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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 07, 1989
Page
2
The foundation envisions an autonomous regional university with its own charter and Northward focus. It includes a graduate school and research capacity, centers across the Northwest and other northern areas, and collaboration with northern colleges. It prioritizes part time older students and shared staffing.
Harvie Andre notes government safeguards while Canfor Corporation and Weldwood of Canada Ltd announce a merger creating Canfor Weldwood Distribution Ltd effective Feb 1 1989. Headquartered in New Westminster BC the outfit aims at 600 million in annual sales with executive shifts Colin Warner interim President and VP roles for Jake Friesen and Peter Vik.
Dear Editor argues against land claims and calls for equal laws for all Canadians, proposes land for 100 per cent Indians with taxes, faults Indigenous claims, cites social costs and historical support, and references a merger comment by Canfor and Weldwood leaders about rationalization and continued service.
The District of Tumbler Ridge endorses a Dahllof Report plan proposing a central administration in Prince George with up to 15 satellite campuses for "Special Schools of Study" and pledges land for a local campus to join growing regional support.
February marks Heart Month as the BC and Yukon Heart Foundation welcomes Whitehorse and Watson Lake to its family. Cascade Realty and Eagle Realty join the 1989 residential campaign with canvassers out February 1 to 10. Last year’s effort raised $1,154.05. organizers aim to meet or beat that total in 1989. Deb Swaile BCYHF Unit Coordinator thanks Chetwynd.
The federal government commits 4.1 million dollars to a 14 million CN Rail project testing Advanced Train Control along 300 kilometres from Jasper Alberta to Prince George British Columbia. The effort aims to boost regional jobs and position Canadian firms in rail control technology. Frank Oberle MP notes alignment with Folly Commission findings.
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