Fire destroys Canfor Mill and sparks mayoral resignation
In a telephone interview Mayor Frank Oberle announced his resignation from Chetwynd's mayoralty, urging Dr. Lennox as his potential successor. A devastating fire gutted the Canfor sawmill, killing two workers Forrest Piper and James Hood, with 160 local employees affected and investigators probing the cause as water pressure failed and explosions echoed amid the flames. The mill, insured, will be rebuilt with efforts to restore employment.
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Frank Oberle
The
Echo
Chetwynd
John Lennox
Dr. Lennox
Oberle
the Echo
Lucy Lennox
Willard Dunn
Forrest Piper
James Hood
Cantor
R.C.M.P
Canfor
Celebration of a Twenty Fifth Wedding Anniversary
In celebration of their twenty fifth wedding anniversary on November 6, Mr and Mrs James Grant entertained a gathering of family and friends at their home on Nov 11 All their children were present Ruth and Mick LaGreca with Danny and Jason from Prince George Don and Linda Grant with Jimmie and Dianne from Fort St John Anne and Ray Nichols and Andrew of Chetwynd Susan and Lennard Paul with Alan and Richard of Chetwynd and Julia Grant The Library tea for Young Canada Book Week drew a large attendance with many students dropping in for tea and to view winning posters
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James Grant
Ruth
Mick LaGreca
Danny
Jason
Prince George
Don
Linda Grant
Jimmie
Dianne
Fort St. John
Anne
Ray Nichols
Andrew
Chetwynd
Susan
Lennard
Paul
Five candidates file for Chetwynd civic election
In Chetwynd five candidates filed for two 2 year council seats. Incumbent Ernie Pfanner seeks another term along with challengers Willard Dunn Frank Wood Ray Rebagliati and Lucy Lennox. Frank Glaeud was disqualified for lacking two consecutive years on the voters list.
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Chetwynd
Pfanner
Horswell
Ernie Pfanner
Willard Dunn
Chetwynd Service
Frank Wood
Ray Rebagliati
B.C. Rail
Hudson's Hope Elections District Candidates
Hudson's Hope announces municipal elections for three Alderman seats on a two year term. Incumbent Peter Boykowich seeks re election as part of the candidate slate. (Continued on page 2)
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District of Hudson’s Hope
Peter Boykowich
Chetwynd Arena borrowing boosted to 273000
The Prince Rupert Development Loan Board approved raising the arena borrowing from 223000 to 273000 enabling Phase 2 to start in spring 1973 after ice removal and suitable weather for concrete work. The arena is flooded twice daily and ice is expected by December 1. Chairman Lou Suverus and Fred Bagg invite inquiries at Box 725.
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Chetwynd Arena Commission
P.R.L.D
Chetwynd and District
Lou Suverus
Fred Bagg
Ski Club Sees Winter Welcome At New Lodge Opening
Chetwynd Ski Club members anticipate a fine season as winter snows arrive early. President Dean Westgate thanks volunteers who cleared the hill and built the ski lodge under the Local Initiatives Program. He invites all workers to attend the official opening and see the completed facilities. Plans for the opening date remain to be announced.
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Chetwynd
Presiden
Dean Westgate
Grolier Display Van Visits Peace Region November 29
The Grolier Display Van led by J H Garber will tour Chetwynd Hudson's Hope and Moberly Lake on November 29 and 30. The 24 foot blue and white van showcases Encyclopaedia Canadiana New Book of Knowledge and Watt s titles plus filmstrips cassettes and French references. Public library boards and teachers may view the van at several schools and offices with times listed in the notice.
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Grolier
J. H. Garber
Edmonton
Chetwynd
Hudson's Hope
Moberly Lake
Grolier Library Resource Books
Watts
Hudson’s Hope
General Pearkes
Earl Hansen addresses chamber of commerce meeting
Earl Hansen spoke at the Chamber of Commerce gathering held on Wednesday November 15 1972 chaired by Bunne Hoffman on behalf of president Stewart. The group plans a Christmas Light-up contest with prizes donated by P Flack of BC Hydro and local sponsorship funds a Santa Claus raffle and officer nominations due by December 31.
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Chamber of Commerce
Bunne Hoffman
Stewart
Earl Hansen
Associated Chambers of Commerce
P. Flack
B.C. Hydro
Chamber
J. Martens
Larry Tuck
John Jackman
W. Gourley
J. Stewart
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Buhr
Tunne’s
Hudson’s Hope Elections
Chetwynd Elem
Don Titus
Van
Windrem
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