Total recreational closure issued for forestry areas
The Forestry announces a total recreational closure across all forest areas accessible by forestry roads. Moberly Lake and Gwillim Lake Provincial Parks stay open under supervision on public roads. An industrial shift from 8 p.m. to 12 noon may occur. a full regional shutdown would be a first for the Peace River area if dry weather persists.
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Mildred mascot hosts Halfway Home party at Chetwynd Library
Chetwynd Public Library kicks off Mildred Marathon Journey For Reading with 42 participants split into RED and BLUE teams for ages 6-9 and 10-13. Readers earn 50 km markers on personal tracks and a Canada map race track as they travel from Labrador east coast across Canada toward Vancouver then back to Chetwynd. The event runs July 30 with a September 4 finale awarding prizes and a special drawing.
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Dark green 1952 Chevrolet raffle prize announced
Mile 0 Vintage Car Club Raffle offers a 1952 Chevrolet four door deluxe as first prize with 3000 tickets at $5 each. Draw date August 11, 1985. Proceeds go to the Child Development Centre. Tickets available at Dixie Lee Chetwynd Tumbler Ridge and Patterson's Men’s Wear Zero News City Chevron Rip's Shoe Renew Bumper to Bumper The Friendly Bookworm in Dawson Creek.
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Vintage Car Club
Ran Fire Update Prompts More Crews At Guard Line
The forestry hired more men Friday to battle the Ran fire which jumped a guard and threatened a power line. Crews aim to establish a new fire guard while Temple, for the Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce, hosts the Blue Grass Festival. Chamber President Ron Bennough says the festival drew the most visitors ever through the Visitors Bureau.
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Ron Bennough
Chamber
New Hunting Regulations For 1985 86 Summary
Environment Minister Austin Pelton announced broad updates to hunting regulations for the 1985 86 season. The synopsis, available through Environment Ministry offices, sporting goods stores, and Government Agents, highlights several area closures and firearm discharge changes aimed at public safety and wildlife conservation. Hunters are urged to review the rules to ensure lawful safe recreation.
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Ministry of Environment
Environment
Austin Pelton
Weather data summary for late week with mild highs
Last week saw warmest day on August 3 at 33.2 C and coldest on August 6 at 3.5 C. Sunshine hours reached 13.3 on August 5. Wednesday brings a few clouds and late scattered showers with a high near 23 C. Winds light from west to northeast. Drying index described as fair. Thursday and Friday forecast mostly cloudy with a 40 percent shower chance and lows from 7 C to 20 C. Saturday mostly clear with a 20 percent shower chance and highs near 23 C.
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