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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
May 01, 1974
Page
2
The letter ridicules Frank Oberle for proposing Canada isolate itself to cure inflation. It notes inflation is global and mocks a planned withdrawal from world markets. The piece questions his stance and imagines a border fence with the United States amid looming political campaigning.
Reader letter to the editor questions the BC NDP government’s mining policy and philosophy. The writer asks if the government aims to take over mining, how it would finance staff and run such a project, and whether social upheaval has been considered. Wm. Dunn, P. Eng, calls for open discussion and clarity from Mr. Barrett.
Hudson's Hope residents mailed a Make Believe Tea envelope containing a verse a tea bag and a blank cheque to raise funds for the public library. The library relies on 1.50 per capita local support and state grants. the drive adds to the shortfall. The curling season concluded with a banquet and trophies, including the Gene Stubley rink and the Inland Gas plaque winner, as community volunteers note thanks for efforts.
A nostalgic reminiscence on traditional blacksmithing from Tubal Cain to Longfellow, noting horseshoeing, iron work, and gear. Local news bursts with wedding details at Our Lady of Peace on April 20, plus a reflectively candid view of the weekly print deadline and community notices.
The final Edmonton to Dawson Creek passenger run occurs May 30 1974 with the return leg May 31 after the National Amalgamated Railway posting an April 11 legal notice. The service will be curtailed thereafter as a 40 year-old line is phased out. Other items note Sylvia at Chetwynd Hospital aiding accreditation, plus well wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Gerwein and Eric Logan’s hospital injury.
The Peace River Liard Regional District criticizes ICBC officials for failing to attend a meeting in Fort St John to explain auto insurance rate differentials. ICBC cites an air strike as the reason, which the Board rejects, drafting a resolution condemning the absence.
The Hudson's Hope Saddle Club advances its LIP program by upgrading grounds and buildings and moving a structure from Hydro camp to the rodeo grounds. The Community Hall grant program funds improvements including upstairs and downstairs work, indoor ceiling installation aiding heating efficiency, and hall exterior updates. The Hudson's Hope Historical Society pursues its grant for the museum. The Cub and Scouts held a bake sale and rummage sale on April 20 and welcome bottle donations. Rod and Gun met March 11 with two films. New members Grant and Lynn Powell joined. Plans include building a rifle bench when weather allows, and possible hunting fee increases. The BC Wildlife Federation Conference in Vancouver May 1–4 will see Sam Kosolowski represent the club. Dinner meeting plans for May 9 are in progress. The 12th annual Central Junior High Invitational Basketball Tournament left Hudson's Hope in ninth of 16. Connie George and Ruth Ann Reese led scoring for the Ahmiks, with strong team play from Connie Peck, Peggy Reese and Louise Braaten. The team beat Frank Ross A 24–18, then lost to Grande Prairie 26–23, and narrowly lost to Cariboo Junior Secondary from Quesnel. they won the Sportsmanship Trophy. Thanks express to coaching parents Ruth George, Laura Evans, and Julie Schemanauer for sponsoring the cheerleaders.
Hudson's Hope Elementary Junior Secondary School girls earned a Central Basketball tournament sportsmanship trophy in Dawson Creek on April 5 and 6. Peggy Reese captained the senior team which received the award by mail on April 11 during an assembly.
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