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Page 3, News, Tuesday, February 12, 1991 Decision to sell Post Office building rests with Ottawa, not Public Works Continued from page 1 | of that community, the meeting place for people. "Dismantling all small rural post offices, in my view, adds to Mulroney's _ terrible performance on Canadian unity," he said. Public Works Canada owns the building in which the Terrace Bay Post Office is situated and has decided that it no longer has a use for the facility. "It's costing us money and we really can't continue to maintain it," said Greg Gaudet, | communications officer with Public Works. Canada Post has stated that they will remain in the building if a suitable lease can be arranged with the new owners. If that cannot be arranged Canada Post will service Terrace Bay through a retail outlet. When Public Works Canada decides that it no longer needs f a facility it checks with other federal departments to see if they have a need. If that is not the case Public Works approaches the pro- vince and then ~ the "municipality. Every federally owned building that is 40 years or older must also undergo a heritage review to evaluate its historical and architectural merit. The Terrace Bay Post Office is currently under this evaluation said Gaudet. He said other federal departments have been approached about the Terrace Bay building and have shown no interest. " I believe at this point we ; said. Reginald Belair, M.P. Cochrane/Superior are in negotiations with the provinces." Gaudet said there has been no decision yet on whether or not to sell the building. On mineral explorations Continued from page 1 Terrace Bay Airport forced cancellation of the tour. Pouliot said minerals are a finite resource and new mines must be searched for on a continuous basis to preserve ' the industry and ensure its - future. "Nothing in mining is more important than exploration. It is at the very core of the industry." Where investors will choose to put their limited amount of OMIP provides grants to qualified companies and individuals that are carrying out exploration. Grants are equal to 30 per cent of eligible expenses tO a maximum amount of $300,00. Atikokan, Manitouwadge and the Beardmore-Geraldton- Longlac-Nakina area were designated under the special component of the OMIP which allows economically-stressed~ communities with high mineral potential increaased "I should stress here," he told the News, "that we [Public Works] are not the ones who make the decision as to whether the building is sold. We ~ make the recommendation based on negotiations." When asked who ultimately makes the decision Gaudet said "it would go to Ottawa - to the Treasury Board." Since 1986, 306 post offices have been switched to retail outlets, 171 have closed completely and another 300 are under review. Terrace Bay is one of the.n. Belair is aware of the petition to stop the sale of the building and will present it in the House. "I will make sure the government is aware that what they are doing is wrong," he Some Progressive Conser- vative Members have recently | started to present petitions in the House because of post office closures in their own ridings, Belair said. "Yet Mulroney and Harve Andre especially, who is in charge of Canada Post, do not seem to listen at all." Minings' future depends (WrenrCaick cekorke conte MEETINGS OF MINDS Off-site Meetings To ensure a successful getaway, ask for: = Planning Assistance = Tailored Programs = Inspiring Topics and Speakers = Experienced Facilitators = Seminar.and Conference Facilities. Call today. . : ' QUETICO CENTRE Phone 807-929-3511 _ People, Ideas, Action... Fax 807-929-1106 - Shaping the Future. Mom n' Me benefit from subscription drive Carol Bull of the Mom n' Me program accepts a dona- tion of $780 from Gayle Fournier of the Terrace Bay - Schreiber News. The money was raised during last November's subscription drive. FORT CITY KINSMEN HOUSE LOTTERY EARLY BIRD DRAWS 4th Draw $2,000 February 11, 1991 7:30 p.m. 5th Draw $1,000 March 4, 1991 7:30 p.m. Total of $3,000 in cash prizes All draws to be made at the Venture Inn THE GRAND PRIZE $145,000, 1350 sq.ft., 3 bedroom bungalow located at 414 Riviera Drive ONLY 3,000 TICKETS SOLD! The Grand Prize Draw will be held Sunday, March 31, 1991 at 6:00 p.m. money varies so exploration funding. | ha oe Se must be encouraged, he Pouliot arrived in Terrace 2 Ss continued. Bay Monday evening. Feb 4, eet "You must promote your self and flew to Thunder Bay the Child Find SRG iGaet The Kidney Foundation of Canada he Chiller' ith Fenndaton of Coroch We thank you for your generous support. as the better chioce." next morning. THE ROYAL f Application For CANADIAN LEGION BRANCH 223 TERRACE BAY Monthly General Meetings are held the 3. 4. 3rd Wednesday of each month. Next meeting will be held February 20, 1991. Please plan to attend, your support is urgently needed. Many items of interest are on the agenda. THE EXECUTIVE 1 Tickets $100.00 All cheques payable to the Kinsmen Club of Thunder Bay Fort City Applications may be delivered or mailed to Rainbow Realty Ltd., 1405 E. Victoria Avenue, Suite 106, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7C 1C4, or delivered to the Grand Prize Home at 414 Riviera Drive. (On Open House days only.) ZRainhow Renhy Lid Reakor Address a | Application Limit, 10 names Please print clearly. Visa accepted. Only one name will appear on ticket stubs. t: 2 3% 6. 2: 8. City Postal Code = 10. MasterCard or Visa# Telephone Expiry Date Cheque Signature Payment Enclosed