Contamination concerns raise questions at Moberly Lake meeting
Community leaders and residents gathered at Westmoberly Hall on January 25 1989 to discuss possible contamination of the Moberly Lake watershed. Federal and Provincial health officials attended as algae and weeds increase in the lake and upper river while a detailed 1989 study was proposed and a revitalized community association urged to monitor and report findings to agencies. Coloform pollution described as from decaying vegetation or animal waste linked to health symptoms.
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West Moberly
Westmo and
Saulteau
Moberly Lake
Moberly River
Toll-free line aids victims in BC justice system
Attorney General Bud Smith released the first annual Victims Information Line statistics showing the 1-800-VICTIMS service assisted over 2,000 victims across British Columbia last year. The line directs callers to more than 80 victim assistance programs and other agencies, handling ranging offences and referrals to community services, legal resources, and the Criminal Injuries Compensation Board. Vancouver residents accounted for the largest share of calls, with significant volumes from Victoria, Burnaby, Coquitlam, and Terrace.
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Bud Smith
Victims Information
Justice System
Criminal Injuries Compensation Board
Ombudsman
Vancouver
Victoria
Burnaby
Coquitlam
Terrace
Victims Rights Act Info Access Boost Highlighted
Smith noted under the province’s Victims Rights and Services Act victims have a right to progress updates and help. He cited the 1-800-VICTIMS line as a key step in delivering that information and support to those affected.
B C and Washington Form Oil Spill Task Force
A cross border oil spill task force is created by British Columbia Premier Bill Vander Zalm and Washington Governor Booth Gardner after discussions on January 20 1989. The plan follows a December 26 spill that affected Washington waters and Vancouver Island. Both leaders promise joint mobilization of resources to protect the shared environment.
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British Columbia
Washington
Bill Vander Zalm
Booth Gardner
B.c.—Washington
Vancouver Island
Lotto-649 Jackpot Reset Draw Sees Four Winners
The Saturday draw produced six main numbers 3 7 19 23 26 35 with bonus 39 and four winning tickets sharing 1 924 550 80 dollars each 481 137 70. The next prize pool is projected at 1 700 000 00 dollars. A BC Extra draw awarded four numbers 231 62 and 70 with prizes ranging from 1 to 500 000 dollars. Emergency and cross border spill response are topics. The new task force will oversee cross border emergency response and cost sharing and will include Christine Gregoire and Richard Dalon as co chairs with federal participation.
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British Columbia
Christine Gregoire
Washington State
Murder Trial Heard In Vancouver For Fort St. John Killing
Romeo Testawich 43 faced in Vancouver on January 23 charged with killing 19 year old John Maas in Fort St. John in September 1986. RCMP said Maas was found dead after a fight at a city residence and Robert Brown of Moberly was hospitalized. On day one witnesses testified they saw the attack on Maas from a balcony near the building.
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Fort St. John
Romeo Testawich
Vancouver
Testawich
John Maas
RCMP
Maas
Robert Edward Brown
Moberly
B.C
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Chetwynd Women’s Resource Society
Brenda Massey
Chetwynd Women's Resource Society
Charles Lasser
Geraldine Harrington
Marie Moore
WRS
Leslie
Chetwynd
Kolor Kontest
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