Missing man Don Huynan found dead in Wolverine River
Friends report Don Huynan planned a Sunday fishing trip from Tumbler Ridge on August 25. He did not return by 5 p.m. and his body was found August 27 in Wolverine River, about 19 kilometers from town, due to accidental drowning. Relatives and colleagues at Quin tette Coal Ltd noted his three month marriage to Linda.
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Don Huynan
Don
Quintette Coal Ltd
Wabcos
Linda
Tumbler Ridge
RCMP
Don Steven Huynan
Huynan
Wolverine River
Huywan
T.R. Chronicle
Titanic found on ocean floor by research ship
A 47 member crew on a research vessel located the Titanic about 2.5 miles deep, roughly 400 miles off St Johns Newfoundland. The famed liner struck an iceberg at full speed 73 years ago, killing about 1500 people as debris spread over a 500 by 300 meter area.
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Titanic
St. Johns Newfoundland
Improvements Begin At Prov. Park
Improvements began at Moberly Lake Provincial Park with all internal roads and parking areas paved and a new kids adventure playground installed. The park now presents a first class appearance with a large open shelter area, maintained grounds, and a nature trail noting local vegetation for campers and day visitors. Boat launch facilities and a swimming area are available, adjacent to a large open cut lawn, while individual campsites offer quiet treed surroundings.
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Moberly Lake
Second Bathtub Race at Moberly Lake Sponsored by Fire Dept
The 2nd annual Bathtub Race at Moberly Lake drew seven entries on a calm Sunday at Harv's Resort. Ken's Place led by Cal Cameron won in one hour, Wayne Asleson’s crew was second, and TR/Wajax/Shelbet Homes placed third, narrowly beating Moberly Lake Fire Dept by five seconds. Other entrants included Northern Metallic Sales and Chetwynd Petroleum Neuls Trucking. The event featured games, a flea market, and a food booth, and could become Peace Country’s next major attraction.
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Moberly Lake
Ken’s
Cal Cameron
Wayne Asleson
Clint Asleson
Tumbler Ridge Fire Dept
Wajax/Shelbet Homes
Jerry Laroque
Moberly Lake Vol. Fire Dept
Red
Nanaimo B.C
Moberly
M.L. Fire Dept
Peace Country
Petroleum policy drives British Columbia drilling rights sale
The $52.5 million August oil and gas rights sale, third-highest in BC history, follows a provincial royalty holiday for new wells and new natural gas legislation. Bonus bids on 5 parcels total $4.1 million and 32 of 34 licenses brought $40.4 million, with top price $259.13 per acre for land near Dawson Creek. South Peace River MLA Don Phillips calls the sale beneficial to the regional economy.
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British Columbia
Progam
Canadian Hunter Exploration Limited
Dawson Creek
Empire Land Services
South Peace Area
Don Phillips
M.L.A
South Peace River
Sponsors sought for Chetwynd Block Parent program
The Chetwynd Block Parent Program seeks sponsors from corporations service clubs or individuals. Donations are income tax deductible to support supplies postage telephone service travel and other needs. Coordinators Lori Gentry and Cindy LeFrancois plan to attend a provincial seminar in Prince George September 20 21 22.
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Chetwynd Block
Lori Gentry
Cindy LeFrancois
Prince George
Don Titus
Local youth killed in highway crash near Bear Lake
Dwain David McAvany aged 19 of Chetwynd died when his motorcycle met a southbound pickup passing a tanker truck on Highway 97 ten kilometres north of Bear Lake at 9:55 PM on August 31 1985. The crash involved a head on collision and investigations are continuing.
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Dwain David McAvany
Chetwynd
Bear Lake
McAvany
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