Community notes from Prince George to Chetwynd fall gathering
Edna Jaques describes early fall scenes while hospital auxiliaries and Candy Strippers hold a North East area conference in Prince George. Attendees from Chetwynd include Penny Schreiber Patsy Kennedy Clara Gonvick Joan Taylor and Bunne Hoffman.
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North East
Prince George
Chetwynd
Penny Schreiber
Patsy Kennedy
Clara Gonvick
Joan Taylor
Bunne Hoffman
North-East
P. Kennedy
P. Schreiber
C. Gonwick
College offers varied program
The note outlines Judo instructor difficulties with Dawson Creek, a cancelled Hunter-Training course due to low enrollment, a welding course starting tonight at Chetwynd Secondary High School with flexible scheduling for shift workers, and the Yoga class seen sparse attendance with a reminder that Mrs. Sorchy will visit on October 7 at 7 30 PM at the same school on the gym stage. The Echo page 7 advertisement listing Northern Lights College courses is advised for clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson Creek
Chetwynd Secondary High School
Gordon Haw
The
College
Sorchy
Chetwynd Secondary School
Canada Savings Bond payroll plan rollout in B C Yukon
J Trent Beatty, investment executive on loan from Midland Doherty Ltd, leads a payroll deduction bond sales drive for Canada Savings Bonds in the Prince George area and across British Columbia and the Yukon. The 1976 77 series offers an average yield of 9.13 percent to maturity, with cash and instalment purchases starting October 12.
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Canada Savings Bond
Chetwynd
Prince George Investment
J. Trent Beatty
Midland Doherty Ltd
B.C
Yukon
Canada
Fined for concealing earnings Willier found guilty in Chetwynd court
Joseph F. Willier of Chetwynd appeared in court on Thursday charged with concealing earnings while receiving unemployment benefits. Judge D. Levis convicted him on two counts, fining $150 total and ordering five days in jail on each count to be served consecutively. He must pay the fine by November 30, 1976 and repay the $503.00 overpayment by March 1977, plus restitution.
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Joseph F. Willier
Chetwynd
D. Levis
J.F. Willier
Crack down on hunters and tagging requirements
The Fish and Wildlife Branch informs hunters that all game animals and birds in possession must display evidence of species and sex on the carcass until it is cooked or taken to the owner’s residence. Refer to Page 5 of the 1976 77 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis for methods to meet this requirement.
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Fish and Wildlife Branch
British Columbia
Village council briefs give $1000 grant to library
The Chetwynd Library Association received a $1000 grant from the Village for operating expenses. The Municipal Education Council arranged with B C I T to coordinate an educational program for municipal services careers. An evening course is offered at B C I T or by correspondence. The 1976 Census shows Chetwynd population at 1462, up 200 since 1971, with a note that mayor details may need updating. The Minister of Housing announced land servicing agreements with a $10 million revolving fund to aid municipalities. Highway closures were discussed due to a stopped train, with 99 vehicles queued across the crossing.
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Municipal Education Council
B.C.I.T
Canada
Chetwynd
Maurice Hayward
C. Lasser
Council
Dunn
Herd of Horses Delays Prompt Road Closures
Drivers faced an unexpected hazard as a herd of horses blocked a Lake road for about fifteen minutes. The disruption forced temporary closure of all road facilities while authorities prepared to contact B.C.R. to urge cooperation in minimizing future closures.
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Lake
B.C.R
Chetwynd Ambulance Society Eyes Second TV Channel
At a September 29 meeting the Chetwynd Ambulance Society discussed funds disbursed after the province took over ambulances. They allocated about $10,000 to the village and district and pushed for a second TV channel, likely CTV 13, inviting input from groups. Mayor Lasser and Alderman Pfanner join a four member committee led by Dennis Bell.
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Chetwynd
T.V
Dennis Bell
Marion Hoover
Ambulance Society
Lasser
Alderman Pfanner
Box 635
B.C
Reward Offered to Catch Vandals Damaging Power Lines
B C Hydro offers up to 2500 reward for information leading to identification of individuals damaging insulators transformers and other equipment. Chief security officer Hugh Williamson notes vandals with guns cost Hydro money and disrupts service across the province. He cites about 150000 in repairs yearly with seasonal spikes during autumn hunting.
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B.C. Hydro
Hugh Williamson
Hydro
Williamson
Box Lake
Nakusp
New Denver
Opening of Hudson's Hope Public Library Opens With Visitors
The public enjoyed an Open House on Sunday September 26 1976 to mark the new Hudson's Hope Public Library opening. Attendees included visitors from Prince George Dawson Creek and Fort St John, with one lady arriving by river.
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Hudson’s Hope Public Library
Prince George
Dawson Creek
Fort St. John
New Peace River area library opens in scenic log building
Mrs Phillip Thompkins and Winnipeg guest Mrs Marge Johnson attended opening events. The former library sites noted included Mrs Edith McFarland’s home, a school room, a museum annex, the Red Cross Outpost Hospital and now a log building overlooking the Peace River. The community thanks volunteers for refreshments and design work and announces Story Hour for ages 3-5 starting October 6. Volunteers and local artists are invited to participate and a book exchange will be announced.
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Phillip Thompkins
Marge Johnson
Winnipeg
Johnson
Edith McFar
Hudson’s Hope Museum
Red Cross Outpost Hospital
Peace River
N.B. A
Briefs to Present to Provincial Cabinet in Prince George
Several briefs are to be presented to the Provincial Cabinet by the Industrial Development Committee of the Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce in Prince George this weekend. Local committee members include Mayor Lasser, John J. Jackman, Bob McNabb, and Bunne Hoffman, focusing on North East British Columbia resources and economic development for Chetwynd and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince George
Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
North
British Columbia
Chetwynd
Lasser
I.D.C
John J
Jackman, Bob McNabb
Bunne Hoffman
The
Chamber of Com
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