No Tax Increases Proposed for 1990 by Mayor Lasser
The town plans a 1990 budget about $200000 or 6 percent below 1989 with unchanged service levels. March 2 committee discussions included 10 recommendations: raise regional solid waste levy to 16000, boost garbage fees by 50 percent with exemptions, align building inspection fees with neighboring districts, raise business license fees to 50 per term, increase building permits by 25 percent, charge 25 for inspecting stoves, raise airport leases by 50 percent on renewal, boost recreation centre administration charges by 2500, lease a single axle truck for sanding and street cleaning, and explore street sweeping options.
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Women's Centre faces closure over federal funding cuts in British Columbia
Delegates from the Women's Society including Brenda Maisey Kim Jones Karen Quinn and Jackie Crawford ask the Council on March 6 for advice as looming cuts endanger the Chetwynd Women's Centre. They note the government increased the Canada Day budget while slashing theirs and warn 28 of 33 BC centres will close. The centre may sell with mortgage costs looming before potential interim funding from Social Services and Housing.
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Police Beat Report from Chetwynd and Red Baron incidents
On March 2 90 a plate glass door at the Chetwynd Dept Store was smashed. Indications point to a vehicle spinning wheels on gravel in front of the store. Rocks shattered one door and damaged two other panes. On March 4 90 the Red Baron Restaurant was willfully damaged with rocks thrown through two windows, total damage about 300 dollars.
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Traffic Violations Up and Drug Offenses Down in Chetwynd
Yearly report shows traffic violations up 14 percent while drug violations fall. Traffic tickets total 1,955 in 1989, up 32 percent from the prior year, with more impaired driving charges and rising solved cases. Sgt. Phillips praises the RCMPs support of Chetwynd Women’s Centre and announces his departure for Prince George in spring, with Corp. Jim Steele named as his replacement.
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