Fire memories and local updates in Marian Parker column
The column muses on historic fires and their lessons, joking about early fires from Chicago to London, then shifts to local notes. News items cover a school board meeting, bus policy for non treaty children, kindergarten talk, a cat lunch story, and a Edmonton visit from Mrs Blandin, with funeral news for Mrs Blandin and remarks on print corrections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CJDC
Kimak
South Peace River
Department of Indian Affairs
Mr. Sauer
Ernie Pfanner
All Candidates Forum Hosted by Hudson's Hope Chamber
The Hudson's Hope Chamber presents an All Candidates Forum on Monday December 4 1972 at 8 pm in the Auditorium of Hudson's Hope Elementary Junior Secondary School Moderator Jack Dick will oversee three minute talks by each candidate followed by a floor Q and A session Audience members may direct questions through the moderator Coffee will be served in the lobby by the School Annual Club Everyone is welcome to attend and hear the candidates speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hudson’s Hope Chamber of Commerce
Hudson’s Hope Elementary
Jack Dick
Library Gets Grant And Council Meeting Notes 1972
Report on the regular council meeting of November 15 1972 notes approval of Regional Economics Development Commission appointments as advisory to the Regional Board. A road trespass issue was suggested to be resolved privately. Library grant balance approved, furnace and fire equipment matters discussed, Works Department topics reviewed. Nominations for three aldermen for a two year term close November 20 1972 with election planned for December 9 1972. Citizens urged to vote as they please.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regional Economics’ Development Commission
Library Association
Hudson's Hope Trails and Town Notes
After provincial and federal elections the town gears up for municipal races with candidates Ken Walmsley Ron LaPointe Ernie Krebs and Doreen Lockhart new to the slate Tex MacKeigan and incumbents Larry Gething Pete Boykowich. School trustee hopefuls include Stewart Webster and Dennis Geddes. An all candidates forum is set for December 4 at Hudson's Hope Elementary. Local society updates note new management at Lynx Creek Union 76, a November 25 garage opening, and a cafe hours shift. Community groups report meetings, outings, and social events with friendly notices and moving personnel changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Walmsley
Ron LaPointe
Ernie Krebs
Doreen Lockhart
Tex MacKeigan
Ald
Larry Gething
Pete Boykowich
Stewart
Web) Webster
Dennis Geddes
Hudson’s Hope Elementary Jr. Sec
Hudson’s Hope Socials
Lynx Creek Union 76
Joe
Flo. Martin
Mackenzie Edges Hudson's Hope In Williston Cup
Mackenzie won the Williston Lake Navigation Co. Challenge Cup 52 to 48 over Hudson's Hope after five events each worth twenty points. Final chess decided the winner with a 49 to 48 Mackenzie lead. volleyball and other events contributed to the overall score and trophies were presented by A. C. Geddes Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williston Lake Navigation Co
Hudson’s Hope
Mackenzie
Dorothy Umberger
Elmer Kabush
Ahmiks
Ian Strachan
Jim Buck
Terry Anderson
Richard Babink
A. C. Geddes, Jr
Square Dancing Anniversary and Community Events Highlight Ray Lake Alta
Mary and Web Webster and Mabel Shepherd attended the square dancing anniversary at Ray Lake Alta celebrating caller Red Sipes 25th wedding anniversary. The event featured Donkey Night for qualifiers and included past dancers like Mabel and Jimmy Shepherd and Noreen Stubley. The Chetwynd theatre hosts popular shows drawing travelers. Oscar Campbell and Mrs Campbell arrived from Prince George for an IBEW meeting. H H Hydro Social Club announces a Christmas dance on Friday December 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Web Webster
Mabel Shepherd
Ray Lake Alta
Red Sipes
Mabel
Jimmy Shepherd
Noreen Stubley
Rod
Mr. Enthusiasm
Peace Country Arts Festival expands rock organ and guitar syllabus
The festival executive expanded the syllabus to include rock, organ, and guitar sections amid rising interest. Final approval added painting and handcrafts divisions with entries to be shown at Central Junior Secondary School, Safeway plaza. Adjudicator for feedback and a work party on November 27 at 8 p.m. will extend the syllabus, with syllabuses distributed by two committee members and extra copies available by writing to the Festival Committee, Box 2000, Dawson Creek, B.C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace Country
Safeway
Central Junior Secondary School
South Peace Senior Secondary School
Dawson Creek
B.C
Local worries on water supply and summer dust
A resident voices concern about the water supply and a dust problem expected in summer, highlighting public health and environmental impacts and urging city officials to address infrastructure and air quality measures.
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Echo Publishing Ltd
Canada
Commonwealth
U.S.A
Marian Parker
Nioberly Lake
Cantor Mill
Gillies Parker
London
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San Francisco
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Delima Blandin
Edmonton
Fred
Fred Blandin
Lynne Jorgensen
Karen-Lise Christensen
Silkeborg
Denmark
Parkers
Hudson Hope Trail Riders
Hudson’s Hope Diet Club
Medical Clinic
Beryl Prairie Fire Hall
Beryl Prairie Ladies’ Fire Department
Floyd Stowe
Doug
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Floyd
Women’s Community Club
Sophie Critic
Web
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Greely
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Yakima Wash
Grande Prairie
Fort St. John
Leon
Greeley
Hensel Phelps
Omaha
Nebraska
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Peoschel’s
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Mica
Klaus
Virginia Kraft
Lenswoods
Virginia
Paul Genoway
Winnipeg
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Bill
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Sebringville
Ont
Bruce Burrus
Orillia
Linda
Beth-Adene
Sudbury
Bruce
Prince George
Foundation
Dawson-Ross
Allins
Albert E. Hardy
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Hudson's Hope
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Hardy
Whitehorse
Dawson City
Watson Lake
Terrace
Bella Coolla
Lilooett
Salmo
K. L. McDonald
Helen DeGrood
G.M. Shrum Generating Station
Hall Society
Bob Charron
Hudson
Chetwynd Theatre
Eeil
G.P. Big No. 10
Oscar Campbell
Campbell
I.B.E.W
H. H. Hydro Social Club
Dawson Creek, B.C
Lucy Lennox
Chetwynd Secondary School
Brittania Beach
Greenwood
Catholic Woman’s League
Hospital
Jaycette
Bill Williams
Legion Hall
Royal Canadian Legion
Erickson
Furniture
Kant-Sag Furniture
John Tynan Ltd
Chetwynd and Hudson's Hope
Maxine
Allison
Western Auto Supply
Ave
Chetwynd, British Columbia
P.L. Robertson
Municipality OF the District OF
Tens
Krebs
Techhon
Boren May
Fens Hope
Newent
Quenten
P. Gething
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