Text File NRE Household Interview 2001

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1 Text File NRE Household Interview 2001 Site Person Interview # Question 53 Question Hope or diversification of the economy: want the town to grow. Mackenzie needs more tourism. The town needs more leadership for direction/guidance. The town needs to bring in more business and needs better health care Hope for stable employment, better medical care, and increased quality education Hope for Mackenzie to increase its retention of employees. It also needs better health care. Also hope for improved education from grade 10 and beyond Hope for growth and better access to retail stores in Mackenzie Hope that Mackenzie grows and diversifies its economy. Better medical services need to be made available in town, so residents do not have to travel to Prince George. Local businesses need to be competitive with regional businesses Hope to diversify Mackenzies industrial base and become more self sufficient. For example, use wood waste from the mills as fuel for the mills and promote tourism Hope for the initiation and expansion of agricultural interests and endeavors. Mackenzie needs to diversity and stabilize its economy Hope for Economic growth because it leads to stability. Teenagers need to stay in Mackenzie and have pride in their community. Mackenzie should achieve diversification. Let people know what Mackenzie has to offer outdoors. Mackenzie needs to develop an emergency evacuation plan for natural disasters. Mackenzie needs to retain people and improve its economic situation. And the Northern Living Allowance needs to be reinstated. Hope for better community services. Mackenzie should attempt to be more open to change within the business environment. The town needs to become a hub for smaller surrounding communities. Also, Mackenzie needs to diversify through ecotourism. A road needs to be built directly to Powder King Ski Resort. Mackenzie needs to diversify its economy, provide more services, and the businesses need to become more consumer oriented Mackenzie should attempt economic diversification with an emphasis on exploring how every business can work for Mackenzie. We need a better representation of local interests. More clubs. Mackenzie should attempt to achieve better procedures for the acquisition of land. Economic stability is needed and services need to be improved Hope that Mackenzie builds another paper machine. Mackenzie should attempt to build up recreation because

2 Property values need to be increased. The economy needs to diversify Hope that there will be enough employment for people. The interviewee hopes that everyone will become Christian. Also, a new secondary resource for employment is needed. Future hopes for a safe and drug-free town. Need to provide something for young people to do Hope that Mackenzie gets away from the full support of the mills. A main road that would enter into Mackenzie is needed because we are very far off the highway. Tourism needs to come into Mackenzie Hopes are that Mackenzie won=t go belly-up because of the Lumber Industry Hope that Mackenzie=s mills don=t keep changing hands. Resource needs to sustain itself. Someone needs to drop money for the town people Hopes for Mackenzie are that a strong forest economy will lead to improvement in all services, which will lead to more people living here. We need less commuting and a better high school with better courses and better teachers. of its tourism potential. For example, we should promote snowmobiling. The doctors need to stay for longer than six months. Mackenzie needs to stamp-out graffiti. Secondary employment opportunities need to be Introduced. Need to keep prices steady (i.e., compared to rest of country). Mackenzie needs to get away from the support of the mills. Mackenzie needs to be more appealing to a diverse society. Mackenzie should try and give people a reason to stay because people are leaving. The RCMP should remove the drug problem. Municipal commerce needs to get business interests to move to and invest in Mackenzie. Should diversify in something besides forestry. We need to achieve a better high school and attract more competent professionals. We need our Northern Living Allowance back, which will lead to more people, which will lead to the rest of the services Hopes for Mackenzie are that it continues to thrive. Should achieve certain changes to accommodate the aging population. We need to attract people to stay for continuity Hope that Mackenzie still exists. Hope for better jobs, better education, and a better justice system. Needs more industry for employment and better conservation Hope that there will be work for workers. And more people will be living here in the future so that we don=t have to sell our home. Should achieve better medical, more recreation for teens, and more industry. Should try to keep professional people here. Need to keep the hospital open. We need to get an old-age home Hope that forestry gets better because the town will get Should achieve diversification of businesses and industry.

