Collision on Pine Bridge injures two. damages $1300
A two vehicle crash on East Pine Bridge on Jan 16 left two people with minor injuries. Gordon Armstrong, driver of a Kenworth truck, and another vehicle were involved. Total damage is estimated at $1,300. In a separate note, Robert Ralph Napoleon of Moberly Lake received one day in jail and a $200 fine for auto theft. Leonard Napoleon of Moberly Lake refused a breathalyzer test and was fined $300.
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East Pine Bridge
Gordon Armstrong
Kenworth
Ghetwynd
Robert Ralph Napoleon
Moberly Lake
Leonard Napoleon
Chamber Meeting in Chetwynd Opens to Public
The Associated Chamber of Commerce Tourist Committee will meet in Chetwynd Thursday January 25 at 7 30 in the Hotel. Representatives from seven member chambers will discuss regional tourism open to members and the general public including tourism businesses seeking input.
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Associated Chamber of Commerce
Chetwynd
Wayne Buhr
Associated Chamber of Commerce Tourist Committee
Chetwynd council eyes arena upgrades and hall rental rules
The January 17 council meeting at Chetwynd Village Office reviewed Arena Commission plans to finish the upstairs hall with LIP funds and public washrooms. Water and sewer were waived until July. garbage charges begin Feb 1. The Rental agreement with RCMP and Parks board faced questions after a Dec 30 dance. Advance polls set for Jan 22 and 23.
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Chetwynd
Planner
Library Board
Parks and Exhibition
Arena
Sgt. Crothers
Chetwynd Library
Suverus
Arena Commission
Collins
Parks and Exhibition Board
L.I.P
Crothers
R.C.M.P
Parks and Exhibition and Village
Vic Collins
Stewart
Lennox
Oberle
Hayward
All Terrain Act
Chapple foursome wins Bullhead bonspiel
Over the weekend of the 13th and 14th the Ladies Bullhead Mountain Curling Club hosted a fun filled bonspiel. The Chapple foursome led the event with the best comic dressed rink displays attracting spectators with humorous on ice costumes and antics.
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Ladies Bullhead Mountain Curling Club
Hayward Runs for Mayor in Chetwynd Race
Maurice Hayward announces bid for Mayor of Chetwynd at the latest Village Council meeting. The report notes his alderman role and formal entry into the municipal election campaign.
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Maurice Hayward
Chetwynd
Alderman Hayward
Ice problems force cancellations at weekend arena events
Weather woes disrupt local skating as several games are cancelled. Social notes record visits among families in Independent Iowa Chetwynd Groundbirch and Prince George as residents travel, recoveries are wished, and Marie Lindsay prepares for her February 3 wedding with a lively bridal shower. The column closes with community updates and the news tip line.
Busy Year at Chetwynd Library and Village Events
The 1972 slate highlights a new vestibule and boot rack at Chetwynd Library plus wire racks, a new island and reading table, a cassette recorder, laminated historical clippings, and a public bulletin board. The Echo column notes library board additions, staff changes, and upcoming civic elections slated for February 24, 1973, with community events such as a banquet and curling prize presentations.
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Chetwynd
The
Echo
Bunne Hoffman
Sandra Wood
Library Board
John Martens
Ron Horswell
Howard Overend
Frazer Valley
Hope tops in badminton interclub clash in January
Hudsons Hope hosted Dawson Creek in an interclub badminton tournament on January 7. Final score shows Hudsons Hope edging Dawson Creek 28 to 25 with both clubs fielding several players in competitive singles and doubles matches.
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Dawson Creek Badminton Club
Hudson’s Hope
Dawson Creek
Metis Housing Project praised by CMHC in British Columbia
CMHC praised the Metis Housing Project after a BCANSI meeting at the Hotel in Chetwynd. Phase 2 sees three occupied homes with four more ready, seven awaiting completion, and 200 homes planned for Metis communities across BC this year.
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Fred House
Bcansi
B.C
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Ester Chapple
Fort St. John
Skip E. Chapple
M. Hirtz
B. Bremner
A. Chapple
Chapple
M.I. Jarrell
Millard Linsley
Independent
Iowa
Jim Easton
Gordon Roberts
Groundbirch
Brian Westgate
Anna
Randy
Effie
George Odishaw
Prince George
Tana Rebagliati
Cliff McKay
Edmonton
Marie Lindsay
Fred Nelson
Marie
Debbie
Mrs. Roberts
Mary Berge
Ralph
Sue Rambow
Kathryn Maree
Rambows
Sydney
Australia
Wilsons
Wildmore
Mr. Ramnbow
John Lennox
Pouce Coupe
Frank Oberle
Peace River
Howard
Ruth Curzon
Mary
Tytula
Burkitt
Doreen Burkitt
Janzen
Joy Wilson
Jean Ray
Fay Lavallee
Patty, Stark
Lou Geddes
Sandy Monkman
Pat Babkirk
Hudson
Garnette Stubley
Hazel Janich
Mary Tytula
Fay [Avallee
Ruth Vince
Ender
Min Bennington
Doreen Lockhart
CMHC
C.M.H.C
B.C. Association of Non-Status Indians of
Len Meracle
Wilbur Jobin
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