Village plans water facility expansion and loan
Alderman Stewart and Hayward met in Prince George with Associated Engineering Services Ltd and boards to upgrade village sewage and water systems. Council unanimously agreed to apply for a Winter Capital Projects Fund loan for an aerated cell serving 2000 residents with potential growth to 6000, near Centurion Creek, adding basins to handle turbid Pine River water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart
Hayward
Prince George
Associated Engineering Services Ltd
Pollution Control Board
Central Mortgage and Housing
Winter Capital Projects
Chetwynd Considers Daily Air Service And Behaviour Workshop
Northern Thunderbird Air explores adding a five day a week daily service with a stop in Chetwynd, connecting to Vancouver and Edmonton through Prince George. A Beacon and power are planned for the airport while daylight landings for light twins are current limits. In school, a weekend Behaviour Modification workshop for teachers and parents covered home and classroom guidelines, with sessions on exceptional children and a skit-based assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry Hogan
Miss Todd
Chetwynd
Northern Thunderbird Air
Milton H. Ritchey
Chamber of Commerce
Prince George
Edmonton
Vancouver
Presnet
Dale Fiddick
Dawson Creek
Commercial All-Stars Fall To Mackenzie Forest Products
The Commercial All-Stars lost 9-3 to Finlay Forest Products of Mackenzie before 250 fans. Mackenzie led 3-0 after one, 5-2 at two, then pulled away 4-1 in the final period. Scorers for the All-Stars were Sandy Pascuzzo Vic Collins and Lawrence Clary. Next game slated for Saturday at 8:30 against a Dawson Creek commercial squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian Pearce
All-Stars
Mackenzie
Sandy Pascuzzo
Vic Collins
Lawrence Clary
Dawson Creek
Obituary and hockey standings from Chetwynd area
John P. Martens died February 2 1973 at age 39 born in Biggar Saskatchewan July 19 1933 survived by wife Betty two sons Rodney 14 and Bradley 10 mother Mrs Anna Martens four sisters and three brothers funeral February 7 Anglican Church Chetwynd interment at Chetwynd Tuscoola cemetery. In hockey Rangers and Canfor top Chetwynd Commercial League with a 15 10 victory over Warriors then Canfor beat Blues 6 1 to move to 1 1. Scorers listed for both teams and standings noted. Subsequent article describes school program discussions and a holiday for Chetwynd High School students while teachers studied workshop findings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Martens
Mr. Martens
Biggar Sask
Betty
Rodney
Bradley
Anna Martens
Grande Prairie
Anglican
Chetwynd
Rev. Peake
Chetwynd Tuscoola
Rangers
Canfor
Warriors
Vic Collins
Brian Pearce
Fred Bagg
Bud Napoleon
Chetwynd High School
Dale Fiddick
Police court dealt with traffic and theft charges
Barry Ronald Janson of Chetwynd faced two counts under the Department of Transport Act and one under the Motor Vehicle Act, totaling a $105 fine. Two juveniles were charged with theft under $200 and placed on probation, one for six months and the other until April 1974.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barry Ronald Janson
Chetwynd
Department of Transport Act
Village to open 27 lots for new homes and craft show
The Village of Chetwynd plans to apply for 27 lots east of the P G houses to support future housing. The C W L convened by Bunne Hoffman will host a March 17 Arts and Craft show at the Hotel with no entry fee and awards for top works. Registration is March 16 7 9 pm. doors open March 17 at 2 pm. Exhibits are at exhibitors risk. categories will be formed after registration. ribbons awarded for first second and third. Patrons may browse and buy coffee and donuts. entries must be original work by the entrant. The council discussed development with Central Mortgage and Housing and reported favourable terms if coal mine development proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W.L
