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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1986
Page
2
The Echo invites readers to submit letters on local topics with a signature and full address. Anonymity is not allowed, and the editor reserves the right to condense or reject letters. Submissions may be dropped off at the Echo Office or mailed to Box 750, Chetwynd, B.C. VOC 110.
Jack Hannim announces a bid for the Progressive Conservative nomination aiming to represent progress area interests in Victoria. He highlights roots in the area, farming tenure, service in the Canadian Air Force, and leadership roles on regional boards and farm groups. He notes Belt with local and northern business leaders and seeks support from his wife Margaret.
Tim Sorcy reflects on editorial duties, media scrutiny, and the need for middle ground in provincial politics. He lauds Expo 86 budgeting questions, praises Chetwynd tourism growth, and ponders cedar shake tariffs and softwood trade policy while urging cautious free trade talks and Asian marketing opportunities.
The Chetwynd Ambulance Association thanks participants in its April 12 1986 auction raising about 1800 for CPR manikins and notes purchases of a CPR baby torso and recording manikin. They hope for annual auctions and invite feedback and future participation. The letter also extends thanks to volunteers and British Columbia Yukon supporters of the Canadian Cancer Society for ongoing education support and patient care.
After four days of deliberation the BC and Yukon Association of Women's Centres was formed in Naramata BC on May 26. The founding 36 centres represent 100000 women and will provide a unified voice on pressing inequities. Spokeswoman Jean Kavanagh emphasizes political urgency ahead of the provincial election. Regional reps form the first executive and supporters are urged to continue backing local centres with contact details provided. June 2 2:00 pm funding cancer research programs.
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