Chetwynd locals celebrate winners and community ties
Congratulations to the Chetwynd Mens and Womens fastball teams for capturing first place at the weekend fastball tournament in Chetwynd. The All Indian Rodeo drew many cowboys, Myra and Delorus Panas visited Edmonton guests at Bill and Rose McKlvenna’s home, and several local weddings and obituaries were noted including Claudio Rouda and Marina Rouda, Brick Hoover and Carol Hoover, plus Jim Burtch’s death in Edmonton. Sympathy extended to Emma Burtch, Mary Wilson families, and Daniel Wilson. PRAHTA members met in Hudson Hope at the Peace Glen Hotel with a Cameron Lake barbecue in the evening. Contact number provided for news tips.
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Aging versus senility in elderly health care
Aging is not a disease and most elderly show no senility symptoms. Delirium dementia and acute confusional states replace the old term senility. Delirium involves mental clouding and disordered thinking, dementia affects memory and reasoning, and acute confusional states cause sudden loss of coherence. Early recognition and treating underlying causes can reverse some cases, but many patients with senile changes have Alzheimer’s disease. prompt medical discussion is advised.
Humor workshop offers self laughter tips in public setting
A veteran humorist describes amusing missteps such as a dress snag and mistimed language as teachable moments. She suggests viewers should assess situations with self awareness and find humor in everyday embarrassment to improve communication and confidence.
Banks raise rates as lenders tighten mortgage access
Banks including Royal Bank of Canada and Toronto Dominion boosted one year mortgage rates to 13.75 percent and longer terms to 14.75 and 15.25 percent amid a broader rise in prime and central bank rates. Canada Trust and others lifted three to five year mortgage rates and savings yields.
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Toronto Dominion Bank
Toronto Dominion
the Royal
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PRAHTA directors meet in Peace River region 1984
PRAHTA held a directors meeting at the Peace Glen Hotel in Hudson Hope on July 7 1984 at 1230 pm to discuss the budget a new logo and Expo 86 plans. The logo designed by Walter Slang features red gold and white in a maple leaf design. Four PRAHTA directors attended including President Del Mitchell and 1st Vice Peter Dimert who led another Expo 86 planning session at 415 pm at St Citizens Hall.
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Peace River Alaska Highway Tourist Association
Peace Glen
Hudson Hope
Dinosaur Lake
Charles Kux-Kardos
Walter Slang
Prahta
del Mitchell
Peter Dimert
Norma Cox
Bert Nilson
St. Citizens Hall
Obituary Daniel Vowles of Chetwynd Dies in Prince George
Daniel Vowles son of Mary Wilson of Chetwynd died suddenly in Prince George on July 6 1984 at age 44. He leaves his mother wife Mary two daughters Eva and Wendy sister Paula John of Chetwynd and extended relatives. A Big Brother to five boys he led a Beaver Pack in Prince George and lived in Chetwynd five years. He worked as first aid man at Canfor Chetwynd Division then with BC Hydro delivering first aid training from Vancouver to Ft Nelson and across Tumbler Ridge and Hudson Hope. He won the McKeewn award two years ago for services beyond the call of duty and traveled to Chicago as guest of honor to the World Convention of First Riders. Funeral services set for Thursday July 12 in Prince George.
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Wendy
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Susan Sills
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Jim Burtch
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Val Cutinho
Bunne Hoffman
New Peace Glen
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Humor Workshop
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New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
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Chetwynd Recreation Centre
Prince George B.C
Moberly Lake & District
Andy Girard
Tyes
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Marlene Walker
Chetwynd Auto Body
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