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Simpcw return to Tete Jaune Cache Funding to the arts
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“Walking in today with the flag was an emotional experience, to bring everyone home, with my father and my son,” says Jara Jules. Roughly 70 people were in attendance of the commemoration, which is the same number of Simpcw people that were forced to relocate in 1916. by EVAN MATTHEWS
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“I carried the flag home today, with honour,” says Jara Jules, daughter of Joe Jules. While Joe was drumming just behind her, and as the sun beat down on the 70 in attendance, Jara fought back tears as she carried the Simpcw First Nation flag toward Tête Jaune, and explained what an emotional experience it was to finally be home. “This is where we belong,” she says. Saturday, Aug. 13, marked the symbolic return of the Simpcw people to Tête Jaune Cache, 100 years after their forced removal from the area to the current reserve, Chu Chua. It’s estimated that between 60 and 70 Simpcw people were forced from Tête Jaune, with some renditions of the story saying the trek took long enough for a full change in season, with the Simpcw leaving Tête Jaune in the fall and arriving in Chu Chua in winter. Chu Chua is roughly 243 kilometers southwest of Tête Jaune, as the crow flies. Joe’s father, Jara’s grandfather, was one the
Simpcw people forced to relocate. “Anything they had left in the reserves — food — had to be left behind. It was just whatever they could carry,” says Joe. “They could not turn back, or they would be beaten.” The idea for the commemoration came about in February, according to Ian Cameron, who planned it. People gathered on Blackman Road, and walked from about 200 meters away from the Tête Jaune Community Hall, finally coming to a halt outside the community hall’s fence. Simpcw Chief Nathan Matthew first welcomed all the relatives of those who were displaced in 1916. Then the chief welcomed the rest of the crowd onto the grounds. Chief Matthew, local politicians, members of Simpcw First Nation and members of the public all had opportunities to address the crowd and the topic of the Simpcw removal. Although the Simpcw were removed from the area, Chief Matthew says he hasn’t given up on a formal return to Tête Jaune Cache for his
people. The band has put in a request to have its people come back, and live there again. “Our people have lived here longer than we can remember,” says Chief Matthew. “We have a right to live here. We want to live here. It’s supported in the constitution of this country,” he says. The Goat could not find out the specific terms of the Simpcw First Nation’s request to government regarding having the band’s people move back to Tête Jaune. The Goat will further investigate the terms of the request. The Federal Government was successful in forcing the relocation of the Simpcw people, and some white settler families who still lived in the region said they didn’t know why First Nation neighbours — who were also their family friends — disappeared in 1916, according to Celia Nord, archives coordinator for the Simpcw First Nation. As it stands now, the Federal Government denies the Simpcw people ever lived in Tête
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Jaune year-round, according to Chief Matthew, and the only versions of the Simpcw’s story are verbal, and unofficial. “My father would tell me the stories while we hunted in the mountains,” says Joe Jules. “All my older relatives are gone, and I’m the elder in the family. I teach them these stories, the stories that were taught to me, about our people,” he says. Many who attended have ancestors that were forced to relocate. Rosemary Donald says she’s spent the last 10 years trying to piece together her mother’s family history, and just last year found out her grandmother lived in Tête Jaune.
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“Men, women and children were forced to walk all that distance,” she says. “Even though there was a train going through the area… they made them walk all that way.” While the story of the Simpcw people is just starting to come to public light, Chief Matthew says there is less uncertainty about the Simpcw culture than ever before. “If we can live our lives out of the dark — symbolized by the sun shining today — what better way to live this life and pass it on to our kids,” says Chief Matthew. “Our spirits have not gone anywhere.” And while nothing will ever correct the forced removal of an entire population from the region, Joe Jules agrees with Chief Matthew in that, the future is what’s most important. “I’m really happy to be here with my grandchildren, and I’m hoping some day they will remember this historic moment,” says Joe. “I hope one day we can look around and call these mountains home again.”
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ABOVE Top: A group of descendents of those who were forcibly removed from Tete Jaune. Above: Chief Nathan Matthew addresses the 70 in attendance, saying the Simpcw First Nation has been working on reconciling their removal for 100 years. Chief Matthew spoke of the importance in acknowledging history and teaching it to future generations. Bottom right: Chief Nathan Matthew holds the hand of an elder who told stories of knowing the grandparents of many in attendance during the years following the Simpcw removal. BELOW right: Joe Jules drums, while many prepare to start the symbolic walk and return of the Simpcw people to Tête Jaune Cache.
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Beaverview gets renos - but other problems remain by EVAN MATTHEWS
One low-income seniors’ residence in desperate need of repair will see almost $1M in renovations thanks to the provincial government. Located on 5th Avenue in McBride and built in 1975, Beaverview Lodge was constructed under the authority of the Old Age Pension Board as the Beaverview Lodge Society. B.C. Housing took over on Jan. 1, 1976. “It’s getting close to the end of its life,” says a member of the executive on the Old Age Pensioners Association (OAP) Board. “It looks good inside, but there are lots of structural things that are starting to go on it,” he says. The lodge has 19 self-contained units, as well as common areas and an outdoor patio. The scope of the work, according to a statement from B.C. Housing, will include a full roof replacement, new suite windows and exterior doors, and a new building envelope. The plumbing could use some work too, the member of the OAP says. B.C. Housing says these elements are approaching the end
of their life cycle and there are areas of visible deterioration. The total contribution from the province will total $970,000. “We’re extending the life of the building, and ensuring seniors continue to have access affordable housing in this community,” says MLA for Prince George-Valemount, Shirley Bond. Renovations will be to the building’s exterior, which will give residents the option to stay in their suites during construction. Renovations will start this month, according to B.C. Housing, and completed by this November. Confusion over mixed housing
There is some confusion regarding the building’s designation as a senior’s block. Beaverview started as a seniors’ block, according to the member of the OAP, but has since become a low-income housing space, as “young people” are living there. B.C. Housing contrasts that statement, saying, “Beaverview Lodge has always been low-income housing for seniors and persons with disabilities. There is no change.”
There are now quite a few young families on welfare living in the block, the OAP member says, and some of the seniors who have lived in the building for 15 years are quite upset about it. “The people on low-income need housing too,” says Amyoony. “They’ve just got people in there smoking, smoking dope, playing loud music at 11 PM.” The property manager, “has not received any resident complaints related to this topic in over a year,” according to B.C. Housing, noting once more, anyone who lives in the facility is either a senior or a person with a disability. The Goat attempted to interview three residents of Beaverview Lodge, unsuccessfully. “It was just for seniors, and it was pretty appropriate,” says the OAP member. But “Now it’s mixed. There are people of all ages and income levels, with different values.” A statement from B.C. Housing reads, for anyone to live in Beaverview Lodge, they must meet the requirements of: Being seniors aged 60 and over; and persons with disabilities must be referred through their local health authority.
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Photo: Evan Matthews 40 kids crowd together for a group photo in front of the poster they created, as the Active Living Kids Summer Camp is at full capacity once again. The camp’s goal is to create a positive environment for community children to learn, laugh and play in the safety of their community, along with added literacy and learning components. It is organized by the Canoe Valley Community Association. This year’s camp theme is under the sea.
