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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 24, 1975
Page
2
The writer notes a sharp contrast at the P.N.E between the N D P booth and the Social Credit Party booth. The Socreds ran an attractive, well organized display providing voter registration information and other public services in addition to party material.
Kenneth Wood of Chetwynd faced Judge Levis and pleaded not guilty to mischief to private property for an incident at the Chetwynd Motor Hotel on 2 July 1975. the charge was dismissed. Three male juveniles from Chetwynd received two years probation for break and enter theft at a residence on 23 August 1975. A female juvenile was found guilty of break and enter theft at Beaver Lumber Store on 11 May 1975 and given 12 months probation. Bikes and a camera with leather case were turned in as found property. Community notes include political commentary from a local fair with NDP and Socred reflections and a farmers column describing autumn harvests, farm life, and power bills.
A personal letter details travel delays and plans to be home by the 20th. The writer mentions a sister visiting for a granddaughter's wedding, time in London, cabin baggage frustrations, and reading Northrop Frye's Anatomy of Criticism with reflections on Revelations. The note ends with a brief anecdote about a wasp in a rarely used bedroom.
Community readers learn about the Chetwynd Emergency Programme led by the R C M P and local agencies. They urge responsible use of international emergency CB channel nine and remind residents to keep home communications equipment away from children. The piece blends civic updates, local notes, and personal reflections on town news and events.
Ottawa approves the International Womens Year project for Peace River Country spanning Alberta and B C. It funds study sessions for topics such as politics, economics, human rights, education, law and estate planning. Public groups encouraged to participate. information through Doris Jeannette at Dawson Creek address or 604-782-8171.
Premier Dave Barrett faced sharp questions at the Union of B C Municipalities convention in Penticton as mayors and aldermen pressed for a clear plan on municipal funding. Critics called his remarks vague and unsuitable for the moment of economic strain, urging action on property tax reform and access to income tax revenues. New Westminster Mayor Muni Evers demanded a firm provincial commitment now, warning that without it municipalities may pursue stronger measures. Vancouver Province reports.
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