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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 06, 1978
Page
2
A letter criticizes the federal government for allowing Petro Canada to take over Pacific Petroleum and related firms. It warns the move expands government control, harms economic and political freedom, risks debt, and erodes investor confidence while claiming it was conceived outside Parliament without debate.
Safe Driving Week highlights courtesy as a core message for 1978. Canada Safety Council urges drivers to add a moment of politeness to reduce accidents and boost goodwill, suggesting five minutes early for timings, waving others through, yielding at intersections, and smiling to spread courtesy statewide.
Patrick Michiel reports on Transport Canada budget cuts and Dawson Creek's reception of French television from Vancouver. He notes English dominance locally and argues taxpayer funds should target urgent needs rather than French language services.
Auto service tip recommends using a gravity fed solvent kit to flush a carburetor without removing it from the engine. These inexpensive tools are widely available at auto supply and discount stores and are simple to use for quick maintenance.
Vic Stephens argues that a Conservative government would reject regional district recommendations. He says the proposals would create four full government levels nationwide, opposing the plan to streamline by keeping one local government level. He notes conservatives view regional agencies as adding cost and red tape, a view challenged by regional district purposes.
The release notes Vancouver December 1977 crash figures with 2248 accidents up from 1301 in December 1976 and stresses warnings on winter hazards and drinking and driving. It cites 13 dead and 611 injured weekly and $9.7 million in claims province wide, urging ongoing careful driving beyond the week.
The Northern B C Winter Games Office in Smithers says the fifth annual event will run February 2 to 4, 1979 with 18 events planned for about 1,800 athletes. Regional directors can supply details. contact Fort St. John’s Hugh Bartlett or local officials for information.
Weekend CBC listings show a varied lineup with Charlie Chaplin for kids, sport events including NFL and curling, and programs like MASH and Sullivans Empire. Notable entries include Minnesota at Detroit NFL game and Paper Chase plus NHL matches on the evening slate.
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