03 Nov 1982
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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1982
Page
1
Administrator D Welch announced budget driven staff reductions at Chetwynd Hospital lowering total staff from 33.7 to 31.7 with four LPNs replaced by RNs and cuts in kitchen, medical records, and front office. Senior committees reviewed the plan amid government restraints to maintain patient service.
At a Stewardship meeting, Bob Shirley of the Chamber of Commerce questioned the move from Village to District Municipality. Mayor Lasser noted limited public input, while residents expressed concern over higher taxes and mill rates. Discussion covered boundaries near West Fraser Mill, potential grants, and future plans with no 1983 84 changes.
The two day event educated attendees with displays and slide presentations on drugs and traffic control. RCMP officers in red serge welcomed visitors, aided by the Chamber of Commerce. Lectures covered traffic control and related topics, drawing a good turnout of interested citizens.
The Federal Business Development Bank hosted a week of panel discussions in late October. Speaker slides showed Tumbler Ridge progress including water, housing, and trailer lots. Projections foresee 6000 residents in 1986 rising to 10000 later, with 100 acres plus of industrial park land priced 85000 to 88000 per acre and a toll free info line.
I B Moller from the Dome LNG project outlines a contract signed with Japan in October 1981 to ship LNG in ships built for this purpose. The sale could generate 81 billion dollars over 20 years with British Columbia expecting two billion in return. The project awaits export licences and facility approvals. if approved by January 1988 construction would start soon after.
Columbia Airlines Ltd launched daily scheduled flights linking Prince George and Chetwynd with a 3:45 p.m. arrival and 4 p.m. return. The Piper Navajo Chieftan with two crew and eight seats marks the first service, with potential expansion to Tumbler Ridge if business warrants.
The Ministry of Education via an external team grants Chetwynd Secondary School a four year accreditation through the 1985 86 school year. The report urges long term planning to implement recommendations, enhance internal communication, counsel students seeking program changes, and plan for special needs while stressing ongoing improvement and annual budgeting of time and energy.
Judge Levis swore Muriel Hayward and J A Teslyk as Justices of the Peace for Chetwynd and Area. The retiring JP served ten years and completed his appointment on October 31.
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