Tourism in British Columbia Looks Strong Despite Claims
Tourism Minister Pat Jordan praised the province as having record activity noting a surge in U S and overseas visitors in January and February. A confidential report cited poor planning and low quality services, but she defended the industry saying tourism couldn’t be better. Border traffic from the United States rose sharply with 26 percent in January and 36 percent in February, while Rogers Pass traffic neARED 30 percent above last year.
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Victoria
UPC
Dawson Creek
Fort St. John
Pat Jordan
British Columbia
U.S
Jordan
B.C
Rogers Pass
Alberta
Loggers must be innovative, says Premier Bennett
Vancouver Premier Bill Bennett told 700 industry leaders at the Council of Forest Industries meeting that British Columbia’s forest sector relies on U.S. demand and needs innovations in harvesting, processing, and marketing. He urged federal support for forestry research while noting layoffs amid a sluggish U.S. market.
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Vancouver
UPC
B.C
U.S
Bill Bennett
Bennnett
Council of Forest Industries
Bennett
Canada West Foundation urges unity amid reform failures
Canada West Foundation president Stanley Roberts warns politicians ignored at least six reform proposals, including the Pepin Robarts report and Ontario unity plans, risking disintegration of Confederation. He cites Quebec referendum pressure, targets Ontario's William Davis, praises Saskatchewan's Allan Blakeney, and defends a strong central power with strong provinces. Also notes a baby raccoon weighing about 2 ounces.
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UPC
Canada
Canada West Foundation
Stanley Roberts
Pepin- Robarts
Ontario i
Unity Commission
Quebec
Liberal
Claude Ryan
Beige
Alberta
British Columbia
Roberts
Newfoundland
Ontario
William Davis
Wedding Dance and Local News From Chetwynd Area
Mr and Mrs Bill Kelm of Chetwynd and Mr and Mrs Ed Barnett of Hudson Hope hosted Valerie Kelm and Ron Barnett's wedding dance at the Legion after their Las Vegas ceremony. Guests included Ray Rebagliati Tana and Jane Jim Hornstead. Skiing wrap party at Azu. Alma Vogel of Ft McMurray attended the Kelm home for her nieces wedding.
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Bill Kelm
Chetwynd
Ed Barnett
Hudson Hope
Valerie (Kelm
Ron Barnett
the Legion
Valerie
Ron
Las Vegas
Ray Rebagliati
Tana and
Jane
Jim Hornstead
Alma Vogel
Ft. McMurray
Farmers seek emergency measures to ease Canadian farming crisis
The National Farmers Union warns thousands of Canadian farmers face severe economic threat from inflation and policy. It urges federal and provincial action including a farm debt moratorium, credit guarantees for 1980 operating costs, and immediate shift to national marketing programs to stabilize incomes and prevent farm losses.
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Canada
National Farmers Union
Bank Act extension aims to boost competition in banking
Finance Minister Allan MacEachen introduced an amendment to extend the Bank Act for ten years. The Liberal government seeks national scope and Canadian control to keep banks competitive, while addressing farm costs, labour income, and broader food system controls amid high interest rates.
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Ottawa
UPC
Allan MacEachen
MacEachen
Chetwynd Faces Tax Rise as VillagePlans Noted
This week this week 15 years ago reports that school tax totals more than doubling since 1964 with costs this year at 64 304 compared to 29 640 last year. Village Clerk Klees says 6 5 percent of total tax will be used for education in the South Peace. Tour bus excursions begin May 30 with buses routing through the village about every two weeks. A Hudson Hope committee forms to study Site One hydro electric impacts. Ski Club auction supports the ski hill. Chetwynd to share in 5 million dollars for airport upgrades including airstrips and lighting. Sunday a fire at Chetwynd Feed and Grain elevator destroyed building, using 300 ft of hose over 2.2 hours. damage estimated at 300 to 400 million dollars.
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Klees
Chetwynd
South Peace
Bell Canada faces small business rate squeeze in Canada
W Roger Worth of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business slams Bell Canada's pricing as discriminatory toward small and medium firms in Quebec and Ontario. He notes residential rates far lower than business rates and warns of a 35 percent proposed rise for businesses while households face 23 percent. The federation, with 55,000 members, vows to challenge the price hikes across provinces, citing regional gaps and monopoly concerns. Canada needs competitive independents, not a telecom monopsony.
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Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission
Bell
Canada
Atéee
Ontario-Quebec
Bell Canada
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Ontario
Quebec
Quebec City
Edmonton
In the Rough on Bear Mountain Patio Pub Plan
John and Linda fantasize about turning their Bear Mountain chalet into a profitable patio pub named In the Rough to curb golf ball issues and attract visitors, while noting neighbors and money as the driving forces. Dolly Parton plays softly in the background as the couple debates possibilities and the social fallout.
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Patrick Michiel
Dolly Parton
John
Linda
Bear Mountain Eyrie
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Ken Squires
Willie Hauber
Hawaii
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Merlin Nichol
Northern Lights College
Thunder Bay
Don
Vivian Pulver
Angeline and
George Morin
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Mainstream
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W. Roger Worth
Evel Knievel
Grand Canyon
Roger Worth
Ma Bell
Montreal
Ray Norris
Jim Gorsline
al Downey
Bantam All Star
Port Coquitlam
Norris
Gorline
Bantam All Stars
Tional Book Festival
Peace River
Beth and
Ray Hill
Canada Council
Peace Coupe Public Library
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