Mainstream Canada shows small firms as job creators
W Worth highlights Mary in Vancouver Sam in Quebec and John in the Maritimes who each added one full time job to help Canada battle unemployment. He argues small and mid sized firms produced most net new jobs 59 percent from 1971 to 1977 while large firms shed posts. Independent businesses are hailed as the country’s real job creators and worthy of voter thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roger Worth
Mary
Vancouver
Sam
Quebec
John
Canada
Scouts to attend Canadian Jamboree in Prince Edward Island
This week two years ago April 20 1977 eight Chetwynd Scouts and their leader planned to attend the Canadian Jamboree July 2 to 11 at Cabot Park in Prince Edward Island. Also noted Elks and Ladies of the Royal Purple held the 32nd Annual District Meeting in Chetwynd and an ice arena project in Hudson Hope neared completion. Candide Temple became executive assistant to South Peace MLA Don Phillips. Capital Improvement and Tourist Promotion in Chetwynd received a Canada Works Grant of 31080.
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Chetwynd
Cabot Park
Prince Edward Island
Elks and Ladies of the Royal Purple
Hudson Hope
Candide Temple
South Peace
Don Phillips
Canada Works
Campbell
Rocam
The Value of a Smile and Local News Chat
A column celebrating smiles and small town life notes the joy a kind word can bring. It also updates readers on local visits and family trips including Mrs Margo Maltby in Prince George and the Langeruds returning from Calgary and Eston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margo Maltby
Prince George
Barry Kelm
Open letter to Frank Oberle over farm policy worries
A Chetwynd Echo clipping is cited to challenge Frank Oberle on tenant farming and federal policy. The author argues farmers work from love of land and independence, condemns government farms, and criticizes Department of Agriculture spending. The letter defends family farms, cites electricity grants, and calls for policy reevaluation.
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Mr. Oberle
Chetwynd
Russia
Germany
Department of Agriculture
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Chetwynd Rope and Saddle Club
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Roy St. Dennis
Franke Oberle
100 Mile House
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Full Gospel Bible Institute
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Marian Norris
Edmonton
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Colonsay
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