On Thursday afternoon
last week 1 had the privilege
of attending a meeting
which was arranged by the
Kitimat-Stikine Regional
District, to hear Mr. Ken
Hall of Trans Mountain
Pipeline, outline the
proposal to build an oil

- pipeline to transport
Alaskan crude oil from
Kitimat to Edmonton.

’ | eertainly appreciated it
and I want to thank the
Regional Board. and
- chairman Joe Banyay, for
-the opportunity to represent
the Steelhead Society of B.C.
at the meeting and to be able
to participate ‘in the
discussion equally along

with the Kitimat and
Terrace town councils, the
Regional Board, Jona

Campagnolo, our M.P. for
Skeena and Cyril Shelford,
our M.L.A. for Skeena.

. Since there has been
extensive coverage of the
meeting by the news media,

- I will give a resume of the

pertinent points that were

made in particular by Mr.

Hall and Iona Campagnolo

and then give my

assessment of what I con-
sider to be the positive and
¢ negative features should the

* pipeline go ahead.

t_ For those of you not

2 familiar with the pipeline

, Proposal, its purpose is to

«transport approximately

-ane half of the daily

«production of Alaskan

“Prudoe Bay oil from

> Kitimat to Edmonton, then

«by existing pipelines from

‘Edmonton to mid-western

*oil refineries in the United

‘States. Initially, all of the oil
-is intended for American

“use, with the possibility that

‘after fen years, when
“Canadian oil supplies are
close to exhaustion some of
it may be used for Canadian
“consumption. According to
_Mr. Hall, the Kitimat-
‘Edmonton route is con-
«sidered the best location out

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of approximately five other
choices, from the Alaskan-
northern B.C. route to the
most southerly route in
Guatamala,

Mr. Hall stated that the
pipeline would provide
direct benefits to B.C. in the
form of approximately 50
permanent jobs to Prince
George and the same
number to Kitimat. Sub-
stantial taxes would be paid
to Kitimat, the unloading
terminal and Prince
George, which will be the
maintenance center. The
communities and regional
districts between these two
centres will, on the other
hand, only receive minimal
tax benefits.

As well as the permanent
jobs created, there would be
some temporary  con-
struction jobs and the spin
off economic boast to local
business firms and com-
munities along the route of
the pipeline.

WHAT WOULD BE THE
NEGATIVE EFFECTS OF
THE PIPELINE?

The most obvious and
serious aspect of the
pipeline proposal that was
recopnized by the meeting is
the possibility of a major oil
spill taking place between
Dixon Entrance and
Kitimat. As many as fifteen
tankers a month would be
unloading at Kitimat and
the biggest would weigh
approximately 300,000 tons.
Mr. Hall pointed out that the
finest and * most
sophisticated navigational
equipment would be used to
assure safe passage of the
vessels. As well, the tankers
would be assisted by large
lugs.
I failed to mention earlier
in the column that Middle
East oil would also be
unloaded at Kitimat. Mr.
Hall, upon questioning from
Mrs. Campagnolo, was
quick to admit that control
over flushing emply holding
tanks of foreign vessels is
very difficult, even with the
most stringent pollution
regulations. As well, the
actual seaworthiness, age,
safety standards and the
condition, ete. of foreign
vessels is beyond the control
of Canadian authorities
before they enter our ports.

Further, Canadians have
recommended double hulls
for new tankers, while
American standards have
not recognized the need for
this extra protection. Al! the
tankers which would enter
Kitimat would have single
hull designs.

It is interesting to note
that the responsibility for
the control and protection
from oil spills lies entirely
with the federal povern-
ment. And further, it should
be noted that present
capabilities to contro] or
fight oil spills anywhere,
including along 8.C.’s

coastline is at best an effort.

in futility. Even with man’s
ability ta put a man on the
moon and the many other
technical wonders of our
times, we as yet have not
been able to find a way to
contain and control oil

4 AC. 25).
H.R. JONES

TERRACE, B.C.

