Citizens of the Week: Manfred and Clarice Asleson
The Aslesons named citizens of the week in Dawson Creek district. They settled in 1929 after moving from North Dakota, lived in Peace River area then, farmed briefly, owned a sawmill, worked for Imperial Oil and BC Hydro, then moved to Chetwynd and Hudson Hope before retirement in 1971. Five children raised in Chetwynd, with one son at Northwest Utilities Grande Prairie. Laurel and Wayne among them.
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Manfred Asleson
Asleson
Dawson Creek and District
North Dakota
Dawson Creek
Peace River
Aslesons
London Times
Edmonton Journal
Aileson
U.s.army
Imperial Oil
Chetwynd
B.C. Hydro
Hudson Hope
Hudson Hope For Mr. Aslesons
Clarice Asleson
Northwest Utilities
Grande Prairie
Laurel
Wayne
Building Permits Rise in Chetwynd for December
December permits rose to 20 in Chetwynd, up 18 from November. The breakdown was 2 single family, 1 mobile addition, 13 apartment, 2 commercial addition, and 2 institutional, with December value at 745000 and annual value at 5100998. The clerk noted this year shows the lowest permits in four to five years and estimated value down by three million from last year. The Asleson family, longtime locals, praised the town and discussed area improvements and hopes for a new post office and clean alleys, while expressing plans to stay.
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Chetwynd
Andy Teslyk
Council
Ozmar Tire
Wayne Asleson
Marion
Penny
Willard Dunn
McLeods
Asleson
Aslesons
Chetwynd Elks
Ashesons
Finning Tractor
Auto Marine Electric
Cullen Detroit Diesel
B.C
Dog control by law revised for Chetwynd village
March 3 1981 request leads to ministerial order applying Livestock Protection Act sections 6 and 8 to Village of Chetwynd effective December 4 1981. Administrative Assistant recommends incorporating provisions into Dog Licensing and Control By law No.201 1978. Act allows killing dogs found running at large or attacking persons or domestic animals. Order to kill dog.
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Minister of Agriculture and Food
Chetwynd
Livestock Protection
Hypothermia care and prevention tips from Dr. Bob Young BC
Health note explains mild to severe hypothermia, core warming methods, and risks of improper rewarming. Emphasizes prevention through warm clothing, shelter, and awareness. Includes Health info from BC Medical Association and the newspaper. The piece also contains local council notes on dog control and a blueberry loaf recipe.
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British Columbia
North Pacific Ocean
British Columbia Medical Association
Plant talk with Rose explains room dividing plants
Potted-plant dividers vary from small group arrangements to tall living screens like Cissus antarctica. Consider room size, aim for backdrops, and place single plants in strategic spots. Use deep troughs or adjacent pots for light and turning, and account for cleaning easy access.
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Antarctica
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M. Asleson
Asleson’s
Bob Young
Marlene Dietrich
Friends
Dietrich
Paris
With Rose
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Development Corporation
Canfor Limited
Ellmar Electric Pyoustainl
Ozmar Tire Ltd
Auto Mar
Éteermie Lib
Bos Fransit
Northland
Ens
Mita Wee Warehouse
Ing
Wills Enterprises
LTO
Jit
Lot Ob
Heather Walton
British Columbia Development Corporation
Granville Square
Vancouver
Buy Factory Direct
Briarwood
Briarwood Mobile Home Sales Ltd
Backhoe Service
Sam
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