A2 - The Terrace Standard, Wedlnesday, June 9, 1999 MLA Giesbrecht says he’ll run again LOCAL B.C. LIBERALS may be some time away from picking their candidate for the next provincial elec- lion, but. they now know who he or she will face, Skeena NDP MLA Hel- mut Giesbrecht last week said he'll be seeking his party’s nomination to be its candidate once again. “Pm a litle young to retire and I really can’t say to a rookie, ‘you can take the heat’? if it’s true that we're at 18 per cent in the polls,’’ said Giesbrecht. “T think you may take it that I'm running again.” Giesbrecht said it is too carly to step down in light of recent health care spend- ing and industrial projects the province has approved or is financing in the north. ‘T'd like to complete some jobs and retire when the general credibility of the government is a little high- er,” he said, Giesbrecht’s list of recent government activity in- cludes the $110 million cap- ial intprovements _ for Skeena Cellulose, approval for whole log exports on the part of West Fraser's con- tractors, $35 million for a new hospital in Kitimat, money for a youth detox centre in Terrace and $866,000 new dollars ‘for the Terrace Area Health Council. , Giesbrecht defeated Kitimat mayor Rick Woz- ney, running as a Liberal, in the 1996 provincial election. Giesbrecht was first elected in 1991, defeating incumbent Social Credit MLA Dave Parker, Wozncy is thinking of running again and Terrace mayor Jack Talstra’s name is also being mentioned as a potential Liberal candidate. Giesbrecht and Talstra have a political history going back to the 1980s when Talstra unseated Gies- brecht who was then the mayor, kk * Jack Tals ay say he’s taking the summer off be- fore deciding if be’ll take a run at provincial politics, but he has made up his mind about civic office. “T would,” Talstra responded last weck when West Fraser layoffs take effect next week WEST FRASER lays off 45 workers at its Skeena Sawmills plant on Monday when a federal work-sharing program rns oul. The cut-off to stay on at the mill was 13 years of seniority, West Fraser general manager Lou Poulin said. The 45 workers laid off is less than the 85 originally anticipated before a deal that saw West Fraser agree to perform custom- chipping work at its mill for Skeena Cel- lulose, Poulin said SCI’s decision to restart its B mill by October and return to full pulp pro- duction will mean even more demand from the company for chips. “Obviously it’s going to change because that B line needs chips, From front they’re going to need more chips,” he said. He said it’s possible West Fraser will get more chipping work as a result, but also noled SCI could instead elect to do more chipping at its Carnaby mill near Hazelton. “They’ve got lots of options,’’ he said. The work-sharing program, administered by Human Resources Development Cana- da, had been in effect at Skeena Sawmills since last September, when the sawmill ended a shutdown but restarted with only one shift, Immediate layoffs then were averted when workers there agreed to work half time, with unemployment insurance bene- so obviously their pay, fits covering most of the remaining half of Poll tests local Liberals “I guess maybe I’m old-fashioned and will always wait to be asked, to sce if here is any support or anybody out there to lend a hand,” he said, If Talstra chooses to take a min at ihe nomination, it wouldn’t be the first time he’s ventured beyond municipal politics. That’s because Talstra was once the fed- eral Liberal candidate for Skeena. Terrace city councillor Linda Hawes is ‘From front tion. fall, * septa also thinking about running for the nomina- “I’ve been encouraged to think about it and I am but I’ve not thrown my hat in the . ting,’’ said Hawes last week. She’s speculating there might be a provincial election called as early as this Stewart mayor Andy Burton was unavail- able for comment deb tote Treaty court test urged “By — constilutionalizing the self-govemment ar- rangements the government has made the Nisga’a treaty an aboriginal right It has therefore put the aboriginal right ahead of the charter rights of Nisga’a individu. als.’’ he said. Stewart gave assurances the Charter will apply to the Nisga’a, gasoline: 20L) 1-800-505-0139 Fammable Liquids: must have flammable symbol or “keep away from flame” warning. Household Pesticides: must have slall/ crossbones symbol & Pest Control Product {PCP} registration no. on container. Gasoline: must be in ULC-approved container. Max. contiiner size: 10L (kerosene: 91, For more information, call toll-free: “There is no constitu- tional issue here,’’ Stewart said, adding the treaty gives modem life to undefined aboriginal rights guaranteed to natives in the constitu tion. Scott accused her of duck- ing the question. ‘Why is she opposed to referring this to the Supreme Court in advance of ratifica- tion? What is another few months after 130 years to make sure that we have it right, to make sure that the Charter rights of the Nisga’a people are not diminished and to make sure that this agreement actually con- forms to the constitution? What is she afraid of?” Minimize waste by using up leftover products, storing them safely for future use, or giving them to a friend, neighbour or community group. Bring your light sabres and join the fun! Friday, June 11 & Saturday, June 12 There will be games! Prizes to be won! | Located In the Coast Inn of the West | 8 a a asked if he plans to run for mayor. again when municipal clections take place this November. If Talstea does run again and is elected, he'll become one of the more experienced municipal politicians in the province, . That's because he was first elected mayor in 1985, defeating then-mayor Hel- mut Giesbrecht who is now the NDP MLA for Skeena. That means if Talstra does tun for the Liberal nomina- tion and is successful, he'd be facing an old polilical ad- versary. would like to aspecially thank preparing scenarios and all the Fire Department. To any apologize. Burga Anderson, Organizer THANK YOU The organizers of the North Coast Zone First Aid Competition would like fo thank all those volunteers and helpers who made the Competiion a success for all the Teams whe competed. We sharing her energy, knowledge and time with planning and tant as well as for organizing the judging. Thank you also to the following local businesses and compe- nies for their support: Alcan, Canada Safeway, Skeena Beverages, Tim Hortons, Cederland Tire, Pam Savard and Company, Acklands and The Thornhill Congratulations to al the Teams who competed. 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