Life membership awarded to Bill Williams by Royal Canadian Legion
At a September 4 1981 General Meeting the Legion unanimously granted life membership to Comrade Bill Williams. Williams joined in 1942 after World War II service and helped found a Chetwynd Branch in 1958. He chaired the creation of a Legion Hall serving as community hub and advised youth programs including a Boy Scout group.
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Bill Williams
Royal Canadian Legion
Williams
Chetwynd
Little Prairie
Students Back In School This Week In Chetwynd
Schools opened in the District on September 8 with enrollment likely higher than last year though exact figures are unavailable. Local officials discuss budget cutbacks, staff stability, and upcoming meetings to address funding. Comrade Williams receives a Legion medal for long service and devotion to the community and branch.
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Glynn Rogers
Chetwynd
CTA
Mark
Chetwynd Opens Senior Citizen Complex in 1982 Ceremony
Little Prairie Haven in Chetwynd was officially opened in ceremonies on Friday Sept 3 1982. Brent Warne welcomed guests as Father Emile Jungbluth offered the blessing. Minister Don Phillips praised the Pioneer seniors and the community spirit. Bill Williams received life membership from Legion Branch 298 for longstanding service, with attendees including Jean Williams and Terry Fitzgerald. The event highlighted local pride, community effort, and a total project cost near 700000 with substantial government support.
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Little Prairie Haven
Chetwynd
Brent Warne
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Legion
Emile Jungbluth
O.M.I
Don Phillips
M.L.A
South Peace
Legion Hall
al Lossing
Branch No. 258
Bill Williams
Jean
Vernon B.C
Wink
Nora Wheeler
Marie Lossing
Bert Chatham
Prince George
Father Jungbluth
Terry Fitzgerald
Fort St. John
Jim Best
Best
Williams
Bill
R. Rebagliati
Lossing
George G.siemens
Horizon
Clearwater
B.C
J. Frank
Centre opens with praise for Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce Information Centre opened on September 3 with remarks from The Honourable Don Phillips and Harold Amundsen. Anita Lunden and Mayor Lasser offered greetings, and a plaque was presented to Amundsen for his dedication.
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Chamber of Commerce Information Centre
Don Phillips
Harold Amundsen
Anita Lunden
Lasser
Phillips
Chamber of Commerce
Amundsen
Hudson’s
Chetwynd
Ralph
Echo Kiddies Parade for 20th Anniversary
The Echo sponsors a Kiddies Parade on Saturday September 18. Entrants meet at the Chamber of Commerce Centre by 10 30 for judging and the parade starts at 11. Route ends at IGA parking lot with categories for 12 and under including Decorated Bikes Pets Other and Most Original entry. Prizes awarded and judging by locals. Call 788 2246 for details.
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Echo
Chamber of Commerce Centre
Information Centre
Dist
Main Street
IGA
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