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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 21, 1973
Page
1
The 1972 circulation reached 14000 with 6000 current books including 1000 paperbacks. 24 magazines and newspapers appear weekly or monthly, BC telephone books are on hand, six encyclopedia sets available, and a pamphlet file covers 350 topics. Open Monday Wednesday Friday 2 to 5 pm and 7 to 8 pm for info recreation or education.
South Peace school district trustees will study the referendum to rebuild South Taylor school. A meeting with North Peace district is planned before the March 3 vote and possible attendance area realignment is considered.
Forrest Milo Kezer of Chetwynd was fined 350 for a blood alcohol level over .08. J.C. Mills Limited faced two Income Tax Act charges with 25 fines on each. Orvil D. Nolan of Chetwynd was fined 50 under the Commercial Department Transport Act.
The Hudson's Hope Bullhead Mountain Curling Club hosted a four day bonspiel February 8 to 11 with forty rinks from Prince George Mackenzie Williams Lake Chetwynd Fort St John and Hudson's Hope. Draws ran Thursday through Sunday with late night sessions Friday and Saturday and a 630 p.m. final on Sunday. A Friday free evening allowed visitors. Saturday featured a dance and banquet in the Community Hall and trophies were awarded Sunday night by Pres. John Poschner and Tom Zwada. The A event top rink was Klaus Kraft Ronald Patrick Nickerson of Prince George. B event won by Eugene Stubley of Hudson's Hope. C event led by Bert Homme of Dawson Creek.
The Associated Chamber of Commerce held a regular meeting in Taylor on Saturday evening with delegates from six member chambers. Guest speaker Dennis Nelson argued that despite higher oil royalties, industry can bear the cost, urged diversification, and warned reserves could decline in ten years without new discoveries.
Skaters and spectators gather at the local arena from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on March 4 for a daylong skate-a-thon organized by the Arena Commission, Minor Hockey and the Figure Skating Club to raise funds. Proceeds will be split among the sponsoring groups to buy a new PA system for the arena. attendees include George S. Kress Acting Mayor and delegates E. Pfanner and Mrs. R.E. Hoffman from Chetwynd.
A roundup from Taylor covers tourist visits, bonspiels, and local moves. Jack Thomson’s rink won the B event while C Linstrom took the C event with Stewart, Smith and Sandness. Willow Flats teams earned accolades at Williams Lake. Pat Hernstedt placed fourth in A. Local residents welcome Bob and Sherry Kouitz. Charlene Brown visits Betty Martens home. Harvey Evans attended the Vancouver helicopter convention. Laverne Hall returns from Alberta. Citizens are urged to phone in news items. A skating skatathon outlines rules and prizes with March 4 at the Arena and entry forms distributed to schools and businesses. The oil tax debate includes Mayor Franklin and Tex MacKeigan weighing impacts on workers. No further details.
The contract for a new RCMP building in Chetwynd goes to Primal Construction of Vancouver. The 74 by 42 foot structure west of the Village Hall will include living quarters for the NCO in charge and full office space for the local detachment. Construction, initially slated to finish last December, will start in April and wrap up by August. The RCMP staff, currently six, is planned to rise to seven in April.
The Village Council of Chetwynd asks the Minister of Highways in Victoria for an access road from Chetwynd to Exploratory Oil and Mineral Sites in Monkman Pass. They cite many conditions making it the logical route and request a meeting at the minister’s earliest convenience. A brief in support will be sent.
The first hospital auxiliary meeting of 1973 on January 23 elected a new executive led by past president Mary Robertson and president Korky Grant. Officers include vice presidents Yvonne Peake Vera Lekavy secretary Connie Dalke treasurer Vivian Tod publicity Darlene Gerry. New committees name Gift Shop Rose Drake candy stripers Bunne Hoffman knitting Maureen Westgate sunshine Mavis Gerry telephone Yvonne Peake Maureen Westgate. Installation is February 27 at 7 p.m. in the Hotel Dining Room with Mrs Grant How as installing officer. Auxiliary plans Hospital Society membership sales February 26 at 9 a.m. at the Chetwynd Hospital. appointments via 788-2236. Our Valentine Bake Sale on February 10 was a success.
An all candidates forum sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce will be held on Wednesday February 21 at 8 p.m. in the Hotel Chetwynd with each candidate speaking for 742 minutes followed by audience questions. Coffee will be served. The election is February 24 at the Community Hall from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. MST with advance polls February 22 and 23 at the village office.
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