e Castlegar Sun WE a Sign Of The Times - Ben Beckstead puts up the sign for the new 4th Street Plaza, slated for the corner of Columbia and Fourth Street. Kootenay jobless rates higher than B.C. average Unemployment rates in the Kootenays remained slighly above provincial average in the second quarter of 1995, accord- ing to figures from Human Resources Canada. The figures show unemploy- ment at 8.8 per cent in the Koote- Glance Thought for the week Accept the challenges so that you may feel the exhilaration of victory. Moonlight Madness ‘ Make et you're in downtown Castlegar on Friday, Dec. 1 for Castlegar’s 3rd annual Moonlight Mad L in the Ca ird Plaza, C Plaza and Castlegar will be open late for your Christmas shopping. Watch the Nov. 26 issue of the West Kootenay Advertiser for details. Sorry to see you go ; Wayne Stoltz Sr. has pted a p with the paper in Vanderhoof. Son Wayne Jr., a tennis phenom, is at Walla Walla on a tennis scholarship. Citizen of the year Starting this coming February, The Castlegar Kiwanis Club will ‘i inati for Castl *s Citizen of the Year nay E gion comp with a provincial rate of 8.4 per cent for the same period. The report does not explain why this region's rates are higher than the provincial average, despite employment gains in forestry, construction and tourism from the year before. Human Resources i Construction enjoyed a rela- tive “boom” in Castlegar during the first eight months of 1995. The city issued 184 building per- mits worth $12.4 million com- pared with 221 permits worth $5.8 during the same period of 1994. As for the Regional Dis- trict of Central Kootenay, it issued 552 permits worth $32.9 million during the first eight months of 1995 compared with 600 permits worth $38.5 million the year before. Castlegar’s construction increase is explained by several major projects including, Kal Tire, Canadian Tire, Twin Rivers be accepting Start thinking now about people who have volunteered their time and energy to make Castlegar a better place and be ready to write in with your nomination. Home improvement mania CMHC says in a recent release that Canadians are expeted to spend almost $20 billion next year on home improvements. This is an increase of 4.3 per cent over 1995. Judging by the value of building permits for renovations in Castlegar, residents here are certainly contributing to this growth. Planning for grad? While SHSS grad may be scheduled for Saturday May 25, 1996, Ely Santos of Ely’s Boutique reports that she has already sold six grad dresses! Refunds available The Mini: of ng, R and Ci sevices announced that refunds are now mandatory from businesses who used negative option marketing. Negative option marketing is a technique used to bill for an i d service unless the consumers inform the seller they don't want the service Consumers who have paid for an unsolicited service since Jan. 26 are eligible for a full refund and businesses which do not comly may be required to pay the consumer a penalty of three times the amount owing or $100, whichever is greater. In effect, businesses cannot demand payment for the service without the consumer's oral or written permission. This legislation affects a lot of Lower Mainland cable y a a School, Stellar Place h 4 development and downtown revi- talization. Major future develop- ments include a Holiday Inn and SUN STAFF PHOTO Trent Bancarz ‘Complete Body & Paint Facilities 10 Glass Replacement Towing 2316 - 6th Ave., Castlegar Hoarders BC residents contributing to registered retirement savings plans have i record levels in 1994. An increase of 44 per cent the $13 million di 2 BRANCH 170 “Ss POPPY FUND W Jould like to thank all the members, merchants, organizations amd general public who so generously supported our Remembrance Day campaign. W: are pleased to inform you that the monies will be channeled back into the community in the form of bursaries, wheelchairs, etc oO Oooes mercial complex on Columbia Avenue. Also contributing to the boom is a heathy number of new hous- ing starts. which bucks the trend seen in other parts of B.C. and the rest of Canada. There were 18 single family starts and one multi-family development on Stream during the past six Business Fact: Approximately 85 per cent of all new jobs created between now and 2000 will be created by firms who employ less than 30 people. Due to advanced technology, factories will get smaller as machines replace human work- ers. These factories will be owned by smaller companies who specialize in one particular area of any one industry. Source: Paul Zane Pilzer's The report also said jobs increased in forestry, with an emphasis on enforcement, restoration and protection. The since 1990 have contributed to an RRSP, it's the largest increase of any province, according to statistics recently released by BC Stats. New diploma Kootenay School of the Arts announced last week it will offer a new three-year diploma in wood products design. Top furni- ture maker Michael Fortune has been hired to head the new department for the next two years. Classes begin this fall. School officials say the new prog is in resp to req by wood workers and those involved in the value-added wood industries to bring a training program to the area. Ornament workshop Fabricland will be offering Sewing Sewlutions on S ry. Nov. 18 at 10 am. and 2 p.m. Learn how to make Christmas tree using fabric scraps or holiday table decorating — table Economic Paradigms See JOBS BS We're out to meet you! at Castlegar on November 15, 1995. A representative of the Business Development Bank of Canada (Cranbrook Branch) will be paying your community a visit in the next few days. Call today and arrange an pp to discuss fi 4 management services (counselling, planning and training) Telephone. 