Page A2 The Castlegar Sun Wednesday, October 11, 1995 = Dalton Continued from 1A any effort at reforming WCB, it clearly indicates that party's com- plete indifference to injured workers and no NDP candidate should be given a vote on that issue alone.” Under Bill 63 anyone who holds a job is automatically covered by WCB, therefore, says Dalton, 70 per cent of the interest in not only ensuring that WCB is made accountable for its past failings to injured workers, but that the entire sy tem be reviewed by @ Royal Commission. “If the government were to understand the, full implications, even political ones, of leaving WCB in its.current state, it would have a Royal Commission and allow the reform tat such a com- LEGISL AT Tur iran Wednesday, October 11, 1995 The Castlegar Sun Page A3 province's voters have a vested mission would bang. 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Don't miss SIDEWALK MARKET « Sat., Oct. 14° 10 am- 4 pm LOCAL PRODUCERS * DEMO TASTING * FREE SAMPLES * GREAT SAVINGS Icy Spicy Jamaican Patties, Cathy Ann's Soap, Da Vinci Pasta, Ikoko Gifts, Kaslo Sourdough Bakery, | Wintergreens Gourmet Salad Greens. Columbia-Kootenay Symposium to be held It has become one of the most significant events which marks future planning for the Kootenay- Columbia region Plans are now underway for the 1995 Columbia- Kootenay Symposium, which will be held in Gold- en, Oct. 20 - 22. Elected officials, delegates and members of the public have attended prior sympo- siums where. through small and large group discus- sion, they have paved the way for further contro] of this region’s stake in the Columbia River Down- stream Benefits. “The purpose of this year’s symposium 1s to receive public advice on the development of a long term basin plan and « short-term operational plan as well as direction and criteria for immediate priori- ties and an interim investment strategy,” said Josh Smienk, chairman of the recently established Columbia Basin Trust. “As residents of the Columbia Basin, we must now move forward to ensure the opportunities pre- sented by these initiatives are maximized for the benefit of the basin communities and for the long- term social, environmental and economic develop- ment of the region.” One of the main focuses of the symposium will be public management of the Columbia Basin into the next century. Watch The Castlegar Sun for fur- ther coverage of the symposium in Golden EVERGREEN NATURAL FOODS COUNTRY STORE 1 mile N. of Highway 3A on Highway 6, Crescent Valley 359-7323 - OPEN DAILY Councillors return from Municipalities Conference Castlegar city councillors have just retumed from a tmp to Van- couver in order to attend the Union of British Columbia Municipalities Conference The conference, held Oct. 3 - 6, allows Castlegar councillors and others from across the province, more than 2,000 atten- dants in total, the opportunity to discuss and vote on resolutions that would have impact both locally and across the province. One example of such a vote would be the possible curfew bylaw for youth As well as the conference itself, the UBCM provides an opportunity for provincial gov- emment ministers to meet with local representatives. Councillors from Castlegar had a heavy schedule, attending 14 separate meetings over three days Among these were Ministry of Highways, regard- ing the interchange, Columbia Avenue south (widening) and light- PACIFIC HOMES REQUIRES DEALER ASSOCIATES Pacific Homes, a division of the Pacific Group (est 1959), is looking for dealer-associates to participate in their expanding marketing program on 2 commission basis. Pacific manufactures component residential and recreational homes to the highest construction standards at their factory Pacific Homes currently markets th: throughout Canada the U.S. and P Pacific Homes would be pleased t parties a complete package of product and corporate information including our home design catalogues Call or write Mr Ed Sparrow at 4/4. PACIFIC HOMES wy 19486-60th Ave, Surrey, B.C. V3S 8E5 Tel. (toll free) 1-800-667-7880 - 534-4990 ing at Robson bridge approach; Ministry of Health, to discuss New Directions and how this new initiative is affecting Castlegar, Ministry of Agriculture, to dis- cuss issues surrounding property around the airport that is now in the Land Reserve; Ministry of Parks, to discuss the possible expansion to Syringa Park, Minister of Tourism, to discuss funding for promotional materials to further promote tourism to Castlegar, Ministry of Municipal Affairs, to discuss water and sewer pro- jects in Castlegar. City councillors also met with the Chief Herald from Ottawa, to discuss planning options for Castlegar's new Coat-of-Arms @ Pharmacare — Continued from 1A effects of reference-based pricing will have on effective therapy. The B.C. Pharmacy Association is in the process of studying the matter and will report their find- ings to the government Reference-based pricing, however, is not a new idea; other provinces in Canada and Ger- many and France have similar programs. 