Spacetel links BC remote sites to world network
British Columbia tests a satellite voice and data link, Spacetel, by AEL Microtel and Microtel Pacific Research, connecting remote mining, logging, and oil sites to Vancouver and beyond. Trials included Quintette Coal, Sparwood, Northern Vancouver Island, and Queen Charlotte areas with clients like B C Hydro and Canadian Forest Products. Commercial service targeted for Q4, with plans for up to 120 locations and 12 channels per unit. The system uses a portable dish and compact RF gear, enabling Vancouver numbers and services from remote camps. BC Day holiday closes post offices August 1 with normal service August 2.
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British Columbia
B.c.tel
Vancouver
Spacetel
B.C. Tel
AEL Microtel Ltd
Microtel Pacific Research Ltd
Sparwood
Kootenays
Vancouver Island
Queen Charlottes
B.C Hydro
B.c.coal
Canadian Forest Products
B.C. Forest Products
AEL Microtel
Peace River
Railway costs 1982 BC Rail 236 million total
BC Rail spent 236 million in 1982 on goods and services with 196 million in British Columbia. Most of the money funded construction of the Tumbler Ridge branch line to haul coal starting December. Routine operations accounted for 48 million. 21 million abroad, 20 million of which went to a US tunnelling contract.
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B.C. Railway
Spen
British Columbia
B.C
Tumbler Ridge
B.C. Rail
Northeast
Tumbler Ridge Prepares for Its First Rodeo Weekend
Laurie Erickson reports Tumbler Ridge hosts its first rodeo July 23 and 24. NORTHERN Rodeo Association sanctioning brings cowboys and cowgirls from northern B C and Alberta to compete for year end points, with a beer garden, western dance, calf riding for kids, and events for locals.
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Laurie Erickson
Tumbler Ridge
Northwestern Rodeo Association
B.C
Alberta
Phillips unveils Act to repeal BC Harbours Board
Industry minister Don Phillips tables the British Columbia Harbours Board Repeal Act to shrink Crown agency scope. The 1967 board promoted harbour development and Roberts Bank work, with planned Ridley Island projects, Campbell River studies, and rail and lands management shifted to BC Railway and BC Development Corporation as Ottawa decentralizes the National Harbours Board. The government argues the move secures leaner governance and enhanced Pacific Rim port access at Vancouver and Prince Rupert.
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British Columbia
Don Phillips
British Columbia Harbours Board
Canada
Phillips
Ottawa
Provincial Harbours Board
National Harbours Board
British Columbia Harbours’ Board
British Columbia Railway
Harbours Board
British Columbia Development Corporation
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
Cnada
Pacific Rim
Crown Corporation
Recreation Program Change and Upcoming Events
Recreation newsletter notes Creative Play and Morning Exercises now on Mondays and Wednesdays, not Tuesdays and Thursdays. Stretcher program cancelled. Pitching clinic on Wednesday July 27 at 5 30 p m on Little League diamond led by Cathy Faasse. call Christine or Annette at 788 9377 for details. Slowpitch tournament in Chetwynd this weekend kicks off Friday night through Sunday. Christine Meden of Rocking R Rodeos warns of two man eating Brahma bulls and colorful events at Fort St John style rodeo. first annual Tumbler Ridge Western Days and Rodeo features ladies barrel racing and glam acts.
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Diamond
Cathy Faasse
Christine
Annette
Fort St. John
B.C
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SpaceJel
Yukon
Marc Laloge
Ponce Coupe
Bob Trail
Dawson Creek
Charlie Lasser
Chetwynd
Pat Walsh
Murray River
Alex Fraser
South Peace
Canada Post Corporation
Ussr
Canada Post
Twidwell Bend
Anne Teslyk
Bunne Hoffman
Rodeo
Colin Reid
Collin
Christine Meden
Tumbler Ridge Health Care Services Society
John Talbot
Tumbler Ridge Municipal Hall
Gerry Mellett
Municipal Hall
Howard Nemtin
Stran
Total Service
NOR - Steel
Norlite Construction Ltd
Steel Building Systems
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