Boating Safety Emphasis Promotes Caution and Preparedness
A public safety message stresses boating hazards and owner responsibility. Canadians drown yearly with many involving watercraft. owners should avoid overloading, follow manufacturer guidelines, ensure lifejackets for all, obtain forecasts, learn local water rules, and join safety groups. Safety Afloat handouts are available at RCMP offices.
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Ministry of Transport
Canada Safety Council
RCMP
When Necking In Cars Goes Slow on the Road
Humor columnist warns about snuggling in front seats while driving at speed. Advocates pulling over to neck safely then returning to the road, stressing concentration and safe driving to preserve life and pleasure.
Autoplan to raise private auto insurance across provinces
The government plans to equalize auto insurance rates with Autoplan, promising reductions next year while noting private premiums rise up to 18 percent in provinces without public schemes. Alberta, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Quebec, and Ontario see various hikes, whereas British Columbia Saskatchewan and Manitoba with government programs are unaffected. The Great Lakes region is also mentioned as vast freshwater expanse.
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North
Alberta
New Brunswick
Nova Scotia
Quebec
Ontario
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Barrett
Horses at large prompt council action in Hudson's Hope
At the June 19 council meeting Ald Hodghkinson cited a sizable herd roaming near Lynx Creek and Chow's Trailer Court raising accident fears. A special committee of Alds Hodgkinson Walmsley and LaPointe was formed to study stray management and poundkeeper duties and compensation. The session also covered Building By-Law 180 integrating the National and Municipal Building Codes and permit requirements, with notices to unpermitted builders to be issued.
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Anita McWilliams
Hugh Hodgkinson
Lynx Creek
Chow
Trew
Hodgkinson
Walmsley and LaPointe
Rod Trew
Ten New Homes Under Construction in Sandy's Subdivision
Elken Developments Ltd. has secured permits to build ten three bedroom spec homes on village lots near 48rd St and 52 Ave in Chetwynd. First occupancy is estimated September 1. Ken Waters, salesman, based at the Chetwynd Hotel, 788-9128.
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Fred Sandy
Ken Waters
Elken Developments Ltd
Firehouse Hose Laying Contest Draws Seven Ladies and Thirteen Men
In Taylor British Columbia last Saturday seven ladies teams and thirteen men teams from Chetwynd Dawson Creek Grimshaw Alta Fort St. John and Taylor competed in hose laying bucket brigade and hose rolling events. Team results name Dawson Creek No. 2 Chetwynd No. 1 Fort St. John No. 3 Taylor No. 2 and individual placegetters include Dennis Guillet. The Taylor and Chetwynd squads feature listed members such as Barb Topnik Linda Weber Sandra Wood and Grace McNabb.
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Taylor
B.C
Chetwynd
Dawson Creek
Grimshaw
Alta
Fort St. John
Dennis Guillet
Barb Topnik
Linda Weber
Sandra Wood
Chetwynd No
Grace McNabb
Linda Beaker
Barry Clampett
Frank Wood
Lyle Dennis
Don Scarson
Annual Picnic Reminder for Legion Members and Families
Correction notes the annual Legion event moves to July 28 at the Legion Hall not June. Also Chetwynd Elementary Secondary School holds its Annual Awards Day on June 27 at 11 30 a.m. in the gym with parents invited. Year end report cards follow the awards ceremony the same afternoon.
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Legion
Legion Hall
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Hudson
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Fairview College
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