A delegation of Chinese dignitaries and investors visit Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing on Dec. 15 and 16. The delegation toured the North Thompson Valley from Barriere to Blue River, and was escorted by members of Simpcw First Nation and District of Barriere. In Blue River the visitors were escorted on a helicopter tour of various projects in the area by Mike Wiegele, members of his staff and the area’s TNRD director Willow MacDonald. Pictured are (l-r) Sam Philips - resource manager Simpcw First Nation, Max Lentz, Mike Wiegele, Doug Brown - Simpcw manager, Michelle Wiegele, Simpcw councilor Fred Fortier, Mr. Lim - investor, Adam Brown - director of operations at Mike Wiegele’s, second secretary economic and commercial affairs for the Peoples Republic of China - Mr. Yang, Minister Jiang for economic and commercial affairs for the Peoples Republic of China, Mr. Zhu - vice-consul economic and commercial office Peoples Republic of China in Vancouver, Mr. Lin investor, District of Barriere economic development officer Andrew Hayward, helicopter pilot (unnamed), Scott Taylor - engineer, Simpcw band councilor Tina Donald, commercial division Peoples Republic of China consul Mr. Yuam, TNRD director Willow MacDonald, and Mr. Pan - investor.