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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1988
Page
3
The newspaper invites community letters with name and address, cannot print anonymously, and reserves the right to condense or reject. Submissions may be dropped at the Echo Office or mailed to Box 750, Chetwynd, B C VOC 110.
Column thanks Ruth Torgeson for publicity and comments on advertising across papers. Praises Louisiana Pacific pulp mill proposal and praise for town efforts. Rec Centre skating rink season ends with thanks to Laurence Ugean and staff. Discusses Stanley Cup chatter with Bill Clark favoring Philadelphia Flyers and the author backing the Canadians.
Council discussed continuing support for C.A.C.R.S. despite a large funding cut and seeks statistics for Attorney General. A bylaw change on highway ad signs was sent to committee after a merchant survey. A donation to Christmas Lights and map-sign proposals at tourist pullouts were noted as part of ongoing civic efforts.
The province notes a strong 1987 economy driven by productivity and favorable world markets. It warns against wage‑price spirals as 1988 will see 385 bargaining agreements affecting about 212,000 workers. Government pledges a tough but fair stance to keep costs in check while maintaining labour peace.
Don Wall Honorary Publicity Chairman thanks volunteers and donors across British Columbia for publicizing and supporting the 1988 Heart Fund Drive. The goal is 4.5 million dollars for heart research and education, with February door to door efforts raising about half the total. Heart disease remains Canada's leading killer, but continued support aims to beat it.
The Chinook Daze 88 committee thanks the donor for the insert and event coverage. The note notes record community participation and announces funds to ensure Chinook Daze for 1989. Barbara Shirley expresses appreciation and invites continued support.
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