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Crown lays charges for 2014 Grizzly slayings by EVAN MATTHEWS

The Crown prosecution is laying six charges against a local farmer from Dunster in relation to four grizzly bears being shot in 2014. Arland Harry Baer is charged by the Crown under the Wildlife Act with: Hunting without a license, hunting wildlife not within an open season, unlawful possession of dead

wildlife, fail to report killing or wounding wildlife, fail to correctly state the location where and on the date of which wildlife came into a person’s possession and obstruction of an officer and his/her performing duties of the Wildlife Act. Baer did not respond to The Goat’s phone calls by press time. Rory Smith, a sergeant for B.C.

Conservation based out of Prince George, says conservation started an investigation roughly a year-and-a-half ago, which lasted roughly 12 months. “As a result of that investigation, we determined four grizzly bears had been killed,” says Smith, confirming they had been shot. “How else would you kill a grizzly?” Cont’d on A09

RCMP ticket kids A03

Bike park addition A09

Hate still exists A14 Listings on A02!

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Max Kern (left), 21, and Malte Braun (right), 25, arrived in Vancouver three weeks ago, flying in from Dublin, Ireland. The German men are finishing their three year journey in Canada.

Putting the journey in ‘journeyman’ by EVAN MATTHEWS

As Dan Kenkel drove down Highway 16, the traditional garb caught his eye. Two men, dressed in the uniform of traditional German journeymen, were just

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Journey-men Cont’d from A01 members travel abroad for conveniences, says Kenkel, three years. “We are trained carpenters,” says Kern. “We did our apprenticeship in Germany… I’ve been on my journey for a year now.” Gesellenzunfte has a strict set of rules: You must finish your apprenticeship. If you’re 27-years-old or younger, you may join the brotherhood. A journeyman must not be married, must have no children, no debts, no bank accounts and no criminal background. With tradition being a key theme within the brotherhood, Kern says one of the last steps before the journey is for a blacksmith to take an iron forged nail and hammer it through the journeyman’s ear. The rationale for the earing, he says, is traditionally if a journeyman were to die on his three-year journey — the person to find the journeyman’s body would take the earing as payment for a burial. Traveling very lightly, Kern and Braun carry only a bedroll and a couple of books. The brotherhood does not allow for the men to carry a cell phone, or other modern

and what you see is what you get. “You get a travel book,” says Braun. “You collect stamps from every border you pass through, and every company you (engage) with.” Kenkel realized quickly that he had an offer for them. “I told them we have a farm in Valemount, in the Rockies, right near Jasper,” says Kenkel. “Turns out they were hitchhiking to Jasper. “I told them I had a few little projects I was working on, a great place to stay, great food — I was trying to sell it, eh?” He says. Kern and Braun agreed to trade services for room and board. They jumped in the vehicle, Kenkel says, the now they’re here. “Canada is one of my dreams, to see,” says Kern. “It’s easy to make this my journey.” Since arriving in Valemount, the carpenters have helped Kenkel finish a treehouse for his daughter, worked on the fence as well as other odd jobs around the farm. When the men got Kern and Braun got to the

Kenkel’s farm, the treehouse was at the point where the trusses were made, but they weren’t installed, Kenkel says. There were no windows, no doors, and no railing, he adds. “We started it about three years ago when our daughter was 12,” Kenkel says. Traditionally, a lot of the building done by Gesellenzunfte is very exacting, according to Kenkel. All the plans are laid out, planned and calculated, he says. However, this project wasn’t been all that calculated, Kenkel says, and while the carpenters are learning about Canadian construction, they’ve had to do a lot of improvising on the fly, too. “I would give them instructions like, ‘I don’t know? What makes sense? What do you think it should look like?’” Says Kenkel. “They had to just figure it out, and that’s what they did. “ People ask why the men wear their traditional uniforms in today’s modern world, but Kern says it’s the uniform that opens up opportunity for conversation, as it did with Kenkel. “Then we explain we are

Photo: Evan Matthews Max Kern (left), 21, and Malte Braun (right), 25, have come to Canada all the way from Germany. Their visit is a result of a three year journey abroad, which is required as a part of their tradesmen brotherhood.

carpenters, and maybe more opportunities open that way,” says Kern. Members of the Gesellenzunfte can be found in various parts of the world.

Local Grant Application packages are now available by Email: vcfadmin@valemount.ca or at the Valemount Industrial Park, 3300 Highway 5 South for pick up.

RCMP issue tickets to youth by EVAN MATTHEWS

Valemount RCMP has been cracking down on youth in the Village, youth who are doing good things, that is. As a result, one local boy has won a bike. Sebastian Tarkanen won a mountain bike through the RCMP’s Positive Tickets for Safety program, which was sponsored by ICBC, Valemount Home Hardware, Valemount Petro Canada and the Valemount Local Action Team for Child and Youth Mental Health and Substance Use.

Over the summer, the RCMP were issuing “Positive Tickets for Safety” to youth, which rewarded the kids with a free slush drink at the Valemount Petro Canada. Each ticket redeemed for a slush drink was also submitted for a draw on the mountain bike. Valemount RCMP reported 24 per cent more tickets than last year, which it says marked an improvement in youth road safety. The draw was held on Sept. 10, at the Petro Canada.

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Editorial Hate exists, and it’s sad

Evan Matthews Editor There you have it, folks. If you haven’t heard of an example prior to this point, you can read one in this week’s paper. A visitor, a man raising money for breast cancer and Alzheimer’s disease, had a homophobic slur yelled at him in our town. He was yelled at, not because he is gay, but because he was wearing a rainbow shirt.

