Council pressures BC Rail over rolling stock worries
Chetwynd and Peace region officials seek firsthand assessment of BC Rail rolling stock, tracks, and service amid rumours of deterioration. BC Rail CEO Paul McElligott asserts robust funding, notes since 1990 nearly 100 million spent on car renewals and many locomotives replaced. The regional district plans a further deputation and will survey local industries for perceived declines.
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Scramblevision adds channels. residents face fees in Chetwynd
District of Chetwynd council voted to bill homeowners for four new channels with an annual charge of about 7.67 per 50 000 assessment, noting cost is lower than cablevision. Mayor Lasser says it offers choice while Coun. Pruckl criticizes the new tax and questions TV as priority.
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