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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 29, 1989
Page
10
An elderly couple reports their motor home was towed to Gear-O-Rama where thieves stole tools and valuables, cut wires, and left them with a $685 repair bill. They allege no assistance and say RCMP are investigating. editors note the unit was kept in a locked Gear-O-Rama compound during the incident.
The Pine Valley Multiplex will host NRA Finals Rodeo September 8 9 and 10 marking the park’s grand opening. A September 9 10 am parade from the District Office to the Recreation Centre kicks off the events with marshal registration at 9 am. Volunteers are praised for their support and the Farmers Market operates Fridays 12 to 4 with flea market and crafts.
A lightning strike caused a rapid seizing of major transmission lines at 7 37 p m July 30 forcing the BC Hydro grid north of Williams Lake to island the G M Shrum and Peace Canyon stations near Hudson s Hope. About 2050 megawatts were lost and all 138 kV lines to Chetwynd Dawson Creek Fort St John and Hudson s Hope and the 230 kV line to Tumbler Ridge opened. Dispatcher Todd Forget managed three generators at Peace Canyon and five at GMS racing to energize the 138 kV ring and the line to Tumbler Ridge within seconds and minutes respectively, synchronizing the region back to the system in seven minutes. Colleagues praised Forget and Haffner noted the accomplishment under severe off line conditions. G M Shrum is offering guided bus tours with multiple times and reservations recommended. Call 783 5211 ext 5015.
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