Local emergency responders praised for service in Peace River South
A constituent letter from Chetwynd highlights the dedication of volunteers and paid crews including the Chetwynd Fire Department Ambulance RCMP and highways staff who respond to deadly crashes and rollovers. The writer urges public recognition for paramedics and rescue teams across northeastern BC.
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Peace River South
Dawson Creek
RCMP
Chetwynd
Chetwynd Fire Department
Ambulance Service
Ministry of Highways
Peace Country
Twin foals and twin calves born on local ranches
The MacGuenettes welcomed twin foals while Lasser Ranch reported twin calves. Local prices included tomatoes at 48 cents per pound, ramp roasts at 2.28, side bacon at 88 cents per pound, and a 6 litre box of Cheer laundry detergent priced at 3.48.
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Lasser Ranch
Chetwynd Community Highlights Ten Years On
Ten years ago Black Parents began in Chetwynd as Floyd Jobson’s German Shepherd topped best in breed at the second annual sanctioned match with 79 dogs entered. $6,000 funded Chamber of Commerce renovations and a new bulletin board while a local sorority and RCMP fingerprinted students. Ted and Gail Farnsworth, longtime residents, were feted as pioneers. Annette’s Baton students traveled to Prince George to win trophies alongside numerous local winners including Billie Jean Cardinal and Trina Morton among others.
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Chetwynd
Floyd Jobson
Shephard
Chamber of Commerce
RCMP
Ted
Gail Farnsworth
Annette
School of Baton
Prince George
Billie Jean Cardinal
Trina Morton
Nicky Brown
Jody Charette
Janelle Redekopp
Rebecca Brown
Danielle Wood
Trina Gayse
Christie Schwing
Crystal Best
Kristy Mosher
Kristy Lightburn
Graham Redekopp
Trisha Gayse
Genie Charette
Dawson Creek Science Fair Winners Highlight 5 Years Past
Five years ago Don Titus students Cory Horseman Jody Reutzer and Pam Mounsey led over 140 projects at the Dawson Creek Science Fair. Barb Shirley was announced as the new keeper of the weather.
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Don Titus
Cory Horseman
Jody Reutzer
Pam Mounsey
Dawson Creek
Barb Shirley
Pioneer invites signed letters to editor policy
The Pioneer requests that letters be signed before publication and may be edited for space or clarity. Letters must be legible, under 200 words, and sent to Pioneer News Box 600 Chetwynd BC VOC 110 or delivered to the office above the courthouse.
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The
Pioneer
Pioneer News
Chetwynd
B.C
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