Wolf Attacks Colt. Ranchers Lock Stock at Lone Prairie
Lone Prairie rancher Mr. Lorne Herrick shot a timber wolf after it attacked their yearling colt leaving a five inch gash in the flank. Wolves have been seen in the Valley and one colt was killed the day before. Ranchers report losses of calves and a barn dog in December. They keep stock in, wary of predators and nocturnal raids. The three year old son was spared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorne Herrick
Lone Prairie
Mr. Herrick
Herricks
Hospital Auxiliary Hands Engraved Baby Spoon Gift
Mrs. Korky Grant and Mrs. Yvonne Peake presented Mrs. Ethel Roper with a set of engraved baby spoons on behalf of the Hospital Auxiliary. The note mentions BCANSI receiving $51000 as part of the context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Korky Grant
Yvonne Peake
Ethel Roper
Hudson Hope
Chetwynd Hospital
Local Families Celebrate New Twins and Guests in Chetwynd
Notes from Chetwynd reveal Junne's Cheluynd twins born at the local hospital, with congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Roper. Ed Parent family visits extend to Mirror Alta relatives while Hugh Monroe stays three months from London to learn Canadian life. B.C.A.N.S.I. grants exceed $51,000 fund a multi-use building and education programs for native and Metis students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Roper
Ed Parent
Mr. Parent
L. Parent
Mirror Alta
Hugh Monroe
London
England
Ed Monroe
Chetwynd
B.C.A.N.S.S
First Citizens Fund
Allan Ritchette
B.C.A.N.S.I
Vancouver
Indian Education Resources Centre
U.B.C
Ritchette
Feasibility of an access road from Chetwynd to Monkman Pass areas
Mayor Hayward submits a brief to Robert Strachan on linking Chetwynd to Flat Bed Creek Murray River Basin and Quintet Mountain areas. The report notes a Canfor log road extending to Wolverine River with Kerr McGee extending to Mast Creek, possible grade 3-4 road, and economic benefits for BC including Peace River. Five injuries reported in a Hart Highway crash near Chetwynd. several residents treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayward
Robert Strachan
Chetwynd
Monkman Pass
Flat Bed Creek-Murray River
Quintet Mountain
Canfor Limited
Chetwynd Dvvision
Wolverine River
Kerr-McGee Drilling
Mast Creek
Murray River
Fight for air service to Chetwynd urged by chamber
The Chamber of Commerce asks Ottawa to grant daily air service to and from Chetwynd via N.T. Air. Letters of support from local businesspeople and residents accompany the brief, which notes current travel distances to Dawson Creek Fort St John and Prince George are long and costly. The request cites growth, oil exploration and regional development as justification for better air transport including possible mail and air freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Department of Air Transport
Ottawa
Chetwynd
M.L.A
Don Phillips
M.P. Frank Oberle
N.T. Air
Prince George
Mackenzie
Dawson Creek
Edmonton
Fort St. John
Mayor Seeks Meeting With Premier During Chetwynd Visit
Maurice Hayward telegrams Premier Barrett asking him to visit Chetwynd and meet with the Village Council while in the area, signaling local government ties and planned discussion during the Premier’s presumed tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Maurice Hayward
Barrett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wolf
Colt
Bcansi
Lucille McBroom Crumley
Junne
Hugh
Dept of Education
Mrs. Willys Dunn
Debbie
Vernon
Betty Martens
Anna Martens
Harry Barclay
Beaverlodge
Betty
Rod
Brad
Arnold Wilde
Nanaimo
Muriel
Ed Moshers
Lennox
Donalee
Burnham
Margaret
Martens
Burns
Craven
Sally
Monro
Harriet
Leander
Dunn
Tammy
Bonetti
AL Ritchotte
Hart Highway
Eddie Williams
Double Arrow Cattle Co
Williams
Steve Blue
Lucy Blue
Forest Service
Alberta
Wolverine
Murray
British Columbia
Peace River
Fight For Air Service
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