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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 29, 1986
Page
2
Published every Tuesday at Chetwynd by Alaska Highway Publications Ltd. Subscription rates are 11.00 per year 15.00 out of town foreign countries 20.00 per year single copy 30 cents Norman C. Picce editor Tim Sorcy office supervisor.
Readers are invited to write letters on local topics with a signature and address. Submissions must be real names, may be condensed or rejected, and are not returned except in unusual cases. Mail to Box 750 or drop off at the Echo Office in Chetwynd, BC.
The article notes MPs returned from summer break to vote on a bill to curb early release of dangerous offenders under Mandatory Supervision. Critics call the move political, not protective, arguing the policy hinges on parole rules, supervision terms, and unclear definitions of dangerous offenders.
A former Federal Parole Supervisor argues that the justice system operates as a big business with costly staffing while releasing dangerous offenders early. He notes a murder by an offender released on Mandatory Supervision and criticizes current laws as insufficient to deter violence. He calls for deeper, more deferential laws to deter harm, not stopgap measures.
Energy Minister Tony Brummet announced a 20 year gas export deal with Pacific Gas and Electric. It could bring up to 2.2 billion to B C and prompt immediate exploration needs as exports rise 55 percent to the United States. Brummet signed an export certificate for 100 million cubic feet daily for the first 15 years. Funds totaling 207 154 were approved for 24 more economic development projects in 35 communities under the Provincial Municipal Partnership Program.
Tourism Minister Claude Richmond says Expo 86 has strong attendance and ample lodging in Greater Vancouver with three months to go. ResWest handles bookings while over 5,000 BC Parks visitors praise park facilities and staff. Health Minister Nielsen honors Victoria paramedics Rick Atkinson Don Rainer and Randy Lheureux for national advanced life support win in Montreal.
As South Africa’s deteriorating situation prompts Canadians to join the fight against apartheid, the Right Reverend Archbishop Scott calls for sanctions, while the Social Credit government refuses to act. The government continues to buy South.
Summer School at NLC proved a success with instructor Tom Lazenby and Joan Harkness guiding 16 students. August offers first aid courses including Babysaver CPR Heartsaver and Emergency Standard First Aid, plus a pottery class starting August 16 for six students. Fall plans include more classes and part time instructors. call 788-2248 for details.
Environment Minister Austin Pelton announced the 1986 87 hunting regulations distributed through Ministry offices and vendors. Hunters are urged to check rules before outings as open seasons shift in some regions for better wildlife management and furbearer seasons align with trapping. Contact Jack Bone or Nancy Crowe in Victoria for details at 387 9790 or 387 9788 or via regional Ministry offices.
The speaker claims British Columbia, now a government since 1975, has kept South Africa wine and liquor purchases. They argue foreign investment funds apartheid police and military, and that democratic rights apply only to whites. Ending trade would halt racist regime funding.
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