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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1980
Page
1
An evening on drugs was held in the high school library with Constable Gordon presenting two films, The drug Scene and Angel Dust, while boards showed drug samples and use equipment. About 50 attendees included one third students who joined in questions.
The June 17 1980 village council meeting covered Lorne McQueen's Kamloops airport seminar report and a tribute to Chetwynd for aviation planning. The council discussed a Pine Pass weather station, student air traffic counts, library grant applications, zoning deeds, temporary housing for Camarro Park, a bursary, and hospital updates including staff, equipment, and regional health plans.
The Chetwynd event featured a Saturday parade led by Rodeo Chairman Ken Sulz and assistant Bill Waters with many groups and children on decorated bikes. Music by Beaverlodge Band accompanied the parade route and hospital appearance, followed by a 1:30 pm rodeo start with flags, mayor welcome, and entertaining clown Ernie Marshall.
Chetwynd Volunteer Fire Department won the silver in the annual hose laying competition hosted by Ft. St. John airport crew at Taylor last week. Chief Bob McNabvb praised the team as regional departments competed, with Chetwynd taking the grand aggregate trophy on 262 points and multiple event podiums including mens hose coupling and old time hose lay.
Village building permits in Chetwynd from January to May total 2,334,784 in 1980 versus 1,149,580 in 1979. May 1980 saw 12 permits totaling 1,586,000 with 6 new residential, 4 residential alterations and 2 commercial permits. Year to date 22 permits issued for 2,334,784.
Airstrip ranks as one of the busiest small airports in British Columbia with the largest helicopter base in the province. The Echo teases more details in the next issue.
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