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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 28, 1981
Page
2
Two years ago this week the Gerry family sold their longtime grocery in Chetwynd to sons who opened a new food outlet. Harold Amundsen was named Citizen of the Year for 1978 at the Chamber Civic Night. Minister Iona Campagnola visited and spoke at the event.
Environment Minister John Roberts said the department will ensure environmental priorities during the Roberts Bank Coal Port expansion. The plan by NHB aims to enlarge bulk loading facilities at the Fraser River estuary to facilitate coal exports from British Columbia and Alberta, with ongoing public consultations to minimize local impacts. The piece also notes a recent Village Council Meeting on TV reception, a golden wedding anniversary in Chetwynd, and various local initiatives and events in Mackenzie, Peach River Prince George area, Nukko Lake, and other Northern B.C. communities.
Entries from October to December 1938 record farm work, plowing, manure management, and preparation for spring. The family discusses a moose hunt, roasting chicken, cream and butter from Rosie, and relief at peace in Europe after Chamberlain and Hitler. They mention radio repairs, travel to Kamloops, Vancouver memories, and daily meals, with pigs butchered and henhouse covered.
Steve Bernath has been Chetwynd’s postmaster since July 1979. His wife Dorothy raises their nine year old daughter Stephannie Rose and helps with the Girl Guides and Thrift Shop. Steve serves as Royal Canadian Legion secretary and praises village growth and expansion as a family-friendly atmosphere.
The article quotes Mr. Oberle warning that without a constitutional guarantee for third language education, non English and non French communities risk second-class status and damage to Canada’s international reputation. He argues a charter must acknowledge minority rights to educate children in their chosen second language.
Public meeting of the T V Communications Committee heard that Chetwynd earth satellite viewing now serves about 1100 households without charge. Volunteers and a few key members logged many hours to keep the system on air amid years of effort and negotiations with CBC Crowder and others dating back to 1972.
Abigail Van Buren's 1981 column offers guidance on handling rude questions about privacy. The excerpt includes letters from Ardmore Oklahoma, Florida, and commentary on Canada's multicultural policy and a constitutional committee debate featuring Mr. Oberle. The mix shows advice columns, public notices, and political discourse.
Fragmented TV guide lists daytime and evening programs from January 28 to February 3. It includes News CBC National News Night Final sports and entertainment shows such as The Rockford Files Barney Miller Edge of Night and Happy Days with multiple time slots and weekend listings.
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