Education discussed by Region H chamber at Chetwynd meeting
Region H delegates from Pouce Coupe Taylor Dawson Creek Fort St John Hudsons Hope and Chetwynd met October 27 to discuss tourism and regional planning. A postage stamp machine and a CASA program were noted, with Kamloops PTA meeting updates and a push to hold 1974 sessions in Fort St John. Halloween poem and signoff conclude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Chamber of Commerce
Region H
Chetwynd
Pouce Coupe
Taylor
Dawson Creek
Fort St. John
Hudson’s Hope
P.T.A.C
Kamloops
Jack
Department of Industrial Development
Hanson
B.C
Alexander McKenzie Hotel
Local greetings from Merritt and area news
The Ron Tarrs in Merritt send hello to Chetwynd friends and share box 1967. Clara reports the can is on the way and eight homes were visited last month. Ed Hoffman toured Prince George, while Marcel Lamarre and Dick Doroshi sent greetings from Smithers and Prince George respectively. Ki Norm and Bev Stirling visited Smithers with locals. Attendees at the BC Hospitals Association conference in Vancouver included Wm Williams, Sr. Manika, and R. E. Hoffman. Library workshop attendees in Dawson Creek were Irene McClarty Connie Dalke Korky Grant Rheta Rix and Sandra Wood. Kathie and Eddie welcomed a granddaughter born October 26 in Dawson Creek. News tip line is 788 2246. Government may send travel writers to the area next May and a winter travel show is planned for Vancouver in February. Chamber plans discuss regional booklet funding and next meeting decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Library Development Commission
Dawson Creek
Irene McClarty
Connie Dalke
Korky Grant
Rheta Rix
Sandra Wood
Burns of Edmonton Delivers Record Meat Shipment to Edmonton IGA
The largest meat shipment ever made by Burns of Edmonton arrived at Westgates IGA this week. A 90 foot truck carried 142 quarters of beef about 15 tons along with 10 hogs and 5,000 pounds of processed meats. Five cutters and four wrappers, overseen by IGA Butcher D. Willard and Burns rep John Williams, spent nearly two days cutting and packing. Willard ordered the meat last summer, nearly to the pound, described as quite an accomplishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burns of
Edmonton
Westgates
IGA
D. Willard
Burns
John Williams
J. Williams
Scales Addresses Dinner On Post Secondary Education
Mr. Dick Scales, Dean of Students and Registrar at New Caledonia College Prince George, spoke at the Associated Chamber of Commerce dinner in Chetwynd. He reviewed BC post secondary education history, regional colleges, and the Peace River outlook, noting colleges offer broad university, technical, and vocational programs. New Caledonia offers an impressive number of post secondary options.
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Tony Brummet
Associated Chamber of Commerce
Right
Dick Scales
Chetwynd
Scales
Caledonia College
Prince George
Peace River
New Caledonia College of
B.C
B.C. Institute of Technology
New Caledonia
Windrem Motel Sold to new owner John Jackman
Maurice Hayward sells Windrem Motel Ltd to John Jackman. Haywards moved from Verden to Peace River country in 1957 and built the Windrem Motel in Chetwynd in 1961. Maurice, a road contractor and local official, and family relocate to 48rd Street subdivision. Jackman, former Hotel Chetwynd manager, takes over November 1 with wife Beau and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windrem Motel Ltd
Maurice Hayward
John Jackman
Haywards
Peace Coupe
Peace River
Verden
Manitoba
Maurice
Chetwynd
Windrem
Hayward
Hotel Chetwynd
Beau
Windrem Motel
Councillor Seats Contested as Nominations Close in Chetwynd
One alderman seat remains vacant after nominations closed in Chetwynd on Monday morning. Maurice Hayward is acclaimed as Mayor and Regional Representative, Willard Dunn as Alderman, and Ernie Pfanner takes the School Trustee post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Maurice Hayward
Willard Dunn
Ernie Pfanner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Windrem Elementary
C.A.S.E
Hallowe’en
Juanita Johnson
Lucynd
Chel Tame
Ron Tarrs
Merritt
Clara
Hallowe
Ed Hoffman
Marcel Lamarres
Smithers
Dick Doroshi
Norm and
Bev Stirling
A. Aslesons
D. Moores
Wm. Williams
Sr. Manika
British Columbia Hospitals’ Association
Hotel
Vancouver
R. E
Kathie
Eddie
Monica
Chamber
Jackman
Muriel
Brent
Rhonda
Hallowe'en
Goblins
U.N.I.C.E.F
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