District Council OKs 3.3% municipal tax rise for 1988
The May 3 meeting approved the 1988 Budget and Tax Rates By-law raising municipal taxes by 3.3 percent to fund operating costs. Total tax load also up 7.83 percent due to School District Regional and Provincial increases. Projects include road upgrades, seal coating, crack filling, paving, fleet upgrades, and dust control. Council discusses funding with Kashup and Victoria officials, and outlines next steps for work approvals and flood ski hill claims. Dog Control report notes 12 tags sold in April and total fines of $275 for the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lasser
Smith
Ald
Shirley
Bettin
Hoover
Huska
Nicholson
P. Kashup
KLM Engineering
Kashup
Chet
Hugh Porter
Victoria
Extrication equipment plan discussed by Chetwynd groups
The Chetwynd Fire Department Ambulance Society and Provincial Emergency Program formed a committee on extrication gear for the area. The District of Chetwynd agreed in principle to buy equipment, possibly a used Jaws of Life from Dawson Creek, as part of a larger extrication unit with rams air chisels chains and tackle air bags blocking and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Sabulsky
Chetwynd
Ambulance Society
Dawson Creek
Wilfer Hicks Win Pat On The Back Award At Luncheon
Eleanor Wilfer and Jean Hicks received Pat On The Back awards for volunteer work at the Civic Properties Commission Recognition Luncheon held May 3 in the Recreation Centre new hall. Jack Hannam introduced the commission reps Aldermen Hoover Bettin Huska and Dale Phillips. staff introduced by Laurence Duggan and Christine James. Maintenance staff Rick Carol Kevin and Hector were thanked for Winter Games volunteer time. Continued on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Hannam
Jean Hicks
Elenor Wilfur
Civic Properties
Eleanor Wilfer
Civic Properties Commission
Dixie Lee
Chetwynd
Alderman Hoover
Bettin
Ald
Huska
Dale Phillips
Laurence Duggan
Christine James
Bev Weis
Emily Berg
Maggie Everitt
Patti Hingston
Sue Beck
Rick
Carol
Kevin
Hector
Chetwynd Fire Dept Eyes Rescue Unit After Study Trips
Chamber of Commerce guest speakers from Canfor and West Fraser Jaws discuss spreader and cutter roles. Eight Chetwynd Volunteer Fire Dept members visited Tumbler Ridge and Dawson Creek to observe equipment and seek advice. Dawson Creek Jaws to be used only by trained rescue unit. Funding and progress notes. UBCM correspondence on Children’s Miracle Network Telethon. Council to involve Shine, Lions, and Lioness clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd Fire Dept
Fire Dept
Chetwynd Volunteer Fire Department
Tumbler Ridge
Dawson Creek
UBCM
Council
Children’s Miracle Network
Shine Club
Lions Club
Lioness Club
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
Ja’s Place
Grant Smith
Canfor
John Doornbos
West Fraser
B.C
Chetwynd Aims to Open First Local Beer and Wine Store
Chetwynd Motor Inn plans a new beer and wine store on the northwest corner of its building opposite Bank of Commerce and Tye-Cobs. If approved, it would create up to three local jobs and follows government moves to allow private operation of new liquor outlets while relaxing rural licence moratoriums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd Motor Inn
Kirk Rydell
Chetwynd
Rydell
Motor Inn
Bank of Commerce
Tye-Cobs
Robbery at Chetwynd Esso station on South Access Road
A lone white male entered the Chetwynd Esso at 2240 hours on May 2 1988 and robbed the night attendant of receipts and cigarettes. Armed with a knife, the suspect fled on foot but was later arrested with aid from Chetwynd Hotel staff. Stolen cash cigarettes mask and knife recovered. armed robbery charges pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd Esso
Chetwynd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Council Report
Hospital Road
Rodeo Grounds
Wilfer & Hicks
Chamber of Commerce
Beer & Wine Store
IGA
Doornbos
U.S
Peace Area
Barb Shirley
Ellen Roller
Prahta
Hudson’s
Hope
M. Martin
UIC
Gerri Goulet
USC
Bert Neilson
Diamond Dee Tours
Hudson’s Hope
Ja's Place
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