Fort St.

James

District of

Welcome to Fort St. James

The community of Fort St. James is open for business. Welcome! Fort St. James is proud to be one of the oldest communities in British Columbia. Situated on the shores of Stuart Lake, Fort St. James enjoys rich history, culture, natural resources, and friendly people. For over 200 years people have made Fort St. James their home. We are a resilient multi-generational, multicultural community that is working diligently to realize the full potential of our five economic drivers; forestry, agriculture, tourism, bio energy and mining. We have a strong, competent and experienced base of workers, as a result of our excellent educational facilities. Our residents have the opportunity to continually develop their skills to their highest potential and to meet increasing labour market demands. The municipal district has a large land base with a full variety of available zoned land. Property prices are low in relation to provincial norms and we have one of the lowest new business development cost requirements in our province. Local government is supportive and committed to working in the best interests of new ventures and the community. We are open to innovation, new technology and thinking outside the box. We offer a quality of life that includes our education, health care, modern amenities, recreation, culture, sheer natural beauty and close proximity (within 2 hours) to BCs northern capital, Prince George that cannot be duplicated in too many other places. Weekly farmers markets, logging trucks rolling through town, cattle and horses grazing along the roads and knowledgeable interpreters at the National Historic Site dressed in period costume are some of the sights and sounds you will experience. A true indicator of our ingrained values is the fire hall siren that sounds off every evening at 9pm to tell our children its time to come home. Welcome to our community. It would be our pleasure to be of service and to support you as you grow and thrive with us. Sincerely, Rob MacDougall Mayor District of Fort St. James Municipal Office Hours & Location Weekdays 8:30 am 4:30 pm P.O. Box 640, 477 Stuart Drive West Fort St. James, British Columbia Canada V0J 1P0 Phone: 250-996-8233 Fax: 250-996-2248

CONTENTS
1. Demographics ............................................................................................................................ 6
Population Household Income Workforce Education Attainment Language Knowledge 6 6 7 7

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Labour Force .............................................................................................................................. 8

Employment by Industry Top Employers Average Income By Occupation Northern BC Labour Force Employment Rate Labour Participation Rate Commuting 8 9 9 11 11 11 11

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Payroll Costs ............................................................................................................................ 12

Workers Compensation 2012 Employment Insurance 2012 Social Insurance (Canada Pension Plan) 2012 12 12 13

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Higher Education...................................................................................................................... 14
Post-secondary Institutions Training Services 14 14

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Transportation ......................................................................................................................... 15
Major Transporation Routes Highways Northern Corridor Specifications Railroads Commercial Airports Ports Port Shipping Distances 15 17 18 19 20 21 24

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Industrial Land Use .................................................................................................................. 25

Land Zoned and Designated in Official Community Plan Vacant Land Zoned and Designated in Official Community Plan Local Permit Approvals Acquisition of crown land 25 25 26 26

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Utilities .................................................................................................................................... 27
Water System 27

Waste Water System Landfill and Waste Management Licensed Hazardous Materials Disposal Electric Power Natural Gas Telecommunications

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Business Support Services ........................................................................................................ 35 Government ............................................................................................................................ 36

Municipal Government First Nations Government Regional District Provincial Premier Provincial Government Representation Federal Government Representation Senators 36 Error! Bookmark not defined. 36 36 37 37 37 37

10. Housing ................................................................................................................................... 38

Housing Characteristics Average Housing Values 38 38

11. Taxation .................................................................................................................................. 39

Corporate Income Tax Personal Income Tax Sales / Use Tax Sales Tax Rate by Utility Property Tax 39 39 39 40 41

12. International Resources ........................................................................................................... 42

Investment and Business Support Offices Financial Institutions Employment Assistance Air Transportation Service 42 43 43 44

13. Quality of Life .......................................................................................................................... 45

Climate Culture Health 45 46 47

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DEMOGRAPHICS
POPULATION FORT ST. JAMES
Population By Age Group Under 18 years 18 - 34 years 35 - 54 years 55 - 74 years 75-Older Total: Median Age: Population (2006) 355 270 420 255 50 1,355 37.4 % Distribution 26.2% 19.9% 31.0% 18.8% 3.7% 100.0%

NORTHERN BC
Population By Age Group Under-18 18-24 24-44 45-64 65+ Total Median Age: Population (2006) 79,700 30,900 88,500 90,700 32,200 322,000 46.84 % Distribution 24.8% 9.6% 27.5% 28.2% 10.0% 100%

Data Source: BC Stats Quarterly Regional Statistics Cariboo, North Coast, North East, Nechako http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/pubs/pr_qrs.asp

HOUSEHOLD INCOME
Household Income Number of Households Median Income - All Families Median Income After Tax All Families 2006 555 $67,671 $65,428

Data Source: Stats Canada 2006 - Fort St James Community Profile - http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006

HOUSEHOLD INCOME - PERCENT DISTRIBUTION

$75,000 CDN and over $50,000 to $74,999 CDN $35,000 to $49,999 CDN Less than $35,000 CDN 50 120 135 230

Data Source: BC Stats, 2006 Fort St. James Profile http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/data/dd/profiles.asp

WORKFORCE EDUCATION ATTAINMENT

Level of Education Less Than High School High School Diploma Only Apprenticeship/Trade Certificate/Diploma College/University Certificate/Diploma University Bachelors Degree Medical/Dentistry/Optometry Degree Graduate Degree/Certificate # Attained 145 175 75 240 90 10 40 % 19 23 10 31 12 1 5

Data Source: Stats Canada 2006 - Fort St James Community Profile - http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006

LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE
Languages Spoken English Panjabi (Punjabi) French Hindi German Carrier Chinese Dutch Spanish Citizens 1,070 145 80 75 35 25 10 10 10

Data Source: Statscan 2006 Census Mother Tongue

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LABOUR FORCE
EMPLOYMENT BY INDUSTRY FORT ST. JAMES
Sector (Industry) Services Manufacturing Forestry & Logging Retail Trade Government Construction Finance, Insurance, Real Estate & Leasing Transportation, Warehousing & Public Utilities Wholesale Trade Mining and Oil & Gas Total 80 215 100 40 40 10 35 15 10 0 545

