Press rights clash with mayor over caption and free speech
The Chetwynd Echo defends publishing a caption and an on the street remark that “all politicians are crooks.” Mayor Charles Lasser demanded a retraction, but the paper says it serves news and upholds freedom of speech, not goodwill for council.
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Aslam
Charles Lasser
Chetwynd Echo
Bridgewater
Lasser
Echo
Forestry Capital Week
Joe Blow
Mulroney
Chetwynd
Airmada cancels most aviation events this year
Dear Editor, due to the current economy sponsorship support for Alaska Highway Rendezvous 92 is less than anticipated. The Airmada vintage aircraft show is cancelled while all other aviation events including the Alaska air shows in Fort St. Pete and Whitehorse July 26 and the Wings Over the North reenactment July 11 in Fairbanks remain on, though some programs are affected. Terry Thompson Executive Director.
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Pe P
Alaska Highway
Fort St. Aepete
Whitehorse
North
Fairbanks
Finding a true perspective on forest harvest and future
A letter to the editor by retired forest industry figure J. Clayton Collins questions current forest management in BC. He cites a 46.5 percent potential cut reduction urged by Sandy Peel, suggests industry and public reforms, notes 1987 reforestation laws, and honors environmentalists as ancestors guiding park preservation.
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Echo
Forest Resource Commission
Sandy Peel
Banff
Jasper
Waterton Lakes
Danger Signs and Fear of Nazi Style Rule
A speaker warns truckers and police to recognize dangerous road ideas and criminal plots, arguing the country edges toward fascist dictatorship. He urges questioning authorities and resisting petty laws amid alleged government overreach and harassment.
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R.C.M.P
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Terry Thompson
J. Clayton Collins
Jim Ross
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