3 better. Bring money into town so people Hope that Mackenzie will grow to the highway and that there will be support from tourism (i.e., extend road to Powder King Ski Resort). Hope that house values will go up. Also hope that it doesn=t turn into a ghost town because we are dependant on forestry Hope that Mackenzie will expand and that there will be more competition for the businesses. We need to keep people in town Hope that Mackenzie will become more than a single industry town and that it will grow to twice its size. We need more stability Hope that we maintain, or improve, our employment situation Hope that there will be stability and that we won=t be living here in the future. Hope for a better housing market. And hope that the town grows Hope that Mackenzie expands business wise. It is not healthy to depend on one resource. We need to get younger people involved in Council because it is an oldboys club. There is not enough moral/community support from the mills. We need the Northern Living Allowance back Hope to maintain this standard of living and not be dependant on forestry Hope that Mackenzie lasts another six years so we can retire. Need another industry in town. Need an in-and-out road because we are at a dead-end. Need to bring in more tourists. Need to get younger, different people on Council that listen to people. Should attempt not to be reliant on forestry. Need more recognition from Federal and Provincial governments. We want our Northern Living Allowance back. Need to achieve better tourism and industry. Need a better hospital, more doctors, and more dentists. And improved services so we don=t have to go to Prince George. Also, need better social services with the Ministry and workers. We want our Northern Living Allowance back. Should focus more on tourism, in both summer and winter. This would bring more businesses, which would lead to growth. We need to look after the elderly. For example, we need housing for seniors. Should attempt to attract more people. Expand business wise. We need younger people on Council and we need the Northern Living Allowance back. We need to diversify the economy by promoting tourism. Need better medical facilities. Should try and get a road through town. Need to attract more out-of-towners. Bring in tourism by providing more shopping opportunities.

4 Hope that Mackenzie will continue, but not as is. It needs to diversify and grow Hope that Mackenzie gets recognition for being a vital part of the Provincial economy. Hope that it becomes a tourist destination (i.e., outdoor recreation). Hope for a better education system Hope that Mackenzie can maintain employment for the people that live here. Good workers will put up with a lot if they are making money. Without decent work, the town will dry up. Mackenzie needs to diversify the economy. There=s too many drugs because there is too much money Hope that the lumber industry will turn around because people are leaving Hope that Mackenzie gets a road through to Powder King. Hope that there will be economic diversification and to encourage back country recreation. Possibility of expanding into the mining and oil industries to ease stress on forestry, but forestry will always be our bread and butter. Should achieve diversification. Should move Mackenzie out to the Highway 97 Junction or a thru-road. Ecotourism should be developed. Should get a more positive direction for the small business community. Needs more recognition from Provincial and Federal representatives. Should diversify employment and businesses. Need to get away from being a one-horse town. Should get younger and newer people in Council because we need new ideas to take it to the next level. Need a better understanding between the businesses/mills and employees. Should achieve satisfactory medical services (i.e., delivery). The nursing problem has to be stabilized. Should achieve meaningful economic diversification Hope that it grows so house prices go up. Should build a mine nearby Hope that Mackenzie expands. Mayor and Town Council are too free with tax dollars. They should make more careful choices and handle our money better. Hope that real estate goes up Hope that Mackenzie stays here and that there will be no downsizing by mills because there will be less people here. Hope mill expands so young people can work and not leave. Need a retirement home. Need stability, improved education system, and a hospital. Mackenzie should attempt to achieve fiscal responsibility and accountability. Should expand the mill, so young people don=t leave. Need a retirement home. Need increased stability, improved quality of education, and build a hospital. Provide for young people who are born here so they don=t have to leave town Hope that Mackenzie doesn=t stop growing. Need better Should achieve bigger voice in government. Need press

