Alaska Highway News Masthead and Rates
Published every Tuesday at Chetwynd by Alaska Highway Publications Ltd. Subscription rates are 11.00 per year domestically and 20.00 per year for foreign countries. Single copies cost 30¢. Publisher and Sales Director Norman C. Picce. Editor and Office Supervisor Chris Rand. Reporter Margo Listhaeghe.
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Chetwynd
Alaska Highway Publications Ltd
Norman C. Picce
Chris Rand
Margo Listhaeghe
Letters to the Editor Invitation at Echo Office
The newspaper invites readers to submit letters on local topics with name and address, signed and typed if possible. The editor may condense or reject letters and will return only in unusual cases. Mail to Box 750 at Chetwynd Echo Office in British Columbia.
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Echo Office
Chetwynd
B.C
Jackfish Community Plans Playground Contest and Raffle
At the January 7 meeting the Jackfish Community Association shared progress at the recreation site with Helmeet Patzelt from the Regional District and discussed sand and gravel for the beach after contacting fish and wildlife. A youth drawing contest for a new playground was set for February 9 at 1 pm, with prizes. The Texas Turkey raffle with Sherri Smith and M Templeton drew strong support, and December bake sale was noted as successful. Plans for hall standards were discussed and tentative plans to be available later.
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Jackfish Community Association
Helmeet Patzelt
Sherri Smith
M. Templeton
Seniors Lottery Brings a Thousand Dollar Win
Jean Groves reports Ed Guillet won a thousand dollars in the Seniors Lottery. The seniors club offers a 30 percent refund on sold tickets. members turn stubs and funds in to the secretary or treasurer for mailing with other entries.
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Jean Groves
Ed Guillet
Dean
Maureen Westgate
Alfreds
Louise Boyd
Louise
Stan Boyd
Chetwynd's Northern Potential and Community Resolve
Tim Sorchy reflects on Chetwynd growing from isolated beginnings into a stable northern hub. He urges planning for diversity, leveraging agriculture and transportation, and maintaining community spirit to sustain future economic and social needs. The piece emphasizes permanence, responsibility, and a crossroad role for northern BC.
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Tim Sorchy
Chetwynd
North America
Europe
Chetwynds
Regional Juried Art Show for Peace River Region
The Dawson Creek Art Gallery hosts a regional juried show from February 28 to March 25 1986. Entries are due February 25. Selected works may advance to the B C Festival of Arts in Prince George May 4–8 and some may be shown at Expo 86 in the B C Pavilion. Betty Hillman coordinates the event.
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Dawson Creek
Assembly of B.C. Arts Councils
South Peace Art Society
South Peace Community Art Council
Peace River Liard
Peace River
Vancouver
B.C
British Columbia Mineral and Petroleum Output Climbs in 1985
Energy minister Stephen Rogers reports BC mineral and petroleum production rose by 110 million in 1985 to 3.5 billion. Coal and petroleum natural gas each account for about 31 percent of the total, with mineral production near 29 percent. Forests minister Tom Waterland notes healing of Columbia Valley fires as salvage logging continues and seeding begins after BC’s worst fire season since 1958.
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British Columbia
Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources
Stephen Rogers
Columbia Valley
Tom Waterland
Ministry of Forests
Kass
Provincial Court actions in Chetwynd January 9 1986
Judge D M Levis presided as Edward Bain received one month probation and a one month driving ban after pleading guilty to minor in possession of alcohol. Thomas Ford fined 200 dollars or 15 days for causing a disturbance. Frank Shelley fined 200 dollars or default. Neil McKendry fined 75 dollars for no vehicle registration. Florent Grenier fined 75 dollars and Bradley Campbell 300 dollars for driving without a license and Campbell 15 dollars for driving with no license.
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D.M. Levis
Chetwynd
Edward Bain
Thomas Ford
Frank Shelley
Neil McKendry
Florent Grenier
Bradley Campbell
Donna Courtoreille
Lonnie Milliken
Vernon Moore
Melvin Davis
Larry Courtoreille
Tansi Friendship Centre newsletter 1986 update
The centre marks a sad start with the passing of Marceline Desjarlais on January 7. It lists activities including quilting classes, bingo, film shows, tea events, jigging, crib, knitting, moccasin making, and reading classes. Local boxing news and several court sentences are noted with names and penalties.
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Marceline Desjarlais
Elders
Robin Paquette
Tansi Friendship Centre
Robin
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Chet
the Elks
Arts In Motion
B.C. Festival
Anglican Church
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Hudson's
St. Peter's Anglican United
C.W
South Peace Fellowship Baptist
Bill Commys
Catholic Church
T. Conway
O.M.1
Hudson's Hope
Our Lady of the
Snows
Our Lady of Peace
Holy Cross
Zion Presbyterian
United Church
Hart Highway
Bob Manly
Evangelical Free Church
John
Greenwood
Chetwyrd
Sewice
Free Evangelical Church
Seventh Day Adventst
Hudson Hope
Faith Lutheran Church
Rod McFarlane
Chetwynd Gospel Tabernacle
Allan Cammell
Seventh Day Adventist Church
David Giles
Bible Missionary Church
Delbert G Lanham
Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day Saints
Leroy Thole
English Bay
Stanley
Vance
Davie Street
Chetwynd Public Library
Wih Insurance Services Ltd
Chetwynd, B.C
Harold J. Amundsen
Gary J. Amundsen
Budd H. Amundsen
Tumbler Ridge
Outdistricts
Girard’s Chetwynd Confectione
48Th St
Chetwynd Community Calend
Alcoholics Anonymous
Pine Valley Sea Citizens
Little Giant
Seco
Welcom Recreation Centre
Al-Anon
Chamber of Commer
Chetywnd
Heal Unit
Toughlove
Tl Health Unit
Saydes
OSD
Nee
Poison Control Centre
RCMP
Zenith
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