Where are the benefits in hydro development
John Wishart criticizes B C Hydro for dam projects that displaced wildlife and flooded landscapes including Williston Lake and Peace Canyon. He notes environmental damage, loss of archaeological sites and dinosaur tracks, and questions who benefits from rapid development despite short term jobs and power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wishart
B.C
Hydro
Big Bennett
Williston Lake
Vancouver
Peace Canyon
Peace
North America
Hydro meets in Hudson's Hope
A public meeting at George Pearkes Elementary School in Hudson's Hope on February 11, 1974, drew about 150 people to discuss Site One on the Peace River. BC Hydro outlined the dam plan, Thurber consultants presented an environmental study, and residents pressed for social and recreational commitments. Local officials promised a future meeting to address concerns about economic impact, debt, and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Kabush
Hudson’s Hope
George Pearkes
B.C. Hydro Commission
Peace River
Hydro
Thurber
Rod. Trew
Peace River-Liard
B.C. Hydro
Thurber Consultants
Hudson’s
Wac Bennett Dam
Site One
White Elephant
CBC Radio
Walter Moberly and Joan of Arc myths explored in letters
A reader challenges lines on Walter Moberly and the Hudson’s Bay fur trade, cites Berton’s railway books, and discusses Myths about General de Gaulle and Joan of Arc. The note questions descent claims, canonization, and a royal lineage tied to a latest Duc de Sermoise with documents and photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Moberly
Berton
Henry
Moberly Lake
Company of Adventurers
Hudson’s Bay
Eagle Pass
Toronto
Charles de Gaulle
Joan of Arc
Rouen
Maid of
Orleans
Robert Des Armoises
Isabeau
France
Louis D’orleans
Duc de Sermoise
Joan
De Gaulle and Quotations From a Paris Match Editor
A collection of caustic quotes attributed to Charles de Gaulle from La Tragedie du General by Jean-Raymond Tournoux. The remarks cover his opinions of the French, Americans, Canadians, English, Germans, Italians, and Khrushchev, plus a critical note on his own legacy. The piece includes unrelated local mentions and a Khayyam verse aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
de Gaulle
Paris Match
Jean-Raymond Tournoux
Italy
Our Image in the Community Neon Display Talk
Geoff C Naylor of Neon Products presented a slide show on Our Image in the Community at the Chamber luncheon held at Hotel Chetwynd. John Jackman introduced him as about thirty village business members learned how visual neon displays attract customers and modern exterior decor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geoff C. Naylor
Western Division
John Jackman
Chamber of Commerce
Hotel Chetwynd
Naylor
Thompson Wins Bullhead Open Mixed Bonspiel in Hudson's Hope
The Bullhead Mountain Curling Club hosted 28 teams, with Thompson from St John defeating Burkitt in the A Event final. Averill won the B Event over A Tutula, and Kerry Tytula skipped the C Event winner P Stark to beat Homme. Final games were tight after nine ends. trophies awarded to top finishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bullhead Mountain
Gauthier
P. Stark
J. Stark
Burkitt
Johnson
Martin
Hunt
Janzen
Kelly
Summers
Ward
A.C. Geddes
Cole
L. Stark
Tanner
A. Tutula
Murray
Thompson
Averill
Bulk plant rezoning hearing set after by law passed
MacKeigan Enterprises Ltd faces a public hearing February 25 at 8:00 PM in Council chambers following three readings of by law 176 to rezone their property east of Shop & Save from commercial to light industrial. Citizens are urged to attend and consider zoning implications. Grade 8 basketball teams traveled to Fort St John with the boys dropping four of five and the girls finishing second in a seven-team field after a 32 19 semi final loss to Dr Kearney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacKeigan Enterprises Ltd
Shop & Save
Dennis Geddes
Council
Chetwynd Echo
Fort St. John
Central
Dawson Creek
Bert Bowes
Dr. Kearney
Gun Club Meet Promotes Regional Wildlife Resolution
The Rod and Gun club held a February meeting with 22 members present including Jim Branham Herb Trelenberg Jim and Mrs Partridge Jim and Mrs Fitzgerald and Mr and Mrs Ward. Garth Bairstow reported on Concern and a regional director for B C Wildlife was proposed. A resolution prohibits firearm discharge within 12 miles on either side of the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod & Gun
Jim Branham
Herb Trelenberg
Jim Partridge
Brian Fitzgerald
Arnold Ward
Garth Bairstow
B.C. Wildlife
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yukon
Ontario Trappers Association For
APMC
Krushchev
General de Gaulle
John Kennedy
Quebec
Suzette Napoleon
Prince George
Chetwynd
Nixon
Molly Desjarlais
Franklin
Elizabeth
Lloyd Campbell
Cassie Garbitt
Louis
Adelaide) Desjarlass
Chetwynd Hospital
Omar Khayyam
St. John
Campbells’ Subdivision
Frank Campbell
Chetwynd B.C
D.L
Catholic Men's Club
R. Martin
Joy Propane
Rodeo Road
Kingdom Hall
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