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Burying the hatchet: family fights to erect tombstone by EVAN MATTHEWS

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With family roots in mind, a Kamloops woman is trying to lay her mother- and father-in law to rest with dignity and respect. As a result, the Village will review some of its bylaws. Patricia Pooli’s mother- and father-in-law Teresa and Robert

Pooli have passed on — with Robert’s death being most recent. Her mother has an existing monument on the site and they want to duplicate it for her father-in-law. “They’re side-by-side plots; no invasion of anybody else’s property.” But the Pooli’s monuments

exceed the measurements outlined in the bylaw. The Village of Valemount’s bylaw 685 says the measurements of an owned plot for one person can’t exceed 12 by 20 inches, whereas a plot for two people may not exceed 18” by 30 inches. “It’s just so sad that they can’t be laid to rest, with dignity, in

the community they helped to build,” says Patricia. The Pooli name is a common one in Valemount. Patricia 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 Cont’d on A03

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You otter see ‘em! Photos: Gene Blackman Gene Blackman caught this family of river otters roughly 0.5km downstream from the Tete Jaune Lodge along the Fraser River recently. He says the otters are elusive and he sees them in the area only a couple times a year. He says they spent about three hours laying up on the grass sleeping.

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RDFFG holds final public hearing re: resort by EVAN MATTHEWS The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is doing its part to expedite Valemount’s proposed resort. Holding the final public hearing in regards to resort’s rezoning on Aug. 1, RDFFG now only has to give bylaw 2998 its third and final reading in order to make it official. Dannielle Alan, a director for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, chaired the hearing. The hearing began with a presentation from RDFFG department of Development Services, which showed attendees the four proposed zones on the resort site. The four zones were comprised of: • Residential one • Residential two — would accommodate resort employees, mainly • Village commercial zone — would have the day lodge, restaurant, etc. • Alpine recreation zone — would have everything else such as lifts, runs, etc. Later, BC Hydro and Dan Kenkel, principal of Valemount Secondary, had letters of endorsement read into the public hearing. The Regional District of ThompsonNicola sent a letter confirming it has no objection to the bylaw. There were four letters in total. Then Oberto Oberti, the resort’s designer,

Photos: Evan Matthews Here lies Teresa and Robert Pooli. The family is asking for an identical monument for Robert, but the Village is wrestling with bylaw 685, and at this point hasn’t allowed it.

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three-year-old son. They raised six children in total — all in Valemount. Bylaws are guidelines more than anything else, according to Patricia, and she thinks a variance should be allowed due to her situation. Mark Macneill, CAO for the Village, says variance requests are applicable to permit applications, not bylaws. Bylaws may be reviewed for multiple reasons including clarity, language, consistency, and fitting the Village’s needs, he says. “We’re aware of the concerns with respect to the cemetery bylaw 685,” says Macneill. “We’re in the ongoing process of reviewing the Village’s policies and bylaws, including this one.” Macneill noted the Village is already

reviewing its bylaws, and now that Patricia has brought the issue to council, this is a perfect time to address number 685 – whether or not the decision happens in time, or is in favour of the Pooli family, remains to be seen. “I understand the bylaw, but it doesn’t pertain to our situation,” says Patricia. “They’re reviewing the bylaws, but they won’t consider the variance.” Patricia would not specify cost the Pooli family has incurred as a result, but the family has started planning for alternate arrangements, she says. “We have to move the existing monument,” Patricia says. “It’s a huge expense to the family… It’s just a lack of compassion. We’ve carried on.”

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made a brief presentation. He said the hearing was one of many he has been to, and he showed up to see the process through. Finally, the public had its turn. Four residents stood up in support of the rezoning. Residents included Archie Karas, Bruce Wilkinson — president of the Valemount Ski Society, as well as Joe and Tim Nusse. “All of our members are in support,” said Wilkinson. Director Alan reminded the public this was their final opportunity to speak, or express concern with the rezoning. With no objections, the hearing concluded. In an interview with The Goat, Tommaso Oberti, son of Oberto, said once RDFFG finishes the rezoning, then VGD can start applying for permits. The chairlift would likely be the permit first applied for, he said. VGD is waiting for the Province to approve the Resort Master Plan, and Oberti said even if it happens by November; his ideal schedule can be met. Once the rezoning and Master Plan decision are final, the parties have to sign a Master Development Agreement with Licence over the Controlled Recreation Area, which according to Oberti, is an agreement stating it’s okay to build what’s been approved in the Master Plan.

