Mackenzie residents will now find it even easier to do business with the official opening of a brand-new FrontCounter BC office in town at 1 Cicada Rd.

FrontCounter BC is a single-window service for clients of the natural resource sector. FrontCounter BC was created in 2005 with eight locations, a dedicated call centre and online applications.

This year, FrontCounter BC is expanding to more locations throughout B.C. Mackenzie is the twelfth location this year. The expansion of FrontCounter BC is a key part of the Province's new integrated approach to the natural resource sector.

View a photo of the office at: http://flic.kr/p/atHw2S

Quotes:

Stephanie Killam, mayor of District of Mackenzie -

"This is a milestone for Mackenzie. Our residents no longer have to make a trip to Prince George to get professional help with their natural resource applications. Plus, it makes Mackenzie a hub for business. This FrontCounter BC office will make it easier for us to build our future."

Quick Facts:

• FrontCounter BC offers more than 130 natural resource-related permits and authorizations at each location.
• FrontCounter BC provides services on behalf of 15 additional partner agencies.
• Since Jan. 1, 2005, over 38,000 authorizations have been processed.
• The FrontCounter BC call centre handles more than 21,400 inquiries annually.

Find a FrontCounter BC near you: http://www.frontcounterbc.gov.bc.ca/contact/locations.html

Learn More:

FrontCounter BC: http://www.frontcounterbc.gov.bc.ca/

Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations: http://www.gov.bc.ca/for/index.html

Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan: www.bcjobsplan.ca

Media Contact:

Cheekwan Ho
Media Relations
Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations
250 356-5261