Chetwynd 1980 Highlights and Local Developments
A review of 1980 in Chetwynd shows strong growth with record building permits and a changing skyline due to apartments new subdivisions and business expansion. The influx of residents accompanied by new ideas supported energy sector activity at Site C dam oil fields and coal areas while local events include weddings council actions police recognition and community fund drives.
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Chetwynd
Peace River
Shining Star
Chetwynd Developments Include Appliances Store Move and Jubilee Mass
Water losses and depreciation push annual expenditures near 67000 dollars. March 26 subdivision residents met with regional district officials to study improvements. Chetwynd Appliances held its grand opening March 21 owned by Lance and Jean Leffler who plan moves to Chetwynd. Parish of Our Lady of Peace celebrated Golden Jubilee of Sister Veronica with regional clergy. April 9 council approved a hotel construction at the former Chetwynd Court Motel site after zoning clearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moray Stewart
Bill Sheperd
Peace River Liard
Chetwynd Appliances
Lance
Jean Leffler
Chetwynd
West Fraser Mills
North West Wood Preservers
Our Lady of Peace
Veronica
Emile Jungbluth
Bill Sweeny
Delvin
Fort St. John
Conway
Dawson Creek
Sisters-West
Chetwynd Court Motel
C I T Y S M E T E R F I N A N C E S A N N O U N C E D
Ministry of Transportation approval followed by the Municipal Finance Authority board approving 63.6 million dollars in funds for 49 municipalities. Chetwynd received 98120 for recreation on a 20 year term. Finance Minister Curtis announced a 9.4 percent bill rate reduction for 1980, aided by higher provincial contribution. Environment minister Rogers announced a BC Hydro agreement for a Peace Canyon sports fishing compensation program during a tour with local officials. Howard Wilson was thanked for long service to Scouting with a provincial award. The Canada BC Subsidiary Agreement on North East Coal was extended to 1981 with federal and provincial ministers signing. Council planned test meters March 4 to monitor water use. 177,512 gallons per day were pumped back through the disposal system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BP Canada
Chetwynd
Grizzly Valley
Holle
BP London
Canada
RCMP
Bob Nordlund
Ted Pool
South Peace District
Pfanner
Ministry of Transportation, Highways and Communications
Municipal Finance Authority of
B.C
Hugh Curtis
Curtis
B.C. Hydro
Peace Canyon Reservoir
Environment
Stephen Rogers
Peace River Canyon
Bennett Dams
North Peace M.L.A
Tony Brummer
Hudson Hope
Howard Wilson
Art Bowes
National Office
Pierre de Bane
Marc Lalonde
Don Phillips
Bob McClelland
Andy Teslyk
D. Nauman
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AG Theecho
I . Hed Rc
Canfor Chetwynd
Canfor Hill
Prince George
Gregg Everett
Wayne Everett
Kamloops
Idaho
Calgary
Port Hardy
Qualicum Beach
Abbotsford
Mission
Sardis
Clearwater
Vernon
Kelowna
Savona
Cache Creek
Chamber of Commerce TV Trust Fund
The
Lions Club
Chetwynd Communications Committee
T.V
Federal Minister of Communications
M.P. Frank Oberly
M.L.A
Don Philips
C.R.T.C
Mark Dodge
Willow Flats
Chetwynd Hospital
Joelon
Alaska Highway Tourist Association
Chambers of Commerce
Brownies and Guides
Bobbie Larsen
Larsen
Arnprior Ontario
Minister of Highways
Jackfish Lake
Bailey Pelee
Marevine Reed
Moberly Lake
Northern Lights College
Ministry of Education
Twidell Bend
Phillips
Dawson Construction Ltd
Vancouver
E. Pfanner
Bullmoose
Sukunka
Taylor
High Hasler
Prince George Peace River
P.C. M.P
Frank Oberle
House of Commons
Oberle
NDP
Bob Simpson
Liberal
Jim McIntyre
Social Credit
Richard Lawrence
Lawrence Haaland
Edna
Haaland
Heart Fund
Jan Chantree
Vera Lekavy
South Peace M.L.A
Lu Bourassa
Chetwynd Motor Hotel
John Jackman
Dixie Lee
Jan Cnantree
Heart Foundation
Gordon Shrum
Gyid
Hydro
Wilson
Mayfair Hotel
Hornby St
Vancouver, B.C
10Th Street
EZ Carpet Care
Scotchguard Applicators
Erin
K & G Distributors
70Th Ave
S.E
Alberta
Mile
Alaska Hwy
General Oilfield Con
South Access Rd
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