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Chetwynd The Echo

Location

Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Feb 18, 1976

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Moberly Lake Golf Course Volunteer Drive Gains Support

Readers note the new nine hole public course at Moberly Lake B C with plans for 18 holes. The joint effort of Chetwynd Moberly Lake and Hudsons Hope drives financing via grants, with major work by volunteers. Local donors and groups are praised for cash gifts equipment and labor. Publicity director John A Jackman thanks contributors and outlines remaining tasks.

South Peace River Moberly Lake B.C Chetwynd Hudson’s Hope Bob Menzies Walter Figgures Chet Supply H&h Insurance Services Chetwynd Radio & T.V S. Barrett Gerry’s Cash & Carry Chetwynd Service Ltd Chetwyn Ken Waters Elken Developments Wayne Asieson Dillingham Corporation Ltd B.C. Hydro Inland Natural Gas Co

Library news and council discussions signal 1976 plans

The report covers a Canada Council book kit grant for 200 Canadian volumes, a March 22 1975 referendum on library funds that failed, support for the Peace River Liard regional system, and amalgamation talks between school and public libraries. It notes 1975 nostalgia and 1976 expectations, plus Hudson's Hope Chamber officers and directors elected February 2.

Canada Council Peace River- Liard

Smoke Signals from Moberly Lake Carnival Notes

A busy Moberly Lake column recalls events from February including a warm spell and rain that canceled skidoo races, snowshoe races resuming, and prizes handed to adults and children. Queen Elaine Loberg and two princesses attended, with winners listed and Geraldine Gauthier praised for her beaded dress. The Tuscoola Mountain Rangers band earned praise for its performance.

Mount Robson Elaine Loberg Cheri Campbell Geraldine Gauthier Sandy Nelson Melvin Davis Clifford Apsassin Max Desjarlais Geraldine Gammon Ivy Gauthier Melva Napoléon Keith Apsassin Kerry Davis Herman Davis Moberly Lake Community Association John Greenwood Ralph Johnston Elaine Soberg

Motorists urged to check renewal notices for use group

Norman Bortnick executive urges motorists to review renewal notices to ensure correct Use Group and needed coverage. He notes changes in options this year and says notices reflect minimum or mid range coverage previously purchased. Renewal deadline is February 29.

Norman Bortnick Bortnick MVB Corporation

Disaster relief grants in Guatemala aid medical aid and food

Emergency funds totaling 25000 will support Guatemala disaster response with $15000 allocated to the Canadian Red Cross and $10000 to C.A.R.E. of Canada for medical aid and food supplies.

Canadian Red Cross C.A.R.E. of Canada

Art Show Rules and Categories Notice

Registration night is March 19 at Elks Hall from 7 to 9 pm. Adults may enter one article per category. students may enter more than one. Fees apply to ages 13 and over. Exhibitors must show their name and age if student, with articles completed in the last year and not previously shown in Chetwynd.

Elks Hall Chetwynd

Mixed Open Bonspiel results and local notes from Hudsons Hope

The weekend of February 6 8 1976 saw six local rinks compete in Hudsons Hope in the Mixed Open Bonspiel. Jack Thomson rink won A Event silver for Chetwynd. Bill Curtis and Brian Maurer rinks placed third and fourth in A Event, Tim Wood took third in B Event. The A Shannon and Merlin Ray rinks also competed. A Saturday buffet and dance closed the event hosted by the Hudsons Hope Ladies Club.

Hudson’s Hope Jack Thomson Chetwynd Bill Curtis Brian Maurer Tim Wood A. Shannon Merlin Ray Chetwynd Curling Club Mackenzie Jack Eva Thomson Ray Adeline Sandnes Hal Vi Smith Virginia

Power sites under study by B C Hydro for future projects

B C Hydro has begun environmental and socio economic studies on four potential hydroelectric sites to meet future power needs. Sites C and E on the Peace River near Fort St John and Dawson Creek offer combined 1850 megawatts. Two development plans include dual dams or a single long reservoir, with studies by Thurber Consultants and allied firms. Socio economic results due this fall and full resource report by mid 1976.

B.C. Hydro B.C Revelstoke Kootenay Hydro Task Force Peace River Thurber Consultants Renewable Reid, Collins and Associates Canadian Bio Resources Canadian Resourcecon Hancey and

Also Mentioned on This Page

John A. Jackman Moberly Lake & District Golf Club Committee Library News Dalke Rix Library Board Chetwynd Library Board Rheta Rix Chamber News Hudson’s Hope Chamber of Commerce N. McWilliams Dave Cameron Claude Stubley Willa Paynter Eric Parr Mel Kylle Lou Lane Marge Needles Art Girton Noreen Stubley Valentine Roses Vic Embree Marie Lossing Embree Bob McNabb Maurice Hayward Charles Lasser Marian Parker Trudeau Fidel Castro Cuba Castro Europe South America Margaret U.S Jackie Kennedy John Kennedy Marilyn Monroe Tuscoola Mountain Rangers David Cross Rex Barnett Rob Neals Russell Antonio Toronto Ellis Guatemala Hudson Snow Princess Ann Beattie Valentine Edmonton Suzanne Prucks Nait Electronics Faculty Helene Burns Mrs John Burns Site C Site E Site One Thurber Moberley Dawson
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