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Both planes seat 50 passengers, but the Convair holds more freight. | CONVAIR 580 New Time Air plane By CasNews Staff Time Air is operating a new type of plane on its Castlegar-Calgary route. The Lethbridge-based airline has the 50-passenger Dash 7 with a 50-passenger Convair 580. Both planes are turbo- props, though a Time Air spokesman said the Convair is much larger aad flies about 160 kilometres an hour faster than the Dash 7. “It (the Convair) carries a lot more freight . . . (but) is every bit as comfortable,” Dwight Jensen said in a telephone interview from his Lethbridge office. Jensen said the Convair is a “new purchase” and was part of the Castlegar-Calgary run last Sunday when the airline changed to its summer flight schedule because “it worked better on the sched- ule.” He said Time Air will keep the Convair on the run at least for the rest of the summer, but couldn't say if the plane will remain after Time Air changes back to its winter schedule. “It's basically type of equipment,” Jensen said. Time Air has two Convair 580s and two other Convairs in its fleet. the same BCRIC brass get criticized over wages VANCOUVER (CP) — Shareholders of the B.C. I Corp. turned their attention away from criticizing the operation Cosews Photo Economic picture clears By KEN SMITH CP Economics Writer As the year moves on, the economic outlook should become clearer. In fact, however, every time one definite trend seems to emerge nowadays, another goes off on its own tangent, skewing the newest outlooks. The latest example of this comes from forecasts of business investment in new plants and equipment. At the beginning of the year, these were expected to show a sizable gain for the first time since the deep 1981-82 recession. Mind you, the anticipated improvement was seen to be about four per cent in constant dollars — not the kind of gain that ordinarily would have you sending out for an extra case of champagne — but a lot better than the 10-per-cent declines that had been experienced annually due to the recession. is investment, however, is crucial to Canada’s prospects for continued recovery from the recession years. But some financial experts now are wondering whether even that modest gain will be achieved. They still expect a positive balance sheet, but warn it might be less than originally expected. How come? Basically, it's because there's still a lot of uncertainty in the economy. It might be resolved when the federal government brings down its budget late in May, but don't bet on it. The fears that still exist as an aftermath of the last recession _the worst since the Depression of the 1930s — may be a lot deeper than many businessmen and politicians are ready to credit. THREE ROUTES For Canada, there are three traditional routes to strong recovery from economic recession. These are, in the usual order of appearance, consumer spending, growth in exports and then a surge in business investment. Consumer spending in Canada certainly has been stronger than expected during the last 2'/ years after the recession officially ended. It's been spotty, but the trend suggests that people had a basic built-up demand that had to be met. There's no suggestion, though, consumers are ready to go overboard. They may decide they need a new car because their old one has died in the garage, or a new living room suite because springs are poking through the sofa. But savings rates still are near record levels, and the strong buying surge stores had hoped for just hasn't developed Exports? They've been stronger than almost anyone would have dared predict 30 months ago. But most of those have gone to the United States, and experts now are suggesting that country’s growth this year will, at best, be half the level experienced in 1984. If they're right, and early statistics suggest they are, it will be a blow to Canada’s economic growth. HOMEGOODS FURNITURE WAREHOUSE and FLOOR COVERING CENTRE is pleased to announce a NEW SERVICE to all their valuable customers in the KOOTENAY-BOUNDARY COUNTRY Bill will be serving your floor covering needs directly in your home with the new... MOBILE CARPET VAN Match your decor and shop at home! of the struggling resource- based company to question- ing why senior management personnel are being paid so much. The shareholders, who have never received a divi- dend in the six years since the company was formed and who have seen their invest- ment cut in half in value in many cases, heard more bad news at the corporation's an- nual general meeting this week. After earning $6 million in 1983, the corporation lost $14 million in 1984 and ment's resource holdings in 1979 and gave away six free shares in the resulting com pany to every British Colum. bian. Additional shares were sold at the time for $5. They closed at $2.47 on the Vancouver Stock Exchange. Mallett asked if Howe thinks his $250,000 salary is fair. “My answer is that two companies think so,” replied Howe. Shareholder Telespore Demers, also of Victoria, said the corporation is overbur ed that it lost $4.7 million in the first quarter of 1985 in \spite of steadily increasing revenues. Senior management, par- ticularly Bruce Howe, presi- dent and chief executive officer, were criticized at the meeting for the salaries and benefits they received in the face of the corporation's poor bottom line. “I ask you, in all sincerity do you think you deserve $150,000 a year in pension?” shareholder Eric Mallett of Victoria sternly asked Howe during a lengthy question period. NO RAISE Howe replied that his sal ary and benefits are com- parable with what he re- ceived when he left Mac- Millan Bloedel Ltd. to join BCRIC, the resource com- pany created when B.C. Pre mier Bill Bennett packaged all of the provincial govern dened with pe top management personnel. The corporation's 17 subsidiaries have a