Letter to the editor critiques deficit financing options in Canada
The writer argues Bank of Canada credit could fund deficits at cost, citing wartime financing and a path to lower debt and interest. He notes past policy shifts raised rates and money creation, urges gradual reserve increases, and compares to Australian ideas to cut taxes and debts. The piece laments private banks' dominance and calls for retracing steps to curb reliance on international finance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hopkins
Burdett
Alberta
Calgary
R. Lipsey
Bank of Canada
Canada
Australian New Times
Confucius
Peoples Drug Mart Opens In Chetwynd
Dated January 17 1980 Peoples Drug Mart opened its doors with Don and Jean Hicks as owners Jean Hicks to serve as pharmacist Bantams win Bantam Jamboree in Chetwynd The Pioneer shifts from free to 20 cent issue amid a pricing dispute with 20 demonstrators present and demanding split pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Drug Mart
Don
Jean Hicks
Jean
Cantor Bantams
Chetwynd
Pioneer
Ten Years Ago January 14 1985 Fire at Jackfish Lake home
A mobile home owned by Ed Shannon and Betty Smale was destroyed by a fire in the Jackfish Lake subdivision. Two youths pleaded guilty to 14 break and entries, with the Red Rooster now Winks among targets. Roof entry caused about $5,000 in repairs as Scotty and Mary Brewster appeared as Chetwynd Pioneers. Bud and Gary Amundsen took over H and H Insurance. Grocery prices included 369 g coffee 2.99, 500 g bacon 1.59, doughnuts 2.99, tomato soup three for 0.99.
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Ed Shannon
Betty Smale
Jackfish Lake
Red Rooster
Winks
Scotty
Mary Brewster
Chetwynd
Bud
Gary Amundsen
H&h Insurance
Graduating Class Chooses Dry Grad Party in 1990 Vote
Five years ago on January 16 1990 the graduating class voted for a dry grad party. Sherry Courtorielle welcomed the new year baby named by grandparents Linda and John Courtorielle. Charlie Hamilton for Westcoast and Ray Cunningham for Louisiana Pacific each donated 2000 dollars for the Peace Foothills Northern B.C. Games.
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Sherry Courtorielle
Linda
John Courtorielle
Charlie Hamilton
Westcoast
Peace Foothills
B.C
Ray Cunningham
Louisiana Pacific
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