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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 12, 1990
Page
9
Janice J J Chmely urges environmentally friendly presents for Christmas focusing on durable and recyclable items. Suggestions include recycled stationery, cloth diapers, a thermos, reusable bags, biodegradable detergents, rechargeable batteries, and time gifts like helping with chores or experiences.
The Ministry of Crown Lands and the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names have renamed two Fort St. John area creeks. St John creek becomes Montney Creek, a phonetic form of Montagneuse, the Beaver Chief linked to local lands. The lower part of Stoddart Creek, flowing from Charlie Lake to Pine River, is now Fish Creek. above Charlie Lake the old name remains. Crown Lands Minister Dave Parker said the changes align with long standing local usage to reflect historical names.
Rev T Conway of Our Lady of Peace asks the District of Chetwynd why 43A Street near the church was not paved while a stretch beside the Bus Depot and extending to 50th Street was paved. Council says 50th Street paving addressed barrier controls and was not Bus Depot related. Clerk notes 43A was upgraded but lacks mains underground, so paving may require future digs.
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