Payday for Robson Valley villages by EVAN MATTHEWS
Although it should come as no surprise, the villages of McBride and Valemount cashed this week with annual grants totaling $677,000. The Small Community Grant means McBride receives $336,956, while Valemount receives $340,441. Fifteen-year-veteran MLA for Prince George-Valemount, Shirley Bond, says working in northern communities has helped her to understand how challenging it is for small, rural communities to find funds to invest in local infrastructure and services. “The Small Community Grant helps to close that gap,” she says. “The allow local councils to make spending decisions based on their priorities.” The $677,000 is part of almost $108 million being invested into communities across B.C., according to the Provincial Government, as a way to meet local needs including more policing, increased community safety initiatives, new equipment,
infrastructure and service delivery priorities. Both villages have an estimate of the coming funds, according to the Provincial Government, as they’re encouraged to use last year’s total to budget for the next year — there isn’t very much variation. Valemount’s Chief Administrative Officer, Mark Macneill, says the money is included in the annual budget. “The small community grant… is used to fund the operations or needs of the Village,” says Macneill. “Funding isn’t assigned to any specific project or department, but it does serve to reduce the property tax needed to fund Village operations.” The Village of McBride did not provide comment on the matter by presstime. Since 2009, the Small Community, Regional District and Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Grant Programs have been providing grants to support small, rural B.C. communities, according to the B.C. Government,
which allows communities to identify priorities at the local level. Valemount has allocated their spending in the same way since 2009, according to CAO Macneill. McBride’s allocation could not be verified by presstime. B.C. Communities will receive a total of $53M via the Small Community Grant and Regional District Grant funding, according to the Provincial Government. These grants are specifically meant to help address infrastructure, administration and service delivery priorities, the press release reads. The release goes on to say B.C. Communities will also receive a total $55M via Traffic Fine Revenue Sharing Grant funding. Traffic fine revenue comes from ticket fines and court-imposed fines on violation tickets. The B.C. Government says it delivers 100 per cent of net traffic fine revenues and the responsibility for paying for policing to communities with populations over 5,000 people.
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Editorial Acceptance isn’t a weekend thing
Evan Matthews Editor In my three months in the Robson Valley, this past week may have been the best one yet. It was filled with the arts. It felt like art was literally, all over the place. I was invited to a show at the Legion on Friday night, but I couldn’t make it because I had other shows to attend at the Robson Valley Music Festival. Like, what? I loved it — all of it. From acts at the RVMF like The Dead South (who were likely one of my favourite acts of the weekend), to local acts like Samson’s Delilah, all the workshops that took place, and this is without even mentioning the artwork occupying the actual festival grounds. The festival felt like such a safe, creative space. I felt it, and I heard so many others talk about it — the feeling of community was overwhelming, and so apparent. It was beautiful to watch a group of such diverse people with shared interest come together to create something so accepting and great. My experience with art this week didn’t stop there. I was speaking with Sharon Stearns,
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a playwright with the Robson Valley’s Wishbone Theatre. The organization was just given $10,000 (the article is in this edition, somewhere) from CBT to continue creating high-energy, high-value shows. She said something to me that really resonated, while she was talking about how art is so integral to keeping small communities alive. “People talk about industry, people talk about jobs,” says Stearns. “Often we forget about what a huge role art plays in forming a vibrant and dynamic community.” I think she’s right. I, myself, am guilty of forgetting this concept sometimes. This past week I saw people from all walks of life, and all parts of this province, come together as a community and embrace each other. I think it’s important to bring some of that mentality back home with us, whether you were at the festival, or not. We’re three weeks removed from the rejection of Valemount’s proposed rainbow crosswalk, but people have not forgotten. This week alone, the Goat received a number of Letters to the Editor on the subject, all of which were in favour of acceptance. Forget the politics involved in any of this. There is a group of people
who are asking for acceptance and acknowledgement in this village. We should give it to them. We shouldn’t be worried about anyone’s ‘agenda,’ because frankly, it just doesn’t matter. I want to be a part of a community like the one I experienced this past week. We’ve seen open, accepting and supportive environments are things of beauty. Let’s just take a second, to forget the politics, the policies and the councils, and let’s remember what acceptance, inclusiveness and love feels like. Let the arts remind us of these things.
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No place for theocratic rule
I address this letter to the members of the Village Council who opposed the rainbow crosswalk, and to anyone else in Valemount who either implicitly or explicitly opposes the rainbow crosswalk. I would like to acknowledge, with respect, the amount of hard work and consideration it takes to make decisions on behalf of an entire community, minorities and non-minorities alike. As a former long-time Valemount resident and someone who still visits, and as a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I would like to state my concerns regarding the decision not to implement a rainbow sidewalk. I in no way speak for every LGBTQ+ person. This is my view based on my experience as an activist and member of the LGBTQ+ community. Since moving away from Valemount I have lived in many places with rainbow crosswalks, all of which have much larger populations, with a lot more going on drivers must pay attention to. As far as I am aware, the colour of the crosswalk has not caused any traffic accidents. I believe folks will adjust to it. In regards to the price of a sidewalk, I’m sure if you put it to the people who are in favour of it would be more than happy to raise part or all of the funds themselves. I’d be the first to donate. It’s not because I personally care much for rainbow crosswalks. But when I do see a rainbow crosswalk, or a rainbow sticker on the door of an establishment, or a rainbow or trans flag waving (bonus points for both), I feel a little safer because someone is saying, “We see you. We acknowledge your struggle. We endeavour to make this a safer space for you.” As someone who lives in near-constant
Recent letters to editors highlight the urgent need for a Valemount rainbow crosswalk. It is not insignificant that our PM will soon acknowledge historic discrimination against the GBLT in Canada, and the present need of work to be done here, and internationally. Mr. Kenkel’s Letter (Aug. 11th Rocky
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fear of being targeted for my sexual orientation and gender identity — yes, even in the Big City where people are supposedly open-minded — I can honestly say every little bit counts. I don’t assume that every single person living in an area displaying rainbow paraphernalia is queer-friendly, but I know I am being recognized for who and what I am, and that someone has gone through the trouble of including me, my wife, and many people whom I love very dearly. This can only ever be a good thing because it’s not just people in the existing community who will benefit from the symbol. Visitors and generations of residents to come will all be inspired by it, and it sets the precedent for true change and healing to take place in communities. Being a minority isn’t something as simple as being in a specific group of people with a label. Being a minority limits access to things that most folks take for granted, which can have profound affects on a person’s health and well-being. For example, what folks who do not belong to the LGBTQ+ community probably do not realize is LGBTQ+ folks still lose jobs, are excluded from their spiritual and religious communities, are ignored by service providers including doctors, dentists and utility companies, held in contempt by many, and most often will at some point (if not routinely, which is most often the case) have to face violence, including but not limited to verbal and physical abuse, in schools, workplaces and among friends and family; in some cases there is actual loss of life, whether it is inflicted upon them by someone else or self-inflicted. Rejecting opportunities to create spaces for LGBTQ+ folks is, by default, an act of exclusion. It’s not enough to say minorities are
