BC Should Mandate Child Seatbelts and Restraints
A reader urges BC to pass a comprehensive child restraint law amid Mt. Washington bus crash losses. The letter cites 1982 BC data, cites 15 saved lives and 600 prevented injuries, and pleads for a safety paper signed by Minister Fraser. Therier argues for risk reduction and criticizes inaction. Also includes a critical piece on animal advocacy and global hunger before noting Montreal General Hospital breastfeeding study results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Washington
Alex Fraser
BC Medical Association
Fraser
Adam Kerr
BCMA
Mr. Fraser
Chetwynd weekly roundup highlights local events
Mr. C Harold Gibson of Accra Services plans an accounting office at Hotel Chetwynd. The Womens Auxiliary to The Chetwynd Hospital formed with Hoffman as president. Post office hours shift to stay open all day Wednesdays. Beef and Pork steakettes on sale at 59 cents a pound. Sixteen teams entered the Mens Open Bon Spiel. Chetwynd Valley Twirlers held their annual Valentines Dance. Fire at Village Office caused by transformer wire fault nine years ago. Jens Naumann earned 97 in Preliminary Rudiments. Little Prairie Haven Senior Citizens Home due May 19. Boston Brown Beans three tins for a dollar. Lake View Credit Union marked its ninth anniversary. Chetwynd telephone exchange upgraded to electronic. British Columbia leads Pacific Rim coal race two years ago. 1982 school budget and busing policy approved as outdoor turnout for Pancake Breakfast. Price and Markle opened in Industrial Park. Lorrie Bremmer received $300 from Elks after a home fire. Carnival Queen contestants named Darcy Jackman Vicki Moore Carla Teslyk.
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C. Harold Gibson
Accra Services Ltd
Prince George
Chetwynd
Chetwynd Hospital
Hoffman
Chetwynd Valley
Little Prairie Haven
Boston
Lake View Credit Union
British Columbia
Pacific Rim
Heart Month Activities Highlight Chetwynd Events
In February residents of Chetwynd are urged to join a Blood Pressure Clinic at People Drug Mart from 2 to 5 pm on Fridays to monitor heart health. The Chetwynd Public Library hosts a Poster Contest for ages 4 to 13 with prizes and tokens from the Heart Foundation. A pancake breakfast fundraiser benefiting the Dixie Lee Fund raises money February 12 at the Chetwynd Motor Hotel, with complimentary taxi service from Les' Cabs. Residential canvassing begins February 13, asking for community generosity.
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Chetwind Public Library
Pauline Huska
Rodeo Grounds
Heart Fund Champain
Pauline
Bonnie Horan
Sandi Chantre
Sandi
Chetwynd
People Drug Mart
Chetwynd Library
Chetwynd Motor Hotel
Dixie Lee
Les’ Cabs
Chinook Daze Recap And Chinook Daze Third Annual
Recreation newsletter highlights last weekend s Chinook Daze success and announces the third annual Chinook Daze in February 1985. Winter programs Session II begins February 27 with Gymnastics and Fitness classes. Preschool classes restart March 6. Recreation Dept office contact 788 2121 for registration. Creative Play float wins first prize in parade. Square dancing club cancels due to low turnout and invites interest.
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Recreation Dept
Recreation
Frank Oberle on Canada’s economic prospects and Liberal policies
Frank Oberle criticizes Liberal governance in Canada, arguing misled academics undermined workers in mining forestry and fishing. He claims Liberal budgets and make work projects worsen conditions, urging a new government to reverse the trend and attract development money. He compares Canada’s stance to others like West Germany and Saudi Arabia.
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Alan MacEachen
FIRA
Alberta
Canada
West Germany
Saudi Arabia
Lalonde
Conference Board
Finance Department
Mr. Lalonde
Night Final and NBC Nightline Schedule Noted
TV grid lists 6:00 PM to 12:27 AM lineups with News Sports Weather segments, The A Team, Dallas, The National, Night Final, Good Rockin Tonight, and Blue Jean Network. Morning and afternoon blocks include Western Gardener, NHL Hockey later, Barney Miller, Fame Game, Space Odyssey, Country Canada. Evening features Fraggle Rock, Beachcombers, Seeing Things, For The Record, Night Final repeats, and an 8:00 to 11:57 spread ending with 20th Century Diseases.
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Tommy Hunter
Dallas
Jimmy Ferguson
Three’s Company
Madeline
the National
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Norman E Hamilton
Emergency Medical Services Committee
Alex B. Hankin
Montreal
Montreal General Hospital
Jens Naumann
Price
Markle
Lorrie Bremmer
Elks Club
Darcy Jackman
Vicki Moore
Carla Teslyk
Fecho
Liberal
Marc Lalonde
Liberal Party
Frank Oberle
Walt Disney
Movie & Recorder Rentals
Tel
B.C. P.O
Showtime
Sun
Dirty Harry
Pagane OE
TV Guide
Chetwynd B.C
T.V. Channel 7
Huntley St
Friendly Giant
Mr Dressnpy
All My
Peralta Street
Three's Company
Page
Circle Square
Huntley Street
Edmonton
Rex Humbard
World Wide Church
Terry Winters
CBC News
Reminton Steele
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