A2 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, June 10, 1998 Simply closing fishery will kill jobs, city says DON'T give up on the sportfishery just because it’s tou much hassle to change the rules [0 protect endangered coho. That's the message city eco- nomic development officer Ken Veldman is sending out as the cily engages in last-minute lobbying to bolster calls’ for some kind of sportfishery this summer. Veldman is worried federal fisheries officials. would pre- fer to simply ban all fishing in.. the Skeena watershed rather than set up special restrictions’ protecting coho and then attempt te enforce them. If that happens, the region could lose a sportfishery that injects millions of dollars inte the local economy every year. “We're talking about no fishing whatsoever for two months,” -Veldman said Monday. “I don't think any- body realizes that’s what's at stake here.” , The fishing plan for this year was expected to be announced by DFO as early as Monday, but has been delayed until later in the week. Sportfishermen and guides are arguing that various options -- from banning fish- ing tackle that coho preter to adopting fly fishing only rules at some times -- could ensure some semblance af sporttish- ing continues with virtually no loss of coho as a result. The city has thrown ils voice . behind that suggestion with a- letter from ‘mayor Jack Talstra. “When you're faced with:a two-month angling-closure or,” go through some hoops and barrels,.the-hoops and barrels... look pretty good," Veldman said, “We're willing to do pretty much anything to make sure those options don’t fall olf the table.” Inthe letter, Talstra notes the sportfishery has a minimal effect on colio’ compared to commercial fisheries, “*A closure of the lower Skeena River to recreational angling would have a signiti- cant economic impact on the freshwater sportfishing indus- try. both independent and guided,” Talstra said, “We would strongly urge the minister to ensure that cost not be a major determinant in the decision. The cost of enforce- Bylaw targets odour — not compost piles CITY COUNCILLORS say they're not out to ban composting in passing a bylaw that will give the city the power to crack down on property awners whose yards emit foul smells. Councillors went out of their way to make that clear Monday night after some local residents became alarmed that a compost- ing ban might result. “We have no intention of it being an anti-composting bylaw,” Rich McDaniel said during the June 8 city council meeting, City bylaw enforcement officer Frank Bowsher originally requested council pass the amendment to the nuisance bylaw to give the city the power to act on nuisance complaints involving foul odours. In justifying the move, he gave examples of situations where the stench of backyard compost piles or animal excrement from pets or livestock can watt over fences and offend the noses of neighbours, “Our bylaw officer did suggest that what brought this forward was complaints about odours coming from compost heaps,” ment will pale in comparison to the economic cost of a com- plete closure.” One part of Talstra’s letter didn’t get universal approval trom city council, however. The’ letter proposes non- guided anglers be required to’ take a mandatory course to help them learn how to avoid catching coho, and how best to release any that are caught accidentally, Councillor Val George said -he:doesn't-believe such a course would have any sig- - nificant effect, other than to be a major inconvenience to most anglers and te give govern- _Mment a new opportunity to charge a fee. ‘GRAVE lau STOPPERS 635-TIPS | North Coast Liquidators 4450B Greig Ave. (Behind The Terrace Standard) Kids Computers Only $99 Mountain Bikes $40.00 and Down! health centres Will now be offering Aromatherapy for relaxation, rejuvenation & healing - Naturally. Introducing Barbra Whiting, Certified Aromatherapist. By Appointment 635-5070 4614 - #101 Greig Avenue, Terrace MAKE HEALTH A HABIT! BRITISH 22 COLUMBIA The Honourable Ujjal Dosanjh B] Attorney Genera May 25 - Jame 19, 1998 | Do you have an unwanted firearm or other weapon . in your possession? Mony people unknowingly keep dangerous firearms, other weapans or explosive devices in their hames. These can cause tragic accidents and deaths, or could be stolen and used in a crime. Unwanted firearms and weapons may be tured in to any municipal police department or RCMP datachment in B.C. during the amnesty without prosecution for possession. Unless the weapon has been used for o criminal purpose, no charges will be iaid, If there is an outstanding warrant on another matter for the person tuming over the weapon, the warrant will ba executed. The following weapons will be collected: * Firearms such as shotguns and rifles * Registered or unregistered restricted weapons (such as pistols and revolvers} ® Prohibited weapans poo. (such as full aulomatic or converted semi-outematic rifles) * large capacity magazines a (pistals aver 10 rounds and rifles over 5 rounds) and ammunition * Explosive substances oo, ; (such as dynamite, blasting caps, gunpowder and primers} * Other weapons such as knives, slun guns and