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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 15, 1976
Page
2
Travel piece notes Kinuseo Falls in the Peace River District with a 225 foot drop on the Murray River. Describes the frothing spray, steep access paths, and canyoned river journey toward Pine and the Peace, emphasizing wilderness away from Niagara-like towns.
The Kinuseo Falls corridor through Monkman Pass was blazed by 1930s settlers led by Alex Monkman seeking a coast outlet to Vancouver. They built 80 miles of a planned 132 mile route with community fundraisers and quirky tourism aids, but World War II halted the effort and the final coast road bypassed Kinuseo. Travelers today still reach Kinuseo by river from Taylor or East Pine or via a rugged 96 mile gravel route past Quintette Mountain with wildlife, alpine meadows, and forest service toilets marking the historic wilderness road.
Denison Mines Ltd plans a major Quintette coal operation 60 miles north of Chetwynd British Columbia. If approved, construction and rail upgrades will create about 1400 jobs and export five million tons annually to Japan, with initial production at one million tons a year by 1980 and rising to five million by 1984.
The village posted cross walk signs near 46 St on Highway 97 but pedestrians, especially students, still cross the road unsafely. Talks of a new town for mine workers loom as government decision awaited. Mayor Charlie Lasser of Chetwynd sees potential jobs and economic relief, with coal to be exported by rail via Prince George and Prince Rupert to Japan.
Marian Parker letters note the KIN-WIN lottery final draw on August 18 1976 and net proceeds over 175000 benefiting the Kinsmen Rehabilitation Foundation. Gratitude is expressed to supporters for publicity and help in funding services for physically disabled residents of BC.
A local column reflects on masochism in culture through horror films and the word sadistic while recalling historic and modern freaks from circus sideshows. It contrasts fascination with repulsion toward deformed bodies and ends noting a resident helped move the author’s husband. ambulance access is questioned.
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