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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 25, 1979
Page
1
The 31st Federal Election on May 22 introduces accessible advance polls, extended proxy voting, and easier registration. Changes apply to ill and aged voters, students, workers away, and others, with level access polls, three day advance polling, and offices open for voting by noon to nine at Returning Officers.
43rd street residents hire a lawyer to challenge the council plan for a townhouse project. The lawyer requests a subdivision bylaw, but council has not addressed the letter or the potential project scrapping. Mayor Lasser notes Maddigan Bros. will redesign the layout of the development.
The Legion Branch No. 298 and Auxiliary hosted a social for Mr and Mrs Nelson Wheeler who plan to move near Alisa Lake north of Williams Lake. Engraved plaques, a wall clock and barometer were presented, plus a bandaid cake for Mr Wheeler from local children. The couple recalled Chetwynd’s early days after arriving 18 years ago. he worked at Canfor and she at the Post Office before retiring. Mayor Lasser commented on townhouse plans, while council discussed 43rd street housing with lawyer input to be released later. next week’s Echo will update.
South Peace MLA Don Phillips delivered 129,149.54 dollars to Mayor Charles Lasser for Chetwynd Airport improvements. The amount completes a 503,000 dollar Provincial Air Transport Assistance program grant used to gravel and pave the runway taxi strip and apron. The project supports northern industrial development per Social Credit policy.
Winning numbers drawn for the Western Express Lottery on Wednesday April 18 include Series 14 48245 Series 15 39699 Series 11 27000 Series 04 43605 and Series 20 45963. Prizes of 100000, 1000, or 25 dollars apply if the last digits on a ticket match in the same order.
Frank Oberle the sitting MP was the first to file nomination papers with returning officer Milt Hamilton for the federal election. He spoke in Fort St. John while campaigning for the Progressive Conservative party about reducing the public service and bureaucracy and restoring cooperation in Confederation. Other nominees include Liberal Les Braddy and NDP Bob Simpson.
The Alberta Baton Twirling Association held competitions in Edmonton on April 7 1979. Sandra Gladue and Debbie Gladue from Annette's School of Baton won first place in their categories while Shelley Proctor took third place. Chetwynd entrants were first time competitors.
May 6 at 3 30 PM the ouste airstrip event opens with dates to watch. Royal Hudson Train arrives in Chetwynd May 1 with showtime 4 00 PM. The High School gym hosts the public viewing event.
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