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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 24, 1977
Page
2
The Northern BC Guides Association argues outfitters are not to blame for dwindling game. They note outfitters hunt in allocated areas since 1961 and conserve resources. With rising resident hunting and better gear, pressure grows. They seek government restrictions on residents to protect wild game for all people of British Columbia.
The National Citizens Coalition promotes a volunteeralternative to a postal strike and urges decertification of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers. It cites alleged bad faith bargaining, 250 demanded benefits including 30 hour weeks with pay for 40, and calls for layoffs and other drastic measures tied to a Halifax convention threatening a national postal strike unless discipline of strikers ends. It argues CUPW's tactics hurt small firms and the Canadian economy.
Federal Business Development Bank reports 724 loans totaling 29.274 million in British Columbia for the quarter ended June 30, up 12 percent in count and 8 percent in value from last year. Outstanding loans investments and guarantees reach 446.417 million for 9 043 customers in BC.
The Anti Inflation Board reports 1500 Canadians asked for the booklet Kick the inflation habit. Released at start of July, the guide explains how the economy works and offers practical steps such as smart shopping substitute buying prudent transport use and careful credit buying to curb inflation.
The British Columbia housing and construction sector shifts to metric on January 1, 1978 under Official M Day. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing funds three metric pilot projects Ladysmith Creston and Burnaby with on site metric information centres and classrooms for architects and apprentices.
In a British Columbia focus on the Alcan route, officials outline why the Alcan option beats Mackenzie Valley and El Paso. The plan envisions a Alaska to U S border corridor with gas, oil, trucks, cars, and a northern railway, creating thousands of jobs and strong regional benefits.
A citizen group urges Prime Minister Trudeau to reveal RCMP secret lists of alleged subversive organizations and individuals. They name CUPE, Alberta Indian Association, and National Farmers Union as on CBC reports, call for a public inquiry, and condemn secrecy behind national security excuses. The letter questions whether the National Farmers Union or the author’s name appears on the list and criticizes government actions.
B C Hydro has dismantled the rustic lookout built during the W A C Bennett dam project after decades of use by travelers. The 400 foot canyon edge structure housed rest rooms a souvenir stand a coffee bar and dining room with a visitor count around half a million since 1963. Repairs proved impractical leading to demolition with no decision yet on a replacement. Remaining features include parking a viewpoint and a historical display nearby.
Education Minister Pat McGeer announced that BC will implement core curricula in both English and French for elementary schools by September 1978. The plan allows parental choice of instruction language, with English already dominant and French immersion expanding from districts including Victoria, Vancouver, and Coquitlam to reach 64,000 pupils in 950 districts.
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