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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 28, 1987
Page
1
The letter attacks a 1987 provincial budget provision raising minimum property tax for basic homeowners and the supplementary grant for seniors and handicapped. It argues the 10,000 percent increase is excessive, urges a cap on grant properties above 75,000 dollars, and calls for targeted relief rather than handouts. It emphasizes pride, self-sufficiency, and fair taxation.
Community alert from Chetwynd RCMP requests volunteers to become Block Parents amid increasing resident turnover. Contact Constable Jim Dibbens for details. A found watch is claimable at the detachment. An Elk Hall parking lot collision caused 5000 dollars in hall damage and 500 dollars to a 1979 Chevrolet. One 24 hour license suspension reported over the weekend.
Chilliwack MLA John Jansen chairing public hearings into liquor control policy and privatization of the Liquor Distribution Branch announced sessions will be held at the Pioneer Inn in Fort St John on April 30 1987. Hearings run 9:00 to noon 1 30 to 4 30 with an evening block 7 00 to 10 00 and time for unscheduled comments after the afternoon session.
The letter requests employers to support Organ Donor Awareness Week April 26 to May 2 by engaging unions and staff departments to address organ shortage. It urges physicians and families to sign donor cards and persuade others, aiming to raise donor card signers from 26 percent to 40 to 50 percent. Organ donor cards available via transplant International Canada or listed agencies.
The Canada Safety Council and Provincial Safety Councils promote Summer Safety Week May 1 7 1987 with theme GEARING UP to stress motorcycle training. About 400 Canadians die and 20000 are injured yearly in motorcycle accidents. the campaign urges defensive driving, training courses, awareness of alcohol impairment, and cooperation with media, industry, and instructors. Kathleen Francoeur president.
The 31st Prince George Diocesan C W L convention will be held in Fort St John May 12 to 14 1987 with theme Church Renewal. Liturgy workshops reports and speakers will fill the three days at Immaculata Auditorium. A banquet on May 13 and elections on May 14 are planned.
Vancouver officials announced the formation of a provincial Canada Day Committee chaired by Mike Latta with representation from Chetwynd Dawson Creek Fort Nelson Fort St John Hudsons Hope and Mackenzie area. Madeleine Coudert is the local contact for the region.
Saturday and Sunday lottery updates list winning numbers for Lotto 6 49 in Toronto and regional draws in Kamloops and BC. No jackpot winner in Lotto 6 49. second prize three winners at 303 520.10. third prize 184 winners at 3784.30. BC Pacific Express prizes worth 100 000 and more. East Pacific free play number 2. Lotto West The Pick numbers 11 14 23 31 32 43 47 54.
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