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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 22, 1986
Page
2
Published every Tuesday at Chetwynd by Alaska Highway Publications Ltd. Subscription rates: 11.00 per year, 515.00 out of town. Foreign countries 20.00 per year. Single copy 30 . 30 cents. Publisher and Sales Director Norman C. Picce Editor and Office Supervisor Chris Rand Reporter Tim Sorchy.
Three initiatives receive formal acceptance from residents and province to shape Ocean Falls future. Crown Ocean Falls Corp services shift to a local improvement district granting local say. Industry minister announces private utility to take over hydro and extend service, plus an agreement to export surplus water with a private firm.
The Echo invites letters on local topics with real signatures and addresses. Submissions may be condensed or rejected. no anonymity. Letters can be delivered to the Echo Office or mailed to Box 750, Chetwynd, B.C., VOC 1JO.
A Letter to Editor urges global action during the United Nations International Year of Peace. It highlights East West thaw, nuclear testing moratoriums, and U.N. arms control efforts while promoting Hudson's Hope Peacemakers Walk for Peace on April 27, 1986. The piece cites Canada’s stance and broader disarmament petitions amid Cold War tensions.
Police report details roadblocks near Chetwynd Fort St. John and Dawson Creek, logging 666 vehicles checked 63 traffic charges and 9 defectives removed. It notes a push for settlement with long term agriculture tied to title rules and infrastructure near Pine River area. Roy H. Burkinshaw signs.
Judge D M Levis presided as Frank Blue pleaded guilty to break and enter and received a 12 month suspended sentence. Sharon Munch admitted false pretences and was fined 200 dollars and 21 days. Kenneth Hiltgen pleaded guilty to impaired driving and was fined 500 dollars and 21 days. Ruben Galvez admitted driving into an unattended vehicle and was fined 150 dollars. Eugene Dolen pleaded guilty and was fined 500 dollars in 21 days. Gilbert Gaudin fined 250 for driving without due care and attention and 35 for license failure. Daniel Marche pleaded guilty to theft under 200 and was fined 150 dollars.
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