New metric road contract for Chetwynd area
The Ministry of Highways awards the first metric contract to Miani Contracting Ltd. for clearing a route near Chetwynd British Columbia. Work starts with ten staff on forest access road 22.5 km south of Chetwynd toward Gwillam Lake with a bid of 288502 and total cost near 346000. Completion planned for mid September. A second contract will follow on an adjacent section as Canada moves toward metric highway contracts within 2 to 3 years.
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Ministry of Highways and Public Works
Miani Contracting Ltd
Prince George
Chetwynd
B.C
Highways and Public Works
Alex
Fraser
Don Phillips
M.L.A
South Peace River
Martin Creek
Gwillam River
Gwillam Lake
Catholic sisters lead July blitz catechism across BC towns
In Chetwynd and neighboring areas Catholic Sisters will run daily catechism sessions for school age children from July 4 to July 17 at Our Lady of Peace Church and parallel programs in Moberly Lake Hudson Hope and Kelly Lake. A July 10 parish picnic at Moberly Lake features outdoor Mass sports and youth activities.
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Judy Chang
Bev Turner
Zion Church Group
Chetwynd
B.C
Our Lady of Peace Church
Moberly Lake
Hudson Hope
Kelly Lake
St. Theresa Church
Blitz Sisters
Calendar aims to sell 400 copies in 1978 Lions drive
The Lions Club announces the 1978 community birthday calendar sales campaign aiming for 400 copies. About 60 community groups have been contacted, with $3.00 per calendar and free listings for family birthdays. door to door sales start June 22 in town. Volunteers from Holiday Community Volunteers bring sports goods and crafts materials, and Father Jungbluth’s swimming program seeks to train future Olympians. Two university helpers, Brother Vincent James and Jerry Ducharme, assist with meals and maintenance.
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Lions
Chetwynd
Lions Club
Oberle urges cautious growth as Chetwynd plans for future
Frank Oberle spent days in Chetwynd and spoke at a Chamber luncheon to about fifty guests. He compared current development urgency to the 1960s dam era, urged not to overpromise energy schemes, and pressed for a river or pipeline route and diverse energy options to avoid overtaxing resources. He warned officials to say no if developer plans clash with town goals and noted coal development impacts.
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M.P. Frank Oberle
Chetwynd
Chamber of Commerce
Oberle
W.A.C. Bennett
M.P
Chetwynd Rodeo Awards 8145 in Prize Money
The Chetwynd Rodeo drew about 3500 spectators last weekend and distributed 8145.00 in prizes. Winners include Saddle Bronc Stanford Cox Andy Copeland Rocky Moore Scott McLeod and Don Raffon. Events featured Bareback Bronc teams and various rodeo divisions with numerous entrants.
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Chetwynd
The
Lions Club
Stanford Cox
Andy Copeland
Rocky Moore
Scott McLeod
Don Raffon
Allan Hunt
Peter New
Library board appoints trustee to council
The Chetwynd Centennial Public Library Board of Trustees held its regular meeting on Tuesday June 14. Terry Bunn was appointed to the Board of Trustees. Board members and offices listed include Marilyn Sulz as Chairman Bunne Hoffman as First Vice Chairman and Terry Bunn as a member.
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Bunne Hoffman
Chetwynd Centennial Public Library Board of Trustees
Terry Bunn
Marilyn Sulz
Graduation Exercises Set For June 25 1977
Graduation ceremonies for Grade 12 take place Saturday evening at 8:00 PM in the High School Gymnasium. A banquet precedes the ceremony, with invites for graduates escorts and parents. Guest speaker will be Mr Brian Maurer followed by a dance invitees only.
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Brian Maurer
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Canada
Jungbluth
Dawson Creek
Vincent James
Jerry Ducharme
Vince
Brother
Jerry
Frank Oberle
Prince George Peace River
Earth
Hall
British Columbia
Viola Lukawiecki
Tom Wilson
California
Disney Land
Gordon Moores
Bev
Norm Sterling
Little Giants
Janne’s
Valley
Ted
Eva
John Hauck
Gene
Tina Wilkinson
Kelly Willard
Mike Embree
Roy Hauck
Ross
Rob Turner
Dale
Juoan Willard
Doug
Dee Farnsworth
Gary Seuter
Gene Allan
Bob Haines
Barry McAppen
Don Worthington
Bob Kjos
Earl Hunter
Ray Kruger
Virgil Lagrecca
Gordon Hunter
Melvin Spiers
Rod Spiers
Sheila Haggart
Debbie Osland
Joyce Gulick
Tarla Hoover
Gwen Johannsen
Nancy Brergere
Rhonda Nelson
Donald Cochrane
Mavis Cunningham
Glen Ireland
Lane Milliken
Jim Cooper
Garth Haggart
Gordon Gulick
Arin Haggart
Ward Evans
Darren Ethier
Brent McMillan
Kathy Peck
Val Camp
John Jackman
Chetwynd Lions Club
Maurice Hayward
Lasser
Karen Kelly
Norine Loberg
Charlie Lasser
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