4 42 Castlegar News February 16, 1901 LOCAL/PROVINGIAL NEWS LOCAL/ PROVINCIAL NEWS Carel Scott, K y regi i} di i d the new pi NC Initiatives program for women to a group of about 20 people at city hall Tuesday. — coiews photo Women continued from front page Questions were also raised about the commitment of the government to the program. Lakes said various ity groups haved i However, the group did decide that an assessment needed to be done to decide what the greatest areas of need for women are in Castlegar. that more funding is needed for issues such as sexual assault, yet none has been made available. Each group in Castlegar will have a chance to use the assessment to help its own areas of service. For example, if a survey is long-term agenda of the gover- nment,’’ she said. “We need to know what is the used in the each group Volunteering for the assessment committee are Lakes, Denise Cher- noff, Susan Campbell, Bonnie Nilsen, Lorraine Garrett, Diane Piket, Marilyn Gauthier and Phil Noonan. Shirley Hunter-Oglow will act as a resource person. Volunteering for the networking i are Gauthier, Piket, Nola its area of service. may includé questions pertaining to SUNDAY NIGHT B-I-N-G-O SUNDAY February Arena Complex 60% PAYOUT (Sponsored by Castlegar Rebels Hockey Association) Lic, No. 764833 Early Bird 6:00 p.m. 17 REGIONAL DISTRICT OF CENTRAL KOOTENAY Love Your Planet Week at Selkirk College's Castlegar ne rpm wichyne 5 “Aho sng — CosNews photo by Louis Laroche campus drew crowds all week to a variety of he week's events wrapped up today. Partington and Judy W. Protection falls short on fines OTTAWA (CP) — Twenty mon- ths after the federal government brought in a law to crack down on polluters, it had convicted five com- panies. Although the Canadian Environ- mental Protection Act (CEPA) was billed as a get-tough law when it was it in 1988, i talists say it’s turning out to be a paper tiger. The act provides for fines of up to $1 million and sentences of up to three years in prison, but in the first +20 months of its operation, the stif- fest penalty imposed was a $20,000 fine, says a report released this week. The report says that more than 5,800 inspections were carried out from June 30, 1988 to March 31, 1990, and 300 violations of the law were found. Five cases were Prosecuted. When former environment minister Tom McMillan introduced the ion act, he descrii it as governments to control toxic chemicals through their life cycle. However, the law covers fewer than a dozen toxic substances, most of which were rolled in from Previous legislation, said Toby Vigod of the Canadian Environmental Law Association. “There are very few chemicals un- der regulation.”* There are about 100,000 chemicals @ powerful tool that would allow in use. Ottawa has Promised to evaluate 44 of the most controversial to determine whether they should be regulated. So far, one category of chemicals on the list — dioxins and furans — has been assessed. They are con- sidered highly toxic, but no regulations to control them have been introduced. Vigod believes Ottawa is not in- terested in regulating toxic substan- ces and wants to transfer the bulk of this work to the provinces. She said there is a shortage of federal inspec- tors to enforce the law. LOTTERIES tlegar Cubs held their annual winter ca rinse their own utensils after a meal. — cos imp Feb. 8, 9 and 10 at Camp Elk Sanca on Kootenay Lake. from top left: Cub leader Dexter MacRae cooks his lunch over a camptire along with Cubs Mike Angrignon and Casey Mactelian; Casey tries out a rope bridge created by the Scouts as part of an obstacle course; Cubs Chris MacRee, Scott Nieman and Tamus Case wash alee po by Bar. Fantasy Garden sale under official review VANCOUVER (CP) — Premier Bill Vander Zalm, saying he could no longer abide constant questions about his role in the Fantasy Gardens sale, announced the issue has been given to B.C.'s conflict-of-interest commissioner. He told a hastily called news conference at cabinet offices in Vancouver that his deputy minister, David Emerson, had asked Ted Hughes to review the case. “It’s now to the point where, franky, I find it very difficult for myself but more so for my wife and children to have to endure all the publicity . . . and all the things people are saying,” said a strained-looking Vander Zalm. questions arising out of this affair that need to be an- swered.”” Earlier, party dissidents Ken Tuninga and Donna Telep said the Social Credit cabinet and caucus should take steps to remove Vander Zalm as premier because of his involvement in the sale. The two unsuccessfully tried to force a leadership review this year. Vander Zalm has been under increasing scrutiny since documents showing he was deeply involved in the sale of the 8.5-hectare property in suburban Richmond were filed Wednesday in B.C. Supreme Court. The Vander Zalms bought the theme Park in 1984 for The court documents are part of a civil suit against real estate agent Faye Leung, who helped sell Fantasy Gardens to Asia World International, a subsidiary of the Tan Yu Group of Taiwan, for $16,089,250 last Sept. 7 Leung is being sued by several investors in a con- dominium project. One of the issues in that case is her $1-million US commission for the Fantasy Gardens deal. The court include a hand: note by the premier dated last Aug. 4 saying commissions on land sales of property adjacent to)the gardens would be equally split between Fantasy Garden World and Leung’s IAA Investment and Development Co. They also show that Vander Zaim’s wife, Lillian, comission was paid, price. Asked if he got a There was no real-estate agent in the deal and no she said, declining to reveal the commission for the Petro-Canada sale, Vander Zalm refused to answer. Only licensed real-estate agents can collect a com- i mission, said Alan Clark, director of investigations for the Financial Institutions Commission. It is illegal for anyone to perform the duties of a real-estate agent without a licence, he said. Clark would-not say if his branch — which polices real estate irregularities — was investigating the Fantasy Gardens sale or the Petro-Canada sale. 