Tragedy on Highway 97 Claims Two Teens Near Chetwynd BC
Two youths, Clifford Mineault and Trudy Ghostkeeper, died in a single vehicle crash on November 26 around 10:15 am on Highway 97 west of Chetwynd BC. The 1976 Chrysler veered onto the shoulder before crossing the road, skidded, and went airborne after an overcorrection, traveling 142 feet through trees before stopping on its wheels. Relatives reported the wreck, RCMP notes a very high speed, and whiskey bottles were found inside the car.
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Roadblocks Continue Through New Year in Town
RCMP will operate roadblocks nightly in various parts of town through the New Year to catch drinking drivers and motor vehicle act offenses. In the first two nights December 10 and 11, 45 vehicles were checked, one impaired driver found, several minor offences noted. The aim is road safety and a safe holiday, not records, with enforcement if offences are detected.
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Snowmobile safety rules issued for Chetwynd area
Common sense rules for snowmobiling growth in British Columbia are outlined to protect riders and the public. The notice explains registration with the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles, display of identification numbers, and offences for unregistered machines. It also notes age restrictions for registering snowmobiles and deposits for those aged 16 to 18, with continued details on page 5.
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B C Tel seeks rate rise with interim increase request
B C Telephone Company filed on Friday with the CRTC for a general rate increase and asked for an interim rise until hearings. The interim hike would be about half of the proposed general increase, with hearings expected early next year.
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Civic Night Banquet Raises Civic Spirits in January
The Chamber of Commerce announces its Annual Civic Night Banquet for Saturday January 8 at the Elks Hall. Guests include Grace McCarthy and Frank Oberle with Don Phillips speaking for government. Light-Up contest winners and the 1976 Chetwynds Citizen will be named. Larry Tuck handles dinner tickets.
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Frank Oberle
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Education ministry releases core curriculum goals booklet
The Ministry of Education unveils a 13 area goals outline for public school learning in British Columbia. Education Minister Pat McGeer emphasizes the booklet outlines aims rather than a full core curriculum and notes courses, texts, and guides will follow. District superintendents are instructed to organize local public discussions before next September.
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Echo year end issue notice with upcoming dates
The last issue for the year is published today December 22 with the next edition due January 5 1977. Deadline for ads and news is Friday December 31 before 5 pm. Readers are told to check the store for unadvertised specials for the weekend of December 31.
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Penitential Service at Our Lady of Peace Church
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Chetwynd sponsors two penitential services at 2 and 7 oclock on December 22 with the local priest and three visiting priests to hear confessions and participate in the pre Christmas worship. Contact 788-2343 for details and directions to Father Emil Jungblut.
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