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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 09, 1977
Page
2
Freedom of speech letter defends Marion Parker column
Ruth J. Barnett writes in defense of Marion Parker's The Smoke Signals column and its opinions. She praises open discussion and controvery and urges Lamothe and Kingsley to focus on their own views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.A. Lamonthe
I. Ilingsley
The
Echo
Marion Parker
F.A. Lamothe
I. Kingsley
Gasoline Prices Across Town Raise Driver Concerns
A local reader, signing as Old Aspen, laments uniform prices at Chetwynd stations amid cheaper rates in nearby towns Fort St. John Dawson Creek and Prince George. The writer highlights a nearby refinery 97 miles away and requests explanations from gas station operators on what is dubbed Gasoline Row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort St. John
Prince George
Hasler Flats Citizens Thank MP Oberle for NEB Hearings
The Concerned Citizens of Hasler Flats express gratitude to MP Frank Oberle for requesting National Energy Board hearings on the proposed scrubbing plant be held in their area. The hearings, previously slated for Ottawa or Victoria, may now be accessible in Ft. St. John and nearby Dawson Creek or Chetwynd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasler Flats
M.P. Frank Oberle
National Energy Board
Ottawa
Dawson Creek
Chetwynd
Hasler
Hudson's Hope council discusses water supply and Hydro issues
Alderman Sam Kosolowsky reports Hudson's Hope water comes mainly from springs so a Peace River water hardness finding does not affect domestic supply. Weekly tap tests check bacteria, not chemicals. Debate over garbage pickup with B C Hydro due to jurisdiction. plan to charge Hydro for dump use. Fire Chief Jim Murray urges smoke detectors and notes reorganization of the volunteer fire department. Council notes Hydro's willingness to proceed with the Assessment Shortfall agreement despite arena by-law issues. mayor’s office previously secured arena approval then courts quashed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Kosolowsky
Hudson’s Hope
Peace River
B.C. Hydro
District of Hudson
Hydro
Jim Murray
Council
Murray
Ald. McWilliams
Chris Boatman
Boatman
Ministry of Municipal Affairs
Chetwynd Library Opens Spanish Language Collection
The Chetwynd Public Library has borrowed 20 Spanish titles from Multilingual Biblioservice for a temporary loan until next summer. Titles include Se Anuncia un Asesinato by Agatha Christie and Don Quijote de la Mancha by Cervantes, with juvenile books and other foreign language materials. The library plans to expand with about 300 more juvenile and adult titles within a month and can provide language learning cassettes on request. Marianne Hall invites patrons to visit and request titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Biblioservice
Agatha Christie
Miguel de Cervantes
Paul Dukes
BC Seat Belt Law Warns Drivers to Comply
The director of Criminal Law notes that since October 1, 1977, when British Columbia's new seat belt law took effect, drivers and passengers have been warned to familiarize themselves with the statute. Peace Officers issued warnings, and now enforcement is urged to ensure highway safety, with exemptions where applicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
B.C
UNICEF aid fosters self help in developing nations
UNICEF aid acts as a catalyst encouraging people in developing countries to help themselves. Each UNICEF assisted country should match on average two and a half times what they receive in materials services or personnel. Seat belt law requires every vehicle occupant to buckle up and every BC driver to ensure proper seat belt installations and child restraint for ages 6 to 15. Contact the Seat Belt Information Centre for model year installation details and belt usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Unicef
B.C
British Columbia Railway celebrates record carloadings at North Vancouver
The British Columbia Railway marked its highest annual carloadings since 1912 during a North Vancouver ceremony. A copper concentrates car from Gibraltar Mines Ltd. moved the year to 126,822 loadings, near the 1973 record, with expectations to exceed 150,000 in 1977. The event featured BCOL 9295 and remarks by Vice-President Mac Norris on industry strains and future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia Railway
North Vancouver
Gibraltar Mines Ltd
Williams Lake
Vancouver
Japan
Mac Norris
Norris
Jack Butterfield
Council notes retirement of long-time worker and skating rink setup
The council acknowledged Tom Heaver's retirement with best wishes and a month’s extra pay. The district will run the skating rink like the pool, under Mrs. Jackie Clouse, with season passes and separate minor hockey fees. A debate between Mayor Croockewit and Sam Kosolow sky cooled after a terms misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Heaver
Outside Works Department
Jackie Clouse
Croockewit
Sam Kosolowsky
Mystery cleared up on home assessment changes this year
The Legislature approved amendments to the Assessment Act making assessments a percentage of actual value. Property now uses 15 percent for residential, 29 percent for business, and 30 percent for industrial. This aims for equity, aligns assessed values with market value, and will apply across British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.T. Gwartney
Gwartney
Future of BC wildlife relies on outfitter inclusion
Northern BC Guides Association argues for outfitter participation in game management to protect livelihoods and control harvests. They warn on habitat loss and rising hunting demand, predicting a shift to intensive management with quotas and limited entry, yielding higher success rates but fewer resident hunters over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
BC Guides Association
Nominations Filed for Director Seats in Three Electoral Areas
Three candidates filed papers for Director in Electoral Areas A B and D of the Peace River Liard Regional District to serve a two year term. Each area has a single candidate resulting in election by acclamation. Directors Bailey and Framst are current board members. Peirce has served as Alternate Director in Area D. Association Fort St John BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Eugene Bailey
Charles Ellison Framst
Robert Gale Peirce
Peace River-Liard
Bailey and Framst
Peace River-Liard Regional District
Robert G. Peirce
Oberle pushes study on pipeline impact in British Columbia
MP Oberle urges joint study with British Columbia to protect native rights and northern communities. He wants Alaska Highway paving to Fort Nelson to support tourism and calls for BC Railway benefits from pipeline boom. He seeks a Standing Committee study on federal jurisdiction, environment, and northern interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Oberle
Alaska
Fort Nelson
Yukon
House
Standing Committee On National Resources and Public Works
Cowan Visits Chetwynd Area. Broomball Event Amuses Crowd
Howard Cowan, former Lloydminster resident, visited the Chetwynd area last week. A Saturday broomball match drew a disappointing turnout, but players and spectators enjoyed the costumes and antics, with fun for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Cowan
Lloydminster
Chetwynd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ruth J. Barnett
Aspen
Thanks
Mr. Oberle
Don Titus School
Hudson's Hope Council Report
Marianne Hall
Unicef Aid
Seat Belt Information Centre
Motor Vehicle Branch
Victoria
Gibraltar
Ment
Alds
Hieber
Kosolowsky
Northern BC Guides Association
North
Bynne
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