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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 15, 1983
Page
2
The publication notes weekly status published every Wednesday by South Peace Publishing Ltd in Chetwynd. It lists subscription rates of 11 dollars per year for Canada and 20 dollars per year for foreign countries, with single copies at 25 cents. The editor and publisher are listed as Hoffman, Bunne Second class registration 2141.
Linda Nordland presents district council with resident concerns about a traffic barrier at the Highway 29 North Access Road intersection. Citizens cite lost business, travel disruption, and safety issues for large trucks. A petition with over 800 names requests barrier removal and alternative measures to ease access.
The Dawson Creek forest service reports no new fires and reduced hazard. Existing fires are being mopped up. Campfire bans are lifted and burning permits are issued for short periods, with applications available at forestry service. Backlog delays immediate inspections and unsettled weather could bring stronger winds. burnings should be conducted cautiously.
The Bat Mobile joined weekend patrols for routine checks amid busy rodeo events. Police logged three impaired charges, a recovered stolen vehicle, and four thefts from vehicles.
This week the Chamber of Commerce met at the Chetwynd Hotel to adopt new actions. A tourist booth opened and will run through September. The Annual Daughter and Parents Banquet brought Brownies guides and guests to the Legion Hall. Lions Club Rodeo drew a large crowd with a two day event and a Saturday parade sponsored by the Lions. Police recalled cooperative public behavior during Rodeo Week from 15 years ago. Three students asked council to set new rules for Community Hall dances at the high school. The Chetwynd Elks plan a picnic at Ken Woods Camp Ground Sunday for all Elks and Royal Purple. Microfilming of local newspaper files dating to March 12, 1959 will occur in Victoria. The Rope and Saddle Club will meet at the Rodeo Grounds with new members urged to attend.
A BC Library Association press release details the Around BC in Books program for ages six to fourteen, sponsored by the Cultural Heritage Project. The province wide effort includes a map poster by Doug Tait, decals, certificates, and registration launching June 27 1983 with library events and hours listed.
Channel 7 weekday grid lists morning devotions Huntley Street Sesame Street Mr Dressup and news. Afternoon and evening include All My Children Coronation Street Reflections Do It Yourself Three's Company Dallas Happy Days The National Night Final Barney Miller SCTV Monte Carlo Remington Steele with sports and weather updates throughout.
Raquetball and tennis events fill the CBC lineup at Galloways Galleries and Chinook Country with coverage from 8:30 to 11:30 AM and 4:00 to 4:40 PM on Saturday June 25 at Huntley Street.
The listing shows a Sunday program menu with Rex Humbard World Wide Church at 7:30 to 11:15, plus various shows including Facts of Life Hee Haw and Love Boat. Also notes CBC News and sports weather segments. Dates indicate Sunday June 26 with a follow up Tuesday June 28 listings.
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