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LONG TIME food bank volunteer Lydia Angus fills another bag
asthe March distribution took place iast week. She's a
‘member of the Evangelical Free Church, one of the bank's

- sponsors, and member of the Nisga’a Tribal Council's Terrace
_ local. That group just donated $1,000 to the food bank.

“the - “college board's

progress. in reducing its plann-
ing backlog, Kitimat Stikine
regional district has decided to
hire an additional staff member
for that department under a
two-year contract.

Planning committee chair-
man Pete Weeber said a number
of projects were ‘put off year
after year” because the depart-
ment did not have time to get to
them.

“As a result, he added, the
district was often caught in the
situation of trying to ‘'plan
after the fact."’ ;

Weeber warned that develop-

rth a ne use ae

- While acknowledging the past
practice of bridging the gap by
hiring. consultants, Weeber

noted they would not in future
be able to secure the services of
Dr. Norma Kerby -- she has

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been employed on a number of
occasions because of her local
knowledge. :

The district would then fave
to hire “outsiders who would
spend a lot of time just finding
out the background, ” said
Weeber.

By hiring a third member for

the planning department, he

said, the district would not only :

be able to get rid of the backlog
but also initiate some forward
planning.

Kitimat. director Ray Brady

After”

College
charges _
increase

TERRACE — Northwest'Com-
munity College (NWCC)
students face increases of 10 per
cent
September, ©

The callege ‘board’ approved

new 1991-92 fees that will see
the per credit fee for. academic

and career progratis go: ‘from’
_ $27.20 to $30 next fall,’

That brings the total. an

NWCC student in:those pro-.

grams can pay each semester to
$450, up from $408, ~..

In. vocational Programs, —

monthly fees will jump from
381.50 to $90.

College officials : say the in-
creases keep NWCC in line with
the provincial average for
smaller colleges. ve

The:increases. were passed at
‘Mar. 9
meeting, Although the propos-
ed increases ‘were posted, no
studenis or representatives of

~NWCC's student association

showed up.

; Planner needed to clear
regional district jam.

“TERRACE — Unable to make

" atgued the situation’ did not

justify a permanent. stiff addi-

tion. -. Maintaining’:the new
employee, faced ‘with no work
once-the backlog was cleared,

would’ simply find ways of.

creating more work, he recom-

. mended the new position be of-

fered for one year only,
suggestions from
_Weeber and:Thorahill director
{Les Watmoigh that period was
too short, the board agreed to
compromise. on ‘a two-year
term. _

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BRITISH COLUMBIA PROVINCIAL |
ROAD AND BRIDGE: MAINTENANCE.

this year, the Minisiry of Transportation ond Hi pays is renegotiating contracts
in its 28 contract areas. This proposal call is for 3 of these Contract Areas,”

Companies may make proposals en as many contraci areas Qs they wish, bul q
separate proposal is heeded for each. -

The successful contractor will be responsible for direct delivery of specific
maintenance services and for ensuring that business opportunities for small
operators are retained through competitive sub-contracting,

The schedule below outlines when RequssHlor-Proposals documents will be-
available and closing date for each Contract Area a

© Closing Date :

April 15, 1991
Apiil 23, 1991
April 29, 1991

. Documents Avail, 2
March: 25, 1991
April 2, 1991
April B, 1991

 Contract'# 2)» Contract Area.

“Central Kootenay:
Fort George i
Selkirk ood

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. Highway and Bridge Maintenance. ~
sD ah of Transportation & Highways.”
3D - $40 Blanshard Street:
Victoria, B.C. VBW3E6
Phone (604) 387-6931" Fax (604) 356 7216

Requestor Proposals documents costing $500. 00, include a General Conc
rmation Pack ge ond a Contract Area Infarmation Package. Companies who.
have already purcl need the General package‘at the Fabruary 21st Information
Conference need only buy the Contract Area Package, al $250, 00 for each Area,

These prices include et

Requestfor-Proposals documents car be purchased from the Project Office by
cash or nonrefundable cheque, payab! ded lo fe Minister of Finance and Corporate
“Relations. The documents can be couriered (pre-pai ce request. eas
forwarded Pridr to the date on which documents will available will ensure’
prompt delivery. .

To be considered,
proposals for any
Contract Area mus! .
be received by 2 p.m.
on its closing tale ar
the following address:.