NORTHERN BC
Sector (Industry) Forestry & Logging Mining and Oil & Gas Construction Manufacturing Transportation, Warehousing & Public Utilities Wholesale Trade Retail Trade Services Finance, Insurance, Real Estate & Leasing Government Total 16,230 6,580 12,385 21,310 12,305 5,455 18,475 32,940 6,040 43,120 174,840

Data Source: Stats Canada 2006 - Fort St James Community Profile - http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006

EMPLOYMENT BY OCCUPATION
205

120 90 45 0 55 30 0 10

100

80

95

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Data Source: Invest BC Community Profile Labour Force

TOP EMPLOYERS
Sector Manufacturing Manufacturing Primary Industry Education Manufacturing Government Health Care Manufacturing Retail Employer Conifex Timber Inc. Apollo Forest Products K&D Logging School District 91 (Fort ST. James only) T'loh Forest Products Ministry of Forests and Range Stuart Lake Hospital Northern Interior Forest Products Overwaitea Foods Product/Service Dimension Lumber Dimension lumber Logging Education Dimension Lumber Government Health Care Post and Rail Retail # Employees 130 130 96 93 50 62 43 40 36 www.nifp.com www.overwaitea.com Website www.conifex.com www.apolloforest.com www.hotfrog.ca/Companies/KD-Logging www.sd91.bc.ca www.welcolumber.com/millsales-tloh.html www.gov.bc.ca/for

Data Source: Invest BC Community Profile Leading Employers

AVERAGE INCOME BY OCCUPATION NORTHERN BC

Occupation Administrative Clerks Bookkeepers Business Development Officers Carpenters Civil Engineers Computer Engineers Crane Operators Drafting Technicians Electrical Engineers Forestry Technicians Geological Engineers Heavy Duty Equipment Heavy Equipment Operators Industrial & Manufacturing Engineers Industrial Electricians Average wage ($/Hour)($CDN) 20.46 20.00 28.01 23.00 36.06 36.06 28.00 26.79 32.00 27.00 26.73 30.00 26.75 28.08 32.00 Effective Date 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012

Labourers in Wood, Pulp and Paper Processing Labourers, Processing Manufacturing and Utilities Logging Machinery Operators Machinists Mechanical Engineers Mine Labourers Mining Engineers Petroleum Engineers Primary Production Managers Purchasing Managers Sales Representatives Senior Managers Shippers and Receivers Steamfitters Trade Helpers and Labourers Truck Drivers

20.00 18.00 26.00 25.95 35.00 21.42 34.23 37.40 34.14 31.87 25.00 32.08 15.00 27.50 18.00 23.00

2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012 2012

For a complete list of Wages and Salaries in Northern BC visit the link below:
www.workingincanada.gc.ca/LMI_report_area.do?reportOption=wage&PROVINCE_ID=59&GEOAREA_CD=29304&selectLocation=Co ntinue

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LABOUR FORCE
Population Total Population 15 - Over In Labour Force Employed Unemployed 1,070 760 700 60
Data Source: Stats Canada 2006 - Fort St James Community Profile - http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006

EMPLOYMENT RATE
% of Population Labour Participation Unemployment Rate 72% 8.6%
Data Source: Stats Canada 2006 - Fort St James Community Profile - http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006

LABOUR PARTICIPATION RATE

Labour Participation Rate Male Female 80.6% 63.8%
Data Source: Stats Canada 2006 - Fort St James Community Profile - http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006

COMMUTING
Place of Residence Fort St. James Bulkley-Nechako C (RDA) Prince George Bulkley-Nechako F (RDA) Peace River B (RDA) Nakazdli (Necoslie 1) (IRI) Bulkley-Nechako B Place of Work Fort St. James Fort St. James Fort St. James Fort St. James Fort St. James Fort St. James Fort St. James Number of People 545 425 40 35 25 25 20

Data Source: BC Stats, 2006 Fort St. James Profile http://www.bcstats.gov.bc.ca/data/dd/profiles.asp

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PAYROLL COSTS
WORKERS COMPENSATION 2012
Notes Average Cost of All Manufacturing Per $100 Payroll Average Rate for Office Workers Per $100 Payroll $0.30 CDN $1.54 CDN Rates set by employers business activity. Applies up to maximum gross earnings of $73,700(CDN) per year. There is no separate rating for office occupations in BC- the applicable industry rating applies to all workers. Rates for Business Services range from $0.09-$0.30 per $100 of payroll. Average of $0.30(CDN). Maximum per employee set at 90% of average net earnings (after deductions for income taxes, Canada Pension Plan & Employment Insurance),up to maximum wage of $73,700 per year(CDN).

Maximum Weekly Benefit (Net)

$974.21 CDN

EMPLOYMENT INSURANCE 2012

Notes Taxable Base Percentage Rate(Employer Premium) Employee Rate Employer Rate Maximum Weekly Benefits 1.83% 2.56% $485.00 CDN Maximum annual contribution per worker is $839.97(CDN). Maximum annual contribution per worker is $1,176.00(CDN). Based on gross payroll up to a gross per worker salary of $45,900 per year (CDN).

The Forestry Sector

Forestry in Fort St. James provides a large number of community members with meaningful employment. The local economy in Fort St. James is well diversified and forest industries constitute the leading sector followed by mining, agriculture and tourism.

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SOCIAL INSURANCE (CANADA PENSION PLAN) 2012

Notes Taxable Base Gross Payroll $3,500 CDN Based on annual gross salary up to $50,100.00, basic exemption of $3,500. Both employers and employees are required to contribute to the Canada Pension Plan. Employer premium equal to employee premium Employer contribution matches employee contribution.