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Editorial Making progress with First Nations

Evan Matthews Editor The Canadian Government announced the official launch of a national inquiry into missing and murdered indigenous women (MMIW) on Aug. 3. It’s about time, given the RCMP report stating there are a total of 164 missing women and 1,017 homicide victims in Canada — a total of 1,181 MMIW — between 1980 and 2012. Those are staggering numbers, especially if we assume they have gone up since 2013. To those who say, ‘Violence in the indigenous community is indigenous-on-indigenous violence, therefore it’s an indigenous problem’ — I have a response. Here in the Robson Valley, we have the Simpcw First Nation remembering the 100-year anniversary of their forced relocation at the same time our Federal Government takes aim at truth and reconciliation. In August of 1916, as many as 60 people, mothers, fathers and children, were forced by the government to leave Tête Jaune Cache and travel to Chu Chua, B.C., to live at Simpcw First Nation’s main reserve, according to Celia Nord, archives coordinator for the Simpcw First Nation. This month, the Simpcw people will have their symbolic return to Tête Jaune Cache. We — as a nation, as a society — need to take

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responsibility for past mistakes, mistakes such as the forced relocation of an entire population. This is without even getting started on the completely unnecessary and irreversible effects of residential schools, the last one having just closed in 1996. Our society must acknowledge its impact on indigenous peoples, the effects that we still see — perhaps violence within the community, among other things. So, to the people with the aforementioned mentality: the way I see it, any problem within the indigenous community isn’t just an indigenous problem — it’s a Canadian problem — a problem for us all to rectify. I think, while our government works toward truth and reconciliation, and the Simpcw First Nation remember the 100-year anniversary of their forced relocation, the rest of our society should be celebrating the survival, and (hopefully) ever improving relationship with our indigenous peoples. And the Simpcw First Nation is a perfect example. We should be so thankful to have a First Nation in this valley so engaged in community projects, such as their involvement in the proposed VGD resort. There is a healthy relationship between the Simpcw and other local communities, active dialogue allows for a give-and-take between everyone. The Simpcw’s territory within the Secwepemc Nation is being increasingly recognized, Chief Nathan Matthew says on the Simpcw website, and the First Nation is working toward a balance between

cultural heritage values and economic growth. “Our membership is well educated, healthy and economically stable,” says Matthew via the website. “We can look forward to supporting our members by continuing to deliver effective education, social and health programs and services… Our future is in our hands,” he says. I agree with Chief Matthew, maybe even in a broader sense, but as a society — our future is in our hands. By remembering and acknowledging our society’s past mistakes, and celebrating the successes and the rights of oppressed communities, I believe we can continue to rectify the current shortcomings of society. The inquiry into MMIW is just the beginning.

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Rainbow crosswalk and reflecting on privilege Dear Editor, I am an advocate of the Rainbow Crosswalk. And while it is still in the pre-construction phase in our community, I think it is a visible and friendly symbol of acceptance, love and celebration of diversity; Particularly, but not exclusively in support of the LBGTQ2 members of our community. Here is why. I am a tall, white, English speaking, non-accented, Christian raised, able bodied, Canadian heterosexual male. Those traits are at the top of the charts in terms of social and societal advantage and privilege. I have advantages in every category I listed that may be so natural to me that I don’t even notice them, but are very significant to my success in our society. I get to take things for granted that others do not have the same opportunity to do. This is particularly true of Heterosexual Privilege. Consider some of these points: As a Heterosexual, I enjoy: 1. Holding hands, kissing, and dancing with my spouse in public while being positively supported for doing so. 2. Never worrying about “coming out” at a young age, or wondering if my parents, friends and family would still love or accept me because of my sexuality. 3. Seeing examples of and learning from sexual role models on TV and in the media. 4. Being around a majority of others that share my sexuality all of the time, and having an open and public ability to choose a dating partner and a spouse. 5. Not worrying about offending others with my sexuality, or being judged, avoided or abused for expressing myself and who I am. 6. Being myself without people asking why I chose my sexual preference. 7. Teaching, parenting, and supervising kids without some people assuming I will molest them or

