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Chetwynd The Echo

Location

Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Nov 26, 1980

Page

2

My Horseback Journeys Through Northland Homes and Migrations

Edith Windrem recalls summer rides and the scent of trees, family moves from Little Prairie to Dawson Creek, and harsh 1930s travel conditions. She notes lodgings with Lillian Gething and Odden, winters in Vancouver, and a 1937 journey across rivers by boat and cable.

Edith Windrem Staves Lillian Gething Austins Tupper Creek Mother Dad Little Prairie Dawson Creek Slave Lake Hatzie B.C Vancouver Ted Strand Mary Teddie East Pine Ted Verna Fred Mansberg Roseneaus the Pine Palmers Babcock Jake Smith

Beer prices set locally for British Columbia licenses

Consumer and Corporate Affairs Minister Jim Nielsen announced that licensed establishments in British Columbia may set their own prices for beer sold. Previously maximums were 1.35 for bottled and 0.65 for draught in pubs and clubs, with 1.80 in lounges. Nielsen argued the change promotes competition and better service, noting prices may stay stable as licensees adjust.

B. C Jim Nielsen Nielsen B. C. Hotels Association

Canfor appoints A J McGraw GM of Canfor Industries Chetwynd

Northern Operations VP G A Patterson announced the appointment of A J Bert McGraw as General Manager of Canfor Industries Chetwynd Division, succeeding H O Hal Smith who led the unit for the past decade. Council discussions covered library college joint facilities expansion, land questions, and a no-cost investigation until approval. A hockey note, highway intersection study request, and local history project contributions were also reported.

G.A. Patterson Northern Operations Canfor A.J Bert) McGraw Canfor Industries Chetwynd McGraw H.O Hal) Smith Ian Campbell Northern Lights College Jackman Campbell Lasser Northmen

History of Chetwynd series sparks reader memories

A reader praises Edith Windrem Lee’s History of Chetwynd series, recalling old timers and pioneer families like Palmers and Windrems. The letter asks if the history is available in book form and notes a 1999 photo from Hassler area. It also mentions 15 years ago’s Ambulance Society incorporation and local election papers.

Chetwynd Edith Windrem Lee Warrenders Rene Prairie Old Dawson Rer Raney Palmers Essweins Widmarks Windrems Johsons Little Prairie Hassler Bissett Flats Oberle Ranch Frankie Schreiber Ambulance Society Spoksman Hospital Improvement District Roy St. Dennis Gus Hartman Mary Robertson Barbara McWilliams Ray Meyer South Peace Hospital

TV Listings Mosaic For Thanksgiving Weekend Canadian Schedule

A dense frame of CBC programming outlines from Monday to Tuesday listing daily shows. It includes news segments such as CBC National News and Weather, plus entertainment like Happy Days Barney Miller MASH and The Edg of Night. The schedule features sports coverage including CFL Grey Cup, NHL Hockey, and other entertainment slots across November 26 to December 2.

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