martial arts equipment. In addition, application can be made for the registration of restricted weapons that are either not regis- tered or improperly registered. an if you wish to take part in the amnesty, first contact your local nelice department for instructions before transporting or lurning in weapons, Police should always be notified before any handling of explosives councillor Val George said Monday night. “He did assure us those smells would have to become very bad before any action was taken under this bylaw.” The bylaw has not yet come to council for first reading. Information not free BUDGET CUTS and increases in user fees threaten the ability of citizens to use provincial Freedom of Information legislation, a committee of joumalists warned yesterday, And the B.C. Journalists Committee for Freedom of Information wants any changes frozen until a legislative islation and issues recommendations this fall, The committee, made up of journalists, media organiza- tians and others worried about plans ta review freedom of information legislation, made the statements in a press con- ference in Victoria. , a It also released a 283-page report, prepared by the B.C. Press Council, containing newspaper articles made possible through the use of freedom of information legislation, “If getting this kind of information is made rnore difficult for the media as a result of FOI staff cuts and sharply- increased fees, the public's right to know can only suffer,” said George Garrett, a reporter with CKNW in Vancouver. compared to four per cent from journalists. Man killed in accident: LISIMS\NASS VALLEY RCMP say alcohol was a factor ina fatal car accident involving a Greenville man June 7 on the Nisga‘a Highway, near Greenville at 7:30 p.m. Ronald Dean Sampare. 30, was killed afterthe westbound pickup truck he was riding in veered off the road and into‘a guily. The driver and two other occupants of the Vehicle received minor injuries, - Lester Christopher Robinson, 21, of Greenville, is charged with impaired driving causing death. Collision in Terrace A 51-year-old local woman is recovering from non-life threatening injuries after the car she was riding in was struck June 8 at the intersection of Kenney St. and Keith Ave, She was injured after the cur was struck by another vehicle as it proceeded through the intersection after having stopped for the stop sign. Terrace RCMP said speed and alcohol are not believed to be factors in this accident, Stolen pickup recovered TERRACE RCMP apprehended two male youths June 3 who were riding in a stolen pickup. , , The truck was taken from a home on Muller Avenue in Thornhill, One of the youths had broken into the home and taken the keys to the vehicle while inside, . RCMP stopped the truck on Lakelse Ave. after it was seen being driven erratically, The two youths are facing several charges and are lo appear in court sta later date. ° Gunman arrested — A 36-YEAR-OLD man was arrested June 6 at Kalum Gardens for dangerous use of a firearm and taking threats, ° The man had pointed the gun at a sumber of people in the area and had threatened to shuot a 17-year-old male man and’ another adult male, The suspect is being held ii custody, such as dynamite, blasting caps, gunpowder er primers and can provide assistance te anyane who has safety concerns in handling or transporting weapons, B.C.’s weapon amnesty has been designed with safety in mind. Please phone your police department for instructions before bringing in any weapon. | committee finishes a review of freedom of information leg- Gerry Porter of the B.C. Press Council noted that 68 per : cent of FOI requests last year came from the’ general public Timber Supply Review Bulkley Timber Supply Area (TSA) The public is invited to review and comment .on the Bulkley information ; report and data package as part of the Ministry - of Forests Timber Supply Review (TSR) program. This is a 22-month process which will provide the Chief Forester with the information to make any necessary adjustments to the allowable annual cut —the allowable rate of timber that can be harvested from a specified area of Jand—for the next five years. Public input is an important part of the TSR and you are encouraged to review the reparts and forward any comments you have to the Bulkley/Cassiar Forest District before July 3, 1998. Other reports to follow are: Moricetoym r : See oc) we N “se Pre a ne fot ~ fyb ~ Sanitaria _ } Telewaia” m the timber supply and socio-economic analysis report (followed by a two-month public review period) w the Chief Forester’s AAC determination and rationale statement (including.a | - surimary of public input) , Copies of the Information Report and the Data Package are available at: w Bulkley/Cassiar Forest District 3333 Tatlow Rd., Smithers tel: (250) 847-6300 mw Prince Rupert Forest Region 3726 Alfred Ave., Smithers tel: (250) 847-7500 . # Forestry Division Services Branch 1450 Government St., Victoria tel: (250) 387-6719 If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact Glen Buhr, District Planner at (250) 847-6300 at the Bulkley/Cassiar Forest District. 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