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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 07, 1977
Page
2
The British Columbia Automobile Association warns drivers to expect heavy pedestrian traffic on Tuesday September 6 as students return to school. motorists should slow down in school zones, obey 20 mph limits or 30 km h, respect crossing guards and safety patrols, and yield to pedestrians in crosswalks.
The author stresses early care for physical, mental, and spiritual needs in children. Physical health requires good food and exercise to unlock potential, while mental growth needs challenging problems to build thinking muscles. Above all, spiritual nourishment guides integrity and character, arguing ethics outweigh athletic achievement.
The Chambers of Commerce in Dawson Creek Fort St. John Hudson Hope Chetwynd Fort Nelson and Whitehorse will cooperate to host the Vancouver Board of Trade during September. The visit aims to showcase regional and Yukon developments to the board.
Grain and oilseed production dominates district income as harvest weeks approach. Workers face long, arduous hours under adverse conditions, prompting a safety focus. Tips emphasize guards, competent operators, rest breaks, restricted riding, and constant concentration to prevent injuries.
The owner of the South Australian Reptile Park in Adelaide revived a taipan, Australia's largest venomous snake, after blowing into its throat with a straw. The snake had been crushed when accidentally placed in a bag with a python during a park move.
PRAHTA seeks a Canada Works grant to fund a pipeline impact study and a five year plan for Region H tourism in northern British Columbia. Regional Tourist Co ordinator Don Ashley notes tourism is the fastest growing northern industry with vast potential from natural resources and Alaska Highway publicity. The plan aims to capture travelers while the gas pipeline impacts become clearer.
A Canadian Council of Teachers of English critique of media sensationalism on literacy nail reads of 40 percent failure in a BC provincial test. The piece notes public reaction, calls for better reporting, and outlines a PRAHTA sponsored long term northern BC tourism and revenue plan with regional coordinators and a 1 year project timeline.
The chairman announced settlements with Chinook Construction and Engineering Ltd and Miller Cartage and Contracting Ltd over Dease Lake extension terminations. Chinook receives 1,657,215 cash and up to 94,000 freight credit. Miller gets 1,200,000 cash and up to 94,000 freight credit.
Government aims to end controls but faces resistance from big business and labour while internal mismanagement and high spending keep inflation alive. CFIB urges massive spending cuts and tax relief as the cure, arguing controls may persist without bold leadership and policy shifts across federal and provincial levels.
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