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McBride Elementary on the chopping block? By EVAN MATTHEWS

Simpcw relocation remembered

McBride Centennial Elementary may be shut down for the 2017-18 school year. School District 57 is currently discussing the potential of moving elementary

school students under the same roof as the secondary school. Sharon Cairns, superintendent of schools for School District 57, says it has to do with the occupancy rates of the schools. The elementary

school is currently operating at an occupancy rate of roughly 53 per cent, while the secondary school is operating at less than half. Cairns says McBride Elementary is the only school in the division

being considered for colocation. She estimates the closure would save the division upward of $150,000 annually. Karen Dube, chairperson of McBride’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC), says she would have

preferred some direct contact from school division rather than having read a news brief. “I have direct communication with some of the board members, and nothing has been mentioned about this,” says Cont’d on A06

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New Flow Trail opens

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Listings on P15! Photo: Laura Keil

Prince George

Alana Duncan and Tamey Wood appear to be walking on water as they do an impromptu tandem paddle board on Kinbasket Lake recently. Cooler temperatures and rain have put a damper on many people’s outdoor plans.

Rare species uncovered at Ancient Forest by EVAN MATTHEWS

Council hears crosswalk pitch A05

With the Ancient Forest now designated as Chun T’oh Wudujut Provincial Park, the old is new again. Keeping with the theme, scientists have discovered a plant – the Bog Adder’s-Mouth Orchid – not seen in the B.C. Interior for 84 years. Darwyn Coxson, a professor in the Ecosystem Science and Management program at UNBC, has been doing a biodiversity survey

for all the plants in the new park. “We often assume we understand more about our landscapes than we actually do,” says Coxson. “(In the last 100 years) the interior in the northern part of B.C. has had far fewer scientists than the coast… We’re excited about the possibility of new discoveries in the area,” he says. With the help of his students, Coxson started his studies in the middle of June. At the end

of their first day of field work, students had found just over 400 plant species — an “astonishing total” — a total Coxson says isn’t likely to be exceeded anywhere else in western North America. The two most notable species Coxson and his students have found to date are the Joe Pye Weed and the Bog Adder’sMouth Orchid, which are redand blue-listed, respectively. Many red-listed species are on the verge of extinction, while

blue-listed species are sensitive to human activities and are at risk of disappearing in the future, according to Coxson. The Bog Adder’s-Mouth Orchid was last seen in 1932, at Aleza Lake, Coxson says. Aleza lake is roughly 30 km west of Chun T’oh Wudujut Provincial Park. In regards to the Joe Pye Weed, Coxson says it’s only the third population found in the entire province, and is under 100 Cont’d on A07

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Everyone loves Bacon

New flow trail opens at bike park by EVAN MATTHEWS It’s official: Valemount’s newest mountain bike trail is open to the public. The trail is described as a low-risk, gravity assisted trail, which users of variable skill levels can use to develop their skills, says Curtis Pawliuk, GM of the Valemount Area Recreation Development Association. “It’s designed to have beginner riders get used to berms, rollers and jumps, so (beginners) can move into more downhill terrain if they want to,” says Pawliuk. “But it’s got features even the advanced riders will find somewhat challenging, and a lot of fun,” he says. The ridership diversity Pawliuk speaks

of was on full display Friday morning, as roughly 40 people — young and old — came out in the rain to experience the trail in its first full day of action. The bike park had never seen a crowd as large all at once, according to Pawliuk, and he says it’s encouraging to see the high level of interest. Karita Hunt, one of the trail’s first ever users, says it’s the most open trail she’s ever experienced. “It was amazing. It’s a lot less steep than say, Tinfoil Hat,” Hunt says. “We have a seven-year-old daughter, so we’ll be taking her down there for sure. It’s perfect for her,” she says. Trails are typically recommended by the Cont’d on A06

Markets kick off

Photo Evan Matthews Riders of varying skill ride to the bottom of Bacon Trail, seen here. Curtis Pawliuk says the trail needs your help to be packed down, and the best way to do that is to ride.

Photos Beth Russell Farmers Markets have kicked off in McBride, Valemount and Dunster! (Starting top right, moving clockwise) Deb Cochrane, weighing her delicious vegetables; Christine Pelletier with her herbs and flowers; Delicious cupcakes from Clearwater! The Valemount market is Thursday 4-7, McBride’s is Friday 11-2 and Dunster’s is Saturday 11-1.

