LET ERS __ TO THE TERRACE STANDARD B.C. can’t be like sad Newfoundland ‘Dear Sir: The recent events in Newfound- Jand, where their economy has been shocked by the shut down of part of the fishing indusiry, highlights the need to respect and ‘understand’ the role that the -Tesource sectors have in driving our provincial economy. “Here in B.C., we should be very. concerned about the trends in the | mining industry, I understand. that ‘the 23 operating mines in B.C, will probably be reduced to about 12 mines in the next decade. “Mining is extremely important to: the. lotal economy of B.C, Our base economy has been and will continue to be driven by the resource economy, The economy is shifling, but it has becn recog- nized by the Round Table on the ..econonry that the resource sector will continue to be that underly- “i ing Strength of our overall econo- iny.. ; Mining. employs about 14,400 “Dear Sir: ‘The French people af Quebec are a close knit society, maintain- ‘ing their own rich culture, and - speaking their own language. --They are indeed a distinct society, as everyone can observe, ~The natives are spread all over the country, lost their cultures, as ‘well: as their many different lan- _ Buages. They are certainly not a distinct socicty at all: - “Integration, not separation, with ‘the rest of Canada is the best way for them to go. Self-goverameul Bring the whole family to the “Show of the North” Augsust 28 to 30 in Smithers I Professional, » Truck: Mount CARPET CLEANING 7 ° Free Estimates ‘ © Reasonable Beauty Your Rame White Extending Calfed, , & Upholstary Lita! OTHER SEAVICES PROVIDED: «Fire & Water Darnage Restoration § (dour Cantral * Pet Odour Control e PHONE 635-3558: e For Free Estimata, ‘ported helping people directly in BC., and with — a very high average wage of $57,700. Many of. our interior communities depend partly or . entirely on this industry. Most of mining’s $3 billion output is ‘ex- our national balance of trade, It is estimated by the Mining Suppliers, Contractors and Con- sullants Association of B.C. that in addition to the 14,400 direct- mining jobs that there are another 20,000 direct jobs with suppliers that depend on- mining in B.C. When: you consider the downstream effects, there proba- bly are 100,000 people: in B.C. _ benefi iting directly from mining. Mining is also important to the ‘govenument of B.C. For cxainple, in 1991, mining paid $175 inil-— lion in taxes. And with 100,000 people depending on mining throughout the province, it isan industry that deserves govem- ment suppor! and attention. for them is just a dream, void of substantial reality and possibitity. Apartheid is a thing we sure don’t want in Canada, do we? - Assimilation’ is a must for na-_. tive young people, They refuse to be confined to reserves and ghet- tos. Apartheid jis racism, both -ways. We should live in harmony and unity as one happy Canadian New 1992 OGidemoblie 88 Royals 4 dr. Sedan loaded Stk. with #92001 options. All this benefit from an indus- “try that not ouly restores the land when a mine’s life is complete, but also uses less land. than. atiy:-. other economic activity. All of the mines, currently or ever, in. operation in B.C. use less than 1/10 of 1 per cent of the Iand in B.C. The bottom bine i is that mining “brings high-paying jobs. through- - out B.C. and: that with good man- agement the ininig industry: can continue to be a strong con-. tributor and driver of our provin- cial economy. Let's leam from the sad. exam- ple that we see in Newfoundland _— and work toward keeping a viable . Mining industry in this province. ’ Guff Mucich, Chairman,. * Mining Suppliers, Contractors & Consul- taunts Association of B.C. Natives not distinct society . family. Self-government is just the idea of a handful, hungry for. power and status; the same mental dis- ° torlion feminists suffer from! The silent majorily of Indians, have no desire to be singled out as distinct from other races. Bilt Homburg Terrace, B.C. Was $25996. 