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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 10, 1987
Page
1
Edna Cross recalls the formation of the Moberly Lake Volunteer Fire Department and the early struggles of residents to secure fire protection. Neighbors faced home fires with limited aid as two small red fire trucks answered the calls. June 1982 brought renewed concern and action, with further details continued on page four.
C S S will run March 9 to 13 with the theme Its Your Choice. Students will explore careers in mills classrooms and displays with talks from Canfor West Fraser RCMP BC Hydro and local industry leaders. Rosemary McDowell will summarize and evaluate the week.
A steering committee plans TEEN TOURISM 87 to engage 80 to 100 youths in Chetwynd as a host program for visitors mainly on bus tours. Nithya Siva and Tammy Martin presented to Chamber members to introduce the initiative, aiming to boost youth pride and community interaction while promoting tourism and the town’s profile.
The first annual Ice Fest at Harv's Resort on the Spencer Tuck access road runs March 14 to 22 with an ice fishing derby for all ages. Registration at Ken's Place Store costs 5 dollars for adults and 2.50 for under 15, weigh ins 9 am to 9 pm. Prizes include cash, merchandise, and trophies for heaviest lake trout and largest coarse fish. Events feature ice boat races hockey snow activities and a scavenger hunt as the Fire Department raises funds for operating costs.
The District of Chetwynd Council met Tuesday with Mayor Lasser and Aldermen Hoffman Bettin Hoover present. Sgt Phillips explained crime reporting reduces RCMP manpower and stressed reporting importance. Debbie Doornbos outlined a Women's Resource Society Trade Fair for April at the Elks Hall. Jean Pohl sought 4000 for the Women's Resource Centre battered women program, pending decision. Vouchers Batch 2044 and 2045 were received. February dog control: four dogs seized, unclaimed, destroyed after three days.
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