Site One hydro project eyed for Hudson Hope growth
Resources Minister Bob Williams and Alf Nunweiler released a consultant study on Site One in the Peace River area. The report forecasts Hudson Hope population doubling in three years and outlines housing, law enforcement, and facility needs, plus recommendations for a liaison committee and expanded social services during construction.
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Bob Williams
Alf Nunweiler
B.C. Hydro
Hudson’s
Williams
Nunweiler
Peace River
Hydro
Beak Consultants Limited
Vancouver
Strong, Lamb and Nelson Limited
Calgary
Hudson Hope
Chetwynd Drivers Urged Safe Habits During Safe Driving Week
Across Canada a Safe Driving Week campaign urges drivers to reassess habits amid rising highway deaths. In Chetwynd this year 129 motor vehicle accidents occurred, with 38 involving injuries and three fatalities, while property damage totals reach $180,000. Winter tips include steady speed, gradual turns, signaling early, and steering into skids. The 55 mph limit applies on several highways unless posted otherwise.
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Canada
Chetwynd
Energy minister approves Parliament Hill Christmas lighting
Federal Energy Minister Donald Macdonald agreed to proceed with traditional Christmas lighting this season after a Canadian Toy Manufacturers Association brief. He said there is no reason to single out Christmas lights for energy conservation efforts during the heating season and that Parliament Hill will be lit this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Macdonald
Canadian Toy Manufacturers Association
MacDonald
Parliament Hill
Minor hockey ladies meet and elect new officers
The Ladies auxiliary held its November general meeting at the community hall with better attendance. New officers include Chairman Laverne Fowler, Vice Sheila Gerstel, Treasurer Bernice Westgate, and Secretary Marge Brewster. No meeting in December. next is January 20 at 7:30 p.m. at the same hall.
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Ladies’ Auxiliary
Laverne Fowler
Shiela Gerstel
Bernice Westgate
Marge Brewster
Ways and Means
Pat Disher
Lou Burnham
Carol
Bernice
Chelucynd 4H Club Seeks More Members
The 4H Club reports it would welcome more boys and girls to join. Contact Mrs Hernstedt if interested. News notes include Mrs. Mary Hougen returning from Vancouver and Mr. Mel Peterson visiting from Paxton Associates. Mrs. Audrey Salt travels to the lower mainland, while Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hoover return from Saskatoon. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Shirley spent time at Burns Lake last week. For news tips call 788-2246.
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Arlene Olson
Mrs
Bob Shirley
Burns Lake
New constable in Chetwynd joins hockey minded unit
Constable Doug Howarth becomes the new member of the local Police Detachment replacing Bob Ogilvie who moved to Fort St John. Howarth arrived from McBride after seventeen months and previously served eight months in Prince George. He is keen on minor hockey and coaches the Bantam team this year. He looks forward to his stay in Chetwynd.
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Doug’ Howarth
Cst
Bob Ogilvie
Fort. St. John
Prince George
Howarth
Chetwynd
Lorne Nicholson
Chetwynd Commercial Hockey League unveils new trophy
The 36 inch high trophy donated by Johnson Creek logging camp workers from Grant Brothers is set to be awarded in the 1974 75 season. Twelve donors including Lennard Paul Jim Grant Fred Taylor Don Grant Leonard Smith Ray Nichols Stew Grant Joe Nichols Ted Farnsworth Gerald Grant Glen Martin and Ken Morton hope the contest will spur fierce play and give top teams a strong incentive. The plaque reads Winners Chetwynd Commercial Hockey League presented by Johnson Creek Loggers.
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Chetwynd Commercial Hockey League
Johnson Creek
Grant Brothers
Lennard Paul
Jim Grant
Fred Taylor
Don Grant
Leonard Smith
Ray Nichols
Stew Grant
Joe Nichols
Ted Farnsworth
Gerald Grant
Ken
Johnson Creek Loggers
Chetwynd Village Council backs regional recreation plan
The November 19 council meeting covered a regional recreation role in principle and discussed the public library referendum likely in March. Officials noted sewer and lagoon work nearing completion and a water line leak being fixed. Fire department training and a province wide policy manual were outlined, with a survey for BC fire fighters to follow.
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Chetwynd
Ald. Pfanner
Rex
Mr. McNabb
Fort St. John
Chamber Sponsors Christmas Light Up Contest Again
The Chamber of Commerce renews sponsorship for the annual Christmas Light Up contest and announces Civic Night in January to award Citizen of the Year. Entry forms and rules will be published with clip-out forms for participants.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Hudson
Fortier
Bea Kurjata
Tunne
Mary Hougen
Mel Peterson
Paxton Associates
Couver
Audrey Salt
Lower Mainland
Bill Hoover
Saskatoon
Sask
McBride, B.C
Commercial Hockey
British Columbia
McNabb
Ald
Lennox
Oberle
L.I.P
Council
Andres
Dunn
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