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Being allies
To say I was disappointed in Council’s decision to deny the rainbow crosswalk would be an understatement; I was disheartened. It’s not the first time I’ve been embarrassed by a decision made by our current Council but it is the first time it’s brought me to tears. My experience of gender and sexuality is along a continuum, stemming from conformance and/or non-conformance to socially-constructed heterosexual assumptions, and self-knowledge. The problem really isn’t fitting individuals into a labeled constraint, but rather how to take the public from intolerance, or tolerance, towards a celebration of diversity. I see heterosexism as the main obstacle; society prefers one kind of love above all others and forces its members to classify behaviour according to its standard. Heterosexism oppresses the single, cohabiting, common-law, gay men, lesbians, bi-sexual, two-spirited, transsexual, transsensual, transgendered, gender transient, drag queens and kings, transvestites, celibate, abstinent, androgynous, asexual, autosexual, polysexual, questioning, oneparent families, childless couples, and anyone else who does not fit the mold. This is an opportunity for public education and to truly commit to becoming
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allies. The Informal Booklet for People Who Care about People outlines an attitude continuum with eight stages. One is active participation in supporting oppression, two is denying or ignoring the issue, three is recognizing the situation and not taking action, four is interrupting heterosexist actions, five is educating yourself, six is questioning and educating others, seven is supporting and encouraging, and eight is initiating and preventing oppressive attitudes in institutions. I encourage council and community to locate themselves on this continuum and decide where they’d like to be. “Who am I?” is something we all struggle with. As a fifth-generation white Canadian of anglo-european decent, born into a middle-class home in the rural north, I can safely identify as a heterosexual, cis-gendered female, who grew up with virtually no knowledge of the violence my hereditary colonialism had caused. My limited experience of oppression, however, means I must work extra hard to remedy the naivety this creates. This is a daily practice for me to be able to accurately consider my possible biases, and effectively work as an ally. The unearned benefits I gain from my privileged social location are Letters cont’d on A07
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Dispute with Village laid to rest by EVAN MATTHEWS
Patricia Pooli was starting the process of moving her deceased mother-in-law in order to adhere to a bylaw, just as the Village said, “Wait.” The Village initially told Patricia that Teresa’s monument violated the bylaw 685. Not only could Patricia’s fatherin-law, Robert Pooli, not have a matching monument, but the family was going to have to change Teresa’s monument to adhere to the bylaw. Now living in Kamloops, Patricia called her brother-inlaw David Pooli to begin making arrangements to have her mother-in-law Teresa’s monument removed from the site. Through email conversations with Mayor Jeannette Townsend’s office, Pooli says the administration was unable to make sense of a bylaw 685. “Denied, denied, denied. That’s my issue and frustration with the mayor and her office,” says Patricia. The mayor did not provide comment to The Goat by presstime. Without hesitation, Patricia gives 100 per cent of the credit to the Village’s Chief Administrative Officer, Mark Macneill, who she describes as heartfelt and obliging. “Mark took the time, he read it, red-flagged it, and acknowledged it didn’t make sense,” she says. However, Macneill respectfully shares the credit around the Village office. “I extend praise to our Mayor and Council for hearing administrative concerns with respect to our cemetery bylaw,” he says. “Kindest regards to the family.” In the end, Patricia says she received a signed document from Macneill on his letterhead, stating there are no
problems at all, and the Pooli family can lay their fatherin-law Robert to rest with the dignity and respect he asked for, beside his wife. “It was very important for the family to get something that was equal for both the parents,” says Patricia. “It’s a relief. We’re all very happy about it.” The Pooli name is a common one in Valemount, according to Patricia, as she says the family helped build the community, and that they were pioneers of Valemount. The pair emigrated from Italy during the wartime, says Patricia, with their two-year-old son. They raised six children in total — all in Valemount. Valemount’s bylaw 685 15.2 references graves and size restrictions, but it only references tablet memorials and monuments. Tablet markers designated for one person cannot exceed 12” by 20”, while tablet markers designated for up to three people cannot exceed 18” by 30”, the bylaw reads. Ironically, Teresa Pooli’s existing monument stands erect roughly two feet in the air, which goes against the bylaw, and is not a tablet by definition at all. “Village staff is reviewing the bylaw,” says Macneill. “It hasn’t been amended for the Pooli’s, but it’s now being reviewed for clarity.” Although the Pooli’s monument goes against the bylaw as it is currently, Macneill says in the future the bylaw will be followed. The Village’s decision, Patricia says, did
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hope you’re not in drag.’ For any youth struggling with sexual orientation- a thorn thrust a little deeper in Paul’s side, and Peter retreats a little further into denial, into hiding for another day or a lifetime. A repressed half-life can be no joyful existence- untrue to one’s own creation. None more than the GBLT have lived the examined life, searched and sought for truth more earnestly. A Mediterranean oral tradition teaches that man was created in god’s image. Mind, Reason, Tradition implies we have spiritual likeness with a Creator who could takeon various physical forms. Humans born in one form, with what they are given- including the transgendered. I have some trouble with desert tribal fragmentfundamentalists. Adam would be one rib short of his female counter-part. Christian and secular beliefs that would limit, confine a dynamic living god (in contrast to a functionally dead, stagnant, unchanging image on musty paper) locked in a box would, accordingly lack capacity for credible discernment- the ability to balance religious belief and experience with god given powers of Reason. Richard Hooker and Thomas Wesley did not ride shotgun on a pogo stick. They taught from solid foundations of a 3-legged stool and 4-legged chair. Wisdom validated by Experience and revealed across sands of time contributed a necessary balance and richness to Christian method of scriptural interpretation which facilitated the Reformation Enlightenment. History is important. How sad when opportunity is feared, trust abused to facilitate theocratic rule. We enjoy a legacy version of democracy because courageous men and women through history died in pursuit of balanced separation of church and state. Life experience of 50+ years has imparted to Councillors and this Mayor a knowledge of what homophobia is and the means and processes of combating it. Valemount sets no precedent today. We are merely re-enacting a struggle that most of Canadian society emerged from years ago. From superstition and fears of 50’s era repression into light. Caring residents of insight see plainly through the time-honoured political side-step and averting controversy tactics. Jesus Christ and the social Gospels still have much to say about the trappings of Sadducees, Essenes, and Pharisees. Peter Fox, Valemount, BC
save the family money on Teresa’s plot, which was almost removed. However, that’s not the point. “It’s more about the hassle than the money,” she says. “Would you have the energy to go through something like that? “No,” she says. Ultimately, Patricia says her only hope is nobody in the future is forced to deal with a bylaw like this while coping with a death.
Photo: Evan Matthews Patricia’s recently deceseased father-in-law, Robert Pooli, will be laid to rest beside his long-time wife, Teresa, with the identical monument.
Mail thief; drug overdose; found bikes In an effort to better keep the community informed the Robson Valley Regional RCMP will be providing weekly press releases to the local papers. The list is not inclusive of all calls of service the local RCMP detachments receive, but provides a cross section of what is happening in the Robson Valley.
