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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 19, 1978
Page
2
Residents question the economics and environmental impact of a proposed coal washing plant near Chetwynd. They cite 36 mile trucked coal from Sukunka, five year plant life, waste disposal issues, prior dust on village roads, and the risk of future ownership changes repeating the problem.
A school counsellor notes low turnout for an information night about next year's programming for about 110 affected Grade 10 and 11 students. He attributes excuses like schedule and notice gaps to the poor attendance and thanks the few who did attend, urging parental involvement.
A reader letter page notes the Post Office staff including Ed Martin and others for friendly service. It criticizes local shoppers who cross into bigger centers for cheaper prices on ham juice and canned goods. It mentions a Province article about coal being used to treat sewage heat and praises LB Spinner for editorial points on City Councils.
In an extended interview, Dave Barrett advocates continuing the Fort Nelson extension and its upgrade, arguing the line unlocks resources and future Alaska links. He condemns perceived centralist cuts by the Social Credit era, defends costs, and emphasizes rail as essential for northern development. Don Phillips is described as a nice fellow who gets a little screamy.
Letter from editor praises Bill Alder and Barry Holland along with Lorne McQueen and others for supplying aircraft pilots and spotters during a regional aircraft search. Citations include Dawson Creek Fort St. John and Chetwynd groups, with over 500000 square miles covered. Provincial Emergency Programme training and future spotter seminars are noted. A separate item reports a fatal collision near Moberly Lake involving wandering livestock on highways, urging action to prevent further accidents.
The 1978 BC budget presents a 4.28 billion balanced plan with a 9.8 percent spending rise. A five percent provincial sales tax on most purchases begins April 10 1978 and tobacco and liquor taxes rise. homeowner grants increase for seniors and first time buyers. Health and Education each exceed 1 billion, and 76 million surplus funds are funneled into 11 job creation programs. Municipalities receive full property tax payments on government buildings for the first time. Small business gains include tax exemptions on machinery and training programs, plus simplified reporting.
A dense schedule of programs across channels with show names like Bonaventure Sesame Street Gunsmoke Ryans Hope Edge of Night Take Thirty Celebrity Cooks The Electric Company CBC National News and Sports and News segments notes about changes and timing across the day including NHL playoff coverage Hawaii Five O Starsky and Hutch and The Beachcombers with other magazine and documentary offerings listed throughout the broadcast slate.
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