00 Save $ 4000.00 Sale Price $21336.00" New 1992 Le Aerncoups2 dr, 1.6 litre, tual injected ,Stk.#82157 {Cancer testing change TERRACE — More than 500 women die of breast cancer in British Columbia each year. Though the disease cannot be prevented, it can usually be Ireated successfully if detected early. This'is reasoning behind the opening of five screening J mammography centres: inl northern B.C. Terrace women aver the age of 40 can make an appointment for the no-charge x-ray ¢xam- ination simply by making a free long-distance call. The advantage of this system is that a woman would not have to be referred by her doc- tor'to have the breast cancer screening test, explained John Lambert, technical director: of I radiology at Mills Memorial Hespital. “Some ladies, “they. don't want go to their dactors be- cause they are feeling well,” said ‘Lambert, But screening mammography can detect a tumour in the breast, years be-_ fore it can be fell, as for cxam- ple, during a monthly breast self-examination. The intent of the program is to detect breast cancer at an ‘early stage when the prognosis is excellent,’ said health min- ister Elizabeth Cull. Early detection also allows for more coiservative and less costly therapy, added Cull. To qualify for the screening _ mammography program, you must be a female resident of B.C., and over 40 years old. ‘Women who are pregnatt, breast feeding or who have had ‘breast- implant surgery are not eligible, Appoittiments can be made by calling 1-800-663-9203 (free of charge). was $9140.00 Save 5 1145.00 Sale Price $7995.00" Terrace Standard, Wednesday, August 19, 1992 — Page A7 “I'm too tired.” Chronic fatigue ean be one of the warning siges of dinbetes. if von feel constantly dred or lacking in cnerty, don't ignore it. Please see your doctor. For more information about dinvetes, contact the Canadian Dinbeeos Assueialion. So muel: erat be dante, CAMADIAN portals ASSOCIATION AS SOCLATION CANLDITHAE Bu CUBETE Diabetes [co AH PALO H| Dr. R.E.M. Lee Hospital Foundation 4720 Haugland Ave., Terrace, B.C. V8G 2W7 A thoughtful way to remember is with an In Memoriam gift to the Or. R.E.M. Lee Hospital Foundation. Donatlons are gratefully accepted at the above address, the Terrace Fire Dept..on Eby Steet or please. contact Helene McRae at 635-5320, Income tax receipts are available. — : ve The B.C. Liquor Distribution Branch has received, and is consid- aring, a request for an Agency Liquor Store in the community of Dease Lake. Agency Liquor Stores may be established, generally . in conjunction with an existing grocery business, for the sale of } beer, wine, and spiritsinpackaged form. The programis intended to improve service to consumers in small rural communities - without convenient access to retail liquor outlets. Comments on ‘this subject may be made, in writing, to: Rural Agency Program | Store Operations Department Liquor Distribution Branch 3200 East Broadway Vancouver, B.C., V5M 126 until August 28, 1992. New 1992 Safad Extended Van SLE Alr, -cruise, PW,PL, AM/FM cassette, antilock brakes, loaded with options. Stk. #921368 Was $26310.00 Save § 4000.00 Sale Price $22310.00° Was $28890.00 New 1992 Bunbind SE4 dr. Was $16230.00 Hew 1992 Bennevite 4 dr. Sedan foaded with op- tions. Stk, #92000 was $26190,.00 Save $ 4195.00 Sale Price $21995.00° New 1992 Chev 8-Blazer2 dr. Tahoe, 4.3 Iltre V6, auto, air, disc player, loaded with options. Stk, #82110 : Save S 5000.00 Sale. , Price $23890.00 Sedan, alr, tit, AM/FM cassette, power antilock brakes, loaded wilh op- tions. Stk, #92175 Save § 3235.00 Sale Price $12995.00° Hew 1992 GMC SenemaEx: tended cab, 4x4, 4.3 litre V6, & sp, cassette, In glatrack,Stk, #92011 Was $19460.00 Save $ 3465.00 Sale Price $15995.00° Hew. 1992 Skylark Grand Spet4 dr. Sedan, alr, cruisa, power windows, power seat, disc player, loaded with options. Stk. Terrace Was $23994.00 Save $ 3000.00 Sale Price $20994.00° New 1992 GMC % Ton 4x4, V6, alr, power windows, cruise & it, AM/FM cassette, loaded with op- tions, Stk. #92016 Was $25990,00 Seve § 5000.00 Sale Price $20990.00°