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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1973
Page
1
An open discussion outlines mobile home owners demands in Canada including eligibility for a home acquisition grant and optional second mortgages, the need for a registered lien on private lots, and stronger park regulations. The group cites tax, grants, voting, and licensing gaps and notes a new owners association forming to push for change.
Robin Ernest Schwartz pled guilty to theft under 200 dollars. He was found guilty and sentenced to 60 days in prison plus 12 months probation. Two juveniles faced charges of local damage for kicking headlights.
The North West Rodeo Association gathered January 27 28 1973 in Chetwynd with Pres Tiny Taylor and V Pres Jim Stodergrin among over one hundred attendees from Quesnel Chetwynd Hudson Hope Fort Nelson Fort St John Dawson Creek and Rio Grande Alberta. Labatts Breweries funded trophy awards announced high school rodeo sponsorship and plans for rodeo schools in Dawson Creek on June 22 1973. Several youth riders and local clubs named, with talks on youth promotion judging integrity stock and finances.
Ernie Pfanner, postmaster in Chetwynd for eighteen years, retired January 26, 1973. He moved to Little Prairie in 1948, aided village growth, served on council since incorporation in 1962, and earned the Canadian Centennial Medal in 1967. He and Emma Pfanner, married 1957, plan to enjoy retirement at a home overlooking the valley.
Mary Robertson writes as President of the Chetwynd Hospital Auxiliary thanking the executive and members for their diligent support during the active year 1972. Continnued on paged.
The Associated Chamber of Commerce Tourist Committee met in Chetwynd with reps from Fort St. John Taylor Dawson Creek Hudson's Hope and Chetwynd to plan for next year. They aim to host a Tourism Conference in Fort St. John on April 11 and to promote the Peace River area through PNTA travel shows and California newspaper ads reaching millions of potential visitors.
The Bobby Burns night featured bagpipe music by Mark LaLodge and a performance of the Immortal Ode. Four Highland dancers added to the atmosphere as did plaid outfits. A Margaret Melnychuk bridal shower at the Legion honored her marriage to Brian Callihoo on January 27 in Chetwynd.
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