Community history tales and quilt fundraiser in Chetwynd
Storytelling event during Spirit of B C Week recalls early 1960s Chetwynd life. Little Prairie Ladies Club organized a quilt with hundreds of names, raffled for library nails as the library was built. Bea Kurjata shared labour transport memories. tales cover schools, town grounds, and family life.
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Chetwynd
Little Prairie Ladies Club
Bea Kurjata
Dawson Creek
Windrem School
B.C
BC budget ties carbon tax to climate goals
Finance minister Taylor unveils a green budget with a starting carbon tax aimed at gradual adjustment. A one time $100 cheque goes to BC residents in June while tax rates shift to revenue neutrality. Businesses pay more of the tax while individuals receive most refunds and critics urge more incentives.
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Taylor
Fluevog
B.C
Laura Jones
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Second job fair a great success in Chetwynd
Northern Lights College held its second Education and Job Fair in February drawing nearly 300 attendees to 26 booths. Organizers credited strong participation from companies in Calgary, Elkford and Armstrong and noted on‑the‑spot interviews while planning to focus on other campuses.
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Chetwynd
Northern Lights College
Rochelle Galbraith
NLC
Calgary
Elkford
Armstrong
Canfor
Ft. Nelson
Cantor
Galbraith
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