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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 09, 1981
Page
15
The B C Automobile Association urges parents to halt driving children to school to reduce congestion and hazards. Emphasize walking rules, proper rain gear, safe routes with controlled intersections, and guidance from crossing guards. Start slow, plan routes, and model safe behavior for children becoming independent walkers.
Ottawa postmaster Andre Ouellet returns from vacation to a postal Crown corporation that is a month behind schedule. He warns of a forthcoming steep rate hike and says the public will have 60 days to comment. The 42 day target for Crown conversion cannot be met due to a 42 day strike and slower regulatory work.
A safety notice urges avoiding climbing hydro poles and stresses that children imitate parental behavior in traffic. It cautions that walking to school should prioritize safety over play and that adults set examples influencing kids’ traffic habits. The Auto Club concludes safe walking practices shape future conduct.
B C Hydro posted 1981 second quarter income of 42.9 million on 307.2 million in revenues, reversing a year earlier loss. Growth came from export power sales in April and May with electric revenues up and costs rising. A safety drive urges avoidance of high voltage equipment after a Coquitlam incident.
Two years ago in Chetwynd a third feeder was installed to boost area power. Crews from Prince George laid underground cable in Carmello Subdivision while a 41.2 km paving contract near Highway 97 between Chetwynd and Dawson Creek advanced.
A new Surrey family reported a 1 metre snake banging at the cupboard under their sink. Neighbours nickname the house the snake house due to former occupants keeping boa constrictors. SPCA spokesperson Brian Nelson described the incident as upsetting.
A fragmented TV schedule lists programs across morning afternoon and evening blocks. Notable items include Rockford Files, Ben Wicks, US Open Tennis coverage, MASH, WC shows like Hee Haw and The Incredible Hulk, plus sports and talk segments with titles such as Edge of Night and Police Woman.
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