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LOCAL BEAVERS got into the Earth Day act last week. The youngsters did thelr part by cleaning up garbage around Parkside school, where they meet each week.

Nass dog death - probed by RCMP

TERRACE — New Aiyansh RCMP are investigating cir- cumstances surrounding the killing of two large dogs by a person using the blunt end of an ax, . . The killings took.place in.. sNass Camp April, 14 after:a:

small child suffered superficial wounds by being bitten, RCMP Corporal Mike Morris said last week,

He said the investigation is .

looking into the possibility of

cruelty.to animals; -..,. aes

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cil has now agreed to ask the Solicitor General for an addi- tional municipal RCMP member effective Jan. 1, 1991, that falls short of the original request from the loral. detach- ment head. _

In a November, 1989. memo to council, Inspector Larry Yeske argued the increased caseload faced by the detach- ment required the addition of four more officers. — one for traffic duties, one plainclothes/drug investigator and two for general duties.

In reaching its decision to partially meet Yeske’s request, council indicated that is as far as it will go. without a commit- ment from Victoria that it will provide at Jeast one more pro- vincial member, .

There. are now 22 officers partially paid by. the city to work within its-boundaries and eight under provincial contract to work the rural areas. .

Aldermen have also agreed to supply an additional clerk effec- tive’ Jan. 1, 1991.. While the

federal government meets ap-_

proximately 30 per cent of the cost of each officer, this clerical position is filled by a municipal employee and comes under the city budget. kkk kk

- Qn the recommendation of the public: works department, council has decided to purchase a new Patchmaster machine rather than the second hand equipment originally suggested.

Operations director John Colongard explained the “significant reduction’? in the cost of a mew machine to $86,250 plus tax and transporta- tion made it a more attractive proposition than the $75,000 being asked for the used one.

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The public works department has received approval to pro- ceed with paving Braun St. from Haugland Ave. to the Braun’s Island bridge and Keefer St. from Haugland to Feeney.

* Aldermen gave'the go-ahead = = . following a-poll of affected pro- ;

pproved

- Sts. — after 54 per cent of pro- :

expected to converge on Terrace xous Now Featuring: _ June 9 and 10.as part of the 11th e gut * . Vi * Expanded Work-oul Space amnual - Ride for - Sight, Par- ’ i) nis * More Equipment ‘ticipants collect pledges from AG * Bigger & Beltar Juice & Snock Bar

_tosa (RP) Research Foundation.

for the trip is $810,

Featuring...

Michelin Dunlop Dayton: Firestone. Bridgestone Uniroyal: Goodyear

All sizes from 12" to 15”

OVER 60 IN STOCK TO CHOOSE FROM —

CLEAROUT SALE

29" OFF

ALL TIRES IN STOCK!

Sale ends May 12,1990 and up to 3 0 "| 0 OFF

ON SOME BRANDS PRICED AS LOW AS $41.95!!

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perty which confirmed 71 per”: cent and 6] per cent support & respectively, : os However, the city will have to [iB try again on a third local im- provement project —- installing § sidewalks on sections of Lazelle & Ave. between Eby and Ottawa

Great move,

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perty owners there voted against § the proposal,

Suggesting there had been ] “‘some confusion’? over the pro- Ject, administrator Bob Hallsor told aldermen the department would redraft the proposal and then go back to the owners.

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Council last week approved a request from the local Roadrun- ners Motorcycle club to pro- claim May as Motor Cycle Safe- ty Month, Aldermen also agreed to allow the group to fly the Ride for Sight flag at city hall the week of June 4-11. .

Event chairman Susan Kaulbeck said up to 100 bikers From across the northwest were

Visit the new ‘TRONWORKS

* Improved Changerocoms

* Tanning Bad

® Fitnass-waar Boutique

* Same Friendly, Famity atmosphora

the public with all money raised ‘going to the Retinitis Pigmen-

wkkekke Fire chief Cliff Best has been given the go-ahead to attend this year’s Fire. Chief’s con- ference to be held in Prince George June 3-7. Estimated cost

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Provided all liquor. control branch and RCMP re- quirements are met, council has agreed to permit beer gardens to be held in conjunction with two local ball tournaments — a fastball competition scheduled for the Canada Day weekend and a slow-pitch tourney to take place the Labour Day weekend.

". 7 Skeena Mall's | $/ MOTHER’S DAY |

f NEW MEMBER SPECIAL Hm cot Now is the time to gat in s oe me offer, available to new y | 0 ne m members only. Save $20, for 3 mecths [ius = Gym & Fitness Centre 4545 Lazelle Ave. (formerly Jezebels)

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And they’re off! Will your baby be a winner?

SATURDAY

MAY 12

10 a.m.

Two Age Categories! 6-9 months & 9-12 months

2 Grand Prizes

Rocking Horses.

Plus many more trophies to be won!

T-Shirts to Every . Participant

Derby limited to 50 Entries

Must preregister at Mall Office with proof of aga no later than

MON., MAY 7

14" color TV draw for all participating entrants.

Sponsored by: | Skeena Mall Merchants Association _ .. Overwaitea > i Kimberly-Clark (makers of Huggies)

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