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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 31, 1982
Page
9
Phillips said the plan would show the world what Canadians can do while Norris noted it would triple rail traffic. The contingent returned to Dawson Creek for a reception and press conference after BC Rail officials once described the northeast development as a map with only trails in the bush.
In a few short years the valley has come alive with gas oil and coal activity. Roads hydro lines camps oil rigs coal mines and a railroad will lead to a coastal port. The Northeast Coal Development area is no longer a dream it is in deed a reality.
The Provincial Emergency Plan known as PEP will undergo regional administration after April 1 1982. The Ministry of Environment regional director will assume responsibility while operations remain coordinated from Victoria. In Northeast B C region, Barry Akehurst and George Hartley oversee 900 volunteers in search and rescue hazardous materials spills oil spills and related emergencies.
The Pathfinders were awarded service stars and badges for March 23. Jodi Warne and Janice Nordlund earned six year service stars, Vicky Westerlaken five years, Annette McGraw Home Bronze, Caroline McNabb World Bronze and Community Bronze. Two Brownie Packs went bowling March 22 and skated March 21. Brownies earning skating badges include Krista Montgomery Erin Westgate Tracy Meachem Laurelle Martin Cindy Cooper Joline Cooper Nicole Giesbrecht Brandie Disher April Harrison Becky Moreau Dennie Lewis Susie Embree Leigh Sanborn Rae Ann Peats. Robyn Smale join Pack 2. Thanks to Janice Sabulsky and Brent Proctor and staff for support.
Reflections poem by Ruth H Underhill asks for quiet time to meditate and seek peace. Local items note weather with snow still high and temperatures variable. Community updates include a Peace Country Arts Festival result, Maui visit by Brenda and Clare Zynger, a Prince George trip by Brad and Sharon Smith, a baby girl born to Edna Blue and Lance Lindstrom, a baby shower for Amanda Brissard, congratulations to Alan Boudreault and Theresa Sadoway on their marriage, Brissard grandparents visiting, Mrs. E Pfanner returning from Europe, and a call for news updates.
The Peace River Alaska Highway Tourist Association showcased a new Log Cabin Display donated by Tru-Nor Logs of Farmington at Calgary and Edmonton from March 8 to 13 under the theme Spring Friends. Dick Sequens and Ken Watman toured with Figgy the puppet, planning stops in Winnipeg and Denver to promote regional travel and economic prospects along the Alaska Highway route.
Annette Wood and Donna Thompson, defence and forward players, joined the Quesnel Country Glass Womens hockey team for the provincial playoff in Victoria. Quesnel lost to Trail, North Vancouver, and Sooke, with North Vancouver finishing first. Wood and Thompson report solid games as they gain regional exposure.
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