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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 10, 1983
Page
2
Subscription rates listed by South Peace Fishing Ltd include Canada 11.00 per year and foreign countries 20.00 per year. A single copy costs 25 s. The notice is registered under Second Class and issued by Bunne Hoffman, editor and publisher.
Architects Chetwynd and Hospital Society seek views on plans for Chetwynd Hospital and residential sub division south of Highway. Pine River levels threaten intake, water pumping discussed. Village bids for Airport subdivision received. 14% hectare Crown Land sale proposed. Sukunka coal mine remains in holding, workers laid off with recall possible. Cabinet stopover from Prince George planned. Social Credit fund event in Dawson Creek.
The BC NDP Women’s committee hosts a conference in Vancouver supporting Dr Morgentaler and clinics, with CARAL coordinating a nationwide drive. Funds aim to cover legal charges and expand abortion access through hospital and clinic health services, with a Day of Action for Choice on October 1.
Carole Ann Henry, a family support worker, denounces Mr Bennett’s legislation and the loss of nearly 600 Ministry of Human Resources jobs. She warns that terminating her position October 31 will force relocation, and notes the impact on 80+ families previously served. She urges public protest to protect community services in Chetwynd and Hudsons Hope. The letter targets officials including Grace McCarthy John Noble and local MLAs Don Phillips and Tony Brummett.
July tourism shows 1598 travellers, up 676 from June, with visitors from England Scotland France and western Canada. New residents include a teacher reporter housewife and a computer accountant. Road notes mention fissures on the Nor theast coal Route with rough gravel and three bad holes near Tumbler Townsite amid ongoing construction.
A cautionary note on get rich quick plans. Pyramid schemes rely on recruiting others and often lack real products. The Pyramid Distribution Act of the early 1970s in British Columbia restricts recruitment for a year to curb profits for top investors. Multilevel schemes and franchising are discussed as alternatives with varying legitimacy and success.
Library hours list Monday Wednesday and Friday evenings from 9 pm to 9 pm and Saturday from 1 pm to 5 pm. Storybook hour for preschoolers Tuesdays and Fridays at 10 30 am features several children books. Cathy Hanna replaces Alison Cartwright as library clerk typist. Alison will leave after years of service including volunteering. Summer Youth Program turnout praised. last three weeks remain. Puppet show plans by Bernice and Janice. word of the week WOMBAT. Public notices warn investors to verify audited statements, corporate incorporation, locations, and to seek legal advice. chain letters and illegal money schemes explained with cautions.
Afternoon listings show Wok with Yan at 12 30 and Coronation Street at 2 30. Evening includes That's Incredible at 7 and Lions for Breakfast at 8, plus sports and news blocks.
Morning blocks feature Circle Square Huntley Street Tribal Trails and Baseball Aft ernoon sports Weekend CBC News CFL Football Ottawa Hamilton Toronto Winnipeg and World Track and Field Evening lineup includes This Week in B C Old Time Fiddling Championships The National Night Final and Sportsline plus World Track and Field twice for wrap.
Program lineup lists a full day of entertainment and news from Rex Humbard at 9:00 to The National at 10:00 and 11:07. Evening blocks feature The Night Final, Barney Miller, Jacques Cousteau, and multiple repeats across 6:00 to 11:27.
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