Fort Nelson extension kept open as government halts closure
South Peace MLA Don Phillips and Premier Bennett announce the Fort Nelson extension of the B C Railway will remain open despite the McKenzie Royal Commission's interim recommendation to close it. The decision hinges on north job preservation, resource railway role, private industry investment, and potential future forest, sulphur, oil, and gas activity.
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South Peace
Don Phillips
Fort Nelson
B.C
Phillips
Bennett
Vancouver
Royal Commission
Justic Lloyd McKenzie
8.C.R
Liberal nominee Braddy chosen for Peace-Liard riding
Liberal candidate Les Braddy was nominated in Fort St. John on Saturday to represent the Liberals in the Peace Liard riding.
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Les Braddy
Fort St. John
Liberals
Peace-Liard
District track meet yields district records at Williams Lake
Two local students set records at the Williams Lake District Track Meet held last weekend. Lee Didjen topped the 800, 1,500 and 3,000 Bantam events with new marks, while Robert Parker threw discus 35.98m to surpass the 34.08m record. Twenty-two schools attended. Chetwynd placed sixth as coaches Brian Stade and Mike Smale plan B C Summer Games trials in Prince George June 17 and 18. The meet awarded ribbons to all competitors with detailed standings across relays and field events for Bantam to Senior categories.
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Williams Lake
Lee Didier
Robert Parker
Chetwynd
Brian Stade
Mike Smale
Prince George
Laura Didier
Brad McKay
Rick Gray
Ed McClarty
Lorne
Pilot project chosen for Peace River Liard Region recreation delivery
The Peace River Liard Region in Northern British Columbia was selected for a one year pilot to establish regional recreation delivery systems. The PRLRD will hire a recreation coordinator, receive extensive provincial funding for salary and travel, and work with consultant Gerry Bruce supervising staff.
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Peace River Liard
British Columbia
B.C
P.R.L.R
Colin Reid
P.R.L.R.D
Gerry Bruce
Rate Mair denounces new style of chain letter fraud
British Columbia ministers warn of a new illegal chain letter scheme branded as the Millionaire's Newsletter. Rate Mair calls for enforcement as border seizures confiscate thousand copies and promoters claim profits from doubling money daily while omitting the looming legal risks under multiple acts.
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Rate Mair
British Columbia
Custom’s
B.C
Combines Investigation Act
Pyramid Distributors Act
Maire
Mair
District urged to study Alaska highway Mile 295 park
The P.R.L.R. District was asked to examine establishing a park and playground area at Mile 295 on the Alaska highway. The request proposes creating a recreational site to serve motorists and residents along the corridor.
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P.R.L.R. District
Alaska Highway
Health facility plan for Hudson Hope region
The Peace River Liard Regional District Board will back in principle the creation of a diagnostic and treatment centre to serve Hudson Hope, with the Council of Hudson Hope identified as the lead. An Alaska Highway survey will assess agricultural potential, while May 31 meetings in Victoria aim to discuss environmental land use with cabinet ministers and the Health Ministry. A June 7 fashion show at the local school features music and Native crafts, with Miss Wotton contact for model participation. The May 9 town cleanup was supported by Outdoors Unfittered and the Village of Chetwynd.
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Peace River Liard
Hudson Hope
E. Framst
Municipality of
Victoria
Energy Committee
Hudson Hope Health Facilities
Chetwynd
Taylor Housing Plan Seeks Funds for New Complex
The P R L Regional District Board weighs a revised benefit area for a 350000 dollar multi purpose complex in Taylor. Ron Murphy notes the curling club is condemned and a regional study on a regional recreation plan with cost sharing is underway. A decision stay lasts until August when feasibility is discussed.
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P.R.L. Regional District Board
Taylor
Ron Murphy
Earth Air Fire Water exhibit among Chetwynd events tonight
In Chetwynd tonight three events light up Family Month. A 7 p.m. Don Titus program for all, 7:30 p.m. Citizens' Patrol meeting, and a 7:30 p.m. free art show Earth Air Fire Water at the high school draw local interest.
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Don Titus
Earth Air Fire Water
Chetwynd
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