I Had A Dream documentary on Terry Fox run
A Knowledge Network program profiles Terry Fox, detailing his Marathon of Hope begun October 15 1979 and his cancer fight. The one hour TV piece portrays his warmth and doubt rather than a somber tribute, airing September 16 and 17 with a Canadian Terry Fox Run planned September 19 and details via Marisa Tuzi in Vancouver.
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Terry Fox
Terry
Canada
Knowledge Network
Marisa Tuzi
Vancouver
CFI sponsors employment bridging program in Sundown Creek area
Chetwynd Forest Industries unveils an Employment Bridging Assistance project to assist up to 12 participants from September to mid November. Participants must receive UIF benefits of 240 dollars weekly plus an extra 60 dollars weekly from the Ministry of Forest via CFS. Co-ordinator Wayne Clegg, Forestry Supervisor, oversees the sponsor project funded by provincial and federal governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd Forest Industries
Ministry of Forest
Employment and
Immigration
U.I.C
Canadian Forest Service
C.F.S
C.F.I. Company
C.F.I
Sundown Creek
Dawson Creek
Chetwynd Weekly Advertiser 1961 62 highlights and locals
The first issue lists churches and advertisers in Chetwynd with 300 free copies via post office and stands. Advertisers include Chetwynd Hardware, Beaver Lumber, Phillips Grocery, Chetwynd Department Store, Hydro Motel, and local trades. Community clubs like Lions, Guides, Scouts, and Library appear. notes cover ferry contract at Hudsons Hope and Pine River waterworks with Windrem Creek system yet unsettled. incorporation committee mentioned.
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Chetwynd
Our Lady of Peace
All Saints Anglican
Zion Presbyterian
Chetwynd Gospel Tabernacle
Chetwynd Billards
Barney News
Pioneer Chain Saw
Frank Campbell
Pioneer Sales & Service
Chetwynd Business Services
Chetwynd Hardware Ltd
Norm Stirling
Chetwynd Chevron
Frank Oberle
Bert Chatham
Gerry’s Cash and Carry
Phillips Grocery
Emil Breitkreitz
Self Service Ltd
Hydro Motel
Vic Nesbitt
al Foston
Beaver Lumber
John Martens
Chetwynd Shoe Repair
Ron Beedle
Chetwynd Meat Market
Pine River
Windrem Creek
Join the Girl Guides of Canada fall programme now
The Girl Guides of Canada invite all ages to join guiding from Brownies to Rangers and Cadets plus leaders or committee members. Programs include outdoors, games, camping, crafts, fitness, first aid, and leadership skills with contacts for more information.
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The
Girl Guides of Canada
Guiding
Girl Guide Organization
Bobbie Larsen
the Thrift Shop
Linda Garland
Government orders rapid cutbacks on leaves across ministries
In a retaliatory move the Government Employee Relations Bureau orders immediate cancelation of sick leave bereavement leave vacations since last Spring and previously approved paid leave across all ministries. President Norman T. Richards and General Secretary John Fryer rush to Vancouver to confer with Jim Kinnaird of the B C Federation of Labour amid growing tensions.
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B.C
Government Employee Relations Bureau
Norman T. Richards
John Fryer
Vancouver
B.C. Federation of Labour
Jim Kinnaird
Warning on balloons near powerlines by B C Hydro officials
B C Hydro officials warn the public about a hazard from aluminized plastic helium balloons sold at fairs and novelty shops. Balloons can conduct electricity if they touch overhead lines, risking electrocution for anyone holding the string, especially when wet. Parents and teachers should warn children to keep balloons away from lines and not attempt to retrieve them if caught.
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Commerce
Chetwynd Parents Teachers Assoc
St. Lawrence Seaway
Legion
Bud Fugle
Norm Stirling
Nelson Wheeler
R. Rebagliati
Treas
Frank Toporchak
Ole LaRire
B.C. Hydro
Willow Creek coal project poised for 1983 shipments
David Minerals Ltd of Vancouver schedules Willow Creek coal shipments for Q4 1983 after tying a nine year deal with Ssangyong Corporation to buy 400 000 tonnes annually with option to raise to 600 000. Ssangyong gains 15 percent in David Coal Corp and aiding underground mine development.
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David Minerals Ltd
Vancouver
Willow Creek
Ssangyong Corporation
Chetwynd
Crassier Creek
Ssangyong
David Coal Corporation
Derground
Kelborn Engineering
Norman Croome
David Minerals
BCR
Highway 97
BP Sukunka
BC Railway
Vancover
Ridley Island
Prince Rupert
John Burns
Bert Morold
Also Mentioned on This Page
I.G.A
CFI
Wayne Clegg
C.F.I. Is
Girl Guides
Chamber of Commerce
Dept. of Municipal Affairs
USA
Enos
Waterworks District Committee
Bud McLane
Junction Mills Ltd
R2 Ranch
S. Stn
Bud’s
Keith Arnold - Smith
B.c.hydro
Bella Coola
Greg Lamothe
Ft. Nelson
PGE
Windy Creek
C of C
Liquor Control Board
Chetwynd Merchants Assn
Chetwynd Waterworks District
Dawson Creek T.V
W.E. Ezak
Williams
B.C. Tel
Jim
Dorothy Murray
Jack
Joy Carlson
Wayne Nesbitt
Windrem
Eugene Westgates
T.V
Wali Hill
T.V. Society
Alex Lovas
Kelly Williard
Bill Clarke
Gerry Kolthoff
Peter Morrison
Fran Wilson
Ray Cunningham
Tom Wilson Sr
Jim Holland
Bob Schilling
Hudson’s Hope & Chetwynd
C of Commerce
Hudson’s Hope and
C of
Grace McLane
Kay Fugle
Heddy Berlinger
Maria Chatham
Phyllis Brown
Victoria
Water’ Rights Branch
Little Prairie Haven
Bill Williams
Don Phillips
Willow Creek Coal Project
Sukunka
Borne
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