+t — LARD IES aa: ‘By Donna Vallleres 3 Herald Staff Writer * Kitimat-Stikine Regional District elections ‘ will be this area by the election of a director from cacampa area C. one of the largest‘areas within the district the population from Cedarvale to Lava Lake Hmaat illage to Hartley Bay, including the area pedis Terrace and Thornhill. The director's seat was vacated by John Sarich, who decided not to run again this year because of professional . committments, And so the seat was open to candidates, , bttracting three local people in thé community: Alice Chen- hamemaker, Corby King, a store manager, and “Bud McColl, a notar anol public andreal estate agent. much concern over e fact the All three ex regional boardis a is a powerful body, but one that is litle known to the electors All promised that if if elected, they would encourage more communication between the b oard and the public. Regia district,” ~ Candidates all new to politics Chen- Wing Alice Chen-Wing has “always been interested in the regional district ever since I came to Terrace” and so decided to run for public office for the first time on the board. enter It was nine years ago Chen-Wing came to Terrace and since then she has worked as director of nursing and acting ad- ministrator of Mills _ Memorial Hospital. “They do an awful lot of things,”” she said of the regional board, “and very little information people get ‘about the regional district. People don't even know the regional district is there.” Starting at the ground level, Chen-Wing said she would personally combat this lack of information by keeping in close touch with the people of area C. Explaining her decision to politics, Chen-Wing stated, “if you think it needs doing then do it. That's the only. way we're going to protect our democratic system is to be involy Area C is a‘‘very iiverse area,” Chen-Wing said, as well as a- difficult area *, because it encompasses so ‘many different com- munities, She is not a resident of that area, but stated she could “represent the area as well as anyone. If you're living at the lake how can ' : development is done for the the~herald _ Serving Terrace, Kitimat, the Hazeltons, Stewart and the Nass VOLUME 71 NO. 132 Price: 20 cents WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9, wr Homemaker Alice Chen-Wing’ is con- —thearea and would b a woman's ¢ You represent the people at cerned with people-centred planning for of view to the all-male regional sa Klemtu?" ~ WEATHER - Cloud, more cloud and some snow is the word - from the weatherman. : Overnight low was around minus two, Wednesday's high might reach. two degrees. Jobless rate stays. at peak- OTTAWA (CP) — The government was challenged Tuesday to bring in new job- creating measures to reduce the widening. regional disparity caused by the rising jobless rate in Quebec and the Atlantic provinces. * The attack in the Com- ‘mons by opposition MPs came after the release of October unemployment figures that showed national unemployment continuing ata post-1940 high of 8.3 per cent, Only the wealthy provinces of Alberta and - Ontario had lower unem- ployment rates last month for their work force. Unemployment rose from September levels in the other eight provinces. _ dames McGrath (PC—St. Joan's East) charged that unemployment in the Atlantic provinces riow is at a “crisis” level. And Robert . Coates (PC— Cumberland- Colchester North) warned that, unless the government acts, there maybe “bad - unrest this winter” in Cape Breton Island where, he | said, unemployment runs ; as high as 30 per cent. Rech LaSalle (PC— Joliette) said the situation is equally alarming in Quebec and asked Finance Minister Jean Chretien to meet Quebec officials to discuss the problem in the interest of national unity. Quebec’s unemployment rate rose to 11.4 per cent in October from 10.8 per cent a month earlier and was a record for the province since Statistics Canada started collecting figures i in 1953, But that rate was moderate, compared with the 17.4. per cent - of Newfoundland’s work force | that could not find work, up from 15.8 per cent in Sep- ‘tember.. New Brunswick's jobless rate rose to 14.6 per .cent from 13.3 per cent, and Prince Edward Island’s to 11.2 per cent Carter signs bill clearing way for pipeline WASHINGTON. (CP) — . President Carter expressed . gratitude to Canada Tuesday as he signed a bill approving construction of a ‘pipeline to bring Alaskan natural gas through Canada to the lower 48 states. “This is a good time for - Court dismisses Queen’s land claim over Yukon ‘OTTAWA (CP) — Mr. | Justice Patrick Mahoney of the trial division of the ’ Federal Court of Canada dismissed three cases Tuesday which were based ‘ on the claim that the Yukon - 4s a personal possession of Queen Elizabeth and not * Canada. + “In one of three judgments against William Smith of Old Crow, Judge Mahoney said he is ‘entirely satisfied that the Yukon territory . generally’’ was validly ‘ceded by the British Crown to Canada po later than - British orders-in-counci dated June 23, 1870, or on July 31, 1881, Smith took three actions to the Federal Court based on his claim that the Yukon became the personal domain of King George II] by the treaty of Paris in 1763 “and remains the personal