Liberal MLA targets Weisgerber in Chetwynd clash
Liberal MLA Mike DeJong accused Reform leader Jack Weisgerber of political betrayal during a Chetwynd stop as he campaigns through central and northern B C. DeJong claimed Liberal efforts could win Peace River South while warning Reform splits may aid the N D P and cost Weisgerber votes. Weisgerber did not respond.
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Chetwynd
Liberal
Mike DeJong
Reform Party
Jack Weisgerber
Matsqui
DeJong
B.C
Peace River South
Aboriginal Affairs and
Weisgerber
Jack
Glen Clark
N.D.P
Reform
Chetwynd Council briefs on college programs and fuel site
Northern Lights College outlined new or expanded programs including greater computer use in distance training for Early Childhood Education and Aircraft Maintenance transfer options to Open Learning Agency. A new language lab in Chetwynd and a shift from livestock to agriculture programs were noted. Canadian Helicopters may replace fuel tanks at the airport, with an environmental inspection urged to assess drum storage and leakage concerns.
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Northern Lights College
Open Learning
Fort Nelson
Chetwynd
51St
52Nd
Mickey’s Place
Chetwynd Christian Youth Society
Northern Wood
Willys Dunn
Greenspace
Chetwynd Communication Society
NDP chooses candidate in Peace River South race
Peace New Democrats selected Michiel as their candidate at a Saturday nomination meeting in Seniors Hall. Michiel won 29 of 47 votes over Bill Yerbury, with Education Minister Paul Ramsey observing. Yerbury urged unity while Michiel stressed education and labor experience, aiming to break decades of Social Credit voting in the riding.
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Peace New Democrats
Michiel
Bill Yerbury
Yerbury
South Peace
NDP
Social Credit
New Democrat
Joe Corsbie
Corsbie
Peace River South
Cooperative Commonwealth Federation
Paul Ramsey
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
South
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Social Credit Party
B.C. Reform Party
Chetwynd Council
Gerry S
Prome
Dawson Creek
Aerostar
Villager
Mae'e