Chetwynd, until the 1990s, the lumber and pulp industries helped support the economy of the area. Though still a thriving community, Chetwynd is known as the "Chainsaw Sculpture Capitol of the World". Since 1992, in June, Chetwynd holds an annual event where 12 chainsaw carvers from around the world are invited to compete in their chainsaw competition.
There are over 225 chainsaw carvings displayed throughout the town. You can pick up a walking tour guide at the visitor's center or download it from their website.
Tuscoola Mountain Cemetery is within the Peace River Regional District of British Columbia. The cemetery is about 1 acre in size and is maintained by the town of Chetwynd. There are mostly small upright headstones with approximately 435 interments. The cemetery is still active and divided into two sections. Based on the first known interment the cemetery was established in late 1950's.
Betty Alice McLean Ethier was born on October 4, 1920 and passed away on June 2, 1958, she was 37 years of age.