Chetwynd develops new facilities and services this week
This week twenty years ago Chetwynd advances a 1500 gallon fire truck deck with pumps and hoses as the volunteer fire brigade forms after painting. The plan includes major projects such as the Chetwynd Community Theatre, Highway Department garage, two service stations, and halted fill work for the Peace Power Dam due to colder weather. Willow Flats gas pumping station is completed and Pine River diversion work moves forward.
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Chetwynd
Highway Department
Valley Esso
West End
Westcoast
Willow Flats
Pine River
Chetwynd Chit-Chat Highlights Local Developments in 1964
Chetwynd permits approach one million with residential and commercial totals. Bridge over Peace River on the Chetwynd Hudson Hope road may open around November 9. White moose shot, claimed first in the area. Hospital society approves plans in principle for a new local hospital. Royal Purple leader Lillian French visits from Hannah. Day Care Centre planned by Sa Gee Twyn Society for January. Flanders Field poem referenced. Local dignitaries attend Dawson Creek hotel opening. former resident Bill Houghston speaks at Men’s Breakfast. Clergy and hospital officials attend regional meetings in Prince Rupert and Prince George. Residents urge news via the listed contact number.
Inquest urges child helmet rule for skiing safety
A British Columbia coroner's inquest urged mandatory helmet use for children while skiing. It followed the death of 5 year old Danny Hicks of Delta at Whistler Mountain after a collision. The panel also recommended a Whistler medical centre and a skier responsibility code detailing liabilities.
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Vancouver
Danny Hicks
Delta
B.C
Whistler Mountain
Letter to the Editor on Let tergate and socialism
A reader criticizes Allan Kissnick's October 24 Echo piece as biased and socialist in tone. The letter argues free speech should be protected, warns against creeping socialism, and urges Canadians not to fear political division or a curtain around Canada.
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T.V
C.B.C
Lettergate
Legislature
Allan Kissnick
Echo
Victoria comment on legislature and party politics
Victoria I Nesbitt laments socialist frustration as the House sits idle under Premier Bennett. He notes socialists seek long sessions to attack alleged election tricks while Social Credit cheers the delay. The writer argues the political system resists change and politicking dominates.
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James K. Nesbitt
Victoria
William Richards Bennett
M.l.a.’S
Separation support network helps separated Toronto residents
Judith Gabor of the Separation Support Service says separation hurts productivity and people’s lives. The Toronto service, run by Family Service Association with a $32,400 budget, handles three to ten calls daily and relies on 22 trained volunteers to offer support, guidance, and resources to separated individuals including coping strategies, legal and counseling referrals, and routines for children.
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Toronto
Judith Gabor
Family Service Association of
Metro Toronto
Gabor
Ms. Gabor
Voters List for Village Mayor Aldermen Election
Election for Mayor and Aldermen in the Village of Chetwynd set for November 17 at the Village Office. Canadian or British subjects by birth or naturalization who meet residency rules may vote. property ownership is not required. Eligible residents and non resident property owners may vote. check the voters list at the Post Office or fill a form at the Village Office on election day.
Mair bids to shift ag land reserve appeals
Environment Minister Rafe Mair proposed that the province stop handling appeals of British Columbia Land Commission decisions. As chair of the environment and land use committee, he criticized the current system and urged creating an independent citizen board to hear appeals, similar to the pollution control branch process. Premier Bennett ordered a review of a Langley 626 acre land reserve removal.
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Richmond
B.C
Rafe Mair
Mair
Cabinet
Environment and Land Use Committee
British Columbia Land Commission
Langley
Bill Bennett
Television Schedule Montage for a Canadian Day
A dense broadcast timetable lists morning devotions through late night shows across multiple networks. It includes daytime children programs, dramas, news, sports, game shows, and feature films. Notable entries include Sesame Street, The Muppets, Dallas, The Rockford Files, Happy Days, Murder mysteries, and CBC National News with regional programs and special features.
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Feather
Father
Robert
Horst Koehler
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Flanders’ Field
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Dorothy Daly
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Caledonia
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Maiika
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Aeach
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Van
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Bert McGraw
Ardena Smith
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Virginia Krapice
Calin Nelson
Quebec
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Nelson
Canada
Victoria Comment
E. Barnett
M.L.A
Social Credit
Separation Service
Tinues
Ms. Bailey
British Columbia
Lenda
C.E.S.S
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Peace River Health Unit
Library Board
Minor Hockey Association
Zion Church Community Choir
Chetwynd and Area Community Resource Society
All Candidates Forum
Don Titus
C.W.L
Elks Hall
P.O. Box
Clarence Nordland
Hi-Way Laundromat
Hart Hi-Way
TV Guide
Chetwynd B.C
T.V. Channel 5
Friendly Giant
Mr. Dressup
Sesame Street
Ben Wicks
Bob Mclean
Mary Tyler Moore
Archie Bunker
Tommy Hunter
Dallas
CBC News
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the Ropers
Normandy
CBC National
Five Star Theatre
Rex Humbard
Susan
Terry Winters
Mark & Mindy
W.E.R.P. Dieppe
CBC National News Nations Business Five Star Theatre
M.A.S.H. Dieppert
CBC National Wrestling
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