Forest minister visits

Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett visits in Williams Lake with Steve Thomson Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations

Aug. 27, 2015 4:00 p.m.
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Cariboo Chilcotin MLA Donna Barnett visited Williams Lake Thursday with Steve Thomson Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to discuss local forestry, fishing and ranching issues with stakeholders.

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