Two Wood brothers convicted for bar fight assault
Kenneth and Dennis Wood of Chetwynd were found guilty of assault after a bar-room fracas. Kenneth fined 100 dollars with 30 days jail option, Dennis fined 200 dollars with 30 days jail option. A village juvenile fined 25 dollars for willful damage to a door and ordered to restitution. Police estimate 1500 dollars damage from a single vehicle accident. Harold Ewasiuk of Coquitlam injured after sliding into a ditch on icy roads, no charges laid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth
Dennis Wood
Chetwynd
Dennis
Harold Ewasiuk
Coquitlam
Graffiti phone foolery and wrong number etiquette
A humorous vignette describes a wrong number telephone call. A caller asks for Betty and a drunk reply interrupts the line. A nagging late night ring leads to a husband answering and learning the call was not for him, prompting playful reconsideration of phone manners.
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Betty
Population Fear and Birth Control Policies in History
The piece critiques sensational headlines predicting world overpopulation by 2000, citing Brazil’s 78 million and 3.6 percent growth, and notes objective reporting amid calls for drastic action. It discusses stabilizing population within a generation if couples limit to 2.7 children and mentions sterilization centers in India as a controversial enforcement idea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
CWL Bazaar Teas and Toys Set for November 20
The CWL Ladies prep stuffed toys for a bazaar at the Chetwynd Hotel basement on November 20 from 2 to 4 pm. Raffle tickets remain for two $25 gift certificates redeemable at any Chetwynd store. Tickets available at the bazaar or from CWL members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWL
Bernice Matear
Chetwynd
City Committee Forms Budget Plan and Licence Revisions
Alderman Tex MacKeigan and Alderman Gething are named to draft a provisional 1972 budget by November 30, 1971. Mayor Richmond outlines license assessment ideas, suggests explicit rules for trucking and contracting, and proposes an inspector. six licenses are narrowed. Alderman Boykowick proposes four new recreation commission members while Alderman MacKeigan unveils a revised ambulance fee schedule to replace the old by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tex MacKeigan
Richmond
T. MacKeigan
Gething
Boykowick
Recreation Commission
District of Hudsons Hope appoints returning officer Dec 11 1971
The district names Mr Mike Booth as returning officer for the December 11 1971 election. A review notes street light changes in Lynx Creek Jamieson and town area. Birosh subdivision water extension is 75 percent complete and on track. The works superintendent says graders won’t be available for ploughing driveways this year. Nomination deadline nears with no candidate yet for Chetwynd School Trustee. Incumbent Lorne McQueen steps down after 7 1/2 years. two possible candidates approached Bill McAdam and Lou Suverus both declined. McQueen warns next terms will be crucial amid potential Sukunka coal growth and population surge. Lewin resigns with one year left to work on a farm marketing study. Woronik undecided. Trustee Gordon Watson undecided. School district 59 trustees earn 700 annual honorarium based on district population. highest in province is 2000.
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Mike Booth
Chetwynd
Lorne McQueen
McQueen
Bill McAdam
Lou Suverus
Sukunka
Lewin
Don Marshall
Big Guns
John Woronik
Borrie in suit over grant snit over federal funds
The three eastern provinces received a federal grant of 60 million dollars while MP Bob Borrie expresses clear displeasure in a public dispute over the grant and its handling. Local reactions indicate political tension as tensions rise in the Peace country.
Curling Club Names Officers for Chetwynd Bonspiel
The Chetwynd Curling Club elected Doug Dimond as chair and Sandy Chometski as secretary treasurer at the annual meeting. Directors include Ron Jones Archit Shannon Ralph Todd Marian Hoover Jack Douglas Jack Thompson Howard Wilson Lawrence Hunstedt and Jim Matear. Ice is in at the rink and many members spent last weekend throwing rocks.
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Sandy Chometski
Ron Jones
Archit Shannon
Ralph Todd
Marian Hoover
Jack Douglas
Jack Thompson
Howard Wilson
Lawrence Hunstedt
Jim Matear
Fir for Christmas by Chetwynd Cubs and Scouts
The Chetwynd Cubs and Scouts have ordered 100 Douglas Fir Christmas Trees from a Cranbrook nursery. The trees are praised for their even shape and needle retention and will be sold via telephone orders. More details will appear in next week’s Echo.
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Chetwynd Cubs
Cranbrook
The
Echo
Nut Sale Funds Kindergarten Upgrades In Chetwynd
The Chetwynd Kindergarten Association will conduct its annual door to door nut sale on November 20 morning, selling boxes for one dollar to raise money for new equipment. Barrie questioned the Regional Economic Expansion grant in the House of Commons, criticizing the plan as an inadequate, inequitable make work program that favors maritime provinces over resource rich northern British Columbia.
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Chetwynd Kindergarten Association
Department of
Barrie
House of Commons
British Columbia
Alaska Highway
John Roberts
Marchand
B.C
Oberle
Rich
Maritime
Canada
Alaska
Ski Show Promises Prince George Rep in Chetwynd
Sparlings of Prince George will send a representative to Chetwynd on Sunday for a ski equipment display at the Country Squire Inn. The event invites Chetwynd Ski Club members and others interested to attend.
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Sparlings of
Prince George
Chetwynd
Country Squire Inn
Dawson Creek Seeks CBC Radio Transmitter
Bob Barrie M.P. pushes installation of a Low Power CBC relay in Dawson Creek to rebroadcast from Chetwynd, aiming to expand radio coverage in the region. The move highlights federal support for provincial broadcasting access and regional communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Barrie
CBC Radio
Dawson Creek
CBC
Chetwynd
Chetwynd Minor Hockey Association President Calls Meeting
Joe Schalk, president of the Chetwynd Minor Hockey Association, has called a meeting for Thursday November 18 at 8 p.m. in the public library. All members and interested persons are urged to turn out.
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Joe Schalk
Chetwynd Minor Hocky Association
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Brazil
China
Central Am
Erica
Manhattan Island
Noah of the North
Chetwynd Hotel
Chetwynd Forest
MacKeigan
Larry Lewin
Gordon Watson
Borrie
Grant
M.P
Bob Borrie
Chetwynd Curling Club
Doug Dimond
Inces
Schofield
Trev
Gene Globetrotting
Germany
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