511 Front Street, Neison (604) 354-1700 * [fax] 354-1666 Out of town call: 1-800-932-1414 Printing & Bindet y High Volume Copying Graphic Design & Typesettiny Complete Body & Paint Facilities Auto Glass Replacement Towing 2316 - 6th Ave , Castiegar 365-5114 Police briefs Seat belt campaign A seatbelt campaign held last week has resulted in 45 vio- lations being detected. There were 655 vehicles checked Money found Castlegar RCMP say that a quantity of money has been found in the are of Loff Road in Thrums. If you think this money might be yours call the RCMP at 365-7721 to identify. Oh deert A deer crossing Hwy. 3 near Columbia Road has been blamed for an early morning accident Oct. 2. Police say that Murray McIntosh, of Castlegar struck the deer causing some $2,000 damage to the vehicle he was driving. McIntosh was uninjured. Clean thieves Bel-Air Cleaners was the tar- get of thieves Sept. 30. Castlegar RCMP say that entry had been gained by forcing an inner door. Noth- ing was reported missing, and police believe the would- be thief was scared off. Stolen Police are looking for the thief who took a bicycle cart which was parked in front of Chicken Time on Columbia Ave. on Oct. 1. The double bike cart is described as being royal blue and having two small wheels with a hook on the front. Domestic dispute After receiving a report of an “incident” on Hwy. 3A in Thrums, Castlegar RCMP are considering ‘laying charges. RCMP say that a vehicle was forced off the road after trying to pass another. Upon investigation police found that the incident stemmed from a family dis- pute in the Balfour area There were no injuries. Stolen A person living on McDer- mid Road in Robson retumed home Monday to find that the home had been broken into. A Kenwood two-way radio and a car pull-out CD player were stolen. & Roberts —__. Continued from 1A for his family, told the distraught Roberts he could call or come by their house any time to talk because they had counseling experience She said Roberts came to her house one night when her hus- band was out of town and the two talked about the grief he was experiencing over the loss of his wife and children and his confu- sion about his relationship with Angela Ewer. “I was massaging Dean’s back and basically I propositioned him,” she said. Their relationship lasted until Roberts’ arrest. Randall Mikkelsen told the court he confronted Roberts about the affair. He said he for- gave Roberts after the accused expressed sorrow and apolo- gized for breaking his trust. Roberts has pleaded not guilty to three counts of first-degree murder and one of attempted murder. The trial is expected to last another two weeks. @ Mail Continued from 1A address cards and will be for- warding mail free of charge up to three months, Remming assured that nobody's mail will be retumed to sender for up to a year. “Nobody will get their mail sent back.” Even though Remming acknowledges that customers are angry over the change, he said that it will be worth it in the end. “It just got too big so we broke it in two. We had to do this so we could give better sérvice to the customer. They'll get their mail in a better time frame.” An ounce of prevention. .. The Seniors Wellness and Flu Clinic was a real shot in the arm for many local seniors. Besides receiving an influenza vaccine, seniors were able to have their blood pressure measured and speak with dieticians and pharmacists. After- wards, they were treated to coffee, tea, juice and baked goods. Senior Ida Cleeve is shown receiving her vaccine from public health nurse Cindy Talarico. SUN STAFF PHOTO /Karen Kerkhott hes Miller announces Community Skills Centre SUN STAFF Dan Miller, minister of Skills, Training and Labpr is in Trail tonight along with Ed Con- roy, Rossland-Trail.MLA to announce the opening of a Com- munity Skills Centre. Conroy