Impaired driving talk warns Grade 11 on risks
Community Service worker Patty Dunn and RCMP constable Bob Jones told Grade 11 students last Tuesday about the dangers of impaired driving. They described penalties, breathalyzer use, and how alcohol impairs vision, hearing, judgment, and reaction time, citing 444 Chetywnd detachment area accidents last year.
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Patty Dunn
R.C.M.P
Bob Jones
Patty
B.C
Chetywnd
Constable Jones
Jones
Chetywnd High School
District No 59 budget hike fuels growth in Chetywnd area
Victoria reviews School District No 59 proposed 1981 budget up 20 percent to 16.54 million with large capital outlays planned for portable schools. Chetywnd area sees about 10 percent attendance rise, pupil teacher ratios around 17 to 1 district wide, 5108 total February enrolment. Bob Shirley calls the plan realistic amid staffing and site expansion talks.
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Victoria
Dept Services
Chetywnd
Moberly Lake
Bob Shirley
Chetwwnd
Arena Opens in Hudson Hope Grand Opening Event
Hudson Hope BC marks the opening of a new Indoor Arena on April 10 1981 built by volunteers with a Victoria grant. David Hull will inaugurate at 5 PM followed by kids treats. an 8 30 PM open house in the Community Hall with refreshments hosted by Alderman Norman Guelly.
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Hudson Hope
B.C
Victoria
David Hull
Greet Eee Et
Hollywood Night Talent Show Shines at C.E.S.S. Gym
A lively Hollywood Night at the C.E.S.S. gym drew a large crowd with 15 competitive and four non competitive acts. Judging covered originality, talent, and audience participation. Winners include Annette's School of Baton Best Comedy and Other Cheryl and Karl Barstead of Dawson Creek Top Musical and Benny Davis guitar solo Best Overall Award.
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C.E.S.S
Annette
School of Baton
Cheryl
Karl Barstead
Dawson Creek
Benny Davis
Building moves to serve as new airport terminal
The Chetywnd Native Development Center building, owned by the municipality, was relocated from Wabi Crescent to the airport and will be in service again to residents as an airport terminal.
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Chetywnd Native Development Center
Wabi Crescent
Industrial Days in Chetywnd May Showcase Resource Development
Chetywnd hosts Industrial Days May 13–15 with a focus on resource development in the 1980s. The event, sponsored by the Village of Chetywnd and the Peace Liard Region EDC, features public displays, opening ceremonies at 9 a.m. Thursday, and multiple expert panels on coal, forestry, transportation, and gas processing. Speakers include Graham H Kedgley, Russell Oleksky, Richard Drozd, G.P. Gormley, and others from Cin nabar Peak Mines Ltd to Westcoast Transmission. Loggers Day follows on Saturday May 16 with tours planned. The Development Center, built in 1974, has a history of tax-defaulted land and village ownership, and an airport terminal is cited as needed for increased traffic.
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Chetywnd
Peace
Chetwynd
Russell Oleksky
Cinnabar Peak Mines Ltd
Richard Drozd
Tech Corporation
G.P. Gormley
Explorations Denison Mines Limited
B.P. Explorations Canada Limited
C. Pelletier
Environmental and Minning Resources
Utah International Limited
Prince George Forest
Ministry of Forests
Brian E. Baehr
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Rod McElroy
B.C. Research
B.C
W.R. Caswell
Process Westcoast Transmission Company Ltd
North
Extension of Hydro power announced in region
South Peace MLA Don Phillips said BC Hydro and Power Authority expects extending power to Mount Lemoray to be constructed in the early summer. He noted that people in the area will reap the benefits of the development.
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South Peace M.L.A
Don Phillips
Robert Bonner
Mount
Lemoray
Phillips
Post office Easter weekend service schedule
Post Offices across the B C and Yukon Postal Districtes will close on Good Friday April 17 and Easter Monday April 20. No window service or Letter Carrier service will operate these days. Special Delivery and Priority Post services will be normal for customers not obvious.
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B.C
Yukon
Peace River Loggers Sports Day Set for May 16 at Chetywnd Grounds
The ninth annual Peace River Loggers Sports Day occurs Saturday May 16 at the Chetywnd Rodeo Grounds with 17 events including three for women and a new log birling event. MP Frank Oberle and MLA Don Phillips will attend the 2 p.m. opening ceremony. Regular service resumes Tuesday April 21. A BC Agriculture Ministry press release overestimated Crop Insurance participation. actual figures place about 350 participants. The Chetywnd Search and Rescue team, formed last year, received an eight-foot trailer with climbing gear from the Provincial Emergency Program. The SAR group, eight volunteers, had faced equipment shortages. RCMP Sgt Ray Cunningham noted donations from various bodies.
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Peace River Loggers
Chetywnd
Prince George Peace River M.P
Frank Oberle
South Peace M.L.A
Don Phillips
B.C
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Peace River
Chety
P.E.P
George Hartley
R.C.M.P
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Tumbler Ridge
Red Willow
Norman Guelly
Hollywood
Native Development Centre
Wabi Cresent
Chetwynd Municipal Airport
G.A. Patterson
Operations
Cantor
West Fraser
Alex V. Fraser
Transportation and Highways
M.C. Norris
B.C.R
J.R. Cuthbert
Loggers
Ciery and
Bobbie Larsen
Larsen
Ray Cunningham
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