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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 21, 1985
Page
1
More than 1000 BC representatives gathered at BC Place on May 13 1985 to launch the BC In Vites the World Expo 86 campaign. Premier Bennett urged momentum as Expo 86 would catalyze long term economic benefits.
A report notes that theft of gas or electricity is an offence under the Criminal Code of Canada. It states individuals convicted face heavy fines and cites B.C. Hydro as a source for security guidance.
International Trade and Investment Minister Don Phillips announced tenders due June 4 for 14.9 km of paving on East Pine Truck lane, Jackfish Lake Road and West Fraser Mill Road plus 25 km of Highway 97 south of Chetwynd to be repaved this year. All paving ends in 1985. A separate Squamish court case fined a man $1,000 for two counts of theft under $200 and ordered payment or 28 days in jail. A Hydro official warned that thefts impact all citizens and stressed vigilance on consumption.
The Peace River area marks 75 years of Guiding with a day event on Saturday June 1 at Dawson Creek Memorial Arena from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Open to Brownies Guides Pathfinders Rangers Jr Leaders Leaders and Parents with leader contact for details.
C S S Track and Field team competed at the North Central Zone meet May 10 11 with top six finishes by most competitors Brenda Bettin 4th in Jr Girls 3000 m Rick Comeau 4th Juvenile Boys Discus Rick Dundas 6th Bantam 800 m Tammy Watson 2nd Bantam Girls Javelin Ian McKlvenna 1st Juvenile Boys 1500 and 3000 m also 2nd 800 m and 6th 400 m Ian set 3000 m record 10 06 continuing Expo 86 coverage highlights Expo Legacy Committee chaired by Jim Hewitt with provincial ministers and local notices for pavilion proposals and funding details The report mixes sports results with Expo 86 plans and corporate sponsorships including Royal Bank Xerox CN and ticket offers BC residents pricing and a call for community pavilion applications
The Chetwynd Community Arts Council offers three $200 Open Scholarships in Visual and Performing Arts. Applicants must be residents under 18, currently studying with a teacher, have a teacher's recommendation, and declare intended use of the funds. Deadline is Monday June 10th, with awards at the AGM Monday June 17th.
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