14 May 1980
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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 14, 1980
Page
1
Region H in northern British Columbia expands Tourism BC Good Show program to reward staff with pins and letters for excellent service. Hotels and restaurants place forms for patrons to submit praise, with winners receiving Good Show pins and signed commendations. Also announces K and P Carpet opening May 17 in Chetwynd with new staff and products.
A note on new forms and posters issued by Tourism British Columbia. The message encourages readers in the industry to request their supply if not yet received and offers to place orders upon request. It suggests travelers may encounter these forms in BC and emphasizes prompt action.
The Vancouver Art Gallery Extension Department presents SITINGS a three dimensional show at Windrem Gym on Thursday May 15 1980 from 7 00 am to 3 30 pm in Chetwynd A lecture follows at 7 45 Nine works from the gallerys permanent collection join thirteen local loan pieces three sculptures created for SITINGS feature Neil Berecry as artist and explore place location and permanence through varied forms and chance
In the Chetwynd Area Forest District fire danger stays extreme with 20 fires burning, 20 under observation and 9 active. Mop up crews remain on five fires with 150 men, 26 cats, 2 skidders and 3 helicopters. Ban on camp fires and burn permits persists to prevent false alarms and wasted effort. Deliberate firings suspected on two fires. one was controlled then relit. Areas affected include Willow Flats, 2800 acres, and East Pine Sawmill Co. damaged attempts failed to save the mill.
Paula Kurjata nominates her grandmother as Mother of the Year in Chetwynd’s contest. Bea Kurjata wins first place with honourable mentions to Mrs Virginia Beattie and Mrs Marion Shirley. Sponsors praise the many nominations and a Windrem Elementary Kindergarten class letter accompanies the tribute. The Echo will publish photos and letters in the next issue.
B C Ombudsman Dr Karl Friedman announced a province wide Zenith telephone line for free calls by asking Zenith 2221 and the Vancouver office moved to 1275 West 6th Avenue Room 202 Vancouver BC The new contact number is 736 8721 and the address is Office of the Ombudsman Room 202 1275 West 6 Avenue Vancouver BC V6H 111
Canfor Limited confirmed an in principle agreement to acquire all shares of Crows Nest Forest Products from Shell Resources Limited. The deal, awaiting ministerial approval, sees Canfor invest about 15 million dollars at the Elko mill over five years to boost efficiency amid a weak U.S. lumber market and beetle damage.
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