indoctrinate those children into my sexuality. 8. Travelling the world with my spouse without persecution about my sexuality. 9. Expressing my sexuality as I see fit, without condemnation from religious, political or social condemnation, as if I am sinful, defective or mentally ill. 10. Hearing the terms for my sexuality in positive terms (straight up) instead of negative terms (that’s so gay). Enjoying straight privilege is not the same as homophobia. We don’t need to give up our privilege, but we do need to recognize it, and with empathy, try to give the most generous appreciation and empathy to those that don’t enjoy it. So when I hear and read things like: “ I don’t know why we can’t all just treat everyone the same”, and “I don’t think they need any special treatment, what about the _________ community and the rights of ________? “, it tells me that many of us have not considered the advantages we already have, and may not have considered what it might be like to be in a same gender relationship. As an educator, I also see that youth often go through their sexual orientation discovery during their highschool years. As if enough isn’t going on for kids of that age already. Put on top of that the self doubt, sexual secrecy, shame, guilt, deception, low self esteem, family and peer judgment, isolation, thoughts of worthlessness and suicide and fear that comes with a LGBTQ2 orientation. It must be overwhelming. Anything we can do as a community to let them know, publically and safely (for them) that we love them and accept them for who they are is really… the least we can do. A rainbow crosswalk is a small token of that love and support, but it is a step in the right direction. Dan Kenkel, Valemount

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Photo courtesy Donalda Beeson Donalda Beeson and Digby take advantage of calm waters recently on Kinbasket Reservoir. The water level of Kinbasket is currently close to full pool. Current level is 751.6 metres, expected to rise 0.1 - 0.3 metres this week. B.C. Hydro can bring the Kinbasket Reservoir up to roughly 754 metres (or full pool), according to their license.

Feasibility study to examine Village’s frontage road property by EVAN MATTHEWS

The Village purchased the building about a year ago, he says. McBride’s administration says they are looking to the community for ideas regarding economic diversification. “We’re doing a feasibility study to reduce heating and electrical cost, so the building is more efficient,

The Village of McBride will see an extra $10,000 this year thanks to the B.C. Rural Dividend. Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount, announced the added funds on Tuesday morning. “The Rural Dividend was created to support small communities, many of which are in transition,” she says. “It is key that “We’re looking to the community rural communities look for infor creative ways to do it,” novative ways to diversify and strengthen their economies.” Rick Thompson, The B.C. Rural Dividend is Village Councillor part of the provincial governments plan to aid rural communities, according to a press release. and attractive to businesses and The Village has indicated they will entrepreneurs,” says Thompson. use the funds to support the devel“We’re looking to the community opment of a feasibility study, which for creative ways to do it,” he says. will determine the appropriate use The province has committed of a 15,000 square foot facility. $464,000 through 47 successful The building mentioned in the project development grants such as feasibility study is 600 Frontage this one, and the grants will help to Road, which used to be the forbuild business cases and feasibilestry building, according to acting ity assessments to support develmayor for the day, Rick Thompson. opment of strong projects over

the three year, $75M, B.C. Rural Dividend. The dividend helps rural communities with populations under 25,000. The first application intake window closed on May. 31, according to the press release, with 180 applications received. The second application intake will run from Oct. 3 to 31. Single applicants can apply for up to $100,000 for communitydriven projects and must contribute at least 20 per cent of the total project cost, under the guidelines of the BC Rural Dividend, according to the province. Applicants representing partnerships can apply for up to $500,000 and must contribute 40 per cent of the total project cost, the press release says. Funding of $25M per year, over the next three years, is available in four categories: community capacity building, workforce development, community and economic development, and business sector development.

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English college looking for community’s help by EVAN MATTHEWS Learning English is no easy feat, but for the students trying at the Rocky Mountain English College, they say they’re enjoying every minute of it. Hailing all the way from Tokyo, Japan, 31-year-old Mayumi Murata came to Valemount in early February to work at one of the hotels, and soon realized she wanted to study English locally. “I’m learning a new vocabulary… I’m very busy,” she says with a smile. The college’s goal, according to Jared Smith, founder and teacher at the Rocky Mountain English College, is to teach the students English, and combine the language classes with outdoor activities. 26-year-old Naho Kikuchi says she’s never done many of these outdoor activities before. “I do so many activities here: hiking, camping and rafting, so many things.” Murata notes her favourite activity, so far, was constructing organic soap. “It’s like a science,” she says. “I liked horse (back) riding too.” Murata is one of four full-time students at the College, which had two additional part-time students start on Tuesday — bringing the college’s total to six students. However, the college may not be done adding students just yet. The college is looking to sponsor another student for the month of August, but it’s running out of time. The main obstacle for the college to work around, according to Smith, is finding housing accommodations for the student they want to sponsor. At this point, nobody has volunteered. “If it doesn’t happen in the next few days — it won’t happen at all,” says Smith. “Learning English is one of the biggest struggles for immigrants when they arrive. We have lots of room in our school… so I would love to have a few more,” he says.

