Pastor’s farewell to Chetwynd parishioners from Father Terry Brock
Father Terry Brock bids farewell to Chetwynd and nearby missions Hudsons Hope Moberly Lake and Tumbler Ridge as he moves August 1 to Kitimat to pastor the Catholic community. He recalls initial impressions, gratitude to local clergy and residents, and quotes a Christian writer about God loving each person as if they were the only one.
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Kitimat
Chetwynd
Hudson’s Hope
Moberly Lake
Tumbler Ridge
Sacred Heart Cathedral
Prince George
O’grady Catholic High School
Camp Emile
Moberly
Chetwynd Echo/Pioneer
Church News
Letters to the Editor guidelines for The Chetwynd Echo
The Chetwynd Echo invites brief letters addressing editorials or news, ideally about 200 words, to be written as Dear Editor and signed with contact details. Reasons for non publication include no signature, illegibility, defamatory remarks, or non contactable letters.
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The
Chetwynd Echo
Major concerns over oiling of roads in Chetwynd
Grace Cox voices strong worries about road oiling in Chetwynd Ontario style, noting it leaves over an inch of oil on surfaces and endangers children and pets in residential areas. She questions who pays for vehicle cleaning and asks for a cost analysis and dust control funding.
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Chetwynd
Rain that changes reflection prompts pastoral response
A reader thanks Pastor Bill and discusses Mr Ortman’s critique of his article. The writer notes natural disasters as harsh yet transformative, and rejects scare tactics in religion, affirming a loving God and viewing the rain piece as soulful cleansing rather than judgment.
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G.G. Ortman
Mr. Ortman
Bill
Shannon Demeulemeester
Response to rain that changes statement about punishment
A reader scolds the speaker for denying disaster as divine punishment while noting global violence and crises. The message affirms Pastor Bill and urges continued prayer, referencing the writer’s frustration with perceived neglect of moral issues and praising Pastor Bill’s work.
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One of
Father Terry Brock
Jackfish Lake
East Pine
Hasler Flats
49Th Avenue
Chetwynd Centre
P.O
B.C
VOC
Margaret White
Jennifer Correa
Dawn Hendry
Debbie Curtis
Pat Cooke
Margaret Redekopp
GS Chetwynd & Area
Canada
Sterling
Grace Cox
Pastor Bill
G.L. Listaeghe
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