Road to Tumblerridge Resolution Defeated by UBCM
North Central Municipal Association meeting in Dawson Creek passed a Prince George to Tumblerridge road proposal through Monkman Pass. The plan would shift goods and people from Northeast B C coalfields to the South, provoking opposition from Chetwynd Council. At the Vancouver UBCM conference the motion failed without a close vote.
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North Central Municipal Association
N.C.M.A
Dawson Creek
Prince George
Tumblerridge
Monkman Pass
B.C
North Peace
Chetwynd
Union of B.C
Vancouver
Chetwynd Council
U.B.C.M
Conference Village Council
North Central
R. Whalley
Council
Whalley
Council Defers Withdrawal Request to 1983 Convention
The council felt withdrawing from the association did not serve the NCMA. A motion suggested placing the issue on the floor at the 1983 Smithers Convention to resolve the subject matter and guide future executives. The council decided to refer the letter to Alderman Schmok for report.
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Council
NCMA
Smithers
Schmok
Mulroney backs Clark for PC leadership in Canada
In Montreal Brian Mulroney endorsed Joe Clark at a hurried news conference as the Progressive Conservative leadership review looms in Winnipeg. Mulroney, who finished third to Clark in 1976, urged electing a representative PC government and said Clark’s reconfirmation aids party unity and potential prime ministerial return. Clark welcomed the pledge and noted Mulroney’s loyalty, calling him cabinet material.
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Montreal
Brian Mulroney
Quebec
Progressive Conservative Party
Joe Clark
Mulroney
Clark
Winnipeg
Canada
Iron Ore Co. of Canada
Mulr
Grand Opening of Chetwynd Curling Complex
The Grand Opening of the Chetwynd and District Recreation Centre complex drew over 200 curlers and guests. MLA Don Phillips could not attend due to weather but sent a telegram. Mayor Lasser officiated. Jack Hannam announced the rink would be paid for by next year and that $12,000 remains from the original curling rink grant for furnishings.
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Chetwynd and District Recreation Centre
M.L.A
Don Phillips
Phillips
Lasser
Jack Hannam
P.R.L.R.D
Chetwynd
Airport Manager Lorne McQueen Resigns in Chetwynd
Lorne McQueen announced his resignation at the December 30 1982 council meeting as airport manager in Chetwynd. Mayor Lasser and council expressed regrets and McQueen endorsed Clayton Collins as potential successor with Tom Wilson Sr named interim manager until a permanent replacement is chosen.
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Lorne McQueen
McQueen
Chetwynd
Lasser
Clayton Collins
Flying Club
The
Echo
Tom Wilson Sr
Picketing at Four Northern Lights College Campuses Demands
Four locations of Northern Lights College faced picketing on Monday morning as the BCG 1646 Us union pressed for a better package. The college offered 4.5 percent ($120 per month) retroactive to April 1, 1982, while job security and financial terms remained the core sticking points. The board sought flexibility on job security, and a December 5 meeting offer was declined unless the college raised the proposal. D. Kim Smith noted the developments on Thursday.
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BCG
Northern Lights College
Jim Kassen
N.L.C
B.C.G.E.U
D. Kim Smith
Winnie The Pooh at Chetwynd ACT draws big turnout
The Chetwynd Amateur Community Theatre presented Winnie the Pooh at Elk's Hall over Friday to Sunday with nearly 600 attendees. Cast included Jennifer Underhill Rosemary Kerrigan-Winnie the Pooh Lucie Leonard Piglet Ted Goldie Narrator Alison Cartwright Kanga Alan Cartwright Eycore Janice Nordland Christopher Robin Michelle Cyr Roo and Rosemary Schwanke Owl under Brenda Little and Sherry Philpott. A BCGEU staff rep noted 64 instructional staff across four campuses incurred a 72 hour strike notice with a vote underway for 52 support staff whose contract expired in 1982. The union seeks job security and higher wages and warns of possible picket lines if negotiations stall.
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Jennifer Underhill Rabbit
Rosemary Kernaghan
Winnie the Pooh
Lucie Leonard
Piglet
Ted Goldie
Narrator
Alison Cartwright
Kanga
Alan Cartwright
Eycore
Janice Nordland
Christopher Robin
Michelle Cyr- Roo
Brenda Bettin
Tobi Emeny
Chantel Bernard
Rosemary Schwanke - Owl
Chet Act
Brenda Little
Sherry Philpott
BCGEU
Northern Lights College
Fort St. John
Dawson Creek
Chetwynd
Fort Nelson
Atlin
Elk’s Hall
Chet A.C.T
Opposition routs gun control bill in Commons
Ottawa MPs killed a private member's bill pushed by Warren Allmand that would require certification for gun purchases. Allmand argued the bill aimed to keep firearms from the irresponsible, while Vankoughnet warned of a police state and loss of private property rights. Critics said it could harm natives and hunters and risk turning crime policy into bureaucracy.
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Ottawa
Bill Friday
Warren Allmand
Allmand
Montreal
Notre Dame-De-Grace
Commons
Canada
Bill Vankoughnet
Vankoughnet
Hastings-Frontenac
Ontario
Echo Christmas Greeting Card at Library
The Echo runs its annual Library Christmas Greetings card with names printed for friends to read. Donors are asked to leave their name and a $2.00 donation at the Library or The Echo before the Thursday December 16 deadline.
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the Echo
Echo
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UBCM
Tumbler Ridge
Santa Claus
Hoover
Frank Oberle
Kevin van Herd
Morris Hayward
Chetwynd Amateur Community Theatre
Chet. A.C.T
Smith
Northern Lights
By Jane McDowell
Rod Murphy
Manitoba
Churchill
Murphy
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