Smoke Signals from Moberly Lake and Wounded Knee reflections
A long, reflective column discusses the Wounded Knee massacre and genocide across the plains, noting Indigenous resilience and ongoing injustices. It links historical violence to present neglect by governments and urges action, while also sharing local community notes from Moberly Lake and spring reflections. The piece blends historical critique with light local items and personal musings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wounded Knee
Rapid City
South Dakota
Samuel Whiteside
Geronimo
Joseph
Quanah Parker
Black Hills
Sitting Bull
Crazy Horse
Custer
Seventh Cavalry
Little Big Horn
Wounded Knees Creek
Big Foot
United States
Canada
Cochise
Lake
Pete
Advertising Rates Notice for Chetwynd Echo Publishing
Echo Publishing Ltd announces rates for legal and municipal advertising at 17 cents per count line for first insertion and 15 cents per count line for subsequent insertions. Display rates on request. Subscriptions are 6.00 per year in Canada and Commonwealth, 8.50 for U S A and overseas. Single copy price is 15 cents. Second Class Registration 2141.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Echo Publishing Ltd
Canada
Commonwealth
U.S.A
What does he really mean editor reply 1973 echo letter
A reader argues against a critic who calls children prisoners of society and questions school punishment and teacher control. He defends teachers, critiques capitalism, and laments secularization. The letter urges rediscovering faith, creativity, love of work, and community values.
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The
Echo
Canada
Christ
God
Legion and Canfor Honor Curling Event Trophies
Thank you to the Legion for donating a large trophy for the A Event and to Canfor for presenting small trophies for the A Event. A Event winners are Carrie Lindstrom Rink with skip Carrie Lindstrom, Brenda Moore third, Richard Barratte second, Brian Moore lead. B Event winners are Terry Douglas Rink with skip Terry Douglas, Rhonda Hayward third, Donna Thomson second, Cindy Deak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Legion
Canfor
Carrie Lindstrom
Brenda Moore
Richard Barratte
Brian Moore
Terry Douglas
Rhonda Hayward
Donna Thomson
Cindy Deak
New B C Hydro Substation Strengthens Quesnel Power
B C Hydro has placed Barlow Substation five miles north of Quesnel in service early this month. The station ties into the 230 000 volt line from Prince George to Soda Creek and steps voltage down to 60 000 volts to reinforce electricity supply for the Quesnel area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quesnel
B.C. Hydro
Barlow
Prince George
Soda Creek
Williams Lake
Hospital Admissions And Discharges At Chetwynd
Weekly hospital report lists admitted patients Claudia Walters Ann Watson Steve Blue Lucy Blue Florence Gladue Galina Allison George Mounsey David Trestawich Lorna McQueen Mrs. Chris Rand Delphine Nanaimahoo Joe Stein Mrs. Brenda Waldie Eddie Field Mary Runzer Juanita Solecki Marvin Desjarlais Nancy Savard Mrs. Clara Moore Mrs. Norma Soles. Discharges include Elizabeth Korver Ann Watson Becky Davis Mrs. Roper and twin boys Lucy Blue Pat Hernstedt Claudia Walters Carl Douglas Monty Mowatt Lorraine Pella Steve Blue Mrs. Chris Rand Florence Gladue Ross Barton Lonna McQueen Galina Allison George Mounsey Delphine Nanimahoo Mrs. Brenda Waldie. Two patients did not wish their names listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd Hospital
Claudia Walters
Ann Watson
Steve Blue
Lucy Blue
Florence Gladue
Galina Allison
George Mounsey
David Trestawich
Lorna McQueen
Chris Rand
Delphine Nanaimahoo
Joe Stein
Brenda Waldie
Eddie Field
Mary Runzer
Juanita Solecki
Marvin Desjarlais
Nancy Savard
Clara Moore
Norma Soles
Elizabeth Korver
Becky Davis
Roper
Pat Hernstedt
Carl Douglas
Monty Mowatt
Lorraine Pella
Chris’ Rand
Ross Barton
Lonna McQueen
Delphine Nanimahoo
Skaters Asked to Collect Pledges After Skate-a-Thon
Figure skaters are directed to collect pledges and leave money with Mrs. S. Clary at 4604 49 St one block north of Windrem School and with Mrs. D. Burnham two doors west of the RCMP within two weeks after the Skate-a-Thon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Clary
Windrem School
D. Burnham
R.C.M.P
Hudson Hope Trail Riders and Local Social News
Hudson Hope residents and visitors are listed with greetings and movements across towns. Dick Vernon and Mrs Ev Vernon of Gibson hosted visits. Frank Kier Morag Kier Ann visited. Marty Zadoronzy traveled from Quesnel to Fort St John then Grande Prairie Prince George. Bill Burke returned for work and curling. Mrs Nelsons daughter from Edmonton enrolled in school. Ian Stair frequents weekends. Andy Graham formerly from Hudson Hope plans to settle in Quesnel. Also reports on Hydro Social Club bonspiel results with multiple rinks, and recreation and hospital meetings. A new Chetwynd Postmaster, Mr Martin, is welcomed and moving from Vancouver Island. The Hudson Hope Social Club season ends with an April 13 meeting for officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marty Zadoronzy
Quesnel
Fort St. John
Hudson Hope
Jimmy Shepherd
Grande Prairie
Prince George
N. Stubley
Dawson Creek
Ken Freeman
Dick Armstrong
Fort Nelson
Louise Liwiski
Taylor
Walt Ashley
Pouce Coupe
Ken Martin
Chetwynd
Frank Reidl
S.P.M
Mr. Martin
Peace River Country
Martin
Down
Also Mentioned on This Page
Moberly Lake
Montparnasse
Ee Stephen Vincent Benet
Robert Burns
Burns
Fred Courtoreille
Peter Loberg
Joe Myhoose
Madeline Field
Eddie Cryingman
School Curling Club
B.C.T.F
Vancouver
Department of Education
Victoria
Hudson Hope Trail Riders
Dick Vernon
Ev Vernon
Gibson
Frank
Morag Kier
Ann
Bill Burke
Foundation
Ian Stair
Andy Graham
C. Stubley
Andy
Phyllis
Susan
White Rock
Hydro Social Club
Bonspiel
Hudson’s Hope
Bob Potter
Klaus Kraft
Carol Walters
Jerry Tutula
Jan Ladgrove
Albert Cota
Gene Wodinsky
Fred Martinson
Henry Janzen
Fred Wille
Norm McWilliams
Henry Levesque
Clair Johnson
Don Krebs
Carl Vig
Tony Hack
Jim Stark
Alfie Tanner
Jim Murray
Recreation Commission
Chetwynd and District Hospital
J. McEvoy
Randy Trew
Sophie Crites
Hall Development Society
Helen
Crowle
Babe Koening
Carolyn Stowe
Iona Kelly
Bonnie
Brenda Pollen
Rosebuym
Ms & If
Pacific
Pacific 66 Bulk Distributor
Order OF the
Royal Purple
Chetwynd Auto Service
Chetwynd, B.C
Erickson
Furniture
Chetwynd and
Hudson's
Jim Armstrong
J.D. Trailer Sales
B.C
Garth Campbell
Frankies Construction
B.C.A.N.S. l. Bingo
Western Auto Supply
Ave
Hudson
Hudson's Hope
P.O. Box
Hudson's Hope, British Columbia
T.E. Anderson
Hudson's Hope Recreation Commission
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