Ps

BUSINESS

March 8, 199

We're looking for Castlegar's next

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Nominees should have a history of volunteering time & energy to Castlegar organization(s)

To nominate someone, please write a letter and detail as much information about them as possible to:

CASTLEGAR KIWANIS CLUB Box 3665, Castlegar, B.C. VIN'SW4 DEADLINE:

Cominco issues tenders for $4 million project

SUN STAFF

March 11

Cominco Ltd. has issued ten~ ders to qualified local contractors for construction of its new $4 million coal pulverizing plant required for the lead smelter modernization

The coal plant tender will be

Discounts every day 314 - 10th Ave.

365-2213

We’ re out to meet you! at Castlegar on March 15, 1995

Alf Janes of the Federal Business Development Bank, will be paying your community a visit in the next few days. Call today and arrange an to discuss fi ig and

Services (cc

and training)

Telephone: 1-800-667-7579

Committed to your Success!

Federa! Business Development Bank

Banque tedérate de développement

let as a lump-sum project con- tract where the successful bidder will be responsible for the com- plete construction of the facility, including foundations, architec- tural, electrical, mechanical and instrumentation work

The contractor will install equipment provided by Cominco,

The project is the second major job on the lead smelter upgrading. ;

Cominco began rebuilding its failed lead smelter in Febru- ary with the demolition and salvage project.

“The tenders for the coal plant have been structured to provide local contractors with an opportu- nity to bid on a complete contract

associated with the lead smelter project, in fulfillment of Comin-

Glance

Anniversary celebrations Madeleine Plant, of Mad ing her 10th

Sorry to see you go Brad Matth

"s Fashions in the Castleaird Plaza, is ry at that location, Congratulations!

co's ¢ to p ing the involvement of local business and labor in the project,” the com- pany said in a prepared release.

Local contractors have already been acting as subcontractors on other aspects of the project and are expected to be involved as subcontractors On the major con- struction packages.

The new plant will replace an old one and will provide the pul- verized coal required in the new slag fuming plant, as well as the old smelter.

Work on the site will begin by the end of March and be complet- ed in September.

WKP committee developing plan

Submitted

times for a total of 50 hours, while i the impacts of nearly

A 20-member stakeholder committee has rolled up its shirt- sleeves to help West Kootenay Power develop a long-term resource plan.

Forecasts require West Koote- nay Power to secure an addition- al 2,000 gigawatt hours of energy and 400 megawatts of capacity over the next 20 years; roughly double current customer requirements.

The committee is developing a report which captures the social, environmental and economic o: orities of the service area and sets out a preferred resource strategy incorporating those priorities.

When the commi

100 resource options.

The impact of each option on the customers’ cost of electricity is an underlying concern, but committee deliberations have granted significant recognition to a number of “social costing” attributes such as land use, fish and wildlife habitat, air quality, water use, employment, and ener- gy security,

West Kootenay Power was the first utility in British Columbia to file a draft Integrated Resource Plan in 1993 with the B.C. Utili- ties Commission.

The commission formally com- mended the effort of the company and a 1993 stakeholder committee

findings will provide a “social

‘6 *Kitchen Units Available ir *TSN, In-House Movies

‘e

Kelowna, B.C. Vix 4J3

Seem

Rates Based On Double Occupancy.

£ All Rooms Ground Level - Park At Your Door *Additional Parking For Larger Vehicles Located at Junction of Highway 97 and 33, Opposite Costco |

Complimentary Continental Breakfast a (KELOWNA SLUMBER LODGE) r 2486 Highway 97 North y

(Ph: (604) 860-5703 Fax: (604) 861-8610 ( Central Toll Free Reservations

(1-800-663-2831

species and genetics).

As we change our uses of the land, we must protect its natural values. We use it—we invest in it— we protect it—we depend on it.

For more information, please call (604) 365-2351.

Here in the Kootenay-Boundary area, we've seen significant changes in the way we manage our lands and our environment. Public demand and growing environmental responsibility of land users have resulted in increased attention being given to protecting the natural values of biodiversity. (Biodiversity is a broad term covering diversity of life in all its forms, including diversity of landscape, ecosystems,

we ee

costing” p for West Koote- “hay Power's resource planning. The 1995 committee has met six

Glen Clark, the minister responsible for B.C. Hydro, couldn’t have picked better weather to visit the Kootenays.

Clark spent two days last week touring the Kootenays, some of which included flying by plane from Revelstoke past the Arrow Lakes reservoir and inspecting the Hugh Keenleyside Dam.

