A6 - Tha Terrace Standard, Wednesday, March 20, 1996 Business Review TERRACE STANDARD. Gov't bidding goes on line GOVERNMENT sup- pliers in the Northwest are finding it easier to access government tender — op- portunities. The BC Purchasing Com- mision has introduced a new Intemet service called BC Bid Opportunities and it al- lows anyone who’s on the "net to bid on government contracts, | At any given time, more than $490 million worth of contacts will be posted. “The bid document can be downloaded at na cast,” says Matt Farquhar with the Purchasing Services Branch. “All the interested sup- plicr has to do is fill it in and fax it back.” The Purchasing Commi- sion buys goods on behalf of government ministries, and all contracts over 35,000 will be posted on the new net site, The Commision con- ducted a hands-on session ia Terrace last week, and a handful of focal business people turned out for it. Sid Banstra with Banstra Transportation Systems was one of them. “For ease of access it’s ideal,’” he says. “And for the government is good because they'll probably have more bids to choose from now,’? Farquar says they’ve also set up hot-links with other governments, as well as the US and Pacific Rim markets on the BC Bid page. Out & About DON'T DO DRUGS! GIVE SOMEONE A SECOND Discuss organ donation with your family and sign a donor card today. CHANCE. THE KIONEY FOUNDATION OF CANADA WIRED FOR BUSINESS: Matt Farquhar of the B.C. Purchasing Commission watches as Sid Bandstra tests a new Web site for bidding on government work. ‘CRIME |al STOPPERS Pictured: Padarno Frying Pan, Stock Pol, Steamer and Dutch Oven, There are 30 different items on sale af $19.99 to $142.20; most are under $60, and all carry a 25 year warranty. Pots for Eternity Sale ends Saturday Save 40%-70% with factory outlet prices March 21-23 T, prepare fine food, you need fine cook- ware. You'll find some of the best in the world - and some exceedingly fine prices - at the Paderno Factory Sale, Paderno, Pots For Eternity. Hand-finished _ in Prince Edward Island and complete with a 25 year warranty, oo We start with pure stainless steel and affix a heat-conducting battom pad. The result? Tinly superioy cookware. Rapid, even heat distribution for better control when cooking, Astonishingly durable, yet surprisingly ele- gant. Handles that stay snug, because they're welded, not bolted. And bottoms that stay. - flat, unlike thinner knockoff brands. If you love cooking, Paderno will delight you. | PADE Available across BC, Alta, Sask & Man. Call Thursday to Saturday, March. 21-23, save 40% on sauce-pans, frying pans, steamers, sautés and more, Save up to 46% on 5 to Ul piece sets. Come early for the Boor Crasher Special: our famous 8b saucepan, dist price $67, only $1999 (this item 20 per day, one per-person. No limit on other items) - The pots may last forever. The prices will not, Mark. Mareir 21-23 on the calendar, now. Questions?.Call us at 1-800-565-0261 and we'll answer them. Cant rinike it te the sale?-Call for a free descriptive brochure, or to join our mailing list and receive valuable coupons and special ‘recipes. : RNO _ 1-800-263-9768 for the dealer nearest you. © ee Ata As Fn aa aes ae 635-TIPS TERAACE Terrace Home Hardware 4818 Hwy 16 West 635-7335 Th/Sa 8:30-6 Fr 8:30-9 SCI sale rumour denied SKEENA CELLULOSE officials are denying a rimour the company is up for sale. “There's. oo pending sale of the company that lm aware of,” vice-president Rep Lightfvot said last week. But he confirmed his plans to telire, which were also announced last week and was effective last Fri day. , Lightfoot’s quick exit may have fuelled the sale rumour. But be said it’s normal procedure to keep retirement plans of senior executives under wraps until close m to the date. — “We don’t normally broadcast Reg Lightfoot that sort of thing,”’ Lightfoot said, explaining that retiring company officers lose effectiveness once their pending departure is known, Lighifoot’s replacement has nol yct been announced, Holiday shopping revisited THE CHAMBER of Commerce is circulating a questionaire on holiday shopping to see whether local businesses want the issue revisited. It asks businesses if they'd like the option of opening on holidays other than Christmas and Easter, stich as Victoria Day, Canada Day and Labour Day. “The cities surrounding us have enacted a bylaw that al- lows the retailer to remain open if they choose,’ said chamber president Barb Kerr. ‘We're questioning our membership to see whether they wanted to get council to readdress this issue.’ Mining surge coming THE COMING mine exploration season is expected to be busy, says regional mines manager Ted Hall. “In general, we're expecting a fairly busy year. Having been al the Cordilleran Roundup conference down in Van- couver, the mood was quite upbeat compared to other years,’ Hall said, : Hall, based in the Smithers mines office, can’t explain why exploration is picking up, bul thinks an increase in the price of gold has something to do with il. ‘‘When gold ils $400 (US an ounce) that's definitely an incentive in terms of precious metals,’’ he said. But uncertainty still exists over native land claims and set-asides under the Protected Arcas Strategy. Taxi application accepted A LOCAL MAN’s application to start a new taxi service in Terrace has been accepted by the Motor Vehicle Branch, but a decision may not come down for a few months on whether a licence will be granted. Cliff Pratt has listed bis planned business as Terrace Tax! Co. in the Yellow Pages. But he’s not expecting to start operations before next fall i{ he does vel approval, Pratt is only planning tu have four cars initially, aid says calls will be patched directly through to the cats without a dispatcher, ne . : ; “With four cars it doesn’t make sense to have a dis- TUL LITTLE SOTERS oF TUE PRES PREFER. CHEVY LUMINA VAN BECAUSE IT COWES STANDARD WITH. 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