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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 29, 1981
Page
1
Northern Lights College Board Vice-Chair C. Lasser told council at the April 21 meeting that a recent coal symposium in Edmonton supports a bright future for coal. He summarized the findings to attendees, highlighting industry prospects and potential investments discussed at the event.
The Chetywnd Chamber of Commerce will be visited in Victoria this week. President Mrs Lunden said the trip costs nothing to the chamber as volunteers John Jackman C Lasser and Tony Melsness will go on other business agendas. Delegations expect meetings with ministers Bob McLellan and Pat McGeer.
The final report on Chetywnd Airport development by P S Kashyap of Stanley Associated Engineering Ltd was approved by the Chetywnd Flying Club at the council meeting. Recommendations include larger runway, beacon and fuel facilities, upgraded ramp and taxiways, plus weather reporting in Pine Pass. The club urged early talks with the Federal Ministry of Transport to attract air travelers to Chetywnd.
At the regular meeting Bill Winters of Deloitte reported 1980 village revenues over 2 million dollars and expenditures at 19 million. A sewer fund surplus of 20 thousand contrasted with a water fund deficit from foreign debt rates, yet the village remains in a very stable financial position.
On April dates, residents report thefts and break ins including Frank Spenst at 1336 Windrem Place and 5425 South Access Road with tools over 1500 dollars, Austin Beattie on Campbell Road two Honda CR 80 bikes, Fred Knowles at West End Confectionery, Ray Watt’s wagon wheels at Old Corral Cabaret, Lorna Shearer at BC Rail siding with semi truck trailers and liquor, Elden Berglund’s stolen 1977 white utility trailer. All under investigation.
Keith A. Henry will head a five member panel to review the Peace River Site C dam project. The panel will assess justification and design, environmental and social impacts, and land use concerns under the BC Utilities Commission Act. The dam is planned about 0.5 kilometres southwest of Fort St John.
Pendent Bill Tweed urged Fort Nelson council to back a scheduled Fort Nelson to Chetwynd service with all weather flight via runway lights and a non directional beacon. Simpson Air aims for a Class 2 Fort Nelson to Fort St John Dawson Creek route with return to Chetywnd and Prince George, facing high costs hindering jet service. A prompt hearing was sought as energy planning hinges on the project’s outcome. hearing date not set. The commission includes McClelland and others, with cabinet recommendation on an energy project certificate pending.
A workshop is planned for the April 19 weekend to gather community and government agency members to discuss factors affecting Chetwynd during rapid growth. The April 22 planning group included Village, Chamber of Commerce, CACRS, School, and RCMP representatives plus Crime Prevention and social planning figures to enable public questions and informed discussion.
The summer tour schedule for the W A C Bennett Dam starts May 1 1981. Tours run seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Front entrance locks at 5:00 p.m. Tours offered on statutory holidays. Nearest restaurant and souvenirs in Hudson Hope 24 km away. For more information call 783-5211.
M L A Don Phillips announced a $66,803.33 grant from the Recreation Facilities Assistance Program to the Village of Chetwynd for public library expansion. The project includes a new extension and furnishings, with the village’s February 19 1981 application noted.
Super Valu apologizes for an error in a flyer that stated prices were effective April 28 to May 2 at Super Valu in Chetwynd. The corrected notice confirms the actual dates were April 28 to May 2 and apologizes for any inconvenience to customers.
Peace Valley Environmental Association calls for broader terms of reference for the Site C dam hearings. Patrick Michiel argues that alternatives to Site C must be examined, urging a panel with environmental expertise and regional representation. He notes the need to compare Site C with other options for energy demand and conservation.
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