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The shirt displayed that he cares for, and accepts, people from the LGTBQ2 community, as they are. He is completely heterosexual, so he’s not even a part of the community he’s supporting. Yet, we say, we don’t need to emphasize acceptance in this Village? I’ve heard people say, ‘we don’t need a crosswalk. For the most part, our community is accepting of the LGBTQ2 community. Why do we have to be so ‘in your face’ about it?’ Isn’t this a good example of why this topic needs to be in your face? Fast Eddy, the man who experienced a

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form of bigotry, while not as much of a household name as the likes of Terry Fox, Rick Hansen or Mark Kent, is doing an amazing thing. He is an ambassador, not only for Breast Cancer and Alzheimer’s, but also for B.C. (as he lives here), and for humanity in general. He cares about people. People from our town, who live in this community, chose to degrade and demean him for his choice to care for others. Mind you, they didn’t know who he was. They didn’t know anything about

him. What does that say about the people who yelled at him? The people of our town? To the people who say, ‘we’re already pretty accepting. We don’t need a crosswalk to showed unified acceptance.’ It only took one truck driving by and its passengers yelling the word, “faggot”, to show a form of blatant hatred, and give the entire Village a bad name. So, then why is it such a problem to have a public symbol on the other end of the spectrum, to counteract some of hatred that clearly exists in this community? This isn’t about politics,

or maintenance cost, or liability, or anything else for that matter. This is about making people feel safe, and accepted. We can’t honestly say everyone should feel safe and accepted, because if you wear a Tie Die shirt down 5th Avenue — you’re running the risk of being harassed and experiencing hatred. I’m shocked that a community (or at least it’s mayor and council) in the developed, modern world has had such trouble grasping such a simple concept. We need leadership right now, and a symbol like a crosswalk, is a mayor and council leading by

example. What people believe and practice in the privacy of their home — it has nothing to do with you — but it doesn’t give you a reason to hate, or at least, it shouldn’t. I know this issue may be tiresome to many of you, and I don’t disagree, having written so many pieces about it. However, as Fast Eddy experienced and shared, there is a clear and imminent need for the topic to remain in the headlines. We need to drown out whatever hate is remaining here with love, logic, and compassion.

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Marathon success

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The Mount Robson Marathon started as a signature event for the 100th birthday celebration of B.C. Parks in 2011, and six years later, it has become one of the finest events in British Columbia on one of the most famous and significant trails in the Canadian Rockies.

I have participated in all six events and have enjoyed every trip on the trail. I have been coming to hike and run this trail since I was a teenager, and I saw the Berg Lake trail for the first time in 1974, while going to the Alpine Club of Canada Mountaineering Camp at Robson Pass.

What an extraordinary experience, still, as I witness folks reaction as they experience the trail for their first time. The Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association (YORA) who spearhead this event with the support of B.C. Parks have made this a truly memorable

experience for runners at all levels of trail running experience. I wish to thank all the organizing committee members and the volunteers, who spend a full day on event day and more, to get to their aid station locations on the trail where they provide support, safety, drinks and nutrition for the participants. I know they spend more time volunteering on the trail than my time running to Robson Pass and back, so, I am always appreciative of what they are doing to make this a positive experience. I also need to thank the entire community of Valemount, Mount Robson, and Jasper. I want to thank the businesses and individuals who support this event and provide prizing and sponsorship to help make this event happen. This event boosts local tourism and spreads the word about the great opportunities for recreation in the Robson Valley. Thank you once again for sharing your lovely valley, and “Letting the mountains move you!” Sincerely, Peter Findlay Kamloops, B.C.

Lack of recycling options a problem

Most of us know by know that we no longer have a recycling depot in McBride. From the looks of it, McBride won’t have a bottling recycling facility if Encorp. Pacific (Canada) has its way. It’s indicated there isn’t the volume of empty returns here in McBride to justify opening a new facility. Check with the local grad class, as they were overwhelmed with empties to the point they could not accept any more during their recent bottle drive. I think it’s fair to say most of us have been and are very conscientious in our recycling habits when it comes to recycling bottles, cans, plastics, paper products, etc. It is also interesting to note that Encorp. Pacific (Canada) is a federally incorporated non-for-profit product stewardship corporation responsible for beverage container management in B.C. If Encorp. Pacific (Canada) who controls all the recycling in the province has put a thumbs down for providing any future recycling in McBride, then what are the alternatives? You have your local

grocery stores and convenience stores, and it’s my understanding they have to take back a minimum of two-dozen plastic bottles or cans daily, and the government liquor store taking back the rest of the alcohol containers? The question needs to be asked “How many people take the time to sort plastic bottles or pop cans for the Husky, Petro Can or AG Foods? “ I expect most of these facilities don’t have much room for storage of these empties. Guess what? There will always be those people who can’t be bothered to sort and take back empties to multiple places. They will opt to just bag them up and chuck everything in the transfer bins. The interesting part here is Encorp. Pacific (Canada) does there pick up at its recycling facility in Valemount, and also does pickups at the liquor store in McBride. I understand the grocery store as well. So Encorp. Pacific (Canada) does come through McBride on a regular basis. The other interesting thing is we have business Cont’d on A06

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Reflection on resort needed

I was heartened to read Rebecca Lerch’s letter to the editor last week concerning the upcoming ski hill. I admire her purity of intent, and her bravery and eloquence in expressing it. My husband and I moved to Valemount a scant three years ago, and as a relative newcomer I’ve often felt that it’s not my place to give my opinion on such matters as the VGD, so I thank Ms. Lerch for doing it for me: she is far less timid than I. I suspect that Ms. Lerch might be criticised for her youthful idealism, so I am writing this to give her moral support. I’m middle-aged and horribly jaded but still think that all of her points are salient. It is very true: one cannot eat money. However, a person can starve from a lack of meaning in life, and I think that this, at its core, is what the VGD will provide for many. Meaning is a very basic human need, and therein lies a possibly insurmountable problem. Far beyond the ostensible aims of improving the local economy, making names for certain people, “sharing” a pristine wilderness area, or putting Valemount “on the map”, the acts of planning the resort, building the resort, maintaining the resort, or visiting the resort and its peripheries will at least temporarily fill voids of meaning in many

