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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 14, 1988
Page
2
An editorial from Chetwynd voices worry over Windrem Creek Greenbelt trail enhancements. It urges safety measures on steep slopes after a child drowned nearby, advocates fencing where needed, and notes a planning committee will oversee the project with council participation for public input.
In urging fire safety the writer notes vast forest areas in Peace River have been burned and warns that timber resources recreation and the Wood Manufacturing Industry depend on cautious fire prevention. The letter emphasizes lives jobs and prices tied to forest health and urges common sense and adherence to fire rules.
John Mallett of the B C Forest Service warns of a rising trend in man caused fires in Peace River area. He cites two May 10 1988 incidents, the Cut fire and Tent fire, with costs over 132000 dollars and urges careful fire practices, weather checks, and reporting of campfires and arson. A reward of up to 5000 dollars is offered for tips identifying arsonists.
Haruko Okano questions Canada Post tactics used against Rural Dignity of Canada caravan protesting post office closures. Letter cites forest fire losses, urging fire prevention, reporting drills, and calls for reform. signed by Bill Rand of West Fraser Mills and regional forest groups in Chetwynd, B C.
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