Coal mine economics and community impact in western Canada
The text outlines benefits of a large underground coal mine in western Canada, producing over one million tons annually. It discusses stable, well paid employment for 250 to 400 workers, payroll of over 200 million yearly, and long term community stabilization. It notes impacts on housing, services, taxes, transportation, and regional economies, plus the need for specialised mining knowledge.
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Canada
British Columbia
Chetwynd 4-H Beef Club shines at Dawson Creek fair
Chetwynd 4-H Beef Club and three other clubs competed at the Dawson Creek fair. Alfrieda Elden won the Robert McQueen trophy for the highest placed Hereford Steer and the judging high mark, Ryan Negu finished second, Teresa Negu third, Alfrieda fifth in Open Class. The club earned the best dressed club plaque for the second year running. In under 950 pounds, Alfrieda Elden placed third, Mervin Campbell seventh, Larry Campbell ninth, with Larry Campbell ninth in over 950 pounds. Duane Groves could not show due to steer loss.
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Chetwynd
Dawson Cr
Ryan Negu
Teresa Negu
Alfrieda
Alfrieda Eldon
Robert McQueen
Hereford
Roweek
Alfrieda Elden
Mervin Campbell
Larry Campbell
Lorie McDonough
Thieves Grab $5000 From Hougen's Faro Store
Northern Papers reports a theft at Hougen's Faro store on July 25. A 400 pound safe containing over $5000 was moved from the manager's office after breaking a window in the grocery department. Police believe a stolen truck carried the safe, which was later found abandoned. the safe itself was not recovered.
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FARO
Hougen
Building activity in Fort St John lags value wise
Despite heavy construction in Fort St John, the count of building permits and total value trail last year. By end July 1970 70 permits were issued versus 63 this year, value $1,179,822 vs $958,500, a $221,332 shortfall. Permits include 16 single dwellings, 3 multiplexes, 7 businesses, 2 churches, 2 industrial extensions, and 33 garages or renovations.
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Fort St John
Bootleg crackdown nets three prosecutions in Dawson Creek
RCM Police netted three positive bootlegging cases in Dawson Creek after a weekend sweep aimed at illegal liquor sales. One man, John Park, was fined 100 dollars for unlawfully selling liquor to an undercover officer aided by plainclothes. Two others were arrested and face pending charges. Aimed at Bonanza Days, the effort signals more frequent checks before public events. Hay for sale and a local trailer for sale were also listed.
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Dawson Creek
RCM
John Park
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