Employee/Employer Contribution Maximum Annual Employer Contribution Per Employee Rate Maximum Annual Self Employed Contribution

4.95% $2306.70 CDN 4.95% $4,613.40 CDN

Data Source: TaxTips.Ca http://www.taxtips.ca/cppandei.htm Data Source: WorkSafeBC www.worksafebc.com

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HIGHER EDUCATION
POST-SECONDARY INSTITUTIONS
Institution Campus/Address University of Northern British Columbia Prince George Campus 3333 University Way Prince George, BC, V2N 4Z9 Tel: 250-960-5555 Prince George (main), Fort St. John, Quesnel, Terrace www.unbc.ca 161 km 4,266
Data Source: Northern Development Research

Other Campuses Website Driving Distance from Community Enrolment (2010/11)

Institution Campus/Address

College of New Caledonia Fort St. James Campus 179 Douglas Street, Fort St. James, BC, V0J 1P0 Tel: 250-996-7019 Prince George (Main Campus), Mackenzie, Burns Lake, Quesnel, Vanderhoof, Valemount www.cnc.bc.ca Located within the community 342
Data Source: Northern Development Research

Other Campuses Website Driving Distance from Community Enrolment (2011/12):

TRAINING SERVICES
Institution Enterprise Centre Learning Hub Category Adult Education Adult Education Address 231 - 250 Stuart Drive 122 - 250 Stuart Drive

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TRANSPORTATION
MAJOR TRANSPORATION ROUTES PACIFIC GATEWAY
British Columbias ports in Vancouver and in Prince Rupert are Asias closest ports of entry on the west coast of North America, up to 58 hours closer than the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. Canadian ports and airports are seamlessly integrated with road and rail connections to all major U.S. economic centers. British Columbia is the only gateway on the west coast of the Americas served by three transcontinental railways. Today, Canadas Pacific Gateway is an integrated, secure, reliable transportation network that includes world-class airports, seaports, railways, roadways and border crossings, bringing Canada and the North American market to Asia and the world. Canadas Pacific Gateway, through British Columbias ports in Vancouver and Prince Rupert, offers Asian shippers the most direct route between Asia and North America. Canadas Pacific Gateway is a strong commitment by government and industry partners to make British Columbias ports the preferred gateway for Asia-Pacific trade, with the most competitive port system and supply chain on the west coast of the Americas. This commitment builds on Canadas longstanding and strong cultural and economic ties with Asia. In the emerging new global economy, Canadas Pacific Gateway is a gateway to the future.

CN RAILS NORTHERN CORRIDOR RAIL LINE

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NORTHERN CORRIDOR
The Northern Corridor spans over half of continental Canada and reaches well into the heartland of North America south of Chicago, USA. It travels through the lowest elevations of the Americas great continental divide, also known as the Yellow Head Pass, and forms the straightest, shortest, flattest route for Asian- North American trade. Three Northern British Columbia ports provide efficient access to this corridor; Kitimat, Stewart and Prince Rupert. Each part offers unique advantageous and services that meet the needs of the region and international trade. Trans-continental rail, Trans Canada Highway and direct air service into international Air Hubs are in place. The corridor services business covered by the North American Free Trade Agreement, through a variety of break bulk and container services in ports operated by governments and those run by private port interests. The Northern Corridor is less impeded by road closures, significant weather patterns and avalanches that the Southern Canadian corridor. It provides one less day shipping advantage to or from Asia compared to all other North American Port locations including Vancouver and all USA pacific Ports. Canadian National Rail (CN Rail) reaches well into the heartland of America with shipping agreements in place with major US rail carriers. CN has made significant investments in the Northern Corridor rail line including extended sidings, upgrades to signal systems, increased bridge and tunnel clearances. Fort St. James is a branch line of the CN rail line, whose future includes a railhead for mining operations north of the District. The corridor is serviced by five international airports and four northern airports with Prince George offering international services. The largest passenger service airport west of Prince George and north of British Columbias Okanagan region is the TerraceKitimat Northwest Regional airport.

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HIGHWAYS

Fort St James Mackenzie Connector Road Project

The provincial and federal governments are jointly underwriting an estimated $10.75 million project to double lane about 70 kilometers of an existing forestry road between Mackenzie and Fort St. James.

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NORTHERN CORRIDOR SPECIFICATIONS

Commercial Vehicle Without Permit Maximum Width Maximum Height Maximum Vehicle Weights Super B Single Axel Tandem axle (set) Tridem axle (set) 63,500 kgs 9,100 kgs 17,000 kgs 24,000 kgs Specifications 2.59 meters 4.15 meters Commercial Vehicle With Permit Maximum Width Maximum Height Maximum Vehicle Weights Super B Single Axel Tandem axle (set) Tridem axle (set) 64,000 kgs 9,100 kgs 23,000 kgs 29,000 kgs Specifications 4.4 meters 4.72 meters

OVERHEAD CLEARANCE
Yellowhead Highway 16 from BC Border to Prince Rupert Khyex River Bridge Kitsequecla Overpass Tete Jaune underpass Clearance 5.95m 5.7m 4.96m

Highway 37 from Hwy 16 North to Yukon Border Irving River Bridge #2 Devil Creek Bridge 5.74m 5.74m

Highway 37 from Hwy 16 South to Kitimat Williams Creek Bridge Hirsch Creek Bridge Kitimat River Bridge 4.97m 4.72m 5.08m

Highway 37A from Hwy 37 To Stewart No Clearances

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HIGHWAY DISTANCES
Metro Area Prince George Kitimat Stewart Prince Rupert Edmonton Vancouver Calgary Seattle Portland Distance (Km) 161 km 551 km 623 km 637 km 899 km 939 km 945 km 1,055 km 1,335 km

RAILROADS
CN Rail Main or Branch Line: Shortline or National: Distance to Nearest Switching Yard: Capability VIA Rail Main or Branch Line: Shortline or National: Distance to Nearest Switching Yard: Capabilities www.cn.ca Branch Shortline and National 10 km Cargo Bulk, Container, Liquid www.viarail.ca Branch & Main Shortline and National 56 km Passenger
Data Source: District of Fort St. James www.fortstjames.ca