1-800-667-7579 Columbia Power Corporation -ANNOUNCEMENT- New Winter Office Hours COLUMBIA BASIN POWER PROJECTS INFORMATION OFFICE 1125-4¢h Street, Castlegar, B.C, VIN 2A8 Keep what's yours from the tax man. You'll likely be surprised at the size of your estate, and how much Revenue Canada will take away from your spouse and children Eliminate the tax grab on your valuable assets. (RSPs, your cottage, rental prop- Effective November 7th, 1995 erties, your business, your investments). Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Contact: Wally Penner Manager, Community Relations Ph: 604-365-3189 (out of town call collect) Fax: 604-365-3186 Money Concepts has solutions to this major financial problem. Contact us today for a free consultation. “Concepts that work” Columbia Basin Trust Wayne Miller + Bill Wenman + Burt Campbell 365-4980 + 1-800-897-0807 City Centre Square, Castlegar A NEW WAY TO ADDRESS YOUR FINANGIAL FUTURE... Midland Walwyn’s new location 602 Baker Street Nelson, B.C VIL 454 Relocated to serve you better cloths, napkins or place mats for your Christmas table. Top achievers Congratulations to Peter Kopp of Castlegar Mazda and Bruce Nichol of Kalawsky Pontiac Buick. They are the top achievers for October. Elderly care Barbara Hart provides short or long term intermediate care for the elderly. This service is provided in the comfort of her own home. Benefit concert Joy from Noah’s Ark Emporium is organizing a benefit concert to be held Dec. 2 at the Pentecostal Church. All pro- ceeds go towards purchasing a clothes labeller for the Mountainview Lodge. Musicians who wish to donate a few songs or who want more information are urged to contact Joy. Logo Contest Robson Community School is having a logo contest to reflect its new status as a community school. There will be a cash prize Logos limited to two colors. Submission date is Nov. 24. People of any age are welcome to enter. Submit entries care of Jim Jacobson at the Robson Commu- nity School. Home sales and prices Both sales volumes and house Prices were stable during July, August and September, according to figures from the British Cc ia Real Estate A iati Only 19 fewer homes in all B.C. were sold during those three months compared with the same three months of 1994, In the Kootenay Economic Region, 483 homes changed hands during July, August and September for a total sales figure of just under $56 million. In the same three months of 1994, 472 homes were sold for a total of $53.9 million. Average house prices in the Kootenays were not available _| Wednesday, November 15, 1995 The Castlegar Sun Page B3 = MARK HEARD Sun Staff « A new conservation officer has come to town to take charge of Castlegar’s wildlife office Steve Wasylik replaces Mike Krause who left to become the officer in charge of the Bella- coola, B.C. region, “I'm really looking forward to the opportunity to work with the hunters and industrial section here in Castlegar,” says Wasylik, who transferred over from Nelson The 37-year-old Wasylik had been the conservation officer in Nelson for the last two years, with previous stays in Mackenzie and Surrey. He's happy to be experiencing a-change of scenery without leaving the K: trophy elk in the province around here,” says Wasylik. “It's too easy to take more than your share of deer.” While keeping tabs on hunters, the new conservation officer is also concerned about bear prob- lems. This summer was an extraor- dinary one for clashes between New officer settles in Steve Wasylik looks forward to new post hibernation. Wasylik expects the office to; quicten down even more as deer-! Season comes to a close, but the! reason he likes this job is the variety that it brings him. “You just never know what to: expect when the phone rings: around here,” he says. humans and bears, and Wasylik is concerned about next year. “Bears have been around for a A long time, and when we get con- Airy lountain tacted about a problem it often Appliance ends with the bear being killed,” says Wasylik. “I want to work Service call ONLY *20 with the media and the communi- ty to develop a better tolerance For friendly service anytime call for bears in the area,” The wildlife office has been relatively quiet in regards to “After two or three years you either want to stay in one place or make a move,” says Wasylik. “I made a move, but not too far. This way my wife and I don't have to break friendships that we have in the area.” Wasylik is starting as Castle- gar’s conservation officer at a Chipping Away - A pair of workers jackhammer on a huge rock near the new condo/commercial development on Columbia Avenue. busy time with the deer-hunting season reaching its peak. SUN STAFF PHOTO Marilyn Strong “We have some of the biggest Action 21 improves environment conditions HON. SHEA COPPS For The Sun Canadians have a strong com- mitment and a strong attachment to the environment. It is a part of our heritage and a part of what we are. During my time as Environ- ment Minister, I have met some “incredible peoplepeople who spend most of their waking hours working on environmental issucs such as climate change, biodiver- sity and reducing toxics. I have seen communities that have fought back against envi- ronmental degradation to accom- Plish great things. Communities that have restored waterways, reduced waste, protected wildlife habitat, created jobs and sparked fledgling industries. Having seen many of these = Jobs Continued from B2 new jobs are higher-skilled posi- tions and the report further states “private consulting firms some- times have