"firearms for 10 years. " wouldn’t comment, but did say that going through the court a h P NOE f hf ere * The arrest came after students, parents and’ teachers re- . process can be its own deterrent.’ “ — - ' ported that a young man was selling marijuana | to students. __ Caledonia principal Cam MacKay expressed his hope | _D -Max Min -: Total [@| D = Max Min Total atthe school. ; te - that others would be deterred from selling illegal drugs near r A =Temp ‘Temp. Precip |g| A Temp . Temp Precip ; ‘At that time, ‘police s said they seized 17 marijuana joints, schools. — a Y. © 2C..° mm Y °C _*Seash and a record of recent sales. ; “T would hope that people would stay away fromil nschools fi er=| 6. 48 @ 6 0.4 i 6. 15 “lg 4° 0 2 7 |. Provincial court judge Ed de Walle mentioned the drug in the first place, but.I know schools are targets,” he said. ae a _ ate 7 : 4 . a ~ cB free zones created around area schools’six. years ago when _ The real deterrent lies with students’ and parents and it 0G rt: . 7 1.2 -2.4%, 0.0 [7 -4.4: 97 _ 0.0 -",. he'sentenced Walker Dec. 19, 2005... was their reports which fesulted in an arrest being made, oom |8§ .1.3 -28. 15.6 8 -5.4, -8.8 0.0 «The zones, marked by’ signs’ around schools, by them- MacKay said. 9 18 02 6.2 9 -7.7. -14.4. 0.0. | Selves do not have any legal force. “It wasn’t because of {Caledonia vice principal]’ Keith | : 09 -1.1 - 0.8 .|.10 -1 2.4 -1 9.0 - 1.0 a ». + But judges can: apply harsher sentences for drug activity. - [Axelson] or | or any.administrator walking out there. It was 0.0. -48 0.0. 4 11. -0.1 -12.9 2.8 “a os around places such as schools that are frequented | or used by, because of the kids and their parents actually. That's the best, OR . nn nnnns _" Inhis. sentencing reasons, de. Walle Stated that he consid- "MacKay. believes the ‘designation of drug-free zones [i REE S27) = — ered that Walker was involved with an illegal substance near around schools will serve as a deterrent. ‘WINTER MAINTENANCE A eas 70, 2 : ; foe a tet i/o ew ee f Drug activity near a school -results in. house arrest | A LOCAL MAN has been given a conditional sentence for possessing marijuana for the purpose of trafficking near | Caledonia Secondary School. Matthew David Walker, now: 21 but 19 anda Cal student f when he was arrested near the school on Sept. 25, 2003, was: “given house arrest for four months, ordered to.abstain from any drugs except for prescription ones and will be on proba- - ‘tion for nine months. He is also banned from’ possessing any a school:and that the community’ of Terrace was concerned | _ about these* ‘offences as shown by the posting of drug-free» | | " zone signs near schools. De Walle also considered that Walk-- . cer r had no prior criminal record. , Walker must. forfeit the $30° found on him at the | time of. oy his arrest,-a light/pipe and a Tylenol container that had mari- - ©. Sion for the purposes of trafficking charge. mae VOTERS IN Terrace and area have several places at which ee to cast their ballots in the Jan. 23 federal election. . ~ Voters. in ‘Terrace can vote at Veritas Catholic school, the we es Kin Hut on the bench arid the Elks Hall on the southside. © Mobile polls will also visit ‘Terraceview Lodge, McCon- nell Estates and the Willows seniors housing. © People i in outlying areas will be able to cast their vote close ~ to home at stations at the Gitaus: subdivision, Kitsumkalum, é ~ ~, Mount Layton Hot Springs and Rosswood. Polls are open: from 7-am to 7:p.m. . and voters, should * “High fchioverent on “Royal LePage Terrace. wm Congratulates - Jim Duffy “Success on attaining - "President's Gold” For the month of December’ 2. Royal: LePage Terrace __ ome Beyer: & Siler in Trace & Kitimat a RCMP Constable Tom Kalis, who arrested Walker and who has since been transferred to Dawson Creek, said the sentence wasn’t unexpected. “As for us (police) being satisfied with the result, we "re satisfied less with the sentence and more with getting a con- viction. I’m happy that we were successful: with getting the: conviction,” he said. ‘Whether the sentence will serve aS. a deterrent, Kalis “If you talk about sentencing, if a person has been caught * "before and then sells again in the drug-free zone, then ] thin, the penalty. would go higher,” he said. ' “The message to kids is you have decisions to! make and you can