Fight Fort St John move Lands office protest closes Dawson Creek
Workers at the Dawson Creek District office of the Lands Parks and Housing Branch faced a temporary picket line this morning over a government closure and reorganization. BCGEU rep Kim Smith says the layoffs totaling 27 in the Peace Region and four at Fort St. John include two redundancies and a non-member termination, with an estimated $500000 local economic hit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson Creek
Smith
Dawson Creek-Tumbler Ridge
Lands Branch
Fort St. John
Tumbler Ridge
BCGEU
District Lands Office
Doctor Webb Leaves Chetwynd District Hospital After Inquiry
The district hospital issues a notice detailing the June 30 to July 20 1983 proceedings of a joint conference committee regarding Doctor Webb. The committee found no question of medical competence, only internal matters, and suspended its investigation after Webb’s resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Webb
Chetwynd and District Hospital
Joint Conference Committee
Fishermen face charges over Hudson Hope closure near Site One dam
Conservation officers report a dozen anglers from Fort St. John and Dawson Creek were cited for fishing in a closed area below Site One dam at Hudson Hope. Many claim no knowledge of the closure or its purpose as rainbow trout congregate below the dam each spring and may be harmed by overfishing.
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Ministry of Environment
Hudson Hope
Fort St. John
Dawson Creek
Gillett
Vintage Car Club Tour Through Chetwynd Charms Town Parade
The Vintage Car Club of Canada toured Peace River area July 27 28 visiting Chetwynd arriving after Chamber of Commerce check in and souvenir bag pickup. An estimated 600 watched 50 plus vintage cars as MC John Jackman welcomed guests with greetings from local dignitaries. The Lions Club hosted a steak barbecue and several visitors stayed with locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vintage Car Club of Canada
Peace River
Chetwynd
Chamber of Commerce
I.G.A
John Jackman
M.C
Henry Dyck
Fort St. John
Mile 101
Alaska Highway
Dawson Creek
R.C.M.P
Const. Allen
Mayor Lasser
Lasser
Vintage Car Club
Vancouver
Shorter barriers proposed at Chetwynd intersection
Nordlund sparked a District Council push echoed by 800 signatories opposing the barrier claiming it divided business and hindered north access traffic. A Ministry of Transportation letter says the district decides, with a plan to install a shortened post barrier on 50th Street paths 97 and 29 and monitor traffic after traffic signals energize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nordlund
Linda Nordlund
Ron Grant
Ministry of Transportation and Highways
Dawson Creek
B.C
District Council
50Th Street
Royal Conservatory of Music results in Dawson Creek
In June the Royal Conservatory of Music held practical exams at Dawson Creek College facilities. Chetwynd pupils achieved honours and passes across grades two three and five under Mrs Erika Naumann. Notable results include Tammy Dunnist April Klaassen Nancy Yee Karen Yee Miriam Klaassen Linda Yee Maureen Wright and other siblings. Congratulations to students and parents.
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Royal Conservatory of Music, University of Toronto
Dawson Creek
Chetwynd
Tammy Dunnist
W. Dunn
April Klaassen
J. Klaassen
Nancy Yee
Karen Yee
Y.k.yee
Miriam Klaassen
Linda Yee
Erika Naumann
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Doug Gillett
Jay Hammond
Hammond
Echo
Department of Highway
District of Chetwynd
Vintage Car, Club
Canada
Vintage Car Club of Canada Tour
Dave
Brian Protor
Royal Conservatory of Music
Mr.and
Maureen Wrigh Honours
K.kelm
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