Chetwynd The Echo in Chetwynd, British Columbia

Chetwynd Chamber looks to fund future amid funding shifts

Mayor Lasser warns Chamber members of funding gaps as provincial support ends and district allocations change. A new sign for tourists to showcase local attractions is planned with $600 from the District and private funding hoped to cover $1,200 to $2,000. artist Ken Crowle to paint it. The Enhancement Centre near the high school nears completion after local mills and others funded much of the $292,000 budget, with $35,500 more needed. Peter Leeming departs, viewed as a long-time Chamber contributor, prompting a farewell gift from Barb Shirley as the group reflects on ongoing development and training initiatives.