Chetwynd Community Chronicle Recaps Local Milestones
Five years ago Royal Purple ladies met in Elks Hall while Chetwynd’s garbage system operated in seventh month of service with 180 customers producing six tons weekly. Notables attended library conference and Elks dance drew 72 couples.
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Royal Purple Ladies
Elks Hall
Chetwynd
Frank Oberly
Library Board
James Grant
Irene McClarty
Chetwynd Elks
Mount Lemoray
Pensions Up In October to Match Cost of Living
Health minister Jake Epp announced pension increases for October to align with living costs. The universal old age pension rises to 272.17 a month from 269.74, GIS for single pensioners climbs to 298.47 from 295.81, and married couple GIS amounts rise to 210.67 each from 208.79. Spouse's Allowance increases to 508.06 from 503.53 for those with a deceased pensioner spouse.
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Health and Welfare
Jake Epp
Letters to the editor and community notices from Chetwynd district
A collection of letters and notices discusses education funding cuts and school visits, praise for a local concert series, and GIS pensioner supplements. The editor invites constructive feedback, lists contact details for school visits, and notes December GIS payments plus possible eligibility changes for income tested benefits.
Stiffer Graduation Rules in British Columbia Grade 12
Education Minister Jack Heinrich announced tighter BC Grade 12 requirements including mandatory math and science courses, more Grade 12 level courses with prerequisites, and a shift to elective physical education. The streaming plan was dropped, with officials arguing the changes mainly reaffirm prior standards and broaden language options.
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Vancouver
British Columbia
Jack Heinrich
Heinrich
Pat Clarke
B.C
Teachers’ Federation
Bill Lafeaux-Valentine
B.C. School Trustees Association
Mark Rose
New Democratic Party
Pacific Rim
Canada
Chetwynd Women's Resource Centre Open House and Programs
The Chetwynd Women’s Resource Centre invites women to visit and explore services, including Take A Break on Wednesdays 1 to 3 pm with knitting machines on October 31, a new Women and Change class starting Mondays 1 to 3 pm focusing on visualization, and Kids Hour tied to Take A Break. The next Society meeting is November 12 1984. more information via Margaret or Linda at 788-3793.
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Women’s Resource Society
Margaret
Linda
CBC
Jim
Bakker Bakker
Huntley
Dressup
Jeremy
Simon and Biology Airwolf
Simon
Charles
Things
National
Nova National- National
Journal Journal Geographic Wildlife On
Bakker Circle Square
Gardener World
CBC News
Jeremy Parliament
Green Forest Aerate
NHL
Hockey Child’s Film Foundation
Bruins
New Literacy
Grattan
Montreal
Cagney & Universe Canadiens Kisadhinis
Wayne
National Motorweek
Tommy Enterprise
Rex Humbard
World Church Green Forest Gear
Bonaventure
Mr. Dressupeed
Parade
People’s Law
CFL
Oceanus Avior
Quincy
Canada
Jeremy Green Forest
Emy Little Prince News
Dangermouse
Walt Tom Grattan
Jewel In Power
the Crown
Canadian Vista National
Forest Film Board
National National
Movie Geographic
Barney Miller
Critical Eye
CJDC
Know-Indoo
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Legion
Don Titus School
Dawson Creek
Ministry of Forestry
B.C.R
Taylor
Pine River
Flewelling
Dawson “Creek
B.C. Hydro
J.N. Olsen
Fort St. John
T.V. Trust Fund
Lance Redhead
Ministry of Education
Muriel Hayward
J.A. Teslyk
Chetwynd Challengers
Janice Gerstel
Super Value
Crepes
CGIT
Grande Prairie
Chetwynd Hospital
Chasty
Shirley Mizera
Mizera
Board of
C.G. Parslow Superintendent Schools
Bravo! Bravo
Bravo
Festival Concert Society
Holly Arntten
Holly
The
Clarke
Marie Moore
Hi-Way Laundromat
TV Guide
Chetwynd B.C
ToBe Poeeres
Stee
Tom Jens
Jeremy Dangermouse
Echo
Kate & Allie
Walt Disney
Movie & Recorder Rentals
Tel
B.C. P.O
Sun
Web
Tanya Roberts
Ted Wass Donovan Scott
Paradise
Columbia Pictures
Ghostbusters
Bill Murray
Dan Aykroyd
Showtime
Gene Wilder
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