31 Aug 1983
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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 31, 1983
Page
1
The 1982 BC hunter survey shows fewer tag buyers but similar or higher hunter days. Deer remain the main target though totals vary by region. moose and bear gains appear in Omineca Peace while deer and caribou declines occur province wide. Moose up. deer down. Grizzly data pending.
A helicopter guided burn near Hulcross Creek west of Chetwynd covered about 96 hectares to curb spruce bark beetle spread. Fifteen workers, three vehicles, and a Bell 206 helicopter conducted the operation using a drip torch and alumagel, drawing flames inward to the center. Officials called the burn a success overall and plan similar efforts in Prince George and other communities, noting environmental and economic trade offs and the need for thorough mop up after ignition and spread control.
The agency says it has 150 more hectares to burn in coming weeks to ensure the fire is fully contained and does not re ignite. Fire crews will monitor the area and implement prescribed burns as conditions allow.
BC motorists face an all out police dragnet during Labour Day Weekend with aircraft patrols radar and road checks. Transportation minister Alex Fraser and Attorney General Brian Smith urge cautious driving seat belt use after 10 fatalities last Labour Day weekend.
Victoria moves to close a drinking and driving loophole. Beginning Oct 1 blood samples may be taken from drivers injured in crashes, even when breath testing could not be done or drivers were unconscious. Attorney General Brian Smith and MADD advocate stronger enforcement.
A Lions Den was broken into and liquor taken. A local house trailer was broken into with nothing missing. A local truck was stolen in the Industrial Park and recovered downtown. A stolen Dawson Creek pickup was found burned five miles west of Chetwynd. police are investigating.
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