.

British Columbia
Assessment Authority

NOTICE
T0
RESIDENTIAL
PROPERTY OWNERS

Under the provisions of the Assessment Act,
property owners who have owned and lived in
their homes continuously from January 1, 1959 to
the present, may be eligible to have the 1977
assessed value of their land based on its
residential use only, regardless of the fact that .
its actual value may be higher due to influences
of a non-residential nature. Anexample would be
a residence In a commercial area.

To claim eligibility it is necessary for you to
file an application with the Area Assessor on or
before September Ast. 976,

If you consider that your property could
quality under this provision, you are urged to
contact the Area Assessor's office immediately
and obtain the form of application (known as

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spills. ;

At the meeting with Mr.
Hall, considerable
discussion took place
regarding the effects of an
oil spill upon the com-
mercial salmon fishery.
However, not one person
mentioned the fact thal the
coastline between Dixon
Entrance and Kitimat is as
scenically beautiful as any
coastline in the world, in-
cluding the Gulf Islands.
Because this northwestern
part of B.C. is remole and
rarely seen by most
Canadians, does that make
it any less valuable? The
wild and natural values of
this ‘region are beyond
simple decisions made by
politicians and in-
dustrialists.

Even though a major oil
spill will not necessarily
take place. the slightest
possibility of it happening
and seeing hundreds of
thousands of gallons of
erude oil covering many
square miles of coastal
inlets and shorelines has to
be enough to make the most
hardened anti-
environmentalist — ¢ringe!

As 1 have mentioned in
one of my past columns,
very serious environmental
damage can result from
construction of an oil
pipeline. Should the
Kitimat-Edmonton pipeline
go ahead, the probable route
will follow the Copper River.
At least this has been the
choice to date according to
Mr. Hall. Upon questioning
from myself, Mr. Hall in-
dicated that the oil line
would follow the existing
B.C. Hydro right of way,
This certainly would keep it
away from the Copper River
for most of the route, except
where river crossings were
necessary. Unfortunately,
wherever excavations take
place, the possibility of
Serious silting taking place
are a fact of life and it only
takes one small creek
rumniing through - unstable

soil conditions to seriously -

effect the fishery values of a
river such as the Copper.
Mr. Hall told the meeting
that the size of the.oil pipe
would be 30 inches in
diameter.

Once again, the aesthetic
values of a beautiful river
valley is playing second
fiddle to economic and in-
dusirlal development.

The Copper River is a
very important recreational
river to residents of Terrace
and Kitimat, as well as to
many tourists and British
Columbians from such

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places as Prince George and
the lower mainland.

The scenic and aesthetic
values are important to
most af the people who enjoy
fishing and travelling in this
beautiful river valley and
should nol be treated lightly.
And as [ have mentioned in
the past. the Copper River is
one of the tep ten sleelhead
rivers in B.C., #iving it the
status of a “special river",
requiring the non-residents
of B.C. to pay extra licence
fees lo fish for steelhead.

lasked Mr. Hall if Trans
Mountain has considered
following liighway 16 rather
than going through the
Copper Valley. He said the
highway route has been
considered but the cost of
approximately $400,000 per
mile af oi? pipeline con-
struction dictates that the
shortest route possible be
selected.

In summarizing. Mr. Hall
stated that Canadians and in
particular, British
Columbians, must decide
thal. with our declining
production of petroleum in
Canada, we have to decide
which is the most important,
energy or the environment.

Mrs. Campagnalo said
that as long as she is the
M.P. for Skeena, she will not
allow the commercial
fishery to be destroyed, in
fact if a choice has to be
made, fish proteins as a food

source is more important -

than petroleum as an energy
source, |

In my opinion, the choice
is not between energy, fish
or the environment, rather
it is the choice of the most
economical location for the
pipeline. Is it necessary to
ship Middle East oil to the
west coast of Canada when
more desirable and
presently used wunleading
terminals are already in
operation on the east coast
of Canada.

