4 Rail sets performance goals for Skeena line TERRACE — The federal Ministry of Transport has tabled legislation in the House of Commons requiring the VIA rail passenger ' service through Terrace to cut operating losses by the end of 1988. In a recent letter to the Kitimat-Stikine Regional District, VIA chairman Lawrence Hannigan stated that the ‘‘Skeena”’ run will have to show a 40 percent cost recovery. by the 1988 deadline. Hannigan did not in- dicate the possible conse- quences of not acheiving that figure, but he stated that he is ‘‘reasonably confident’’ of meeting the goal. - Due to a lack of equip- ment and operating funds it appears unlikely that the service will be upgraded to a daily run from the present three- -days-a-week schedule, The Terrace municipal government and the regional district board have joined a movement begun by the City of Ed- monton to pressure the federal government for better passenger rail ser- vice on the CN line through northern com- munities. In addition to the potential for increas- ed tourist traffic, many villages along the Skeena line depend on the railway as the sole means of transportation and would be adversely af- fected by further reduc- tions in service. Director Alice Maitland urged the regional district board to continue pressuring the VIA organization and the Ministry of Transport for improved service to this area. Court In Terrace Provincial Court on Thursday, June 19 Kore Hugstedt received a seven day jail sentence and three mon- ths probation intermit- tent for a breach of recognizance. Hugstedt also received a seven day jail sentence consecutive and three months proba- tion for a breach of recognizance. On Friday, June 20 in Terrace Provincial Court Victor Lincoln was fined $35. for theft. Lincoln was also fined $100. for assault. In Terrace Provincial Court on Friday, June 20 Scott Redpath was fined $50. for mischief. TERRACE — A delega- tion of residents from the Gossan Creek sub- division came forward at the June 28 meeting of the Kitimat-Stikine Regional District to pro- test the establishment of a commercial fishing lodge in their area. The protest is the last in a long line of petitions, delegations and pressure methods the group has used in efforts to per- suade the regional government to have the business closed down and the lodge removed. Martin Schmiderer, owner of the lodge, ap- peared before the board in May with his spokesman -and em- ployee, ‘Hans Boeder. Boeder expressed the belief that, although the location of the lodge is in conflict with a zoning bylaw, the business operation conforms to the ‘‘spirit’’ of the law in that it is quiet, attractive, and responsibly run. He also pointed out that Ex- clusive Fishing already has bookings for this year and has received at- tention in European sporting magazines. Cur- tailing the business, he said, would result in negative publicity for the northwest, Boeder wound up with a plea for regional district to-con- sider allowing the opera- tion to continue, saying that five years of work and investment would be lost if the bylaw is en- forced to the letter. Board chairman Les Watmough, however, stated that Schmiderer had been clearly advised that there were serious problems with the zoning bylaw. Assistant ad- ministrator Bob Marcellin added that the contravention had been determined’ by the ad- ministration, board and regional district legal ad- visor Galt Wilson. Marcellin said that Schmiderer had been strongly urged to stop work on the: project several times during the construction of the building. Area C director Gordon Robinson stated to Schmiderer, ‘‘The residents are violently opposed to this develop- ment, and the board has no choice but to proceed. The only way to settle this is through legal means.”’ George Chinn, a neighbor of Schmiderer, spoke in favor of Ex- clusive Fishing, saying, “I firmly believe the peo- ple of Terrace need this operation and others like it; the board’s attitude should be reassessed, and they should sit down with the people that are opposed and reach an understanding. A lot of things in that subdivision get blown out of propor- tion.’’ The board’s response to these arguments has been entirely in-camera, and scant information is available about the ac- tion being taken. Copies of correspondence ob- tained by the _ Review suggest that legal action against Schmiderer is under way, but there ap-- pears to be some doubt that the bylaw will stand up to a court challenge. Administrator John Pousette observed at the June meeting that this Terrace Review — Wednesday, July 2, 1986 23 Gossan Creek residents speak out case reflects the ‘ttoothlessness’’ of legislation governing the power of regional districts to enforce their own bylaws. The board passed a motion to re- ‘quest copies of draft legislation of the new Municipal Act in order Ski hill discussions continue TERRACE — At the first board meeting of the Kitimat-Stikine Regional District since the public voted for closure of the Kit- sumkalum ski hill, the Terrace and Kitimat fac- tions within the board continued their ongoing wrangle over the future of the mountain. The division began with a motion by Kitimat director Mike Corbeil to commission a report by the administration _re- garding disposition of the assets. Terrace direc- tor Robert Cooper then moved an amendment which would invite pro- posals for operating