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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 03, 1982
Page
2
Registration notice lists Bunne Hoffman as editor and publisher for second class publication. Details appear to identify ownership, filing date, and contact points for the period covered by the notice.
Two years ago six people filed alderman papers for the November 15 election with candidates Bunne Hoff man Marion Hoover Bob Manly Bill Matheson Robert Walkden and Tom Wilson Sr. BP Calgary British Steal Corporation officials met Mayor Planner and H Mueller to discuss coal markets and ongoing negotiations. The Welcome Wagon debuts in the Chetwynd area by Sharlene Guillet with local business sponsors delivering gifts to newcomers. Construction proceeds on the permanent BC Tel building with a 660000 electronic exchange. full service expected by December 1978. The mayoral seat stays uncontested for Charles Lasser. Five candidates compete for two alderman vacancies. A 17-pound dolly warden was caught by Dave Knowles and his son Fred at the Dam and later mounted. Fifteen years ago the Chetwynd Teen Club folded. funds were transferred to the hospital society. Vehicle thefts rose, two recovered, and reports of a flying saucer over the School drew attention.
Twenty years ago this December, Chetwynd's new power plant was supplying the dam site as BC Hydro absorbed Canadian Utilities assets. District managers and staff shifted, dialing changed, two long distance lines to Dawson Creek, and a Chamber contest for best decorated Christmas residence or business. Wedding news, thefts, openings, and community notes fill the issue, with the Echo tracing the local social fabric.
In a letter to the editor, Practical Nurses of Chetwynd Hospital warn of mass layoffs due to a shift in management philosophy. They contend replacing licensed practical nurses with registered nurses will reduce continuity of care and may not save money. They note on call RN coverage already supports emergencies while LPNs handle routine patient care.
A CFIB critique denounces Canada's postal service as ineffective despite a $200,000 ad campaign claiming 90 percent on-time mail delivery. Auditor General concerns, rising rates, potential forced mail usage, layoffs, and rural Saturday delivery cuts compound business frustrations and reveal a broader fiscal strain. The piece contrasts Canada Post with UK and US performance and highlights widespread employee layoffs and policy shifts at Chetwynd Hospital affecting LPNs and RNs.
Don Phillips reports on Premier Bill Bennett and the BC government unveil a no interest loan plan to ease high mortgage rates. The program relieves interest on the first 60,000 of principal residences, potentially cutting rates to 12 percent with a 6 point maximum reduction. Benefits begin October 1 and are retroactive, with no long term provincial drain.
British Columbia Small Business Development Minister Don Phillips praises entrepreneurs and pledges full ministry support for Small Business Week starting October 25. He says small business accounts for 98 percent of BC enterprises and employs half the provincial workforce, urging public awareness of their day to day welfare and impact.
A fragmented TV listings page shows daytime to late evening programming across networks including Sports News Kung, That’s Incredible, Paul Anka, Audubon, Dallas, Kin g of Kensington and Remington Steele. The schedule highlights multiple time slots with a mix of dramas, music, nature programs and news blocks.
A dense Saturday timetable lists MORNING events at Circle Square Huntley Street Sesame Street and World Wide segments. afternoon shifts include Sports Weekend Performance and CBC News. late night features Hockey and a mix of shows like Wayne & Shuster and Five Star Theatre.
A Sunday schedule lists times for platform and meeting events from 9:00 to 6:30, featuring Rex Humbard Herbert Armst Terry Winter CFL games, fitness, country music, hymn sing, and a slate of classic shows including Walt Disney Beachcombers and M.A.S.H. Tracks include games, programs, and public affairs such as The Fifth Estate.
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