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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 29, 1982
Page
2
The entry cites 2141 Bunne as the registrar in a second class registration under editor and publisher roles. Local records list Hoffman as the responsible party for the publication. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
This Week 2 YEARS AGO ministers Don Phillips and Premier Bennett spoke at a luncheon at Elks Hall on the coal issue still alive but stalled until a Japanese coal contract is signed. Optimism remained as new local business Chetwynd Communications announced by Maureen Croft, while Summer Recreation Director Dennis Nightwonger pitched a $1,125,000 curling rink plan to the Village Council, which did not decide.
The Chetwynd Airport will install an aviation weather reporting station in the main terminal. Funded by the Federal Ministry of Transportation, the project brings meteorological support to the airport. Barry Zollen, a Meteorological Inspector from Prince George, has been in Chetwynd for about one month.
Construction starts on four apartment developments worth about 6.8 million dollars at Tumbler Ridge. Van Maren Construction of Abbotsford manages two and EDMA Holdings and Murray River Developments of Vancouver own the buildings. Completion expected this winter with over 200 units. A weather station staffed by Normet Services Ltd. will operate with a teletype system to share hourly aviation forecasts regionally.
Don Phillips lauds Premier Bill Bennett for a low mortgage rate program in British Columbia, arguing it stabilizes finances while delivering the nation's lowest rate. He criticizes Ottawa's policies under Prime Minister Trudeau, highlights inflation, and endorses Bennett as a capable leader addressing national and provincial issues.
Red Rock Cinema features Rocky 111 praised as best of the trio with strong box office appeal. Stallone returns as Rocky with intensified force, delivering a vibrant opening and sustained audience attention. The Seduction rated restricted stars Morgan Fairchild in provocative scenes and is noted for its intriguing development. Saturday Matinee presents The Private Eyes with Tim Conway and Don Knotts in a Disney youth comedy admired for humor and family appeal.
Benjamin George Gladue moved to Chetwynd in 1956 and now spends days picking beer and pop bottles around town. He earns up to eight dollars a day and views his work as exercise plus an anti littering effort that keeps the village clean.
On July 30 1982 the Minister of Education announced further reductions in allocations to colleges with Northern Lights College facing 159 500 in operating cuts and 70 000 in capital funding. The Board met staff from four campuses to discuss cooperation and ideas. A planning session on September 14 led to a plan finalized September 15 to adjust staffing and funding.
Television listings note morning devotions on MG Morning Devotions and regional programs including Friendly Giant Mr Dressup Sesame Street Noon News Wok With Yau All My Children Take Thirty Coronation Street.
Afternoon features Variety at 3 60 minutes and Dolt Yourself at 4 30 minutes followed by King of Kensington and Three's Company at 5 and 5 30. Evening lineup includes Sports News at 6 00 then Fall Guy and Commonwealth Games opening at 6 30 with Remington Steele The National Night Final Barney Miller Minder and That's Incredible.
A detailed Saturday morning to late night listing shows Huntley Street Sports Weekend CBC News and program blocks for CBC networks. The schedule includes sports, drama, variety, comedy and documentary blocks with titles such as Monte Carlo Night Final The National and King of Kensington.
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