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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 19, 1974
Page
1
Weatherman smiles on event as Rodeo Parade enjoys large attendance and lively entries led by Sgt Pearson and Rodeo Queen. Mayor Hayward and Liberal candidate Allan Bate attend. Prizes awarded at the Cenotaph. evening dances draw crowds. Special thanks to sponsors and RCMP for traffic control.
Forest Service staff at Chetwynd Station detected a fire at about 4 15 p m on June 14 near a swamp hemlock spruce stand by the Metis subdivision south of Chetwynd. Okanagan Helicopter dropped about 5 000 gallons in 50 trips to knock the crown fire from tree tops. Conair tankers from Prince George guarded the scene while BC Forest Service crews mopped up. No major damage beyond swamp spruce and the blaze was blamed on human carelessness.
Chetwynd Library Board heard Jim O Hara and Jessie Bannerman report possible access to 8 and 16 mm films via Library Development Commission. Ground work underway with plans to inform when borrowing starts. Board to Dawson Creek on July 9 to select new books. Amnesty week June 17 to 28. Summer hours unchanged. Volunteer inquiries via Librarian.
Notice to parents of Grades 7 8 and 9 about adopting a trimester system for next year in junior secondary grades 8 9 10 with three terms Fall Winter Spring. Meetings at the school on Thursday June 20 and Monday June 24 at 7 30 pm to review selections for next year. Parents encouraged to attend with students where possible.
A public proclamation by M Hayward in this city declares June 24 1974 through July 1 1974 as a honorary week honoring the country heritage and freedom. The document frames nationalism and pride in heritage.
At the June 6 steering committee meeting, proposed boundaries for the Community Resource Board area were outlined. The north boundary is Peace River Bridge, west is West Pine Bridge past Le Moray, east is the hill past East Pine Bridge, and south runs to the end of habitation in Lone Prairie Sukunka. A vote on acceptance or rejection happens June 19. objections or support are invited from individuals, groups, or organizations.
A reflection on friendship contrasts wealth with love from true friends. Distinguished guests from Holland recently visited Chetwynd and the Sukunka mine, underscoring a moment of international interest during local activity at the mine site.
Mr and Mrs John Burns hosted guests from Coalition Mining Ltd and Amsterdam. L M Beems, head of British Holland Fuel Co and EC Commission member, in town with daughter Gitta. Edward Hanson family hosts visitors from Atlin and Paris connections. Local officials and clergy attend conventions and rodeo events. residents ask readers to call with any news.
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