Chetwynd Echo Seeks Letters to the Editor
The Chetwynd Echo invites readers to submit letters on any subject. Letters must include name and contact details for verification. unsigned letters will not be published. Submissions may be mailed or faxed to Box 750 Chetwynd BC VOC 110 or Fax 250 788 9988.
Dear Editor on Clarkson visit and local concerns letter
Readers urge council to answer Alma Templeton's questions about Adrienne Clarkson's visit. The letter questions staging, food choices, health concerns, and no smoking bans, then shifts to praised environmental action and warnings about clearcutting grain fields. G R Wilson Cobble Hill BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adrienne Clarkson
Alma Templeton
Bannock
Tanji
June Cochrane
Chetwynd Community Pride Shines in Governor General Visit
A Dawson Creek reader praises Chetwynd's communal spirit and welcomes the Governor General's visit. Special recognition goes to Leo Sabulsky for orchestrating such exposure. The writer, once a resident, expresses pride from afar in the town's achievements and ongoing community cooperation.
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Chetwynd
Governor General of
Canada
Dawson Creek
Leo Sabulsky
Leo
Inflation fears and talk of compressed air power
J W Nicholson of Chetwynd warns inflation may rise due to fuel costs and laments potential bribery blocking air powered tools. He argues compressed air could rival gasoline, questions taxes and Arab blame, and cites Alaska's petroleum potential as proof of profitable processes harming society.
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Alaska
Support for B C farmers under WFIP program
The 1999 Whole Farm Insurance Program offers support to farmers for unexpected income drops due to weather or market shifts. Applications, guidelines, and manuals are available via 1-888-576-3216 or wfip agf.gov.bc.ca. The claim deadline for 1999 is July 31, 2000.
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Agf
Banning Volunteers in B C Schools Sparks Parent Action
Parents and guardians condemn CUPE contract clause banning volunteers without union consent, arguing it undermines student learning and safety. They urge school boards and the Education Minister to protect parent involvement, noting volunteers support field trips, reading, lunches, libraries, and sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Union of Public Employees
CUPE
Debbie Look
British Columbia Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils
Bccpac
B.C
Minister of Education
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