Survey on Rural and Remote Housing in Chetwynd
Mr Michael Ryan visited Chetwynd to survey housing needs for CMHC Rural and Remote Housing. Random residents were polled at the Village Office about program reception and impact. Ryan plans present needs analysis and future program recommendations with no new units planned. New AHOP 1976 changes remove income limits and offer subsidies and loans to qualifying households with dependents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Ryan
Chetwynd
Cmhc Housing Corporation
Ryan
the Echo
Mayor warns alderman over conflict of interest vote
Mayor Lasser cautioned Alderman Dunn to abstain and leave the council during a voucher vote after a $37 transaction between Dunns Service Station and the Village of Chetwynd. Dunn claimed no conflict due to corporate ties, while Lasser warned of possible challenges to his aldermanic seat if he stayed present. He then called for the vote with Dunn at the table but not voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn
Lasser
Chetwynd
Ald
Ald. Dunn
Planner
Lions Club and Chamber honor Bill and Virginia Curtis
The Lions Club and Chamber of Commerce hosted a farewell dinner dance at Ski Hill. John Jackman made the cake, a garden bouquet decorated the head table. Lions Club president J. Jackman presented a Lion statue to Bill while vice president Bob McNabb thanked Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club and
Chamber of Commerce
Bill
Virginia Curtis
John Jackman
Lions Club
J. Jackman
Bob McNabb
Virginia
Fish movement study near Site One Dam by BC Hydro
BC Hydro contracted Renewable Resources Consulting Services Ltd of Edmonton to study fish movements past the Site One Dam construction site. The fourth year of tagging 475 fish of rainbow trout Dolly Varden Arctic grayling mountain whitefish and suckers occurred below the site with recapture attempts above and upstream tagging over four years to gather data on fish distribution and movement in Peace River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Hydro - and Power Authority
Renewable Resources Consulting Services Ltd
Edmonton
Site One
B.C. Hydro
Peace River
Railway Losses Rise as Costs Hit Highs in 1975
British Columbia Railway reports record operating revenues of 57.8 million but higher costs of 80.1 million for 1975, leaving a net loss of 45.9 million after interest and depreciation. Inflation and wage pressures blamed. carloadings rise to 120,444 and tonnage to 6,439,328. Minister Phillips forecasts recovery with labour peace efforts and northeastern resource growth, while Dease Lake Extension costs reach 26.9 million in 1975.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia Railway
M.C. Norris
Donald M. Phillips
Agriculture and Economic Development
British Columbia
Northwest Rail
Dease Lake
Couple moves to Westlock Alberta after TD Bank role
Virginia and Bill Bunne, long active in volunteering and church circles, leave their Toronto area life. Virginia served as Day Care Centre volunteer and treasurer of the Anglican W.A. Bill was honored by Toronto Dominion Bank staff with a silver tray and the Fire Dept with a silver mug. They relocate with sons Billy and David to Westlock where Bill becomes bank manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Bill Curtis
Chetwynd
Westlock
Alberta
Bill
T.D. Bank
W.A
Toronto Dominion Bank
Fire Dept
Billy
David
Village Council Seeks Explanation Over Plugged Crossings
Village officials will ask BCR for an explanation and possible solution to plugged crossings after John Hart Highway traffic halted for up to twenty three minutes on July 18. The long train blocked all village crossings raising concerns about emergency response times and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C.R
Chetwynd
John Hart Highway
Ritchie
Lions plan ski hill lighting in Chetwynd
The 1976 Lions club will raise 500 dollars a month to fund a second recreational facility for Chetwynd and District including electric power to Ski Hill for night skiing. Proceeds support community services and a heated pool in the arena, making Chetwynd Hill a leading Northeastern B C ski site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions
Chetwynd
Lions Project
Chetwynd Hill
B.C
Chetwynd & District
Lions Swimming Pool Opens After Delay
Lions Club president John Jackman announces the Lions Swimming Pool is now a reality after a brief opening delay caused by human error. The pool is expected to be open by this weekend with public access planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jackman
Lions Club
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Central Mortgage & Housing Corporation
Queen Elizabeth II
Ontario
Fish and Wildlife Office
Hudson Hope
Dick’s
Bunne
Concern Council
Li Ie
Lions Plan
Brian Kings
Canada
Halifax
Brian
Kings
Andrew Alsgard
Stavely
Carol Bonetti
Frankie
Mrs. G. Broadhurst
Fort St. John
Monica
Marsha Campbell
Eeene
Yips
Ariven
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