Bluegrass Festival Draws 5000 Fans at Bend River Ranch
The second annual Bluegrass Festival in Pine River Valley 15 miles west of Chetwynd drew about 5000 fans. Opening ceremonies at 11 30 Saturday featured MP Frank Oberle and Mayor Lasser. Nine bands including Lonzo and Oscar from Nashville performed, with Robin Roller guesting.
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Pine River Valley
Chetwynd
Bend River Ranch
Frank Oberle
Lasser
Peter Priebe
Fort St. John
O’canada
Bob Roller
Capital City
Vancouver
Burns Lake
Snake Country
Western LNG project persists despite Dome withdrawal
British Columbia confirms the 3.5 billion Western LNG venture remains active as Dome Petroleum relinquishes its lead and equity role. Union Oil of Canada and NIC Resources of Japan seek new Canadian partners to strengthen financing while the province backs the plan to supply half the gas feedstock for a Grassy Point LNG plant exporting to Japan.
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British Columbia
Dome Petroleum
Dome
Steven Rogers
Union Oil of
Canda
NIC Resources
Japan
B.C
Grassy Point
Prince Rupert
Rural schools address board
Rural School District 59 board heard verbal reports from two rural principals at a regular meeting Monday June 25. McLeod School principal Peter Evans reported on special programs staffing and curriculum including Project Read French music computer courses and cross country skiing. Kelly Lake School principal Bob Bergen reported grade 8 and 9 program improvements lowering dropout rates from 65 percent in 1981 to 14 percent this year and noted students moving to Beaverlodge Alberta for high school.
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Peter Evans
McLeod School
Dawson Creek
Hart Highway
Groundbirch
Evans
Bob Bergen
Kelly Lake
Gary Belcourt
Johnny Belcourt
Tony Savard
Bergen
Beaverlodge
Alberta
Appointments to B C Hydro board announced by minister
On May 16 the Hon Stephen Rogers announced new directors for the B C Hydro board. Appointments include Chester Johnson of West Fraser Timber, William L Lauder of Sauder Industries, Samuel Belzber of First City Trust, and Allan Williams with Hugh Curtis and Rogers also named. Indefinite terms. Rogers cited strategic corporate restructuring and new mandate priorities.
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B.C. Hydro
Stephen Rogers
Energy, Mines and Petroleum
Chester Johnson
West Fraser Timber
Eurocan Pulp and Paper
William L. Lauder
Sauder Industries Ltd
Vancouver
Samuel Belzber
First City Trust Co
First City Financial Corporation
Allan Williams
North Vancouver
Hugh Curtis
Rogers
Valedictory words reflect on paths ahead and gratitude
Renee Bernard delivers a valedictory address praising honored guests, parents, teachers, and classmates. She reflects on crossroads, memories of school days, friendships, and the enduring bonds formed, while thanking teachers for dedication and urging perseverance to pursue dreams.
Yesteryear contest closes for graduate entries
The Yesteryear Graduate Contest ends July 5. Submit entries this week for a chance to win prizes advertised in the June 27 issue. Mail entries to Box 750 or drop them at the Echo office.
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Yesteryear
Echo
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