Charity Provides Sight for the Blind
A five year old boy born blind from congenital cataracts regains sight after surgery funded by a Canadian donor. An Operation Eyesight Universal team in India performed the operation, with ongoing global efforts treating over 100,000 people yearly and restoring sight to thousands. Readers are invited to donate 25 dollars to fund surgeries and eye care in developing nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eyesight Universal
India
Developing World
Operation Eyesight Universal
P.O. Box
Calgary
Alberta
Bangladesh
Nepal
Pakistan
Kenya
Haiti
Library adds new legal references Did you know that
A collection of legal notes raises questions about motorist liability for damage from stray animals in England and explains that grounds for suit require deliberate placement or proven habit of attacking vehicles. It also asks why children under seven can be liable for a tort but not charged criminally and wonders about a meat inspection district at Prince George.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Prince George
Obituary and public library notes from Chetwynd area
Funeral services were held March 17 from the Chetwynd Legion for June Carol Gray who died March 14 at Dawson Creek Hospital aged 30. Interment at Tuscola Mountain Cemetery. Also noted is Patrick Gordon Cryingman, who died March 12 at West Moberly Lake Reservation aged 45, with services at Moberly Lake Catholic Church. The piece also discusses legal reference book collections in the Chetwynd Public Library and broader public access to law, metric cooking trends, and Northeastern BC energy projects and their local economic impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd Legion
Carol Gray
Dawson Creek and District Hospital
Penny
Tuscola Mountain Cemetery
Grey
Joseph
Dickie
Phillip
Joanne
Janette
Herschel
Lillian Cunningham
Omir
Washington
Sue Demmitt
Wapata
Pat Lange
Wenatchee
Donna Tillett
Seattle
Patrick Gordon Cryingman
West Moberly Lake
Moberly Lake
Father Jungbluth
Saulieux
Cryingman
Alfred and
Mary
Lillian Gauthier
Demand notes for northeastern BC from pipeline debates
Frank Oberle urges prepaying local service costs, regional tax sharing from a near one billion dollar pipeline tax take, and secured benefits for Yukon and British Columbia communities. He calls for upgrade to Alaska Highway BC Railway links, local employment with unions, and early training programs for young workers as construction begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
British Columbia
Yukon
B.C
Com
Maybe for a change we could do something right
The speaker advocates firming up operation and maintenance agreements for a system project and opening supply contracts to local businessmen and suppliers. He notes broad cooperation and warns that delaying would repeat past pressures and tensions.
Resusi-Ann Demonstrates First Aid At Guides and Scouts
Resusi-Ann visitor Bill Blain of Vancouver assisted by Jackie Ternent of Chetwynd demonstrated the Resusi-Ann system to Guides and Scouts. Two films shown covered car accident injuries and first aid steps, and recognizing and treating shock with preventive outing measures. Legion Branch 258 and Auxiliary donated 1100 dollars for the fully programmed unit kept at the hospital for community use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Blain
Vancouver
Jackie Ternent
Chetwynd
Legion Branch No. 258
The
Legion Auxiliary
Letter to Editor on Coal Dust and Flyash Concerns
A reader criticizes a BP coal meeting discussion about coal dust and flyash in the Chetwynd area. The writer notes a nearby sawmill potentially emitting 22 tons of flyash per square mile monthly, expresses sympathy loss for a complainant, and urges recognition and action against all pollution including coal dust and flyash. Max Shadow sign-off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Max Shadow
Jackfish Lake residents push for telephone service delays
Jim Nichols reports locals near Jackfish Lake press British Columbia Telephone Company in Dawson Creek for phone lines promised “in three weeks” but now three months or more away. Residents allege no applications were made and blame scattered authority, urging a mass turnout at the Dawson Creek office with new applications to spur action. The piece closes with a facetious remark on tax filing and a hint of regional skepticism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Nichols
Jackfish Lake
British Columbia Telephone Company
Dawson Creek
Inquisitor
Chetwynd
British Columbia
Cavalcade to go again this year on Northern Route
The Northern Woods and Water Route Association will run Cavalcade '78 across 1500 miles of Canada's north. Two sections depart August 12, one from Dawson Creek B C and one from Winnipeg Man. They meet August 16 at Christopher Lake Resort for a joint rally and finish August 20 at Fort St John and Selkirk Man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Woods and Water Route Association
Canada
Dawson Creek
B.C
Winnipeg
Man
Christopher Lake Resort
Fort St. John
Selkirk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Charity
Sight
Gray
Justice Development Commission
Legal Services Commission
Cook
Agriculture Canada
Food Advisory Services
North America
United States
Bennett Dam
Alcan
Alaska
Frank Oberle
Resusi-Ann
Guides
Scouts
Jackfish Lake News & Views
L. D
Zenith 50
Evangelical Free Church
Rev. H. Dreland
Martin Accounting
Imperial Datsun
Victoria Street
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