Excessive speed On August 9th a Valemount RCMP officer conducted a stop of a vehicle which was found to be speeding at 163 km/h on Highway 5. The vehicle was impounded for seven days and the driver was issued a violation ticket for excessive speeding. Unregistered ATV On August 10th a McBride RCMP officer was conducting patrols in the Dore River area and came across a thirteen year old girl driving an unregistered ATV on the road. The girl was stopped and it was found the ATV belonged to her father. The parent attended and admitted he had allowed the girl to drive the un-registered vehicle on the roadway. A violation was issued to the parent and the ATV was removed. Marihuana On August 11th a McBride RCMP officer conducted a stop of a speeding vehicle on Highway 16 near Walker Creek. The officer found that the driver was in possession of a small amount of marihuana. The drugs were seized and no charges are being forwarded. Drug Overdose On August 12th the McBride RCMP received a request for assistance from the BC Ambulance Service at the Dunster Music Festival. A male from New Zealand was suffering the effects of a suspected drug overdose. The male was transported to the McBride Hospital for treatment. It is unknown what controlled substance the male consumed. Impaired drivers On August 12th McBride RCMP officers conducted
a road check for impaired drivers on Highway 16 near Dunster. During the check a male from the Yukon was found to be in possession of marihuana and to be driving while impaired by the drug. The man was issued a 24 hour driving prohibition for driving while impaired by drugs and a small amount of marihuana was located and seized. On August 12th a McBride RCMP officer conducted an impaired driving investigation on Highway 16 near Dunster. The officer found that a Dunster man was driving while impaired by alcohol. The officer conducted a roadside screening test to which the man failed. A 90 day immediate roadside driving suspension was issued and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days. Found bikes On August 13th the Valemount RCMP received a complaint of three found bikes on 7th Avenue. Two of the bikes were identified to their owners and returned. The owner of the third bike is unknown. Anyone wishing to claim the bike may contact the Valemount RCMP and provided a detailed description. Agitated & intoxicated On August 13th the McBride RCMP received a complaint of an agitated and intoxicated male at the Dunster Music Festival. Officers attended and found that event security had detained a male after the male refused to leave the event. The male was removed from the event. Mail thief On August 15th the McBride RCMP received a complaint from Canada Post that several postal boxes had been pried open in McBride. It was not known if any mail had been stolen. The RCMP is seeking the assistance of anyone who may have information regarding the incident.
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Welcome to Luckyville by EVAN MATTHEWS
A Robson Valley-based theatre company will improvise its finances a little bit less, as larger funding pots are recognizing its value. Sharon Stearns runs a non-profit organization, Wishbone Theatre, an organization mandated to develop and produce plays reflecting and examining history and culture of the region. She is also the playwright. A little bit of extra reflecting and examining of this valley’s history and culture is about to happen, as the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) in partner with Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is contributing $10,000 to her cause. “As a non-profit theatre company, it means a huge amount to receive this kind of support,” says Stearns. “It means somebody believes in us.” CKCA administers and manages arts, culture and heritage program funding on behalf of the CBT. Over 160 arts, culture and heritage projects have received a total of $706,000 in funding support for the 2016-17 season through the partnership. “It’s always fantastic to see projects like these that make the Basin a culturally vibrant place to live,” says Lynda Lafleur, Community Relationship Manager, Columbia Basin Trust. “We’re lucky to have many creative and hard-working Basin residents that continue to make our arts, culture and heritage sector thrive,” she says. This is the first time Wishbone Theatre will have ever received major project funding, according to Stearns, but she says it’s exciting. But more than being exciting, the added funding increases the value of the show, she says. “I’m able to pay larger honorariums to my actors,” says
Stearns. “It offers more incentive to them.” Stearns says this installment won’t help her current project, Minnie and the Mob: A lawless cabaret, but it will help to fund a project she estimates as ready-to-go by March 2017. The project is called Luckyville, and she calls it a fullscale theatre production. Rehearsals start in February, Stearns says. “I’m the playwright on that.” The synopsis, according to Stearns, goes like this: A local town outcast wins the biggest lottery in Canadian history, Valemount might be a little bit bigger than her town. The town is economically depressed. The play explores what happens when specific human emotions such as greed and revenge, all come into play as people start finding ways to manipulate her into spending her money. “It explores what we can contribute to our community, and how much it comes into play when you have political unrest, or small-time politics that cause factions,” says Stearns. “Kind of like what’s happening in Valemount right now,” she says. In this particular play, Stearns says it focuses on gender issues. In Shakespeare’s plays, men would play women and women would play men, she says, and often the two were used for lots of different comedic effect. “We’re playing around with people, and characters, not being who they say they are,” says Stearns. Other projects in the Valemount area receiving funding include Come Play in the Mud: Valemount Arts and Cultural Society with $820, The Art Bowman Photo Collection Exhibition: Valemount Historic Society with $1,170, and The Future Yellowhead: Art Carson with $2,500.
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my little sister’s funeral, the trauma of her all accepted as part of the community loss was only compounded by the reacbecause we know it isn’t true, and saying it tions I experienced from members of a doesn’t make it any more so. community I had spent so many years LGBTQ+ folks suffer in silence and bear dedicating myself to, reactions brought the weight of non-acceptance and all of on not by the loss of my sister, but the fact its consequences, forcing themselves to that I had married a woman. appear invisible or different than they are Many of these reactions came from in communipeople I’ve known ties all across since I was 9-yearsCanada; this is When I returned for my little old. Most people especially true in would only address sister’s funeral, the trauma of her rural communimy wife as my ‘friend’ loss was only compounded by ties where there (after repeated corthe reactions I experienced from are very few, if rections), in third members of a community I had any, social outlets person, to me, rather spent so many years dedicating or options for than speaking to her support. myself to, reactions brought on directly. To be clear, I In reference to am not making accunot by the loss of my sister, but the letter written sations; I am simply the fact that I had married a by Mr. Saimann highlighting one of woman. to the Council, the many reasons particularly rewhy the visibility garding his stateof LGBTQ+ lives in ment around causing a divide, I would like rural communities is so important. to acknowledge the truth in the statement My heart swells with pride that so many that one or two (or more) views of mempeople cared enough about this issue to bers in a given community do not, in fact, show up and fight for it by chalking up a represent those of the entire community. crosswalk, a simple action with big impliNot everyone who is in the LGBTQ+ cations. community wants, needs, or even cares I believe this is the perfect opportunity about rainbow crosswalks or any other for this dialogue to continue. The seed has overt display of inclusion. However, sprouted. whether it causes a divide more than acWith respect and hope, and in solidarity ceptance has more to do with the commu- with the LGBTQ+ community of Valenity at large than the crosswalk itself. mount, If a crosswalk is too much to consider, perhaps create and support something else Brianne Stremel to support LGBTQ+ folks. Victoria, B.C. When I returned in September 2014 for
Photos: Supplied Photo of Wishbone Theatre Playwright, Sharon Stearns.
