A6 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, January 5, 1994 News In Brief Code impact onclaims ~ unknown TWO PROVINCIAL cabinet ministers are unsure if the new forest practices code will fea- ture in land claims negotia- tions. Environment minister Moe Sihota and aboriginal affairs minister John Cashore were reluctant to comment, saying the code had just been. intro- duced, And they indicated any num- ber of topics can appear at the negotiating table. Land claims negotiations And if natives did, the minis- ter continued, ‘‘we'll : hear them out”? . “We'll listen to them and where there’s legitimacy, we'll, take action,” said Sihota. Although aboriginal affairs minister John Cashore said ne- gotiations specifics are kept ‘confidential, he did note the code isn’t a part of talks be- tween ihe. Nisga’a Tribal Council, and the federal and provincial governments. peers ese AMAJOR TURNING POINT IN THE HISTORY OF HUMANITY - Bahda’u Mah — The Oneness of Religion a, he essence of all the Prophets of Ged-is one and the same. Their . unity is absolute... God, the . Creator saith: there is no distinction whatsoever among the Bearers - of my Message. They all have but one Purpose; their secret is the same secret.” Bahd’u‘llah (1817 - 1892) For more information orto foin the Beha’ efforts towards unity call: 635-3219 . or write Box 451, Terrace, B.C. V8G 123 | Bahd’i concern not only control of land and resources but take in environmental, economic, so- That claim is the only active one under negotiation in B.C, between the two govemments CHRISTMAS LIGHTS judges Leona Klein, Barb Kerr, Derick Kennedy and John Evans tone up their skills with an indoor tree before heading out for the real thing. The _ cial and- health standards: and and nativés, judging produced a number of winners in tha annual _ fesponsibilities. . Alist of topics to be negotia- event. Results are printed just below, The code is to be the focal ted includes renewable point of the provincial govern- . resources and environmental ment’s stand on management issues. THE TERRACE “| do know there are con- cems about forest practices up there,’’ said Cashore of the position of the Nisga’a on log- ging within their claim. “Tl know they have pushed for major reductions in the AAC (annual allowable cut) over the last couple of years,”’ he added. The Nisga’a, for instance, criticized past logging prac- tices in Tree Farm Licence 1 by calling the result a ‘‘sea of rotten stumps. ”’ of Crown lands, . Ill contain guidetines for logging and carry penalties of up to $1 million for violations. “First Nations have indi- The best house turned out to be the Terry Beard residence at | ‘led they want an emphasis 4523 Graham while best them went to Adrian Enright at 4917 | OM increased standards of Park. Best commercial display went to the Tillicum Twin Stewardship,” said Sihota of Theatres, forest practices in general. Campaign chair Leona Klein said the judges enjoyed the duty. “‘At some point they will in- She reminded residents that nominations don’t have to be made tersect,’’ he added -of forest " a homeawner or. business. *“Peaple can nominate others if | practices and land claims. ey § isplay they Ike, . “ The contest is sponsored by the Terrace and District Chamber W ou out not ies the ney af Commerce. and the local members of the Northwest Real ios Eslate Board. . ument,’” Sihota added. McCrae best street _ THE RESIDENTS of McCrae Crescent did it once more in cap- turing best street honours in this year’s Christmas lights contest. Judges were out Dec, 22 in the yearly hunt for the best display of festive lights, SLUMBER LODGE is havinga Singles (1 person - 1 bed).....$42.00* Double (2 persons - 1 bed)....$45.00* Goody bag draw winners Ta Box 22 FIVE PEOPLE were winners Dec. 24 when the Golden Rule IMPROVING Terrace, B.C. Major Credt Cards . "Society had its draw from rafile tickets bought in support of its “ on VBG 4A2 Accepted Twin (2 persons - 2 beds) veeeee 90.00" goody bag distribution. NeMTAD | canst Marjorie Park Your donation EACH ADDITIONAL PERSON $4.00 Joanne Reese won a silver chain donated by Erwin’s Jewelers, STROKE arjonte tax deductib| ‘ Jim MacKenzie won a $100 gift certificate, Elizabeth Murdoch FBO AYO PLES 838-1167 ~ * PLUS APPLICABLE TAXES was the winner of an AM-FM cassette player from Sight and Sound, Jack Dahl was the winner of a Sharp cassette player from Northem Drugs and Stewart resident Dean Rusinek was the recipient of a long distance telephone discount card from Safewa Food wes ditibucd td "beta a drop f from last year’s to- tal of 150. 5 : Man killed i in accident RCMP SUSPECT speed may have been a factor in a Dec. 22 single vehicle accident which killed Dale Curtis Haines, 22, of Terrace, Haines was pinned underneath his vehicle and died instantly after his vehicle left the road and overturned in the early morn- ing hours of Dec. 22 south of where Marion Road intersects with the Old Lakelse Lake Road. RCMP Sgt. 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