Centennial '71 Celebrations Began in Chetwynd 1969
In early 1969 under provincial chair L. J. Wallace every population center was invited to join British Columbia centennial celebrations. Local committees formed and the first Centennial '71 meeting convened in Chetwynd on September 30, 1969 with John Martens Burne Hoff man and Lou Suverus present. The group discussed grants and projects and invited organization representatives to participate. Father Jungbluth George Peck and others attended the second meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. J. Wallace
British Columbia
Chetwynd
John Martens
Burne_ Hoffman
Lou Suverus
Centennial ’71
Father Jungbluth
George Peck
Peace River dam draws 125000 visitors this four years
More than 125000 people have visited B C Hydros Peace River power development since a four year old turnout count began. The 600 foot high earth fill dam forms a major North American structure with Williston Lake as its largest regional lake. Soviet experts in September toured the site as part of a Canada USSR Working Group on Electrical Power, and viewed local oil, housing and farming operations during their visit.
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Hydro
Peace River
North America
Williston Lake
B.C
Gordon M. Shrum
Department of Industry, Trade and Commerce
Mica Dam
Columbia River
Egg grading station to be built in Chetwynd B C
The Peace River Liard Regional District will host a registered egg grading station in Chetwynd. Land is bought, construction soon, with staff of 3 to 15 planned. The project aims to meet BC market demand, with about 1000 cases weekly, and includes collaboration with lower mainland producers and officials. Mr. Wood will visit December 10, 1973, for discussions with IDB and licensed operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace River- Liard
Chetwynd
Industrial Development Commission
The
Chamber of Commerce
John Jackman
I.D.C
B.C
B.C. Egg Board
Lower Mainland
Peace River District
Peace River- Liard District
Wood
Province of
I.D.B
Couple celebrats 25th wedding anniversary in Chetwynd
Mr and Mrs Wally Gayse marked their twenty fifth anniversary on November 19 1973 at the Legion hall in Chetwynd after marrying in Grande Prairie on November 19 1948. The family, including ten of eleven children, gathered for dinner and dance with a cake by Mrs Eilleen Bertelsen and a toast by Cam Traplin, while one son Eugene and his family could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wally Gayse
Legion Hall
Chetwynd
Gayses
Grande Prairie
Dawson Creek
Eilleen Bertelsen
Grace
Bill DeSmet
Cam Traplin
Eugene
Campbell River
Larry Davis
Judy
Whitecourt
Alberta
Darlene Gayse
Motorist Charged For Driving Without Licence in Chetwynd
Mr. Bill Allan McKay of Chetwynd was charged on November 20, 1973 with operating a motor vehicle on a highway without a driver's licence. He paid a voluntary fine of $30. Mr. Norman George Baird of Chetwynd, B.C. was charged on November 9, 1973 (Continued on page 4)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Allan McKay
Chetwynd
Norman George Baird
Chetwynd, B.C
If Everyone by Seymour Taylor Poem Warning on Traffic Safety
If everyone who drives a car could lie a month in bed with broken bones and stitched-up wounds Then endure agonies that many people do They would not preach safety to me or you If everyone could stand beside the bed of a close friend and hear No Hope from the doctor before that fatal end They would embrace traffic laws and rules Then meet the wife and children left behind in a darkened home
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Vacant Chair Tribute and Local Concert Highlights
A Dawson Creek notice praises Mrs. Rotrand Lopp and the Symphonette for a full house concert at Unchagah Hall with standing ovations. It notes Lucille Schultz and David Hoffman traveling for practices, praises performers, and mentions another show slated for December 1. Also reports on wedding guests, a luncheon honoring Kathie Campbell’s daughter Marsha, and Stolberg party travels, plus hospital and travel news and a local phone contact for tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotrand Lopp
Symphonette
Unchagah Hall
Dawson Creek
Lopp
Lucille Schultz
Fort Nelson
David Hoffman
Chetwynd
Pauline Shields
Audrey Salt
New Candy Stripers Executive Adopt Year At Chetwynd Hospital
The Candy Stripers at Chetwynd Hospital announce a new executive for the coming year. The group, pictured with officers Evelyn Breitkreitz and Sharon Olson among others, plans a bake sale and holiday decorations for the hospital under supervision of Mrs. R. E. Hoffman and Sr. Manika.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd Hospital
Evelyn Breitkreitz
Sharon Olson
Kelly Bjorge
Geraldine Redhead
Cindy Sandness
Wendy Westgate
Darcy Lindstrom
Lorna Sandy
Ways and Means
Leola Gagnon
R. E. Hoffman
Sr. Manika
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bunne Hoffman
Jungbluth
Ernie Pfanner
Hayward and
Dean Westgate
Parks and Exh
N.D. Maltsev
Ministry of Power and Electricity
Y.V. Minayev
I.S. Moiseyev
Gidroprovekt Institute
V.A. Gagarinov
Od.f. Protsenko
Norm Stirling
C.W.L
the Public Library
the Legion
Ralph Tod
Ski Club
B.C. Egg Marketing
Peace River Mortgages Ltd
Windrem
MR. and
Mrs
Seymour Taylor
Bunne
Daddy
Mr & Mrs
Prince George
Stolberg
Elsie Hogen
Dawson Creek Hospital
Ralph Hogen
France
Ralph
Cindy Gerstel
Clara Gonovich
Holly Hughson
Cheri Campbell
Cindy Deak
Marion Patrick
Donna Walker
Chetwynd Hotel
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