Efficient tool aids mobility as white canes evolve
Fred Koalenz District Administrator of the Canadian National Institute for the Blind notes the white cane has progressed from symbol of blindness to an efficient mobility aid. He cites collapsible canes and laser canes as alternatives while emphasizing White Cane Week and the universal value of the white cane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Koalenz
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
Koalenz
Canadian Council of the Blind
CNIB
Canada
Chetwynd Chit Chat Highlights Local Reach And Travel
Community notes show Canadians aiding the visually impaired during White Cane Week with eye safety tips and support. Local residents share news of hospital recoveries, travel plans, and social visits across Dawson Creek Chetwynd Ft St John Taylor Prince George and related towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Koalenz
CCB
CMB
Roberta Larsen
Colleen Warne
Chetwynd
Dawson Creek
Ft. St. John
Taylor
Ft. Nelson
Cassair
Prince George
Grande Prairie
Chetwynd area records span local events and updates
A compilation notes incidents and happenings from the Chetwynd region across decades. It mentions a 1977 arena ammonia escape, a visit by Duncan McRae, local sports wins, a coal reserve confirmation at Quintette, CORE curriculum meetings, store Grand Opening, and community appointments and obituaries. Additional items include shopping center plans, school activities, a name change for the local paper, Hydro work, and local band performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Macleods Store
Penny
Willard Dunn
A Canadian Road Dream From Fort St John to Taylor
Merlin Nichols reflects on his family’s journey along an evolving Pine River route from Taylor to Little Prairie and Big Lake. He urges upgrading the road to a paved link from Chetwynd to Fort St John while sharing practical travel tips for winter crossings and oil traffic along the existing route.
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Pine River
Taylor
Little Prairie
Big Lake
Fort St. John
Chetwynd
Fort St.John
Victoria
P.S
Merlin Nichols
Canadian CBC Television Schedule Snapshot
A dense timetable listing morning to late evening programs across multiple days with titles such as Morning Devotions Second Chance Sesame Street NHL coverage and classic shows like Charlie’s Angels The content outlines hour-by-hour lineups, including sports news, movies, and public affairs segments for February 12 and 13.
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Bunne
Nick Kenny
Allan Lossing
Ken Waters
Dawson Creek Hospital
Robert Parker
Joy Burns
Joy
Mrs
Don Blair
Whitecourt, Alberta
Don
Jack Blair
Jackfish Lake
Ben Kurjata
Ruth Kurjata
Kamloops
Alan Rose
Mrs. Rose
Bonnie Bernsten
Lane Homewood
High Level
Alberta
Deanne Rose
Wilf Young
Andy Teslyk
Michael McGraw
Azu
Pine Pass
Delbert Gerry
Mica Creek
Gerry
Allain Boudreault
Gordon McInnis
Barbados
South America
Dean
Maureen Westgate
Edmonton
New York
Becky Schreiber
Gymkhana Club
Credit Union
Chetwynd Northmen
R.H.A
Rhonda Keller
Ed Guillet
Northmen
Rhonda
Arena
Duncan McRae
Young Canada Works
Canada Works
Hudson Hope Bantams
Denison Mines
Dick Burnham
Lakeview Credit Union
Walter Gourke
Hudson Hope Peewee’s
Jim Best
Little Giant
Tom
Chetwynd Secondary School
Chetwynd & Hudson Hope
Hydro
B.C. Hydro and Power Authority
Fort St. Johni
Bert Bowes
Hudson Hope High School
Hudson Hope Peewee Pups
Peewee Allstars
Hudson Hope
Chetwynd Peewee Allstars
Marcel Lamarre
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
Department of Health
Chester Lyndstrom
Beaverlodge
Peace River District
Iwin
Ray Schreiber
Nuts and
Gaddes Realty Ltd
10Th St
B.C
Pouce
Jean Nelson
Gaddes Realty
Country Kitchen
Shirley Nahulak
Iona Blender
Joe Gray
Iona Food Processor
Pennie Meunier
Gerry's Food Mart
RED Rock Cinema
Tel
B.C. P.O
Technicolor
Terence Hill
BEARS
Michael Caine
Cybill Shepherd
CMTE
Hi-Way Laundromat
Hart Hi-Way
TV Guide
Chetwynd B.C
T.V. Channel 5
Friendly Giant
Mr. Dressup
Sesame Street
Joon
CBC News
Bob McLean
Edge of Night
Reason
Family
Mark and
Mindy
Watson
CBC
Charlie Chaplin
Mary Tyler Moore
Charlies Angels
King of Kensington
Poldark
Fantasy Island
Charlie Brown
Tommy Hunter
Charlie's Angels
CBC Nationa News
Just William
NHL
T.B.A
Cathedral of Tomorrow
Money Magazine
Jacques
Terry Winters
Rene Simard
He U
Bai
Ussr
F.A.C.T
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