‘ 2 # ? " § ? 5 4 os Austin campaign spending — SKEENA MLA Robin Austin raised $56,883.11 in cash and contributions and spent $56,674.84, realizing a modest surplus of $208.27 in defeating incumbent Liberal Roger Harris in the May provincial election. A significant amount, $14,639.33, came from trade unions who provided cash, cam- paign workers and their wages, indicate doc- uments filed with Elections B.C. The Canadian Union of Public Employ- ees contributed $3,350, unionized plumb- ers and pipefitters $253 and unionized iron ’ workers $500 of that total. The provision of wages for three cam- paign workers came to $10,536.33. There were no individual contributors listed i in the documents. Rather, money and contributions i in kind ‘came from the NDP’s Skeena constituency _vertising and $3,654.87 was S spent on bro- cleans out donation coffers rr The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, September 21, 2005 - At 1 association and from the provincial branch of the party. All told the Austin campaign spent 313, 136.33 on wages and benefits during the . ‘election period. ” A further $11,975. 13° was spent on ad-"' chures. Research and polling cost $4,337.14. . As was the case with opponent Harris, Austin did not come close to the $65,483.22 limit on spending that existed during the of- . ficial month-long election pericd. He spent $43,182.25 during that period while Harris spent $55,125. By sake of’ comparison, Harris raised $122,214 in cash and donations in kind for the entirety of his re- “election campaign and Spent $88,416. s More rural issues to be. _ Robin Austin raised in question period =r THERE IS MORE THAN ONE WOMAN who knows that stressed is desserts spelled backwards BUT THERE IS ONE PLACE where they can all get together and start to change FREE REGISTRATION. JOIN. NOW ' - PAY ONLY $14 — SAVE $30.00 #1 800 682 8011 WEIGHTWATCHERS. 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The 30 minutes also means more work for Austin because he is one of four NDP MLAs as- signed to come up with daily questions. “Before we had to concentrate on whittling the questions down to two or three main ones, plus supplementals,” said’ Austin. . . “Now we can change’that and there’ll be time for rural issues and ones from the interior,” he added: Austin can also expect added work from a Liberal an- nouncement it will create a special legislative commitee on _ aquaculture. He’s the NDP’s fish farm critic, a role that puts him di- rectly into the controversy surrounding the economic anden- _ vironmental implications of the heavily-criticized industry. Fish farms have been tagged both as an economic gen- erator but also an environmental problem when jit comes to keeping disease away from wild fish. “We’ve not yet seen the terms of reference for the com-. mittee and we have to make sure it is properly resourced,” said Austin. ‘““We want to make sure that if we are to take part, that the consultations we will undertake and the recom- mendations will lead to Something,” he said. PRINCE GEORGE CHATEAU GRACIOUS RETIREMENT LIVING Sa HOME News In Brief _ Brazen thieves steal electronics during day ‘ THIEVES LIFTED.two digital camcorders from the. Sight and Sound store in the Skeena Mall Sept. 14, say T? local RCMP officials. _ Around 4:30 p.m., the suspects entered cand stole -a silver Sony Mini DV Recorder, model DCR- HC90, - valued at $1,299 and a silver Canon Camcorder, model XR100, valued at $599. ‘ Terrace RCMP ask anyone with knowledge about this theft to call the detachment at 638-7400 or . Crimestoppers at 635-8477. Driver:skips:stop sign A TWO-vehicle accident at the four-way stop outside - the city led to charges against one driver Sept. 10. A Honda travelling eastbound on Hwy 16 struck a Ford van heading northbound on Hwy 37. The van’s occupants were transported to Mills Me- : morial Hospital with minor injuries. : The Honda driver was charged with disobeying a stop sign, police said TANUAL GENERAL MEETING of the Terrace Pipes & Drums Society Warming up to winter is,easy to do at _ Prince George Chateau retirement: residence. | Your month-to-month rent includes many wonderful amenities and services. There are no hidden fees or costs. - _Visit us today, and we'll introduce you to a world of activities, warmth, and friendship. We are filling fast. Schedule your complimentary meal & tour foday! _ 250-564-0202. 4377 Hill, Avenue : Prince George, BC v2M [7G1 "8 Located close to medical facilities - www. princegeorgechateau. com wee fanee Best dealonthe | | ° HADLEY market today! . 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Lucy Botelho . $50 For more information, call 635-481 1 hrc ye Sept17 Joan Curell._ $50. © Gisk aast-Killerwhale “Sept18 Rick Faber . $50 THE WORLD’S LARGEST REGULAR SINGING EVENT . -| Sept 19 Tony de Sousa $50 | _ The Official Fundrdising Event for. , Ganada-Frog Sept 20 Maria Allen $50 World Hospice and Palliative Care Day ~ Patsy rayeon : $50 _ www.voicesforhospices. org ° www. worldday. org. » Sept at NWCC | Presents... ° Laxsgik-Eagle This unforgettable full day event will _take place in‘New Aiyansh on: | Oo ee Saturday, October 1, 2005 | _ = - fee Pole Raising ceremonies begin at 10: 00 a.m. eee Followed by a tribal picnic with ; Performances by local Nisga’e Dance Groups "A Fundraising Event | ; Join us for an evening of multicultural dining... PA oe | | Take Note Of < pete Our second-year Culinary Arts students are presenting fine Cuisine from around the world. ‘Come experience culinary delights from the Orient, South Africa, the Philippines, our I local First Nations, and more. a . ' : 6 ? : For more information, please contact Edward Clayton | Tickets are $50 and available at Elan Travel, Misty River Books, the Artful Cup, Ken’ s Marine, . = Community Development Coordinator | the Coast Inn of the West, and all NWCC campus locations, a cee 6=—SsésNeAiaansh Village Government t | | . vy Phone: 250.633.3100 Donations from local artists and businesses will be auctioned and door prizes awarded Goa email: edwardte@nisgas.net : throughout the evening. All proceeds from the event go toward scholarships and bursaries to } ~=— be awarded to local students f for post-secondary education at Northwest Community College. September 30th, at 7pm, Terrace Campus, 5331 McConnell Avenue. ee] Your support will make a difference. 30TH ANNIVERSARY ~ 1975-2005 3 Rameneat COMMUNITY COLLEGE 22 YESS XE Ex ting: i . T te