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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1982
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates including Coenada eleven dollars per year and foreign countries twenty dollars per year plus a single copy price of twenty five cents. Bunne Hoffman is named as editor and publisher.
This Week 2 Years Ago Susan Schreiber was named High School Rodeo queen on Sunday April 27 1980 Carmie Keller named princess There were six participants Also noted a half million dollar Realty World building planned for downtown Chetwynd opening July 1 1980 Residents warned against fires due to high hazard This Year Years Ago the Chetwynd Ski Club Walk-a-thon May 8 1977 from Moberly Lake to Chetwynd Prizes for best costumes This time only dont pray for snow The Gymkhana Club season begins May 18 1977 Lion's Club funded a 500 prize for April 1977 draw Other items include resignation of a school principal in 1967 a Hart Highway collision and Canfor flyash reduction efforts.
A letter from S Brent Warne of the Chetwynd Senior Citizens Housing Society explains a 12 unit complex named Little Prairie Haven, with July 15 1982 completion and a 879063 cost. The project needs 37063 cash beyond a 202000 grant and 440000 financing. Donations sought from locals and businesses with receipts and a permanent plaque.
Ottawa CP reports that in 1981 consumers cut back on gasoline and heating oil while natural gas use rose from 1980. The National Energy Board figures in its annual report show crude oil and natural gas production declined that year, the first under the national energy program.
Government officials sign proclamations recognizing April 30 1982 as the start of Beta Sigma Phi Year in cities states and provinces. The sorority now numbers 250000 members 12500 chapters across many countries and funds support for health literacy and children's homes with the Exemplar and International Loan Funds. Founders Day events are planned by Zeta Iota in Chetwynd and other chapters.
Highways Minister Alex Fraser announced about $5 million will be spent this year to upgrade Highway 99 from Horseshoe Bay to Squamish and Whistler. The program covers repairs and bridge construction to improve safety. plans for an alternate route remain open. The collapsed M Creek bridge is being replaced with a new 41 metre span costing about $617,000.
A fragmented listing shows daytime and evening shows from CBC including The Edge of Night The Muppets Beachcombers Happy Days and sports updates plus CBC News Evening and regional programs. It references NHL Playoffs Walt Disney Titans and various community and religious segments in a disorderly run of times and titles.
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