VICTORIA—Ten community leaders representing the Nechako region and Kitamaat Village have been appointed to manage the programs supported by the $15-million northern development fund, Dan Miller, minister responsible for northern development, said today.

VICTORIA—A society in the Nechako-Kitamaat region will be created to manage the programs supported by the $15-million Northern Development Fund, Minister Responsible for Northern Development Dan Miller said today.

VICTORIA-A bill to establish the B.C./Alcan Northern Development Fund to promote sustainable economic development in northwestern B.C. has been approved by the legislature and now awaits royal assent.