Chetwynd RCMP bicycle rodeo draws 16 youngsters
On Saturday June 19 the Chetwynd RCMP held a bicycle rodeo in the IGA parking lot with 16 children taking part to learn road safety. Participants included Virginia Sutherland 11 and several peers from Windrem and Don Titus schools, plus Colin Juska and Steven Burtch. The program featured bicycle inspection and checks on riding position, stability in slow motion driving, and traffic-law knowledge.
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Chetwynd R.C.M.P
I.G.A
Windrem
Virginia Sutherland
Lee
Janelle Redekopp
Colin Juska
Steven Burtch
Fort Nelson firm lands road contracts in provincial project
The Provincial announces Eledo Construction of Fort Nelson wins three road contracts totaling 1.1 million as part of a 3.5 million Mc Conachie Creek agriculture development. The work covers 27.3 km of road subgrade and 36 km of gravel placement. Taylor Sand and Gravel wins a gravel crushing contract of 79,375.
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Fort Nelson
Eledo Construction
J.chabot
McConachie Creek
Kleda
Chabot
Taylor Sand and Gravel
Amendments shift power over tax forfeiture to Finance Minister
Finance Minister Hugh Curtis introduced amendments to the Taxation Rural Area Act to allow relief from absolute forfeiture for unpaid taxes. The changes require notices to delinquent taxpayers, set a two year window for relief applications after forfeiture, and outline penalties and deadlines. The text also notes land sales in Chetwynd and a large Fort Nelson agricultural development creating jobs and diversifying the local economy.
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Hugh Curtis
Fire danger rises as Dawson Creek reports 19 fires
The Dawson Creek Forest District lists 19 fires as of June 22 with most caused by humans and all under control. Seventy-nine personnel, four cars and two helicopters fought the blazes, with two additional helicopters used until last Monday. A small fire near Chetwynd on June 21 remained contained. The district urges extreme caution amid ongoing high fire hazards. Police Week runs June 14 to 20 with RCMP officers noted for rodeo duties and time contributions.
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Dawson Creek Forest District
Chetwynd
R.C.M.P
John van Tassel
Denis Piper
Jim McLeod
Bob Jones
Tammy Zaurini
Canada Day Revels Across Towns Spark Lighthearted Cheers
Bruce Levett notes Happy birthday to Canada as communities mark Dominion Day with festive plans. Edmonton plans a giant flag event Saint John will roast an ox and Punkydoodle's Corners hosts frog distance tests while Ottawa ponders a daylight fireworks challenge amid 24 hour sun and a gleeful government funding surprise.
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Bruce Levett
Canada
Edmonton
Saint John
N.B
Punkydoodle’s
Campfires banned in Prince George Forest Region
Extreme fire hazard prompts a midnight ban on all campfires across the Prince George Forest Region. The ban covers an area extending from Endako to the Alberta border and to the Yukon border, south to McBride and Valemount, excluding supervised camping or picnic grounds. Authorities report 135 active fires and 700+ fireline personnel, urging reporting of fires to Zenith 5555.
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Prince George Forest
Endako
Alberta
Yukon
McBride
Valemount
Prince George
Vanderhoof
Fort St. James
Mackenzie, Dawson Creek
Fort St. John
Fort Nelson
The
Forest Service
BC proposes tougher laws to curb Friday road dangers
BC highways minister Alex Fraser says Friday driving is too risky and new laws plus harsher penalties aim to cut accidents. A new rating system from ICBC takes effect July 1 with premium charges from Jan 1 1983. Fines rise for failing to stop, high speed chases, driving while suspended, and other offences. jail terms possible.
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Charles la Verta
Autoinsurance
Fraser
Allan Williams
Highways Ministry
Practice outdoor electrical safety tips for summer
B C Hydro urges caution as outdoor activities rise. Wet conditions near water or damp surfaces increase electric shock risk from power tools and appliances. Keep appliances away from pools, use long-handled pool cleaners carefully, and avoid vacuuming a car in a wet driveway. Wear rubber-soled shoes and dry the area before cleaning.
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B.C. Hydro
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RCMP
Art Ellis
Chetwynd Pharmacy
Peoples Drugs
Art
Sophie Ellis
Ellis
Dawson Creek
Tupper
Sophie
Ministry of Lands, Parks and Housing
B.C
North America
Whitehorse
Y.T
Yellowknife
N.W.T
Ottawa
Moscow
Washington
April Klaassen
Barbara Shirley
Chetwynd Centennial
Frank Oberle
Don Phillips
Jack Hannam
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