TO: Mayor & Aldermen August 2nd, AS

AUG ~ 6 1973

FROM: Health & Welfare Committee

Report for Information

Over the past month, the liealth & Welfare Committee hag had discussions
with the R.C.M.P. and with one Hotel Operator concerning the matter of underaged
youth in beerparlours and/or lounges - as well as the question of whether these
areas are frequented b: individuals pushing drugs. two liotels declined to send
representatives to this meeting.

Discussions held were most useful and it was agreed that the drug situa-

tion was under active investination by the R.C.M.P. and that it was best left in

their hands. The Hotel owner present pledged full support in this area.

It was also agreed by all present, however, that a thrust to exclude

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under-age youth from the beerparlour atmosphere would likely incur substantial

benefits in at least one establishment, as well as assisting the R.C.M.P. in

their efforts.

A letter was sent to the two Operators not present, informing them of
the results of the meeting, asking their support in this fresh thrust against
underage patrons, and citing the Comaittee's resolve to see that improvement is
in fact achieved.

This report is presented te Council for their information ~- and to the
public as a fair warning that if they have underage children they suspect are
frequenting any such establishment, that it is in the best interests of the
establishment, the City and most importantly, the youth, that they take action
to keep them out.

Alderman P.A. Meyer, and
Alderman L.M. Traboulay.