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Village to raise utility tax rates
by EVAN MATTHEWS
Local reps in A03 SD57?
The Village of Valemount’s administration has already started work on its 2017 budget, and for the taxpayer, it means an increase to utility tax rates. The Village is opting to raise the annual utility tax rate by 9.5 per cent in order to replenish the reserve accounts in case of emergency, according to Valemount’s Mayor, Jeannette Townsend. The annual rate will increase the residential rate by 9.5 per cent for the first nine years — equating to a average annual dollar increase
of $28, or $2.34 per month — and then 3 per cent per year for every year following. Being so small, all it would take is for one minor thing to break, according to the mayor, and there isn’t much money in the reserves to fix whatever has happened, pointing to McBride’s current deficit, which was attributed to the lagoon road washout. “It broke them. It really whacked them,” says Townsend. “Every municipality in Canada is having to go through the same thing right now.” The Village is offering a eight per cent rate discount for full payment of the taxpayer’s
McBride’s miniature marvel
annual rate before Mar. 10. The current water and sewage concerns the Village is planning proactively for, described to council by Chief Financial Officer, Lori McNee, include the deterioration of the water and sewer infrastructure (which is roughly 40-years-old), new provincial water testing reporting requirements, new standards and codes for tradespeople, worker’s certification and operating cost. “Salaries go up, wages go up, supplies for the water and sewer plants cost money,” says Townsend. “This is without anything even going wrong.” Cont’d on A07
What is affordable? A06
Film in preproduction A10
Local veteran reflects A12 Listings on A23! P15!
Hidden in the McBride Train Station’s baggage room is a little treasure that took almost two years to complete. More on A02.
Valemount’s quarterly budget update by EVAN MATTHEWS
Prince George
In review
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The Village of Valemount released its quarterly budget numbers, and there is a lot of green all across the board. Everything is on track to balance by year’s end, according to Valemount’s Chief Financial Officer, Lori McNee. There were very few interesting lines of note on the quarterly budget this go around, but a few lines do draw in a reader’s eye more so than others. The Village has received $4,500 in additional cemetery revenue this year, McNee says, unfortunately due to more burials and people purchasing plots. The Village, too, has issued a higher number of licenses and permits this year, due
to more development in the Village than anticipated by the administration. Continuing to find money, the budget reads the Village has collected 159 per cent of its taxation revenue — meaning it collected more taxes than it needed or was entitled to — but the CFO says there is a logical explanation. The added taxation revenue, according to McNee, is because the Village still has tax revenue waiting to be submitted to different taxation authorities, so the percentage should drop closer to 100 per cent — where it should be — by the year’s end. One line of the budget also reads, “B.C. Hydro,” and says Valemount is over budget by $105,000 (146 per cent), and says the Village has received more money than it anticipated.
Photo: Glen Frear
However, it’s not a matter of being over budget, McNee says, but rather being given a grant, which isn’t necessarily included in the initial operating budget. B.C. Hydro issues grant payments as per its own schedule, according to McNee, and the grants are based on the generating capacity of each location’s generating facility. Valemount receives its grant payment for the Mica generating facility, McNee says, and B.C. Hydro increased the capacity at Mica by adding a new generating unit, so they increased the grant accordingly. Valemount’s quarterly budget report suggests Valemount is on track to meet its targets, and the Village is financially sound.
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McBride’s model train
Photo: Laura Keil McBride’s model train station, which is set up in the baggage room at the McBride Train Station, was set up by Olaf Shultz, Leondard Dovich, Jim Harte and Glen Frear. Construction began on the project two years ago, Frear says, and while the model isn’t a representation of a specific place - it’s a representation of the greater world, but small. The railway has significance in the valley, and McBride, as Frear says the Village of McBride was founded when the Grand Trunk Pacific set up its division point there, and the railway became the lifeblood of the community. The model was paid for by the McBride Model Railroad Society.
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Mural of McKirdy
McBride colocation, nixed for now by EVAN MATTHEWS
Photo: Karla Ramsey of Diamond Acres Photography A view of the sunset on McKirdy mountain on the evening of Friday, Nov. 4, 2016
Valley vies for SD57 representation by EVAN MATTHEWS
Though they say there isn’t a problem with the way things are currently done, local municipalities are asking School District 57 (SD57) for change. The administrations of Mackenzie, McBride and Valemount have sent letters to SD57, stating the need for local representation on the school board, and making the request. “Generally a person who spends their time in a specific area will have a better understanding of the people, the land and the issues than a person who resides potentially 300 KM west,” says Valemount’s Mayor, Jeannette Townsend. SD57 trustees can live anywhere in the school district, as every trustee currently represents the entire area, and they are elected by voters in the entire district. Other school districts have wards, where trustees represent a specific region in the school district - what the local administrations are proposing. The position would continue to be an elected one, Townsend says, and
would take place at the same time as the municipal elections, which occur in 2018, or in 2022. The involved administrations have been adamant about this idea not being a criticism of the way things are currently done, rather a change to the way the system operates. “The school district always makes an effort to come out here, and this latest school board is perhaps more conscious of it than previous ones,” says Townsend. “The local people out here are at least getting the opportunity to speak with their representatives,” she says. The local administrations also have the full support of the local Parent Advisory Committees (PAC), according to McBride’s PAC Chair, Karen Dube, as she says over and over again, rural schools are underrepresented and not communicated with. “It’s great to see local government taking action,” says Dube. However, six of the seven current SD57 trustees live in Prince George, which has sparked the
