Merlin Nichols hailed for Northern Lights College expansion in Chetwynd
Officials led by Jim Kassen and Jack Weisgerber celebrated a new addition to Northern Lights College in Chetwynd with Merlin Nichols praised as Mr. Northern Lights. The $140,000 expansion includes welding booths, kiln wiring, ballet mirrors, a new classroom, and space for future courses. Mayor Lasser lauded the board and community support.
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Jim Kassen
Merlin Nichols
Northern Lights College
Kassen
Chetwynd
NLC
Merlin
Northern Lights
Jack Weisgerber
Weisgerber
Man in Motion Committee Seeks Help in Town
Community members invited to join the Man in Motion Committee to plan Rick Hansen's arrival in town. Informational meeting held November 2 at 3 00 pm. next meeting Wednesday November 12 at 7 30 pm at the Recreation Centre with elections and committee setup. Karen Madeiros and Janelle Dorman from Vancouver explained three purposes: circumnavigate the globe raise awareness for the disabled and raise funds for spinal cord injury research. Rick Hansen expected to arrive in Chetwynd in late March or early April.
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Rick
Recreation Centre
Karen Madeiros
Janelle Dorman
Vancouver
Rick Hansen
Karen
Chetwynd
Burnaby to Build 126-Bed Women’s Prison Centre
A 126 bed women’s correctional centre will be built in Burnaby as the second phase of phasing out Oakalla. The $30 million facility aims to be ready in three to four years and is expected to create about 300 jobs during construction.
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Oakalla
Burnaby
Elwood Veitch
Jim Nielsen
Nanaimo Regional General Hospital
Marian Hoover Seeks Support for Chetwynd Projects
Marian Hoover outlines ongoing efforts in Chetwynd including downtown revitalization plans, Pine Valley Exhibition Grounds improvements, and a multiuse facility. She notes work on community plan updates, economic development, and holiday lighting, with future goals for trails, pools, and expanded recreation on Pine Valley acreage.
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Pine Valley
Chetwynd
Canfor Employees Social Club Thanks Donors After Strike
The Canfor Employees Social Club expresses gratitude to Peace Labour Council for 100 dollars Hugh Cooper for 120 dollars Steelworkers Union Tumbler Ridge Local for 9500 dollars Shared Ministry and anonymous donors plus all helpers during the strike.
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Peace Labor Council
Hugh Cooper
Steelworkers Union
Tumbler Ridge
Chetwynd
Honeywell opens Continuing Studies Institute in Calgary
Honeywell Ltd expands its education investment in Alberta with a new Calgary Institute for Continuing Studies. Four and five month programs in programming and analysis target 140 graduates annually. tuition runs 5700 to 6800 dollars. Enrollment for October is full. job placement expected near Toronto program levels.
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Honeywell Institute
Calgary
Alberta
Honeywell Ltd
Toronto
Honeywell Institute For
Canada
Canadian Centre For Learning Systems
CCLS
University of Calgary
Stitute
Ontario
Norman Salt
Ministry of Advanced Education
Centre For Learning Systems
32Nd St. N.W
Valerie Boardman
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