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Chetwynd The Echo in Chetwynd, British Columbia

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Chetwynd The Echo

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Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Mar 07, 2000

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Community impact warned over Quintette Mine closure

Karen Goodings of Peace River Regional District appeals to Premier Dosanjh for an orderly transition plan after Quintette Coal Mine closure. She warns Tumbler Ridge and nearby towns Chetwynd Dawson Creek and Fort St John face job losses and economic strain as coal shipments to Prince Rupert and BC Rail are affected.

Karen Goodings Peace River Regional Ujjal Dosanjh Quintette Goodings Tumbler Ridge Chetwynd Dawson Creek Fort St. John Prince Rupert BC Rail Victoria Teck Corporation

Campbell backs Weisgerber for next Speaker of the House

In a March 2, 2000 letter to Premier Dosanjh, Speaker Gordon Campbell’s official opposition backs independent MLA Jack Weisgerber as next Speaker in recognition of his public life and legislature experience. Weisgerber, from the south Peace, would help balance power, as Dosanjh schedules a March 15 session with Speaker election first. Weisgerber hopes to meet constituents March 9 in Chetwynd during the Governor General’s visit.

Gordon Campbell Dosanj Jack Weisgerber Campbell Dosanjh Weisgerber South Peace Chetwynd

Union seeks repurchase of Quintette Mine homes

United Steelworkers of America District 3 chief Ken Neumann demands Quintette Coal Mine repurchase more than 150 homes sold to workers and establishes a job transition fund. He says the mine closure devalues workers life savings and notes negotiations had only recently anticipated a continued operation.

Quintette Ken Neumann District 3 United Steelworkers of America Neumann

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