Pit bull

by Nancy Perkins

Wayne Arnold of Tum-
bler Ridge has been fined
atotal of $640 in penalties
relating to the June 9,

one of his Pit Bulls attack-
ed and killed a cat. Arnold
was fined for the attack
on the cat, for the dog
being at large without a
muzzle, and for both dogs
being unlicensed.

In accordance with By-
law #171, the Animal
Control Bylaw, Pit Bulls
must have muzzles and
pens for their confine-
ment.

Greg Wiens reported to
Council that a schedule of
payment has been set up
for Arnold, and he has
completed the require-
ments of the District re-
garding Pit Bulls. Wiens
said that an enclosed pen
has been constructed for
the dogs at 136 Kiskatin-
aw, both animals have
muzzles and leashes, and

1988, incident in which

Shown is one of Wayne Arnold's Pit Bull dogs with muzzle,
according to the requirements of the Animal Control
Bylaw. According to the new regulations of this bylaw, any
dog, whether a Pit Bull or other breed, must be muzzled if
it is proved that it has attacked or bitten another person or
animal during an unprovoked assault.

the dogs are now licensed.
Recently, the District of
Tumbler Ridge has enact-
ed very strict rules for the
owners of Pit Bulls. Al-
derman Garry ‘Davies,
who was responsible for
the committee organized
to advise Council of
changes to the Animal
Control Bylaw, was con-
cerned about the recent
serious attacks by Pit
Bulls in various parts of
the country. Council de-
termined that strict guide-
lines and rules must be in
place for Pit Bulls and any
other dogs that prove to
be vicious and a threat to
people or other animals.

With the new bylaw in
place, the District has

better control over main-
taining a safe environment
for residents who may
have had problems be-
cause of uncontrolled, vi-
cious dogs.

There is no charge for

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owner fined

dog licenses in Tumbler
Ridge. However, if a dog
is caught without a li-
cense there is an addition-
al fine.

All dog owners should
go in and pick up their
free licenses, as it will
make it easier for the
District to find the right-
ful owners if dogs are lost.

Tech group supports

Interior University —

Support for a Prince
George based university
has come from a provin-
cial group of technologists
and technicians. The Ap-
plied Science Technolo-
gists and Technicians of
B.C., headquartered in
Burnaby, wants advanced
technological education to
be a key part of a new
university.

The group’s Prince
George representative, Cy
Fortin, an instructor at
the College of New Cale-
donia, was pleased with
the decision. ‘‘Prince
George needs a state-of-
the-art facility to provide
open access to degree level
education. Local technol-
ogists and technicians will
also be looking for a great
deal of emphasis on part-
time courses, seminars
and workshops.’’

The Association’s presi-
dent, Jack Carradice, in
making the announcement
emphasized six priorities
for a new university: State
-of-the-art facility, use
computers as a tool in
learning, expand technol-
ogy programs in coopera-
tion with CNC, introduce
Bachelor of Technology
degree in cooperation with
BCIT, give high priority
to continuing education
and gear programs to

In full compliance with the bylaw, Wayne
Arnold of 136 Kiskatinaw has constructed a

August 3, 1988, Weekly Record - 3

top is also enclosed, making it impossible
for the dogs to escape. ;

fully enclosed pen for his two Pit Bulls. The

needs of the north.

“This represents an ex-
citing opportunity for cen-
tral and northern B.C. It
is a logical next step in the
development of post-sec-
ondary education,’’ stated
Carradice.

The Association, repre-
senting 5,000 professional
technologists and techni-
cians in B.C., has been
involved . in accrediting
technology programs at
the College to make cer-
tain grads meet profes-
sional certification stand-
ards. Local  representa-

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and have already contact-
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