Council opposition on housing deal at Crown Subdivision
The Mayor warned of direct action to the Premier if Crown Subdivision housing disputes were not resolved by Council. Victoria officials and CMHC representatives flew to Chetwynd last Friday to discuss with Council, with CMHC and Department of Housing officials set to return this week. Details remain unclear as Council did not reach consensus on press coverage.
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Hayward
Department of Housing
Victoria
C.M.H.C
Prince George
Chetwynd
Dept. of Housing
Crown
Erwin Homes
Readers Write on I C B C Auto Insurance Strike Fallout
A letter from A A Jacoby criticizes British Columbia auto insurance under I C B C citing monopoly failures, poor service, high losses, and unentered policies. The writer contrasts with prior competition and predicts Bill Bennett’s stance in the next election. The piece ends with thanks to Careers ’70 program co-operation.
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I.C.B.C
N.D.P
New Democratic Party
Vancouver Sun
Bill Bennett
A.A. Jacoby
Increase grant for testing to Canadian Toy Testing Council
Ottawa Consumer and Corporate Affairs Minister Andre Ouellet announced a grant of 15000 to the Canadian Toy Testing Council to expand its work. The grant reflects an 8500 increase over last year and funds bilingual reprints, a new bilingual toy guide, sample costs, and part time help as volunteers continued outreach in 1974 75.
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Ottawa
Andre Ouellet
Canadian Toy Testing Council
Tourist Information Booth Closes After Busy Summer Week
The Visitors Information Centre reports 231 visitors this week from across North America and beyond. People arrived by car, truck, motorhome, motorcycle, and on foot seeking details on fishing, maps, Prince George, the Alaska Highway, parks, and Southern British Columbia. The writers reflect on a memorable 1975 summer season.
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North America
Germany
New Zealand
Australia
England
West Germany
Prince George
Alaska Highway
Credit Union
Little Giant
British Columbia
Trail Ride Plans Hindered by Weather Apathy
Fay Cox reflects on a planned three day Labor Day weekend trail ride spoiled by heavy rain and poor attendance. He notes a rift between senior and younger club members, urging unity to strengthen the group and encourage youth input while remembering old traditions and shared enjoyment of riding together.
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Fay Cox
Optacon training aids blind readers in CNIB campaign
The CNIB two week program teaches optacon use and braille reading to increase independence. A Legion Auxiliary canvass in Chetwynd invites the public to a Sept 6 film with coffee at 8 p.m. Fred Koalenz will explain CNIB work. Irene Campbell chairs.
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CMB
CNIB
Royal Canadian Legion
Chetwynd
the Legion
Fred Koalenz
Irene Campbell
Trail rides and skating dues rise noted in community column
A community note outlines a probable dues increase and more ice time as Miss Wilma Viola is set to return as skating pro. It also explains a tentative October 15 start for figure skating and shares a vivid account of a Pine River canoe trip by East Pine to Taylor, detailing camping, swamping, and camaraderie among the group.
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Wilma Viola
Bob Stannard
Joyce Stannard
Vern Steeves
Barry
Pine River
East Pine
Taylor
Remote areas win first liquor out let permits
Fort George MLA Alf Nunweiler announced the first two remote agency liquor outlets in the Central Interior. Temporary permits will be issued next week to Silver Sands Motel at Mile 147 Hart Highway Pine Pass and Hixon General Store. Licences will be replaced later by permanent ones for beer wine and hard liquor. This pilot project targets remote areas not served by government stores. Officials say it does not start broad retail liquor licensing. Congratulations were offered to Silver Sands Motel operators J Turner and Hixon General Store owner Robert Gawdry.
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Fort George
Alf Nunweiler
Alex MacDonald
Interior
Nunweiler
Silver Sands
Pine Pass
Mile 147
Hart Highway
Hixon General
Hixon
Liquor Administration Board
Attorney General’s Department
J. Turner
Robert Gawdry
Lion's Club plans portable pool move forward
Plans for a Lions Club portable swimming pool are advancing after a joint meeting with the Recreation Commission Village Council and School Board. Cost and maintenance details will be shown at a public meeting likely in September with a decision to go before the Regional Board if the public supports the project. The pool would serve school programs and summer recreation, using part of the arena to leave room for other activities. Lions members invite interested persons to discuss the project.
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Lion’s Club
Recreation Commission
Lion
Broadcast Schedule Snapshot for Sunday September 7
A dense listing of TV programs across channels and times including Morning Devotions Mr. Piper Mon Ami Partridge Family Brady Bunch Gunsmoke CBC National News Viewpoint Night Five Star Theatre CF Schedule sports and children’s shows. notes Sunday religious and family programming with titles such as The Waltons Dinema of Modern Man and Sesame Street along with a late afternoon matinee encore.
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Forest Rangers Aquarium
Partridge Family
Brady Bunch
Expo
Montreal
Philadelphia
CDN Sports Report
Mannix
CBC
Forest Rangers
Testament
CBC National News
Star Theatre
Five Star Theatre
Worlid
Walt Disney the Waltons
Lulu Street
Lucy Maude Montgomery
National News Night
Final Five Star Theatre
Mr. Dressup
Morning Devotions
Mr. Piper
Man Ami Friendly Giant
Sesame Street
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Council
Government & Erwin
A.H.O.P
Booth
Elmer Stoon
Lone Prairie News
Hiway Dept
Freddie
Dienna Warncke
Sherry
Terri Lynn
Rhonda
Grande Prairie
Billy
Carol Warncke
Ron
Yvonne
Trina
Calleen
Carol
Nancy Fowler
Rhonda Warneke
Robbie Herrick
The
Chetwynd Valley
Dancing Club
Windrem
REX Theatre
Tel
B.C. P.O
Lee Marvin
Gary Grimes
Spikes
United Artists
Hart HI
Chetwynd, B.C
T.V. Channel 5
Mon Ami
Friendly Giant
Bob McLean
CBC News
Take Kerr
Edge of Night
Juliette & Friends
Hee
Matinee Encore
Kerr Edge of Night
Family Court
Kerr
Family Court Forest Rangers
Circle Square
Tba
Wrestling
Klahame
Bugs Bunny
Noel
Harrison
Cathedral of Tomorrow
Rainbow Country F.A.C.T
Country
Canada
Dinema
Morning Devotion
Lou
Canad
Chico & the Man
Toma
Happy Days
the Law
Childrens TV
Doctors Hospital
Final Legal Forum
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