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innumerable, ranging from access to power, education, employment, love, freedom from racial stereotypes and the intergenerational effects of colonialism, to the less obvious freedoms from limiting heterosexual assumptions, racially discriminatory systemic policies, and the ability to find reflective role models in the media. I believe with privilege come responsibility to advocate for those whose vulnerability to oppression and violence leaves them relatively silenced. The only way to work as an ally is through recognizing I am part of the problem. As I try to articulate how I am working on this I need to persuade people to join me. Thus I write this letter. We are all affected by the social constructs of gender, race, and heteronormativity, and thus are responsible not to further impede another
human’s access to live their truth. For these reasons, from my place of privilege, I respectfully implore Council to revisit the painting of a rainbow crosswalk, and ask us all to delve into the possibility of our own personal biases and unchecked privilege. At the very least I ask that the concept of celebrating diversity be carefully considered as a constant on the Village of Valemount’s council agenda. A rainbow crosswalk is one of many ways that Valemount could reflect its capacity for love; its subtle, not everyone will get it but the people that need the reminder that they are loved and accepted will receive this colorful hug from our community. With love and admiration for this community, Donalda Beeson Valemount, BC
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Photos: Monica Marcu Above, then clockwise: (Left to right) Emily and Riley Eyben play human Snakes and Ladders with Gillian Hooker at McBride’s Youth Community Street Festival. Jessica Eyben and Naomi Bella-Boudreau oversee the events. Councillor Rick Thompson plays human checkers not to far away.
Local musicians kick-start careers at festival by EVAN MATTHEWS The 2016 Robson Valley Music Festival saw the likes of many B.C. festival scene mainstays, but the festival may have also played host to the launch of two careers. Raven Moon and Carolyn Kirk, more commonly known as Crescent Spur, played the main stage on Friday afternoon, and the Earthship stage on Sunday afternoon. Each time they took the stage, the festival grounds were filled with the peaceful and oh so romantic tones of the flute, banjo and guitar, as a sound somewhere in
between folk and country, took over. Moon — who grew up in Switzerland, and has been working with the RVMF for three years — was also on the festival’s creative arts team. The team designed most of the art and dreamcatchers around the festival grounds, she says. Moon also helped to build the stage she eventually would play on, a time in her life she says inspired some of her songs. Kirk grew up on Vancouver Island, and spent time backpacking all over Canada, while busking to make money. The duet has both since moved to the Robson Valley, and call Valemount, B.C.
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Photo: Evan Matthews Crescent Spur’s Raven Moon (left) and Carolyn Kirk (right), play the Earthship Stage at the 2016 RVMF on Sunday afternoon
home. While the two have been musically inclined for years, it’s just in the last year that either has performed onstage. Inspiration, according to the pair, comes from their own experience rather than other artists. The up-and-coming pair agreed to sit down with The Goat’s Evan Matthews for a Q and A. Goat: Was the RVMF a coming out party for you two? R: Definitely. C: It was the first festival I’ve ever played at, and Raven too. It was a huge deal for both of us. It’s easy to be small town famous, you know, ‘Oh, the girls who sing.’ It was really good to play in front of so many people from all over B.C.
Goat: What was the experience like when you first got on stage? C: I’m very shy, so it’s a little intimidating, but the people out there — seeing lots of friends and family out to support us — there was a comfort level. Everyone was so accepting. R: The sound crew really came through for us on Friday. We were opening the festival. Everyone was patient, and worked together. Even with the acoustic set on Sunday, it was a different dynamic because it was the end of the festival, but each time I felt friendship and community. Goat: Carolyn, you sang a song where you mention a “special someone.” I won’t pry too much, but is it hard to put yourself in a Cont’d on A09
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Photos: Evan Matthews, Laura Keil, Maddi Pickerl and Beth Russell, Far Left, then clockwise: Jennifer Charters from Red Haven takes the stage. Sean Heaks, Rico Naito and Mariko Tsujimoto say biking is key to and from the campsite. Rob and Deb Reimer have volunteered at the festival since its inception, even being marrie don the property, and the couple is celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary on Monday, Aug. 15. The Misery Mountain Boys play the main stage on Friday night. Festies attend many of workshops geard toward music or wellness by EVAN MATTHEWS Whether it was one of B.C.’s festival mainstays, the marketplace and food vendors, or morning Yoga with Donalda, the 12th annual Robson Valley Music Festival had something for everyone, as the festival drew its biggest crowd yet. Early estimates show over 900 people, including artists, sponsors, guests and vendors showed up for this year’s festivities. Shara Gustafson, artistic director for the festival and member of local band Samson’s Delilah, says the bigger crowd can be attributed to the clear-cut differences between the RVMF and other festivals.
“We are artists as well as music Saskatchewan, De Bruces A Delilah. lovers, and we also have a Mi, described as one of the Another local duet, Crescent family,” says Gustafson, noting most representative bands of Spur, saw its first festival action her kids have grown up on the Colombian reggae, Coco Love ever, as Valemount residents same property as the festival. Alcorn, playing joyful soul Carolyn Kirk and Raven Moon “We pay attention to took to both stages with being family friendly, country and folky tones. having really good sound Gustafson describes “We are artists as well as music and stellar music. We take the festival as having a lovers, and we also have a family.” care of things other little respectful vibe, and having festivals maybe don’t think the focus on love for other Shara Gustafson, about,” she says. humans and community. In addition to highThe McBride RCMP Music Festival Artistic Director attention to detail, received two calls directly & host Gustafson says the festival related to the festival, as did some radio advertising well as many traffic related in Prince George this year, calls near the festival — which led to many newcomers music, music she describes as including marijuana possession from the city. a combination of her diverse and driving under the influence Some of the main acts included musical influences including of alcohol. The Dead South, a four-piece Jazz, Pop, R&B and Folk, and of On Aug. 12, RCMP were called acoustic ensemble from Regina, course, Dunster’s own, Samson’s for a man who was suffering
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Musicians Cont’d from A08 vulnerable position in front of people you don’t necessarily know? C: No, I’ve never found myself vulnerable to sharing my feelings or emotions. I’m very soft, and I like very sweet songs, so maybe people can relate it to a special someone too. But it is funny to see my boyfriend out there blushing. Goat: Raven, you sang a song called The Sewing Song. Do you relive specific memories every time, if so, what are they? R: I find the biggest thing about singing that song is I want people to understand my world. There aren’t many seamstresses anymore. When I sing it, I get really happy about what I know how to do, and what I love to do, which is create. It’s a song about all these experiences I have on a day-to-day basis nobody ever sings about. Goat: Do you have any albums out? C: I have about 15 songs written, and I’ve thought about doing albums in the past. I’ve had opportunities, but I’ve never
from a suspected drug overdose. The man was taken to McBride’s Hospital, but it’s still unclear what he consumed. The other call, on Aug. 13, was related to a festivalgoer being kicked out of the event, but he wouldn’t to leave. Gustafson offered up a warning for next year’s festival. “People who want to come here and do a whole bunch of drinking, drugging and partying, this is not the festival we want you to come to,” she says. “Go somewhere else. That’s not the vibe we’re trying to create here.”
found the time. Between the two of us, we write so much that it’s definitely something I can see in the future. R: Even about two weeks ago we didn’t know much, we’re knew to the idea. It’s a small town, so you’re limited in what you can do. Goat: What’s next? Is there anything on the go? R: I think that’ll just be up in the air, for now. We’ll see what happens. C: We could always go and record. I just got an offer today. R: Things are happening. You just never know, right? That’s the beautiful part about music, when people love you, you can grow quickly. But you have to keep that music alive — the practice, the writing, the dedication, the connection, you have to be there for rehearsals — it’s a big dedication to be in a band. Everyone is a different character, but they come together for music. It’s a beautiful thing we’ve got here.
