Village TV fund reaches forty thousand toward goal
The Chamber of Commerce T V Committee has secured 40000 from major employers and contributors toward a 99000 target. A further 15000 remains to be collected before full payment. A two channel earth station has been ordered from Crowder Communications Ltd and will be activated once paid. Donations can be made at local banks or by phone. cheques to the T V Trust Fund.
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Chamber of Commerce T.V. Committee
Chamber of Commerce
Crowder Communications Ltd
Crowder Communications
T.V. Committee
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Toronto-Dominion Bank
Lake View Credit Union
T.V. Trust Fund
Cabinet approves 1980 property tax assessment changes
Finance Minister Evan Walfe announced cabinet approved changes to assessment and property tax policies to take effect in 1980. The reforms lower the percentages used to calculate actual values for residential and seasonal resort properties and for machinery and equipment. The policy specifies reduced rates on resort properties.
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Evan Walfe
Gate failure delays Peace Canyon dam outlet closure
BC Hydro lowered the Peace Canyon reservoir to inspect a diversion outlet gate that would not close. A blocking device shifted back into the open position due to vibration, delaying closure. Inspections will occur before refilling, but generating unit commissioning is not expected to be delayed beyond December.
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Peace Canyon
B.C. Hydro
Peace Canyon Dam
Little Prairie Store Landmark Disappears in Chetwynd
In Chetwynd a landmark, the Little Prairie Store and Post Office, long part of the town’s heart, is being replaced for progress. The Campbell and Pfanner building opened in 1949 and hosted bus stops, post office, and community events. A TV Trust Fund Day at New Blue Sky Restaurant on Oct 31 will donate half of proceeds to the Chamber of Commerce fund.
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Jackie
Howard Dar
New
Blue Sky
TV Trust Fund
Chamber of Commerce TV Trust Fund
Chetwynd
William A
Bernice Campbell
Ernest Pfanner
Little Prairie
Nicholson’s
B.C
Campbell’s
Prince George
Vancouver
Greyhound
Election for council seats in Chetwynd and Hudson Hope
October 29 nominating day sees Bob Walkden seeking re election as Alderman in Chetwynd while Ed Martin and Charles Lasser are unavailable. In Hudson Hope John Calder runs for Mayor with three Aldermen seats open Heather Scorey Ralph Evans and Calder all terms up. School Trustee seat also open amid voter desire for a contest.
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Chetwynd
Bob Walkden
Ed Martin
Hudson Hope
John Calder
Heather Scorey
Ralph Evans
Tex McKeigan
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Wabi
Dokkie Road
Wali Hill
Hienz Mueller
Bert McGraw
Wabi Hill
Little Prairie Store
Ernie
Dawson Creek
Little Prairie Ladies
Wolfe
Charles Lasser
Chetwynd's
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