Survey of world demand for thermal coal announced
Hon. Herb Gray announced a federal provincial survey of global thermal coal demand to guide policy for the next decade. Three two person teams will visit Europe, Latin America and the Far East, completing by March, to map market needs and support Canadian coal mining.
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Sydney
Nova Scotia
Herb Gray
Industry , Trade and Commerce
Suvey
Gray
Canada
Vancouver
Europe
Far East
Alberta
British Columbia
Energy, Mines and Resources
Latin America
Chetwynd Council Meeting Discusses Industrial Land Assessments
The Village of Chetwynd held a March 17 regular meeting in the new council chambers with all members present. Peace River Area Assessor Ron Kennedy outlined industrial land assessments and the Assessment Authority stance, noting appeals to court if the council disagreed and offering a subsequent appearance to continue the discussion.
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Chetwynd
CJDC
the Echo
Peace River Area
Assesor
Ron Kennedy
Council
Kennedy
Council Advances Inventory Of Native Hall Contents
Mayor Pfanner affirmed the assessment as proper as Phillip Gladue and Kathy Cardinal appeared to discuss disposal of equipment in the Native Hall on Wales. Gladue argued area residents should receive furniture and effects belonging to them. Council ordered an inventory of building contents and will submit a formal application to the appropriate authority.
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Pfanner
Phillip Gladue
Kathy Cardinal
Wales
Peace Timber Supply Analysis Released For Peace Area
The BC Forest Service completed the first Peace Timber Supply Area Analysis led by John Cuthbert regional manager. Public meeting March 26 1981 7 30 p m Holiday Inn Fort St John to discuss present and future timber supply in the Peace Area including Chetwynd Dawson Creek and Fort St John. The study will guide annual allowable cut and form the basis for a Timber Supply Area Plan.
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Prince George B.C
B.C. Forest Service
John Cuthbert
Prince George Forest
Fort St. John
Holiday Inn
Peace
Chetwynd
Dawson Creek
Cuthbert
Ministry of Forests
British Columbia Rail Increases February Carloadings
B C Rail carloadings for February 7 to March 6 totalled 13 547 a 3 percent rise from 13 134 in the prior year. Year to date carloadings reach 238 500 up 9 719 from last year. Estimated tonnage hauled stands at 789 745 versus 765 668 a year ago with Woodchips Export and Milling in Transit up while Lumber Eastern Rail declines.
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B.C
Government asks BCR Want passenger service north
The Provincial Government through Minister Alex V. Fraser asks the British Columbia Railway board to reinstate the North Vancouver to Prince George passenger schedule to prior levels. Fraser says the government will discuss financial aid to upgrade and maintain equipment for the service's long term viability, with talks involving VIA Rail ongoing.
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The
British Columbia Railway
North Vancouver
Prince George
Alex V. Fraser
Fraser
B.C.R
VIA Rail
Government seeks quick BC Rail schedule restoration
The government, with the Ministry of Industry and Small Business Development and the Ministry of Tourism, aims to reinstate the former timetable for the summer season. It also plans ongoing involvement to find a long term solution and asks BC Rail to cooperate.
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Ministry of Industry and Small Businesss Developmnt
Ministry of Tourism
British Columbia Railway
New tourist facility proposed by Chetywnd Chamber
The Chetywnd Chamber of Commerce seeks a $50,000 loan to build a 1200 square foot Information Centre replacing the current tourist booth. The plan includes a year round staff and a community space in the main and basement levels. Anita Lunden urged upgrading visitor services amid coal-related publicity, but village support may violate municipal act section 292. A committee will study the proposal further.
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Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing
North
Chetywnd
Chamber
Anita Lunden
Council
Meetings Planned on Crown Timber Pricing in Victoria
Forest minister Tom Waterland announced in-camera meetings with ministry staff for those who submitted briefs on Crown timber pricing. Information meetings are planned across the province in April with details to be published in newspaper ads.
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Victoria
Ministry of Forests
Forsts
Tom Waterland
BC library automation report seeks public boards input
The Library Management Group Inc. released a report on British Columbia’s automated library network and circulated it to public library boards for comment. The provincial government funds of 3 million dollars will support library automation. boards will back ongoing support as the program develops. Public feedback is being sought through written submissions or private meetings, with contact to the ministry valuation branch at 1450 Government Street Victoria BC. No timber pricing changes will be introduced until April 1 as part of a broader white paper review.
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British Columbia
Library Management Group Inc
New Westminster
Evanwolf
Wolfe
Waterland
Government Street
Victoria
B.C
Chetwynd Receives Free Crown Land for Library Various Facilities
Chetwynd is granted 3.2 hectares of Crown land on John Hart Highway within village boundaries. Valued at about $275,000, the land will be used with adjoining parcels to build a library and recreational facilities. Chabot said the move brings personal pleasure and hopes residents enjoy the new land.
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Chabot
Chetywnd
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Luisa Eusebio
Ellen Shirley
Tammy Dunn
Little Giant
Melanie Berlinger
Stanley Associated Engineering Ltd
BCR
Andy Teslyk
Commmittee
Futher
Crown Timber Pricing
Automation Report
B.C. Library Network
Ladies Auxiliary
Legion Branch 258
Chetwynd Guides
June Watkins
Pathfinder
Jody Warne
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