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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 02, 1999
Page
5
Two auxiliary members Jean Quinn and Vera Lekavy showcase prizes handmade by volunteers for a hospital fundraiser. Supporters are urged to buy raffle tickets to aid the hospital and its gift shop in the lounge. A feature on the fund raising group will appear next week.
The Chetwynd Women’s Resource Society shows optimism for early approval of a 28 unit family housing project now under BC Housing review. A spin off Windrem Housing will run all program aspects, with tentative unit designs listed and senior accommodation encouraged.
Local parents meet to address concerns over new mixed grade rooms amid declining enrollments. Fort Nelson districts assign grade levels to keep classrooms full while Chetwynd seeks workable options within the provincial collective agreement. Parents urge ideas to the school board via PAC or trustees.
The Chetwynd Echo invites letters on any subject matter and will edit for clarity and legal considerations. Unsigned letters will not be published. provide both a mailing address and telephone number for verification by mail or fax.
Jackie Drake, longtime Chetwynd resident, becomes manager of the Chamber of Commerce after practicum at the Visitor Info Centre. The part time role reports to a volunteer board and supports local business interests, economic issues, and government regulations. The AGM in November will elect directors while All Candidates Forum engages candidates. Memberships are due and hours will be announced soon. Drake invites businesses to contact the Chamber at 788 3345.
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