Rescue man found after sand bar messages spotted
In a report to the Municipal Council, Bobbie Larsen describes a search and rescue that ended with Pierre Fournier missing since August 19 reappearing August 20. Fournier left messages on sand bars during a desert area cleanup near Carbon Creek, later found near Utah Mines Camp after helicopter and dog unit searches.
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Bobbie Larsen
Pierre Fournier
Chetwynd B.C
Adrian Erickson Ltd
Carbon Creek
Pierre
P.E.P
Hudson’s Hope Co
R.C.M.P
RCMP
Tim Kennedy
Corp. Holt F.S.J
Tony Pierre Fournier
Utah
Fournier
Chetwynd
Mentally Handicapped Enjoy Moberly Lake Stay
Twelve residents from two Dawson Creek group homes and seven staff plus two students on a summer employment program vacationed Aug 19 to 23 at Moberly Lake. The Dawson Creek Society for the Mentally Handicapped operates as a regional facility with Canalta and 106th Avenue Residence. Residents aged 21 to 40 include some with physical disabilities and CNS damage. Supervisor Leona Weingart notes this is their fourth year at the Moberly Lake Catholic Church Youth Centre. Activities included swimming walking and outdoor games such as softball.
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Dawson Creek
Moberly Lake
the Lake
Dawson Creek Society For the
Peace River Liard
Canalta
106Th Avenue
Tranquille Institution
Leona Weingart
Moberly Lake Catholic Church
Boundary expansion plan for Chetwynd put on hold
At a regular council meeting August 6 the motion carried that the District of Chetwynd will not proceed with boundary expansion at this time due to lack of resident support and high servicing costs. The proposed area included West Fraser Saw Mill and the highway junction with 97 and 29. Public information meetings were held and a cost benefit report prepared. Mayor Lasser later criticized the decision, noting possible lost grant funds of 50 to 90 thousand dollars and questioning research by aldermen. The district considers seeking a mill grant if compliant with the Municipal Act. No owners supported expansion. some might have if water and sewer were provided, which the district could not finance. About 40 property owners presently pay taxes to Peace River Liard Regional District. The district may reconvene with five aldermen present to discuss further. The Echo requested the expense/benefit report copy to aid reporting.
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Chetwynd
West Fraser Saw Mill
T.R
Lasser
C.F.I. Sawmill
C.F.I
Peace River Liard
Echo
Flouridation Referendum Proposal Moves Forward In Chetwynd
Council gives first readings to By law 402 on fluoridation questions. If adopted, voters will decide at the November 16 municipal election from 8 AM to 8 PM by referendum on adding fluoride to the municipal water supply. Estimated referendum cost is about $250.
Chetwynd Plans Street Upgrades and Reporting
The District of Chetwynd will proceed with a street repair and upgrading program. KLM Engineering will prepare a prioritized improvement report with maintenance needs, resurfacing plans, and technical data plus full cost estimates for budgeting. Roads update notes ditching and drainage work, storm sewer construction, and patching planned this year while some areas await later improvements.
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Chetwynd
KLM Engineering
Don Hicks
rodeo/Munch
Provincial aid Help for BC ranchers in drought zone
The government announces a 4.25 million drought relief package with 2 million from each level of government and 250 thousand from the province for North Peace River to Prince George regions. Direct grants of 60 per head cattle and 12 per head sheep, plus a straw for feed incentive, target breeder stock and hay shortfalls, with eligibilities and procedures outlined.
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British Columbia
Don Phillips
M.L.A
South Peace River
International Trade and Investment
Peace River
Phillips
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Tumbler Ridge
Dieneke Oneek
C. Fedosa
Chetwynd’s
North Peace River
Ominica
Prince George South
Prince George North
Kelowna
Lower Mainland
Vancouver Island
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
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