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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 25, 1982
Page
4
Recreation news outlines last week’s interplanetary theme and upcoming Weird Week with library visits swimming and roller skating. New Games Day on August 25 invites all ages for fun and laughter on the high school field with parachute earthball and unique games.
The 10th annual Big Dam Canoe Races takes place on September 5 at Peace River with five race categories. Racers depart Hudson's Hope at 9 am and Halfway River at noon, finishing at Taylor Landing by about 3 pm. Registration is 20 dollars per canoe with forms and rules from Fort St. John Chamber of Commerce or 785 6037. Entry deadline is September 3.
Lone Prairie Riding Club held its fifth annual gymkhana on Sunday August 15 1982 drawing 14 riders and many spectators. Winners across Pee Wee Juniors and seniors were named in multiple events such as Key Hole Barrels Stakes Poles and Scurries with riders including Chris Rainey Sherri Van DeRiet Becky Van DeRiet Robbie Herrick Mikki Mortensen Steve Rainey Lorne Herrick Judy Nunweiler and Linda Bodo. The day also featured fun events like rescue race baton relay ribbon race garbage bag race and bareback wrestling with plans to meet again August 29.
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