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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 14, 1987
Page
2
Editorial reports Fibreco plans a $170 million pulp mill at Taylor. Construction will hire 400 on site with related off site jobs. When production begins, the plant will employ 84 staff permanently.
Gene Martin of D G Jewellery objects to Sunday openings and urges a referendum. The letter highlights family day concerns and supports road completion on Jackfish Road to Fort St John for Chetwynd economic gains of up to 4 million dollars payroll and 100 service jobs. It notes Council’s review of Economic Development and a Special Task Force formed to assess functions and future plans.
Mayor outlines goals for the ED function and plans for a future role of the EDC. A special task force reviews terms, funding, and staffing, proposing senior district staff lead and a matching funding program with Peace River Liard Regional District. Council to decide by April 7.
Peace River Alaska Highway Tourist Association Sub Region 4 held a general meeting at Country Squire Family Restaurant in Chetwynd to elect 2 directors 2 alternates and a candidate for P R A H T A president. Directors chosen were Bobbie Calverley and Ellen Roller with Harold Amundsen and Jerome Listhaeghe as alternates. Norman Picco to run for Areas president. AGM in Tumbler Ridge May 23 1987. members urged to attend.
Multiple incidents in Chetwynd area include a break and entry on 44th and 4th streets with items stolen, a vehicle theft from in front of the Chewynd Hotel, and liquor possession charges against a minor after a traffic check. Police names Cst McLEOD and Cst ESSON noted. investigations ongoing.
J Boysen shares progress as community service worker in 1987. March 5 issued Crime Prevention Certificates to volunteers and guest speakers. Serves on steering committee to engage teens in local projects. First project titled Teen continues planning.
Bill Vander Zalm promotes legislation granting teachers full bargaining rights and union access while preserving freedom of choice to join or not join a union. It creates a College to regulate teaching entrants and certificates, and sets arbitration for monetary disputes. Presentations on youth safety and civic topics are listed with upcoming events and contact details.
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