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COMMERCIAL AIRPORTS
Prince George International Airport Hub Status Distance From Community Hours of Operation Approved Capital Expansion Customs Point of Entry Foreign Trade Zone Full Instrumentation No. of Runways Runway Lengths Carriers No. of Days Closed From Bad Weather in last 3 yrs Weekly Non-Stop Flights Flights to Largest Cities Served Greater Vancouver Calgary Dawson Creek Area Greater Victoria Kamloops Area Fort Nelson Area Commercial 161 km 24 hrs / 7 days None Yes No Yes 3 3,490 m; 1,714 m; 1,352 m Air Canada Jazz, Central Mountain Air, WestJet, Northern Thunderbird Air, Berry Air, Purolator, DHL 1 week of fog activity 161 Weekly Non-Stop Flights 84 28 21 14 7 7

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PORTS PORT OF PRINCE RUPERT

Port of Prince Rupert Distance from Fort St. James Location of Port Terminals Type of Port Channel Depth Shallow Water Barging Facilities Deep Water Barging Facilities General Cargo Facilities Containerized Facilities Refrigerated Container Facilities Cruise Ship Facilities Storage Facilities Highway Serving Port Railway Serving Port Types of Services: Imports Exports www.rupertport.com 637 km Prince Rupert Fairview (Container) Terminal, Ridley Terminals, (coal, wood pellets), Prince Rupert Grain, Northland Cruise Terminal Ocean 35-55 meters Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes #16 CN Rail Bulk / break-bulk: Coal, Petroleum Coke, Wood Pellets, Grain, Logs, Retail (including electronics, apparel, furniture, auto parts); petroleum products; industrial inputs (tiles, glass) Midwest specialty crops; scrap metal, recycled paper British Columbia Forest products (lumber, pulp, logs); aluminum, seafood Cosco, Hanjin, Yang Ming, K-Line, Quickload Transloading Services, Shipping Agents, GW Nickerson Co., Northcoast Shipping, Rupert Marine Shipping, Tidals Transport & Trading Ltd.

Shipping Lines

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PORT OF KITIMAT
Private Port of Kitimat Distance from Fort St. James Terminals Type of Port Channel Depth Turning Basin Shallow Water Barging Facilities Deep Water Barging Facilities General Cargo Facilities Containerized Facilities Storage Facilities Highway Serving Port Railway Serving Port Types of Services Imports Exports Shipping Lines Shipping Agents Customs Brokers Tug & Barge Port Accessed by www.kitimat.ca/EN/main/business/invest-in-kitimat/port-of-kitimat.html 551 km Rio Tinto Alcan - Break Bulk Terminal Methanex Petrochemical Terminal Eurocan Breakbulk Terminal Deep Sea 45- 200 fathoms,18-185 Meters (59-607 Feet) 1.1 - 2.2 nautical miles Yes Yes Yes No Yes Highway # 16 via #37 CN Rail Bulk/ Break-bulk, Methanol, Ammonia condensate, Pitch, Alumina ,Bauxite condensate Pitch, Alumina, Bauxite Condensate, Methanol Kraft Paper, Aluminum Sheeting Waterfront Shipping, Gearbulk GW Nickerson Co., TNC Canada GW Nickerson Co., Moore E T S Services SMIT Marine, Seaspace International Highway and Rail

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CUSTOM POINT OF ENTRY

Canadian Border Services Agency Type of Entry Point Location Prince Rupert Port 368-309 2nd Ave West Prince Rupert BC, Canada V8J 3T1 Tel: 250-627-3003

Canadian Border Services Agency Type of Entry Point Location

Pacific Highway Border Crossing Highway 44/Pacific Highway 28-176 Street Surrey BC, Canada V3S 9R9 Tel: 1-800 -461-9999

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PORT SHIPPING DISTANCES

The NW Transportation and Trade Corridor ports (Kitimat and Prince Rupert, Stewart) are between 1 and 1 1/2 day closer to general Asia Pacific markets than the Ports in British Columbias lower mainland; and the Vancouver Ports. The Southern Ports are closer to the Panama Canal and subsequently, the Atlantic. The following table is in nautical miles. The Time/Speed/Distance Calculations are at 16.1439 Kn/Hr., the average speed The Port of Vancouver uses for calculating their shipping to Yokohama, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung (Taiwan) and Xingang (China). Deep-sea vessels travel at various speeds between 14Kn/Hr and 20Kn/Hr. The great circle shipping route to Asia from North America has well documented ocean currents and weather/wind patterns which allows for accurate estimates.
Yokohama (Japan) 3,941 NM 10 Days 3,810NM 9.8 Days 3,896 NM 10.3 Days 4,262NM 11 Days 4,839NM 12.5 Days 1,585NM 4 Days 1,335NM 3.4 Days 1,335NM 3.4 Days Kaohsiung Kang(Taiwan) 6,,187 NM 16 Days 6,110NM 15.7 Days 5,155 NM 13.4 Days 6,587NM 17 Days 7,578NM 20 Days 1,335NM 3.4 Days 290NM 18 Hrs. 227NM 14 Hrs.

Kitimat

Prince Rupert 121 NM 7.5 Hrs 123 NM 1 Hrs 477 NM 1.2 Days 1,432 NM 3.6 Days 3,810 NM 9.8 Days 5,323 NM 13.7 Days 6,587 NM 17 Days 6,587 NM 17 Days

Stewart 264 NM 17 hrs 123 NM 1 Hrs 573 NM 1.5 Days 1,529 NM 4 Days 3,896 NM 10.3 Days 5,406 NM 14.1 Days 5,155 NM 13.4 Days 4,749 NM 12.5 Days

Vancouver 400 NM 1 Day 477NM 1.2 Days 573 NM 1.5 Days 991NM 2.5 Days 4,262NM 11 Days 5,763NM 15 Days 6,587NM 17 Days 7,578NM 20 days

Los Angeles 1,391 NM 3.5 days 1,432NM 3.6 Days 1,529 NM 4 Days 991NM 2.5 Days 4,839NM 12.5 Days 6,380NM 18 Days 7,578NM 20 Days 8,959NM 23 Days

Hong Kong 5,444 NM 14 Days 5,323NM 13.7 Days 5,406 NM 14.1 Days 5,763NM 15 Days 6,380NM 18 Days 1,585NM 4 Days 290NM 18 Hrs. 290NM 18 Hrs.