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Job Opportunity MUSEUM ADMINISTRATOR/MANAGER Under the direction of the Valemount Historic Society the administrator will be responsible for the day to day operation of the Valemount Museum and Archives. Duties will include: Greeting visitors Scheduling and organizing events Supervising summer staff Basic bookkeeping Correspondence and VHS minutes Grant Applications Regional Meetings A detailed job description is available by email or on the Learning Centre website. Hours of employment: 20 to 30 hours per week May to September, 30 hours per month October to April. Please submit your resume by email to: Linda Blackman, President, Valemount Historic Society – blackman@vis.bc.ca Closing date: July 26, 2016 Photo Jen Quam The Robson Valley Mountain Bike Club has completed a new pump track around the skate park in McBride. The track includes hilly features, berms and jumps and provides another source of entertainment for local mountain bikers, says Mike Hamilton who helped spearhead the effort. Support for the project came from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, which donated material from one of their gravel pits near McBride. Volunteers from the mountain bike club helped build the new track.

ATVs damage Swift Creek trail

Photos Laura Keil Members of the Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association (YORA) held a work bee in June to re-route a hiking trail that was damaged by ATVs a month earlier. YORA board member Patricia Thoni says the ATV riders said they didn’t know the trail was off-limits to ATVs. YORA members installed a “No motorized vehicles” sign to make it clear. The riders also damaged a chunk of the bike park trail, which they helped to restore. The riders did not compensate the club for the hiking trail, however. YORA members fended off swarms of mosquitoes in order to re-route the trail to higher ground away from the mud bog.

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Editorial Big problem may have a ‘tiny’ solution

Evan Matthews Editor Since moving to Valemount I’ve spent some time watching the housing market, as I needed to find a place for myself. I’ve noticed there isn’t always a rental property available, and even if there is — it doesn’t necessarily meet my lifestyle requirements. I’m not sure why rental units aren’t always readily available, but I do know it’s difficult to buy a home in today’s market. Valemount’s market — although reasonable — is on the rise. I lucked out and found a space that works for me, but finding a rental that works doesn’t happen for everyone. An alternative, you ask? Tiny homes. I’ve been reading a lot about them lately, and to me, tiny homes sound like a creative, innovative and progressive solution to any housing issue. I think tiny homes could provide a solution 2nd Place 2016 Newspaper Excellence B.C. & Yukon <2000 circulation 1st place 2015

to the lack of rental properties available in Valemount. The first attractive quality to a tiny home is that they’re cheap to build. A company called Rewild Homes, based out of Vancouver Island, builds tiny homes ranging in cost from $25,000-$90,000, with the average being closer to $60,000. With a price as low as $25,000, you could buy one and live in it yourself, or buy it as a property manager and rent it out for an affordable price. The square footage usually falls between 100-400 square feet. Rewild Homes’ base model is 8.5’ wide by 20’ long and 13’ high, and weighs less than 10,000 lbs., according to its website. The benefits often associated with tiny homes are environmental, financial, and/or the desire for freedom — not wanting to be tied down. I’ve found whether a person has lived here for 20 years or a person is new to the valley, there are many environmentally and financially conscious, free people who are living here. Tiny homes address the needs and values of this

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person, the type of person you find in the Robson Valley. With less space to sit around and focus on material possessions, people spend more time outside and being active. This all leads to a cleaner and more efficient life. For example, people typically start the tiny home lifestyle by downsizing the number of possessions they own. Tiny homes eliminate the ability to hoard “stuff.” Overall efficiency is found and contributes to creating less garbage, and more composting of biodegradable waste — decreasing one’s carbon footprint. Where exactly you sit your tiny home depends the area’s zoning, and would need to be cleared with the local administration. You could get more creative and approach a farmland owner, maybe they’re willing to work with tiny-home owners. Depending on the model, homes have standard electricity or solar available, while they offer modern appliances and bathroom set up. How your water system is set up is up to you, and likely variant on location. At this

Photo: Supplied from www.rewildhomes.com This is the view of the interior of a tiny home designed by Rewild Homes. Price varies based upon building materials used.

point, tiny homes aren’t considered permanent structures, so typically one would be insured as a recreational vehicle, according to Rewild’s website. This aspect also makes a tiny-home difficult to finance, which isn’t yet available through the company, but perhaps a bank. If you think it can’t be done, ask Hummingbird Micro Homes what they think. They have created a successful tiny home community just outside of Terrace, B.C.