Kit- sumkalum on a leased basis, but Corbeil ob- Trade -—_—ic. continued from page 10 (each) for use as change for $2 (each). As Trade Dollars ac- cumulate, they may be reimbursed on an ongo- ing basis through the _ summer. All businesses are instructed to deposit . their uncirculated Trade Dollars at their bank by Oct. 1, 1986. All banks then have a deadline of Oct. 6, 1986 to notify this Chamber of the amount of Trade Dollars in their possession for reimbursement of their $2 (each) value. The Chamber hopes the program will give visitors and collectors a souvenir of the Terrace area as well as be a modest revenue gen- erator for the commun- ity. In Terrace court In Terrace Provincial Court on Wednesday, June 18 Robert Clary received a fine of $600. for impaired driving and his driver’s license was suspended for six months. On Friday, June 20 in Terrace Provincial Court Michael Wood was fined $500. for mischief in jected, saying that the amendment was in con- tradiction of the original motion. Heated remarks sizzled back and forth across the boardroom, culminating with Corbeil offering to challenge the chair if the amendment wasn’t deleted. Chair- man Les Watmough Managed to moderate . the discussion, and it was © eventually decided that the administration would be instructed to ‘‘explore all options”’ in the report to the board. The next meeting date for the board will be August 16. . Prince Rupert may be asked | to Join Regional District TERRACE — The board of the Kitimat- Stikine Regional District decided at a meeting June 28 that members of the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District should be ap- proached regarding the possibility of a boundary change in the two areas. The idea was taken from the Campbell Report, a recent docu- ment commissioned by the Ministry... of Municipal Affairs to review the functions of individual regional districts throughout the province. The report suggests that there would be several advantages to establishing the Queen Charlotte Islands as a separate entity and in- corporating the mainland portion of the present regional district into Kitimat-Stikine. Although the change makes geographic sense, Prince Rupert would have to give up the decision-making autonomy it enjoys in the present arrangement to become a strong minority in a larger regional district. The harbour city would be relation to private pro- perty, In Terrace Provincial on Monday, June 16 Kitimat resident Art Richards received a jail sentence with probation for 14 days intermittent. In Terrace Provincial Court on Friday, June 20 David Edwardson receiv- ed a 14 day jail sentence Why not hire a student this week? Phone the Canada Employment Centre in Terrace at 635-7134. given five representatives on a 17-member board under the Campbell pro- posal. The Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District will be requested to include a delegation from Kitimat-Stikine on the agenda of their next meeting, which will take place in August. Award continued from page 20 Hendry, Angus Highe, Chery! Jarvis, David ‘Kirkaldy, Rich Kriegl, Teresa Lindseth, Kevin Maki, Satnam Manhas, Tracey McFarland, James Michalchuk, -Henri Michaud, Karen Oldershaw, Karamjit Sangha, Ron Striker, Val Philpot, Jaci Sturt, Leona Tank, Brent Volk and Scott Welton. Small block winners were Kent Aird, Ian Ar- nold, Lisa Bland, Stacey Buteau, Carmi Cameron, Annette Clift, Harry Dhami, Lakhbit Gill, Peggy Jackson, Chris McDonald, Robert McGettigan, Pat McPee, Kevin Moldenhauer, Cheryl Pelletier, and Krista Tycho. to formulate suggestions for rectifying the pro- blem. The only apparent. means of enforcement available to regional governments under the existing Act is the costly: time-consuming process of litigation. SS Grace McCarthy Candidates continued from page 1 sified. McCarthy favors returning the Social Credit party to grassroots control and she said that the backroom politicking which comes between the caucus and the general membership should be eliminated. When asked why she decided to go for the top job in the province, Mc- Carthy replied, ‘‘Be- cause I’m qualified, I can do it, I have the ex- perience it takes.’’ The local Social Credit riding association will hold a meeting July 5 in Terrace to elect delegates to the leadership conven- tion scheduled for July 30 in Whistler. Ail three candidates who visited Terrace stated that they will be returning after the convention delegates are determined. Visitors continued from page 10 at about 3:30 p.m, Ronaid and the Ham- burgler went to Mills Memorial Hospital and visited the Children’s Ward. At 4 p.m. Ronald and the Hamburgler and a fine of $300. for an offence under the Motor Vehicle Act. Edwardson also received a fine of $300. and a jail sentence of 10 days for another offense under the Motor Vehicle Act. In addition David Edwardson receiv- ed 33 days in jail for 10 different offenses under the Motor Vehicle Act. David Edwardsen was fined $25 in Terrace Provincial Court on Fri- day, June 20 for an of- fense under the Liquor Controi Act. were off again to visit the Happy Gang Centre, and then up the hill to the Terraceview Lodge. | Ending a very busy day Ronald and his friends performed the ‘*Red Shoe Review’’ at the REM Lee Theatre that evening. On Wednesday, June 18 in Terrace Provincial Court Keith Fenton, was jailed for seven days for a breach of recog- nizance.