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Castlegar News 1989 Review, April 16, 1989

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Aquatic centre on its way

Finally, alter years of discussion, — bined areas voted 78 per cent in favor The Castlegar and District Project Trey T Cavite nee

research and promotion, Castlegar will of spending up to $2.2 million for the Society, which spearheaded. the Sage { | k
have its indoor aquatic centrein 1989. project. project from its inception through to OVC 0 . .
Oct. 15, 1988 wasihe date that made Shortly after the successful referen- the sucessful referendum, Has laun Z4 & Di st ric
all the years of hard work worthwhile dum, the government of B.C. through — ched a fund-raising campaign during
when the citizens of Castlegar, Areal its GO B.C. program announced a which the society wants to raise

and Area J overwhelmingly gave their $700,000 grant towards the projeci. $300,000. The saciety has been actively
Support to the construction of the — This grant will go along way toreduce soliciting local —_ corporations, A
facility. At the referendum the com- _ thedebt to the taxpayer businesses and service groups as well as
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onstruction projects isan ts rand

Minister Responsibie Minister of State

look good for economy | r

The City of Castlegar will continue to grow in 1989,
sparked bya number of major construction projects
either well into the planning stage or already underway,
Mayor Audrey Moore says:

“I think 1989 is looking very good as far as the City
of Castlegar is concerned,’’ Moore says.

She cites the new aquatic centre which is now under
construction and proudly points out that the contract
for the project came in under the estimated cost

Even adding in all the associated costs of the
project, Moore says the final cost will be *‘very close’ to

~ the estimated $2.2 million.

But the aquatic centre is just one of several con-
struction projects which indicate Castlegar has’ finally »
pulled itself out of the recession of the early 1980s. 3 =a SOD TURNING... Regional t of Centfal Kootenay director for Area!, John Voykin (left),

Moore cites a new $2.6 million intermediate care Castlegar Mayor Audrey Moore and Area J director Martin Vanderpol dig through an early
facility-for-the-elderly-on-Highway-3-within-citytimits,—™ es t jally turn the sod at the aquatic centre site. The three local poli
the addition of a $4 million extended care facility to — ; . were onhand to receive a $700,000 GO B.C. grant for the new pool.

Castlegar and District Hospital and good prospects for

major renovations to Stanley Humphries secondary refreshments being available at pool The completed facility will provide organizing fund-raising projects. To
school as indicators of anim inent construction boom side. The fitness-minded individual the community with a complete and “ date, the society has received major
for the city will have the opportunity to work out modern aquatic facility. The facility it- funding from such groups as Celgar
“It looks like a really good construction year in the in the weight room which will have the self will include a six-lane, 25-metre Pulp Co., Inland Gas and the
City of Castlegar,”” the mayor says. "I'm very optimis latest in weight equipment. Adjacent pool that will be suitable for swim Aquanaut Swim Club. The society is
lic it will lead to a lot of jobs in the area for a lot of our to the weight room will be the exercise meets, swim lessons, aqua fit classes, also promoting a buy-a-brick
local people.” area which will have a cushioned floor endurance swimming and public program. This program involves an
Like everyone effe in the city, Moore says she is an- for thoseinvolved in aerobic and dance — swimming. individual. purchasing a brick which
ticipating an announcement from Celgar Pulp Co. that classes. Connecting the main pool is a large _ will then have the purchaser's name in-
a major expansion and modertiization of its mill in The overall interior appearance wilt {"¢-f0rming pool which has a depth _ scribed on the brick and placed within
Castlegar is forthcoming shortly AUDREY MOORE Re da cake i ae pee ae level up to three feet. The area will be the facility.
; e : a warm rela
“If that comes forward, that’s going to mean an 1989 is looking very good +s .
ts : feeling. Itis this atmosphere which will
assured future for the City of Castlegar," Moore says.
. attract visitors from |throughout the
It means that the pulp mill is going to go on ‘operating But (expansion and modernization) is an assuran the physically disabled easy access to
: Kootenays to this unique area
and that our pollution problems will certainly be — ce,"’ Moore says, ‘It’s better to have in your city a the main pool. Located within the
mitigated with the use of new technology.” major industry that’s expanded and committed to With the facility being attached to main area will be a whirlpool, wheel-
She says the project would mean a boost to the local - another 20 or 25 years of operation than one that goes the existing Community Complex and chair accessible, which will seat up to
economy during the construction stage, although shé _from\year 10 year wondering whether they can spend next to the soccer field, playground 15 people. Adjacent to the whirlpool
me concedes that an expanded mill would not mean an in- enough money to keep the plant patched up to keep | and tennis courts, the area will become _ will be a steam room. For those people —_ Construction has now begun on the
V ision 20 00 crease in jobs in the longierm. people working a complete recreational area offering _ who wish to relax and view the poolac- facility and the scheduled completion

is ; . . . for the entire family tivities, there will be a loungé area With— date is the end of December.
The future is in our hands What is a Vision?

