Chetwynd Economic Development Plans and Talks
The Chetwynd Economic Development Committee met March 6 at Pine Cone restaurant with ten members. Plans for participation in the Prince George Forestry Exhibition May 30 to June 1 progress, and three welcome signs are being considered with suitable materials. The group discusses a potential bridge over the Peace River, a permanent air service with North Cariboo Airlines and Time Air, a spruce and pine nursery, aspen harvesting boundaries, and an Economic Strategy Manual for five years. Oil and gas outlook includes expected summer layoffs and industry reductions, while natural gas and sulfur prices temper the region’s impact.
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Chetwynd Economic Developement Council
Pine Cone
Chetwynds
Prince George
EDC
Chetwynd
Department of Highways
Peace River
North Cariboo Airlines
Time Air
Dawson Creek
Water Board
Aspen
Dave Hope
Black Patch Services
Heavey
Fort St. John
Credit Union reports 1985 earnings and dividends at Lake View
Erwin Hollingshead president of the Lake View Credit Union reported 1985 earnings of 402000, down from 426000 the prior year. He noted an 8 percent share dividend and 5 percent loan rebate, with deposits rising over 27 million and assets up 29 million to 4.7 million at year end. The dividend and rebate for the average 42000 mortgage would exceed 230 dollars. The payout occurred on February 28, 1986.
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Erwin Hollingshead
Lake View Credit Union
Hollingshead
Lake View
King and Queen of Hearts by Tim Sorchy at CSS
Friday night February 28 at CSS the King and Queen of Hearts were chosen. Nicole Demeulemeester won Queen and Klye Zynger is the reigning King. Judges praised contestants for Heart Fund effort and spirited performances.
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CSS
Nicole Demeulemeester
Klye Zynger
Heart Fund
Heart
Kyle Zynger
Ist
Tumbler Ridge Mayor to Run for MLA Nomination
Mike Caisley mayor of Tumbler Ridge declared he will seek the MLA nomination for the Social Credit Party in the South Peace Constituency if an election is called. Incumbent Don Phillips, former minister of industry and small business development and minister of international trade and investment, indicated further details would be continued on page 2.
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Mike Caisley
Tumbler Ridge
M.L.A
Social Credit Party For the
South
Don Phillips
Industry
New Dental Course for Chetwynd Residents
Chetwynd area residents interested in dental assisting can study at home using DENT 100 from BC Open Learning Institute. The course offers a practical introduction to dentistry and the realities of working as a dental assistant for those not yet employed in the field.
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Chetwynd
OLI
DENT
Home Away From Home in Prince George BC
The Northern Interior Easter Seal House in Prince George provides accommodation for those traveling to the city for medical reasons. Originating to house adults, the facility offers a supportive stay as part of healthcare access in the region.
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Prince George BC
Prince George
Police Report Highlights Local Incidents since February 27
RCMP logs show a Hythe Alberta resident injured with head wounds in an industrial accident at Johnson Creek logging area and hospitalized. A Moberly Lake resident escaped injury after a vehicle slid into a ditch on icy pavement causing about $1200 damage. Window louvers were stolen from a locally owned TransAm. A city apartment was broken into on March 2 with money stolen. continued on page 9.
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Chetwynd Rcmp
Hythe
Alberta
Johnson Creek
Moberly Lake
TransAm
Weather Forecast with Mixed Conditions and Temperatures
The report outlines a sequence of weather expectations with partial sun on Tuesday and partly cloudy conditions with a 30 percent chance of precipitation by Friday. It notes cloudy periods and continued mild spells through the weekend with a 40 percent precipitation estimate and historical temperature highs and lows including March 9 sunshine reaching 9.2 hours and March 8 record lows at minus 22.
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Tumbler Ridge Chronicle Mountaineer
Chetwynd and District Regional Hospital
Anna Meyers
Meyers
Dawson
Baral
Economic Development Committee
By Tim Sorchy
Mrs. Irresistible
Rick Comeau
Danielle Bailey
Nicole Demeulemeestra
Anita Grove
Nicke Demeulestra
Queen
Anita Groves
King
Steven Wark
Chet
Sponsored
Dixie Lee
the Echo and the Chronicle Mountaineer
Cugonicie
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