District eyes Red Carpet program to lure doctors
Chetwynd councillors Laura Weisgerber and Clay Bassendowski attended the Rural Emergency Continuum Care Conference in Penticton May 21 to 23 to recruit doctors for Chetwynd. They learned local doctors face higher workloads than similar towns, and officials discussed adopting Creston’s Red Carpet Program to attract physicians, including physician recruiter Marilin States coordinating visits and aiding with spousal employment and community integration.
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Clay Bassendowski
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Single vehicle crash kills Williams Lake man
A 73 year old male from Williams Lake died after a full size pickup left Highway 97 north of Chetwynd and struck a ditch embankment. A 65 year old female from Williams Lake was airlifted to Edmonton with injuries and is expected to survive. Police say alcohol and excess speed are not factors. next of kin notifications pending.
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Chetwynd carving championship saves event with community help
The quick carve lets spectators watch carvers create pieces on site and auction them to cover travel costs. The Chetwynd event remains prestigious due to invite selections by the organizing committee. This year the chamber raised over $40,000 with community support to keep the contest afloat, says Sheree Smith.
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