conversation once more, according to the school board. The board has received the local administrations’ request, according to SD57 Trustee, Tim Bennett, and he says the board has advised them regarding the correct process to follow. “It’s a hot-topic issue… but there is work to do at the community level,” says Bennett, referring back to the process. It starts with an application — which Bennett says can be made by anyone, even an individual — to the Minister of Education, according to Bennett. Then the application comes back to the school board for consultation, and Bennett says the board has advised both the local municipalities as well as the regional district on how to proceed. The application for local representation and subsequent changes would have to be made by the 2018 municipal election, Bennett notes, otherwise the municipalities would be unable to try for local representation again until 2022. Ultimately, Bennett says
it’s something the board has looked at in the past, and will continue to look at. “We have 52,000 square kilometers in this school district, so we want to make sure we’re representing the entire valley
For now, McBride Elementary will keep its doors open. In order to provide proper service to children as young as kindergarten and Grade 1, and due to a $2,000,000 price tag for renovations, School District 57 (SD57) Trustee, Tim Bennett, says the board as opted to abandon the idea of combining the elementary and high schools for the time being. “There is a need for renovations (at the high school) in the bathrooms like lowering countertops and sinks, as younger students who are significantly shorter can wash their hands or get a drink,” says Bennett, noting these are some of the more expensive renovations, but there are others, too. “An elementary classroom needs additional storage space, it needs the removal of lockers — there is a significant amount of work,” he says. The renovations involved
with co-location are no longer required, according to Bennett, however, planned upgrades to the secondary school such as the heating and ventillation systems will go ahead as planned. Based on current projections, the school district won’t be reviewing co-location for roughly four or five more years. The projections show the combined populations dropping below 150 students in that time, which Bennett says would prompt a review. However, the Chair of McBride’s Parental Advisory Committee (PAC), Karen Dube, says the Village should be cautious in celebrating this “good news story,” as the school board continues to lack communication with the PAC, she says. If the school board is basing the co-location discussion solely on student population, Dube says four or five years is inaccurate. “We’re really excited that Cont’d on A08
and providing the best possible education for students across the second largest geographical district in the province,” says Bennett. The local administrations are of the opinion that local representation
would be more beneficial for the valley, says Townsend, and it’s easier to call a local trustee down the road than it is to call someone you don’t know. “It makes it more open,” she says.
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Letters/Op-Ed Editorial
to, mood swings, depression and acne, at least this is what was reported. Some news outlets had headlines carrying some connotation. Global News’ headline read, “Male birth control study halted due to ‘mood swings’ in participants,” or USA Today’s published the headline, “Male birth control study nixed after men can’t handle side effects women face daily.” I question some of the motivations, and angles, taken with a lot of the male birth control articles I’ve seen, mostly because of social media response to headlines such as the ones I mentioned. One woman on my social media feed wrote, “Wah, wah, wah. It’s nothing compared to the real, natural, hormonal changes women face.” Another wrote, “You’ve got to be
Evan Matthews Editor Forms of male birth control are coming, and so they should. For years, the burden and responsibility has fallen on the women of our society, but science is suggesting change is coming. Could it be possible? The most recent study comes out of Switzerland, where researchers have been studying a birth control injection showing an almost 96 per cent success rate, many media outlets reported last week. However, the study was halted because of unpleasant side effects including, but not limited
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kidding me. Men dropped out of contraceptive trials due to mood swings and body sensitivities? Maybe they need to learn to suck it up? It happens with female contraceptives, too. These men just aren’t used to handling that. It’s a new age, an age where women aren’t the only ones being held responsible for preventing unwanted pregnancy at the hormonal level. I, for one, think it’s about time.” For effect, one other wrote, “Could my eye roll get ANY bigger?” Look, I get it. Women face a hellish amount of physical, hormonal and emotional trauma, simply because they shoulder the burden and responsibility of effective contraceptive. Women have been point-
ing out harmful side affects for years, and not much has been done about it. Now that men are pointing side affects out, experts and doctors are taking note. It’s unfair to the female gender, and I think based on many of these social media responses, it’s time for change. At the very least, it’s time to try. Women should be celebrated for providing our world with life, in addition to holding the contraceptive responsibility. To date, the circle of life starts and ends with the women of the world, and so have the physical and hormonal hardships of contraceptives. Modern birth control methods are not as safe as they could or should be, and with medical advancements being what they are, there is no way the current methods should be exclusively female. On top of it being unfair to women to have no
alternative, having options available to men empowers men in making their own choice regarding contraceptive responsibility. However, I find this notion of, “Men can’t deal with the side affects… women are tougher because they shoulder the burden,” to be concerning. I fear at a time of societal innovation and breakthrough, social stigma will eliminate a great concept. With much of society pointing the finger at men, saying, “You can’t deal with these side affects... Women have been dealing with them forever... Men are weak,” whether it’s true or not, I just don’t see much positive coming from it. When I say positive, I mean positive outcomes for women. I mean an effective, approved male birth control. I fear pitting the genders against one another means accepting that men can’t deal
with side affects, the side affects are not a male problem, and society is going to keep things the same: with women shouldering the burden. That doesn’t sound good for anyone. I honestly don’t know if I could deal with the side affects, likely not, I’m not very tough. I know I don’t want to experience mood swings, acne, and unwanted physical sensitivities. Nobody should have to experience these things, women included, obviously. We all need to get on board in order to have options available. We need to advocate for better contraceptive and care for our women, and better contraceptive and care for our men. Things have been this way since the 60s, but maybe it’s time to review what is viewed as an acceptable contraceptive, and hopefully these studies lead to that review.