A spokesperson from Hummingbird Micro Homes says majority of residents are embracing the lifestyle. The biggest challenge is adjusting to having less storage, she says. “It’s a great solution to help reduce the stress of having a longterm mortgage commitment,” says the spokesperson. For those moving toward investing in the housing market, a tiny home should be given some consideration.

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Council hears plea for rainbow crosswalk by LAURA KEIL

Valemount Council has passed a motion to refer the idea of painting a rainbow crosswalk in downtown Valemount to senior Village staff for “research.” At last week’s regular June 28th Council meeting, Valemount residents Mandy McMinn and Gail Burbidge presented a proposal to paint a rainbow crosswalk between the Gathering Tree and the old Fields building. “It’s not just a representation of the LGBT community,” McMinn told Council. “It will represent the concept of acceptance.” After the presentation, Mayor Jeannette Townsend asked Council if there was any discussion. There was none. The Council made a motion to accept the proposal. Then Townsend suggested another motion to refer the matter to senior staff, which was passed by three councilors (Counc. Peter Reimer did not vote). Over a dozen crosswalks have been painted in BC communities to represent acceptance towards the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and 2-spirited (LGBTQ2) community. In a letter to Council on the same meeting agenda, Bobbi Roe of the Valemount New Life Centre church, says she hopes the decision over the crosswalk is made “after having given the public an opportunity to express their opinion.” Roe says the rainbow means different things to different people and a rainbow crosswalk should be inclusive of every group.

Thank You!

Our heartfelt thanks to all our neighbors in this wonderful valley for your kindness in prayers, words of encouragement, helpfulness, and financial support since Glen’s accident. We are blessed! Glen is thankful to be home, getting stronger every day, and will be back in the shop soon. :) Glen and Elsie Stanley

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Public Notice Annual Report Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 99(3) of the Community Charter that Village of McBride Council will consider the 2015 Annual Report at the Annual Meeting to be held July 18, 2016 at 7:00 PM in Council Chambers The Annual Report is now available for public review in the Village Office at 100 Robson Centre and on the Village of McBride’s website. Written submissions regarding the Annual Report will be accepted until 4:00 pm, July 18, 2016. Any submissions should be clearly marked Annual Report 2015 and addressed to: Kelley Williams, CAO Village of McBride PO Box 519 McBride BC V0J 2E0 Photo Illustration Gail Burbidge

“As I see it, painting a rainbow on the crosswalks as requested is a proclamation of support for one group of people, which will cost the Village in terms of materials, staff time and wages.” “If this request is considered for approval, then it should be inclusive of all groups or organizations that claim the rainbow as their symbol.” Council did not discuss Roe’s letter, and simply made a motion to receive

it. McMinn says she is only asking for the Village’s cooperation to help make sure the crosswalk is up to spec, and is not asking for money. She plans to fundraise the cost of the paint and painting. McMinn says she already has 40 signatures from Valemount residents who are in support. She and Burbidge say they hope council takes the time to consider it.

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Co-location Cont’d from A1 Dube. “I’m not opposed to the concept of K – 12, but I do think the community needs to be consulted.” Cairns says all the division has done is given public notice about consultations. “We’ve actually barely started this process.” The expectation is that McBride Centennial School will be operating as normal for the coming 2016-2017 school year, Cairns says. If a decision to close the school were to be made, she says the elementary school wouldn’t close until the 2017-2018 school year. It’s about weighing the renovation expenditures versus savings related to closing the elementary school altogether, according to Dube. The secondary school is in need of significant renovations such

as washrooms built next to a kindergarten class, which is a mandatory renovation. “In (the secondary school’s) current state, it’s not ready for the kids to move into by any stretch,” says Dube. Co-location isn’t just about saving money and closing a school, and Cairns suggests there are positives to come along with co-locating. “It allows the Grade 7s to access electives at the secondary school,” says Cairns. “Electives become viable because more kids want to take them, so there are benefits to it.” The school division released its Long Range Facilities Plan in May of 2015. The purpose of the plan is to provide the basis for investment decisions based on student population, among other things. The report states, “Both schools in

McBride will have low capacity utilization rates, with a significant decrease in enrolment at McBride Secondary.” It goes on to say the best option is to consider co-locating McBride Elementary at McBride Secondary, but only if enrolment at both schools continues to decline. Yet, the report’s student population projections show something different. McBride Centennial Elementary’s student population is projected to be consistent over the next eight years — McBride Secondary School’s population expects an almost a 50 per cent decline by 2024. As students graduate from the high school, they are not being replaced by incoming students from the elementary school. No matter what the division decides, Dube says including the community in the decision is the most important aspect.

