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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 08, 1987
Page
2
The newspaper invites readers to submit letters on local topics with a signature and address. Libel-free letters may be edited or rejected, and anonymous submissions are not allowed. Drop off at the Echo Office or mail to Box 750, Chetwynd, B C.
September 1987 council vote directs staff to obtain provincial approval to expand northeast and southeast municipal boundaries. Affected areas include Jackfish Lake Road to West Fraser Mill, Highway 29 north, and the Tumbler Ridge junction south of Highway 29. Referendum set for November 21 civic election. committee of Hillton Hoover and Shirley to oversee expansion. Mayor Lasser unable to participate due to affected property.
The bi monthly District Council meeting at the district office heard from Powder King rep Harry Spaner about Chetwynd amenities attracting families and tours. Mayor Lasser noted a Leisure facility would boost ski appeal and Spaner eyed charter flights. Bettin said Powder King would join Hudson Hope Chetwynd and Tumbler Ridge to bid for the 1990 Winter Games if the communities win support. Joan Chesley urged forming a local committee to advance Rick Hansens objectives and said she would lead the campaign, not knowing her husband Don was involved.
Chesley of CFI to be transferred this week to Terrace as the community notes a shared sense of unity among three areas. A council meeting featured opposition to outsiders building a bingo hall in Chetwynd, with concerns about impacts on local clubs and charities. A flood recovery report praised the reception center at Chetwynd Secondary School and highlighted gaps in registration and emergency planning.
At 1100 hours Daryl Campbell struck a BCR crossing train causing total loss to Campbell’s 84 Toyota and damage to a BCR railcar with no injuries. Weekend liquor seizures occurred, one local driver’s license suspended 24 hours. A Mile 11 Route 29S theft valued at $500 occurred Aug 24–26, 1987. On Aug 31 RCMP responded to a domestic dispute at 8 Wabi Trailer Court resulting in Alan Bruce Alexander DOE charged with possession of an offensive weapon and assault while in possession of a weapon.
The Jackfish Lake Association will hold a meeting on the Tuesday of the month at 7 30 p m at the Recreation Site Shelter.
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