Sixty-Four Miles of History Chetwynd Thruway Good Road
An overview of the Chetwynd Thruway from Fort St. John to Chetwynd praising its construction by volunteer labor and its value as a road. Notes on daily mail service prospects, a grand opening for Legion Branch 258 Hall, and skating rink plans by the Chetwynd Athletic Association with season tickets aimed at families and individuals.
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Fort St. John
Chetwynd
North America
Postal Department
Chetwynd Legion Branch
Dawson Creek
Night Hawks
Chetwynd Athletic Association
Christmas allowances set for income assistance recipients
Minister Peter A. Dueck announced Christmas allowances for eligible income assistance recipients. The single person allowance is $28 and couples or families receive $70. The extra funds apply to those entitled to a full month of December benefits and appear on the December cheque. Dueck said the extra help addresses Christmas costs.
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Social Services and Housing
Peter A. Dueck
Dueck
Alaska Highway Rendezvous '92 renamed Project 92 in Canada Alaska
Alan McCann reports Peace River Regional District renames the 50th anniversary of the Canada Alaska highway. The new title Rendezvous '92 replaces Project 92 to better reflect the event across BC Alberta Yukon Northwest Territories and Alaska. The International Committee plans sponsorships, administrative hires in Fort St John, and a stronger international office. Directors also attended the National Tour Association meeting in Salt Lake City to promote northern BC package tours.
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Phil Cove
Anniversary Society
Peace River
Cove
Europe
Alberta
Yukon
Northwest Territories
Alaska
Community Project 92
International Committee
Fort St. John
Mackenzie Inn
National Tour Association
Salt Lake City
Utah
Pool Cost Overruns For Chetwynd Leisure Pool Described
Maureen Killian Gammon cites 1987 vote in favour of the Chetwynd Leisure Pool at 74 percent. Estimates rose from 38.50 per $50,000 residence to 42.00 and then to 40.00 per $50,000 as design changes and cost analyses occurred by 1989. Regional District notices prompted extra funding in July 1989 with tender work and municipal submissions, amid humidity and circulatory concerns.
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Maureen ‘Killian
Gammon
Chetwynd
French Language Agreement Renewed in Canada and BC
Canada and British Columbia renew a five year pact prioritizing French minority education across elementary and secondary levels. The deal funds teacher training, French immersion, and new second language programs while expanding post secondary access in French with an initial 10.6 million contribution to boost French language education.
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Canada
British Columbia
Secon
Dary
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Legion Hall
PGE
Alan McCann
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