Ef aes RAY BRADY is res MATTHEW PETERSON PHOTO From front A2 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, June 25, 2003 trained by RCMP in Kitimat at a protest where the premier was speaking last week. Police shield premier from ‘protesters _A FORMER Kitimat mayor is angry with what he calls heavy-handed po- meet the premier. He says protesters had agreed not to come closer lice tactics during premier than a line of concrete Gordon Campbell’s latest curbs while carrying signs visit, - which police viewed as Ray Brady says he filed potential weapons’ because a complaint with Kitimat of the sticks afftxed to RCMP after a sergeant them. manhandled him June (7. Brady says he left his "I decided people don’t sign behind when he have to put up with this moved beyond the curbs. and | filed a complaint,” . “I was no danger to he said. anyone,” he said, “J don’t Brady and other pro- like getting grabbed.” testers staged a rally on Brady also noted the Alcan power sales Campbell left via a rear "issue at the Kitimat cham- exit — apparently to avoid ber of commerce office, the peacefully assembled where Campbell was crowd of about 200. meeting local business “It’s a sad day in Brit- leaders. ish Columbia when the Brady said he was grab-' premier has to run around bed and pushed by the of- with this kind of security ficer after approaching the and sneak out of back building in an effort to doors.” New Skeena has only $10m pledged To buy out the city’s position, the “company would have to come up with the original $20 million plus around $500,000 extra for every six months it waits, Pond said. “It’s our hape in this transaction that they would be up and running and able to buy us out.” Pond said the deal is crucial to getting the Prince Rupert and regio- nal economy moving again. “Nothing has the capacity to put this region back to work like this company,” he said. From front Native plan communities across the region, especially aboriginal villages. “Atl that money could end up in local communities and local busi- nesses doing a ton of silviculture work, which really would help us bridge the decadent stands,” he said. : Harris: said he and: other MLAs with the ‘northern caucus ‘want ‘the '~ province to study the plan and en- dorse it if it makes sense. “We think it’s a good idea,” he said. “I think that we have a better chance of being successful if we partner together and try to get the - Stuart said New Skeena may yet find another way to start if the sale ging enough,” he said, Both sides say the Terrace saw- the June 17” winner of 2 return tickets to Vancouver on HAWKAIR ictured here is Store Manager, Mike Lefebvre and winner ‘fone Nicolson and Asst. Manager, Ron Ballendine “SEE INSTORE FOR THIS |” WEEKS DRAW: °° mA save(h) foods 50 MUCH Mmope IN STORE 2 DFR LE NOW EASIER CONNECTIONS from NORTHE to Rupert falls through, but admits prospects would be bleaker. “I’m not saying it’s the end of the road, but it certainly raises the risk,” he said. “Nothing is without risk — includ- ing sitting still,” Pond added. Pond also said he considered but ruled out as too complex assembling a coalition of northwest communities to buy New Skeena assets. “The process of going to referen- dum in one community is challen- mill isn’t part of the proposed pur- chase, although the referendum question — struck much earlier to meet deadlines — gives the city au- thority to purchase all assets of New Skeena. Stuart also admitted it’s unclear whether the company will hit its tar- get date of Sept. 15 for the restart of the Terrace sawmill, adding plans ‘for logging and road building are still being examined. , Pacific Coastal sess: ~ Victoria - Vancouver Vancouver - Terrace Frequency © 9:00 a.m.-9:25 a.m." “Starts June 30, 2003 4 11:00 .a.m.-1:00 p.m. MF 3:00 p.m.-3:25 p.m. ™ 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. = MF seeks Kyoto forest cash Products is back underway in some of its licence areas after pressure by the forests ministry. Harris said he worked closely with both the company and ministry officials to ensure replanting work began this year after being dormant for the previous two while the firm was being restructured and sold. “It was unacceptable ta let it go any further,” he said. Harris said around 250,000 seed- lings are being planted in the Hazel- tons area plus at least another 100,000 in the Elisworth Camp area. federal government to do this.” “It’s a great expenditure and a preat investment in producing for- ests in B.C. that 20 years down the road is going to have tremendous benefits to the fed- eral government, the provincial gov- ernment and the communities.” Meanwhile, treeplanting by New Skeena Porest Harris AVOID THE CONGESTION OF THE MAIN TERMINAL IT’S A QUICK CONNECTION AT VANCOUVER’S CONVENIENT SOUTH TERMINAL Please note, schedules are subject to change. Coastal AA PRR Lim & ss 1-800-663-2872 | www.pacilic-¢ HAWKAIR Pacific Baok on-line! www.hawkair.ca 4 Sonia Bradshaw of Terrace accepts a gift “" cartificale from Phil Chilibeck, Manager, “i All-West Glass Terrace Ltd. far her winning - entry In the NAOSH week safely poster ! contest - hald for children and grandchildren Jew, Of All-Wast Glass employees in BC, Alberia, : NWT and the Yukon. 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