Helicopter Crash injures three near Sukunka River Valley
A helicopter crashed about 100 feet after take-off on Tuesday in the Sukunka River Valley. The pilot suffered back injuries and broken ribs and was flown to a Dawson Creek hospital. two passengers were transported by road. Engine failure was cited. Transport officials investigate. Century Geophysical operated nearby, previously exploring Willow Flats area. The helicopter was damaged beyond repair.
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Dawson Creek
Sukunka River
Department of Transport
Chetwynd
Third Floor Finishing Contract At Dawson Creek Hospital
Stan Carnell announced that Victoria has given permission to proceed with the completion of the third floor at St Josephs Hospital in Dawson Creek. Work is expected to start immediately with contractors called in.
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Dawson Creek Hospital
McLeRe
Stan Carnell
Victoria
St. Josephs Hospital
Dawson Creek
School Open Sieipt In Charley Town?
Schetwynd students return to classes at 9 00 on Tuesday September 3 for registration and text book issue. New Grade I pupils must show birth certificates and be six by January 1 1964. Registration for those not at Windrem last June runs August 22 23 26 and 27 from 1 00 to 4 00 PM. Sixteen teachers plus one relief on staff. junior high addition may be ready for opening.
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Windrem
East Pine
Dawson Creek
East
Pace
Power Plant Expansion and Transmission Line near Dawson Creek
Construction begins September 3 on a new Chetwynd plant to be built on the existing site with offices moved northward. Two 3000 kW generators from Quesnel will be installed, and a transmission line to Dawson Creek planned to deliver 132 000 kW with two new sub stations. January 1 1964 delivery target if all goes smoothly. Slashing already underway. line mostly over flat terrain.
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Dawson Creek
Pad Quibel
Chetwynd
Quesnel
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Douglas Wood
Associated Helicopters OF
Calgary
Century Geo Physical
Century Geophysical
Willow Flats
Busnt River
Sukunke
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