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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 06, 1972
Page
2
The Unemployment Insurance Commission relocates its Prince George district office to 1395 6th Avenue near the city’s business area effective today. District Manager Hugh Campbell says the move expands facilities with almost double the previous space and improved parking for public and staff, while the contact phone number remains 563-0571.
Ten years ago on July 30 1962 Chetwynd residents approved incorporation as a village municipality with 78 percent in favour. In the Sept 10 1962 election Wm Gardiner was elected Chairman and Commissioners Ernest Pfanner John Paul Martens Frank Oberle and Emile Breitkreitz. A Oct 2 civic reception hosted by the Chamber of Commerce drew 115 attendees for the installation of the officials.
Local column recalls homecomings and visitors from across Canada and beyond including Ontario, Washington and Beirut. Notes a pinning operation status, new babies in Aug, and a writer's Election Day reflections on civic life and Canadian identity with sharp opinions on old country talk.
A regional reader notes interest in a piggie meeting held August 28. The writer complains about lack of Chetwynd Council representation and anticipates a follow up meeting with more details. An invitation urges residents to attend, as the event is free and enjoyable.
The Peace River Liard regional district may take on solid waste disposal as a regional function to curb illegal dumping. It aims to establish regional landfill sites, with surveys on proportional cost sharing after sites are set. Fort St John supports regional control while Dawson Creek awaits proposals to offset dump relocation costs.
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