CASSIAR MINING SOLD On February 3, 1987, (Calgary) Consolidated Brinco Limited announced that it has agreed to sell its entire interest in Cassiar Mining Corporation to Maison Place- ments Canada Inc. for $15,573,535. The disposition includes 3,382,357 common shares and 3,500,000 Class A preferred shares for an aggregate consideration of $10,323,535, the equivalent of $1.50 per Cassiar com- mon share. Additionally, 7,000,000 Class B preferred Under certain duced by $1,000,000. Maison Placements Canada Inc. has advised Consolidated Brinco that a number of Can- adian institutional investors will be the ultimate pur- chasers of the shares. WOLVES SYD WARD, WILDLIFE CONTROL OFFICER AND A YOUNG FEMALE WOLF On February 3rd, 1987, Don Thatcher, the District Conservation Officer from Dease Lake was advised by the local RCMP members, that wolves had been sighted in and near Cassiar town- site. Thatcher, in turn, contacted Syd Ward, a Wildlife Control Officer specializing in “‘problem wildlife’ and stationed in Smithers. Ward stressed that he was concerned with problem wildlife; be it wolves, cats, bears, etc. that are a potential hazard to human safety, or the safety of domestic animals. He stated, ‘‘It is not natural for wolves to come into town or to feed on garbage. They are predatory animals.” Ward and Thatcher set baited traps where the wolves had been sighted, and by February 6th were successful in trapping and destroying two animals, a young female and an older male. The stomach contents of the animals would be sent to the Provincial Labratory for analysis, to determine what they had been feeding on. If the wolf is a prime speciman, the hide would be sent to Victoria and used for display purposes in a museum. alk “One of the wolves sighted appeared to be injured, possibly kicked by a moose or elk.”’ Ward said and it was his theory that possibly this anim- al-was the dominant male. Unable to hunt, it ventured near town in search of food and the family followed. — Ward stated, ‘“‘There have been no confirm- ed cases of wolves attacking people.”” He did ad- vise, however, that if a wolf is sighted in or very near town, people should contact the RCMP im- mediately and give the location. Do not approach the animal. In closing, Ward once again emphasized that he ‘‘manages wolves as wildlife - a big game _tanimal!” d ; en BRUNO KOCH Bruno Koch, owner-operator of Skeena Valley Meat in Terrace, is now the owner of the grocery store in Cassiar. Koch, originally from Affoltern a.A. Switzerland (twenty miles from Zurich) is a master butcher. He has been in Canada four and one half years building his business in Terrace to where it could be considered the .mast modern. butcher store north of Vancouver. “We are a small factory.” says Koch. ‘‘We produce our own bacon, ham, sausage etc. Buying only grade A-1 meat pro— ducts also insures us of a good quality product!” Koch is married and has two sons ages thirteen and fifteen. The boys operate their own chicken and turkey farm. As to his reasons for buying the Retail Store in Cassiar? “I saw an opportunity to build my business in the north, to provide a larger outlet for the meat products I have in Terrace.” As well Koch is a “mountain man”. He enjoys the mountain air and the climate of this area. He says he has faith in the stability of the area, and in the mining companies who employ the people living here. “Changes will occur ,” says Koch, “but slowly. Our customers hopefully will be patient with us and give the time necessary to complete the take over”. Koch says he and his staff will plan an “action packed” two day opening on Friday and REGIONAL On Thursday Feb. 14th at 7:00 p.m. in the upper leisure room at the Cassiar Community club, approxi- mately 25 people attended an organizational meeting to establish the “Atlin - Stikine Regional District’’, covering electoral areas of Iskut, Telegraph Creek, Dease Lake, Cassiar, and Atlin. Chairing the meeting was resident Werner Schneeberger. Spokesman Lloyd Stock, an engineer living in Dease Lake, presented the infor- mation. He emphasised that we are a region of peoples diverse in background, but common in purpose to pro- -yide planning and leadership for the growth of the re- gion and leadership of future generations. Discussion at the meeting stressed the concerns of Cassidr residents of the taxes which would be incurred in becoming a municipality; and it was clear that some felt that as a * of little consequence in this community. Stock stressed that having a review would not change Cassiars status. “This review,” says Stock, “would include the study of the demographics of the area, why people are here, ‘how. they sustain themselves, and presentation in each community by the Department of Municipal Affairs As to the concerns expressed concerning the increase in the tax base, Stock was very straight for- ward. There would be onus on the citizins of the com- Cassiar the Voice of Cassiar Country MARCH 1987 CASSIAR RETAIL BECOMES CASSIAR SHOPPING CENTRE - Terrace, _ presentations to company town’ regionalism would be ourier 10 cents we SHANE NYCHYPORUK Saturday March 13th and 14th, including specials, and demonstrations of specialty food products. “Ym looking for communication from my customers as to their concerns regarding the store, for instance, the store hours.” The new man- agement plans to have a “Sweepstakes” draw during the grand opening. People will fill in informat sheets. concerning-the store and drop them in a bin. Its a staight draw for a prize, but Koch feels that it is a good way to gather together information. Handling the store in Cassiar for Koch will be Albert Quinn and Shane Nychyporuk. Quinn will handle the dry goods, grocery and hardware departments and Nychyporuk will be in charge of the meat department,fresh pro- -duce, bread and milk. Both are directly res- ponsible to Koch. Nychyporuk apprenticed with Koch in but is originally from Kitimat. He will be living in Cassiar with his family. He is highly regarded by Koch for his ability. Koch is happy to have taken the oppor- tunity to buy the Retail Store which now be- comes “CASSIAR SHOPPING CENTRE”. He is “‘really ready” to go ahead with his plans and hopes for a good working relationship with his staff and that there can be good coopera- tion between the staff. MEETING HELD TO FORM DISTRICT munity to pay municipal taxes.” However, it was his feeling that there was development already occuring in the northern area and with the opportunity for busi- ness, the tax base would be expanded. The future incorporation of Cassiar was discus- sed and the implications of becoming a town within the regional district, and the changes that would mean for Cassiar. A vote was taken with twelve votes for the study; five abstaining, and no negative votes. With this, Cassiar joins Telegraph Creek, Atlin and Erickson Gold (mine site) in approval for the study. More meetings are to be held in the other communities involved. “Once the people of the area lend their support to the study,” says Stock. “I will continue with the Rita Johnson, Minister of Municipal Affairs, for the regional review.” OUR APOLOGIES TO SILVESTOR REPOLUSK The February, 1987 issue, Court News should have read Robert Repolusk not Silvestor Repolusk. We sincerely apologize to Mr. Silvestor ‘Silver’ Repolusk for any embarr- assment this has caused him.