Ministers Seek Faster Doctor Recruitment in Chetwynd
BC Health Minister Jim Nielsen and aide Peter Wearing visited Chetwynd to discuss quicker doctor recruitment amid policy limits under the Constitution. The trip also noted a new anesthetist arrival and ongoing local surgery referrals. Don Phillips, MLA, accompanied them, with local officials present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Nielsen
B.C
Peter Wearing
Chetwynd
Nielsen
South Peace M.L.A
Don Phillips
C. Fedosa
Pine Valley Exhibition Returns To Chetwynd With Fun Theme
The Pine Valley Exhibition in Chetwynd features a CEF permitted horse show with a Sanction Match by the North East Kennel Club and a Gymkhana Section hosted by Chetwynd Gymkhana Club. Denise Gardiner welcomes exhibitors and spectators invites comments and outlines entry details with two dollar per entry fees and 10 am show day deadlines.
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Pine Valley
Canadian Equestrian Federation
North East Kennel Club
Chetwynd Gymkhana Club
Chetwynd Tourist Bureau
Denise Gardiner
Chetwynd
Frankie Schreiber
Traffic Barrier Decision Expected in Two Weeks
In an August 15 interview, Stan Gladysz of the Department of Highways said a rush on the barrier issue is underway and the Traffic Branch will monitor traffic with a crew on site. Data will gauge flow patterns and counts while legal implications are reviewed. Options range from keeping the barrier as is to full removal, with a decision due in about two weeks.
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Stan Gladysz
Department of Highways
North Barrier
Gladysz
Firefighters seek unemployment coverage urged by Skelly
New Democratic Party Leader Bob Skelly pressed Prime Minister Mulroney to extend unemployment insurance to hundreds of B C fire fighters. He cited that forest fires are regular in the province and that workers face a Catch-22 if they refuse or accept dangerous firefighting duties, as years of service may not count under UVIC.
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New Democratic Party
Bob Skelly
Alberni
Brian Mulroney
B.C
UIC
Skelly
Revenue Canada
Mulroney
Newspapers in Classrooms Debate Spurs Youth Thinking
Alfred Holden reports on a Toronto Star piece detailing professor Jon Bradley of McGill urging newspapers to be used in education as a living source of current events. He argues print fosters critical thought, contrasting it with excessive television viewing, and notes conference delegates seek to expand such programs despite textbook reliance. The Jackfish Community Association notes August 6 1985 progress on recreation area, upcoming work bees, and plans for park facilities and equipment with a September 3 meeting scheduled.
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Alfred Holden
Toronto Star
Jon Bradley
Toronto
Bradley
McGill University
Faculty of Education
Jackfish Community Association
LaCarte
Charlie
Sylvia Wallington
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Canada
Dawson Creek
C.fedosa
Chetwynd Merchants Association
Ken Barrett
Kirby Glover
Gerry Knott
USC
RAN
Cording
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Southam Newspapers
Thomson Newspapers
North America
Australia
India
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