P C Party Leader Visits Chetwynd
Peter Pollen, newly elected leader of the British Columbia Progressive Conservative Party and Victoria mayor, visited Chetwynd for an outdoor breakfast. He plans not to seek re election as mayor this year and criticizes BC governance for high deficits. He emphasizes long term planning and education reform to improve efficiency. He previously ran Ford, Honda and Mazda dealerships in Victoria before selling in 1980.
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British Columbia
Progressive Conservative Party
Peter Pollen
Pollen
Victoria
Ford
Honda
Mazda
B.C
Paving contract awarded to Robson Enterprises Limited
A 719,890 paving contract was awarded to Robson Enterprises Limited of Kamloops to pave 20.6 kms on Highway 97 north and south of Chetwynd. Transportation and Highways Minister Alex Fraser and International Trade Minister Don Phillips announced the project. The job will be split into two parts, part one beginning 2.6 km north of the Highway 29 junction and extending northward 3.6 km. Continued on page six.
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Robson Enterprises Limited
Kamloops
Chetwynd
Transportation and Highways
Alex Fraser
International Trade, and Investment
Don Phillips
South Peace River
Fire keeps burning as unsettled winds hinder crews
Unsettled weather hampered fire suppression in the Ran and Mon fires in Peace Country. Fire crews, nine cats, 35 workers, and air tankers operated from Fort St. John to contain flames, while repelling teams and helicopters assisted in hard to reach areas near Mt. Lemoray. Industrial restrictions limit work in the forest district as 20 fires have been recorded since July.
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Peace Country
Johnson Creek
Forestry Service
Fort St. John
N.W
Mt. Lemoray
Forest Service
Pine River
Monsanto
Monsanto Rep
Pine Pass
Williston Lake
Alberta
Tourist origin tally from June visitors to our area
The Tourist Information Centre logged June sign ins by origin, listing 537 from British Columbia and 90 from Washington among many others abroad. Notable comments praise scenery, clean air, helpful staff, and the town’s beauty from visitors including Sandra Markham of Oregon and Harriett Ford Henderson of Seattle.
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B.C
Alberta
Manitoba
Ontario
Newfoundland
North West Territories
Yukon
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Maine
Maryland
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Jersey
New Mexico
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Sandra Markham
Cottage Grove
Judy Dickinson
William Barrett
Ralph and
Alice Olsen
Tina Harrington
Hartland
New Brunswick
Brent Lowe
Bluff
New Zealand
Harriett Ford Henderson
Seattle
Washington
Quintette to develop Shikano Pit at 25 to 50 million
Quintette plans a new Shikano Pit costing 25 to 50 million to sustain production and contractual shipping. Development starts later this year with production aimed mid 1986. Expected annual output is about one million tonnes of clean metallurgical coal for steel making. The company now yields 4.5 million tonnes annually. Board approval pending bank consent. Kostuik to return to Tumbler Ridge the week of July 15.
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Paul Kostuik
Quintette
Shikano
Nual
Kostuik
Tumbler Ridge
Canada
Echo
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P.C
Ford of
George Neagele
Mon
Eastern Canada
Greater Victoria
Alberni
Campbell River
Duncan
Pt. Grey
Abbotsford
North Okanagan
the Kootenays
Dawson Creek
Prince George
Virginia
Wisconsin
Iowa
the Dakotas
Austria
Australia
Germany
Great Britain
Switzerland
Japan
France
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