al PaaS a tt iota ae or Talal a al a el ME A) CASTLEGAR NEWS, Thursday, August 29, 1974 | “Tabeove by Alberta Gov't Improves PWA Prospects By MIKE GRENBY Sun Business Writer president of Pacific Airlines is’ convinced ‘Do major changes in’ di- lon or location are in store. the Vancouver-based car- ze wileh vas Bougit two ago by Bov- ent, PACIFIC 8 wide-ranging interview aes vancouver Sun Tues- * During the Interview, Wat- fon revetted for the first time the mechanics of the highly secretive takeover bid, which saw (PWA snatched from under the nose of White Pass & Yukon Corp, Ltd, AIRLINES tae one of the three new Al- directors © on’ PWA's bee and the Calgary lawyer who helped put the: takeover together. “Thad enough material fo for two wo days’ dlscussion,”” Wi “One thing T wanted to get established was the setting up *, Of Ines of communication, We want to know which ministers are to have the responsibility for PWA. so we don't have every politician. playing around. with ws and our peo- le. Lapua a key issue is to find out what is golng to hap- to the airlin e airline, PeiNotwlttstanding the fact that Premier Peter Lougheed sald. there wouldn't be any changes, a lot of people here ‘re still not convinced. “Don’t forget, the oth other. “Mr. Getty-sald he couldn't tell us what the plans are con- cerning our major, bases ‘and facilities a8 this matter hadn't, geen as equally. divided’ be-’ tween B,C, and Alberta, ‘‘al- though some of the revenue activi ‘\ Watson noted that to upll cate PWA’s main ‘service hangar a at Vancouver, interne Airport’ ‘in. ’Alberta ! wad | cost some $13 million, | “It “really | woulda’t'? make good. business. sense to upset jhe operation here," he said) “A move to Alberta ‘would « be a clear. indication to Otta-, berta government “The photos has inter ests In the Pacific Rim region, .” for example,"’ he said. “We mav run into ‘ooport: nities In this area and man- agement may advance to the , board ‘some propositions for” > future growth more. tive than the company would ; previously." ‘The PWA board of directars + will ‘meet .with ’ Alberta -gov- * ernment officials —'“‘hopeful- Jy: including’ the premier” itson. will be primarily to famillar- : ize ‘the new owners with thelr added. that ’ fame srt of annomozmett es 4 said’ to ihe Alberta government thé importance of the profit’ mo; - tive to the success of PWA:. <. #\“We've been assured we ‘won't be used as a-social or | political’ vehicle—that ‘is, that. 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The White Pasa with its’ strong interventlon against the White Pass’ bid to. gain’ control of PWA and then act-\; ually went and bought PWA.” ‘Wataon sald the White Pass: id. for 50-60 per. cent. contro! bit of PWA: would: have worked out) to $10.50 to. $i1:a. share’): ( nounced). but would have left’. a mba eo herd 5 ig to dr fi i ‘ 3 “ess dolls lis and fix toys for: th vari: 3 “The first offer for the PWA shares. was: about’ ,$10,50 share,'and this was refused. A’ sentta} nai cralghtly bebe. offer also tumed. 2 wepinally, an an ater of 13.8 share was accepted, but on | condition that ‘the PWA board have right of:first re: in “There ‘was-nothing to. to, dot’ cinipel “Can ‘this; it'was just Because of a long-standing, Felationshi “We, * the ‘board, we rae “Then, he sald, ‘would offer ‘| to’ buy; 100: per. centiof the outstanding shares, subject to'the board's ’ identity, ; however, until ‘government revealed the fact: the Alberta government “padi ade an citer ani i alstance. “Even. ‘some individuals = with * 80,000 ‘shares ‘called us for arioe?" be said. “They'd, ‘our growth: rate has been 20: per, cet, , which isn't bad," be « (Just-revised - forecasts for “this: year set operating sales. ‘at $81 million—down from the ip be . For. : RUBBER STAMPS fee ‘ CASTLEGAR Eremenko’s le ‘originally. pro * million—va, 1973's $73 ar hi QUALITY SHOES for the family For Dress — Casual and'Work | ‘nifillon—down from the ‘nally. 