Autumn reminiscence and community notes from Chetwynd
A reflective poem recalls family memories of autumn and a pumpkin night. The column reports international exchanges and local visits, including Jean Evans in Japan and Medori Tamaru in Canada, with helicopter ride impressions. Local officials, librarians, and coaches attend conferences and a power skating session at the arena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Evans
Japan
Medori Tamaru
Shimada City
Tokyo
Canada
Edmonton
Jean
Bob Evans
Medori
Chetwynd
Prince George
Rocky Mountains
Niagara Falls
Bill Hayward
Cooper Hockey Coaches
Trust fund boosted by Legion donation and local gifts
The TV Trust Fund received a 1505 dollar donation from Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 258 along with contributions from Donald and Velma Berkeley Lorne Dalke and family Brad Somerville Elken Developments Ltd Wildmare Enterprises Ltd and Royal Canadian Legion Branch No 258 again. The article also notes a cosmic fact about the Milky Way being part of a local galaxy cluster and the observable universe containing over ten billion galaxies within an approximate 16 billion light year radius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TV Trust Fund
Royal Canadian Legion
Donald & Velma Berkeley
Lorne Dalke & Family
Brad Somerville
Elken Developments Ltd
Wildmare Enterprises Ltd
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce
Milky Way
Lettergate shadows Victoria politics with fake letters
A social credit letter writer named Gordon Townsend awakens to find his name on the Victoria Colonist letters page used to attack the New Democrats. The so called Lettergate scandal reveals a broad false-name letter campaign organized within the Social Credit caucus over years, implicating officials in manipulation of public opinion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Gordon Townsend
Social Credit
Townsend
NDP
Esquimalt
Victoria Colonist
New Democrats
Social Credit Caucus
Jack Kelly
Kelly
British Columbia
Esquimalt Socred
Lyle Kahl
Socreds
New Democrat
Ron Greig
Bennett
Dave Brown
Ellen MacKay
Chetwynd Service Showcases Spark Plug Tester and Legion Growth
In 1959 the Chetwynd Chevron Service demonstrates a spark plug tester that can classify plugs in a minute. Legion Branch 298 completes a new hall under President Bill Williams, growing from 16 to 52 members with an active Women’s Auxiliary. Alcoholics Anonymous in Dawson Creek ponders forming a local group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd Chevron
Frank Oberle
Legion
Bill Williams
Community faces Site C dam fight and river future
Letter writer urges action against BC Hydro plan to license a dam at Site C on the Peace River. He recalls past upheaval from Bennett Dam and warns of a muddy reservoir if the project proceeds, calling on readers to join the struggle to preserve the Peace Valley and its river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C. Hydro
Peace River
Hydro
Bennett Dam
Tony
Site C
Peace Valley
Safe driving campaign announced in British Columbia
A six month 190000 advertising drive to promote safe driving in British Columbia was announced by Transportation, Communications and Highways Minister Alex V Fraser. Baker Lovick Ltd. is the firm handling the project focusing on seat belt use and safe driving with prime time TV and press outreach across the province. The plan includes winter driving safety and a warning to motorists during the Thanksgiving weekend to wear seat belts and drive cautiously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Transportation, Communications and Highways
Alex V. Fraser
Baker Lovick Ltd
Motor Vehicle Branch
TV Listings and Schedule Menu for CBC Channels
A jammed schedule page listing daily programs from morning to late night including News and Weather, sitcoms, dramas, cartoons, sports, and specials. It notes show titles such as Sesame Street Muppet Show Mary Tyler Moore Dallas Night Final and CBC National News alongside sports like NHL Hockey CFL and Wrestling with times scattered across days.
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Bunnes
Dad
Bea .Jackman
Mrs. Lund
Poace Coupe
Russia
Ringy
Smxsm
Dawson Creek
Alcoholics Anonymous
Chet
Wynd
Village Commission
U.S
Kruschev
Bresnov
Hospital Society
John Lennox
Ruth Lennox
Hal Smith
Canfor Ltd
Frank Bonetti
Recreation Commission
Hayward
Jack Fish Lake
B.C
Carl Schmok
Chetwund
Chetwind High School
Europe
Montreal
Quebec City
Mrs
Ross Barton
Glen
Wendy Riley
Chetwynd Pharmacy
B.C. P.O
Mee
Burt Reynolds
Warner Bros
Awarne
Eastbreay
Gabe Kaplan
Auris
Enn
Hanna-Barbera
Columbia Pictures
Columbia
Airport
Hi-Way Laundromat
Hart Hi-Way
TV Guide
Chetwynd B.C
T.V. Channel 5
Frida
Mr. Dressup
Wkom
Ben Wicks
Bob McLean
Jene
Rockford Files
Man
CBC National News
Prc
Feather & Father
Horst Koehler
Robert
Kingston
Mary Tyler Moore
Archie Bunker
Tommy Hunter
Dallas
the Saint
CBC News
Rex Humbard
CFL
Cal. & Tor
Arts
Hymn
the Ropers
TBA
Five Star Theatre
CBC
Walt Disney Beachcombers
CBC National News Nations Business
Raymond
Marketplace Ombudsman
Edge of Night
M.A.S.H
W.E.R.P
Newsmagazine
Watson Report
CBC National
Incredible Hulk
Happy Days
The
Raes
Three's Company the Fifth Estate
Rewi Spas
Aln
P.O. Box
Swede Construction
Clarence Nordlund
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