Chetwynd Collisions Highlight City News
Henry Cassinelle of the USA was charged with following too closely after ramming Eva Thompson’s vehicle on Highway 97 January 20 as she turned off. Damages estimated at 450 dollars. Police also probe a 2700 dollar smash on Highway 29 January 20 where John Marten’s vehicle hit Charles Wallington’s rear. The Chetwynd curling rink was broken into Saturday night with confectionery items stolen. Leonard Gladue was fined 50 dollars, ordered to repay welfare 236 dollars, after pleading guilty to fraud and receiving one day in jail. An empty D-8 Cat burned ten miles east of Chetwynd. trucker injured freeing chains. no damage estimate available.
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Henry Cassinelle
The
USA
Eva Thompson
Chetwynd
John Marten
Charles Wallington
Liberal Leader McGeer Criticized Over Northern Highway Views
The writer scolds Dr Pat McGeer for urging paving of the Alaska Highway section from Fort Nelson to Fort Simpson, noting the highway does not pass near Fort Simpson and urging focus on Fort St John to Whitehorse instead. The piece mocks his northern travel history and questions his credibility.
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Pat McGeer
Liberal Party
B.C
Fort Nelson
Fort Simpson
Alaska
Fort St John
Whitehorse
Prince George
Airport seeks $100000 federal grant for Chetwynd
Mayor Frank Oberle has applied to the Department of Transport for a $100 000 grant to improve Chetwynd airport. The city plans paving the strip and upgrading access roads and parking as coal activity increases traffic. The Chetwynd Flying Club may build a three craft hangar, funded by another grant.
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Frank Oberle
Department of Transport
Chetwynd
Oberle
Ottawa
Don Jamieson
The
Chetwynd Flying Club
School District 59 policy on non public pupil bussing
An open letter from School District 59 states the board’s position on discontinuing bus service for non public school pupils. It notes prior courtesy rides were available when space allowed, cites overcrowding on the South Taylor route, and references Section 160 e of the Public Schools Act clarifying board authority to provide conveyance costs for distant pupils.
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South Taylor
Department of Education
Board of School Trustees
Hope council swears in new Hudson Hope officials
January 5 minutes show Judge Kylle officiating swearing in Mayor Rod Richmon and four aldermen Ralph Evans Jack Dick Hugh McNair and Rod Trew. Janitorial contract with Peter and Mery Luchinski renewed at 375 monthly for municipal hall clinic and library.
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Kylle
Rod Richmon
Ralph Evans
Jack Dick
Hugh McNair
Rod Trew
Peter and
Mery Luchinski
Fersewell urges new housing scheme in village council
Alderman Ron Horsewell calls for a second Metis style project to draw local non Indian buyers. John Stewart backs the plan with Chamber of Commerce support. Public Works reports available land for a subdivision and CMHC approval is seen as adaptable for Whites. Chamber to host a meeting for interested builders.
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Chamber of Commerce
John Stewart
Bank of Commerce
Chetwynd Motors
Chamber
Ron Horsewell
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
Horsewell
Trek Through The Schofield Saga On Money Abroad
Trev discusses money handling while abroad in a fragmented self narrative. He notes lifelong dealings with dollars and cents, limited language skills in German and French, and frustration at communication barriers. The piece centers on currency and travel experiences rather than a single事件.
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Schofield
Hoof Care Seminar At Gymkhana Club Attended By Over 44
The gymkhana club reports that weather and horses cooperated during its Hoof Care seminar with 44 plus attendees. The club says three more seminars are planned if interest rises and notes it will sponsor only if financially viable and fees cover costs.
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Fin
Peace country eyed for regional development incentives
Mayor Oberle returned from Ottawa optimistic that Peace River Liard could be designated under the Regional Development Incentives Act. He said the delegation showed Ottawa that industrial incentives could boost development and that an announcement is hoped for in June. The act offers primary up to 20 percent or 6 million, secondary up to five percent plus 5,000 per job, with a combined cap of 30,000 per job or 12 million or half of capital, whichever is less.
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Oberle
Ottawa
Peace River- Liard
Village council to buy land due to windrem creek change
The village must acquire a sliver of land adjoining Becker's Trailer Park and the access road after Windrem Creek altered course. Valued at 1500 dollars, the council has hired a private assessor to determine the property value. A bridge was built since the creek shifted, preventing restoration of the original course.
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Windrem Creek
Becker
Council
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Leonard Gladue
Welfare Department
del Felk
Lorne McQueen
School Board
Hope Council
District of Hudson Hope
M.P
Bob Borrie
Richmond
Pickering
Row House #47
Porter
Beryl Prairie
Powell Roads
Fersewell
White
Build
Public Works
Jim Matear
Maurice Hayward
CMHC
Education
Trev
Ares
Vi Smith
Frankie Schreiber
Gymkhana Club
Lawrence Clary
Canada
Ment
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