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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 04, 1976
Page
2
The piece argues police duty is upholding law not influencing it, warning against vigilantism after abolition. It urges community support, better police training and pay, and stresses deterrence comes from police work over punishment levels, noting Canada’s lower violence history.
A loyal subject criticizes this week’s front page picture of the Queen after her US visit and Olympic opening, calling the image distasteful and biased and accusing the paper of prejudice.
In Vancouver Island and British Columbia regions a high hazard is noted in Penticton, Princeton, and Ashcroft areas while coastal and northern zones stay low to moderate. Seventy-nine new fires this week caused by human carelessness and lightning, 41 fires remain burning under mop up. Fire suppression costs reach 1,830,570 dollars versus 4,593,733 last year.
Canada Safety Council studies show non use of protective equipment as a major factor in farm injuries. Workers should always use appropriate gear for hands feet head eyes face and ears. Prospective hazards should be eliminated where possible and precautions become daily procedures.
A reflective piece on Gone with the Wind highlighting its star lineup and crew, profits, and enduring global presence. It notes Clark Gable’s Oscar omission, Mitchell and Fleming’s deaths, and the film’s enduring cultural footprint despite dated elements and racial anachronisms.
The writer reflects on long lasting films about the Civil War and the upcoming Olympics memory, noting vaults of negatives at MGM and scattered copies in the U.S. and Europe. Personal anecdotes touch on royals in Canada, Beaverbrook wit, and a tax payer question about sports festival costs.
Ottawa faces a heavy debt burden as Canada’s 1975 foreign borrowings accrue high interest. The trade gap widens while imports surge, limiting domestic production. Suggestions urge building Canadian owned firms to replace imports and create jobs, with a partnership between owner-managers and government, not more borrowing.
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business MICROWAVE project aims to connect north and south Canada with extra channel capacity by year end. Fort Nelson completes direct distance dialing gear enabling 95 percent of CNT subscribers in British Columbia to dial long distance directly to any North American point on the DDD network.
Thursday news note states children attended the circus sponsored by the Day Care Centre despite rain. It includes a contact for social news and mentions Canadian National Telecommunications operating 59 exchanges in Yukon, northeastern British Columbia, and Northwest Territories with over 90 percent access to the nationwide DDD network and plans to expand service.
Before discarding furniture, consider refinishing to save money and enjoy a creative hobby. Renovating old pieces offers economic sense and personal expression, turning discarded items into functional art.
The passage describes a cliff side cave above Williston Lake known to Indigenous peoples as the cave of the winds, considered haunted and avoided. Early traders and explorers approached cautiously, with white traders later christening the site despite fears.
The article describes boatmen known as the River Rats offering sightseeing and fishing tours on the Peace River and Williston Lake. It notes the scenery around Winch Mountain and Mount Selwyn, mentions typical boat types and speeds, pricing around $60 per person per day, and tips on timing and logistics. Contact Peace River Alaska Highway Tourist Association in Fort St. John for details.
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