METH FORUMS EARN CITY KUDOS

New Westminster has received accolades and funds for its community
meth forums.

The city has received a thank-you letter from the Local Government
Program Services Secretariat, which is administered by the Union of
B.C. Municipalities and funded by the province.

The letter congratulates the city for its use of provincial funding
designed to help municipalities respond to the issue of crystal meth
in their communities.

The city used the funding to hold a series of presentations in New
Westminster that offered information and warned of the health risks
and dangers associated with crystal meth use.

"We thank you for the final report and helping to raise awareness for
the youth in the community," said the letter.

"A cheque for the remaining grant amount of $2,500 will
follow."

Coun. Lorrie Williams said the forums were highly successful in
educating youth about the issue of crystal meth.

"We don't have a (crystal meth) problem here in New West," she said.
"Word has gotten out that crystal meth is death."