Aerial view of the plant at Orca Sand and Gravel.
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needs, it covered the cost for independent
experts selected by the First Nations to
advise them on the environmental and
business ramifications of the project.
"We also offered the opportunity to
be minor owners of the business. This
was not a 'free carry' but had to be earned
through investment with the company
being prepared to loan and shortfall in
funding. This way we all had the same
interests in the business as owners."
Wilson noted that Eagle Rock has
not yet proceeded, citing "severe market
recession," but that Orca is operational.
"We also have separate Impacts and
Benefits Agreements (
IBAs) with both
bands," he adds.
Mission Ridge Aggregates
A family-owned-and-operated company,
Mission Ridge Aggregates extracts,
manufactures and distributes sand,
gravel, concrete, asphalt, quarry and
limestone aggregates-based materials for
the construction industry. Its geograph-
ical scope ranges from Whistler to Hope
in B.C.
Mission Ridge and the Leq'รก:mel
First Nation have formed a joint venture
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