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Chetwynd The Echo

Location

Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Aug 25, 1976

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Northern Lights College Council reviews new sign and plans

The Northern Lights College Council met in Chetwynd on August 20 chaired by Dr. Brian A. Brown. The agenda outlined upcoming year plans for Ft. Nelson Dawson Creek and Chetwynd with director representation. Vocational programs at Dawson Creek are popular with waitlists in Carpentry Auto and Dental Assistant others.

Northern Lights College Council Chetwynd Brian A. Brown Ft. Nelson Dawson Creek Fort St. John Council Northern Lights College Moore College Ian Campbell Barry Moore Margaret Cleaveley

Northern Lights College launches popular dental program

The first health program at a Western Canadian Northern University exceeds expectations. Twenty four girls apply for a ten month course with fourteen openings. Instructor Fran Kirkpatrick says the curriculum covers pathology pharmacology and emergency care to improve dental office efficiency and save dentists time. A selection committee will choose the fourteen with the most potential, prioritizing attitude over academics. An interview will assess interest and interpersonal suitability.

Northern Lights College Northern University Western Canada Fran Kirkpatrick

Chetwynd opens Lions Elks indoor pool with ribbon ceremony

Chetwynd hosts a ribbon cutting to open the indoor pool at the Arena, a Lions Club and Elks joint project funded by a government grant. Mayor Lasser declares the pool open as two hundred residents, a Swim Club, and a large spectator group witness the ceremony and pre opening swim session.

Chetwynd Lasser The Recreation Commission Lions Club Elks Lions Lion John Jackman

Lip grants available for 1976 77 Local Initiatives Program

Applications for the 1976 77 Local Initiatives Program are available at Canada Manpower Centres and due by Sept 10. The program has $100 million federal funding this year with changes including constituency based allocation, emphasis on high unemployment areas, and a $100,000 maximum per project for municipal projects.

Canada Manpower & Immigration Robert Andras B.C John Ellis LIP

Coal decision hinges on economics says minister

Economic development minister Don Phillips told News from Cranbrook that no coal development decision is set as firm until a formal decision is made. He noted Denison Mines has a firm letter of intent from the Japanese, but cautioned the project remains uncertain and could be replaced if dollars and demand do not materialize. He warned Dawson Creek and Chetwynd must prepare for increased activity or contractors may move elsewhere.

Don Phillips B.C Cranbrook Denison Mines Phillips Dawson Creek Chetwynd

Sea Of Life and Summer News From the Village

A poem by Edith Howarth expresses perseverance through storms and sunny days ahead. The summer program keeps students busy mowing grass and patching streets, while rain reduces dust. hockey hopefuls Cyril Brewster and Ronald Girard travel to Prince Albert to try out for the junior team. Bears are seen in the village and one was destroyed.

Cyril Brewster Ronald Girard Prince Albert Sask P.A

Chetwynd Social News Highlights And Local Build Update

A social item details a church shower for the groom to be Gary Langerud and Shelly Kurtz of Melfort Sask set for September 4 in Melfort. It notes local building activity including a new restaurant front and a hotel nearing completion, plus Northern Lights College opening an office in the Hotel.

Congregation of Gospel Tabernacle Church Gary Langerud Shelly Kurtz Melfort Sask Shelly Chetwynd Gary Crown Hansen and Associates

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Uae College Council Alberta Chetwynd Centre Chetwynd Elementary Allen Newberry Janet McIntosh Prince George Denis Mitchell Devel Honeywell Sea of Life Edith Howarth Tunne H. Wilson M. Nichols Ashford
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