Local girl wins BC poster contest prize at banquet
Awards for the British Columbia ministry of agriculture poster contest were presented at the Empress Hotel Victoria on Sunday February 11. Grand prize winners Tanja Diekman Mike Wyatt and Susan Sakkaki received family farm vacation trips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Ministry of Agriculture
Empress Hotel
Victoria
Tanja Diekman
North Vancouver
Mike Wyatt
Chilliwack
Susan Sakkaki
Kamloops
British Columbia Ministry of Agriculture
Freida Gladue
Chetwynd
Pamela Haywood
Dawson Creek
Cyril Shelford
Oberle applauds approval for earth receiving stations
Frank Oberle MP for Prince George Peace River announced his delight at the Ministers decision authorizing earth receiving stations. Private companies may obtain television signals from overhead satellites and rebroadcast them in small and remote communities in central and northern Canada. Continuous text indicates continuation on page 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Oberle
Prince George Peace River
Minister of Communications
Canada
Oberle
Ten Year Anniversary Celebration of Chetwynd Hospital Auxiliary
Thirty one ladies gathered at the New Blue Sky Restaurant on February 27 to mark the tenth anniversary of the Women’s Auxiliary to Chetwynd General Hospital. Fourteen original charter members received certificates, ten were awarded Auxiliary spoons, and gifts included a Charter Member Certificate for those present and a certificate of appreciation from the Board. The hospital administrator accepted the Charter on behalf of the staff, and the event closed with cake cut by Board Chairman M Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korky Grant
New Blue Sky
Women’s
Chetwynd General Hospital
B.C.A.H.A
N.E
Margaret Grant
Vera
Lekavy
Bunne Hoffman
Chetwynd
Penny Morton
Maiika
Hospital Auxiliary
Mary Saunders
Mary Paynter
Berniece Tracey
Eileen Bertelsen
Rose Drake
Vera Lekavy
Vi Smith
Connie Dalke
Mayor Schuck Disqualified from Peace River Liard Board Seat
Regional District of Peace River Liard disqualifies Mayor Andrew Schuck of Fort Nelson from taking a seat on the board due to failing to take the oath of office within the required time. Acting chair Lasser of Chetwynd cites Section 127 of the Municipal Act, prompting a vacancy and new appointment. Schuck argues lack of timely notice and criticizes Lasser for public handling of the issue.
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Schuck
Peace River
Fort St. John
Charles Lasser
Peace River Liard
Fort Nelson
Mayor Lasser
Chetwynd
Andrew Schuck
Peace River-Liard
British Columbia
Council of the
L. Sabulsky
Lasser
Guides and Brownies International Dinner at Legion Hall
The Chetwynd Guides and Brownies hosted an International Dinner led by Teresa McFaul who welcomed guests and honored district adult volunteers. Attendees included Bobbie Larsen and Sandi Mitchell among district officials. a cake celebrating 1979 as the International Year of the Child was donated. the group emphasized Thinking Day wishes and supporting the UN Year of the Child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd Guides
Brownies
Legion Hall
Teresa McFaul
Teresa
Bobbie Larsen
Bunne Hoffman
Peace River Area
Seleen Denaluck
Lori Tober
Ursula McAvany
Joanne McKinnon
Uniform Depot
Sandi Mitchell
Colleen Warne
Marlene Westerlaken
Gayle Tuck
Gloria Keller
Bev Hardy
Elizabeth Nordlund
Elsie Cunningham
Robbie Larsen
Brownie
Brenda Nichols
Debbie McAvany
Village budget talk dominates council meeting report
Council members and Mayor heard library and Chamber of Commerce budget requests amid 5 percent spending cap. Library director explained provincial grant changes raise 1979 needs to 10 500, while 3 000 provincial funds must fund materials. Mayor warned provincial controls tighten finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Sabulsky
Chamber of Commerce
Westcoast Transmission
Sulz
Bunn
McGraw
Village Library Society
Echo
Lasser
Heinz Mueller
Mueller
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Windram Elementary
Cyril M. Shelford
Don Phillips
B.C
Eileen Bertelson
Jean Stitt
Prince George
Lula
United Nations
Council Report
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