Jamboree 1974 Scouts Rally for Vancouver Island event
Jamboree 1974 takes place in Sooke B C on Vancouver Island August 1 to 10 with 2500 British Columbia boys and visiting youths from other provinces and countries. South Peace sends 50 boys at about 200 dollars each plus 25 dollar camper fee. Chetwynd sends nine scouts aiming for 2000 dollars. The fundraiser includes a pancake breakfast and daffodil sales as stores donate Easter flowers. Scouts urge local support to join as goodwill ambassadors and gain lifelong benefits. Editor:
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Sooke
B.C
Vancouver Island
British Columbia
South Peace
Chetwynd
Readers write Caucus discusses ethics in British Columbia politics
A BC caucus urges a higher standard of public discourse during the Legislative Session. They critique the First Minister's language toward Agriculture Marketing Boards and a female reporter, pledging to promote ethical debate while thanking media for Heart Fund coverage and support.
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Bill Bennett
Harvey W. Schroeder
Chilliwack
Safe Driving Is Teamwork Between Driver And Car
A historic call to responsible car ownership emphasizes safe driving as a shared duty. It argues that drivers, not engineers or police alone, determine road safety by obeying speed limits and traffic controls, maintaining vehicles, and practicing courtesy on every trip.
Chit Chat Highlights Local Visits and Events
Grade 11 students and staff visit Eastern Canada visiting MP Frank Oberle. Residents tour Banff Vancouver and Upper Fraser B C. Scouts organize Jamboree 74 posters by Grade 6 class. Skating club prepares for next Sundays ice show. John Jackman and Tony Brummer on CJOR Jack Webster show March 27th. Spring break crowds and lingering snow spark local chatter.
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J. Lennox
Colette Girard
Irene Campbell
Canada
Frank Oberle
John Jackman
Associated Chamber of Commerce
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
Tony Brummer
Fort St. John
CJOR
Jack Webster
Vandals Break Window Thieves Steal Jewelry At Local Home
Entry was gained by breaking the front window with frozen mud and snow and exit through the back door. Glass damage is about 500 dollars. Several jewellery pieces, including wristwatches, were missing. Last Friday many passengers left for holidays by bus, forcing two extra buses to Prince George for connections south. At Taylor meeting, Associated Chambers of Commerce voted to press Regional District to hire a full time Industrial Development Officer to attract and help establish industry, independent of the DREE program. The Chambers aim to boost tourism with the new role, noting regional coordination helps but more is needed. Mackenzie Chamber seeks affiliated Region H, with President Jackman in Victoria to discuss with the Deputy Minister of Travel Industry. An advertisement from a sugar substitute maker warned consumers to beware of imitations.
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Associated Chambers of Commerce
Taylor
Jiminy Cricket for Moberly Lake urges conscience
A Canadian reader in Moberly Lake laments neighborly nuisances and petty crimes, from stolen pickup wheels to welfare fraud, asking for a moral nudge. He recalls a past police complaint that backfired, prompting skepticism about whistleblowing, and wonders what to do about ongoing conflicts.
Hudson's Hope Community News Roundup Brief
Frank Riedle from Dawson Creek visited the Hudson's Hope Post Office this week as spring brings puddles and mud. The Rod and Gun Club met March 14 with Frank Burkitt as president. 20 members attended and two new members were welcomed. Plans for rifle range work were set for April 11. High School Bonspiel results celebrated Tim Crites and team with Donna and Connie achieving double firsts in science fair and bonspiel. Local notes mention burns from using diesel fuel, school and community association constitution work, and Suzette Napoleon's two hospital operations in Prince George with hopes of recovery.
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Frank Burkitt
Ron Pringle
John Greenwood
Stubley rink takes event in Mackenzie
Three ladies teams attended the Mackenzie Ladies Shamrock Bonspiel. The G Stubley rink led by Janzen Ferguson and Molnar won the C trophy. Krebs Burkitt Hunt Newlands and Lavallee Stubley Potter Hamanishi did not win. N Stubley and E Molnar won door prizes. Tutula Vince Geddes Walters placed fourth in the D event in Grande Prairie. E Stubley and S Kosolowsky rink entries in Dawson Creek failed. A brisk wind and snowbanks framed a busy curling weekend.
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Mackenzie
Shamrock
G. Stubley
Janzen
Ferguson
Molnar
M. Krebs
Burkitt
Hunt
Newlands
F. Lavallee
Stubley
Potter
Hamanishi
N. Stubley
E. Molnar
M. Tutula
Vince, Geddes
Walters
Grande Prairie
Dawson Creek
E. Stubley
S. Kosolowsky
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B.C. Heart Foundation
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Eddie Campbells
Upper Fraser
Lana Campbell
Bobbie Larson
Scouts of the South Peace
Mr. Howard
Wilson
Tataee
Prince George
Mackenzie Chamber
Region H
Jackman
Victoria
Travel Industry
Marian Parker
Moberly Lake
CBC
Hudson’s Hope News
Frank Riedle
Hudson’s Hope
Tim Crites
Donna
Connie
Tim
Howard
Harry Desjarlais
Johnny Acko
Bobby Brown
School and Community Association
Suzette Napoleon
Prince George Hospital
Tof
Lakegivyyy
Mobile Homes Ltd
Don Murphy
Bob Ronnie
Schraders
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World Wide Travel
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Chetwynd Dry Cleaners
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Frankies Construction
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