Meat Market Opens in Chetwynd with Ribbon Cut
Chetwynd welcomes Dad's Meat Market opened on Thursday August 10 with Dougal Campbell cutting the ribbon. Owner Pat Barton introduced Campbell, noted as the town's first meat shop owner who moved from Saskatchewan in 1954, with a previous shop opened in 1956.
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Dad’s
Dougal Campbell
Chetwynd
Pat Barton
Mr. Campbell
Saskatchewan
D. Campbell
Campbell
Contract settled in Portage Mountain Dam case
B C Hydro chairman Robert W Bonner announced an out of court settlement today resolving all claims from Contract 25 litigation that began eleven years ago. Plaintiffs include Morrison Knudsen Northern Construction J W Stewart Perini Pacific J A Jones Canada. Settlement amount is 33950000 dollars.
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B.C. Hydro
Robert W. Bonner
Hydro
Portage Mountain Dam
Morrison- Knudsen Company, Inc
Northern Construction Company & J.W. Stewart Limited
Morrison-Knudsen Company of Canada Ltd
Perini Pacific Limited
J.A. Jones Construction Company (Canada) Limited
BCRail July loadings rise as seven month total tops year prior
British Columbia Railway July loadings reach 14 591 up from 12 521 last July. January through July totals stand at 93 612 versus 91 339 in the same period of 1977. Cargo increases include asbestos lumber veneer eastern rail local plywood logs and ship received interline goods. Declines hit export grain copper ores and concentrates lumber water export and domestic wood pulp. The piece also notes a local grand opening with the Bortons at Chetwynd Meat Market and remarks by Alderman Hoover and Mayor/Council.
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British Columbia Railway
Eastern
Interline
Health tax value questioned in British Columbia
The BC Consumers Association told Health Minister Bob McClelland that BC residents do not get full value from the health tax. A study urged more emphasis on preventive care and better efficiency, noting health at 1.1 billion dollars is the largest provincial expenditure.
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Victoria
B.C
Bob McClelland
The
Consumers Association of Canada
McClelland
Forest fire danger peaks in British Columbia prompts restrictions
Fire hazard reaches high to extreme levels across British Columbia with precipitation far below normal. Regions such as Nanaimo Kamloops Cranbrook Prince George Terrace and Fort Nelson report below average rainfall this year. Officials warn lightning could trigger fires and urge public cooperation and reminders to check with Forest Service for restrictions and report fires via the toll free number.
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British Columbia
B.C
Nanaimo
Kamloops
Cranbrook
Prince George
Terrace
Fort Nelson
Hank Doerksen
Forest Service
Vancouver
Prince Rupert
Prince Rupert Forest District
Prince George Forest District
Penticiton
Ellis Creek
Independent schools in area qualify for grants
British Columbia announces operating grants under the Independent Schools Support Act totaling 8,198,743 dollars. Education Minister Pat McGeer says 99 independent schools qualify for maximum aid about 500 dollars per student for 1977 78, varying by district. Two more schools receive a basic level around 150 per student, nine percent of district per pupil cost.
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British Columbia
Pat McGeer
McGeer
BUNNE'S district costs outline aid criteria
The text lists requirements for school eligibility for category two aid. A district must have existed at least five years, possess adequate facilities, and uphold tolerance and racial equality. Schools may not advocate violent upheaval, must deliver the core curriculum with required time, maintain internal testing, participate in provincial assessment, and cooperate with external evaluators.
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Ministry of Education
Chetwynd Chit Chat Notes Community Updates
Lois and Heming Lind bjerg of Eston visit Lois Lambert Langerud family home. Jane and Julius Martin mark 50th anniversary. Frank Oberles spend summer in Chetwynd. Lefler and Burns return from Saskatchewan trip. Tuck guests Exner and Thiesen in Trail. Westgate family touring Toronto. Lekanys home from Saskatoon and Margo. Nordland Thomson Hoffman return from Newfoundland Royal Purple Elks conv. Contact number provided for news tips.
Cattle Prices Seen Holding Despite Market Fluctuations
Alberta Agriculture analyst Maurie Kraut says Canadian cattle prices should stay strong for the year. He notes higher demand and steady supply support pricing with limited downside risk for producers across the prairie provinces.
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Alberta Agriculture
Maurie Kraut
Polio outlook and reinforcing immunization plans noted
Officials from the Peace River Health Unit say polio cases are highly unlikely in the area due to dry climate and herd immunity. Priorities for boosters include travelers from Holland and children in routine immunization schedules, with vaccine available in about ten days. Market notes cover third quarter cattle prices in Canada and the U.S. with forecasts of steady fourth quarter prices, plus a report on ongoing herd liquidation and heifer slaughter. Also listed are schools certified by the inspector and a list of Group One and Group Two schools for the 1977-78 year including St. Margaret's in Victoria and Tal mud Torah in Vancouver.
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Peace Country Area
Peace River
B.C
U.S
United States Department of Agriculture
Omaha
Canada
Inspector of Independent Schools
St. Margaret’s School
Victoria
Talmud Torah School
Vancouver
Police Report From Misty Meadows And Sukunka Road
Police investigates incidents in Misty Meadows Ranch and Sukunka road including damage to mower and tractor tires on August 4 and theft report of a 1962 Pontiac on August 5. August 6 window damage to a trailer near the Health Unit. August 7 clock stolen from Chetwynd Hospital. A juvenile apprehended after a 7 am August 5 motor vehicle crash near Crown Subdivision will appear in family court.
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Lloyd Givens
Misty Meadows Ranch
Elizabeth Weldin
Sukunka Road
Mile 13
Chetwynd
Crown Subdivision
Fort Nelson Agriculture Potential Report Highlights Barriers
Agriculture Minister Jim Hewitt reports a large Fort Nelson area has soil and climate suited to cereals seeds forage and vegetables. Growth faces high land clearing costs limited markets and heavy stands of aspen and cottonwood. A fall review with other ministries will shape future action and land releases.
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Fort Nelson
Jim Hewitt
Peace River
Hewitt
Canadian wire service sale creates new news group
News chains Sterling Newspapers Ltd and Toronto Sun Publishing Corp purchase United Press International of Canada. A new company will be formed with UPI of Canada, Sterling, and Argus connections, starting January 1 1979 in Toronto. The venture will offer national and world coverage with expanded Canadian wire services.
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Sterling Newspapers Ltd
Vancouver
Toronto Sun Publishing Corporation
Toronto
United Press International of Canada Ltd
Montreal
Sterling Newspapers
British Columbia
Peace River Block
Sterling
Conrad Black
Argus Corporation, Ltd
UPI
Canada
Donald Hunt
Toronto Sun
Alberta
Ontario
Lottery winners in Winnipeg Western Express draw
Five tickets win $100000 each in the Western Express lottery. Top numbers are 73458 series 24 77342 series 19 61488 series 18 97957 series 19 and 84380 series 06. Other series with same numbers win $1000. Cash prizes of $100 and $25 go to last four and last three digits.
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Winnipeg
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