Photo: Evan Matthews (Left to right) Naho Kikuchi, 26, and Mayumi Murata, 31, from Tokyo, Japan, along with Nancy Ramirez, 28, from Mexico, stand with their teacher, Jared Smith. No student has been chosen at this point, Smith says. The college is open for July and August as a trial, Smith says, with the current class having students from Mexico, Japan, India and Ecuador. Immersion is simply the best way to learn a language, Smith says, and Valemount offers a great location for it.

A person who speaks Mandarin could easily get around parts of Vancouver using their native tongue, which isn’t the case in Valemount. Murata and Kikuchi hope the college can sponsor another student, as they say the experience is worth it.

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Photos: Evan Matthews The Valemount Chamber of Commerce held its annual golf tournament at Valemount Pines Golf and RV Park over the weekend. Top row: Keith Mackinnon (right) chips onto the 18th green, while one of his valued clients, Harold Hudson (left), accompanies him. Shannon Dodgson is driving the beer cart around the course. Our guess is that the golfers were at least as excited as Dodgson upon her arrival. Ian Spence is caught red-handed, as he looks through the woods for a recently shanked ball. Second Row: Ben Olsen (left) stands patiently, while Dale Felton waits for his put to drop.

Photo: Fabian Buchmann Nice day for a horse ride. Patricia Amacher rides Sam at the Kenkel’s property in Valemount recently, before Amacher and Buchmann went home to Switzerland.

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The Night-Side of Life by EVAN MATTHEWS “How does one relate to chronic illness?” This is the question posed by Jose Delgado-Guevara, an artist based out of Prince George. His exhibit, Night-Side of Life: A Personal Iconography is currently being housed at the Valemount Museum, and it’s getting interesting reviews. “For anything new to grow, there is death,” explains Ellen Duncan, who took in the exhibit at the opening on Thursday, Aug. 4. “When a flower is in full bloom and people think it’s absolutely fantastic, and lovely, that’s actually the first stage of death,” she says. Duncan’s assessment of the artist’s message is bang on, with Delgado-Guevara saying his work explores illness as a complex, but ordinary aspect of human existence. The exhibit is made up of 10 works, and all the sketches are done as graphite on Bristol paper. “There is a group of symbols that represent illness and death,” says Delgado-Guevara. “How those elements are grouped on paper, one derives a feeling on chronic illness.” Delgado-Guevara’s own experience with an undisclosed illness a couple years ago is what motivated the thought, he says, but it’s more inspiration than motivation. Everyone in society has a relationship with illness, according to DelgadoGuevara, although some are more acute than others. “The exhibit is like telling others we all go through this process,” says Delgado-Guevara. “Illness affects the ego, then comes accepting illness as part of life. “Illness does not take from life — it’s a part of it.” Duncan agrees, saying the exhibit flowed with her perspective. If one travels through an experience with cancer, Duncan says it changes who that person is and how they live their life. “It’s why we work to heal ourselves,” she says. “It was really cool.” Also planned in conjunction with the exhibit is a workshop led by Maureen Faulkner, which will take place on Saturday, Aug. 13 from 1 – 4 PM. With the inspiration coming from Delgado-Guevara’s exhibit, participants will draw unconventional self-portraits. Those interested are encouraged to contact the museum to register.

