February Heart Month campaign targets 1989 goal in B C and Yukon
Ken Hutton as Campaign Chairman announces a 1989 target of 5.2 million for the Heart Foundation drive across British Columbia and Yukon. The group stresses low campaign and administration costs, with 4.7 million allocated to research and education if reached. Since 1955 deaths from heart disease in under 65 year olds have fallen 36 percent, heart attack deaths 26 percent, and stroke 50 percent. Volunteers will knock on doors starting February 1 seeking donations to fight heart disease.
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B.C
Yukon
Canada
Ken Hutton
Hutton
Heart Foundation
Heart Fund Drive Aims to Beat Canada’s 1 Killer
February canvassers urge donations to the Heart Fund in a campaign against heart disease. Organizer messages stress the need for generosity to help public health and research efforts.
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Canada
Bennett charged over insider trading in Doman shares
Vancouver BC Bill Bennett the former BC premier charged with violating insider trading legislation and BC Securities Act in a joint probe by BC and Ontario securities commissions over Nov 4 trading of Doman Industries Ltd shares on the Toronto Stock Exchange. The investigation followed a failed takeover bid by Louisiana-Pacific Corp. for Doman Industries with roots on southern Vancouver Island.
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Vancouver
Bill Bennett
British Columbia
B.C
British Columbia and
Ontario Securities Commissions
Doman Industries Ltd
Toronto Stock Exchange
Doman Industries
Vancouver Island
Louisiana-Pacific Corp
Doman
Oregon Company
Brutally cold Alaska shuts many activities and flights
Alaska endures record cold with wind chills near 80 below zero and -60F in McGrath. Schools close, fuel runs low in some towns, and Kuskokwim 300 sled race is postponed while National Guard may deliver emergency supplies.
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Anchorage
Alaska
McGrath
Mount McKinley
Fairbanks
Kodiac Island
Alaska National Guard
John Schaeffer
National Guard
Bethel
Aniak
Knitting Club Plans February 6 Workshop at Senior Center
Annie hosts a New Year gathering at Ina McQueen home with members admiring lace Norwegian tuck stitch and Intarsia garments. Audrey promotes jogging pants while Marie demonstrates a computer gadget for knitting. A workshop on February 6 at the Senior Citizens Hall will offer bazaar item or Intarsia projects, lunch pot luck, and an invitation for new members.
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Annie
Ina McQueen
Audrey
Marie
Senior Citizens Hall
Joyce Kennedy
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Tracy Kelm
Bill
Saskatchewan
Canfor
Bennett
Steve Cowper
U.S
South Dakota
Peter Butler
Marvin Storrow
Clifford Roland
Dad
Mike
Helen
Terry
Todd
Ian
Shane
Mona
Gary
Kimberly & Marci
Neil
Bisese
Bev
Diet Center
Lorraine Dotson
Stagecoach
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