Liard highway approved by highways minister at Chamber luncheon
Minister of Highways Alex Fraser announced at a Chamber of Commerce luncheon that the Liard highway will proceed. The plan includes a passing lane on Wabi, work on highway 97 between Honeymoon Creek and Assuetta Lake, a Kitskatinaw bridge, and Pine Pass area upgrades. A $2 million regional study is underway. Fraser noted Chetwynd’s coal prospects could boost all, while a car trip would take him to Mackenzie and Prince George.
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Alex Fraser
Chamber of Commerce
Wabi
Honeymoon Creek
Assuetta Lake
Kitskatinaw
Pine Pass
Dept. of Highways and Public Works
Chetwynd
Jim Dennison
Assoc
Brody
Northern Region
Gladys
Caribooo
B.C
Quesnel
Fraser
Mackenzie and
Prince George
Autumn Charm Underneath a Harvest Moon
A reflective verse celebrates autumn's quiet beauty as nights grow chilly and leaves fall. The speaker prefers autumn over June for the season's serene atmosphere and harvest moon glow.
District students put to the test
Corrie Williams welcomes Pat Blackie as the new manager of Sukunka Automotive Ltd at the Chevron station in Chetwynd with his wife Elaine and children. The item also notes a bingo tie winner in Fort St John, a wedding in New Westminster, a hockey forward in Dawson Creek, and a note about Thanksgiving visits and local events with community mentions.
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Pat Blackie
Sukunka Automotive Ltd
Chevron
Chetwynd
Pat
Elaine
Chris
Jennifer
Edmonton
General Motors Insurance
Denise Podolecki
Fort St. John
Knights of Columbus
C.W.L
Ken Wood
Brenda
Lloyd Lightburn
New Westminster
B.C
Hawaii
Phyllis Brown
Phil Brown
Oberle seeks BC Progressive Conservative presidency
Frank Oberle announced Wednesday his bid for the provincial party presidency in the Prince George Peace River area. Tony Saunders resigns as BC party acting president to lead the federal campaign. A convention on November 12 in Victoria will elect a new BC party president.
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Prince George Peace River
Frank Oberle
B.C
Tony Saunders
Federal Party
Victoria
Chamber ministers call for informed citizens on BC economy
Economic Development Minister Don Phillips urged Chetwynd and Prince George chamber delegates to better inform the public about labor management issues in British Columbia. He noted BC spends heavily on environmental studies relative to attracting new industry and pressed chambers to push informed discussion. Also, Hudson Hope council hopeful Elmer Kabush announced his bid to join council and Recreation Commission chair, while nearby Chetwynd leaders pressed using the town as a main service hub for future regional development. Commencing October 11 1976 guided tours of the W A C Bennett Dam will run Monday to Friday 8 00 to 3 00 with the Lookout Restaurant open daily 9 00 to 6 00.
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Don Phillips
Chamber of Commerce
Chetwynd
Prince George
Chambers of Commerce of
B.C
Phillips
Elmer Kabush
Hudson Hope
Hudson’s
W.A.C. Bennett Dam
Limited Lions tickets left for $1,000 draw
Only a few tickets remain for the Lions $500 a month club. Two draws will be held on October 23. Winners may receive $1,000. To get a ticket contact Lion members Bob McNabb Ed Martins Ken Water John Jackman or Dean Westgate. Your chance awaits.
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Lions
Lion
Bob McNabb
Ed Martins
Ken Water
John Jackman
Dean Westgate
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A. Cameron
SPR South
Cariboo
Bunne
Cheluynd Citt
Corrie Williams
Ronald Girard
South Peace
Dawson Creek
Dawson Creek Kodiaks
Mike Richmond
Dawson Creek Art Gallery
Connie Bonetti
Stavely Alberta
Linda
Clarence Nordlund
Dennis Bell
Vancouver
Hoffmans
Ed Campbells
Pioneers Haven
Kerrobert
Saskatchewan
Action B.C
McKeen
Dale Fiddick
Action BC
Students In Action
Grant McKeen
Chamber
The
Kabush
Dam Tours
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