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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1973
Page
2
An eighth member of the Associated Chamber of Commerce was noted. The report also covers the meeting addressing the Fort Nelson Fort Simpson road and related discussions.
Members approved amended by laws to include regional travel industry groups with a two voting delegate limit. Complaints against B C Telephone for subscriberDirectory listings spurred a reply request. Canadian Chamber HQ moves to Winnipeg and seeks agricultural representation for meetings. Elections appoint Jackman as president Stubley as vice president. annual meeting to be in Dawson Creek with plans to follow.
The service for James Monias was held at St Theresa Church conducted by Father Emile Jungbluth. Monias, listed as Number 5 on the Saulteau Indian List, was the first burial in a newly enlarged Catholic Cemetery. Also noted: Angeline Davis and Molly Desjarlais recently at Chetwynd Hospital. Madeline Davis with broken ribs from a fall.
The library highlights Christmas world observances with The Worlds Greatest Christmas Stories and Celebrating Christmas Around the World. It also promotes hockey and skating titles by Tom Watt and M V Owen, plus curling guides for beginners and pros, alongside a curler’s up to date reference.
The Chetwynd Public Library Association resumes the annual Christmas Greetings colunm. People sign envelopes with their wishes, enclose 1.50, and drop them in boxes set up in several stores and the library from November 30 to December 13. Messages appear in the December 19 Echo.
The board approves buses costing 78 200 for the upcoming term and will add bus service to residents along Sukunka road south of Chetwynd. Standard Bus of Prince George, already handling the Chetwynd fleet, will operate the new route. Ten school age children currently live along the road, with rapid area development expected.
BCANSI announces leadership including President Malcolm Calliou Vice President Kathy Cardinal and Sec Treas Peter Courtorielle by acclamation. Board members Hardy Courtorielle Gary Cardinal Henry Gladue Philip Gladue Hilaire Mineault. Sports Director Gary Cardinal. Local No 102 BCA NSI will meet at the Hotel on Dec 9 at 2 pm with ongoing meetings every second Sunday at 2 pm.
Canada launches its National Safety Campaign December 1 to 7 with government and industry backing. Prime Minister Trudeau urges heightened awareness as traffic accidents rise to epidemic levels, noting half a million yearly crashes and about 6 000 deaths. In Chetwynd 1972 had 110 crashes, one fatal. this year shows a 12 percent rise with five fatalities, 33 injuries, 90 property damages, total 128 so far. Local RCMP urge careful winter driving to keep December accident free.
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