Centre still in action

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The Women's Centre here is still "going as strong as ever" despite recent financial difficulties that threatened to shut the doors.

"It (the centre) was going to be history four months ago" because the society was having difficulty meeting a $1,200 monthly mortgage payment, said present Debbie Calihoo of the Hinton Native Women's Society.

However, monies derived from bingo games, hall rental fees and new lunch program have helped keep the centre afloat.

"Every little bit is helping . . . we're happy that we're able to keep our head above water," says Calihoo.

The centre was purchased in Dec. 1983 for $150,000 and has $80,000 outstanding.

The centre was formed to provide a place where Native people in Hinton can meet and get together. An AADAC counsellor is housed in the centre and a program will soon be under way to teach lifeskills.

The society has a membership of about 60.