26 Nov 1980
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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Nov 26, 1980
Page
1
The CESS Sr. Boys Volleyball Team finished eighth at the provincial playdowns in Ashcroft over the weekend. They returned home Sunday, jubilant with their win and describing the feeling as unmatched.
The report confirms Tom Wilson Sr. was elected with 195 votes. Coach Terry Baker praises the team Lambrick Park of Victoria as the overall champions, noting their third place at Ashcroft provincials and undefeated runs including a 24 team tournament in New Brunswick.
Ricky's Pancake and Chicken House opens in Chetwynd joining eight other Ricky's franchises in the lower mainland. The new 100 seat facility next to the Country Squire Inn replaces Yips and will be fully licensed. Manager Jane Hager leads a menu of pancakes waffles omelettes fish and chips. The opening coincides with local development updates and heritage restoration plans in Chetwynd.
Mueller stated residents would need to rewire houses and cover higher installation costs for an underground system. Shepherd noted a petition signed by at least two-thirds of property owners is needed before the Regional District can borrow 30,000 for the project.
About 150 people gathered at the Legion last Saturday to honour Grant brothers George James and Stewart on their 33 year logging careers. The event noted their Canfor Industries Canfor Chetwynd Division roots, road building, and the transition from horse logging to modern logging. Family members and business associates spoke, with Connie Patterson recounting the era from Allan Grant’s 1937 move to Dawson Creek through the family’s work in Coldbrook Murray River Lone Prairie and Pine Pass regions. The brothers plan to keep ranching and road building with James continuing Canfor road work. The Grant family thanked Canfor Dawson Creek Chetwynd business community and longtime workers.
Peace River Liard Regional District releases a policy statement criticizing B C Hydro and urging no further Peace River damming unless better power alternatives exist. The statement questions Site C as the best option, calls for mitigation and compensation to be written into the water licence, and warns against non licence compensation by Hydro.
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