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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 18, 2000
Page
8
World explorer Martyn Williams initiates the Millennium Challenge highlighting his historic achievement as the first to summit Everest and lead successful crossings of both Poles. The Terry Fox run is noted as a remarkable related event that has grown widely.
Earth Day 2000 era notes a global effort by Team 2000, drawing participants from Canada, South Africa, South Korea, England, Japan, France, the United States and Argentina. The trek began April 1, 1999, through the new millennium, urging small acts to foster harmony with people and the environment and inviting broad pledge participation.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada marks National Volunteer Week by thanking volunteer firefighters. April 9 to 15 is Firefighter Appreciation Week as BC crews including Chetwynd Fire Department raise funds, supporting over 20,000 Canadians with neuromuscular disorders.
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