BC NDP critic damns BCEC sell off as fiscal fiasco
New Democrat MLA Bob Williams denounces the British Columbia Enterprise Corporation sale as a fiscal fiasco risking regional economies. He warns the plan shorts small business, could hand prime land like the 69.3 acre Chetwynd Industrial Park to foreign buyers, and urges halting the package sale and reviewing strategy.
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Retiring Government Agent honored
A retirement dinner was held at the Little Swiss Inn on March 23 for Mary A. Buckna who has been the B.C. Government Agent at Chet wynd since the office opened in November 1978. Friends and co workers from Chetwynd and around the province honored Mary's 25 year career begun in Creston. They accepted early retirement and will move south likely to Cranbrook later this summer. Out of town guests included Stuart Minifie and Nita Beaulieu from Dawson Creek. Also present were Rick and Darla Dickson and Peter Janzen. Jim Frey presented the 25 Year Meritorious Service Award on behalf of Victoria. Mayor Charles Lasser spoke of the continued on page nine.
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C S S the No Space Theatre presents three plays weekend show
Maureen Gammon leads two night C S S productions at the No Space Theatre with Pawn Project band members Joe Eusebio Stacey Pashyk Coy Gammon and Mike Wilson. Students Bonnie Horan Angela John Amanda John Danielle Bailey join in vocal harmonies while Chase Gammon and James Oldenberg add sax and guitar. The Wednesday satiric comedy You're Gonna Be Alright Jamie Boy directed by Cal Cameron features Clint Millsap Chase Gammon Sue Mowbray Bonnie Horan Robert Horan and others amid family chaos before Bluffing directed by Susan Mowbray shows Mike Continued on page ten.
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