Readers correct 1996 review and big local issues
A letter from Barb Shirley corrects errors in the 1996 in Review and adds missed items. She clarifies positions on Peace River secession talk, a 150 petition for ambulance cuts, and a prior 1000 name petition. She highlights Downtown Revitalization and the 2 million Water Treatment Plant, funded partly by local debt, and praises its lasting benefits.
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CBC Morning Show
Chetwynd
Glen Clark
Gordon Campbell
Jack Weisgerber
Dedication Park
Megabucks
Barb Shirley P.S
Chetwynd Echo invites brief letters to the editor
The Chetwynd Echo welcomes letters to the editor and notes letters should be brief and focused on a single point. A roughly 200 word guideline exists though not mandatory. Unpublished letters may lack signature contact info or be ruled libelous or illegible.
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The
Chetwynd Echo
Readers urge safer moose removal in city
Dear Editor, Fort St. John conservation officers killed a young cow moose after seven hours of harassment, sparking concern. The writer urges consulting veterinarians and animal handlers from farming and wildlife sectors for nonlethal immobilization methods and to keep contact numbers on hand for future incidents.
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Fort St. John
Sheesh
Nickel slots spark council debate in Chetwynd area
Naomi McCannon reports nickel slot machines vie for approval in Chetwynd amid controversy over VLTs. Residents urge gambling controls, with debate centering on council power and potential charity sponsorship to direct machine proceeds to community groups. Concerns include addiction and perceived waste, and a proposal to link machines to local charities if allowed.
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Chetwynd
B.C
Women’s Centre
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