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New bike trail rescue equipment by EVAN MATTHEWS
People in Valemount, specifically those who in enjoy the bike park, can ride a little easier knowing emergency personnel are prepared for the worst. The department paid $3,000 roughly a month ago for a wheeled stretcher, Fire Chief Rick Lalonde says, noting the set-up comes with a stretcher, backboard, spineboard and wheel. “In the event that somebody gets seriously injured up there, which will happen eventually, there is no really
good way of getting somebody out,” says Lalonde. “Especially if they’re incapacitated — it’s really a difficult thing for four or five people to carry someone around,” he says. While the department hasn’t had many calls related to mountain bikers just yet, Lalonde says the crew has experienced the need for this equipment first-hand. One of the department’s people was hurt on the hill about a day before the stretcher arrived, according to Lalonde, so timing was a tad off. The injured crewmember ended up riding his bike down
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the mountain with a shattered shoulder, says Lalonde, as biking the trails was smoother than walking. In the event of an accident on the hill, Lalonde says Valemount Fire Department would be called out to assist B.C. Ambulance. Depending on where someone gets injured, it could make for quite the trek out, he says. “We have the ability to make everybody’s life a little bit easier with this,” he says. VARDA says the bike park receives roughly 1,000 visitors per month.
Photos: Evan Matthews Above, then clockwise: (Left to right) Liam Mastre, Mark Etty and one other crew member attach this metal rig to a stretcher. A spine board can be used in place of the stretcher. Chase Kruisifix lies on the stretcher, we wonder if he second guesses volunteering. Firefighters will clamp the tire into place. Pete Kruisifix - Chase’s father - Mark Ettty, Lukas Lerch, and Liam Mastre wheel Chase through the parking lot.
Gardening with Pete Fill up the freezer in prepration for frost
In our area, there seem to be two times in the gardening year where there are just not enough hours in the day. The first is in the spring when we are trying to get the garden prepared for seeding and, getting bedding plants transplanted and all the other chores that need to be done all around the same time. The second time is around the end of August or first part of September when all the canning and freezing needs to be done and the garden needs to be cleaned up and “put to bed for the winter”. For those with greenhouses, the season will be extended for an extra six to eight weeks, and for those of us who grow our own winter salad greens, another growing season is just beginning! It is quite common in our area to see the first frosts on the garden crops anytime from September onwards. If you notice many of the cottonwood trees are turning brown and dropping their leaves, then you know the end of the gardens is coming near. . Move any houseplants back into the house, before they are damaged by the cold nights or hit by frost. If you grew dahlias or gladiolas or other summer bulbs and tubers, they will need to be dug up once the frost has hit the tops. They need to be dried well, have the dead tops removed and placed in sand, peat or shredded paper in a cool place for their winter snooze. The glads should have the old corms removed
before storing them. It is also good to dip your gladiolii corms in a mild bleach solution for a few minutes and then rinse and dry them well as this will kill off any thrips that may be hitching a ride on the corms. These little critters can devastate your corms in storage and you will get a poor crop of flowers next year. Dahlias should be left as a clump until next spring. Then, when the sprouts are easy to see, you can divide them and get at least one sprout on each division. Tuberous begonias should be brought into the house before the tubers are hit by frost. They can be set in a bright cool window in the basement until the top dries up and then stored in dry peat or shredded paper. If the potato tops have dried or been hit by frost, it is always best to wait a few weeks for the skins to “set” before digging and handling them. Unless you have a very cool cellar (3-4C or 40F), they are better off in the ground until mid October providing you have them well hilled to protect against the light frosts. If they are dug too early, they will tend to sprout earlier in storage. If you are going to grow some winter salad greens in a greenhouse or cold frame as described in a previous column, now is the time to start a few plants of each variety. I also dig up a few celery plants and parsley plants to move into the cold frame where I grow mine. If any of the garden areas or beds are vacant, now is a great
Pete has lived, worked & gardened in the Dunster area for 35 years. He tries to deal with the “down to earth nuts and bolts of organic gardening” in his columns. time to plant them to fall rye as a cover crop to be turned under next spring. If you haven’t already done so, it is time to get the garlic and onions out of the garden and hung to dry. I usually do this on a hot sunny day and I wash all the soil off the roots and hang them in small bunches in an airy shed where they are safe from frost. When the tops are crispy dry, cut the stem about an inch (2.5cm) above the bulbs and store in a warm, dry place until at least December. I leave mine in a warm loft all year, but some folks prefer to store them in a very cool, dry place. Just remember never to store onions or garlic in the fridge, or in a spot where the temperature is between 4560F (7-15C) or they will sprout and begin to rot by Christmas. They also need to be kept dry wherever you store them. As the freezer fills up, the canning cupboard overflows and the onions, herbs and garlic are hanging all over the house, I am once again reminded why having my own fresh, wholesome, chemical-free food is such a blessing!
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UPCOMING EVENTS Valemount
Every night in August at 7:00 pm – Valemount Visitor Center presents Salmon Interpretive talks at the Spawning Grounds (George Hicks Park). Sat. Aug 20th Livestream of the final Tragically Hip concert on the big screen at the Valemount Legion 5pm. Sat. Aug 20th Blueberry Tea at the Valemount Museum 1-4pm. Stop by for snacks and tea!
Sat-Sun Sept 3rd and 4th. – 35th Annual Fishing Derby at Valemount Marina, with trophies for kids, Ladies and Men, presented by Valemount Marina Association Sun. Sept. 4th Terry Fox Trek to the peak of Mt. Terry Fox. Details TBA.
Thurs-Sat Sept 8, 9, 10th 2nd Annual Joey Lussier Memorial weekend kickball tournament fundraiser. Pay it forward: Jennifer Martens Kick Cancers @ss: silent auction. If you’d like to donate items or participate contact
Sun. Aug 20th Gymkhana at the Valemount Saddle and Wagon Club grounds on Loseth road. Starts at 2pm, registration at 1pm. $10/horse for members +$5 for non members. More info on the Valemount Saddle and Wagon club Facebook page
Sept 10th Mount Robson Marathon, featuring 50km Ultra Marathon, Half Marathon, Kinney Lake 12km, Flatlander 5 km run and fun runs for the kids, presented by Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association and BC Parks. Check out www. mountrobsonmarathon.ca for more info.
Thurs-Sun Aug. 25-28th Metalocalypstic Fest – music festival with female hardcore punk bands with special out-of-country guests. Visit http://metalocalypstickfest.rocks for tickets and line-up.
Sept 10th Saddle & Wagon Club Poker Ride at Saddle and Wagon Grounds on Loseth road, start time 10am last rider out noon. More info contact Katy Elliot 250-566-5099 or Karen McKirdy 250-566-5131.
