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Published every Wednesday at Chetwynd by Echo Publishing Ltd. Advertising rates include legal and municipal at 17 cents per count line for first insertion and 15 cents per count line for subsequent insertions. Display rates on request. Subscriptions Canada Commonwealth $6 yearly, USA/foreign $8.50 yearly. Single copy 15 cents. Editor and Publisher Bunne Hoffman.
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Safety on the water urges caution for Canadian boaters
The Canada Safety Council warns that nearly five million Canadians will use more than 1.5 million watercraft in 1974 for recreation. Although many are beginners, over 300 drownings and numerous injuries are expected due to lack of skill, fatigue or alcohol, and risky attitudes. Join a club to learn proper handling and safety, with RCMP offices offering free information.
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Chetwynd entries shine at North Peace horse show
Fort St. John event drew 110 classes at North Peace Light Horse Arena. Chetwynd competitors Claude Blanchard with Kismet Saw won two year old registered Quarter Horse Stallion, Angie Douglas with Jock placed fourth in lead line pony, Jennifer Poole rode Penny Nickel to second in lead line, Karen Poole earned first in Senior trail and two fifths in Western pleasure and Senior Reining. Participants traveled from Prince George and Alberta. Judge Gilbert Cole of Sherwood Park praised the event and hoped to return.
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Fort St. John
North Peace
Chetwynd
Claude Blanchard
Karen Poole
Kim
Prince George
Alberta
Gilbert Cole
Sherwood Park
Chetwynd man fined for drunk driving in 1974 case
Rene Harvey Stoney of Chetwynd B C appeared before Judge D Levis on July 11 1974 charged with driving a motor vehicle with a blood alcohol level over .08 percent on June 15 1974. He was fined 300 and prohibited from driving on Canadian highways for 30 days. His BAC was .20 percent.
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Rene Harvey Stoney
Chetwynd
B.C
D. Levis
Canada
Travelogue of Reno Trip and Delays
A writer from Smoke Signals reports a week in Reno ahead of a convention. He notes hotter weather in Reno than Largo Florida family time in transit through Vancouver and San Francisco. He describes a 7 20 arrival time and brief pre convention party before retreat for rest.
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Largo
Florida
Reno
Vancouver
San Francisco
Community team name contest seeks Chetwynd heritage link
The Chet and Senior Men's Hockey Club thanks supporters for a winter fund drive that funded new pants sweaters and stockings. Citizens of Chetwynd and District are asked to name the team with prize of a valued radio gear. Closing date August 15 1974.
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Chet and
Chetwynd
Chetwynd and
Lloyd’s
McNabbs Marshall Wells
Marshall Wells
B.C
Hydro Line Progress in Lone Prairie Amid Clearing Work
Work on the Hydro Line progresses in Lone Prairie with clearing nearly finished on the mountain section and crews planning flag checks for residential sites. Valley work continues by machine and man, while a survey crew prepares to map the line once cleared. Weather permitting, Sunday work parties with potluck suppers are planned, and Less Kikirk has left for Duncan, B C to pursue meat cutting apprenticeship.
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Hydro
Lone Prairie
Hiway Department
Kikirk
Duncan, B.C
Minister Seeks Swift Paving Start Amid Asphalt Shortage
The department faces a tight schedule for major paving projects due to limited asphalt supplies. Efforts are aimed at launching work soon, with Graham R. Lea noting the Chetwynd Chamber’s push for the Moberly River bridge replacement this year.
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Graham R. Lea
Justice officier moves from police to peace duties at Glen
They purchased land at the Glen and are building a new home. Their three children are happy with the move. John enjoyed his police officer job and engages in the process of law as he transitions to the role of Justice of the Peace, viewing it as a challenging and exciting change from law enforcement.
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Reno
Las Vegas
Nevada
Fats Waller
Debbie Reynolds
Harold
Glen
John
Doctors W R Esau and A J Brisson Visit Chetwynd
Optometrists W R Esau and A J Brisson will be in Chetwynd on the first and third Fridays of each month for eye exams. Appointments can be made by phoning the Chetwynd Court Motel at 788-2271.
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W.R. Esau
A.J. Brisson
Chetwynd
Chetwynd Court
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