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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1981
Page
1
Village Council studies proposals from Stanley Associates Engineering Ltd for a new lighting system at Chetwynd Airport. The plan includes runway and threshold markings, a rotating beacon, runway identification lights, a visual approach slope indicator, and runway approach lights.
Prince George branch manager P S Kashyap proposed Northern Resource Systems to design lighting for runway and taxiways and to install a non directional beacon. The project is under study and expected to be completed this fall.
Forest Minister Tom Waterland announced three applications for a tree farm licence in the Stuart Trembleur Lakes region. Tanizul Timber Ltd of Fort St James East Fraser Logging Co Ltd of Prince George and Netherlands Overseas Mills Ltd of Prince George submitted bids. Public viewing runs July 25 to Aug 24, 1981 at Timber Management Branch offices.
The Ministry of Forests proposes a 60,000 hectare licence area between Stuart and Trembleur Lakes northwest of Fort St James. Public hearings start September 9, 1981, in Fort St. James. Estimated annual harvest up to 85,000 cubic metres.
Lands minister Jim Chabot announces a major land use study in the Robes Creek area near Hudson's Hope in the Peace Region. The contract for the study has been awarded to Talisman Projects Inc. of Vancouver.
The Chetwynd Senior Citizens Housing Society will use 147000 dollars for building seniors housing. Sponsored by Chetwynd Legion Branch 258, not Lions Club, the plan funds fieldwork valued at 74937.50 for mapping 93.00 hectares to assess agricultural forestry and environmental uses. An interagency task force will work with a consultant and the public to input land use options, with study due to finish by end of 1982.
Alderman Marion Hoover said Chetwynd does not warrant a shopping centre now during a rezoning hearing for Herma Development Ltd. The plan to rezone land behind Chetwynd Motors to Commercial 1 would require anchor tenants and a phased layout from 30,000 to 100,000 square feet, with construction likely not before 1982 or 1983.
B C Hydro reports Site C on the Peace River near Fort St John will cost about 2.64 billion including transmission. The increase of 754 million comes from design changes inflation and interest rate revisions. A public hearing starts November 3 1981 in Fort St John before a BC Utilities Commission panel chaired by Keith A Henry.
The Human Resources office in Chetwynd will hire three new employees by late fall to relieve current understaffing. Karen Wright notes the district needs an additional Family Support Worker and Financial Assistance Director, with Mary Pickering moving to the area. A regional time zone referendum was rejected for lack of support, and a new shelter program funded by Verona Goodrich will assist area residents, including food arrangements, with six beds at the Hydro Motel allocated.
During the postal strike B C Hydro customers can pay at local Hydro offices or at chartered banks and credit unions. Many department stores and drug stores will also process payments. Customers wanting to know their bill amounts can check with local Hydro offices.
The village council plans to send a letter of objection to the British Columbia Telephone Company over interim rate increases set to take effect December 7 1981. The company plans a general rate increase filing in November for May 2 1981.
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