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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 21, 1979
Page
1
A powerline broke from a transformer, pulling the Village Hall mast and igniting a smoldering fire in the wall between the meter box and service panel. Firefighters extinguished the flames after breaking through the wall. Mayor Lasser found the smoke. Police investigate. tips urged to the Village Office or RCMP.
Charles W. Nash, vice-president for corporate affairs at B C Hydro, says the utility is fully accountable to the provincial cabinet and legislature. He responds to former Hydro lawyer Harry Hunter who claimed Hydro is “out of control.” Nash cites two 1965 cabinet orders-in-council authorizing Hydro to carry out its day to day operations.
Local notice column from Chetwynd highlights the Annual Library Valentine Hour 2 to 4 p.m. at the library, a postponed coffee hour due to severe weather, and community events. Funding discussions cover the Parker Memorial Sports fund at the Toronto Dominion Bank to aid local students and sports clinics. Also noted are Boy Scouts visits, village business talks in Victoria, a fire incident at Village Hall, a hockey caption correction, a wedding reception for Julie Cunningham and Darrel Esau, visits from Prince George residents, and Lake View Credit Union’s fifth anniversary celebration with staff cake.
The Peace River Health Unit debuts a lifestyle modification program for the public at the local Health Unit office. It explains how health ties to lifestyle risks such as smoking and alcohol use, outlining practical steps to reduce risk.
The British Columbia Railway Management Committee will continue its 1978 program to improve communication with employees customers and officials. A five day tour includes Lillooet Exeter Williams Lake Quesnel and Prince George with sessions on health lifestyle risks and disease prevention using the Health Hazard Appraisal form. Local contact Sue Thompson at 788 9219.
The British Columbia government will end the year with a surplus about 145 million dollars, as disclosed by Finance Minister Evan Wolfe in the Third Quarterly Report for 1978 79. The nine month interim surplus totaled 157.6 million, up from 97.9 million the year before. The minister said any surplus will fund business programs without cabinet references.
Jens Naumann of Chetwynd achieved 97 in Preliminary Rudiments, earning First Class Honours. The Royal Conservatory of Music held Theory exams in Dawson Creek with Jens being a student of his mother, Mrs Erica Naumann. Congratulations to Jens on his excellent mark.
BC Tel reports the Chetwynd Telephone exchange 788 switched to an electronic system on February 19 1979 as part of a province wide upgrade. Twenty four BC exchanges already converted with nine more in 1979 and six in 1980. By 1981 about half of BC phones will be electronic and by 1985 three quarters. Benefits focus on cost control and future rate stability while maintenance and reliability improve. Please dial all seven digits.
Eighteen members of Local 168 Rock and Tunnel Workers Union from Hudson Hope BC Hydro Dam Site One braved bad roads to seek aid. They appeared at the Human Resources office in Chetwynd on February 13 around 11 30 a.m. Ninety one workers faced 90 day terminations after a labour dispute and the union said its official stance was not known then.
PRINCE GEORGE B C The first resource analysis under the Forest Act completed by the BC Forest Service finds Spruce supplies adequate for 20 years in the Fort Nelson Timber Supply Area. Aspen must be developed to sustain woods industry. The report notes no growth in current harvest until Aspen is utilized and that long term, with all species used, harvest could double. The analysis will feed a future forest harvesting and management plan with input from government levels and agencies.
Emergency notice lists the Fire Department Emergency Number as 788 2345. It instructs callers to provide their name, phone number, and a precise description of the fire type and location for rapid response.
The Little Village Lodge for Senior Citizens will be ready for occupancy by May 15, owner Bob Walkden says. The 6,800 square foot Old English Russet design building is valued at $150,000 and features 16 private baths, two large wheelchair rooms, a kitchen, dining hall, living room, laundry, whirlpool bath, and a second level management apartment. Located one block off highway 79 on the airport road.
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