Senior Citizen Month Highlighted Across Canada
Don Phillips notes June as Senior Citizen's month praising seniors and regional progress in South Peace. He lauds S.A.F.E.R. rent support increases from July, detailing new maximum rent levels for singles and couples, and cites rising program budgets from seven and a half to nine million dollars. He recalls opening Peace River Haven, Rotary Village grants, Heritage Heights aid, and upcoming projects in Chetwynd and Dawson Creek, plus Universal Pharmacare introduction.
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Don Phillips
Canada
Peace River Country
South Peace
Dawson Creek
Social Credit
Heritage Heights
Bethel Senior Citizens Housing Society
Chetwynd
Dawson’ Creek
Chetwynd Senior Citizens Pushes Drop In Centre Plan
The Chetwynd and District Senior Citizen Society seeks a community drop in centre run by volunteers open daily for social activities. A $10,000 New Horizon Grant will fund start up costs. the group plans to rent first, then build. They raise funds via raffles dances auctions and events, aiming monthly meetings, crafts for women, a hobby shop for men, and regular socials. The society has about 105 members and an executive of John Franks Mary Saunders Verna Lekavy plus directors Billie Robertson Manford Asleson Edith Knowles Ralph Larsen Ralph Hagen Bill Kelm Tom Wilson Sr. and Jean Groves.
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Tracy
Bill Kelm
Chetwynd and District Senior Citizen's Society
Drop In Center
Billie Robertson
Manford Asleson
Edith Knowles
Ralph Larsen
Ralph Hagen
Tom Wilson
Jean Groves
Mary Paynter
Edna Hay
Jane Martin
Tracy Kelm
Chetwynd and District
Senior Citizens Society
Chetwynd and
Chetwynd and District Senior Citizens Society
John Franks
Mary Saunders
Verna . Lekavy
Tom Wilson Sr
Premier Bennett praises B C s senior citizens
Premier Bennett honors seniors during Canada wide Senior Citizens Month. He argues seniors are a continuing human resource, notes concerns over pensions and cost of living, and promises to protect services while restraining government spending to avoid burdening future generations. He emphasizes learning from past crises and valuing seniors’ counsel.
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Canada
Increase in Sheltering Rents for Seniors Under SAFER
McCarthy announces higher maximum rents for SAFER seniors effective July 1 1982. Singles rise to 330 dollars and couples to 365 dollars from 265 and 295 respectively. Demonstrates ongoing annual reviews to aid elderly renters facing shelter costs with SAFER grants rising correspondingly. example shows a senior’s rent 330 with income 505.74 producing SAFER increase from 84.96 to 133.71 monthly to ease living costs.
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Grace McCarthy
Hugh Curtis
S.A.F.E.R
McCarthy
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British Columbia
The
Senior Citizen Society
Senior Citizens Housing Society
Legion
Bennett
B.c.s
G.A.I.N
Tollfree
Victoria
Gloria Keller
Chetwynd Brownie
Kellers
Bev
Gerald F. Webb, M.D
Chetwynd Centre
Chetwynd, B.C
Pioneer Place
Lynda Martin
Bev Paquette
Prince George
Sion
Quebec Street
Goodbrand Construction Ltd
Miix
Construction Division
48Th Street
Royal Canadian Legion
Fred Knowles
Chetwynd Building Supplies Ltd
Windrem
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