Lauk unveils Sukunka coal for BC steel mill plans
Minister Gary Lauk announced a joint feasibility study with Nippon Kokan for an integrated steel mill in British Columbia. The plan envisions a tidewater site, phased site investigations, and strong environmental and community input, with Vancouver liaison offices and inland options considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Lauk
Fort St. John
Lauk
Nippon Kokan
British Columbia
Vancouver
No Hatchery Feasibility for the Peace River Area
The Associated Chamber of Commerce sought a fish hatchery for northern lakes to stock sport fish, but the Fish & Wildlife Branch states the northeast Province’s low fishery potential and lack of necessary conditions make a hatchery impractical for now. Small productive lakes will receive stockings as needed within the broader provincial plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Chamber of Commerce
Fish & Wildlife Branch
Peace River
4 H Beef Club Aims for Achievement Day Competition
Fourteen young 4-H members from the South Peace district including Chetwynd and Boundary groups prepare for a full day of market steers breeding heifers and cow calf pairs at the Dawson Creek Exhibition Grounds on July 3. A cattle judge will oversee the district Examination Day as Beef Club members from nine local locales compete amid about 50 total participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd 4-H
Dawson Creek Exhibition Grounds
South Peace
Boundary
South Dawson
Progress
Groundbirch
Chetwynd
Nick
Negu
Stockman’s Association
Wade McDonough
Alfrieda Elden
Alfrieda
Christopher Elden
Ottawa funds 58000 for Chetwynd Airport resurfacing
Transport Minister Jean Marchand announced a 58000 grant to resurface Chetwynd Airport in British Columbia including a 3660 foot runway. The funding comes from the 1974 75 Community Airports Assistance Program of the Ministry of Transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Chetwynd
B.C
Jean Marchand
Ministry of Transport
Chetwynd Rodeo Parade Hospital Float Wins Top Honors
The Chetwynd General Hospital float, built by hospital staff with Sylvia Gerwien Lois Langerud Jean Wright Mary Watson Clara Moore Effie Odishaw on the committee, won Showman awards and multiple cattle judging trophies. Trailer and truck donated by Lorne Proctor and Gerald Redekopp. The float included Hospital Auxiliary and Candy Stripers representatives. Also noted are Town events, Beef Club activity, and Philip Filipowski starting as Works Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Gerwien
Lois, Langerud
Jean Wright
Mary Watson
Clara Moore
Effie Odishaw
Lorne Proctor
Gerald Redekopp
Pink Mountain park proposal seeks 40 square mile Alaska Highway area
A proposal requests establishing a park around Pink Mountain near Mile 147 on the Alaska Highway. The plan defines boundaries from Sikanni Chief River to Quarter Creek and Elbow Creek, excluding private lands, and highlights natural features including Lily Lake and Elbow Lake, a mountain route, and potential for an excursion boat on the Sikanni Chief River with camping and picnic sites for summer visitors.
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Associated Chamber of Commerce
Pink Mountain
Mile 147
Alaska Highway
Low Meadow
Quarter Creek
Elbow Creek
Sikanni Chief River
Sikanni Chief
Lily Lake
Elbow Lake
Falls
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Sukunka
RCMP
L To R. Rene Girard
Darren Ethier
Geraldine Fenton
Cindy Deak
Doug Reiswig
Christine Hoffman
Debbie Gladue
Tim Martin
Wade
Grace Bordelon Agate
Btunne’s
Chetwynd General Hospital
Bernie
Grovnus
Justin Anthony
Winnipeg
Grovnus’s
Prince George
Dick Dorosh
Dist
Amy Cosens
Lady Murphy
Philip Filipowski
Filipowski
N.S.W
Queensland
Commonwealth of Australia
Terra Cotta
Ontario
Canada
Anglan Norcross Co. Ltd
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
Sunny Acres
Moberly Lake
Vice Press
Pink Mountain Park
Dawson Creek
Fort Nelson
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