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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 16, 1986
Page
2
The newspaper invites letters to the editor on topics of local interest. Readers should include name and address, printed signature, and submissions may be condensed or rejected. Letters may be delivered to the Echo Office or mailed to Box 750, Chetwynd, B.C., VOC 1100.
Windrem will host a Festive Family Fun Night on Tuesday December 16 from 7 to 8 30 pm. A traditional concert is not planned this year. families rotate through Christmas activities, personalize trees and gifts, enjoy trivia and world themed events, and finish with junior and senior band performances and choir carols. Refreshments available at nominal cost.
Mary Wilson announces a plan to join Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland to open Canada’s largest Fish and Chips stand. The project aims to showcase regional seafood with a high profile launch attracting local media and tourists.
Grace Whitehouse wore a giant cigarette butt and garbage can costume to teach health in Edmonton area schools. Elementary students praised the message that quitting belongs in the trash, while high schoolers mocked the act, prompting questions about effectiveness.
Whitehouse argues prevention saves hospital costs though funding is scarce for health promotion. Dr Andrew Pipe notes difficulty in proving prevention and measuring non events. Edmonton and Ontario officials urge new metrics and political will to invest in health promotion.
Letter from Jack Davis MLA North Vancouver Seymour argues Air Canada’s takeover of Air BC nationalizes the airline. He claims bilingual staffing, east maintenance, and Montreal control mark centralization and red Tory policy. He criticizes federal dollars used to socialise the carrier.
In a year end continuation, the council outlines cooperation among the Council, Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Merchants and community for economic development. It calls for yearly street upgrades, $540,000 water improvements, tourism growth, downtown beautification, and support for Pine Valley Exhibition Park, Chetwynd area swim group, ski club and other community efforts while encouraging local shopping and attracting new businesses.
Jean Groves notes this will be her last report until after January 1. Seniors wish a nice Jolly Season and a happy New Year. Bowling quiets down and card playing ends for the year. On Tuesday Bill Robertson and his team Bunny Vera and Margaret bowled an eight-ender. Congratulations. Call 788-2112 for information.
A series of birth notices lists three newborns in late 1986. The Lundrigan couple welcome a boy at 12:47 on November 28 weighing 3760 grams. The Derhousoff couple welcome a girl at 13:22 on November 30 weighing 3960 grams. Stephanie Sorella gives birth to a boy at 06:50 on December 11 weighing 3670 grams.
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