Chetwynd Class of 1977 Graduation Banquet Recap
The Graduating Class of 1977 held a banquet at the Elks Hall with purple and gold decor. Twenty six graduates were toasted by peers and local officials as Reverend Dorothy Daly offered prayers and the ceremony proceeded in the high school gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks Hall
Jim Shirley
C.C.R.P
Dorothy Daly
David Hoffman
Cindy Sandnes
R.E. Hoffman
Cindy Gerstel
Carl Rose
Donna Thomson
Shirley Craven
Mr. T. Baker
Terry Norris
Reverend Daly
I. Campbell
Chetwynd Elementary
Lindy Ho
Campbell
Don Wallace
Lasser
Valedictory Address by Karen Rix at 1977 Graduation
Karen Rix delivers a valedictory at the 1977 graduation exercises. She praises teachers for twelve years of guidance and thanks parents for support, notes the class stands at the threshold of the future and expresses confidence in their ability to cope. The speech emphasizes knowledge, tolerance, and self-belief.
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Karen Rix
B C Tel begins new Chetwynd switching building project
B C Tel starts a permanent modern 2500 square foot building adjacent to the existing site in Chetwynd to house an electronic switching machine. Completion is planned for October 1 1977 with a $660000 electronic automatic exchange. Service expected before December 1978 with touch calling and automatic number identification. Dezell Construction Company of Prince George lands the contract. Local labour is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Tel
Chetwynd
Bruce Calder
Calder
Dezell Construction Company of
Prince George
Peace River
Walter Braaten
Dezell
Dalsin Wins Governor General Medal At Northern Lights College
Doug Dalsin, 19, received the Governor General's Medal at a June ceremony for top performance in the General Welding program. Dr. Brian Brown presented the award, with Ian Leger noted as governor general. Other nominees included John Lauridsen, Sheila DeCosta, and Tom Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Lights College
Doug Dalsin
Brian Brown
Northern Lights College Council
Canada
Governor General of
Jules Leger
Bob Lord
Dalsin
Dawson Creek
South Peace
Fort St. John
Northern Lights
John Lauridsen
Automotive Mechanics
Sheila DeCosta
Tom Fletcher
Denison and Imperial strike Quintette coal deal in Canada
Denison Mines and Imperial Oil announce a formal agreement granting Imperial a 16.75 percent stake in Quintette Coal Limited, operator of a major high quality metallurgical coal property in northeastern British Columbia. Denison holds 38.25 percent and manages the project, with Japanese partners Mitsui Mining and Tokyo Boeki remaining involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto- Denison Mines Limited
Imperial Oil Limited
Imperial
Quintette Coal Limited
British Columbia
Denison
Quintette
Mitsui Mining Co. Ltd
Tokyo Boeki
Teck officials tour Bullmoose project
Teck Corp officials led by Vice President Bob Hallbauer and Project Development Manager Jim Tomson visited the Bullmoose area where a 50 mile south camp houses 30 workers. Bulk sampling and diamond drilling are ongoing at Bullmoose Creek as legal approvals enable Brameda Resources to buy coal licenses. Quintette's feasibility study suggests first production in 1980 at one million tons, rising to five million by 1985, with Nippon Kokan K.K. and Kobe Steel Ltd. negotiating coal sales. BC government backs rail, port, town-site, and road links to support Quintette and related projects.
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Bob Hallbauer
Teck Corporation
Jim Tomson
Teck
Bullmoose
Chetwynd
Bullmoose Creek
B.P. Canada Limited
Brameda _ Resources
Sukunka Bullmoose
Chamberlain
Brameda and Teck Corporation
Quintette
Nippon Kokan K.K
Kobe Steel Ltd
British Columbia
Prince Rupert
Dawson Creek
Shirley and Denny Kemprud Guests of
Shirley and Denny Kemprud were listed as guests of a local event, with continuation noted on page 6. The fragment provides minimal context, but names up to two individuals and a page reference are clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley
Denny Kemprud
Letter of Appreciation to Chetwynd Scouts
The Chetwynd Boy Scout Association extends sincere appreciation to Chetwynd and the community for making the Jamboree year a success. Bobbie Larsen, Chairman of the 8th South Peace Group, signs the acknowledgment in scouting spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd Boy Scout Association
Mayor & Council
Royal Canadian Legion
Father Jungbluth
the Echo
B.C. Yukon Council Boy Scouts
Bobbie Larsen
Chetwynd Boy Scouts
South Peace Group
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Chetwynd Secondary School
Clara Genevick
Cindy Deak
Georgeanna Wickum
Sandy Sims
Sharon Olson
Sandra Schreiber
Wendy Shannon
Cindy Schreiber
Leola Gagnon
Shirley McInnis
Carl Anderson
Cynthia Sandnes
Vicki Warren
Karen Powell
Steven Dodge
Clint Bertelsen
Ed Schreiber
Eugene Zimmerman
Dale Wood
Alan Cross
Frank Cooke
Leo Shapiro
Western Guides and Outfitters
Asso
Ciation
Bunne
Marion Shirley
Mary Inglebright
Duncan
B.C
Jim
Gordon Moore
California
Moberly Lake
Bev and
Norm Stirling
Penticton, B.C
Chetwynd & Community
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