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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Apr 14, 1976
Page
1
B C Telephone Company announces a 1976 capital budget allocating nearly 1.7 million for the Dawson Creek Peace River region. District Manager Peter Williams details area spending across central office equipment outside plant buried and aerial cables and customer installations to boost local service by September 1976.
VICTORIA South Peace MLA Don Phillips mailed a cheque for 14333 dollars to the Dawson Creek Senior Citizens Society. The amount equals one third of the centre's total cost and is the maximum grant under the Senior Citizens Recreation Facilities Fund. Phillips said he wished to present it in person but legislative duties required travel.
A business management seminar for small business minds is set for Fort St John on Monday April 26 1976 at the Alexander MacKenzie Inn Tartan Room. Organized by the Federal Business Development Bank Management Services Department with Fort St John Chamber of Commerce, the event is part of a nationwide series. About 25 to 30 attendees will explore personnel administration human resources management financial statements controls and problem analysis. The FBDB funds loans to various businesses including many under 25 000 dollars and aims to aid smaller ventures through seminars pamphlets and guidance on federal programs. Easter message closes with hopeful lines about life after death.
Mrs Joy Quigley of Kelowna visits with her daughter and family the Doug Turners while renewing ties with Mrs Florence Nicholson. The North East Area Conference for BCAHA Hospital Boards and Auxiliary Sections met in Prince George on April 9 and 10 with board members Gil Arsenau Ed Hoffman Doreen Lockhart J Lennox M Grant and Sr Mannka attending along with auxiliary members Darlene Gerry Bunne Hoffman Mary Saunders Joan Taylor and Rose Drake. Attending the OCRP district meeting in Sexsmith were Carol Berlinger Jane Martin Clara Moore Mary Paynter Mildrid Sanborn and Emma Burtch. The weekend featured multiple conferences including a Legion Zone meeting and Leadership Development Seminar in Fort St John.
The Lions Club of Chetwynd announces a large flea market on May 8 at the Arena. Organizations or individuals may rent a table for twenty dollars to sell their merchandise. Wives host a bake sale and Tea Garden to add a relaxing stop amid Bargain hunting.
The Crisis Centre operates a 24 hour confidential telephone line in Chetwynd accepting anonymous calls at 788-9344. Trained listeners provide personal counselling and guidance during difficult periods, with undisclosed location and strict confidentiality to encourage callers to seek help.
The Chetwynd ski club ends its season amid warm spring days and hopes for snow next year. A May Day gala at the Lodge marks the wrap, with the Mothers' Day Walkathon on May 9 from Moberly Bridge to Elk's Hall.
The Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce welcomes businesses agricultural entities and interested individuals to join this year. Contact membership chairman Ken Waters at 788 9128. General meetings occur the first Monday of each month at noon at the Hotel with a holiday clause moving the meeting to Tuesday.
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