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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 09, 1990
Page
5
Opinion piece by Maureen Gammon railing at apathy among Canadians about national identity and politics. Argues flag symbolism, Meech Lake, Senate reform, and Quebec separation provoke strong views, urging unity and pride despite flaws. Expresses frustration with perceived self-criticism and calls for civic engagement.
Fort St. John Junior Stamp Club led by Phil Cove announces a US Canada joint postage stamp honoring the Alaska Highway 50th anniversary in 1992. The US will issue about 299 million copies, Canada expected around 15 million, with broad cross border support from governments and citizens.
Police report lists numerous stolen items including Husqvarna 621 and Homelite 21 chain saws from a pickup in Jackfish, two Gasboy hand pumps, Honda pumps and tools, gas cans, hoses, rakes, shovels, sprayer wand, high pressure hoses, and more from a Compressor Station on Jackfish Lake Rd and a logging site at Lone Prairie. Also missing are a Freestyle bike from outside a Lei sure Centre, three hanging baskets from a BC Hydro building, a 12 inch Panasonic TV from a Moberly Lake cabin, with a trail bike found near 53rd Street awaiting claim at the RCMP Office.
The Peace River Regional District with BC Ministry of Agriculture releases a biological control for Canada Thistle using the European weevil Larinus planus. Inspectors across North and South Peace conduct weed surveys for thistle and chamomile while distributing spray equipment. The program relies on landowner support to keep the region among Canada’s best for noxious weed control.
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