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The Ber ih Columbia Presse invites community letters to the editor on topics of local interest. Letters must include the writer’s real name and address, may be condensed or rejected, and should be submitted to the Echo Office or by mail to Box 750, Chetwynd, B.C., VOC 1JO.
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BC This Week Review of forest management announced
A full scale review of B C forest management led by Forests and Lands Minister Jack Kempf calls for information on stumpage appraisal scaling efficiency and silviculture modernization. Public comments are invited on the Peace Timber Supply Area options report and a new annual allowable cut.
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Forests and Lands
Jack Kempf
Peace
Prince George
Fort St. John
Dawson Creek
Commission of Inquiry Into Social Housing
District of Chetwynd negotiates first contract with CUPE Local 3052
Mayor Charles Lasser notes that the District of Chetwynd has reached a first collective agreement with CUPE Local 3052 covering public works, arena staff and some administration personnel. The union also includes an exempt group and a management group.
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Charles Lasser
District of Chetwynd
Canadian Union of Public Employees Local 3052
Public Works
Canadian Legions 60 Diamond Jubilee Ceremony
Tim Sorcy recalls attending the August 13 Canadian Legion 60 Diamond Jubilee Ceremony praising the bravery and self sacrifice of millions who secured freedoms. He urges continued remembrance and courage to prevent history from repeating itself.
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Tim Sorcy
Canadian Legions
Legion
Peace Country Weavers and Spinners Fall Conference
The Peace Country Spinners and Weavers hold a two day fall conference and workshop in Dawson Creek B C at Northern Lights College October 29 26. Guest speaker instructor Diane Mortenson of Vancouver leads a Clothing and Home Furnish Fabrics workshop. A juried show for Peace Region weavers spinners and dyers is open with Mrs Ernestine Allan of Vancouver judging.
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Dawson Creek
B.C
Northern Lights College
Diane Mortenson
Vancouver
Mortenson
Craftsmen’s Association of
Dianne Haffner
New Democrats Push for Women's Equality in British Columbia
The Opposition outlines a broad platform on gender equality, citing wage gaps and job insecurity for women, calling for expanded access to education, childcare, equal pay, and social services as key to economic and social progress. A separate Newport, Kentucky note reports Jimmy Breslin joining firefighters in a fitness program and detailing a new contract with a 2.5 percent raise and a long term disability scheme.
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British Columbia
Social Credit
New Democrats
New Democratic Party
Newport
Jimmy Breslin
New York Daily News
Breslin
Martin Dooley
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