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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Dec 17, 1975
Page
2
Corliss Miller of the NDP secured 31 percent in yesterday’s election, up from 13.55 percent in 1972, as the NDP total votes rose to 2161 from 953 in 1972. The big race of 1972 pitted Don Phillips winning 42.26 percent against Don Marshall’s 41.97 percent. Jim Henderson, Conservative, captured seven percent.
Congratulations pour in as the premier is ousted and the Socreds secure a majority. Don Phillips wins a strong MLA race and is eyed for Industrial Development. comments praise Corliss Miller and Jim Henderson for clean campaigning and urge unity to spur business and provincial growth despite past missteps.
A new business opened December 13 in Chetwynd with Denise Kelm and Lorna Schilling operating the Yarn Barn at 49th Avenue. Entrance is at the back of the Kelm residence with a good supply of wool and crafts for needlewomen.
The National Museum of Canada invites readers to help build its military holdings. It seeks uniforms weapons medals books insignia photographs and related items covering North American military history from 1604 to today including World War I and II allied and enemy artifacts for display and research at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.
British Columbia Railway reported October carloadings at 8 254, down 31 percent from 11 930 in October last year. For the first ten months, loadings fell 10 percent to 98 482 versus 110 058. In October gains came from domestic and export grain lumber plywood veneer and asbestos movements.
The Centennial Library invites readers to drop a two dollar contribution in designated boxes around town. Envelopes are provided for convenience and the deadline is this Friday. A simple holiday greeting effort to share warm wishes with friends.
The Peace River Basketball League season opened with Chetwynd at Hudson Hope on Tuesday December 10. Hudson Hope led 16 8 and 20 20 at halftime before a comeback to 30 28 win as Marty Michowich Robie Savage and Gerry Kelly starred for Hudson Hope.
A reflective piece centering on Christmas as a mixed season of joy and harsh modern commercialism. The writer recalls childhood stockings and Santa Claus myths, critiques social excess, and laments how gift driven culture saturates celebrations. The prose includes quotes and a critique of festive lore.
A report by Thurber Consultants for B C Hydro outlines eight potential recreation sites on the Peace River reservoir near the Site One dam 14 miles downstream of W A C Bennett Dam. It foresees boating camping picnicking hiking and improved sport fishing but notes fish propagation and funding responsibilities require planning and interagency discussion.
The mixed Ham and Turkey Bonspiel planned for December 12 1975 is moved to January with an early New Year announcement. Weekly league winners listed span December dates 1 through 10 1975, including teams led by McMillan and Hayward. League play ends December 19 1975 for Christmas, resumes January 5 1976 with new schedules in the Echo and at the Curling Rink.
In a regional tally the Socreds dominated the Peace regions gaining in Poace Coupe and Chetwynd while the NDP swept Tomslake and Tupper. Phillips and Smith led from start to finish as the race closed with Phillips poised for a ministerial post amid a 59 minute post poll declaration.
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