5 health care system. Need a better high school. Need the Northern Living Allowance back Hope Mackenzie stays a safe place to be and that more things become available for kids. Need to keep people in Mackenzie (i.e., attract people) Hope to develop tourism and a second industry. Hope housing market stabilizes and that there will be more healthy things for the youth to do Hope that the lumber industry gets better. Need to diversify economy Hope that more industry and more businesses will come into town (i.e., mining). Hope to build an old-age home Hope that we don=t live here in the future and that Mackenzie grows. Hope a secondary industry comes into town so we don=t stay a one-horse town Hope that Mackenzie doesn=t close down. Hope Mackenzie stays close-knit, that it grows, and keeps with the times. Needs better schools (i.e., programs and teachers) Hope there will be something more to attract people and make them want to stay here Hope that the forest industry picks up. Also hope to bring in more industry. For example, Mackenzie could be developed as a tourist place because of the lake and the ski hill Hope forestry improves and that Mackenzie=s economy is able to branch out Council needs to diversify the economy and stop being so forestry dependant. Need to maintain current level of cut, so mill production stays the same. Hope that Mackenzie and media to listen. Should attempt to keep, attract, and retain people in town. Should achieve a secondary industry (not forestry related). For example, tourism. Also need to cut road from Mackenzie to Powder King. Should attempt to diversify. Need more enhanced mosquito killing. Need more doctors and our Northern Living Allowance back. Should attempt to get doctors, better medical, and health care. Should achieve more industry and diversify economy. Town needs work. Need the Northern Living Allowance back. Should attempt some fresh ideas on Council (i.e., bring in new people). Need a retirement home. Should attempt unity (community spirit). Should attempt to get another industry for the people here. Mackenzie should attempt to achieve a better economy and stuff for youth to do. Should achieve diversification. Should have bigger effort to involve the public in the town. Mackenzie should attempt to get rid of existing Council and replace them with someone who is willing to do something like diversify the economy.

6 doesn=t get too big Hope for economic growth and diversity. Hope for an active involvement of a cross-section of community members. Need an awareness of First Nations= needs in the local area Hope Mackenzie will grow again and that the forest industry will turn around. Increase incentive to move to Mackenzie because there are some bedroom-commuters. Locals should support the community more Hope that Mackenzie will grow and hope for more variety of things to attract multiple industry. Mills should promote development for kids in community (i.e., educate the kids so the literacy rate will increase). Promote tourism to diversify economy Hope that Mackenzie gets better schools and health care. Need increased policing because of the drinking and driving problem and drug problem Hope that Mackenzie keeps working for people and that improvements to the high school, the doctors, and the health services occur. Should attempt to achieve environmental awareness and monitoring of the water supply. There should be a company taxing system. There should be education providing opportunities at the high school level. Economic development and diversification from forestry. Should encourage new industry and revitalize forestry in conjunction with Provincial government and BC Hydro. District needs to encourage families to move to Mackenzie. Should attempt to diversify the economy, increase education at the post-secondary level, and bring more volunteers out. Should achieve better medical services and have more public garbage containers. Should lower price of hunting and fishing licences. Should have better teachers. Tourism should be increased. Should try getting more doctors and work at improving the high school Hope that Mackenzie becomes more family oriented. Should achieve family orientation. Improve education system and health care Hope I get out of here in future. Need doctors and a retirement home. Need to stabilize the large companies and people need to buy from the community Hope to see Mackenzie grow and that it will become a solid, non single industry community Hope Mackenzie continues to grow and keep up with the demands of the community. Hope to grow economically. Should look after the youth because of the large problems with kids, and adults, using drugs. Need a youth project. Should get the medical situation under control and should get a second industry. Should attract potential newcomers to community through tourism and keeping up with community and visitor demands.

7 Hope Mackenzie keeps being a player in the forest industry Hope that Mackenzie becomes less of a transient town. Need long-term stability in the mills. Need more permanent doctors and to diversify the economy (i.e., tourism and hunting) Hope Mackenzie grows so the people who come here can stay. Like to see business prosper and professionals stay in town Hope more businesses startup. Hope the Softwood Lumber Agreement goes well Hope to see sustainable employment and economy. And improved medical services Hope that the forest industry stays healthy and becomes stable. Hope the medical situation will improve. Improve schooling for kids Hope to get a secondary industry and that businesses expand and thrive. Also hope the population grows by about 1,000 people. Should attempt to open up more land for development. Should encourage people to sta y in the community. Should improve schools by recruiting better professionals. Need to improve medical care. Improve educational system so the kids can stay here longer. Need stuff for the youth to do. Need a retirement home. Should attempt to have the college teach more of a variety of courses. Should attempt diversification of employment so it is not reliant on one industry. Need improved health services. Should attempt lobbying the Provincial government to do something about stumpage fees so forestry remains viable. Should attempt to improve on some services (i.e., automotive, shopping, clothing, and groceries). Should get an expanded work base (i.e., jobs for kids, so they don=t have to go away) Hope that lumber prices increase so the economy booms. Should add recreation programs for pre-school and adults because recreation programs are okay for those aged Need more sidewalks Hope to diversify industry, which would lead to an increased population. Need to improve medical facilities (i.e., can=t retire if no facilities) Hope that Mackenzie becomes more stable. Community should be open to second industry Hope Mackenzie stays economically viable. Need more value-added and diversified economy. Hope Mackenzie grows. Also possibility of a vocational school. Should attempt to bring people in and keep them here. Need better medical. Should attempt to create a second industry. Need opportunities for the youth to teenaged group. Should attempt to maintain Lake level so the mills survive. Should achieve economic interests that are focused on the community, rather than BC Hydro=s

