Poison 10-80 discussed for predator control in cattle area
A Fish and Wildlife representative Bud Pratt opposed reestablishing 10-80 for predator control despite a south Peace River stockmen's appeal to target wolves. Pratt described 10-80 as a tasteless odorless poison that causes a slow death, safer for people but deadly to canines, and contrasted it with strychnine. Also noted were library board guests and Dawson Creek to Victoria staff moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fish and Wildlife Branch
Bud Pratt
Standing Committee On Agriculture
South Peace River
Pratt
United States
New post office opens in Hudson's Hope
Residents celebrate a new post office at the corner of Canyon road and Highway 29 as April 30 1973 marks the official opening. The brighter pastel interior is more spacious than the old building with about 500 lock boxes in the lobby near the wicket. Postmistress Noreen Stubley leads assistants Mable Shepherd Mona Walmsley and Edith Luchinski in servicing customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson’s Hope
Noreen Stubley
Mable Shepherd
Mona Walmsley
Edith Luchinski
Canyon Road
Highway 29
Festival meeting heard in Prince George on sports issues
John Jackman attended a Saturday meeting of amateur sports representatives in Prince George sponsored by the B C Festival of Sports. Attendees included B C Sports Federation officials and organizers from the Peace River district to address funding, travel financing, and regional challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jackman
Prince George
B.C
Moberly Lake Youth Centre hosts final camping session
The second and last session at Moberly Lake Youth Centre runs July 18 to 29 for ages 8 to 13. Boys and girls will enjoy sailing hiking and handicrafts with peers. There may still be a vacancy. call 788-2343 or write Box 116 Chetwynd BC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moberly Lake
Chetwynd
B.C
New subdivision green light and housing act updates
Federal parliament adopted four amendments to the National Housing Act enabling the Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation to fund 50 percent of land planning purchase and clearing costs, expand social facilities, and offer forgivable and low interest loans to homeowners. The program includes homeowner assistance with extended repayment and tax support to municipalities, plus co operatives modeled after a project in Chetwynd to aid underprivileged groups. MP Frank Oberle urged establishing a Housing or Social Improvement committee and offered personal assistance. The piece also notes library changes, a painting donation, staff shifts, and local poetry and social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Co-operative Housings
Chetwynd
Frank Oberle
Oberle
Dawson Council
Community notes from Chetwynd and area in brief
Constable Higgins and family move to RCMP residence in Hudsons Hope after transfer from Dawson Creek. Bishop O Grady visits for First Communions in several lakes communities. John Lekavy family vacationing in Saskatchewan. Ann Willis and Georgina St Laurent visit Chetwynd. Get well wishes for Emma Pfanner. Mayor Hayward and Alderman Stewart return from Victoria with talks on lots, airport, and housing plans. A 15-year-old Dawson Creek girl charged with arson and related offenses is under child welfare supervision and placed in a foster home in Chetwynd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Higgins
Stephanie
RCMP
Hudson’s Hope
Higgins
Dawson Creek
Emma Pfanner
Edmonton
Ernie Pfanner
Emma
Mr. Waite
Calgary
Chetwynd
Ernie
Hayward
Alderman Stewart
Victoria
Stewart
Land Assembly
Centennial Pool
Welfare Department
Installation Service Held for New Pastor at Faith Lutheran Church
An installation service for Mr. Carl Schmok as pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Chetwynd took place Sunday July 8. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Gordon Hendrickson of Wahalla Centre Alberta, president of the Peace River conference of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Canada. Mr Schmok and family were in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Schmok
Faith Lutheran Church
Chetwynd
Gordon Hendrickson
Wahalla Centre
Alberta
Peace River
Shower for Lucille Melnychuk at Legion Hall
Friends and relatives gathered Thursday evening July 12 for a bridal shower honoring Lucille Melnychuk. She was surprised, seated amid blue and white decorations, with a bride’s cake and gifts. Hostesses Mary Paynter and Bernice Tracey presented presents, and guests enjoyed lunch. The remainder of the article notes hospital paving plans in Chetwynd and district, including a $30,000 budget and road work from the Village Hall to the hospital property line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Lucille Melynchuk
Lucille
Don
Mary Paynter
Bernice Tracey
Trudy Melnychuk
Verna McKay
Julia Melnychuk
Gail Melnychuk
Barbara Dorosh
Chetwynd and District Hospital
Columbia-Biulithic
Vancouver
B.C
Peace River-Liard
Lucille Meinychuk
Donald Dorosh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chetwynd Library Board
Bill Peters
Jim O’ Hare
Deirdre
Bill
Chetwynd Board
Hudson's Hope
Moberly Youth Centre
Jim O’hare
M.P
McClarty
Helen Monro
John Martens
Chetwynd Hospital
Randy Paul
Olive H. H. Burnett
Bev
Norm Stirling
T¢Unne
Ogheluynd
Hadi
Helen
Gordon Moore
California
Chetwynd Elks Lodge No. 500
Fergus O’grady
Kelly Lake
John Lekavy
Saskatchewan
Mrs. Lekavy
Ann Willis
Georgetown
Ontario
Georgina St. Laurent
Squamish
W.ac. Bennett
Ringy
CMHC
Mr. Schmok
Lucille Melnychuk
Thelma
Gordon
Clifford
Kelowna
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