Health Care issues discussed at Tumbler Ridge AGM
The Tumbler Ridge Health Care Society held its Annual General Meeting on October 29 in the clinic. Chair Pat Walsh summarized the year’s activities and staff turnover while noting a $106,000 surplus despite government cautions about deficits. The board plans to revise by-laws, expand care with 24 hour on call nursing, and extend service hours from 8 am to 11 pm while exploring feasibility and costs of a new hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Stone
Tumbler Ridge Health Care Society
Pat Walsh
George Hartford
Jim Owens
B.C
Quintette Coal
Northeast Coal
Tumbler Ridge
Police report from Tumbler Ridge and election board notes
Police report notes Wiseman charged with narcotic possession on 85 10 18 and theft at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School. Reports of two tire slashes at Murray River Bridge and gas thefts at Tags Store. Numerous bicycle thefts and recoveries reported. Call RCMP with information. Election notes address campaign poster rules, Health Centre funding cuts, and board resolutions. Roy Flower and Shea Ferrier elected directors Irene Watson appointed chairperson. Society to meet fourth Monday monthly at 7 00 p m in Clinic multipurpose room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gregory Wiseman
Tumbler Ridge
Tumbler Ridge Secondary School
Murray River Bridge
Tags Store
R.C.M.P
Roy Flower
Bruce Donald
Shea Ferrier
Irene Watson
Health Care Services Society
Grizzly Valley Saddle Club Builds for Horses in Tumbler Ridge
Harold and Margaret Tomlin led the Grizzly Valley Saddle Club in Tumbler Ridge to form a 23 acre leased property. From 1984 to 1985 the group built temporary corrals and began on ten permanent barns and paddocks aiming for 136 horses. Local support and Katimavik workers aided the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Margaret Tomlin
Tumbler Ridge
Jody
Erin
Grizzly Valley
Grizzly Valley Saddle Club
Katimavik
Flatbed Creek
Election of Officers At Chamber Meeting and Telethon Plan
The Chamber of Commerce held a general meeting on Oct 16 1985 at the Tumbler Ridge Inn with eighteen attendees. It notes upcoming officer elections on Nov 20 1985 and details Timmy's Telethon on Nov 30-Dec 1 1985 with a $5 donation request from members and households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Tumbler’ Ridge Inn
Bobbie Calverly
Claudine Rigby
Tumbler Ridge
Inn
Glenda Radies
Rob Scott
Chamber
Bob Miles
Joy Davies
Jim Forest
Keith Brooks
Lions Society For Crippled Children
Timmy
Lioness—Lions Club
Vancouver
Easter Seal House
Brent Alexander
Lion’s Club
Brent
Tumbler Ridge Inn
Chetwynd College wins funding for campus expansion
Minister Don Phillips announced a 100000 grant from the Ministry of Education to Nor thern Lights College Chetwynd Campus. The funds enable space expansion including a 3200 square foot multi purpose shop and a TAAC training component with unemployed apprentices or students. Construction starts immediately to beat winter conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Phillips
International Trade and Investment
M.L.A
South Peace River
Northern Lights College
Chetwynd
Ministry of Education
Phillips
Jim Owens Seeks Alderman Seat In Tumbler Ridge
Jim Owens presents 11 years as Safety Inspector with diverse industrial safety roles in construction logging and offshore. he touts union experience and local service, promotes a town planning commission, enhanced health care with 24 7 nurse staffing, and tax prudent budgeting while asking residents for input via a monthly newsletter. Tumbler Ridge is his hometown.
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Chetwynd, BC
Saddle Club
Quality Creek
Sherry Crawford
Margaret
Chetwynd College
Department of Highways
School Board
Dept of Highways
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