News In Brief El needs fixing LOCAL UNION leaders saying a better employ- ment insurance program would put more money into the northwest, They say fewer people than ever are collecting in the area, resulting in less money gaing into the economy. “There's something wrong when only 38 per cent of unemployed people are getting EI benefits, Just a few years age 75 per cent of our unemployed were receiving benefits from a program we all pay into,” said Kitimat-Terrace and District Labour Council president Wes Law. a year and a half worth of benefits to workers over the age of 45, weekly benefits to be no lower than - two-thirds of the best 12 weeks of a person’s earn- ings and benefits for time spending training and learning. The labour council says there were 2,230 people on E] here in 2001, down from 2,640 in 1997 and a big drop from 3,910 in 1989, Don’t be fooled TERRACE RCMP are once again warning area residents against responding to e-mail letters from West African countries asking for personal banking information in exchange for large sums of money, A local organization says it received an unso- licited e-mail from an unknown person claiming to represent OPEC and a World Bank in West Africa. The e-mail asks for help in securing $22.5 mil- lian deposited to a European bank account. In ex- change, the e-mail promises to give 30 per cent of the money to the recipient, police said. Police are warning people to be wary of these types of scams — if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is. For further information contact RCMP Cnst. Natasha Roberts at 638-7429. aes THAT'S BRIAN Downie with a Kermode bear destined for a show case at the airport. Bear push continues THE PUSH to move a large stuffed Kermode bear to the airport to be on display continues, “The city is making the applications under the Wildlife Act to the Ministry of Water, Land and “Air Protection,” says Terrace Tourism president Brian Downie, Design work is also being done on a case which will house and protect the bear. The council wants a 360 hour qualifying period, J. ; wer FIREFIGHTERS EXAMINE a severely damaged __ joey shack at an Aug. 29 mobile home fire. ‘Joey shack warning issued by firefighters Although they are popular, exits could be blocked A RECENT fire points to the possible dangers of adding joey shacks to mobile homes, says a Terrace firefighter. The Aug. 29 fire at an older, single-wide mobile home in the Sunnyhill Trailer Park trailer court began in its joey shack, blocking exits other than windows, says Lieutenant Dave Jephson of the Terrace Fire Depart- ment. The joey shack extended down the side of the mobile home, covering not only the front door area, in the area where the fire started, but also a second door one farther on down, he added. ' “Either way, he was in trouble,” said Jephson of the lone occupant of the mobile home. “You really need to have two exits.” The occupant of the mobile home has an existing medical condition that would have made it extremely difficult to get out of a window, he continued. Firefighters arrived at the scene to find the joey shack on fire and extending into the main living area of the mobile home. ., “It was ready to go and spreading across the living room. There was major heat damage,” said Jephson of the fire’s progress once it got inside the trailer from the joey shack area, The occupant, who used oxygen because of his medi- cal condition, did manage to exit his unit as firefighters were preparing to enter. He was given oxygen and taken to Mills Memorial Hospital. The occupant had a metal soldering hobby area set up in the joey shack, leading firefighters to theorize that something happened to start the blaze there, The occup- ant was resting in the living room when the fire began. tensive, And firefighters once again advise that every occup- ant of a home be aware of an exit plan in case of fire. Christians gather at MP’s office MEMBERS OF area churches gathered at Skeena MP Andy Burton’s office Sept. 7 as part of a nation-wide ral- ly dubbed the “Sanctity of Marriage Week” focussed on the issue of same sex marriages. “The whole point is to make a positive statement that marriage is between a man and a woman to the exclu- sion of all others,” said Pastor Jim Barber of the Terrace Pentecostal Assembly, one of the raily’s organizers. “We don’t want anti-homosexual statements made. This is a positive thing, We don’t want to be calling an- yone down. It is about our displeasure with the changes SNDS is offering assistance for youth to participate in sports, recreation and fine arts in Urban Terrace. “Our objective is to provide opportunities for mental, physical, emotional and spiritual (life balance) growth of Aboriginal youth.” FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT ARNIE F250) 635-6044 Or Toll Free 1-800-721-1633 THIS PROGRAM RUNS ON A YEAR-ROUND BASIS FOR BOOK N ~ Smileand Wi ter By Dr. Zucchiat that are being proposed.” Those changes include proposed federal legislation to formalize same sex marriages. They are now permitted in several provinces, including B.C., thanks to recent court decisions. The federal Liberal government has sent its proposed legislation to the supreme court for examination prior to having it brought to Parliament for debate and voting. The sanctity campaign aimed for an average rally at- tendance of 3,000 people at each of the 301 Member of Parliament offices across the country. TERAGE& ISTIC ARTS COUN ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will take place on Thursday, September 11th, 2003 at the Terrace Art Gallery. (Basement of Terrace Public Library) 4610 Park Avenue Meeting will start at 7:30 p.m. AGENDA Election of Officers Regular Order of Business Please Note: Attendance at the Annual General Meeting IS A REQUIREMENT For all groups applying for grant funding in this isco) year (2003/2004) P A BRIGHT ADENT DENTAL CUNIC ‘635-2552 46235 Lakelso Ave., Terrace Mon-Fri * 8 am - 5 pm Toll Free: 1-800-406-1186 The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - Al] ® Burn it Smart! FREE Wood Stove Workshop ~ ~ Also covers fireplaces, pellet stoves, furnaces & outdoor boilers ~ ~ Many Canadians burn wood to heat their homes and to enjoy a warm, cozy atmosphere. How can you burn wood safely in your home? How can you operate your stove efficiently? 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