Chetwynd Seeks More Local Control in School District Funding
A reader criticizes the School District allocation favoring Dawson Creek, urging local control for Chetwynd education. The letter notes Dawson Creek dominated high tech, arts, maintenance, and facilities while Chetwynd enrollments rise 12 percent versus 1.5 percent district wide, advocating a separate district and more tax dollars for local students.
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Power Smart Night boosts BC Hydro energy awareness
BC Hydro reports Power Smart Night raised awareness to 71 percent and 51 percent of 168 respondents turned off an average of four lights. Estimated save 244000 kilowatt hours, enough for 24 homes a year or 8760 for a day. Survey by Marktrend Research, accuracy plus minus eight points.
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Flood Control plan moves forward in Area D
Albin Peir, regional director, running for re election, announced approval under the Water Act to remove old concrete from the north bank and to build two groynes on the south side to restore the river to its former channel. The Ministry of Environment will fund 75 percent of the 450000 dollar project, with the balance sought from the federal government.
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