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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 27, 1986
Page
2
Published every Tuesday at Chetwynd by Alaska Highway Publications Ltd. Subscription rates are 11.00 per year in town 15.00 out of town and 20.00 for foreign countries. Single copy 30 cents. Publisher and sales director Norman C. Picce. Office supervisor Maureen Gammon. Editor Tim Sorchy.
The Thetwynd BC newspaper invites community letters to respond to recent coverage. Submissions must include a real signature and full address, not anonymous, and may be condensed or rejected. Letters can be delivered to the Echo Office or mailed to Box 750, Thetwynd.
Tim Sorcy argues Canada faces weeks of noncommittal bids from BC political hopefuls while U S Canada trade tensions rise. He cites a tiny BC cedar export share of the U S deficit, suggests political games at midterms, and questions Mulroney's ability to steer negotiations amid a shifting economic backdrop.
A reader laments Canadian provincial leadership changes and federal polical maneuvering. He compares retirements and appointments to a sinking ship, notes premiers and MLA replacements, and warns of election outcomes amid economic tensions in B C and the Peace country. He predicts a tense summer with potential new government and ongoing federal economic shifts.
The Ladies Auxiliary to Legion Branch 258 met on Tuesday May 13 with 18 members. New officers were installed by Past President Robbie Larsen. Delegates attended the Peace River Zone Meeting and a Leadership Seminar in April. A luncheon followed Stan Boyd’s funeral. A CNIB drive and a fall fundraiser were announced. A long membership reflection by Jack Jollies was read.
The District of Chetwynd Provincial Court held a regular session May 1 with Judge D M Levis. Barry Bremner pleaded guilty to impaired driving and was fined 500 dollars with 21 days to pay. Several warrants were issued for Glenn Blake and Craig LaFond. Williams pleaded guilty to possession of narcotic and received a six month conditional discharge. Caswell pleaded guilty to assault and received a three month conditional discharge. Kelly pleaded guilty to id 21 days. Inkpen pleaded to mischief and was fined 150 dollars.
May 16 to date summaries include a canoe found near Spencer Tuck Park with possible owner claim at the detachment by ID. Vehicles checked yielded open liquor seized. Three local males charged with impaired driving. Disturbances at Chetwynd Apartments with no charges yet. Windrem School lawn damaged by vehicles doing figure eights. A tape deck and gas stolen from a vehicle behind Thirties Restaurant.
Jean Groves reports Pine Valley Seniors plan a June 1 river cruise on the Diamond Dee Sternwheeler from Hudson's Hope to Taylor and back. John Lekavy’s bowling team won last Tuesday with Marie Houde and Albert Flett on the winning squad. Upcoming events include a whist drive on May 28, a regular meeting May 27, ladies meet June 2, and a June 7 tea bazaar and raffle. Year end bowling results list Alfred Houde first, Dorothy Smith second, Virgil Gonvick third with whist and high low scores noted for members.
Congratulations to all competitors in our Model Building Contest. Winners include Graham Redekopp, Jenelle Redekopp, Kelly Jablonski, and Wes Jablonski. The library offers magazines for children Ranger Rick Owl Chickadee and National Geographic World with photos puzzles and craft ideas. Back issues and an index to National Geographic World are available for school projects.
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