make a good choice or a bad choice. “Down the line, we hate to see. what it. (illegal drugs) : ally sell illegal drugs | around schools. ~~ How and where to vote on Jan. 23, bring their voters card with them or some. other proof: of” ' identification which includes a Photo, home address and sig-. Nature. ' People who are not registered. can do so on voting day so long as they have proper identification and proof of address including documents such as a utility bill with name. and address, a vehicle registration, a an income tax assessment or even a hospital card. ~ Returning officer ‘Bill Smith said most st people have a driv-. _ er’ Ss licence. Are you interested in providing _ child care in your home? Skeena Child Care ‘Resource And Referral is offering a'12 session course: ‘Introduction to: Family Child Care in Terrace, Tuesday ~ oo evenings beginning C January 24 » Call 638-1113 During this campaign, Gordon Stamp-Vincent has stood | up for waite: and principles that he knows are important to the Pie of this riding and i) the people of Canada. oh “Time after time in debate after debate, ee == Through honest leadership and action he has dismissed the smear SH rhetoric and negative debate tactics used by his opponents. Gordon has called for civility. _ Gordon has listened to the constituents and developed a clear plan that moves this riding forward in a practical and prudent way. A way that is inclusive, realistic and supports all the people of this riding. Gordon has demonstrated what it really means fo be a Liberal. . as port of a Cadet exchange. Professional Experience ’ Credit Union). Northern BC has special meaning for Gordon StampVinent, His 0 roots go deep here. * fact, his poternal grandparents were married in Prince Rupert i in 1912 and his father was born in Anyox. Gordon was born in Ocean Falls and grew up in Castlegar. His father worked ~asan electrician in the pulp mill and his mother was a stay-at-home: mom raising three boys. “His father was a keen outdoorsman’ and instilled this love plus the value of hard work in - Gordon. His teen years are fondly remembered for time spent in Air Cadets where he received " Jeadership and survival training. He also had the opportunity | to spend three weeks in Sweden ” Gordon has lived and worked throughout BC in banking ‘ond finance for over 25 years. in ‘communities such as Queen Charlotte City in the early ‘80s. His employer, CIBC, transferred ~ Gordon to Prince Rupert i in 2000, where he resides today. Gordon has diversified his work ‘experience by opening: and running an office’ for Edward Jones (full service brokerage) and subsequently for Northline Financial Services Agency Ltd. {a subsidiary of Northern Savings: He ‘recently returned to CIBC Mortgages Inc’ and-is currently a: mortgage _ specialist for the northern region, He has also been ‘active as a volunteer director of the Prince Gordon is a fresh face in the political arena, bringing his positive energy and proactive commitment to all parts of Skeeno-Bulkley Valley. Gordon's finance and investment experience a c. Improvements in First Nations Housin d. Implement First Nations-directed hea “These four areas will be major focuses of my Action Plan: ._ 1. Transformative Change Accord (Kelowna - November 25, 2005) Ensure the following areas in the historic Accord come to fruition a, Improve relationships between Federal, Provincial and First Nations governments b, Close the education gap by focusing resources on early childhood learning and post: secondary taining, including apprenticeships and Infrastructure ath & community programs utilizing an integrated approach Correction A JAN. 11 story stated that _ Gary Wayne Stephens plead guilty to two counts of sex- — ual assault and one count of - touching for a sexual pur- pose. In fact, : Stephens plead - guilty to one count of sex- ual assault and one count of - touching for” a sexual Pur: pose. . derma, .a good beginning - “neverends . . A well-researched, purposeful music curriculum that will stimulate & enhance every aspect of your child’s development! 638-1183. - To learn more: www.kindermusik.ca, Closses held in Terrace for children newborn to 7 years. Register today! ° hydroplani hours after the initial salt application. juana residue on it.' - does. We.