Local Sierra Club balances work and play Coast Mountains president outlines club’s summer plans By JESSIE GIES THE SIERRA CLUB has appointed a new represen- lative to tackle environ- mental issues in the north- ern region. Terrace’s Alisa Thomp- son’ was named the Coast Mountain Group provincial representative last Decem- ber, replacing Robert Hart, chair of the club for this region. Since her appointment, Thompson says the club has been steadily evolving. “We're trying to raise our profile,” Thompson ex- -plained. “The Sierra Club will be holding another interpre- tive walk this summer. _. On a past interpretive walk hosted by David Gor- don, a. local biologist, a group of more than ‘20 people ventured along Spring Creek in the north end of town while talking about fish habitat values. Details on who will host the next walk Group also plans to start repairing trails on Bornite Mountain, approximately 25 km east of Terrace, which Thompson said needs maintenance work. The club isn’t all work, though. Members organized a kayaking excursion to the Frizell hot springs in early June. More kayaking is plan- ned for early August, when the group will head out by sea to Lucy Island, four hours cut of Prince Rupert harbour. Thompson said the po- pularity of the Sierra Club is reaching new levels. “Qur groups are grow- ing, which I think shows our grass roots,” she said. There are six regional Sierra Club groups in B.C., including the Coast Moun- tain Group in Terrace and another in the Queen Charlotte Islands. Prince Rupert may be- . come another are yet lo be possible finalized. , i building The Ter- More kayaking ground for a race club is is planned for continuing early August. Sierra Club, but there is improve- ments to the Exstew Falls 36 km west of Terrace. Thompson said a group --of volunteers are building ‘wooden stairs to the top of the ‘falls. - She hopes this will curb environmental damage caused by people beating down: natural growth on their way to the falls. no official word yet. The Coast Mountain group in Terrace includes ‘ 25 members. Its jurisdic- tion stretches from the Queen Charictte Islands group boundary through to - Smithers and Kitimat. For more information on the club and events, call © Rob at 635-0040. ALISA THOMPSON says interest in the Sierra Club _ - is reaching new levels. JESSIE GIES PHOTO Apprenticeship continues to be an excellent way to earn while you learn a skilled trade for taday's changing economy. Schedule your training at BCIT, BC's leader in apprenticeship training. With training in over 30 trades including construction, transportation, mechanical and electrical, BCIT is the choice among employers and apprentices. 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