Community groups donate during December drive in Chetwynd
Chetwynd district employees union collected non perishables at IGA and Shop Easy while Thor Prucks of Talisman Energy donated a corporate cheque to the Santa Claus food hamper project. Yvonne Elden becomes the new school board chair replacing Patrick Michiel who steps down after five years. The ministry grants $189000 to offset enrollment declines hitting School District 59 and fund budget items. Trustees plan traffic safety letters to the Ministry of Highways and approve a Mexico trip while rejecting an Italy trip. A Nisga a Treaty video is under review for classroom use as trustees weigh propaganda versus balanced insight. Next meeting is Jan 13 in Dawson Creek with monthly sessions except April and June.