Letters defend minister on Port Alice mill rate conflict
In a missive to the editor a reader defends Energy Minister Stephen Rogers arguing there is no conflict of interest in Port Alice Pulp Mill obtaining lower hydro rates. The writer notes rules are public and applicable to all, with the minister holding only a tiny tax shelter interest and no voting stake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sirs
B.C
Energy
Stephen Rogers
Port Alice
Hydro
Rogers
Editor urges media to report facts on alleged conflicts
A letter from Herb Doman of Western Pulp and Doman Industries requests an apology and calls for full disclosure of facts. Another letter from Larry Whaley the Borrower's Advocate argues for clearer animal welfare rules in Peace River Area and better education for SPCA and RCMP staff. Readers’ views requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Herb Doman
Western Pulp Inc
Doman Industries Ltd
Duncan
B.C
Peace River Area
S.P.C.A
R.C.M.P
What the Health Centre Cannot Do
This week explains limitations of the Health Centre. It clarifies it is not a hospital with food services laundry or patient beds. It cannot care for sick or injured people for more than a few hours. Two holding beds exist for doctor arranged short stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Dawson Creek
Prince George
Vancouver
Edmonton
T.R
Poison prevention and hospital limits at local Health Centre
Advice urges parents to guard homes against poisons and teach prompt first aid. It notes most accidents occur indoors and outlines treatment guidance. Also explains why major surgery and hospital birth are discouraged at the Health Centre due to limited facilities and staff.
Census takers prepare for June 3 1986 population count
The next Census of Population will occur on Tuesday June 3 1986. Statistics Canada conducts a census every five years collecting extensive facts and figures on residents, households, and community characteristics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Rushton
Statistics Canada
British Columbia
Yukon
Heather Thompson
Canada
Ladies Auxiliary meeting and census overview spark activity
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Health Centre elected an executive at a January 23 meeting and planned a fundraiser and education program. A Census drive is described with Heather Thompson coordinating household questionnaires in Tumbler Ridge, BC, as part of Canada's largest survey expected to shape federal transfers and local funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxilliary
T.R. Health Centre
Maureen Lypkewich
Janet Hartford
Linda Nickel
Maguli Bliss
Tumbler Ridge
Heather Thompson
Heather
B.C
Prince George
B.C. Public Service Commission
Yukon
Canada
Statistics Canada
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tumbler Ridge Weekly
Chronicle Publishing Ltd
Norm Picco
Anne LeBlanc
Chronicle
Box 620
Larry Whaley
Health Centre News
B.C Alliance
Thiessen
Fellowship Baptist Church
Hendley
Father Conway
New Life Assembly
Pentecostal
Murray Pastor Cooke
St. Paul's
A. An-Ray
Presbyterian
Lutheran
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Peter Johnson
Tumbler Ridge, B.C
Tumbler Ridge Health Centre
Ay and
Emergency Ambulance Service
H. Gunn
E. Hoyer Rahies
K. Goldberg
M. Goldberg
Goldberg R. Rycroft
Frida
A. Kadzioska Smart
Martha Bueckert
Gary
Ambulance Training Corps
Jeff Laurie
C.P.R
Brian Casement
Ladies Auxiliary
Chris Johnson
T.O.P.S
Alcoholics Anonymous
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