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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 09, 1977
Page
2
A dog shot in a yard and another dog losing a leg to gunfire prompt concerns in Chetwynd. A man at a dump found two near dead dogs in boxes and urges residents to report dogs at large to the village office, which vows stricter enforcement and humane handling.
The 1976 77 Christmas Seal Campaign ended Monday with the largest total in 54 years for British Columbia. Unaudited figures show $595,000, just below the $620,000 goal but $43,000 higher than 1974, when $552,000 was raised. President Alex Clark credits a new known contributor and house holder mailing system for cutting costs by about $43,000, boosting net income. Quick thaws weaken ice surfaces. Always check ice conditions after weather changes.
Aries and Taurus years begin with winding up matters and removing roadblocks for mental peace. Gemini and Scorpio call for renewed cooperation and a fresh perspective in work and home life. Sagittary groups and old friends offer new associations while Capricorns gain financial opportunities and hints from friends and organizations, with surprising developments and favorable outcomes.
A reader backs D M Sorensen against mandatory belt laws while another letter sender recounts a dog shooting incident. H B Earle argues seat belts save lives and cut costs, noting 15 20 percent current usage and 60 70 percent with law in other regions, urging BC to adopt legislation over education.
CARE Canada expresses deep gratitude to Canadians whose donations exceeded 400000 for victims of the Guatemala earthquake. Advisory Board allocated 100000 for immediate aid, feeding 300000 daily, water systems, shelters, and medical supplies while rebuilding 12000 homes and restoring 150 water systems.
B C Health Minister Bob McClelland announced major changes to emergency health services to improve air ambulance service restore patient escort and extend ambulance crew training. A revised fee schedule takes effect February 1 reducing remote area transport costs with a maximum of 100 for long distance ambulance service and a basic 15 call charge plus distance based rates. The commission will provide nursing or escort services at no charge when authorized.
Smokey the Bear died on November 9 1976 at the Washington Zoo. He was 24 or 25 years old depending on the source, an unusually long life for a bear. His mission will be continued by his adopted son who will carry on his forestry education work.
Mary DesRoches of Children’s Hospital Public Relations thanks the publication for coverage and notes changes in BC ambulance charges. A new escort option adds 80 to 100 dollars plus overnight Vancouver lodging, totaling about 500 dollars the patient must pay. The basic ambulance fee rises from five to 15 dollars to fund better service, escort coverage, and equipment upgrades.
A fragmented TV guide lists programs from morning to night including Morning Devotions Mon Ami Friendly Giant Sesame Street Bonanza All in the Family Take Thirty World of Disney The Beachcombers Hawaii Five-O Mary Tyler Moore and sports blocks. notes repeated entries and partial times across days February 13 schedule.
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