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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 30, 1977
Page
8
BC Hydro safety chief H P Mueller warns kites near powerlines pose repeated outages and danger to the public. Hang gliders risk entanglement with 138000 volt lines, a near fatal Saltspring incident cited. He notes fatal antenna accidents from vertical towers, including a Vancouver hotel setup mishap that caused a severe burn.
More than 7,000 bursaries available this year, a 43 percent rise from last year, aiming to reach 18,000 by 1980 as per Commissioner Keith Spicer. Recipients spend six weeks in immersion courses at 43 post secondary institutions including Capilano, Douglas, Victoria, and UBC, living in campus residences or preselected host homes.
The Ministry of Labour backs a 25 million program to fund about 13 300 summer jobs across business farms non profit groups universities colleges and local and provincial governments. Employers can obtain funding applications from provincial youth employment offices BC Labour Ministry offices or the Provincial Government Agent with northern municipal halls also distributing forms. Students apply via a youth job application and the program already has over 16000 applications this year. The Youth Referral Service computer cross matches applicants to jobs enabling a single application for many positions. In related notes Mr Mueller warns about dangerous high antennas for citizen band radios mounted on homes and garages reaching 50 feet or more and poses risk of electrocution if they fall into powerlines. He urges careful placement and proper guying.
About 60 New Democrats from northern British Columbia gather in Prince George April 9 and 10 to discuss energy environment and economic development. NDP caucus members MLA Norman Levi and Bob Skelly attend along with the Duchesse Park School venue and a plenary on development.
BC Tel plans over 280 million dollars in year, expanding and upgrading its provincial network. The Northern Division runs from Peace River country to Prince George and west to the Queen Charlotte Islands, with projects including new buildings, underground and aerial cables, and central office switching gear.
The conflict of interest clause again arises over voucher payments for purchases from council members' businesses. Ald Dunn leaves the chamber during the vote, Ald Hoover offers to stay for a $1.61 voucher, and the mayor warns about potential conflicts. The council even mulls waiving the rule for vouchers under $100 while outside Victoria. In other notes, drivers are told not to tap brakes to trigger stoplights. Birth announcements follow for several local families in Chetwynd BC.
A notice under the Liquor Control and Licensing Act states an intent to apply for an "A" licence for a licensed establishment at Lot 1 Plan 10927 District Lot 482 P.R.D. Canadian Legion Branch 258. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. with potential off premise beer sales. Nearby residents are asked to file objections by letter to the General Manager in Victoria.
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