Hunter retires from NHL after Oilers move
Edmonton veteran forward Dave Hunter announced his retirement one day after being told he could no longer play with the Oilers. The 31-year-old, 10-season veteran and 1978 first round pick had been demoted to the Phoenix Roadrunners of the IHL, finishing with 290 points in 653 NHL games while with Edmonton. He plans private business work in Edmonton.
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Prevent dental disease with regular checkups and cleaning
A Canadian dental expert urges people not to wait for pain. Regular checkups catch small problems early, remove hardened calculus, and lower long term costs. Prevention through brushing, flossing, and professional cleanings reduces expensive restorations.
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Chetwynd RCMP report thefts vandalism across town
Police Beat notes numerous thefts and vandalism cases from September 28 to October 2. Incidents include a gravel sprayed tailgate, missing camera, stolen liquor, wallet thefts, stolen audio equipment, and pellet gun shots near Chet Villa Apts and downtown IGA. Numerous residences and businesses affected.
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BC economy leads nation amid growth and new initiatives
BCs economy remains strong with rising employment and the largest 12 month retail sales gain among provinces. Unemployment falls to 8.2 percent in August, retail sales climb 8.8 percent year to June, and non residential construction starts rise 18 percent in early 1989. A 150 million plan to cut waste in half over ten years is launched with mixed funding from province municipalities and industry. The government funds immediate waste disposal and recycling efforts and cost sharing. A farm gate winery licence allows 1000 to 10000 gallons annual production, with potential to increase up to 40000 gallons. Energy revenue reports oil and gas lease sales totaling 6.7 million with leases covering extensive hectares. Slocan Forest Products secures a 2 million order from Sekisui House for metric lumber, with significant mill upgrades in Quesnel. BC commits 9.5 million in cash and land for a western Canada forest industry research centre at UBC. Construction begins on two Wood Buildings housing FRIC and Forintek Canada Corp.
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