Young Echo Sales Contest Opens for Local Youths
Dean Burnham, 10. Tannia Rosendahl, 11. Margaret Campbell, 12. Blake Beauchamp, 10. Christine Hoffman, 12 are entered in the junior Echo salesman contest selling subscriptions with newspaper affiliations. Interested youths in Chetwynd, Hudson's Hope or Moberly Lake may apply at the Echo office or by Box 750. The contest runs until July 27 at 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo
Dean Burnham
Tannia Rosendahl
Margaret Campbell
Blake Beauchamp
Christine Hoffman
Chetwynd
Hudson’s Hope
Moberly Lake
Summer youth program planned by Opportunities for Youth
Free summer program for children ages four to ten offered by Mary McClarty Nelda Golding Yvonne Raspberry and Rosalie Van De Riet using the public library as headquarters. Three two week sessions run July 9 20 July 23 August 3 and August 6 17 with separate morning and afternoon groups and a grand finale party. Contact 7882473 or 7882999 for details and registration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McClarty
Nelda Golding
Yvonne Raspberry
Rosalie van de Riet
Limousine Service Planned for Dawson Creek PWA Flights
Petries Limousine Service Ltd of Dawson Creek announces a daily Dawson Creek to connect with PWA flights once confirmation is received. An office in Chetwynd will be established with vehicle and staff in the Village to carry passengers and freight for incoming and outgoing PWA flights. Winter operations describe farm stock care by a boy named John with Bad Un steer and Sparks heifer and daily feed routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson Creek
P.W.A
Petries Limousine Service Ltd
Petrie
Chetwynd
Vancouver
Edmonton
John
Bad ‘UN
Sparks
Self-service gas pumps debut at Red Baron station
The Red Baron Turbo Service Station in Chetwynd opens Thursday June 28 as the north’s first self-service gas outlet. Manager Fred Fuchs notes customers operate pumps via intercom and lever, with gallons and price shown both at the pump and inside. Turbo regular premium and diesel sell four cents below standard prices. Hamburgers offered for quick service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fuchs
Felix
Chetwynd
Red Baron
Edmonton
Alberta
Burnaby
B.C
Chetwynd Ambulance Service to Disconnect Radio Phone
The Chetwynd ambulance telephone will be disconnected June 30 1973 to cut costs. Future calls should use the Chetwynd Hospital number 788-2236. Radio line kept for safety on Sukunka Road. Billing policy will pursue three notices then Small Debts Court. Bingo fundraiser set for June 30 8 pm at the Legion Hall with Legion support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Chetwynd Hospital
Sukunka Road
Dawson Creek
Ambulance Society
Canadian Legion Hall
Legion
John Stewart
Indian education plans discussed in Dawson Creek visit
George Wilson new appointee in the Department of Education special services branch visited Dawson Creek last week to discuss program development with local players in special education. He noted 80 percent of Indian school aged children attend provincial public schools and stressed meeting their needs. He outlined hopes to help districts set up programs, assess existing ones, and collaborate for better education. Wilson, with nine years in residential school systems, spoke of his varied career and path to teaching. He also described funds tied to approvals for students with learning disabilities beyond typical teaching capacity.
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George Wilson
Department of Education
Special Services
Dawson Creek
Dale Fiddick
Wilson
University of Victoria
Prince Rupert
Chetwynd
Elks Convention Attendance and Local Notices in Prince George
Exalted Ruler James Burtch and Loyal Knight Harry Kelford presided as 328 Elks plus 95 on patrol attended the C W L Provincial Convention in Prince George B C. Diocesan directors and presidents from Yukon B C attended with provincial and national leaders. Mrs R E Hoffman from Chetwynd was first vice president of the Diocese of Prince George. Carl Forsberg led banquet entertainment, recalling his camp at Moberly Lake. Mrs Birdie Phillips visited Fort Nelson on her way home. Maureen Westgate visited Prince George to see grandson Erin Leigh born June 5. Will Kurjata and Patricia Currier married in Grande Prairie on June 19. reception in Fort Nelson. For news tips, call 788-2348.
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James Burtch
Harry Kelford
Elks
C.W.L
Prince George
B.C
Yukon-B.c
Chetwynd
R.E. Hoffman
Carl Forsberg
Carl
Moberly Lake
Maureen Westgate
Bryan
Anna
Erin Leigh
Will Kurjata
Patricia Currier
Grande Prairie
Elks Hall
Fort Nelson
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Diane Campbell
John Lennox
Connie Dalke
Connie
Korky Grant
Met
Edith Howarth
Alberta Elks Association
Red Deer
Chetwynd Lodge
Frank Mounsey
Tunne
Birdie Phillips
Town
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