Legislative Library | Parliment Buildings Victoria, B, Cc, V8V-1z4 _f { J ey “PERRACE the Boaid ‘of Directors: of Terrace District Comunity Services Sociéty, has announced { at. funding for the Skeena Youth Work Incentive. Program will be phased out within six months. The funding comes from - _ the federal government's job.corp programs: - +” Skeena Youth Work Incentive Program’s ‘objective is o provide disadvantaged, presently unemployable youth with ~ attitudes, work habits, 4nd marketable skills’ ‘essential to - oo employment in the northern region of B.C. . ne ‘The Board has expressed concern over. the fumding cut ih auemnccuceeeunscenmsmes | Participants and three staff members will.be oe ‘effected as well.as 4 number of waiting participan| —— Yolume. 78 No. 7 . Last years operating budget was $219,000. The board's ae request for funding’ this year, even considering the inflation oe ‘rate, was $2,000 leas, The board has contacted Skeena- MP Jim ‘Fulton and he will speak with’ Employment and. Immigration’ Minister, John Roberts, within the next week, about the finding cut. The Board has expressed shock and disappointment over the funding cut, particularly considering the ‘value of _ Skeena Youth Work Incentive Program in‘the region and ‘it's wide spread suppért. The project has had national and . provincial recognition since 1980. January 27-29," 1984 ‘ .: Wednesday, | ne, BS-CeNRS | - Smokers: to quit ‘TERRACE. Today ig . - Cold Turkey Day. - Hf you missed it like most _ people did and. you.are still : smoking no need to call the fire department yet. There ds a Quit Smoking, Clinic designed _. for anyone ON area g ‘Alcan reviews | coming year . KITIMAT—~ "The year 1984 will be a significant one for -Aléan's: ‘Kitimat Worke,’’ says works manager Dave . ~ Mortimer. “It's our 30th anniversary year and hopefully it willalsobea year in which Aican's profits will return to the levels required to ensure continuing support of our long- term modernization-program.- We have entered 1984 with considerably more optimism than we had a year ago when we were faced with uncertain aluminum markets, high world inventories, a spot price as low as 47 cents per pound “and with Alcanexperiencing ite first even annual logs.” « :.: “However, the upturn, which had been expected late in the year, came more quickly for Alcan than for some other ' industries in B.C, ,” heaaid. yin reviewing the year 1983. Mortimer added that the company's ability to “harig in" ‘ and keep producing -at very low metal prices was due In part to its capability in controlling ‘costs and improviig productivity. “At Kitimat Works,” he said, “‘this was ” _accomplished thanks to the: cooperation and flexibility. of the workforce, many of whom found themselves working In. ‘unaccustomed jobs for.some parts of the year,’ if “Another factar which stood ug in good stead was Alcan' 6. if .: strong multinational presence in Asia,'which allowed us to ~~ move large ionhages of ingot into those Markets." | ‘Sui ‘arine Glibert, t. Monique. Berube and Bill: “Increased concentration on specific export markets was.a’ Standing left to right are Margaret. Dediluke factor inhelping Alcan sustain. ‘demand for. ingot products — ace}, Sylv 5 1,5 from. ‘Kitimat Works, -according to Emery: LeBlane, ce), Khy, Clyke, Roseria oodwin (Terrace), Manager, Ingot Products Division at Kitimat... -; . . « ; fe Through. our ‘improved quality: control and. better -Ellzabett ‘Snyder - (Terraca), Jo ‘Patterson. (Terrace “eating feckiniques, our marketing paginlnva bens able 0 t excitin, ry pet: fy if ACL iL er, i ae 5 Japan yg et apres oe Export shipments | rom aT ae c ‘offices of Dr. Birch i ‘and Dr. . = Fisher, it costs $10; which Js ‘. Cheaper than a ‘carton ‘af: cigarettes - and ‘a lot healthier. . , Battle - “averted: " VANCOUVER (cP) — A : : battle between - labor. ‘and fa government | ‘in: British © * Columbia's ‘classrooms. has - : been averted for at Teast six months. _ Operation mo . Solidarity - Officials” annotn ced ” Katimavik is a work and Jearning challenge for young . "Canadians between the ages of 17 and 21. They do ~ primp een community ‘work that doesn’t ‘take jobs. away. trom, the’. ’ - lecalt labor force such as construction. of ariew layground, | . rk with. children: and assist..the aged...