Government rejects land home-site plea near Chetwynd
Cliff Olson critiques Crown land policies in a readers letter to the Echo. He recounts his own and others’ applications being refused for gravel and fill reserves tied to the New John Hart Highway. He questions government promises, urges others to share word on any approvals, and signs off noting appeals rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ministry of Highways
Chetwynd
Willow Flats
Gov’t
Dawson Creek
Bill Bennett
Mainstream Canada Two sets of rules
Worth argues Canada should allow failures to weed out inefficiency yet notes Ottawa has provided 200 million for Chrysler with U S and state aid. He asks why public funds help one mismanaged firm while many small independents face bankruptcy, pressing for a clear answer on subsidies and free enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Chrysler Corp
U.S
Vari
Chrysler
Movold sisters lead Red Cross swimming program
Michele Movold and Cindy Movold, instructors at the pool, organized Red Cross Week activities in Chetwynd. They trained in Texada Island Powell River and Courtney BC. Cindy will study Marine Biology at UBC, Michele plans commerce at Victoria, while living with Bert and Anita Morold during the stay. A mini meet for scholars includes canoe rescue and a synchronized swimming demonstration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michele
Cindy
Red Cross
Texada Island
Powell River
Courtney
B.C
U.B.C
University of Victoria
Bert
Anita Morold
Chetwynd
Schoars
Friends and officials gather at Peace River events and notices
A jumble of local notices highlights Marilyn Lulz’s election as first vice president of Peace River Libraries, a fashion show at the high school, a C.W.L. conference in Mackenzie, and a 35th anniversary for Dawson Creek Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Fire at Don Titus school site prompts safety changes, a new roping club forms at Yips Cafe, and community calls at 788-2375 and 788-2246. The piece includes reflections on the eye and a political essay urging Northern Canada development and fair treatment, noting a $470 million Northern tax disparity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Lulz
Peace River Associated Libraries
Chetwynd
Bunne Hoffman
Equity and Fairness: Northern Development Report Overview
A report argues Northern Canada faces discrimination and labour force stability issues. It calls for larger minimum tax deductions, an Indexed Northern Income Allowance via amendments to the Canadian Income Tax Act, and equitable treatment for residents. It surveys hardships and compares international approaches while noting federal allowances for public service employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Australia
Denmark
Soviet Union
North
Non-stop bargaining ends nurses' strike ends
After five days of around the clock bargaining provincial government negotiators and 2,700 striking nurses announced a tentative settlement of a new collective agreement at midnight Sunday. The nurses had been on strike since May 16 and were to return to work at 7 am Monday. Details of the settlement were not released but both sides recommended ratification. Continuous bargaining began May 21 between the Government Employee Relations Bureau and two nursing groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government Employee Relations Bureau
Registered Psychiatric Nurses’ Association of
B.C
Registered Nurses’ Association B.C
Registered Nurses’ Association of
North Life and Equity Push Sparks Movement Northward
The report argues for higher living standards in the North to raise equity for residents and to entice urban Canadians to abandon artificial city life. It claims northern conditions offer a glimpse of Canada’s future and may motivate relocation toward northern communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Heavy rains washout culvert and flood highway in district
This week in the district caused a culvert at Narod Creek to fail and high water to wash across the highway near Mount Le Moray. As many as 200 cars stalled, with some drivers turning back toward Prince George. A bridge at Fish Creek weakened and water overtopped Martin Creek, prompting Civil Defense to open in Dawson Creek for potential aid. Rail traffic halted though no official word was given. Observers logged 1 inch at Ranger Station with higher readings elsewhere. Five years ago, 33 students competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narod Creek
Mount le Moray
Prince George
Fish Creek
Martin Creek
Civil Defense
Dawson Creek
Weather Observaton Post
Ranger’s Station
TV schedule highlights from June 7th page
A fragmented TV grid lists programs across morning to night including Edge of Night Take Thirty Mary Tyler Moore and Charlie’s Angels. Notable mentions include CBC National News, Star Trek and sports updates with Flex time slots and varied daytime shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koon
B.C
Ben Wicks
Edge of Night
Bob Mclean
Mary Tyler Moore
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Pine Pass
Cliff Olson
P.S
The
Echo
Mainstream
W. Roger Worth
Nesses
Roger Worth
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Free Enterprise
Michele Movold
Cindy Movold
Bynne
Sie
Nny
Ghislaine Barton
Theresa Bernard
Gemma
Veronica
Father Jungbluth
C.W.L
Mackenzie
Chuck and
Joyce Barnes
Bill
Chris Rand
Dawson Creek Legion Ladies Auxiliary Branch
H. Buckna
T. Creighton
A. Flett
Allen Herringer
Mary Saunderstone
Louise Harvard
Don Titus
W.P.L. Construction of
Don Titus Elementary
Yips Cafe
Canada-U.s
Ano
Jesus
Luke
Tel
B.C. P.O
Sun
Mon
Jaguar
Pates
Linda Blair
W. Russo
Wato
American International
Christopher Lee
Donald Pleasence
Mile
Sukunka
P.O. Box
Swede Construction
Clarence Nordlund
Hi-Way Laundromat
Hart Hi-Way
TV Guide
Chetwynd B.C
T.V. Channel 5
Mori
Weg
Ensibane
Huntley Street
Mr. Dressup
Sesame Street
Rockford Files
CBC
Bob MclLean
Beyond Reason
Allin the Famil
Beachcombers
Mary Tyler Moor
Allin the Family
Charlies Angels
Lobo
Barney Miller
Mork
Mindy
King of
Kensington
Columbo
Duchess of
Duke St
Normandy Dream
Archie Bunker
Canadian Express
Dallas
Circle Square
Huntley St
Yoon
Vey As
Sony
Terry Winters
Walt Disney Beachcombers
the Muppets
Spy Cities
CBC National News Nations
Star Theatre
Horst Koehler
White Shadow
M.A.S.H. W.E.R.P. Newsmagazine
This Land
Mind Your Language
the Good Life
NFB
CBC National
Mes
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