Site C Dam Impact Discussed In Chetwynd Meeting
B C Hydro officials visited Chetwynd to discuss the proposed Site C dam on the lower Peace River and its effects on the town and region. They stressed provincial considerations, potential concessions, and the need to log areas before flooding, while inviting community input for recreation, archaeology, and wildlife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Hydro
Charles Nash
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
Nash
John Dawson
Joe Stauder
Chetwynd
Hydro
Peace River
Moberly River
Thurber Consultants
Prac
Larry Tuck
Chamber of Commerce
Village study begins planning session for Chetwynd future
Consulting Engineers and Stanley Associates Engineers Ltd led a full day meeting with the Community Planning Committee to map future development in Chetwynd. Chair J M Sainsbury opened with a Bea Kurjata penned note from The History of Chetwynd, reflecting on a land awakening with railway, peace power and natural resource potential, and the enduring tension between development and preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Associates Engineer Ltd
Chetwynd
J.M. Sainsbury
Bea Kurjata
Swim Club Names 1977 Officers for Chetwynd
Mrs. Sue Wallace will head the Executive as President for 1977. Officers elected alongside include Vice President Midge Pynn Treasurer Vera Lekavy Secretary Lexcie Sims Instructors Aid Glenda French Publicity Shirley Craven and Eleanor Wilfur. The club will handle lessons with the Rec Commission managing other events. Len Wilfur to liaise with the Commission. The season began Aug 9 and ended 20 days later, described as hectic but valuable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sue Wallace
Chetwynd Swim Club
Midge Pynn
Vera Lekavy
Lexcie Sims
Glenda French
Shirley Craven
Eleanor Wilfur
Recreation Commission
Rec Commission
Len Wilfur
Golden Opportunity Event With Grace McCarthy In Fort St John
Grace McCarthy BC minister of Tourism visits Fort St John to present A Golden Opportunity in Alexander MacKenzie Inn. The event targets northern BC regions from Atlin to Pouce Coupe with free $2 coins and a complimentary moose burger. The Peace River Alaska Highway Tourist Association supports The Pot of Gold program alongside the minister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace McCarthy
British Columbia
British
Columbia
Alexander MacKenzie Inn
Fort St
John
Atlin
Pouce Coupe
Alaska
Stewart-Cassiar
Peace River
Alaska Highway
Ment
Fort St. John
Holidays on Ice at Chetwynd Figure Skating Club
In its final hours of preparation the Chetwynd Figure Skating Club gears up for Holidays on Ice a colorful and entertaining year’s spectacular. Rehearsals drill precision marching dance routines solos and group numbers build toward a completed show Sunday March 20th any result.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Count
Janet Jejina
Smog and seasonal notices fill Chetwynd news
A mixed local page recalls environmental concerns with birds and wolves, social events from House warmings and absentees, a youth theatre trip to Dawson Creek, and a forthcoming Chetwynd Figure Skating Carnival. Readers are invited to attend the Sunday show, tickets on sale at MacLeod's.
Chamber of Commerce Hosts No Host Lunch
The Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce will hold a no host noon luncheon on Monday March 21 at the Little Village Inn. The Peace Valley Environmental Association will present a slide show on farmland and roads that would vanish with the Site C dam. Reservations may be made by calling 788-2747.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Hydro
Nash
Peace Valley
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
Little Village Inn
Peace Valley Environmental Association
P.V.E. Association
Chamber of Commerce
Arts and Craft Show This Weekend in Chetwynd
The Arts and Craft Show is set for this weekend with registrations at Olks Hall on Friday March 18 from 7 to 9 pm. Residents may enter nonprofessionally to showcase their talents as the show runs Saturday from noon to 4 30 pm, sponsored by ladies from several church groups in Chetwynd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olks Hall
Chetwynd
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chamber of Commerce and Village Council
Peace River Site
Lasser
Vancouver
Swim Club
Chetwynd & District Hospital
J. Mainka
Margaret Grant
Ed Hoffman
Rose Drake
Pat Barton
Bud Campbell
Ernie Pfanner
Ken Sulz
Bert McGraw
Mr. Hannam
Travel Industry Tourism
Tunne
Darren Ethier
Darren
Jock Curmi
C.E.S.S
Dean
Maureen Westgate
Lyle Westgate
Ft. St. John
Vern Westgate
Dawson Creek
Brenda Burtch
Terry McLane
Jerry Smith
Bonnie Lekavy
Marie Lossing
Susie Piper
Prince George
Dionysus Theatre
MacLeod’s
Chetwynd Figure Skating Club
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