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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 14, 1976
Page
1
Coalition Mining ceased operations at the Sukunka project on June 30 1976. Six men will complete summer restoration. John Burns manager plus assistant and two staff join Brameda to oversee workings and keep two mines on standby with water pumped out. Brameda negotiates future reopening.
A Chetwynd community brief covers the Martin Kurjata weddings on July 3 and a family reunion with out of town guests including Aker Kurjata and Arseneault clans. The piece notes visitors from Fort Nelson, Dawson Creek, Edmonton and Kelowna, plus a local migration as B C Hydro staffer Gil Arseneau relocates. Also mentioned is a planned Canada pilot housing project in Chetwynd and Burns Lake aimed at upgrading and extending housing programs if successful.
Public disclosure shows nine BCMLA members with assets possibly near or at one million dollars. Don Phillips of Aspel Motors Dawson Creek lists substantial holdings but doubts immediate cash sale value. Other named MLAs include Premier Bennett and ministers Mair Vander Zalm Wolfe Gibson and Loewen, Rogers, Mussallem. Pilot Project aims for forty developments in Chetwynd with home upgrades and apartments, aiding older homes and renters.
Council met last week to discuss a northeast airport option as population is projected to reach 25 000 in ten years. Mayor Lasser noted land options are under consideration while current facilities suffice for now. Bruce Chambers and Cathy Early of the Provincial Planning Services Division visited to discuss a village and area planning study.
On Saturday July 17 athletes from around the world will gather in Montreal for the 1976 Olympics with CBC-TV offering 175 hours of live coverage. The opening ceremonies start at 2 30 p.m. EDT.
A BC government joint booklet Wilderness Survival has sold 50,000 copies and a second 50,000 print run is ordered. The pocket guide helps campers hikers skiers and hunters with equipment signals edible plants and survival psychology. Officials from the Forest Service and Outdoor Recreation Branch announce the interdepartmental effort to boost wilderness safety.
The Motherly Lake Youth Centre invites 7 to 14 year olds to a single July session from July 20 to 30 at Moberly Lake. The non profit camp emphasizes Christian living and citizenship, with a $50 fee offset by donations. Applications to Chetwynd or Dawson Creek numbers provided.
The Hydro Motel changes hands as Mr and Mrs Joe Ireland acquire the property from Mrs Nell Watson who moves to the lower mainland. Ireland opens a Realty office with Investors Ltd Realty, plans A.H.CO.P housing, and expansion for the Hydro Motel while preparing to settle in Chetwynd.
Jesse Starnes departs with a cache of gold including a 200 dollar Peace River nugget heading to Georgia for a convention of conventioners.
B C Hydro will release water through the W A C Bennett Dam spillway for several weeks to ease spring run-off. Expect minor river level fluctuations with a sharp drop up to six feet at Hudson Hope and three feet at Taylor for a few hours early July 11, then gradual return to normal by Sunday morning.
Swimming lessons start July 26 at the Lions Pool in Chetwynd Arena with a government funded heated pool supervised by a technician. Phil Brown forecasts arrival this week. Registrations at the Public Library July 20 and 22 from 7 to 9 pm. Lessons run July 26 through September 3 for ages 3 to adults.
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