“The local community has a lot of positive things to contribute, but there will be some anger and frustration,” says Dube. “The concept isn’t wrong in anyway, but it would be useful for the community to see the numbers.” If the process is done well, Dube says it could turn out to be a really positive thing. “We have to be realistic with the number of students we have in the valley,” says Dube. “I want it done well and in a way that’s respectful to local people, and is best for students.” Co-location in Valemount isn’t likely, Cairns says, as the secondary school has a much lower student capacity than McBride’s.

Flow Trail Cont’d from A2 builders, according to Pawliuk, with this most recent trail being named, Bacon. The name was fitting because “it’s that damn good,” and “everyone loves bacon,” says Pawliuk. Pawliuk says Cornerstone Excavating completed construction of the trail in about a month. “It’s incredible — they build very fast,” says Pawliuk. “Cost for the trail averaged at about $18 per meter, but we have surcharges for danger-tree removal and all that stuff too.” The total cost of Bacon Trail totaled $46,331.25, Pawliuk says, but there are still many trails to be built this summer. Bacon Trail is paid for fully, in part by a $28,000 grant from the

Northern Development Institute Trust Northern Development Initiative Trust and by the Valemount and Area Recreation Development Association, according to Pawliuk. This spring, VARDA received $50,000 from CBT’s Community Initiatives Program and another $82,000 toward this summer’s developments from the new Recreation Infrastructure Grant Program. Contributions from CBT and NDIT totaled $160,000, Pawliuk said, and the overall contribution total is slightly more with additions from some of the bike park’s other supporters. Photos Evan Matthews

Randy Pruden erects the trail’s new sign.

VCTV converts to digital this week Notice of Disposition of Land and Improvements and Notice of Intention to Provide Assistance The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (the “Regional District”), owner of the land and improvements at 521 Main Street, McBride, B.C. (the “Property”), intends to dispose of an interest in the Property and to provide assistance to the McBride & District Public Library Association (the “Association”) by leasing the Property to the Association for less than market rent, as follows. The Property is legally described as Parcel A (being a Consolidation of Lots, 3, 4, and 5, See BB884410) District Lot 5316 Cariboo District Plan 24003, PID 027-581-128. The Regional District intends to enter into a shortterm lease with the Association for use of the Property for the period during which renovations will take place at the Property. In consideration of the grant of the short-term lease, the Regional District will receive nominal rent of $1.00. Following completion of the renovations, the Regional District intends to lease the Property to the Association for a period of ten years, with two additional renewal periods of ten years each. The rent to be paid for the duration of the term of the long-term lease, including both renewal terms, is the nominal sum of $30.00.

by EVAN MATTHEWS

VCTV’s digital transition is here. The Valemount Entertainment Society (VES) is launching a new digital signal with three new channels according to Gord Peters, station manager. The transition will see the Discovery Channel move to channel 13.1, while two new channels, Nat Geo Wild (13.2) and Sportsnet 360 (13.3), launch as well. VCTV initially planned to turn on the new digital channels on Monday, July 4, but have been running into some technical issues. Until the kinks are worked out, Peters says the Discovery Channel will be off the air, but he expects the problem to be resolved soon. Once the transition happens, Peters says viewers can expect crystal clear pictures, even going as far as comparing the picture to that of satellite TV, whereas with ana-log TV, if reception isn’t good the picture will appear snowy. A second benefit, according to Peters, is VES will be able to offer more channels.

“Our remaining channels: four, six, seven, eight, nine and 11 will remain analog for now,” says Peters. The main piece of equipment needed for the transition, a digital multiplexer, was purchased by VES roughly five years ago, according to Peters. Since then VES has slowly put together the rest of the equipment, and planned for the conversion, he says. If all goes well, Peters says VES will launch at least another three digital channels next year, as VES looks for additional funding to complete the conversion of all channels in the future. “This is new technology for us and we’re in a learning curve with it, so there could be delays, but we hope not,” says Peters. “We’ve worked hard to get to where we are today.” Peters gives credit to former station manager and VES coordinator, Andru McCracken, with pushing for a digital transition. “This was his vision,” says Peters. “It has taken a long time to get to this point where we can launch. We’re grateful for Andru’s work.”