(the schools) deal with that too.” wt conditions by reducing speed when necessary Phi (250) 638- 1881 we weg ~~. Walker originally. entered a not auilty ‘lea’ to ‘the posses ~~ “He added that it’s not students, but rather adults, who usu-.” satety from Nechako Northcoast Maintenance, a When weather. conditions are appropriate, salt is applied to the road surface to eliminate compact snow “and ice. The salt takes approximately a 1/2 hour to: ‘ a start melting the snow and ice eventually turning itto Wi PN CRTHCORS “slush. Motorists are advised to slow down to avoid 0] .. The slush will be plowed off one to. two: = Please remember.to saat your driving habits for wee ” Construction, Terrace Ste our Loca al Way & Bridge Maintenance Conttacag CONSERVALINE INVESEING/ SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE 20.90% RETURN IN 2005 2004 - 13. 31% ; Pe ge CANACCORD’ s. INDEPENDENCE Accounts oe 2003 26. 79% 2000 28. 22%* 2002 8.55% 2001 16.01% | ” SANDEEP SancHA; BBA - Investment ADVISOR fyou invested 4 $100,000 i in 2900 it would be worth $280, 494. soday. ee ‘Canaccord’ Independence Accounts are segregated, | “8 Private Management by one of Canada’s Top 7 _° ‘Offers protection in weak markets to help lock » in gains that mutual funds c cannot “ . RRSP eligible. Oo —_ woe Exceptional personal service For more information contact Sandeep Sangha ~ blue-chip, tax efficient i investment portfolios. “Portfolio Mangers Nick Majendie at 1-800-663-1899 or sandeep_sangha@canaccord.com Minimum portfolio size $100 000. ° Past pertormance is not a guarantee of future returns > Above figures are from tha Income Growth portfolio’ “a FOUR KEY CHALLENGES e. Support economic development initiatives 2. Infrastructure a. Power Grid extended up Highway 37 c. Rai 3. Training & Apprenticeships “tariffs paid back by the US Government. Developing new infrastructure to support ‘development b. Highway to Tsimshian Peninsula through Prince Rupert sidings in communities to access overseas markets d. Prince Rupert, Stewart and Kitimat Port capacity development . Funding for Trades Training needs’ to be greaily incensed to combat looming shortages Rupert Chamber of Commerce. - _ A. Softwood Lumber Se : Why Vote for Gordon? Press legal action in Trade Dispute. Fight for more financial support for hard hit companies while those companies are waiting to have the $5 Billion i in. Elect ‘Gordon Stam Liberal Member of Parliament a. for Skeena-Bulkley Valley — Liberal www.liberal.ca -Vincent rd : : . , 2 fea choise! — | wun & opeyiaarrepue as FES cS ‘Registration. deadline: 8 a € —— , | ar Le umaro hi i as iy | ~ Thursday, January’ me aoe With a strong, vibrant diversified economy, businesses and families wil prosper: : ® Medical services will be further strengthened as doctors, nurses and, ultimately, specialists move here fo provide services. Better healthcare close to home. ® Education opportunities are enhanced as classrooms are filled and more ca and support staff are hired. The increased student population will allow for a more varied curriculum and in the end, better schooling for our children. helps him to understand people and business and how each is crifical to the other's success. A strong social safety net, so valued by all Canadians, would be impossible without sound financial management and fiscal prudence. With so much at stake - we need positive and - constructive action on all fronts. Gordon is committed to working closely with all- stakeholders _ ff. including an active leadership role for First Nations whose history and culture is so significant’ . to the identity of the North. | if a strong diversified economy resulting in jobs and improved healthcare and education Po | for our families is important to you, _ Vote for Gordon Stam -Vincent Your Liberal Candidate - Authorized by Praveen Vohoro, Official Agent for Gordon Stamp-Vincent \ . For further information or to volunteer your time to the campaign, Please contact: Kim Morrison, Campaign Office Manager. se Office Address: 746 2nd Avenue West, Prince Rupert, BC V8) 1H3 4 ~ Toll free: 866 240 7187. Local: 250 627 GORD (4673) - Website: wwwliberal:ca | Email: electgord@citytel. net : | 7 - 4 . On January 23rd, you have the opportunity to demonstrate your values and personal . priorities and offect 1 the way this country is governed for generations to come. On Monday, Choose YOUR Canad. Gordon Stam Pp “Vi neent [