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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 17, 1979
Page
1
The province announced steps to curb local property tax hikes, limiting municipal budget increases to five percent and freezing the general mill rate, while school budgets remain unrestricted. The basic school mill rate is seen rising to 41.68 mills, up from 39.75, shifting more costs to governments and sparking calls for rollback.
Provincial authorities approve a 903461 loan for a residential subdivision in Chetwynd British Columbia and transfer 14.3 hectares of crown land to the Village. Phase I adds 46 single family lots 23 multiple units a school and local commercial site with homes priced around 15000 each. Community services will be provided.
Patrick Walsh research director of the Canadian League of Rights and former RCMP undercover agent will speak at the Chetwynd Motor Hotel tonight at 7 30 p m on constitutional reform monarchy gun confiscation and MPs role in Canada His tour includes Dawson Creek and Fort St John The meeting is open to the public.
The January 8 1979 gymkhana club meeting in the Cantor Board Room covered regular business and plans for the year. Dues for 79 are due and payable and members are urged to recruit new members. The February 12 1979 meeting will be in the Canfor Board Room.
The B C Hydro natural gas and electric networks saw record demand during the cold snap. The integrated electrical transmission system peaked at 4996 megawatts on January 3, 1979, surpassing the 4919 megawatt high set on December 13, 1978. Demand likely would have exceeded again during the Christmas holiday if industries had not cut operations.
The Peace River South Teachers Association and School Board Trustees, with Arbitration Board members present, adopted a joint submission including a 7.8 percent salary increase based on experience and qualifications. Substitute pay rises to 46 and 51 dollars, a new dental plan begins November 1 with half premium paid by the board, and participation becomes a condition of employment for new teachers joining District 59 as of September 1.
Armed forces units from Peace and Victoria will gather in Fort St. John British Columbia on January 15 for the largest military winter operation. Details continue on page four.
The Honourable Iona Campagnolo, Minister of State will visit January 19 and 20. She will be guest speaker at the Chamber of Commerce Civic Night on January 20. The Prince George-Peace River Liberal Association holds a 2:30 p.m. AGM at the Chetwynd Motor Hotel with Les Braddy and Peter Jones in attendance. Roger Mavold of Hudson Hope chairs the meeting. Tickets for Civic Night are sold at the Echo or from Larry Tuck. no tickets at the door.
The Rt Rev Douglas Hambidge Anglican Bishop of Caledonia will preach at the Christian Unity Service in Chetwynd on Sunday January 21 at 7 30 p m at the Anglican Church. Joined by Adventist Lutheran Evangelical Pentecostal and Presbyterian United churches the annual event marks the week of prayer for Christian Unity.
Illegal to drive a snowmobile on highways or school property without permission from the principal. Violations carry a minimum $250 fine, three month licence suspension if licensed, and at least 60 days snowmobile seizure. Belongs to a public safety warning urging responsible conduct.
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