Council Veers Water Use Policy In 1980 Test Meters Plan
At the March 4 1980 council meeting Chetwynd decided to distribute test meters to monitor water usage. Admin A Teslyk and Eng D Naumann reported 177512 gallons daily pumped from the reservoir with 126168 gallons returned via disposal. 51344 gallons daily lost, equating to about 46000 yearly.
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Chetwynd
A. Teslyk
D. Naumann
Chetwynd Teachers Association
Don Titus
Joan Maurer
C.T.A
Jim McClarty
Chetwynd Ministry of Highways
Local Businesses Thank Scouts And Guides Support
A letter to the editor from Bobbie Larsen thanks Chetwynd businesses for sponsoring a full page during Scout Guide Week. The note expresses sincere appreciation and quotes A man never stands so tall as when he stoops to help a child.
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Chetwynd
Boy Scouts
Girl Guides
Parents protest bus runs in extreme cold in British Columbia
A letter from a school bus driver and parent argues against forcing buses to run at extreme low temperatures in Chetwynd and Dawson Creek. The writer warns of delays, unsafe conditions, and unpaid days, urging readers to respond before policy decisions.
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Chetwynd
Dawson Creek
Thomas
B.C
British Columbia
Government to abolish Crow Rate and boost rail construction
Bill Bennett reports the federal plan to end the Crow Rate after 85 years, urging major Western rail construction and reform of grain subsidies. He notes BC’s push at the First Minister’s Conference on the Economy with four proposals aimed at reducing inflation and restoring growth, stressing government-led development over railway subsidy.
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Crows Nest Pass
Prairies
Canada
British Columbia
CNR
CPR
Library farewell marks Merle Steenbergen exit
Library board members and past members held a farewell dinner at the Little Swiss Inn for Merle Otto Steenbergen. Brenda Little praised Merle’s work on library expansion, likening it to Merle’s baby, while sharing jokes about the envelope with a kick. The event celebrated Merle’s retirement and the library’s ongoing growth as new staff like Mary Beth and Bev push forward with fresh books and a warm upgrade.
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Library Board
Merle Otto Steenbergen
Brenda Little
Library’ Board
Merle
Brenda
Library Offers New Books and Services for Members
The library promotes novels including Tilly Wed and a Jewish Raeburn saga spanning Russia Scotland and North America. New photography books by Swedlund and Bilker join camera guides and journalism titles. Free membership, photocopying, and a film service await newcomers. The library hours and contact number are listed.
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Russia
Glasgow
Scotland
Raeburn
North America
Tilly Wed
Catherine Cooksons
Charles Swedlund
Harvey Bilker
Baden Powell
Peace River MLA Reports On Winter, Economy And Local Jobs
Don Phillips notes a long winter in Peace River country and reports from Ottawa on the First Ministers Conference. He highlights Premier Bill Bennett's economic plans, North East Coal workforce growth to 5000 and $300 million in contracts, plus local hiring and price contracts with Japan. He also mentions the 1982 BC Winter Games entries from Chetwynd and announces his remarriage to Joan in December.
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Peace River
Ottawa
Bill Bennett
Denison
South Peace
North East Coal
Dorothy Hill
Joan
Peace River Country
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Ron Horswell
Chetwynd and District
Peter Fane
RCN
Chetwynd Hotel
Bobbie Larsen
Rob Webb
Centre
Rob
C.F.I
West Fraser
Ron Chappell
C.O.F.1
Council of Forest Ind
Bill Belz
Don Phillips
Trail B.C
Darrell Lindgrin
Steven Smith
Winston Gauthier
Elvis Paquette
Redrock Cinema
Tel
B.C. P.O
Luess
Beau Bridges
Home Cronyn
Universal Picture
Peter
Falk
Sat-Sun
Amalia Dozer Com
Adam West
Burt Ward
Australia
Japan
T.V. Channel 7
Trey
McLean
Wok
Yan
Astind
Girodle
Ashing
Riess Ome
Amie
Evo
Bess Fis Eae
Mt. Thomas
Dawson Creek, B.C
P.O. Box
Swede Construction
Clarence Nordlund
Chetwynd B.C
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