34 Years Ago (1984): Local bankers said foreclosures could increase in the 100 Mile House area because of the then-impending shutdown of Weldwood of Canada’s plywood mill. At the time, bank representatives agreed that there were no greater incidences of foreclosures at the time but that the loss of 160 jobs created the potential for more in 1984-85. Those queried said the financial institutions would rather assist clients than foreclose unless the client was of demonstrably bad character.
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