Changes coming to clinic hours by EVAN MATTHEWS Northern Health says changes are coming in Valemount, but the changes may not match swirling rumours. Joe Rosychuk, a Valemount resident, recently posted online, expressing some of his concerns related to the clinic run by Northern Health. A source from inside Northern Health approached Rosychuk privately, and told him Northern Health is cutting public health and homecare nurse positions in Valemount. Rosychuk says the main reason senior citizens move away from the valley is to get closer to the healthcare system, and in order to keep people here Northern Health should be improving the healthcare system rather than cutting it. “Hopefully more seniors would want to move here with improved healthcare,” he says. “With that comes more jobs to take care of the senior citizens.” Keltie Carmichael, Health Services Administrator for the Robson Valley, tells The Goat that changes are coming. The clinic’s emergency ward will no longer be walk-in on the weekends and will use the same model as in the evenings. Patients will now have to call BC Ambulance first. If an emergency call is received after-hours, Carmichael says the on-call nurse goes in and does the assessment and calls a physician if needed. “There are no layoffs at all,” says Carmichael. On-call hours are separate from an employee’s full-time position, Carmichael noted. While no one’s full-time position is in

jeopardy, their schedules may be subject to change, she says. Right now, one nurse is in-house on weekends from 10 AM to 6 PM, according to Carmichael, but Northern Health’s resources are limited. The plan, Carmichael says, is to have that nurse on-call, rather than in-house. Having an on-call nurse, she says, will provide the same care to all of Valemount, but will provide the nurses with some balance in their professional and personal lives. “We’re going to have better coverage even though they aren’t on site,” she says. “It was the nurses’ choice to develop a rotation conducive to equaling out the on-call.” However, there are employees leaving the clinic, Carmichael says, and it’s recruitment causing the biggest problems for Northern Health. One nurse is moving to another area within Northern Health, but has agreed to stay on as a casual employee, Carmichael says. Another employee has decided to leave in order to have some life experiences, she says. “It’s a personal choice, and there isn’t much we can do about it,” says Carmichael. “In the end, we need to be creative with what we have and still keep our (full-time equivalent positions).” “The positions are hard to fill because people want to have a life, shopping, etc.” The changes are expected to take place in the third week of September, Carmichael says.

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Despite soggy summer, farmers see other boons by MONICA MARCU & MIKE PODINA Although many have been complaining about the soggy trails and unfriendly weather, we should be grateful for all the rain we’ve gotten this year. Comparatively to last year, when locals had to keep watering trees and vegetables, this year we’ve been able to direct our efforts to more pleasant activities. Spring was two weeks early in 2016, which made for promising and loaded hopes for better crops. And crops we had. Potatoes, berries, onions and other greens look to be in good shape, and we all see benefit from the abundant wild strawberries, saskatoon berries and mushrooms. The Alberta Northwest region just released its latest crop report, and it’s very similar to conditions in the valley. Although the rain has delayed the bailing of the hay for a few weeks, residents cannot complain about the shortness of the hay in the fields. “We’ve had many summers like this,” says Len McClinton, a veteran farmer in McBride. “They were quite usual in the valley,” he says. Concerns regarding a dry season were in everyone’s mind after the catastrophic fires in Alberta, but luckily, these concerns have been alleviated by the wet weather. For better or worse, the abundant rain and colder than usual summer, has affected everybody. After last year’s drought and extreme weather conditions in Western Canada, the livestock business has improved for now. The B.C. Milk Marketing Board has issued a 2 per cent pro-rate dairy quota increase, and some improvements when the milk is picked up from farmers. Local cattle and dairy farmers are doing fine, as Tim Heatwole says hundreds of lambs of just been born and are happily dotting the field just as you enter McBride. Strangely enough, the predators are also increasing their business. There have been trouble among farmers with aggressive coyotes around McBride, and some local farmers have even reported losing dozens of lamb. Even the bees had a good start in April, which is a weeks earlier than usual, but just when we were envisioning buckets of sweet, golden honey, they slowed down in

Tim Heatwole’s sheep in front of Beaver Mountain near McBride.

June and July. The daily rain locked them inside their hive during what should be the best time for the nectar gathering. One thing is clear: change is constant. Between 2010-39, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change projects significant weather changes, which includes an average warming of 1-3 C across North America. For BC, the report states: • There will be increasing climate variation and more extreme weather events with associated damage costs • The shrinking of glaciers, many expected to disappear within 100 years, resulting in serious impacts on water availability

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• There will be reduction of snow accumulations, particularly at lower elevations • Warming by 2-7°C by 2080, impacting sea and precipitation levels • Increasing frequency and severity of wildfires, severity of pests, disease and invasive plant outbreaks These changes are likely to impact food production and quality of crops, pastures, forests and livestock. The biophysical changes could result in socio-economic impacts such as declines in food production, fluctuations in market prices, changes in the distribution of trade regimes, and the ever-increasing risk of hunger.

