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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 27, 2015
Page
1
The Peace River Regional District invites residents and organizations to review proposed updates to the building bylaw and provide feedback. The page outlines key changes, affected timelines, and where to send comments for consideration.
After 17 months of construction the District of Chetwynd expects to occupy its new 18,000 square foot town hall complex by the open end of September. CAO Doug Fleming notes interiors like drywall taping and painting are nearly finished with flooring and fixtures next. Exterior work includes paving, concrete, and color treatment beginning this week on North Access Road. The project began in April 2014 with a $4.7 million budget.
BC Hydro lawyers confirm about 100 lithic scatter sites along the Peace River could be altered by Site C preparation work as early as December. West Moberly and Prophet River First Nations seek an injunction while Hydro notes the impacts are highly restricted and ten complex sites will be recovered.
District officials submit a formal appeal to the Ministry detailing funding needs and policy concerns. The report outlines requested support, timelines, and potential impacts on local services.
Chetwynd fire crews battled a new bush blaze on Page 5. Officials reported the fire started in a rural area near the town and spread to brush before containment crews brought it under control. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains under investigation.
A brief note on a legal action involving a campaign for a local bakery staple. The item outlines a suit filed by Vote Eee Ee seeking to influence preference for a specific donut brand in a community contest. Details are sparse in the available text.
Sunday’s Gardens and Art column highlights local garden tours and exhibitions, profiles a floral designer, and previews upcoming shows at city galleries. Readers learn about plant selections, seasonal blooms, and artists presenting new work across several venues.
Local teacher Brenda Keutzer and colleague Debra Boos spent three weeks teaching at an English Language Boot Camp in Ethiopia. The article notes curious and eager young girls who were excited by the camp and the Chetwynd soccer shirts distributed to participants. See full feature in next week’s issue.
Naomi Larsen reports from Chetwynd that West Moberly First Nation withdraws from a multi million project, shaping regional development plans. Officials say negotiations paused as concerns over environmental impact and community benefits are revisited.
West Moberly First Nations withdraw from a multi million dollar deal with WFMN Investments for two downtown lots in Chetwynd. The plan had called for a three story 56000 square foot mixed use building with ground floor commercial space and upscale residences. WMFN councilor Clarence Wilson cited concerns found during land purchase and design work as the reason for stopping the project.
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