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Audrey Moore ‘who'said she and‘Ald.: Jack } Chernoff had attended a meet- cing | that “afternoon . of ‘the community’ centre promotional \}committee.:' ne ‘The {enthusiasm at’ the meeting, te atte was, run- ig! At this meeting the. archi- presented two designs. It “'was elected (to: support ‘the i yhich ‘while ‘supplying all'the: same. basic: require- allow.the funding ‘| 'through two separate grants details of the meeting would te forthcoming from committee vice-chair Jim Corbett and the Castlegar District Chamber of Commerce, she gaye a brief outline’ as to the possible funding. Ithas' been estimated the actual cost to: those in the designated area for the arena, this being Castlegar and areas I and ‘J, would be ‘approximately $725,000, costing the taxpayer approximately three mills on * the present assessment. On an average assessment of six to seven thousand dollars the cost per householder would be'$18 and $21" Fespectfully, Upon the completion’ of Mrs. Moore's presentation, of’ thanks be ‘sent’ to‘ profes- sional engineer Brian Kilpat- rick of B. C. Hydro for the work othe Chad | done” in’, the™ soil >: investigation test on: the site Local residents: will: no longer‘have to telephone out of» town for driver's licence xAM- ination ‘appointments: After attempting far.ap- imately, ‘years. Tl ‘ing a) federal-provincial ‘ agree- : Seat fora $16 million highoays program orthern: Britis «Columbia which was announced ‘on’ Wednesday of last wyek in +. sVancouver. . 4 The program, ou! news-conference by: Highways. ~ minister ;Graham : Lea, will ‘cover ithe current ‘fiscal ‘year “and will’be financed by : ¥51 + million in provincial funds and - : $5 million jn federal funds. The minister also’ said; _ three more highways financing ‘agreements will be signed with : pie Teter! government’ before eS ney: will include a financ- ing formula for’ the paving of the Alaska Highway and a new southern: Trans-Cahada High-- | ‘way route.. ‘ Mr: Lea was critical of the federal government's contribu- ~ tion to the: agreement. because: Ottawa's $5 million'share is the same amount: the federal, gov- ernment.is giving to /Prair! provinces for. highways con- @ struction. “Mr. ‘Lea said B.C, has: <. “more highways to build and ‘at ., greater, cost than the Prairie provinces. A MWe feel the ‘distribution fe on which. would require ie proposed for the new! arena {should the reloreadum| be suc cessful ie * performed locally RESPONSE: ENCOURAGING: say’ ‘Castlegar pty 5 ‘and District ‘Chamber of is ‘office. He'says learners’ licences, ° applicant taking the ~ test right onthe bie Isobe -On-Columbia “A request. ‘for establishing. an ‘outlet: for: the ‘selling of boats,: servicing, recreational d eoneral J mar- ‘back .. Henne ‘was, ‘requested by council to supply ae All-Party ay fo Hear ‘Briefs on Collective. Bargaining ‘this month a committee of the B. C. Legilature wil be of to al somittee will old hearings in Castlegar Sept. 16 as well’ avin Dawson Creek today, Vancouver tomorrow and Salmon Arm Sept. 117.'The ‘committee has already met is Smithers on: ‘Wean THe ee health, ‘édueation and: amen resources. ting with. schoo! teachers’ and, ve centres throughout the province to” jon echort district : * between Dockers and ese: ti {briefs and ¥ ‘The hearings are for the on ieee four of the “white paper" Eileen Daily in the legislature. the Lesisiabare: 3: a gen : the heats gh Sen tabled by Education "Minister ‘This all-party committee bas the >. power to obtain and guanine representation ‘and make a reper to® Groups desiring to. aaa briefs in Coster should Lied 965-7748 for, scheduling their appearance. . ‘council instructed that a letter - Deve Silvester shown here ‘holding a question: ~ gaire ‘sent out! to the: houseliolder ;by:the soem “The emt * togive a. questionnaire is designed broad outline | : —————— ‘comments.’ Mr. see maayist of the? returned t) reviled. ‘tor: te deal value of the re- first year alone, of.this alterna-: “provid increases every, eight’ months: of 13 per:cent, 9 per”: cent and 9 per cent respectively rt . with additional wage adjust- ments \in some) areas. and a Renee of a one year rather > than ‘the: two; year; period - “accepted by. municipal workers. “The: wage’ package would give manuak and increases ranging "from 91.8 per’ cent to 89.6 per cent with’even «greater: percentage’ increases |; for -clerical. employees and j *\ proposals for: ‘consi workers. preferred a ‘one year. offer provided | a’ : minimum general increase of 1’ | per. cent with; additional: wage adjustments i in some ateas plus “\improvements:in vacations, ' Sick ‘leave; and: some other: roe "Deputy Clerk : Named. Rentals _ : Liaison Officer. Castlegar’ 's deputy clerk: : Rick Beauchamp: was named rentals liaison officer Tuesday evening after a request was received from. the office’of the’ rentalsman.. asking council's consideration of;an agreement between the city and that office: to carry out on-site inspection. when the need’ arose. The new Landlord: and. Tenant Act is currently. sched: uled for Oct. :1. In ‘view . that council haa! already received several letters that pertained to. rentals’ and that these have been handled + by, Mr. Beauchamp, council felt * this ‘would, be the natural course of events. — It.was also noted that the request’ gave assurance was, added whereby | if con- sumer. price’ index. increases des;workers\ ‘over: the life “of the contract ded the value of the wage itive is ithe 15.7 per‘cent higher, than increase reported for settle- ments throughout B.C. inthe id qi While CU. PE. refused to recommend either board’ dffer to their membership as a basis for settlement School District No. 9 secretary-treasurer John ‘Dascher- stated : board ‘negoti- ators yesterday tendered an “open invitation’ to all locals to afternoo! vmeet mn if, it they, 80 - Young Baseball Players Hosted at Civic Banquet on-Return from Nova Scotia 2 The Castlegar Bronco’ All- Stars returned home yesterday with; a-silver. medal having fiat’ having played a good game and taking second place, was en- ‘ joyed by.. player, Parents and citizens alike. “Prior ;to the Castlegar ‘Team's arrival: yesterday, :the following, rundown. of the events that lead up to Castlegar’ Broneo: ‘All-Stars’: silver_medal was, teleplioned gar News from:Vancouver with the team enroute home and We ball! weather. It had ‘been raining there for three to four days so the field | was covered with mud. ‘The: grounds crew “worked around the clock to get it ready: Castlegar's first game against Quebec. was scheduled » for 10,80 a.m. on: “Saturday... ‘The field: was'in' very bad shape so Castlegar's ! first game + got» underway vat /4.30.- p.m. against Quebec: ‘The Quetec All-Stars were a ‘strong team: and’ Castlegar is ©«.went down to a 7-1 defeat. : * Castlegar Bronco's pitched three hits while Quebec had seven off Ken Bhartapitott and \ ff D: g aeepitott had five 2a, Dan. Markin, sixth ‘off second, ' pegged: the ball 74 Nova Scotia, lost to New. Brunswick by.a 17-3 score with: Quebec blanking: out' New- foundland by ‘a'score of 13-0. The host team from: Syd- ney met Dartmouth, N, S. and won by a 10-3 score. Castlegar team had its.' second game Saturday against.” Newfoundland. This was: a’ very late game starting at 10.30 p.m. under the lights and ona), very sandy field.’ In the second inning Steve \ Carlin scored the first run.‘The score'was 1-0 until the bottom’: of the fourth inning. Then: at the top of, the fifth Castlegar got three more runs. At the end of the ‘sixth:.inning the, score was 4-0 for:Castlegar. > At the top of-the' seventh, . + Castlegar scored one-run, then with two away ‘for Newfound. ‘land, they, got two runs before’ ‘going down to a 5-2’ loss: i ‘Theo: Rooyakkers pitched /, the full game giving up five hits and striking out 12.7) in Barns made a beauti- , ful catch: out in right field toend a threat in the fifth inning when Newfoundland had'two:men on:base and two out, %.'2.2