peoples’ lives for years to come, in the forms of labour, recognition, recreation or cash income. (Or will it? It is human nature never to be satisfied). We cannot begrudge people their sources of meaning, but in this case there may be a terrible price to pay: disastrous for the extraordinary lifestyle that we already enjoy, damaging to a small community that has found its own social ecology, and especially destructive to the nearby environment which we assume is ours to parcel out and use. In their unquenchable thirst for meaning, some folks learn to whittle. Others have kids. Many feverishly accrue money and objects, thinking that those will fill the vacuum, and still others decide to claim vast swaths of raw wilderness as their own, and to commodify it: dumb it down, make it safe and easy to consume, and sell it on, all of which ironically destroys the very essence of what they are trying to capture and market. Ms. Lerch is right: there are plenty of other places which have already been constructively wrecked, “improved” beyond redemption, and where cashed-up holidaymakers can frolic. However, her challengers may also have a point: concentrating the destruction (and I do fear that it’s now inevitable)

in one place may take the burden of increasing human ingress off other less glamorous, but equally important, areas. This may be the only non-fiscal advantage of a venture which I think is far from an unmitigated good. Would that people might wake up and appreciate what they already have, and to know that what they have is enough. That they might twig to the notion that wilderness is its own entity, having value in, of and to itself, far beyond what it might mean just to us or our offspring. That they might stop trying to fix things that really aren’t broken, thereby breaking them utterly. That they could spend a bit more time quietly and honestly questioning their own deepest motives and the impacts that their expression may have on the world, and to adjust their grasps accordingly. I personally don’t think that they will; our species’ track record for restraint and circumspection is not good. I hope, however, that Rebecca’s energy and passion, and that of her generation, might somehow turn that tide. Alison Kubbos Valemount, BC

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Recycling Cont’d from A06 people within the community who have contacted Encorp. Pacific (Canada) about taking on the recycling in the community, and these folks were basically told to pound sand from Encorp., and that Encorp. wasn’t interested in having a recycling facility in McBride. These business folks were even interested in processing recycled electronic equipment, but were also told by Encorp. that it wasn’t going to happen, as

you can recycle electronic equipment in Valemount. You and I know that you’re not going to drive 170 KMs, round-trip, to take $10 worth of empties, or a piece of electronics to Valemount. It will cost you $20 in fuel and just the thought of driving in the winter you know it’s not going to happen. So if you think it’s really important that McBride have a recycling facility, then you need to take give

minutes out of your day and send a message or call your Village councillors, regional district director, your local MLA and MP, and let them know we need a recycling facility in McBride. Put some pressure on Encorp. Pacific (Canada) to reconsider its options in providing recycling services in McBride. Ken Starchuck McBride, B.C.

How can you not love Pete? My love affair with Pete started a couple of years ago. What’s not to love? He knows my garden better than I do. He’s never spent time in it. He doesn’t know where it is. And yet, he’s never failed me with good garden advice. I must thank him for saving my tomatoes, advising me on vertical growing (my cukes were amazing) and reminding me when to pick to my spuds. Wait… wait…just a little longer… the tops are still green. I’m

itching to get out there and pull those spuds. It feels like Christmas when I dig them up from the earthy wrapping. I have loads of gardening books. I follow a Gardening in the Valley page on Face Book. But I always look most forward to getting my copy of the Rocky Mountain Goat in the mail. It’s right up there with my bulb catalogues. First I see what pearls of wisdom Pete has to share with a cup of tea and a view of the

The most multifunctional tree, sea buckthorn by MONICA MARCU

Everybody visiting our orchard is surprised to see and asks about a beautiful, strange tree, with shiny silvery leaves and brightorange, berry-like fruits gathered in rich clusters. Most North Americans are not used to it, as this tree is originally from Central Asia and does not grow here wild. In fact, it is very rare and uncommon, but you better be ready, sea buckthorn is coming, and coming strongly to Canada and everywhere else. I want to introduce you to a most unique and wonderful nutritive and medicinal plant that can grow well in most climates — from

Alaska to the desert — and most altitudes, from sea level to the high mountains. It can withstand drought, and it can survive at –50°C. Sea buckthorn — Hippophae Rhamnoides — meaning bright shining horse, is a very hardy plant, which grows well even here, in this cold climate. Interestingly, sea buckthorn berries can stay on the branches throughout the winter, thus attracting and providing food for birds and small animals. Our favorite way to harvest the berries is actually in winter, when they are frozen and can be easily picked without breaking the fragile skin.

garden. After underlining important information and filing it for future reference, I read on about the happenings in the charming community of Valemount. Our niece Laura, and Andru, took us to the farmers’ market and let me play in their vegetable garden. On my next visit I will insist on meeting Pete in person. Thanks Pete! Sabine Keil Hope, B.C.

But there is more than resilience: the tree rapidly develops an extensive root system (which fixes nitrogen and enriches the soil) and is an ideal plant for preventing soil erosion and land reclamation, and it is an attractive ornamental tree. This outstanding tree was used for centuries in Europe and Asia, and many drugs have been made from it in Russia and China. In the eighth century the Tibetan medical books described it as containing over 190 nutritional compounds in the berries, seeds and leaves. Today the science has

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Connecting the biking community by EVAN MATTHEWS

The Valemount and Area Recreation Development Association (VARDA) continues to plough ahead with its trail building at the Valemount Bike Park. VARDA’s most recent trail, The Connector, opened on Friday, Sept. 23. “It’s a very short section of trail,” says Curtis Pawliuk, VARDA’s general manager. “But it adds variety to our park.” The new connector trail, according to VARDA, is now open from the midpoint of the Tinfoil Hat Trail and meets with the midpoint of the Andreas’ Trail. It also connects the

new downhill trail over to Bacon Trail. Brothers, Aubrey and Kirby Scheller, both tried the Connector Trail, saying it adds convenience and provides freedom. “It’s a lot of fun,” says 12-year-old Aubrey. “It makes it a lot easier to get to and from. You can do the first little bit of Tinfoil Hat, and then do Bacon.” The new downhill trail mentioned by Pawliuk, which has yet to be given a name, is set to have a “softopening” on Saturday at 10 AM, at the very top of 5 Mile Road, Pawliuk says. “This is the jump line everyone has been waiting for,” he says, noting the