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Utility tax rate increase a good thing Hope for McBride In a special meeting on Thursday Nov 3, Valemount Council agreed to increase water and sewer rates by something like nine percent, keeping the discount for those who pay early. The bylaws still have to go through the usual readings, so the public can make comment before the final reading. I applaud Council for making a tough decision – no one likes their taxes going up, but the increase is necessary because we need to increase reserves for the utilities. A lot of our infrastructure is old and will need replacing and upgrading, and there are more and stricter requirements now than there were 40 years ago. And we’ve already depleted much of our reserves because of relatively recent investments like the new water treatment plant. I think we should have increased our rates earlier than this, but at least now we’ll start building reserves again. And I applaud Mayor Townsend and Councillor
Reimer for thinking again of water meters, which would be the only way to truly have a fair system of charging users for the water and sewer they actually use. In her presentation to Council, Director of Finance Lori McNee made the point that it is very difficult to go backwards – to lower rates or lower increases, because you eventually have to make it up somewhere. That is essentially why I disagree with the other motion made at the meeting – to give vacant properties a larger discount on their utility bills. Because that means the rest of us will have to pay that much more. I know people will argue that vacant properties aren’t using the utilities, so they shouldn’t have to pay. People also argue that empty houses shouldn’t have to pay, because they are not using the utilities either, and that vacation homes are putting “less stress” on the system. But they are both
benefiting from having the ability to use the services – the owners of empty houses benefit by being able to turn the water on when they show up for their vacation, and empty lot owners benefit by being able to charge more to the people they sell their lot to, because the new owners won’t have to pay for installing the infrastructure. And in both cases, someone has to pay for the maintenance of that underground infrastructure, and to eventually replace it, even on a street with no houses. That is why empty lot owners have been charged utility bills for the last few years, but they’ve been getting a 50 per cent discount. If this bylaw passes, they will now get a 60 per cent discount. I also disagree with the comments from Mayor Townsend that a five to nine per cent increase is not that much in the long term. Yes, it is a necessary increase, and yes, it is not that much for some people who are making good
wages or have lots of good investments or retirement savings. But for people on low incomes, or fixed incomes like many or our seniors, five to nine percent is going be a lot - especially when that is how much it needs to increase each year. And since I don’t imagine there are many low- or fixed-income owners of empty lots, they won’t get the benefit of the bigger discounts. And they may not be able to benefit from the discount when they pay early – because they may not have the money to pay early. I think Council should go with option 2B presented by Mrs. McNee - a slightly lower increase of 8.5 percent, which includes getting rid of the early payment discount. And don’t give a bigger discount to vacant properties than they already have - that just means the rest of us will have to pay more. Korie Marshall Valemount, B.C.
Remember the good old days when TRC Cedar was employing up to 90 employees and schools had too many students in some classes? We had an expanded business community. Now all we talk about are jobs and a failing economy. Our kids have to leave the community to find work. The community forest is failing under extended management by bureaucrats. Facebook and the coffee shop are full of people placing blame with no positive results. So, McBride, we are all “friends”. Let’s team up and get it done. Let’s cut the BS and get a solution. Here is my opinion: Right now the Village is dealing with litigation with TRC due to a contract issue. This may have a bad outcome for the Village and ultimately you and me. So, to the Village of McBride and MCFC, let’s buy TRC. Because of his proven
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cedar and management experience, let’s offer Tom Ryan the job of Business Manager of MCFC. Let’s get to work and get a supply for ALL the cedar mills. To do this requires MCFC to be a “business” and to be run as a “business”. It probably means borrowing money. It means negotiating with government, Ministry of Forest, Carrier Lumber to facilitate supply. If we have a supply anything is possible. The mills can fulfill contracts and jobs can be steady. Note as well with cedar ALL fiber has value. Much of the salvage left behind can be converted to a saleable product. So McBride Community members all YOU need to do is team up. Convince three council members to make a motion to hire a business manager who reports to Council. Take a vote on the motion. It is almost that easy. Right now MCFC pays Cont’d on A07
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE OF WAIVER OF PUBLIC HEARING ROBSON VALLEY-CANOE DOWNSTREAM
ZONING BYLAWCOMMUNITY No. 2892, AMENDMENT OFFICIAL PLAN BYLAW No. 3014, 2016 BYLAW NO. 1948, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 3002, 2016 AND
Notice is hereby given No. that 2892, the Regional District Board ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT has waived theBYLAW holding No. of a3003, public2016 hearing into Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3014, 2016. The NoticeDistrict is hereby given that a public hearingofinto Regional Board will consider third reading Bylaw Bylaw 3002meeting and 3003 will be for held: No. 3014 at itsNo. regular scheduled 1:30 p.m., Thursday, November 17, 2016 inNovember the Regional23, District Board 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, 2016 room located at 155 George Street, Prince George, BC. Robson Valley Community Centre
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The purpose of Bylaw No. 3014 is to amend Map 221 of Schedule align with the purpose of a previouslyOfficial adopted Robson ‘B’ toValley-Canoe Downstream amendment to rezone the subject property from Industrial Community Plan (OCP) Bylaw No. 1948, 1Amendment (M1) to Industrial 2 No. (M2).3002 Theand subject property is Lot Bylaw Zoning Bylaw No.B District 5702 Cariboo District Plan 17741. property 2892, Lot Amendment Bylaw No. 3003 are The proposed istolocated at 3205 and 3180 Road. reduce the McLennan minimumRoad parcel size O’Dwyer to facilitate
subdivision of the subject parcel into two lots along Highway 16. The subject property is District Lot 5343 Cariboo District except the East ½ of the East ½. Bylaw No. 3002 is proposed to amend the OCP designation from Agriculture/Resource (AG/RES) to Rural Holdings (RH). Bylaw No. 3003 is proposed to rezone the subject property from Rural 5 (Ru5) to Rural 2 (Ru2). The property is located on McBride Highway 16 West. The owner is Cameron Bentz.
