BP plans 1980 coal target and 1985 expansion in Chetwynd
BP officials George Armstrong and Victor Greensmith visited Chetwynd to discuss Phase I aims to produce 500 thousand tons of coal by 1980 from the Sukunka field and, using Phase I results, plan Phase II to reach 3 million tons by 1985. A Calgary planning office and a Chetwynd operations office will run about three years, with a coal preparation plant considered at the mine site or in town on roughly 89 acres.
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George Armstrong
British Petroleum
Victor. Greensmith
Chetwynd
Armstrong
Sukunka
Bullmoose
Calgary
Beautification program discussed for Chetwynd
The Main Street committee of the Chamber of Commerce met with Devonian Foundation representatives to explore a beautification project for Chetwynd. The foundation offered about 33 thousand dollars, with the town contributing roughly 16 thousand, totaling around 49 thousand dollars for the program. The foundation is particularly interested in
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The
Chamber of Commerce
Main St
Devonian Foundation
Chetwynd
Devonian Foundation of
Kimberly
B.C
Eric Hardy
Alberta
Propane price rise approved by British Columbia commission
The British Columbia Energy Commission announced a up to 3.2 cent per gallon increase in wholesale propane prices from B C production facilities effective August 30 after a two year freeze. Producers may raise prices in step with increases on gasoline and heating oil, reflecting higher production costs and retail fuel balance.
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British Columbia Energy Commmission
B.C
The
Energy Commission
Canadian conference to link women in one-industry towns
The first Canadian conference on Women and Economic Development runs November 11 to 13 at Prince George's Inn of the North with a non-urban focus. About 100 BC women and resource persons will hear speeches and join discussion groups and workshops on women's problems and economic development in single industry towns. The aim is to form communication links among women in these towns, discuss women's right to participate in local economic development, and devise strategies for greater involvement in community growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Prince George’s Inn of the North
B.C
Sasquatch Footprints Reported Near Chetwynd
Five people on a fishing trip near Chetwynd report seeing large four toed prints about 17 by 10 inches, six feet apart, later plaster casts were made. Marilyn Wiles, John Ross, and Don Watson identify the sighting as likely authentic while officials checked the scene.
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Don Watson
Bear Flats
Bullmoose Creek
Chetwynd
Echo
Vancouver Sun
Marilyn Wiles
Fort St. John
John Ross
Ross
Wiles
Fish and Wildlife Office
Vandalism and theft reports in local incidents
Police report multiple August incidents include McCord Helicopters window damage from a rock with $800 loss under investigation. Westend Confectionery break in. meats and cigarettes stolen. Chetwynd Pharmacy break in front door. nothing taken. Marvin Desjarlais Moberly Lake hit and run. $200 damage under investigation. Gov't Liquor Store hit and run. about $200 damage.
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McCord
Westend
Chetwynd
Marvin Desjarlais
Moberly Lake
Gov’t
School Welcomes Teachers and New Residents in Town
The community notes the start of the school year with a welcome to teachers and new residents arrivals. Several residents and families are mentioned visiting relatives and attending weddings, anniversaries, and family gatherings across Vernon, Lacombe, Penticton, Campbell River, Halifax, Vegreville, Kelowna, and Fort St. John. The column closes with a call to share news via the listed contact.
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Ruth Barton
Campbell River
B.C
Ralph Larsen
Ross Barton
Mary Jane McLellans
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British Petroleums
Greensmith
John Burns
Mr. G. Armstrong
B.P
Victor Greensmith
Ray Cunningham
R.C.M.P
Prince Rupert
Vernon
Revelstoke
North Vancouver
Rossland
Cunningham
Elsie
Charlaine
Julie
Patti
Bryan
Cunninghams
Debbie Kennedy
Grande Prairie
Alta
Little Giant
Debbie
Brad Wiles
Marilyn
Fred Harper
C.E. Flynn
Sonja Miller
Son Ryan
Sonja
Linda
Clarence Nordlund
Diane Wood
Jenneth Sawchuk
Canadian Union College
Lacombe
Janne’s
Che Luc
Chal
Tom Wilson
Penticton
Bev
Norm Stirling
Michael Barton
Armed Forces Navy Division
Halifax
N.S
Martine Bruyer
Maricourt
Somme
France
Peter Demeulemeester
Dawson Creek
Vancouver
British Columbia
Sandra Mitchell
Jason & Corky
John Jackman
D’arcy
Vegreville Alta
John
Maurice Coss
the Elks Hall
Garry Hayes
Kelowna
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