Hudson's Hope Wins Big in Municipal Vote
Hudson's Hope led with 77.7 percent turnout among 321 of 413 eligible voters. John Croockeiit defeated incumbent Rod Trew for Mayor 200 to 118, with Ralph Evans Anita McWilliams and Trudy Hieber elected as aldermen for two years. Sam Kosolowsky and Sylvia MacGillivray won one year terms. Anita McWilliams elected Regional Director.
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Hudson Hope
John Croockeiit
Rod Trew
Ralph Evans
Anita McWilliams
Trudy Hieber
Claude Stubley
Hugh Hodgkinson
Carole Walters
Ann Budalich
Sam Kosolowsky
Sylvia MacGillivray
Ernie Krebs
John Doucette
Chip on His Shoulder And Local News Roundup
A humorous verse about a man with a chip on his shoulder opens this brief. Local items note Pastor and Mrs Langerud visiting Calgary with daughter Maryin Shevkenik and newborn, Mrs Paynter traveling to Dawson Creek, Susie Piper planning Prince George visits, John Stewart passing through and attending a wedding banquet, and Harle m Clowns defeating Marauders in a charity basketball game. Remembrance Day parade turnout, Legion events, and a Coaches Clinic for Minor Hockey are reported plus Sister Manika visiting Ft St John. Call 788-2246 with any news.
Christmas Bazaar at Elks Hall Offers Stocking Stuffers
Do your Christmas shopping early with a bazaar at the Elks Hall on November 29 at 2 p.m. Browse decorative candles quilts slippers mitts toques scarves cushions and cuddly toys plus surprise packages. A bake table mouth watering goodies and several small raffles await. Father Jungbluth listed.
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Father Jungbluth
Highland Helicopters Opens Chetwynd Base and Local Election Results
Voters in Chetwynd turn out 46.7 percent to elect Willard Dunn and Carl Schmok as two aldermen, with Dunn 188 votes, Schmok 155 and Malcolm Calliou 62, plus two rejected ballots. School Trustee Electoral District E reelects Ernie Pfanner with 184 to Bill Macaulay 177. polling also in Moberly Lake. In Dawson Creek, Peter Gibb is reelected. A Bell 206 B Jet Ranger operates charter freight and water bombing from the new base, while a 24 by 60 foot hanger with concrete pad rises at the airport.
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Highland Helicopters
Chetwynd
Highland
Harvey Evans
Lone Prairie
Okanagan Helicopters
Greenland
Thailand
Burma
U.S.A
Arctic
Evans
Harvey
Darlene
J. Martens
Willard Dunn
Carl Schmok
Malcolm Calliou
Moberly Lake
Ernie Pfanner
Bill Macaulay
Ernest Pfanner
Area
Dawson Creek
Peter Gibb
Thousands of acres offered for grazing near Prince George
Vast tracts along B C Hydro transmission lines north and west of Prince George await use as grazing land. Most levelled, groomed, and seeded to hardy grass, the areas were cleared for transmission lines but show little activity. October permits total 2 for 351000 with year to date 23 for 1164800. New residential permits October Nil, year to date 13 for 327800. Residential alterations October Nil, year to date 2 for 10000. Commercial permits October 2 for 351000, year to date 6 for 613000. Government and institutional permits year to date 1 for 214000.
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B.C
B.C. Hydro
Hydro grooming land along power right of way boosts grazing rights
The utility plans to clear and groom nearly 10 000 acres of its Prince George area transmission line right of way to allow grazing by Cariboo ranchers. The program, aimed at multiple land uses, keeps areas free of tall brush but forbids buildings under lines and prioritizes access for maintenance and operation. Bulldozers undertake the initial treatment in central interior terrain.
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Prince George
Peace River
Hydro
Oberle backs price control bill in Dawson Creek meeting
Canada faces inflation as MP Frank Oberle promotes the PM's price control legislation in the Legion auditorium. He cites second reading and committee review, praises intent, notes loopholes, and signals PC support with conditions on duration. Fire hall attendance and questions on wages, postal strike, and LIP programs featured.
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Frank Oberle
Legion Auditorium
Oberle
Pc’s
Labor
Dawson Creek
Registration Night for Guides and Brownies
Good news for girls ages eleven to fourteen interested in joining Guides. Mrs. Hoffman and Mrs. Stevenson will guide. Registration starts November 24 at 6 30 p.m. in Windrem Elementary School gym. New entrants may register that night. Brown Owl Lundy set Brownie Enrichment Ceremonies for December 11 in Windrem Elementary School gym from 3 30 to 5 p.m.
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Hoffman
Stevenson
Windrem
Tered
Brown Owl Lundy
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Hudson's Hope
Tunne
Che Huu
Chil Cha
Pastor
Mrs. Langerud
Calgary
Maryin Shevkenik
Mary Paynter
Susie Piper
John Stewart
Elks Hall
Mounsey - Hayward
Ron Horswell
Harlem Clowns
Marauders
the Legion
Kelm
Manika
Ft. St. John
John Croockewit
the Elks Hall
Ethel Blair
Ladies Auxiliary
Bill Williams
Canada
Peace Country
Mr. Oberle
Frank Oberte
Standard of Life
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