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Village to address affordable housing by EVAN MATTHEWS The Village of Valemount is acknowledging affordable housing as a local issue, and it’s working to fix the problem. An Affordable Housing Committee is being formed by the Village, as it calls for qualified and interested citizens to step forward and contribute to the committee. “We hope the committee will forward to council recommendations for realistic and attainable results,” says Townsend. “We’re looking into solutions, but one thing we cannot do is use taxpayer money to subsidize housing,” she says. In 2015, the Village did an Affordable Housing Assessment, which intended to educate council on matters affecting Valemount residents, to position Valemount with an established housing supply, and identify various housing delivery options to pursue. A member of the Village’s original Affordable Housing Focus Group, Rashmi Narayan says she would happily join the committee to help address the issue. Even before the ski hill announcement, Narayan says there were minimal rentals or housing options available for single people and young families. “It’s easy to jump the gun and envision what an affordable housing project should look like and get developers involved from the beginning,” says Narayan. “But we need to look at the needs study and survey our local population to see what type of housing options they might want to live in,” she says. The number of vacant properties in Valemount has been rising over the past number of years along with property value, so to find a vacant and affordable home has become increasingly difficult for some residents. The announcement of a ski hill hasn’t made the situation any better, Narayan says. “Since the announcement, real-estate that is priced lower, both vacant lots and homes, have been picked up by mostly out of town buyers,” says Narayan. “It means that as we need employees for the ski hill
Photo: Evan Matthews The Village is exploring solutions to affordable housing, with possible solutions including tiny homes and secondary suites. Affordable housing should also be adequate living conditions. With so few apartment buildings in town, other options are being explored.
or new industry we don’t have housing for them. The same goes for people who want to work and live here now,” she says. Though the Village is acknowledging housing as an issue in Valemount and taking steps to solve the problem, the mayor says she isn’t sold on how the problem is being defined. “I know real-estate prices have gone up, but previously real-estate was selling lower,” says Townsend. “The issue was actually lower income.” The bankers and teachers in town, according to Townsend, don’t have as much trouble purchasing real-estate as those with lower incomes. The 2015 assessment found this to be true, as “low and modest income households in Valemount are likely to have fewer housing options available to them than higherincome households.” Statistics Canada data show a hierarchy of housing needs exists in Valemount, and the 2015 assessment provided residents of Valemount with some of the data. Up to 95 households in Valemount - or 20 per cent - may be having difficulty affording the cost of housing, which is one in five households. The assessment shows up to 60 households - or 12.7 per cent - are likely in the “core housing need,” which means paying 30 to 49 per cent of their combined before-tax income on housing, and up to 35 households - or 7.3 per cent - are likely in “severe housing need,” which means paying 50 per cent
or more of their combined before-tax income on housing, and as a result places the household at risk of homelessness. The assessment shows 10.5 per cent of Valemount houses may be in need of major repairs, however there are fewer than five households living in overcrowded conditions and less than five individuals experiencing homelessness at any given time. If the committee finds the issue is indeed related to income as opposed to affordable housing, Townsend says the committee would have the authority to explore solutions and make recommendations to Council. Ultimately, she says, the committee, while labeled as one specific to affordable housing, has one job: make sure the people of Valemount have homes. People expect local municipalities help to provide affordable housing, according to Townsend, but there isn’t extra money available in the budget for such help. Also, tax exemptions do not apply to housing, she says. Many of those struggling to find affordable housing or to find sufficient income, according to Townsend, are single parents. Back in September, the Province implemented a program to help single parents, too, Townsend notes. The Single Parent Employment Initiative aims to remove barriers to employment for single parents on income and
disability assistance by providing them with extra support. Under the program, the Province says more than 16,000 single parents on income and disability assistance will have access to a range of supports through WorkBC Employment Services Centres that will help break down the barriers they often face when trying to find a full-time job. In addition to the changes to income assistance, the Province says families on income assistance and disability are eligible for increased earning exemptions from $200 to $400 per month, or $300 to $500 per month for individuals with a child with disabilities, as well as supplemental health coverage after leaving income assistance. However, it’s important not to get caught up in the stigma of what affordable housing represents, according to Narayan. “There is a perception that affordable housing is social housing, but it’s not,” says Narayan. “A mixed dwelling sometimes incorporates different needs and users and could include subsidized housing. A mixed dwelling sometimes incorporates different needs and users and could include subsidized housing,” she says. People have started to explore tiny homes as a possibility, too, according to the Village’s administration. Depending on how the valley embraces the idea, the Village says tiny homes could be another solution.
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McHope Cont’d from A05 huge amounts of money to accountants, lawyers and settlements. When a business person looks at this “business” it’s like Alice in Wonderland with no happy ending. Come on McBride, let’s take OUR BUSINESS and make it work. To businessmen and women failure is not an option.
As a footnote for all you locals who want action and have a problem with Mr. Ryan, I would encourage you to call him up and talk it over. We can work together and get this done McBride. Let’s get on with it! Dave Shantz McBride, B.C.
NOTICE OF WAIVER OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BYLAW No. 2892, AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 3014, 2016 Notice is hereby given that the Regional District Board has waived the holding of a public hearing into Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3014, 2016. The Regional District Board will consider third reading of Bylaw No. 3014 at its regular meeting scheduled for 1:30 p.m., Thursday, November 17, 2016 in the Regional District Board room located at 155 George Street, Prince George, BC.
