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Chetwynd Year in Review Details Local Crises and Wins
The year saw a doctor shortage with weekend relief from Fort St John at $500 weekly. A homeless man died. council seeks funding. Police seized 1 828 marijuana plants valued at 1 828 000 from East Pine. A horse loggers association formed in northeast B C. Schools closed briefly for roof inspections after a Dawson Creek arena collapse. Police uncovered a second grow operation and 95 seedlings with equipment found in an industrial shop. January saw a 60 degree swing, from -52 to 7.3. Community awards named Business of the Year Shirley Weeks Citizen of the Year Brett Garland Junior Citizen of the Year and Citizens of the Century Fred and Mary Courtoreille, who perished in a fire shortly after. A Youth Drop in Centre opened, and an Hasler avalanche left five men safe. A car train collision prompted a warning to slow for icy tracks. Peace River South MLA Weisgerber left BC Reform leadership. RCMP crack down on drugs with a 11 gram cocaine seizure worth 5 500. A teacher died in a highway collision. Barb Shirley was approached to run for Liberal in Prince George Peace River. Break-ins troubled downtown merchants. several businesses vandalized. Three snowmobilers were found safe. The town closed then quickly reopened its weekend hospital. Trade Show attendance declined. Powder King owners consider a destination casino. Darkroom closed briefly then reopened. 18 year olds allowed after re-opening. RCMP added enforcement tools including 90 day license suspensions and 30 day vehicle impounds. CIBC bank was broken into during an ATM heist where suspects escaped with nothing. Education ministry funded Windrem Elementary and Chetwynd upgrades.