Parade Unbowed By Rain Threat At Chetwynd Rodeo
Parade in Chetwynd despite rain threat drew large crowds along the route. Winners included Cathy Robertson and others in Best Decorated Bicycles, 1st Cubs and Scouts, 1st Valley Esso, 1st Shirley Rasberry and Swan, plus diverse community groups. Parade officials thanked RCMP, Auxiliary, Village cooperation, and entrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Cathy Robertson
Darren Peters
Tracia Gregor
Flipper Gray
Marily Calliou
Donna
Lee Lennox
Chetwynd Cubs
Annette School of
Eaton
Nichols Brothers
R.C.M.P
Rodeo prize winners named in multiple events
Saddle Bronc won by Jack Palmantier with W L and Andy Copeland. F S J and Dave Griffith tied Vanderhoof and Bob Morrison in other divisions. D C Barring matches, winners listed reflect rodeo prize results across events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saddle Bronc
Jack Palmantier
W.L
Andy Copeland
F.S.J
Dave Griffith
Vanderhoof
Bob Morrison
D.C
Chetwynd Weekend Visits and Local Rodeo Entries
Chit Chat notes visitors from Smithers and congratulations to Curtis Harvie and Marie White for their July wedding. Local notices list extensive rodeo entries from Chetwynd and surrounding communities, including Bull Riding, Bull Dogging, Ladies Undecorating, Team Roping, Bare Back, Calf Roping, Ladies Barrels, Goats, Rope and Touch, Stock Horse and Pack Horse races with participants and home towns such as W.L., D.C., Valleyview, Calgary, Vancouver, Cremona, Hudson's Hope, and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis Harvie
Department of Highways
Chetwynd
Marie White
Nanaimo
Dale Furhiman
Taylor
David Kramps
Valleyview
Jack Palmantier
W.L
Kirk Collins
D.C
Stan Napoleon
Chet
Bob Bowers
Ft. Nelson
Ron. Barnett
Earl Therman
B. Morrison
Eileen Reinhardt
Calgary
Lorraine Dahl
Vancouver
Effie Simpson
Kathy Bardgett
Cremona
Peace River North to implement kindergarten program
The Board of School Trustees announces a kindergarten program for next school year in Fort St. John Taylor and Hudsons Hope. Chairman Mrs. is noted as leading the initiative.
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Board of School Trustees of
Peace River North
Fort St. John
Taylor
Hudson’s Hope
Hudson's Hope Chamber Holds June Meeting Notes Access Path
The Hudsons Hope Chamber of Commerce met on June 12 with strong attendance. A committee will work with town council to secure public boat launching access at Williston Lake end, as current access is private or under reserve. Suggestions include using part of the Local Youth grant to clear a path to the Dinosaur tracks area. President Claude Stubley reported on the BC Chamber convention in Kamloops and the Dawson meeting, stressing travellers dollars aid towns. Wilf Stebbe will add notes to the tourist map sign. The Wally Byron caravan may visit. July and August recess scheduled unless special meetings are called. 1973 brochures were well received. A typo in miles to the dinosaur tracks from the Gething mine will be corrected with a sign at the start of the walk. Claude thanked supporters, especially Everett Pearson, the brochure committee, and named members. Next meeting Sept 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson’s Hope Chamber of Commerce
Williston Lake
Claude Stubley
B.C. Chamber
Kamloops
Dawson
Wilf Stebbe
Wally Byron
Gething Mine
Claude
Everett Pearson
Harriet Birosch
Thelma Pack
Win prizes in News Echo Junior Salesman Contest
The News-Echo announces a six week junior sales contest for boys and girls 16 or younger offering prizes including a diamond ring and watches. Points given for each new or renewed subscription, weekly standings published, and a bonus for entries by June 23. Phone 788-2246 for details. Separate note about starting Kindergartens in Fort St. John Taylor and Hudsons Hope by September or October with phased busing challenges and a 1974 deadline from Beth Todrick.
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News-Echo
Echo
Sukunka coal development moves forward in British Columbia
Premier Barrett’s Europe trip aimed to lure steel mills to BC using Sukunka coking coal as bait. British Steel Corporation agreed to a feasibility study for a BC mini steel mill with potential coal procurement from Brascan. About 40 percent of Sukunka coal is government owned. Barrett said German interests were interested and that the province will seek an equity stake, with the Lower Mainland favored for mills due to market access.
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Barrett
Europe
Sukunka
B.C
British Steel Corporation
Brascan
Vancouver
Sukunka Coal
Lower Mainland
Firearm Use Brings Charges in British Columbia
John L. Johnson faces a $50 fine for unauthorized transport within British Columbia. John Bryan Phillips fined $50 for operating an overloaded commercial vehicle without a permit. William C. Cornish cited $50 for license condition non compliance. Frank Nagey fined $200 for dangerous firearm use. Alexander Paquette fined $350 for impaired driving and $35 for not having a driver's license. Harry Walter Neuls charged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Johnson
B.C
John Bryan Phillips
William C. Cornish
Frank Nagey
Alexander Paquette
Harry Walter Neuls
Riding lessons offered by Chetwynd Gymkhana Club with Ellen Smailes
The Chetwynd Gymkhana Club announces a five day riding lesson series from July 16 to 20 led by Ellen Smailes of Prince George. Open to all, cost is 2 for members and 3 per person or 7 per family for non members. General group sessions run daily at 2 and private lessons are 20 per person for five two hour daily sessions. Registration via Frankie Schreiber at Hart Hwy 788 2381. Contact Vi Smith 788 2557 or Dianne Clary 788 2788 for details.
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Chetwynd Gymkhana Club
Ellen Smailes
Prince George
Phyl Nelson
Frankie Schreiber
Hart Hwy
Frankie
Smaile
Wal
Rodeo
Vi Smith
Dianne Clary
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Edith Howarth
Burne Chit Chat
Gordon
Mary Sawchuck
Smithers
Donna Nichols
Peoria
John Margetts
Bob Ferguson
Dave Anderson
P.G
Dan Worthington
Allan Jones
Seth
Gary Cooper
Dave Ferguson
Bruce Watt
Dee Watt
Sharon Bicknell
Ronda Nelson
Donalda Cochrane
Gordie Moore
Wade Mcdonough
Danny Moore
Ted Armstrong
Merle Swanson
Ross Peck
Don Peck
Besa River Outfitters
Ed Barnett
Randy Hudson
Hudson’s Hope Ly
Gilbert Danials
Rae
Beth Todrick
Taylor, and Hudson
Central
Robert Ogilvie
Ambrose
Alwin Holland
Grandhaven
C.M. Finch
Charlie Lake
Hudson
Finch
Iva Lillen
June Clark
Ruth Stubbs
Donna Butcher
Craig Butcher
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