May 25 1977 Chetwynd events mark town milestones
Highlights include Gear-O-Rama and Northern Metallics opening offices with a ribbon cut by Don Phillips, Peace River firemen contest in Chetwynd, and the 5th Annual North Central Peace square dancers jamboree with 150 dancers. Bert Simmons elected president of the North Central Municipalities Association. K-Mart store opening in Dawson Creek Mall on June 2 1977.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gear-O-Rama
Northern Metallc
Don Phillips
Peace River
Chetwynd
North Central Peace Square
Bert Simmons
North Central Municipalities Association
K-Mart
Dawson Creek
Peace River Canyon
Site One
Annette Girard
Kennedy
Forestry Water
Letters Editor: Power cut disrupts Chetwynd family home project
Robert Kalyn of Chetwynd British Columbia writes after a government official cuts power to his land five miles east of town. He details prepaid $815 for hydro and the electrical contractor's attempt to supply power via a standby generator while the site remains red tagged. He fears the contractor could lose his license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Hydro
Robert Kalyn Chetwynd
B.C
Family Relations Act proclaimed in province
Victoria BC announces the proclamation of a new Family Relations Act adding equal sharing of family assets after breakdown, with Supreme Court power to reapportion assets if fairness requires. The act prioritizes children, enables deferred sharing, marriage agreements, support enforcement, and use of family advocates. It takes effect end of March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Garde B. Gardom
British Columbia
Supreme Court of British Columbia
Gardon
Petition and disputes prompt action on electrical inspector
In October 1978 a petition asked for the transfer of the District Electrical Inspector. Petitioners report assurances from Laminski and Lambie of Vancouver and Prince George offices that the inspector would be moved or dismissed. Clarkson cites licensing fears and plans to contact MLA Don Phillips to seek resolution out of court. Report notes related remarks on family law reforms and the Equal Guardianship Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.R. Luck
Vancouver
Laminski
Lambie
Prince George
Luck
Electrical Inspection Department
Kalyns
Kinnard
Electrical Contractors Association
Lawson
Don Phillips
Lee’s Electric Ltd
Mainstream Canada Teacher Issue Sparks Fire Over Budgets
The Canada wide teacher dispute centers on whether enrolment declines should cut taxes or fund smaller classes and more special education. Officials say 75 percent of spending goes to salaries, while teachers argue smaller classes boost quality. Casualties include paused hiring and school closures amid layoffs. BC Broomball Society announces incorporation and invites league involvement.
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U.S
Canada
Insurance changes impact vehicle claims and ownership rules
The article explains that each insurance claim affects only the vehicle involved and the owner is penalized once per claim. If an owner loans a car and someone else crashes it, the owner’s discount for that vehicle drops. It also warns against buying lemons with bruised skins and notes local social visits and an insurance agent’s return from a conference.
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Sinclair Oil Co
Chetwynd Hardware
PTA
Kinsmen’s Club
Cbc-Tv
Austin Willis
Paul Soles
Anon
Moberly Lake
Maryin Sulz
Terry Bunn
Mae McGraw
Peace River Assoc
Ft. Nelson
Kathy Munch
Bozarth
Orville Nolan
Buddy Gullickson
Prince George, B.C
Pat Kurjata
June Bottemiller
Saskatchewan
Larry Dodds
Taylor
Jim Kennedy
al Wagner
R. L.clarkson
Mainstream
W. Roger Worth
Boards of Education
Roger Worth
Canadian Federation of Independent Business
Halifax
Toronto
Board of Education
The
British Columbia Broomball Society
Leonard Place
Kamloops
Gordon Fraser
Young Ave
Sue Webster
Leonard
Associated
B.C. Broomball Society
Allan Thieman
Fort Nelson
Allan Rose
Theiman
Harold Amundsen
H & H Insurance
Insurance Agents
Ringg
Ellis Hall
James A. Best
Bretwywd
Pee RO
Pacific
Pacific 66 Bulk
Leach's Tire Chetwynd Ltd
Lovraiey
George Unrau
Astro Novelties
P.O. Box
Hudson Hope, B.C
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