Xingang (China) 6,187 NM 16 Days 6,110NM 15.7 Days 4,749 NM 12.5 Days 7,578NM 20 Days 8,959NM 23 Days 1,335NM 3.4 Days 2,90NM 18 Hrs. 227NM 14 Hrs.

Kitimat Prince Rupert Stewart

121 NM 7.5 Hrs 264 NM 17 hrs 400 NM 1 Day 1,391 NM 3.5 Days 3,941 NM 10 Days 5,444 NM 14 Days 6,187 NM 16 Days 6,187 NM 16 Days

Vancouver Los Angeles Yokohama Hong Kong Kaohsiuing Kang Xingang

Source: United States Government. "Distances Between Ports Prepared and published by the National Imagery and Mapping Agency, Bethseda, Maryland. Ninth Edition 1997.*Time/Speed/Distance Calculations at 16.1439 Kn/Hr., the average speed Vancouver Port lists to reach Yokohama, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung (Taiwan) and Xingang (China)

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INDUSTRIAL LAND USE

LAND ZONED AND DESIGNATED IN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN
Industrial Land Total Acres Acres Developed Acres Vacant 10,255 2,550 7,705 Commercial Land 370 350 20
Data Source: District of Fort St. James www.fortstjames.ca

VACANT LAND ZONED AND DESIGNATED IN OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN

Vacant Industrial Land Acres Fully Serviced Acres Partially Serviced Acres Not Serviced 0 5 7,700 Vacant Commercial Land 20 Data Source: District of Fort St. James www.fortstjames.ca

Industrial Parks Number of Industrial Parks Total Acres Number of Acres in Use Number of Acres Vacant Number of Acres Fully Serviced Number of Vacant Acres Partially Serviced Number of Acres Not Serviced 2 7,000 2,550 4,450 2,550 0 4,450
Data Source: District of Fort St. James www.fortstjames.ca

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LOCAL PERMIT APPROVALS

Type of Permit Building Permit Business License Development Permit Occupancy Permit Plan Amendment Re-Zoning Application Subdivision Application Average Time for Approval 7 Days 1-2 Days 30 Days 14 Days 4-6 Weeks 4-6 Weeks 2-3 Months Associate Fees $600 - $2,000 $25 - $200 $0 $0 $250 $250 $250
Data Source: District of Fort St. James www.fortstjames.ca

ACQUISITION OF CROWN LAND

Crown land is land that is owned by the Province of British Columbia. The Province is the steward of the land and can lease, license and sell Crown land for a variety of purposes including residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, tourism and recreational purposes.

Company Integrated Land Management Bureau Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts

Contact FrontCounterBC@gov.bc.ca

Notes Develops Crown land parcels with values up to $2.5 million Handles land sales related to resort development, under the All Seasons Resort Policy. Handles land sales related to public airports and the marketing of Crown land is done through MLS Realtors

Tel: 250-371-3952

Ministry of Transportation

Tel: 250-387-3198

To view properties that the Federal Government of Canada has for sale, please visit: http://reo.pwgsc.gc.ca/public/

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UTILITIES
WATER SYSTEM
The District of Fort St. James water is supplied from an artesian well (aquifer), assisted by a well pump, and provides water to both the District and the neighbouring Nakazdli Indian Reserve. The water distribution consists of 16.7km of mains fed from a 500,000 imperial gallon reinforced concrete reservoir that provides sufficient storage for fire protection and peak use periods. The water system also includes a small booster station with a fire pump to service the Pineridge Road area and pressure reducing stations that service the Ash Street residents. For further information on the District of Fort St. James water system contact the District Office at (250) 996-8233.

WATER PRODUCTION
Name of Provider Rated Capacity Average Daily Demand Peak Demand Residential Cost Industrial Cost Water Connection Fee: Industrial Fort St. James Community Water 968 gallon/minute 1,000 gallons 1,200 gallons $404.04/year $123.06 per unit $3,000
Data Source: District of Fort St. James www.fortstjames.ca

Fort St. James is a great place to live, work, and play!

Today, mining, forestry, green energy generation, and a growing tourism industry all play an active role in the economy of the local Fort St James community. Year-round outdoor and indoor recreational opportunities include camping, hiking and biking trails, ballparks, golf, fishing, waterskiing, canoeing, swimming, sailing and boating, alpine and Nordic skiing, skating, hockey, curling, snowmobiling, and dog sledding

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WASTE WATER SYSTEM

The District of Fort St. James sanitary sewer system consists of a conventional piping distribution system to a treatment facility located on the Nakazdli Reserve. The treatment facility consists of two chlorine contact chambers as well as a dechlorination cell. There are two lift stations both located near Stuart Lake. One is situated in the downtown area and the other is located on the Nakazdli Reserve. The sanitary system services both the District of Fort St. James and the Nakazdli Reserve. For further information on the District of Fort St. James water system contact the District Office at 250-996-8233.

