Positive signs for British Columbia's 1980 recovery
A. J. Brummet argues that despite criticism, BC showed solid gains in 1980 and early 1981. Unemployment at 6.1 percent in March 1981, below Canada, tourism strength supported growth, Rogers Pass traffic up 7.0 percent, non resident arrivals up 7.4 percent, retail sales up 13.9 percent in 1980 and 21.4 percent for early 1981. Mining investment surged, up 74.9 percent in 1979–80, signaling broad economic improvement and future potential.
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Iust
British Columbia
Rogers Pass
Canada
Alberta
Historic milestones in Chetwynd and area development
The 1958 RCMP detachment under Corporal Verne Williams with Constable McLeod marked a key security milestone. The same year saw the Westcoast Transmission Pipeline service and a local gas distribution office, with Sig Schilling as general manager. Premier W. A. C. Bennett rode the first PGE train into Chetwynd amid a crowd of named residents and families, signaling growth as housing for employees expanded the town. The narrative recalls early settlers and families who contributed to Chetwynd’s evolution since its division point status, including hotel work by Chris and Paul Anderson and the founding of Chetwynd Con, as well as later reminiscences of Little Prairie and Wabi Valley ranching and land disputes.
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R.C.M.P
Verne Williams
Constable McLeod
Westcoast
Sig Schilling
W.A.C. Bennett
P.G.E
Chetwynd
Nicholson’s
Campbell’s
Ernie Pfanner
Gordon Moore
Don Titus
The
Schillings
Wilkie Smith
Mike Fussel
Ivor Johnson
Browns
Pine Valley
Norm Sterling
Lyle Shollenburg
Swan Lundeen
Willie
Mary Robertson
Chris
Paul Anderson
Chetwynd Con
Limited Entry Hunts Regulated for 1981-82 Season
Environment Minister Stephen Rogers announced Limited Entry Hunting rules to tightly regulate harvest and protect breeding moose. Licences will be allocated by computer lottery with a June 16 deadline. only British Columbia residents may apply, one per species, free of charge. Details at Fish and Wildlife Branch offices or Parliament Buildings in Victoria. contact Peter J. Kirby at 387-1950.
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Environment
Stephen Rogers
Rogers
Fish & Wildlife
Victoria
British Columbia
B.C
Peter J. Kirby
Fish and Wildlife Branch
Ministry of Environment
Parliament Buildings
Prince George MP Oberle wins third term in landslide
This Week two years ago Prince George Peace River M P Frank Oberle was returned to Ottawa for a third term with 61 percent of ballots. The seventh annual Loggers Sports Day in Chetwynd drew 800 plus spectators and many contestants. The Devonian Foundation approved Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce Mainstreet Beautification project with 33120 dollars awarded and a contract signed with the Village. Residents saw the Federal Constituency map designate Chetwynd as Little Prairie. Five years ago Chetwynd hosted the Annual Rodeo with parade on June 12 13 and building permits totaling 691177 issued this year. The Moberly Lake Youth Camp is ready to start.
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Prince George Peace River
M.P
Frank Oberle
Ottawa
Loggers
Chetwynd
Devonian Foundation
Little Prairie
Moberly Lake
Pyramid scheme convictions hit Vancouver duo in Prince George
Dwayne John Kaushakus and Bruce Tomothy Schneider, both of Vancouver, were fined 2500 each after being convicted of originating and promoting a pyramid selling scheme. Judge C B MacArthur noted they acknowledged the operation as illegal and knew they were engaged in an improper enterprise. Chetwynd aims to build a modern youth camping centre at Moberly Lake while hosting tours and community projects. Local events include a Chamber of Commerce meeting, a Tourist Information Centre project, and a fashion show, with a legion forum and Girl Guide banquet noted. Royal Purple administrator Ruth Miller officiated a May 27 ceremony in Dawson Creek.
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Prince George
B.C
Dwayne John Kaushakus
Bruce Tomothy Schneider
Vancouver
C. B. MacArthur
Kaushakus
Schneider
Ruth Miller
Dawson Creek
Order of the Royal Purple
Chetwynd Branch
Television Schedule Fragments from 100 Huntley Street Lineup
A fragmented Canadian TV schedule lists morning daytime and evening blocks across channels with dozens of programs. Notable entries include Sesame Street Rockford Files MASH Dallas Happy Days The Incredible Hulk and CBC News segments among others.
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Tinker, Taylor
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A.J. Brummet
RSS
Jack Allott
Bisset Flats
Jack
Wabi
B.C. Railway
Wilkie A. Smith
Little Prairie - Chetwynd Area
Albert Bushart
Albert
Peter Widmark
Bob Nicholson
P.G. Railway
Peace River
Moberly
Canadian Legion
Home Economist
the Legion
Alaska Highway Tours
Linda Campbell
Norman
Wyatt & Twila Foule
Norine
Carl
Koecher
Zarko & Dragica Radic
Chetwynd Pharmacy
Evangelical Free Church
Rev
Barry Breker
P.O. Box
VOC
Swede Construction
Clarence Nordland
Hi-Way Laundromat
Hart Hi-Way Grocery
TV Guide
Chetwynd B.C
T.V. Channel 7
ING
Huntley Street
Mr. Dressup
Bob McLean
Yan
Sports, News
Rockford Files
Royal Coin Air Force
CBC
Sheriff Lobo
Barney Miller
Mark & Mindy
Horsemen
Nigt
Upat Ours
Cie
Hollywood
Dallas
Circle Square
Dominic
CBC News
Fantasy Island
Charlie’s Angels
Firebird
CBC National News
Five Star Theatre
Rex Humbard
Heartland
Galloways
Terry Winters
Walt Disney Beachcombers
Jack London
Ube
Ase
Tel
B.C. P.O
Bruce Dern
Ann Margret
20Th Century-Fox Films
Sat
United Artists
Dolly Parton
Lily Tomlin
Jane Fonda
the International Picture Show Company
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