total of 29 vice presidents, he said. Another shareholder asked why — if the corporation's long term prospects are good as the directors have sug gested — few of the directors hold substantial amounts of res. le called corporation dir ector Jim Pattison's 50,000 share holding a “brave ex posure” but he said Howe's 14,800 shares “appear to be a sad comment on your lack of confidence in your ability to run the company.” Several other directors hold 1,000 shares each. Howe replied that he has increased his holdings by 17,000 shares. Later he told reporters that he spent about $100,000 on special flow through shares which also will provide tax benefits to im. Weekly Stocks TORONTO (CP) — The stock market broke its five day losing streak Friday but the modest rise did little to erase the slump that had oc. curred earlier in the week. The TSE 300 composite in dex struggled up 2.03 to close at 2618.55 as a moderately heavy 11.03 million shares changed hands. Declining is- sues have been hit by a one-two punch of fears that economic growth is slowing, with its resulting drag on corporate profits, and worries that interest rates may be poised to rise. The latter concern was eased a little Friday when U.S. figures showed unem ployment there was stable at 329 to 305 changed. Over the week, the index lost 39.23 points or 1.48 per cent, the worst performance since the week ending Nov. 30 last year. In New York, the Dow Jones average of 30 indus trials gained 4.97 to close at 1247.24, giving it a loss of 27.94 points for the week. Analysts said the markets with 321 un 7.3 per cent. E s said the statistics indicated con tinued weakness in the man. ufacturing sector and that could take some pressure off rates. Of the 14 stock groups that make up the Toronto compo. site index, six fell and eight rose. Communications and media notched up the best performance, climbing 42.63 to 4020.88. BICYCLE RODEO . . . Local youngsters get hyped up for annual Bicycle Satety Rodeo to be held Saturday at the Community Complex. The rodeo is open to all children trom kindergarten to Grade 6. There is no charge tor the event, but preregistration is necessary by calling the Recreation Ottice. Couple wed in Fruitvale Andrew Mclachlan and Connie L. Paulson, both of were married glican Church in Fruitvale. The bride's parents are Gary and Nona Paulson of Castlegar, and the groom's parents are J. Alex and Syl- via McLachlan of Castlegar. The church was decorated with Boston ferns and long white tapered candles. The officiating clergyman was Rev. Northcott, with Bev Paulson playing musical sel ections including You Light Up My LIfe. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a Vic torian-style gown with a sweetheart neckline. It was white organza with flowered lace appliques on the bodice and sleeves. The sleeves were full from the shoulder to elbow, and fitted from elbow to wrist. A wreath of flowers was worn by the bride in place of a veil. The bride also carried a long stem peach colored rose, and wore her grand mother's pearls. The maid of honor was Pat Huffan of Victoria, while Jill Vecchio of Fruitvale and Lynda Dyer of Trail were the bridesmaids. Angela Wilkins, the bride's cousin from Prince George, was the flower girl, and Ed ward Robar, the groom's nephew from Chilliwack, was the ringbearer. The attendants street length dresses of pale satin polyester. Each dress had a drop waist and sash at sthe hip. The flower girl wore a drop waist, peach colored dress with a white lace trim The bride's attendants car ried one long stem white rose each, while the flower girl carried a basket of spring flowers. wore C.J. Mitchell of Trail was the best man. The ushers were Richard Paulson of Castlegar and Bill Goetting of Calgary. A smorgasbord was en- joyed by all at the Fireside Place, where the reception was held. Decorations con- sisted of white and pale peach bells and streamers, and African violets and white candles on the tables. The three-tiered cake was white and pale peach with roses, a glass heart cake top and a glass swan. Doug Swanson of Fruitvale was master of ceremonies, and the toast to the bride was made by Wilbur Mcleod of Castlegar. The couple took a honey- moon trip to Fairmont Hot Springs, and now reside in Fruitvale. Selkirk hosts college for a day Selkirk College is hosting “College-For-A-Day at the Rosemont Campus in Nelson May 11. College faculty are offering over 20 mini-courses on top- ies ranging from general in- terest to high technology. The public is invited to participate in courses and demonstrations that reflect modern technological ad- vancements in such areas as computer assisted drafting, propane powered engines, the use of robotics, and the hydraulic trainer. Hands-on experiences in more familiar practices such as wood turn. ing, braiding and brazing are also offered. “At the last ‘College-For- A-Day’ approximately 190 ws enrolled in the 15-18 mini-courses we offered,” said Dennis Anderson, coor- dinator of Vocational and Adult Special Education at the Rosemont Campus. “This year we are offering even more opportunities to experience College-For-A Day. We have more courses in a wider range of interests and more time slots in order to accommodate more visi- tors,” he said. Each mini-course lasts about an hour and a half and is scheduled to be given two or three times during the day. Due to space limitations, those interested in partici- pating are requested to tele- phone Selkirk College at 352-6601 and sign up for courses before May 11. For those desiring a more general look at the activities underway at the college's Rosemont Campus, tours are available that will showcase technological and vocational training facilities and pro- s offered. College-For-A-Day” be gins at 10 a.m. and lasts until 3 p.m. All courses and tours are offered free of charge. 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