such as health care and road maintenance, tax
structure and self-government.

The problem, according to Vance: "Given the long
standing nature of the«Nisga’a land claim and the
discussions surrounding it, it would appear that the
negotiations will be conducted in a confidential
manner between the native band, the federal govern-
ment and the provincial government, There will bea
public consultdticn process, but this is likely to take
piace only after there has been some general agree-
ment on what action might be taken."

The Union of B.C. Municipalities currently sits
on a provincial Third Party Advisory Committee on
Native Land Claims and Vance urged the Regional
District of Kitimat-Stikine to forward their concerns.
Those concerns, as outlined in their request for a
meeting, are’ possible "wide ranging effects on the
social and economic structure of our regional district”
and the fact that “regional and municipal govern-
ments are neither included nor consulted in the
negotiation’ process",

ICE GROUP SLIDES
INTO INITIAL BUDGET

Terrace city council has included in the first draft
of its 1992-93 budget a $27,000 request for an
architectural feasibility study for a second sheet of
ice’ to augment the Terrace Arena. Many requests
have been sent to first round budget talks recently,
however, and what comés out in the actual budget is
nothing more than speculation at this point.

City aldermen agreed to include the request,
however, following a presentation Monday night by
‘Terrace Second Sheet of Ice Association spokesman
Dave Dediluke. Dediluke, who was accompanied by
about 20 association members in council chambers,
described the: project: as a three-to- four-million-dollar
"bare-bones" proposal and emphasized the need in
the community,

The proposal would see a covered ice surface
adjacent to the present arena with a seating capacity
for about 500 spectators, It would allow scheduling of
more appropriate times and longer periods of usage
than currently available to user groups, and might
also offer year round skating, And summer ice time,
says Dediluke, would be well used by summer hockey

and figure skating schools.

Only alderman Ruth Hallock opposed sending the
request to the first round of budget talks, She
explained that she didn’t oppose the concept, but said
she would like more information related to current
‘and potential arena usage and cost figures.

Hallock, who was a member of the committee
responsible for the construction of the present arena,
also warned her fellow council members against
sending the association away with unfounded hopes

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that their proposal will survive the inevitable cuts
during preliminary budget debate.

UNBC SURVEYS US_

What do you want from your University?

For Terrace residents interested in higher educa-
tion, now is the time for direct input: the University
of Northern B.C. has launched a major survey of the
north to determine public demands for post secon-
dary education. What has been a vague and indefi-
nite idea is finally coming into substance and is at
the stage of requiring definite decisions.

Actual delivery modes are being planned; courses
are being developed and staff being hired. The
calendar is being developed, with the possibility of
limited course, "quick start" offerings for this fall, but
the definite opening date is September 1993.

The amount of work already accomplished and
that still has to be done is incredible, but the plans
keep progressing steadily.

But here in the western regions, or any other
outlying area, there is absolutely no sense of urgency
or any stimulation to keep us aware of the ticking of
time towards the actuality of our Northern Univer-
sity. It still seems a mere idea or dream.

The survey sent 30,000 questionnaires to second-
ary schools and colleges throughout northern B.C.
Additional questionnaires will be available from the
colleges and libraries.

If you don’t have a questionnaire, jot down the
ideas and needs of you and your family and send
them off.

For instance:

*Are you interested in traditional classes, or part
time?

*Would day or evening, weekends or other "time
clusters" be suitable?

*Is home study best for you, or any combination? or
other mode?

*Are you interested in starting first or second degree
programs, advanced or graduate, or are you not
concerned with degree completion?

*What are your general areas of interest: arts,
sciences, business, health, research or other?

Walk, jog or ride to the nearest college or library
for your questionnaire. Or sit down and get your
opinions out in the mail or on the fax,

It is your money, your future, your interest, your
children and grandchildren, your family and career.
The powers in Prince George will not know unless we
tell them.

Mail to: Chris Conway, Institutional Research
Officer, University of Northern B.C. Bag 1950,
Station A, Prince George, B.C. V2L 5P2. Telephone
565-5555; Fax 564-3777.

— Nancy Orr