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Pulp industry takes bow “This is not a diversion,’’ Frank Frantisak, environmental vice-president for Noranda Inc. and co-chairman of the report taskforce, said Thursday. that absorb huge amounts of carbon dioxide through photosynthesis. But Tom O’Brien, a spokesman for the Ottawa-based i group, Friends of The iati pI 6 Canadian pulp and paperboard Producers who account for 96 per cent of these products manufac- tured in Canada. Global warming occurs when waste ‘carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels collects in the atmosphere where it mimics glass in a greenhouse, boosting the earth’s temperature. Pulp and paper spokesmen say efforts to replant trees they cut down help nurture healthy forests the Earth, scoffed at the paper, saying federal statistics suggest the industry cuts four trees for every one it plants. “Given their track record of being a terrible polluter of water and air, I can’t accept this as a wonderful valentine.’’ Two recent studies found that 20 of Ontario’s 27 pulp and Paper mills are discharging ef- fluent toxic enough to harm wildlife. Levels at five mills ex- ceed provincial standards. wrong. We've done nothing to be ashamed of.”” of-interest rules are too narrow to get to the bottom of the controversy. Zalm’s role in the sale, he said. ‘There are too many “We've nothing to hide. We've done nothing $1.6 million. Opposition Leader Mike Harcourt said the conflict- There should be a public inquiry into Vander Since returning to politics in 1986 as Socred leader, Vander Zalm had insisted Fantasy Gardens was his wife’s business and he had nothing to do with it. But late last September, he admitted he still owned 83 per cent of the business — but said he had not realized his share was so large. told Tan Yu she had discussed possible sales with ad- jacent owners. Harcourt said this raises the question of whether the Vander Zalms violated the Real Estate Act. One such property, owned by Petro-Canada, was sold to Asia World International late last year, Petro- Canada official Judy Wish confirmed from Calgary. The documents also include a letter from Mrs. Vander Columbia. Zalm promising the Taiwanese buyer her husband could help him get into banking in British And in handwritten notes to Leung, Vander Zalm set out a schedule of commission payments. \ Exports reach highest in years OTTAWA (CP) — Canada expor- ted $10.8 billion more in goods than it imported in 1990 and recorded the largest merchandise trade surplus since 1987, Statistics Canada repor- ted Friday. The surplus was a sharp im- Provement from the 1989 level of $6.9 billion — Canada’s worst trade performance in a decade. But economists said the im- provement was mainly due to effective immediately ! IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE CALL 365-7266 MONDAY-FRIDAY — 8:30 A.M.-5 P.M. AND ASK FOR CIRCULATION. Stagnant imports as recession-bound Canadians tightened their belts and bought fewer foreign goods. “These numbers really reflect the recession in both Canada and the United States,’’ said Linda Nazareth, economist at the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce. Despite an overvalued dollar that topped 87 cents during 1990, expor- ters managed to sell goods from cars to wheat worth $146.1 billion, up Castlegar News URGENT The Castlegar News requires a carrier in Pass Creek from $141.5 billion in 1989. But Canadians imported just $135.3 billion in foreign goods last year, only $800 million above the 1989 level. In December, there was little change in Canada’s overall trade per- formance compared to November. The trade surplus for the month was $1.1 billion, down. just $78 million from the November level. © Central Foods (Prices effective Feb. 17-Feb. 23) *° Overwaitea (Prices effective BRIEFLY By CasNews Staff S.S. Moyie funded Provincial Secretary Howard Dirks presented the Kootenay Lake Historical Society with a cheque for $30,000 from the B.C. Heritage Trust to continue restoration of the historic paddle-wheeler, the gs. Moyie. The trust supports community heritage projects throughout B.C. and has allocated $250,000 for the S.S. Moyie Project. The funds will be used to assist with preservation cost, the construction of a Visitor's Centre and general site improvements. “The people of Kaslo and the Kootenay Lake Historical Society are to be credited for their commitment to the preservation and presentation of local historic resources,** Dirks said ina news release. Smith appoints troubleshooter KAMLOOPS (CP) — Economic Development Minister Bud Smith has resurrected the B.C. critical in- dustries commission in a new guise to help struggling enterprises, especially in one-industry towns. they had little faith he could keep partisan politics out of the venture. Smith appointed Douglas Kerley as B.C. Job Protection Commissioner. Kerley, who will have a $1-million operating budget, is a former Federal i Di Bank But the New D im- mediately jumped on Smith, saying executive. “*The enterprise has to be one that has some