SEWAGE SERVICE
Name of Provider Rated Capacity Average Daily Demand Peak Demand Industrial Cost The District of Fort St. James 274 gallon/minute 3900 gallons/day N/A $194.82 per unit
Data Source: District of Fort St. James www.fortstjames.ca

LANDFILL AND WASTE MANAGEMENT

Landfill Name Location Capacity Left at Current Site Plans for New Capacity Transfer Station Clearview Landfill 22 km South of Fort St. James 90%/95 years None Necoslie Road, Fort St. James
Data Source: District of Fort St. James www.fortstjames.ca

LICENSED HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DISPOSAL

Name of Site No. of Licensed Hazardous Waste Haulers Serving the Area None Located Directly Within The Community 0
Data Source: District of Fort St. James www.fortstjames.ca

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ELECTRIC POWER
Provider: BC Hydro Enquiries to hook up new property Enquiries about existing properties already hooked up Net Importer/Exporter of Power: % of Reserve Margin Including Generation & Net Purchases Average Electrical Service Availability Index Most Recent Year Last 5 Years 99.940 99.9314 Formal membership in WSCC, WSPP, Power Pool of Alberta (PPA), MAPP. Also active in SPP and CalPX Wholesale competition allowed 6.80 cents per kWh for the first 1,350 kWh they use over a twomonth billing period. Above that amount, customers pay 10.19 cents per kWh for the balance of the electricity used during the billing period. Average Cost Per kWh
Annual peak demand less than 35kW

www.bchydro.com 1-877-520-1355 1-800-224-9376 Net Exporter BC Hydro generates between 43,000 and 54,000 GWH of electricity annually. 8% as per WSCC guidelines plus an additional 8% surplus

Name of Power Pool Membership Source Electric Power Deregulated Residential Customers

Business Customers Small General Service Rate Basic Charge All kWh Minimum Charge Rate Rider

19.25 cents per day $0.0915 per kWh The Basic Charge 5% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies.
Annual peak demand between 85 and 150 kW

Medium General Service Conservation Rate Basic Charge Demand Charge

19.25 cents per day $0.00 per kW for first 35 kW $4.69 per kW for next 115 kW $9.00 per kW for remaining kW

Energy Charge

Part 1: First 14,800 kWh $0.0897 per kWh All additional kWh $0.0490 per kWh up to baseline Part 2: $0.0942 per kWh for usage up to 20% above baseline $0.0942 per kWh for savings down to 20% below baseline (credit) Usage or savings beyond 20% of baseline are based on Part 1 prices

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Discounts

1.5% on entire bill if customers electricity is metered at primary potential $0.25 per kW if customer supplies transformation from a primary to a secondary potential. If a customer is entitled to both discounts the 1.5% discount is applied first.

Minimum Charge

50% of the highest maximum demand charge billed in any month within an on-peak period (1 November to 31 March inclusive) during the preceding 11 months. 5% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies.
Annual peak demand between 35 and 150 kW. MGS accounts are moving from the MGS Interim Rate to the new MGS Conservation Rate wich better encourages conservation.

Rate Rider

Medium General Service Interim Rate

Basic Charge Demand Charge

$0.1925 per day $0.00 per kW for first 35 kW $4.69 per kW for next 115 kW $9.00 per kW for remaining kW

Energy Charge Discounts

$0.0897 per kWh for last 14,800 kWh $0.0490 per kWh for remaining kWh 1.5% on entire bill if customers electricity is metered at primary potential $0.25 per kW if customer supplies transformation from a primary to a secondary potential If a customer is entitled to both discounts the 1/5% discount is applied first

Monthly Minimum Charge

50% of the highest maximum demand charge billed in any month within an on-peak period (1 November to 31 March inclusive) during the preceding 11 months $0.0281 per kWh applies when the Energy Charge (Part 1 and 2) divided by the total kWh is less than $0.0281 per kWh 5% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies
Annual peak demands equal to or greater than 150 kW or total annual energy usage of at least 550,000kWh.

Minimum Energy Charge Rate Rider

Large General Service Conservation Rate Basic Charge Demand Charge

$0.1925 per day $0.00 per kW for first 35 kW $4.69 per kW for next 115 kW $9.00 per kW for remaining kW

Energy Charge

Part 1: $0.0937 per kWh for first 14,800 kWh $0.0451 per kWh for remaining kWh up to baseline Part 2:

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$0.0942 per kWh for usage up to 20% above baseline $0.0942 per kWh for savings down to 20% below baseline (credit) Usage or savings beyond 20% of baseline are based on Part 1 prices Discounts 1.5% on entire bill if customer's electricity is metered at primary potential $0.25 per kW if customer supplies transformation from a primary to a secondary potential If a customer is entitled to both discounts the 1.5% discount is applied first Monthly Minimum Charge 50% of the highest maximum demand charge billed in any month within an on-peak period (1 November to 31 March inclusive) during the preceding 11 months $0.0281 per kWh applies when the Energy Charge (Part 1 and 2) divided by the total kWh is less than $0.0281 per kWh 5% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies
Mines, chemical plants, large sawmills, pulp and paper mills, large manufacturing

Minimum Energy Charge Rate Rider

Industrial: Transmission Service Demand Charge Energy Charge

$6.263 per kVA of billing demand $0.03261 per kWh applied to all kWh up to and including 90% of the costumers baseline load (CBL) in each billing year. $0.07360 per kWh applied to all kWh above 90% of the CBL in each billing year.

Minimum Charge Rate Rider

$6.027 per KVa of billing demand per billing period 5% Rate Rider applied to all charges, before taxes and levies.
Data Source: Northern Development Research www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca

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NATURAL GAS
Pacific Northern Gas Rate Territory Firm Contract Rates (2010) Type of Customer Basic & Administration Charge (Monthly) Delivery & Commodity Demand Charge (per GJ) Small Industrial (RS 5) $410 (CDN) $8.91 (CDN)
Data Source: Pacific Natural Gas Rate Schedule www.png.com

www.png.ca Vanderhoof-Prince Rupert/Kitimat Area

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Name of Provider Address Website Contact# Residential Business Tel: 310-2255 Tel: 310-3100 Telus #5-3777 Kingsway Burnaby, BC V5H 3Z7 www.telus.net

Service Characteristics of The Office: Switch Technology Fiber Service provided 100 Mbps LAN Service Available Monitoring- Remotely or On-Site ISDN Available ADSL Available ADSL Available From Switch Central Office on Self-Healing Fiber Ring Multiple Route Diversity Digital Yes Yes Remotely Yes Yes Yes No Yes
Data Source: Northern Development Research www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca

