Loggers' Sports Day Draws 1000 Plus Fans in Chetwynd
More than 1,000 spectators watched 86 contestants compete at Chetwynd's Loggers' Sports Day on May 21 under the BC Festival of Sports banner. Winners received cash, crests, and trophies. prizes totaled $1,200. John Jackman chaired the Chamber of Commerce event with John Stewart as emcee. sponsors included Chetwynd Forest Industries and several contractors.
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Chetwynd
Chamber of Commerce
John Jackman
B.C
John Stewart
Chetwynd Forest Industries
High school rodeo team wins trophy at Fort St John
The Chetwynd High School rodeo team and sponsor Mr S Pascuzzo traveled to Fort St John on May 12 and 13, earning the trophy for most points. Gymkhana events crowned Carl Gerchen and Tarla Hoover among top finishers, with other riders including Becky Nelson and Rhonda Nelson earning several prizes. The teacher team of Pascuzzo Mackay and Poole placed first in Wild Horse Race, aided by local clubs’ donations. trophies will be displayed at Chetwynd Department Store.
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S. Pascuzzo
Fort St. John
Carl Gerchen
Tarla Hoover
Brad Smith
Becky Nelson
Rhonda Nelson
Cindy Armstrong
Julia Grant
Bud Napoleon
Carl Gerwein
Tarla
Wade McDonough
Doreen Barnett
Larry Lawton
R. Mackay
M. Poole
Chetwynd Legion No. 258
Chetwynd Rodeo Club
Fort St. John High School
Chetwynd
Canfor Honored for Safety Record in Forestry
The Chetwynd Logging Division of Canadian Forest Products Limited received a Workmen's Compensation Board Meritorious Safety Performance Award for a zero accident frequency rate. WCB vice-chairman Hector Wright announced that awards go to forest industry firms with the lowest accident rate in the previous year. Canfor Limited won for logging groups totaling between 1,000 and 100,000 man hours in 1972 amid a large field of more than 2,000 firms competing for the honor.
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Chetwynd Logging Divison
Canadian Forest Products Limited
Workmen’s Compensation Board
WCB
Hector Wright
Canfor Limited
Group E
Two forest fires reported near Chetwynd area
The Chetwynd Forest Ranger Station reported two wildfires burning about 70 acres each. One blaze 4.2 miles north of Bullhead lookout began at 4:45 p.m. Friday in an old log burn area. tanker support and 25 firefighters plus three cats worked the scene. The second fire at 9:30 p.m. in Lone Prairie near Durney Creek burned over 70 acres in old logging slash. access was hampered by a broken bridge, then crews rejoined after repairs. Both fires, about 60 miles apart, are under control and under investigation for possible arson.
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Chetwynd Forest
Bullhead Lookout
Brenet Creek
Chetwynd
Durney Creek
Lone Prairie
Village court keeps busy with multiple traffic fines
Joseph Douglas Walton faced fines for driving without a license and for lacking insurance and license plates. Elmer Haux was fined for driving contrary to restrictions. Leonard Gagnon and Ercel Elwood Craig were fined for lacking B C plates or permit. Flowers by the Way poem and congratulations to graduates conclude the page.
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Elmer Haux
Leonard Gagnon
B.C
Ercel Elwood Craig
Graduation Night At CVHETWYND Ends In Celebration
Gunnes Chelwynd community cherishes a joint graduation at CVHETWYND with three adults in the class and a banquet at the Elks Hall. Ceremonies in the High School featured a trellis entrance, wall silhouettes marking life stages, and certificates presented by M A Maglio. Valedictory delivered by Denise Girard, followed by coffee, dancing, and after parties for grads.
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Cvhetwynd
Elks Hall
Floyd Harry
E. Planner
F. Oberle M
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Grant Brothers
Hauber Construction
Frankie’s Construction
Kruegers Logging Co
Canfor
Allan Hunt
CKNL
CJDC
Ron Shultz
Dawson Creek
Bud Bertram
Northern Metallic Sales
Norman Sawchuk
Norwell Supply
Steve Sawchuk
Jack Wood
Vaneco
Norman Sawchak
Phillip Gladue
Norma Landink
Aspol Motors
Lou Wood
Lillian Knott
Elsie Sawchuk
Dennis Guillet
Taylor
Coneco
Wayne Aileson
Northern Metalic Sales Ltd
Chetwynd Department Store
Earl Therrie
Dawson H.S.R
Mary Pettit
Hart Highway
Wesley Reynolds
Chetwynd Ranger Station
Twidwell Bend
Moberly Lake
Joseph Douglas Walton
Joseph Douglas — Walton
Mit
Edith Howarth
Gunnes
Susie Piper
Toronto
Ont
Harry Mor
Langley
Ursula Oberle
Prince George
Sig
Fr. Jungbluth
Vera Lel Bunne
Hoffman
Oberle
del Terrace
Lorraine Wai
Smithers
Lamarres Freetings
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