Chetwynd Boxing Club Hosts Second Home Card
A 14 bout boxing card at Chetwynd Secondary gym February 12 7 30 p m features boxers from Beaverlodge Pouce Coupe and Chetwynd. Main event Rick L Heurnex versus Mark Snath in 120 lb. Other matchups include Greg Melechuk Ed McArthur 135 lb Wayne Ethier Lonie Shoop 90 lb Niel L Heuruex LeRoy Shoop 76 lb Marty Fowler Daryl Clemmer 55 lb Vance Scheck Ted Snath 65 lb. Tickets on sale at the door.
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Chetwynd Secondary School
Rick L'Heurnex
Chetwynd
Mark Snath
Beaverlodge
Greg Melechuk
Chet
Wynd
Ed McArthur
Wayne Ethier
Lonie Shoop
Pouce Coupe
Niel L'Heuruex
LeRoy Shoop
Marty Fowler
Daryl Clemmer
Vance Scheck
Ted Snath
Chetwynd Boxing Club
Valentine Day Musings on Birds and Gifts
A humorous reflection on February 14 as Valentine's Day. The author cites Shakespeare and folklore about birds mating, then drolly notes the modern habit of cards chocolates and timely groceries. A cheeky warning not to forget the tradition or miss the day with a playful aside about boys and slingshots.
Chetwynd Low Rent Housing Project May Expand
Tender calls expected later this month for Chetwynd's low rent housing project with Oberle seeking an increase from 16 to 20 units. Construction could start in early spring after four years of effort and last fall's provincial federal approval. The village will manage and cover 12.5 percent of deficits, while rents target about 20 percent of tenants' wages.
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Chetwynd
Oberle
Mayor seeks permanent Motor Vehicle Office in Chetwynd
Oberle directed by council to apply for a permanent Motor Vehicle Office in Chetwynd to offer licences and vehicle registration locally. He cites Hudson Hope and Mackenzie as precedent and notes residents currently travel 130 miles round trip for licence plates.
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Oberle
Chetwynd
Hudson Hope
Mackenzie
Chetwynd to get licence plate renewals at weigh scales
Police official McGregor says Victoria assured renewals will be available at Chetwynd weigh scales soon. He noted talks with the Victoria office last week and expected new plates could be issued by February 10. Citizens presently must travel to Dawson Creek.
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McGregor
Victoria
Dawson Creek
Windrem Park project funded by Chamber donation
The Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce votes $200 to buy trees shrubs and seed for Windrem Park. Funds come from the Chamber snowmobile raffle. Local initiatives program provides manpower to complete the planned 3 to 5 year beautification this year with landscaping at the village office grounds.
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Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
Windrem Park
Windrem
Chetwynd Ice Arena Project Nears Completion
The Chetwynd ice arena is slated for completion by May with Frankies Construction of Chetwynd and Wagnar Construction of Dawset Creek as bidders. The concrete block arena, about 228 by 113 feet, costs roughly 220000 and features an 80 by 190 foot ice surface and bleacher seating for 600 to 800, plus room for a future second floor.
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Chetwynd
Frankies
Chetwynd and Wagnar
Dawset Creek
Frankie Bonnetti
Trev's arena project planned with community hall use
Frankie outlines a 32 by 113 foot front area to be finished with washrooms and facilities. A 15 worker crew is expected to start late March or April. Peace River District urges Chetwynd to form an arena management committee and Alderman Horswell calls a Parks and Exhibition Board meeting to assign members.
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Dawson Creek
Frankie
Peace River-Liard
Chetwynd
Ron Horswell
Parks and Exhibition Board
Hudson Hope Licencing Office Sets Saturday Hours 1972
A Musquat column notes Hudson Hope Motor Vehicle Licensing operates at the District Office with regular hours and a special public opening on Saturday February 26 from 8 30 a m to 5 p m. The writer reflects on travels in Germany and impressions of its people, economy, and landscapes.
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Trev Schofield
Hudson Hope
Rumor About Paper Ownership Circles Town
The town discusses who owns the newspaper and asserts Oberle does not. The speaker claims ownership lies with Brown Eyes and the speaker, with corporate offices described as in a basement behind a catbox.
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Oberle
Brown Eyes and
Festive salons expose the talkative crowd’s hubris
A narrator recalls holiday parties designed for sharp conversationalists who drink cocktails and debate world affairs. He mocks their mastery, notes Viet Nam talk, and admits envy and later disdain as he struggles to keep up with their rapid, sparkling chatter and his own fading wit.
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Viet Nam
Village Council Plays for Downtown Land Purchase
Village officials weigh buying a 20 foot frontage parcel formed by Windrem Creek shift at a price of 1500 dollars. Alderman John Stewart will approach the owner to negotiate a lower price for the downtown land.
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Village Council
Windrem Creek
John Stewart
Bonspiel planned by Chetwynd Elks and OORP in February
A bonspiel organized by the Chetwynd Elks and OORP takes place February 18 19 and 20 with each rink fielding one Elk or OORP member and a lady as skip or third. A Legion bonspiel concluded Sunday with finalists piped in by Dick Herron and John Stewart. Banquet and dance scheduled for February 19 at Elks Hall. Interested players may call Jack Thompson or Jim Douglas. Winners listed for A B and C events include Hal Smith Clayton Collins John Stewart Doug Dimond Marie Lossing Al Lossing Anne Alexander Nelson Ghostkeeper Grace McLane Mary Shannon Tom Wilson Ron Horswell.
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Elks Hall
Jack Thompson
Jim Douglas
Hal Smith
Clayton Collins
John Stewart
Doug Dimond
Marie Lossing
al Lossing
Anne Alexander
Nelson Ghostkeeper
Grace McLane
Mary Shannon
Tom Wilson
Ron Horswell
Bake Sale at IGA to Fund Feild Trip
A bake sale is scheduled for Saturday February 12 at 11 00 a m at the IGA store. Proceeds will aid grade 12 classes cultural attainment seminar expedition society to finance a trip to Grande Prairie to attend a live performance of Fiddler on the Roof.
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IGA
Grande Prairie
Robert Fitch Wins Chetwynd Snowmobile Raffle
Robert Fitch of Chetwynd won the Chamber of Commerce snowmobile raffle drawn Wednesday evening by Dr John Lennox. The project, to be an annual event, sold 968 tickets and raised over $350 for charity. There will be no baby clinic Friday February 11, 1972.
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Robert Fitch
Chetwynd
Chamber of Commerce
John Lennox
Ine
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Trev
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Public Library
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