Firemen host annual hose laying contest in Dawson Creek
Mile Zero Firefighters of Dawson Creek host the 9th annual Hose Laying contests on Saturday June 23 starting 10 a.m. at City Hall. More than 150 firemen and wives from Fort St John Taylor Hudsons Hope Fort St John Airport Mackenzie Pouce Coupe Tomslake Dawson Creek and Chetwynd attend. Dawson Creek defends championships from last year with nine events including hose coupling bucket fill and hose hockey. A supper trophy presentations and dance follow at the Legion Auditorium with Ambrose providing music. Camping at Mile Zero Camp Site and a concession booth at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile Zero Firefighters
Dawson Creek
Fort St. John
Taylor, Hudson’s Hope
Fort St. John Airport
Mackenzie, Pouce Coupe
Tomslake
Chetwynd
Ponce Coupe
City Hall
Legion Auditorium
Ambrose
Mile Zero
Open Learning Institute to launch new degree programs
Dr John Ellis principal of the Open Learning Institute announced completion of planning for OLI arts and science degree programs. The board approved the final policy document and production begins with course writers by early June. OLI, established in 1978 by provincial law, serves BC residents with home study in university and vocational areas. The institute will target interior regions and Vancouver Island, with over 2000 students having completed studies at community colleges.
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John Ellis
Open Learning Institute
OLI University
Ellis
B.C
Ian Mugridge
British Columbia
OLI
Interior
Vancouver Island
Newberry resigns as district school superintendent
Dr. Alan Newberry has resigned to become Superintendent of Education in the Personnel Division of the Ministry of Education in Victoria. A Northern B.C. resident for four years, he previously led the Fort Nelson district before moving to Dawson Creek. His appointment starts August 1.
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Alan Newberry
Newberry
Ministry of Education
Victoria
Dr. Newberry
Northern
B.C
Fort Nelson
Dawson Creek
Tourism float wins award for Captain Cook tribute
British Columbia’s entry in the 1978 Rose Bowl Parade earned further laurels as the sponsor’s float, honoring Captain James Cook’s Bi centennial Celebrations, was named the winner of the International Display Competition conducted annually by Visual Merchandising Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
James Cook
Visual
Hospital meeting notes reject funds request in 1980s update
The Chetwynd General Hospital Society held its 8th annual meeting on June 13. The government rejected a request to raise borrowing power to 20 000. The 1979 financial report compared favorably to 1978 with 15 months of activity. Ken Salz and Noreen Stubley were elected to three year terms.
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Chetwynd General Hospital Society
Memorial Trust Fund
Ed Hoffman
Chetwynd and District Hospital Society
Ken Salz
Chetwynd Hospital Board Report 1978-79 Highlights
The Chetwynd Hospital Board of nine trustees governs under the B C Hospital Act with three appointees and six elected members. During 1978-79 regular and special meetings, collaborations with medical staff, and regional committees occurred. Improvements include lab expansion approved, a standby water tank project started but reworked for budget, accreditation renewed for two years, and gift shop renovations completed. A tribute was paid to Ed Hoffman, and Noreen Stubley filled a vacancy. Fire department call routing and ongoing community support from the Hospital Auxiliary and local groups were noted.
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B.C. Hospital
College of Physicians and Surgeons of
B.C
Ernest Pfanner
Jack Hannam
Peace River-Liard Regional District
Rose Drake
Pat Barton
K.P.A
Bud) Campbell
Margaret Grant
Bert McGraw
Noreen Stubley
Ken. Sulz
Chetwynd Board of Trustees
Peace River
Health Labour Relations Association
British Columbia Health Association
Prince George
Vancouver
Ministry of Health
Drawing Board
Chetwynd General Hospital
Canadian Hospital Association
R.E
Ed’ Hoffman
Hoffman
Chetwynd Hospital
Chetwynd Hospital Auxiliary
Chetwynd Volunteer Fire Dept
Hospital
C.C.R.P
B.P.O. Elks
Royal Canadian Legion
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Tracey McQueen
Murray Johns
Beaverlodge
Don Phillips
Phillips
The
Institute
Hospital Board
Maiika
K.P.A. Campbell
J. Hannam
B. McGraw
P. Borton
E. Pfanner
R. Drake
N. Stubley
Canada
Charles Lasser
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