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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 26, 1976
Page
1
Village officials decry drivers who tear up lawns and flower beds on boulevards. Police report rising enforcement with seven Driving Without Due Care charges in April and eight by May 19. Residents are urged to contact Dawson Creek RCMP after hours at Zenith 50 000 and provide detailed descriptions to aid investigations.
The 1976 Loggers Sports Day began with a parade of fifteen floats depicting logging. Led by the RCMP, Majoretettes of Chetwynd, and the Air Cadet Band of Dawson Creek, the procession moved from Village Hall to Library corner then to the Rodeo grounds as Miles Air Cadet Band played O Canada. Frank Oberle MP opened the event by throwing an axe at a nailed cap, after J. Jackman introduced him.
Village council votes to seek a $200 annual raise for both Mayor Lasser and the aldermen, despite warnings from the provincial department of municipal affairs. The mayor currently earns $1,900 with aldermen positions below that figure.
The article notes Welfare increases announced by Human Resources Minister Bill Vander Zalm do not affect Chetwynd due to its village status and a 2,500 population cutoff. Mayor Lasser and council members defend a pay hike for councillors as in line with duties, while a letter seeks the Department of Municipal Affairs’ approval. Events included an axe throwing contest, a Loggers Ball, and prizes at a Sports Day with participants from as far as Quesnel.
John Bates, named Divisional Manager for South Peace, announced at a Chetwynd public meeting that Manpower will send a representative to serve the town one day per week. The appointment underscores local staffing support.
A modular N H A approved resident dentist clinic will begin operation in September beside the Chetwynd Cleaners. The venture, organized by the Chamber of Commerce I D C, involves Dr Burt of Dawson Creek and brings manpower services to the high school, with weekly visits by Mr Hine and plans for a full time village office. Bunne Hoffman touts the project as a local asset.
A Thurber Consultants report for B C Hydro concludes the proposed 500000-volt transmission line from Site One can be built within acceptable environmental limits. The study urges careful ROW clearing near watercourses, erosion control, wildlife browse, and sensitive access road placement along Fisher Creek.
The Canada Manpower Centre in Dawson Creek funds a new Student Manpower Office in Chetwynd with seven students volunteering. Juanita Michel coordinates, aided by Vicki Warren, Sharon Olsen, Clare Gonwick, Laurel Evens, Todd Roland, and Rory Lillico to improve service for employers and students. Northern Metallc Sales plans a new office and sales outlet, pending village council approval and a manager announcement.
The council heard groups pushing for a portable pool to be placed in the arena. Ald. Willard Dunn warned funds for operation and maintenance are not budgeted and the village may bear the cost, securing a special meeting with the groups.
Local Lions and Elks pledge 6000 each toward an 18000 pool project with the Regional District. If operating costs are settled, the pool could be ready by July 1 in Chetwynd. Michel and assistants will recruit students for summer work and arrange jobs through the Student Manpower Office at Chetwynd Secondary School.
The Chetwynd Guides and Brownies invite donations for a non bake sale and tea running April 14th to May 12th. They thank supporters for past help and request contributions by sending to Box 732, Chetwynd, B.C. An accompanying tea bag was sent to eighty businesses.
Chetwynd Village council grapples with vandalism after a vehicle smashed the CHETWYND name sign near the village office and another car made 28 runs through a boulevard. Mayor Charles Lasser expressed surprise that no witnesses saw the incidents while Ald. Willard Dunn calls for decisive action and an RCMP meeting set for early next month.
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