Al Geissler, B.C. Hydro’s

Commercial Printing & Bindery High Volume Copying Graphic Design & Typesetting 511 Front Street, Nelson (604) 354-1700

FAX (604) 354-1666

Communities in Ac

in ping the draft plan.

The work of the 1995 commit- tee will also be filed with the commission as part of WKP's

final Integrated Resource Plan. on

"Glen Clark ...inspects dam

communications relation manag- er for the Kootenay-Columbia region, said people shouldn't jump to conclusions as to the reason why Clark was visiting the area.

“It’s his normal part of doing business,” Geissler told The Castlegar Sun.

parts at Castlegar’s Capitol Tractors, has fe back to the Kaml branch to be the parts manager there. Good luck Brad!

Film commission meets The K. y-Columbia Film Commission will hold a meeting at 10 a.m. (Central time) Saturday in Invermere at the Pynelogs Cultural Centre. The intent of the commissioi is to encourage film and video makers to come to the area and a report of the progress made at the Location Expo in Los Angeles will be presented.

Castlegar's best

Who will be the 1994 Citizen of the Year? If you know of someone who has voluntarily contributed to the community to make it a better Place to live, please contact the Kiwanis Club of Castlegar. If you can detail as much information about the person's accomplishments and achievements as possible that will help them tremendously.

Kootenay Contacts

week's issue of The Castlegar Sun included the Kootenay Con- tacts book. It’s a 48-page book about businesses and organizations in the area who help keep us a vibrant community. Extra copies are available at the Sun office or from the chamber of commerce.

You can-have it all!

Wealth’ is more than just money. It’s a state of mind, it's being paid for what you like to do, and, joyful participation in all facets,of life. If you want to learn the universal principles that govern prosperity, Clear Insights Consulting is presenting a workshop on Saturday at the Sandman Inn. Check it out.

Education week

To celebrate Education Week March 6 - 10, in today’s paper you, will find a special issue of the Woodland Park Times. This supplement was created by the students at Woodland Park School with help from their teachers, Mr. Richard Dodds, Mr. Brian Rigby and Mrs. Rene Brown. The children designed the ads (while the Sun staff sold them), wrote and edited the stories, and the school staff provided the Photos. Six of the students and Mr. Dodds came to the Sun office to do the final proofreading, and learn the pasteup and darkroom tech- niques that go into making it a p paper. Congr:

on a job well done!

Red Cross month

To help the Kootenay region of the Canadian Red Cross raise funds, Tim Horton Donuts will donate 5¢ from each cup of coffee sold at their Columbia Plaza location on Mondays during the month of March. All funds raised for the Kootenay region go to local projects. Weara piece ot history . error we arr eee ; The Castlegar CP Rail station museum is selling t-shirts and sweat- shirts silkscreened with the Zuckerberg Island Chapel House or the Station museum. Get them while they last!

Expanding

Hooters Fitness Parlour is in the process of creating an 800 square- foot aerobic studio at their fitness centre in downtown Castlegar as well as performing other renovations to their building.

New business

Gary Hewer of Castlegar has opened his own general_handyman Service and can provide drywall, plumbing, landscaping, carpentry and electrical services as well as general handywork. And he is a j y Jectrician. Wel Gary!

Returning faces

Michelle Ceccon has returned to Castlegar after spending five years in Fort St. John. Michelle is now working at Zazoo Beauty Centre in the Castleaird Plaza and is pleased to let everyone know she special- izes in color techniques and foil highlights.

Winter wishes/Summer dreams

For those people travelling on holidays this winter, don’t forget to take along a copy of The Castlegar Sun and have your picture taken showing you and your surroundings. Bring in the photo to the Sun Office before April 30 and fill out the entry form to win one of three great prizes including a portable BBQ from ICG Propane, a subscrip- tion to The Castlegar Sun , or a six-foot sub from Castlegar Subway. The grand prize, of a trip for two anywhere Canadian Regional Air- lines flies, will be drawn on Oct. 3, from all entries received from both winter wishes and summer dreams. On your next vacation, remember to show us where your Castlegar Sun shines!

2 Reni

Our Commitment

Money Concepts is a growing company of dedicated professionals providing financial planning services and advice to individuals, families and businesses.

fr] | women’s conference The B.C. Federation of Labor's Regional Women’s Conference will be held at the Sandman Inn on April 7 and 8 Registration deadline is March 24. This is one of only two conferences being held outside of the Lower Mainland and women from all over the Province are expected to attend.

Nominations accepted

Operating within a of integrity, professionalism and trust, we work to help you secure your financial independence by * Identifying your financial goals + Developing a sound plan of action + Evaluating competitive products and services * Purchasing the products that meet your needs + Reviewing your financial position on a regular basis

Phone today for our free booklet, The Canadian Guide to Financial Freedom.