said the Centre will give hope to those who are with. out jobs or skills. “Many who need retraining will now have the opportunity to do it.” The Centre has a $.5 million start-up fund which Conroy said will allow ministry officials to get the program up and running within the next few week. Conroy stressed that members of the non-profit society will include union members, industry leaders, school district officials, and a cross-section of the gener- al public. The announcement. is to be made tonight at 7 p.m. at the Charles Bailey Theatre Museum now open year-round KAREN KERKHOFF Sun Staff Until the addition of the gift shop, the museum had been at the mercy of undependable grants and The Castlegar and District Heritage Society has squeaked through another year and the future looks bright. Coordinator Debbie McIntosh said the recent addition of the gift shop at the Railway Museum will now enable the museum to stay open seven days a week year-round. “The gift shop has been excellent. People have been in Christmas shopping already. There's lots of s. But now, funds from the proceeds of the gift shop, which is stocked with local handmade crafts, coupled with donations and grants has enabled the museum to stay open. “Even though we were open last year it was kind of iffy. Now, everything's great,” explained MclIn- tosh. Although the Heritage Society. knows that they can offer full-time hours this fiscal year, operations each year will be dependant on grants, donations Taxi driver arrested for impaired driving while on duty er, who can’t be named until he is formally charged, was arrest- ed after RCMP responded to a SUN STAFF A West Kootenay Cab driv- er will appear in Castlegar Provincial Court Dec. 20 to complaint of a vehicle off the road in the 2300 block of Columbia Ave. on October 6. good Christmas stuff.” Court news and gift shop proceeds. answer to charges of impaired Castlegar police say the driv- RCMP said the man was on duty as a taxi cab driver at the time of the accident. Narcotics Act After pleading guilty to pos- session of a narcotic, Robert Kenneth Ramsden was fined $50 by Judge S.W. Enderton. Ender- ton rendered his decision Oct. 4 at Castlegar Provincial Court fine he will have to serve two days in jail in default Impaired driving Christine Alda Sisson has been a motor vehi- cle fof one year after pleading guilty, to impaired driving. Sisson defaults on paying the fine she will be ordered to spend one day in jail Bryan Robert Gebert was also Prohibited trom driving a motor vehicle for one yeur atter plead- ing guilty to impaired driving Gebent was also ordered by Judge R.G. Fabbro to pay a $300 fine or Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing will be held on: CITY OF CASTLEGAR PUBLIC HEARIN NOTICE DATE: Tuesday, October 24, 1995 If Ramsden fails to pay the was also fined S300 If she spend 30 days in jail smc. -VS-_GRAND FORKS _ BORDER BRUINS a S 20th ANNIVERSARY Fri., Oct. 13 Friday Win lots of pr Courtesy of: is Old Dutch Night. 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BYLAW 748 (Amends Official Community Plan Bylaw 651) The intent of this bylaw is to amend Schedule "B” of Bylaw 651, being the Land Use Designation Map, by changing the land use designation of the area outlined in black on Appendix “A*, which is attached to and forms a part of Bylaw 748, from RC (Regional Commercial) and MDR (Medium Density Residential) to TRAN (Mixed Use Transition); and further, designataing the easterly portion of Parcel A (see U5947), Block 7, District Lot 4598, Kootenay District, Pian 783 as a Development Permit Area No. 748-96. BYLAW 749 (Amends Zoning Bylaw 553) The intent of this bylaw is to amend Schedule "A" of Zoning Bylaw 553, being the Zoning Map, by changing the zoning designation of the easterly portion of Parcel A (see U5947), Block 7, District Lot 4598, Kootenay District Plan 783 (1501 Columbia Avenue) from R5 (Mobile Home Park) to R4{Multi-Family Residential). A copy of the above bylaw(s) and relevant background documents are available for inspection between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding holidays, from October 11 to 24, 1995, inclusive, at City Hall, 460 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar For further information concerning this matter you may-contact the Director ot Development Services or City Clerk at 365-7227 Datedat Castlegar, B.C. this 11th day of October, 1995 Dianne Hunter, City Clerk