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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jul 21, 1976
Page
1
Father E. Jungbluth O.M.I. marked forty years as parish priest in Chetwynd Moberly Lake Hudson Hope and Kelly Lake with a celebration at the Youth Centre attended by parishioners and local church leaders.
At the annual Parish Picnic Mrs. Bunne Hoffman praised the parish priest’s life and work. Lions Club backs a new swimming pool display at the library as weddings unfold in Chetwynd with Julia Grant and Ron Callaway among July 17 couples and more to come.
Chamber of Commerce leaders in Prince George discussed making Chetwynd a northern supply centre. John Jackman and Mayor Lasser pressed BC to upgrade Highway 97 and BC Rail, arguing BC dollars should stay in their province and Northern BC requires branch service to compete with Alberta. A joint IDC delegation will meet ministers to push for action.
The Evan's Report on Children's Dental Health in B C 1975 urges a comprehensive dental care program for ages 3 to 17 covering prevention education and emergency and surgical services plus some specialties. It warns of a lack of qualified dentists and backs university level Careers Options System training under supervision to deliver services.
In the past week 282 tourists from Canada, the U S, Sweden, West Germany, Mexico, Trinidad, Holland, England and Scotland visited the Chetwynd Peace River country area. Counsellors report impressed visitors intend to spend more time here and would like to live here. Little Giant pins and car decals are on sale at the Tourist Information Centre. The counsellors invite locals to visit, learn about Chetwynd, and plan vacations.
Five sets of keys are held by the RCMP office for pickup. Owners may claim them at the station. Three sets are on leather tags. One set is in a black leather key case. One set is in a blue leather key case.
The Mackenzie Minor Hockey School runs August 16 to 25 with four to five hours on ice daily. Fee is 65 dollars per student. equipment must be C A H A approved and includes helmet mouthguard pads skates sticks and socks. Contact Clint Nelson at 9976906 for details. C S A helmets become mandatory in October and assistive hearing devices were discussed for future support.
The federal government designates Chetwynd in northern British Columbia for Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program loans via CMHC. About 45 homes are expected to be rehabilitated in 1976 at a total cost of 157,500 dollars. Borrowers may obtain up to 10,000 dollars per home with up to 3,750 dollars potentially forgiven.
Mayor Charlie Lasser of Chetwynd warns that Utah Mines Ltd plans to develop the Carbon Creek coal property near Carbon Lake and 30 miles north, potentially damaging Carbon Lake and Williston Lake spawning grounds. A fish and wildlife spokesman says Utah’s work is exploratory and environmental impact is being monitored.
Don Swoboda of B C Hydro cautions British Columbia farmers about the risk of contacting powerlines when moving irrigation pipes or other equipment. The notice stresses careful operation and safe distances to prevent electrical contact.
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