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by GOAT STAFF Changes are coming to the way people reserve campsites in B.C. Changes to the B.C. Parks Discover Camping Reservation Service for the 2017 season are aiming to improve fair access for everyone looking to book a campsite in B.C.’s provincial parks. “We want to make sure the campsite reservation service is doing its job as effectively and efficiently as possible,” says the Minister of Environment, Mary Polak. “We know British Columbians want a fair reservation system, and they want to have just as good a chance of securing a campsite as the next person,” she says, adding that the changes are as a result of abuse of the system committed by a small group of people. Other changes to the system, according to the Province, include new measures to prevent the reselling of reservations, restrictions around altering arrival dates to prevent the
Utility rates But some may ask, why do we need reserve funding at all, and why can’t the Village just apply for grants when necessary? Even if the Village successfully applies for grants, there is still a minimum of 25 to 33 per cent of a minimum payment from municipalities on these types of upgrades, according to McNee. Previously, infrastructure was not a priority of most municipalities, she says, calling it a “norm of the day”, and therefore a fair bit of maintenance will soon
practice of ‘overbooking’ where coveted reservations, including longweekends, and implementing a pilot project in select parks to reduce the maximum length of stay to seven days during the peak camping season in order to provide more camping opportunities in provincial parks. Every year, B.C. Parks says it improves the reservation service by conducting annual reviews, reviewing customer feedback and by increasing the number of campgrounds and sites on the system. The changes being implemented are in response to concerns raised during the 2016 camping season, the B.C. Government says, and the changes will take effect Jan. 2, 2017. Of the approximate 10,700 campsites B.C. Parks manages, people are able to reserve roughly 55 per cent of them, while 45 per cent remain on a first-come, first-serve basis, according to B.C. Parks. 2016 marked another record year with more than 185,000 reservations — as of mid-September — according
to the province, with the majority of reservations, roughly 72 per cent of the total reservations originating in British Columbia. Everyone is given access to reserve campsite inventory at the same time, according to the Province, and no one — including commercial operators — are given preferential treatment to reserve campsites and the system does not allow block campsite reservations. Less than 1 per cent of the more than 185,000 bookings in 2016 were made by commercial operators according to the Province, and for the most part these companies booked short stays of two days or less, with the majority occurring Sunday through Thursday. Reservations are held until 11 a.m. the day after the scheduled arrival date according to B.C. Parks, and if the park is not notified of a late arrival, the site becomes available for others to enjoy.
The purpose of Bylaw No. 3014 is to amend Map 221 of Schedule ‘B’ to align with the purpose of a previously adopted amendment to rezone the subject property from Industrial 1 (M1) to Industrial 2 (M2). The subject property is Lot B District Lot 5702 Cariboo District Plan 17741. The property is located at 3205 McLennan Road and 3180 O’Dwyer Road.
Copies of the proposed bylaw, and other relevant background documents, may be examined at the office of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, 155 George Street, Prince George, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., until November 17, 2016. The Regional District office will be closed November 11, 2016. Kenna Jonkman Development Services
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be needed to bring infrastructure to standard. However, despite the coming increase, Townsend says Valemount’s utility tax rates are lower than the average in Canada. Through the reserve accounts and consistent maintenance, the mayor says Valemount has managed to maintain its low rates. This increase, she says, is to rebuild the reserves and to be ready for the next emergency. “My mother told me I’m a politician and I should know better than to raise
taxes,” says Townsend, laughing a bit, but noting the tax increase is no different than ones own home. If you notice a kitchen appliance start to operate in a funny way or make a strange sound, you begin to plan for the first, Townsend says. It’s no different with the Village, and it’s what’s happening now.
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Co-location the board has taken a closer look at this issue and gone in the right direction (for now),” says Dube. “We’re going to have to wait for more information before we’ll know if it’s a short-term or a long-term fix,” she says. Though McBride doesn’t need to worry about colocation for at least a few more years, Dube says now is the time to get organized for the discussion. “How will the community
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be included in the next colocation discussion?” Asks Dube. “This is a temporary reprieve from a problem that is not going away.” It’s public knowledge that McBride’s population, and in turn its school’s, are not increasing anytime soon, according to Dube. If co-location is put on the table any time soon, Dube is asking people from McBride, “What can we do now to put ourselves in a good place in the future?”
Notice to the Public Please be advised that there will be a speed limit change on 5th Avenue. The speed limit will be changing from 40 kilometers per hour to 30 kilometers per hour on November 25, 2016. This change will affect 5th Avenue from Highway 5 to Main Street. Please watch for new speed limit signs indicating this change.
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Photo: Evan Matthews This year, our local IDA stores are hosting flu clinics for the first time. Because IDA doesn’t employ a certified pharmacist, one is coming in to town on Nov. 16 to administer flu shots. The same service will be provided to McBride the following day. IDA store manager, Jenny Byford, says whether or not IDA continues to administer flu shots in the future will depend on what turn out it like this year. They are also offering bone scans. Book your time by calling 250-566-4594. Flu shots are also being offered at the local health clinic and hospital.
Northern Health receives funding for First Nations project by GOAT STAFF
Affordable Housing Committee Positions The Village of Valemount is inviting local individuals to act as advisory committee members with respect to affordable housing opportunities in the Valemount area. Advisory committee members will provide advice, information, and make recommendations to the Council of the Village of Valemount. The objective is to assess the housing situation and identify new housing options for seniors, students, young families and a new workforce that may be attracted to Valemount. If you are interested in participating, please contact Silvio Gislimberti by email edo@valemount.ca or at 250.566.4435, by Friday, November 25, 2016.
