30 Apr 1989
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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 30, 1989
Page
1
A birthday card reads Love Sue, Joe and girls for Fred Rothlisberger from Ernie and Meta dated May 9 with a note of affection for Chase Gammon.
The document outlines a 1990 budget with no tax increases and a broad range of investments. Half a million households will receive a larger Home Owner Grant while more than $550 million is allotted to environment programs, including a multi-year Sustainable Environment Fund and a $1.7 billion 10-year forest renewal commitment. It also notes a $3.5 billion, five-year Freedom to Move transport plan, increased health care and education funding, and a Science and Technology Fund to boost industry government cooperation. Economic growth is pegged at 3 percent in 1990 with employment rising about 2.5 percent, alongside a 1989/90 general fund surplus of $140 million and nearly $700 million in debt reduction. A Budget Stabilization Fund surpassing $1 billion is projected for 1990/91, with full-cycle budgeting to aid decision-making and a balanced 1990/91 budget.
The Chetwynd Volunteer Fire Department explains that wrecked vehicles behind the Fire Hall are used for auto extrication training. Two courses were held, with materials donated by Robert Mowbray and Art Couturier, who help set up and remove the wrecks at little or no charge.
A humorous CBC Radio letter from RED comparing Canadians to cattle and sheep, noting protests in Ottawa. The writer mocks political rhetoric as “bull” from Parliament, mentions GST, and questions patience of the herd amid tax and policy stings.
Transport Canada approved Aviair to fly to Chetwynd Airport but the National Transport Agency issued a last minute delay. Aviair will start scheduled service once full approval is received. Gary McLachlan of Aviair Kamloops offered only that a quick solution and forthcoming approval are expected soon.
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