Gardening with Pete Basily the best herb around

From mid-July to the end of the season, I take part in one of my favourite times of my gardening year. The basil crop is usually growing like crazy and if there is any such thing as “gardeners’ aroma therapy” harvesting Sweet Basil has to be it! In the spring, when the little plants are just poking their heads above the soil in the starting flats, I have to control my urge to brush them with my hand and then take a deep sniff every time I walk by. As with any aromatic herb, lightly brushing the leaves releases a blast of the herb aroma. I really enjoy the smell of summer savory, thyme, mint and other herbs, but I must admit to having basil as my favourite. I only discovered this wonderful herb about 20 years ago and the first summer I grew it happened to be a really hot summer and I had a bumper crop out in the garden. The problem was I had no idea how to use it and when a visiting friend raved about the wonderful basil, I told her to take it all, as I didn’t know what to do with it. She walked away with two garbage bags filled and a big smile on her face! In the years since, I have found many uses for basil and also how to grow and harvest it for the best production. I

have also tried about ten different varieties and colours but always come back to a large leaf Italian basil with superb flavour called Genovese. It is the only variety I usually grow now. Basil is a real heat-lover. When the really hot days come along, you can almost see it grow. Planting it out in the garden is taking a real chance, as only about one year out of six is really warm enough for a good crop in our area. I plant it only in the greenhouse now. With the plants spaced about 10 inches (25cm) apart in really rich soil, they have lots of room to grow to their full height of about 18-20” (45cm). Around the end of July, just as they are coming into full production, I side dress them with well-rotted chicken manure for another boost of nitrogen – the nutrient that encourages leaf growth. With a steady supply of water in the early morning and lots of circulation of air, there is little disease problem and lots of healthy growth. Harvesting can begin when the stems are about 8”(20cm) by pinching out the top of the plant just above a leaf axis. You will notice two large leaves on the stem opposite each other. The stem continues to grow up and produce more

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. leaves. But if you look carefully where the leaves join the stem, you will see small suckers (little branches growing out of the axis between the leaf and the stem). The place to pinch off the stem is just a bit above these suckers. Then you can remove the large leaves below the suckers and all the energy will go into the suckers to produce more stems and leaves. This encourages the plant to branch out and produce more leaves all summer. The main thing to watch for is never let the plant produce seed-heads on the tips of the stems or it will stop growing as its life cycle is complete. As the summer progresses, the plant gets more and more branches and thus more and more of those delicious leaves. If you would like a demonstration of how to harvest the basil plants, feel free to drop by for a demonstration. Call at 968-4334 to be sure I will be at home.

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Aug. 13th - 100th year commemoration of the forced Sept 3rd and 4th. – 35th Annual Fishing Derby at Valeremoval of the Simpcw people from Tete Jaune Cache and mount Marina, with trophies for kids, Ladies and Men, the Robson Valley area to the then-called North Thompson presented by Valemount Marina Association Indian Reserve 300km away. Event will take place in the Tete Jaune/Valemount area. Sept. 4th Terry Fox Trek to the peak of Mt. Terry Fox. Details TBA. August 15-19 – Active Living Kids Summer Camp for kids aged 6-12 organized by the Canoe Valley Community Sept 10 - Mount Robson Marathon, featuring 50km Ultra Association and Kinnickinnickers Family Centre. Camps Marathon, Half Marathon, Kinney Lake 12km, Flatlander run 10am to 4 pm each day from Monday to Friday. 5 km run and fun runs for the kids, presented by YelActivities may depend on the weather. No drop-ins, call lowhead Outdoor Recreation Association and BC Parks. 250-566-0008 for info and to register. Check out www.mountrobsonmarathon.ca for more info. Aug 20th Blueberry Tea at the Valemount Museum. Aug. 25-28th Metalocalypstic Fest – music festival with female hardcore punk bands with special out-of-country

Sept 10th Saddle & Wagon Club Poker Ride at Saddle and Wagon Grounds on Loseth road, start time 11am last rider out 1pm. More info contact Katy Elliot 250-566-5099 or Karen McKirdy 250-566-5131.

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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, 7:30pm in 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

Wednesday

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.

Thursday

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.

