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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 14, 1982
Page
4
Recreation news describes the ongoing Summer Playground Program under Under The Big Top with circus activities, library visits, and crafts. July 12 16 features Olympic sports, sportsmanship focus, library film showings, and open registration with Jessie at the Rec Department. Creative Play for 3 and 4 year olds runs Wednesdays 9:30 to 11:30 at the Chetwynd Community Hall.
Chetwynd celebrated a grand Library opening marked by enthusiasm and tears of joy. Don Phillips praised Irene McLarty the first Librarian, while speakers urged expansion as the building and bookmobile recalled early growth. Ribbon cut by Phillips Hannam and Lasser, cake served to Colin Huska, volunteers reconnected, and free games delighted visitors. The event featured awards for a colouring contest won by Joey Courtoreille and Anya Bode, with over 40 entries on display. A softball league election announced Debbi Spencer as president and July playoff dates set.
Four counsellors Catherine Dodge Roxanne Kinkead Cherie Pulver and Suzanne Teslyk completed a Fort St. John Tourism B C course and now run the Tourist Information Centre opened June 1rd. They have logged over 1000 tourist names and addresses including 61 from foreign countries 359 from the USA 452 from B C and 271 from other Canadian provinces. They receive frequent questions on dams campsites maps accommodation guides Alaska road conditions and local events plus ferry schedules from Prince Rupert and area Tumbler Ridge and the North East Coal Development. A visitor from North East Coal Development provided material on Tumbler Ridge and coal area and how to guide sightseers. They are well equipped to answer most questions but lack local area information and invite a good summer and public involvement.
After rain the pool highlights expanded summer hours for all ages. Early Bird Dip and Adult Evening Swim welcome parents, with youth slots 1:15-2:15 Tue-Fri and 5:15-6:15 Mon-Fri plus Friday 7:00-8:30 p.m. Red Cross lessons nearing fifth set, only three sets left. enroll soon for kids.
William Anderson expresses gratitude as commissioner of the Peace-Liard Region Economic Development Commission after four years and four months of service. He praises local collaboration and resources, notes forthcoming growth, and pledges to monitor the Northeast Region’s progress within the province.
Adult lessons begin July 19 along with Red Cross courses. Safety tips urge telling an adult where you go with whom and return time, and to play only in supervised areas. For details call 788-2214 and ask for Carol or Shelley, or 788-3371 for swimming times.
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