Fires Destroy Trailer and Damaged Dwelling In Village
A mid afternoon fire at Pat Schindler’s home damaged the dwelling when attic flames broke through the ceiling. Origin traced to shavings used as insulation. Firefighters also battled a trailer fire at Dave Meld’s property near the station, destroying the trailer and annex. The Fields lost most belongings with only clothing worn at the time saved. they will stay with relatives in Grande Prairie. Personal effects had no insurance.
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Pat Schindler
Sig. Schilling
Coe
P.C.F
Dave Meld
P.G.E. Treiler
Hart Highway opens new section to traffic past west river
The Department of Highways announced the Hart Highway is now open to traffic on the new section past the west river diversion. The east diversion section should open within a week or ten days. About 18 miles will be relocated or reconstructed with some finish work held until spring. The Pine River diversion eliminates two hazardous sections between Ghetwynd and Pine Pass, reducing erosion prone side hill cuts and curves. General construction is ahead of schedule with a target completion date in June 1965.
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Department of Highways
The
Advertiser
West River
Ghetwynd
Pine Pass
Chetwynd Armistice Day Services Observed by Legion
A large crowd joined the Chetwynd Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion to observe Armistice Day. A parade formed at the Chetwynd Hotel at 10:30 a.m. led by Legion members, with Auxiliary Guides Brownies and Cubs marching to the legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chetwynd
Royal Canadian Legion
Chetwynd Hotel
Legion
Auxiliary
Guides
Oral Polio Clinic Dates Set for Peace River District
The Peace River Health Unit announces oral polio clinics in Morerly Lake Chetwynd Pumping Station Hart Highway Mt Lemoray East Pine and related sites. School children should attend. 18 and under need signed consent. past immunization records advised. Aimed to complete immunity with multiple doses and booster plans.
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Chetwynd & District
Peace River
Morerly Lake
PeMe Chetwynd
Delo
Chetwynd
Pere
Hart Highway
Willow Flats
To & Peme
John Bagg
MT. Lemoray
East Pine
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