Village Talk What did 1980 mean to Chetwynd residents
Residents of Chetwynd reflect on 1980 as a year of personal and town growth. Ernie Watkin cites his move to Chetwynd as the most significant moment while Myrtle Innes notes road development and growth. Others point to economic concerns and the federal election as pivotal, highlighting population and business expansion.
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Ernie Watkin
Gerry’s Food Mart
Chetwynd
Ontario
Vancouver
Myrtle Innes
D.A. Knowles
Chetwynd Appliances
Bobbie Larsen
Canada splits under bilingualism and Trudeau rule
A letter from John A. Jackman argues that enforcing French in civil service and schools suppresses English rights in Canada. He claims bilingualism harms unity, accuses Trudeau of breaking up the country, and warns of a socialist shift with centralized control of natural resources and a merger of Liberal and NDP power, urging resistance to the policy.
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Quebec
Canada
Trudeau
Ontario
Republic of Canada
Liberals
N.D.P
Pierre Elliott Trudeau
Nancy Ricard Wins Two Minute Pepsi Shopping Spree
Nancy Ricard won a $300 two minute spree at Gerry's Food Mart sponsored by Pepsi with her husband Daniel present. Store staff and Grande Prairie Beverages manager Ron Filyk cheered as she rushed the aisles to select merchandise.
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Nancy Ricard
Butch Gerry
Gerry
Food Mart
Nancy
David J. Climenhaga
Pepsi
Bing
Mr. Filyk
Pepsi-Cola
Daniel
Klondike Court
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John A. Jackman
Tom & Alvina Soloshy
Stephen William
Dawson Creek
Chetwynd Pharmacy
Lone Prairie
Dale Draper
Kathy
Revenue
Ideal Holding Property
Pine River
Hassler Flats
Willard
John Hart
Mark Carter
Willard Dunn
Kathy Dewitt
Betty Hammack
Cascade Realty Ltd
Idea Town House
Tite
Empress
Colby Cheese
Black Diamond
Sant
Cau
Wy Art Ia
I . Cy Re
Patel
Ager Rae
Vevnge
Apples Golden Delicious Ltd
LYS
Blade
Blade Steak
Chuck
Oe SC
Pork Chops CO
Ad Centres
Seaibiels
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