Readers urge stronger federal representation from Peace region
In a letter to the editor readers from North and South Peace urge prioritizing Ottawa representation over local concerns. They argue a high caliber MP could become a cabinet minister, boosting influence and national voice, and caution against lingering in opposition or provincial politics. They reference Ged Baldwin and speculate on Trudeau Turner era outcomes.
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North
Ottawa
Victoria
Alberta
Diefenbaker
Ged Baldwin
Peace River
B.C
Legislative Assembly
House of Commons
Trudeau- Turner
Apprenticeship Plan Aids Local Electricians Shortage
Mr Williams studied the Peace Liard district to learn local needs and problems. He spent last summer in Terrace to study area peculiarities. A request to Labour and Education departments seeks an apprentice course for electricians to address a shortage and the need to import skilled workers from the south when required.
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Peace
Liard
Williams
Terrace
Department of Labour
Education Department
Figure Skating Show Weekend in Dawson Creek
Community chatter notes Jan Hanson’s big show this weekend in Dawson Creek and a nearby figure skating event. The Peace-Liard Regional Board reports encouragement from the Attorney General and Agriculture Department on domestic animal protection legislation set to take effect by summer. Bert Simmons to discuss a regional recreation complex, with a referendum proposal to fund one third of operating costs and timing coordinated with the arena referendum.
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Terry McLane
Dawson Creek
Susan Hoffman
Peace-Liard
Attorney-General
Agriculture Department
Bert Simmons
Simmons
Arena Committee
Smoke Signals from Moberly Lake
Local column reflects on collecting habits and history with a long literary digression. It notes a 1938 Edinburgh find of a newborn's skeleton in a casket beneath Mary Queen of Scots private apartments, and discusses royal lineage rumors. Local notices feature Darren Davis in hospital and a 50th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Stan Morrison with a gold tray presentation.
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Murray Pringle
Holyrood Castle
Edinburgh
Mary Queen of Scots
James I
Elizabeth I
Lord Darnley
James
Mary
Stan Morrison
Dawson Creek
Glen McBurney
Daphne Phillips
Morrison
Ladies wind up curling bonspiel in March event
The ladies held a three day wind-up bonspiel March 19 to 21 with nine rinks. Trophy presentations were made by Mrs. Ruth Curzon. results list A event Garnette Stubley. B event Doreen Lockhart. C event Ruth Vince. first out Sue Vig. largest end Louise Geddes. Carol Porter Memorial to Garnette Stubley foursome. Zone playdowns set for Hudson's Hope in 1975. hope for more entrants next season.
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Ruth Curzon
Garnette Stubley
Doreen Burkitt
Ruth Vince
Louise Geddes
Sue Vig
Carol Porter
C. Janzen
E. Ferguson
E. Molnar
Hudson’s Hope
Hudson's Hope Socials Note First Streaker at Peace Glen Hotel
A Hudson's Hope item reports the village's first streaker last Saturday night at the Peace Glen Hotel lobby. An unknown man ran through then vanished into a snowy night with no reports of frostbite. The note also lists local residents and visitors with holiday plans and hospital updates including admit/discharge details at Chetwynd Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson
Peace Glen
Wealthy Yukon mineral output tops 12 million in February 1973
The February 1973 mineral production in the Yukon Territory exceeded 12 million dollars. Across 1971 and 1972 the average monthly values were 7.75 million and 8.5 million respectively. Meanwhile local residents are listed on extended holidays across Alberta, British Columbia, and Spain in time off segments.
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Yukon Territory
Gymnastic Show by General Pearkes School Club
The Gymnastic Club of General Pearkes School presented a gymnastic show on March 20 1974 in Fort St. John with over 350 attendees. The program featured routines by the General Pearkes club soloists from Alwin Holland C M Finch and Robert Ogilvie schools plus vaulting balance beam square and folk dances and student singing. Parents and the Gymnastic Club were thanked for support and an engraved silver serving tray was presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Pearkes School
General Pearkes Club
Alwin Holland
C.M. Finch
Robert Ogilvie
Fort St. John
Seven steps to health save lives warns against cancer
The Canadian Cancer Society promotes seven steps to health for early cancer prevention including checkups, reporting changes, lump or sore healing, sun protection, no smoking, Pap tests, and monthly breast checks. Free pamphlets available from Vancouver or Victoria divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Cancer Society
B.C
Yukon
West Eighth Avenue
Vancouver
Caledonia
Victoria
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Chetwynd
Echo Publishing Ltd
Canada
Commonwealth
U.S.A
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Jan Hanson
Scouts
Moberly Lake
Jack the Ripper
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Vatican
U.S. Senate
Philip
London
Ontario
God
John Doe
Kennedy
Martin Luther King
U.S
Queen Victoria
Mark Phillips
Darren Davis
Angeline Davis
Dawson Creek Hospital
Bill Waite
Bob Waite
Kamloops
Winnie Lysne
Greg Gonwick
Montana
Doreen Lockhart
Marie Gauthier
Hudson’s Hope Socials
Joe Newlands
Scotland
Ken McKenzie
Kelowna
Shirley
Patty Stark
Ronnie LaPointe
Winnipeg
Patty
Ronnie
Umberto DeRenzi
Chetwynd Hospital
Albert Deak
Bertha Neals
Graham Bagg
Fred Dillabough
John Brass
Bobby Brown
John Dokkie
Dennis Acko
Don Grant
John Noskeye
Joseph Blue
Bev Strayer
Michelle Marshall
Brenda Ghostkeeper
Rose Napoleon
Molly Creighton
Bernadine Gauthier
Daniel Spenst
Minnie Smith
Mary Ghostkeeper
John Webb
Ginger Peter
Ardith Deter
Jeanette Cormi
Dorothy Olson
Acko _ Dennis
Jeanette Cormier
Brian Harrison
Frankie Prevost
Gail Crites
Colleen Stebbe
Grande Prairie
Dunvegan
Lena Cota
Falher
Louise
Brenda Pollen
Ken Walmsley
Spain
Stephen Rogers
Nanaimo
Marty Zadoronzy
Quesnel
Jimmy Shepherd
Ken Auld
Edmonton
Schraders
Pacific
Chetwynd Auto
Joy Propane
Rodeo Road
Kingdom Hall
Frankies Construction
George Appleyard
George
B.C. Rail
North Vancouver
Lillooet
British Columbia
British Columbia Railway
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