Seals Near Target In Christmas Seal Campaign
The annual Christmas Seal Campaign aims for 620000 as of January 31 with 580000 raised. Prince George president Alex Clark reports over 20 of 52 BC Seal Committee areas hit targets while 20000 contributors remain unheard. The 1975 campaign, delayed by a postal strike, collected 508000 toward 550000, with funds aiding respiratory disease research, education, facilities, and patient support. Peace River South contributions total 2320, short of 3000 target.
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B.C
Alex Clark
Prince George
Vancouver
British Columbia
Canada
Peace River South
Agriculture in the Peace Agriculture in the Peace
Farmers report disastrous haying weather and reduced quality in late season forage. Maturation increases fiber and stem to leaf ratio, lowering digestibility. Many samples from late cuts show poor quality despite good appearance, risking nutritional problems for livestock feeding.
Predictions and Burns History Mixed in Moberly Lake Memoir
A column blends 1977 predictions from a self styled seer with reflections on Burns and his Bonnie Jean. It quips at forecasts from January to March and discusses Burns romance, illness, and a skeptical take on scholarship. The piece shifts to agricultural advice on winter cattle nutrition, stressing energy needs, roughage quality, impaction risks, and suggestions to consult a local BC Ministry of Agriculture official.
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Burns
Bonnie Jean
Yvonne Stevenson
Armour
Robert Burns
Mary Campbell
Miss Stevenson
Jean Armour
Jean
PRAHTA Reports First Year Growth For Peace River Tourism
The Peace River Alaska Highway Tourist Association PRAHTA outlines its 1976 impact in regional tourism, government liaison, and international promotion. It conducted promotions in Berlin and Atlanta, handled hundreds of inquiries, planned events like Mukluk Rendezvous Fort St John and Trapper's Rendezvous Fort Nelson, and expanded publicity with three TV spots and radio features.
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North Eastern
British
Peace River-Alaska Highway
British Columbia
Fort St. John
Fort Nelson
Prahta
Berlin
Atlanta
Don Ashley
Peace River Liard
Stewart- Cassiar Road
Alaska Highway
Ashley
Victoria
Ottawa
Func
P.O
B.C
Largest Blessings and Local News From Chetwynd
Poem praises blessings then lists local honorees for Citizen of the Year and Christmas Light Up winners A Teslyik and Mr and Mrs Joe Gray. Awards by Chamber of Commerce go to Ernie Pfanner Lillian Wilson Ken Waters Larry Tuck and Village of Chetwynd. Mentions visitors and out-of-town trips plus sympathy for a Terrance crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Ed Hoffman
A. Teslyik
Joe Gray
Chamber of Commerce
Ernie Pfanner
Chetwynd Motor Hotel
Lillian Wilson
Ken Waters
Larry Tuck
Fatherless shooter targetting dogs prompts letter
Readers write in angrily about a dog shot in a fenced yard near their home. Bob and Wendy Lafleur defend their pets and accuse a local root of cruelty while urging the culprit to harm themselves. The note also contains unrelated musings on sugar and children's nutrition.
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Bob & Wendy Lafleur
Your Week Ahead Forecast January 16 to 23
Aries advised to avoid clashes with authorities as family pride may be involved. Taurus and Gemini see opportunities in intellectual ventures and profitable travel with savings in sight. Cancer moonchild expects heart to heart with partner for new perspective. Leo Job prospects improve with full facts. Virgo caution before risk. Libra focus on home and future security. Scorpio short trips favored. Sagittarius finances dip but social spending pays. Capricorn think aloud for goal achievement. Aquarius beware unscrupulous gains. Pisces enjoy friendships and helping others returning manyfold.
To jail or not to jail debate this public prompt
A reflective piece questions prison aims including punishment deterrence rehabilitation and restitution. It considers when imprisonment is needed for dangerous or noncompliant offenders and argues for worklike prison programs, community reintegration, and accountability. Readers are urged to send letters sharing views.
German ace who shot down 80 Allied planes told his mother Germany couldn't win
The record notes a German fighter ace who claimed eighty Allied aircraft were downed and told his mother Germany would not prevail. It mentions service in cavalry and infantry before flying days, and references Richthofen’s favorite Red Albatros D II as a historic aviation note.
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Germany
Richtofen
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Dawson Creek
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Howard and
Mary Wilson
Wildmore Grove
Vern Hougen
Chetwynd Hotel
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Mrs. Seneshen
Revelstoke
Cecil Lake
Lund
Pouce Coupe
Ian Campbell
Northern Lights College Board
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