Chetwynd Advisory Panel Outlines 50 Recommendations
The Advisory Planning Committee and Associated Engineers deliver a two day review of a Community Plan for Chetwynd with over fifty recommendations across seven major areas including land use planning social services growth traffic and cost of living. Proposals urge northwest and south expansion, paved streets, relocation of south Hart Highway businesses to the town centre, a new industrial park east of village limits and a multi purpose development including a possible town hall and central library.
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Chetwynd
Ment
48Th Street
Fire Hall
B.C.R
Windrem Creek
Gymkhana Club Starts Up Again Schedule Preview
The Chetwynd Gymkhana Club announces a new season with a planned series of events. Key dates include May 1 Playday and Buckathon, May 18 Wednesday night, May 29 Sunday afternoon, June 15 Wednesday night, June 26 Sunday afternoon, July 10 Family Trail Ride, July 17 rainout, July 24 Sunday afternoon, August 10 Wednesday night, August 21 Sunday afternoon, September 11 Sunday afternoon, and September 25 Sunday rainout. The club notes a shift toward more Wednesday evening events.
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Chetwynd
Railwest announces 38 layoff amid plant reorganization
Railwest Manufacturing at Squamish, a division of the British Columbia Railway, announces an immediate layoff of about 38 employees due to reorganizing the plant and a lack of orders. Management and unions will meet to plan future steps as Railwest seeks to market capabilities more aggressively with J. Lyon becoming Plant Manager in charge of production.
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Railwest
Squamish
British Columbia Railway
B.C. Railway
Guilty on A charges Peter Blue pleads in court
Peter Blue of Chetwynd British Columbia pleaded guilty to four counts of making false statements to the Unemployment Insurance Commission about earnings while on claim and receiving benefits. In Chetwynd Court on 14 April 1977 Judge D M Levis found him guilty on all counts and fined $50 per count or four days in jail per count, total $200, due by 31 May.
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Peter Blue
Chetwynd
B.C
Unemployment Insurance Commission
D.M. Levis
Girl Guides Cookie Week Set for April 29 to May 7
Guides and Brownies will be around Chetwynd on Saturday April 30 starting at 10:00 a.m. selling cookies. One third of the profit stays with the local pack while two thirds support Divisions and Provincial Council for Guides and Brownies. Call 788-9304 to order in advance and reserve cookies.
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Chetwynd
Walk for all joins May 8 event from Moberly Lake to Chetwynd
A community walk on Sunday May 8 invites all ages racing from Moberly River Bridge to Chetwynd. Prizes awarded for best costumes. walkers need not be ski club members. Pick up pledge sheets at IGA or Link Hardware, fill promises, meet at 8:30 a.m. or 8:15 a.m. for rides. DO NOT PRAY FOR SNOW.
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Moberly Lake
Chetwynd
I.G.A
Link Hardware
Moberly River Bridge
Hudson's Hope to seek by law to borrow for ice arena
Approval of by law 203 by the Inspector of Municipalities is expected soon enabling the district of Hudson's Hope to put a borrowing question to voters for an ice arena costing 755 500 dollars. One third funded by the provinces Recreational Facilities Fund. two thirds from Hydro debentures over 20 years after Victoria approves. District office holds finance details for public discussion. Public meeting date pending. 1976 statements show 1 038 dollar revenue excess. dispute settled for 10 339 dollar architectural bill. condemned buildings cleanup debated.
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Inspector of Municipalities
B.C. Hydro
Wm Graham & Associates
Ald
Sam Kosolowsky
Roger Porter
Ron LaPointe
Province sets 1977 average school mill rate at 47.502
Education Minister Dr. Pat McGeer announced the provincial average mill rate for 1977 school taxes at 47.502 mills up from 46.530 in 1976, with the rate split into a 37.50 mill basic levy and district specific operating costs.
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Pat McGeer
McGeer
Childhood certificate program canceled for lack of applicants
The Early Childhood Certificate program scheduled to start May 2 is cancelled for now. It will be reconsidered in the fall, and current applicants’ files will be kept for review. GED tests begin Friday April 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Chetwynd Secondary School. arrive 30 minutes early. Northern Lights College 1977-78 calendars are available for Dawson Creek fall courses, and residents are invited to suggest courses and programs for the area.
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Chetwynd Secondary School
Northern Lights College Callenders
Dawson Creek
A Quiet Creekside Walk and Community News
A reflective piece describes a trail by tall trees and a sunlit river, followed by local notices. Vivian Wagoner’s writing class at C.E.S.S. is mentioned along with updates on Bert McGraw, Bob and Grace McNabb, and Mike Richmond’s art preview in Hudson Hope. Regional visits include students to College of New Caledonia and visits by Mrs. Sadler. Public Library Board and L.D.C. events in Fort St. John are noted, with contact for news at 788-2246.
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Bob
Grace McNabb
Edmonton
Mike Richmond
Jamieson Subdivision
Hudson Hope
Margaret Sadler
Vanderhoof
E. Hoffmans
C.W.L
Chetwynd
Fort St. John and
Mackenzie
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BCR
Lion
John Jackman
Ray Watt
Gymkhana Club
Itive
Mr. J. Lyon
Penny Schreiber
Davida Dreeland
Holly Ethier
Ann Embree
Sharon Stoski
Linda Glennie
Mike Viala
Rory Lillico
Beth McClarty
Girl Guides
Karen Morrison
Teresa McFaul
Charlene McCormick
Bunne
Cheltiuynd
Vivian Wagoner
Vivian
Mr. Curmi
C.E.S.S
Bert McGraw
Nova Scotia
The
College of New Caledonia
Prince George, B.C
Public Library Board
L.D.C
Fort St. John
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