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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 16, 1986
Page
1
Dad's Meat Market officially opened on Thursday August 10 as Dougal Campbell cut the ribbon and welcomed the crowd. Campbell, Chetwynd's first meat shop owner who moved from Saskatchewan in 1954, had opened the first market in 1956.
B C Hydro chairman Robert W Bonner announced an out of court settlement today resolving all claims from Contract 25 litigation tied to the Portage Mountain Dam underground powerhouse. Plaintiffs Morrison Knudsen Northern Construction J W Stewart Morrison Knudsen Canada Perini Pacific J A Jones Canada. Settlement amount 33 950 000.
BC Rail July carloadings rose to 14591 from 12521 last July. For seven months, loadings totaled 93612 versus 91339 in 1977. July traffic up included asbestos lumber veneer and other goods, while export grain copper ores and domestic wood pulp fell. Grand opening featured ribbon cutting with a butcher knife, Mayor and Council greetings, manager Keith Wilson, and prizes drawn by Dean Martin.
Special to The Province reports BC residents may not get full value from health tax dollars. Health Minister Bob McClelland heard from the BC branch of the Consumers Association of Canada that the system needs better value and stronger emphasis on preventive services. The association cited health care as BC’s largest budget item at 1.1 billion dollars.
High to extreme forest fire conditions grip British Columbia amid far below normal 30 day precipitation. January to July rainfall at major stations trails historic worst years, prompting possible new regional restrictions. Campfires banned in several districts. public urged to check with rangers and report fires via toll free line.
Education Minister Pat McGeer announced the first operating grants under the year-old Independent Schools Support Act totaling 8,198,743 to 99 independent schools. Grants average about 500 per student for 1977 78, varying by public school district, based on 30 percent of the district’s average operating cost per pupil. Two additional schools qualified for basic support around 150 per student, about 9 percent of the district average.
The text outlines criteria for a district to receive category two school funding. A school must be at least five years old with adequate facilities and a commitment to tolerance and racial equality, must not advocate violence, and must implement the core curriculum with proper testing and provincial assessment participation. Category two requires cooperation with external evaluation and other conditions.
A local column shares names of residents visiting relatives in Eston Melfort and Saskatoon and notes a 50th wedding anniversary for Jane and Julius Martin. Several couples and families are listed with travel and visiting details including Lois Lind bjerg Eston and others in Trail B C and Toronto area. Public contact provided with phone number.
Alberta Agriculture market analyst Maurie Kraut says Canadian cattle prices are expected to hold strong for the rest of the year, with the average continuing to rise amid steady demand and favorable market conditions across key regions.
Health staff say polio cases are extremely unlikely in the Peace River region due to dry climate and herd immunity. Priorities for vaccination include travelers to and from Holland after a Netherlands case, routine immunization, and health workers. A vaccine supply will be available in 1.5 weeks, and boosters every five years are encouraged.
On August 4 Lloyd Givens reported damage to a mower tire and a tractor tire. August 5 Elizabeth Weldin reported the theft of a 1962 Pontiac from Sukunka road mile 13. August 6 Wayne Walden reported broken trailer windows near the Health Unit. August 7 hospital clock theft reported. August 5 at 7 am a motor vehicle collision near Crown Subdivision led to the juvenile being apprehended for family court.
Agriculture Minister Jim Hewitt reports a large tract near Fort Nelson has soil and climate suitable for cereals seeds forage and vegetables similar to Peace River. High land clearing costs and distant markets hinder development while heavy aspen and cottonwood stands deter settlement. Review planned with other ministries in fall to set next steps.
Sterling Newspapers Ltd of Vancouver and Toronto Sun Publishing Corp acquire United Press International of Canada's operations in Montreal. A new Toronto based company will begin January 1 1979, serving Canadian media with national and international news, sports, and pictures. The move expands Canada coverage in British Columbia Alberta and Ontario while preserving current UPI international services.
Five tickets worth $100000 each were drawn Wednesday in the Western Express lottery in Winnipeg. The top tickets are 73458 series 24 77342 series 19 61488 series 18 97957 series 19 and 84380 series 06. Other series with the same numbers win $1000, while cash prizes of $100 and $25 go to holders of tickets with the last four or last three digits of the winning numbers.
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