Chamber weighs second TV channel in Chetwynd
The Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce continues with talks on a new local TV channel. Committee chair Larry Tuck cited an $18 000 estimate to connect from Ft St John to Hudson Hope and monitoring will proceed this week from sites around Chetwynd. President Bunne Hoffman seeks a full report by the August 16 executive meeting. Members urge faster RCMP Zenith number responses and consider asking the Attorney General for stiffer fines and a detention home.
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Chetwynd
Charles Lasser
Chamber of Commerce
Attorney Generals Office
Chamber of Commerce I.D
Don Phillips
Building permits rise in Chetwynd housing activity
Building permits in Chetwynd show a sharp year over year rise. From January to August 1975, 19 permits totaled 554,800 dollars. January to July 1976 yields 34 permits totaling 1,425,177 dollars, with July breakdown of 12 permits at 332,500 dollars including 10 residential permits for 315,000 dollars and 2 alterations at 17,900 dollars. Two firms in the Crown subdivision dominate, one with 15 permits, five homes finished, five in progress, and eleven sold, the other with four homes built and one sold. Housing construction in Crown continues to rise daily.
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Chetwynd
Crown
Lions Pool Opens in Chetwynd Arena August 9 1976
The Chetwynd Lions Pool in the arena opened with classes underway and certified instructors and lifeguards on duty. Managed by the Chetwynd Swim Club the facility advances local recreation and replaces long trips to Hudson Hope or Dawson Creek for lessons or swimming. The project was led by the Lions Club with Elks Lodge No. 500 providing financial support to bring a pool to Chetwynd and area.
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Lions
Chetwynd Arena
Chetwynd Swim Club
Chetwynd
Hudson Hope
Dawson Creek
Utah Mines Officers Meet Regional District Over Dam Route
Representatives of Utah Mines will meet Peace River Liard Regional District to address concerns about a proposed road access crossing the WAC Bennett Dam. The plan would reach Carbon Creek Camp, with the board signaling opposition to transportation corridors using the Carbon Lake and Dam routes and urging a combined road approach.
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Utah Mines
Peace River-Liard
Wac Bennett Dam
Carbon Creek
Carbon Lake
Day care society seeks memberships in Chetwynd area
The Day Care Society invites memberships for Sa Gee Twyn Day Care Centre with registrations for September openings. A DEWayne Bros Circus visit on July 28 drew good turnout despite rain, and volunteers will provide sales info and a forthcoming booklet detailing services.
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DeWayne Bros
Chetwynd
Chase
Sa-Gee-Twyn
Chetwynd College Center Opens Office at Local Hotel
Margaret Cleaveley directs Northern Lights College Chetwynd Centre opening an office two doors north of the Bus Depot in the Chetwynd Motor Hotel. She outlines goals to offer vocational academic and continuing education, provide counselling for prospective students, and develop native programs, inviting community input and further expansion as the college serves the area.
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Margaret Cleaveley
Chetwynd Centre
Northern Lights College
Chetwynd Motor Hotel
Chetwynd
Northern Lights College Council
P.O
Visitors flock to tourist booth amid stormy weather
Despite heavy rain in the past week, 267 visitors signed the guest register at the Tourist Booth. Karen Rix and Liz Bozarth report upbeat impressions of the area, praising the country, town, and staff. Visitors from England, France, Germany, and Switzerland spoke with effort but understood each other. New brochures and up to date information are stocked for B C and Alberta travelers.
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Karen
Liz
England
France
Germany
Switzerland
B.C
Alberta
Karen Rix
Liz Bozarth
Make a Local Initiative Program Job Plan
The 1976-77 Local Initiatives Program offers a pathway to create new jobs and community services. Projects require local support, no duplication of existing facilities, adequate financing, and completion within the season from November 11 to July 2, with work starting between November 11 and January 31.
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Eric Hine
Canada Manpower Centre
Dawson Creek
Program Aims to Offset Seasonal Unemployment Gap
The plan seeks to reduce the predictable spike in joblessness from January through July by introducing targeted measures across areas. It emphasizes expanding opportunities, training, and support to offset the annual rise in unemployment.
Chetwynd Considers Indemnity By law for officers
Village of Chetwynd council gave first three readings to Indemnity By law No. 164 1976 for municipal officers and employees protection against damages arising from duties. By laws 166 and 177 on water and sewer loans also read. estimates finished and by laws referred to Department of Municipal Affairs Victoria for approval.
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Chetwynd
Department of Municipal Affairs
Victoria
Village bylaw 165 targets beautification and upkeep standards
The Village enacts bylaw 165 to meet RRAP and fire protection rules. Homeowners must keep front and back yards tidy, ensure drainage, connect to a municipal sewage system, and limit front yard fences to 3 feet 3 inches while back fences may reach 8 feet 3 inches. A surfaced path to the street is required and building steps must meet safety rules. Violations trigger a 30 day cure period with written notice and, if uncorrected, a default repair at owner cost. A full copy is at the Village Office.
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R.R.A.P
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Echo
Bickford Mountain
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Bradley
Kevin
Lorne Dalke
Banff
Jasper
Ken Salz
Ken
Len
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Medicine Hat
Mits
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