Community queen candidates named for yearlong Chamber pageant
This week highlights three contenders Jo Anne Kelly Nellie Haagsman and Gail Smith vying for the yearlong queen title sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce. The item reflects a small town promotional effort with civic backing and public interest in the pageant.
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Jo Anne Kelly
Nellie Haagsman
Gail Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Libby
Victoria Parliament Buildings
Ft. St. John
Jack Dick
Rod Trew
Chetwynd Arts Council Seeks Community Support and Involvement
The Chetwynd Community Arts Council explains its role as a volunteer body under the Societies Act. It promotes visual and performing arts, offers bursaries and plaques, hosts juried art shows in Dawson Creek, and invites local groups to apply for funding or support while stressing it does not buy or sell art.
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Chetwynd
Vancouver
Dawson Creek
B. Hoffman
Sherry Phillpott
C.A.C.C
Readers urged to back arts council in Chetwynd clash
A letter to the editor from a Chetwynd resident argues the District Council ignored the Arts Council's wishes by appointing personal nominees to the Peace River Liard Regional District ad hoc Arts Committee. The writer notes Mayor Lasser threatened legal action over prior remarks and says an apology was made to preserve council unity.
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Chetwynd
Arts Council
P.R.L.R.D. Ad Hock
Hoffman
Lasser
Peace River Liard
Chetwynd Council Urges Local Settlement on Boundary Encroachment
Chetwynd and district officials seek an equitable local settlement with plans to meet Tumbler Ridge Council. The Ministry aims to sustain municipal education functions via grants rather than direct staff input while phasing the Education Officer position.
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Municipal Officers’ Association
Union of
B.C. Municipalities
Tumbler Ridge Council
Drama figure Sherri Philpott praised by arts council
Alison D B Cartwright argues Sherri Philpott richly deserves the Alternate nomination from the Chetwynd Arts Council for drama work. The letter condemns the mayor and council for overriding Arts Council wishes and calls for protest against interference in a community organization.
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Chetwynd Arts Council
Arts Council
Chetwynd’s Rapid Growth From Prairie Roots to Modern Town
Chetwynd BC evolves from Little Prairie one room school and a lone store to a bustling centre with five schools, two grocery stores, a hospital, RCMP detachment, airstrip and large helicopter base. Lumber mills and coal nearby drive economy despite market worries. Growth promises pools and jobs, while locals fear loss of community spirit. Father Emile Jungbluth recalls the town’s transformation from isolation to expansion and constant change. Hypertension awareness notes follow with health guidance.
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Little Prairie
Chetwynd Secondary School
Chetwynd
Portugal
Germany
Chetwynds
British Columbia Railway
U.S
B.C
Tumbler Ridge
Lasser
RCMP
Sports Weekend Lineup on CBC Canada Network
The daytime schedule lists 1:00 sports weekend program and 4:00 CBC News followed by Legacy Of Time at 3:00 and Country Canada at 4:00. A Hymn Sing closes the block at 4:30 with a steady slate of programming.
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CBC
Canada
Hymn Sing
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Bunne Hoffman
Chetwynd Fire Dept
Chetwynd Hospital
Fire Dept
Chetwynd Hospital Auxiliary
Blue Sky
Westgate Road
Little Prairie Haven Heritage Society
Council
Assembly of BC Arts Councils
District
Chetwynd Volunteer Ambulance Commission
Doug Hubscher
Pat Barton
Laurie Kelly
Dorthy Ehni
Ken Hannegar
Jerry Schmidt
John Bisaro
James Lorne
Shane Larsen
John Weldon
Pri
Sherri Philpott
Cartwright
Emile Jungbluth
Fr. Jungbluth
Legion
B.C. Heart Foundation
Betty McLaren
Rose Campbell
Fred Knowles
Walt Disney
Movie & Recorder Rentals
Overwaiter Foods
Fort ST. John
TV Guide
Chetwynd B.C
T.V. Channel 7
Huntley St
Mr. Dressup
Happy Days Free’s Company
Lews
Corelli
Fame
Tommy Hunter
Dallas
Blue Jean
Circle Square
Huntley Street
Western Gardener
Sports
Rex Humbard
World Wide Church
Terry Winters
TBA
Buffalo Bill
Paul Anka
CBC News
Audubon
Reminton Steele
Madeline
Tel
B.C. P.O
Showtime
Witry Vor
Gene Wilder
Jack Albertso
IAI
Sun
MGM/UA
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