Chetwynd Action Group maps aims at first meeting
The group outlined objectives and a non political policy at its first General Meeting held at Northern Lights College. Chairman Tom Wilson Jr. reported the group formed from a prior workshop on Chetwynd development and Northeast Coal, with no membership fee decided, while debate continued on financial accountability. Six subcommittees were planned focusing on Information Exchange Employment Opportunities and public services, with work already starting on Information Exchange and Employment Opportunities. The next meeting is set for July 23.
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Chetwynd Action Group
Northern Lights College
Chetwynd
Northeast Coal
Wilson
Echo
Bunne Hoffman
Tom Wilson
Peace Canyon boat ramp opens to public use
A new boat launching ramp with camping and picnic facilities at the Peace Canyon reservoir behind the new hydroelectric dam is now open. The site near Hudson's Hope offers parking for 60 vehicles, a day-use campground, toilets, and picnic tables with limited overnight camping, and may close during heavy rain when embankments risk instability.
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Peace Canyon
B.C. Hyre
Hudson’s Hope
Chetwynd
Northern Lights College to spend nearly nine million on facilities
Education Minister Brian Smith and North Peace River MLA Tony Brummer announced a multimillion dollar plan to construct and renovate education facilities in Fort St John and Dawson Creek. Don Phillips MLA for South Peace River and Industry Minister also supported the project as part of the provincial government’s program.
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Northern Lights College
Fort St. John
Dawson Creek
Brian Smith
North Peace River
Air fares rise nine per cent across Canada
CP Air announces a nine percent fare increase for all economy class tickets within Canada, effective for tickets sold after Aug 8 and travel after Sept 8. Vancouver to Calgary will cost 105, up from 96, while Vancouver to Toronto rises to 317 from 291 and Vancouver to Montreal to 344 from 315. Northern Lights College sees 9 million in upgrades in Dawson Creek and Fort St. John, part of a 43 million fiscal year education construction push, with minister Brian Smith stating the need to balance services in large communities and meet future demand. The Peace Canyon hydro project near Peace River, costing 510 million, opens with tours available seven days a week in summer and winter, alongside the nearby W.A.C. Bennett Dam with same touring access.
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Vancouver
Canada
Northern Lights College
Brian Smith
Dawson Creek
Fort St. John
Peace Canyon
B.C
Peace River
Chetwynd tax tension prompts minister reply
ASSE Industry Minister Don Phillips replies to Village Council about rising school taxes in the Chetwynd area and the wider province. He notes dramatic increases in real estate values have shifted burden to homeowners and outlines government steps to ease the load, including lower assessed value ratios and a reduced basic levy.
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South Peace M.L.A
Don Phillips
Village Council
Chetwynd
Phillips
Council
Reprieve for taxes amid postal dispute delays
Unpaid 1981 taxes may face penalty additions postponed due to postal strike. Ministry of Municipal Affairs telegram to Village says requests to waive percentage additions can be considered, while noting school board budgets and community growth as contributing factors.
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Ministry of Municipal Affairs
Coal Coordinator forecasts bright future for Chetwynd
Maurice Hayward, Coal Coordinator, addressed the Chamber of Commerce luncheon, praising area coal development as a real fact. He credited Don Phillips and Alex Fraser for highway and economic gains, urged locals to train at Northern Lights College, and predicted a service industry boom with strong job demand and union considerations.
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Chetwynd
Maurice Hayward
Chamber of Commerce
Hayward
Chamber of Com
Vancouver
M.L.A
Don Phillips
Alex Fraser
Tumbler Ridge
One Island Lake
Northern Lights College
Local thefts and break ins across Dawson Creek area
On June 29 Bob Trail of Dawson Creek reported an illegal entry at his Moberly Lake cabin. Ed Barnett of Hudson Hope noted theft of caterpillar parts from Dawson Creek Road on June 30. July 1 David Sandbore of LaGlace Alberta reported a trailer break in at Lone Prairie with a rifle stolen. George Pat reported a trailer break in and theft of a hand gun on July 1. June 29 Harold Borjun reported bicycle parts theft from his 6th Avenue residence. Steve Bernarth reported the theft of a flag from the Post Office. Ellen McNabb reported bike parts stolen from Quinette apartments area. July 3 Lloyd Fullerton, 224 miles west of Chetwynd on Highway 97, reported a continued incident.
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Bob Trail
Dawson Creek
Moberly Lake
Ed Barnett
Hudson Hope
Dawson Creek Road
David Sandbore
LaGlace
Alberta
Lone Prairie
George Pat
Harold Borjun
6Th Avenue
Steve Bernarth
Ellen McNabb
Quinette
Lloyd Fullerton
Chetwynd
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Tom Wilson Jr
Chetwynd and
Area
Merlin Nichols
Big Brothers Association
Prince George
B 5 Outfitters
Barnetts
Moberly River
Seback
Hudson’s
Nothern Lights College
Peace River North
Smith
Mittee
Pacific Terminal
Port Moody
Japan
Canfor Limited
Transport Assistance Program
Merce
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