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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Feb 27, 1974
Page
2
A cautionary note on spring thaws creating rotten ice on Canadian waterways. Sudden warming followed by rapid freezing makes honeycombed ice unsafe for skaters and walkers. Red Cross warns to stay off ice as winter ends and keep feet on the ground in March.
On Friday February 15 the third annual competition took place at Ambrose School in Fort St John. General Pearkes School finished fourth among the participating schools as students brought home ribbons.
Hudson's Hope Grade 8 girls coached by Mrs. L Evans travelled to Fort St John on February 10 for a Bert Bowes School tournament. They won two of three games, beating Central and Bert Bowes, then lost to Dr Kearney in a back to back finale. Attending players include Angela Heiber and Gail Crites among others. a gymnastic show with Fort St John is planned for March 20 in Hudson's Hope.
Hudson's Hope Pups hosted Ardells Construction from Fort St. John on Sunday February 10 and won 5 to 1. Scorers included B Knoll E Paynter J Burbit each with one goal and Bobby Curzon with two.
A community eye clinic will be held on Monday March 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Moberly Lake School. Dr Kellett an ophthalmologist from the Department of Indian Affairs Prince George will attend to examine children and adults of the Moberly Lake Reserve.
The town commissions a study on buying the natural gas utility serving the North Peace Plains Western Gas. At Monday's council session Mayor Peter Frankin outlined talks with the company and a recent meeting to discuss a 20 year contract renewal. He unveiled a plan for municipal takeover.
Hudsons Hope Mighty Mites beat Mothers 6 4 at Hudsons Hope rink. Scorers: Zelstra two George Burkit Vernon Kosolowski. Mothers scorers Paynter two Evans Budelich one each. Pee Wees defeated B B Esso 10 1 with Evans Curzon three Savage two Tremblay Potter one each. B B Esso scorer Auger. Hudsons Hope pups beat Ken Lusk pup 6 3 Cota three Stubley Paynter Curzon one each. Ice-making crew faces tough week as weather hinders ice upkeep.
In Moberly Lake a Feb 19 meeting of the School and Community Association drew eight members. Guests Bob McNabb and Dick Burnham of the Chetwynd Fire Department spoke on firefighting setup while plans for a community hall moved forward, including a March 11 meeting to register the society and draft a constitution.
Alderman Peter Boykowich chaired a brief February 20 council session in Mayor Trew's absence. Trew met ministers in Victoria to push plans for Site One changes, including Halfway Bridge, Bergle Prairie Road, library and tourist facilities, and a potential reservoir game preserve. Trew reported encouraging talks after returning.
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