The northern Alaska-B.C.
pipeline to Edmonton ap.
pears to be more acceptab
from an environmental
point of view and is favored
by many politicians.

I believe that as British
Columbians we musi do a lot
of ‘soul-searching’ and
decide that over the long
term, which is most

beneficial for us as
Canadians, rather than
what is most beneficial to
the U.S.A. This is not an
anti-American position nor
a selfish position, rather it is
looking after our own in-
terests. Surely we are in-
dependant enough in our
own country to make these

‘THURSDAY

kinds of decisions.

If it Is ultimately decided
that the oil pipeline will be
built between Kitimat and
Edmonton, the route in my
opinion must not be allowed
to go through the Copper
Valley. Whether or not the
cost of the oil pipeline is
$400,000 a mile should net be
the concern of the people
who live in the Terrace-
Kitimat area, rather itis our
responsibility to assure that
environmental, social,
recreational and aesthetic
values are protected and
preserved within the
limitations imposed. In
other words, if there is less
of a risk to the above values
if the oil pipeline were to
follow the Yellowhead High-
way (Highway 16) then this
is the choice we should
make. The cheapest and

shortest route should not be:

our concern. | .
There will be public
hearings, probably: in

November and December of
this year and as custodians
of this very valuable and
beautiful part of British
Columbia, I believe that it (s
the responsibility of all of us
not to be stampeded into
making any rash decisions
particularly for short term
economic gain. [f, in the
wisdom of the politicians,
the oil industry and the
Energy Board, the oil
ipeline is going to be built,
et us make sure that it is
built to the highest of
standards with the greatest
benefactors being the
Canadian public over the
long term, rather than to the
oil industry and business
interests who would exploit
the development for their

- own personal gain,

Fire hazard high in
northern B.C.

High forest fire hazards
are reported in northern
B.C, and in the southern
coastal and interior regions
of the Province. All other
areas of the province report
a low to moderate hazard.

Seventy-two new fires
were reported this week, 35
fires are still burning in B.C.
All fires are under patrol
with no serious problems.

Weekend _recreationists
are asked to exercise
caution when travelling in
or near forested areas and
remember, if you spot a
forest fire, dial "0" and ask
for Zenith 5555. This will
result in immediate action
being taken by the Forest

Service.

To date this year, 687
forest fires have occurred
compared to 2,142 for the
corresponding period las!
year. Estimated fire sup-
pression costs to date are
$2,058,511 compared to
$5,307,578 for the same
period in 1975. :

A Canadian Red Cross
Summer Safety Tip: For
poor swimmers and hesitant

aters, help is at the other
end of a phone cai | to the
Red Cross Water Safel:
Service. Be prepared. Yell
to us for help!

B.C. Forest Products shares down

British Columbia Forest
Products Limited recently
reported earnings for the
firsk half of 1976 of $12
million on sales of $175.3
million as compared to
earnings of $16.5 million and
sales of $163.6 million for the
same period of 1975. Ear-
nings per common share for
the six months were $1.56
compared lo $2.16 for the
first half of last year.

Second quarter earnings
for BCFP this vear were $5.9
million or 77 cents per share
on sales of $93.3 million.
This compares with ear-
nings of $12 million or $1.58
per share and sales of $95.6
million during the second:
quarter of 1975.

BCFP chairman lan A.
Barclay nated that the lower

‘first half earnings this year

reflected significant in-
creases in costs of
producing lumber, pulp and
newsprint over 1975 levels
and an unfavorable ex-
change rate on the U.S,
dollar. Lumber sales
volumes and prices which
improved from last year
were more than affset by the
rise in production costs.
Exchange had the effect of
decreasing net sales by $6.2
million on a comparative
basis to 1975. .

Lower second quarter
earnings, affected by
generally rising costs, were
also adversely hit by ex-
change on the stronger
Canadian dollar and by the
effects of the month long
dispute ending in June on

the .B.C. Railway which
slowed Mackenzie
operations.

