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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 08, 1977
Page
2
The throne speech announced a government plan to curb impaired driving with coordinated resources. On 3 Jun a provincewide roadblock program began to detect drinking drivers, shifting from seasonal to year round enforcement with new equipment for police.
Editor writes about Fort St. John and Chetwynd High School Rodeo Clubs, praising the students for their organization cooperation and efficiency. He notes he provided stock, did not get asked for constant advice, and commends the committees for well done work and the attendees who supported the events.
An energy policy critique argues that Canada's utilities subsidize large industrial users by charging households and small firms more per kilowatt hour. It notes peak-period demand drives costly capacity, and the Ontario Energy Board hearing on Ontario Hydro pricing could reshape rates nationwide. The CFIB pushes for cost-based pricing to end subsidies and ensure heavy users pay their share.
Guest editorial by Tom Waterland argues forests are BCs heart and face a budworm threat. He urges early spraying planned by Forest Service east of the Fraser Canyon to curb the insect damage, warning unchecked spread could stop the provinces pulse and harm water, jobs, and beauty.
In Region H of Peace country log buildings return as versatile, affordable structures from log libraries in Hudson's Hope to a forest of log shops motels and museums along the Alaska Highway. New log churches endure near Cecil Lake and Hudson's Hope while two 1976 log museums in Taylor and Hudson's Hope illuminate pioneer life. PRAHTA announces new officers from May 7 1977 and invites inquiries at Fort St. John headquarters.
Westcoast Petroleum restarted flow on the Taylor to Vancouver line at reduced pressure after a Saturday rupture. About 112,500 gallons spilled into the Pine River, with cleanup costs projected at least 400,000. Repairs and monitoring continued for weeks amid weather, wildlife impact, and an ongoing investigation of the pipe split at 400 psi.
Amid coverage of the Better Continued article, northern communities faced dangers on Death Row highway north of Prince George. Delegates urged the provincial government to press the federal government to expedite widening and paving of the Alaska Highway to modern safety standards. A second resolution called for a two year Liard Highway construction plan to completion.
Delegates heard a plan for early improvements to Terrace-Hazelton links and Route 37 to Watson Lake, Yukon. John Piety of Fort Nelson called Highway 97 north of Prince George “Death Row,” urging the provincial government to finish upgrading Highway 97 by the end of next summer.
The Chetwynd Lions Club begins a year long calendar campaign featuring ads from local businesses and listings of members birthdays and anniversaries. Organizations can list meetings while profits fund community projects. Target is 500 calendars with outreach to all area families. last year sold out at 300.
Victoria commentary notes eight corporate directors visited Dawson Creek and Chetwynd to assess regional needs for industry, land, loans, and guidance. Don Duguid emphasized listening to locals as Newell Morrison becomes new Development Corporation head, bringing stable leadership and regional growth optimism.
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