Court reports detailing multiple juvenile thefts and infractions
Two juveniles faced charges of theft over 200 for taking a pickup owned by Carl Froslee in Chetwynd on 13 8 76. The truck, later found damaged on Jackfish Lake Road, was hot wired and the keys kept by the offender. Another juvenile was charged with theft over 200 for stealing a Ford 4x4 from Dana Rentals at Chetwynd Airport, moved at night and stuck in mud with the front drive shaft torn. Dana Rentals was stolen from the Country Square Parking Lot. Additional charges include Break and Enter Theft for smashing a window at Chetwynd Dairy and Burger Bar and entry at Highland Helicopter Shop, with various items taken but later recovered. A 1963 Chevrolet truck was stolen from Lorne Dalke Trucking Ltd and driven through school grounds causing damage. A 1966 Chevrolet truck was stolen from Brown and Wilfur West End Service, found parked at 66 Bulk Plant with a flat tire. A Varcon 12 volt battery was stolen from a vehicle at Chetwynd Airport and another battery stolen from a car on Moberly Lake Hill. All above juveniles received probation for the offenses under NCA 4(2) possession for purpose, 18 months. A vehicle search found approximately 20 ounces of marijuana under the front seat. accused admitted ownership. Under Sec 613 minor in possession of alcohol, a $25 fine was imposed. In another case, five youths in a vehicle led to liquor found and the accused admitted ownership. The theft note continues on page 5.
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Carl Froslee
Chetwynd
Jackfish Lake
Dana Rentals
Country Square
Jackfish Lake Road
Lorne Dalke Trucking Ltd
Brown and Wilfur West End
Texaco
NCA
Chamber Light-Up Contest Seeks Best Christmas Display
The Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a light-up contest with plaques awarded in three categories Nativity or Christmas theme best use of lights and most original use of lights. Residential and business displays within five miles of Chetwynd are eligible. Judging runs December 22 to January 1 with winners announced Civic Night January 8.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chetwynd
Sagitawa Receives LIP Grant For Camp Upgrades
Camp Sagitawa on Moberly Lake, run by 13 area churches on 72 acres, will get 17 920 to fund a winter kitchen and dining room build and outdoor facility upgrades. Board members from Fort Nelson to Cecil Lake met at Flatrock on November 27 to discuss plans for 1977.
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Camp Sagitawa
L.I.P
Moberly Lake
Fort Nelson
Chetwynd
Dawson Creek
Rolla
Good Rock
Cecil Lake
Flatrock
B C Tel plans rate increase filing with CRTC
BC Tel announces it will file an application with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission for a general rate rise. President Basile Beneteau says a mid December filing aims for a 1977 hearing with expected residential rate hikes from 45 cents to 1.60 dollars depending on location. The proposal would add about 27 million dollars in revenue in 1977, following an 8.6 percent return on investment on 360 million dollars in 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Telephone Company
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
CRTC
B.C. Tel
Basile Beneteau
CTRC
Beneteau
Grants total 4.65 million for community recreation facilities
The Honourable Sam Bawlf announced 299 grants totaling 4,651,545.09 for community recreation facilities across the province. Projects include a North Saanich multi use complex and an outdoor skating rink in Greenwood, with over 100 projects funded to date.
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Sam Bawlf
North Saanich
Greenwood
FBDB loans fuel BC business growth and future rate changes
The Federal Business Development Bank reports 1,288 loans totaling 98.3 million to British Columbia firms in the six months ending September 30, with 8,799 customers aided and 440.7 million in outstanding loans investments and guarantees. The bank, a Crown corporation, offers financing plus advisory services to smaller businesses while noting 8.9 percent investment earnings for 1976. A separate note covers proposed rate increases for telecom services in Dawson Creek Pouce Coupe and Rolla, with a 15 percent hike anticipated for single party service and a 10 percent rise in long distance costs pending approval.
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Federal Business Development Bank
British Columbia
Industrial Development Bank
FBDB
Dawson Creek
Rolla
Education Minister Sets 1977 Basic Mill Rate at 37.5
Dr. Pat McGeer announced the 1977 basic mill rate for schools at 37.5 mills, up five mills from 1976, reflecting higher district budgets and a static student population. Provisional budgets show a 9.5 percent average increase despite shrinking enrollment, with instructional unit value rising to 24,500 dollars.
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Pat McGeer
British Columbia
T.O.P.S. Club Christmas Dinner at Campbell Home
Bunne's T.O.P.S. Club held a no host Christmas dinner at Jean and Ian Campbell home with a gift exchange after. The Boy Scouts report a sell-out of nuts and thank supporters. It was a chilly Saturday morning and Christmas lights are appearing around town. If you have news call 788 2246.
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T.O.P.S. Club
Jean
Ian Campbell
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Bennett
M.L.A
Don Phillips
Chetwynd Dairy & Burgar
Chetwynd Airport
Moberly Lake Hill
C.C
Chamber
Ken & Edna Cross
Clara Gonvick
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
Bunne Hoffman
BC Tel
Rawlf
North
B.C
Re-Devel
Wonowon
Prince George
16Th Avenue Forestry
Connie Dalke
Chetwynd Library Board
R. Rix
Little Village Inn
Canada
McGeer
Bunne
Ladies of the Royal Purple
Santa Claus
Harvey Evans
Terry Mooney
Highland Helicopters
Vancouver
Ed Dunn
Gordon Afkin
Darlene Evans
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