Tne Northwest Aims for Health report, an assessment of com- munity health needs for the North- | west compiled by a team from the Skeena Health Unit, has become a standard reference document since it was published more than a year ago. | Public health nurse Rose Dreger, s who was instrumental in research sand data collection for the docu- 7 ment, said last week she’s "very pleased with how the report is j being used". Following an Aims # for Health workshop held in Ter- J race Oct. 13, Dreger said it "seems Gail Murray (right) received a bouquet from community nutritionist Sonya Kupka as a gesture of appreciation for her role in organizing the recent health project workshop held in Terrace. The session attracted people with ideas from around the region, - by Nancy Orr Volunteers, employees and f elected representatives of health ‘units, municipal councils and school boards from across the Northwest met at the Skeena Health Unit on Saturday, Oct. 13, to discuss ways and meanis in ‘which their communities could benefit and serve the health needs of the citizens of the area. The ‘‘Building Healthier Communities” workshop at- tracted more than 50 par- ticipants from Houston to the Queen Charlotte Islands to- & Polly’ S Cafe gether with speakers from Vic- Pat | Chinese & Western Cuisin fm toria. on © Carol Pickup, an alderman i Mon.—Thuts, 40:90 a.m, Ta mlanignt from Saanich, was one of the 7 . Sunday 12:00 a.m. — 10 p.m. guest speakers, explaining the ~ 8 i. _ 4913 Keith Avenue, path that her community had . | on | 638-1848 o 638-8034 taken and the projects they are | ae ae ae ; developing in cooperation with . all levels of government. 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His district. encompasses. all of B.C. north of 100 Mile House, and his job is to assist local organizations and volunteers to identify the needs of the community and to help them to attain their goals. Part of the process is to assist groups to get money once a need is iden- tified. Local groups must involve the municipal councils of their com- munities. Ministry of Health financing is only available through municipal council resolutions. - Doug Smith introduced the guests and provided background information to keep the projects going. Dr. William (Bill) Shannon, Director of Health Education for the Ministry of Health, at- tended the meeting as part of his familiarization tour of the prov- ince. In Toronto, Dr. Shannon had worked for the Health Pro- motion and Advocacy Depart- ment, NOTICE OF 7 RESUMPTION OF PUBLIC HEARING Into Complaint by Ocelot Chemicals Inc. (“Ocelot”) and Rate Design of Pacific Northern Gas Ltd, ("PNG") Date: Tuesday, November6, 1990 9:00 a.m. Inn ofthe West. . 4620 Lakelse Avenue _ Terrace, B.C. V8G1R1 . 2 The Commission advises that Closing Summations into Ocelot’s complaint into PNG’s Rate Design will take place as noted above. — __ Persons intending to participate in the public hearing or who wish to make astatement on the matier of Rate Design may wish to contact Mr. R,J. Pellatt, Emes, Senior Planner, by telephone (Vancouver: 660-4700; B.C. Toll Free 800-663-1385) orin writing. BY ORDER Robert J. Petlatt _SIXTH FLOOR, 900 HOWE STREET, VANCOUVER, B.C: V6Z 2N3 Terrace Review — Wednesday, October 24, 1990 B7 | Northwest Aims for Health report becoming standard reference work in region need in the region for coordination among available health-related services and the need for public knowledge of those services’ avail- ability. The volunteer bureau con- cept, being spearheaded by Home Support Service director Betty Stewart, would match the talents and interests of people who want to volunteer time with the needs of existing volunteer agencies operat- ing in the community. Dreger said the project is cur- rently in the planning stages, with planners now looking seriously for interim fundine. Health project ideas subject of workshop “My role is primarily in prevention,’’ said Dr. Shannon, “and the assistance of local groups is the best help we can get; they know their com- munities and the people and the difficulties.”’ After lunch, the participants divided into large groups for a brain-storming session. During the intermission for lunch, Sonya Kupka presented Gail Murray, special services assistant, with a bouquet for her ~ outstanding work in organizing the sessions. Denise Moore gets executive BCHA post Contributed by the B.C. Health Association The Administrator of Stewart General Hospital, Moore, is taking up the reins as a member of the Executive Com- mittee on the British Columbia Health Association’s (BCHA) Board of Directors. She is also chairman of BCHA’s Small Facilities Steering Committee, BCHA members include al! general and extended care hospitals in B.C., many continu- ing care facilities, three of the larger home care associations, and a number of allied health care agencies. BCHA deals with over 2,500 health care trustees, over 160 administrators, and seveal hundred senior and mid- dle managers. As a member of the BCHA Executive Committee, Moore will participate in meetings with the Minister of Health and presentations by BCHA to both the Social Credit and ‘NDP Caucuses. © Moore is well known for her community involvement in the Stewart area; as a former board chairman of ‘Stewart General _ Hospital; as an alderman and chairman of the Economic Development. Committee; and for other community activities. Denise -