difficulty finding qualified workers and have at times lowered qualifications to fill job vacancies.” ing skills and mapping knowl- edge are in high demand. Forest Renewal B.C. will invest $9.5 million in 116 new Projects in the Kootenays. Pro- jects include watershed restora- tion, enhanced forestry, i Y, training, ded and research initiatives. Both the retail and hospitali- ty/tourism sectors were good places to find jobs, according to the report. Many of these jobs were filled by students during the summer, but owners are actively recruiting to fill posi- tions left vacant by the students. individuals and communities in action, I know that the real power to make change rests with indi- viduals and communities across Canada. Of course, governments and industry have a huge obligation to do a better job of protecting the environment. But without the awareness, understanding and action we have in the neighbor- hoods of this country, we will never achieve our goal of becom- ing a sustainable society. That's why. 1 want.to tell you about a new program the federal government has just launched. It’s called Action 21. We are keeping our Red Book commit- ment to give Canadians the tools to build environmental considera- tions into their daily lives. See ENVIRONMENT B6 IBOURHOOD PUB ZONE BYLAW 751 Council Is considering amending Zoning Bylaw 553 to allow neighbourhood pubs in the C1 Zone. This posed amendment is a direct result of an application by Gardeli’s fora “D” class licence (neighbourhood public house). Gardeli’s is Proposing to establish a neighbourhood pub at 1502 Columbia Avenue (Columbia Plaza Mall). Council will be holding a public hearing to obtain public input into this pub, After 1g the public's position, Council will advise the Liquor Control! and Licencing Branch, on whether Council considers the public to be In support of or against the licencing of a neighbourhood pub at 1502 Columbia Avenue. The public hearing will be held on: DATE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1995 TIME: 6:00 P.M. PLACE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FIRESIDE MOTOR INN (Banquet Room) 1810 - 8th Avenue Castiegar, B.C. Anyone wishing to express their support or objection to the proposal is invited to attend the Public Hearing. Written submissions may be mailed to the City Clerk, 460 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar, BC ViIN 1G7. For further information conceming this matter you may contact the Director of Development Services or City Clerk at 365-7227. Dated at Castlegar, BC this 8th day of November, 1995. Dianne Hunter ars ly, with the majority having already settled in for NOTICE is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on DATE: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 1995 TIME: 6:00 PM PLACE: CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS FIRESIDE MOTOR INN (Banquet Room) 1810 - 8th Avenue Castlegar, B.C, in order to afford ail persons who believe that their interest in Property Is affected by the following amendment to Zoning Bylaw 553 an Opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in this amendment. BYLAW 751 (Amends Zoning Bylaw 553) The intent of this bylaw is to amend Section 13.1(i), GENERAL COMMERCIAL (C1) Permitted Uses of Zoning Bylaw 553 by deleting “(i) food sales;” and replacing it with “(l) food sales, , bakeries, pubs;” This amendment to the C1 Zone affects other commercial zone that C1 P d Uses. The of this change to the Zoning Bylaw will allow the Liquor Control & Licencing Branch, after consulting with the community, to issue a “D” Licence (Neigt Pub) to use. A copy of the above bylaw(s) and relevant background documents are fe available for inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 pem.; Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from November 8 to 24 1995 inclusive, at City Hall, 460 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar. For further information concerning this matter you may contact the .- Director of Development Services or City Clerk at 365-7227. Dated at Castlegar, B.C. this 8th day of November, 1995. Dianne Hunter City Clerk City Clerk Thanks to greater environmental awareness and improved technology, we're working harder lit. We’re and fish stocks—just to name a few tal iG @ Same pe f the natural habitats of our osprey, bald eagles Our Environment. sponsibility. comments, please call 540-8883 in the Lower Mainland or 1-800-663-0431 throughout B.C than ever to repair the damage of the past, and to ease our impact in the future. We're the first to admit that everything isn’t We welcome your call Effective November 20, 1995 354-4834 perfect. But we're taking responsibility to pro- tect the natural beauty of B.C., while providing Whether we're conserving electricity or producing it, we’re working to preserve WER! the natural beauty of our + province. And that’s being SMART Saves More Than Money | I can help with all your advertising needs. Remember - it's easier to work with someone you know. rm Str TSS Our environmental initiatives reach across the province and provide real, measurable improvements in the quality of our air, water for your energy needs. For more information about our environmental initiatives and how and land. We're also improving and restoring they're working, or to provide us with your Power Smart. BC hydro Q BDG Business Development Bank of Canada Banque de développement du Canada MIDLAND. WALWYN Slut CHIP THEMEN Gm 465 Columbia Ave., 365-2278 | ™ BLUE CHIP THINKING 15 2 trademark of Midland Walwyn C aprtat inc Member - Canadian Investor Protection Fund Contact us via e-mail at: environment @ bchydro.be.ca.