Satellite association seeks interim licences for TVRO pilots
Canada Satellite Television Association backed a campaign to win interim licences for satellite TV operators in remote Canadian communities. Delegates pressed the federal government during a Fort St. John conference to allow TVROs to transmit signals and secure loans via licence approval. The group plans to become a national voice for TVRO operators, with about 80 to 100 operations nationwide.
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Prince George
B.C
Canada Satellite Television Association
Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission
CRTC
TVRO
Betwen
Canada
Fort St. John
Dennis Jacobsen
Residents named to Northern British Columbia Advisory Council
Senator H A Bud Olson announced the Governor in Council approved the Northern British Columbia Advisory Council. Patrick Walsh of Fort St John will be chairman with George Miller of Lower Post as vice chairman. The council includes 10 members to advise on minimizing adverse social and environmental effects and maximizing benefits of the Northern Pipeline Project.
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Fort ST. John
H.A
Bud) Olson
Northern Pipeline Agency
Northern
British Columbia
Pipeline Agency
Foothills Pipe Lines (Yukon) Ltd
Material sought for Peace historic book
The Historic Book Committee of Dawson Creek seeks material for a book on the History of the South Peace and plans to publish before year end 1981. The Chetwynd Village Council was invited to the public meeting on September 17. Three Chetwynd residents attended the meeting.
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Historic Book Committee
Dawson Creek
Chetwynd
Local history seeks pre 1945 South Peace settlers stories
The committee invites area residents to share narratives of individuals who arrived to settle in the South Peace School District before 1945. Stories should focus on the main character and evolve beyond 1945 to reflect long-term settlement experiences within the district.
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South Peace
Peace River
Low forest fire danger with active prescribed burning in province
Victoria BC reports generally low fire danger across the province with sunny warmth early week then cooler, cloudy weather and showers later. Prescribed burning continues to prepare planting sites, reduce wildfire risk, and improve range and wildlife habitat as 48 new fires are logged this week and 49 fires remain, all minor.
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Victoria
B.C
Forest Service
Indusries
Bennett Opens Peace Canyon Dam in Public Ceremony
Premier Bill Bennett inaugurated the Peace Canyon Project in a 2 pm ceremony six kilometers upstream from Hudson Hope. Six years and 510 million dollars funded the dam which houses four large turbines and generators. A public tour followed the ceremony of the powerhouse and Canyon Visitor's Centre with exhibits on energy and Peace River archaeology and history. A buffet luncheon preceded the event at Chetwynd Elks Hall with the Premier and cabinet.
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Peace Canyon
Hudson's Hope
B.C
Bill Bennett
Hudson Hope
North America
Canyon Vistor
Peace River
Chetwynd Elks Hall
Marathon set for October 5 at Moberly Lake Bridge race
The KHA 13 mile half marathon will be held Sunday October 5 at 11 am starting at the Moberly Lake Bridge on highway 29. Prizes awarded to top overall finishers and best in age divisions. Registration available up to one half hour before race. contact Chic Sharp or Calvin White at Chetwynd Elementary Secondary School.
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Moberly Lake Bridge
Highway 29
KHA
Chic Sharp
Calvin White
Chetwynd
Terry Fox BBQ Sponsored by Lions Club Saturday
The Chetwynd Lions Club with McGavin's Bread and IGA sponsor a beef barbecue on Saturday September 27 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the IGA parking lot to benefit the Terry Fox Cancer Fund. Proceeds go to cancer research. meat donated by IGA suppliers. For details contact Lions Chairman Ken Bettin at 788-2405 or 788-2537.
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Chetwynd Lions Club
McGavin’s Bread
IGA
Terry Fox Cancer Fund
Lions
Ken Bettin
Police National Curling Championship 1981 in Dawson Creek
The 1981 Canadian Police Curling Championship will be held at the Dawson Creek Curling Club in Dawson Creek British Columbia. Twelve police teams from all provinces plus the Yukon Northwest Territories compete in a round robin followed by a sudden death playoff on March 14 1981. The top two teams contest a final to determine the champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson Creek
B.C
Dawson Creek Curling Club
Yukon-Northwest Territories
Chetwynd Lions Plan Crab Sale In Fresh Local Tastings
The Chetwynd Lions Club will hold a crab sale in the IGA parking lot on October 3 or 11. Crabs are sourced from Prince Rupert and transported via Terrace and Prince George to Chetwynd, with all proceeds supporting local charities. Proceeds go to Lions interests. contact Glenn Kelly at 788-9380 for details.
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IGA
Chetwynd Lions
Prince Rupert
Terrace
Centennial Lions Club
Prince George
Canyon City
Lions
John Jackman
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U.S
Jacobsen
Vancouver
Chetwynd Motors 1970 Ltd
Sso
Propane
Our World
Chetwynd Realty Ltd
Pioneer Place
Chetwynd, B.C
Realty
Hydra and Power Authority
H. Mueller
Ted Pool
Bea Kurjata
Bennett
Terry Fox
Police
Peace
Chetwynd Lions Plan Grab Sale
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George Dawson
Kamloops
Dawson Creek R.C.M.P
Cpl
Wayne Dew
Tom Waller
B.C. Tel
Tom
Margaret
Michael
Ian
Canadian Ski Patrol
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