Ad Terrace Review — Wednesday, March 28, 1990 ~ Government Two years ago local government bodies and representatives of indu- stry ‘in the Northwest erupted in outrage when the provincial gov- emment announced that a major forest license north of Hazelton had been awarded to a consortium of companies from Prince George. At that time the terms of the license included a commitment for Takla Track and Timber, Prince George Wood Preserving and Rustad Brothers to rebuild and operate at their own expense the. defunct British Columbia Railway line from Fort St. James into the timber area. Last week the Terrace Review learned that there are now at Jeast two other companies involved in - the deal, and that the rail line will be rebuilt and operated with public money. The Sustut-Takla license, consist- ing of Supply Blocks A and B of the Prince George Timber Supply Area, is in fact far closer geo- graphically to Hazelton than to Prince George, and Westar, oper- ators of sawmills in Hazelton and. Kitwanga, had been banking on the _ cutting rights to the 400,000 cubic ‘meter license. When the govern- ‘ment announced its decision, Westar immediately announced the closure of its Rim sawmill opera- tions, putting 120 people out of work. The Hazelton communities © called for an investigation by the provincial Ombudsman, and the Kitimat-Stikine Regional District defeated by a one-vole margin a motion to call for the resignation of Dave Parker, Minister. of For- ests at the time. —— Barry Wall, manager of public affairs for the BCR, said March 22 that the original concept -- for the companies to lease the roadbed from the BCR for a dollar a year and rebuild and operate the line -- "didn't come about". "We will finish the rehabilitation and operate the railway, and recover the cost through freight rates," he said. When asked if the estimate of $25 million to rebuild THE SIGN OF A GOOD BUSINESS NEIGHBOR ... “Dieter ee ane: igo. 200d Ware Ss NCH U. BS THE SIGN OF A MERCHANT WHO CARES - ABOUT PEOPLE ... . This emblem identifies the civic-minded businessmen who sponsor | Secone Maun. in the community. “f) Vi — 635-5672 | Erlinda — 635-6526 “1 Brenda-Lee’—~ 635-2605 ihe line is still valid, Wall replied, "That still holds good." Under the terms of the license . agreement between the Ministry of - Forests and Takla Track and Timb- er, the line construction as far as Driftwood is to be finished by November of this year. Wall said he believes they have a few more weeks to negotiate. "Once there’s ‘an agreement, we can mobilize quickly." , Although the license states’ that harvesting has to begin in Supply -_ Block A -- in the Driftwood area - - by January 1, 1991, construction on the rail line hasn’t yet started because the companies are still negotiating terms with the BCR. Wall said the freight rates are one unsettled. In addition to the orig- ing a joint-venture pulp mill idea with Alcan in the Vanderhoof area, are now involved in the negotia- tlons. oF The BCR just finished writing off $81 million in losses incurred during the. 1970's: when they _ ‘Timber contract called for a man- ~ -g@gement and working plan for the . forest license to be drawn up for attempted to build the original line northwest from Fort St. James. ‘When asked if the line might be extended beyond the timber license area, Wall said, "There aren’t any prospects further north.” James Rabbitt, the MLA fo Yale-Lillooet and the only member — of the legislature who sits on ihe to build Sustut access - Road by winter | Editorial, page A6 7 ‘a "variety of reasons” for the BCR - to build and operate the line. |. "There are many players involved, including trade unions... it appears - the benefit is for the BCR to oper- ate it." _ . . Although the Takla Track and approval.by December 1989, the company - has been granted an extension to April 1990. Rich Truant, acting manager for . the Prince George Forest District, said, "We'll go with whatever . they Although the mining - companies and the Ministry. | of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources have » _-been silent. on the | construction of: the. Iskut . River resource road, Skeens MLA Dave Parker. is. ' apparently. confident the. . ~ road will be built this year. _ According to a news letter issued by. Alaskan senator ‘Lloyd Jones, Parker testified | before the Alaskan State Affairs Committee fast month that the expected completion date of the — aspect of negotiations that remains ‘board of the BCR, said there were decide.” — L__this vear, project is in December of Tuesday, April a Ter Breastfeeding Support Group will be held at 8 p.m. in Coming events — Information concerning the Twin River Estates project is available from the Skeena Senior Citizens’ Housing Society office, corner of Apsley Street and Lakelse Avenue, each Thursday from 2 to 4 p.m. Until April 8 — The Kitimat Centennial Museum presents “Out of the Shade: New Designs in Pacific Coast Hemlock” — a collection of household items — chairs, tables, bowls, lamps, plates, boxes — designed and made by 20 B.C. artists (organized by the Cartwright Gallery — Canadian Craft Museum). Museum hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 12 noon to 5 p.m. Until April 26 — At the Terrace Public Art Gallery, “Sisters” featuring Vikkl MacKay and Joanne Thomson. ‘Gallery hours are Tuesday. to Saturday noon to 3 p.m.; Tuesday to Thursday 7 to 9 p.m., Sunday 1 to 4 p.m. _ Wednesday, March 28 — At the Terrace. Women’s Resource Centre on Park Ave., from 1 to 3 p.m., a recep- tion to introduce the new resource manual for low in- come women. The manual is a compilation of informa- tion on local resources, agencies, services and support groups for