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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 14, 1982
Page
1
Old farm equipment returns to the South Peace Centennial Museum as workers tune tired engines for July 18 Pioneer Day near Beaverlodge. Many familiar traction displays join a midday machinery and pioneer vehicle parade, marking another celebratory event in the Old West spirit.
A Crown owned guiding territory of about 150 square kilometres between Crooked River Park and McLeod Lake goes to auction at the Holiday Inn Prince George on July 14 at 1 30 p m. Upset price is 23250 with 10 percent certified cheque or money order due from bidders. The Crooked River area includes moose black bear grizzly bear and wolf.
Tourism Minister Pat Jordan announced a $750000 provincial boost funds 99 visitor information centres and 73 museums to hire young people for summer. The program aims to spur local economies and tourism growth while planning up to 8000 summer jobs across sectors with $10 million in total funding.
Mayor Lasser told the Village Council on June 6 that 5440 Cable in Chetwynd should have its business license lifted due to complaints about service. He noted no new FM stations were added despite promises, cited issues with unconnected Crown Subdivision customers, and proposed inviting the company to explain delays at a council meeting.
South Peace M L A Don Phillips announced immediate intermittent spot checks on the Heritage Highway through Red Willow. Conducted by the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Highways with the BC Motor Vehicle Branch and BC Motor Carrier Commission, the program targets border crossing by Alberta trucks, aiming to curb non taxed Alberta goods and boost BC licensed haulers.
A resident reported a car dumped garbage on his road. He found a name on a paper among the debris and the council sent a letter to the suspected offender. The man denied involvement, stating he had never been in Munch Subdivision. Council accepted his denial as no further evidence appeared. Separately, Pioneer Day at a regional museum showcased circlesbank hall Harcourt Anglican Church a schoolhouse and a log trading post with demonstrations and activities including a raffle horseshoes square dancing barbeque and live entertainment. Admission is $2 for adults and free for children under 12. The museum sits northwest of Beaverlodge on highway no 2.
A new Bennett Dam cafeteria opened by B C Hydro replaces the 1977 closed facility. Ruth Stubbs, longtime local operator, will employ up to six residents. The 75 seat cafe overlooks the dam with outdoor gazebo and bus and vehicle parking for tourists.
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