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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Mar 16, 1977
Page
6
The Chetwynd RCMP report 34 motor vehicle thefts and 51 thefts from motor vehicles in 1976. They emphasize prevention by removing keys, locking doors, and securing valuables to avoid charges under the Motor Vehicle Act and potential insurance denial.
British Columbia will require metric measurements for all contract documents from January 1, 1978. The policy, announced by Highways and Public Works Minister Alex V Fraser, aligns with a 1976 agreement among provincial and federal public works ministers to shift construction industry practices to metric units. Tender drawings and documents will be issued in metric terms, with bidders urged to study the CSA Metric Practice Guide and NRC Building Drawing Practice. Pork contains high quality protein and B vitamins plus other essential nutrients.
A surprise snowstorm dropped up to twelve inches in Lone Prairie on Wednesday night March 9, with residents welcoming the moisture despite minor disruptions. At the Lone Prairie Riding Club meeting hosted by Bill and Betty Beers, land plans for a recreation complex caused animated disagreement, though members emphasize family focus and youth activity as the club nears its fourth year. The piece notes spring hopes, garden orders, pussy willows, and a general wish for good health as flu and bronchitis affect locals, closing with a cheer for the Ides of March.
About thirty people gathered at the Hudson Hope Public Library on Wednesday evening March 2 to view three National Film Board films, around 90 minutes total. The library aims to host more public film shows, with free admission and a small donation suggested. The next screening is set for Wednesday March 23 at 7 30 p m.
Terry Bunn reports a major library expansion with 429 new volumes added after a selection by the Library Development Commission in Dawson Creek. The influx includes fiction for adults and youths, picture books, many paperbacks, and over 100 non fiction titles. An amnesty week March 25 to April 1 allows overdue book returns without fines.
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