Disabled marcher helping out the handicapped
Sheila Lockett, a former entertainer now a quadriplegic, explains how her life in North Delta improved after an Australia accident in 1967. With husband John, she relies on the Department of Health Long Term Care program and Kinsmen Rehabilitation Foundation for mobility aids, a medi alert, and a customized home. She serves as Area Captain for the Kinsmen Mothers March, urging donations to help physically disabled BC residents access rehabilitation and independence. Call 736-3521 to volunteer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.V
North Delta
Australia
Sheila
John
Department of Health
Kinsmen Rehabilitation Foundation
B.C
ERF
RRF
The Weaver's Art and 1978 Chetwynd Social Roundup
A column features Helen Fletcher Collins on weaving’s history and crafts, with best wishes for Ted Bedell’s burn recovery in Prince George Hospital. Local notices cover family visits, church staff movements, and a 1978 Cancer Society donation rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Bedell
Prince George Hospital
Chetwynd year in review 1978 highlights and plans
A year summary from January to October covering wind and protest at Sukunka Road Majestic Wiley hiring claims BP Canada Sukunka Coal plans a new project CIBC opened by C Westgate and renovated. Students toured Italy and Vancouver field trips. Debbie Gladue Queen of Little Giant Club. D6 Cat accident and ice rescue. Elks Lodge donations and tax cuts. Regional sports, fires, real estate, permits rise, and civic projects including Radio Shack Red Rock theatre and village development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sukunka Road
Majestic Wiley
BP of Canada
Imperial Bank of Commerce
C. Westgate
Chetwynd
Italy
Debbie Gladue
Little Giant
Elks Lodge
Elks Detection Centre
B.C
Chetwynd Allstars
Port Coquitlam
K.H.A
Vancouver
Jungbluth
Lion’s Club
Chamber of Commerce
R.E. Hoffman
R. Larsen
California
Radio Shack
Chetwynd Radio and TV
Red Rock Cinema
Lee
Don Phillips
Debbie Sandnes
Ofice
World-Gaddes Realty Ltd
Legion Hall
Russ Hofford
Sherriff
Peace River Liard
Jackfish Lake Road
Wales Bridge
Debbie
Marianne McAvany
Mrs. Larsen
Peace River
Hydro
Chetwynd Royal Purple Lodge
British Columbia
C.R.P
the Elks
St. Johns Newfoundland
Dad’s Meat Market
Dougal Campbell
IBC
Grizzly Valley
B.C.R
Tim Trask
Ernie Pfanner
Bennett Dam
Prince George
Canadian Freightways
Bennett
West Pine
Chet
Sky
Ella Graham
Little Prairie
R.H.A
Edmonton
Wilkes
Vi Smith
Peace River Area Quarter Horse Association
Keith Playter
Dawson Creek
Anne Beattie
New Caledonia
Our Lady of Peace Church
Santa Claus
Patrick Walsh A Quebec Pioneer of Labor and Anti Communist Work
Patrick Walsh, born in Quebec City on March 17, 1916, led a life as a labor organizer and RCMP undercover agent. He helped found the Young Catholic Workers, organized lumber unions, later served in the Canadian Provost Corps, and was active in anti Communist efforts while holding multiple security and leadership roles across Canada and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Walsh
Quebec City
Saint Patrick’s
White Fathers of Africa Novitiate
Quebec
Young Catholic Workers
J.C.C
Senneterre- Cadillac
Abitibi
Brotherhoood of Lumber Workers
F.O.F
Mr. Walsh
Special Branch
Security and Intelligence
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Walsh
United Veterans Branch
Canadian Legion
Canadian League of Rights
Freedom Council of Canada
World Anti-Communist League
Canadian Friends of Rhodesia
Canadian Friends of Free China Association
Anti-Communist Secretariat
Canada
U.S.A
Australia
New Zealand
South Africa
Rhodesia
Phillippines
Republic of China
Republic of Korea
Spain
Germany
France
Holland
Italy
Portugal
Belgium
Ireland
Great Britain
Mexico
Brazil
Communist Party of Canada
Royal Commission On Security
RCMP
U.S.A. House Un-American Activiies Committee
Tahiti dengue warning for travelers from British Columbia
Health Minister Bob McClelland urges BC residents heading to Tahiti to guard against dengue. The virus is mosquito borne and dengue causes fever headaches and muscle pain. Use insect repellent wear long sleeves and pants, as no vaccine exists. Those ill with fever within weeks after travel should see a doctor before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Bob McClelland
Tahiti
South Pacific
B.C
McClelland
Think Small by Jim Smith on the SIN identity essay
An editorial warns the Social Insurance Number has grown beyond tax use to omnipresent ID. It argues privacy loss, state surveillance, and erosion of human dignity, urging restraint and calling to “Think small” as a CFIB message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada Pension Plan
S.i.n.s
S.I.N
S.I.N. Chargex
George Orwell
Orwell
Think Small
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sheila Lockett
Bunne
Helen Fletcher Collins
Fort St. John
Vern Braaten
Lorne Dalke
Pauline Shields
Michael Lagreca
Bob Shearer
Ray Norris
Phil Brown
Roger Cyre
Bill Gladue
Langerud
Rebecca
Saskatoon
Saskatchewan
Rev. Langerud
Eston
Sask
Stephanie
Hamilton
Ontario
Gemma
Ont
Bob Nordlund
Nanaimo
Bob
Mrs. Ashdown
Stan McKeever
la Glace
Alta
Ralph Larsen
Mr. McKeever
Robert Pohl
Canadian Cancer Association
In Memoriam Fund
George Mounsey
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
Captain Cook
Bunne Hoffman
Frank Oberle
M.P
First Chamber of Commerce
Bob McNabb
Boy Scout and
Girl Guide
Doris Anderson
Department of Transport
Chetwynd Secondary School
Moberly Lake
Pine Pass
Didier
Tim Shirley
Elvis Paquette
Bernie Stoski
Penticton
Jane Rebagliati
University of Victoria
Cantor
CIO
Province of
Canadian Seamen’s Union
Echo
Aviation Council of
Lorne McQueen
Chetwynds
Aviation
Credit Union
Public Library
Canfor Group
Chetwynd Hospital
Canfor
Bozarth
Marian Hoover
Ed Martin
Howard Wilson
Red Cross Society
Fort Nelson
Terry Baker
Blue
Jim Smith
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