Mounties of the Northwest Mounted Police and public life in Moberly Lake
A nostalgic sketch recounts Sir John A. Macdonald forming the Northwest Mounted Police, their vast early patrol area, notable duties from whiskey suppression to Yukon gold rush policing, evolving uniforms, music, and later public perception through film. It notes the force’s leadership, the Royal prefix addition, and cultural impact alongside local anecdotes from Moberly Lake residents.
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John A. MacDonald
Northwest Mounted Police
Fort McLeod
Alberta
Sitting Bull
Canada
Little Big Horn
RCMP
Canadian Pacific Railway
Yukon
Regina
Ottawa
John Hossfeld
Women’s Softball Opens 1973 Season In Hope Dynamos Win Twice
The Hudsons Hope Dynamos began the 1973 women’s softball season with two wins in two games. The first game at Charlie Lake ended 11 all. The rematch in Hudson’s Hope finished 19 to 12 for the Dynamos. Home games are on Wednesdays and spectators are urged to attend. Jacques Cartier carried three specimens home to France after his voyages in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson’s Hope Dynamos
Charlie Lake Lakers
Charlie Lake
Hudson’s Hope
Dynamos
Jacques Cartier
France
Canada
Moberly Lake Camp Opens Summer Youth Program
Moberly Lake Youth Center opens applications for a twelve day summer camp for children aged 8 to 13. The program promises excellent facilities, a large beach, and supervision by qualified staff including counsellors and first aid attendants.
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Moberly Lake
Grain shipments abroad and domestic use rise through April
Overseas grain clearances from the crop year total exceed 538 million bushels, with 218 million moved from Vancouver and 43.6 million from Lakehead by April 25. Domestic disappearance reaches 172.5 million while shipments from country elevators to terminals stay high. Center plans three youth sessions for 8 to 13 year olds, July 4–15, July 18–29, and August 1–12, at Moberly Lake Youth Center, not a Bible camp, funded by small fees and donations, for all races and denominations.
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Vancouver
Lakehead
Department of Rehabilitation and Social Improvement
Moberly Lake
Chetwynd
B.C
Ladder rungs and bill with coins puzzle
(1) The ladder reaches the top after a sequence of moves: start at bottom, go up 3, down 5, up 7, then up the remaining 7 to the top. Solving reveals the total number of rungs is 15. (2) Use equal numbers of nickels and dimes and quarters to total 13.20, with three quarters and the rest as nickels and dimes in equal quantities to meet the amount.
Hope students excel in Mackenzie trip and matches
Hudson's Hope students returned from Mackenzie on May 12 supervised by Terry Anderson Elmer Kabush Val Paganuzzi and Ruth George. Mackenzie won most events while Hudson's Hope claimed key victories in table tennis chess and boys basketball. Mackenzie will travel to Hudson's Hope in late September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson’s Hope
Mackenzie
Terry Anderson
Elmer’ Kabush
Val Paganuzzi
Ruth George
Ahmiks
Mackenzie School
Clifford Vale
Don
James Heiber
Hudson’s
Hope
Lakers
Mackenzie Girls
Prince George
Car Crash Injures Local Magistrate's Wife in Mother's Day Trip
Edith Kylle, wife of magistrate Mel Kylle, sustained serious injuries from a gravel slide accident on Beryl Prairie Road while en route to her son’s home for Mother's Day. She suffered multiple injuries and was flown from Chetwynd to Fort St. John for treatment. Local residents assisted at the scene and sent best wishes for her recovery. Additional notes report the birth of Christa Nicole to Ken and Mrs. Flanagan on May 10, and a celebration for Gerry Hatala’s newborn son May 15 at Chetwynd hospital.
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Edith Kylle
Mel Kylle
Beryl Prairie Road
David
Mrs. Kuntz
Mr. Kuntz
Edith
Museum to open Sunday adds new displays and Mulligan stew
The Hudson's Hope Historical Society will open a new museum addition Sunday May 27 with drop in hours 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to view displays, the addition, and try Mulligan stew from Peace River pioneers.
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The
Hudson’s Hope
Ruth Kelly's Concert Sparks Hudson's Hope Weekend Rodeo
Ruth Kelly reports Bill Kelm's orchestra performing in Chetwynd during Hudson's Hope's events. Guests Blair and Mrs Blair Mac Dougall from Quesnel plan to attend the rodeo this weekend. A small brush fire near the Glen prompted wind-fueled flare ups but was quickly controlled. A flu bug is spreading locally this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Kelm
Chetwynd
Hudson’s Hope
Blair MacDougall
Quesnel
Blair
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Bunne Hoffman
Echo Publishing Ltd
Commonwealth
U.S.A
Surrey
Burt Bacharach
William Higgett
Interpol
Force
Nelson Eddy
Shirley Temple
Indian News
Victoria
Olaf Paulson
Penticton
Parkers
Jesse Sandborn
Rory
Chetwynd High School
Bud Napoleon
Norman Cross
Gordon Waite
Danny Boy
Goodby
Danny
Mckenzie
Johnson
Buimopoy
HOTEL
Laverne & Connt
Chetwynd Valley
Hudson Hope News
Ken Flanagan
Christa Nicole
Josie Callahan Wynn
Yellow Bluff
Alabama
Mike Cole
Gerry Hatala
Chetwynd Hospital
Kelly McElroy
Kelly
Museum To
Shrum - Generating Station
Dawson Creek
al Downey
Bob Potter
Don Krebs
Tony Hack
Laurence Flynn
Don McEwens
B.C. Hydro
B.C. Tel
Las Vegas
Lions Club
By Ruth Kelly
Jackpine Country & Western Group
Hudson Hope Services Ltd
Imperial Esso Products
Hudson Hope, B. Co
Peter Boykowich - Owner
Canyon Market
W.A.C. Bennett Dam
Peace Glen Hotel
Hudson Hope
Jim Armstrong
J.D
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