Village council committees appointments and leaders
The document lists village council committees with chairs and members including Public Works Roads and Streets led by Alderman Jackman, Flood Control and Storm Sewers by Alderman Dunn, Streetlighting Airport by Alderman Walkden, Parks and Recreation led by Alderman Hoover and Walkden, Water and Sewer Utilities chaired by Dunn with Jackman, Health and Sanitation chaired by Walkden, Garbage Public Safety Dog Control Cemetery Dental Clinic Prov Emerg Program led by Hoover, Planning and Development chaired by Mayor Lasser with Hoover and Dunn, Finance chaired by Mayor Lasser with Dunn and Hoover, Acting Mayor rotated quarterly among Dunn Jackman Hoover Walkden, Court of Revision Dunn and Jackman, Industrial Development chaired by Alderman with Regional District Rep Mayor Lasser, Regional District Alternate Rep Dunn, Auditors M G Erickson, Consultants Stanley Associates Engineering Ltd, Bankers CIBC, Lawyers Clancy Valair & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackman
Dunn
Walkden
Parks & Recreation
Hoover
Alderman Dunn
Lasser
Village Light Up Contest Urges Residents to Shine
Residents in the village and within five miles are urged to enter the Chamber of Commerce annual Light Up contest. Theme originality matters, with awards for business inside and outside displays and for residences. Judging occurs between Christmas and New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Chetwynd Chit Chat Patrons Find Echo In Lobby
Community Christmas greetings are published by the Public Library with boxes placed at local businesses for townwide donations. Visitors gather at the Julius Martin home for a pre holiday visit including Lonnie and Marie from Fort St John, Terry of Leo Creek, Bev and Lenard Paquette of Prince George, Bob of Pollock Pines, Delores and Bob Smith of Angra Dos Reis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Martin
Lonnie
Marie
Fort St. John
Terry
Leo Creek
Bev
Lenard Paquette
Prince George
Bob
Pollock Pines
California
U.S.A
Delores
Inlaw
Bob Smith
Angra
Dos Reis
Brazil
South America
Lions Plan 1978 Rodeo With Profits Shared
The Lions Club reports the 1977 Rodeo profit and outlines 1978 plans. Twenty percent stays with the Lions, fifty percent goes to a grounds improvement trust. Rodeo dates tentatively set for June 10 and 11, with corals needing extensive repairs coordinated with the Recreation Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Recreation Commission
Education basic mill rate set at 42.5 mills drives higher local education cost
The Minister of Education announced December 1 that the 1978 basic education mill rate is 42.5 mills, up 5 mills from 1977, triggering about $500 million in local tax demand. BCSTA President Cliff Adkins asked the minister to justify the increase, noting a 19 percent rise from 1977’s $422 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BCSTA
Cliff Adkins
Chetwynd Chamber seeks provincial help for dental care
The Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce approved a brief calling on the provincial government to fund dental services in town. An Ad-Hoc committee prepared the plan to cover travel and accommodations for a dentist and two assistants who visit for one week each month, costing up to 500 dollars monthly for eight months, with aim of attracting a resident dentist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
New Crown Land Policy Changes for Agriculture Support
The Honourable James A. Nielsen announced a two pronged policy on Crown land for farming. Small isolated parcels will be offered to established local farmers to complete viable units, while large blocks may be developed for agricultural use and disposed of by public auction. Availability expected in late spring 1978 with annual auctions thereafter. Rentals credit toward purchase, with 80 percent of arable land cleared within ten years. Existing leases from July 1, 1977 are covered. Applications up to 40 acres accepted with required development plans and compliance before title transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Nielsen
Land Management Branch
Edmunds pleads guilty to four counts in moose case
Chetwynd man Richard Edmunds pleaded guilty to four counts of exceeding the bag limit on moose in local court. He is fined 100 dollars on the first count and 300 dollars on the others, totaling 1 000 dollars, plus nine months probation and good behavior conditions. His hunting license is suspended until course completion. a rifle was confiscated and meat stowed. The report notes a successful 1977 Calendar Campaign ending December 17 with calendar distribution underway and thanks to supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Chetwynd Court
Edmunds
Conservation
Fish and Wildlife Branch
RCMP
Geoff Craven
Lions Club
Echo Year Ends with December 21 Publication
The Echo states the final 1977 issue will publish on Wednesday December 21. Reports and advertisements must reach the Echo office by Friday December 16 for inclusion in that issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Echo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Finance Committee
Mayor Lasser
Court of Revision
Industrial Development Committee
M.G. Erickson
Stanley Associates Engineering Ltd
Bankers
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Lawyers — Clancy, Valair & Co
Charles Lasser
I Tor
John Jackman
Marian Hoover
Willard Dunn
Bob Walkden
Bunne
Public Library
Lorne Dalke
Legion Hall
L. Dalke
Bob Trail
Dawson Creek
S. Campbell
Order of Roses
Beta Sigma Phi
Marion Canning
Karen Rix
Lions Project
Adkins
B.C
Chetwynd Lions Rodeo
Eeeetewaevn
Nrac Ae Ie
Lion
Edmund
Richard Edmunds
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