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Chetwynd The Echo

Location

Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Oct 10, 1973

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Court News Loaded Firearm Brings Charge

Margaret Nichols faced charges for driving with no license on Sept 29 1973 and paid a 30.00 fine. Leonard Earl Jensen charged for no license plate on Sept 23 1973 and paid 25.00. Wayne Leonard Cardinal charged for no license on Sept 28 1973 and paid 29.00. Leonard Gladue faced keeping a loaded firearm in a vehicle on Sept 8 1973. appeared before Judge Levis and received a 90.00 fine with weapon returned and risk of confiscation. Renny Stoney was charged with Gladue and disposed of similarly. Richard Shawn was…

Margaret Nichols Leonard Earl Jensen Wayne Leonard Cardinal Leonard Gladue Levis Gladue Crown Renny Stoney Chetwynd Shaw D. Levis Prince George Robert Smith

Photo Contest Sees Low Entries As Deadline Near

Only 48 photos entered for the Associated Chambers 1973 Summer Photo Contest, far short of last year’s 290. Prizes total 215 dollars with 100 for best overall, plus 25 and 10 for best and second entries across three categories. Rules and forms via local Chamber of Commerce. entries must be postmarked by October 15.

Associated Chambers B.C Atlin Chamber of Commerce

Students to Sell Sports Fund Tickets at Chetwynd School

Chetwynd Secondary School students will offer tickets for the BC School Sports draw to raise funds for extra curricular activities and equipment. First prize is 5000 with four $1000 prizes. Tickets cost 1 and proceeds stay in the provincial school system. Draw date December 17 1973.

Chetwynd Secondary School B.C B.C. Federation of School Athletic Associations Chetwynd School B.C. Attorney General’s Department

Airport Manager Named For Chetwynd Airfield

Village Council on October 2 1973 chaired by Mayor Hayward officially named Lorne McQueen as Airport Manager with full authority to manage and dispose of airfield materials. A controversial top soil removal prompted the appointment and a formal letter to officials. Council to pursue snowmobile by law and industrial development plans with KCMP and Alderman Dunn as village representatives. Mr and Mrs Fred Sandy.

Hayward Lorne McQueen Chetwynd McQueen Stewart Pine River P.G.E

Chetwynd News Highlights Local Socials and Council Talk

Thanksgiving visits from relatives in Edmonton Roseneath Ontario and Saskatoon fill the notes. Peace River Zone meeting in Fort Nelson draws delegates. Ski Club hosts an October 27 invitation only winter party at the Ski Lodge. Local Initiatives Program approved eight projects with village support and equipment donations. Election Returning Officer named Mrs Drake and Poll Clerk Wm Gardiner slated for November 17.

Don Embree Legion Branch No. 208 Irene Campbell Ladies’ Auxiliary Peace River Zone Fort Nelson Chetwynd Ski Club Maureen Westgate Chetwynd Rose Cydeyko Fort St. John Margaret Clarkson Edmonton Bill St. Dennis Betty Saskatoon Maureen Lloydminster Peace River Lee Barclays R. Drake Wm. Gardiner

Bear left in tree sparks ethics concerns on Sukunka road

In the Sukunka area a bear is found hanging in a tree beside Mile 6 road after being shot. Residents report hunters firing on bears on no trespass properties and leaving a paralyzed bear to suffer until another person ended its misery. The incident raises questions about hunting ethics and humanity.

Mile 6 Sukunka Road

Windrem Elementary Parents Demand School Supervision Probe

Letters addressed to the Principal and the District Supt prompt a meeting between school officials teachers and parents who signed the complaint. Parents of Windrem Elementary students allege lack of supervision outside the school during recess and lunch hour. Principal Mr Williams and the District Supt are cited in the controversy.

Windrem Elementary Williams

Christian Women of Chetwynd Close Books After Fund Drive

The Christian Women of Chetwynd formed in 1966 by Anglican Catholic Evangelical Free Presbyterian and Seventh Day Adventist members. They raised funds via rummage sales and markets, donated Christmas hampers, funded hospital gear, and completed their $1000 objective with a Kreiselman Infant Bassinet Resuscitator purchase. They closed their books after fulfilling the goal. A meeting with Supt Maglio and parents addressed concerns, outlining proper education department procedures.

The Christian Women of Chetwynd Evangelical Free Presbyterian Seventh Day Adventist Kreiselman

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Court News Richard Shawn Helare Mineault C.M.H.C Bill Livingstone Vostok Gordon Blair J. Matear Pt. George K.c.m.p J. Jackman J. Stewart Alderman Dunn Mr. and Mrs Fred Sandy Tunne Lyle Jim Horswell Jim Ron and Alice Horswell R. S. Surerus Roseneath Ontario Lou Suverus Brian Patsy Wachter Mr. J. Bezanson Berwin, Grimshaw Bonanza Alberta Helen McPherson Jerry Scott Alberta Betty Martens Ald. Stewart L.I.P Ald. Pfanner Bud Campbell E.A. Maglio Maglio Minister of Education E. A. Maglio
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