Chinook Daze weekend plans gain pace in town
A second Chinook Daze planning meeting drew twelve attendees from eight organizations plus the Recreation Department and the Chamber of Commerce. Activities are finalized by February 6 with weekend events running February 28 to March 3 and a potential Wednesday evening program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recreation Department
Chamber of Commerce
Downtown Merchants Association
Debbie Tuffnell
Arlene Sandborn
Christine Meden
Expo 86 opening ceremonies eyed for world stage
A Vancouver BC celebration builds to Expo 86 opening with promises of a dazzling show. Police report incidents from 1985 include a home fire, a highway crash injuring three, an oil rig blaze, and a charge of impaired driving. Expo organizers hint at a tightly kept secret until showtime as proposals are sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
British Columbia
Edward J. Shannon
Jackfish Lake Road
Highway 97
Chetwynd
East Pine
Chetwynd General Hospital
R.C.M.P
Hamilton McClymont
McClymont
Slaney reports on Japan trip and council actions
Walter Slang regional tourist co ordinator for PRAHTA presented his Japan trip to Council and gifted each member a Region H pin. Mayor Lasser received a piece of Japanese art. Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce filed the 1985 budget seeking a 7800 grant, finance committee to review. Regional District notes cover November meetings and a new Economic Development Commission select committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Slang
Prahta
Lasser
Slang
Chetwynd Chamber Commerce
Shirley
Phil Cove
Peace River Liard
Economic Development Commission
Hoover
Ashley
Walter Slaney
Regions
Chetwynd
Chamber of Commerce
Slaney
Japan
Region H
Fifteen NLC students graduate February 1 1985
Fifteen full time Business Office Training students at Chetwynd Northern Lights Campus will graduate February 1 1985 after a five month course taught by Gloria Millsap. The program covered typing accounting filing office procedures business English and related skills with a 90s class average and no dropouts. Nine students plan to enroll in the Computer Office Automation Course beginning February 4 also taught by Millsap. Front row and back row names listed. a note mentions extended hours December 16 to 23. A council invitation to a Heart Foundation pancake breakfast is extended for February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd Northern Lights
Gloria Millsap
N.S.C
Patsy Harrison
Kathy Munch
Helen Qualle
Maureen Gammon
Suzanne Bourque
Shirley Kennedy
B.C. Heart Foundation
Council
Heart Fund
Chetwynd Council Notes Budget, Events and Staffing Shifts
Aldermen praised a local group for years of effort and discussed Heart Bonspiel involvement. The Chetwynd and District Senior Citizens Society invited council to a January 27 potluck. A 11,000 video cost for regional tourism material was discussed with further info sought. George Rohl named Public Works superintendent moving from Prince George. Council noted ongoing discussions and a pending motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heart Bonspiel
Chesley
Chetwynd and District Senior Citizens Society
Dawson Creek
Peace River
Dunn
Hicks
Shirley
George Rohl
Public Work
Rohl
Chetwynd
Prince George
Council
R C M P to test hollow spike belts on highways
Attorney General Brian Smith announces a one year pilot starting Jan 1 1985 to test hollow spike belts in two Trans Canada zones including Ashcroft Lytton Boston Bar Hope and Colwood Duncan Ladysmith Nanaimo. Belts deflate tires to stop suspect vehicles and are intended to reduce risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.C.M.P
Brian Smith
Q.C
Trans Canada Highway
Ashcroft, Lytton
Boston Bar
Hope
Colwood, Duncan, Ladysmith
Nanaimo
Smith
Man Dies From Stab Wounds In Dawson Creek
RCMP report an altercation at a Dawson Creek residence on Saturday January 19 left local man Russell Lambert aged 31 with knife wounds. He died in hospital. Delmer Lloyd Lambert aged 33 faces second degree murder charges as investigators continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RCMP
Dawson Creek
Russell Lambert
Dawson Creek and District
Lambert
Delmer Lloyd Lambert
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Dokkie School
Girl Guides
Cal Temple
B.C
Jack D. Bibby
D.A. Parminter
B.C. Hydro
Anita Lunden
Chetwynd’s Merchants Association
NLC
Sharon Parker
Luisa Eusebio
Derek Williams
Carrie Robertson
Robin Gammon
Tanya Patriquin
Dianne Widdicombe
Rhonda Bassett
Annette Rauch
Jan Chantree
Chetwynd Heart Unit
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