rejects policy proposal torn srk oad rejects in watersheds — The | ‘Kitimat-Stikine Regional District board has given a thumbs- down to-a discussion paper pub- ‘lished by the Ministry of Energy, . - Mines and Petroleum Resources. . . The paper is intended to be one. _ step in the process of developing _ new policy. in the province that “will ensure the protection of high . quality community water supplies ‘while at the same time providing _ for maximum ongoing oppor- tunities for mineral exploration and _ Mine development". As delivered to the regional board, the discussion paper is attached to a letter written by Bruce McRae, assistant deputy _ minister for the mineral resources . division. |”, States: "Current government policy '; Requires that all Crown land in "community watersheds be planned and managed on an integrated ’ fesource basis with priority given In his letter, McRae ~ to protection of water supplies, The Ministry’s proposed policies recognize this priority as well as the need to make subsurface’ resources accessible for develop- ‘ment fo sustain a healthy mining industry." McRae closes his letter by say- ing, "... we look forward to lively and thoughtful review." If he was. sincere in this statement, he would be more than pleased with the energy used in debating the issue - by the regional board, and perhaps would not be surprised at all by the final outcome. The decision, which was opposed by directors Pete Weeber and Bob Cooper, stated unequivocally that it was the board’s position that there shall not be any mining exploration or deve- - lopment of any kind in community watersheds. Kitimat director Ray Brady launched the debate: "Communities. Mogul Skiing SKI TIPS by Andrew Rushton, Shames Mountain Ski School Director rN With alot of skiers testing their skills on Shames Mountain’s double diamond A.O.T. and HANGOVER, the bumps are really shaping up! Skiing moguls can be intimidating to people who are SHAMES MOUNTAIN _otherwise: good skiers. But bump skiing can be made easier by remembering just a few basic pointers. First, we start with a good solid pole plant with every tum. This will ensure balance and readiness to start the next tum. The second step is alot of flexing and extension | to maintain good contact between the skis and the snow. Think of your legs as shock absorbers that adjust to the changing terrain. Last but certainly not least, ensure that you are continually moving and not in any one position too long. Next time you ski the bumps, try these pointers and have a safer, smoother run! SKI TIPS is sponsored by Dalry Queen Present this ad to receive $1 off any homestyle hamburger at Dairy Queen 4532 Lakelse Ave., (offer expires Jan. 31/91) We treat you right! 4532 Lakelse Ave., @US.Pa.On. Am. BQ. Corp. Copyright, 1990 Am. P.0. Corp., Mots, MN Printed in U.8.A. have had water systems totally gonzoed by exploration and to suggest for one minute that you want.these guys in your water- shed... You’ve got to be out of your mind." As an example what can happen, he offered the experi- ence of the Greater Vancouver Regional district who opposed the construction of the Vancouver Island natural gas line through the watersheds of Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam. "They were told by the ministry that it won't affect your watersheds," said Brady. "But they ‘made a mistake and screwed up the water for over a month." Les Watmough supported Brady, and expressed a wish to extend the ban to the forest industry. Accord-— ing to Watmough, logging the Terrace watershed has been dis- cussed a number of times and each time both the regional district and city council have said "no". “If we can’t agree to logging,” Watmough said, "we shouldn’t agree to min- ing exploration... It’s far more dangerous, " Hazelton director Pete Weeber refused to support the motion, although he said’he would if it was "better defined" with “some ‘limits; Weeber pointed out that there are some very large water- sheds in the province, Hazelton being one of them, and in Hazel- ton neither mineral exploration or operating mines had ever caused a _ problem. "That’s what happened to your hair," said Brady, mostly in jest. And then added another observa- © tion, "Jack (Talstra) probably drank some of that water too." Alice Maitland re-established the severity of the discussion. Accord- ing to Maitland, in the Hazelton watershea "we are now fighting about logging... We don’t want any." She did suggest, however, that if there were site-by-site studies it may be possible to include some form of industrial activity in municipal watersheds. 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We have enough pollu- tion as it is.” GST drives up car insurance Vehicle owners will pay no direct Goods and Services Tax on their Autoplan insurance pre- miums, but the cost of the new — tax, which go into effect Jan. 1, 1991 will be reflected in premium increases. In its annual report on changes for the coming year the Insurance Corporation of B.C. estimates that average premiums will go up 45 percent. A three percent increase is required to offset the higher cost of insurance claims, and the re- maining 1.5 percent will be needed _ to make up for the cost of the GST to the corporation, ICBC spokes- man Ken Hardie says. With the year nearly over, claims in 1990 are expected to go up again to over 800,000. The 1989 figure was 739,000. ICBC intends to make up losses paid out in increased claims by hiking third party liability coverage and no fault accident benefit premiums by four percent while increasing com- “prehensive premiums by 15 per- cent, The sharp rise in the cost of comprehensive coverage is due to - gan increased number of windshield replacement, theft and vandalism claims. The corporation will continue its policy of adjusting premiums by regions. The Lower Mainland is still the most expensive part of the province to insure a vehicle. , The higher cost of no fault acci- dent benefits will be reflected in a benefit increase for those who qualify. The maximum benefits payable to people who have to take time off work due to an auto acci- dent that wasn’t their fault goes from $200 to $300 starting January 1. The corporation is also adding incentive for people to form car pools by allowing vehictes insured for pleasure only to be driven to and from work up to six days a month. The previous limit was four. ICBC figures that commuting workers who form car pools under the regulations would save an average. of $100 each in annual insurance premiums. Car pooling also saves gasoline costs arid reduces the amount of pollution caused by automobiles,