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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 13, 1982
Page
2
Second class registration notice appears under Bunne Hoffman Editor and Publisher heading. Details reference publication records and official filing with the district authority. The notice identifies the publisher and associates registration data with a printed period.
A hangar under construction at the Airport owned by Lorne Dalke will house airport oriented ventures such as a restaurant pilots lounge and offices with an estimated value near 300000.
Quintette Mines seeks a stable local workforce as it begins the mining phase of a $2.5 billion northern project. Ed Weiss says 29 of the first 78 hires are northern residents, with more locals expected as the operation grows toward 1,500 to 1,700 workers. Construction remains union-driven, but the operational phase will hire without union certification until half the workforce is in place.
Don Phillips reports opposition leader Dave Barrett unveils a plan at the 79th annual British Columbia Municipalities convention. He proposes a provincially funded municipal job program with 90 percent provincial and 10 percent municipal funding, citing a $300 million target and Vancouver’s share around 60 million. The plan draws criticism for its feasibility and potential ripple effects on the economy. The BC Social Credit government counters with its 1982 83 capital spending exceeding one billion dollars, aiming to sustain about 7,000 construction jobs and 4,000 new roles, with a broader 20 000 person years of employment during the program.
Red Rock Cinema features E T The Extra Terrestrial from October 11 to 16 with a six day holdover. Swamp Thing plays October 17 and 18 starring Louis Jourdan and Adrienne Barbeau, a science fantasy tale blending mystery and love. Also note new government economic recovery plan promising 5 000 new jobs and distribution through offices in Dawson Creek.
The administration manager, Weiss, says qualifications include a driving licence and lifelong learning aptitude.BC Air Brake tickets will be pursued with Northern Lights College. Applicants must pass medicals and have strong references. Women can succeed, with automation and power assists reducing physical demands. Camp housing at Tumbler Ridge for up to eight months prior to townsite completion.
Ministry figures show 177,998 hunters in British Columbia with no firearm fatalities in the 1981 82 season and five total firearm incidents, down from prior years. Two serious accidents included a 15 year old shooter and a deer hunter who tripped. three non serious injuries plus a public education program.
A garbled OCR based TV listings page shows daytime blocks with Channels seven programs like New Daytime Challenge Dolt Yourself and King of Kensington, plus evening slots featuring Lorne, Fantasy Island, The Chinese Remington Steele and Hollywood staples, ending with SCTV and Midnight Special.
A listings page outlines Saturday October 16 morning to evening programs. It features Circle Square at 8:30, Huntley Street, CFL games Edm vs Montreal and Winn vs Tor, CBC News and sports blocks, several TBA slots, and performances by Wayne and Shuster, Rex Humbard, Herbert Armstrong, Terry Winter, and Country Canada with a hymn sing. The lineup also includes five star theatre, horse race coverage, and international sports.
Sunday October 17 television guide lists Walt Disney TBA Super Show Frt Page Challenge Home Fires Marketplace Man Alive Nations Business and daytime block including Love Boat Happy Days Hangin In Private Benjamin M A S H WKRP Joannie Loves Chachi Fame with Coming Attractions and Do It Yourself segments plus Too Close for Comfort and The Fifth Estate schedule passages.
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