White Cane Week marks 35th anniversary and CNIB push
White Cane Week celebrates 35 years with co sponsors the Canadian Council of the Blind and the Canadian National Institute for the Blind. CNIB urges awareness of prevention, services for the visually impaired and volunteer opportunities such as driving shopping or reading for students. The Eye Bank of Canada offers eye donation via pledge cards to support corneal transplants. Blindness Is Everyone's Concern is this year’s slogan.
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Canadian Council of the Blind
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
CNIB
Canada
Robert Fr. Mercer
CMIB
Eye Bank of Canada
Help build the Hudsons Hope library photo collection
Promotion invites residents to record Hudsons Hope in the early 1980s by submitting slides and photos. The Hudsons Hope Public Library, funded by a grant from the Arts Council, will provide film and processing to build a historical collection. Inquiries to Anita Mc Williams at 783-9414.
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Husden
The
Public Library
Hudson’s Hope
First Place Pee Wees Win Fort St John Tourney
Two years ago the Pee Wee team from Gerry's Store, the Pee Wee's, traveled to Fort St John for a tournament and returned home with first place in their division and overall. Also noted is a new motor vehicle licence plate procedure set to take effect April 1, 1979 and a BC gifted pupil enrichment pilot planned for September 1979. Five years ago candidates for Hudson Hope Chetwynd Chambers of Commerce Winter Carnival Queen began activities with eight contestants. Brenda Willard became interim supervisor at Sa Gee Twyn Daycare Centre after Barbara Topnik resigned January 12, 1976. Chetwynd Tons held first Ladies Night of the New Year January 21 at the Ski Club Chalet. a wooden lion memento was presented to President Lion Bill Jackman.
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Pat Barton
Lake View
Aegion
Chetwynd
Pee Wee’s
Gerry
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
Hudson Hope
S - Chetwynd Chambers of Commerce
Cherie Campbell
Pat McKennon
Cheryl Kolosky
Elaine Patricia Loberg
Geraldine Ann Gauthier
Sheila Trombley
Brenda
Barbara Topnik
Janyary
Chetwynd Tons
Letter to the editor voices alarm over Trudeau constitutional proposal
A reader complains that Canada’s constitution draft omits land rights, labeling it socialism and communism. They urge media education and public action, claim Mr. Oberle from Ottawa warned it may be too late, and call for coordinated letter writing to stop Trudeau.
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Canada
Trudeau
CHET
Oberle
Ottawa
Mr. Bennett
Parliamnt Buildings
Victoria
B.C
M.P
Ted Creighton
Spraying permit requirement announced by Environment Minister
Environment Minister Stephen Rogers announced new amendments to pest control laws requiring permits for large scale spraying on private lands including forestry and utilities. The move aims for modest scale operations though critics cite broader political tensions and potential impacts on energy and land ownership.
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Environment
Stephen Rogers
Rogers
Canadians weigh reopening Iran relations this week
Village Talk features four residents debating Canada’s plan to resume normal diplomatic and trade ties with Iran and to reopen the Tehran embassy. Supporters urge timely normalcy while critics fear hostages, socialist policy links, and potential risks to Canadians abroad.
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Iran
Tehran
Canadian TV Schedule Snapshot From February Broadcast Guide
A dense OCR line listing daily time slots and programs from morning to late evening across CBC and affiliates. Entries include talk shows, dramas, comedies, news, children's programming, specials, and awards, with repeated blocks and channel labels.
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Bunne Hoffman
Lion Y Bill
John Jackman
Jackmans
Afesz
British Columbia
Maggt
Donna Heagy
Tom Waller
A. Ellis
Chetwynd Pharmacy
Mr. Trudeau
Dave Knowles
Knowles Holdings Ltd
United States
Don Phillips
M.L.A
Phillips
Dawson Creek
Moberly Lake
P.O. Box
Pwr Sat
VOC
Swede Construction
Clarence Nordlund
Hi-Way Laundromat
Hart Hi-Way Grocery
TV Guide
Chetwynd B.C
T.V. Channel 7
Signon
Huntley Street
Friendly Giant
Mr. Dressup Ee
Bob McLean Wicks
CBC
Barney Miller
Sheriff Lobo
Robin Marian
Comfort Cribb
Ladies
Ritters
Ing Circle Square
Zoos
B.C. Gardens
Fantasy Island
Charlies Angels
Star Theatre
Whiteline
Rex Humbard
One of
West Country
CBC News
Terry Winters
Walt Disney Beachcombers
Muppets
Wayne & Shuster
CBC National News Nations
Tempo
Front Page
Challenge News Magazine
Watson Report
Reach For the Top
Happy Days
Three's Company
Fifth Estate
Great Detective
National News Night
Final
Police Woman
Aif
Ron R
Tel
B.C. P.O
Robin Is
Dees Sone
Shelley Duvall
Olve Oyl
Sun
Robin Williams
Pai
Mage al
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