West Coast gas plant probe delays project
The Peace River West Coast Transmission gas processing plant project manager John Van Dyke was relieved of duties amid investigations into alleged cost overruns and mismanagement. The board of inquiry, with outside members, continues probes after a private security firm report cited bribes and improper practices. West Coast officials deny higher level involvement as auditors confirm no wrongdoing. The $86.5 million plant at Chetwynd proceeds while investigations unfold.
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Vancouver
Peace River West Coast
Richard Meyers
Dillingham Corp. of
Canada
John van Dyke
Meyers
van Dyke
Dillingham
Honolulu
Wackenhut of
John Anderson
Anderson
Mason
West Coast
Chetwynd
Patricia Dunn named Community Service Worker in Chetwynd
The Chetwynd area Community Resource Society announced on Tuesday October 9 that Patricia Dunn has been hired as the Community Service Worker. Her duties include supervising the Community Work Service and Attendance Program, coordinating an Impaired Drivers Course, the Community Volunteer program, and addressing local concerns. Dunn is a Massachusetts Elms College graduate who has prior Dawson Creek experience as a Group Home Worker and teacher. Her office will be in the Provincial Court Building.
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The
Chetwynd and Area
CACRS
Village Council
R.C.M.P
Parole Office
Dunn
Ms. Dunn
Elms College
Massachusetts
Dawson Creek
Lab expansion at Chetwynd Hospital nears completion
The Chetwynd Hospital lab expansion, funded by a 24000 BC Hospital program, will repurpose a multipurpose room for more space. Since 1972 lab units rose from 83390 to an estimated 250529 in 1979, reflecting rising patient demand. Mrs Margaret Grant, hospital board chair, aims for a early year opening. New equipment funded 75 percent by Health Ministry. Hospital Auxiliary backs the fund with a dance on October 20.
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Chetwynd Hospital
Bob McClelland
B.C
McClelland
B.C. Hospital
Hospital Board of Trustees
Margaret Grant
British Columbia Chamber Submits Brief to Federal Caucus
The British Columbia Chamber of Commerce presented a brief to the B C caucus of the Federal Government. President R A Petrick of Dawson Creek led the delegation with vice presidents R K Wood and R J Hallam and executive director J M Fitz Gibbons. They urged reduced government spending, while addressing inflation regulation, the federal deficit, energy policy, public sector strikes, postal service, urban transit, and resource transportation. The caucus praised the chamber as one of the few delegations advocating lower spending without private sector subsidies.
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British Columbia Chamber of Commerce
B.C
R.A. Petrick
Dawson Creek
R.K. Wood
R.J. Hallam
J.M. Fitz Gibbons
Postal Service
Chetwynd Forms New Community Choir Under Merle Flewelling
A new community choir in Chetwynd directed by Merle Flewelling of Northern Lights College has begun rehearsals. The next session is Wednesday October 17 at 7 pm at Zion Presbyterian United Church. Prospective members can call Lori Tober after 5 pm at 788-2314 for details.
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Chetwynd
Merle Flewelling
Northern Lights College
Zion Presbyterian United Church
Vial of Life program to visit Chetwynd homes
Local Lions Club volunteers will Knocking on doors this month as part of the Vial of Life programme sponsored by Ambulance Personnel and funded through the B C Lottery Fund The initiative aims to place medical information in every home to assist emergency responders.
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Lions Club
Chetwynd
B.C. Lottery Fund
Chetwynd Lions Club
Ambuland
Vial of Life
Carl Schmok
Regulation Tightens Fish Sales Licensing Rules
The Minister of Environment announces a new regulation requiring fish buyers to display or post their licence on premises shown on the licence. It aims to improve licencing compliance and the accuracy of catch records for conservation. In force October 25, 1979.
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K. Rafe Mair
Community trust fund tops sixteen thousand dollars in donations
The Chetwynd TV Trust Fund has surpassed $16,000 in community donations. This week's donor list includes Phyllis Wood, Connie Gui let, Ian and Jean Campbell, Bill and Judy Waters, G.M.R. Collision Ltd. and many local businesses such as Chetwynd Vet inary Clinic, Pine Cone Motor Inn, Hart Hi Way Grocery, Swede Construction, Big N Transport, and Ald. Bob Walkden among others. Mayor Charles Lasser also appears on the list.
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Chetwynd TV Trust Fund
Phyllis Wood
Connie Guilet
Ian
Jean Campbell
Bill
Judy Waters
G.M.R. Collision Ltd
Frank Campbell
C W Contracting
Bunne Hoffman
Allan
Beth’ Ritchie
Martin Motors
Marie
Alan Lossing
Bob
Brenda Jones
Lorene DeYoung
David McIntyre
Keith
Donna McAvany
Chetwynd Vetinary Clinic
Donna Whittet
Annonymous
Chet
Wynd Confectionery
Chetwynd Home Furnishings
Ken and
Elsi Waters
Chetwynd Motor Hotel Ltd
Pine Cone Motor Inn
Chetwynd Court
Yips Restaurant
Hart Hi-Way
Hart Hi-Way Laundromat
Alma Magnon
Bozarth Enterprises
Carol and
Wayne Berlinger
Lasser Ranches
R & N Construction Ltd
L & R Enterprises Ltd
Swede Construction
Big N Transport
Red Baron
Mohawk Oil Company
Gordon Webb
Ald
Bob Walkden
Charles Lasser
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West Coast Gas Plant
Billy Mason
Wackenhut
Ron Downes
J. Maika
Centre
Chamber of Commerce
Ministry of Health
Chamber
Lori Tober
Ian Campbell and
Calvin White
Patty Dunn
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