The Yukon figures it is
better able to handle a
pipeline boom than Alaska,
The prospect that a new
multi-billion-dollar gas ‘line
will be built in the north has
aroused much interest in the
United States, as well as
Canada. Here is an
American report on the
Yukon reaction.

By ROBERT WELLER

HITEHORSE (AP) —
The spargely-po ulated
Yukon Territory is bracing
for a population boom.

Prime Minister Trudeau
and President Carter
agreed earlier this month to
route an American natural
gas pipeline through the
territory to reach markets
in the lower 48 states.

The 48-inch pipeline will
travel for more than 500
miles through an area the
size of Callfornia and
Pennsylvania combined but
with a population of only

,000.

The $10-billion project is
strongly supported by the
territorial government, the
Canadian federal govern-
mentand local
businessmen. They see it as
a needed spur for the
national -. and local
economies.

Flo Whyard, former
editor of the Whitehorse
Star and now in charge of
social agencies in the
territory, expects the Yukon
to be better able to handle
the pipeline boom than
Alaska, the territory’s next-
door neighbor, because
“we've had the benefit of
Alaska’s experience.”
SHOULD HAVE IDEA

Harry Nixon, commander
of the RCMP in the
territory, adds: “Enough
Canadians have gone to
Alaska to study pipeline
impact that we better have a
good idea what to expect.'”

Opponents of the project,
including the Council for
Yukon and local en-
vironmentalists, say
pipeline supporters are

gr .
The Yukon Indians have

said constructién of:the line, J. ~ rediers

before settlement of land
claims can be reached and
implemented will destroy
their culture and negate the
value of the settlement.
The Canadian govern-
ment and the pipeline
consortium haye promised
to hold off pipeline con-
struction until 1981 to it
settlement of the land claim
by the Indians. Their re-
quest for a delay of seven to
10 years’ was rejected.
However, local ~=—s en
vironmentalists have been
frustrated by their inability
to generate the kind of
large-scale environmental
opposition that confronted
the builders of the Alaska
pipeline. 7
GETS SUPPORT
The Yukon route has
drawn the support of some
environmentalists as the
least damaging of three
proposed routes. That
support largely stemmed
from the belief that by
following an established
corridor—the Alaska High-
way—environmental
damage would be min-
imized. Construction of the
Alaska line required the
building of a road through a
previously roadless area.
But Ron Veale, head of the
Yukon Conservation
Society, says that argume.it
is misleadi

leading.

“That line is going to go
anywhere from one mile to
five miles from the high-
way. Once you get a mile
from that road you are in
wilderness in many areas.”

The business community
already has decided to set
up a system to co-ordinate
the needs of the pipeline
contractors with the ability
of the local businesses to
Bupply materials.

me industries, such as |

mining, are concerned that
their employees will leave
im higherpaying pipeline

jobs.
Tourism, the territory's
second industry behind
mining, probably will
sufier, local officials say.

Meanwhile, the Pipeline
consortium has predicted

that its work force will be

Factory Processed

At least 75 per cent of the
food consumed in North
America has been factory-
processed in gne way or
another. Some 1800 chem-
icals have been added to
the cans, bottles, boxes and
packages for sale on our
Supermarket shelves.

for pipeline
Pp judge who investigated Air Ontario,
only about 2000. But a Canada mismanagement . Justice Wilt tet dus ' ‘al fi ‘ization, h idered development in
reached the andat ap Ottawa in 1975 troversia nanci, izauon, ne was cons
reported hat this f ure WAS national airline at the time, retirement age of 78 in July, to delve into charges of dea
predicted that’ the Both were, named to the Yves Canada Pratt
me a nada management. He ratte,
population of Whitehorse— Thar ay. chairman until 1976 found that top wianagement Quebec lawy
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ed
Willard Estey, 57-year-old when Mr. J Louis- was not dishone: jut said chairman
crease between 6,000 and head of the Ontario Court of Philippe de Grandpre, 60, the pubilcly-owned’ airline board 11 days before the © The report also said ‘he two men will be

government

now about 15,000— will
incr:

inquiry andthe man who hea

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Judson who Chief Justice Estey was of business” in some con- As top man in the organ- v9

Yves Pratte,
filla the vacancy created

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Opposing roles in Air Canada issue

reme Court judges appointed

Appeal and chief justice of Unexpec ne. ced his regard of the ordinary rules the mmang, reports of Air Canada 4

ings.
dishonest dealings Air RESIGNED POST .
lings by a well-known which the Estey report said ha ieey time to time,” ..
er, resigned as arose par rom poor
the Air Canada internal communications, be thought it: strange [pe t

THE HERALG, Friday, September 20, 1977, PAGE ®

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the convroversial deals, little ironies that is bound

together.

