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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1985
Page
2
Published weekly by Alaska Highway Publications Ltd in Chetwynd. Subscription rates 11.00 per year within Canada, 20.00 per year for foreign countries. Single copy 25 cents. Publisher and Sales Director Norman C Picco. contact 788 2246.
The Chetwynd General Hospital disputes a June 11 1985 article claiming a patient at Hudson's Hope Rodeo waited four hours for treatment. The hospital says the patient was treated immediately after examination and x rays, and that the injury was not a compound fracture. Investigations continue.
A letter from Drew Carmichael reports a chaotic night at Gwillim Lake Provincial Park in British Columbia involving loud stereo noise after park closing, intoxicated campers, and alleged assaults. The writer questions park security oversight and contractor authority, noting police involvement failed to resolve the disturbances.
Parks Canada invites entries for a National Parks Centennial Photo Contest focusing on Canada’s 1100 parks and waterways. 35 mm colour slides depicting public enjoyment can win top prizes from Canadian Tire, with up to 25 honourable mentions. Deadline September 30, 1985.
The Chetwynd Public Library announces summer reading for 6 to 13 year olds with Mildreds Marathon across Canada theme and two teams. July 3 registration begins, puppet shows The Frog Prince July 25 and 27, plus Green Dot book collection from Dawson Creek. several officials and locals are copied on a letter about parks and wardens.
Readers may submit letters on community topics. Letters must include real name and address, signature, and be typed. The editor may reject submissions and will return them only in unusual cases.
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