new additions atop 5 Mile Road are unlike anything else VARDA knows of in B.C., outside of a ski hill, that is. “It’s an intermediate, machine-built, new-school styled trail similar to what we’ve got in the park already,” he says. VARDA is calling it a flow trail, according to Aubrey, but the “stuff on there is pretty crazy,” he says. While Aubrey isn’t sure if he and his nine-year-old brother, Kirby, can handle the new trail yet, Kirby doesn’t share his brother’s doubt. “I’m probably going to try the new trail close to when it opens,” says Kirby. “I’m

nine, but I’m turning 10 (soon).” Kirby mentioned a portion of the new downhill trail that looks like a jump, but he isn’t sure. Because he hasn’t prepared enough, he’s decided to wait to try it. The Goat thinks he’s made the right decision, and it’s probably for the best. While there is no official timeline for the 100 per cent completion of the Valemount Bike Park, VARDA says the entire project is a success, and the non-profit has no plans of slowing down. “We’re very happy with what we’ve been able to do in two years,” says Pawliuk,

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adding there isn’t another organization to his knowledge that has added as much trail as VARDA has over the timeframe.

“It’s incredible,” he says. “We haven’t put the brakes on at all. We’re building as we can.”

“I go on board to make sure the tanker conforms with international safety guidelines.” – Captain Robert Scott, Loading Master, Kinder Morgan Canada

Tankers calling at Trans Mountain’s loading dock must comply with internationally accepted oil-handling safety protocols and best practices. If the expansion is approved, enhanced measures will make sure that risks to our waterways from Trans Mountain tanker traffic will remain extremely low. We have been committed to safety for over 60 years – and we intend to keep it that way.

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Tankers calling at Westridge Marine Terminal are held to strict, internationally accepted construction and operating standards.

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All vessels must go through rigid pre-screening and physical inspection.

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Only double hulled tankers are allowed.

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Two expert local pilots are on board loaded tankers to Victoria. In future, pilots will disembark at Race Rocks, extending the piloted distance.

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An expanded tug escort regime will cover the entire tanker route – from Burnaby past the North Shore, through the Strait of Georgia and the Juan de Fuca Strait.

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Transport Canada’s certified marine-based spill response organization, Western Canada Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC), is on call 24/7.

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More than $150 million will be invested in WCMRC to create new response bases, fund new equipment and employ 100 new people. This will double the spill response capabilities and cut mandated response times in half.

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To support the ‘polluter pay principle’ enshrined in Canada’s spill response regime, there is a $1.4 billion industry fund available for response cost and compensation in the unlikely event of a marine spill.

For more information, go to TransMountain.com/marine Email: info@transmountain.com · Phone: 1-866-514-6700

Committed to safety since 1953.

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SEASON-END SALE! Discounts of 20 to 50% on: · Adult T-shirts and Jackets · Kids T-shirts and Jackets · Giftware · Souvenirs And MORE!!! Closing for the Year on October 10

Valemount Visitor Centre

Help plan Valemountain Days 2017! Valemount Community Sports Day Association Annual General Meeting Oct 4th @ 7:00pm Place: Three Ranges Brewery Come out and join in the Canada 150 Planning! Community Survey showed 98% in favour of having Vale Days June 30th, July 1st & 2nd 2017

Photo: Bob Hoskins As the days grow shorter and the nights grow longer, the temperature cools and the leaves change. Swift Creek has seen the last of the salmon, as the Robson Valley approaches yet another winter.

Buckthorn Cont’d from A06

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shown that each of these compounds can be effective on its own, but it is their synergy, which makes sea buckthorn a powerful source of nutrients. The berries are like hanging natural multivitamins, and remember, devoid of any dangerous additives such as those found in manmade pills. Sea buckthorn can be used for many things, and has momentous economic potential even in Canada. The fruits are not particularly sweet, but rather tangy, and are rich in proteins, organic acids, antioxidants and vitamins. Vitamin C in berries is

high (100–300 mg/100 g), more than in orange, strawberry or kiwi, while vitamin E content is higher than in wheat embryo or soybean. The most valuable medicinal properties of sea buckthorn (fruit and oil) are: anti-inflammatory, anti-aging (used in cosmetics), antimicrobial (antibiotic), pain relief, and regenerative of various tissues, especially after burns or radiation damage. After the 1986 nuclear accident, many of the Chernobyl disaster victims were treated with sea buckthorn. The oil extracted from this plant is used currently in

Russian hospitals. In many countries, various products are made from sea buckthorn, such as beverages and jam from berries, tea from leaves, fermented products from pulp, and animal feed from pulp residue. Ah, and expensive beauty products for hair and skin. The name of the plant was coined in ancient times after noticing that feeding the leaves to horses improved their health and made their hair shiny. We don’t have horses, so we cannot guarantee it is true, but we use to add the berries to other fruits when preparing smoothies.

A BIG thank you to all of the sponsors of the 2016 Valemount Poker Ride! Abernathy’s A Cut Above Avon/Shirley Gonyou Bailey Ranch Best Western Valemount Cardinal Ranch Caribou Grill Dduk Bae Kie Diamond H Donairs Falling Star Ranch The Farm Store Funky Goat Gary Schwartz Greenhawk Kamloops The Horse Barn Headwaters Outfitting LTD Herb Bailey Home Hardware Valemount IDA Valemount IGA Valemount

Infinity Jim &Terry Stewart Kicking Horse Saddlery Lakes District Management Lucky House Restaurant Lucky Panda Restaurant Monashee Spring Water Noreen’s Hair Design Northern Hardware Petro-Canada/A&W Valemount Robson Valley Support Society Snow Addict Restaurant Snowfarmers Spruce Capitol Feeds Swiss Bakery Tempo Tete Jaune Lodge Three Ranges Brewing Company Travis Auto Unique Boutique Valemount and Area Recreation Development Association Valemount Visitors Centre, Village of Valemount Wisper Creek Log Homes Willow Ranch Yellowhead Helicopters

Thank you to all of the Volunteers and Participants!

