Council refuses beer garden request in Chetwynd
The July 2 meeting of the Chetwynd and District Council refused beer garden approval for municipal property and urged RCMP to set regional regulations. Pat Leonard represented the Airport Recreation Committee seeking land improvement near the airport, with Ministry of Lands Parks and Housing to consider title. Chamber of Commerce voiced concern over tax changes and proposed a joint meeting with Council.
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Chetwynd and District Council
RCMP
Pat Leonard
Airport Recreation Committee
Aubrey Gerstel
Leonard
Ministry of Lands Parks and Housing
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
Residentaal
Merchants Seek Removal of Barriers in Chetwynd
A Chetwynd merchants group urged council to remove highway barriers at busy intersections. They cited a 31.2 percent drop in sales over four years since barriers were installed before traffic lights. Mayor Lasser showed support for south side removal, council to meet with Chamber and others. A Royal Life Saving Week proclamation was requested and regional recreation inventories were discussed.
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Chetwynd
Public Council
Lasser
Royal Life Saving Society of Canada
Prince George Paving Contract Awarded for Dawson Creek Highways
Central Paving and Engineering Limited of Prince George BC wins a 1.619 million contract to pave 14.9 kilometers of roads in the Dawson Creek highways district. Highway 97 John Hart segment from km 29.6 to 32.5 and Jackfish Lake Road segments form the project with 15 workers expected. Work starts soon with completion set for September 14.
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Central Paving and Engineering Limited
Prince George BC
Dawson Creek
Jackfish Lake
Expo 86 Specialized Periods expand plans for 1986 World Expo
Plans for 14 Expo 86 Specialized Periods rapidly shape up highlighting Canadian and international contributions in transportation and communications. Minister Claude Richmond says the periods provide display and demonstration opportunities, pavilion space, and a focal point for professional interest. Special Events Producer Hamilton McClymont notes many BC industries can participate and are urged to contact organizers. An Endorsement Program for logo use and publicity is open for proposals, with full details from Expo 86 Corporation. Also discussed were highway barrier removal and effects on tourism, prompting a letter to the Department of Highways to request removal of intersection barriers on Highways 29 and 97.
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Canadia
Claude Richmond
Hamilton McClymont
BC Industries
BC Busineses
Expo 86 Corporation
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Council
Chamber of Commerce
Ron Bennough
Chamber
Peace River
Liard
Prince George
Transportation and Highways
Alex Fraser
Don Phillips M
Fraser Mill
Jack Fish Lake Road
Department of Highways
Oldtimers
Chetwynd Sports Centre
England
Cooper, Wilson, McGregor
SPDS
SCW. Inc
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