8 interests. Should become more tourism geared Hope Mackenzie expands so there is a bigger population base and that would lead to better services. Also hope we get our Northern Living Allowance back Hope to leave. Hope that Mackenzie grows and attract more businesses and that the Softwood Lumber Agreement goes in Canada=s favor. Also hope to add another shift to the mill Hope that there is a second industry in town. Hope Mackenzie uses the recreational potential of area Hope Mackenzie gets its priorities into perspective. Hope to get our Northern Living Allowance back. Need bus service to Prince George and back. Also need better road sanding and a hospital Hope that Mackenzie doesn=t lose any more of its population. Also hope industry doesn=t erode anymore. Need growth in educational opportunities so it doesn=t just become a satellite of Prince George Hope for more competition and variety in the businesses. Also hope for Northern Living Allowance to be returned. Hope for more different and expanded industry Mackenzie needs to maintain stability in the forest industry. Hope people of Mackenzie support businesses then they do now and that they use services in Mackenzie to their fullest Hope Mackenzie becomes financially stable. Possibly more tourism Hope to increase tourism for town (i.e., back country skiing and snowmobiling) Hope to leave. Hope for better education system and that the doctors would stay. Should attempt to diversify the industrial base. Need more arts and more teenaged oriented programs. Should attempt to get the Northern Living Allowance back. Need more activities for teenagers. Should achieve better health care and a second industry. Should attempt to get better health care. Should get better prices and customer service in the businesses, so that people stay in Mackenzie to shop. Should achieve economic stability in industry. And achieve more services for the elderly. Should attempt to attract more businesses and get another nine holes on the golf course. Should attempt economic growth on a diversified economy. Should support tourism. Should improve secondary education, so the graduated kids can get into post-secondary. Should attempt to achieve more tourism. Should attempt to keep people here entertained (i.e., coffee shop). Should attempt to improve the doctors and education system. And get a skateboarding park.

9 Hope that the forest industry stays strong and that the economy improves. Hope Mackenzie doesn=t get much bigger Hope the global market improves because Mackenzie relies on the forest industry, which is dependant on the world economy. Should focus on more finished wood products Hope to see secondary manufacturing in the forest sector. Also hope the existing sector expands to increase employment. Should expand tourism. Should attempt economic growth. Should find something that will keep teems out of trouble. We need to do something about the high school. Should get a bit more diversified. Economy should go to finished products, as this would make it more stable. Should promote Mackenzie to young families because it can provide safety, security, and a good environmental advantage. Should expand tourism. Should get some benefits from the resources that we develop because most goes out of the community Hope Mackenzie prospers and continues to exist. Should generate economic prosperity Hope Mackenzie survives and keeps thriving, so we can maintain income.. Also hope for diversification and to get more doctors Hope Mackenzie gets the Northern Living Allowance back, so people come. Hope for growth in the industry and population Hope Mackenzie continues to grow and prosper and has security with the economic situation in the mills. Hope for non-transient workers Hope economy picks up, so Mackenzie doesn=t fold. Need road to Powder King. Also hope to get Northern Living Allowance back. Should achieve diversification by increasing the tourist base and possibly mining. Should get our Northern Living Allowance back. Should increase the industry and have population grow. Should attempt economic stability to attract people, secondary industry, and more businesses. Should improve tourism, get the Northern Living Allowance back, and to attract people to increase the size of the town. Also, should attempt to get recognition from the government Hope Mackenzie grows and thrives. Should get a secondary industry to diversify Hope Mackenzie=s financial situation improves and that it keeps slugging= Hope to see secondary industry to diversify community. Hope to see winter tourism. Should attempt to achieve economic stability. Should attempt economic diversification by secondary industry (i.e., mining and tourism). Should promote the economic base.