domain of Her Majesty: the Queen as the successor to. George III.” _—- claims, all of them re- "jected by Judge Mahoney _ were: —That Canada does not " have the right to build the Dempster Highway which will run between Dawson . City in the Yukon to Fort MePherson in the Northwest Territories. —That all magistrates in Yukon Magistrate’s Court -have no right to sit because they do not derive . their . powers from the Queen. —That gun laws recently enacted by Parliament do not apply to the Yukon because the territory is hot Canadian, PROCEDURE IN DOUBT In his lengthy judgment dealing with the Dempster Highway issue, satisfied that the Yukon became a Canadian possession through the Treaty of Paris or the Royal Proclamation of 1763. But he said: he could not support the claim that a reigning monarch’ relationship to overseas territorial acquisitions was private rather than official during and after the 18th.. ’ Canada since then ‘‘are not century, “Whether acquired by conquest or settlement, the land presently comprised :- within the Yukon territory was acquired by the Crown in right of Great Britain, not by King George Il or one of Judge | ‘ Mahoney said he was not . his Successors in any per- sonal or private right,” said the judge. AREA DEMARCATED He said . British sovereignty over the Yukon wag asserted internationally in 1825 when: the boundary between British and Russian. America - was established by treaty. The British § North - America Act in 1867, in fact the Canadian constitution, provided for the addition of other : British colonieg_ to Canada in addition to the four founding provinces. And in July, 1880, Queen Victoria issued an order-in- council declaring that all British territories and possessions in North America not already in- cluded within Canada and excluding Newfoundland, ‘“become and be subject to the laws” of Canada. Any actions taken under the name and authority of. illegal-by reason of their not having been‘ taken in the name: and by authority: either of Her Majesty or the Crown in right of Great Britain,” declared Julge Mahoney. - our country, for Canada, for the future of the American people,” he said during a White’ House signing ceremony. The 4,800-mile pipeline, which will deliver about five ‘per cent of U.S. natural gas needs over 25 years, was approved by Carter. and Prime Minister Trudeau last summer. Parliament still must give its approval. Legislation to endorse it is expected during the current session, WORK TOGETHER He added that he was pleased that Canada and the U.S. were able to “work harmoniously on one of the most complicated and ex- pensive engineering proj- ects ever undertaken by _ human beings.” : Carter estimated that the pipeline, expected to be in operation in 1983 if con- struction starts as scheduled in 1981, would ° ‘cost $14 billion--$4 billion more than sponsors of the ‘project forecast. He noted, however, that the project is just a small step in solving the country’s energy problems and that more action is needed. : By scheduling the signing ceremony Tuesday, he linked it with a televised ad- ‘dress later in the day ap- ; pealing for public support of his’ controversial energy . legislation, The pipeline is to be built by a consortium of U.S, and Canadian companies on a route along the Alaska Highway, into the Yukon and through Canada. It will split into a western and an eastern leg in Alberta. — There are no women on- the board, Chen-Wing said adding that it’s important to have a women’s point of view. “It's women who deal with the community through their children and their activities," she said. ‘A woman's needs are different from a businessman’s, but they need to be considered Area C has some par- ticular concerns within the region, Chen-Wing said, including fire protection at Spring Creek where none exists now and the concern of the people of Kitimmat Village about an oil port going into Kitimat. “I don’t see the need for an oil port,”’ she stated, ‘It’s not going to do us much of any good. Led Concerning Terrace expanding its boundaries into: area C, Chesi-Wing — stated there would have to be agreement between both sides and proven ad- vantages to both Terrace and the area which would be . 3% encompassed, “People-centred plan- ning” is another of. her “major concerns. In planning, the decision should be made with the people in mind and for no other reason. ue good of business or because we need growth, that's the wrong approach,”’ she said. “Growth, for. growth’s sake is bad,’ 2 Chen-Wing stated, “I call it cancer.” Chen-Wing said she supports a regional concept while at the same time representing the: people of Area C, : oo De nme et tate “Whatever you do affects every other district,”"she said. “A region ‘does not exist in isolation.” - Concluding her views on what she would like to do as a director, Chen-Wing pointed out that the final word would come from the ‘people she represents. “My opinion really isn’t ' important," she said: “It’s .what the people think that is.” King Corby King is concerned about the many com- munities in area C-that don’t have any input into what happens at board meetings. King, manager of a co- operative in Terrace, said he is very familiar with all parts of the electorial area through