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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 08, 1986
Page
2
Norman C. Price serves as Publisher and Sales Director, with Chris Rand as Editor and Office Supervisor. Tim Sorchy is listed as Reporter.
The Echo invites readers to submit letters on local topics with the writer’s signature and address. Pen names or anonymous lettering are not allowed. the editor may condense or reject submissions and will return only in unusual cases.
Tim describes frustrations with banks handling of money though supporting banking as essential. He notes higher loan costs for individuals versus large corporations and criticizes government debt mechanisms and currency effects on interest rates. He urges scrutiny of banking practices and public support for prudent lending.
A commentary decries modern business norms where computers and formulas supplant trust and personal guarantees, noting the loss of good faith and a verbal handshake in dealings. The piece touches on easier access to banking or credit through systems like Shao Geowthie 7 St art Red Rock.
In a Provincial Court session in Chetwynd Judge D M Levis presided. Calvin Benson pleaded guilty to impaired driving and breach of probation, receiving 500 dollar fine and 21 days plus a 100 dollar fine and 10 days. Lawrence Lawton pleaded guilty under the Liquor Control Act and was fined 100 dollars. Robert Howitt was jailed one day and ordered to pay 13.89 dollars restitution for fraudulently obtaining food. Bench warrants were issued for Derald Munch Craig Lafond and Ronald Young.
Letters discuss NDP stance on northeast coal calling it a costly error and political inconsistency. Don Phillips and Bob Williams criticize the NDP while Don Phillips defends Social Credit. A BC Heart Foundation fundraiser thanks donors, volunteers and media for support toward a 3.9 million goal and life saving heart research.
District of Chetwynd Council met April 1 with full attendance as Don Chesley urged rejecting 500000 in public funds for a 1500000 Rodeo Grounds complex and opposed 998000 Expo Legacy funding. He called for a referendum and noted tax and population limits. Council outlined cost sharing and tender plans while referencing prior feasibility work. Also proclaimed April 1 to 30 as Conquer Cancer Month inviting community support.
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