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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 02, 1982
Page
2
The notice lists weekly publication in Chetwynd by South Peace Publishing Ltd with rates for subscriptions including Canada 11.00 per year and foreign countries 20.00 per year, and a single copy price of 25 cents.
This Week 2 Years Ago highlights the May 25 festival style events in Chetwynd including the first annual K H A Marathon from Cameron Lake to Chetwynd High School and a 13 mile half marathon from Moberly bridge to the high school. It notes BP coal Sukunka readiness and producer talks with Japanese mills. Also mentions Anil Ram UB C pharmacy degree 1980 and 3991 BC congregations at UBC May 28 30.
Gary Lauk MLA condemns Bill 27 Education Interim Finance Act as undemocratic. He cites rising local school taxes across districts, claims the government shifted $530 million in revenue, and warns of layoffs and lower education quality while demanding accountability to children and parents.
Canada British Columbia Industrial Development Subsidiary Agreement receives a one year extension, moving remaining 7 million of 70 million pot toward British Columbia manufacturing. Announcement by Herb Gray and Don Phillips notes continued support for small enterprises under the Assistance to Small Enterprise Program.
The Peace River Haven Intermediate Care Facility in Peace Coupe debuted with acclaim for Board President Bill Wanka, praised for decades of effort. The BC Social Credit government highlighted long term care expansion since 1978, noting 4000 new beds and rapid growth in homemaker services, with Peace River Haven costing about $2.5 million and grants totaling over $110,000 plus federal mortgage support.
In a reflective column titled at large reflections, McLean weighs public reactions to recent events on Coronation Street, noting character arcs and community impact as viewers compare shifts in storylines and performance, with emphasis on key figures like Yan and Barney Miller.
The clipped listing shows a dense broadcast grid with afternoon and evening blocks including Edge of Night Take Thirty and Billy Graham. It also notes kids shows Beachcombers Muppets and Happy Days, plus late night news and a string of classic series and specials across Saturday and Sunday.
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