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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 06, 1986
Page
2
The newspaper invites letters on local topics and feedback on published items. Letters must include the author's real name and address, may not be anonymous, and may be condensed or rejected by the editor. Submissions can be delivered to the Echo Office or mailed to Box 750 Chetwynd BC VOC 1JO.
A minister replies to a letter to the editor about farm policy. He highlights the government’s Farm Financial Assistance Policy and says over 17 months the government passed more agriculture legislation than in 17 years. He cites 200 initiatives worth over 4 billion dollars and promises support for Canadian farmers facing tough times.
Recreation Newsletter lists indoor driving range hours at the Rec Centre from May 6 to 30, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, with Lloyd contact at 788-3138. Floor Hockey season wrapup praised by coach Shawn Bradford. Little League and Soccer registration set for May 9 and 10 at the Chetwynd Rec Centre, 6:00 to 8:00 pm. District of Chetwynd Provincial Court sat April 17. Judge D M Levis presiding. Dennis Tibbett pleaded guilty to disturbing the public, fined 100 dollars and 10 days. plus failure to appear, 50 dollars and 5 days. Larry Edinger pleaded guilty to three Theft Under $200 charges, fined 100 dollars on each, 30 days on each, plus restitution of 125.40.
Shannon Kirchoffer pleaded guilty to causing a disturbance in a public place and faces sentencing July 10, 1986. James Bottemiller pleaded guilty to leaving the scene of an accident and was fined $250 plus another $250 for giving false information to a police officer. Bench warrants were issued for Anthony Grace and Lena Hamelin.
Cliff Olson of the Chetwynd Rod and Gun Club writes that a public stir over restocking Jackfish Lake has generated a petition and heated discussion. He notes fisheries studies in Till Lake and Moberly Lakes, and describes past trials with coho and rainbow trout aimed at balancing native chub.
Bob Skelly argues the Bennett government mishandled forestry policy, failing to maximize local wood use, promote new markets, or protect mills. A July 1983 report sat unacted for nearly three years while raw log exports tripled, risking thousands of jobs and 650,000 board feet of lumber.
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