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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 03, 1976
Page
1
A verse by James Dillet Freeman on mountains' majesty and their power to elevate the heart. Local notes report residents moving to Sidney, funeral attendances in Calgary, skating show in Dawson Creek, and travel updates. Community notices invite readers to share news and attend Hansel and Gretel performances in Dawson Creek with ticket info.
Peace River Liard regional district officials urge a provincial class A park in the Monkman area. Parks Branch studies, Kinuseo Falls and alpine features cited. They seek government action in the spring session and urge support letters to ministers.
Plans for the new Moberly Lake golf course near Chetwynd are available. Eight holes have been cleared and touring players say the course looks challenging and exciting as the project proceeds along Highway 29 mile 18 north. The project aims to attract visitors and expand local recreation.
The Parks Branch plans a study for the 1976 field season to identify sites for a regional boat launch system and assess acquisition costs and facility needs. Hudson's Hope with the Department of Highways and Chamber of Commerce are coordinating a Lynx Creek boat launch project.
The Little Giant Figure Skating Club hosts a Skate-A-Thon on Sunday March 7 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the arena with proceeds to the club. Entry forms available at Chet Menswear. open to all ages. prizes for youngest and oldest. three money-raised plaques for Preschool, Junior, and Adult. rules require pledge sheets returned within two weeks and money handed to Penny Dunn at Chet Menswear or arena deposits on March 12 and 17.
Ms Dorothy Courtoreille has become Daycare supervisor at the Sa Gee Twyn Daycare Centre in the community hall above the arena. The centre is a government licensed child development facility, prioritizing early learning and development, with a planned but flexible daily schedule. Fees are set per child with potential income-based assistance, and enrollment is open year round.
The Peace River Alaska Highway Tourist Association faces scrutiny over funding needs. Officials consider seeking new sources to support tourism infrastructure and promotional efforts amid budget pressures. Local leaders emphasize sustaining regional visitation and economic benefits.
The Chetwynd Department Store will open a family shoe department this week led by Owner-Manager Marion Hoover. Shoes for the whole family will be stocked in a well lit, lower level space. In regional news, the Peace River Liard District board faced criticism over tourism grant discussions as cattlemen and clubs pressed for funding. Director Lasser warned of a token gesture not recognizing agriculture, while Director McWilliams offered a cautious view.
A Thurber Consultants report for B C Hydro outlines new recreation potential on the Peace River reservoir area near the Site One dam. Prospects include boating camping picnicking hiking trail riding and improved sport fishing with Bull Flats identified as the major campground site. Further fishery studies and interagency planning are urged to define funding design and construction responsibilities.
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