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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1977
Page
2
A local writer appeals to adults to support forming a youth led group in Chetwynd to channel the independent spirit of teenagers into constructive action. The article stresses learning from experience, maturity beyond age, and future citizenship, inviting readers to contact Gordon Kochems at 788-9221.
The Letters to the Editor note xylitol approval in Canada prompts Wrigley to replace saccharin with xylitol in Orbit sugar free gum. Tests on dental benefits are ongoing and no claims will be made until authorities review results. Herbert G. Rautenberg signs as Vice President.
B C Hydro released a Thurber Consultants report proposing a south of Moberly River corridor for a Fort St. John transmission line from Site One. Detailed route studies consider a future Fort St. John to Site C link and two 500000 volt interconnections. Regional load has grown from 105000 kW in 1967 to 249000 kW in 1976, with a 138000 volt line planned by 1982 to connect G M Shrum, Site One, and Fort St. John.
Lottery holders with $25 winning tickets may cash them only at Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce branches located in British Columbia Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and the Yukon Territory.
In Victoria a motion to suspend regular business for a matter of great public urgency focused on the Alcan pipeline. opposition leaders argued for a strong BC- Ottawa and US negotiations while premier Bennett urged balanced talks for mutual benefit. The debate highlighted unity despite heat and time.
The CTCA released two July policy papers recognizing issues faced by physically and financially handicapped Canadians. The briefs discuss pressures for free or reduced price services, note CTTC decisions in 1975 denying two such proposals, and state basic telecommunications are a necessity but carriers cannot serve as social welfare agencies. Government should decide on financial assistance.
Hudson's Hope Alderman Evans critiques voter information on the arena bylaw and urges comprehensive public presentation of all facts. He notes municipal finance depends on a tax base and references a government inquiry sought by the Hudson Hope Taxpayers group.
Awards valued at 500 each replace 200 as in prior years. Karen Rix, sole Chetwynd Secondary School student taking the four required exams, receives 500 to fund university tuition. The policy highlights services for the handicapped including artificial larynx, volume control phones, emergency interpreters, teletype writers, and free operator and dialing assistance.
Education Minister Dr. Pat McGeer pledges radical changes to link secondary graduation with post secondary training to boost employment for graduates. Pilot programs start in districts this September to align credits with employable skills and reduce college time, backed by an $80 million federal payment.
Liberal Leader Gordon Gibson charged the Social Credit Government with at least ten breaches of access to information laws. He cited overdue reports to the Legislature, noting some documents were years out of date such as the 1979 assessors report and the 1976 liquor branch annual report. He urged higher priority for access to information. details continued on page 4.
The Environmental Assessment Panel released an interim report on July 28 1977 detailing 15 briefs 45 interventions and 23 environmental expert inputs. It outlines environmental factors of the Foothills route aiding government decisions on competing pipeline proposals while noting public hearings across Whitehorse and along the Alaska Highway. The report’s mailing address and price are provided.
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