Hospital referendum aims to upgrade Saint Joseph General
Peace River Liard regional voters go to the polls on April 28 to approve a 4.5 million dollar hospital upgrade plan for Saint Joseph General Hospital in Dawson Creek. The proposal covers operating rooms day care ICU children's ward obstetrics and nursery pharmacy and general facility improvements to expand outpatient care and patient comfort.
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Peace River-Liard
Dawson Creek
Saint Joseph General Hospital
Chetwynd named town site for coal project plans
Mayor Hayward and Alderman Stewart met with Premier Barrett and government officials in Victoria. The premier pledged that a Sukunka Coal development would not create an instant town, confirming Chetwynd as the town site. They discussed housing programs and future development plans for Chetwynd, with the premier likely to include the town in an upcoming regional tour.
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Hayward
Stewart
Victoria
Barrett
Sukunka
Chetwynd
Centennial 71 considers grant for arena project
The Centennial 71 Executive met on April 13 to consider a $1000 grant request from the Parks and Exhibition Association funded to buy materials mainly paint for the Arena. Members Hoffman Stirling and Suverus approved. The grant supports finishing the Arena as it nears a September opening under the P R L Regional District.
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Centennial 71
Parks and Exhibition Association
E.M. Hoffman
N. Stirling
L. Suverus
P.R.L
Centennial Committee
Centennial Group
Chetwynd Students Display Crafts Show Winners
Chetwynd Secondary grade 6 and 7 students showcased art and crafts on April 18 with two weeks designated hobby week. Many items were created in class and ribbons awarded by classroom with winners including Darrell Berlinger Laurelle Guillet Sandra Garbitt Gene Cox Danny Patrick Anne Embree Rory Lillico George Testawitch and Karen.
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Chetwynd Secondary
Canfor to rebuild Chetwynd sawmill after fire loss
G A Patterson of Canadian Forest Products announced immediate start on rebuilding the Canfor sawmill at Chetwynd. The rebuilt plant aims for late fall completion, employing 220 locals, with 200 more in woodlands next winter, at a total capital outlay over 3.5 million dollars in 1973. Initiation at Chetwynd BPOE No 500’s April 28 meeting urged attendance.
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Canfor
Chetwynd
G.A
Glen) Patterson
Northern
Canadian Forest Products Ltd
Woodlands
Chetwynd B.P.O.E. No. 500
New Beaver Manager Tenborg Leads Teams Across Grades
7N: First Geraldine Gauthier, second Norine Loberg, third Ricky Cross. 7W: No first, second Tammy Embree, third Wendy Gerstel. 7P: First Terri Lube, second Christine Hoffman, third Carol Brewster. Thanks to students and parents for their time and attendance at the show.
Chetwynd Teachers Question Community Ties
Community reaction follows a TV statement by Verna Bottemiller chairing School District 59. She questioned whether teachers feel part of the town and urged retention to preserve education continuity. Teachers cited personal reasons for resignations and noted involvement in many town clubs.
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Chetwynd
T.V
Verna Bottemiller
Hospital administrator resigns in Chetwynd
At a special meeting held Thursday the Chetwynd Hospital Board accepted the resignation of Administrator Doug Dimond effective the end of May. The board and community regret the departure of the man who helped plan and build the hospital since 1967. The board is advertising for a new administrator through BC Health Association and other western cities. Two breakins were reported last weekend with two juveniles detained. all stolen property was recovered. Charges: Richard Barschel no insurance for $250. Patrick Ghostkeeper disturbance and $100 fine. Dolphis Desjarlais driving without licence and unsafe vehicle with $120 total. Lorne Harvey Noskeye unsafe vehicle $50. juvenile charged with licence and unsafe vehicle fined $25 each.
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Chetwynd Hospital
Doug Dimond
Dimond
Twen
Chetwynd
B.C.H.A
Vancouver
Calgary
Edmonton
Beaver Ltr. Ltd
Patrick Ghostkeeper
Dolphis Desjarlais
This spring needs united brotherhood and faith
The message calls for faith taught by Jesus to meet the world’s onslaught, courage on the cross, and wisdom on a worn road. It notes Easter hopes, gratitude, and harmony as central. Local items mention Easter weekend guests Andre and David Sidney, visits from Dawson Creek and Prince George, a UBC spring convocation, and residents moving or traveling.
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Jesus
Frank Woods
Andre and
David Sidney
George Sidneys
Dawson Creek
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Centennial
Parks and Exhibition Board
Chetwynd Secondary School
Christine Hoffman
Kenny Empson
Shane Caven
Laurelle Guillett
Holly Ethier
Carol Brewster
Darrell Berlinger
Laurelle Guillet
Sandra Garbitt
Gene Cox
Danny Patrick
Anne Embree
Rory Lillico
George Testawitch
Karen
Ellis
Beaver
Beaver Lumber Ltd
Henry Janzen
Morris Man
Mary
Wendy
Suzanne
Janzens
Beaver Residence
Richard
Tom
Morris, Man
Planner
Open School Board
Richard Barschel
Sae Nana
Lorne Harvey Noskeye
Pearl Carter
Phillies
Kunne
Cheluynd Chult
Wm. Williams
Brenda
Lyle Eberle
Dwayne
Prince George
William Robert McLeod
James
Norma McLeod
U.B.C
John Stewart Jr
Justin and
Jeffery
John Stewarts
Anne Martens
Grande Prairie
Betty Martens
Rod and
Brad
Ed Monroe
Sylvan Lake
Alberta
Beaver Lumber
Tim Bartz
Vancouver International
Constable Fleischhaker
Bev
Norm Stirling
Summerville
Jackie
Willys Dunn
Debbie
Christine
David Hoffman
Ed Campbells
Upper Fraser
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