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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 17, 1983
Page
3
ie Weekly tunnel report shows excavation complete with east and west tables and contracting lengths. East table records 4 366 m and 128 m advance this week, with total length 4 844 m and 90 percent complete. West table lists 4 351 m plus 27 m this week, total 4 204 m, and 104 percent complete. BC Rail officials target hole through by Aug 21.
Tony Prophet, a Calgary born guitarist now based in Vancouver, rose through the western Canadian country scene after 1979. He has appeared on Opry North three times, earned multiple BC awards, and will perform at the Black Gold Cabaret in Chetwynd on August 15 16 and 17 drawing growing crowds.
Dean Al Westcott announces a ten month computer Certificate Program at the Dawson Creek Campus starting this Fall. The curriculum covers computer operations and programming languages including BASIC Pascal and advanced programming to meet demand for training in business applications.
Government officials led the August 5, 1983 opening of Tumbler Ridge Town Hall a 1 million dollar, single storey glue laminated building with a clock tower civic plaza council chamber and mayor's office. It consolidates staff from Vancouver and Dawson Creek offices as the district plans for a 3 500 population by year end and 6 000 with Northeast Coal.
The Northeast Coal fields plan triggers a five year town build with fifteen guiding proposals. A social development officer coordinates groups and services while a strong recreation and teen lounge program aims to attract workers. Detox and interim medical services are planned, plus an information centre and handyman services to support cohesive growth.
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