Name of Provider Address Website Contact# Residential Fax

Max Internet Technologies 151-250 Stuart Drive Fort St James, BC V0J 1P0 www2.maxit.net Tel: 250-996-7554 Tel: 250-996-7502

Service Characteristics of The Office: Switch Technology Fiber Service provided 100 Mbps LAN Service Available Monitoring- Remotely or On-Site ISDN Available ADSL Available ADSL Available From Switch Digital Yes Yes On-Site Yes Yes Yes

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Central Office on Self-Healing Fiber Ring Multiple Route Diversity

No No
Data Source: Northern Development Research www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca

Name of Provider Address Website Contact# Residential

YourLink Inc. 140 Stuart Drive West www.yourlink.ca Tel: 250-837-2900

Service Characteristics of The Office: Switch Technology Fiber Service provided 100 Mbps LAN Service Available Monitoring- Remotely or On-Site ISDN Available ADSL Available ADSL Available From Switch Central Office on Self-Healing Fiber Ring Multiple Route Diversity Digital Yes Yes On-Site No Yes Yes No No
Data Source: Northern Development Research www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca

Photo Courtesy of Dexter Hodder - www.picturebc.ca/

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BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICES

Business Support Services Machine Shop (Tool & Die) Welding Heavy Duty Mechanic Temporary Employment Services Automotive Mechanics Helicopter Charters Heavy Duty Equipment Log Harvesting/Hauling 2 3 1 1 2 3 6 20

International Support Services Prince George Foreign Banks with Local Branches or Offices Import/Export Brokers International Courier Services Language Translation Firms Freight Forwarders 1 1 6 3 4
Data Source: Northern Development Research www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca

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GOVERNMENT
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT
District of Fort St. James Form (Structure) Number of Elected Officials Mayor Chief Administrative Officer Mayor and Council 5 Rob MacDougall Kevin Crook

REGIONAL DISTRICT
Regional District Name Form (Structure) Number of Elected Officials Chief Administrative Officer Bulkley-Nechako Chair and Directors 15 Gail Chapman

PROVINCIAL
Government of British Columbia Form (Structure) Number of Elected Officials How Often Does Legislature Convene British Parliamentary 85 2012-May 16-19, 24-26, 30,31, June 1,2

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PREMIER
Name Affiliation Year Elected Current Term Expiration Allowed to Run for Another Term Next Election Date Christy Clark British Columbia Liberal Party May 2011 2 Years Yes Tuesday, May 14, 2013

PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION

Name of Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Total Members of Legislative Assembly Electoral District Party Affiliation John Rustad 1 Nechako Lakes BC Liberal Party

FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATION

Name of Member of Parliament (MP) Electoral District Year Elected Party Affiliation Nathan Cullen Skeena-Bulkley Valley 2011 New Democratic Party

SENATORS
No. of Appointed Officials The Upper House of the Canadian Parliament consisting ordinarily of 105 Senators appointed by the Governor General on the advice of the Prime Minister. The Senate possesses all of the powers of the House of Commons except that of initiating financial legislation.

Data Sources: BC Government www.gov.bc.ca, BC Government www.gov.bc.ca/premier, Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, Parliament of Canada,: District of Fort St James www.stuartnechako.ca/fort-st-james .

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HOUSING
HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS
Dwelling Type Single-detached houses Semi-detached houses Apartments, duplex Other dwellings Number of owned dwellings Number of rented dwellings Number of dwellings constructed before 1986 Number of dwellings constructed between 1986 and 2006 Total # of Private Dwellings Total 430 0 75 20 425 130 435 120 555 Percent of Total Dwelling 77.5% 0 13.5% 9% 77% 23% 78% 22% 100%

Data Source: StatCan, Fort St. James 2006 Community Profile http://www12.statcan.ca/census-recensement/2006/dp-pd/prof/92591/index.cfm?Lang=E%20%20%20

AVERAGE HOUSING VALUES

Municipality Fort St. James Single Family Homes $123,770 Multi-Family Homes $163,343 Total Property Tax & Charges $1,189
Data Source: District of Fort St. James www.fortstjames.ca

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TAXATION
CORPORATE INCOME TAX
Small Business Federal Rate Formula (Sales, Property & Payroll) Accelerated Depreciated Permitted Provincial Rate Formula (Sales, Property & Payroll) Accelerated Depreciated Permitted Local Local Governments in BC have no income based taxes Total Federal and Provincial Corporate Income Tax 13.5% 25% 25% 2.5% Sales & Payroll No 10% Sales & Payroll No 10% Sales & Payroll No 11% n/a Yes 15% n/a Yes 15% n/a Yes Manufacturing Non-Manufacturing

PERSONAL INCOME TAX

Federal Earned Income Unearned Income (e.g. Dividends) Capital Gains 15 29% 0 10.83% 7.5 13.1 % State/Provincial 5.06 - 14.7% 0 5.38% 2.53 7.35% Local 0% 0% 0%

SALES / USE TAX

Rate Harmonized Sales Tax Local Total (Effective Combined Rate) Business 12% 0% 12% Notes HST on business inputs is fully recoverable BC has no local sales tax Net of HST 0% for production machinery and equipment for eligible manufacturers

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SALES TAX RATE BY UTILITY

Yes/No Electric Power Natural Gas Fuel Oil Water Sewer Hazardous Waste Disposal Yes Yes Yes No No Yes Rate 12% 12% 5% 0% 0% 12% Notes HST is fully recoverable HST is fully recoverable 12% less point of sale rebate of 7% HST is fully recoverable

TELEPHONE SUBJECT TO SALES/USE TAX

Yes/No Local Long Distance Yes Yes Rate 12% 12% Notes HST is fully recoverable HST is fully recoverable

MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT SUBJECT TO SALES/USE TAX

Yes/No Production Non-Production Pollution Control Office Equipment & Fixtures No Yes Yes Yes Rate 0% 12% 12% 12% Notes HST is fully recoverable HST is fully recoverable HST is fully recoverable

