Rain eases forest fire threat in Chetwynd area
Rainy spring reduces fire risk in Prince George Forest Region with 23 fires covering 27 hectares so far this year, far below last year. Fire-fighting costs have dropped to $124,000 by June 6, 1995, from $2.8 million. Fire protection officer Rick Grayston cites green grasses and damp fuels as key factors and expects a quiet June into July.
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Rick Davison
Chetwynd
Prince George Forest
Rick Grayston
Dawson Creek
Forest Service
Cree language course approved at Chetwynd high school
The district approves a Cree language course for grades 10 to 12 starting February. It is community driven with Saulteau and West Moberly bands assisting. Credits count toward the diploma and the program aims to improve relations between native and non-native students.
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Rick Davison
Chetwynd
Leo Sabulsky
Saulteau
West Moberly
Sabulsky
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Ungava Peninsula
Quebec
British Columbia
Vern Lalonde
Lalonde
University of
Woman charged with impaired driving after traffic stop
A 33 year old female faced impaired driving charges following a May 30 routine traffic check on Hwy 29 north of Chetwynd and will appear in Chetwynd Provincial Court. In a separate June 1 incident, a shed behind Northern Lights College was kicked in at 4 01 am causing $50 door damage with no items reported missing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Chetwynd RCMP.
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Chetwynd
Northern Lights College
Chetwynd Rcmp
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Chetwynd & District Leisure Pool
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