Out & About Record cracked CONSTRUCTION in Ter- race this year has broken through the record of 1995, By the end of November, the City of Terrace bad issued building permits worth $24.9 million — just over the $24.8 million worth issued in ali of 1995, ‘New development so far is about $850,000 ahead of the $24.1 million recorded to the end of November, 1995. Commercial developments led the way in November, adding about $900,000, The single largest permit issued last month was a $500,000 commer- cialfesidential building to be erected by Gurmeet En- terprises at 4614 Greig Ave. across from Co-op, New barber WHAT NAME do you pick if you're starting a bar- ber shop ina northern B.C. logging town? Clear Cuts was the ob- -vious choice for Anne Ger- vais, who is setting up shop at 101-4622 Greig Ave., in the ald) Omineca Medical lab building. Formerly, a barber across the street at the Terrace Co- op, Gervais’ shop becomes the third local barber shop, It’s' one of 18 new businesses listed on the city’s new business report for-November.. .—. ean Others include Ebony’s Hidden Treasures on Kalum St, Robin’s Donuts, and a number of consultants, and * mobile sales and service businesses. Mr. Mikes reopens AFTER NINE months closed down and now $300,000 worth of renova- tions, Mr. Mike’s Grill has . finally reopened, And the new owners of the B.C. restaurant chain say it’s been worth the wait, Company vice-president Alex Fraser says the Ter- race Mr. Mike's is the pilot project for a new concept of Mr. Mike’s restaurant they plan to use at their other 18 locations. The concept involves a shift away from the original buffet concept toward a showpiece kitchen grill and full bar service, The move shifts Mr. Mike's decidedly upscale, to what Fraser describes as a cross between a Red Robin and an Eari’s bul with -a focus on steaks. Eclectic decor, a floor-to- ceiling fireplace and a 6(K)- square-foot solarium are among the changes. “We're pretly pumped up about it,’’ Fraser said. Geza and Edith Farkes are the local franchisces, and son Ben Farkas will be gencral manager. The company was boughi by new owners Darren Flinthoff and Boston Bruins goalic Bill Ranford. And yes, Fraser predicts Ranford will visit the Ter- race test location at some point next year. Kitimat think tank A’ KITIMAT think-tank’ on economic development has tabled its wish list for the year 2005, The Future Search cx- ercise brovght —_ together diverse groups to draw up a list outlining whal participants wanted to: sec. chappen In the Aluminum City within 10 years, Third provider to join the fray ANOTHER local Internet service provider may be up and running carly in ihe new year. Aaran Computer Solu- lions, run by Bob and Shan- hon Ferguson, has opened up a Storefront on the 4600. block of Lakelse, They’re selling dial-up In- ternel access in various packages, and hope to be operating by early January. Shannon Ferguson said they’re just waiting on one more piece of hardware be- fore they power up the sys- tem. “We've been told it might not be until Jan 4,’” she said, “AL this point we don’t really know for sure,” But she says sales of memberships have been brisk, especially in Kitimat, where she said new users can no Jonger gel free ac- cess to Alcan’s sno. net. Aaran becomes the third major local Internet pro- vider in town, joining Rainer Giannelia Systems’ kermode.net and Okanagan Skeena Group’s osg.net. Subscribers to Aaran’s service will bave email ad- dresses that cnd in yel- lowhead16,net, . BusINESS REVIEW_ Net competition heats up SERVING UP THE NET: Stev e Duff, one of the employees at Aaran Computer Solutions, works on the company’s prototype web site. The company hopes ta be up and running as the third local Internet service provider here by early January. he New. Yes Terrace, we have our new name!! The Bear Country Inn, aname that you can equate with quality and service. You can count on us for the same standards you have come to expect at the Northern Motor Inn. Our restaurant has new expanded hours and delicious new menu features. Give us a try today. This weeks feature Is Souvlakl with Greek Salad ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 13 NEW YE@RS Se PARTY .«._. Lee ep Tuesday, December 31 Doors open at 6 pm Dinner 7 pm coal Dance 9 pm to “Jack of Clubs” # Spot dancing »* Door prizes Ferguson said they’re also planning extensive World Wide Web pages through the same address. She said they plan to offer to put up web pages al no cost for local non-profit groups. She said they’re also plan- ning a kind of electronic newspaper called Byres North that would be ac- cessed through their web site, “It would contain local in- formation of activities in community and things that are interesting in our com- munily that people wouldn’t ordinarily know about,’’ Ferguson said. She said they’ll start with e Midnight snacks 48 dial-up access lines, and says high-end digital switching equipment they'll use will give speeds that are “fa little bit faster” than the _ existing providers. The company is named after the Fergusons’ son Aaran, who will be one of the web page authors, Rides Home Until 3 am | Tickets $25.00 each _ Available at Legion Branch 13 Terrace 635-5825 Members & Bona Fide guests welcome Full Size Regular Cab Buick Lesabre Whistler & Blackcomb GMC Jimmy 6 Lana SY a ° - by THE FINANCIAL SERVICES You should know (his: "This limited Hme offer may not be combinad or used with ather offers. 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