Chetwynd News Buzzes With Local Moves and Snow Princess
Dean and Maureen West prepare to move their new store this month after a Cuba and Saskatchewan visit. Mary Hougen and sister visit Chetwynd Hotel while Susie Piper enjoys Hawaii. Cheri Campbell named Snow Princess with Elaine Soberg and Geraldine Gauthier as princesses from Moberly Lake. Community support shines as over forty travel to Hudon’s Hope for the queen crowning. curlers’ results pending. Ring for news at 788-2246.
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Dean
Maureen Westgate
Cuba
Saskatchewan
Chetwynd
Hudson’s Hope
Cheri Campbell
Snow Princess
Elaine Soberg
Geraldine Gauthier
Moberly Lake
Snow
M.C. Mary Needles
Elaine
Cheri
Geraldine
Chetwynd Arena
Elks’ Hall
Pup
Sheila Trombley
Brenda MacKeigan
Lori Kelly
Lions’ Club
The
Firemen
Hudson’s Hope Women’s Club
Elaine Loberg
Indian Association
Patti McKinnon
Cheryl Kolosky
Legion Branch No. 258
Grant monies divided by South Peace Arts Council
The South Peace Arts Council received a provincial grant of 3960 dollars to be shared among Toms Lake, Chetwynd, and Dawson Creek groups for culture events and projects. Grants fund the Potters Guild building project in Dawson Creek, Cultural Blocks in Tomslake and Chetwynd schools, and show sponsorships in March. Funds also support senior citizen programs, a potter's wheel, library purchases, and travel for Pat Dunn. An extra 500 dollars in incentive money is anticipated.
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South Peace Arts Council
Toms Lake
Chetwynd
Dawson Creek
Arts Council
Potters Guild
Tomslake
Chetwynd Library
Chetwynd Arts and Crafts Group
Jackman Leads Chetwynd Chamber Industrial Committee
John Jackman chairs the Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce Industrial Development Committee with Williard Dunn, Bob McNabb, and Frank Bennetti. He urges rapid development of an Industrial Park on BC Rail land to attract industry, cites Fort Nelson, Prince George, and Quesnel as examples, and plans talks with BC Rail officials and Economic Development Minister Don Phillips on site planning, roads, and rail links.
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Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
John Jackman
Williard Dunn
Bob McNabb
Frank Bennetti
Jackman
Chetwynd
B.C. Railroad
Fort Nelson
Prince George
Quesnel
B.C
Golf course on Moberly Lake planned for Peace River area
A new 18 hole golf course is under construction along the shores of Moberly Lake. When finished it aims to be among the finest in the Peace River area and BC. It will serve Hudson's Hope Chetwynd Moberly Lake and nearby communities. Acting as chair
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Hudson’s Hope
Moberly Lake
Peace River
Province
British Columbia
Chetwynd
Community Association of
Bunne Hoffman
Hudson’s Hope Chetwynd Chambers of Commerce
Chetwynd Lions announce Ladies' Night at Ski Club chalet
The Chetwynd Lions invite all Lions members wives and invited guests to a Ladies Night at the Ski Club chalet at 6 30 p m on February 18 Agenda includes Chinese dinner a presentation by the RCMP Drug Squad the sixth draw in the $500 per month Lions club lottery live music and dancing Members are urged to attend with spouses and guests.
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The
Chetwynd Lions
Lions
RCMP
Fifth annual arts and craft show planned in Chetwynd
Representatives from several churches organize the Arts and Craft Show to showcase local crafts and painting with a new baking category. The event, split into youth and adult sections, awards plaques and ribbons, and a full category list will appear in the Echo next week.
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Chetwynd
the Elks Hall
The
Echo
Ladies of CORP Enjoy Fort Nelson Curling Trip
The CORP regular meeting opened by H Royal Lady Carol Berlinger with twenty two members present. Members plan a cancer canvassing drive while many have illness in the group. A Bonspiel by Elk and Royal Purple is set for February 27 to 29, with prior travel for a district event.
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CORP
H. Royal
Carol _ Berlinger
Cass
Brenda Burtch
H.R
Berlinger
P.H.R
Eva Thomson
Marie Lossing
Fort Nelson
District Corp
Elks
Housing problems prompt Lake View Credit Union plan
Economic housing shortage in Chetwynd leads Pat Barton to study forming a fourth unit. The report notes no attendance numbers or game scores. After curling, four ladies split up and H R Burlinger's tears turned to joy as partners rushed to the airport to fly home. The Lodge is thanked for support and the Brother Elks for their role in Fort Nelson.
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Chetwynd
Pat Barton
Lake View Credit Union
Fort Nelson
H.R. Lady Burlinger
Brother Elks
Village Council Eyes Small Hiking Parks Plan
The P.R.L.R.D. seeks to amend its letter patent to add minor local parks. Plans include hiking and camping spots with low upkeep funded by a small mill-rate rise. Establishment is not expected for a year and would serve weekend and evening visitors, possibly including a Baldy trail.
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P.R.L.R.D
Baldy
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Hudson's Hope
W.A.C. Bennett Dam
Chetwynd Hospital
Ralph Larsen Chetwynd
Robert Menzies
Barry Kelm
Tunne
le Silence S’installe
Mary Hougen
Chetwynd Hotel
Hawaii
Susie Piper
Marcel. Girard
Sunny Islands
Vancouver
Grande Prairie
Edmonton
Girards
Bob Johnstone
Rix
Don Phillips
Ft. Nelson
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