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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 07, 1979
Page
1
Finance Minister Evan Wolfe charged Opposition Leader Dave Barrett with misrepresentation of CanCel finances. He argued debt exceeded 79 million when considering prior write-offs and asset write-downs, and disputed Barrett's 134 million profit claim as inflated by extraordinary items and non taxable gains.
Freida Gladue, a grade three pupil in Ms. Littles' class at Windrem Elementary School, was named a regional winner among 21 in the Nutrition Can Be Fun poster contest sponsored by the Ministry of Agriculture, Province of BiC. Freida's poster shows nutritious foods dancing.
In a letter to supporters of the BC Teachers Federation tax reform campaign Wolfe reveals 1978 gains in school costs and a growing pupil teacher ratio decline. He notes district budgets up 498.4 million since 1973 despite enrollment down and expects grants to rise while property owners bear the burden.
The British Columbia Forest Service weighs a major restructuring that could abolish Ranger Districts and move district management to local levels. A Dawson Creek office relocation to Chetwynd is under consideration, with nine full time and twelve part time staff unsure of their jobs amid debates on local retention and regional timber and resource needs.
Eric McKean of Dawson Creek is appointed field coordinator for the Provincial Government Youth Employment Program. Based in Dawson Creek, he covers the Peace River Liard region including Fort St. John, Chetwynd, Hudson's Hope, Pouce Coupe, Fort Nelson and Lower Post. Applications for prospective employers and youth seeking summer work are available at government agent offices and Canada Employment Centres across the region.
The Honourable Iona Campagnolo was the guest speaker at the Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce Civic Night. Guests were welcomed by M.C. Bunne Hoffman. Mayor Lasser spoke for the Village and Bob Petrick of PRAHTA and BC Chamber extended greetings from Dawson Creek and the City. The program included the 1978 President's report by Ian Campbell and a Tourist Information segment.
The Women’s Auxiliary to the Chetwynd General Hospital held its tenth annual meeting on January 30 in the hospital cafeteria with fifteen attendees. The presidents reports highlighted increased services and new equipment, with acknowledgments to key members and special guests.
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