“ Katimavik’, (provides all travel, Aly ir . | 9 dd ahearrings: Mm : ; | fe. “energy, enthuslasin and cornmltment.. The group above’. “Fra k Howard.. If -you would IIke’ to’ mee “the. group. or” J tof Rtruston. inget, sheet and wire bar ingot: were coy. 7 was enthusastically welcomed‘for another three months In ~ clpate iri. their numerous activities, Including billeting. _ the best in years bringing success to our intensive efforts to | “abe, BG. _ Terrace by community representatives. -They are, seated’... you should contact Katiniavik at-635.2604... ‘Here's ‘to’a™ Protkice higher value-added products for this a ree. : ‘Labor eft toright, ‘Melissa Gimm, group leader Gail Bryn-Jones, a great 1984, ful of fun and good rest they say. "able to Petes raetal that brings a higher premium than president, ‘said: ona govern: — ; . regular yremelt ingot and which also provides greater ment’s- decision not to lay energy savings for the customer, It’s gratifying to be able off hundreds of teachers and - eat a Trudeau ‘conducts minor cabinet shuffle ==es“—-- Mortimer sald, “Although our production ‘capacity at movement to put a program ' Kitimat Works was down by some seven per cent at the - of province-widé job action “OTTAWA «P) — Bill athletes and’ promoting an ‘seeénd prisclty is’ to help © in. the cabinet. after being”. ‘served first “as revenue start of 1983, we were more fortunate than many of the 1.9; on hold, -Rowripkey’ rejoined Prine’ Olympic’sports pool to help Calgary put -on: the Olym- - sacrificed to spruce: up the - minister and then in the producers who experienced average production cuibacks of we “,""However,. -Operation> _ Minister Trudeau’s cabinet’, finance. :the :1988-: Calgary ‘ poe Soll darity “and” “all of ‘ita. “Nuesday: in'a inlnor Shuffle Winter Olvmpies. wee The juggling of the minor | A Bellow: - “Newfoundland You never really” Know industry," he said: > affiliates in both the private that. also ‘shifted -Celine - .After’- ‘swearing-in '~: portfolios was the fourth. Liberal MP- George Baker . ‘What's going to happen in “By comparison, we were able to maintain; our record of . and publi¢ sector. stand “Herview-Payette to anew ceremony by. Gov. Gen. Ed... shuffle in 16'-months by said Rompkey's return was. politics,” he told reporters, ‘ over 22 years without layoffs, ‘In late-summer when the - Teady | to mobilize full youth portfolio and moved Schreyer, - the: aggressive’ “Trudeau and increased the | “terrible, © °, ‘absolutely . “You just take ite. as it market turned. around and we were called upon to restart _- Support should the. , back-bencher "Jacques former. ‘chain-store. public’ “umber of ‘cabinet posts to... terrible” in -terms >of. the | comes.” ae line 4A, we were able to do so quickly. and efficiently o provincial © ~ governiment Olivier - “fate. * Payette’s relations‘. “director © ‘and. eB, ‘including: ‘tthe: ‘prime - /embarrassinent’: it: will: ‘Rompkey ‘said 4 one 0 of his allowing us to contribute to the company’s efforts to take make ~ any “attempts to former. job- as.fitness and mother of three. daughters". minister. Some. observers cause the party in his home. aa foals will be creation of a adyantage of changing market opportunities. Not only did ‘victimize _ education .. amateur sport minister, said she will try to: cut the: have» been: “expecting a - province. northern development we ree be ml F seeridnir we wire able-to hire new workers - for thelr ‘par- Rompkey, 4 47-year-old high - unemployment : ‘rate. major, ‘cabinet: ‘Shakeup to = But Progressive * Con- corporation to bolster the _emp Avec oe the frat Hime two tr is wellas jets i. 2” sticipation.in the November ; “dropped an nal-bua was | Dien hareaiiwe mies try: to boost .the : oe _ Servative MP Jim McGrath, . Labrador fishing industry, ” a ver leva sat ‘on loyment, for ocal students in ” Ie, ip as ‘sma ness | es! ny : ; “sipblie | mo ee OE raid Protest ube ~ minister in August, became, “wil speak fot youth on po baie - “as ‘well as resolution of the Mortimer said it was also. gratifying. that’ despite the "(Operation Solidarity.’ ‘jg Minister of state for mines. . issties, 7 Ao ie _ Bovernment’ s-image,.. —”- small -business portfolio. . - 42 per. cent, resulting In ‘massive. layofta throughout, ‘the ae . -pointment; , Seale u jPaween he adverge economic conditions that prevailed in 1983, Alcan . os a nities’ wilt » Newfoundland and Quebec was able to continue: with major expenditures for the 7 firchly. -cominitted ty the ete eeamey ett Peal tatiog ea " . “Edon't know why | the hell. over the gale of electricity modernization program at Kitimat Works. h “That ction il cake i diander ; Roget. Sienmons COLEING MINISTER , if this OS mpkey) was fired'in thé*’:: from. the Churchill Falls “Alean was confident of a return to. profitability, given i si ae "Olivier, ¢.a-- $9-year-l . ; ‘first,olace,” MeGrath said. - hydroelectric: development. the cyclical nature of our industry.'" Mortimer said, ‘‘and | resigned after 10:dayd as Would: be‘his. last cabinet . , : fedora (ta ripe ie” “mines er hid W tax: “cigar "smoker, former ‘shuffle, ° “'Trudedu Min Lal the people or the" Rompkey was thought to more than $28-millin was spent 2h Continuing E money * saved *farieg “the _ evasion jinyestigatjon, |: Quebec union. official, ad-..- terjected: -.““He”:.' doesn’t ‘Rewhntle side from have...been shelved by ae a ee ain 1888. App tely the same *.\ strike not being returned to. Opposition MPs had been... viser to, ‘Trudeau and know. There may be more.” b Tarthetal . think he's 8 “Trudeau: ast summer’ for onthe major single ev ent of the year was the opening of the ‘the ‘edueation system,”-he _ elamortig :for - Newioup,,..Quebée eauous chairman, The initial CET ro ee nee nen. failing tohelp defuse eneray eee code panle pleat after tae ee of ‘ said. * . dland ‘Tepregentation in, the |,, said:-his “main. interest i o . Rompkey _ wouldn't “andy fisheries disputes construction. A key aspect of the modernization program.” Larry . . ‘Kuehn, BG. cabinet. since * Simmons "sports is “golf, golf, golf: ~ -New ‘Democritic: ‘House - comment.on. why Trudeau” “between Ottawa and "the plant produces carbon paste for both the new dry anode ‘Teachers’ -* Federation: “stepped down. He was later’ ‘‘After. 11 years . in Leader-Tan Deans taid he is - originally, dropped him Newfoundland Premier pots and the conventional pots at Kitimat Works. ; president, said Solidarity is. ‘convicted of.tax evasion but, government, I was a little ‘sumptised Rompkey is back a the, sabinet after he Brian: Peckford. : po ‘Substantial effort also went into continuation of other putting its proposed action’ © “has appealed the ruling. - surprized by. ‘the: BP major portions of the potroom modernization programy with |." " in abeyance, but “is not) Rive ayete, 42 an peintment. ah the new roof ventilation systems being completed in lines 3- cancelling its program “in nam © sport ‘and .°- Olivier ©. sa oa Le b t ll d ff &, The crane transfer facillty is now well advanced tn lines See the psi comes fitness job in: August ‘and | priority willbe to foster” e anese 100 ps. ca @ 0 3-5 and the first of five new floor-level pot tending cranes “back with massive layofts.”” “had been cracking down on physical fitness among was commissioned during the year.. “We made good bo Kuehn faid there’ have - _ the: use of steroids by: = workers. “My” “BEIRUT (AP): = ~" Artillery : éxchanges sthools and shops in several suburban progress in defining a modernization program for. linea 1 been‘. no, teacher’ layéffs aan “flared in the hills above the U.S, niarine * areas to close down, the radio said, and2, and continued with the Duclaux clamp installation in , “dlrectly related to the’ -base at Belrut airport today, and Lebanese “Reporting on the enforcement of the this grea," he added. h, “government's: refusal to : - epaver calle tum chong plan proposed security plan, the government On: the power operations side, he sald, 1984 will, sea ; ‘ ive school. boprds