the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse, specifically for low income women. Thursday, March 29 — “NOBODY'S PERFECT” a free _ five week parenting program, for parents with children from birth to age five is taking registrations now for its last session unti! September. Classes will begin Thurs- ‘day afternoon, March 29. Childcare and transportation are available, Sponsored by the Ministry of Health and the Terrace Women’s Centre. For more information call Carol: 638-3310 or Candice: 635-2116. Friday, March 30 — Jim Fulton will visit the Terrace Women’s Resource Centre at 4542 Park Ave. to hear concerns from individuals or groups. The Centre is presently open from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Anyone is welcome to drop in to talk to Mr. Fulton or just to see what happens at the Centre. Friday, March 30 — Perogie making at the Terrace Women’s Resource Centre from 1.to 3 p.m. Free of charge. Come join the fun and sample your own work. For more information, call 638-0228, ask. for Bev or Karla. March 30, 31 & April 1 — The Caledonia School Band is holding a “SILENT AUCTION” In the Skeena Mall. Fri- day, March 30 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, March 31 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 1 from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Proceeds will be used to send the band to a music festival at U.B.C. in early May. For more Information call 635-4341 evenings. Saturday, March 31 — Miils Memorial Hospital Auxillary Thrift Shop end of winter $1.50 brown bag sale. All clothes and shoes. Drop in at 4544 Lazelle Avenue be- tween 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, Aprit 1 — Terrace men’s soccer Is holding a general meeting at 1 p.m. at the Terrace Public Library meeting room. All interested parties are welcome to at- _ tend. For further information call Joe at 635-9338. Tuesday, April 3 — The Ladies’ Auxiliary to the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 13 will hold their annual general meeting at 8 p.m. All members are urged to attend. 3 — The next meeting of the Terrace the education room of Millis Memorial Hospital. The discussion will focus on continued breastfeeding. For further information, please call Terry ‘Walker. at 635-3287. : me Wednesday, April 4 — Terrace Public Library presents “Travel Talk” for armchair travellers, or for those who really plan to “get up and go”! Travel consultant, Theresa Brinkac of Elan Travel will show a video on > Cuba at 7:30 p.m. and share some of her experiences in a series of informal talks about countries she has visited. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome! For | more information, please. call the ilbrary at 638-8177. Saturday, April 7 — Terrace Public Library presents “Book Collecting and the History of Books”, with Vancouver-based authority Guy Robertson, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the library meeting room. If you have been wondering about the value of some of your own old books, please bring them along. Admission is free and . everyone is welcome. For more information, please call the library at 638-8177. Saturday, April, 7.—.A. garage sale will be held at Mills Memorial Hospital Thrift Shop, 4544 Lazelle’ Ave., from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. If anyone cares to donate miscel- laneous articles for this sale, please contact Sally Smaha at 635-4243 or Aveline McConnell at 635-5650. Sunday, April 8 — For ali Mothers-to-be, a baby shower, sponsored by the Welcome Wagon, at the Inn of the West at 1 p.m. Gifts and door prizes. By invitation only. Phone Vi at 635-5672 or Brenda-Lee at 635-2605. Sunday, April 8 — For all Brides-to-be, a Bridal shower, sponsored by the Welcome Wagon, at the Inn. of the West at 7:30 p.m. Fashion show, gifts and door prizes. By invitation only. Phone Vi at 635-5672 or Erlinda at 635-6526. : ; Monday, April 9 — Starting today and running for five. weeks, the Kermode Friendship Centre is running a Native designs class one day per week from 4 to 5 p.m. for youths and 7 to 8 p.m. for adults. The classes are free of charge.for members. Call Sandra Fifi for further infor- mation at 635-4906. a Tuesday, April 10 — Brown bag clinic for seniors at Terraceview Lodge from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Seniors will have an opportunity to take all their prescription and non-prescription medicine’ to Terraceview ctinic for review — free of charge. Private and confidential con- sultation with pharmacists to discuss safe storage and use of medication, and at the same time, look for drugs which may cause serlous side effects when they are taken together. To make an appointment, call Ter- raceview Lodge at 638-0223 and ask for Ramona. Thursday, April 12 ~-General meeting of Branch 73, Old Age Pensioners’ Organization at the Happy Gang Cen- tre on Kalum at 2 p.m. New members welcome. Thursday, April 12 — The Terrace Beautification Society is holding an organizational meeting to take place at city hall at 7 p.m. to make plans for Spring Clean-up ac- tivitias for the week of May 5 to 12. Any interested per- sons are encouraged to attend, with ideas and en- thusiasm! April 23 to 28 — The 25th annual Terrace Science Fair will take place. Entry forms and Information leaflets are’ available at all Terrace schools and at the Terrace Public Library. . So Saturday, April 28 - Attention artists and crafts people: The Spring Arts and Crafts Show presented by the Ter- race Art Association will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Terrace Public Art Gallery. Applications are available at the Gallery, Library, Wallinda Crafts and Northern Lights Studio. - a al 4