Regional Board Holds Talks With Provincial Ministers in Victoria
The Peace River Liard Regional District board led by Elly Framst met Victoria ministers to raise local concerns. Discussions covered freight and gas prices, potential study funding for northern retail outlets, a possible Home Warranty, social worker placements for Lower Post, highway projects, Jackfish Lake road upgrade, and a new campsite at Dunlevy Williston Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mucci
Elly Framst
Peace River-Liard
Victoria
Rafe Mail
Framst
Wm. Vander Zalm
Alex Fraser
Fort Nelson
Fort Simpson
Jackfish Lake
Head on collision near Chetwynd injures four
Four people were taken to hospital after a head on crash on Highway 97 about 18 miles east of Chetwynd. A west bound Wagner Shows trailer tire broke loose, Monica Hillton swerved to avoid it and hit Dale Willard’s vehicle. Mrs Willard was released, Mr Willard and his 7 year old daughter Erin were reported in satisfactory condition. The report mentions ministers Don Phillips and Ed Smith and an invitation to a northern cabinet meeting by Mr Framst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Wagner
Monica Hillton
Dale Willard
Willard
Mr. Willard
Erin
Citizens Seek Full Facts on West Coast Scrubbing Plant
A Hassler Flats valley group of about 50 residents urges comprehensive data gathering on air and water emissions from a proposed West Coast Scrubbing Plant. They cite WHO, injury prevention, pollution texts, and government reports, seeking public hearings in Chetwynd to inform their stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasslet Flats
World Health Organization
Workmen’s Compensation Board
Ralph Nader
The
Lung Association
U.S.A
World Health Organizations
Taxpayers Strike Down Hudson's Hope By Law
In Hudson's Hope a taxpayers group halted Bylaw 203 aimed at funding a 750000 arena with Hydro tax grants and provincial aid. The bylaw allowed six month residents and non taxpayers to vote, drawing opposition over maintenance costs and needs of permanent residents. Justice George Murray quashed the bylaw after council opposed the challenge. Heather Scorbey urged a settlements that might please all sides. Premier was not completed in source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson’s Hope
B.C. Hydro
Municipal Affairs Department
B.C. Supreme Court
George Murray
Gibson introduces bill to curb public conflict of interest
Liberal leader Gordon Gibson today proposed the Public Officials and Employees Conflict of Interest Act to impose fines up to 25000 and require declaration of economic interests. It bars certain jobs for three years if confidential public sector information could benefit a new employer. Gibson cited a Housing Corporation case involving W K Paulus and a mortgage firm to illustrate conflicting interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Gibson
Gibson
Housing Corporation
W.K. Paulus
Crown Corporation
Paulus
Royal Purple and Elks elect leaders at Thunder Bay session
Three hundred fifty delegates attended the 69th Grand Session where Mrs Amy Cousens of Fort St John and Mrs Diane Hansen of Grande Prairie were elected to Supreme Outer Guard and Mrs Eleanor Roebuck of Calgary named national leader. The year saw 117 assistance cases totaling 46578.24 with grants for hearing aids and audiological equipment. Bill Bennett plans to review the issue after a Supreme Court ruling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Cousens
Fort
St. John
B.C
Supreme
Deaf Detection
Diane Hansen
Grande
Fort St. John Hospital
Busy weeks at Chetwynd Tourist Information Centre
The Chetwynd Tourist Information Centre reports 460 visitors in the past two weeks. Last week the Wally Byam caravan stopped by and many travelers collected pamphlets. international visitors hailed from Germany, Switzerland, France, Australia, Scotland, England, USA, Yukon, and Japan. The booth showcased local scenery described as beautiful and residents are invited to browse materials on display. Wear your smile or you may be fined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Councellors
Wally Byam
Germany
Switzerland
France
Australia
Scotland
England
U.S.A
Yukon
Japan
Small scale coal plant planned in Chetwynd
James Nielsen says no rail spur to Sukunka mine and only a small coal washing plant is being considered in Chetwynd. No public announcement has been made. Hassler Citizens asked about industrialization. No plans for a coking coal plant due to economy. Village Council is aware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Sukunka
James Nielsen
Environment
Echo
Hassler
Flowers And Fort McLeod News In Chetwynd Letter
Community notes describe Helen Steiner Rice poem readings and visits in Fort McLeod Alberta. relatives share family reunions and hospital news as residents travel to Prince George Burns Oregon Austineer Australia and Dawson Creek. Local social events include a Mother bears cake shower and a German tourist barbecue with gold panning. readers are urged to phone with news.
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Sam Rawlf
Dunlevy
Williston Lake
Grace McCarthy
Patrick McGeer
Allan Williams
Labour
Jack Davis
Rickie Rosendahl
Lee McAvany
Mayor Mullins
Summerside
P.E
Peace River
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
Region H
Chamber of Commerce
Don Phillips
Ed Smith
Port Moody
M.P. Frank Oberle
Dept. of Highways
Dept. of Agriculture
C. Lasser
Peace River Liard
Hassler Flats
Hydro
Site One
Federation of Silent Sports
Chetwynd _ Royal Purple
Province of
British Columbia
Purple Cross Fund
Bill Bennett
Supreme Court
Bdunne
Cheluynd Citt
Helen Steiner Rice
Grant Burnham
Fort McLeod, Alta
Bruce McNabb
Betty Martens
Brad
Dick Burnhams
Fort McLeod
Alberta
Lou
J. Martins
Brian Campbell
Prince George Hospital
Brian
Frank Prucks
Burns Oregon
Jan Hansen
John Burns
Prince George
Dave Eastern
Austineer
Burns
Vancouver
Wayne
John Hird
Ray Sandnes
Ray
Sandnes Lakeside
Adeline
Loberg
Dawson Creek
Bolivia
South America
Liz Campbell
Shane
Susan Kelm
Kathie Campbell
Hoffman
Denise Kelm
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