Back on the farm Oberle calls for farmland buys
Conservative MP Frank Oberle argues for public takeover of farmland to boost Canada’s food output. Speaking to 20 attendees at a Ten Days for World Development event in Saskatchewan he suggested ownership may need transfer from farmers to the state, noting his belief it should not stay in farmers’ hands.
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Frank Oberle
Canada
New Democratic Party
Saskatchewan
Prince George Peace River
For World Development
Oberle
Peace River
Joe Clark
Inland Gas grants rate relief in British Columbia 1979
Inland Natural Gas Co. Ltd announced rate increases effective April 1 1979 following B C Energy Commission hearings that ended November 30 1978 The commission upheld interim rises of 4 cents per MCF for residential and commercial customers and 3 cents per MCF for industrial users and granted an additional 12 cents per MCF for residential customers.
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Inland Natural Gas Co. Ltd
B.C. Energy Commission
Kmart recalls wood Easter baskets from Taiwan
An inspector found dead spiders in wood Easter baskets imported from Taiwan. Kmart Merchandising recalls all baskets, none contain candy, entomologist says spiders are harmless. Baskets, made of wood chips and vinyl interwoven, will be destroyed at the Bramalea distribution centre under supervision.
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Taiwan
Ministry of the Environment
Kmart
Kerber
K-mart
Bramalea
Ontario
43rd Avenue Development Okayed by Village Council
Chetwynd Village Council approved Maddigan Bros. of Prince George to build rental townhouse units on 43rd Avenue with no dissent. Mayor Lasser reported resident support after changes proposed including berming instead of a cedar fence and a larger parking area debated for about 40 minutes. Construction starts in June and rentals open in fall. area around the Rodeo Grounds will be cleared for subdivision.
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L. Sabulsky
43Rd Avenue
Chetwynd
Maddigan Bros
Prince George
Lasser
Ald
Walkden
Hoffman
Ald. Hoffman
Mr Smittie To Take Over Little Prairie Restaurant
April 1 marks the transfer of ownership at the Little Prairie Restaurant to Chris Smith known as Mr. Smittie from Dave and Fred Knowles. Smittie Investments Ltd of Dawson Creek runs the new management. The founder built a chip mobile in Dawson Creek in 1976 and franchised Chuckwagon Chicken and family foods. The Knowles’ outlet was the first franchised site last fall, with a Mr. Smittie outlet planned for Fort St. John Totem Mall next fall. Smittie, famed in the Peace Area, has spent 40 years in hockey as player and owner.
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Chris Smith
Mr. Smittie
Dave Knowles
Fred Knowles
Chip Mobile
Dawson Creek
B.C
Little Prairie
the Knowles
Fort St. John Totem Mall
Smittie
Peace Area
Students shine at Peace Country Arts Festival in Dawson
Thirty one students from Annette's School of Baton traveled to Dawson for the Peace Country Arts Festival where adjudicator Sonia Fabian praised all performances. Gold Seals went to Freda Gladue Carol Courtorielle Debbie Gladue Sandra Gladue and Patsy Podolecki. Red Seals to Sandra Parr Carrie Fowler Toni Gladue Teresa Podolecki Shelley Proctor Nicky Brown and Janette Gray. Group Red Seals earned by Gwen Cardinal Sherry Courtorielle Shellie Fischer and the Sydney Dotson Foursome plus Jolene Cooper Shannon LaGreca Kim Waters and Stacey Waters. Participation certificates awarded to Margaret Desjarlais Louis Desjarlais Deanna Rose Billie Jean Cardinal Jackie Melynchuck Gloria Melynchuck Wanda Unrau Cindy Cooper Nicol Tuck Holly Stevenson and Patricia Parr. Carol Courtorielle performed at the mini concert Wednesday. Debbie Gladue Sandra Gladue and Shelley Proctor at the Grand Concert Thursday. Debbie Gladue received the Lake View Credit Union Perpetual Trophy for 1979 at the Grand Concert. Smittie runs the Dawson Creek Smitties Bruins in the Peace Junior Hockey League and recently expanded to Chetwynd with the Smitties Bruins Juvenile Hockey Club. The All Peace Minor Hockey League includes teams from Dawson Creek Fort St. John Grande Prairie and Valleyview. Chetwynd Midget Rep placed sixth. Smittie plans to base in Dawson Creek with Darlene Powell supervising in Chetwynd. takeover begins April 1 with a Grand Opening Special.
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Podolecki
Shelley Proctor
Nicky Brown
Janette Gray
Red Seals
Gwen Cardinal
Sherry Courtorielle
Shellie Fishcer
Sydney Dotson Foursome
Jolene Cooper
Shannon LaGreca
Kim Waters
Stacey Waters
Margaret Desjarlais
Louis Desjarlais
Deanna Rose
Billie-Jean Cardinal
Jackie Melynchuck
Gloria Melynchuck
Carol Courtorielle
Debbie Gladue
Sandra Gladue
Lake View Credit Union Perpetual
Village Auditor Reports Near 4 Million In 1978 Transactions
Village of Chetwynd handled close to 4 million in money transactions in 1978. General Revenue Fund rose over 15 percent from 1977 while the general capital fund neared 2.5 million and four major capital projects topped 1.81 million. Overdrawn funds prompted a recommendation to seek province advances to avoid overdrafts. The auditor praised staff efficiency and urged tighter voucher support.
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L. Sabulsky
M. G. Erickson
Village Records
Chetwynd
British Columbia Corporation
Legion
General Revenue
Erickson
Council
Chetwynd Arts and Crafts Show May 12 at Elks Hall
The 7th Annual Chetwynd Arts and Crafts Show will be held May 12 at the Elks Hall. Sponsored by women from Church Organizations in Chetwynd, the event invites residents to display handi crafts for enjoyment. Last year’s judges from Dawson Creek praised the exhibits. the show remains open to all with categories and rules published in this issue.
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Chetwynd
Elks Hall
Provincial funds rise for overseas wood markets program
British Columbia will increase its 1979 contribution to the five year COMDP to about 1.1 million, up from 763,000, with federal funding also rising after a 1978 review. Industry minister Horner notes boosts to counter a weaker Canadian dollar and global inflation, maintaining program results led by COFI and government partners.
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Victoria
Don Phillips
British Columbia
B.C. Council of Forest Industries
COFI
Phillips
B.C
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Prince George, B.C
Tara Fowler
Charmaine Beattie
Linda Yee
Mr. Smittie Investments Ltd
Peace Country
Annette
School of Baton
Dawson
Sonia Fabian
Freda Gladue
Patsy Podolecki
Sandra Parr
Carrie Fowler
Toni Gladue
Teresa
Wanda Unrau
Cindy Cooper
Nicol Tuck
Holly Stevenson
Patricia Parr
Smitties Bruins
Peace
All Peace
London
Spain
Morocco
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
H. Amundsen
Yvonne Sims
Sharon
Kalischuk
Sharon Gender
Laura Morris
Lynn Shirley
Diane Totusek
June Martin
Brenda Runzer
Debbie Dufresne
Lana Bozarth
Walter Raposo
Mel Courtoreille
Mark Wilfur
Pat Borton
Curtis Brewster
David Davenport
Jim Shirley
Jim Schilling
Kelly Willard
Brian Anderson
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