Growth Spur in District Schools as Pupils Rise
The Northern Interior Branch Conference in Quesnel reported a successful convention with seminars and a fire damages bid on Dawson Creek and Tremblay Elementary Schools. W.J.R. Construction won the $1,524,980 bid. A new by law cuts speed to 10 mph on School Board property. Advance polls align with Municipal Elections in Dawson Creek Pouce Coupe and Chetwynd. Referendum No 11 will be presented to district taxpayers. 124 pupil increase since June across three schools.
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Northern Interior
B.C.S.T.A
Quesnel
Dawson Creek
Tremblay
W.J.R. Construction
Insurance Company
Department of Education
Pouce Coupe
Chetwynd
R. Kimak
No papers filed yet for upcoming civic election
At press time no nomination papers had been filed for the November 17 civic election. Mayor Hayward indicated he will contest the mayoral seat, while Aldermen Stewart and Dunn are undecided.
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Hayward
Stewart
Dunn
One Killed In Highway 97 Crash East Of Chetwynd
A single vehicle crash near Highway 97, 28 miles east of Chetwynd, killed one man at noon on October 15. Two other occupants were injured, hospitalized in Dawson Creek. one in serious condition, one in satisfactory. The 1969 Mercury four wheel drive with camper bore California plates. RCMP at Chetwynd are investigating. identities withheld pending kin notification.
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Dawson Creek Hospital
Highway 97
Chetwynd
California
R.C.M.P
Candy Stripers Return To Service At Chetwynd Hospital
Candy Stripers resume duties after summer recess at Chetwynd Hospital. First term meeting on October 11, 1973, reviewed rules with supervisor Mrs. R. E. Hoffman. Open to girls 14 by year end. forms via Kelly Bjorge. training to follow once applications arrive. Membership fee one dollar. aprons cost three dollars, balance by auxiliary. aprons refundable on exit. Election of officers by secret ballot in November. Awards days twice yearly. June trophy for Candy Striper of the Year.
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Chetwynd Hospital
R. E. Hoffman
Kelly Bjorge
Shakespeare Passages and Local Council Minutes Reference
The excerpt blends a line from Shakespeare about life and death with a local British Columbia notice of Wayne and Marie Bailley hosting guests at Willow Flats and Hudsons Hope. It reports Village Council meetings on October 17 with Mayor Hayward, letters from Premier Barrett and B C Rail, a muddy water issue, a bid acceptance for an old village truck, repairs for a tractor and backhoe, and housing lot development discussions.
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Wayne
Marie Bailley
Willow Flats
Hudson’s Hope
B.C
Marie
Mrs. C. Bahula
Delhi
Hayward
Stewart
Pfanner
Dunn
Barrett
B.C. Rail
Meeting Visitors From Canada And Family Journeys
A meeting extended into Ontario with relatives including Mr and Mrs R Maenhaut of Wendham Center and Aunt Mrs Mary Duska who traveled from Czechoslovakia for a two week visit. The Bailleys showed guests W A C Bennett Dams and other sights. Liz Campbell and Patsy visited Vernon to see her mother Mrs Fussthaler who is hospitalized. A note ends with a playful local contact and a casual sign‑off.
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Ont
R. Maenhaut
Wendham Center
Ontario
Mary Duska
Canada
Czechoslovakia
Bailleys
W.A.C. Bennett Dams
Liz Campbell
Patsy
Vernon, B.C
Mrs. Fussthaler
Fussthaler
Village council notes and 1903 taxi stand plans
Assembly under Bill No 40 discussed road work in the new trailer subdivision and gravel on 46th Street between 49th and the PGE street and Wabi Crescent. Court of Revision updated voters list and filed delegations while taxi service proposals await DOT rules review. Curling Club organizing meeting seeks attendance for future rink plans.
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Assembly
Pfanner
46Th Street
49Th
P.G.E
Wabi Crescent
Hayward
Dunn
R. Drake
Council
D.O.T
Fifty laid off as BC Rail strike halts lumber mill
Forest Industries closed its plant in Chetwynd due to the BC Rail strike. The company cannot obtain box cars to ship lumber, leaving about 50 workers laid off. The mill is expected to stay closed until the strike ends.
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Chetwynd
Forest Industries
B.C
Thes Company
Cabaret and Lounge Opens at Hotel Chetwynd
The Cabaret and Lounge of Hotel Chetwynd officially opened on Friday Oct 19 1973 after renovation. A seven piece band led by Looline Baker featuring Gary Westcott performed. El Toro was chosen as the lounge name and Tom Wilson awarded $100 for the submission.
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Hotel Chetwynd
Looline Baker
Calgary
Gary Westcott
John MacLaurin
Chetwynd
Tom Wilson
el Toro
John MaclLaurin
Coalition Mining to Close Sukunka Mine for Winter
Eric Roberts of Coalition Mining confirms the Sukunka mine near Chetwynd will shut for winter after completing exploration. Eight to ten staff stay on to prep for spring reopening while about thirty workers are laid off. negotiations with authorities and foreign interests continue for further development.
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Eric Roberts
Coalition Mining
Sukunka
Chetwynd
Roberts
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Don Titus
United Nations Children’s Fund
Hallowe'en
Unicef
I. Tor
Yvonne Pohl
Vicki Moore
Deanna Beat
Tumne
Chil
William Shakespeare
Chetwynd Curling Club
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