Chetwynd Schools Band Performs at Expo 86 Concert
The Chetwynd Schools Band directed by David Howell staged a June 3 concert at Plaza of Nations Expo 86 after two years of work. The full crowd enjoyed a tour of the Expo Site with chaperones Ron Smith Gail Smith John Harkness and others as they viewed pavilions rides fireworks and the laser show. The students thanked sponsors who made the trip possible.
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Plaza of Nations
Chetwynd
David Howell
Ron Smith
Gail Smith
John Harkness
Maryann Smith
Judy Moore
Lexie Teeple
Dori Martin
Pam Hall
Lorraine Dotson
Chetwynd Economic Development Committee Meeting Highlights
The June 12 meeting covered plans for another radio station and reviving the Knowledge Network, expanding the reception area for out of town residents, and public input sessions by Economic Development Officer Kerry OxGevier. Officials discussed road work, truck inspections, coal and lime mining permits, and timber harvest quality. A farmers market and a recreation centre sign were proposed, while tourism brochures and a festival study were advanced by the Industry Support Program.
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Chetwynd
Bert McGraw
Chetwynd Communications Society
Don Hicks
Kerry OxGevier
Site C study planned for BC dam output buyout
A provincial study by British Columbia Hydro and U S utilities will examine a proposed 3.2 billion Site C hydroelectric dam on the Peace River near Fort St John. The analysis, due by November 30, will cover technical and legal aspects as American buyers show interest in most of the 900 megawatt facility.
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Alaska Highway Daily News
Vancouver
British Columbia
B.C. Hydro
U.S
Fort St. John
Bennett
B.C
Peter Johnson
Bonneville Power
Northwest United States
Peace River
Bonneville Power Authority
Canadian Occupational Health and Safety Week observed
The 1986 event runs June 15 to 21 with aim to raise awareness among employees and employers. Statistics Canada shows over one million Canadians are injured annually with costs surpassing 2.5 billion dollars. workers bear about 280 dollars per year. The Canada Safety Council and Canadian Society of Safety Engineering coordinate efforts to promote safety, programs, audits, and compliance guidance.
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Statistics Canada
Canadian Society of Safety Engineering
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Economic Development Committee
Lasser
Alex Fraser
Moberly Lake
Jackfish Lake
Louisiana Pacific
Kerrie O’connor
Bill Bennett
Southern California
Oregon
Washington
Hydro
Gary Cardinal
Cantor Safety
Gerrit Steenbergen
Clare Zynger
District Works
George Rohl
Canada Safety Council
Chetwynd Weather
Lake View Credit Union
Shoppers Food Mart
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