In reviewing first half
market results, Barclay

‘stated that while offshore

lumber markets were only
slightly improved, U.S.
demand increased and
prices were good as
customer inventories were
replenished on the ex-
pectation of rising rates of
housing starts. However,
sales weakened toward the
end of the half as the ex-
pected increase in starts did

Inflation

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not quite materialize. U.S.
housing starts are still
projected to reach 1.5
million in 1976.

Domestic plywood sales
were adequate although
prices dropped sharply in
June to meet U.S.° com-
pelition. Overseas plywaod
sales continue ta be
generally weaker.

Softwood bleached kraft
pulp demand continued to
improve in the U.S. and
some offshore recovery was
evident. Rarclay continued,
“However, there are still
uncertainties in the
marketplace which may
result in some preduction
curtailment.” On a more
positive nole he added,
“Newsprint sales continue
strong and should remain
50.”

The company chairman
indicated that work on the
new jointly developed pulp
and lumber project in
Quebec is underway and

procceding at a satisfactory
level. He was updating a
special report to
shareholders of June 30
which noted that
preliminary closing
documents on the $300
million venlure were signed
May 26 between BCFP and
The Donohue Company of
Quebec. Preparation of the
puip mill site near St.
Felicien began in May and
improvements are now
being planned for the three
sawmills which were pur-
chased as part of the new

-manufacturing complex.

Barclay outlined BCFP's
concerns about amend-
ments to Canada's anti-

inflation legislation in-
dicating that, “ ... if im-
plemented, (they) will

create even more prablems
for a cyclical industry such
as ours." His criticisms
centered on the govern-
ment’s selection of base

periods for the industry, the
punilive aspects of an 85
percent margin restriction
and removal of unit cost
rules previously allowed. He
concluded by saying. ‘It is
most unfortunate that the
program is placing ever-
increasing restraints on our
industry at a time whan it js
just beginning to recover
from extremely poor
market vonditions.”

In the summer of 1887 the
first steam boat to appear
on the Mackenzie River,
Northwest Territories, was
named the ‘Wrigley’,
plying between Fort Smith
and Fort McPherson.

The. Afctic was first
named by the Greeks - alter
ARKTOS, the constellation
of the Great Bear.

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When you want to call long distance, but you haven't got
the person's number, you can dial directary assistance to
most places in Canada and the U.S. At no charge:

For all areas in B.C. not included in your local
directory, call 112-555-1212.

For areas outside B.C.,
call 112 + area code + 555-1212,
Area codes are listed in the front of your phone book.

Once you've gol the number you want, remember that most
station-to-station calls you dial yourself (112) cast less.

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BOTEL@

Applications are invited for the position of

KITIMAAT VILLAGE
HOME SCHOOL CO-ORDINATOR

Whose general duties will be:

(1) Counselling - Individual students and
. - Counselling the natura
(2) Working with schools (provindial sci

school counsellors.
(3) Special Sarvices
(4) Administration

(3) Working with School Committees
BASICQUALIFICATIONS:

‘1, Basic knowledge of interviewing and counselling techniques.

2. Ability to analyze and evaluate, organize and communicate orally and

in writing.

} parents and-or guardians.
hools) - principals, teachers and

3, Absility to establish and maintain effective working relations with staff
and the public; ability to adapt fo changing situations ; ability to exercise
discretion, tact, firmness and persuasiveness. ;

4, Ability to relate to and communicate with students,

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Ability to organize the collection of statistical data.

2. Ability to plan.

3. Knowledge of administrative princip

salary;

Starting will be $700 per month subject to review afte

month probation period.
For further information call 632-2036 or 632-5655 between 8 a.m. and
p.m., Monday to Friday. .

Send resume to:

Kitimaat Village Council
Haisia P.O. Box 1101
Kitimaat Village, B.C.

VOT 2B0

Before 4 p.m. Friday, July 30, 1976,

als, practices and procedures.

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