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Chetwynd The Echo

Location

Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Mar 17, 1987

Page

2

Man in Motion Update in Chetwynd for Rick Hansen Visit

Rick Hansen plans in Prince George on March 2 and 26 with a hoped local sendoff bus abandoned due to low signups. Contact Joan Chesley for details on events and locations while a donor list totals 3353.77 from Lions, banks, clubs, schools, and merchandise sales.

Rick Hansen Prince George Prince Orge Joan Chesley Man In Motion Committee Lioness Club T.D. Bank J. Oldenburg B. Shirley Little Swiss Inn C.U.P.E Chetwynd Snowbirds Windrem Elementary Skate Rick Chetwynd Rec Centre D. Yaffey

Heart Foundation poster contest winners announced

Winners and runners up named in the annual Heart Foundation Poster Contest across categories K 2 3 5 6 7. Top placers include Jennifer Pickering Ryan Wheeler Brent Knowles and multiple runners up from Don Titus Moberly Lake S D A and others. Thanks to all students for participating.

Heart Foundation Jherilynn Drover Don Titus Jennifer Pickering Don Sean Phillips Brent Knowles Shelanne Bunker S.D.A Kenny Weipert

BC Throne Speech signals open, accountable plan for jobs and services

The Premier touts a balanced Throne Speech with detail and timelines, promising to boost education welfare daycare and private sector investment to create jobs in British Columbia. He argues critics overemphasized ambition and says the speech lays out concrete actions and timeframes while benefiting those most in need.

Victoria B. C Canada

Letter to the Editor on low voter turnout in by election

Bernice Van Sickle criticizes the 185 turnout on March 7 for School Trustee by election in Chetwynd and questions public interest in education. She predicts fall pool referendum turnout and notes some voters lack children in school while praising Patrick Leonard and Gus Vandermeulen for their campaigns.

Chetwynd Patrick Leonard Gus Vandermeulen Pat Bernice van Sickle

Chinook Daze Committee thanks Norm Prcce and paper

The Chinook Daze Committee thanks Norm Prcce and The Chinook Echo publisher for generous space and advertising. Gratitude is voiced for coverage by the editor and staff, noting the mid winter celebration was a success and the community appreciates the support. Barb Shirley, president.

Chinook Daze Committee Chinook Daze Barb Shirley

Francophone Arts Contest Seeks BC Alberta Artists

Pacifete invites Francophone artists aged 14 plus, BC resident six months, not relying on art for income, to enter a competition. Emily Carr College offers Florence courses May 8–31, 1987 for 2700 per person including photography, intaglio, painting. register by April 15, 1987. Johannesen School offers three and six week music courses on Vancouver Island this summer. details at Chetwynd Public Library.

Chetwynd Florence Italy Johannesen International School of the Arts Vancouver Island Chetwynd Public Library

Police Report Two Vehicle Collision in District Office Lot

On March 10, 1987 two vehicles owned by local residents collided in the District Office Parking lot. One driver received a warning for driving too fast for road conditions. Also on March 10 1987 a vehicle parked in the West Fraser Parking lot caught fire. On March 1 1987 a vehicle in Chetwynd was totally destroyed by fire after carburetor problems.

West Fraser Chetwynd

Challenge 87 Employment Program Gets 19.1 Million Federal Support

Pat Carney and Stanley Hagen announce the federal allocation of 19.1 million dollars for Challenge 87 British Columbia summer employment. The program funds wage subsidies and work placements for 15 to 24 year olds across sectors, with provincial budget details to follow. It supports students, entrepreneurs, and non profit and public organizations to create meaningful summer jobs.

Pat Carney International Trade Stanley B. Hagen Challenge Hagen Ms. Carney Challenge ‘87 Maureen Dzarzycki Employment and Immigration Canada Vancouver B.C Calvin Shantz Burnaby B. C

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