Architect selected for Tumbler Ridge centre
Bernard Perreten Architects chosen to design the Tumbler Ridge Community Services and Recreation Centre in Northeastern British Columbia. The District of Tumbler Ridge announced the decision from among 35 firms, citing remote experience and user needs in the selection.
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Bernard Perreten
Tumbler Ridge
Patrick Walsh
British Columbia
North East
Bullmoose
Quinette
Town Hall
Williams Lake
Prince George
Vancouver
Five tenders on Chetwynd library addition finalized
At a September 18 1981 council meeting five bids were received for the Chetwynd Centennial Library Addition. Hegge Construction Dawson Creek DaRos Construction Dawson Creek Dezell Construction Prince George Chetwynd Custom Builders Chetwynd Redwood Construction Chetwynd. Lowest bid from Chetwynd Custom Builders 98786.52 with 16 weeks. other bids ranged to 149672 for 20 weeks. Page A9 note mentions two more contracts on Tumbler Ridge Branch Line project.
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Chetwynd
Hegge Construction
Dawson Creek
DaRos Construction
Dezell Construction
Prince George
Chetwynd Custom Builders
Redwood Construction
B.C. Rail
Tumbler Ridge
Northeast Coal Fields
Goodbrand Construction Ltd
Aldergrove
B.C
West Portal
Canada Savings Bonds payroll plan in British Columbia
Prince George investment executive John F. Ryan on loan from Midland Doherty Ltd. organizes a payroll deduction system for Canada Savings Bonds in BC and the Yukon. The current CSB series starts purchases Oct 13 with a 19.50 percent return for year one and 10.50 percent for the subsequent six years.
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Canada Savings Bonds
Chetwynd
Prince George Investment
John F. Ryan
Midland Doherty Ltd
B.C
Yukon
Canada Savings
First phase coal growth to create 10600 jobs in region
A private study for Teck and Denison estimates 10600 permanent jobs in the province and Canada from the first phase of northeast British Columbia coal development. It projects 53400 man years of construction work and notes strong public returns of 350 million to BC and 1.3 billion to the federal government. The plan includes 7.7 million tons yearly for Japan with possible five to twenty year extensions. Basford named to coordinate northeast coal development as work begins on railways roads and power needs.
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British Columbia
Canada
Price Waterhouse Associates
Teck Corporation
Denison Mines Limited
Tech Corporation
Denison Mines
Japan
Price Waterhouse
B.C. Hydro
Tumbler Ridge
Chetwynd to Gain Air Service With New Express Route
North Cariboo Flying Service Ltd begins scheduled flights Oct 1 linking Ft St John Hudson Hope Chetwynd Dawson Creek and Grande Prairie with a return. Monday to Friday service timed after CP arrivals, connecting with southbound trains in Dawson Creek. Plane is a nine seat Chieftain cruising 210 mph. Reservations via Zenith 09804.
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North
Zenith
Punishment for vandals risks long prison terms
Vandalism of B C Hydro powerlines can bring up to 14 years for wilful damage and a life term if others are endangered. Hydro offers rewards up to 2500 for information leading to conviction. Damaged lines endanger all and disrupt service. clubs promote awareness and urge public tips to police or Hydro offices to identify perpetrators.
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B.C
Canada
B.C. Hydro
Hydro Office
Informal Chetwynd Chamber Meeting Planned
The Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce schedules an informational meeting on Wednesday September 30 at 7 30 p m in the Don Titus Gym. The Mayor and Council the School Trustee and the Regional District Chairman will outline mandates with time for speaking and floor questions. Open to all. no admission charge.
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Chetwynd Chamber of Commerce
Don Titus
Municipalities to study development cost charges plan
The Municipal Affairs Ministry led by Bill Vander Zalm will examine development cost charges to fund off site services like sewer water and roads. It will evaluate service standards charge equity and uniformity and effects on housing affordability with a year end report and possible legislative changes.
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Municipal Affairs Ministry
Bill Vander Zalm
Union of British Columbia Municipalities
Housing and Urban Development Association of Canada
Urban Developoment Institute
Vander Zalm
Meeting on hunting controversy at Chetwynd school
The Chetwynd Rod and Gun Club sponsors an informational meeting on the limited entry hunting controversy. Fort St John regional biologist will attend at the Chetwynd School Library on Thursday September 24 at 8 00 P M. All hunters are welcome. Organized by local conservation officers.
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Chetwynd Rod & Gun Club
Fort St. John
Chetwynd School Library
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tumbler Ridge Centre
Council
Teck and Denison
Ministry of Industry and Small Business Development
Ron Basford
Northeast Coal Development
North Cariboo Flying Service Ltd
Harley Koons
Elaine Parker
Grande Prairie
C.P
Ft. St. John
CTC
Koons
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