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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 21, 1989
Page
2
Maureen Killian Gammon argues Canadian amateur athletes face stigma from steroid rumors and lack of support. She notes financial and recognition gaps hinder Olympic readiness, the moral issues of drug use, and the need for more sponsorship to sustain athletes who balance pride with pressure to perform on world stages.
The Chetwynd and area History Book committee has extended the deadline for family histories to May 31 1989 to allow more submissions. About 150 histories are edited. many remain outstanding. Include origins reasons homes hardships and family details. interviews available. publication expected Christmas 1989 with orders via phone numbers provided.
Letters discuss a $21 000 grant to REAL Women of Canada by the Women’s Program of the Secretary of State for a conference redefining women’s equality. Critics note opposition to Charter rights and pay equity while budgets for equality groups are frozen. Include calls to contact government leaders. Also letters urge BC nursing reforms and support for Operation Eyesight Universal. A BC reader supports sight restoration and hospital funding, urging donations and provincial aid.
Mayor notes private citizen signing of petition backing Louisiana Pacific pulp mill near Chetwynd. Council EDC and Chamber back project, with ongoing discussions with engineers and contractors. Labour relations at Dawson Creek mill raise concerns but expected to be settled amicably as town stays positive.
Darlene Evans reports a busy weekend with a Stampede Club dance at the Barn and a West Moberly Reserve bake sale selling out. A Moberly Lake School preschool Story Hour begins Wednesdays 1 to 2 pm. Shout out to Della Owens’s return from work. Robert Napoleon, after a car incident near Hudson's Hope, may be laid up. rumours say a minor head injury. No word on local rock paintings near Cameron Lakes. locals urged to learn about history from elders.
Outdoor Unlittered president Allard vanVeen says Canada Safeway Limited boosted support and extra bags are available for schools and organizations planning clean-up and beautification during May 1 to 7. About 1,000 groups have applied. order by writing PITCH-IN at White Rock B C address.
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