Privatization costs feared for BC Hydro assets
OTEU president Anne Harvey warned that selling BC Hydro Gas Rail and R and D operations would raise costs and erode worker benefits. She argued private buyers must cut services raise prices or rely on subsidies, harming average British Columbians served by BC Hydro. Paula Stromberg echoed concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
Office and Technical Employees Union
OTEU
Anne Harvey
B.C. Hydro
Harvey
Chetwynd Wanderings Highlight Town Happenings and Plans
Norm Picce reviews Chetwynd’s buzzing activity with talks of a proposed pulp mill hearing in Fort St John on December 10 and optimism over new facilities. He notes Civic Night honors Mrs. Clara Moore and Necole Demulemeester, praises Northern Lights College expansion, and anticipates a strong ski season with Powder King arrivals.
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Norm Picce
Chetwynd
Fort St. John
Ministry of Forests
Frank Oberle
Canada
Clara Moore
Moore
Necole Demulemeester
Merlin Nichols
Northern Lights College
Nichels
Leisure Pool plans touted for Grand Forks and nearby towns
District notes recovery gains at Leisure Pool for Langley and cites Grand Forks service to 7500 residents with 200 daily users. Chetwynd Curling Rink Pool averages 100. Committee adds 50 percent consultants cost and inflation. Projected costs would require a 37 dollar tax on 50,000 home. vote yes at polls.
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Langley
Grand Forks New Leisure Pool
Chetwynd
Call for harsher penalties to keep murderers off streets
A reader urges public support for changing the penal system to abolish day passes and parole for convicted murderers. She argues death penalty prevented crime and cites 130 murders since 1975, pressing politicians and officials in Ottawa to act.
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Ray Hnatyshyn
Justice
Mulroney
Gordon Taylor
Justice Committee
David Daubney
Joe Clark
James Kelleher
House of Commons
Ottawa
Ontario
Thank you note from Dale Nording family to Chetwynd General Hospital
Dale Nording and family express gratitude to doctors and nurses at Chetwynd General Hospital for excellent treatment during his recent stay. They thank for cards and flowers and acknowledge help from the RCMP, Ambulance Attendants, and hunters who assisted Dale.
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Dale Nording
Chetwynd General Hospital
Dale
RCMP
Noreen Stubley Runs for Alderman in Hudson's Hope
Noreen Stubley announces candidacy for Alderman in Hudson's Hope with a platform of voice for the people. She previously served four years as Alderman in Hudson's Hope and held roles as Trustee for Chetwynd and District Hospital for 15 years and School District 83 Trustee. She also served as Treasurer of Bullhead Mountain Curling Club for eight years and has been Postmaster at Hudson's Hope for 24 years.
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Noreen Stubley
Hudson’s Hope
Chetwynd and District
Bullhead Mtn
Curling Club
Letter of appreciation for printing abortion editorial Echo
A reader named Jackie Crawford thanks the Echo for publishing an editorial on abortion. She argues the topic is controversial and must be discussed from both sides to reach a fair conclusion. She warns against oversimplification and calls for consideration of future implications for women and humanity.
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The
Echo
Jackie Crawford
Letters to the Editor Invite Community Feedback
The Echo invites letters from readers on local topics with meaningful insight. Include full name and address, no pen names or anonymous submissions, and a written signature. The editor may condense or reject letters and will return them in unusual cases. drop off at the Echo Office or mail to Box 750, Chetwynd, BC.
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Echo
Chetwynd
B.C
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Alaska Highway Publications Ltd
Canadian Community Newspaper Association
British Columbia and Yukon
Norman Picce
Maureen Gammon
Sandy Carlton
U.S.A
acyeNn
Paula Stromberg
Norm
Yours Truly, Elsie V. Mackey
Stubley
Jan
Krystyna Medreic
Beth and
al Paetz
Colleen and
Gerry Johnson
50Th Avenue
Chetwynd, B.C
Showtime
Robocop
Peter Weller
Nancy Allen
Orion Pictures
Richard Dreyfuss
Emilio Esteve
Unisex
Judy, Crystal
Sandy
Jeanine
Colleen
Alcoholics Anonymous
Chetwynd Al-Anon
Chetwynd Hospital Ladies Auxiliary
Jackfish Lake Community Association
Tansi Friendship Centre
Rec Centre
T.O.P.S
Peace River Health Unit
Toughlove
Chetwynd Rod & Gun Club
Lioness
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