April 14, 2011, Mission Record

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THURSDAY, APR. 14, 2011

TAKING A CLOSER LOOK INTO POLICING Fourth part of the Black Press Justice Denied series runs today PAGE 5

........Federal Election...........

CANDIDATES OFFER VIEWS The Record continues our coverage of the local federal election race, including Q&As with candidates. As well, the all candidates debate is being held tonight in Mission. PAGES 3, 15, 16

Hanna and Quinn were inside council chambers Monday evening showing their support for council’s decision to reject the P3 water project proposal. CAROL AUN PHOTO

Rally supports water decision Residents flocked to municipal hall to show their opposition to private involvement in water BY CAROL AUN Mission Record

More than 50 people rallied outside municipal hall Monday afternoon in support of council’s decision last week not to construct an additional water source at Stave Lake for Mission and Abbotsford under a public pri-

vate partnership (P3). Mission citizens were supported by Chilliwack and Abbotsford residents, many waving signs stating their opposition to have any private involvement in the project. “We think [Mission council] made the right decision,” said Janet Chalmers, spokesperson for Water Watch Mission-Abbotsford (WWMA), which organized the demonstration. Chalmers, concerned about the way Abbotsford Mayor George Peary has been talking about proceeding with a P3, also noted Mission councillors need to know residents are behind the decision.

“Whatever it cost us, it’s worth it.” WWMA began planning the action last Friday after members heard from at least one councillor there was to be an in-camera meeting Monday afternoon. Chalmers said she became worried when the mayor didn’t respond to an e-mail questioning which items were on the agenda. “Keep our water public and keep the talks public too,” said Chalmers. “Paying for our water is a nightmare — it’s a natural resource,” said Anne Degiovanni, who See NO INTENTION Page 4

UPGRADES RECONSIDERED The provincial government is looking at potentially decommissioning Ruskin Dam. PAGE 9

VOLUNTEER WEEK National Volunteer Week runs April 10-16, and The Record has profiled two clubs that work hard to make a positive difference in the community. PAGE 20

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