.C.’s biggest

gold project — gets started |

North... American Metals has announced a $9. million exploration and development pro- gram to mine gold on a 13,000 hectare property west of Dease Lake. Senior management of- ficials in the company have called it ‘B.C.’s largest gold exploration program’’,

The Golden Bear dis- covery is located along a geological fault in the lee of the Coast Mountain range 150 kilometers directly west of Dease Lake. Ore reserves are estimated to be 1.9 million tons averaging .27 ounces of gold per ton, and project manager Robert Dickin- son stated recently that there is a high potential for establishing further reserves as exploration continues. zones, the Bear, Fleece

and Totem, have been

identified within the fault, a structure seven meters wide extending for eight kilometers; ex- ploration to date has focused on the Bear zone, with probable ore reserves shown at 1.253 million tons grading .31 ounces of gold per. ton and the Fleece zone in- dicating 658,000 tons at -20 ounces. The Totem zone has not been fully explored.

Three gold’

North American Metals rep- resentative, Robert Dickin-

son, has been visiting several northwest. com- munities to discuss the benefits of the Golden Bear Discovery with several gov- ernment representatives.

The project is a joint venture between North American Metals and Chevron Canada Minerals. Chevron has already invested $12.3 million in exploring the area, which was pre- viously called Muddy Lake. For its $9 million

expenditure over the next , © three years North Ameri- :

can Metals will earn a 50

percent interest in the

venture, ;

North American has undertaken ‘an aggressive work schedule to develop the property, Wright Engineers Ltd. currently contracted to complete a final feasibili- ty study by May 1987.

William Hayes and his family proudly display their Liberal hats. This group has attended many north western social

events In this area.

Free transportation wanted

’ TERRACE — It is B.C. Liberal policy to establish free local transportation for pensioners, students and

welfare recipients.

‘*I believe it is a good way to maximize the usage of public transportation,’’ said William Hayes, Liberal

candidate for Skeena.

‘In Terrace, I often see nearly. empty buses. That is a waste of money. Let’s have the same costs but fill

the buses.’”’

Hayes would also like to see a study done on the feasibility of using vans as buses to service the more remote areas to equalize the opportunity to utilize

public transportation.

with

The mine construction ; ;

should be complete and

production under way by . 1988. At a production. ' rate of 500 tons per day

the estimated life of the mine, projected fronr

established reserves ~

alone, will be in excess of ten years,

Robert Dickinson said in a recent interview that the company has a crew of about 20 people on the site working around the clock. They are presently involved in a program of surface and underground drilling to upgrade reserves, and they will develop about 1,000 meters of under- ground works this year. Engineering studies will be done in preparation for the building of 125 kilometers of all-weather’ road from Highway 114 near Dease Lake to the mine site. Environmental Studies, pilot scale testing and metallurgical bulk sampling will also get underway soon.

In its finished form the project will consist of mine, mill, a permanent camp for personnel and a tailings disposal com- plex. Ore will be mined by a combination of open -pit and under- ground bulk methods and shipped out by road.

North American Metals is headquartered in Vancouver.

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Recently, the winners of the “Kodie Kermodel" coloring contest gathered in McDonald's to

collect their prizes. The contest was part of the Terrace “Clean Up” campaign. Prizes were furnished by Head First Bookstore, All Seasons Sporting Goods and McDonald's. Here the first place winners in the coloring contest recelved a $15 gift certificate from Head First Bookstore. (Left to right) Suzanna Van De Velde, Tony Trog! and Christine Talstra.

and Liza Van De Veide.

Recently, the third prize winners of the Keep Terrace Tidy coloring contgest recelved McDonald's frizbees. The win- . Ners were (left to right) Bronagh Sheridan, Brie Birdssll

Letter

A special. thank you

To the editor,

The Terrace Arthritis Society extends a sincere thank you to all the donors and especially those who gave their time and efforts to can- vass the area in Sep- tember,

A special thank you to the local newspaper and radio and television for their coverage during the campaign.

Edna Fisher, president; Edna Jensen, secretary. (Terrace Chapter) Arthritis Society

Local artist to exhibit work

TERRACE — Local ar- tist Al Hassall will be displaying his artwork at the Northern Lights Studio in Terrace after his formal opening on Oct. 17,

by Philip Musselman

Al Hassall has been an

active, professional artist for about 15 years and has had some of his work featured in magazines such as ‘*Rod and Reel’. Hassall deals in what is called “Angling Art’? which involves works that display certain

aspects about sports fishermen and the tools of their trade.

The display at the gallery doesn’t contain as much of this par- ticular type of art as Hassall’s past displays have. In fact, it features a good amount of “Viewpoint Art”? which may include paintings and drawings that show the artist’s perspective of things such as a pile of leaves below one’s feet. A good deal-of the pieces in this exhibition are up for sale. The prices range, with an upper limit of about $500.

Incredible weather

The greatest amount of snowfall, about 44 in- ches, fell near a national park in Livingston, Alberta, on June 29, 1963. This stood for a long time as'the greatest single daily snowfall in Canadian history

A winter storm marooned Regina for four days in February, 1978, but no snow fell.

Very few people know March 30, 1848 is the day Niagara Falls ran dry because of an ice jam on the Niagara River.

On Oct, 17, the formal opening will be an invita- tional affair where the artist can meet with friends, past buyers, and even fellow artists in order to discuss art. ‘‘It is always a pleasure to meet someone who has a piece of my artwork, because we both feel that we know each other

through the painting,’’ Hassall explained. After the formal open- — ing the display will be open to the public for the remainder of the month. The display consists of about 35 pieces which is only a part of the hun- dreds of paintings, draw- ings, and prints that this artist has produced.

Check voters’ list

TERRACE Local residents who are not sure whether their name is on the voters list may check at the government agent’s office at 4506 Lakelse Avenue in Ter- race.

For those who cannot register at this office, another option is available. The provincial voters’ list and registra- tion cards are available at the Copperside and Copperside II stores in Terrace and Thornhill.

An advance polling will be held for in- dividuals who wili not be able to vote in their home ridings on election day, Oct. 22. The time and place for the ad- vance polling has not yet been established.

Voters who fail to register before Oct. 3 will still be able to vote, but registration at the polling place involves a time- consuming procedure of swearing out an af- fadavit as proof of eligibility,