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Northern Health is conducting a research project centering on First Nations employment within the organization — in part to the support from a federal pilot grant. UNBC researcher, Dr. Sarah de Leeuw, will lead the development of the project, as de Leeuw has received $149,500 from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). The funding comes as a part of a new Healthy and Productive Work – Partnership Development Grant, according to the two organizations. “We are interested in studying the workplace in relation to Indigenous employees at Northern Health, and how to bring more Indigenous workers into the organization,” says
de Leeuw, a Northern Medical Program and Geography associate professor. “We will explore many different questions relating to all areas of the North… how can we attract more Indigenous pharmacists to the Northwest, keep more Indigenous doctors in Prince George, or bring more Indigenous nurses into northern emergency departments?” She asks. Initial work on the pilot project will focus on building stakeholder partnerships, and knowledge sharing with an emphasis on enhancing cultural safety in northern healthcare work environments, according to Northern Health. Key partners include Northern Health, the First Nations Health Authority (FHNA), UNBC, the Northern Medical Program and both indigenous and non-indigenous stakeholders.
“We will look at how to best gather information in this area,” says de Leeuw. “We’ll look at innovative approaches such as videos of individuals highlighting what an ideal healthy work climate could look like for Indigenous people,” she says. The aim of the project, according to the SSHRC and CIHR, is to bring together a wide range of researchers and stakeholders from different sectors to help develop and put solutions in place improving the health and productivity of Canada’s diverse workforce. The initiative’s partnership development stage, which is also known as phase one, is in effect until 2018, according to Northern Health. Successful development grant applicants will be eligible to apply during phase two, which will provide funding for the implementation of a full,
multiple-year study. “Working together with First Nations and Aboriginal stakeholders to help build a strong foundation for cultural safety in our region, and across the country, is an extremely important priority,” said Dr. Geoff Payne, UNBC Interim Vice President, Research and Graduate Programs. “The development of this project will help to further enhance our engagement with our health research collaborators across the North, as well as strengthen ongoing research partnership between Northern Health and UNBC,” he adds. The project is being further supported through inkind contributions, Northern Health says, valued at approximately $145,000, from various organizations including the project’s major partners, Northern Health and FHNA.
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by EVAN MATTHEWS Valemount’s very own community television station will soon re-visit a local story, not often told, yet the greatest military tragedy ever to occur on Canadian soil. VCTV has a documentary in the works to feature the Canoe River train wreck, even going as far as to acquire the rights to use information on the wreck documented in Mark Wilson’s Head-On: British Columbia’s Deadliest Railway Accident. “For me, this is a really important story,” says VCTV Station Manager, Gord Peters. “This is the most soldiers ever killed on home soil, ever in the Canadian Military, and most people don’t even know.” Because VCTV hasn’t started production, Peters says the film is at least a year away from completion, maybe longer. The Canoe River train wreck happened 66 years ago right in our own backyard, southwest of Valemount. On Nov. 21, 1950, 17 soldiers and four engineers lost their lives when a westbound train carrying members of the 2nd Regiment, Royal Canadian
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Horse Artillery — on route to the Korean War — collided with an eastbound train just east of the Canoe River. Many soldiers were scalded when steam heating pipes broke in the coaches, and local witnesses and rescuers reported a cloud of steam hanging over the two collided engine cars. A replica train exists out front of the train station in Jasper, Peters says.
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There were no medical supplies on board the troop train and the cars at the front, made mostly of wood, were splintered beyond recognition. Many locals assisted in the rescue effort, according to the local stories, but 17 troops and the four engineers, two from each train, died on scene or succumbed later to their injuries. “There are some heroes in
this story that don’t often get talked about,” says Peters. “It wasn’t even a town at that point. It was just a few loggers and people working for the railroad, and they collectively decided to go and try to save some lives, and they did, I’m sure,” he says. The 17 soldiers who lost their lives are counted among the 516 Canadian soldiers who died as a
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result of the Korean War. The reason for the crash would come out later as being a missing order to one of the engineers, and the telegraph operator charged was ultimately let go and served no jail time. John Diefenbaker was the telegraph operator’s defence council, and Diefenbaker would become Prime Minister of Canada six years later, partly based on the notoriety of the case,
Peters says. “It’s interesting because there is a little bit of mystery, a little bit of political drama, a little bit of negligence and shoddy railroad work,” says Peters. Three per cent of the Canadian causalities in the Korean War were lost in this wreck, he notes. Various monuments exist to commemorate the event, including the cannon, — Cenotaph Howitzer — out
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front of the Legion on Main Street in Valemount. A howitzer is a shortbarreled cannon (105 mm), usually intended to fire shells at a short range and high elevation. In 1987, a memorial cairn was erected, too, by 2RCHA near the location of the collision, but it is not easily accessible. There is also a monument at CFB Shilo in Manitoba, from where the soldiers
were deployed. VCTV is currently working on acquiring funding prior to writing a script for the documentary. No timeline has been set for production. — With RMG files