10 Hope for more liberal land use for farming. Should attempt more liberal land use Hope for stability and for the youth to become more worldly than they are. Also hope we could be respected by other communities Hope forestry remains so the community remains. Also, need more community involvement in events Hope that Mackenzie doesn=t lose the Lake level because that cause the mills to not function. Also, hope for a steady population. Should attempt to improve health care, improve economic stability, and improve services so the people won=t leave. Should promote tourism (i.e., winter sports, et cetera). Should get community involved as a whole. Also, need to attract more businesses. Should get secondary industry. For example, a Federal or Provincial jail just out of town Hope for another industry and diversification. Should be more attractive to businesses and tourism. We should improve how we sell ourselves Hope for a strong economic base and solid work. Also hope Mackenzie doesn=t get too much bigger. Also, should put a road to Powder King. Should attempt a solid financial base (i.e., mining). Also, should attempt to get Northern Living Allowance back Hope for economic stability. Should promote outdoor recreation/tourism Hope for economic growth, house price increases, and to get the Northern Living Allowance back Hope that Mackenzie is still here in the future. Hope that we have alternate resources. Also, to work together to keep itself sustained. Also, should hope to promote itself Hope to have a broader base, so it doesn=t rely on forestry (i.e., second industry). Hope the availability of learning will improve. For example, post-secondary Hope to see northern communities have better facilities for seniors, so they can enjoy the winter months. Also, have economic stability Hope to see economy diversify and the community expand. Should attempt to get the Northern Living Allowance back. Should attempt to have more jobs created and get more activities for children and teens. Should attempt to achieve solidarity and vision on where Mackenzie is going. Should try to achieve a business goal to help out private enterprise. Should attempt to achieve economic stability (i.e., second industry and tourism). Also should try and get Northern Living Allowance back. Should attempt diversification of industry and economy.

11 Hope that Mackenzie will be good for children to grow up in, and that it doesn=t dwindle Hope for second industry. Also that Mackenzie people support the local community (i.e., could have a music festival, a rodeo, a beauty pageant, a winter carnival, and parades). Should be trying to approach government with promotion. Should attempt to combat the drug problem. Should get second industry and better medical care. Should get increased shopping selection and a community hall Hope that the economy stabilizes. Should get resources for teenagers (i.e., improve high school and get stuff for them to do) Hope that Mackenzie stays economically viable. Hope to promote more tourism (i.e., Morfee Lake and snowmobiling) Hope Mackenzie develops, grows, and prospers. Need more amenities to attract doctors, et cetera. Also hope Mackenzie becomes a good place to live Hope to see the population increase. Hope to see more shopping and more jobs (i.e., mining). Hope to see Mackenzie become a tourist destination. Should improve doctor situation and get anesthesiologist. Should attempt to diversify economy, so house prices increase. Should improve economy with tourism and should try and get Northern Living Allowance back Hope Mackenzie stays here until I retire. Should attempt to stay viable Hope Mackenzie will be here in the future, and not be forced to close down. Hope to see more stores Hope to expand past just being an industry community. Hope to see more recreational opportunities. Hope to be able to purchase large parcels of land. Hope reservoir maintains a certain level so the mills aren=t affected Hope the forest industry stays alive and well. Hope to see Northern Living Allowance back. Hope to see more tourism Hope Mackenzie returns to the vibrance it had fifteen years ago. Also hope it becomes a community of Should work better as a community rather than against itself. Also need a middle school (grades 7-9) and need to get doctors in town to stay. Should attempt to retain professionals and get better quality. Should improve education and medical facilities. Need group area for teens to keep them out of trouble. Also should try and get Northern Living Allowance back. Should attempt to achieve more tourism (i.e., outdoor). Should achieve a highway connection to put Mackenzie in a loop. Should get Northern Living Allowance back.

