News In Brief Chamber refund THE PROVINCIAL povern- ment was given $135 in its jeans last week by the Kitimat and Terrace and District chambers of commerce. ‘The money was Iefi over from $25,000 given the two bodies by the government to lake part in the B.C. Utilities Commission hearings on Al- can’s Kemano Completion project. That money was used by the chambers to prepare a bricf for the hearings in which they backed the project and to at- tend various of the hearings AREA RESIDENTS who paid for sex then heard the seller was HIV-positive, says Skeena medi- cal health officer Dr. David Bowering. He issued a medical alert two weeks after the residents who paid for sex came to him. ‘It alarms me to learn that there are people in our region who are either so uninformed or so un- concerted about AIDS that they would engage in unsafe sex with a stranger,’” said Bowering. While the concern about the seller may just be a rumour, he said, it warranted a health wam- ing to the community, Carrie Blake, head of Terrace’s HIV support group, said this specific warning is news to her group. sessions. “We've certainly not been . aware of this,’ said Blake. ‘“You Councillor never know if this sort of thing is elected true or not because rumours can start whether it’s truc or not — this kind of rumour could start because someone got mad and FRANK ARMITAGE will be swom in as Stewart’s newest councillor = when that wanted to ruin the seller's busi- municipality’s council meets ness,” again. She added that anyone who He defeated Lawrence Hyde engages in high risk activities is in an Oct. 8 by-election by 123 votes to 41. One bailot was rejected. taking a chance with their health. Royal Canadian Legion Branch 13 - Terrace Jack of Clubs 50s & 60s Night Saturday, Oct. 22 9:00 pm - 1:00 am | + ae L Spot Dances & Prizes iy Members & Bonafide Guesis Welcome — Richmond ,oast tO coast gale .- Your Decor Terrace Carpet Centre Ltd. 3202 Munroe Street at Hwy 16 W, Terrace 635-2976 _ 1-800-665-1657 Unsafe sex warning issued Included in Bowering’s warn- ing is: @i that the majority of HIV in- fected people in this area got the infection either directly through necdle drug use or indirectly through sex with a drug user. Mf that quarantining people who practice unsafe sex or share needles is not effective. “The reatity is that we can only be protected by knowing what be- haviours put us at risk and by tak- ing the responsibility for avoiding these risks ourseives.’’ The number of HIV-positive people in the Skeena Health Unit arca jumped to 23 at the end of June, up fram 17 last November. Soccer Association | Annual General Meeting | Wednesday, October 26/94 Sy 7: 30 p.m. at the eg e\iet Sto Vay 3996 Kalum pret y No Chimney Required Come in and see how we do it! t E . a 3037 River Drive Terrace, B.C, 638-1221 “YOUR COLLEGE IN’ | YOUR COMMUNITY. ify you are interested in becoming a volunteer, or are currently a volunteer, . please attend this meeting. COMMUNITY COLLEGE. Resolving Land Claims - in Britis Columbia + PROGRESS REPORT No. 1+ The government of British Columbia has established a basi for negotiaiin ‘treaties with First Nations and the federal government that wil Il be fair and’ lastin, | and will provide certainty and stability for the province. Where we stand instniicting our negotiating. teams. on guiding » ciples whick include the following: ©. ik - Getting ready > Last’ year, ‘Wwe entered into an agreement. with the: : __ federal government and First Nations to: establish “a new B.C, Treaty Commission to oversee trip tite negotiations. . : vate property will not be on the table: : > ‘Continued access to hunting, fishing and: recre- p» We have negotiated a cost-sharing apreemerit for : : ational oppo rtunitl es will be gu arantee de treaty negotiations and settlements which ‘reat-. firms the. federal government's priinary financial | 3 : > The Canadian Constitution and the Chatter of | responsibility... ~- Rights and Freedoms will continue to apply toall p> Over the past yeat,- more » than 40 First Nations, ~~” British Columbians. - representing. me a two ae, hy sated oo) pe Fair compensation. for unavoidable disruption of. 7 ased aboriginal population nave stated commercial interests willbe assured. - . their intention to begin treaty negotiations. he oo an Jurisdictional certainty between First Nations and: Open and inclusive negotiations . ‘local municipalities must be clearly spelled out. To ensure public confidence in the new process, wee, > are instructing British Columbia's negotiators on- the EYes following principles for open and inclusive treaty: negotiations. We have: Province-wide standards of resource management : _and environmental protection will continue to * apply. > Called for open negotiations 2 as ‘the starting g point, 2 : The treaty negotiation process will begin. closed negotiations the exception. -. inthe next few months. Watch for ihinther a > Committed to giving all British Coltimbians’s ani progress reports and background bidledins. opportunity to be heard, and ensured meaningful nt sg _ input from local communities and third parties’; For more information: . > Guaranteed local | government participation in the new treaty process. SSE 7 < Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs. 908 Pandora Avenue >. - Victoria, B.C. V8V. | 1X4. (6) covernment of ritis » Committed to taking all agreements in- principle - to the public for review and all-final agreements « to the legislature for ratification. > Committed to applying the s spirit of these prinici-. ; ples to negotiations for pre-treaty interim m sures agreements...