way to build gold ant a TERRACE — The provincial cabinet is today expected to _ consider a compromise solution _to build a road into the gold- tich Iskut Valley area. |. ; Although the provincial - governments and mining com- panies agree that a.road will lead to further development ‘in the Iskut Valley, they so far haven": been able to agree on -who.will build the road and cost - sharing for. its construction and . “maintenance. * Central to’ the issue is a . government ‘position that .min- ‘ing companies should be responsible for 75 per cent’ of the estimated $12.5 million it ‘would take to build a 72km road from: Hwy37 to: the Iskut in the neighbourhood of several: mining development properties, That position is based on the government Feeling that mining companies should pay the most as they will benefit -the most. - Mining companies have responded by: saying, they should only pay 12 to 18 per Tories meet TERRACE — Members of the federal Progressive Conser- vative Skeena riding association meet in Smithers May 12 to choose a new executive. _ Riding president Otto Grund- mann of Terrace said he has sent notices to 6(0 current and lapsed members in anticipation of the meeting. The Friendilest “inn” town! Make cur place “Your Place" to enjoy an - . Whole frash east coast | Babar dunt Resturant evening at intimate dining andreasonabla prices! ‘flown in weekly for:your pleasure. _ cent because others will benefit fromthe road, : : The! proposal - Bould. cut the length of thée.planned : road in "half with the provincial govern-. mentibecoming t the major finan- _ cial backer for. that first portion from’ | Hwy. Mining com- panies! would ‘then: be. responsi- ble for: building: spur Toads into : thee ‘properties?’ ly by; air_ with. mining and ex- -. plordtion companies using Wrangell, Alaska, a asa Staging _ base. While not commenting direct: . ly. on the comprornise proposal, mines (ministry. official John Clancy! said Teducing: the length of the main road is one way to have all parties reach common ground; A Cominco spokesman, that company is developing the SNIP property in the Iskut and is one of two firms most involv- ed with the government over road negotiations, said the pro- . posal comes, closer to what the next week Members will choose a presi- dent, first vice president, second vice president, third vice presi- dent, secretary, treasurer and 10 directors from across the riding. Grundmann, who has served as president for two years, said he hasn’t made up his mind about running again. ky Look What’s ' Cookin’... in ihe month of May | LOBSTER WHOLE ATLANTIC LOBSTER with drawn butter & baked potato wilh saflyen rice & fresh vegetables SPECIALS - | -LOBSTER CREPES “NEWBURG” 19.95 $14.95 Acotss' to. the: ‘Iskut is. is now on- _ at the Bavarian Inn | companies want. ee “Ie makes the situation: a: bit more attractive,”. said Merlyn Royea who: added ‘the ‘reduced construction ‘casts ‘for a- shorter main road would. make it- “easier for | companies’ ‘to participate. - Bill Price of. Skyline Gold, its J. Johnny ‘Mountain: mine’ is the only operating gold producer i in ‘the: Iskut, said mining. com- panies - could’. probably: build ‘and the. minister responsible for northern, development, : : said several proposals were discussed last week but'.that: the cabinet wanted thore information: “We had a preity. lengthy discussion Wednesday (May 2) in cabinet. A couple of things were kicked around ni said Parker, . at “Terai ant Weesey, ty 9. 1990 — fH, _ ‘their spur roads:for a cheaper a price than would-be the casein a SATURDAY | ‘longer road ‘constructed to meet Mv AY 1 ve : ‘standards wanted by the pro- , “Vinee. ; -Wam. “Skeena MLA Dave Parker . : ". " #Skeena. Mall S Scratch & Sniff Know the sweet Smell of ‘Financial Success cea Reserve now for Mother's Day complimentary rose for every Wlom! For more Information and reservations call: DIMMER: Mon.- Sun. LUNCH: Mon.-Fri. 4332 Lerkelse Ave. Spm. loitpm. 11:30am. to2pm. TeraceB.c, 695-9161 wa et — s Dick La Douceur ; a “At Ironworks we understand that! ‘you want to. be fitand feel healthy. But you're busy! So we: have designed a program that: eaisily its into” your lunch hour.” : The | 22 MINUTE. - WORKOUT In 22 minutes, you'll go through a. customized fitness circuit designed to. . flatten your tummy, tone -your legs and increase your strength and energy! You'll Feel Great! ee ‘per rnonth i B46 Lazel Ave, (Formerly. Jezebels) TRonworus = Gym & Fitness Centre pat om J Scratch & Sniff WHAT! You didn't smell anything? Sure you did — you smelled black ink. And. - black ink on your balance sheet is what _ financial success is all about. : Newspaper advertising can help you reach that financial success. | __ €all any one of our Advertising consultants!