Seven Injured in Highway 97 Collision West of Chetwynd
Seven people were injured in a March 30 head on crash between a small car and a small pickup on Highway 97 about one mile west of Chetwynd. The 2:30 AM snowfall accident sent victims to Chetwynd Hospital with several later moved to Dawson Creek. Victims include Billy Ranahan age 25 of Dawson Creek with a fractured arm. Brenda Fawdrey age 20 of Chetwynd with a dislocated hip. Margot McGraw age 20 of Chetwynd with facial lacerations and back strain. Roger Sanborn age 18 of Chetwynd with facial lacerations. Darcy Weber and Lloyd Hudson of Chetwynd treated and released. Troy Underhill of Dawson Creek. Both vehicles were written off as police investigate the cause.
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Highway 97
Chetwynd
Dawson Creek
Billy Ranahan
Dawson Creek Hospital
Brenda Fawdrey
Margot McGraw
Chetwynd Hospital
Roger Sanborn
Darcy Weber
Lloyd Hudson
Troy Underhill
Pick McGraw
Bill Ranahan
Margot
Phillip announces grants in Chetwynd April 2
Phillip toured Chetwynd presenting letters confirming provincial grants totaling about 16000 from the B C Lottery Fund to Hassler Heritage Society and Jackfish Lake Community Association for recreation ground work. He noted 25000 from the Ministry of Transportation to fence the airport due to animals and snowmobiler hazards. Premie Bill Bennett will attend Phillips’ testimonial dinner April 13 at the Recreation Complex, open to the public.
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South Peace
Don Phillips
Chetwynd
Hassler Heritage Society
Jackfish Lake
B.C. Lottery Fund
Phillips
Ministry of Transportation and Highways
Premie Bill Bennett
Proclamation On Cancer Awareness In British Columbia
A proclamation notes cancer as a leading cause of death with an estimated 13 740 new cases nationwide affecting men women and children. It recognizes the Canadian Cancer Society for aiding patients and families and improving survival quality.
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British Columbia
Canadian Cancer Society
BC Tel halts 900 service over pornographic access concerns
BC Tel announced it has discontinued its participation in providing 900 numbers effective immediately until such time as pornographic messages can no longer be accessed on the service. The decision to suspend 900 service completely was made after the company assessed the risks and access issues.
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BC Tel
Lasser Re-elected Chairman of Northern Lights College Board
Charlie Lasser was re elected chairman at the Dawson Creek meeting on March 20. He re asserted commitment to the college and its programs and urged continued outreach to community needs, stressing support for small business.
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Charlie Lasser
Northern Lights College Board
Dawson Creek
West Fraser announces planned public offering
West Fraser Timer Company Limited filed a preliminary prospectus in all Canadian provinces for an initial public offering of common shares. The firm, an integrated forest products producer, operates timber tenures in British Columbia and manufactures lumber chips pulp liner board and jackkraft paper. The text also notes unrelated items about service suspension and a mayoral proclamation for Conquer Cancer Month in Chetwynd during April 1986.
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West Fraser Timer Company Limited
West Fraser
British Columbia
Canadian Cancer Society
Yukon
Charles Lasser
Chetwynd BC
Herby
Chetwynd
Canadian Cancer
Weather Forecast for Fort Nelson Area
Cloudy with highs near 11 and overnight low 2. Tuesday brings isolated afternoon showers, with a 20 percent chance of precipitation on all days. A low pressure system moves from the north coast of British Columbia toward Fort Nelson, bringing heavy rains only to Fort Nelson while Fort St John sees mostly isolated showers. Mild temperatures continue for three days with a few sunny breaks Thursday.
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B.C
Fort Nelson
Fort St. John
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Phillip
Quintette
Tumbler Ridge
Prince Rupert and
the Orient
Trades and Industry
Tony Brummett
North Peace
John Hogg
Paul Kostuik
Lasser
West Fraser Stock
Carla
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