BC 4 H Advisory Council Mulls Youth Development Foundation
The 1975 meeting of the BC 4H Advisory Council decided to establish the BC 4H Youth Development Foundation in January to fund additional programs. Aiming for $100000, the plan includes a $1 per member annual assessment for at least five years, plus private sector fundraising beginning in 1976. The foundation will invest funds and use interest to support future 4-H activities across the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. 4H Advisory Council
B.C. 4H Youth Development Foundation
B.C
B.C. 4-H
Smoke Signals from Moberly Lake
A reader laments government pressure on Time Magazine to feature 80 percent Canadian content. The letter argues for global coverage, critiques Maclean’s format, and highlights articles on Kennedy, cancer cures, Miss Canada and U.S. Bicentennial, plus Canadian politics and hockey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Time Magazine
Canada
Maclean’s
Volkswagen
John Kennedy
Manitoulin Island
Lake Huron
Mexico
A.G.L. McNaughton
U.S
Jean Drapeau
Peace River hydro plan opposed by agrologists
A letter from the Peace River Agrologists argues against proposed Peace River hydroelectric dams in northern British Columbia. They warn the projects threaten agricultural land, shift farming patterns, and fail to balance energy needs with other sectors. They urge public participation in energy and economic planning before diverting resources to short term power generation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Peace River
B.C
North Peace Region
Fort St. John
Ontario Hydro
Ontario
British Columbia
Peace River
Peace Valley Environmental Association
Peace River Valley
Hydro
Peace River Environmental Association
Ray Brookes
Taylor
Dogs Stolen in Dawson Creek Appeal for Help
Jo Morris appeals for help after a spate of dog thefts in Dawson Creek, noting 14 purebreds stolen over weeks. She recounts losing a two year old Scotch Collie and a large Irish Setter. asks readers to contact with information or offers to call collect at two local numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson Creek
Trutch
Truth
Jo Morris
Heart Month plea for February Heart Week donations
Community plea urges support during February Heart Week in British Columbia with house-to-house and mail campaigns for the Once-A-Year drive. Funds support stroke and heart disease research, education, and community aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart
Canada
B.C
Canada Safety Council Seeks memorial donations to fund accident prevention
The Canada Safety Council appeals for memorial tax deductible gifts to support safety programs in traffic injury prevention and home, school, and water safety. Finding funds tight due to inflation, the council hopes donations can spark life-saving research and prevention work without a public fund drive. Based in Ottawa at 1765 St. Laurent Blvd, K1G 3V4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Safety Council
Canada
St. Laurent Blvd
Ottawa
White Cane Week warns against foil fundraising for dog guides
Fred Koalenz of CNIB urges that foil from cigarette packages cannot fund dog guides. He cites misdirected collections nationwide and outlines CNIB training for guide dogs in the United States, stressing practical help and respectful assistance to the blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Koalenz
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Koalenz
Vancouver
Montreal
Winnipeg
Toronto
CMIB
CNIB
Fort St. John
Chetwynd
Prince George
Prince Rupert
United States
San Rafael
Calif
Seeing Eye Inc
Morristown
N.J
Community Flea Market at Library Hall Draws Helpers
A flea market event at the Community Hall on Sunday February 29 1976 from 11 00 a m to 4 00 p m seeks community support. Stalls for House plants Handicrafts Home Produce Books and White Elephant are available plus an Auction with 10 percent of sales to the library. Donations can be dropped at the library or collected by call volunteers Helga Auld Rosalind Calder Wendy McIver or Eric Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moberly Lake
Raffie
Helga Auld
Rosalind Calder
Wendy Mcliver
Eric Jackson
Hockey game features bonus figure skating display
The Super Blooper Stars won the trophy last year and the Little Giant Misfits anticipate an exciting hockey game with intermission figure skating. Admission at the door benefits the Little Giant Figure Skating Club, with proceeds aiding the skaters and their fathers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Super Blooper Stars
Little Giant Misfits
Little Giant Figure Skating Club
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Me Era Ltd, Jitmes Thi
B.C. Department of Agricul
Marian Parker
Mr. Fotheringham
Bill Bennett
Freedom of the
Mike Richmond
Hudson’s Hope
James Kennedy
Ian McConkey
University of Victoria
Gillies
Kennedy
Mike
Mr. McConkey
Tommy Hunter
LM Et Temel Te Litemlat
Mt Latte
John Dean
Dean
Watergate Committee
Adelaide Desjarlais
Alfred Tomas
John Greenwood
John Crockiewit
the Cross
Chetwynd Centennial Public Library
SAVE
Lindal
DREAA
Endently Distr
Alife Constr Taylor
Suction Ltd
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