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It’s not the sights or the sounds of war that necessarily stick with you, according to Veteran Peter Addis, but rather the horrible smells. The sights and sounds come out in the nightmares, he says, but it’s the smell of blood, the smell of rotting bodies - the bodies of your comrades and friends - the smell of death, that never goes away. “Hollywood glamorizes war and death, and it’s all good fun” says Addis. “But I’ve seen that in real life. I’ve seen (friends and) comrades get shot and blown up. “I’ve seen the harsh realities, but I’ve also been a part the glamorous side of it - where you’ve helped, and you’ve made a difference in someone’s life because you helped,” he says. Though never a member of the Canadian Armed Forces, 43-year-old Addis spent 14 years in the British Army, six of which as a front-line infrantry soldier and another eight years as a member of the security forces, while stationed in Germany. “It doesn’t matter what forces you belonged to,” says Addis. “Unfortunately, it’s war. But if you were a part of the American, Canadian, British or Australian military, it’s a brotherhood.” “As soon as you find out another person was ex-military, boom, You have a bond right there,” he says. The beginnings of Addis’ military career began as an infrantry man during the Gulf and Bosnian Wars, he says, with his time in Bosnia coming in 1994, during the height of the war. The Bosnian War was largely in part due to the disintegration of Yugoslavia, which was made up of three main populations: Muslim Bosniaks, Orthodox Serbs and Catholic Croats. The population voted for independence, since leaving the region as the independent countries of Croatia, Slovenia, Serbia, Macedonia, Bosnia and Herzegovina. He was stationed in Bosnia, in combat, for nine months. “It’s a long time to be in that,” he says. “Some things I’ve
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Photo: Supplied only told my wife.” What was once a beautiful country, Addis says, mentioning the 1984 Winter Olympics - fast forward only 10 years to 1994, and the war has destroyed and annihalated a nation, noting the bomb fragments and buiilding debris all over the ground. “You get off the plane and you have your hard hat and bullet proof vest on, you’ve got a massive gun and a side arm, and you just start running,” says Addis. “There are snipers stationed there to take you out, and you’re a target,” he says. “Everyone’s immune to it because it’s so glamorized, but there is nothing glamorous about it.” After his time in the Bosnian War, Addis was transferred to security detail, where he was based in central Europe, Germany, specifically. Though the Islamic State, ISIS, didn’t exist back then, Europe was littered with a variety of terrorist cells from the IRA based out of Ireland, to the Al-Qaeda in the Middle East. Addis job, he says, was to act as a security coordinator of the Army Barracks he was stationed at, which was located roughly 300 KM from the former Nazi Concentration Camp, Bergen-Belsen. His duties would include setting up check points, coordinating searches of people entering the premises, acting as a liaison between military local police, even acting as a body guard for a brigadier at one point. But in a larger sense, he says his job was to make sure the lives of the British Army members at the camp, and their families, were secure. “It’s about the comradership. It’s a friendship you won’t
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Proudly supporting our troops and their families Photo: Submitted A photo of Peter Addis, and his father, just prior to Addis leaving home for the military. He wasn’t deployed until the Gulf War, in 1992. find anywhere else,” says Addis. “You’d put your life on the line for the person standing next to you, and he’d do the exact same for you. At the end of the day, no matter what, that guy has your back.” But war is about more than just knowing the person beside you has your back, according to Addis. There is a responsibility in that, as an infantry man, you have people’s lives in your hands. Sometimes, when a soldier is in combat it can take as long as 15 minutes to make a request to a commanding officer and hear back on a decision, Addis says, but when you’re in the moment, sometimes you don’t have 15 minutes. “You need to make the conscious decision knowing that someone could die as a result of your actions,” says Addis. “Is this guy going to kill me, or am I going to kill this guy?” “Then it hits home. Wow. I’m at war here,” he says, noting the perplexing nature of pondering taking someone’s life - someone you don’t know the first thing about - because it’s your job.” It’s something you don’t think about at the time, he says, because you can’t. You’ve lost the battle at that point, he says. But now, 12 years later, Addis says he experiences nightmares of his time overseas. There are good days, and bad days, he says. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can occur after you’ve been through various traumas, according to the US National PTSD Center. Between seven and eight per cent of Americans will experience PTSD in their lives; however, military personnel have a much larger chance of
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experiencing it. Military personnel involved in Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom were as high as 11 to 20 per cent of veterans experienced PTSD, according to the US National PTSD Center, with Gulf War Veterans estimated at 11 per cent and the Vietnam war being as high as 15 per cent. The issue of PTSD in military personnel has garnered headlines over the last couple of years, as various sources have reported rising suicide rates in the military. Earlier this year, USA Today reported a study suggesting the American Army suicide rate was nearly 30 suicides per 100,000 soldiers, far above the national average of 12.5 per 100,000 civilians. “I do have PTSD,” says Addis. “But I’m mild. I don’t have to take medication or take a psychiatrist. My wife is my biggest outlet.” “I’m one of the lucky ones,” he says.
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Though it’s imperative to remember on Remembrance Day, Addis says his time on Nov. 11 isn’t spent directly reflecting on his own time in the military, but rather it’s an opportunity for him to remember his good friends and comrades who fell in the line of duty. It’s a hard time for him, he says, knowing friends have gone so he could stay. “It’s survivor’s guilt or whatever you want to call it,” Addis says. “It’s a difficult time.” Because there are so many distractions in our modern culture, Addis says sometimes the population fails to key in to international affairs. Just because we’re not in the midst of the Third World War, doesn’t mean we live in a peaceful society, he says, and it’s crucial to remember, but more importantly be thankful to those who make the ultimate sacrifice. “Since Korea, we’ve had the Gulf War, we’ve had Bosnia, Afghanistan, the second Gulf War, now we have Syria,” says Addis. “There is always some type of conflict going on.” Though consistent conflict exists in the world, Addis says the younger generation sometimes fails to see it - there is a level of disconnect between foreign affairs and the younger generation, he says, adding it’s an observation, not an accusation. Anybody who serves their country, according to Addis, is a veteran. Because Addis is a young man himself, he says often people are shocked when he tells them he’s a veteran. It’s worth noting, Addis says, though military and police operations are very different, RCMP and local police, along with first responders, are equal of all the same praise and respect as military veterans, he says, as they’re serving their country and putting their lives on the line every day. “They do things I’d never be able to do,” says Addis. “They say the same things about me though. It is what it is.” In Valemount, the Remembrance Day service will take place at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 266 at 11 AM, with the parade happening at 10:30 AM. The Remembrance Day service in McBride will be held at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 75 at 11 AM, with the parade taking place at 10:30 AM. A roast beef dinner will follow at the Legion Hall.
