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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 09, 1988
Page
3
The History of the B C Heart Foundation traces its origins to 1949 when the Vancouver Heart Association formed by five doctors urged lay support for cardiovascular research fundraising. It discusses the foundation’s affiliation with the Canadian Heart Foundation and its aim to effectively restructure to possibly wind down.
The piece traces the early years of B C Heart Foundation from its 1955 founding meeting to 1956 growth in Vancouver. It notes fundraising drives by Royal Canadian Legion, the 3 000 donation after six months, the 1958 cardiac symposium, and broad support through memoriams bequests and corporate campaigns. It touts reductions in heart disease mortality and totals of Canadian cardiovascular research funding surpassing 200 million dollars nationally with 24 million in B C.
Ben Kurjata recounts early settlers around Commotion Creek and Bissett Flats in the 1920s including George and Martin Goodrich, Mr Young, Mary Strand, and Ted Strand. Stories describe trapping, farming, mining, a three day flood, a moose rescue, and a fatal winter pass incident. The note invites local memories for a forthcoming history book.
The notice emphasizes safe driving as essential protection on the road and promotes complete auto insurance coverage offered by the provider. It invites readers to see the agency for policies and guidance on safer driving practices.
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