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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 31, 1979
Page
2
The Peace River dam project progresses with meetings to examine private property flooding as water could reach the 2500 foot contour. A new bridge on the Chetwynd Hudson Hope road may open in early November reducing seasonal ferry delays.
Notes from Chetwynd cover a future feed lot project near town and mayoral outlook, plus school board funding and mill layoffs. Community Halloween poems, choir calls, hospital news, and visits from Korea are also recorded along with local social notices and a contact for more news.
North and South Peace School representatives from Districts 59 and 60 met to discuss covered play areas. They noted the Ministry of Education uses a 100 inch rainfall criterion for construction and urged climate factors be considered. A case will be presented to Ministry officials and discussed at a BC School Trustees Association meeting. Co operation between districts to use staff strengths was urged.
W. Roger Worth argues that provincial and federal governments delay payments to small and medium firms, leaving suppliers to cover losses. He cites $2,400 and $28,000 overdue bills with no interest paid, forcing firms to borrow at high rates. The article condemns a no-interest policy and urges prompt payments.
William H. Seward, then U S Secretary of State, visited Victoria after Alaska purchase and sparked fears of annexation. A banquet honored him as James Douglas observed his sharp memory and royal style. Douglas praised Seward's intellect and recalled wartime cooperation in Pacific trade and a meeting in Auburn.
News from Parliament Hill by Frank Oberle outlines the 31st Parliament’s opening session. The speech from the Throne signals a new government, a shift from past rhetoric to concise action, and aims to restore trust, optimism, and public confidence in Canada’s direction. The piece notes the distinctive approach, the transition from long establishment governance, and emphasis on economy to address economic ills.
Canadian markets fell with all major indices retreating after the Bank of Canada lifted rates to record highs. The Toronto Stock Exchange 300 closed at 1521.12, down 17.25, its lowest since May 31, while Montreal composites dropped to 264.99 and the industrial index to 277.86 amid rising U S rates.
Wah increases its lending rate to banks by one full percentage point reaching a record 14 per cent. Major banks lift prime rates to as high as 15 per cent from 13.75 per cent. Analysts say the size of the jump surprised many and that high rates make buying stocks on credit uneconomical and less attractive versus other investments.
Premier Bill Bennett announced the Environment and Land Use Committee will reexamine the decision to exclude 62 acres of Langley farmland from the agricultural land reserve. The land could be used as an industrial park pending committee findings, with a meeting slated for November 5.
A public library board session is set for November 6 at 8 p.m., open to the public. The same date features a Kodiak game at Chetwynd Arena, inviting fans and supporters to attend.
TV guide style summary lists CBC programming for Sunday with The Beachcombers, Mark and Mindy, A Gift to Last and Marketplace. Monday through Tuesday evening blocks include news magazine, theatre and sports coverage, with listings for Five Star Theatre, Ombudsman and Reach for the Top among others.
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