Western separatism gains attention in Oberle survey
MP Frank Oberle reports initial survey results showing 45 percent of early respondents consider Western separatism viable, 42 percent reject it, and 13 percent are undecided. He says energy and constitutional policies fuel Western alienation and urges Ottawa to recognize mounting discontent amid talk of entrenched rights and BNA Act patriation.
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Frank Oberle
British Columbia
Oberle
Prince George River
Ottawa
Liberal Party
Supreme Court
Chetwynd Chit-Chat: Local Happenings and Notices
Community notes celebrate kindness and honesty, honors for Schmoks visit by Carl and Thelma, and a warm March day. Events include Hospital Auxiliary installation, Gymkhana Club hoof care seminar led by Hector Theroux, twin births for Bob and Marion McDonough, shuffleboard winners at Elks Lounge, and Karen Wright with Mike Smale as co chairs for summer projects in Chetwynd.
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Chetwynd Gymkhana Club
Hector Theroux
Prince George
Karen Wright
Mike Smale
Chetwynd
Chetwynd News Highlights From Local Careers and Events
BP officials forecast Sukunka Mine production of 3 million tonnes by 1984 and 400 workers. Laura Stitt of Prince George serves hospital auxiliaries. Chetwynd Auxiliary meetings held in Fort St. John and Dawson Creek. Fire dept adopts pager system. ECC switching at BC Tel in 1979. Hudson's Hope trip via Girl Guides to Australia. Victoria astronomers to observe sun eclipse near Brandon and Victoria. Peace Country Rentals wins tournament. Gerry's Store close behind. Tom Moore named regional manager for Omineca Peace Park region. Chetwynd teams to Smithers for Winter Games. Village Office fire scare from transformer fault. Naumann 97 First Honours in prelim Ridiments. Legion auxiliary presents cheque to Branch 258. Lake View Credit Union marks 5th anniversary. Carnival Queen contestants named. Jamboree attendees to Sweden Denmark 1979. Hudson's Hope Winter Carnival snow queen crowning noted. Chamber committee led by John Jackman. golf course under construction at Moberly Lake. Echo earns Boy Scouts commendation. Chetwynd athletes place 14th at Northern BC Winter Games. Lions club raffle winner noted.
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Chetwynd
Sukunka
Jean Stitt
Prince George
North East
Fort St. John
Dawson Creek
Leslie Sarauer
Hudson’s Hope
Austalia
Girl Guides of Canada
University of Victoria
The
Prairies
Brandon
Manitoba
Victoria
Peace Country
Gerry
Tom Moore
Omineca Peace Park
Lands Parks and Housing
R. Chabot
Smithers
B.C
Firmen
Jens Naumann
Cheri Campbell
Geraldine Gauthier
Moberly Lake
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
John Jackman
Willard Dunn
Bob McNabb
Frank Bonetti
Peace River
Echo
Yukon
Hudson
Hope
Marcel LaMarre
Lions
Early settlers and the Lone Prairie trail network history
The piece recounts Frank Twidwell's move to Twidwell Bend near the Pins and Sukunka rivers, a trading post, and a trap line. It covers Hudson Hope’s 1805 Hudson Bay Company roots, early trails to East Pine and Pouce Coupe, and a harsh 1919-1920 winter that stranded Lone Prairie, with fires and epidemics shaping the community.
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Bea Kurjata
Frank Twidwell
Pins
Sukunka
Twidwell
McLeaod
Ponce Coupe Hospital
Bob Nicholson
Moberly Lake
Foster Wartenbe
Lone Prairie
Little Prairie
East Pine
Pouce Coupe
Hudson Hope
Hudson Bay Company
B.C
Tom Jamieson
TV Schedule Fragments for March Weekend and Reagan Visit
A fragmentary listing shows daily CBC and local programs from morning to night across March weekends. Notable notes warn of March 10 Reagan visit coverage causing schedule changes. entries mention Rockford Files Sesame Street Muppets ABC style shows and sports like NHL Hockey.
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Rockford
Canada
CBC
Reagan
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Carl and
Thelma Schmok
Douglas
Mavis Gerry
Bob
Marion McDonough
Kimberly Erin
Tana Hilary
Edmonton
Lorie
Hugh Christie
Ian
Elks Lounge
Nels Pedersen
Archie Shannon
B.C. Tel
Ethel Blair
Auxiliary
Legion Branch
Legion
Bob Shirley
Lake View Credit Union
Hudson Hope Board of Trade
Pouze Coupe
Jameison
Adkins
Milo
Arabelle Durney
Table Mountain
Wartenbe Mountain
Durney
Wartenby
David
Van
Claude
Electrical Supply 1978 Ltd
94Th Ave
Fort ST. John, B.C
Dale Roy
Roger MacQuarrie
Tel
B.C. P.O
Thur
Mar
Crosby, Stills and Nash
Jackson Browne
Doobie Brothers
Bonnie Raitt
Sun
Mon
Goldie
Hawn
Benjamin
Oetor
the Republic
Western
Garth Shewchuk
10Th St
P.Q. Box
Swede Construction
Clarence Nordlund
Hi-Way Laundromat
Hart Hi-Way Grocery
TV Guide
Chetwynd B.C
T.V. Channel 7
Huntley Street
Mr. Dressup
Sesame Street
Bob McLean Wicks
Ath Ning Rc i
Mare
Sheriff Lobo
Barney Miller
Mark & Mindy Flappers
Charlie Cobb
Hee Haw
Ladies Man
Rifters Cove
W.E.R.P
Tommy Hunter
Dallas
Second City
Morni
NG Circle Square
WOON
Zoos
Bylot
CBC News
ING
Rex Humbard
TBA
West Country
Terry Winters
Pattert
Tempo
Front Page
Challenge News Magazine
Watson Report
News
Reach For
Happy Days
Three's Company
Fifth Estate
Great Detective
CBC National News Night
Final
Police Woman
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