SALES/USE TAX ON TANGIBLE PROPERTY

Yes/No Office Building Construction Materials Industrial Building Construction Materials Manufactures Raw Materials Standard Software Custom Software Yes Yes No Yes Yes Rate 12% 12% 0% 12% 12% Notes HST is fully recoverable HST is fully recoverable HST is fully recoverable HST is fully recoverable

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SALES/USE TAX ON INTANGIBLE PROPERTY

Yes/No Accounts Receivable Capital Stock Stock/Bond Transaction Fee No No No Rate 0% 0% 0% Notes -

PROPERTY TAX
Property Class Residential Utilities Major Industry Light Industry Business/Other Recreation Property Total Tax Rates Per $1,000 of assed value 4.8712 45.3693 55.1120 10.7489 16.6150 3.9947
Property Tax rates per $1000 Assessed Personal Property (M&E, Inventory, Other) Municipal Note: BC does not have Personal Property Taxes

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INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES
INVESTMENT AND BUSINESS SUPPORT OFFICES
Fort St. James Chamber of Commerce Address City Postal Code Phone Number E-mail PO Box 1164, 115 Douglas Avenue Fort St. James, B.C. V0J 1P0 Tel: 250-996 7023 fsjchamb@fsjames.com

Northern Development Initiative Trust Contact Name Address Phone Number E-Mail Dean McKinley, Director, Economic Development 301 1268 Fifth Avenue, Prince George BC V2L 3L2 Tel: 250-561-2525 dean@northerndevelopment.bc.ca

Invest BC Contact Name Address Phone Number E-Mail Michael Track, A/Executive Director Investor Services 999 Canada Place, Suite 730, Vancouver BC V6C 3E1 Tel: 604-775-2202 michael.track@gov.bc.ca

Ministry of Jobs, Tourism, and Innovation Regional Economic Operations Contact Name Address Phone Number E-Mail Rick Braam, Regional Project Manager Bag 5000,Smithers, BC V0J 2N0 Tel: 250-847-7797 rick.braam@gov.bc.ca

Community Futures Stuart-Nechako Contact Name Address Phone Number E-Mail Keith Federink, General Manager 2750 Burrard Avenue, Vanderhoof, BC, V0J 3A0 Tel: 250-567 5219 gm@cf-sn.ca

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FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS
Name of Company Integris Credit Union Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce Royal Bank of Canada Address 602 Stuart Drive West 470 Stuart Drive West 496 Stuart Drive West Telephone 250-996-8667 250-996-8256 250-996-7111 Website www.integriscu.ca www.cibc.com www.rbc.com

EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Name of Company Fort Outreach Address 250 Stuart Drive, Fort St. James, British Columbia 2593 Burrard Street, Vanderhoof, British Columbia 2750 Burrard Street, Vanderhoof, British Columbia Telephone 250-996-8251 Website www.fortoutreach.com

Progressive Employment

250-567-5785

www.pesl.ca

Community Futures

250-567-5219

www.cf-sn.ca

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AIR TRANSPORTATION SERVICE

Largest International Airport Distance to Airport Customs Point of Entry Foreign Trade Zone Full Instrumentation No. of Runways Runway Length Carriers Passenger Cargo Charter 51 18 7 63 Vancouver 888 Km No No No 3 3,018 m; 3,597 m; 2,225 m

Weekly Non-Stop Flights

Closest International Airport Distance to Airport Customs Point of Entry Foreign Trade Zone Full Instrumentation No. of Runways Runway Length Carriers Passenger Cargo Charter

Prince George 161 km Yes No Yes 3 2,255 m; 1,714 m; 1,352 m

Air Canada Jazz, Central Mountain Air, WestJet Air Canada, WestJet, Puralator, DHL Northern Thunderbird Air, Berry Air 161

Weekly Non-Stop Flights

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QUALITY OF LIFE
CLIMATE
Location: Latitude: Longitude: Fort St. James, BC Canada
54 44 17 N

124 25 47 W

AVERAGE TEMPERATURE IN DEGREES CELSIUS BY MONTH 2011

30.00 25.00 20.00 15.00 10.00 5.00 0.00 -5.00 -10.00 -15.00 -20.00 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Low Value Sept Oct Nov Dec Mean Value High Value

Data Source: Environment Canada-National Climate Data And information Archive http://www.climate.weatheroffice.ec.gc.ca/climateData/canada_e.html

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CULTURE TOP ANNUAL EVENTS

Top Events Caledonia Classic Dog Sled Race Aboriginal Day Canada Day Celebrations Cottonwood Music Festival Stuart Lake Fishing Derby National Historic Site Metis Day National Historic Site Open House Santa Clause Parade March June July July July August September December

CULTURAL FACILITIES
Amenity Parks National Historic Sites Theatre Companies Movie Theatre Public Library Municipal Parks Marina Shopping District Total 3 1 1 1 1 3 1 1

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MUNICIPAL RECREATION FACILITIES

Amenity Hockey Arenas Curling Rinks Speed Skating Ovals Tennis Courts Soccer Fields Track Field Pedal Bike Facilities Fitness Facilities Golf Courses Ski Hills Baseball Diamonds Total 1 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 1 1 1

HEALTH HOSPITALS
Hospital Acute Care& Extended Care Beds Northern Interior Health Unit Assisted Living Facilities Contact Stuart Lake Hospital 10 Yes 2 600 Hospital Hill Road, Fort St. James, BC, V0J 1P0 Tel: 250-996-8201
Data Source District of Fort St. James www.stuartnechako.ca/fort-st-james

PHYSICIANS AND DENTISTS

Health Providers General Practitioners Dentist Northern Health 5 1

Data Source: District of Fort St. James www.stuartnechako.ca/fort-st-james

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Emily Colombo Deputy Corporate Officer/Economic Development Officer District of Fort St. James Tel: 250-996-8233 Email: edo@fortstjames.ca www.fortstjames.ca

Northern Development Initiative Trust Contact for information on financial incentives for manufacturing companies www.northerndevelopment.bc.ca

Invest BC Contact for investor site selection and expansion services. www.investbc.com