significance, some strategic significance to the community in which it operates,”” Smith said. “*The fundamental principle is that the commissioner will have to make a decision arms length from any other influence about the long-term viability of the enterprise.” Although Kerley will have leeway, there will be some guidelines, Smith said “Equal sacrifice,’ is expected of those involved in the affected com- panies, from employees to owners, Smith said. In return, companies may get assistance such as tax, royalty, fee or COURT NEWS “Other heritage already by the include St. Mark’s Anglican Church, the Village Hall, the Farmer’s Institute and the Langham Theatre."” Station creates jobs Restoration of Castlegar’s heritage landmark, the old CPR station, will continue with a $24,470 job-creation grant from the Community Tourism Employment program. The project was announced by Tourism Minister Cliff Michael and Social Services and Housing Minister Norman Jacobsen. Four people will be hired to continue restoration of the railway station. In il gut and restore i , the will the station's waiting room. “Railway stations across our beautiful province provide a rich and-valuable history of local residents, travellers and our early settlers,’’ Michael said in a news release. ‘This project will see to it that the restoration of Castlegar's historic CPR station continues — for both present and future generations to enjoy.’* The Community Tourism Employment program is jointly administered by the ministries of Tourism and Social Services and Housing and is designed to provide employment and training for people receiving income assistance. Grants are awarded to profi izati for projects which improve tourism-related facilities or projects. Driver injured David Coxford was taken to hospital with undetermined injuries Feb. 9 after his car left the road and went over an embankment on Celgar Road, Castlegar RCMP said. Charges are pending, police said. Youths steal In Castlegar provincial court, David George Demke was sentenced to 45 days in jail and placed on Probation for six months for breaking and entering. Demke was also finéd $200 and is prohibited from driving for two months for driving without due care and atten- tion. . . . Stuart James MacDermid was sen- tenced to 12 months probation for assault causing bodily harm. eye. +e William Kinakin was fined $300 and is prohibited from driving’ for four months for driving without due care and attention. o-—- 2. Neil William Lamont was fined $400 for driving without due care and attention, he ae Norman Richard Higgins received @ one-year suspended sentence for breaking and entering. ° . . Kevin Barry Salekin was sentenced to four months in jail and one year Probation for mischief. Saickin will Se serve four months concurrently for failing to comply with court- ordered iti ing his fined $500 for driving without due care and attention. . . William Curtiss Jensen was fined $750 with a 15 per cent victim sur- charge for impaired’ driving. He is also prohibited from driving for 18 months. a ee Surjit Singh Gill was fined $500 for driving without due care and at tention and fined $1,500 with a 15 per cent victim surcharge for ob- structing a police officer. + 8 * Robert Frederick Zurrin received a four-month conditional discharge for disturbing the peace. ero -@ . Gregory Dean Bergeron was fined $600 for driving without due care and attention. He is also prohibited from driving for two months. price and _get_loans_and grants. The commission will also provide business counselling, mediation to Prevent plant closures and help with creation of economic plans, Smith said Thé job protection comimission is similar to the critical‘ industries commission that operated until the late 1980s with former Vancouver mayor Art Phillips serving as com- missioner. Smith shrugged off suggestions that the program could be open to political abuse. Valhallas continued from front page “The primary reason Valhalla Park has failed to attract large num bers of tourists, tourism investment and jobs is because it is a wilderness park,”’ said Carolyn Anderson, a representative of the B.C. Forest In dustry Land Use Task Force. Anderson, also forestry manager for the Interior Lumber Manufac turers’ Association, added that the full report is not yet available to the Public. Among the report's other findings: * Projected annual tourist spen ding as a result of the park's creation was were forecast to be lost, the actual loss was 69 jobs. * New capital investment has been less than $500,000, compared with earlier estimates of more than $16 million. The Parks Ministry, however, says it may be too early to determine the economic significance of the park “We're just starting to publicize the Valhallas,"" said Lynda Dosen- berger, manager of the ministry’s West Kootenay district Office. “‘It hasn't really been getting the publicity because we hkven’t developed any trails for people!to go in. “People are getting their curiosity up to visit. But it’s just starting.** WS ee neh rome Steerer. Station continued from front page Toilets in the cells can be disman- tled for weapons. Guards can't see prisoners in the cells. “This call block ranks as one of the worst,"” RCMP Insp. Harry Wallace, who checked the buildings with Edgar, said Thursday. “You could have a person suiciding and the guard would be totally unaware."’ The city is negotiating to buy the former RCMP building downtown. But that'll mean a $700,000 bill for renovations. “No one wants to raise taxes,” said police chief Ron Brock. “‘But we've reached the ultimate end of the Totts os ae