Sat. Aug 13th: Water Bugs: Cool Creatures from a Watery World 1:00 - 3:00 pm Meet at Purden Lake Provincial Park Picnic Shelter. Join entomologist Lynn Westcott and learn about bugs that live in lakes, rivers, and streams. Hands-on learning and fun take-home activities provided. Bring your water shoes and your interest in learning. Wed. Aug. 24 The McBride Youth Committee Street Festival (street dance) 6:30-8pm on Main Street adjacent to Steve Kolida Park

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Aug. 12-14 Annual Robson Valley Music Festival, with almost 40 musical and performing acts as well as multimedia workshops and local crafts and artists. Presented by the Robson Valley Music Society. Located at the Festival Grounds (also known as Seth and Shara’s place) in Dunster. Check out ww.robsonvalleymusicfestivalbc.com

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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On August 6th the McBride RCMP responded to a complaint of a single vehicle collision on Highway 16 near Legrand Road. The officer found that a motorist had collided with a bear causing significant damage to his vehicle. The bear did not survive and was removed from the highway. Jack knifed truck On August 7th the Valemount RCMP received a complaint of a jack knifed commercial transport on Highway 16 near Ghita Creek. An officer attended and found that the commercial vehicle had jack knifed closing both lanes of traffic. Speed is believed to have been the primary factor and the officer is continuing the investigation. Aggressive and distracted drivers During the week of August 1st to August 8th the Valemount RCMP responded to fourteen complaints of aggressive driving or motor vehicle collisions involving speed or distracted drivers. The RCMP reminds the travelling public to slow down and drive defensively. Violations will be enforced to the full extent of the Law.

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Prince George

3089 Mountain Ash Road McBride

1272-4th Ave, Valemount

1075 4th Ave, Valemount

- 8. 5 acres Fraser Riverfront - park like landscape, boat launch area - 5 BDRM 4 BTHRMs - well built - excellent condition and private !

- great 2 storey home - nice floor plan, 4 bdrms 2 bthrms - large fenced yard. - priced to sell !

- very nicely renovated - open floor plan - garage with workshop area - garden area, fenced yard

1401-6th Ave, Valemount

827 Bridge Rd, McBride

819 Bridge Rd, McBride

$29

- 5 bdrm 3 bthrm - large double lot - sundecks and garden - great location!

- on 1 acre with village services - custom log home - huge shop - older guest cottage

- 1 acre lot - village services - beautifully renovated home - landscaped with perennials - garage and outbuildings

1215 5th Ave, Valemount

DL 3537 Shelby Rd, McBride

1151 McBride Crescent, McBride

- internet service provider - turn-key business - includes towers - generates good income!

- 38 acres mostly cleared - pasture/field some treed - fenced with some cross fencing - minutes from McBride

- 3 bdrm with full basement - newly renovated - garage and storage shed - fenced yard

8547 Loos Road, Crescent Spur

2981 Dorval Place, McBride

1011 SE Frontage Road, McBride

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- approximately 60 acres - good access off of Loos Road - some cleared - mostly natural state - power into property

- 2 acres in Dorval Place - over 1300 sq ft mobile with addition - large deck and covered porch - workshop - landscaped

- location location location - corner of Hwy 16 and Main Street - versatile 5000 sq ft, excellent condition! - Lots of included fixtures and equipment

155 Lamming Pit Road, McBride

Hwy 16 W, McBride

2000 Arbour Road, McBride

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- over 4 acres with some pasture - private with beautiful mature trees. - large family home with walk out basement - adjoins Dore River recreation area

- 40 level acres, backs onto Crown Land - small creek, great views - currently in hay- well kept

- over 84 acres minutes from McBride - some pasture, some nicely treed - home, barn , outbuildings and fencing - village water, great views, adjoins crown land

172 Holdway Street, McBride

1295 Juniper St, Valemount

795 Dominion Street, McBride

- approximately 4300 sq ft - 3 phase power - excellent location

- home and motel - on 4 lots- room to expand - well-kept - work from home

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- energy efficient solar design - recently refurbished - 3 Bdrm - plus 2 Bdrm suite - large yard - excellent location

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BR-58 HIGHWAY FRONTAGE FOR YOUR COMMERCIAL VENTURE! Approximately 1.85 acres along Highway 5. Zoned C3 Commercial. Call John to view.

$495,000

$149,000

$425,000

BR-60 PRICE REDUCED!! Bone Creek Wilderness Retreat. Includes the main house, 5 cabins, showers, flush toilets, and cold storage. The cabins Are: 3-24’x26’, 1-18’x20’ and 1-12’x10’. Some river frontage along the North Thompson River. Close to outdoor activities such as hiking, snowmobiling, ATVing , etc. Located just north of Blue River BC.

