Chetwynd historical notes recall 1977 programs and regional events
This week two years ago August 3, 1977 highlights a child development program at the Chetwynd Health Unit led by a pediatric nurse and a physio aide. The region also notes Alberta skunk and rabies control success, the Nova Scotia International Guide Jamboree 77, two Japanese Guides visiting the Peace District, and a 10 mile race to Parsnip River Bridge. Five years ago August 7, 1974 amendments under the Forestry Act affected road rules, Vacation Bible School planned by Zion Presbyterian, Lions Club picnic at Moberly Lake, and a BC Alberta joint review of creeping red fescue seed. Ten years ago August 6, 1969 mentions a new building south of Westview Park housing four business units and a doctor’s clinic, plans for an art school site, concerns over Pine River Pumphouse bills, and a surge in dangerous snakes after a spike in livestock losses. Fifteen years ago August 7, 1964 Guide Patrol Leaders chartered at Chilliwack, Windrem Creek floods, and efforts to install a filtered water pool. Twenty years ago August 7, 1959 Chetwynd Legion buys property, Rev McKinnon returns for a wedding, and the Ladies Club funds a Friendship Quilt for Community Grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd Health Unit
Alberta
Zion Presbyterian Church
Christian Fellowship
Lions Club of
Chetwynd
Moberly Lake
Lions
Dawson Creek
Hudson’s Hope
British Columbia
Peace River
Horst Reding
Westview Trailer Park
Roger
Beth Jarnette
San Francisco
Linda Weightman
Chilliwack
B.C
Windrem Creek
Dan Campbell
British Columbia Moves to End Auto Insurance Bias
The Government of British Columbia proposes the Automobile Insurance Non Discrimination Act to remove age sex marital status and geographic location as factors in auto insurance rates. Grace McCarthy deputy premier says drivers should be judged by safety not demographics with a phased rollout and industry consultation. This aims to ensure equal rates for safe drivers regardless of age or background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Grace McCarthy
McCarthy
Canada
Blaming Parents Fails to Build Self Reliance in Smoke Signals
The essay argues against blaming parents for personal flaws and disasters, urging individuals to own their responsibility. It reflects on childhood constraints behind neuroses, the mirage of external help, and the need to mature into complete, autonomous adults, citing the author’s own life and his mother’s beliefs.
Mushroom farming dreams spark domestic row on quiet night
In a dim living room Louis Armstrong fills the air as a couple debates a risky plan to grow mushrooms in the Peace River Country. The woman pushes for a venture, while the man frets about family life, finances, and the couch penalty, ending with a toast to mushrooms and a drifting promise. The scene blends personal reflection and a quirky business idea amid a fading party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Armstrong
John
Loving Is Caring Chit Chat From Chetwynd
A nostalgic collection notes loving thoughts, nature imagery, and daily life in Chetwynd with lines on caring for others and reflections on life. It mentions Maureen Osterbach in Hamilton 1979, Calgary Stampede trip, visitors from Kapuskasing Belleville and Prince George, and get well wishes for Mr Tanner in Hudson's Hope. Early music history references harp origins and Mesopotamian flute use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maureen Osterbach
Hamilton
Mr Tanner
Hudson’s Hope
Chetwynd Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Parsnip River Bridge
Pine River
Chetwynd Legion Branch 258
Paul McKinnon
McKinnon
Presbyterian Church
W.C. Fields
By Patrick Michiel
Zieroz
R.J. Allen
Ron
Dawson Creek, B.C
Peace River Country
B.C. Hydro
Carter
Peanut
Bunne
Lat Pee
Tarla Hoover
Calgary
Keith Wilson
Kapuskasing, Ontario
Howard Wilson
Mrs Shaw
Whiterock
Loreen
Mr. Teslyk
Richmond BC
Mrs Cunningham
Belleville Ontario
Ray Cunningham
Sarsfield
Prince George
Cline
Mesopotamia
Hudson Hope
B.C. Gendall - Vista Villa
Norwestern
Peace Region
Wayne Hammack
Lake View Credit Union
The
Federal Business Development Bank
Fort St. John
Government of Canada
FEDB
H. G. Faerber
W.E. Sitter
100Th Avenue
B.C. Wild
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