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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 06, 1986
Page
2
Published every Tuesday at Chetwynd by Alaska Highway Publications Ltd. Subscription rates are 11.00 per year 15.00 out of town 20.00 for foreign countries. Single copy 30. PUBLISHER AND SALES DIRECTOR Norman C. Picce EDITOR Tim Sorcy OFFICE SUPERVISOR Maureen Gammon.
The paper invites community letters on local topics and news, requiring name and address, no anonymity, and potential condensation or rejection. It notes provocative remarks about politicians can trigger strong responses, with examples of public discourse and accountability.
A National Citizens' Coalition poll shows Canadians across affiliations favor cutting government spending and ending universality of social programs. Majorities want USC benefits eliminated for those who leave work and support private basic health insurance. 84% choose spending cuts over tax increases. 59% favor eliminating family allowances for high income households. 63% oppose USC benefits for workers who quit. Continued on page three.
Education Minister Jim Hewitt announced a $20 million fund to support Expo Legacy projects in 40 BC communities. The program backs permanent facilities like convention centres, tourism info hubs, and recreational spaces, with up to $65 million in construction activity expected and jobs boosted through tourism gains.
Letters express concern about unions coverage and praise the Elite Danish Gymnastic Team visit to Chetwynd on Friday July 25. Acknowledgments include thanks to attendees roughly 250 strong, billets offered, and media coverage from the Echo plus cooperation from the school and Ian Campbell. Cristine Meden Recreation Coordinator. THUGS OF sae
Eric Spears vice president USWA local 9113 argues BC prosperity hinges on local employment and wages. He criticizes Grace McCarthy for favoring a $28 million Fraser River bridge contract with Kerkhoff Hyundai, noting offshore spending and plant closures harming BC jobs. He advocates a New Democrat job‑first stance and urges worker involvement in union decisions.
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