Chetwynd man defies monarchy by removing royal portrait
On December 19, 1988, Ed Press of Chetwynd removed the Queen of England portrait from the local post office as part of a pay pal campaign against the monarchy. Earlier in July 1987 he was fired as a snow plow operator for refusing the oath of allegiance to the Queen and is charged with theft under 1000 dollars, released on own recognizance.
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Ed Press
Chetwynd
Elizabeth the Second
Press
The
Echo
RCMP
British Columbia
Canada
Chetwynd Lions donate to hospital and more local notes
November 1988 highlights include the Chetwynd Lions Club donating 1800 dollars to the Philotherapy Room, Roy Cochrane Jack Hannam Richard Martin and Bob Nicholson named as aldermen, Frank Oberle re elected MP, ladies admitted to the Lions, Fireman of the Year Doug Woods, Robert Woods new government agent, Project 92 Alaska Highway anniversary, victim assistance grant to RCMP, citizen and junior service awards, LP mill location rumors clarified, and a discussion on a graduated tax system for northern areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Bill Hageel
B.C
Roy Cochrane
Jack Hannam
Richard Martin
Bob Nicholson
Oberle
Prince George—Peace River
Frank Oberle
Canada
Chetwynd Lions Club
Chetwynd Lions
Legion Hall
Doug Woods
Robert Woods
Alaska Highway
Jack Weisgerber
South Peace River
Nechako and
Northeast
RCMP
Barb Shirley
Bonnie Horan
Weisgerber & Lasser
Louisiana Pacific Pulp Mill
Charles Lasser
Heating subsidy announced for BC subsidized housing tenants
Social Services and Housing Minister Claude Richmond announced a heating subsidy for about 1,000 tenants in low cost housing managed by the BC Housing Management Commission. Tenants currently paying heating costs will see shelter costs reduced this winter as heat will be subsidized, easing the burden of housing expenses.
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Social Services and
Claude Richmond
The
British Columbia Housing Management Commission
Richmond
Peace Country Roads Privatized In 1988 Contract Move
Patrick Robson announced that Peace Country Maintenance Ltd. won the South Peace Highways District privatization and took over road and bridge upkeep from the Ministry. The signing occurred in Victoria with 83 employees transferring and 64 shareholder employees governing a three year contract covering 2800 km of roads and 100 bridges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Robson
Peace Country Maintenance Ltd
Victoria
South Peace Highways
Highways Ministry
Ministry of the Attorney General
Wayne Fontaine
Dell C. Valair
South Peace Highways District
Highways District
Hasler Creek Potluck and Hamper Draw Highlight Community
Hasler Creek Community Club held its Annual Christmas Potluck on December 18 at Bend River Ranch. Bonnie McKee won the Holiday Hamper. Rodney and Bev Middlemiss welcomed a new baby boy. Next meeting set for January 12, 1989 at 7 30 pm. call Pauline Houde for details.
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Hasler Creek
Bend River Ranch
Bob
Ellen Roller
Bonnie McKee
Bonnie
Rodney
Bev Middlemiss
Richardson
Pauline Houde
Ada
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Free Country
Page Two
Patti Krawczyk
Ann McBeth
Maureen Gammon
Eve Fedosa
Peter Leeming
Dave Thagard
LIONS
Philotherphy
Peace Country Highways Maintenance Contact
Hasler
By R. Galn Aith
Red Rooster Hart
Hiway Legion Lounge
Winston’s
Shogun Japanese Restaurant
Sgt. O’flaherty
New York
Saunas
Club 770
Brunswick Street
Prince George
Diet Center
Vertising
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