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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 03, 1986
Page
4
The Chetwynd Rodeo avoided rain but faced strong winds as sheriff and posse patrolled on Friday. A lengthy Saturday parade featured floats beauty queens and antique cars attracting a large crowd. Free candy for children followed by a well attended dance at the Curling Rink with Overland Express providing music. Sunday afternoon saw the rodeo results announced.
The Lone Prairie Riding Club hosted its second May 25 gymkhana despite a hot afternoon. Twenty one riders competed including two from Chetwynd. Winners across divisions included Wade Fowler taking Peewee Keyhole Barrels and Peewee Barrels, Clayton Bodo and Jason Bodo leading Junior Barrels, Mark Fowler and Judy Longstreet prevailing Senior Barrels, with Deanna Nunweiler placing in Hudson Pole and Peewee Poles.
Judge D M Levis presided as multiple defendants pled guilty to impaired driving weapon possession and disturbances. Fines ranged from 100 to 1000 dollars with prison or probation terms where noted. Bench warrants issued for four individuals. Local gymkhana results listed with numerous event winners across junior and senior categories.
Turner criticizes Mulroney for mishandling free trade talks and accuses him of inaction while warning that U S tariffs would cost Canada thousands of jobs and millions of dollars. He waves a letter from British Columbia Premier Bill Bennett and says Canadians lack facts as Ottawa provinces reconcile.
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