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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 15, 1987
Page
1
Bulgaria describes harsh penalties for second drinking driving offense and repeat offenders while noting the severe harm caused by crashes. The piece emphasizes prevention through personal choices to not drink and drive, not ride with impaired drivers, and to report suspected drunk driving.
A fragment describes funds allocated for the Trans-Canada Highway six miles south of Cache Creek and mentions a 3,300 foot international segment.
Fibreco outlines a two stage expansion beginning summer 1990 to add a second CIMP mill at Taylor with a $195 million capex and a further $200 million to $300 million paper mill investment. A feasibility study would follow the construction phase. 450 during build and 183 permanent jobs with 230 indirect roles plus a $40 million annual regional injection.
Fibreco pressed for a review of timber supply volumes to ensure enough wood for Fibreco or Louisiana Pacific to proceed. Makin Pulp and Paper proposed harvesting in the Fort St. John area and shipping to Britannia Beach for publication grade paper, but drew no public support. The Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce backed Fibreco as the only proposal with direct local benefits, while President Peter Priebe noted Fibreco’s local resource exploitation and economic contribution. The hearing urged government adherence to guidelines for harvesting uncommitted crown timber.
Hearings in Fort St John confront a split between Fibreco and Louisiana Pacific as each company seeks timber rights across the North Peace areas. LP pledges a chemi thermomechanical pulp mill at Chetwynd with 452 000 cubic metres capacity and extensive job creation, while Fibreco backs a boundary aligned to the East Halfway River area and gains support from Fort St John and Taylor officials. Local chambers and mayors urge a balanced plan to maximize region benefits and limit environmental risks.
At a special council meeting on December 9 1987 Marion Hoover was appointed by Council as the Director to the Peace River Regional District Bob Nicholson was appointed Alternate Director.
C.S.S. Winter Concert by Cst. A. Luelo, Chet. RCMP highlights season mood and busy shopping. RCMP reports over 60 percent of vehicles checked fail to wear seat belts and many lack proper child restraints. Continued on page two.
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