Liberal government clears way for Alaska Highway Gas Pipeline pre build
A reader congratulates the Liberal government for approving a summer start on the Canadian southern segment of the Alaska Highway Gas Pipeline. The letter argues the pre build will boost Canada’s economy and reduce unemployment by generating revenue, creating work across provinces, and developing Canadian expertise while highlighting Western economic leadership.
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Alaska Highway
Canada
West
Chetwynd Chit Chat Dreams And Local News Milestones
Now is the time to grasp fresh dreams and make the old come true. Best wishes to Bobby Gauthig and Steven Smith bound for the B C Summer Games. The Chetwynd Flying Club raffle yielded a $400 jacket prize with a $380 profit. Greetings from Willow Flats and Chetwynd to the Olson family on their move to Prince George. Continuous note: par continues on page 8.
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Bobby Gauthig
Steven Smith
B.C
Chetwynd
Chetwynd Flying Club
Ron Dalke
Flying Club
Willow Flats
D. Olson
Prince George
Olsons
Gasoline fire at Gordie's 66 causes damage and injuries
Report of a late night gasoline fire at Gordie's 66 resulting in several thousand dollars of damage and a 3rd degree burn injury to Teddy Armstrong a service mechanic who required skin grafts. Sparks from a buffer are believed to have ignited gasoline on the worker's car. He was hospitalized for treatment.
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Teddy Armstrong
John Jackman
Associated Chamber of Commerce
Jackman
Don Ashley
Region H
Ashley
Associated Chambers
Bang and Plank feature rides Willow Flats
A sensational upcoming piece profiles a character named Bang riding his horse Plank in the Willow Flats area. Readers are urged to follow the Willow Flats news story of the week and see Plank and Bang. The note also urges adults to set a good example by turning off lights to save energy.
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HYDRO
Opposition Attacks Night Sittings Amid Attendance Critique
MLA Don Phillips blasts opposition in the legislature for obstruction and poor attendance. He notes attempts to push for night sittings while many opposition members missed over 50 days, arguing the delay harms government business and highlights extensive parliamentary activity before and after the 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. sitting window.
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N.D.P
Social Credit M.l.a.s
M.l.a.s
Activvty
Tourist Booth Report Highlights Visitor Demand for Little Giant
Week at the tourist booth reports 307 visitors from England New Zealand USA and across Canada. Tourists praise Chetwynd sun and seek maps guides and accommodation info before holidays. Local pride cited in provincial hospital expansion and reforestation programs and a push for balanced budgets and better services.
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Ees Veyne
Shirley
Commerce
England
New Zealand
USA
B.C
Alberta
Manitoba
Quebec
Chetwynd
British Columbia
Map les Leaf Helicopters chief Harvey Evans profile
Harvey Evans, longtime bush pilot turned helicopter charter founder, moved his family to Lone Prairie after arriving in 1961 to fight a fire. He built Maple Leaf Helicopters in 1978 with one backyard machine, now based in Chetwynd with a Kelowna base and thirteen aircraft in service. His wife Darlene and their five children are prominent local residents.
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Harvey Evans
Maple Leaf Helicopters
Harvey
Lone Prairie
Mr. Evans
Flin Flon
Manitoba
Okanagan Helicopters
Highland Helicopters
Moberly Lake
Chetwynd
Kelowna
Television Schedule Fragment for Sunday August 10th
A scanned TV guide fragment lists daytime and evening programming across CBC and affiliates. Notable items include Sportsweekend, Summer Festival, The Avenues of classic shows, news bulletins, and various episodes of Mary Tyler Moore, Dallas, The Muppets, and MASH among others with time slots spanning morning through late night.
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Yours Truly
A. Netty DeWit
Bunne
Mildred Pearl van Horn
Kozak
Nippon Television
Tokyo
Dawson Creek
Cariboo
Chilicotin
NTV
Japan
Prucks
Chetwynd Ranch
Ment
Highway 97
Legion Hall
CJL
Pat and
Ghislaine Borton
Bang Rides
Don Phillips
Victoria
Seattle
Pine Gone
53Rd Avenue
CESS
Peace River Health Unit
Chetwynd Hotel
Village Recreation Office
Chetwynd Arena
Darlene
R.C.M.P
Redrock Cinema
Tel
B.C. P.O
Sat
Raze Vag
Avco Embassy Pictures
Cheech
Chong
Inger Nilsson As
Pippi
ING Morning Devotions
Huntley Street
Tba
Friendly Giant
Mr. Dressup
Sesame Street
Hi-Way Laundromat
Hart Hi-Way
TV Guide
Chetwynd B.C
Mori
T.V. Channel 5
Yau
Mary Tyler Oore
IG Sports
Rockford
Lobo
Barney Miller
Mork
Mindy
Flappers
McLeod
CBC National News Night Final
Minder
Charlies Angels
Two Ronnies
Archie Bunker
Canadian Express
Dallas
CBC
Circle Square
Huntley St
the Forum
Five Star Theatre
Bes
Rex Humbard
NFB
Terry Winters
CDA Hymn Sing Best of Man Alive
Walt Disney Beachcombers
the Muppets
Happy Days
Three's Company
CBC National News Nations
Horst Koehler
White
M.A.S.H. W.E.R.P. Newsmagazine
This Land
Robin's Nest
the Good Life
Lezis Urge
CBC News
Police Woman
Fes
P.O. Box
Swede Construction
Clarence Nordlund
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