Tourist Bureau News From the Booth This Week
Visitors mainly from B C and Alberta with guests from Switzerland England Germany and Ireland U S travelers from many states inquiries about Alaska Highway fire closure and ban on open campfires Region H and Northern Woods & Water souvenir coins sold for 1 each Angling data from Fish and Wildlife Prince George Tammy Embree Tourist Counsellor urges visitors to drop by for information
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B.C
Alberta
Switzerland
England
Germany
Ireland
U.S
Oregon
Alabama
California
Montana
Tennesee
Massachusetts
Washington
Minnesota
Pennyslvania
Illinois
Alaska
Forestry Department
Prince George
McBride
Valemont
Fort St. James
Vanderhoof
Yukon
Fish & Wildlife Branch
Land use study under way near Hudson's Hope plan
A major land use study in the Robes Creek area near Hudson's Hope in the Peace Region is announced by Lands, Parks and Housing Minister Jim Chabot. Talisman Projects Inc. of Vancouver received a $74,937.50 contract to conduct a large portion of fieldwork and mapping across 93,000 hectares. The plan will examine land use implications for the region.
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Robes Creek
Hudson’s Hope
Peace Region
Jim Chabot
Talisman Projects Inc
Vancouver
Chabot
Mainstream Canada Pensions debated by government and business
Pensions reform is a hot issue in Canada with a minister pushing for overhauls to CPP and QPP. Business groups show mixed views, many favor private plan upgrades and expanded coverage over broader government entrenchment.
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W. Roger Worth
Canada
Quebec
CPP/QPP
Patterson returns to mines for mining certificate
Dave Patterson the new Ontario director of the United Steelworkers of America returns to Frood Stobie Mine in Sudbury to upgrade his mining skills. At 33 he aims to be among Ontario’s first mining certificate recipients as he prepares to lead a 100000 member union unit in September. Patterson says the refresher course is tougher than expected and takes pride in being a miner.
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Dave Patterson
Ontario
United Steelworkers of America
Patterson
Inco
Frood- Stobie
Sudbury
Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities
Stewart Cooke
Premier Praises Chetwynd as Model Community
The premier lauded Chetwynd for its centennial hospital build and called it a model community. He joked that he would return for the next centennial, quipping he would still be premier in 2071.
Expect an Increased Ambulance Workload in Chetwynd
Mike Schmok, administrator of the Chetwynd Ambulance service, expects over 200 calls this year, up from 153 in 1980. The 15 paid volunteers handle local emergencies and hospital transfers to Dawson Creek or Windy Point, with long transfer times and occasional staffing gaps. The village council seeks a second ambulance and permanent staff. interested volunteers may contact Ted or Eva Hauck.
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Mike Schmok
Chetwynd Ambulance Service
Chetwynd Hospital
Emergency Health Services Commission
The
Justice Institute
Schmok
Dawson Creek
Ministry of Health
Chetwynd
Ted
Eva Hauck
Slaying Investigated in Vancouver Woman Found Dead
Vancouver police probe the beating death of 83 year old Wai Ang Wong found in her East End home. Autopsy shows head and rib cage injuries. No suspects as detectives pursue leads. Victim likely died Friday night or early Saturday.
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Vancouver
Wai Ang Wong
East End
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Tammy
Hudson Hope
Mainstream
Roger Worth
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Anne Little Villag
Illia
VOC
Interagency
Sherwood Heights
O.A.C
Boal
English Bay
Stanley Park
Davie
Strider Express
P.W.A
Chuck Luker
Goldcap Motor Inn
T.V
Telex
7Th Ave
Prince George, B.C
Chetwynd School of Dance
Mini-Mall
RED Baron Restaurant
Mohawk
Saunas
Whirlpool Baths
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