British Columbia Legislature 42nd Parliament, 1st Session (2020-2021) Statements, 23 Mar 2021

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From YouTube: MARCH 23 2021 Statements Mike Bernier

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The Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
1st Session
42nd Parliament

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Member for peace riversalt, so after the coal mines shut down in tumbler ridge, many workers and families moved away, but many also found this beautiful community to be a place, a great place to retire. That, however, has brought other challenges for an area that has not kept up with the medical needs of its citizens. So around 20 years ago, a small group of people in tumbler ridge saw their neighbors struggling to get to neighboring communities like dawson, creek, grand prairie and fort st john for critical medical appointments.

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So they stepped up to ensure that those that were sick or elderly would not be forced to miss out on the services they so desperately need.

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Tr cares was formed and volunteers came forward to drive community members that were unable to take themselves to their medical needs in other communities and sometimes driving hundreds of kilometers in a day, regardless of the weather or conditions over the years, they've served hundreds of people who otherwise would have struggled or been forced to even move away from the small community as most volunteers for non-profit groups, they're always spending time looking for help and for donations, and one of my personal highlights as an mla is taking part in the annual tr cares.

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Charity golf tournament and those who have golfed with me know that I probably spend the majority of that time. Getting chased by grizzly bears looking for my ball in the bushes tumblr ridged, though, has survived so many setbacks over the years.

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Thanks to the passion of the people who live there, tr cares is completely volunteer and I want to thank the over hundred people who have come forward over the years to give up their time, especially the current board. Amanda colson, christine vanderbirt gail newman rose, snyder, angie, robertson, aaron, wang, vig and floyd frank. I want to give a big shout out and a big thanks to all of them for their dedication to the people in their community. Thank you.