, Director, Electoral Area C

Dave Brocklebank, Director, Electoral Area D

Ted Ramsey, Director, Electoral Area E

Darcie Frocklage, Director, Electoral Area F

Event: Northwest BC RBA Agreement Signing – Ceremony & Media Event
Date: Tuesday, July 29th, 2014
Time: 1:00pm – 1:30 pm
Location: Best Western Plus Terrace Inn, Skeena 2 Room, 4553 Greig Ave, Terrace BC

For further information:

Brandon Thompson
Event Coordinator
communications@rdks.bc.ca
250-686-6887

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• RDKS-RBA-Media_Advisory-July28.pdf

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