Tumbler Ridge mines renew contracts with Japanese mills
Teck Corporation signs five year Quintette and four year Bullmoose coal deals with eight Japanese steel mills. Production falls at Quintette from 4.35 million to 3 million tonnes annually, risking some layoffs. Bullmoose retains 1.6 million tonnes, with 400,000 tonnes extra under current arrangements. City officials hail the deal as relief for a mine dependent community.
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Police enforce new law seizing vehicles for impaired driving
May 5 marked the start of a BC policy allowing police to impound vehicles of impaired, prohibited, and unlicensed drivers. Chetwynd RCMP towed a vehicle for 30 days. an Alberta operator was similarly impounded and fined 575 for no insurance and unlicensed vehicle. A separate Shop Easy theft led to the arrest of 36-year-old Michael D LeBlanc of Chetwynd for product value 18.73, with court date set for June 26 1997. Zero tolerance policy reiterated by RCMP.
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Powder King ski resort eyed for destination casino
Powder King owners seek a host municipality for a destination casino. Chetwynd Mayor Charlie Lasser said the ski resort group looked to nearby towns for a host and could not be reached for comment. Powder King management was expected to speak at the Chamber of Commerce meeting this week.
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