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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 02, 1988
Page
2
At January 5 council, the 1988 Provisional Budget was adopted with no property tax increases no capital expenditures and no service level expansion. It projects a $135000 revenue shortfall to be addressed by reserves pending LP proposal results expected by late February.
The council plans a tough budget review delaying commitments until the Louisiana Pacific proposal outcome by February end. They highlight a $14,000 grants program and emphasize preserving service levels and reasonable property taxes while seeking to advance the LP deal. The task force remains engaged to push the LP proposal forward.
A new Chetwynd resident requests government action for a pedestrian crossing light at Highway 97 and 48th Street near the Red Rooster to improve crossing safety for children. The letter reflects concern for traffic danger and community safety in the 48th Street area.
Time Air outlines current fleet a Dash 8 with 37 seats and 300 mph speed four units plus eight on order and four Dash 7s at 150 mph longest route Lethbridge to Vancouver 470 miles. Fares will be similar with discounts and connections to Vancouver to minimize layovers. Anne Sherrod Special Representative Valhalla Society warns privatization risks to forests hospitals highways and education urging public resistance to avoid social disaster.
Robin Blencoe of the New Democrat Municipal Affairs Critic condemns the province's privatization push. He cites the DuVay streetcar sale for a token dollar, suspected mismanagement in projects like Coquihalla, and cabinet resignations, urging the premier to disclose asset disposal plans and costs.
The Echo invites readers to submit letters on local topics with name and address, signed and non anonymized. Submissions may be condensed or rejected, and can be delivered to the Echo Office or mailed to Box 750, Chetwynd, B.C., VOC 1JO.
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