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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 21, 1978
Page
2
A. Chutnik laments local theater and restaurant scenes while praising new cinema comfort and staff. Letters critique public discourse and politics, noting dust reduction by Public Works and social service strains in the North. Ed Martin wins a Canada Billion Dollar Prize. locals speculate on future turns.
Federal marketing specialists and Canadian cheese industry leaders plan a mini cheese fair at the Canadian Consulate in New York City on July 11. Jackson Gardner of Agriculture Canada's dairy division says the event targets cracking the New York market and selling an additional two million pounds of specialty cheeses. Canada currently ships about one million pounds of aged cheddar and 400000 pounds of non aged cheddar to the U.S.
Victoria report notes the B C Federation of Police Officers seeks adjustments so addict admissions to police cannot be used to prosecute under the Narcotics Control Act. They urge treating addiction as a health issue, not only removing dealers, and encourage addicts to seek police help.
A Victoria cabinet member details a busy week juggling economic development roles, ski and tourism interests, and meetings with federal and provincial leaders. He describes campaigns to attract business and investment, cooperation with the BC Development Corporation, and a fast travel circuit through Calgary Ottawa Winnipeg to advance new regional expansion plans.
Minister Sam Rawlf announced a one year test program granting funds to BC publishers. Aimed at works by provincial writers on provincial topics, the scheme supports fiction poetry drama with royalties to authors and is backed by BC Publishers Group and Writers Union.
A piece covers oil changes and recycling notes then shifts to a provincial government minister's travel diary. The officer describes flights Winnipeg to Vancouver, Dawson Creek opening of a grain elevator with 384000 bushels capacity, cabinet meetings in Victoria, meetings with French businessmen, and a week’s routine without dull moments.
A veteran voice urges care in choosing work. He cautions that five dollars a day is not the measure, stressing learning and advancement over immediate pay. The piece warns of starting strong and remaining stuck, urging pursuit of growth and lasting opportunity.
Penticton residents Bev and Norm Stirling visit Moberly Lake while Mrs. Marian Parker heads from Ontario for a short stay. Fred Becker visits from the Okanogan with friends in Chetwynd. Oblate Provincial Council to meet at Moberly Lake July 19 to 23 with Brother Vince as chief cook and animator. Special French speaking Canadian picnic at Moberly Lake next Sunday at 1 30 starting with mass. John Haight and Lions Guests visit Ken Bettin home and Clary families in Chetwynd. Ring the news line at 788 2246 for updates.
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