ONGOING EVENTS
Sunday
Wild Edibles interpretive talk at George HIcks Park 7pm Monthly Walking Group the 3rd Sunday of every month at 3:00pm. Our first meeting place will be at the Village Park in McBride. The next dates to meet and walk are July 17th, August 21st, and Sept 18th Choir practice in McBride, 2pm; Mountain Chapel on Main St. All ages welcome. Questions? contact Barb (569-8882, ringnut@telus.net). Want to learn how to knit? Already know how and want to get together to socialize? Willing to share your knowledge? The Valemount Public Library is offering space and supplies (if needed) Sunday afternoons from 2-4pm. Yoga in McBride with Martina Wall. 10:30-11:30am, 411 Main Street. Anglican United Church Valemount 7th Ave and Cedar Street - Sunday 10am. Anglican United Church McBride, 441 Dominion Street - Sunday @10:00am. Christian Science Services Dunster Sunday Worship @ 10:00am. Phone: 250-968-4349 Valemount Community Church Evangelical Free Church of Canada Sunday 11am ph. 250-566-0070 970 Main St (Valemount Legion) Good Shepherd Catholic Church 3rd Ave and Elm Street Valemount. Sunday Mass @ 6pm Phone: 250566-4662 New Life Sanctuary 1247-1st Avenue Valemount Worship @ 11:00am Valley Christian Fellowship 1080 Main Street Valemount Worship @ 11:00am. Ph: 250 566 9990. Mountain Chapel 299 Main street McBride Phone: 250-569-3350 St Patrick’s Catholic Church 197 Dominion street, McBride Phone: 250-569-2606 Evangelical Free Church, McBride Worship @ 10:30 am. Ph: 569-2378
Monday
Every Monday from 11am-1pm resume and Cover Letter Workshop, free, at the Valemount Learning Centre. Helping you create your best resume yet! Call 250-566-4601 for more info.
Chinook Salmon interpretive talk at Swift Creek Viewing Platform 7pm Every Monday 7:00-9:00pm Knitting @ Sandy Bernie’s House 835 Bridge Road, McBride. Yoga in McBride with Jeanette Chiupka. Monday 5-6pm, 411 Main Street.
Tuesday Beavers and Muskrats interpretive talk at the Cranberry Marsh 7pm RVSS Adult Literacy group Games Day. Join us for games, refreshments and some laughs. 1:00 - 3:00 in the afternoon. 942 3rd Ave., McBride. 18+ Hatha Yoga at the Valemount Community Hall. 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Dropin $10. For more info call Brigitta = 566-9196 Ready, Set, Learn- pre-literacy program for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers. Until June 2, 10:30-11:30 am, McBride Elementary. Call the school at 250-569-2721 to register or for info. Yoga in McBride with Martina Wall, 5:30 - 6: 30pm, 411 Main Street. Gentle Seniors’ Exercise, 10-11am, upstairs, Golden Years Lodge, Valemount. Call Diane on 250 566 4297 for more info. Music Jam. Tuesdays 7:00pm @ the McBride Library Annex. Want to learn new music? Tired of playing alone? Come out for bluegrass, folk, country, rock. Phone: Dave Marchant at 250569-2569. Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) group meet @ the McBride Health Unit. 1126 5th Avenue 6:30pm. Council Meetings- Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:00pm in Valemount, and McBride. The Valemount Childrens’ Activity Society holds board meetings on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the centre. Tete Jaune Community Club monthly meetings at 7 pm on the first Tuesday of the month at the T-Jaune Community Hall Adventist Community Services meets 1:00-3:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm @ the Seventh Day Adventist Church 1075 Lamming Pit Rd, McBride. Anglican United Church Women’s Group Thrift Shop open 1:00-3:00pm Every Tuesday & Friday @ church hall, 459 Dominion St, McBride.
Toastmasters 7:00-9:00pm (1st and 3rd Tuesday) 1550 Coyote Rd Call 250-566-4179
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Bears interpretive talk 7pm inquire at the Valemount info centre for location. RVSS Family Place Playgroup. For parents, caregivers and children from birth to 6 years old. Activities to help your child develop skills and a chance to connect with others. 10-11 RVSS Valley Girls. For ages 12 and up. 3:00 - 4:30 in the afternoon. Share time with other girls, enjoy activities, be heard and make a difference. 942 3rd Ave., McBride. Valley Piecemakers meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month 7pm at the Quilt Shop 210 Main Street Call Barb for more info 778-258-0068 Free, one-on-one computer tutoring 4:00 pm Valemount Public Library Phone: 250-566-4367 to book a session. Wednesdays at 11am Storytime for under 6 year olds Valemount Public Library Valemount Seniors’ Music Night, 7:00pm Wednesday at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge. Yoga in McBride with Jeanette Chiupka. Wed. 5-6pm, 411 Main Street. Prayer meeting 7pm at the SeventhDay Adventist Church, 1075 Lamming Pit Road, McBride. Ph: 250-569-3370. Mini Game Zone at McBride Library 3pm. Minecraft, WiiU & board games. Ages 6-12. McBride and District Chamber of Commerce meets at 6:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, @ the Evangelical Free Church Hall. Bingo at McBride Legion Hall, every 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday of the month. 6:30 Early Bird starts.
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Local history interpretive talk at the Valemount Museum 7pm The Valemount Scribblers creative writing group Most Thursdays 6:45pm-8pm Like to write? Join us! 566-9121 Valemount Farmers’ Market at the Visitor Info Centre 4-7. Held weekly each Thursday throughout the summer. Saddle & Wagon Club meetings every 3rd Thurs. at 5pm. Contact 566-1779.
Sept 24-25 De-spooking horse clinic with Debbie Hughes at the Saddle and Wagon Grounds on Loseth road, cost $250 a person, $150 dollar deposit is required to hold you spot. Auditing will be $25 a day. Please contact Ellen Van der Wilk @ 250-566-1779 call or text or email lynnyvdw@hotmail.com.
