Vol, 3, Issue No. 34 '.. Terrace council has reached a decision they hope will control logging truck traffic on. North Sparks and Halliwell,’ Ald. Smith, Hallock and Clark supported a recommenda- tion made by Mayor. Jack Tal- stra Monday night to pass a res- - olution ‘giving city. council the. authority to enforce weight re- strictions, effective Sept..5, on North Sparks Ave. under section _211'of the Motor Vehicle Act, The resolution,’ under an amendment by George Clark, will restrict traffic only on North "Sparks, leaving Halliwell open to “‘normal’’ traffic such as de- livery vehicles. The resolution States that traffic will be limited to 30,000 kilograms (66,000 pounds) gross vehicle weight. It gives city administration. auth- ority for “‘whatever means they _deem appropriate to enforce this resolution commencing Sept..7, 1987.2 The resolution allows limited access under controlled condi- tions, “‘in casés of hardship and - on application to the city’, per- .. Mitting council to issue permits éé totime’;. = Also included ‘in’ the resolu- tion is a clause which encourages. council to continue meeting with all parties, ‘with a view to cost- conditions, may be warranted from time . | - : j ; if. : i ' i Legislative bitte? Mena Parliament Buildings, ‘Se ad Victoria, B.C. i vsv 1X4 re i if ve AL TERRACE, B.C., WEDNESDAY, August 26, 1987 iis selas to mill sites in Terrace that will be compatible with everyone concerned’, . _-In a memo to council outlin- ing his recommendation, Talstra said although. the economic. health of the community de- pends on the stability of. the lumber industry, council .also has a duty to “maintain and enhance” the lifestyle of the ci- ty’s neighborhoods, __ He said that, in his opinion, the issue facing council is to decide how to maintain the cur- rent level of lifestyle for res- idents on Halliwell and North Sparks, while at the same time protecting the economic health of local industry. a Talstra said he believes unlimited industrial access to Halliwell will be harmful to the residents’ well-being, but there ~_ will be little effect by short term . limited access under controlled ‘He said in order to gain con- trol of the situation, . “a firm hand is required by council’ to convince ' industrial users they. are serious. : Ald. Takhar and Jackman op- posed the resolution, saying that . hauling should be permitted: for the balance-of this. year-because. hauling will be controlled by the weather, and it will also allow. - chell said, “it was found that RJA. Forestry to meet previous sharing a proper route from Kit- =o ill my , : oy . oem a * : me The quality of the entertainment at the recent Terrace Children’s Fe of the huge Kinsmen tent and a sound system from the Coffee H skits, an local singers such as Doug Roszmann, Sylvia Morale contractual obligations. i , y ' council had access to a feasibili- _Associates Ltd. of Victoria, It . Was initiated by the city in order -North Sparks and Halliwell for industrial trucking from the Kit- ‘Selas area. . ‘the southern manager for Thom- twists and turns” and “pitches Of. favorable Mitchell concluded, “In terms much, safer route.’ . stival was reflected In both painted and unadorned faces In the audience. Use ouse Society made it possible for the Terrace Little Theatre to put on children’s 8 and Kathieen Palm Involved In making their decision, ty study which stated that Stein- Pe oo ma” eneeee (arent # hoe Creek is not an econom- |)... -:. > gil ~ eae eee ically. viable. alternate route. The study was completed on Aug. 19 by TM Thomson and to evaluate the feasibility of us- ing the Steinhoe. valley, Spring Creek Road, Merkley Road and Dover Road, as an alternative to In the report, J ames Mitchell, son and Associates, described Halliwell as straight, wide, flat and an extremely safe road to drive, with the exception of a |, “‘difficult’” turn from Sparks onto Halliwell, He compared this to Dover Road, which he said had ‘“‘many and adverse grade’’. - : of log transport and safety for all of the-users of both Halliwell and Dover roads, Halliwell is a _ He also noted, however, “the pavement on:Ealliwell-isbreak- Cirarlotie off to PNE Oo , Miss Terrace, Charlotte St was given best wishes from the city by Ma- a jor Jack Tafstra before she left for Vancouver last. Friday to compate in the oF Miss PNE contest. Miss Terrace participated In: the PNE Parada last Satur. . day and the crowning ceremonies on Tuesday night. a vo, 4 minister es a inTerrace. ¥ tonight i B.C.’s Minister’ of Finance, - Mel Couvelier, will be the featured guest at a no-host din- - ner at the Inn of the West from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m, tonight, Aug. 26. A press release from the con- Stituency office of MLA: Dave - Parker says the public is invited to attend the dinner and requests that anyone wishing to attend ~ -phone the office at 635-4215 to i make arrangements. : on The release also. said that : | . Couvelier will be spending some a time during the day with the n.- Government Agent and his i staff. | a. Following his Terrace visit, a Couvelier will be travelling in . the Atlin Riding before stopping eg at Hazelton and finally Smithers ha where he will join Parker in of- . : ficiating at the opening of the ingup. ae “‘On closer inspection,’ Mit- rs LORS a er ww 2 continued on page 24 & . 4 3 Lae Fen a: a oe Outside | | ‘prec, Forecast: Continued’ sunshine oe ee ar fr . for earlier part of week with Aug 38 w 10 04 mm rala highs 26° to 27* and lows of 8° ar ge GR me Saaictel uate Aug, 21 9 «66 0.2 mm rain : i Aug, 22: 24 8 all ‘Wednesday and Thursday, Aug, 23 2 all highs of 22° to 24° and lows of 8* ore, = ts and child like. parents and children allke . Bulkley Valley Fall Fair on Aug. 28 Inside . A dinner hosted by the , Smithers Chamber of Com- - a Business Guide 10 Entertalnmant 6 | merce will be held in the Aspen . a Church Directory 14 ‘Horoscope 18 | Motor Inn in Smithers from 5:30 . im Classified Ads 21 | ors 5, 6,7 i Coming Events 16; Opinions “", | 7 p.m. on Aug. 28. Anyone a. coming E 30 Sports - 8 | Wishing to attend can contact the a Crossword: "989 | Stork Report: @-| Smithers - Chamber of: Com- . ie Dining Directory = 2 Talk ofthe Town ~5 | merce at 847-5072 for more in- y . formation.