$160,000 VC-149 INCOME PRODUCER 1171 Juniper St -6 Unit Apartment building with –1 Bachelor, 1-1 Bedroom and 4 - 2 Bedroom units. 1177 Juniper St – 0.17 acre lot, zoned R5 1199 Juniper St - 3 Bedroom House 146 Ash St - 12 Unit Apartment building with—7– 1 bedroom, 5– 2 bedrooms (Roof replaced in 2012) 204 Ash St - Development lot– Vacant with services OWNER WILLING TO SELL PROPERTIES SEPARATELY.

FA-480V JUST SOUTH OF VALEMOUNT! Approximately 5.68 acres. Property is mostly treed but has a home site on it. Power and phone are available. Gorgeous mountain views.

$79,000 FA-514 DC FRASER RIVER FRONTAGE. This remote property is in the vicinity of Dome Creek. Abundant wildlife and panoramic mountain views grace this property that was last farmed over 50 years ago.

FA-504T FURTHER REDUCED !! Vicinity of Tete Jaune, approx 45 min from Jasper AB. Approx 938 sq. ft. mobile w/addition. 2 bdrms/1 bath. Includes fridge, stove, d/w, washer/dryer. Drilled well. Septic system. Propane/wood heat. Propane hot water tank. 200 amp service. Wood shed, storage shed, green house/garden site. Situated on approx 4 acres.

FA-498V Approx. 5.52 acres just minutes from Valemount. 3000+ sq ft of living space, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, includes fridge, propane stove, microwave, dishwasher, window coverings, washer, dryer and electric/wood furnace. Outside, make use of the 3 bay shed built for storing your RV or boat.

$1,499,000

Member of the BC Northern Real Estate Association

$129,900 YR-R387 3.95 acres just minutes from the Village of Valemount. Land only, buildings of no value, trees, and views of the surrounding mountains.

VC-149H Corner lot. Approximately 1,540 sf. 3 bedrooms, 11/2 baths. Pellet stove and propane heat. Includes fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Laminate flooring throughout most of the house. Detached garage approximately 28’ X 22’. Back yard is fenced. Corner lot approximately 0.17 acres.

$69,000

$145,000

We offer a wide selection of homes, farm, ranches, commercial and residential properties in the Robson Valley including Valemount, Dunster, McBride, Crescent Spur, Blue River, and Avola

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$475,000

$309,000

$77,000

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OPEN TO OFFERS MRC-DA857 5400 E Hwy 16, McBride, BC

78 acres & a 4 bdrm log home! Recreational Commercial zoning. Gravity water system to house & irrigation in place on the acreage. About 60 acres are cleared & in production now. Green house, 2-bay shop with equipment storage, wood shed & cold room/storage buildings. $475,000

$785,000

MRC-DA866 8599 Loos Rd, Crescent Spur, BC 77 acres offering 360 degree views of mountains. 3 bdrms, 2032 sq ft home. Birch flooring, lots of wood interior. New metal roof & new Argon gas thermo windows. 30 minute drive to town. $309,000

$230,000

MRC-A725 Mountain View Rd, McBride, BC

7 acres, close to McBride. Cleared hay field & treed land. Wonderful views of the Rocky Mountains. Power & telephone at lot line. Paved road at front of lot. No buildings on property. One of the very best locations for the perfect hobby farm. $77,000

$19,900

NEW LISTING MRC-C878 800 Frontage Rd, McBride, BC

6.5 acres zoned CR-2. Permitted uses include motel, restaurant, gasoline service station, retail, office or government office. Easy access. Totally undeveloped. High visibility from Yellowhead Hwy #16. $785,000

MRC-DA883 14510 Blackman Rd, Tete Jaune Cache, BC

Large corner lot! Fenced & landscaped. 3 bdrm 1975 mobile with addition. Good condition. Wood heat and propane forced air furnace. Sold fully furnished. Like new 16’x24’ garage, fully finished, concrete floor. Two storage buildings. $230,000

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MRC-MH907 #1, 95 Mountain View Rd, McBride, BC

Immaculate mobile home with addition. Located in a quiet park. Nicely landscaped, sun deck, great views! Sunny kitchen with plenty of cupboards and a pantry. Wood stove in addition. Price to sell immediately! $19,900

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