Community memories and plans through Chetwynd history
A mid 1970s to 1980s local roundup recalls a Dixie Lee Fried Chicken and Lions Club auction raising 1464.75 for the T V Trust Fund, with overall donations hitting 24000. It notes cablevision licensing expectations, BC Hydro delays, Open Learning Institute programs, and political letters from MLA Don Phillips. It also recounts past talent shows, a regional district cheque, vandalism at water works, and hospital planning in Chetwynd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Dixie Lee Fried Chicken
Chetwynd Lions Club
T.V. Trust Fund
CRTC
Lions Club
Elk’s Hall
Bernie Doucette
Peace River Liar
Chetwynd and District Hospital Society
Chetwynd Hospital
Vancouver
Victoria
Hospital Board
Frank Oberle
Marcel LaMarre
Oberle
LaMarre
Western farmers face crushing costs and policy aims
Nine attendees at a West Fed meeting, all from rural backgrounds, discussed Western farming woes. John Farrow of Northern Lights College cites freight, wheat board, cattle prices, high interest rates, debt, and rising herbicide and fertilizer costs as crippling. He notes a long standing push for cheap food and suggests new farms require sacrifices. Continued on page A14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Fed
George Dawson
John Farrow
Animal Sciences Institute
Northern Lights College
Wheat Board
West
Mr. Farrow
Neighbourhood Pub dispute sparks CMA mother letter
A concerned mother from Munch Subdivision urges Village Council to block a proposed neighbourhood pub. She warns of alcohol-related issues, impaired driving, and risks to teens, calling for community action before the council vote. She appeals to residents to speak up and protect their area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munch Subdivision
Canada
Chetwynd
R.C.M.P
BCR underpass plans for rail crossing debated by residents
A letter from a Concerned Citizen supports BCR plans to excavate the highway and build an underpass to ease traffic on north south roads and the main highway. It urges an overhead pedestrian walkway and notes concerns about project duration and long-standing discussions.
TV Schedule Snapshot for December Weekend Lineup
A dense listing of CBC and US programs across December dates. Notes show air times for daytime and evening slots including news, dramas, comedies, sports, and specials with titles like Edge of Night Mork & Mindy The Muppets Highway. The fragment highlights many shows and time blocks across multiple days without a single cohesive story.
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Yan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Maureen Lawrence
Open Learning Institutes
O.L.I
Jill Bond
Minister of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
South Peace M.L.A
Don Phillips
B.C. Hydro
North
Phillips
Bill Vander Zalm
Dawson Creek
Fetal Monitor Fund
Everbody
Wolfe
Prince
Prince Charles
Buckingham Palace
Stephen Barry
Charles
Princess of Wales
Barry
Diana
Highgrove
Don Titus School
Peace River District
Walkden
Lasser
Maranatha
Christian Books
Pioneer Place
Redrock Cinema
Tel
B.C. P.O
Trem
Ellen Burstyn
Tom Skerritt
P.O. Box
B.C
Swede Construction Ltd
Clarence Nordlund
Hi-Way Laundromat
Hart Hi-Way Grocery
TV Guide
Chetwynd B.C
Mori
NING
Huntley Street
Circle Square
Friendly Giant
Mr. Dressup
Sesame Street
Yoon News
Bob Maclean
TBA
Coronation Street
Fall Guy
Mork
Mindy
Jessica Novak
CBC National News
Barney Miller
Minder
Che Sa
Hee Haw
Mr. Merlin
Lou Grant Dallas
Steve Podborski
ING Circle Square
Herbert Armstrong
Zoos
Marketplace
Tempo
CBC News
Archie Bunker NG
NHL
CBC National News Night
Final Five
Star Theatre
Rex Humbard
BFL
Sport
Terry Winter
Walt Disney Beachcombers
Home Fires
Man Alive
CBC
National
Hill Street Blues
Voon
van Beachcombers
The
Loveboat
Billy Graham
Private Benjamin Flappers
M.A.S.H
WKRP
Brideshead Revisited
Anoon
Edge of
Yan Beachcombers
Happy Days
the Muppets
Fantasy Island
Fifth Estate
Three’s Company
Too Close For Comfort
Int
Christian Aid
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