“a tradition of trust” Curt

Campbell

365-4980 * 368-3366 + 442-2280 City Centre Square, Castlegar

are now being pted for the 1995 Mi Awards. Candi: can be i for ig efforts in the following seven categories: individual citizen; youth group; non-profi izati ity or municipality; busi or industry; envi d ion; ications or media. Nomination forms are available at all B.C. Environment regional offices and mu} be returned by April 4.

Streetprooting kids

Canadian Frank Olson, the creator of a streetproofing your kids pro- gram, will be speaking at Stanley Humphries on Thursday evening,

’s Envi-

Wednesday, March 8, 1995

The Castlegar Sun

Our Community Cares Ab

RED CROSS MONTH

March is Red Cross Month

International Services The Red Cross International Services provides survivors of conflict and disaster with medical assistance and necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. Pri- mary Health Care projects provide health education and immunization to vulnerable people in developing countries. a?

lb iat Emergency Services

Every year, fires, floods, tornadoes and other natural disasters randomly strike thousands of families - some-

times near your home. Lives are changed forever. Families lose homes, and worse. The Red Cross makes it a

little easier to get from today to tomorrow for those touched by disasters by providing short term necessities.

Water Safety Services

“Learn to Swim” programs have helped reduce drownings by half over the past 40 years.

Firs Aid Services

For those who complete first aid courses, the incidence of personal injury decreases by approximately 40 percent.

The Unrelated Bone Marrow Donor Registry

Many patients die before they can find a compatible bone marrow donor. The Unrelated Bone Marrow Donor Reg- istry is a computerized data bank listing volunteer potential donors. This registry is linked to international registries so that the search for a matching donor can extend around the world

Blood Services

Every day, the Red Cross must collect 5,000 units of blood to meet the needs of more than 900 hospitals in Canada

Child Abuse Prevention Program for Adolescents 4 This volunteer delivered service provides prevention education to teachers, youth, schools and community groups in an effort to educate and break the cycle.

Medical Equipment Loan Service: The Red Cross offers short term loans of equipment such as, wheelchairs, crutches, commodes, and walking canes at over 90 locations, to 20,000 convalescing individuals every year.

Did You Know

Tran

Quality Signs & Trophies for all budgets

Canadians a second chance at life.

For every cup of coffee sold each Monday in March - Tim Horton's Donuts will donate 5¢ to the Castlegar branch of the Red Cross. This money will remain in Castlegar to be used for local projects.

2305 - 6th Ave., Castlegar ¢ 365-8289

—SEE—

Did you know every 20 seconds, someone in Canada needs blood or blood products? iS

SLOCAN GROUP RSE

Slocan Division 705 Delany Ave., Slocan, B.C. VOG 2CO Telephone: (604) 355-2100

Did You Know...

A single donation of blood can go to help as many as 4 different people.

Castlegar Foods

635 Columbia Ave., Castlegar

The Red Cross makes it a little easier to get from today to tomorrow for those touched by disasters:

Oe

613 Columbia Avenue, Castlegar “6 4 We recommend General Paint Products

(an

HER AL PAINT

Did You Know...

When families are separated *. by conflict or disaster, the Red Cross, through its network of national societies endeavors to determine their whereabouts and reunite families.

PS PHARMASAVE 1128. ard St, (Downtown) Castiogar, 365-73

Red Cross Volunteers are

Canada's True Heroes...

Volunteer....

Castlegar Savings Credit Union Slocan Valley Branch

Castlegar Branch

100 - 630 - 17th St. U5) 3014 Hwy 6

Castlegar, B.C. VIN 4G7 Slocan Park, B.C. VOG 2E0 365-7232 226-7212

LSE Bers

The Money Management People

3

dim Laktin Sam Polewnikoff FINANCIAL PLANNING 1402 Columbia Ave.,Castlegar, B.C.

_ B36 S-RRSP

Building futures since 1940. BS Ses ar ype pe yr

AS FAR

SOUTH AS YOU CAN

GO WITHOUT BEING BURNED BY THE EXCHANGE RATE.

Canadian Regional

© conditions apply. Taxes not included. Based on double 0¢

Through May~ 15th, we're offering an unbeatable weekend offer to Victoria. Book a package three days in-advance, stay Saturday, and you can spend two nights at the Coast Hotel for only $338. Including airfare. Go any farther south and the wallet starts to feel the heat. Contact your travel agent for more details.

upancyCanadban is a registered trademark of Canadian Airlines International Led