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Ancient Forest Cont’d from A1 individual plants. It’s encouraging to know its habitat will be protected, he says. “Our study will be part of the information helping to draft the park management plans,” says Coxson. “The increase in visitation will have to be carefully managed, but I don’t foresee negative impact from visitation.” Last year, the Ancient Forest saw 14,833 people visit the park from May through October (2015), according to B.C. Parks. With initial visits already up, B.C. Parks says 2016 traffic may be double what it was last year. “Designation of a provincial park always attracts more attention, and visitation traditionally goes up,” B.C. Parks spokesperson David Karn said. “It’s estimated we could see up to 300 people a weekend, which could mean as many as 25,000 to the park in 2016,” Karn says. The spokesperson for B.C. Parks says it supports a UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination for the park, but if falls under

the jurisdiction of Parks Canada. UNBC’s Prof. Coxson and the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation are spearheading the endeavor, according to the spokesperson. “The Lheidli T’enneh First Nation has been very interested in learning and sharing the information,” sys Coxson. “There is a lot of potential for interpretive signage and different ways of working with the Lheidli T’enneh to discuss the values of the area and traditional practices there,” he says. When comparing other wet temperate rainforests around the world with World Heritage Site designation, Coxson says the Ancient Forest has similar qualities. Many other scientists have agreed, he says. Economically, the new designations and discoveries have their benefits as well, says Coxson. Visitors who go to Jasper and Banff, Coxson says will likely be planning another day, or several days in the region to visit.

Photo courtesy Darwyn Coxson Curtis Bjork (Univ. of Idaho) and Hayden Yeomans (UNBC student) conducting plant biodiversity assessments along the Ancient Forest trail.

“I feel strongly that by listening to people, we are making better project decisions.” - Lexa Hobenshield, External Relations Manager, Kinder Morgan Canada

For more than four years, we’ve worked together with our neighbours and local communities to hear what they have to say about our proposed pipeline expansion. By listening closely and having an open dialogue, we’ve been able to create a stronger, safer and more responsive project. We are working to meet all the requirements of the regulators, as well as consulting with communities, Indigenous people, government agencies and municipalities – and we’ll continue to work with them throughout development, construction and operations. We know how critical it is to get this right. Most importantly, we’re acting on what we hear with significant changes to the Project.

How feedback has resulted in a stronger, safer and better project: •

A $100 million investment in the West Coast Marine Response Corporation (WCMRC) for marine safety enhancements.

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An increase in safety valves along the pipeline from 94 to 126.

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An increase in pipeline wall thickness in sensitive areas, such as urban locations and at river crossings.

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Routing of the pipeline to avoid 22 crossings at fish-inhabited rivers including the Fraser, upper North Thompson, Albreda, Coldwater and Coquihalla.

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Routing to avoid environmentally sensitive areas, such as Cheam Wetlands and three BC Class A parks.

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Routing of the pipeline to minimize community impacts to the Westsyde neighbourhood in Kamloops and the Westridge neighbourhood in Burnaby.