All our animals love these berries. Sea buckthorn has been recommended for orchardtype cultivation in British Columbia and the prairies. By all accounts, sea buckthorn is a unique, highly valuable plant being domesticated in various parts of the world. It is easily propagated, yields are high, and production is reliable. The plant is recognized as one of the most promising plants for nutrition and cosmetics, and even demonstrated potent antiviral properties in humans and birds.

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Grizzley slayings Cont’d from A01 While conservation gets hundreds of calls every year regarding destruction of wildlife, Smith says it’s uncommon for enforcement action to be taken. This is one of the few cases where the opposite is true, he says. “Because it involves grizzlies… we pay a lot more attention,” says Smith. “There is a public expectation we do our jobs efficiently.” However, a few locals who asked to remain anonymous, say Baer was within his rights to defend his property, as well as the lives of his animals. The Wildlife Act, according to conservation, has provisions to protect and property owner in situations similar to Baers. “If you own property, and in protecting life or property, you can destroy animals if it’s justified under the act,” says Smith, noting it is under section 26. “But, you are required to report it right away,” he says. Baer made his first court appearance on Aug. 5 in McBride Provincial Court,

according to conservation, and his second appearance is scheduled for Oct. 7. Any case conservation is forced to investigate, Smith says, begins with an inspection. Conservation goes out and speaks with people, examines the carcass(es), and examines the circumstance to verify that they are true as conservation understands them to be, he says. A common misconception, according to Smith, is that Grizzly Bears are an endangered species. They aren’t, he says. In some regions of B.C., there are lots of Grizzlies, he says, whereas other areas there are barely any. “They’re a species of concern,” Smith says. “If they were endangered, there wouldn’t be any hunting at all.” There are approximately 15,000 Grizzlies in B.C., according to the provincial government’s Ministry of Environment, which is 25 per cent of North America’s grizzly population. The ministry says the province has divided up Grizzly populations into

56 areas for measurement, nine of which are classified as threatened. The Robson Valley is not in one of the threatened regions. Since 1976, the ministry says an average of 340 Grizzly bears are killed from human causes. On average, the ministry says 297 are legally killed by hunters, while 31 are killed by animal control officers due to human/ bear conflicts annually. On average, eight are killed illegally, and four killed on roads and railways. However, as the ministry points out, some illegal and road- and rail-caused deaths go undetected. Conservation confirmed there has been bears spotted on Dunster properties again this year, and that it is aware of the situation. An officer is in the area to deal with the issue, it says. “We want to work with people to solve these problems,” says Smith. “So they don’t get themselves in hot water by taking steps they shouldn’t be taking.” Anyone who comes in contact with wildlife is encouraged to call the Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) line, Smith says.

Photo: Greg O’Brien VCTV Station Manager, Gord Peters, being presented the 2016 Tuned In Canada National Award for Best Community Programming in the Entertainment category, with its Discover Valemount series by CCSA Acting CEO, Jenny Bosien.

Tete Jaune Lodge

Riverside Café

Dine on the banks of the Fraser River!

SUNDAY BRUNCH! 10:30-2:00

Fall Hours Located 21 km North of Valemount on Hwy 16 www.tetejaunelodge.com 1-866-566-9815

Sunday Brunch 10:30-2:00 p.m. Dinner Wed-Sun 5:00-9:00 p.m.

McBride Employment Services

Upcoming workshops October 13

Pointed Resumes –

customized to get the job. October 27

Strategic Interviews –

Prepared for performance Workshops run 10am to 12 noon

Robson Valley Support Society is a non-profit charity that has served the employment related needs of McBride for over a decade.

Bob Thompson, Employment Services Coordinator

Funded in whole or in part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement

Bob Thompson, 942 Third Ave McBride, BC, V0J 2E0 Employment Services Coordinator 250-569-2266 Robson Valley Support Society mcbrideemployment@gmail.com

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Emergency personnel get tech touch-up

by EVAN MATTHEWS

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) is unveiling its latest upgrade to emergency personnel response: 9-1-1 texting. The new service is designed to aid people who are deaf/deaf-blind, hard-of-hearing or speech impaired (DHHSI), according to the district, as it provides the ability to contact 9-1-1 through a new specialized text service called Text with 9-1-1 (T91-1). Only DHHSI people have

access to the service at this point. “This service is also a game changer for first responders to Deaf and Hard of Hearing people,” says Andrea Palmer, vice president of the Northern B.C. Family Hearing Society. “Now our children and families can communicate the enhanced information that can save lives in emergencies,” she says. T9-1-1 allows any DHHSI person who has preregistered their cellphone with their wireless carrier to communicate with police, fire and ambulance

call-takers via text during an emergency, according to the district. Callers must fire place a voice call to 9-1-1 in order to establish a voice network connection, and then operators will initiate the special messaging technology. When E-Comm receives a 9-1-1 call from a DHHSI person who has re-registered for the service, the district says an alert will sound at the 9-1-1 centre to indicate there is a DHHSI caller on the line. The 9-1-1 operator will then launch the special messaging system, which the district says will allow them to communicate with the caller via a specialized text session, thus ensuring they get the emergency services they need. “E-Comm is pleased to be the first 9-1-1 centre in Canada to launch T9-1-1,” says David Guscott, EComm president and CEO. “We are proud to have

played a part in the development of this service, which is a significant improvement over outdated technology,” he says. The new service is available to residents in the RDFFG, but also to those in the regional districts of Cariboo, Kitimat-Stikine and Bulkley-Nechako who pre-register with wireless providers. The emergency communications centre responsible for answering 9-1-1 calls in the northern interior, E-Comm, is providing the new service. “This will make a real and significant difference,” says Palmer. “It will save lives.” The specialized technology was developed collaboratively by Canada’s telecommunications service providers, according to E-Comm, and the service is available in other select parts of the country. For a person who is not DHHSI, the district says

that calling remains the only way to communicate with 9-1-1 services, however, the district says the service for the public-atlarge is anticipated in the future as the infrastructure evolves. It is worth noting, text messages sent directly to the digits 9-1-1 do not

reach emergency services anywhere in Canada, according to E-Comm. Members of the DHHSI community are encouraged to visit www.textwith911.ca to register their cellphones with their wireless service provider and to learn more about how the system works.

