Inaugural Chetwynd Council Meets as Housing Aid Arrives
The District of Chetwynd held its first council meeting on December 3 with thanks to outgoing Alderman Joan Temple. New members M Hoover and Henry Dyck took oaths, and the start-up funding of 35000 dollars was announced for the Tumbler Ridge Housing Association to develop a 20 unit family housing project under CMHC.
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Chetwynd
Joan Temple
Temple
M. Hoover
Henry Dyck
Andy Teslyk
Shirley
Court of Revision
Alerman Hoover, Dunn
Lasser
Prince George
Government of Canada
Tumbler Ridge Housing Association
Frank Oberle
Prince George-Peace River
Bill McKnight
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Co-Operative
Tumber Ridge
National Housing Act
Oberle
CMHC
Canada Housing Agency
Outdoor rink planned in Centurian subdivision area
At the regular council meeting Doug Woods on behalf of subdivision residents proposed an outdoor skating rink to be built on an undeveloped lot at the end of the subdivision. The district granted approval with residents covering setup and ongoing maintenance while the land remains for sale. Water supply may come from creek or fire trucks with fire department coordination.
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Centurian
Legion Area
Doug Woods
Woods
BC Rail and Union Reach Arbitration Pact to Avert Strike
BC Rail and the Council of Trade Unions announced an agreement late Friday to refer the reduced crew dispute to final and binding arbitration. Both sides pledged no strike or lockout for 90 days while negotiations on other economic and language issues resume and the arbitrator is asked to decide within 90 days.
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B.C. Rail
Council of Trade Union
Chetwynd Fire Dept praised by Safeco insurers notes
Safeco Insurance of Vancouver commended the Chetwynd Volunteer Fire Department for prompt effective action in extinguishing a fire at the Mike Shmok residence and Chetwynd Business Services. Chief Bryan King received the letter and praise for contacting the Provincial Fire Warden's Office.
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Chetwynd Volunteer Fire Department
Safeco Insurance Companies
Vancouver
Mike Schmok
Chetwynd
Bryan King
Chetwynd Fire Department
Bob McKay
C.S.S
Ethiopia
Fire Department
Safeco
Chetwynd Business Services
Mayor Lasser outlines committee restructures for term
Busy year proposal by Mayor Lasser restructures committees to three council members each. He aims for regular meetings with written reports and completion of items on the action paper by end of March. Committees will then present recommendations before council meetings for public view.
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Interministry Continuing Committee For
British Columbia
Union of B.C
Lasser
Lasser outlines council plans for the year
Lasser lists downtown revitalization paving 46 Avenue and access upgrades from Body Shop to Imperial Oil and other projects. Drainage and street work in Munch Subdivision, Rodeo Grounds recreation area, Windrem Creek protection, access around barriers, and Recreation Centre use improvements are proposed with no general tax increase and limited borrowing.
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Lasser
Cantor
B.C.R
Imperial Oil
Munch Subdivision
Rodeo Grounds
Windrem Creek
Council
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Hoover and
Dyck
Victoria
Dale Cascanette
Chetwynd Motor Hotel
Dale
Kitimat
The
B.C. Rail and Council of Trade Union
CTA
Echo
Douglas Quinn
Prince George Pulp and Paper
B.C. Labor Relations Board
C.T.U
Minister of Labor
Hoover
Brenda Bettin
Shannon Deak
Leo Sabulsky
Tumbler Ridge
Hudson Hope
R.C.M.P
UBCM
Santa
Tansi Friendship Centre
Sarah Courtoreille
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