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Newspaper
Chetwynd The Echo
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Sep 15, 1976
Page
1
The column records wide smiles fading as vacation ends, weekend visits across B C and Alberta, a teachers social at the Ski Chalet, a Sask wedding for Gary Langerud and Shelly Kurtz with family attendance, and several family trips including Nova Scotia and Barkerville. Messages close with a contact for news tips.
Twenty five chamber members gathered for a luncheon during a regular chamber meeting at the hotel to view a film produced by Keith McCall highlighting Region H. Guests included Ian Campbell and Mrs Campbell, Dave Brulette, Harry Hansen, Arden Smith, Howard Wilson, and special guest Don Ashley.
Local business people are reminded of a September 22 seminar in Chetwynd at the Motor Hotel. Arranged by the Federal Business Development Bank Management Services with the Chamber of Commerce, the session is part of a national program. About 259 attendees will study The Corner Store case and its financials to gauge expansion effects.
On September 19 the parish will celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Moberly Lake Youth Centre’s official opening described as the first tennial. The event honors the founding and community role of the youth centre in the area.
Cyril Brewster, Prince Albert, has completed the first training camp and was among 25 chosen for a second session September 17 21. He attends Carleton Comprehensive in Prince Albert for Grade 12 and is son of Mr and Mrs Scottie Brewster of Chetwynd.
The Hospital Auxiliary announces a large garage sale on September 24 and 20 at the former I.G.A. store beside the post office. Donations are welcome and a bake table will run. Proceeds fund hospital equipment for Chetwynd and District. Items may be left at Gerry's Clothing Store. The monthly meeting doubles as a membership drive, inviting all interested to gather at the hospital cafeteria on September 28 at 8 p.m.
Denison Mines plans a 96 000 acre Quintette site 25 miles by 10 miles between Wolverine and Murray Rivers containing about 2.8 billion tons of coal. A 5 million ton yearly operation could start in 1980, creating 1 000 to 1 500 local jobs, with Dawson Creek as a service hub and local hiring emphasis. Environmental studies and reclamation plans underway, while final feasibility follows 1977 decisions on power and railway routes.
Construction in Chetwynd proceeds upward with 37 permits year to date valued at 1,493,677 and August activity totaling 68,500 including a new residential permit of 45,000 an alteration of 3,500 and a commercial permit of 20,000. Lions Club tickets at 500 monthly remain available with renewals offered to last year's holders. proceeds fund ski hill power work already underway.
The Provincial Department of Recreation and Travel Industry awarded Jubenvill and Embia Films Ltd of Vancouver a contract to produce a 15 minute film showcasing Chetwynd Hudson Hope Fort St. John Dawson Creek area tourist attractions. Wet weather has plagued the production.
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