Resigns from planning board in Peace River area
D F H Hollman director of planning for Peace River Liard Regional District handed in his resignation during a Chetwynd meeting. He has served as planner for 70 years. Chairman Ellie Framst said the board appreciates his contribution. resignation effective year end. Hollmans to spend time in Europe.
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D.F.H. Hollman
Peace River Liard
Chetwynd
Hollman
Ellie Framst
P.A.L.R
Deitler Hollman
Hollmans
Europe
Chetwynd Students Earn Honors At Kiwanis Banquet
Eleven Dawson Creek and two Chetwynd students were honoured at Notre Dame Auditorium during the first Kiwanis Scholars Costume Banquet. School District 59 scholarships offer six $900 awards and three $500 awards for Victoria judged oral presentations.
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Oscar Bedard
Notre Dame Auditorium
Dawson Creek
Chetwynd
Inga Fingerhut
Kathy Hamilton
Christine Lopp
Martina Lucht
Betty McIntyre
South Peace Senior Secondary
Cindy Gierstel
Vicki Warren
Victoria
Dams threaten Liard route in Alaska Highway area
R Simpson a Peace Liard director spoke at Chetwynd meeting about six BC Hydro dam sites on the Liard. He warned the first dam near Liard Hot Springs would flood parts of the Alaska Highway and communities to Lower Post, Coal River and Fireside. He noted downstream dams threaten forest reserves and a million-dollar reforestation program. Projections show the projects up to 13 years away and urged public involvement and better district information. If dams are abandoned the Liard area could become the alternative focus.
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R. Simpson
Peace Liard
B.C. Hydro
Liard
Liard Hot Springs
Nelson Forks
Snake River
Simpson
B.C
P.R.L.R.D
Strata title denied for Chet-Villa conversion
The Village Council refused a request to convert Chet-Villa apartments to a strata-title operation. Mr Maareman urged the change noting owner interest, Ald Hoover opposed citing high turnover, Mayor Lasser questioned statistics, and Ald Schmok voted against requiring further study on the project.
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Chet- Villa
Maareman
Chet-Villa
Ald Hoover
Lasser
Maarsmans
Ald Schmok
Churches unite in ministry in Chetwynd co operative effort
Since January plans have progressed to form a joint ministry in Chetwynd linking Presbyterian and United denominations. Presbytery delegates and members of both churches have met over months to agree on the framework and guiding principles for the cooperative ministry.
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Chetwynd
Presbyterian
United Denomnations
Presbytery
Council approves $200 bursary at Chetwynd school
Council will provide a $200 bursary to a student at Chetwynd Elementary Secondary School. Alderman Hoover will join the committee appointed to select the recipient and handle the presentation. The program totals $12,801.00.
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Chetwynd
Ald. Hoover
Peace River District urged for BC Hydro board seat
Anita Mc Williams of Hudson Hope urges BC Hydro to add a director from the Peace River Liard Regional District. She cites the premier’s call for a broader, province wide board and notes Peace River as a major power source. The Board backed the motion to appoint a region representative.
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Peace River Liard
B.C. Hydro
Anita McWilliams
Hudson Hope
Williams
Peace River
British Columbia
B.C. Hyd
Recreation Commission approves rodeo area parking plan
The Recreation Commission clears space near the rodeo grounds for a parking site and reports fencing purchases from Van-Can Industries for 1362 dollars plus tax. The council corrects an earlier denial for the preschool program and notes the 1977 interim revenue share from Municipal Department totaling 42801 dollars, including a 30000 dollar basic grant. Anti litter week proclaimed May 10 to 16 1977 with community actions and a litter reduction drive led by Lions Cubs and schools under Mayor Charles Lasser.
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Chetwynd
Charles Lasser
Secondary school evaluated during May 2 to 5 visit
A team of educators will evaluate the school's programmes and facilities during May 2 to 5. The review reports on current operations and provides recommendations to improve the total educational environment. All schools enrolling grade 11 and 12 must undergo this procedure every 3 to 4 years. Scholarship Programme.
Star Dweller By James Dillet Freeman
A reflective poem contemplates life as a star while pondering inner light. Community notes report a surprise non voyage party for Jerry and Eleanor Koltoff in Chetwynd, gifts, and plans to visit Holland. Also mentioned are Father Jungbluth attending a meeting in Prince George and Mayor Lasser’s busy schedule. Sharon Schilling’s surprise bridal shower precedes her marriage to Brad Smith in Chetwynd, with colorful decorations and signed guest books. Contact line invites local news tips.
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Jerry
Eleanor Koltoff
Dave Brulette
Chetwynd
Koltoffs
Holland
Mr. Koltoffs
Canada
Sharon Schilling
Elks Hall
Denise Kelm
Susie Herman
Wilma Swidinski
Carla Best
Brenda Moore
Betty Schilling
Graham
Vi Smith
Brad Smith
Two local women graduate to KOPS
Two Dawson Creek area women earned KOPS diplomas at a March 15 ceremony in Chetwynd. Susan Wallace and Glenda French achieved their goals by losing fifteen and twenty pounds respectively, with coffee and a Baggy Clothes Parade ending the event.
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T.O.P.S
Ardeth Schreiber Wins Easter Coloring Contest Prize
Ardeth Schreiber an 11 year old from Chetwynd won the Peace River Block News Easter Coloring contest in the 10 to 12 year old category. She received a five dollar prize in Chetwynd from Echo publisher Bunne Hoff man after her entry was selected as the best of more than 40 submissions in her category.
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Ardeth Schreiber
Chetwynd
Peace River Block News
Echo
Bunne Hoffman
Ardeth
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Karen Rix
Chetwynd Senior Secondary
Jane Campbell
Ellie Framst and
Kiwanis Club
Stan Sharkey
Mr. Simpson
Fort Nelson
P.R.L.R
Coal River
Strata
Council
the Recreation Commission
Rodeo Grounds
Van-Can _ Industries
The
Native Development Centre
Dept. of Municipal
Bunne
Star Dweller
James Dillet Freeman
Father Jungbluth
Prince George
Mayor Lasser
Vancouver
Kops
Mary Parker
Sharon Vlahovic
Ruby Ducommon
Marie Able
Sylvia Sharpentier
Margaret Sawyers
Jean Campbell
Glenda
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