Letters to the Editor invite community comment
The Echo invites readers to submit letters on local topics with a written signature and return address. Submissions may be condensed or rejected, and anonymous letters are not allowed. Letters can be dropped at the Echo Office or mailed to Box 750, Chetwynd, BC.
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Echo
Chetwynd
B.C
New West Based Federal Party Proposed At Pine Cone Breakfast
Ernest Manning of the Reform Association of Canada urged Western unity at a Pine Cone Restaurant breakfast on September 15 to discuss forming a new federal party. He accused eastern dominance and cited the National Energy Program and a Canadair contract as examples of bias, calling for Western economic revitalization and fair national representation.
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Pine Cone
Ernest Preston Manning
Reform Association of Canada
Canada
Manning
Ontario
Quebec
Toronto
Ottawa
Montreal
Alberta
Trudeau Liberals
Mulroney
Canadair
Bristol Aerospace
Winnipeg
Westeners
Servative Party
West
Chetwynd
Tourism North '87 Tourney slated for Hay River
The Tourism North '87 event will be held in Hay River from October 14 to 17. A letter from the Chamber of Commerce urged a local representative and shared costs among the District, Chamber, and Economic Development Commission. The group decided the distance and expense favored waiting for a closer program to be offered near Chetwynd.
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Tourism North
Hay River
Northwest Territories
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Economic Development Commission
Chetwynd
Lasser
Department of Highways
Chetwyn
Local incidents report from Chetwynd area August 1987
On August 27 1987 Daryl Campbell struck a BCR crossing vehicle in the Industrial Sub Division with his 84 Toyota totalled and no injuries reported. A driver’s license suspension occurred for 24 hours a local theft from a Mile 11 Highway 29S residence valued at 900 dollars. A local male jailed for public intoxication cited for liquor possession fined 50 dollars and another for failing to leave licensed premises. Vehicle break in at Wali Hill involved a broken door window and items removed.
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Daryl Campbell
Chetwynd
Campbell
Mile 11
Hwy. 29S
Wali Hill
Premier's column on freer trade with the United States
BC seeks a comprehensive trade deal covering services and interprovincial barriers while honoring GATT obligations. The column argues for clear terms, provincial independence, minimal tariffs, a phased adjustment period, and a binding dispute mechanism to ensure a level playing field and strong US market access for BC businesses.
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Victoria
B.C
United States
Canada
Pacific Rim
Japan
U.S
Be The Best You Can Speech Energizes Toastmasters
Christine James delivers an inspiring speech to members and guests titled Be The Best You Can, inviting attendees to close their eyes and recall childhood ideals. The gathering features six points, praise from Chester Linstrum, and attendees from Tumbler Ridge with weekly meetings at 7:30 p.m. in the Cantor Boardroom.
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James
Chester Linstrum
Gerald Redekopp
Maybelle Playter
Richard Umpherville
Darcy Redhead
Bernice Westgate
Chester Lindstrom
Tumbler Ridge
Wanda Duperreault
Dawn Clark
Eliz Dennison
Norma Mackintosh
Linda Macphedran
Cheryl Stephen
Diane McLeod
Cantor Boardroom
Roots Quest Meeting Sparks Family History Interest
Seeking roots drives many to trace emigration, battles, famine, and Yukon gold. The Dawson Creek CROOTS GROUP invites newcomers to Room 113 at Northern Lights College Tuesday September 22 at 7 30 pm to share tips, solve puzzles, and begin family trees under Neil Stables June Flowers and Marge Montezun guiding the group.
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Alex Haley
Ireland
Dawson Creek
Northern Lights College
Neil Stables
June Flowers
Marge Montezun
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Jackfish Lake Eo Association
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