Chetwynds Ski Hill Legacy Honored by Community Thanks
A town letter thanks many volunteers and donors who built the Chetwynd ski hill. It notes the facility worth substantial money, appreciation for Ken Bettin and High Tree of Nanaimo, and a plea for the District of Chetwynd to forgive the debt or secure the ski hill by paying off the loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Chetwynd
B.C
Doug Bunn
Ken Bettin
Laurence Clary
Geoff Craven
Lorne Dalke
James Douglas
Marian Hoover
Doug Ternent
Bert Mcgraw
Bob McNabb
Martha Rainey
Stu Rix
Mike Swale
Eva Thomson
Dan Westgate
Marian Shirley
High Tree
Nanimo
District Eyes Ski Hill Loan Takeover And Operations
The district weighs continuing obligation to pay off the ski hill loan, with ski clubs and loan cosigners as respondents. Ald Shirley urges district takeover to keep the hill running, while Bert McGraw cites renewed club interest and possible operations this year. Marian Hoover notes inspector approvals of tows and Bob Schilling’s rewiring work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald Shirley
Bert McGraw
Marian Hoover
Bob Schilling
Vander Zalm pledges open government and fresh start
Premier Bill Vander Zalm outlines a new era in British Columbia government. He declares a lean, efficient system with two ministries reduced and ministers assigned clear tasks. He commits to open decision making, expanded committee roles, and rapid TV and radio coverage of the Legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Vander Zalm
Government House
Liet
Robert Rogers
Elwood Veitch
Brian Smith
Atorney
John Savage
Agriculture and Fisheries
Stanley Hagen
Grace McCarthy
Tony Brummet
Jack Davis
Energy
Stephen Rogers
Environment and Parks
Vander Zalm
Mel Couvelier
Peter Dueck
Victoria
British Columbia
Canada hopes for U S reply on softwood lumber deal
Ontario Premier Peterson and Liberal leaders criticize a plan to raise Canadian softwood export prices in exchange for scrapping a 15 percent U S duty. British Columbia Premier Vander Zalm expects a U S answer midweek, with Baldrige needing industry approval before withdrawal of the duty. A final ruling is due December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
United States
British Columbia
Bill Vander Zalm
U.S. Commerce
Malcolm Baldrige
Baldrige
U.S
Vander Zalm
Pat Carney
CTV
Vancouver
Ontario
David Peterson
John Turner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alaska Highway Publications Ltd
Norman Picco
Maureen Gammon
Jean McDonald
Liember
Bruce Strachan
Lyall Hanson
Rita Johnston
Claude Richmond
Bill Reid
Cliff Michael
Forests and Lands
Jack Kempf
Government Information Services
Bill Vanderzalm
Portant
Michelle & Dale Xonowalchuck
Sandy Carson
Randy Jules
Drug Mart Prescription Service
Aime
Chetwynd, B.C
Showtime
Sun -Mon-Tues
Michael Keaton
John Candy
Columbia Pictures
RED Rock Cinema
RED Rock Video Club
50Th Ave
Gary J. Amundsen
Budd H. Amundsen
Tumbler Ridge
Hudson Hope
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!