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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 14, 1976
Page
2
Don Ashley writes to Dr. Pat McGeer, chief physician to ICBC, arguing the 181 million deficit from mismanaged government should be borne by all voters, not just motorists, and that deficits in welfare health and education affect the whole electorate, not a single group. He urges shared responsibility to fix the policy burden.
Joyce Shollenburg thanks Fay Cox of Lone Prairie News and Marion Parker of Smoke Signals for lively district coverage in The Echo and encourages continued strong reporting that makes the paper more newsy and interesting.
Parish and town residents share Christmas updates from Chetwynd Pipestone Reston and Kerrobert. News includes Clara Klarenbach Lane Lossing Ruth and Paula相關 items families visit relatives in Manitoba Alberta and British Columbia with updates on medical service roles and Synod luncheon hosted by Fr Jungbluth.
A reader recalls a St Yves riddle about a man with seven wives and seven sacks each containing seven cats and seven kittens. The playful line prompts how many were going to St Yves, inviting quick mental math and local humor.
Ranchers patrol calving sheds at all hours as Rod Rainey reports three calves born. Neighbors fundraise for Bob and Val Stannard after their Christmas week fire with a half-side beef draw at the Elks Hall January 31 in Chetwynd. Local gatherings, hospital updates, and reflections on politics and Rasputin close the week amid frigid weather and community resilience.
The B C Department of Travel and the Chamber of Commerce will publish a booklet after gathering convention data. Groups planning conventions in and around Dawson Creek in 1976 are asked to contact Don McCartney at the Chamber of Commerce office. Phone 782 4868. Information aids Chambers of Commerce and convention bureaus in promoting group and convention business in the area.
The City Chamber of Commerce plans to refresh its mailing list for MP Frank Oberle after receiving outdated correspondence dated December 9 from earlier this week. President Hans Hanston last held the post almost two years ago, prompting some lighthearted remarks about the lapse.
Keynote speaker M P Frank Oberle urged government policy support and celebrated volunteer spirit behind community building in Chetwynd. Judge Hayward swore in officers including Bunne Hoffmann as President, H H Amundsen VP, Lillian Wilson Secretary, Bill Curtis Treasurer. Directors named across multiple sectors and village council members introduced. Next meeting set for Jan 15 at Hotel Chetwynd with queen selections for Winter Carnival. CORP banquet hosted by Ladies acknowledged by Larry Tuck.
Canadians hoping for a national holiday in February must wait. A bill to establish National Heritage Day on February 16th as a national holiday on the third Monday of February sits in the House of Commons awaiting final approval since last April. An aide to Mitchell Sharp says the government favors passage but doubts it will become law in time for this year's schedule.
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