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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 24, 1982
Page
2
The notice lists publication details for the weekly paper published every Wednesday in Chetwynd by South Peace Publishing Ltd. It includes subscription rates for Canada and foreign countries, a single copy price, and identifies 2141 Bunne Hoffman as Editor and Publisher.
About 150 people attended a Legion banquet last Saturday to honor the Grant brothers George James and Stewart as they retire after 33 years in logging. They have been Canfor Industries contractors for 17 years. Ricky's Pancake House opened as Chetwynd’s ninth dining option, owned by Bill Bailey and Rus Ried of Vancouver with eleven other Ricky’s franchises in the lower mainland. The C.E.S.S. Sr. Boys Volleyball Team placed 3rd in the Provincial Playdowns at Ashcroft.
Mainstream Canada notes a buyers market with high savings and bargain prices driven by inflation and job fear. Government actions under Lalonde fail to offset economic distress, despite cuts in mortgage rates and grants for home buyers.
In a sharp critique of the November Budget Liberal opponents attack 42 changes, accusing Finance Minister Lalonde of PR tactics. They condemn Petro-Canada's purchase of British Petroleum assets as a nationalization move that will saddle taxpayers, urging dividends and debt reduction instead of further expansion. It warns the government risks socializing the economy and abandoning private enterprise.
Don Phillips outlines the strain on small businesses amid high interest rates and weak demand. He notes BC government support, claims 16,000 direct jobs created, and highlights the Low Interest Funding Today program offering 200 million dollars in loans to aid small and medium sized enterprises.
The Red Rock Cinema features Kenny Rogers in Six Pack about a race car driver aided by six car crazed kids, a funny heartwarming film. Woody Allen directs and stars in A Mid Summer Nights Sex Comedy, a witty, smart, at times poignant comedy that critics call contemporary genius.
A letter from J S Russo manager expresses gratitude for community participation in the Small Business Week activities held in Chetwynd Dawson Creek and Fort St John during the last week of October. The note thanks readers for their support and notes it enhanced the programme's effectiveness.
The clipping lists categories such as News Sports Hee Haw Pacific Report Nature of Things Seeing Things The National Night Final Barney Miller and Wednesday items. It reads as a catalog of show titles and program labels without cohesive article content.
A fragmentary schedule lists shows from 3:00 p.m. to 11:27 p.m. including Coming Attractions, Fantasy Island, V I P, Paul Anka, World Cup 82, Remington Steele, Three's Company and The National plus late Night Final and Barney Miller in an evening lineup.
Friday schedule lists afternoon segments from 3:00 to 5:30 including New Daytime 3 Challenge Sea Mes 4:00 Dolt Yourself 4:30 Childrens Shows 5:00 King of Kensington 5:30 Three's Company followed by Evening Sports News That Incredible Audubon Tommy Hunter Dallas Five Star Theatre.
The listing shows a full day timetable starting 8:30 AM at Circle Square with events including 9:00 AM Huntley Street, 10:00 AM Whats New, 10:30 Grange Hill, 11:00 Grey Cup Parade, 1:00 Sports Weekend, 4:00 Performance, 4:30 Points West, 5:00 CBC News, 5:30 Tempo5, and late evening blocks.
A dense daily broadcast card lists programs from Grey Cup coverage to afternoon talks and prime time shows. Notable entries include Rex Humbard H. W. Armstrong Terry Winter Country Canada CBC News and classic series such as Three's Company M.A.S.H. Bob Newhart and Joannie Loves Chachi with various sports and news blocks interspersed.
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