Minister faces criticism over highway funding claims
President John Jackman of the Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce accuses Alf Nunweiler, newly named minister without portfolio in the Barrett Government, of taking credit for highway improvements. He cites prior announcements by the Minister of Highways Lea and ongoing provincial action urged by the chamber for the Moberly Lake road and bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jackman
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
Alf Nunweiler
Portfollio
Barrett
Alaska Highway News
Lea
Victoria
Moberly Lake
Brent Proctor named manager at Chetwynd arena
Brent Proctor, former Dawson Creek arena manager and Fort Nelson Rec Centre head, is appointed manager of the Chetwynd and District Arena and is brother to local businessman Lorne Proctor. A June 28 1974 ministerial letter discusses Highway 29 paving plans from Chetwynd to Hudson Hope with tenders in weeks and aims to complete a first lift this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brent Proctor
Chetwynd and District
Dawson Creek
Fort Nelson Rec
Brent
Victoria
Lea
Highway Department
Highway 29
Jackman
Chetwynd
Hudson Hope
Ancient Indian camps found along Peace River Canyon in 6000-year survey
Dr Knut Fladmark leading a provincial archaeological survey sponsored by B C Hydro identifies five ancient sites on canyon crests overlooking Hudsons Hope before Site One Dam floods the area. Findings include stone flakes and 6000 year old evidence near Tea Creek and Taylor area. report due by Christmas with results returned to local museums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace River Canyon
Hudson’s Hope
Fidmark
Site One
Knut Fladmark
Simon Fraser University
B.C. Hydro
Canyon
Fladmark
Lynx Creek
Glen
Tea Creek
Taylor
Beaten
Pine River
Horse Killed in Highway Collision Near Chetwynd
A horse broke loose and darted into the path of a New Mexico 1973 Buick traveling toward Chetwynd four miles west of town. The horse died instantly. Four occupants of the car were treated and released with minor injuries. Estimated vehicle damage set at $2,000.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
New Mexico
Justice of Peace Sworn In At Hudson's Hope
John S. Greenwood is sworn in as Justice of the Peace in Hudson's Hope by Judge Don Kidd on July 11. A former Vancouver police officer and Canadian Army veteran, Greenwood moved with his family to the Peace River area seeking private enterprise opportunities and a new life away from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson’s Hope
Don Kidd
John S. Greenwood
John
Vancouver
Greenwood’s
Peace River
Local News Roundup and Family Visits Across Towns
Mr and Mrs Sig Schilling drove their daughter Elsie Ross to Whitehorse. Pat Flack returns from Toronto. Boy Scouts held a Pre Camp near Dawson Creek for the Sooke Jamboree in August. Mrs Mary Haugen of Chetwynd Hotel visited Toronto area. Mrs Bud McLane spent time with daughter Terri and mother Susie Piper. Mary Templeton and Mrs McLane traveled to Prince George. Tom Elliott and daughter summer at Banff. Constable Bob Oglivie travels to Ontario for vacation. Bye for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sig Schilling
Elsie Ross
Whitehorse
Dawson Creek
Sooke
Bud McLane
Terri
Susie Piper
Mary. Templeton
McLane
Prince George
Tom Elliott
Banff, Alta
Wolves Wreak Havoc In Chetwynd District Cattle Losses Rise
Local ranchers report wolf predation on cattle across Area No 28 as predators grow bolder. A fully grown cow was found killed with unborn calf removed while poison bait killed a wolf. The minister governs open seasons and methods under the Wild Life Act to control predators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Ray Schreiber
Oberle
RCMP
Middleness
Nicholson
Moberly Lake
B.C. Cattleman Association
Peace River District
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lorne Proctor
The
Provincal Archeological Dept
Mrs. Fladmark
Judy Gilbert
Brian, Spurling
Cathy Carlson
Tom and Vantha Williams
Gerald Lesler
Sheila Mishra
Dunne’s Oghetuynd
Pat Flack
Toronto
Mary Haugen
Chetwynd Motor Hotel
Bob Oglivie
Ontario
Alberta
Cariboo County
Pine Pass
Murray River
Minister of Recreation and Conservation
Associated Chamber of Commerce
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