“PAGE A2, THE HERALD, Wednesday, February 2, 1977 Chamber of Mines survey Frederick G. Higgs. ‘manager, British Columbia & Yukon Chamber of Mines announced the results of the Chamber’s year end survey of exploration spending in British Columbia, Yukon and elsewhere in the Pacific northwest when addressing a luncheon meeting of the Vancouver branch, the Canadian Association of Equipment Dealers at the University Club, Van- couver, B.C, Higgs said: ‘Actual coal -exploration expenditures in British Columbia during 1976 as estimated by the Chamber of Mines at yearend were 47 percent higher than those forecast following a survey oi in- tended spending last spring. “While our spring survey indicated that $10.2 million would be spent on coal’ exploration in the province, at yearend the survey of actual expenditures revealed these expenditures had increased to $15 million. “The extent to which British Columbia coals are thought to be marketable, and the effort being focused on their development has been confirmed by several recent announcements. Major coal exploration or development programs are underway on six Projects in northeastern B.C., and on four projects in southeastern B.C., in ad- dition to exploration and development of the Hat Creek deposits west af Ash- croft. “The evolution of a policy for coal since 1972 and the aimost total moratorium on the issuance of new coal licences since that year have not allowed the full potential of British Columbia’s coal fields to be explored. Nevertheless, the Significant promise in- dicated to date suggests the coal may soon become the most important mineral produced in the province. “Announcement of a coal policy including settlement of taxation matters together with related infrastructure . could result in the an- nouncement of production decisions in 1977 and 1978.”’ Higgs also said hardrock exploration spending in B.C. for metallic and industrial minerals recorded an in- crease over estimates of intended spending. He said: ‘‘Hardrock ex- ploration expenditures in B.C. increased 6.8 percent to $18.9 million over the $17.7 million indicated by the Chamber survey last spring. “The 1976 total however was -"21.1 percent higher than the ::$15.6 million recorded for 1975. Hardrock exploration --spending in 1972 totalled $38 >million, -. “the 146 percent increase in the number of claim units “recorded in 1976 compared ‘to 1975 is a clear signal that ‘-the worst is past in British Columbia: 26,970 claim ‘units were recorded last “year versus 11,761 claim “units in 1975, “New metal mine decisions are not likely to be made as quickly as those for new coal mines. Income taxation is at a higher level and market conditions for some minerals, especiall copper, remain depressed. The Afton Copper Mine- Smelter project at Kamloops, B.C. is proceeding on schedule and the Sam Goosly Copper- Silver property near Houston, B.C, is closer to a production decision, as is the Birch Island Uranium deposit north of Kamloops. At least two former roducing mines have also een re-evaluated for possible resumption * of production. Development work continues on two other properties. “New metal production would be assured if both federal and provincial governments deliberately encourage activity. The Chamber will continue to urge govern- ments lo take such action.” Higgs also said that ex- ploration spending in the ukon Territory declined as predicted. mine million in 1975 was 135 percent, “However, claim staking in the territory increased 21 percent from 8,559 claims in 1975 to 10,357 claims in 1976. Several interesting new: occurrences were reported as well, Development work continued on several projects. The outlook for the territorial mining industry remains strong,” Higgs said the increase in hardrock exploration spending in B.C. and elsewhere in the Pacific northwest more than offset the decline in Yukon Territory. He said: ‘‘Th3 Chamber's estimate of total exploration spending in British jumbia, Yukon. Territory and elsewhere in the Pacific northwest for 1976 is $46.7 million, up 10.4 percent from the forecast of $42.3 million made last spring. The yearend total for the region is also up 3.5 percent from the $45.1 million recorded by survey for 1975, as com- pared to a forecast decline of 6.2 percent.” GRAND AGGREGATE AND “A” EVENT WIN- NERS in the Legion Bonspiel are (left to right) Pete. Peterson (Lead), ? Dave Simons {Branch 13 president), Bob Couture (Second), lan Johnson Lower priority for school system School District 86 board will finalize the 1977 budget at its February 7 meeting. Secretary-treasurer, Ted Wells, says “indications are the mill rate will not change substantially.’ Weils said the total budget has an approximate in- crease of 7.4 percent. He said he doesn’t expect a grant from the Department of Education but the district should recover over- payments of $100,000 to teachers and $8,000 to the administration. Deadline for the provisional . budget is February 15. ‘*An analysis of the 1977-78 provincial budget shows that the government is apparently setting a lower priority for the school system than in previous years” says the president of the B.C. School Trustees Association, Hamilton. “While total provincial expenditures on education have increased by 10.9 percent to $948 million, with payments to universities - and colleges increased by over 11 percent, direct grants to school districts will increase by only 6.8 percent to $401 million.” Mrs. Hamilton said that “School boards are disappointed that govern- ment grants have fallen behind . the federal guidelines of 3 percent which is likely the minimum increase in school districts’ 1977 +~=budgets.’?’ Mrs. Hamilton added that “the consequence is that extra money will have to be raised Rendina: from the local property tax. The scene was set for this increase when on December 2 the government an- nounced that it had ‘raised from 32.5 mills to 37.5 mills the 1977 property taxes set by the previous govern- ment,” According to Hamilton, the only people who may not experience an increase in their school taxes are homeowners 65 and over, who received in the previous budget a $50 increase in their homeowner grants. 4 ) - \ presented the trophies. _ Building decision In a decision released to the B.C. & © Yukon Territories Building Trades and Canadian Labour Relations Association in Vancouver, the Anti- Inflation. Board recom- mended an average in- crease in the B.C. con- struction industry of 8.2 percent, plus exclusions of pensions and maintenance fa %, Lock your car... There is no law that says you have to leave your yehicle jiocked but in Terrace you may. gel a ticket if you don’t. RCMP have begun a series of pabrols to check the doors of vehicles and if valuables are found they may be taken to the police station for safekeeping. Thefts from vehicles are one of the community's biggest crimes and the police have found that in most cases the owners of the vehicles have invited their to kee, ‘the trunk of or else In many eases the keys have been left in vehicles while they have been left unattended. — By removing valuables the RCMP are providing the owner with a vivid warnin thelr doors lock and the windows closed when they leave the vehicle parked. Valuables should be kept out of sight, preferably in the car and tapes and tape decks should have some identifying mark on them so they can be (Third) and Dave Hay (Skip). Peter Cullen, Legion Zone Sports Representative from Prince Rupert May 1, 1976 to April 36, 1977. roperty to be stolen b. Paving the doors unlocked. 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Pres. - Mary Stevens Northwest Community College — Terrace, B.C, | WELDING INSTRUCTOR . . Applications are invited for qualifled welders interested in teaching new entry workers and upgrading experienced welders. ‘ DUTIES: To teach ina ten month pre-employment welding course or to teach upgrading welding leading to a varlety of tests or certificates, Shift work may be necessary. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have extensive and varied in- dustrial and field welding experience and hold D.P.W. certificates, in- cluding D.P.W. No. 1 and No, 4, Preference will be given to applicants with: - experience in M.1,G. and T.1.G. Welding . - pipetine welding - previous teaching and-or supervisory experlence - grade 12 or equivatent education - Canadian Citizenship STARTING SALARY: In accordance to College salary scale depending . upon experience. : PERSONAL SECRETARY | Applications are invited for the position of Secretary to the College Principal. — . QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have experience In the whole range of secretarial duties including shorthand, dictaphone and typing. STARTING SALARY: $12,000.00 per Annum. CLERK-TYPIST I Applications are invited for the position of Clerk-Typist | for the general office of the College. QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have experience In general office duties and transcribing from Dictaphone, Typing must be a minimum of 50 w.p.m. and gaod English skills a necessity. STARTING SALARY: $720.00 per Month, CLERK-TYPIST | ‘ so Applications are invited for the position of Clerk-Typist | for the Arts and Science Faculty Office, of the College. . QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have expertence in general office’ duties and transcribing from Dictaphone. Typing must be a minimum of 50 w.p.m. and good English skills a necessity. _ STARTING SALARY: $720.00 per Month. _ SWITCHBOARD OPERATOR-RECEPTIONIST . . Applications are Invited for the position of Switchboard Operator- Receptionist for the general office of the College. ‘ QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants must have experience and ability to deal with the Public. Typing must be 40 w.p.m. and good English skills a necessity. _ STARTING SALARY: $705.00 per Month. COMPETITION CLOSES: February 18, 1977. claimed if they are stolen, He said: ‘‘Actual ex- ploration spending in the - Yukon Territory estimated APPLY TO: The Principal’ . Northwest Community College, TORONTO DomiINION - ey, the Chamber declined to tha bank whure peoplu moke tho difference P.O, Box 726, - oy . estimated $14.5 million Terrace, B.C. | a, V8G 4C2 forecast last spring. The . ; : decline from a total of $15.5 ; | on . _ ; ; .