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Remembering the Simpcw relocation of 1916 by GOAT STAFF This August will mark 100 years since the Simpcw people were forced to leave the Tete Jaune Cache area. On Aug. 13, the Simpcw First Nation is inviting everyone to join them in commemorating the event. In 1905 a map had been drawn for the government by cartographer JP Malone to designate the boundary of the proposed northern Simpcw reserve north of the Fraser River near Tete Jaune Cache, according to Celia Nord, archives coordinator for the Simpcw First Nation. Shortly thereafter, following complaints by white miners, settlers, land pre-emptors, big game hunters and others, the idea of the proposed reserve was abandoned, leaving these northern Shuswap peoples without a government sanctioned land base. Numerous early explorer, trader and ethnographic accounts clearly name the resident First Nations in this territory as ‘Shuswap’ confirming that Simpcw — one of 17 Shuswap Bands — have rights to call this territory their homeland. “A few years before (being forced from Tete Jaune Cache), southern Simpcw people moved from their original village of Chuchuqwalk due to flooding,” says Nord. “The CN Rail line was established around this time in the North Thompson Valley, which created numerous problems for First Nations such as cutting the reserve in half, impacting irrigation and causing danger to residents and livestock,” she says. Several attempts had been made to force northern Simpcw people out of the Fraser/ Robson Trench region, which had been home to them for thousands of years. It wasn’t until August of 1916, that as many as 60 people, mothers, fathers and children, were forced by the government to travel to Chu Chua, B.C., to live at Simpcw First Nation’s main reserve, Nord says. Soon after, and to make matters worse, Nord says the Spanish Flu epidemic in 1918 ravaged the Simpcw community, killing many of the northern people who had so recently arrived at Chu Chua. These events happening so soon one after another would have had a devastating accumulative effect upon the Simpcw survivors, Nord says. “We applaud these Simpcw ancestors for their resilience in continuing to survive and thrive against these odds,” says Nord. The government was successful in forcing their relocation, says Nord, although elder stories tell of some who may have returned to the north regardless of the government. Some white settler families who still lived in the region said they didn’t know why First Nation neighbours — who were also their family friends — disappeared in 1916, Nord says. On August 13, 2016 at 10 AM, the Simpcw people will have their symbolic return to Tete Jaune Cache, in remembrance of their ancestor’s journey by walking, running, riding, cycling or driving the journey from Valemount, BC. People will be leaving for Tete Jaune Cache from the corner of Blackman Road. Photos courtesy Simpcw archives and Dodie Eustache From top to bottom: Natives at Tete Jaune Cache, A Group of Shuswap Indians (FA Talbot 1912); Eitenne Felix (left), and sister Annie Felix John (middle) walked with their families in the forced migration from Tete Jaune Cache to Chu Chua, BC in 1916. Lizette, Annie’s daughter (right), was a baby at the time of the forced migration (Chu Chua 1934); Bottom: Fraser River at Tete Jaune Cache (2013).

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Building a business- Finding your niche 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.

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Street class & locals are welcome. Register by 10am on Saturday July 30. Vehicles must pass our technical inspection. Quad and snowmobile class depending on interest.

Saturday July 30th racing starts 2 pm Sunday July 31st racing starts 12 noon

Annual Valemount Mud Races

200ft side by side NWMRA North West Mud Racing Association sanctioned event

North America’s dirtiest, biggest, baddest 4x4 dragsters in excess of 2500 hp!

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Gates open 10am on both days Visit our website at www.nwmra.com

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Happy Canada Day!

Photos courtesy Gord Peters, Beth Russell, Naomi Balla-Boudreau From top left clockwise: Jessie and Nimiah Bromley saw only rainbows in the rain on Canada Day; Noah and William Kim and Jayden Han took a moment from eating Canada Day cake to smile for the camera; Naho from Japan and Yogi from India took in celebrations at the Valemount sportsplex; (centre) Hannah Day and Jasmine Vogel helped out the library with children’s facepainting and activities in Steve Kolida Park; Mounties in red serge were present at the Valemount Museum for photo opps; a potato sack race was one of the highlights of Canada Day in Steve Kolida Park in McBride.

Gardening with Pete Slug be gone

Whenever there is a long stretch of rain and damp weather, there always seems to be a problem with slugs. I always suspect slugs when I see those chewed holes on lettuce, spinach and other leafy vegetables or on the leaves of your favourite flowers and even on the flowers themselves. Unless you are out in the garden quite early in the morning, you may never see the culprit as these “slime balls” feast on your tender salad greens mostly under the cover of darkness and slither away to their hiding places as the day warms up. Another telltale sign that you are having a slug invasion is the silvery slime trails left behind by these little pests. A dry environment, daylight and cold weather will send slugs looking for cover under boards, cabbage or other leaves, or under garden debris. The gardener can take advantage of this knowledge to set out traps around the garden for the intruders. First, be sure the garden is cleared of weeds, debris or other hiding places before setting out these traps. Slices of raw potato, grapefruit skins, cantaloupe shells, large cabbage leaves, boards, etc can be placed on recently watered soil around the affected crops. In the morning, lift the boards or other traps up to find the slugs snoozing in the damp shade

underneath. You can dispose of them by sprinkling them with salt. This irritation causes them to produce so much slime that they will destroy themselves by dehydration. You can also drop them into a container of soapy water. Another way to get rid of them is to serve them in your gourmet evening meal as “escargot”! They are a good source of protein (14-16%) and deliver only 100 calories for every 100 grams! Many people have good success with a border around their vegetable beds of course sand, wood ashes, dry wood shavings, finely crushed egg shells or agricultural lime. These softbodied creatures really don’t like anything that sharp, strong smelling or irritating. Diatomaceous Earth is another weapon used against slugs as it microscopic sharp edges cut their soft bodies and cause them to dehydrate. Personally, I hesitate to use it as I worry about other life in the soil that may be affected by it. I always try to take the gentlest way that affects the least number of living things.

