Fire Truck Delays Train At Crossing In Chetwynd
Fire department waited four to five minutes for a southbound train to clear the crossing before responding to a noon fire at 4817 47th Street in the east area of the Village. Chief Bob McNabb called response time fast, possibly a record if not for the blocked crossing. Damage to the Wilson residence and contents was about six thousand dollars. cause believed to be a faulty control switch on an automatic washer.
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Ab.c.r
North Access
Chetwynd Volunteer Fire Department
Tom Wilson Sr
47Th Street
Bob McNabb
B.C.R
Chetwynd
Chetwynd Sets 1980 Mill Rate at 40.05 for 1.98 Million Budget
Chetwynd council approved an 1980 mill rate of 40.05 on a $1,977,329 budget, with a tax revenue rise and $35,000 more in conditional grants. The 1979 rate was 39.461 on a $1,643,210 budget, while the 1980 totals show 90.611 mills, up from 90.473. The rate shift stems from assessment changes and construction activity, with no large tax rise expected for standard residences.
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Chetwynd
Municipal Finance Authority
B.C. Assesment Authority
Indoor arena grant fuels Hudsons Hope development
A $350 790 grant for an indoor arena in Hudsons Hope was announced by MLA Tony Brummet and Provincial Secretary Evan Wolfe. The project, part of the Recreation Facilities Assistance Program, aims to serve residents for years. Budget provisions also include library expansion studies and varied grants to local bodies.
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Hudson‘s Hope
Tony Brummet
Hudon‘s Hope
Wolfe
Library Board
Chambers of Commerce
Library
United Carpet Opens With Mayor Ribbon Cut
United Carpet officially opened when Mayor Ernie Pfanner cut the ribbon in ceremonies on Saturday May 17 1980. The store at 4612 North Access Road will be run by Alex Lovas with partners including Mike Plimley and Jerry Ridings. It offers commercial and residential flooring ceramic tile paint wallpaper and related accessories.
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K & P United
Ernie Pfanner
J. Ridings
Alex Lovas
Mike Plimley
Jerry Ridings
Ethel Brown
Hazel Lovas
North Access Road
Chetwynd
Grants Boost Golf Club and Community Projects in Chetwynd
Local MLA Don Phillips announced grants totaling roughly 195000 to support the Moberly Lake and District Golf Club and the Chetwynd District Recreation Commission. The golf project aims for a 9 hole course at Moberly Lake with a 420000 budget and 140000 requested from the Recreation Facilities program.
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Don Phillips
M.L.A
Chetwynd
Moberly Lake and District
Mark Carter
L.I.P
Canada Works Program
Recreation Facilites
Dolan Realty
Moberly Lake
Phillips
C.lasser
Recreation Commission
Recreation
Lottery Grants
Chetwynd Rodeo Grounds
Chetwynd Recreations Commission
Charles Lasser
Rodeo Grounds
BC Aviation Council to Receive 85000 Grant
Transportation Minister Alex Fraser announced an 85000 aid to the British Columbia Aviation Council under the air transport assistance program. The funding aims to expand joint projects with the Transportation Department to help municipalities maintain and operate airports and to promote group liability insurance to reduce costs for airport operators.
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Transportation and Highways
Alex V.fraser
British Columbia Aviation Council
Transportation Department
Council
British Columbia
Only one rail line to Chetwynd from Sukunka urged
Dr Ted Best of BP Canada says a North rail spur to Chetwynd is essential for a viable coal project at Sukunka and that initial planning for the 1 million ton phase is nearly complete. He warns market access and rail access determine construction timing amid government talks and potential markets.
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Chetwynd
Sukunka
Ted Best
BP Canada
Best
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Hudson's Hope
United Carpet
Justice Coordinator
Ernest Pfanner
Don Philips
Treasury Board
Prince George
Dennison and Teck
Tumbler Ridge
Peace River
Pine Pass
B.C. Rail
East Pine
Cameron Lake
Gilliam Lake
Sukunka Falls
Funds For Aviation Council
Cranbrook
Fraser
Transport Canada
Chetwynd Railine
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