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SHSS student Amy Rodgers was caught warming up for the upcoming soccer season which is just around SUN STAFF PHOTO / Brendan Haiper Glance Budget coming Finance and Corporate Rela- tions Minister Glen Clark has confirmed that the provincial budget speech will be deliv- ered March 26. The budget speech follows the Speech from the Throne which occurred Tuesday. Campus connection Residence Manager Eva Varabioff is accepting applica- tions for accommodations in the new student residence at the Castlegar Campus for next September. If you plan on attending Selkirk College in Castlegar and face a daily commute, check out the possi- bility of living on campus. For more information regarding the new residence, see page 1B. Janz in concert Vancouver composer Paul Janz will be in concert March 26 at 7:30 p.m. at the Capitol The- atre in Nelson. Presented by the Professional Music program at Selkirk college, Janz will be accompanied in performance by Selkirk’s own music students. Tickets are $10 and are available in advance from Eddy Music. About alcohol... An expanded five part Alco- hol, Drugs and Health Informa- tion Series begins March 18, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Castle- gar Community Services, locat- ed at 1007-2 St.. There is no charge and the general public including youth are welcome. Dancing for Heart The Dance For Heart Extravaganza will be happen- ing March 28 at the Communi- ty Complex. Registration begins at 9 a.m., with aquafit, step, circuit weight and aerobic classes at 9:30 a.m.. Newest mall proposal introduced JIM ZEEBEN Sun staff The newest proposal for bring- ing a shopping mall into Castlegar was introduced at a public hearing last night, which was called to hear a re-zoning request by the developers. Jim Laing was in Castlegar on behalf of First Allied Develop- ment Corporation, to take an “opening shot” at working out any worries the city or residents might have with the proposed develop- ment. First Allied is hoping to con- struct a 120,000 square foot mall in a location next to the S. protection.” Moon listed things such as a fence between the mall and neigh- boring lots, and a bufferzone of natural landscape to control both sound and visual disturbances. First Allied’s proposal is still in the preliminary stages. The likely next step for the city will be to draft a development permit, which addresses the issues which will have to be met before a final reading is given to the re- zoning application. First Allied’s proposed project is almost twice the size of a mall which is scheduled to be built across from the bus station this spring. The developer behind that 65,000 square foot complex, Sandy Reid, has seen a number of Previous proposals falter. The similar time-frames of the Projects raises some concern about whether Castlegar will be able to absorb close to 200,000 square feet of new retail space. Lang said he hasn’t looked at Reid’s proposal, to be called South Centre, but said that he doesn’t think it will be a concern. Of the two proposals, Reid’s plans are much farther ahead. He has proper zoning on his site as well as an agreement with the city on servicing requirements. All Reid is missing is a detailed building plan. South Centre already has con- firmed two major tenants. One of the tenants, the Metropolitan, is a “junior-sized” department store. The Metropolitan's president Charles Cohen said he’s confident the store will be open by mid-fall though. Cohen could not confirm that a lease had actually been signed. “We're ready to roll as long it is,” he said. “We have agreements but I’m not aware if a lease has been signed, that’s being handled by our legal department.” Inn. While the area immediately adjacent to the Sandman already is zoned commercial, the size of SHARLENE IMHOFF Delay in proceedings affecting Celgar trial? court p the prop means an three lots would have to be re- zoned. Currently the lots are zoned single family residential. “Castlegar is becoming more of an economic centre in the Koote- nay area,” Lang said, explaining the need for more room. “We need a certain size space to create a regional type mall that can draw from a population base of 80,000.” A number of residents who live near the site spoke out against the Proposed re-zoning. They said they want guarantees that their property values and personal security won’t be adversely affect- ed. “We don’t want to stop progress in the city,” said Terry Moon, a resident of 21 Street. “However we want to see some HEU closer to strike SHARLENE IMHOFF Sun Editor Hospital Employee Union workers across the province and in Castlegar will be voting on their employer’s latest wage offer this week, according to local HEU chairperson Jean Weir, members are being encouraged to vote against the latest offer. “The offer we have been left with doesn’t come close to what is being asked for,” said Weir. The Health Labour Relations Association, representing the employers, tabled their final offer to HEU through mediator Vince Ready March 4. According to Chris | Gainor, provincial spokesperson for the HEU, the union’s provincial executive met the following moming and voted unanimously to reject the offer. “The wage offer, although it was improved slightly, is still far below what other public sector workers received in their negotia- tions for 1991. As well, the employer refused to make a seri- ous offer on the workload crisis, suggesting only a new complaint form and a study,” Gainor said. Gainor also stated that media- tor Vince Ready has reported out See STRIKE 2A Local man to face six charges involving wildlife Sun Staff A Castlegar man has been charged with six counts under the Wildlife Act by the Ministry of Environment, Lands and Parks. Jung Kil (John) Chang of Castlegar, is scheduled to appear in provincial court on March 25 to answer to charges which involve the unlawful export of bear parts, unlawful sale and pur- chase of bear parts and trafficking in bear parts. Each count carries a maximum penalty of $5,000 and/or six months in jail. Castlegar Conservation Officer Barry Farynuk said that as a result of his investigation he believes the alleged offenses, which involved bear paws and bear gal bladders, seem to have been committed in February, October and November of 1991. The officer would not com- ment on any other merits related to the case. Although licensed fur traders and buyers are able to buy and trade animal parts under strict guidelines, the illegal export of animal parts is one of the more serious crimes committed under the Wildlife Act. “It appears that this type of crime is happening more and more, especially in the lower mainland,” Farynuk said. The officer was not certain about the amount of money involved in such crimes, though he indicated it was “in the thou- sands of dollars.” John Chang could not be reached for comment on the impending charges or court date. Sun, Editor The Celgar Pulp Co. and H.A. Simons, an engineering » Currently facing fines of mp to $6 million for environ- mental violations, might have all charges against them stayed after presiding Judge Donald Sperry-makes a ruling on a Charter argument May 1, Crown counsel Steen Blech- ingberg, who is prosecuting the case, stated that Celgar’s defence lawyers will be present- ing a Charter argument to the pourt, alleging there has been a “breach ii in the Charter of Rights the Ufreasonable ~Pdue eo" lay of The Charter argument derives from a Supreme Court of Canada case known as Askov, where a systematic delay in proceedings allowed all charges to be stayed. Celgar’s day in provincial court began early last Decem- ber and was expected to last favour of the crown, court pro- ceedings have been set to resume May 4-15. Celgar’s three defénce lawyers; John Carpenter atid Micheal Kew fot Power -° idated (Celgar owner) and Ross Switzer for HcA Simons, are also arguing ‘haven't received full disch only four days. Pr however, have been dragged out for a lengthy time. The Charter argument, which was to be heard January 29, was post- poned until March 9 and then again until May 1. If Judge Sperry rales in the defence’s' favour, all ings wilt end end. If ie pote it i of all relevant inf thé crown, Celgar and.H.A Simons are charged with polluting the river, Million dollar smile! It's that time of year again—time to get out your clubs and your golfing excuses t-shirt and head for the green. This happy golfer seen watching his shot after tee-off is Castlegar resident Bud Lowther. SUN STAFF PHOTO / Brendan Halper For all the local news and sports — the Castlegar Sun