various projects he has worked on and he is concerned that the needs of — Real “estate agent Allan McColl isn't running for a seat on the regional district with a loud and blatant campaign, he’s Le? LEGISLATIVE 1. p BLIAMEN? VBV~1i4 ARY, HLEILDINGS y VICTORIA, Cer COMP. 77/78 761 just offering his services. He counts a post as president of the chamber of commerce and as chairman of the hospital board among h his credentials, McColl Allan McColl, or Bud as he is known to his friends, isn't going to be too upset if he doesn't win the regional district seat, “Here I am,” is his at- titude toward the election, he said, “I’m offering my services,” and if people want him to represent them on the regional level he will -be only too happy to do so. But ‘that doesn’t ‘mean McColl is not sincere in his campaign. : “EF feel the regional district is a very important level of government now,’ he explained, especially since other governments, municipal, provincial and federal, have overlapping functions. A resident of Terrace _ since 1949, McColl has had a lot of experience in local government and organizations. He is a past the large area are being peseaiad neglected. “You've got to have more avenues for local imput, "he — stressed. He has worked closely with farmers's institutes and local producers in connection with his job and ‘hag also been a represen- tative in provincial foo studies, ‘There are various “pocket-type agricultural ,. developments” within the area and King sald he would encourage agriculture as well as a fair marketing situation.- — “] was raised ag a farm boy," King said, “and I could make a contribution in this area.”’ He is also concerned that the coastal areas in area C are not getting enough | representation at this level and he feels the fishing industry needs to be en- couraged. King lived in Terrace from 1928 to 1939, returning to the area in 1951 and remaining here ever since. He has served two previous terms on the regional board for area A which is located north of Rosswood. He has also served on Terrace school board and the hospital improvement district. King has a suinmer Farm boy Corby King, now the Co-op manager in Terrace, says he would en- courage agricultural development in Area president of the Chamber of Commerce and a former chairman -of the hospital board where he served for nine years during which the original hospital was built. “One of the functions of the regional district is the capital expenditure of all hospitals of the region,’’ he pointed cut, ‘so I should be of some value to somebody.” McColl is a resident ‘of Lakelse Lake and said he “was prompted to put his name in the running because he believes the area should be represented by a person who lives there. Lakelse Lake is “‘a fairly important section of area C,” McColl said, “because we don't want it to turn into another Thornhill,” the lake should —s remain a recreational area for everyone. A real estate agent and notary public, McColl feels he will have adequate time C if elected to the regional district. He's also concerned that many communities in the electoral area don’t have input into board decisions. to pursue the duties of a regional district director. Concerning his profession, he said that would not be any conflict of interest in decisions on land use and subdivision, but felt his experiences as a realtor would be advantageous rather than detremental. One of his major concems is communication between the regional board and the public, admitting that even he has only a sketchy knowledge of what goes on at the regional level. McColl did feel that spending has to be con- trolled, and brought up the question of directors getting paid for serving the com- munity. “I've never served on anything that has paid a nickel,” he said, ‘T want to find out exactly what their functions are and relate that to the people who pay the bili,” McColl said summerizing his position. residence on Lakelse Lake while living primarily in Terrace, but he stressed that “it’s not where you have residence that im- portant, but where your interest lies.” King stated he is con- serned with the welfare of the entire norhthern region which is relevant to all areas in the regional district. Because of this he would like to study other aspects of board business to plan for the region. Future of resource use in the region is one of his concerns, inchuding hte depleting game population which he said is very evident in the far north. King also stated there should be more planning for the effect of the tourist in- dustry on the region. “You can't make promises,'’ he hastened to point out, but did state there are a number of areas which he would like to see the board deal with. Examining the budget is one concern for King who said he would like to discover the total costs in the region and reduce consts if it’s possible to do so without harming programs. “I want to share with people the responsibility of making decisions,”’ King said, “but you have to have facts and information.” He plans on keeping in close contact with the people of area C if he is elected. Describing himself as a “low-profile community sort of person,"’ King said he would continue to live and serve the communities in the area for a long time to come.