Page A10 - The Terrace Slandard, Wednesday, March 31, 1993 Environment and business can mix NDP MP eyes new career JVERRACE — A carcer in en- vironmental technology in the northwest awaits Skeena NDP Jim Fulton who announced 10 days ago he won’! see re-election. Fulton, the party's environment critic in Ottawa, says there are lois of opportunities. TERRACE YOUTH SOCCER Needs COACHES & REFEREES | Coaches are needed for the upcoming season for the He called the depletion in ‘the po ozone layer and damage to the at-- |* wilds mosphere” the’ third’ “greatest | danger to the world afler War aNd Bows poverty. “There is stale of the arl, world leading technology in B. C. and in Canada that if implemented could give Canada the jamp,’’ said Fulton. One aspect is setting up a busi- ff ness to fake the ozone-depleting § CFCs out of fridges. and freezers before they are carted to the dump, he continued. Fulton said he will probably act as a connection between com- panies and governments. “Tf it’s important to take the doors off refrigerators so that kids don't suffocate, then it’s impor- lant that kids don’t get cancer,” he said, “Somebody can bring the tech- nologics and political , structures together and the marketplace to- gether, and. create jobs," he- added. Fulton said that he will put his Oltawa house on the market. be- fore the fall and anticipates living Fulton lashes out against — Reform hopeful’s remarks | TERRACE — Skeena NDP Jim Fulton may be retiring from politics but he sounded as if he was back on the campaign trail last week. Fulton attacked Reform party. candidate Mike Scott for com-. ments made by him. Scott, who called Fulton’s an- nouncement a ‘‘greal day’’ for. the northwest and'added that the MP alienated a lot of residents, has a ‘chicken coop minty” said Iton, 7 "n) quite irritated he had un=- someplace in the northwest, The MP already has a home on the Queen Charlotte Islands. The MP said he has also been offered several jobs since he an- nounced he won’t run again. ““But I. want. to consider some ideas of my own before I consider _.others,’’ he said. Although Fulton didn’t discount a return to either federal or provincial politics after awhile, he said his first commitment is to ‘What this constituency necds is someone with a loi of energy, a lot of background and a lot of get up and go,”’ said Fulton. “This constituency . doesn’t need someone to go and act as a '. proponent for Alcan ora crybaby for some other large corpora , tion,”’ he added.. The MP -several ‘times during the course of an. interview said ihe Reform party was a fringe group and would not show well a nationally, ofjocally, t "He also denied suggestions that kind things"to say-T consider that" he’s Teaving politits because of a to be untenable, When people go to vote I’m-sure they'll treat him the same way,”’ said Fulton. “People who do that behind. peoples’ backs are sneaky people and shouldn’t be trying to do that to get into the door,’ the MP added. Fulton said he was. particularly angered thal Scott” ‘8 comments upset his parents.* . ‘ He'll have to, expect if he says things that make my mother mad, Til have-something to say about! it,’’ Fulton continued. mee abilities. ‘goals. | Are you ted of seasonal employment? E Are you aigitie for U, I }- Reform threat in the Skeena _ Tiding. spend more time with his family. It was this reason he decided not to run again, Fulton said. “My son has just turned 11 and my daughter has just turned nine. I realized I had attended almost none of this birthday parties,”’ sald Fulton. “Tf you have young children, it is a very lough time. You're on the road for about a 100 days a year,’” he said. Fulton said a province-wide poll done for the NDP -~ it was commissioned before his an- nouncement -- showed the party in the lead inSkeena. . And he also doubted that candi- dates fom other parties would be able to defeat the person to be chosen by the NDP. Progressive Conservative hope- ful Maurie. Montgomery, who works for the provincial women’s equality ministry, doesn’t stand a chance;'said Fulton, sit eee) al day’care ‘policy ‘in’ 1988 and it” didn’t happen. How can she run on any credibility. Good luck, “He'll have to expect if he says things that make my mother mad, I'll have something to say about it.”” .. That was some. reporter put- ting.a quick spin on a story to get it on the wire,”’.said Fulton who "noted that his vole in 1988 was more than double. that of the Progressive Conservatives and ~” Liberals combined. : : Have you lost your job because of work place changes? | Are you losing mora job hours due to a lack of work? ‘Northwest Community College and your: “Canada Employment Centre. are oe ' offering, a six week career exploration program | which may be for: you. ‘Through ay participation in this program you will: a # * Clearly identify your interests 5 and skills, ; * Explore: alternative career paths which but on n your interests, skills and. * Access and analyze labour market information arid opportunities, locally, regionally, and nationally. * Become aware of tralning options. | * Practice networking skills. - Pe * Set personal career goals and create realistic plans fot achieving these. a The” NEW: OPPORTUNITIES training program - starts : 5 Apt 6. 1993, vat Northwest’ Community College, Terrace. Registration is open to. individuals : eligible for Unemployment benefits. Cost of program is free-of charge, ‘subject q to selection process. If you. can benefit from this opportunity, arrange a an interview, 0 or for further information: 7 eae, B.C. * Tel: 898-7700 | TW OPPORTUNITIES | LOOKING FOR CAREER ALTERNATIVES. INA CHANGING ECONOMY — Mauris,” he said. Terrace alderman Danny Sheridan, also is in the running for the Progressive Conservative nomination, has to face GST, free trade and the North American free trade deal, Fulton continued. Please call O. _ more. They want people. who are ; going, to.speak their minds.”’ ‘The Tories proctid a nation- sh cott!said ‘he’s is convinéédd the following age groups: Boys under 15 yrs - 2 coaches needed Boys under 19 yrs - 2 coaches needed Boys under 12 yrs - 1 coach needed Girls under 13 yrs - 2 coaches needed Girls under 19 yrs - 1 coach needed Referees are needed for the season also ATTENTION PLAYERS © The addition of the girls 11 - 13 age group has created the need for more young players. If you are interested in playing please contact Bev at 635-3719 i | l : of Enter to Wina | 9x 12 sien NOP MP sn Installed Carpet_<> , Fulton was in town last J . i week giving interviews on i " | fon and on “what rans 1 At Terrace’s Newest Flooring Center 7 ne* working on to make af No Purchase Necessary | iving. | = Drop Off This Entry Form t at 1 | I a Wiel | | ct Highway 16 E., Terrace, B.C. | I Name: i : 1 Address: rr win luck, Danny,” Fulton | Phone: | ———————— kkk kk Reform party candidate Mikc Scot, in reacting to Fulton’s comments, said he now considers the MP’s views to be irrelevant. **T believe what I spoke was the truth and I stand by the remarks I made earlier,’ he said. ‘‘People don’t want politically correct any - Financing for the future: "Fixed Interest Rates as low as 8% With today’s lower interest rates, now may be the time to consider making changes to improve or expand your farm. 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