Sukunka coal project eyed by British Columbia Railway
A BC Railway development officer said Sukunka coal has a 99.9 percent chance of development. Meeting with Dawson Creek Industrial Committee revealed surveys underway, special coal cars with fiberglass dust covers ordered, and initial rail service planned to three deposits, with Bullhead Mountain, 35 miles south of Chetwynd, first.
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British Columbia Railway
Sukunka Coal
Dawson Creek
Bullhead Mountain
Chetwynd
Sukunka Valley
Frank Oberle
Coalition
Utah Mining
Carbon Creek
Hudson Hope
Dennison
B.C. Railways
Tours begin at dam and complex open schedule
B C Hydro announces tours of Gordon M Shrum Generating Station and Underground Powerhouse from May 1 1972 to Sept 5 1972 daily 8 am to 6 pm. Winter schedule runs Sept 5 1972 to May 1973 Monday to Friday 8 am to 3 pm excluding holidays. For info call 262-4491.
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B.C. Hydro and Power Authority
Gordon M. Shrum
Gordon M. Shrum Generating Station
Entrants shine at Peace Country Arts Festival concert
Entrants excel in the festival's Grand Concert with Chetwynd featuring prominently. Baton Soloist Christine Hoffman and Mexican Hat Dancers Leola performed among the standout acts in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Hoffman
Leola
Parish dinner honors Bunne Hoffman at CWL event
Parishioners of Our Lady of Peace Chetwynd held their annual parish dinner at Hotel Chetwynd. President Joan Oberle welcomed guests. Father Jungbluth gave grace. Bunne Hoffman received the 25 year CWL scroll. Awards highlighted poetry and baton entries with several winners and certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Peace, Chetwynd
Hotel Chetwynd
Joan Oberle
Jungbluth
Grace
Bunne Hoffman
C.W.L
Ed Hoffman
Ethier
Denise Podelecki
Alfalfa Cubing Plant Proposed by Peace Country Farmers
Doe River-Rolla farmers seek a $600000 alfalfa cubing plant to revive Peace country farms. A steering committee, aided by MLA Don Marshall, aims to process 10 000 acres by June 1973 with preliminary feasibility and $80000 already pledged. Potential markets include Japan and Fraser River dairy industry.
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Peace Country
B.C. Department of Agriculture
Jack Dobb
Richard Johnson
Claud Vincent
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Don Marshall
Prairies
Johnson
Doe River
Springgate and Associates of
Vancouver
Department of Agriculture
Japan
Fraser River
Dobb
Community notes from Chetwynd and Dawson Creek event highlights
Participation by citizens of Chetwynd in the Peace Country Arts Festival in Dawson Creek last week yielded numerous certificates shields and trophies. Hopeful plans are outlined for a local Culture display in town. The Ski Club Walkathon fundraiser and Mother's Walk activity are described with pledges and schedules.
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Karen Rix
Chetwynd
Peace Country
Dawson Creek
Dean Westgate
Yvonne Elden
Gunther Klaus
IGA
Moberly Bridge
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Peace Country Arts
CWL
Gagan
Cindy Gerstel
Bea Kurjata
Mrs. Smith
Valerie Lennox
Jane Martin
Lisa Folk
Annette Girard
Rolene Best
Valinda Clary
Patsy Podelecki
Lynn Shirley
Peace Farmers
Ford Whalen
Kingston, Ont
Faye
Mrs. V. Embree
Ursula Oberle
Claudio Violato
U.B.C
Clara Dorosh
Prince George
Rodger Griffiths
Rhita Rix
Betty Martens
Irene McLarty
Margaret Grant
Sandra Wood
Peace River
Ft. St. John
Dawson Creek Centennial Centre
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Grande Prairie
Fort St. John
Dawson Creek Sorority
Chamber of Commerce
Evergreen Room
Elks Hall
Candy Stripers
Chetwynd Motors
Mothers
Jaycees
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