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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jan 30, 1973
Page
2
A column recounts an aging narrator’s past missteps from fear of heights to a tree-climbing episode, a pony rescue, and public slips with politicians. It blends personal anecdotes with brief local notices about residents in hospital, visitors, and social gatherings, ending with a lighthearted sign-off.
A dated letter from Raymond Rebagliati to Mayor Oberle discusses the December 9 1972 Civic Election. He cites a published reply and questions why council action was limited. Oberle replies that petitions should go to a judge under Municipal Act sections 114 and 115.
Visitors report in Fort St. John and Prince George with renewals and trips. Bridge club, hospital updates, and a plan for an Hudson Hope Arena discussed by Recreation Commission. Local hockey results show Hudson Hope Mites 10 Fort St. John 1, Bantams Fort St. John 7 6, Pups 2 2, Pee Wees 7 4.
The Ahmiks finished fifth in the Frank Ross Invitational in Dawson Creek, playing in the B League. Hudson Hope's Garth Reese scored 43 points in the tournament and earned second team all stars, as the team overcame two starters fouling out and posted a 63 52 loss to a Central squad.
Peace River Liard regional district opposes the governments farmland freeze and sales clamp on the area saying the policy is not an issue for regional directors. Pentagone and Flanders have begun work at the W A C Bennett dam and local men returned to work while female staff were hired in offices. A bride elect Elaine Karpiak received two showers with many schoolgirl friends in attendance at the H Erickson residence and Mrs Harold Gardiner.
January 24 1973 Hudson's Hope council discussed reserving land west of Shop and Save for an arena complex. Public Works reviewed road access for a resident's property, drainage, culvert changes, and fire truck water loading. Budget talks and wage negotiations were announced and adjournment followed.
Dr John Lennox signals intent to seek the mayoral seat in Chetwynd. Alderman Maurice Hayward resigns to pursue the mayoral post. No candidates yet for Alderman. filings for nominations due February 12.
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