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. have heard of making slug traps by placing stale beer or a mix of yeast and warm water in saucers or containers and place them around the garden level with the surface of the soil so the slugs will crawl in and drown. It is actually the yeast smell that attracts them. Some sort of loose cover should be placed over the yeasty bait or the rain will wash it away. If you see black rove beetles, ground beetles or centipedes around the boards or other traps you have set out, just say “Good morning and thank-you!” These little fellows are feasting on the slugs and their eggs.

Many organic gardeners have had success with repelling Of course, if you only see a few slugs on a few plants, you can slugs by using horsetail (Equisetum) tea or a tea made of hand pick them and dispose of them. As the weather warms up wormwood, hellebore or nicotiana (tobacco). Of course, most with days above 75F (23C) the slug problem should ease off.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Valemount

Fri. July 8th Gymkhana is at the Canoe Valley Rodeo grounds, evening start, contact Emelia Cinnamon 566-1572 Sat. July 9th Valemount Minor Hockey will be having a BBQ fundraiser at IGA from 11-2

Sat-Sun July 16th & 17th Acroyoga workshop with yogi from Edmonton. At the Lions Hall. 10-5 on Saturday and 10-1 on Sunday. Sun. July 17th - Gymkhanas at the Valemount Saddle and Wagon Club grounds on Loseth road. $10/horse for members +$5 for non members. More info on the Valemount Saddle and Wagon Club Facebook page.

Sat-Sun July 9-10 – The Valemount Big 4 Rodeo comes to the Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds in Valemount. Starts 2pm Saturday, 1pm Sunday. WildSafeBC will have a booth with skulls, pelts, wildlife information, temporary tattoos and colouring pages.

Sat-Sun July 30-31 Northwest Mud Racing Association’s annual mud racing at the Canoe Mountain Rodeo grounds!

Mon-Fri July 11-15 or August 15-19 (two choices) – Active Living Kids Summer Camp for kids aged 6-12 organized by the Canoe Valley Community Association and Kinnickinnickers Family Centre. Camps run 10am to 4 pm each day from Monday to Friday. Activities may depend on the weather. No drop-ins, call 566-0008 for info.

Sat. July 9th Presentation to the historians at the Art of Memory gathering in the Open Gate Garden, 1 pm.

Fri. July 15th Maker Mobile workshop on wheels rolls into the Valemount Library parking lot. All ages, Come and explore the endless possibilities with imagination and creativity 10am-4pm. Drop in. July 16th Introduction to geothermal exploration. Call the Valemount Learning Centre to register 566-4601.

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: 250-566-4662 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

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Sun. July 10th Groeneveld Trail with the Ozalenka Alpine Club. For more information contact Al Birnie at 569-4101. Wed. July 13 The McBride Youth Committee Street Festival (street dance) 6:30-8pm on Main Street adjacent to Steve Kolida Park Wed. July 27 The McBride Youth Committee Street Festival (street games) 6:30-8pm on Main Street adjacent to Steve Kolida Park

ONGOING EVENTS Sunday

Fri-Sun Aug. 12-14 Annual Robson Valley Music Festival. Check out robsonvalleymusicfestivalbc.com

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.

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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) Bear’s Den, Best Western, Valemount.

For daily interpretive talks on local flora, fauna and history, see ongoing events below!

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.

Wednesday

Saddle & Wagon Club meetings every 3rd Thurs. at 5pm. Contact 566-1779.

Beavers and Muskrats interpretive talk at the Cranberry Marsh 7pm

Bears interpretive talk 7pm inquire at the Valemount info centre for location.

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+

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

Yin/Hatha combo at the Valemount Community Hall. 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Dropin $10. For more info call Brigitta McDonald 566-9196

Tuesday

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 250-5692721 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.

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.

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.

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

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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

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

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!

Free, one-on-one computer tutoring 4:00 pm Valemount Public Library Phone: 250-566-4367 to book a session.

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!

Valemount Seniors’ Music Night, 7:00pm Wednesday at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge.

The OAPO Stitch and Knit will be meeting @ the Beaverview Lodge, McBride from 2:00-4:00pm.

