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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 26, 1982
Page
2
Second class registration notice lists Bunne Hoffman as editor and publisher. The item notes registration details and official designation in the publication records.
This Week two years ago His Honour the Lieutenant Governor and Mrs Bell-Irving visited Chetwynd with local officials aboard a BC Rail car. Highlights include 1981 High School Rodeo queen Betty-Lou Campbell, Bank of Commerce awards for Bill Whitter, and Logger's Sports Day results. Also opening of Gear-O-Rama Supply and Northern Metallics offices on May 22 1977 and the Peace River Loggers Sports Day. Fifteen years ago May tax notices totaling 146 988 dollars were mailed, RCMP reports on a second patrol car, and an accident involving Steve Kamaniuk’s gravel truck.
Northern Lights College in Chetwynd and Hudson's Hope announces a busy winter season and new spring programs. Courses include Air Brakes, Class 1 Driving, Standard First Aid, and Labourer Training with six week length and daytime sessions starting June 1. Additional university transfer and arts courses may be offered in September if interest grows. Information shared by Susan Dewitt and Elizabeth Nordlund invites locals to register and share skills for community programming.
Victoria report says the provincial government launches a youth job creation program with about 5,000 summer jobs across British Columbia. Minister Don Phillips notes a near 6 million dollar cost share under a 10 million dollar province-wide effort, emphasizing business sector support for the economy.
Don Phillips outlines British Columbia’s health care system funded largely by public money with hospitals receiving over half the ministry’s budget. He notes 9 percent rises in grants and patient contributions, aims for efficiency, and warns that restraint is needed as revenue from natural resources and federal programs fall. He stresses ongoing enhancements and the risk of losing affordability if spending rises unchecked.
BC Rail April loadings fell 19 percent to 12 900 from 15 998 a year earlier while January to April total dropped to 44 492 from 58 792 in 1981. Lumber and logs showed declines and wood chips fell by 630 carloads in April. 1 417 fewer lumber cars and 427 fewer logs compared with April 1981. HYDRO TIP urges water heater thermostat set between 50 C and 65 C to save energy. dishwashers at about 60 C.
Plans are underway for a 4-H summer camp at Camp Cal-Mo-Tu on Moberly Lake for over 30 youngsters aged 9 to 13. Registration costs 15 dollars, with a June 15 deadline and first come, first served. Activities include hiking, canoeing, swimming, crafts, scavenger hunts, and mini-olympics.
A collage of TV listings from morning to late evening featuring programs like Huntley Street Sesame Street Edge of Night The National MASH Dallas and The Muppets across multiple channels with varied times and show blocks. Strong entities include Huntley Street Edge of Night Sesame Street Dallas The National and MASH.
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