Charges for overloaded commercial vehicles and breathalyzer tests
Stanley Leffler and Clarence MacMillan were fined 50 dollars each for operating overloaded commercial vehicles without permits. Gary Joseph Munch faced 150 dollars for failing to take a breathalyzer test. Barry Ganson was fined 90 dollars. David Robertson was charged for unclear details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Leffler
Clarence MacMillan
Gary Joseph Munch
Barry Ganson
David Robertson
Harold Sochan
Rob Horton
John Douglas
Brian Rowse
Learn to sail course at Moberly Lake sponsored by BC Yachting
A basic sailing course sponsored by the British Columbia Yachting Association will be held at Moberly Lake starting in August 2024. Fees are $6 for ages 10 to 16 and $12 for 16 and over, covering fifteen hours of instruction with all equipment supplied. For registration contact Fred Bagg at 788-2639.
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The
British Columbia Yachting Association
Moberly Lake
Fred Bagg
Chamber hosts Byam caravan stop in Chetwynd
The Chamber of Commerce welcomed Wally Byam Caravan No 93 in Chetwynd with President John Jackman presenting leader Ralph Waters a Little Giant. Mayor Hayward outlined local history as guests toured Coalition Mining and W A C Bennett Dam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Wally Byam
Chetwynd
John Jackman
Ralph Waters
Ernie Pfanner
Caravan No. 93
Coalition Mining
W.A.C. Bennett Dam
Hospital Auxiliary
Waters
Mr. Waters
Hayward
Centre
B C Railway July Carloadings Rise 14.9 Percent
The B C Railway reported July carloadings of 12 364, up 14.9 percent from 10 752 a year earlier. For the first seven months, total loadings reached 88 276, a 19.3 percent rise from 73 954 in the same period last year. Logs, copper, sulphur, wood chips, iron and steel products, petroleum, cement, wood pulp, paper, piggyback and interline traffic increased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Railway
Chetwynd Village Council Notes August Meeting
The regular council meeting on Wednesday August 8 in Chetwynd saw Mayor Hayward present with Aldermen Planner Stewart Dunn and acting clerk Mrs. R Drake. Elections now set for November 17. nominations close October 22. Court of Revision October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Hayward
Stewart, Dunn
R. Drake
Hudson’s Hope
Prince George
Ernie
New deadline for voters list and election notices
Notice details an August 31 1973 deadline for declaration of continued residence and for new resident electors, with automatic inclusion for property owners and an election set for November 17 1973. It lists council vacancies for mayor and two seats, school board seats, and a regional district representative race, plus meeting dates and subdivision plans.
Wainwright to Chetwynd couple wed in 1948 celebration
Ethel and Reg Blair wed August 9 1948 at Wainwright Alberta and later moved to Chetwynd in 1956. Wayne Walters provided music for the evening. Out of town guests included Rolly Bressutte of Victoria and Ken Blair of Josephburg. Guests from Stonewall Manitoba 100 Mile House and Valleyview attended. Neighbors and family brought a silver serving platter at a surprise 25th wedding anniversary for John and Haight at Willow Flats on August 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive H. Burnett
Reg Blair
Gordon
Betty MclLaren
Ethel
Wainwright Alta
Chetwynd
Wayne Walters
Rolly Bressutte
Victoria
Mr. Blair
Ken
Josephburg
Alta
Philip Gladue
Philip Ghostkeeper
Shirley Capp
Stonewall Manitoba
Helen Paquette
100 Mile House
Ida Ghostkeeper
Valleyview
Fish Creek
Alberta
John Haight
Willow Flats
Haight Home
Bill
Bob
Bert
Sharon
Flin Flon
Manitoba
Southern
B.C
New RCMP Recruits Join Chetwynd Force
Chetwynd welcomed Corporal Larry Pearson and Constable Edward Niecharz from the coast to lead the local detachment. Pearson, a Burnaby veteran with Regina recruit training years, enjoys golf and minor hockey and comes with a wife Sally Anne a former girls PE instructor. Niecharz, from Nanaimo, brings seven years on the coast, two in general investigation, and shares a sports minded family with wife Jean and daughter Paula. Both men express enthusiasm for serving and meeting residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
R.C.M.P
Larry Pearson
Edward Niecharz
Cpl. Pearson
Burnaby
B.C
Regina
Manitoba
Cpl
Pearson
Sally Anne
Flin Flon
Jean
Paula
Nanaimo
Niecharz
Still Time to Enter Peace River Photo Contest 1973
The Associated Chamber of Commerce sponsors the Peace country Summer Photo Contest open to 16 or older in the Peace River Liard Region and Atlin area. Entries must be June 1 to September 30 1973 with four subjects and various formats. Prizes total 215 dollars with cash and merit certificates. mailing deadline October 15 1973.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Chamber of Commerce
British Columbia
Peace River-Liard
Atlin
B.C
Rocky Mountains
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Fort St. John
Canada
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Roger Jack Rudge
East Pine Bridge
Paul Sawchuck
Byam Caravan
Reneechee
SEC Br Trance
Poteae
Pfanner
Peter Robertson
Dept. of Municipal Affairs
Jim Matear
Vancouver
Dunn
Pollution Control Board
Cantor
Dept. of Highways
John Stewart
Willard Dunn
Gordon Watson
Verna Bottemiller
Court of Revision
P.G.E
Stewart
L.I.P
Tunne
the Luc
Chit Chat
John Lekavy
Saskatchewan
Vern
Marie Howes
Howes
Shirley Giebrecht
Mr. and
Mrs
Norm Stirling
Calgary
Jackie
Willys Dunn
Debbie
Corporal Larry Pearson
Constable Edward Niecharz
B.C. Peace River District
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