A6 - The Terrace Standard, Wednesday, January 18, 1995 Writer remains puzzled — about milk product prices An open letter to: The President, Overwaitea Foods and. The Divisional Manager, Canada Safeway Ltd. Dear Sirs:. . Recently a letter was published in The. Terrace Standard concern-.. ing the high cost of dairy produc- ts in our region. Consumers are aware that the price of milk is a three-tiered commodily, that being. the raw price as established by the B,C, Milk . Marketing Board, the wholesale cost as cstablished by the dairies in this province and the retail cost that is set by the retailer, Dairy World, the largest of the ‘wholesalers, has been quick to point ‘the finger at you - the retailer for being the villain in price gouging consumers in our region. They are quick to note that the retailer scts the final price and therefore must ultimately ac- cept the blame for the high prices ‘we are paying. Neighbouring areas including Prince Rupert, Kitimat and Prince - George have all enjoyed substan- tial price reductions to dairy pro- ducts, Dairy World has also ad- vised that in the case of Prince George, Price Costco have estab- lished a major retail outlet and can retail dairy products at con- siderable. savings tao their customers. — CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE TERRACE STANDARD The Mail Bag This raises an interesting issue. ‘Iam yet to be convinced that Price Costco are using milk and for that matter, all types of dairy products, as loss leaders to altract customers to their outlets, Both’ Canada Safeway and Save-On-Foods have responded and dropped the price of dairy products in the Prince George Tegion to remain competitive. it would seem then that you view the Terrace market as non compe- titlve and therefore this gives you a licence to price gouge in this area. It is justifiable on your part to maintain that the retail price is set, based on the wholesale price of milk. In the case of Save-On- Foods/Overwaitea, you retail ex- clusively, Dairy World’s own products, Dairy World has con- firmed that all retailers are paying the same wholesale price of milk. What they fail to mention is that retailers like = Save-On- ’ Foods/Overwaitea are receiving a rebate or kick back on the high volume of milk that is being pur- chased. It certainly doesn’t affect the wholesale price, however, this does place you in a position to be price competitive. In the case of Canada Safeway Ltd, you have your own dairy, Luceme Dairies that is, purchas- ing raw milk, processing it and then retailing the product. This would place you in a very compe- titive position to offer price savings on your own products. But alas, you have taken the at- titude that the consumer doesn’t care and therefore we will charge whatever the market place will bear. [t is interesting that there is no price fluctuation between . Dairy World and Lucerne produc- ts produced by Canada Safeway in the Terrace region. ; Further, the regular price of milk in both Prince Rupert and Kitimat for four litres of 2% milk retails for less than $4.00. The cost of moving the product to both these locations must be con- siderably higher than shipping it just to Terrace yet you can tum around and sell it cheaper i in both locations. As the President/Divisional Manager for your retail opera- tions in the Terrace region, I would urge you to examine your price structure and provide the consumers the price relief that is needed in this area: ‘ Bob Petras, Terrace, B.C. Cable television direction power rests with the public Dear Sir: The recent changes in cable television have brought frustra- tion to many communities, not. just ours. A revolt in the Lower Mainland has reportedly forced one cable company to abandon plans to delete FBS Detroit in order to Satisfy the demands of irate sub- seribers,: People -in. Prince George ‘are ‘furious with Shaw Cable’ over their inability to supply a Fox af- filiate while increasing fees. The Canadian’ Radio-television and Telecommunications Com- mission is aware there will be many complaints with cable changes over the next few months and idcally, they wish these prob- lems could be rectified through communication between the cable company and the subscribers. We have to remember the cable companies are in business to make moncy, They have to balance the wants of the subscribers with the mules of the CRTC, all the while keep- i ga se en en" een ee al You are invited to a Forum on iielong learning ing an cye on the balance sheet, By the way, the CRTC takes direction from us — the Canadian public, If we don’t like the rules, we can change them, Over the next few years, more competition for cable companies and options for viewers will come via’ direct-to-home satellite and phone companies. " The CRTC has approved. this ; competition based on input" from you, the subscriber. We do hold the power, Commu- nicate with your cable company. Help form the future of television in your home. Tell the CRTC your views, Tf frustration persists, you could always use your greatest power: pull the plug. oo P. Pauls - Terrace, B.C. Dear Sir: Re: Missing plane in Masset. It is very unfortunate to sec the loss of five devoted professionals who take care of the medical needs of the remote communities. I do wish to share some Medical people appreciated thoughts with my friends in the lower mainland. They are so lucky to have access 10 everything and their understanding on the life of the people in the north is appreciated. Anthony Yao, Kitimat, B.C, PGP PG From Timbuktu to Terrace: Global Reform of Education and Training Featuring Ron Faris, author of Lifelong Learning for the 21st Century (1992) and Major Reforms in Training Systems in Five Countries (1994) Skeena Room, Terrace Inn Have the rapid changes in education and technology left you feeling like a dinosaur? Have you thought about the skills you may need in the future? If so, come and hear about changes taking place in education and training all’ over the world (and Terrace too!), Keynote Speech by Ron Faris — = Thursday, January 26, 1995, 7:30 P.M. - Workshop Forum on Lifelong Learning - Friday, January 27, 1995 - . 8:00 A.M. ~ Continental Breakfast 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. - Workshop (Lunch Provided) Rm. 2001-2002, Northwest Community College For further information, please contact Kenn Whyte at 638-8960 YOURCOLLEGEIN YOUR COMMUNITY * an . 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