Bishop Hannen visits Peace country during two week tour
Bishop John Hannen, once Chetwynd parish priest, toured the Peace River area as Bishop of Caledonia. He met with local leaders, discussed ministry in 30 parishes serving about 15,000 Anglicans, and noted Indigenous clergy growth.
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John Hannen
Peace Country
Chetwynd
Peace River
Hannen
Sunset Prairie
Prince George
Caledonia
B.C
Travers
Ottawa
Vancouver
Whitehorse
Minister of Indian Affairs
Kitsault
Kincolith
First Indian Provincial
Canada
Calendonia
Terrace
Forestry and Agriculture Panel at Chetwynd Industrial Days
Speakers from the Ministry of Forests the Ministry of Agriculture and Food and Agriculture Canada discussed forestry and farming in the Peace area. Regional Manager J R Cuthbert warned that forest land base erosion must be reduced to realize the area’s forestry potential while noting no provincial forests exist in the Peace River region. Dr Lloyd Spangelo of Beaverlodge urged embracing new crops and climate research with optimism for future potential. Brian Baehr of the Ministry of Agriculture and Food called Chetwynd agriculture a young industry and urged harmonious development between ministries.
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Peace
Ministry of Forests
Ministry of Agriculture and Food
Agriculture Canada
Chetwynd
J.R. Cuthbert
Prince George Forest
Cuthbert
Northeast
Lloyd Spangelo
Agriculture Canada Research Station
Beaverlodge
Alberta
Spangelo
Brian Baehr
Peace River
Baehr
Proposed railway underpass for Highway 97 split village
The Ministry of Transportation and Highways proposes an underpass to remove the B C Railway crossing blocking the village. The plan uses portions of service roads as detours, converting each to one way and linking to Highway 97 with temporary connections to start excavation.
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Ministry of Transportation and Highways
B.C
Health unit staffing remains a problem in Chetwynd
The Chetwynd Public Health Unit seeks additional staffing but has yet to receive firm commitments from the Ministry of Health. In a reply to Administrative Assistant D Fleming the ministry says comprehensive workload studies have been done and staffing priorities set but cautions council not to be too optimistic given current economic circumstances.
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Chetwynd
Ministry of Health
D. Fleming
Students to aid in community growth in Canada
The Federal Government funds a Summer Youth Employment Program nationwide with British Columbia receiving about 300000. Chetwynd hosts two grants sponsored by CACRS and the RCMP Detachment. Students will study environmental and social factors and conduct a need survey to plan social services for rapid growth. A June 19 workshop will highlight community issues to ministries agencies and industries.
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Canada
British Columbia
Chetwynd
C.A.C.R.S
R.C.M.P
Comwee One Stee
Dedication of Hoffman Memorial at Chetwynd Hospital
The Board of Management of Chetwynd General Hospital announces the dedication of the R E Hoffman Memorial Room at 2 p.m. on Saturday June 6 1981 at Chetwynd General Hospital.
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Hoffman
The
Chetwynd General Hospital
R.E. Hoffman
Plan to Expand Chetwynd Post Office Facilities
The Vancouver Postal District approved postal facility improvements in Chetwynd after a Postmaster General letter. Public Works Canada says planning and analysis proceed, to finish within two months, then funds allowing, approval to implement the recommended solution. Hoffman family donors sponsor patient room. a dedication buffet tea follows at Hospital Cafeteria with community helpers named.
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Steve Bernath
Chetwynd
Vancouver
Canada Post
Public Works Canada
Council
Hoffman
R.E. Hoffman
Board of Management
Hayward Named Chetwynd Development Co-ordinator
North East Coal Development director Ron Basford appoints Maurice Hayward long time Chetwynd mayor and current justice of the peace and coroner as Chetwynd Co-ordinator. Hayward will gather local information and opportunities for residents and business people amid the large development project. Basford also announced Dawson Creek Co-ordinator Don McCartney to support field information flow.
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Ron Basford
North East Coal Development
Maurice Hayward
Chetwynd
Hayward
Manitoba
Basford
Dawson Creek
Don McCartney
McCartney
Mr. Basford
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Public Library
Chetwynd Public Library Board
China
Lions
Auguste Rohel
Lioness
Pat Gayle
Chetwynd Lioness Club
Lions Charter
the Legion
Lions District
Lyle Scott
Liu
Walter Knott
Kevin Campbell
Kathy Teslyk
Patty Dunn
Joan Chesley
Cpl
Ernie Stagg
Pauline Huska
PME Oma
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