12 destination Hope to see Mackenzie bring in other industries. Needs more retail Hope to get secondary industry for more community stability. Also, grow by 1,000 or 2,000 people to bring in more amenities Hope to get community diversified because there=s no support for different businesses Hope Mackenzie continues to expand and diversify economy. Needs full-time doctors. Keep businesses in town by becoming more competitive Like to see economy go ahead for another twenty years. Mining could open north of the Lake Hope the town picks up economically. Hope that home values do not plummet and that the tax rate doesn=t increase. Like to see unions have greater work ethic and litigation. Should diversify employment. Should be more than just a one industry town. Should try and achieve economic diversification. Should attempt to get community diversified because there=s no support for different businesses. Also, should attempt to get better long-term medical staff. Should try and get better health care and economic growth (i.e., tourism by building road to bring people or film commission). Need better teachers. Should increase tourism and attract more small businesses. And get Northern Living Allowance back. Should achieve economic stability. Should get problem with youth and drug and alcohol abuse solved. Also, need better education for post-secondary opportunities Hope forest industry levels out for secure employment. Should alternate employment and diversify the economy. Needs better education standards and better schools Hope Mackenzie survives and grows. And that people become more interested in it Hope to see Lake level maintained and Mackenzie continue to grow Hope Mackenzie thrives like it has in the past thirty years and that it doesn=t become a ghost town. Hope Mackenzie does not get any bigger. Need more Provincial and Federal government help. Should get tourism to attract people. Should get community working together. Should get Northern Living Allowance back. Should attempt to achieve stability, get Northern Living Allowance back, and get permanent doctors. Should get Northern Living Allowance back, should attempt to keep doctors and dentists in town, and should provide more for people and their interests Hope employment stabilizes, which would increase town Should get economic stability. There is potential for

13 house prices. Hope to lose negativity of community Hope Mackenzie stabilizes economically. Hope to keep something for young people to look forward to Hope to see more industry come into town and to see the town grow. Hope to see drug situation at the high school improve. Need better high school education Hope to see the economy stabilize. Hope to get Northern Living Allowance back, so it will bring professional people into town Hope to see good medical care and improved stores, facilities, and recreation, et cetera. Hope to bring more doctors into town. Hope to improve education Hope Mackenzie picks up economically, so people don=t have to worry Hope Mackenzie grows and that there will be more work (i.e., mining). Hope there will be more things for young people aged to do Hope to see Mackenzie maintain, or even grow, in population Hope that forest industry improves and stumpage goes down Hope Mackenzie grows and becomes stable so it won=t become so dependant on one industry Hope Mackenzie stays as is and does not become a ghost town. Hope Mackenzie becomes bigger so we get an A&W restaurant. Hope we get Northern Living Allowance back Hope more people come here so Mackenzie becomes bigger. Also, hope for diversification. industry (i.e., power source). Should attempt to achieve stabilization of community for young kids. Should get Northern Living Allowance back. Should improve quality of services in town, so people don=t go to Prince George. Should maintain Lake level, so pulp mills can operate. Need Northern Living Allowance back. Should get health situation improved. Should get better medical care, so that people don=t have to drive to Prince George. Also should try and get Northern Living Allowance back. Should get public more involved in the community. Should attempt to get more industry. And improve grocery prices. Should keep Lake level up so mills run because of the adverse impact that mill closures have on the community. Should be more to do for young kids aged years. Should bring in more industry to create more jobs. Should promote themselves more. Should achieve growth by new industry or tourism. Should achieve diversification. Should have diversification of recreation (i.e., more hiking, hunting, and back country).

14 Hope Mackenzie stabilizes. Hope for better college courses for women and anyone. Hope for lower rent on retail places at the mall Hope that Mackenzie=s economy improves, businesses improve, and more people come into town, so younger people stay in town Hope that Mackenzie grows and becomes more than a one industry town and becomes more competitive in the tourist industry. There should be more support for Mackenzie businesses. Council should support business better. No Comment. Should attempt to achieve more tourism (i.e., more back country recreation in the winter). Also, should get Northern Living Allowance back.