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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 26, 1987
Page
2
Thanks Rick. The world cheers as Rick Hansen finishes his wheelchair journey around the world. He inspired many to push past limits and unite in humanity. His two year effort showcased resilience and sparked global admiration.
Rick Hansen, 29, completed a 34 country, 40,000 kilometre around the world wheelchair trek to raise spinal cord research funds. A crowd nearing 50,000 at B C Place Stadium applauded Rita MacNeil and David Foster as politicians, athletes, and actors praised his achievement. The campaign to raise awareness and break barriers continues.
Wheelchair activist Hansen from Williams Lake BC wrapped a 40 km rally through crowds after a controversial push to redefine disability as barriers to full potential. Premier Vander Zalm pledged funds toward an 18 million Man in Motion fund supporting spinal cord research and access programs. The piece also covers council votes on Sunday shopping by law 435, arts grants, and garbage tender openings.
Jackfish Community Association reports progress on hall plans funded by a $20,000 Regional District grant. May 5 agenda includes a flea market, horseshoe tournament June 7, and a site meeting to flag the hall area. Also notes tenders, hiking trails funding, and Recreation Facilities Grants list.
Peter Campbell of the Ministry of Environment reports Pine Pass snow pack with 12 percent water content, above normal and comparable to 1972 flooding. A warning on potential problems depending on weather and melt. for more info call 965-6436.
The Governor General's Study Tour, a fifteen member board, will meet local officials and the public in Chetwynd on June 7 at 9 00 a m at the Airport Terminal Building. The broader conference runs May 28 to June 14 1987 with regional tours May 31 to June 10.
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