West Fraser shuts Dawson Creek mill. workers offered move to Chetwynd
The Dawson Creek operation of West Fraser Mills will close at year end 1980 as part of a consolidation with North West Wood Preservers into a larger modern sawmill complex planned for Chetwynd. Construction starts in weeks. workers will be offered positions at the new plant in Chetwynd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Fraser Mills
Dawson Creek
North West Wood Preservers Ltd
Ketcham
Chetwynd
North West Wood Preservers
Chetwynd Forest Industries
Arno Duran
Cheri Duran
Bernice Tracey
Little Prairie
Gerry’s Cash & Carry
Turkey
L.R. Peterson
Q.C
Board of Industrial Relations
Vancouver Island
Gulf Islands
Energy Security Act seen as threat to Parliament
Frank Oberle condemns Canada's Energy Security Act as an expansive and improper measure that would amend nine Acts, impose retroactive taxes, and empower ministers to intervene without Parliament. He cites Cabinet rule, closure tactics, and past NEP actions to argue the bill undermines parliamentary institutions and public input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government of
Canada
Commons
House
Eugene Forsey
Via Rail
Canadian Transport Commission
Review of GAIN benefits announced by Grace McCarthy
The Honourable Grace McCarthy, Minister of Human Resources, announced plans to review income assistance rates to provide more equitable support for those in need. She cited inflation, shelter cost increases, and the goal of linking benefits to encourage work while aiding unemployable recipients. The study also covers means test levels for day care and homemaker services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace McCarthy
McCarthy
Vancouver
G.A.I.N
Kites and powerlines warned by B C Hydro officials
Hydro officials urge caution with kites and powerlines noting wooden poles carry both telephone and power lines at up to 6900 volts. A wet string or a plastic kite with aluminum frame can conduct electricity, posing lethal risks to children. Never retrieve a caught kite. contact a trained lineman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
Hydro
Canada banks face inquiry to shed light on profits
Mainstream Canada argues for a Commons Finance Committee inquiry into bank profits as profits rise while the public bears economic strain. The piece notes higher credit card rates and interest spreads, discusses advertising campaigns, and warns of potential market repercussions if government actions turn harsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Roger Worth
Canada
House of Commons Finance Committee
TV Schedule Fragments Reflecting Day's Lineup
A partial listing shows daytime and evening blocks across regional programs sports news and classic shows. Entries include Coronation Street Edge of Night Muppets Dallas Hill Street Blues The National and Hollywood themed content with blurred times and repeated segments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mindy
Dallas
TV Schedule Highlights for Morning and Evening Slots
A day’s CBC lineup lists Morning programs from 8:30 to 1:00 including Circle Square, Huntley Street, Armstrong, and News From Zoos with country, wok cooking, sports weekend and marketplace segments. Evening features NHL Hockey, Police Story, Tommy Hunter, CBC National News, Night Final, and Five Star Theatre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circle Square
Huntley Street
Herbert Armstrong
Zoos
Canada
Yan
Tommy Hunter
TV Schedule Highlights For Sunday And Tuesday
A scanned TV guide fragment lists programs by time with names such as The Winner Walt Disney World Wide MAME and Nations Business for Sunday March 28 and Muppets Five shows plus Edge of Night and Three's Company for Tuesday March 30. The entries include cartoon and drama blocks, talk shows, and public affairs programs in a compact schedule format.
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Chetwynd Recreation Commission
Chetwynd and District
Moberly Lake
Gulf Course
Bob Menzies
Canadian Association of B.C
Pit Desjardins
House of Commons
Chetwynd Pathfinders
Hudson Hope Pathfinders
Tammy Dunn
Jody Warne
Janice Nordlund
Michelle Cyr
Caroline McNabb
Ruth Hofford
Vicky Westerlaken
Annette McGraw
Frank Oberle
Mainstream
United States
CFIB
Tel
B.C. P.O
Walt Disney Productions Presents
Jenny Agutter
Barry Newman
Buena Vista Distribution CO
IIC
Walt Disney Productions
Gallipoli
Peter Weir
P.O. Box
Swede Construction
Clarence Nordlund
TV Guide
Chetwynd B.C
T.V. Channel 7
Mr. Dressup
Stars Cassi & Co
Barney Miller
Hollywood
Heartland
Walt Disney
Rex Humbard
Terry Winter
Wayne ? Shuster
The
SCTV
Fantasy Island
Fifth Estate
Three's Company
Too Close
For
Comfort
Cae Aid
Mace Asis
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