Canada Week Celebrations Unite Canada in Milestone Year
The Vancouver Board of Trade urges nationwide participation in Canada Week to honor Canada’s 112th birthday with events across provinces. Highlights include a Great Canadian Salmon Taste Test in Victoria and St John, a large Canada Sings concert at Empire Stadium, and a national telecast on CBC. The message stresses unity amid Quebec’s separatist tensions and invites public involvement to demonstrate national solidarity.
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Canada
You
British Columbia
Newfoundland
Victoria
St. John
Vancouver
CBC
Quebec
Vancouver Board of Trade
British Columbia Gas Prices Remain Low Globally
The B C Automobile Association reports BC regular gas at 20 to 28 cents per litre with an average 21.5, premium 23.4, unleaded 23, five year rise about 53 percent. US prices average 21.8 regular and 23.4 premium, Europe far higher. Prince George highest in province at 22.7 regular, Chilliwack lowest at 20.8. Local district figures list per city averages.
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British Columbia
B.C
B.C. Automobile Association
United States
Nevada
U.S
California
Texas
Europe
France
Netherlands
Switzerland
Austria
England
Belgium
Japan
Mexico
Prince George
Chilliwack
BCAA
Nelson
Nanaimo
Vancouver
Richmond
Penticton
Chetwynd Developments Highlight 1977 Report
A 1977 briefing to the Royal Commission on the British Columbia Railway urges two major projects in Chetwynd, including an Industrial Park development and a Highway 97 overpass. The document notes McCord Helicopters Ltd licensed for Class 4 Group A RW charter service from Chetwynd. Additionally RCMP and local groups pursue youth programs and safety events amid regional planning discussions.
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McCord Helicopters Ltd
Chetwynd
Royal Commission On the
British Columbia Railway
Chetwynd Rcmp
Gordon Keehems
Victoria
Chetwynd Forest Rangers Service
Community Resource Board
Resource Board
RCMP
Ri Zone Residents Call For By Law Change In Chetwynd
Ri Zone residents publish a notice to Village Council and residents defending renters but opposing clustered multi dwelling projects. They urge bylaw change to limit two family dwellings to every third lot on 43rd street and express support for mayor and council while seeking consideration of existing residents.
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43Rd Street
Chetwynd
Lasser
al Zone
Local college helps deaf students pursue education in BC
Donna Birch thanks Northern Lights College for upgrading class enrollment and learning sign language from her instructor. She notes education is a right for all and hopes more community colleges in BC offer flexible access for deaf students so they can study near home and others can learn sign language.
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Northern Lights College
Vancouver
College For the Deaf
B.C
Chetwynd Chit Chat Bulletin Finds and Farewells
Remember three things cannot return the arrow of time, a lost opportunity and words. Ed Martin leaves town for country living after turning over postmaster duties to Marie Lossing. Linda Glennie returns from Pearson College to visit family and head to Saint Pierre for a French immersion course. Mrs. Ernie Pfanner visits Switzerland. Prince George Dance Festival attendees include S Proctor Gradue Wood and Cardinal Melynchuk. Weightman, former student and resident, is mourned with services in Sicamous. Bea Kurjata hosts Ruth Kurjata from Kamloops for the weekend. Judy Bates returns from Vancouver after R C M P course. Ernie Hope and Ken Waters host visitors from Sonora California and praise the Scout and Guide Thrift Shop. Bye for now ring 788-2246.
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Linda Glennie
Pearson College
Margaret Glennie
Saint Pierre
Newfoundland
Blackflies threaten tropics with river blindness risk
Scientists from Agriculture Canada's Biosystematics Research Institute in Ottawa identify blackfly species that carry river blindness to locate breeding areas and guide control programs in Africa and the Americas. This targeted approach aims to save time and money in disease management.
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Canadians
Tropics
Africa
Central
South America
Agriculture Canada
Biosystematics Research Institute
Ottawa
Catholic Women's League Bake Sale Held at I.G.A.
On June 23 the Catholic Women's League hosts a bake sale at 2:00 p.m. in the I.G.A. store. Proceeds support parish activities and charitable programs run by the league.
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Anglican Church
I.G.A
Catholic Women’s League
Annette
the Legion Hall
Cameron Lake
Chetwynd
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Gordon Moore
P.G.E
Chetwynd Hardware Ltd
Little Prairie
Bob Shaw
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
Donna Birch
Ed Martin
Marie Lossing
Ernie Pfanner
Eaton
S. Proctor
Henry Gradue
Tim Wood
Garry Cardinal
Ivan Melynchuk
Robert Weightman
Sicamous
Bea Kurjata
Ruth Kurjata
Eeote
Judy Bates
The
R.C.M.P
Ernie Hope
Sonora
Ken Waters
Tek
Human Resources Office
Hudson's Hope
J.R. Clark
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