Chetwynd area building boom with multiple permits issued
July saw 8 permits valued at 43 650 and year to date 33 permits totaling 602 535. New residential projects include 3 July and 21 year to date, along with 4 alterations in July and 6 to date. Commercial work includes 1 July and 6 year to date. Major projects: Cantor Chetwynd Division adds 125 000 new office wing, Culture Centre in Metis Subdivision at about 90 000, preschool classroom by September, and west wing renovation at Chetwynd Motor Hotel awaiting equipment. Elken Developments builds ten Nelson homes between 50th Ave and 43rd St, with basements. Crown subdivision offers 42 lease lots with August 22 draw. lots in other subdivisions readied for topping and renovations to B C R homes. Two new businesses debut in September: Chetwynd Menswear and a Confectionery store. Rentals remain scarce as property heats up.
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Chetwynd
Cantor, Chetwynd Division
50Th Ave
43Rd St
Chetwynd Menswear
Penny
Willard Dunn
Norman Powell
Sagebrush memories and local community notes
The column blends nostalgic verse about sagebrush with a roundup of local news. Olive H. Burnett reflects on past landscapes, while residents such as Malcolm Calliou move toward Cree language study, visitors from Vancouver stay with Bernie and Al Grovnus, and fishing trips and holidays are reported. Community updates mention students, teachers returning from break, and a Wally Byam Caravan visit to Dawson Creek and Chetwynd.
Skating school nears end with local skaters learning
The Summer Figure Skating school led by Carol Kreuzinger of Dawson Creek continues its final week. Skaters from Fort St. John Dawson Creek Fort Nelson and Chetwynd board or stay with families while parents camp at Windrem Motel grounds. Lessons run 8 a.m. to 6 30 p.m. with figure free style and dance practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Kreuzinger
Fort St. John
Dawson Creek
Fort Nelson
Chetwynd
Windrem
B.C
Gateway F.S.C
Highway infractions charged in Alberta and British Columbia
James Bowman of Edmonton Alberta faced charges on July 27 1974 for failing to stop at a stop sign and paid a 25 dollar voluntary penalty. He was charged again on August 6 1974 with speeding and paid 35 dollars. Lloyd Fowler of Chetwynd BC was charged August 13 1974 with operating a motor vehicle on purple gas and paid 50 dollars. R Hanson Construction of Chetwynd BC was charged July 31 1974 with operating vehicle without motor carrier licence and paid 50 dollars. Richard Eugene Stark of Seattle Washington was
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James Bowman
Edmonton
Alberta
Lloyd Fowler
Chetwynd
B.C
R. Hanson
Richard Eugene Stark
Seattle
Washington
Tourist Committee Meeting At Silver Sands Lodge
The Tourist Committee and Associated Chamber plan a two day meeting at Silver Sands Lodge on Hart Highway about 48 miles from Chetwynd. Delegates should arrive by 4:00 p.m. Saturday August 24 1974 for an overnight session including a hike to Hart Lake. Bring fishing tackle sleeping bags and a camera. Call 788 2696 to participate.
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Tourist Committee
Associated Chamber
Silver Sands
Hart Highway
Chetwynd
Hart Lake
Chamber of Commerce
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hoame
Chetwynd Motor Hotel
Elken Developments
Ten Nelson
Crown
B.C.R
P.G.E
Canfor
Béunne
Lucy
Olive H. Burnett
Malcolm Calliou
B.C.A.N.S.I
Grant McKeowen College
Bernie and
al Grovnus
Vancouver
Bill Tofin
Mary Wilson
Carp Lake
Hudson’s Hope
Mrs. B. Colgan
Marion Parker
Ernie Pfanner
Wally Byam
Ernie
Venturer
Skating School
Nears End
B.C. Hydro
Peace River
Theresa Howes
Grace Pfanner
Andy Campbell
Debbie Gladue
Christine Granberg
Valinda Clary
Brenda Bonetti
Sandra Westgate
Carol Kreuziner
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