Civic Night Hosted by Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
The Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce sponsors Civic Night at Hotel Chetwynd on Wednesday January 9. Social hour begins 6:30 p.m. dinner at 7 p.m. Don Philips M.L.A. delivers the keynote, Earl Hanson discusses his Regional Co-ordinator role, and Frank Oberle M.P. is invited though unconfirmed. Incoming executive to be installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Frank Oberle M.P
Chamber of Commerce
Development would double Peace power
Development would greatly increase the Peace River hydro output. B C Hydro district manager Einar Field notes Bennett Dam currently provides about one third of province power, delivering 1 800 000 kilowatts with eight turbines. A ninth unit in 1974 adds 270 000 kilowatts, a tenth later. downstream dam would add 700 000 kilowatts for a total of 2 360 000. A third dam could match the second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace
B.C. Hydro
Einar Field
Bennett Dam
Canfor Sawmill Resumes Production After Fire Rebuild
Tk Newmill Canfor resumes production at the Chetwynd mill with one shift and full output expected soon. A year after a devastating fire, 85 percent of 200 workers were laid off. 240 will be employed at the rebuilt mill. The $3.6 million rebuild features improved layout, lighting, and safety, with Training in Industry for returning staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canfor
Chetwynd
Canada Manpower
Traffic notices dominate Chetwynd road checks
In Chetwynd during 291 hours 265 vehicles were checked with four highway patrol prosecutions and one general duty case. Two drivers had licences suspended and one breathalyzer test submitted by RCMP. Traffic notices highlighted vehicle defects and licence, registration, and insurance checks. Cst. R. L. Ogilvie notes overall cautious driving season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Chetwynd Rcmp
Hydro pays up grants to B C municipalities in 1973
In 1973 B C Hydro paid 120 municipalities grants and school taxes totaling 21.2 million dollars. Chetwynd received 12 864.86 in school taxes and grants. Hydro does not pay general taxes but grants are made based on prior year tax equivalents and one percent of gross electricity sales. in unorganized areas payments go to the provincial government. Smaller grants go to regional districts and utility entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Hydro
Chetwynd
British Columbia
Hydro
Year opens with festive visits and family milestones in Chetwynd
Christmas celebrations and family gatherings mark the new year in Chetwynd. Mr and Mrs Rick Parent celebrate a new son born on Christmas Day while 17th wedding anniversaries are observed. Relatives and visitors from Dawson Creek Nelson Prince George and Saipan share holidays and greetings as winter plans unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Braaten
Dawson Creek
Ralph Larson
Shane
Joanne Vander Maaten
Moberly Lake
Vern
Walter
Betty
Brent
Prince George
Gilma
Barbara
Terry
Lawnsborough
Chetwynd
Bud McLane
Fort Nelson
Susie Piper
Bertelsen
Funeral Held for Radio Seaman Raymond Hauck
Funeral services were held December 31 1973 at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall Chetwynd B C for Radio Seaman Raymond Hauck who died December 26 1973 in Esquimalt B C. Born March 10 1953 in Edmonton he served on H M C S Aquappelle and H M C S Kootenay including Peace Patrol duties off Asia and San Diego. He died in a motorcycle accident on the eve of a Christmas furlough with H M C S Kootenay mate Ron Redling acting as honor guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Canadian Legion Hall
Chetwynd
B.C
Raymond Hauck
Esquimalt
Jungbluth
Misericordia Hospital
Edmonton
Alberta
Raymond
Dawson Creek
Cornwallis Navel
Esquimalt Navel
H.M.C.S
H.M.C.S. Kootenay
Singapore
Hong Kong
Bangkok
San Diego
California
Ron Redling
H.M.C.S. Ko
Public skating schedule at Chetwynd arena set
Manager L Duggan announces public skating Fri and Sat 8 to 10 p.m. and Sun 2 to 4 p.m. plus 8 to 10 p.m. for adults. Ice rental is 10 dollars per hour for organized minor sports and 20 dollars per hour for other activities. Call 788 2214 for afternoon skating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Duggan
Chetwynd and District Arena
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Canfor Limited
Chetwynd Division
Bers
Church of the Transfiguration
Bob Manly
United Church Service
Roberta
Sandy Long
Bert Willis
Newmill
Cst. R. L. Ogilvie
W.A.C. Bennett Dam No. 1
Henry van Dyke
Rick Parent
Junne
Cheluc
Childa
Nelson, B.C
Bonnie Lekavy
Susan Hoffman
Terri McLane
Patti Robertson
Clive
Alta
Rebagliati
Brian Westgate
George Odishaws
Dean Westgate
Mrs
Don Dorosh
Mrs. Dorosh
Steve Melynchuks
Bunne Hoffman
Clare
Dick Dorosh
Smithers
Lori
Marcel la Marre
Lawrence Duggans
George Duggan
USA Continental Airlines
Saipan
Marianna Islands
Pacific
Rex Barnett
Germany
USA Army
Ed Barnett
Willow Flats
Eddie Blacquier
Cusack
Jan Hanson
Parents
Hauck
Social
Hotel
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