Yoga in McBride with Jeanette Chiupka. Wed. 5-6pm, 411 Main Street.

Seniors Bingo @ the Beaverview Lodge, McBride 6:30pm.

Dunster Community Market 11-1pm at the Community Hall.

Prayer meeting 7pm at the SeventhDay Adventist Church, 1075 Lamming Pit Road, McBride. Ph: 250-569-3370.

Valemount Ladies walking group meet at 1pm @ the Anglican/United Church parking lot.

Mini Game Zone at McBride Library 3pm. Minecraft, WiiU & board games. Ages 6-12.

Cribbage and other games: Everyone Welcome; @ the Valemount Golden Years Lodge lower level 1:00-4:00pm.

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.

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

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Cooler rainy weather affects fire bans by EVAN MATTHEWS

All the rain of late has brought changes to the Prince George fire centre’s bans. As of June 15, category three open fires are allowed once more, but category two is still restricted throughout the region.

Category three open fires burn material in piles larger than two metres high and three metres wide, or grass over an area larger than 0.2 hectares in size, according to the provincial government. The following Category 3 activities are now allowed:

• Burning material concurrently in three or more piles, each not exceeding two metres in height and three metres in width. • Burning material in one or more piles, each exceeding two metres in height or three metres in width. • Burning one or more wind-

rows. • Burning stubble or grass over an area exceeding 0.2 hectares. Category two open fires, excluding campfires, burn piled material no larger than two metres high and three metres wide, or grass over an area less than 0.2 hectares in size, according to the

government. Campfires, which are defined by the government as an open fire burning piled material no larger than 0.5 metres in height and 0.5 metres in width, and used for recreational or first nation ceremonial purpose, is allowed.

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In an effort to better keep the community informed the Robson Valley Regional RCMP will be providing weekly press releases to the local papers. The list is not inclusive of all calls of service the local RCMP detachments receive, but provides a cross section of what is happening in the Robson Valley.

On June 28th a Valemount RCMP officer conducted a vehicle stop of a speeding vehicle South of Valemount on Highway 5. The officer smelled marihuana in the vehicle and arrested the occupants. The officer searched the vehicle and seized a bag of marihuana. The occupants were later released and no charges are being pursued. On June 28th a McBride RCMP officer conducted a vehicle stop of a speeding vehicle East of McBride. The officer soon gained grounds to arrest the male driver for breaching conditions of a recognizance. A search of the vehicle yielded marihuana and several weapons including brass knuckles. The male was later released on a promise to appear in McBride Provincial Court and faces several charges. On June 28th the Valemount RCMP received a complaint of a house fire on Elm Street. Valemount Fire Rescue was on scene and the house suffered smoke damage. Nobody was injured and it is believed an overheated pot containing oil on the stove was the cause of the fire.

On June 30th a McBride RCMP officer conducted a vehicle stop for excessive speeding on Highway 16 East of McBride. The vehicle was caught on radar travelling West bound at 157 km/h. The vehicle was impounded for seven days and the driver received a violation ticket. On July 1st a McBride RCMP officer conducted a Wildlife Act check of two groups fishing on the Holmes River. Both groups were of foreign nationals and were found in contravention of the Wildlife Act. No fish had been caught and warnings were issued. On July 2nd the McBride RCMP received a complaint that some time overnight a vehicle on 4th Avenue in McBride had been rummaged through. A small amount of change was stolen. There was no witness. Police are investigating. Anyone with information regarding the theft may contact the McBride RCMP directly or Crimestoppers. On July 2nd the Valemount RCMP received a complaint of a single vehicle crash near Cranberry Lake Road and Highway 5. A dodge pickup was found to have driven off the road into

the ditch. The driver of the truck had been seen by witnesses running away from the scene and was soon apprehended by a police officer. The driver was detained for impaired driving and subsequently received an immediate roadside driving suspension and was issued a 90 day prohibition from driving. On July 2nd the McBride RCMP received a request to assist the BC Ambulance Service at a motor vehicle collision on Highway 16 near Slim Creek. The vehicle had been found off road and no person was in or around the vehicle. The vehicle was found to be stolen from Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The police are investigating the matter. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact the McBride RCMP directly. On July 3rd a Valemount RCMP officer conducted a vehicle stop of a South bound vehicle on Highway 5. The officer found the vehicle was speeding at 149 km/h. The vehicle was subsequently impounded and the driver was issued a violation ticket for excessive speeding.

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