Rail Strike Hits BC Shops Union Pickets Chetwynd Yard
The Shops Union at BC Rail went on strike starting Sunday midnight and posted picket lines at the Chetwynd yard.
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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1973
Page
1
Fines From Driving Convictions and Disturbances In Chetwynd
Edward James Williams of Chetwynd BC received 600 dollars in fines for driving without a license and insurance, driving while impaired, and failing to report an accident, plus a missed court appearance. Ronald Michael Courtoiselle of Moberly Lake got a 12 month conditional discharge for narcotic possession. Raymond Lepage of Marie Reine Alberta paid 25 dollars for a headlight violation after sunset. Donald Davis of Moberly Lake stood fined 50 dollars for disturbance and 75 dollars for common assault at the Chetwynd Hotel on September 27 1973. Beverly Thomas of Moberly Lake was fined 50 dollars for disturbance at the Chetwynd Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward James Williams
Chetwynd
B.C
Levis
East Pine
Williams
Ronald Michael Courtoreille
Moberly Lake
Raymond Lepage
Marie Reine
Alberta
Donald Davis
Chetwynd Hotel
Beverly Thomas
New Bank Manager in Chetwynd at CIBC
Mr A F Timms becomes bank manager at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce in Chetwynd after a transfer from Yarrow British Columbia. He spent four years there and prior to that two and a half years in Abbotsford. He and his wife Maureen and their six week old son Jeffrey are settling into the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Timms
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Chetwynd
Yarrow
B.C
Timms
Abbotsford
Maureen
Jeffrey
Chetwynd District Hospital earns national accreditation
The Chetwynd and District Hospital received accreditation by the Canadian Council on Hospital Accreditation marking a milestone two years after opening on August 28, 1971 and first patient admission on October 4. Administrators praise staff, Board and nursing director for achieving high quality care and outside appraisal.
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Chetwynd and District Hospital
Council On Hospital Accreditation
Chetwynd Hospital
Bradley
Industrial Development Committee Formed in Chetwynd Area
The Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce sponsors a five member Industrial Development Committee to guide local expansion. John A. Jackman chairs with members John Stewart, Charles Lasser, Willard Dunn and A F Timms bringing diverse expertise in municipal planning forest and hospitality industries finance agriculture and business. The committee aims to advance regional development and economic activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Area
John Jackman
Chamber of Commerce
I.D.C
John A. Jackman
John Stewart
Charles Lasser
Willard Dunn
A.F. Timms
RCMP expands staff in Chetwynd with six officers
The Chetwynd RCMP detachment grows to six members with Constable Dennis Krause transferring from Quesnel and Prince George, Constable R L Ogilvie joining after Regina training, and Constable Tim Bartz moving to Fort St. John. The I D C outlines plans to promote industry, housing, land use, and an industrial park, while seeking a dentist and coordinating with government bodies for housing and infrastructure.
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Dennis Krause
Quesnel
Prince George
B.C
Chetwynd
R. L. Ogilvie
R.C.M.P
Regina
Town
Tim Bartz
Fort St. John
I.D.C
Pfanner to Run Again for School Trustee Seat
Ernie Pfanner announces intention to seek another term as School District No. 59 trustee. He represents the Pine east of Chetwynd to Pine Pass and north of Moberly Lake, asserting two years are needed to grasp trustee duties and asking voters for support in the upcoming election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernie Pfanner
Pfanner
Pine
Chetwynd
Pine Pass
Sukunka
Moberly Lake
Ernie
Chetwynd Gymkhana Club Banquet and Dance Tonight
The Chetwynd Gymkhana Club hosts its 5th Annual Trophy Banquet and dance on Saturday, November 3. The note also includes a stray verse from Rachel Field and an apology about a mistaken attendee at a Legion Zone meeting in Fort Nelson, signed by Joe Embree.
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Chetwynd Gymkhana Club
Rachel Field
Legion Zone
Fort Nelson
Joe Embree
Community News Roundup From Local Legion and Visitors
Local Legion Branch No. 258 clarified that Don was not the representative. Jack ie Vogler of Vancouver reported Ruth Vogler won $1000 on a Bingo blackout game. Thanksgiving Meet Your Neighbor night drew many, but newcomers were missed. Bea Kurjata returns to Chetwynd after a Fort Nelson trip. Mrs Julius Martin visited Vancouver with her son. Dr John Lennox of Abbotsford visited on business. he and Kevin Crothers stayed with the Fosters while a hunting trip occurred. Catholic Women’s League toured Coalition Mine. The travelling can continues to distribute goodies with the last can immobilized. Clara Moore seeks the can back by Oct 22. Ernie Pfanner, trustee for School District No. 99, attended the Northern Interior Branch conference in Quesnel. News line ends with pot-luck smorgasbord at 6:30 and trophy donor acknowledgments for 26 trophies plus 6 gymkhanas and one playday.
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Ernie Pfanner
Conference of Northern Interior
The
School Trustees Association
Quesnel
Counterfeit Canadian 50 Bills Circulating Reported
The R C M P warns counterfeit Canadian fifty dollar notes dated 1954 bear signatures of Beattie with Kasminsky or Coyne. The notes use thicker paper planchettes with light yellow green ink and measure slightly smaller than genuine notes. Forty serial numbers have been detected. contact local R C M P office at 788 9221 with questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.R. Beattie
al Kasminsky
J.E. Coyne
R.C.M.P
Train Derailment Near Hassler Flats Blocks Freight Route
A Monday morning derailment near Hassler Flats 21 miles southwest of Chetwynd involved three engines and most of 31 freight cars loaded with grain lumber and petroleum products. No injuries were reported and investigators seek rockslide as a possible cause.
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Chetwynd
Hassler Flats
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