Mocassin Telegraph lagoon shutdown prompts local concern
Local report details the shutdown of Mocassin Telegraph lagoon after regional board action. Residents question future disposal options and urge concentration on health priorities, noting dead animals at the dump as a greater hazard. Also covered: Treaty 8 chiefs meeting on self government, fur price declines, and Moberly Lake School students of the month Chance Cameron Patrick Taylor and Jessica Boyne.
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Moberly Lake
Darlene Evans
Chetwynd
Hudson’s Hope
Fort St. John
Provinces
Northwest Territories
Ft. McMurray
Alberta
Saskatchewan
B.C
McKenzie Valley
Edmonton
Moberly Lake School
Chance Cameron
Patrick Taylor
Jessica Boyne
Council reaffirms support for Northern Interior University
At a District of Chetwynd meeting the N.C.M.A. told the Council of concerns about the Northern Interior University proposal for the north. Chetwynd has supported the plan but timing is compelled by a near decision from the provincial government and softening support for the concept. The government is said to be weighing granting degrees.
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Grama
Chetwynd
N.C.M.A
Northern Interior University
North
Country Corner Store Changes Hands in 1989
Darcy and Roxy Robertson became owners of the Country Corner Store on February 4 1989 and report steady customer flow. Roxy, her niece Maghan Gayse, and others grant privileges to larger community colleges potentially including Kelowna Kamloops and Prince George. The North Interior University concept shifts to a centralized northern campus with services decentralized elsewhere. The N CMA asked Minister Stan Hagen to reaffirm its university position and District of Chetwynd support, prompting council action to reaffirm support by letter.
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Darcy
Roxy Robertson
Girard's Confectionary
Robertson's
Neice
Maghan Gayse
Kelowna
Kamloops
Prince George
Northern Interior University
N.C.M.A
Stan Hagen
Chetwynd
Council
Land claim dispute letter replies in editorials
A reader responds to a prior letter, defending land claims and challenging the editor's stance. The exchange begins with a strong rebuke and promises continuation on page seven.
Notice Piano Tuner Visit for Appointments
Local notice announces a piano tuning service visit on Wednesday February 22. Barb can be reached at 788-2222 for appointments or via collect at 785-1883.
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Tech
Elisabeth Korver 1922 1989 Left Canada for a fuller life
Elisabeth Adriana Van de Voorde born February 10 1922 in Vlissingen Holland died February 4 1989 at Dawson Creek Hospital age 66. She moved from Holland to Indonesia then Canada arriving in September 1954 with Pieter and three daughters Joanne Patty Joyce. Survived by daughters Joanne Patty Joyce and their spouses and grandchildren. Funeral held February 8 1989 at Shared Ministry Church with interment at Tuscoola Mountain Cemetery.
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Elisabeth Adriana van de Voorde
Vlissingen Holland
Dawson Creek Hospital
Liz
Pieter Korver
Holland
Joanne
Indonesia
Pieters
Merchant Marines
Pieter
Canada
Patty
Joyce
Westcoast Transmission
Korver
Willow Flats
Chetwynd
Harold Amundsen
Liz Korvers
Liz Kor
Liz Korver
Joe
Elizabeth
Chrystal
Ken
Katherine
Brent
Lissa
Chris
Ryan
Brandon
Leon
Deanna
Shared Ministry
Roger Olson
Tuscoola Mountain Cemetery
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Mocassin Telegraph Lagoon
Grama Elisabeth
Adriana Korver
Love
Allthough Chetwynd
Elisabeth
the Pub
Cury
LOTTO
Girards Confectionery
Mary Kay Products
Diet Center
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