Chetwynd Hospital pledge marks new community era
Mayor Oberle hailed the Chetwynd District Hospital as a milestone for the town noting it proves the community can act independently. He spoke of dreams to revive culture for citizens and the poor as presentations included donations from Corky Grant and others. July events continued as Premier Bennett referenced further developments.
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Oberle
Chetwynd District Hospital
Chetwynd
B.C
Corky Grant
CORP
Mary Ghostkeeper
Verna McKay
The
Legion Auxiliary
Jim Burtch
Elks
Chuck McInnis
M.L.A
Don Marshall
Bennett
Chetwynd District Hospital opens at 966000 cost
Premier W A C Bennett officiated the opening of the 31 bed Chetwynd District Hospital built for 966000. Designed by McCarter Nairne and Partners, the facility serves 5000 residents across Chetwynd Hudsons Hope Pine Pass Lone Prairie and Moberly Lake with rough in space for two doctors not included in construction costs. Project Engineer Ralph Cole noted bed space costs of 30500 versus the B C average of 36000.
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B.C
Chetwynd
W.A.C. Bennett
McCarter, Nairne and Partners
Vancouver
Chetwynd and District
Hudson’s Hope
Pine Pass
Lone Prairie
Moberly Lake
Cliniac
Ralph Cole
Hospital’s Tenth Anniversary Celebrated in Chetwynd Echo
The Echo recalls the August 18 opening of Chetwynd and District Hospital, a project driven by local pioneers led by Mayor Ernie Pfanner. The one-story hillside building features a steel frame, cedar siding, central toilets, and cost saving designs. It highlights regional services, a 360 degree view, and energy efficient systems aimed at reducing operating costs.
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Echo
Chetwynd and District Hospital
Ernie Pfanner
Chetwynd
Sukunka
Empire Builders
Chetwynd Hospital
St. Joseph’s General Hospital
Dawson Creek
Unecon Engineering — Consultants, Ltd
Vancouver
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Cole
Chetwynd Pharmacy
Pentax
Chetwynd Farm Centre
Dawson Mall
Ron Barnett
Hudson Hope
Cindy Mineault
Len Hiebert
Kelly Stevenson
Blake Beauchamp
Iled
Eririsart
Frank Oberle
Les
B.C. Rail
B.C Rail
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British Columbia Railway
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