NDP seeks CRTC rejection of B C Tel rate rise
New Democratic Party MLAs Don Lockstead and Robert Skelly urged the CRTC to block a B C Tel rate increase. They accuse Gentel of shifting profits through subsidiaries, urging Gentel to bear extra costs and press for divestment of foreign ownership to protect British Columbians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
New Democratic Party
Don Lockstead
Robert Skelly
General Telephone and Electronics Corp. of
New York
B.C. Tel
Gentel
B.C
NDP
Neces
CRTC
Lenkart
Automatic Electric
Port Coquitlam Opens First Participare Fitness Event
Port Coquitlam officially opened a new Par ticipare program signaling a breakthrough in accessible physical fitness for Canadians of all ages. The event emphasized practical enjoyable activities as a path to improved health nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Coast
Port Coquitlam
B.C
Canada
Special caller coming for dance jamboree
Chetwynd will host an annual Peace River Area Square Dance weekend on April 16 and 17 with Don Davis of Chetwynd found guilty on two unemployment false statement counts and fined $100 each or 15 days in jail. Restitution of $420 is due by May 31 1977. Bob Parrish of Ferndale Washington will be the special caller. Workshops Saturday 2 00 to 4 00 p m and main dance at 8 00 p m at the Elks Hall. Attendance expected from Salmon Arm Edmonton Lloydminster and Northwest Territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Peace River Area
Don Davis
B.C
Unemployment Insurance Commission
D.M. Levis
Bob Parrish
Ferndale
Washington
Peace River
Salmon Arm
Edmonton
Lloydminster
Alberta
Northwest Territories
Elks Hall
Four charges suspend sentence for Dawson Creek youth
An 18 year old youth Donald CALLIOU pleaded guilty in Dawson Creek Supreme Court to four break in and theft charges from January to March in Chetwynd. Offences included Northern Metallic Esso bulk plant Beaver Lumber and Chetwynd arena with thousands in damage and stolen power tools. Sentence suspended for two years with probation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Calliou
Dawson Creek
Supreme Court
Chetwynd
Esso
Northern Metallic
Calliou
Beaver Lumber
Chetwynd Arena
Alberta
Two Year Grade Eight Program Planned by School Board
The School Board accepts a proposal for a two year grade 8 program aimed at students likely to fail or drop out in Grade 8. District Superintendent Oscar Bedard asked Murray Ryan to explore the plan, with 15 to 20 pupils and active parental support. Year one devotes four blocks to core skills and three blocks to manual trades. In year two students transition into the regular Grade 8 program while continuing skill development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Bedard
Murray Ryan
Central Junior High School
Limitations set on beverages sold in school District 59 policy
District 59 Peace River South approved a policy limiting elementary school beverage sales to 2 percent milk chocolate milk and unsweetened canned fruit juices. Carbonated drinks and crystal fruit flavored drinks are banned. Trustee Rose Wilson criticized including chocolate milk citing nutrition concerns. Penny Wilson argued for pupil choice noting some prefer regular milk and that chocolate milk can be made from whole milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Board
Peace River South
Penny Wilson
Waves of sunlit week as locals note spring signs
Residents enjoyed warm weather with budding trees and pussy willows this past week. The Square Dance Club wrapped six raffles raising funds for the upcoming Jamboree while Milt Leffler won the prize at the Elks dance and the club raffle for a second time. News includes travel to Vancouver by Mr and Mrs H Janzen and family, Easter visits by Mrs M Atkinson to Chetwynd, and various family trips across Alberta and British Columbia. CNR trains rerouted through Chetwynd due to Jasper route slides. Easter gatherings and local chatter fill the column, with a final note to call if you have news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milt Leffler
Milt
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lenkart Electric and
Bilion
Commission
Chetwynd Motors
Sport and Fitness
Iona Campagnolo
Bill Bennett
USC
Europe
Participarks
Sun Life Assurance Co
Coalition
Lou Suverus
Brian Stoney
Barry Kelm
Chetwynd 66
Rose Wilson
Bunne
Mrs. H. Janzen
Vancouver
Mr. Janzen
M. Atkinson
Nanaimo
Neil McFaul
Ken Sulz
Mrs. Hendry
Cheadle
Mrs. Sulz
Medicine Hat
Mary Paynter
Banff
Jasper
Calgary
Prince George
Florence Richard
Wm. Tracey Sr
Mrs
Tracey
Marsha Campbell
Campbell
Hoffman
C.N.R
Prince Rupert
Jasper - Prince George
John Burns
M. Leffler
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!