NEWS photo Paul McGrath Tsieil-Waututh First Nation Chief Leonard George met in public with federal and provincial treaty negotiators Wednesday at North Vancouver District hall. Low turnout to session From page 3 before the next provincial election, which must happen no later than 2001. Collins, George and provincial negotiator Tom Isaac expressed mild disap- pointment with the low publi turnout to Wednesday's: ses- sion. Fewer than two dozen people were in the public gallery during question peri- ADVERTISING CORRECTION : In our Baby Event insert {promo #879) included in this newspaper PLEASE NOTE: Page 2 - 25% olf Dresswear. infant giris navy plain dress with matching hat (hat aot shown), style $15794E will not be available: Back Cover -$40 oft all'Little Foks’ cribs - not as illustrated. 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EATON’S|| if it’s news, then it’s in the News. od. “When we're in the final stages that’s when people will come, they don’t come until they really have to and they take things for granted,” George said. “That’s human nature.” Collins said the Squamish First Nation has yet to finalize its framework agreement, which sets out the t negotiaticns and items being discussed. rms of Tsleil-Waututh and federal and provincial negotiators signed their framework agrec- ment in March 1997, The band’s traditional land territo- ry is between Indian Arm and Garibaldi Pask. The the next open negotiating ses sion won't be determined for several weeks. Treaty informa- tion is available on the Internet at . date of Site al Front paae V ed.” he said. Sand there ws no adjacent festival space (tor the centre ), the ree centre itself is ins the nghe place, given current demographics.” Thirteenth and Marine would, Clark satd, be a preter able option, with potential to businesses in both Ambleside and Dundarave. Bat he had another idea up his sleeve: why not build an arts centre within the boundaries of Clark suggeested the build- ing be tucked away next to the Ambleside duck pond. “Just fet your imagination design a building nestled ainst this maje ‘ he told councillors. “Imagine the vi sual IMpact_ against 100- foor f Clark said the plan would “eliminate traffic . ple could walk in (to the site); and there's plenty of open space for events like the Coho It’s near the youth and there are huge of opportunity fora ey like West Vancouver rscen before.” Clark pointed to. studies ing 2 decrease in delin- quency and anti-social behav- iour amongst youth who had participated in joint: programs berween youth and arts centres in other communities. And he brushed aside the idea that building an arts centre ac Ambleside would interfere with parkland and open spaces “Ambleside is not a park. A park is a place where swans glide gracefully; where a Renaissance painter can paint you and your family having a picnic; and where (West Vancouver butcher) — Peter Black can take a brace of haggis for carly morning exercise.” Clark urged councillors to move ahead with plans for an arts centre. “This project is simply too important to everyone in West Vancouver for you to just let it y, when all you have to ect a site,” he said. Attention: Gardeners that we have moved to a new location next to | | | Just a little note to inform you all The Garden Centre & Nursery is now OPEN and our inside stere will be opening on April 17th. 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