Hallowe'en customs from Celtic origins to modern trick or treat
A compact history of Hallowe'en from Celtic sun and dead god festivals through All Saints and Souls Days to medieval beliefs. It notes practices like divination games, jack o lanterns replacing turnips, and later American adaptations including costumes and door to door begging for candy or pennies for UNICEF this year.
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Europe
Scotland
Ireland
America
U.N.I.C.E.F
New life for former Hudson's Hope school gains new home
Strome Building Movers raised and moved the old overnight dormitory of S D No 60 maintenance workers 25 miles to a Lake Williston barge above the W A C Bennett Dam. It will travel 86 miles by water to Finlay Bay for use as Mesilinka Camp’s newest school, about 60 miles from Finlay Forks, occupying the west of the Rockies district. Built in the late 1950s by district carpenters, the building originally stood near the Hudson's Hope Elementary‑Junior Secondary School playground. Mrs Marge Johnson, now retired, once taught and lived there.
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Hudson’s Hope
Strome_ Building
Fort St. John
S.D. No. 60
Lake Williston
W.A.C. Bennett Dam
Finlay Bay
Mesil
Niagara Falls and the daredevil spirit across years
The narrator recalls a rescue near Niagara Falls where a motor failure doomed a police boat while ten people were saved from the gorge. They reflect on the falls as a humbling natural marvel, noting historic feats by Blondin and the Red Hill family and the enduring allure and risk of attempting the impossible for personal glory.
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Niagara Falls
Mount
Everest
Red Hill
Major
Blondin
Hudsons Hope School Structure Used as Library and Classrooms
The early 1960s Hudsons Hope School building was moved to the southwest corner of the new grounds and served as the Hudsons Hope Community Library for about a year and as a Sunday School during those years. In 1966 it returned to classroom use until 1969 when it became School District No 83 offices. Roy Braaten notes it remains a well built structure, “solid as a rock.” There will be 18 children in attendance and more families are expected now that schooling is available.
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Hudson’s Hope School
Hudson’s Hope Community Library
Roy Braaten
Chetwynd Teams Take Second in Local Volleyball Tourney
Chetwynd finished second at the volleyball tournament held on October 20 with teams Chetwynd I and II, Central, Hudson's Hope, and Frank Ross. Chetwynd II defeated Chetwynd I in the opener, then beat Hudson's Hope while Central dominated all games to win the title.
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Chetwynd
Central
Frank Ross
Hudson
Hope
Chetwynd I
Chetwynd II
Hudson’s Hope
Chetwynd I and II
Patsy Disher
Pat Mahrt
Helen Burns
Brenda Moore
Tana Rebagliati
Louise Thompson
Niagara Falls lore and local notes from Moberly Lake
A stream of reminiscences covers Niagara region history from Laura Secord to Butler's Barracks and the falls illuminations. The piece recalls sensational stunts, a maniac rescue tale, and curious customs at customs. Local updates include wedding news, eye surgery checkups, and Chetwynd II sports results with player lists.
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Prince George
Moberly Lake
Chetwynd
Hudson's Hope Community Notes Highlights Visitors and News
Hudson's Hope residents share family births visits and health updates. Kim Leanne Guelly arrived Oct 9 at Providence Hospital weighing 8 lb 8 oz. Visitors include Bill Reid from Dawson Creek and Paul Pally of Vancouver. Local moves and hospital stays are noted along with a water line break leaving many without water.
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Norman Guelly
Providence Hospital
Kim _ Leanne
Bill Reid
Dawson Creek
Hudson’s Hope
Bill
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hallowe’en
Rockies
Marion Parker
Prince of Wales
Edward VII
Canada
Niagara
Laura Secord
General Brock
Butler’s Rangers
Butler Barracks
Niagara-on-the- Lake
T. H. Parker
Fenians
Vermont
Manitoba
Christopher Parker
Falls
Oakes
Harry Oakes
Brock
Queenston Heights
New York State
Auguste Rohel
Delima Blandin
Williams Lake
Mr. Gillies Parker
Oscar
Eric Bates
Bradley
Mackenzie
Mr. Even Soberg
Mr. Soberg
Wilfred Ghostkeeper
Peter Coutorielle
Melvin Campbell
Brad Smith
Barry Herman
Jimmy Lekavy
Hudson's Hope Reports
By Ruth Kelly
Paul Pally
Vancouver
Jack
Jerome
Maurice
John Topizzini
John
Helga
Oscar Campbell
I.B.E.W
Ben
Nellie Smith
Biroish’s
Jack McEvoy
Lyle Anderson
Jim
Gum-Rubber Gulch
Heather Pollen
Heather
Slim Robertson
Gum Rubber Gulch
Claude
Florence Gardner
Bathurst St
Toronto
Westhyde Place
N. Vancouver
B.C
Ontario
HOTEL
Grace Duncan
Joy Propane
Rodeo Road
Kingdom Hall
Len
Beaver Lumber
Gladiator
Jim Armstrong
J.D. Trailer Sales
Chetwynd, B.C
British Columbia Railway
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