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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 27, 1982
Page
2
The notice shows a weekly publication in Chetwynd by South Peace Publishing Ltd. Editor and Publisher is Hi Bunne Hoffman. Subscription rates are Canada 11 dollars a year, foreign countries 20 dollars a year, and single copies cost 25 cents.
This week two years ago Mayor and Cabinet discussed area issues after closed doors with Economic Minister Don Phillips and cabinet members. Channel 10 in Chetwynd was shut down due to interference with CJDC TV, with orders to turn off the channel or risk confiscation. Dezell Construction won a Prince George contract worth 233240 for a Hudson's Hope diagnostic and treatment centre. Nine years ago speakers at a chamber luncheon included Dr. Newberry and John Bates. officials from Municipal Affairs and Housing visited Chetwynd. A Guiding association was formed in town, with Sonia Strogryn appointing R. Larsen as District Commissioner. Nine years past noted a regional district move and Canfor strike vote talk, and larger space for the Magistrate’s Court in Chetwynd enhancing courtroom access.
Twenty years past, November 1, 1962, saw a second RCMP member join Chetwynd, a Courtney BC fire truck upgrade, and reduced village insurance. Legion Halloween bags and Scout groups formed, new businesses opened, and seven digit local phone numbers announced. Progress witnessed in November with hotels, stores, tunnels, and church framing as the town pursued a liquor store and adult education, while Remembrance Day services and Elvis tunes marked the season.
This week at Red Rock Cinema features The Road Warrior with Mel Gibson and Ticket to Heaven as the bill. Also showing Walt Disney's Bambi on Saturday November 6 with enduring appeal for all ages.
A reader argues against tax payer concerns about teachers salaries, noting teachers work long hours beyond the school day. He defends teachers as university trained professionals with a five-year preparation and commitment, challenging the notion that money drives the choice of teaching.
Don Phillips credits region’s better economy to northeast coal and Peace River natural gas. He notes government commitment, infrastructure needs, and expanding markets in Japan and the Pacific Rim. Royalty cuts and planned drilling, with crews returning, promise even more activity. contact Dorothy Hill for assistance.
A fragmented TV guide lists daytime and evening programs across channels. Entries include soap operas such as All My Children and Coronation Street, game shows, news blocks, and classic series like The Tonight Final and Barney Miller with sporadic times and station notes.
Local listings show a lineup beginning 9:00 with Circle Square and 9:30 at Huntley Street. Highlights include World Wide at 11:30, Sports Weekend at 12:00, NHL Hockey at 5:00, Hill Street Blues at 9:30, Wayne & Shuster at 10:30, and The National at 11:00 followed by Night Final.
A scrambled list shows a Sunday October schedule with various time slots for programs including Walt Disney Rex Humbard and Beachcombers, plus sports and news blocks. Program titles range from CBC News to Love Boat and M A S H with late night entries and several unknowns.
On Tuesday November 2 schedules reveal afternoon shows at 3 00 with Coming Attractions and 5 00 with Joannie Loves Chachi Fame The Fifth Estate and Three's Company Too Close for Comfort airing across listed time slots.
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