Bennett shuffles cabinet
Premier Bill Bennett reshuffled his British Columbia cabinet with three ministers resigning and three back benchers named to replace them. Among those stepping down were Peter Hyndman Pat Jordan and Evan Wolfe, while Claude Richmond Harvey Schroeder and Tony Brummet joined the cabinet to take over key portfolios.
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Charles la Vertu
Victoria
British Columbia
Bill Bennett
Peter Hyndman
Pat Jordan
Evan Wolfe
Claude Richmond
Kamloops
Social Credit
Harvey Schroeder
Chilliwack
Tony Brummet
North Peace River
Jim Chabot
Bill Vander
Zalm
Bob McClelland
Labor
Energy
Jack Heinrich
Brian Smith
Jim Hewitt
Agriculture
Insurance Corp. of
Budget Cuts Hit School Districts In 1982
The British Columbia government cut 1982 grants to school districts by sixty million dollars, forcing the local board to trim an additional 385,655 from its operating budget. Board Chair Liz Haddow says layoffs or salary cuts may be required unless voluntary reductions occur, as the minister prohibits layoffs without approval. Superintendent Larry Thomas notes an August 6 informational meeting with district employee representatives.
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B.C
States
Liz Haddow
Haddow
Superintendent of
Larry Thomas
Thomas
Ministry of Education
Heading Home With Lockout Ends Local Construction Halt
Northern B C union workers have largely returned home as province wide lockout halts 35 000 tradespeople. Industry impact includes Dawson Creek and other communities facing belt tightening while tribunals seek contract concessions.
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B.C. Place
Roberts
Dawson Creek
Don Ashley
Police Quiet Weekend in Chetwynd with One Impaired Driver
The RCMP reported a calm weekend in Chetwynd with only one impaired driver arrested as Monday morning briefing noted.
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RCMP
Chetwynd
Hudson's Hope fears cutbacks threaten Williston and Dinosaur lakes
Hudson's Hope politicians and business leaders warn BC Hydro cutbacks endanger lake recreation and debris cleanup. Mayor Hugh Hodgkinson and AC Geddes cite erosion, driftwood, and hazardous navigation as contract layoffs hit local jobs and tourism. BC Hydro notes a smaller budget but some work before freeze up.
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Hudson’s Hope
Williston Lake
Dinosaur Lake
BC Hydro
Bennett Dam
Hugh Hodgkinson
Geddes
Hodgkinson
Peace Canyon
Oberle urges nationwide forest fire control plan
In the House of Commons MP Frank Oberle urged a national rapid response capability for wildfires. He called for Defence Ministry coordination with provinces and a stronger Canadian Forestry Service fire prevention program amid northern British Columbia and Yukon fires that burned large land areas and affected Fireside on the Alaska Highway.
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House of Commons
Frank Oberle
Prince George Peace River
Oberle
Progressive Conservative Party
British Columbia
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Canadian Forestry Service of
Correction to socket set price in Village Value Days flyer
Macleods store announces the socket set listed at $7.99 in the Village Value Days flyer should be $8.99. No other items are mentioned. The notice corrects a pricing error for the advertised tool set.
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Macleods
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Phillips
M.L.A
Don Phillips
Moberly Lake
Joan
Playter's
Deck’s Yard & Garden
Canfor
Ted Skodje
Foundation Co. of Canada
Roy Gautier
Fort ST. John
Terry Curzon
AC Geddes
Ministry of
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