Wednesday, Janu: Pulp industry seeks help fe) Celgar joins slumping industry by seeking federal assistance Jonathan Green NEWS REPORTER Though prices for pulp and paper have dropped dramati- cally in recent years, Celgar Pulp Co: representatives say there is light at the end of the tunnel. A recent article in the Fi- nancial Post stated the indus- try was pleading to the federal government for financial help. According to Celgar Project Manager Rod Meares, the rea- ‘son behind the request was based on the strength of the Canadian dollar. “Sales of pulp and paper in Canada are in U.S. dollars,” he said, “The stronger the Canadian dollar, the less mon- ey we make.” The price of raw pulp was above $800 per metric tonne in 1989. Today, though, it sits at some $500 a-metric tonne, a drop of over 33 per cent. Meares admits the Castle- gar mill hasn’t been making money lately, but said that Celgar isn’t unique. “We've been losing money recently, but it’s not only Cel- gar, it’s across the country.” Celgar construction manag- er. Cathal Fox said the price fluctuation shows the pulp in- dustry is following a common market trend. “It’s basically a case of sup- ply and demand,” he said. But the industry is not all doom and gloom according to Meares. He said recent mar- ket upturns indicate a slight recovery. continued from front page: The RDCK admits the plan is a long way from realization and Moore would sooner have it that way. “I don’t want to be punished just because I was responsible,” Moore said of the Ootische- nia site. Moore expressed further concern over the number of trucks needed to carry the waste.: “I would say that we don’t need anymore ‘thing is an option. “When we do decide, it won't be a plan put forth by the public, the consultants or the bu- reaucrats,” Harasym continued. “It will be a de- cision that everyone has been involved in.” The city council briefing is just one of many the RDCK is holding with municipalities as it trucks coming through our town,” she said. tion. Harasym said the RDCK would not move without some form of public consultation, adding that public hearings on proposals will be held in late April or early May. “There are‘ no forgone conclusions about what we plan to do,” Harasym said. “Every- gust. tries to map an effective plan to reduce waste. The RDCK waste management plan is enter- ing the second of three stages — plan prepara- The RDCK is expected to complete its study by June, at which time it will seek approval from the Ministry of Environment. The RDCK is planning to implement a re- shaped waste management plan in July or Au- Pt tae lian amangntnl i ain 15, 1992 @ AO thee patente temo te Ferry users eye visit NEWS STAFF The Robson-Raspberry Ferry Users Ad Hoc Committee isn’t giving up. On Jan. 6, the committee issued nine-page press release asking to meet with Transport Minister Art Charbonneau when he travels to Robson later this year. The document re- quests that the minister to give the Robson citizens two weeks notice prior to his arrival so a special 90-minute town @ Wednesday, Jariuary 15, 1992" Council keeps word as RCMP plans go public by the properties division. The approved site is located be- ween city hall and the Bank of Montreal. @ Castlegar reveals sites considered during hunt hall meeting can be arranged by the committee. The minister was unavailable for comment on the request. PolicOo BEAT RCMP are issuing a warn- ing to owners of vehicles who are parking on Arrow Lakes Drive at the Celgar construc- tion site. ans Police have received reports that the vehicles impede the free flow of traffic. Police will lay charges and tow any vehicles found in vio- lation of the Motor Vehicle Act. eee A resident of the Cedar Crest Trailer Court reported Monday that a half tank of stove oil was stolen from his furnace tank sometime be- tween Dec. 20 and Jan. 7. There are no suspects. eee A single-vehicle accident Sunday on Broadwater Road resulted in about $14,000 damage when the. vehicle rolled into the ditch. The driver from Surrey, was taken to the hospital with mi- nor injuries. The driver was then taken to the Castlegar RCMP head- quarters where a breathalyzer test was administered. Charges of impaired driv- ing will be laid against the driver. The driver has will appear in Castlegar provincial court on March 17. eee Atwo-vehicle accident Fri- day at the intersection of 8th Avenue and 3rd Street result- ed in minor injuries to two people. Colleen Alton, of Castle- gar, was charged with failing to yield. Total damage to the two ve- hicles involved is estimated at $5,500. EVERGREEN — NATURAL FOODS Located 1 mile north of Hwy. 3-A on Hwy. 6 in the heart of the ROAD CLOSURE DUE TO MAINTENANCE JANUARY 20, 0800 - 4 P.M. JANUARY 21, 22, 23, 0800 - We apologize for any inconvenience BGhydro & HUGH KEENLYSIDE DAM & P.M. 50% OFF SWEA’ MEN'S & LADIES J! 40% OFF SELECTED SWEATSHIRTS PRINTED OR PLAIN 18 OFF RACK'S ‘WINTER COATS, SHIRTS, JEARS, T-SHIRTS & POLO'S Priced to Clear y and t welcome. DATES: 1007-2nd Street Castlegar Community Service_Centre will be offering a weekly four part series on ALCOHOL, DRUGS AND HEALTH INFORMATION - Topics will include the nature of .d ry. General public, including youth are TIME: 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. 1 - Wednesday, January 22 il - Wednesday, January 29 Ill - Wednesday, February 5 IV - Tuesday, February 11 WHERE: Castlegar Community Services Centre FACILITATOR: David O"Brien, B.S.W. Alcohol and Drug Program Counsellor INFO: 365-2104. No Charge family sy * Certified General Accountants Are pleased to announce the opening of an ‘office to practice their profession at 1444 Columbia Ave., Castlegar, B.C. on February 3, 1992 Telephone 365-7208 Fax 365-3098 & ROGERS for police headquarters Scott David Harrison EDITOR Castlegar made good on its word Tuesday. One week after promising to provide information on sites studied for a new RCMP~ building, city treasurer Jacquie Hamilton came At the request of The News, Hamilton supplied documen- tation outlining Castlegar’s six-year search for an appro- priate site. According to city reports, the property hunt for a new lo- cation began in 1985 when Castlegar and the RCMP’s properties division examined five sites, dismissing all of them. In 1989, the city and the RCMP properties division hooked up again, studying and turning down another three * sites. The search ended in 1990 when a city-owned lot was chosen over three other sites Rles