Three researchers map BC fur trade fort life from 1799 marks
Dr. Knut Fladmark, Dr. Arthur Ray, and Dr. Charles Bishop, each receiving a $300,000 BC Heritage grant, will compile archival and archaeological data on the first trading fort on the BC mainland. They study a site inhabited before 1799 and abandoned around 1805, using journals by unknown authors and David Thompson to locate and interpret remains of a fort with a store, hangard, and living space for fifteen men, four women, and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
aé_e
B.C. Mainland
Knut Fladmark
Simon Fraser University
Department of Archaelogy
Arthur Ray
UBC
Charles Bishop
Oswego
New York
B.C
British Columbia
Ray
Bishop
Hudson’s Bay
Fladmark
Lafreniere
Bouche
David Thompson
Fire damages Chetwynd offices under investigation
A Thursday May 30 blaze gutted the Northern Bookkeeping offices on the second floor of the Chetwynd Professional building. Fire marshals continue to investigate the origin while crews contained the top floor heavy with heat and smoke. No injuries. extensive damage to the Northern Bookkeeping space run by Arlene Sanborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Chetwynd Professional
Arlene Sanborn
Windrem
Paving Tenders Called for 20.6 Kilometers on Highway 97
Transportation minister Alex Fraser and Don Phillips announced tenders for paving 20.6 kilometers of Highway 97 north and south of Chetwynd. The project covers asphalt primer, asphalt treated base, pavement, and granular shoulders, with completion by September 13. Part one runs 2.6 km north from Highway 29 junction for 3.6 km, part two from the junction south for 17 km. Concerns officials include funding and contract details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highway 97
Chetwynd
Transportation and Highways
Alex Fraser
International Trade and Investment
Don Phillips
South Peace River
New Non-chemical Mosquito Repellent V-TO Introduced
The Newville Company Inc of Calgary launches V-TO a non chemical mosquito repellent in non aerosol pump spray roll on and stick applicators. The Calgary based firm ships the product from Calgary to customers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Applicators
The
Newville Company Inc. of
Parade entries sought for June parade led by Greg Cupples
Greg Cupples invites PARADE ENTRIES for the June 15 event. So far, Dawson Creek Kiwanis Marching Band The Just For Fun Blue Grass Band with Robin Roller Grande Prairie Motorcycle Drill Team and The Chetwynd Secondary School Band are confirmed. Contact Greg at 788- Continued on page six.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greg Cupples
Dawson Creek Kiwanis
Blue Grass
Robin Roller
Grande Prairie
Chetwynd Secondary School
Greg
Also Mentioned on This Page
Siytati Tata
Don Titus
Thompson
Yiail
Fort Tidce
North Peace Historical Society
Fort St. John
Hetwynd —— En
Exro
Calgary
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!