Chetwynd Scouts Join Banff Jamboree Trip
A contingent of Chetwynd Scouts Venturers and Leaders (Jim Sandborn Roy Unrau David Paquette Lance Fournier Roger Sandborn Brian Nousek Brian Campbell Bill Trott Kevin Martin Wes Unrau Lee Dickson David Robertson Clayton Fischer Richard Rosendahl Andy Campbell) join 20000 others at the Fourth Canadian Scout Jamboree near Banff Alberta July 1 10. They will visit Calgary Stampede and take part in Forestry Scoutcraft hiking and river rafting as part of unit programs. The group departs Thursday and returns July 11 with a jamboree budget around 5 million and extensive logistics including three truckloads of pop 79000 hotdogs and 50000 bags of chips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Banff
Alberta
Jim Sandborn
Roy Unrau
David Paquette
Lance Fournier
Roger Sandborn
Brian Nousek
Brian Campbell
Bill Trott
Kevin Martin
Wes Unrau
Lee Dickson
David Robertson
Clayton Fischer
Richard Rosendahl
Andy
Calgary Stampede
Yogi Jorgensen
Alfred Rosendahl
Bob Norlund
Andy Campbell
Hoffman re elected president of PRAHTA
Bunne Hoffman of Chetwynd was re elected as President and Dave Kylle of Hudson's Hope as First Vice President at PRAHTA's Annual General Meeting in Fort St John on June 20 1981. Bob Johnson Fort Nelson became Second Vice President and Norma Cox Fort St John Third Vice President. Bill Dyer Fort St John elected Financial Officer. Directors include Jean Campbell Chetwynd Emma Edinger Hudson's Hope Shirley Pomeroy Fort St John Keith Lovelock Fort St John Harold Amundsen Chetwynd and Bill Duomont Ponce Coupe. Six communities represented. Don Ashley noted for dedication. Region H pin presented. New board eager to tackle tourism future in Region H and British Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace River-Alaska Highway
P.R.A.H.T.A
Jean Campbell Chetwynd
Emma Edinger
Hudson’s Hope
Shirley Pomeroy
Fort St. John
Keith Lovelock
Harold Amundsen Chetwynd
Bill Duomont Ponce Coupe
Jesse Starnes
Marian Starnes
Don McCartney
Dawson Creek
Vern Ciccone
MacKenzie
Bob Johnson
Fort Nelson
Hoffman
Don Ashley
Ashley
South Peace
H” Association
Region
B.C
Coal firms back Chetwynd over Tumbler Ridge plan
BP Coal and Gulf Canada Resources outlined mine proposals for the Sukunka project in Chetwynd, aiming for 1 million tonnes per year with potential growth. BP expects 1200 new jobs over 20 years and housing in Chetwynd. Gulf plans two bases, local procurement, and ongoing community updates amid early development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulf Canada Resources
Northeast Coal
Chetwynd
BP Coal
Robert Redgate
BP Exploration Canada , Ltd
Sukunka
Redgate
Carney Johannesson
Northern Woods & Water Route Cavalcades Planned
A promotional note invites travelers to a summer holiday along the Northern Woods and Water Route through northern western provinces. Two cavalcades depart Winnipeg on July 21 reaching Dawson Creek July 30, and from Dawson Creek August 2 with some detours. The route offers unpolluted lakes and pine forests, with easy hard surfaced highways and frequent warm welcomes at stops. Interested readers can request full information from the Northern Woods & Water Route Association, Box 699, Nipawin, Sask.
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Woods & Water
North America
Winnipeg
Dawson Creek
Northern Woods & Water Route Association
Box 699
Nipawin
Sask
Neighbour Days Winners Named at Welcome Event
Neighbour Days sponsored by north access road businesses drew large crowds and door prizes. Winners included Ken Davy Western Seat Covers, Don White Lucas driving lights, Bob Nicholson Antenna, Fred DuBois Propane Lantern, Ivy Yakel K United Carpet, Pam Bulholzer Corn Popper, Wade Sorrel Toaster. Chetwynd Sports Centre continued on page A12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Davy
Don White
Lucas
Bob Nicholson
Artic Propane Ltd
Fred DuBois
K & P United
Ivy Yakel
Mid-Valley Electric
Pam Bulholzer
Wade Sorrel
Chetwynd Sports Centre
Report on Northeast Coal Development Impacts Released
Industry Minister Don Phillips announced a cabinet reviewed discussion paper titled A Regional Impact Analysis of North East Coal Development on the Peace River Liard Regional District Employment and Population Forecasts. The report supports planning for facilities and services as coal development grows, with ongoing regional consultation coordinated by the ministry of municipal affairs and input from several ministries. Elizabeth Cull chairs the Omineca Peace Regional Resource Management Committee and has been nominated for a position related to the regional planning process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Phillips
Northeast
Phillips
North East
Peace River
Liard
Cabinet Committee On
Peace River-Liard
Ministry of Municipal Affairs
Industry, Health, Education, Human Resources
Labour
Elizabeth Cull
Omineca Peace
Chetwynd
Queensland Australia
London
England
Airport receives grant for Chetwynd improvements
M L A Don Phillips presented a 200000 cheque to Mayor Ernie Pfanner from the Transport Assistance Program for Chetwynd airport upgrades including lights and navigational aids. Phillips called it the first phase of further plans while outlining a regional impact paper on the Northeast Coal Development and noting a forthcoming announcement and a London conference.
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Ernie Pfanner
The
Transport
Chetwynd Airport
Pfanner
Don Phillips
E. Pfanner
Chetwynd
M.L.A. Phillips
Also Mentioned on This Page
Prahta
Alaska Highway Tourist Association
Bunne Hoffman
Tumbler Ridge
Johannesson
Richard Roberts
Northern Woods Water Route
Moberly Manor Apartments
Bob McNabb
M.L.A
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