Tour details at Hudson's Hope dam and local concerns
Information on dam tours and hours is given along with guidance for large group visits and senior guide contact. The piece also covers regional tourism changes, chamber of commerce matters, dog control under provincial law, ferry road maintenance, and historical society tax questions with museum property history noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Powell
Hudson’s Hope
James Stark
RCMP
Elmer Kabush
Rod’s
Norman McWilliams
Chamber of Commerce
Bonnie Pollen
Mike Richmond
Hudson’s Hope Historical Society
Roger Porter
Hudson’s Bay Company
Regional District staff changes and yearend progress 1975
C E Framst outlines 1975 staff appointments including Dolores Foster as Administrator and Moray Stewart as Treasurer. Highlights number two rooms added, new Assistant Building Inspector Lorne Walker, and achievements like a skating rink, pool and mosquito control referendums, hospital expansions, and joint solid waste study. He emphasizes teamwork with municipalities and future regional board responsibilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dolores Foster
Knowles
Kootenays
Moray Stewart
Hollmann
Pattelt
Lorne Walker
Fort St. John
North Peace Areas
North Peace School Board
Clearview
Fort Nelson
Dawson Creek
North East
Department of Economic Development
Likce
M.L.A
Victoria
BCILA seeks full review of BC log hauling system
In a letter to Minister Jack Davis the British Columbia Independent Logging Association urges a government wide review of land log transport in BC. It cites failed rate negotiations with the Council of Forest Industries and calls for examination of restricted route permits weigh scales stampage allowances and hauler bankruptcies in a marginal industry reliant on logging firms numbering over one thousand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Davis
Transport and Communications
British Columbia Independent Logging Association
B.C
Lands, Forests and Water Resources
Tom Waterland
Alex Fraser
Council of Forest Industries
Colin Fraser
BCILA
Albino origins and local reflections in Smoke Signals
A reflective column from Moberly Lake blends notes on Albino lore with personal anecdotes. The writer discusses albinism, myths, and health traits, then shifts to politics, media, and community life. He thanks readers and neighbors, praises supportive letters, and closes with a local incident and a warning about future pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schellenberger
Lone Prairie
Father Jungbluth
Edna Cross
Moberly Lake
Recalled teething rings may reach Canada market
Thousands of Nuk Orthodontic Gum Soothers and Protect-O-Gum rings likely on sale in Canada after U S recalls. Candy pacifiers recalled in the United States were removed from the Canadian market earlier. Reliance Products Corp rings made before Sept 1 1975 in Woonsocket Rhode Island may be sold in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
U.S
Canada
Federal
Consumer Affairs Department
J.W. Black
Consumer Product Safety Branch
Reliance Products Corp
Woonsocket, R.I
Prairie house raising aids by community volunteers
In Fay Cox Lane Prairie on Sunday, Friends of Bob and Val Stannard used the mild weather to raise an old fashioned house. Four walls rose to the ridge pole as neighbors joined with saws axes and hammers. A lunch of hot chili stew and coffee was served by Esther Herrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Val Stannard
Esther Herrick
Protests target closure of eleven northern BC railway stations
A brief on tourism urges a provincial umbrella plan, regional district tourism strategy, and local promotion through tourist associations. The note mentions Bette Beers, and discusses coordinating efforts to boost tourism in British Columbia amid station closures from Prince George to Prince Rupert. It also notes ongoing information efforts for future meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Railway
Prince George
Prince Rupert
British Columbia
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hudson's Hope Reports
DAM Tours
Pate
Chambers of Commerce
Associated Chamber of Commerce
Peace River-Alaska
Regions
B.C. Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Tickle Box
By Ted Trogdon
Shipub
Ied
Fort St. John Airport
Area C
Peace River-Liard
C.E. Framst
Marian Parker
Ham
National Bison Range
Montana
Ontario
Peace
Noah
Methuselah
Lamech
Trudeau
CTV
Jim Farrell
Jim
Fred Napoleon
Canadian Press
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Fay Cox
Lane Prairie News
Bette Beers
Stannard
Elks Hall
Lois Hudson
Chetwynd
Rita Fowler
Rita
Della Nicholson
Hes
Chetwynd, B.C
Earl Brinson
Wein Braaten
Elks
Ellis Hall
Bob Stannards
Mayor Lasser
Gerry's Cash & Carry
Arts & Crafts Club
Hudson's Hope
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
Elkis Valentine
the Legion
Voyageurs
Westlander Homes Ltd
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