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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 25, 1978
Page
2
In the Peace River area residents discuss efforts to obtain another TV station reception and note CJDC TV Dawson Creek is applying for its licence renewal in March. Community interest centers on improving local television service and potential community action for or against CJDC TV.
Chetwynd letters urge readers to write to the Canadian Radio and Television Commission Vancouver office by January 31 with licence number 770689800. Viewers hope for action from CJDC. Also includes community notes on thrift shop, Scout and Guide groups, library sale February 4, and local weather dip to minus 30 C.
The Peace River Alaska Highway Tourist Association reports over 700 See BC marketing kits sold by January 1. The $2.50 package includes Pot o Gold brochure and Beautiful British Columbia materials, promoted as an all season gift for individuals and organizations.
The Western Express Draw held Wednesday January 11 awarded $100,000 to ticket 62889 Series 9, 17639 Series 13, 98102 Series 22, 52509 Series 13, and 92365 Series 4. Other series with the same numbers win $1,000. Prizes of $100 and $25 go to tickets matching the last four and last three digits respectively.
Ed Hoffman led last year’s winner presentation while Ian Campbell announced Christmas Light Up winners Lawrence Clary Credit Union Valley Esso and others received certificates of appreciation for community service. The event featured tourism signage a local clay sculpture and aerial photo contributions with remarks from Presidents Campbell and Tuck.
Council discussed extending CBC radio and TV service to communities over 500 unserved or under served, and pondered grant eligibility under Bill 58. A seminar for municipal officials was announced for February 13 17 in Burns Lake, with Clerk Administrator Teslyk set to attend if possible.
The Peace-Liard Regional Economic Development Commission will base its office in the Regional District, review the decision in six months, and seek applicants with broad northeast experience. Applications will be placed locally, provincially, and nationally, with emphasis on regional expertise.
Canadian teachers in British Columbia elementary and secondary schools may join Project Canada to exchange correspondence art and tapes with Ontario schools and even visits. Send a letter with school name address grade taught and pupil count to Project Canada Ministry of Education Ontario 19th floor Mowat Block Queen's Park Toronto. George J. Mason Co-ordinator Ontario.
A cross Canada ICBC study shows British Columbians enjoy the lowest premiums overall with few exceptions. Dawson Creek drivers pay about 1,084 for 200,000 liability with typical deductibles, far below rural Quebec where premiums reach 2,309. Safety discounts reduce costs for accident-free drivers, and BC northern interior drivers edge comparable non metropolitan regions. The study notes Saskatchewan and Manitoba subsidies raise BC rates but still not by much, while ICBC remains self-supporting based on driver experience.
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