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kids aged three-, six-, and 10-years-old. “My kids couldn’t decide what sports they wanted to do,” says Dyck. “I thought it would be cool if there was a group that taught (younger) kids about survival, and other life lessons,” she says. While Dyck says she’s not sure of the steps to take in

order to get a Scout Troop here in Valemount, she looking to gauge the public’s interest. Having more activities and life skills being taught to youth, according to Dyck, would benefit the town in a major way. “I know when I was a kid here there were more choices,” she says. “I

remember Beavers, Scouts, Girl Guides and Rangers. I would totally help out.” The Junior Canadian Rangers, though different than Scouts, teach many similar skills, according to a few of the people involved. At least a few other people have expressed interest in volunteering to help, based on Facebook discussion.

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Scouts may return to Valemount While Junior Canadian Rangers are available, Scouts are not, and one local woman is looking to change that. The age range for Junior Canadian Rangers is 12-18-years-old. Ashley Dyck is a 31-yearold mother of three, with

Gardening with Pete October gardening

As we move into October, it is good to remind all you fellow gardeners of the things that need to be done before the ground freezes and the snow flies. If you brought any plants into the house in the past few weeks, keep an eye on them every few days to check for any pests that may have come into the house on the plants. The heat in the house will encourage them to “increase and multiply” as though it is spring again. Aphids and whiteflies are notorious hitchhikers on wintered over plants. The potatoes should be dug and stored for the winter. Any other crop that was left out to

be touched by frost can also be harvested now (carrots, rutabaga, etc.) If you haven’t planted your fall bulbs yet, now is the time to get them in the ground. Be careful to plant them at the correct depth for each variety and if you have had trouble with voles or other “bulb snatchers” you can plant them in mesh baskets made especially for this purpose. There are a few local suppliers who bring in really good quality bulbs every fall. Try to support your local businesses! Now is the best time to plant garlic if you want a super crop next summer. Spring planted garlic will do fairly well

if planted early enough, but you just can’t beat the fall planted crop. The whole idea is to plant the cloves late enough in the fall so they won’t be tempted to put on any top growth. You want them to start developing a good root system during October, November and throughout the winter months. Then when the soil warms up in the spring, they have such a strong root system that they just grow like wildfire from April until July. They will have great top growth. When you cut back on the watering around the middle to end of July, all this leaf and stem growth will go down into the bulb to produce

“super bulbs” and wellcured garlic. If you haven’t already planted your garlic, till in a good few inches of well rotted manure and compost. I plant mine in a bed about three feet (90cm) wide. I plant six cloves across the bed and then move on and plant five in the next row then six then five, etc. The cloves end up being about 5 – 6” (15cm) apart in an offset pattern. They should be planted about 2 –3” (5-6cm) deep. Once the ground freezes, I prefer to mulch with about 6” (15cm) of straw. This allows the rood growth to keep on later into the winter and gives much stronger plants in

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.

the spring. At the first sign of new growth in April, I begin to remove the straw over a two-week period. A few light frosts do not seem to hurt the new growth. Around the end of June, I like to side dress the plants with another booster of manure and compost to encourage that good top growth. If you can find a local supplier of healthy garlic bulbs to get you started, you can save your own

planting stock from then on. Be careful planting store-bought garlic unless you are sure it has not been sprayed with a sprouting inhibitor. Most imported commercial garlic has been sprayed. It helps stop sprouting while in storage. It is still not too late to get in a cover crop of fall rye on any exposed ground. Why not improve your soil as it is resting for the winter?

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UPCOMING EVENTS Valemount

McBride

Thu, Sept 29th, Announcing Robson Valley Support Society Community Call Out! The Child and Youth Mental Health Program, Infant Development and Supported Community Gaming Grant Child Development Program, Workshop Wed Oct 12 and and Family Support Program Thurs Oct 13. Cost: FREE are holding a COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT PARENTS, SERVICE PROFORUM in order to best VIDERS, EDUCATORS: tailor programming towards Registrations now open for family, children and youth. The Vital Connection video We are looking for any discussion workshops, supcommunity members who porting healthy childhood have an investment in our attachment. October 29 (9:00 areas youth to contribute to to 4:30), November 7 and this discussion. This is also a 9 (5:00 to 8:30), Valemount chance for youth to voice their Seniors Lodge. Just $25, meals opinion about what matters to included. Some financial assis- them in terms of all facets of tance available. Registrations: health and wellness. Valemount Public Library. Expectations for the forum Physio Education-Become Your Own Trainer 3 Sessions-Thursday Sept 29, Monday Oct 3 and Thursday Oct 6. Cost: FREE

will be idea generation, prioritization of issues, survey distribution, and a closing action plan. Invitations to sit at a Child and Youth Mental Health Collaborative Committee will also be made available for those interested. When: Thursday, September 29th @ 5:00 pm-6:00 pm Where: Robson Valley Support Society Board Room Who: youth, families, professionals, community partners Fri Sept 30th -7pm, Robson Valley Beekeepers and Wannabeekeepers Meeting, McBride Library Annex. FINGER FOOD POTLUCK Topics of Discussion: 1. Should the group be “formalized” (election of leadership, dues, minutes, etc) 2. Testing the water content

ONGOING EVENTS Sunday

Worship @ 11:00am. Ph: 250 566 9990.

250-569-2721 to register or for info.

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

Mountain Chapel 299 Main street McBride Phone: 250-5693350

Yoga in McBride with Martina Wall, 5:30 - 6: 30pm, 411 Main Street.

St Patrick’s Catholic Church 197 Dominion street, McBride Phone: 250-569-2606

Choir practice in McBride, 2pm; Mountain Chapel on Main St. All ages welcome. Questions? contact Barb (569-8882, ringnut@telus.net).

