Work crews line airstrip in British Columbia
Ron Scott and his Cloverdale crew have spent three weeks in the Chetwynd area painting an airstrip for the Ministry of Transport. The 4000 foot strip requires 2800 feet of the crew, with 21 lines of 100 feet each and 6 inches wide. Rain slowed progress, but the team will move to Mackenzie and other areas, likely returning to this region.
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Ron Scott
Chetwynd
Cloverdale
British Columbia
Ministry of Transport
Mackenzie
Plane crash kills three Kelowna men in British Columbia
A twin engine Beach Baron departed Chetwynd for Mackenzie with one pilot and two passengers. The craft disappeared, found later on Thudah Mountain. Victims identified as Ralph Jackson 32 Raymond Lidgen 55 and Richard John Vary 32. Transport officials have not released a cause and weather is considered a possible factor.
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Mackenzie
Kelowna
Geddes Construction
Chetwynd
Air Search and Rescue From
Victoria
Chetwynd and
Mackenzie Based
Raymond Lidgen
Richard John Vary
Department of Transport
R.C.M.P
School districts to hire own superintendents approved
An Order-in-Council approved by Cabinet allows school districts with enrollments of at least 4,000 to hire their own superintendents. The order sets eligibility criteria for appointment and follows the Lieutenant Governor’s recommendation with the Executive Council’s advice and consent.
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Executive Council
Tenders Called on Parsnip Bridge
Tenders invited for replacing guard rail on the Parsnip River bridge on Highway 97 about 150 kilometres south of Chetwynd. Work includes fabrication shop painting delivery and erection of 371.49 metres of guard railing removal of pipe railing and curb grout. Completion two months from award with bids opened August 1.
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Parsnip River
Chetwynd
Tran Sportation, Communications and Highways
Alex V. Fraser
John Heinrich
M.L.A
Prince George North
Personal plates now available in British Columbia
British Columbia announces personalized motor vehicle number plates. Applications at Motor Licence and Government Agents offices. Plates feature a reflectorized green and blue background. BC plates cost 75 dollars for five years and include payment method, existing plate disposition, wait times, and lettering approval.
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British Columbia
Transportation, Communications and Highways
Alex V. Fraser
Ontario
Canada
British Columbia natural gas export price rises
British Columbia will raise the export price for its natural gas to 2.08 US dollars per thousand cubic feet from 2.30, effective Aug 11, boosting gross export revenues by about 90 million dollars annually. Crown gas wholesaler BC Petroleum profits and sales rose, with NEB approval and federal backing. field prices under review for further increases tied to oil prices. Opposition labeled the move good but insufficient.
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Victoria
British Columbia
U.S
Jim Hewitt
B.C. Petroleum Corporation
National Energy Board
Hewitt
NEB
B.C
el Paso Natural Gas Co
Nor
West Pine Bridge final contract awarded to Ansha Contracting
The third and final contract for the West Pine bridge on the John Hart Peace River Highway 97 west of Chetwynd goes to Ansha Contracting Company Ltd of Surrey for 165 049 50. Work begins next month with six workers and a four month completion limit. The project includes a 37.21 metre by 12.2 metre reinforced concrete deck and dismantling of a 36.6 metre steel truss. Total bridge cost nears 800 000 with decking engineering supervision and materials. A temporary structure remains in use to minimize traffic delays until completion.
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West Pine
Chetwynd
Ansha Contracting Company Ltd
Surrey
Transportation, Communications and Highways
Alex V. Fraser
Donald Phillips
M.L.A
South Peace River
Public Hearing on Zoning and Official Plan Amendments
Residents are reminded of a public hearing on Tuesday July 31 at 7 30 p m in the Community Hall arena. The hearing covers several proposed zoning by laws and amendments to the Official Community Plan. By laws are printed in this paper and the Village Office can provide further information.
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Claude Wagner
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New Democratic Party
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