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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 29, 1990
Page
5
The piece traces Halloween origins from Irish Druids to Catholic pageants and evolving costumes. It notes modern concerns for child safety and candy costs, then promotes the Ghoulish Affair as a safe alternative, proposing Chetwynd as a 100 percent turnout example.
Neva Strand BCSPCA Regional Agent expresses gratitude for Maureen Hawkins article and its public education value. Mentions deletion of Chetwynd Agent name and notes an associate Alma Templeton with a phone reference.
District of Chetwynd Council backs a petition urged by Squamish Mayor Phil Turner asking the Province to impose Grants-In-Lieu of property taxes on BC Rail to ensure equal taxation with other Crown and private railways. Alderman Doug McMillan left during discussion. The move aims to end BCR’s tax break and treat it like other corporations.
Dr. Dave Myrfield of the B C Association of Optometrists announces a Halloween safety drive promoting reflective stickers for students and young adults. With Scotchlite backing from 3M Canada, the neon pink on silver stickers aim to boost night visibility on coats bags bikes and skateboards across the province.
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