Province of
British Columbia

Ministry of Transportation
and Highways .
Hon. Rita M. Johnston, Minister.

Smithers District Chamber of Commerce presents...

LEP ett

Resources 2 000.

FORESTRY ¢ MINING © TOURISM ¢ ¢ AGRICULTURE |

An integrated Resources Conference & Exhibition for Northwest B. om

April 18, 19, 20 - Smithers, B.C.

Conférence: April. 18 eve, April 19 all day, April 20 morning.
_ Exhibition: April 19, 1 to 10 p.m.. April 20, 9:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. . Free admission

Join with other interested members of the public, resource
professionals and civic planners in an examination of the °

Thursday,
April 18

Session 1 — 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. — Beginsat thé

Friandship Centre.

Registration, Wine and Cheese Reception.

7:00 p.m. — Panel Convenes,

Moderator: Bob Friesen, Ministry of Forests.

Introduction by Bob Friesen of Panel Members.
Each Member of Panal speaks for about 15
minutes, with a break at about 8 p.m. for 10
minutes. After each of the. Panel Members has
Spoken, the Moderator will open up the discus-
sion to members of the public. Discussion will be
directed toward visions of the future 10 years.

Panel Members:

Rick Careless, Ethos Consulting, representing

8.C. Tourism

Kan Sumanik, Environment Oir., Mining Assoc. of
B.C.,, representing the B.C. Minaral industries,

Don Knoerr, Canadian Federation of Agricultura, .
tepresenting B.C, Agriculture (Industries.

Gordon Wadley, Fisheries Consultant, represen.
. ting the Regional Fishery Resources,

Skeena Cellulose,
representing the B. C.. Forest Industries, :

Pat Ogawa, . Manager,.

) You're invited!

“future of resources In the Northwest!

-Friday, ____ Saturday,

April

Table,
Gom,

(Coffee break)

The Plan in Review; Where Next.
oe Gieg Meredith, North by Northwest, In-
_tegration af the Tourism industry in NW.
Bob Patterson, Equlty: Silver Minea, /n-
: ‘tegrated Mining. ;
om: Regional Forestry Cutlook, A
ideal. integrated Resource

Communi
ni said

Seasion 2 —8: 30 to 12:20 p.m. —at the Rol
Thesire, (Registration desk open}

‘Bob Frissen, Resources Panel Moderator,
Panel Dicussion Review.

Brian Wilkes, chairman of Skeana Round
: Challenges,

Mike Gelster, Kispiox TSA Resources Plan,

Wes Glestirecht,: ‘Drittwaod -Foundation,

April 20 ©

.. Session6 —9: 00 to 11:30 a.m.

_ a atthe Communily Theatre, -
Smithers Secondary School.
Lea Doney, Executive Director,
B.C. Round Table on Environ. -
montand Economy, The Round _ -
Jable Review: . What's Geing

ne,

Derrick Curtis, Executive Direc’

- tor 8.6. Forest - Resources

‘Commission, The. Commis-
Sion's Work in'1990: What Are §
Gritiah Cotumblans Teting Us?.

., (Coffea Break)

19

Session 3— Lunch, 12:30 fo 2:00 p.m. At the.
' Smithers Friendship Centre

Session 4 — 2:00 te 5:30 p.m. — at the Rol

Gmeme Jotinatone, Regional Agriculture
Cutlook, Agriculture and Other | Resource
industries, : .

Dave Lefebura, Minaral Resources Outlook,
Naw Mines, Communitias and integration,

Rob Rouisten, Share Smithers, . Future
Views of the Bulkley District, on co

(Coffee Braak)
Plarce Clegg, | Guide Quilters Association,
' What Our Hants Are Trying to Teach Ua. Local: High Schoo! Students
‘Harry: ‘Nyce, ‘Nisga'a People, The Land _ Conference Observations. . ,
Question: A Revie view. _ Gob -Friesean, Ae lonal
5 Ye poet ' Manager Ministry of Forests,
; Observations on Resources 2

Aesources and

2000 Conference

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a opening of Trade Show. : Bo es
= 10:00. to midnight, at av. .

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ae . Limit 150 people

4 will be attending thee entire:
‘-gonference. DYes CNo
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, | will. take:the conference.

tha included my ‘cheque (payable to tt

= ~ Smithers District Chamber of Com
- .for-session‘or meal: |.

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Conference. Package:

. Includes all. sessions;

_ GST not Included.

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