Barrier to help traffic control
A cement barrier parallel to the south access road near the Post Office is to be installed to remove hazards from vehicles backing out of the parking area. RCMP had earlier suggested this to Council. A seminar on dangerous goods transport is set for February 18 in Chetwynd with council and provincial emergency program personnel invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Teslyk
Council
Teslyk
Cabinet
Dog Racing Association
Alderman Braaten
Pine Park
Rodeo Grounds
Braaten
Alderman Wilson
Province to fund massive northeast coal project deal
Don Phillips announces a coal development pact involving Denison Mines Teck and Jampanes that will cost provincial taxpayers 483 million dollars. The plan centers on rail port and rolling stock upgrades with federal support potentially reaching 238 million for railway upgrades and 101 million for Prince Rupert port projects.
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Barbara McLintock
Victoria
B.C
Don Phillips
Denison Mines
Teck Corporation
Jampanes
Phillips
Northeast
Canada
Lion’s
Prince Rupert
CN Rail
Prince George
Anzac spur line to start tenders in April for coal tie in
BC Rail plans to call tenders in April for the first section of the Anzac spur line linking northeast coal deposits to CN Rail near Prince Rupert. Japanese steel buyers have signed one coal contract with northeast mines, with a second possible in Tokyo, after months of talks among steel, coal firms and governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B.C. Rail
Anzac
Mac Norris
Northeast Coal
Tokyo
Norris
B.C
New administrator named for Chetwynd General Hospital
Don Welch is named Administrator at Chetwynd General Hospital succeeding Sister Josephine Mainka who leaves for Edmonton. Welch, from Picton Ontario, has 15 years in active treatment hospital admin and six in long term care plus two years as Ontario Health Inspector. He and wife Joyce, a Registered Nurse, have two sons, one studying for a Masters at York University and the other working with McDowell Douglas aircraft in Malton Ontario. Welch praises Chetwynd growth and the town’s new construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Welch
Chetwynd General Hospital
Josephine Mainka
Edmonton
Mr. Welch
Picton
Ontario
Toronto
Welch
Ontario Department of Health
Joyce
York University
McDowell
Village policy restricts rental of equipment to none
At the January 20 meeting mayor Pfanner and Council discussed a special committee report on alleged misuse of village equipment. The proposal to bar all rentals to employees and the public sparked debate, with officials noting no written policy. Some members defended employees, while others feared criticism. a decision could be revisited later.
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BCR
B.P. Coal
Andy Teslyk
Teslyk
Echo
Bunne Hoffman
Pfanner
Dietrich Naumann
Ernie Pfanner
Pioneer
Mr. Naumann
Tom Wilson Jr
The
Naumann
Alderman Hoover
Alderman Braaten
Wilson
Dar
Council
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Dean Gladuve
Fort St. John
Chetwynd
Gladue
Anzac Line
Japanese Steel Industry
Denison Mines Ltd
Teck Mining Corp
Douglas Aircraft
Malton
Mainka
Margaret Grant
Hospital Board
Bill Bennett
Vancouver Island
Japan
Europe
Teck Corp
Tumbler Ridge
E.P Milley
Chetwynd Gospel Tabernacle
Pastor Milley
Robert's Arm
Notre Dame Bay
Newfoundland
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