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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 16, 1987
Page
2
BC government outlines Victim Assistance Program aims and funding totaling about 225000 for grants to local programs. Aims include a toll free information line and police based updates to keep victims informed, with plans for expanded services across the province.
A cabin on Jackfish Lake Road was vandalized and numerous items were taken. The case remains under investigation. On June 6 a residence on South Access Road was struck by a vehicle.
June 6 a local male struck a intoxicated pedestrian at the Legion near the Chetwynd Hotel. The victim had minor injuries and was taken to hospital. One Chetwynd male faces charges. investigation continues.
The Merchant's Meeting at Pine Cone Restaurant featured Christine Meden and Carla Teslyk as guest speakers. Teslyk outlined a Teen Tourism Program with youths supervised by Rene Bernard and Teslyk performing historical skits for visitors at sites like the Senior Citizens Hall or Elks Hall.
The Chamber of Commerce met at JA's Restaurant at noon Tuesday. Carla Best received an Appreciation Award from Harold Amundsen for her Chamber work as she plans to move to Burns Lake. Reporters Debbie Doornbos and Dianne Kunz updated on the 2th Anniversary Committee. Tickets for the banquet and dance are available in advance at district and chamber offices and other outlets. Exhibits included souvenir beer mugs tee shirts belt buckles and dinner plates with a raffle for a Vancouver trip. Belt buckles list Chetwynd mayors since 1962. Vic Davies showed a leisure pool slide program.
The E D C met at Pine Cone Restaurant with Marian Hoover chairing. Guest speaker Tony Benstead, Forestry Engineer Consultant, cited Can Aspen startup neglect and market shifts from rough to finished product. He noted Quintette Coal reassessment will cut regional taxes by about 100000 dollars, straining the district budget.
A letter urging Western Canadians to form a true Western Party, CORE West, to unite provinces, win reform and revive regional industries. It cites West Fed’s 1980 81 growth, failed Premiers Conferences, and urges Edmonton based CORE West to gain votes and constitutional organization. It notes tax rebate opposition and district issues, with local meeting details and attendees.
A letter from Christine Meden thanks the paper for covering this year’s Participation Challenge and notes front page ads and photos as well as the event’s wrap up. The Chetwynd Pool Committee model for the pool referendum includes a four lane pool with leisure areas and facilities. Final figures to be presented at the next Council meeting.
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