Parade Holds Despite Downpour For 13th Rodeo Parade
The 13th Annual Rodeo Parade went ahead Saturday morning from Village Hall to the Library despite heavy rain. Spectators lined the muddy route as the only walking entry, baton twirlers, marched with music from Father Jungbluths PA system. Fire trucks returned after a kitchen fire near the start, and trophies were awarded at the Library by Lions Club officials. The Rodeo was canceled due to rain, but a jackpot rodeo proceeded in the afternoon with entries from local groups and businesses.
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Bob McNabb
Fr. Jungbluth
Pres
Lions Club
Bill Curtis
Rained-out Chet Wynd Rodeo rescheduled for June 19 20
The rodeo moves to Saturday and Sunday June 19 and 20 with events starting at 2 PM each day. Contestants must re enter by calling Ruth Barnett in Hudson Hope at 783 9150.
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Ruth Barnett
Hudson Hope
Youthful Offender Fined for Wilful Damage in Chetwynd
Gary Totusek appeared in Chetwynd court on Thursday charged with wilful damage after driving over village boulevards and damaging grounds. He was fined 350 dollars, ordered to restitution to the Village, and placed on three month probation with a no driving condition. Any probation violation could lead to re sentencing and further prosecution.
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Gary Totusek
Chetwynd
Ball Windup Friday at Don Titus Park
The ball windup for T-Ball, Little League, and Pony League is Friday June 18 at 6 30 p m at Don Titus Park. Minor Baseball sponsors the event with a weiner roast for players, parents, coaches, managers and officials. Trophy presentations follow the roast. Please bring sticks to roast the weiners and protect the park.
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Don Titus Park
Community News Briefs and Local Notices
Local items cover a sports reporting call for a Tahoe sports writer in Chetwynd, a parish picnic at Moberly Lake Youth Centre, and St Theresa church crowding with outside speakers. A RCMP retiree Bonnie Edeburn is honored at a farewell party as her transfer occurs. A tragic accident involving Sharon Haight and her children shocks the community with the Roy Norris and John Haight families traveling to Prince George to assist.
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Chetwynd
the Echo
Ft. St
Sharon Haight
Roy Norris
John Haight
Prince George
Chetwynd Hospital Auxiliary at B C convention report
At Vancouver 32nd annual Convention Mrs Darlene Gerry and Mrs Mary Saunders represented the Chetwynd Hospital Auxiliary. Saunders spoke on convention social aspects and thrift shop workshop while Gerry discussed Candy Stripers. Auxiliary totals include 11,801 volunteers and 409,000 hours with $960,000 raised. 1,192 Candy Stripers exist in B C with varied training and transferrable hours. The session highlighted parliamentary knowledge and volunteer spirit, with Dr T Bulman emphasizing selfless visits and leaders urged to be creative and cooperative.
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Chetwynd Hospital
Darlene Gerry
Mary Saunders
Vancouver
Gerry
B.C
C.S
Impaired Driving Fines Rise Under New Legislation
Chetwynd residents facing impaired driving charges now see higher penalties as fines have increased to 900 dollars for the last five court cases. Taxi fare would have kept them safer and cheaper, while 10 driving points threaten insurance costs. Insurance may double next year, with only three points erasable annually.
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Chetwynd
Hockey School 76 Set for Fort St. John
Hockey School 76 will be held in Fort St. John B C August 15 to 27 excluding August 21 with Dr Bob Hindmarch coaching and selecting instructors. Room and board in private homes available. age groups 10 and under 11 12 and 13 plus. Contact Lou Suverus or Len Jerritt for details and costs. deadline June 20 1976. Implied note about impairment driving penalties and safety guidance.
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Ft. St. John
Fort St. John
B.C
Bob Hindmarch
Hindmarch
Canada
University of B.C. Thunderbird
Russia
Seer
Lou Suverus
Len Jerritt
Indian land tenants gain protection under provincial act
Vancouver rentalsman Barrie Clark stated that tenants and landlords on Indian land fall under the provincial Landlord and Tenant Act. The reminder follows a Kelowna County Court ruling by Judge D M MacDonald upholding the act’s broad applicability, rejecting claims of no jurisdiction in a mobile park dispute.
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Vancouver
Barrie Clark
Clark
D.M. MacDonald
Kelowna
MacDonald
Village Council Uses Grants to Boost Affordable Housing
The Village Council passed a resolution to use funds from the Federal Provincial Municipal Incentive Grant to promote housing production. The Province approved an additional $500 for building affordable housing, extending federal incentives to help municipalities develop on serviced lots, optimize land use, speed approvals, and review standards and bylaws amid rising costs. Also notices: leather brown coat found outside Chetwynd Hotel and set of keys with ID tag at RCMP office. A green beys bicycle with silver fenders and lights found in January, claim at RCMP office.
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For. B.C
Chetwynd
R.C.M.P
Post Office
Beys Bicycle
Canada Week Proclamation Declares June 25 to July 1
The Village of Chetwynd proclaims the week of June 25 to July 1 as CANADA WEEK inviting citizens to celebrate by learning about the country, flying the flag, and displaying national symbols.
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Canada
Chetwynd
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Figure Skating Club
Comic
Chetwynd District
Bicycles
Billy Kennedy
Chris Haddad
April Lodge
Rider & Horse
Virginia Beatty
Lion
Chetwynd & District Hospital
Tunne
Alberta
Emil Murad
Teslyk
Andy
Mrs. A. Teslyk
Edmonton
Harry Morrow
E. Hoffmans
Sid Coopers
Dawson Creek
Langley, B.C
Dr. T. Bulman
Charlotte Hess
Bob McClelland
Chamber of Commerce
C. Lasser
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