New coal co ordinator appointed for British Columbia
Graham Kedgley, former Neptune Terminals president, is named coal co ordinator for British Columbia for two years, effective January 15. He will promote coal development, coordinate with industry, government, transportation and users, advise on market expansion, research needs, and receive 57,600 dollars annually.
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Graham Kedgley
British Columbia
Kedgley
Don Phillips
Japan
Korea
Leason
Phillips
Europe
Fraser to supplement highways construction program
Transportation minister Alex V. Fraser announced that due to significant rises in provincial government revenues the government will add funds to the highways capital construction program in the current year. The statement appeared in the Supplement to the transportation and communications section.
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Transportation, Communications, and Highways
Alex V. Fraser
Lack of Confidence in Local Governments Prompts Fiscal Controls
Rubymay Parrott of the B C School Trustees Association questions proposed municipal and school board fiscal controls. The Minister of Finance cites meetings, performance incentives, and administrative salary guidelines to curb taxpayer costs, while Parrott calls for tax relief and salary setting via elected officials and arbitration reform.
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Minister of Finance
Rubymay Parrott
B.C. School Trustees Association
Parrott
Chetwynd Considers Flexible Rules for New Subdivisions
Chetwynd council weighed allowing mobile homes in industrial areas and pre fabricated dwellings in the R-4 Legion Subdivision zone. A town planning consultant said development permits could authorize such uses while mayor and clerk urged tighter definitions and by law amendments. Speculators showed interest in lots as council planned to test market before further action.
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Chetwynd
J.M. Sainsbury
Mr. Sainsbury
Legion
Lasser
Teslyk
Five million grant to young drivers boosts Auto Plan refunds
The Insurance Corporation of B C mails application forms to about 98,000 single male drivers under 25 for the Safe Driving Incentive Grant. A total of $5 million is set aside for the program now in its third year, offering up to about 50 percent off premiums for eligible young vehicle owners who meet the rules and deadlines.
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Insurance Corporation of
B.C
Robbie D. Sherrell
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Insurance Corporation
Sherrell
Chetwynd Adopts Community Plan and Zoning By-Laws
The Chetwynd Village Council approved two major by laws the Official Community Plan Description By-Law and the Village Zoning By-Law. They define where and what types of development can occur within Village boundaries and outline development timeframes. Mayor Lasser noted the council and community’s yearlong effort and hearings on September 27 last year.
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Council
Chetwynd
Lasser
British Columbia Announces Phased Heroin Treatment Plan
The BC health minister unveils a 1979 heroin treatment program starting January with withdrawal services for current patients. Phase two from April expands to court-referred and voluntary patients, phase three in July adds police referrals. New centres open in Kelowna Prince George Nanaimo Victoria Campbell River Surrey Chilliwack and New Westminster with a Vancouver coordinating centre and Brannan Lake clinic near Nanaimo beginning in April.
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Victoria
British Columbia
Bob McClelland
Kelowna
Prince George
Nanaimo
Campbell River
Surrey
Chilliwack
New Westminster
Vancouver
Brannan Lake
Northern Lights College Introduces AA Diploma in General Studies
Northern Lights College unveiled an Associate of Arts Diploma in General Studies, allowing students to complete a two year university level credential locally. Eligibility requires 60 credit hours, at least 30 earned at the college, a cumulative C average, and 6 English credits plus equivalent English coursework.
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Northern Lights College
Northern Lights
He-She
Chetwynd Opens New Ski Tow on Cold 1978 Day
The Ski Hill at Chetwynd launched a new Harusch Handle Platter Model 1401 tow for electric operation. Hal Smith started the device after speeches by Geoff Craven and Mayor Lasser as about 40 people attended. snow was scant and skiing offered on weekends from noon.
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Chetwynd
Hal Smith
Cantor
Geoff Craven
Mayor Lasser
Lasser
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