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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 14, 1982
Page
2
Registration notice for the Second Class publication listing Bunne Hoffman as editor and publisher at 2141 Bunne. Details indicate official filing status and publication responsibilities under press regulations.
This Week two years ago Gordon and Helen Moore of Peace River area marked their 50th wedding anniversary with a July 2, 1980 banquet and dance at the George Dawson Inn in Dawson Creek hosted by their children. The event highlighted local community life and family milestone activities.
Fifteen years ago the Chetwynd Hospital Society chair said building would take 18 months once begun, disputing a health officer’s claim of no completion before summer 1970. Village paving costs were estimated at 19000, while a Dept of Public Works fallout survey evaluated local buildings for potential radioactive fallout protection. Four people were injured in a Pine Pass car wreck around 2 a.m.
An essay by Margaret Williams Stevens contrasts heritage and duty with modern courage. A delegation of Japanese businessmen toured the Northeast Coal Development in Chetwynd, and the Village Council thanked staff at a barbecue hosted for them. Local visitors include the Daly and Windrem families and a Saskatoon area reunion.
Nigel E Hannaford rails at federal deficit spending and the Trudeau era. He argues a $20 billion deficit mirrors personal fraud and warns of inflation and future tax pressure. He condemns Ottawa for embargoes on Japanese cars while BC bets on coal exports and Japanese finance. The piece questions Confederation status amid economic policy and trade tensions.
Pramad Kashyap of Stanley Associated Engineering Ltd presented a three stage plan to the Village Council on July 6 1982 to reduce high water usage. Proposals include a twin pipe from the high lift station a third pump and updated controls plus alarm systems and targeted monitoring of large users such as the Chetwynd Motor Hotel. Council will review recommendations while Mayor Lasser favors addressing overusers and potential unceded water in old services.
Don Phillips reports that Quintette Coal completed its financials and expanded coal sales to Japan, aiding Canada’s balance of payments. He notes the North East Coal Development jigsaw fitting, a Pouce Coupe 50th anniversary barbecue, and Japanese officials touring the Peace River area. He funded airport hazard beacons for Chetwynd and celebrated Chetywnd library opening, praising local volunteers and progress with rural amenities. He also highlights moisture, road work delays, and ongoing Beijing-Tokyo negotiations. contact details for his office are provided.
Pioneer resident Mr Ken Windrem of Chetwynd renewed acquaintances in town last week and praised the village's growth. He attended the Pouce Coupe barbeque on July 1 and then traveled the highway. Windrem sold Fireside business and now lives with his wife in Richmond BC. Windrem Creek Windrem School and Windrem Motel bear the family name.
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