Waterfront rents soar as lakefront land prices jump
Provincially owned lakefront leases at Moberly and One Island Lake rose up to 500 percent with rents reaching 450 for properties that once rented for 40 to 80 annually. Private assessments also climbed sharply from 167 to 990 for one case and 182 to 1350 for another, while government land rents hinge on market value set by the province with leases renewing after five years.
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Peace Country
Moberly
One Island Lake
Bill Foster
Phillips presses chamber on future of Chetwynd power
M.L.A. Don Phillips spoke at the Chetwynd Chamber Civic Night urging action on energy and economic policy. He criticized spring session legislation, warned of a potential power crisis in ten years, urged residents to push Victoria to protect local rights on housing and extensions, and highlighted energy prices and the Sukunka deal.
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M.L.A
Victoria
Chetwynd
Japan
Pfanner Named Chetwynd Citizen of the Year 1973
Ernest Pfanner, a 25 year resident, was named Chetwynd 1973 Citizen of the Year during the Chamber of Commerce Civic Night. Past recipient Bunne Hoffman presented the award as Pfanner received a standing ovation for his service to the community. He helped found Little Prairie business ventures, built the first gas station, organized power and schooling efforts, and served as postmaster and school board member as Chetwynd grew.
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Ernest Pfanner
Chetwynd
Eunne Hoffman
Ernie
Chamber of Commerce
Bunne' Hoffman
Ernie Pfanner
Pfanner
Little Prairie
Prince George
Dawson Creek
Little Prairie Light and Power Company
B.C. Electric
One Step More and Small Steps Lead to Goals
A fragment from a local paper notes a high Echo circulation equal to Chetwynd's population, compares regional papers, and quotes James Dillet Freeman on taking one step at a time. It also records students Bonnie Lekavy Valerie Lennox Dennis Barrette returning to studies and Helen Duggan visiting relatives.
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Chetwynd
Echo
Dawson Creek
Fort St. John
Grande Prairie
Whitehorse
James Dillet Freeman
Bonnie Lekavy
Valerie Lennox
Dennis Barrette
Chetwynd area visitors share greetings and updates
J James at Jordan River on Vancouver Island with friends near Surrey, B C. Dolly Melnychuk returns from Prince George visits. Keith and Maebelle Playter join from Dawson Creek to attend Dick and Clara Dorosh 25th anniversary party with Lorraine and Marcel La Marre from Smithers sending regards to Chetwynd. Emma Schmoo visits Kelowna relatives for Christmas. Brian Callihoo Tina of Terrace visit Melnychuk home. L Duggan home hosts Mrs Duggan's mother and brothers from Fellers Heights. William Campbell returns to Prince George for holidays. Bonetti family back from southern Alberta. Contact ring at 788 2246 for news.
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Bunne Hoffman
Prince George
Clara Dorosh
Lorraine
Marcel la Marre
Smithers
Chetwynd
Brian Callihoo
Tina
Terrace
B.C
Melnychuk
L. Duggan
Mr. William Campbell
Willy
Vancouver
Civic Night Banquet Sees Growth Aboard in Chetwynd
The Civic Night Banquet at Hotel Chetwynd on January 9 drew over ninety guests despite cold weather. Mayor Maurice Hayward, Alder men Willard Dunn and Ernest Pfanner, and 1974 Chamber of Commerce executives were sworn in by Mr. Wm Williams. John Jackman, as MC, outlined last year’s Chamber activities and forecast strong northeastern BC development around Chetwynd over the next decade. Treasurer Bunne Hoffman reported a bank balance of $1,384.65 from memberships, grants, village support and sale of Little Giants pins.
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Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Larry Tuck
Bob McNabb
Bunne Hoffman
John Jackman
Doug Dimond
Mary Wilson
al Timms
Karl Topnik
Chetwynd
B.C
Little Giants
Ernest Pfanner
Million dollar milestone in Chetwynd construction permits
Construction in Chetwynd last year reached over one million dollars with permits breaking records. December 1973 data show yearly totals up to 1,061,848 for all permits and 226,604 for new residential construction. Industrial and government permits also contributed sizable amounts.
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Chetwynd
Appointed alderman fills vacancy in village council
Mr. Stewart Rix was appointed by the Village Council to serve as alderman for a two year term after no candidate stood in the civic elections held last November. He is a sales coordinator at Canfor Ltd Chetwynd Division.
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Stewart Rix
Rix
Canfor Ltd
Chetwynd
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Lands Department
Phillips
Don Phillips
Helen Duggan
Tunne’s Chelucynd Childa
J. James
Jordan River
Vancouver Island
Surrey, B.C
Jackie Vogler
Dolly Melnychuk
Don Dorosh
Prince George, B.C
Keith
Maebelle Playter
Bernie Groin
Emma Schmoo
Kelowna
Carl Schmoks
Aha Ac
Hayward
N.V
Ed Monro
Rodger Demons
Gerry
Earl Hanson
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