Evangelical Free Church, McBride Worship @ 10:30 am. Ph: 569-2378

Gentle Seniors’ Exercise, 1011am, upstairs, Golden Years Lodge, Valemount. Call Diane on 250 566 4297 for more info.

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 5pm ph. 250-566-0070 970 Main St (Valemount Legion) Good Shepherd Catholic Church 3rd Ave and Elm Street Valemount. Sunday Mass @ 6pm Phone: 250-566-4662 New Life Sanctuary 1247-1st Avenue Valemount Worship @ 11:00am Valley Christian Fellowship 1080 Main Street Valemount

Open mic coffe house at the Valemount Legion each Sunday 2–4 pm. Show your roots or just enjoy.

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. 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 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

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.

of honey. 3. Are your beehives prepared for an early winter if it arrives? Questions: Monica 569-7019 Sat. Oct 1st Variety Market at the Elks Hall 10am-7pm. Vegetables, home baking, home preserves, crafts. For table rental contact Muriel Menzies at 250-569-0037.

Tell us what’s happening and we’ll let everybody know!

Pickleball at the McBride High school, starting September 14 from 7-9pm. We will play every Wednesday that the school is open. Age range is High School students to adults. All equipment is provided. Bring runners and come try it out. For information call Sharron at 250569-2583. 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.

The Valemount Childrens’ Activity Society holds board meetings on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the centre.

The Valley Piecemakers meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Home Economics room of McBride Secondary 1300 2nd Ave at 7pm. Always welcoming new members. For more info contact Barb Brabant 250-569-0068

Tete Jaune Community Club monthly meetings at 7 pm on the first Tuesday of the month at the T-Jaune Community Hall

Free, one-on-one computer tutoring 4:00 pm Valemount Public Library Phone: 250-5664367 to book a session.

Adventist Community Services meets 1:00-3:00pm and 7:008:00pm @ the Seventh Day Adventist Church 1075 Lamming Pit Rd, McBride.

Wednesdays at 11am Storytime for under 6 year olds Valemount Public Library

Council Meetings- Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:00pm in Valemount, and 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) at Don’s Social House on Karas Dr. Next meeting September 20th. Call 250-566-4179

Wednesday

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 Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1075 Lamming Pit Road, McBride. Ph: 250-569-3370. Mini Game Zone at McBride Library 3pm. Minecraft, WiiU &

Valemount Children’s Activity Society

Notice of Annual General Meeting Date: Tuesday, October 04, 2016 Time: 7:00 pm Place: 101 Gorse Street, Valemount (lower level)

Please come out and show your support to all of the children and families in Valemount and surrounding area, and get involved. We have great hopes that there will be a strong turnout of parent volunteers, as our Board of Directors is necessary for us to continue to operate. Child minding will be available that evening for children of all parents/guardians attending the Annual General Meeting, along with tea, coffee and light refreshments.

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.

Thursday The Valemount Scribblers creative writing group for all levels of writers. Most Thursdays 6:45pm-8pm. Like to write? Join us! 566-9121 Saddle & Wagon Club meetings every 3rd Thurs. at 5pm. Contact 566-1779. Yoga in McBride with Donalda Beeson, Thursday 5:15-6:15pm and 6:30-7:30pm, 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 2:004:00pm. 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. 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 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. 5:30-9:00 pm - Dinner and live music. Free One-on-One Computer Tutoring Fridays 11:00am and 1:00pm @ the Valemount Public Library. Phone: 250-566-4367 AA meetings every Friday 8:00pm @ the Valemount Catholic Church. Free. All welcome. Phone: 250-566-1139

Saturday 8:00am Prayer community 9:30am Bible study/Sabbath school 11:00am Worship service @ Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1075 Lamming Pit Road, McBride. Phone: 250569-3370.

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Telus outage affects many by EVAN MATTHEWS

An almost all day outage last week was the result of a mistake made by a third party company not associated with Telus, the telecommunications company says. The company, which was not named, accidentally cut through some of Telus’

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involved excavation, and splicing, things like that.” Services started to get restored around 4 PM, according to Gilhooley, with the latest service restorations coming around 1 AM, but the vast majority came back between 4-7 PM. “The services affected in the Robson Valley would

have been wireless services,” says Gilhooley. Though service was interrupted for the majority of the day, Telus says it’s a one-time deal, and not to expect many more interruptions. The company takes steps to mitigate instances such as these, it says, but

unfortunately mistakes do happen. “We really appreciate people’s patience and understanding,” says Gilhooley, who added Telus sent out a PSA to keep communities in the loop. “We know it’s frustrating,” he says. Steps taken to mitigate

PUZZLE NO. 578

You’ll manage to restore harmony after a dispute. You’re more open to compromise this week. You must make an effort to get rid of some bad habits.

TAURUS

You’ll try to better define the next stage in your life whether you’re embarking on a new career or retiring. You want a clear picture of your future.

GEMINI

You’ll enjoy taking part in various activities that your friends suggest to you. A desire to be more active, as well as a competitive spirit, will help you get back into shape pretty quickly.

Your career will be propelled to new heights if you take some kind of training course. You’ll be truly inspired by new challenges, which require a lot of patience to overcome.

Germs spread quickly at this time of the year. It’s important for you to look after yourself in order not to irritate your airways. Flu season may start earlier for you.

Many things are on your mind this week. You’ll spend a lot of time thinking about your job and money. You’ll also reflect on your professional future if it isn’t up to your expectations.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ll enjoy shopping and might even go for a whole new look this week. Friends will inspire you to adopt some new trends. You may also discover a new universe through a form of spirituality.

CAPRICORN

There’s a good chance that you’ll be given a promotion at work. This’ll help you to better reconcile your work and home life. Your client base will grow significantly.

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TAURUS

You’ll probably have to do some overtime at work. Even if your schedule does not please your loved ones, you’ll appreciate the generous supplement on your next payday.

You have the opportunity to acquire property that will give greater latitude to the whole family. At the very least you’ll transform your life so that it’s more efficient and harmonious.

