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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 1985
Page
2
The Echo invites community letters with name and address, typed double spaced. Submissions must include a signature and may be condensed or rejected by the editor. Letters can be delivered to the Echo office or mailed to Box 750, Chetwynd, B.C. VOC 110.
The Northern Local College announces fall courses including classical guitar piano organ flute sax clarinet voice and theory with Regina Picco teaching piano to children as young as four. Also offered are Royal Academy of Dance lessons with Anna Westgate jazz ballet tap for all ages plus Spanish drawing pottery first aid basic bookkeeping typing and more. Registration advised via campus number 788-2248.
Civic election time brings expected turnover with four alderman seats and the mayoral post open. Rumors say Mayor Lasser may seek another term, while Joan Chesley hints at a mayoral bid. The notice calls for able, honest candidates aged legally eligible to file papers, noting the need for diverse community representation.
On September 29 BC Tel introduces dialing with a single digit 1 for long distance calls. Direct calls within BC use 1 plus number, outside BC use 1 area code and number, operator assisted calls unchanged. Directory assistance moves to 411 and repair service to 611.
CHETWYND PUBLIC LIBRARY adds Bobby Hull hockey guide and hunting manuals by Norman Strong and Rebecca Gray. Gray's Wild Game Cookbook offers 60 menus and nearly 200 recipes while Calgary Stampede chuckwagon race promos note prize growth from 975 to 170000 and canvas rights revenue. Compact notice invites readers to check out new offerings.
The British Columbia Choral Federation announces auditions for BC representatives in the 1986 National Youth Choir to be held in Vancouver from April 25 to May 4, directed by Jon Washburn. About forty youths aged 18 to 25 will be chosen nationwide. travel and meals are covered, with a $200 tuition and some scholarships.
Under the Criminal Injury Compensation Act in British Columbia, victims can apply for compensation, bring civil action, or both. Applications are available at Worker's Compensation Board offices, with funds drawn from the provincial consolidated revenue via the Ministry.
PRICES show Season Pass 99 dollars Adults Seniors 49.50 Children six to twelve 49.50 Children under five free Group rates apply for 20 or more Contact by phone at 604 660 3976 or mail EXPO 86 P O Box 1850 Station A Vancouver
Plan to visit the W.A.C. Bennett Dam at Hudson's Hope before summer ends with guided powerhouse tours at 11 a.m. and 2 30 p.m. Reservations required for other times. The notice also mentions dialing changes for BC directories and payment methods for orders, plus Expo dates May 2 to Oct 13, 1986.
The text notes Ruth Curzon a senior tour guide at B C Hydro provides contact details Box 309 Hudson's Hope BC and a phone number. It states The Lookout Restaurant is open 9 am to 6 pm with summer hours to Sept 30 and Peace Canyon Dam offers self guided tours.
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