South Peace MLA Pushes Monkman Pass Provincial Park
South Peace MLA Don Marshall proposed a new provincial park in Monkman Pass, 50 miles southeast of Chetwynd, noting ice fields, glaciers, mountains, 10 lakes and three waterfalls. He said the park would serve about 200,000 people and lie within 50 miles of three highways, criticizing 16 land leases granted to energy and mining interests in the area.
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South Peace
Don Marshall
Monkman Pass
Chetwynd
Niagara Falls
Marshall
Youth programs seek summer jobs for Chetwynd students
About 28 Chetwynd students pursue Opportunities for Youth funding. Ten boys would build bleachers and paint an ice arena if approved, while 18 girls plan a reading readiness program for preschoolers. An additional project would assist Moberly Lake Youth Camp. Eric Violato studies the boys project, while Jane Rebagliati and Bonnie Lekavy plan the girls project. Applications close March 12.
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Moberly Lake
Eric Violato
Jane Rebagliati
Bonnie Lekavy
Demmans rink takes A division in Elks-CORP bonspiel
The Roger Demmans rink won the A division at the Elks-CORP bonspiel held over the weekend in Chetwynd. The rink included Vi Smith Bev Demmans and Danny Dorsh with runners up Sid Groves Bill Hoover and Marie Lossing. Archie Shannon led the B division winning rink, with Margie Shannon Bruce Woods and Sandra Chometsky as runners up Audrey Moore Al Pritchett and Ned Stubberfield. Carol Burlinger skip Chester Lindstrom Kenny Woods Phylis Woods finished third in C. Officials say the spiel was successful.
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Roger Demmans
Elks-Corp
Chetwynd
Roger
Vi Smith
Bev Demmans
Danny Dorsh
Sid Groves
Bill Hoover
Marie Loss
Roger Demmons
Bev Demmons
Doug Dorsh
Archie Shannon
Margie Shannon
Bruce Woods
Sandra Chometsky
Carol Burlinger
Chester Lindstrom
Kenny
Phylis Woods
Al Oeming Show Heads to Chetwynd on February 28
The Al Oeming show will visit Chetwynd Monday February 28 at 8 00 p m in the Chetwynd Secondary School Gym.
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Chetwynd
Chetwynd Secondary School
MLA Don Marshall Attacks Skillings in Legislature Over Business Aid
MLA Don Marshall criticizes Trade and Industry Minister Waldo Skillings in the legislature urging a small business research council a loan system and a marketing program for B C agricultural products. He calls for field workers to help small firms find new markets and suggests a $50,000 minimum for an agricultural trade mission abroad.
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Don Marshall
Trade and Industry
Waldo Skillings
Skilling
B.C
Ottawa
Vicoria
Small Business Research Council
Metis Housing project to inject nearly half a million dollars
Mayor Oberle told Metis village council that the Metis Housing project will pour about 490000 into the community by next summer. Local businesses supply 250000 in material, contractors 50000 in services, and construction payroll 150000. Annual village tax revenue from the project will exceed 28000. Critics claim it creates a slum. he argues otherwise and notes broader tax base.
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Oberle
Village Council
Ski Sunday at Chetwynd Ski Club races set for Sunday
The Chetwynd Ski Club plans Sunday races starting at 1:00 p.m. with free lunch for contestants and a free race for all skiers. About 25 skiers from Mackenzie expected. Racing categories include boys 10 and under, 11-15, 16 and up, men, girls 12 and under, 13-16, 17 and up, ladies open. A pancake breakfast runs 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon.
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Chetwynd Ski Club
MacKenzie
Dawson Curling Club Ladies Open bonspiel set in Dawson Creek
The Dawson Curling Club hosts a Ladies Annual Open bonspiel on March 3 4 and 5 in Dawson Creek with entries due by February 29. Contact Martha Tower or Evelin Silverthorne to enter.
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Dawson Curling Club
Dawson Creek
Martha Tower
Evelin Silverthorne
Births and a library’s history in Hudson Hope
Trev Schofield notes the birth of a son to Balwant Sanghera and his wife in Hudson Hope. The piece links the family event to the local Hudson Hope Public Library, chaired by Mr Sanghera in 1971 and now secretary, and recounts the library’s growth from 50 books in a resident’s home to its 1971 circulation of 4,881 volumes and 4,000 books in stock, with ongoing fundraising and community effort.
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Trev Schofield
Balwant Sanghera
Hudson Hope
Sanghera
Hudson Hope Public Library Board
Hudson Hope Library
Local Library Board Minutes Reveal Budget Struggles and Role Shifts
Mrs Anita McWilliams serves as chairman again in 1972 after 1966, with a veteran executive including Mrs Norma Jackson and Alan Davis. The 1960s saw the start of a children story hour led by Mrs Janet Miller. Budget tightness shows in a 1967 plan to buy a garbage can, while 1969 bids for library modification reached $893. The Peace River regional district plan was rejected by council amid varied opinions on regionalization. Continued page 6.
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Anita McWilliams
Norma Jackson
Alan Davis
Dennis Geddes
K. Rogers
Janet Miller
McWilliams
B. Sanghera
Wm Suttor
A. Summer
Ness Riter
Joan Spinney
Kathy Parr
Mary Johnson
McKenzie, Blancher and Hodgkinson
Peace River
Hudson's Hope
Red Cross
Police report multiple accidents from poor driving conditions
Police note several accidents over the past week due to bad driving conditions. One Friday involved $800 in damage and another Saturday $500, along with several minor collisions. No charges were filed.
CBC Hearing Set for Dawson Creek Radio Outlet
Bob Berrie M.P. says the CRTC has published notice of a hearing to consider an application for a CBC radio outlet in Dawson Creek. The hearing is scheduled for March 14 in Victoria, with current Peace country CBC transmitters located at Chetwynd Hudson Hope and Fort St John.
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Bob Berrie
CRTC
CBC Radio
Dawson Creek
Victoria
Peace Country
Chetwynd
Hudson Hope
Fort St John
Village may ban snowmobiles to curb damage
Mayor Oberle warns the village could restrict snowmobile use after three trees were knocked down along the boulevard. He notes many municipalities already ban them, and if citizen complaints rise, action will be taken despite most enthusiasts being careful.
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Oberle
Vince
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Demmans
Ing
Margie
Shillings
Bennett
Pat McGeer
Skillings
Okanagan
British Columbia
Lon Grace Mcarthy
Canada
CMNC
These Indians
Speaker
CBC
Dawson
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