GEMINI

A huge success or some sort of recognition awaits you. A promotion or a change of direction is in store for you. If you were sick recently, you’ll soon regain your health.

Be sure to recharge your phone or your computer every night. Otherwise, you may risk having an important communication interrupted the next day. Your young children will ask you to drive them here, there and everywhere.

CANCER

You have much to say for yourself and express out loud what others only think. Your comments won’t be very tactful if your better half spends money unnecessarily.

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You have a hard time getting out of the house because you’re devoting all your energies to your family. Some of your relatives count on your generosity and might abuse it.

There’ll be a lot of confusion in the air this week, which leads you to ask many questions that have been on your mind. You’ll be given answers and also be reassured about some more sensitive issues.

ARIES

You’ll need to rest after working really hard at the office. Think more about yourself. A break or even a short trip is sure to recharge your batteries.

After some serious consideration, you’ll make significant changes in your life. You need to review your priorities and decide on a future that better suits you.

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You need to review your wardrobe after being given a new role at work. You’ll be more comfortable about meeting people and you’ll have greater presence.

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You’ll be in the right place at the right time in order for you to be noticed. And you’ll be proud of yourself. At work, you may be given some kind of reward or recognition.

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you start dreaming about a vacation down south. You pull out all PUZZLE the stops at work 14 in order to treat yourself to a trip. The deals you find will be really tempting.

You’ll have a hard time leaving your home. You’re tied down by your19 roots and also by old belongings that take up a lot of room. You’ll succeed in getting rid of all your 22 superfluous possessions.

You may succeed in making a living from your21 art. Some major changes 20 allow you to take a new path in life. Where your love life is concerned, you’ll embark on a project that will 23 cement your relationship.

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You have plenty to say for yourself and you’ll express out loud what others only think. You’ll also resolve a deadlock by demonstrating leadership in a complex situation.

CAPRICORN

You spare no effort in order to impress other people. At work, you’ll manage to build a large enough client base to realize one of your greatest ambitions.

PISCES

If you’re looking for the perfect job, you’ll find the inspiration to better define your way forward. You’ll also benefit from a vivid imagination.

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You’ll feel proud of yourself even if a project takes up more of your time

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You’ll increase your self-esteem by treating yourself to52 some new clothes. Your revitalized wardrobe could also come in useful in the new role 55 you’ll have at work.

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You may feel a bit disappointed if you are starting a new job or a major project. Be patient: after some serious discussion, you’ll realize that this situation is profitable for you.

GEMINI

CANCER

PUZZLE NO. 841

Travel and communications will be a bit complicated. Despite leaving multiple messages you’ll have to wait a long time before receiving an answer, even if it’s urgent.

Your health will begin to show the adverse effects of a sedentary lifestyle. You won’t be shy about inviting your friends to participate in some sort of physical activity that will give you more motivation.

TAURUS

SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS AND CAPRICORN.

Week of October 16 to 22, 2016

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You’ll be inspired by an unusual kind of training. You’ll also manage to demystify some shocking revelations or translate a message that puzzled quite a few people.

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As Edward Dostaler walked past Three Ranges Brewing Co., just after he had purchased and put on his Tie Die shirt in support of Valemount’s Rainbow Crosswalk, a truck drove by. “Nice shirt, Faggot!” Someone from the truck yelled at him. Edward Dostaler is also known as Fast Eddy. He’s running across Canada, having run over 26,000 KMs already to date, while raising awareness and research funding for Alzheimer’s and Breast Cancer. On average, he says he runs between 60-80 KM per day. When Dostaler arrived in Valemount this week, he says once a homophobic slur was thrown in his direction he fully realized the need for a Rainbow Crosswalk in Valemount. People may be generally accepting, he says, but it’s not good enough if people aren’t getting the message. “I had to ask the kids at the secondary school: ‘do you think this is okay? Do you think this is acceptable? I don’t,” says Dostaler, noting the kids agreed. “I want to encourage people to be who they are,” he says.

Acceptance versus hatred, he says, is far more of a choice than sexuality, noting the truck that passed him as a perfect example. While Dostaler attempts to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer and Alzheimer’s, he also tries to inspire communities in other ways, including taking action on Valemount’s Rainbow Crosswalk, which affected him personally. Having now run for 572 days, Dostaler expects a total of 610 days to complete his journey, and his stroller, which he named Aurora, has rolled almost every kilometer with him. “You have to have those funny little details to keep you going,” says Dostaler. His “friend, Aurora,” may be different in a traditional sense, but so is the method Dostaler runs, and it’s been evolving since day one. Currently, he runs 10 KM down the highway, and he runs 10 KM back. Then he gets in his car, and drives the 10 KM that he just ran, and repeats the process. But prior to this method, he says he ran the whole way from Gander, NFLD, to Dryden, ON, while pushing Aurora. In keeping with the uniqueness that is Fast Eddy, Dostaler says his

diet is no different than it’s ever been, no different than the average person. It’s not something he really thinks about, he says. “I just listen to my body,” says Dostaler. “I don’t eat extreme amounts, but it’s not something I really think about… I don’t really do the runner’s diet.” Because Dostaler was pushing his possessions with zero help, and was not driving, he says making it to his destinations “ontime” had become challenging. School presentations, for instance, were falling by the wayside. He altered his running method to, in his words, “get more done, and make more of a difference.” “It was a grind,” says Dostaler. “I still just try to take it day by day.” His hope, he says, is that

his grind makes a difference in the lives of everyone he meets, but specifically, youth. “We need a sense of community,” he says, noting his sexuality had/has nothing to do with his time here, or his support of the crosswalk, though he did say he is one hundred per cent heterosexual. Dostaler will look to the aforementioned community he’s trying to create, as he looks to finish the remaining 1,000 KM of his trip (to Victoria) in one month’s time, while continuing to raise funds. “Average people can do above average things,” says Dostaler. “Hopefully, people take that with them.” Shirts in support of Valemount’s Rainbow Crosswalk can be purchased at Three Ranges Brewing Co.

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