_Nisga’a focus opportunit ties. ‘ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT and government spending ~ s+ Were the, key topics at an n Oct. 18 Nisga’ a candidates mecting: od a held heré, : i - Presidential candidate Nelson Leeson ‘Stiessed! that ‘the , Nisga’ a would have to Create an. environment: friendly: to. i economic development, . : "We must remove any impediments," said Leeson reer: Ting to, regulations that might. stand in: the Way of develop. * ment. : : : : Many: of the candidates suggested touristi would hel “fuel the Nass Valley’ $ economy in, the future, Zz a “The: state “of. social, and health service: in the valley Was also brought up.:. ‘ 7 sy “Sometimes. tr m. 1 afraid to: ive i in: n Nass, * "said -eoimneil of - 7 Pelders candidate Oscar: Mercer: referring to Fesponse:t thins Sfor: emergency medical services," 2°: - Administration and distribution of the social services v was in “also addressed. “There's no appeal process for social ‘services, * said Reg “inald Percival who is Tunning for chairperson; He explained . thatifa Nisga’ acitizen is denied a service they, have no way. an fo challenge that decision." : 2's Other concerns focussed 0 on how. the almost, $300 million : “that'd is coming to the Nisga’ a ag..part Of the {realy will be.’ _' Spent to help spur economic. development. and i improve the quality of life for Nisga’ a people. oo50-; One i issie ‘Taised: was the $15, ,000 cash. p iene * + Minha ee wwe pay out received “tease control. over. the land the. Ning a Bape have a as. a. ms “aesult of the’ 2000 treaty. oe wo - Presideiitial candidate Shirley Morven stressed We value. + of independence, sun Fd like to hear the Nisa’ a say. we id it our selves," said Morven. 0 » “Abotit 25 of the ardund 450 cligibie *Feriace Nisga’ a vot. rs attended the. forum held by the local Nisga’a society. ° . Today i is voting day: for Nisga’ a, the second: élection held ince the Nisia’ asigned.a land claims treaty in 2000. . ~The: election for president has’ an added. element: in. that oseph. Gosnell! Sr,;.the man who: guided the treaty signing. “for. the. Nisga’ a and who’ was the nation: 5 first elected. presi. : a ‘. There are. seven polling hee through o oust the p prov- ~ LOCAL NISGAA electoral officer Robin McNell is in for a busy day as he and other Nisga'a election officials man the polling booth at the Skeena Mall fora full. round af Nisga’ a Lisims, government elections, . The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, October: 27, 2004-A3.. ~ - "News In Brief | _ “Two arrested, Knife found: | T ie) MALES have: been arrested int connection withan |; armed robbery and, stabbing al Sangster’ 8 ‘Health Contre. Oct, TS. Mo ; we - Ohe man has. been charged ‘and, wil appei iit sot eset oe on-Dec 211.: ae Le! ‘ 40, The knife. believed 0 have beer sed i . robbery was found: ‘On ‘Oct: 19° : ee aa -+ “Ataround:5 p.m: on Oct 15; a 4 male demanded money” wt from-an employee of Sangster’ 5 Health | Centre on Greig . ‘ Ave. oo When the employee potuséed, th assailant abbed the. Pe employee's. hand and ra. ‘The victim’ 's s injuries Wwere'mi-'f Not, tee i | Vandals damage vehicles Poe VANDALS DAMAGED: séveral’ cars.- ‘parked: In: the aren Terrace Honda Dealership: ‘betiveen midnight and Jam. J on Oct-17. vo oo ~~ The unknown. vandals: athiew jocks at the vehidles ut — didn’t take anything from insidé.them. : ee Damage is estimated in ‘the thousands of dolla eran te The police are reviewing'the video surveillance. tapes } Oe of the area: Anyone. With information: 4s" ‘asked to call’ Whe. a RCMP at 638-7400. 0 ie a Af anonymity - is ‘pcforted, ‘phat Grit Stoppers at My 635-8477. <0 re Information that ieads. 10" ain ‘arrést 1 could: rsult ina. hee reward of up-to $2,000, Calls are Not: jimeed- HOT names 5 coe asked for « or recorded. " ioe ~ Shingles stolen en beeen THIEVES. CUT ‘through’a chainlink: fence ahd helped. ae themselves t0:construction. supplies at’ Convoy’ Supply 5 ane Ltd between noon-Oct 17-and-8:30 a.m. Oct-18, a -. The individuals gained entry to the construction tna’ wont * terials supplier by cutting through the. ctiaintink fence on Poe the cast side. of its business Yarden 3" " -A_bundle-of- white-coloured ‘me I Hashing and $I: ee bundles of shingles were Toaded ont a'pickup track thal es! leftthe scene: =. 7’ ~ : oe The RCMP asks: those with information to call ther oe at 638: 7400 or, the Critne Stoppeis al. 635-8477. " ‘Impaired charge laid ce RCMP RESPONDED toa single | motor vehicle socident Ps on Kalum Lake ‘Drive to finda vehicle: driven: oft the J. road into the ditch around 9’p.m..on Oct 18." ae The female. driver and 13- year-old passenger ‘escaped without; injury. and! were found: in their residence. a short : distance away... ; rn Police charged ihe diver with imped driving and ince. inciuding one herein. Terrace at: the Skeena Mall. “= Advance polls were held Oct, 20° ‘and. she head clectoral officer. here said there Wwas'a good turnout: +. 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