Peace River Health Unit to Launch School Dental Program
The Peace River Health Unit announces a Dental Programme for the Peace River Liard district. It will run in School Districts 59 60 81 and 87. In cooperation with private dental offices it aims to improve children's dental health through education and hygiene lessons in Kindergarten and Grades One Three and Five. Participating children will receive dental inspections and cards sent home to parents. Fluoride toothpaste and rinse may be applied in selective grades with parental permission.
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Social Credit candidate Rick Lawrence profile and local health notes
Rick Lawrence 51 born in Vancouver and longtime B C resident is a retired pilot turned farmer near Dawson Creek. A Social Credit member since 1951 he has served on province wide and South Peace constituencies. The note mentions T V rebroadcasting law and introduces dental staff Leeta York and Betty Hillman joining the Chetwynd and Dawson Creek offices with training backgrounds and current roles.
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Vancouver
B.C
Dawson Creek
Rick
Social Credit
Social Credit Credit
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T.V
Chetwynd
Leeta York
Letta
Cambie
Oregon
University of Oregon Dental School
Princeton
Burnaby
Kelowna
Betty Hillman
Betty
Edmonton
Alberta
Northern Lights College
Vera Lekavy Named 1979 Citizen of the Year
Vera Lekavy was named by the Chamber of Commerce as the 1979 Citizen of the Year at Civic Night. Harold Amundsen, last year’s recipient, presented the award, praising her 18 years of selfless service to Chetwynd and her work with multiple charitable organizations.
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Vera Lekavy
Chamber of Commerce
Harold Amundsen
Chetwynd
H. Mueller
Two Chetwynd Athletes Named to Regional Volleyball
Yvonne Pohl and Jonathon Elden of Chetwynd have been selected for regional midget volleyball teams. They will attend three camps including a three day exchange in Prince George with Northwest Region in Spring Bread, leading to the Provincial Championships on Victoria Day weekend. The boys team is strong and the girls team aims to surpass last year’s fifth place.
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Chetwynd
Yvonne Pohl
Jonathon Elden
Prince George
Pine Valley Bailey Bridge upgraded near Taylor
Industry and Small Business Development Minister Don Phillips announced work to extend the Pine Valley Bailey Bridge from 73 meters over to 98 meters with three spans and ice breakers. Upgrades include new decking guard rails and 2.4 kilometers of approach road reconstruction.
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Pine Valley Bailey
Taylor
Phillips
B.C
Peace River crops value doubles in 1979 BC analysis
The Peace River district in British Columbia sees crop value rise to about 68.5 million dollars in 1979 from 34 million in 1978. Growth driven by rapeseed expansion to 270 000 acres and aided by favorable weather, though rising production costs temper farm profits. Wayne Wickens notes the shift reflects regional importance but not necessarily higher farmer profits.
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Wayne Wickens
Prince George
Peace River
B.C
British Columbia
Ministry of Agriculture
Village Council clarifies meeting procedures policy
The Village Council at the January meeting released a clarification on delegations agenda items and audience participation. It outlines when delegations are received, noon Friday deadlines, no early remarks, and possible unannounced receptions. Calls for questions are limited and the mayor or chair may manage rebuttals. Committee meetings will be held as needed with staff attendance, and a bylaw governs the committee of the whole. No recording equipment or smoking in chambers. Regular meetings end by 11:00 pm with sessions on the second and fourth Monday at 7:30 am.
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Peoples Drug Mart Opens in Chetwynd at Ribbon Ceremony
The Peoples Drug Mart officially opened with ribbon cutting by Mayor Ernie Pfanner on Saturday January 26 1980. Guests included Don and Jean Hicks and Larry and Candice Stark from Vanderhoof plus Mr. and Mrs J McIntyre from Pouce Coupe. The store offers cosmetics photography supplies books cards records magazines drug items and 48 hour color photo finishing. Located on 50th Ave next to The Old West Shop in downtown Chetwynd.
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Ernie Pfanner
People’s Drug Mart
Dana
Trevor Stark
Jean Hicks
Don Hicks
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Chetwynd
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Larry
Candice Stark
Trevor
Vanderhoof
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Hicks
J. McIntyre
Pouce Coupe
50Th Ave
Old West Shop
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