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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 09, 1984
Page
2
The notice from South Peace Publishing Ltd informs readers that the newspaper is published every Wednesday in Chetwynd and lists subscription prices: Canada eleven dollars per year, foreign countries twenty dollars per year, and a single copy price of twenty-five cents.
This week the Chetwynd Branch of the Canadian Legion started constructing the Cairn with Horst Redding as stone mason. Gordon Calder Trucking moved the Elks Club meeting and recreational centre into Chetwynd. Tax mill rate set at 54.17 and assistment reported at 1,746,358. A 3 bedroom home listed at 105 dollars monthly at 6 percent. Rex Theatre screened Sammy the Way Out Seal. Sport sman Club opened its first shoot of the year. JayCees designate this week as clean-up week. Nine years ago the paved airstrip opened with Lorne McQueen and Don Phillips cutting the ribbon. Royal Hudson train visit marked with a commemorative plaque for the village. Crown Subdivision notes several residents.
Council discussed efforts to clean up the Crown Sub yards as area residents and truckers from Dawson Creek Chetwynd Hudson Hope and Ft St John highlighted traffic and safety concerns. A May Hearing and Speech month proclamation was noted and by law changes for Thursday shopping were requested. Emergency service at Chetwynd General Hospital will operate seven days a week. Red Rock Cinema is showing TAPS with George C Scott.
The article explains two separate policies from the Ministry of Human Resources. The first covers income assistance for those with no income and assets within limits, including exemptions like the home, one vehicle, clothing, and tools. The second addresses hardship assistance for those ineligible for basic income due to income or excess assets, noting that if basic income is denied but other options are exhausted, further steps may apply.
Letter to the Editor urges all Canadians to participate in National Physical Activity Week May 13 21, highlighting benefits of regular exercise for all ages and abilities. It notes last year’s turnout of about six million people in 4500 communities and anticipates higher involvement this year.
Gaetan Boucher appeals to readers via this news medium to recognize community groups aiding a national campaign. He urges active participation in NPAW and promotes a physically active, healthier society through broad civic involvement.
Vancouver lawyers urge delay on amendments to the Legal Services Act as a task force studies broader legal aid reforms. Camp of the BC Branch warns the bill is premature and could allow the Legal Services Society to reprioritize funding, potentially cutting eligible aid before the government's June final report.
B C Hydro issues safety reminder to farmers about dangers from overhead lines near irrigation pumps ladders and other high rise farm equipment. Accidents from pipes standing on end or rubber tires contacting lines can be fatal and steps include staying on the machine calling Hydro and keeping others away. Safety decals available from Hydro offices or by mail to the Farm News editor.
Dr John Gossage of Royal Columbian Hospital says the Ministry of Human Resources often cannot meet its Family and Child Service Act commitments to families and children. The May 10 11 12 conference in Vancouver will discuss restraint and impacts on child support services with speakers Dr Gossage David Vickers Allan Farber and Dr Ron Neufeld.
A dense OCR style TV radio grid lists CBC and other program times and titles such as World War II era specials, NHL hockey finals, Mr Dressup, The Great Gilbert Becaud, News and various children's and educational programs. Names include Huntley Street, Mr Dressup, Can Schools, The Oceanis, and Coronation.
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