Wagner Shows Carnival Heads To Chetwynd June 17 18
Wagner Shows bring two rides and a full carnival to Chetwynd for two days sponsored by the Little Giant Figure Skating Club. Mark and Don Wagner run a large Western Canada tour with over 40 major rides valued at more than two million dollars and a comprehensive Kiddie Land. The self contained event lights and powers itself on site and employs about three hundred people with free rides for all handicapped children.
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Yes Kids
Wagner
Little Giant Figure Skating Club
Ellis Hall
Canada
Victoria
B.C
Thompson
Manitoba
Mark
Don
Wagner Shows
Tourism boom at Chetwynd attracts global visitors
The Little Giant and I report 186 tourists from Alberta Ontario Saskatchewan and British Columbia plus many from Alaska and overseas. Visitors hail from West Germany Australia Japan Switzerland England and U S states including California Oregon Indiana and Washington. They praise wildlife scenery and friendly locals but note road condition complaints and traffic.
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Little Giant and I
Alberta
Ontario
Saskatchewan
British Columbia
Chetwynd
Alaska
West Germany
Australia
Japan
Switzerland
England
California
Mexico
Oregon
Wyoming
Indiana
Arkansas
Arizona
Montana
Yukon Territories
Washington
Condi
Fires remain low as Canada reports May totals
Forest Fire Service data show May 1978 across Canada recorded 1 646 fires affecting 20 000 hectares versus 3 270 fires and 157 000 hectares in 1977. Season to date 1 792 fires and 20 000 hectares, compared with 4 374 fires and 211 400 hectares last year. Seasonal averages trend lower.
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Canada
Canadian Forestry Service
Fire Department Defends Street Cleaning Practices
A letter from the Chetwynd Volunteer Fire Department objects to a July 5 article by A. Chutnik. It states the two month activity near Bank of Commerce and Department Store used hydrants for hose laying and pumping, with street washing incidental and done off street for safety. The writer urges reporting accuracy and suggests residents first voice complaints to the department or village.
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Chetwynd Volunteer Fire Department
A. Chutnik
Chutnik
Bank of Commerce
BC Legislature Frays but Speaker Steers Session to Break
Victoria report states the thirty first parliament ends a tense session amidst bouts of outbursts and insults. Speaker Harvey Schraeder’s steady guidance kept MLAs in line as key bills pass including a major forestry act overhaul the first since 1912. Opponents attack a compulsory heroin treatment plan and a Family Relations Act aiming to ease divorces while the electoral bill expands the legislature from 55 to 57 seats.
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Tony MacGregor
Victoria
British Columbia
Harvey Schroeder
Christian Missionary Alliance
Schraeder
Ed Smith
Bob McClelland
Nhe
Rosemary Brown
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Ringling Brothers of Circus Fame
Outer Space
Forest Fire Research Institute of Environment Canada
Ottawa
T!.e Rigs
Coalition
Bennett Dam
Cherho
South Peace Publishing Ltd
Bunne Hoffman
Victoria Bureau
Highway 97
Catholic Church
Peprolewins Eay
Pacific
Pacific 66 Bulk Distributor
Chetwynd, Hudson Hope
N.E. B.C
Vern Braaten
Chetwynd, B.C
John Jackman
Thrift Shop
Westlander Homes Ltd
Pat Harroff
B.C. Voc
Mile ‘O
Dawson Creek
Treasure House Imports
Macrame
Champion Recreation Sales & Service
Harley Davidson
Kawasaki Bikes
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