Local Promotions Highlight Police Ranks in Western District
Weekend announcements trace promotions across the region. Cpl L Pearson moves to sergeant and leads a five man detachment in Chetwynd with another member pending. Const J Higgins of Hudson's Hope rises to corporal and Cpl Ed Westhauser in Fort St John is promoted to sergeant.
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Cpl
L. Pearson
Sargent
Sgt. Pearson
Chetwynd
Const
J. Higgins
Hudson’s Hope
B.C
Fort St. John
Ed Westhauser
Ladies Fitness Drive in Chetwynd Lets All Exercise
A group of women in Chetwynd organizes a fitness program for all interested. Sessions run Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays in the hotel basement from 1:45 to 2:40 pm with 20 minutes of warm up. Members have access to equipment including bikes wheels and various exercisers.
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Chetwynd
Meet Your Neighbour Night Hosted by Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce invites the community to a Meet Your Neighbour night on October 8 at the Hotel Chetwynd Ballroom. The social evening and dance begin at 8:60 p.m. with snacks at 11:00 p.m. Tickets are sold at a nominal charge until 6:00 p.m. October 6. For details call John Stewart or Bunne Hoffman.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chetwynd
John Stewart
Bunne Hoffman
Demeulemeester Ltd opens new office in Chetwynd
Peter and Paul Demeulemeester Ltd, a two brother owned firm, announces a new office at the Chetwynd Hotel managed by Gary Jenkerson. The company, long active in local expansion, began in 1955, employs about 30 men now and expects 50 soon, with work at Leo Creek near Takla Lake. Local hiring favored. flights provided by N T Air due to pilot Bob Bates’ busy schedule.
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Peter Demeulemeester
Peter and Paul Demeulemeester
N.T. Air
Peter and Paul Demeulemeester Ltd
Chetwynd
Gary Jenkerson
Demeulemeesters
Demeulemeester Ltd
Peter
Leo Creek
Takla Lake
B.C
Bob Bates
Leo Creek Project
Thanksgiving is a Pilgrim Poem by Paula Zoeburn
A short verse celebrating Thanksgiving as a pilgrim tradition with imagery of a golden ear of corn, roasting turkey, family gathering, and abundant feast. The poem emphasizes warmth, love, and yearly ceremonial ritual marking the harvest and shared meals.
Thanksgiving Mystery And Local Notices In Chetwynd
Thanksgiving cheer echoes through Chetwynd as residents share greetings while a traveling can question prompts reader calls. New CBC manager Timms and Maureen arrive with Jeffrey from Yarrow. Bill Williams attends Judges Conference in Prince George with tours of Hudba Lake Forestry Camp.
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Mr. Timms
The
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Chetwynd
Maureen
Jeffrey
Yarrow
B.C
Prince George
Prince George Correctional Centre
Hudta Lake Forestry Camp
Chetwynd Anglican Church Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The early 1960s saw a new Anglican church in Chetwynd. The first Holy Communion was December 17, 1962 and the building was dedicated August 6, 1963 by Bishop Eric Munn. A special Thanksgiving service is planned for October 7, 1973 with lunch in the church basement.
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Chetwynd
Eric Munn
Caledonia
Women’s Auxiliary
A.C.W
Dawson Creek W.A
New Doctor Joins Chetwynd Practice
Dr. Doug Ternent and his wife Jackie will move from Alert Bay B C to Chetwynd next month to join Dr Craven in practice. They enjoyed the town during a holiday and chose the move after the BC Medical College vacancy notice. They bring high standard surgical experience and plan to serve the community like Dr Lennox has done for four years. The couple favor snow and winter sports over coastal mildness. New hours at Chetwynd Public Library are Mon Wed Fri 2 00 to 5 00 PM and 7 00 to 9 00 PM.
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Doug Ternent
Jackie
Chetwynd
Craven
Alert Bay
B.C
B.C. Medical College
Ternent
Drs
Lennox
Big Peace River dam plan moves from rumor to filing
The British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority issued a site description and plans for Peace River Site No 1 dam under the Navigable Waters Protection Act marking the first formal step toward the long discussed project near Hudson's Hope. A second dam site is listed upstream of the Hudson's Hope bridge and work could begin after provincial approval. Leaders caution no official start date exists, though planning is advanced and public notices call for state action within a month.
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W.A.C. Bennett
Hudson’s
British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority
Peace River Site No. 1
Hudson’s Hope Bridge
Peace River
Peace River District
Minister of Transport
B.C. Hydro Authority
David Cass Beggs
Big Bennett Dam
San Pate
Wal
Sawmill Start Delayed by Rail Strike In Canada
Cantor general manager H O Smith announces the new sawmill will start in the first half of December replacing last fall’s fire destroyed mill. Delays stem from nationwide demand for steel concrete goods and a rail strike. Capacity 90 million feet yearly. 225 employees.
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Canada
National Rail
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Chetwynd Forest Industries Ltd
By Paula Zoeburn
Tunne
Cheluynd Citt
Bill Williams
Fr. Bonetti
Chetwynd Hotel
F. Oberle
Ottawa
Norm Stirling
Irene McClarty
Halifax
Nova Scotia
Captain Knight
Church Army
Anglican Church
Allan Ferguson
Chetwynd Public Library
Alaska Highway News
Chetwynd Secondary School
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