Electronics promising for the blind in Vancouver switchboard
A modified SG-1 telephone switchboard installed by B C Tel for the CNIB in Vancouver uses tactiles and a tone signal to help visually impaired operators identify incoming and internal calls. The system aims to create employment opportunities for the blind and sight handicapped while demonstrating tactile cues and memorized patterns for call handling.
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Vancouver
Canadian National Institute For the Blind
CNIB
Canada
Caruk
School tax rise eyed after regional project shift
The Ministry urged削 elimination of 1.2 million from Villages 1981 projections for the Regional District Curling Rink, noting the district is supporting the project under supplementary letters patent and that all costs fall within its budget. Council will move a resolution at the UBCM convention. Mayor Pfanner notes unchanged student numbers yet a 63 percent tax increase.
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Union of British Columbia Municipalities
Pfanner
Windrem School Year Ends With Special June Visit
As the 1980 81 school year winds down Windrem prepares for September opening. June 10 featured two student events with Rodeo Clown Ernie Marshall performing at 11 am and ventriloquist David Wilson with partner Snord at 1 pm. Special thanks to Dean Johnstone of the Chetwynd.
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Ernie Marshall
David Wilson
Snord
Dean Johnstone
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Chetwynd Airport plans discussed by BCAC and village council
The Airport Owners and Operators Division of the BC Aviation Council urged the Village of Chetwynd and the Regional District to earmark land adjacent to the Chetwynd Airport for commercial activities to support early financial viability. The recommendations will be reviewed with airport management and a Motor Hotel helped present them. The RCMP Safety Bear is slated to appear at Windrem School on June 16 after earlier reluctance. A school picnic is planned for Monday June 22 at Moberly Lake if weather allows.
Chetwynd Bus Schedules and Rodeo Queen Contests
Busses bound for Prince George arrive in Chetwynd at 1 25 p m and depart 1 45 p m A second Prince George bus reaches 6 45 p m leaves 6 50 p m One Dawson Creek bound bus comes at 4 40 a m leaves 4 90 a m Jackie Berlinger 1965 Queen of the Rodeo will relinquish her title to a 1966 Queen The four contestants Penny Asleson Judy McQueen Georgia Rogers Avis Hopkins The winner announced Friday afternoon at 11 00 a m at the rodeo grounds Saturday The Queen and attendants will ride through Chetwynd and make appearances around the village
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Chetwynd
Prince George
Dawson Creek
Jackie Berlinger
Penny Asleson
Judy McQueen
Georgia Rogers
Avis Hopkins
Rodeo
Central Credit Union backs major national co op energy project
BC Central Credit Union endorses a national energy venture to be developed with federal support matching up to 100 million in initial equity. Calgary to host headquarters with BC credit unions pledging 500000 over four years. A4 continuation and council notes on urban design, demolition of Blue Sky Building, Heritage Society involvement, and drainage upgrades on 43rd streets.
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British Columbia
Canada
B.C. Central Credit Union
National Co-operative Energy Project
B.C
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Windrem School
Central Credit Union
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Jackfish Lake RD
Hudson Hope
Jamieson
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Hart Highway
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Beryl Prairie Road
Mountain View
Munch
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Woltople
Lebtors Senvice
Blaine Hall
Barry Lahti
Peace River South
Board of School Trustees
Don W. Friesen
106Th Avenue
Big Lake Sod Farm
Harwood Products
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Peace River
Beaver Rd
Fort St. John, B.C
Canadian Imperial Bank OF Commerce
Chetwynd Farm Centre
Sukunka Glass
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