This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 5 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 08, 1982
Page
3
Bare branches against a clear winter sky reveal growth irregularities from crotches crossed branches tying and staking defects and even injuries caused by nonrotting plastic covered wire that was not loosened as the plant swelled. With care professional tree surgery may help but proper tying devices and staking prevent injuries. Seasonal shadows vary by season and sun exposure maps guide plant use next winter.
A local columnist argues that Canada’s ANIK C-3 satellite signals a telecom revolution, criticizing the CRTC and a regional service provider for poor coverage and high rates. He urges delay of licence renewal, supports municipal studies, and invites comments to the Commission and Regional District.
November was busy for Chetwynd Guiders and girls with training camps in Dawson Creek, a Remembrance Day parade, and active Brownie enrollments. Pack 1 welcomed fourteen Tweenies, Pack 2 enrolled ten new Brownies, and both packs saw strong parent turnout. Craft badges, citizen badge work, tenderfoot preparations, and a Mother and Daughter Potluck are noted, along with Santa's Elves volunteering and end-of-year activities. Public Relations Officer Linda Garland extended holiday greetings.
Victoria Canadian Press reports that winter road maintenance will be kept near last year's level. Highways Minister Alex Fraser said the budget accounts for moderate to heavy snowfall and could be stretched by extreme conditions. Priority remains on major routes, with four bridges planned for the Sparwood area in southeastern British Columbia.
Alderman Tom Wilson Sr. attended his last public village council meeting on November 30 as Joan Temple is set to begin a two year term December 6. Kortmeyer seeks a neighbourhood pub approval for Lot 1 DL Plan 28567 after negotiations with Taina Construction. The Flying Club gains permission to use three village lots at the airport for aircraft parking, moving from two lots, with relocation to the east side planned for spring. Emergency Social Services proposes a supplementary plan with 74 dangerous trucks in a week and 26 volunteers, to cover essential services in disasters. Council to discuss further with ministries in Fort St John while mill rate variation is on the agenda.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.