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Newspaper

Chetwynd The Echo

Location

Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada

Date

Oct 29, 1980

Page

2

Eulogy for Byron Chase Westgate in Chetwynd BC

Byron Chase Westgate of Chetwynd BC died October 5 1980 at 73. He left Olive Snowden and 10 children, 44 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. He farmed in Saskatchewan and BC ran a sawmill hunted fished and supported his large family. He was remembered as a man of integrity and devout faith with many relatives and friends expressing gratitude for his life.

Byron Chase Westgate Manhattan Kansas Lloydminister North Bend Saskatchewan Chase Olive Snowden Chetwynd Olive Chetwynd, B.C June Powell River B.C Des Iris Kelowna Jim Bernice Audrie Dupuis Westgate Cut Knife Sask Virginia Beattie Austin Gene Westgate U.S.A Esther Sidwell Frenchmans Butte Marie Westgate Mildred Cooper Lloydminster Sas Amazing Grace Bea Kurjata Gary Westgate Barry Westgate Danny Westgate Richard Beattie Darcy Beattie Lee Westage Karl Kristiansen Fernando Campbell George Schreiber Ralph Burman Ray Fowler John Priest Ernie Pfanner Bud Campbell Willy Hauber Tom Wachter Randy Westgate Don Westgate Tuscoola Mountain The Elks O.C.R.P

Letters to the editor critique town issues and council meetings

A reader replies to a Pioneer editorial criticizing modern Chetwynd society. The letter cites high rents and land costs forcing low income families into poor housing, lack of responsible parenthood, and urges unity with greed set aside. It also notes ex mayor stewardship meetings as election platforms and calls for future meetings well before elections. The note ends with a reunion notice for the Victoria Normal School class of 1930-31 at UVic May 11-12, 1981.

Aspen Victoria Normal School University of Victoria IGA Crown Subdivision Windrem Shane Conn

Halloween Weekend in Chetwynd Brings Safety Warnings

Chetwynd residents are reminded to drive carefully as Halloween events unfold with costumed pedestrians and crowds visible around town. Weekend notes also mention hospital board members gathering for orientation in Vancouver, alumni reunions planned by Victoria and UVic, and school photo day weather hopes. Community volunteers solicit support for Uniceff box drives, charity bar bottles, and Coca Cola sponsors, while teachers report strong parent turnout for interviews and local Royal Purple attendees discuss emergency planning in Prince George.

Damaged Parsnip River Bridge Delays Trains North of Prince George

Fifteen years ago this week Chetwynd section crews moved bridge supports after high water halted rail service on the Parsnip River north of Prince George. A Wednesday public meeting drew ten residents to hear Social Credit candidates address federal election topics including the Auto Pact and Medicare. Carnell cited federal subsidies of 25 dollars per mile granted to the PGE up to 50 miles north of Prince George.

Chetwynd Parsnip Prince George Bhe Social Credit Party Stan Cornell

Strikes in public sector

The Canadian Federation of Independent Business aims to end the public sector right to strike nationwide after a 95 percent member vote. It urges compulsory arbitration to resolve labor conflicts and cites risks to services if strikes persist. Also covered are mentions of Auto Pact savings and local Chetwynd development including new services, housing starts, and a damaged footbridge issue.

W. Roger Worth Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Terry Baker Serving Chetwynd High School Leader and Coach

Terry Baker teaches Grade 9 Math and Grade 8 Social Studies at Chetwynd High School and works as a full time counsellor for both boys and girls. He coaches the Senior Boys Volleyball team and serves in the Chetwynd Volunteer Fire Department while pursuing sports and outdoor activities. He and wife Linda moved to Chetwynd eight years ago with daughters Jodi and Kim.

Terry Baker Chetwynd

TV listing schedule page for late Oct to early Nov

A dense multi-day Canadian TV schedule fragment listing morning afternoon and evening programs. It includes soap operas like The Edge of Night, comedies such as Happy Days and Barney Miller, drama blocks, sports coverage, news, and CBC offerings with times and some show titles across several dates.

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