Letter to the Editor Corrects Pioneer Farewell Dinner Details
A reader asks the Echo to publish a letter to correct Pioneer coverage of Sister Manika's Farewell Dinner. The letter clarifies Sister Mary Celestine's role as Providence House’s sister superior in Edmonton and revisions regarding Frank Day’s role, Pauline Shields's title, and the new Chetwynd General Hospital administrator Don Welsh from another posting.
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Pioneer
The
Echo
Manika
Mary Celestine
Providence House
Edmonton
Frank Day
Dawson Creek Hospital
Board of Trustees
Chetwynd General Hospital
Pauline Shields
Don Welsh
Chetwynd
Chetwynd Chit Chat Highlights Community News
Chetwynd Ontario notes welcome new staff member Mr Welsh began duties January 19 1981. Sister Maiika born in Fairview Alberta joined Providence order in 1949 and trained at St Pauls Vancouver. She later led nursing in Dawson Creek Fort St John and Seattle before returning to Fort St John Hospital in 1970. Sister Mainka served as Nursing Director then Administrator from 1973 onward. Local events include pancake breakfast for Heart Fund sponsors Dixie Lee and Hotel Chetwynd, Valentine dances, and others. Community notices mention hockey photos, regional meetings, and fire recovery help for Rob Hilton family.
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Picton
Ontario
Welsh
Maiika
Fairview
Alberta
Order of Providence
St. Paul’s Hospital
Vancouver
North Battleford
Saskatchewan
Dawson Creek
Fort St. John
Lister
Seattle
Fort St. John Hospital
Sister Mainka
Chetwynd
Margaret R. Grant
Canada aims to boost food exports and production
The senior official at Agriculture says Canada can substantially raise food output and remain among few non exporters. Gerald Trant warns of rising world hunger by 2000. he urges awareness of economic threats andU addresses farmers and homeowners amid political tensions involving the NDP and the prime minister.
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Toronto
Canada
Federal
Department of Agriculture
Gerald Trant
Ontario Conference On Agriculture
Property rights under attack in constitutional debate
A reader argues Slings and Arrows weakens cornerstone rights by omitting property ownership in a human rights charter. The piece blames the NDP and provincial leaders for pressuring repeal of property rights, warns of government possession over homes and farms, and invites readers to weigh in while preserving anonymity.
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NDP
Saskatchewan
PEI
Angus MacLean
Federal
Pc’s
Week Two Years Ago Highlights From Local Desk
This week two years ago featured Freida Gladue a Windrem Elementary third grader chosen as a regional poster contest winner. Other items include civic events with Iona Campagnolo, bus depot handover in Prince George, and retirements at the Cen tennial Public Library. A London concert at Westminster Abbey by Sky for Amnesty International drew a large crowd and TV audience.
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Freida Gladue
Ms. Littles
Windrem
Ministry of Agriculture
Iona Campagnolo
Mary Wilson
John Jackman
Chamber of Commerce
Brian Patton
Prince George
Jean Ray
Debra Craine
London
Senate
Westminster Abbey
Sky
Britain
Hallowed Hall
Amnesty International
Amnesty i
Asternational
History of the Area Emerges From Fragments Into Saga
The authors recount compiling a local history once viewed as a hodgepodge of memories and legends. In weeks they forged a coherent panorama of past human achievement, acknowledging some loss and irrelevance, yet preserving an overall picture of a region shaped by memory, frontier life, and developing infrastructure.
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Bea Kurjata
Junior Echo paper boys deliver with practice and pride
Focus this week profiles young Junior salesman Shawn Strayer 10 in Grade 4 at Don Titus School who delivers Echo to the west end and enjoys motor-cycle riding hockey and soccer. Ricky and Alan Paul attend Windrem Elementary with Alan in Grade 5 and Ricky in Grade 2. both like hockey and coin collecting. Their route includes the rodeo grounds.
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Shawn Strayer
Shawn
Don Titus School
West End
Ricky
Alan Paul
Alan
Windrem
David Courtoreille
David
Wabi Cresent
TV Schedule Snapshot for February TV Guide
A dense listing of daytime and primetime programs across multiple days. Includes sheriff and police themed shows, classic comedies, news slots, children's programs, sports hockey telecasts, telethons, and special features. Notable entries mention Hee Haw, Mork, Sesame Street, The Jeffersons, and CBC National News with time blocks approximate.
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Bunne
Chetwynd General Hopital P.S
Korky
Corky
Curly
Heart Fund
Dixie Lee and
Hotel Chetwynd
the Legion
Heritage Society
the Elks and Royal Purple
Jim Best
Lower Mainland
Irene
Bud Campbell
George
Val Clary
Kamloops
Las Vegas
Reno
Points
California
Ralph Furnam
Calgary
Mike Schmok
Mike
P.R.A.H.T.A
Bunne Hoffman
Department
Jim Rae
Karen
Region H
Association Chambers of Commerce and
Peace River
Alaska Highway Tourist Association
Ft. St. John
Anita Lunden
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
B.C.D.C
G.G. Moore
Rob Hilton
By Niegel Hannaford
Slings and Arrows
Barbara Hamil RN
Ilins
Octone Prairie
Stannards
Centennial Public Library
Rheta Rix
Irene McClarty
Westminster
Pioneer Place
Chargex Welcome
Jimmy Grant
Jimmy
Windrem School
Mobile Trailer Park
Wes
Roy Anran
Roy
Crown
P.O. Box
B.C
Swede Construction
Clarence Nordlund
Hi-Way Laundromat
Hart Hi-Way Grocery
TV Guide
Chetwynd B.C
T.V. Channel 7
Huntley Street
Mr. Dressup
Bob McLean Wicks
CBC
Sheriff Lobo
Barney Miller
Mark
Mindy
Cribb
Kly
Runaway Robots
Ritters Cove
W.E.R.P
Tommy Hunter
Dallas
CBC National
Second
NG Circle Square
Zoos
NHL Hockey
ING Telethon Cent
Walt Disney Beachcombers
the Muppets
Marketplace
Man Alive
CBC National News Nations
Five Star Theatre
Charlies Angels
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
Laaitiea
Pal - Ge
Aaa
Ghee Oe
Tel
B.C. P.O
M.gaueen
Bodyguard
20Th Century-Fox Films
Chris Makepeace
Adam Baldwin
Matt Dillon
Ruth Gordon
Martin Mull
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