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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 17, 1987
Page
6
In March the 34th BC parliament opens in Victoria with a royal guard and gun salute honoring Lieut. Gov. Rogers as he reads the Speech from the Throne. The author argues for clear plans and open government to let taxpayers see how their money is used. Public access to government business is urged and scrutiny of the Throne Speech is advised.
Bob Skelly describes growing political momentum to market Southeast Coal to Ontario Hydro. He notes job losses in southeastern B C and says a Kootenay NDP MLA and coal workers delegation secured talks with federal officials and Ontario leaders. If western coal is used, Ontario Hydro could meet most needs and create thousands of Canadian jobs amid acid rain concerns.
The chamber discusses creating connected trails near Chetwynd to offer year round recreation in a nature setting. Plans include benches bridges and signs with eventual nature trails fitness stations lookouts and gardens plus winter uses like cross country skiing and tobogganing. Four workers plus a supervisor would be hired with bush clearing equipment rentals planned. April 15 set for work start and Employment Canada status awaited by March 15. Holmes note mentions sixty one actors.
The Chetwynd Womens Resource Centre challenges all male teams to meet or beat their time in the First Annual Out House Race in Chetwynd during Chinook Daze on Saturday February 28. Entries and rules available at the Chamber of Commerce Office or by calling 788-3345.
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