Cominco Metals at Trail has put a plan of action VISION 2000

into_motion which will ensure “our place_as a leader in the metals

ideal for toddlers and pre-school

programs. As well, this ares will allow _ Recemtly, the Regional District of

Central Kootenay awarded the con-
struction contract for the facility to
Nu-Tech Construction of Castlegar,
Nu-Tech being the successful tender
bid out of seven competing firms

People like to have an idea about what the future holds for them and
industry to have some general idea_of how to get where they want to be. That

j idea of the future is called a "Vision", and it's arrived at by a realistic 1974 to 1989
A ecpoveses the natural, physical and human_resources. to achieve iaok at one's assets;—stremgtirs;’—weaknesses—nnd—dpportunities. ee ,
that realistic examination, a basic direction—or-misston statement 1s

Our Natural Resources set, then all action taken on the mission is guided by a set of values.

We have an assured supply of concentrates and other raw materials

s well ast ectrical supply to proce rem, which ensure our

i ail This is the Trail Operations Mission Statement

Our Physical Resources Trail Metals is committed to profitably producing quality zinc, lead,
Fee ee ont ot silver, and related products for our worldwide customers. With the

skills and knowledge of our people and our modern assets, we intend

Our Human Resources to be one of the lowest cost producers in the world.” City of Castlegar

minco’ Metals people are among the highest skilled in the industry

We have become @ leader through the ion and commitment of This will be accomplished consistent with our core values:
or Mi afety

What do we have to do? “Product quality ——f

ee mccain ete cng | oeton fo tat April 17 to April-23, 1989

ng Cominco Metals at the forefront of

and remain profitable even in down cycles of the metal *A strong technological base
*Respect for the individual =~

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a
lvement and SATURDAY, APRIL 15 — SHSS Band — Pitch In (13th Annual) FRIDAY, APRIL 21 — Arena Complex ‘Giant Spring

- . " F, 5 ance 7 re D rf d don-
matter where we This Mission Statement and the Values are for the guidance of every SUNDAY, APRIL 16 — Souvenir insert, Castlegar News Splash". $15 each in advance. Dinner. auction and dan

ce : ;
. ; individual at Trail Operations in carrying out his or her daily work, in — _ SATURDAY, APRIL 22 —10 a.m.-2 p.m Community Work
siucers in te’ business). Weocan : e sities MONDAY, APRIL 17 — 12:45 p.m., Elementary class to tour Party and Weiner Roast to commence work on the new

our families “and our order to achieve our vision of the future a City Hall and plant tree Soll disiind to thé north ef the rane cemiples, Gring

actively involved in, and committed to, F ei... THURSDAY, APRIL 20 — 7:30 p.m., Council Chambers. De rakes, shovels, wheelbarrows, etc. (plus ball gloves)

st producers in the business ‘ ae bate on “recycling” by KJSS debating team. Cutting of Displays, library story hour, etc. 2,000 free hot dogs

. 15th Anniversary Cake — former council members and and refreshments. Everyone urged to attend. 10 a.m.-2

J the public invited. 10:30 a.m Elementary class tree p.m Junior Debaters Car Wash, Plazo Texaco. 1}

How we will do it t planting, Pioneer Arena, 10:30 a.m visit to the a.m.-2 p.m Spring Counterattack Mocktail Party,
” ‘ Mayor and tour by class doing mapping project Castleaird Plaza

Trail Operations becomes

Day-to-day fine tuning of every aspect of the operation is how we'll

s down Everyone's contribution every day will make the

mission statement and our core values, we will

cancion progam while we sive (0 Teach th | HAPPY BIRTHDAY CASTLEGAR!

wer part of the smeRNing industry cost curve. The commitment and

involvement of all of us will make it happen
" 3/ centre of the West Kootenoys In the immediate short term. |
Fitteen yeors ago the role of on elected government official in » hospite! expansion starting this tall, the intermediate core
volved many of the some concerns ond issues facing us todoy The

i rovision of basic services — water to your tops. sews isposal, gar acitity be Ng soon. and the aquatic centre is underwoy
We have.the natural, physical and prow at bon toric woe '0 your lps, sewoge diaper. 9 se oposes caporsion of Cegor wil raat mony shor erm
similor services that are part of municipal budget and statting today ng construction and secure long-term employment of the mill

HUME, TeSOUIeSs Megessay. tO Beer 4 a Win er anda taoge rel owtecateren, Evang aa uate apis Ngan
our continued leading position as a omimco i Costlegor hos done well on al counts, Ihe basic mirastucture of at shinee projec i become ut rosy Minnee coc
world supplier of zinc and lead. : % hee “ peobleseeey energie omc

2 000 - 15.000 peopte or more The economic growth has token place
bonks, hotels. retarl businesses, cor déalerships, public ond private
housing ore here in quantity and quatity

During the past fifteen years we initiated pork development, built
recreational, cultural facilities and tacilitoted heritage preservation
Mayor Audrey Moore All of these positive changes have been developed ints oe help of 4 B-
A . hetped to improve the quolity of life in Castlegor

THE FUTURE IS IN OUR HANDS. ————————