strike me to. separate the country’s warring factions. * radia said more negotiations were needed completion of a program in the potlines to convert ‘the 1 : 8 ines mS A marines.” spokesman, ‘Maj.:"Dennis) to “avert a setback . during = im- original mercury are rectifiers to solid state silicon didde 7 2 "He ald! that rhoat scl ool ’ a "Brooks, said the artillery exchanges north — plementation.” The plan aims to separate units, This program has been progressing for the. past hoards had decided: ‘sche >of the ‘airport’ camp lasted an hour this. feuding factions in Beirut’s ‘southern seven years‘at an overall cost of $16-million. Only half of i lay off teachers in January ; ~moming but’ did hot involve. the-marines, suburbs and the nearby Chouf mountains. _potiine 7 remains to be converted. o “ pocause. it would « haye.- * “It was very heavy for a while,"' the major... About 3,000 soldiers and 350 policemen “Another highlight of the year,” he said, “was tne 4 severely dietupted. - . said. “It’s quieted down now.” , ‘had been ordered by the government to increased emphasis on safety at the plant which has made a chitdtens® education Poe ' ‘State radio reported, sporadic fighting “assemble at several points In eastern and Kitimat Works a safer place to work, with fewer accidents a. “But warned the f near Belrut's Shiite suburbs and around the | weatem Beirut to be ready to enforce the. posturing: High preety will continue Seme on a - shontall” “has only beet. Druse-inhabited hills . above ‘the marine ‘plan. Government officials said the U.s,, provements to our safety performance . a ify . a] base, . - - French, Italian’ and. British: units of the “Kitimat Works is operating atl00 per cent of ite capacity then the raat tat be — "._Theradionald Lebanese troops stationed multinstional force had been riotitied of the °nlering 1984,” Morlimer added, ‘and employee turnover Mv ich more severe because | Re ER. i at -the .Khalde .. highway -Intergection .- order. wo remained exceptionally low during the past twelve months, iz orth a ‘ . . wuy Buy NEW? ‘T°. southeast :of the imarine base traded ar- oo a . | oo Even though we are expecting to see Improved economic y “We x WY he federation : WHEN USE DWILL po! oo _ tillery and mortar barrages with Druse The officials, who declined tobenamed in conditions in other industries in northwestern B.C,, I don't’ : “hopes the government will | ‘. fake some’ action before - then to ensure schools have — ’ g@dequate funding in. Sep] “Susiiers on the neighboring Aramoun hills. - *eeping with government rules, said last- expect to See any large increase in turnover in the coming ae lee position cent Suilte. ‘militiamen Minute “hitches” fed President Amin year. The turnover rate at Kitimat Works has beer well: . jdlad: exchanged: artillery, mortar and Gemayel's administration to order another “der control for the past six years and for some of this | )omachine-gun | fire in the southern suburbs. . delay in. enforcing the plan that was period there were lots of job opportunities elbewhere if cur . Tt Do you want parts totix up your'car but} your ‘budget "| wan't allow it? Beat the! hgh cost. of new ry parts with" . avatity used parts Wale. oo had not felt that Alcan was a géod employer arid and near the Itallan-policed Palestini ‘originally intended to go into effect late last employees tember. _S, K. B. AUTO. $ ALV AG E tet camp of Ch atilla, the radio sald ¥ week. Kitimat a goed place to live, This is a factor in achieving al sal ; ; : prniitis a olcantys | _ . ‘ald no casualties were reported. Oa Tiesday, Druse leader Walid Jum- and muaiiaining Productivity, am rince the oaths months will be to criticlze. | 635-2333 or 635- 9095 1A. few. rocket-propelled grenades. ex-_- blatt said no agreement could be expected See 4 . the govemment’s social [> . 3690 Duna Cjuitotl Hwy: 16) fe * ploded In mid-air over the Chrisilan sector. 900" .9n the ‘plan because key issues ‘Alcan’ - age 3 ~ services and education cuts. AY avon sani “of Betrut daring the exchanges, causing _ Femained unresolved. Pp ge 74, . . _ i cot . . ®