Scout Guide Week Proclaimed Amid Local Civic Activities
February 16 1977 Mayor Lasser proclaimed a Scout Guide week for February 2027. Chetwynd readings by Mrs Christie Harris of Vancouver covered three schools. Rezoning request by Pat Barton for a Mobile Home Park west of Chetwynd was rejected. BC Hydro expects no power shortage next fall and winter despite light snowpack. BC Chamber of Commerce president Mr Winston D Stohert to speak in Chetwynd on February 24. Eight area farmers invited to join Farm Extension Advisory Board. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 258 presented Ed Hoffman with 600 for the Boy Scout Jamboree Fund. CTA grants 75 to Chetwynd Boy Scouts. Red Hot Mammas take second in ladies hockey fundraiser for Minor Hockey. Fire Department responded to Canfor Canfor division mill fire caused by a spark from a cutting torch. sprinkler system contained it. Five years earlier Mayor Maurice Hayward proclaimed Boy Scout Week February 17-23 1974. Dr Bill Wieland to establish veterinary practice in Chetwynd starting February 19 via South Peace Cattlemen Association.
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Lasser
Christie Harris
Vancouver
Chetwynd
Harris
Pat Barton
Borton
B.C. Hydro
Winston D. Stohert
P. Eng
B.C
Rick LeGear
Chetwynd Teachers Association
CTA
Chetwynd Boy Scouts
Chetwynd Volunteer Fire Department
Canfor
Chetwynd Divison
Myor Maurice Hayward
Bill Wieland
D.V.M
South Peace Cattlemens Association
Chetwynd Hospital
R.E. Hoffman
Accra Services Limited
Prince George
Accra Services
Teen Village
Hudson Hope
Price-Poole
Peace River
Westcoast Transmission
Board of School District No. 59
Peace River South
Chetwynd News Highlights Local Talks and Tournaments
Mayor Maurice Hayward meets Victoria officials on municipal and regional developments. Chris Boatman discusses B C Hydro Site One with Hudson Hope mayor Rod Trew at Chetwynd meeting. Thompson rink wins Bullhead Mountain Curling Spiel in Hudson Hope. Neon sales head Geoff C Naylor speaks at Chetwynd Chamber luncheon. Chetwynd midget hockey team places second in Fort St John tournament. Cyril Brewster wins Best Forward.
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Maurice Hayward
Victoria
Chris Boatman
B.C
Rod Trew
Hudson Hope
Chetwynd
Thompson Rink
Geoff C. Naylor
Western Division
Neon Products
Chamber of Commerce
Chetwynd Hotel
Fort St. John
Cyril Brewster
Severe winter readings at Chetwynd Forest Station
The Chetwynd Forest Service reports notably cold conditions with weekly temperatures for February 12 to 15 given in Fahrenheit. Snowfall measurements are affected by wind, potentially skewing accuracy, as readings from the Forest Station indicate significant winter severity compared to past years.
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Chetwynd
Lions Club proposes summer ice facility in Hudsons Hope
Hudsons Hope council discussed a Lions Club proposal to build an ice facility in stages starting next summer with ground work by next winter and land access guaranteed. The plan foresees changing rooms and concession, plus partial budget support.
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Hudson’s Hope
Hugh Hodgkinson
Lions Club
Colin Reid
Peace River Liard Regional District
P.R.L. Advisory Regional Recreation Commission
Village Council Faces February Meeting Controversy
At the first February regular meeting all councilors were present. Mayor Lasser denied saying Crowder Communication could cost as much as 500000 to install. Alder man Walkden denied making that claim. Apologies issued for the figure. Council decided the Thrift Shop run by Boy Scouts and Girl Guides must pay taxes as the Municipal Act has no exemption.
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L. Sabulsky
Lasser
Echo
Boy Scouts
Girl Guides
Chetwynd
Brian Stade
Rod and Gun Club
B.C. Court of Appeals
B.C. Energy Commission
Village Council
Crowder Communications
T.V
Crowder’ Communication
Northern Region H tourism funding debate in Fort St John
Fort St John council faces questions over Regional District support for tourism funding. PRAHTA seeks 18000 dollars, offered 15000, arguing tourism promotion benefits Northern residents while noting minimal admin costs. PRAHTA resides in Fort St John and promotes the Peace River Alaska Highway Tourist Association with regional coordinator contact details.
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Fort St. John
Peace River
Alaska Highway Tourist Association
Prahta
Dawson Creek
Alaska High Highway Tourist Association
Attention Region
H’ Tourist Co
Wholistic health group urges natural prevention
A letter to the editor argues for prevention and self healing through nutrition herbs organic gardening and natural therapies. It supports paramedics and practitioners of alternative treatments and calls for reopening medical act debate with a petition to inform the public and gain the right to freedom of choice.
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England
Europe
Canada
Guides and Scouts celebrate Guide-Scout Week across Canada
Canada observes Guide and Scout Week with uniformed members and church services. Founders Lord and Lady Baden-Powell share February 22 birthday. events include banquets, dinners, and youth activities while volunteers receive thanks for their service.
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Canada
Lord
Lady Baden-Powell
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Tao
Air Ee
Council Report
Hudson
Peace River Liard
Hudson’s Hope Recreation Commission
Portage Players
David Thomas
MacKeigan
Ray Parfitt
Jamieson Subdivision
HYDRO
Burbank
California
Village Council News
Alder
Man Walkden
Tourism
British Columbia
P.O
Guides and Scouts
Guiding & Scouting Movement
Scouts & Guides
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Legion
Martin
Hoffman
Walkden
Aderman Hoover
Thrift Shop
Minister of Municipal Affairs
British Columbia Development Corporation
BCDC
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