Olden Day Measuring Systems and Local Town News
In olden days measures like the foot and cubit defined trade and distance. A diagonal parking sign near the Recreation Centre caused head bumps for taller locals. School fashion show tonight at 8, refreshments served. Sgt Len Jerritt promoted to Staff Sgt and moving to Quesnel with family. The Burnses visited the airport to greet travelers en route to Alaska. Local trips to Prince George for a festival dance baton section. Scholarships awarded to three Dawson Creek students. Rodeo week events and parade scheduled for Saturday and Sunday. News tip line provided for more items.
Council reviews Chet Villa request for Strata-Title
At an April council meeting owners of Chet Villa sought Strata-Title for their apartment block. Alderman Schmok supported Strata-Title, while others questioned tenant support and building standards. Maarsman surveyed tenants. Mayor Lasser signaled possible renewed review if a strong tenant majority emerged.
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Chet-Villa
Schmok
Strata-Title
Mr. Maarsmen
Maarsman
Council
Jackman
Lasser
British Columbia coal policy announced by Premier Bennett
Premier Bill Bennett presents a BC coal policy calling it a major resource plan. It preserves a $1.50 per ton royalty, allows private enterprise with government support, and sets competitive tendering while prioritizing provincial needs and world prices. Economic Development Minister Don Phillips supports a stable investment climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Bennett
British Columbia
Bennett
Don Phillips
Phillips
Chamber backs halt to Peace River hydro dams
BC Chamber of Commerce delegates at the Victoria convention voted to stop further dam construction on the Peace River. Fort Nelson's John Piety urged alternatives to energy supply, warning dams would harm land and recreation, while some delegates warned against stalling energy growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Peace River
B.C
Piety
Executive Board of BCDC visits Chetwynd for tour and meeting
The Village and Chamber of Commerce hosted the BCDC Executive Board in Chetwynd last Monday. Members arrived by private plane, toured Jackfish Lake Road viewpoints and BC Railway yards, and inspected ongoing marshalling yard construction before a full board meeting in Dawson Creek the next day.
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Village and Chamber of Commerce
B.C. Development Corporation
Chetwynd
Little Village
Jackfish Lake Road
B.C
Don Phillips
David __ Radler
Sterling Newspapers
Council
B.C.D.C
D.A. Duguid
District studies possibility of a rec program
The Peace River-Liard Regional District is studying the feasibility of offering recreational programs at the regional level. A summer coordinator, Colin Reid, and consultant Gerald Bruce will meet with recreation commissions, town councils, and the public to research local needs and desires. Colin Reid can be contacted at the regional district office in Dawson Creek for meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace River-Liard
Colin Reid
Mount Royal College
Gerald A. Bruce
Community Development Consultants Ltd
Calgary
Iany
Dawson Creek
Chamber Pushes for Better Roads in British Columbia North
In Victoria more than 140 delegates at the convention urged the provincial government to improve the highway system serving the north. The conference criticized neglect of the North while the Lower Mainland received extensive highway construction.
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Victoria
British Columbia
B.C
Chamber
Lower Mainland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cheluynd Chit Cha
Frank Moran
Steinbergs
Metric
Len Jerritt
Quesnel
Jenny
Jerritts
John Burns
Bob Hansen
Rick
Burns
Oregon
Alaska
David Clary
Bert McGraw
J. Gray
Holly Stevenson
Christine Hoffman
Prince George
Cindy Gerstel
Sharon Olson
Vicki Warren
Alderman Hoover
Dunn
Coal Policy
Lumber
Nelson
Royal Purple Senior Citizens
Clara Moore
Mary Wilson
Howard Wilson
Jean Campbell
Mame Westate
H.R
Irene Coss
Battle
Milt Leffler
Ed Hoffman
Elks’ Lodge
Prince Edward Island
BCDC
Holly Ethier
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