Bunne Hoffman
Chetwynd
P.G
Stewart
Hayward
Central Mortgage and Housing
Prince George
Six candidates file papers for February 24 civic election
Candidates contesting the February 24 civic election include M. Hayward and Dr. J. Lennox for mayor. Aldermanic seats feature James Best, Bud Campbell, Willard Dunn, and Ray Rebagliati. Poll hours run 8 am to 8 pm with advance polling February 22 and 23. A February 21 forum is planned at Hotel Chetwynd. Land Assembly Grant funding and Assisted Home Ownership Program loans are available locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hayward
J. Lennox
James Best
Bud Campbell
Willard Dunn
Ray Rebagliati
Chetwynd
Land Assembly
Chetwynd Ski Club Takes Stock In Big Bam Hill Meet
Chetwynd skiers fought strong against Fort St. John at the B C Festival of Sports Invitational on Big Bam Hill Taylor Feb 4. Fourteen locals earned two firsts four seconds two thirds and two fourths including Brent Westgate 93.85 seconds and Ken Berean 93.01 in the 13 to 15 year old boys race. Local winners also included Timothy Shirley Rodney Hanson and others. Upcoming games list Canfor versus Warriors Feb 13 and Rangers versus Blues Feb 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Fort St. John
B.C
Big Bam Hill
Taylor
Brent Westgate
Ken Berean
Big Bam
Ken
Brent
Rick Schreiber
Jim Shirley
Ross Turner
Ed Schreiber
Marauders Slump in Loss to Leader Hornets
Chetwynd Marauders fall 65 to 23 to league leading Hornets placing them in a second place tie behind Whips after a 77 to 6 win over the Satans. Nuggets beat Mashers 70 to 68 in the nightcap as Marauders struggle early scoring only four points in the first half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd Marauders
Hornets
Whips
The
Satans
Nuggets
Mashers
Marauders
Chetwynd
Caffrey Gerstel
Brian Pearce
Tony
Local notes reflect community visits events and sports awards
Cheluynd residents travel to Las Vegas Disneyland and Mexico while others host guests from Burns Lake Prince George and Fort Nelson. Curling bonspiel prep in Vanderhoof and a bus trip for funeral attendees create a busy social week. A high school Behaviour Modification Workshop attracts praise and BC Festival of Sports participants earn certificates and crests from the Chetwynd Ski Club.
Canadian Breweries B C halts beer in metal cans
Alan S S Branston, president of Canadian Breweries British Columbia Limited, announced an unprecedented move to discontinue beer in metal cans in British Columbia. Starting February 15 1973 canned Carling Black Label Carling Pilsener and O Keefe Old Vienna will be withdrawn from sale with a 12 for 12 exchange return of any canned CBI beer in stores, while bottled beer remains on the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan SS. Branston
Canadian Breweries British Columbia Limited
Branston
B.C
British Columbia, Limited
Canada Breweries
British Columbia Limited
Carling Black Label
Carling Pilsener
O’keefe Old Vienna
Liquor Control Board
O’keefe
Old Vienna
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Tom Elliott
Daily Air Service
Jim Hernstedt
Ed Woodward
Blues
Cyril Brewster
Don Brown
Lane Lossing
Russell Redhead
WLGF
Village
Erwin Homes
Timothy Shirley
Jonathon Elden
Rodney Hanson
Bradley Westgate
Charles Elden
Christopher Elden
Cicero
Centennial Library
Mrs. M. Girard
Tunne
Colette
U.S.A
Las Vegas
Disneyland
Mexico
Bev Barclay
Trina
Bev
Dean Westgate
Lee Barclay
Peace River
Janet Bishop
Burns Lake
Pat Lyon
Vanderhoof
Hal Smith
John Stewart
Ray Sandness
Chester Lindstrom
Margie Asleson
Barb Ogden
J. Martens
Martens
Esther Johnson
Fort Nelson
Bonnie Lof
Blue Sky Alta
D Fiddick
J. Gerwin
Mr. Gerwin
Don Arpe
Alfrieda Elden
Lee Douglas
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