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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 14, 1979
Page
1
Economic Development Minister Don Phillips states an excellent climate exists for greater BC trade with Pacific rim nations including Japan and Korea after heading his third British Columbia Economic Mission to the Far East in December 1978 with four senior staff members.
The committee reports on broadcasting progress in the Chetwynd area and outlines efforts to boost international trade. Discussions in Tokyo and Seoul involve British Columbia coal, minerals, pulp and paper, and non ferrous metals, with visits to Nippon Kokan and Pohang iron mills. A TV radio reception study for Chetwynd seeks improved signals and multi channel options.
The Chetwynd Library Board held its annual meeting on February 29 1979. Alderman Ed Martin conducted officer elections naming M Sulz chairman B Hoff man 1st vice chairman B Larsen 2nd vice chairman and M McGraw as secretary. The report also notes appreciation for former secretary B Kurjata and a $100 presentation.
PVEA director Patrick Michiel says the two year delay in releasing studies on damming the Peace River at the Peace and Moberly rivers confluence has advanced environmental awareness. The annual meeting, March 21 at 7:30 p.m., Fort St John Senior Citizens Hall, will review last year’s PVEA activities and include the election of three officers.
The interim report notes 125 serious project contacts and 125 general inquiries, with 11 applicants progressing to construction stages. Booklets updated since July 1978 show project costs from 25 000 to over 2 million dollars. PVEA meeting features Dr. Caywood addressing Revelstoke hydro impacts and local calls against further damming. Michiel cites BC power usage and local service concerns, arguing residents feel neglected and overburdened.
MLA Don Phillips announced an $8,544.84 grant for constructing a portable pool in Chetwynd. He praised local ingenuity in adapting the arena for summer swimming and noted the project as the first of its kind funded by the Province of British Columbia. The Peace River Liard Regional District is proud of this innovation.
Red Cross Week asks all residents of Chetwynd and area to support local volunteers who will canvass neighborhoods this week collecting contributions. The drive aims to bolster aid programs and community relief efforts through door to door outreach.
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