Starting October tst, 1977, the
wearing of seat belts becomes

‘mandatory for most British

Columbians, in accordance with
new amendments to the Motor-
vehicle Act.

The-newly-enacted seat belt regulations
apply not only to drivers, but also to pas-

_sengers, as well as to those who sell motor

vehicles. Here are the main provisions—

Unlawful to sell or operate a motor
vehicle without seat belts.

Since December 3ist, 1963, the law has
stated that no person in B.C. may sell or
operate a motor vehicle manufactured or
assembled after December 1, 1963 unless
the vehicle is equipped with at least two

seatbelt assemblies foruse inthe front
seat. The term “seat belt assembly” means

- adevice suitably attached to the vehicle

and composed of straps, webbing or
similar material that restrains the movement

of a person in order to prevent.or lessen
injury. The term “seat belt’ applies to both
pelvic and upper torso restraints.

Seat belts may not be removed.

It also becomes unlawful to remove seat

belts frori a motor vehicle, or to make any

alterations which might reduce the effec-

tiveness of seat belts. This applies to all

' vehicles requiring seat belts under this new

legislation or under the Motor Vehicle
Safety Act (Canada).

Drivers and passengers must use

seat belts.
Effective October ist, no person shall ride

in a motor vehicle in British Columbia
without properly using the seat belts

—_ a

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attached to that vehicle. This means that

both drivers and passengers must wear the

seat belt assemblies in a properly adjusted

and securely fastened manner. It is the
responsibility of each passenger 16 years of
age or older to utilize the seat belt pro-
vided for his or her seat.

There are exceptions to this rule. Seat belts

are not required when any of the following ©

conditions apply:
1. When driving a motor vehicle in reverse.

2. When the driver or passenger is unable
to wear a seat belt for medical reasons.
In such cases, the individual must be
able to produce a certificate issued by
the Superintendent of Motor Vehicles or
by a medical practitioner stating that
for medical reasons—or because of the
person's size, build or other physical
characteristic—that person is unable

to wear a seat belt.

_8, When the diver is engaged in work that

requires leaving and re-entering the

. vehicle at frequent intervals. This exemp-
tion only applies when the vehicle is
driven at a speed not exceeding
40 kilometres per hour.

Driver responsible for young passengers.

The new legislation requires that drivers
take responsibility for seat belt use by

passengers from 6 to 15 years of age. This -

means that when a passenger in that age
category occuples a seat equipped with a
seat belt, the driver must make sure the

. seat belt is properly adjusted and fastened. .

Again, there are exceptions to this rule—
seat belts are not required when either
of the following conditions apply:

1. When the passenger can produce a

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certificate issued by the Superintendent
or amedical practitioner stating that for
medical reasons—or because of the
person's size, build or other physical
characteristic—a seat belt cannot

be worn.

2. When the passenger is engaged in work
that requires leaving and re-entering
the vehicle at frequent intervals... and
where that vehicle does not travel more
than 40 kilometres per hour.
Use of lap and shoulder harnesses.

In any motor vehicle, where a seat belt ia
assembly consists of a pelvic restraint and mn
a separate upper torso restraint, only the | | ce
pelvic restraint need be worn. However, the
use of both assemblies is desirable.

Penalties for seat belt infractions.

On Gctober 1st, peace officers will begin
checking for seat belt use throughout B.C,
A violation of any of the regulations
outlined here makes the offender liable
for a fine of up to $100.

Seat belt legisiation is aimed at reducing
the number and severity of injuries due:
to traffic accidents, Start “buckling up”
today...and help make driving safer for
yourself and all British Columbians.

Province of
4) British Columbia
— Ministry of Energy,

Transport and Communications

B.C.
BUCKLES UP
OCTOBER I

For further information, write:
Seat Belt information Centre,
Motor-Vehicle Branch, Victoria, B.C. V8V 23.

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