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Sun. Aug 21st Come and join Dr. Jamal Alwan and the Walking Group. Meet at the Steve Kolida Village park in McBride and we will head out for a walk at 3:00pm. It’s a great opportunity to walk with community members and visit with Dr. Alwan! We meet at the same place the third Sunday of every month at 3:00. Sun-Thurs Aug 21-25 6:30-8:30 McBride Seventh-Day Adventist Church Go Fishin Mission Adventure Camp at 1075 Lamming Pit Rd. Register Aug. 21 6pm-6:30pm. Call Phyllis Krueger 250-968-4493. Wed. Aug. 24 The McBride Youth Committee Street Festival (street dance) 6:30-8pm on Main Street adjacent to Steve Kolida Park
Yin/Hatha combo at the Valemount Community Hall. 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Dropin $10. For more info call Brigitta McDonald 566-9196 Seniors Chair Yoga at the Golden Years Lodge (lounge) 10:00 – 11:00 AM. All seniors welcome & cost if free! For more info call Brigitta McDonald 566-9196 Yoga in McBride with Donalda Beeson, Thursday 5:15-6:15pm and 6:307:30pm, 411 Main Street. Monthly Meeting of the Dunster Fine Arts School Society will be held on the last Thursday of each month, 7:00pm @ the school. All welcome! Fibre Arts Group, 10am in the McBride Library annex.(previously met at Odds & Ends) Bring your knitting, crochet or needlework project and come hang out! The OAPO Stitch and Knit will be meeting @ the Beaverview Lodge, McBride from 2:00-4:00pm. Seniors Bingo @ the Beaverview Lodge, McBride 6:30pm. Valemount Ladies walking group meet at 1pm @ the Anglican/United Church parking lot. Cribbage and other games: Everyone Welcome; @ the Valemount Golden Years Lodge lower level 1:00-4:00pm. Badminton at Valemount high school 7-9pm. Bring running shoes, racket and birds provided. Ph: 566-4656. Unity in Community, Thurs at 7:30pm, McBride Health Centre. 250-569-2586 Drop-in basketball for yrs 12 and up at McBride High School, Thurs 7-8pm. Free. Christine 250-569-0090
Friday Chinook Salmon interpretive talk at Swift Creek Viewing Platform 7pm McBride Community Market in Steve Kolida Park 11:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Held weekly each Friday throughout the summer. RVSS Adult Literacy Craft Club. A new quick, easy and fun craft each week. Come on in 1:00 - 3:00 in the afternoon. 942 3rd Ave., McBride. 18+ McBride Parent-Child Group. Meeting Fridays 10:00am @ 521 Main St. Open to all caregivers and their kids. Drop by for play time and to meet with other families! Please bring water bottle for your child. Info: 569-2411 Game Zone. Fridays at 7pm, McBride Library. Board games, WiiU & more! Ages 13+ Legion Branch #266, Valemount. 5:309:00 pm - Dinner and live music. Free One-on-One Computer Tutoring Fridays 11:00am and 1:00pm @ the Valemount Public Library. Phone: 250566-4367 AA meetings every Friday 8:00pm @ the Valemount Catholic Church. Free. All welcome. Phone: 250-566-1139
Saturday Marsh insects interpretive talk at the Cranberry Marsh 7pm Dunster Community Market 11-1pm at the Community Hall. 8:00am Prayer community 9:30am Bible study/Sabbath school 11:00am Worship service @ Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1075 Lamming Pit Road, McBride. Phone: 250-569-3370.
Summertime Events at the Libraries! McBride Library Ongoing Events (569-2411 or library@mcbridebc.org): - Tuesdays, starting July 5th: Outdoor Learn & Play, ages 2-5. 10:30-11:30am - Tuesdays, 7-9pm, Music Jam - Wednesdays, starting July 13: Minecraft/Lego/Wii/Pokemon, 3-4pm - Fridays, starting July 8th: Fun Fridays, 2-4pm - Summer Reading Clubs for all ages. Book a Trip and win a prize! - Robson Valley Explorers. Pick up your maps July 5th! - Maker Mobile sessions, July 16th. Register at the library! - Book Discussion Group: Summer Surprises, Thursday July 28th at 1:30 and Summer Reads: Your Choice, Thursday August 25th at 1:30pm - Thursdays at 10am, Fibre Arts Group meets Valemount Library Ongoing Events: Starting July 6th – Free programs at the library : Wednesdays at 11am Storytime for under 6 year olds Wednesdays at 1pm Summer Reading Club for 6-12 year olds – Crafts, games, fun! Sign up at the library.
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FA-436V LOOKING FOR SOLITUDE? Approximately 22 acres about 15 minutes south of Valemount. Secluded property with trails throughout. Backs onto Crown land with river frontage. Hydro line on property, telephone and high speed internet connection. Geo tech study completed.
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$299,000 FA-530 Lot #1. 1 of 4 newly developed small acreages located within Village limits. Now available with water to the property, and hydro, phone nearby. Beautiful mountain views. Plan your property to your unique style and make it truly yours! 2.86 acres, zoned RR1. Owner financing available.
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$470,000 VC-147V GREAT INCOME PRODUCER! LARGE COMMERCIAL BUILDING! Mini storage and retail. Main floor is approximately 4,172 sq. ft. with a 1,080 s. ft. mezzanine. Four separate inside bays/offices, 5 covered RV storage bays and 17 storage containers. Room to expand. Fenced compound. Zoned C3 Commercial.
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FA-521 70 acres with views of Kinbasket Lake and Canoe Mountain. Some timber. Mostly natural state. Good access. Phone available.
FA-506T IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE ROCKIES! Approximately 13.75 acres in the vicinity of Tete Jaune. Property backs onto crown land. Outstanding view of the Cariboo Range. Year-round creek. Power and phone available. Zoned Small Holdings.
$500,000 MR-20 164 ACRES OF OPPORTUNITY! Two year round creeks, southern exposed gardens, orchard, and first water rights in place. Property backs onto government land. Includes well-kept 3 bedroom home with full basement. Fireplace in living room, oil forced air furnace in the basement. 4 pc bathroom on main floor. Close to town and easy access.
YR-R386 Handyman/ Hobbyist Dream Property. This home is looking for the right person. Over 1600 sq. ft. of stairless living space, featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen/dining room and living room. Priced below assessment value, this property is to be sold as is condition. Lots of potential for those who do it yourself.
$199,000
VCL – 53 APPROX. 20 ACRES OF COMMERCIAL WITH HWY FRONTAGE ON HWY #5 IN VALEMOUNT B.C. 20 acres with approx. 1,350 feet frontage on Hwy #5 in Valemount BC. Power and phone are available. Municipal water on site and municipal sewer is available. Owner may consider financing or joint venture. Zoned C2 Highway Commercial.
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VM-169 Well maintained home, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, pantry, metal roof and vinyl siding. Driveway is cement and leads to the home and to the double car garage at the back and a 200 amp service. Wood heat system that heats the home and garage. Wheel chair accessible close to school and amenities. Must be seen to be appreciated.
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Over 21 acres! Paved road along frontage, power online! Backing onto gov’t land. Totally treed, beautiful views, easy access. Potential home sites. Consider subdivision possibilities! Close to town & on bus route. Reasonably priced considering the size, location & potential! $129,000
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MRC-DA803 2500 Museum Rd, McBride, BC Exceptional property, great buildings & wonderful house! 22 acres. Dore River frontage. Close to town. Showroom quality home. Separate basement entry. Large shop, insulated, wired & complete inside. $590,000
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MRC-MH791 #17 – 151 Columbia St , McBride, BC Clean, 12x64 Safeway mobile home. 3 bedroom 4.45 acres with mountain views! Renos underway on this 2 with 12’x12’ addition. Fridge, stove, washer & bdrm home. Electric forced air furnace, pellet heater. Town clothes dryer included in sale. Located in town, nice water, lagoon system. About half of the property is in field pad, low monthly pad payments & good neighbors! Great opportunity for anyone wanting to live just a bit out of town &amp; yet have all the conveniences of town! $252,000 $17,000
MRC-DA896 8101 Indian Lake Rd, Wells, BC
Remote but accessible 94.7 acres! Very nice 4 bedroom 2 bath home. Surrounded by Crown land. Extensive river frontage on the Bowron River. Spring water! Great views and sun exposure! $377,000
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MRC-C891 928 Airport Rd, McBride, BC
4 lots, buildings. Total 2 acres - zoned M2. Some of the permitted uses include Sawmill, Vehicle Body Work and Mechanical Repair, Salvage/Wrecking Yard. $249,000
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