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Newspaper
Weekly Advertiser
Location
Chetwynd, British Columbia, Canada
Date
Aug 02, 1962
Page
3
Chetwynd BC August 2 1962 residents discuss Hudson Hope road repairs contending the route is nearly impassable for trailers and trucks with dips holes and bumper drag on approach to the ferry in wet weather forcing a 128 mile detour via Ft St John and Dawson Creek. Members say little work could make the road passable in all weather.
A 1962 hydro authority message touts dependable electricity improving home life. It highlights lighting heating cooling dishwashing laundry cooking freezing water heating and clothes drying as core conveniences, framing low-cost power as a daily value.
The Sunday gathering at Moberly Lake drew residents from Dawson Creek Chetwynd Fort St John and tourists from the Prairies and US. Visitors enjoyed picnics motor boats water skiing and swimming under good weather and clear water. Local owners could profit by adding facilities and a parkway style summer resort plan lobbied with Chambers of Commerce for 1963 publicity.
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