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A place of reflection During the month of November many Canadians, veterans, war widows, and fam ily members take part in annual pilgrimages to the fields of battle abroad. Of course, this custom does not often include the general public, but it is still possible to perpetuate this tradition in a tangible way by visiting one of the war memorials in your area. There are more than 6,600 memorials across Canada commemorating veterans and those who lost their lives. On November 11, Remembrance Day, why not take your family to a park or cemetery to visit a war memorial? Make the most of this moment to teach the younger generation about the importance of honouring those who sacrificed their lives for the freedoms we enjoy today. This is also a marvellous opportunity to teach your children more about the work carried out by historical societies in communities across the country. Indeed, it is these societies who often help to pass on this heritage to those Canadians willing to listen. Your local histori cal society will be able to share literature and maybe even personal stories about the people from your town who went away to fight. The Canadian government has developed programs to ensure that the cenotaphs and other monuments erected to the memory of those who lost their lives are maintained in an appropriate manner and that military events comprise all the suitable pomp ceremony. These programs also aim to help communities organize moments of silence in honour of fall en soldiers, a central feature of any Remem brance Day ceremony.
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Courage remembered in honour of those who served.
Lest WeForget We honour those who have given their lives serving Canadians and helping people of other nations.
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Why do we wear a poppy in remembrance of our veterans? The poppy became a beloved and honoured symbol at the beginning of the 20th century and, even now, is worn proudly on the left lapel in memory of our war veterans. This is why, on November 11 — Remembrance Day — we honour the courage of those who gave their lives in wartime, sacrificing themselves for their country and for peace, by wearing this bright red flower close to the heart. THE POPPY THAT FLOWERED ON SOLDIERS’ GRAVES During the Napoleonic wars at the beginning of the 19th century, these mysterious, blood-red flowers were seen growing on soldiers’ graves once the battlefield was deserted. Then they disappeared as mysteriously as they came. More than 100 years passed and, after the Great War, they flowered anew around the graves in Flanders, France. After various tests, it was discovered that the soil in this area was rich in limestone from buildings destroyed during the First World War, creating favourable conditions for the poppies to flower. Once the war was over the limestone dust was absorbed and the poppies disappeared. SYMBOL OF LIFE AND OF HOPE The poppy campaign begins on the last Friday in October and continues until November 11. With the funds raised, the Royal Canadian Legion is able to give financial help to veterans of the Canadian Armed Forces who are in need and can subsidize healthcare establishments, research, the purchase of medical equipment and homecare services.
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Photos: Matthew Wheeler Daniel Yungen came home to McBride for Halloween with partner Danielle Hicks to put on a show of their talents with fire. Performing as Solaris Entertainment from Grande Prairie, they lit up the snowy night with fire whips, dragon staffs (rotating wheels of fire) and and poi, which included fire hoops. Spectators also weathered the rain to see the annual fireworks display put on by the local fire department.
Gardening with Pete Garden gifts
Quite a few years ago, I treated myself to a wonderful Christmas present that some of you fellow gardeners might also enjoy. You may want to add it to your Christmas wish list. I am fortunate enough to have two very large South facing windows in my little “castle” and for years really yearned for three things: 1. An attractive bookcase to house my evergrowing collection of gardening books. 2. A good place to overwinter and grow tender herbs for use in cooking. 3. A warm and bright place to start long season bedding plants.
With a rough drawing of my ideas, I trotted off to Eric Johnson, a wonderful cabinetmaker in McBride, and asked if such a thing could be made. Eric suggested adding heavy-duty casters and with his usual positive attitude, assured me it could be done. I really wanted to “shop locally” and have a piece of furniture that would last. Using local birch that was cut and kiln dried in the Valley, Eric set about to build this beauty. When I say “build”, it is the true sense of the word. This piece of furniture will outlast both my house and me! The bookcase has three
shelves and holds almost two hundred garden books. The casters under it make it so easy to move away from the window when the nights are really cold. It also allows me to move it out for cleaning and picking up any leaves or blossoms that have fallen behind it. The dimensions are 4’ long by 1’ deep by 3’ high. (1.2m x 30cm x 90cm) The “crowning glory” of this masterpiece, however, is the different top of this bookcase. Instead of a flat top, there is a two-inch (5cm) deep waterproof galvanized tray designed to hold two greenhouse flats of seed starting containers
or as many potted plants as you can cram in. It is designed and built so only the top lip of the tray is visible as the tray drops into the top of the bookcase. For the tray, I called on the late Esser Blom of Valemount who once again performed his magic with sheet metal and fabricated the waterproof tray to fit like a glove. This leaves me free from the worry of spilling a bit of water on top of the bookcase. I placed a bit of sand in the bottom of the tray, spread out a plant propagation cable that keeps a constant temperature of 70F (20C) – the ideal temperature to germinate
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.
most seeds- and then placed another layer of fine gravel on top of the cable. In the spring, I am able to move the overwintering plants to other places in the house, plug in the heat cable, and start up to 24 containers of seedlings to get a jump on the season. I have toyed with the idea of building a removable frame above the plant area to hold a florescent light fixture but really don’t like to have something across
the window blocking my wonderful view of the Caribou Mountains. So far it seems to get enough natural light in the spring to keep the little bedding plants from becoming leggy. For a few hundred dollars and with the satisfaction that I had this fine piece of practical furniture built from local materials by local craftspeople exactly as I wanted it, it has to be one of my favourite “gifts” of all time.
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Health Corner With Monica Marcu
What’s a pumpkin’s favourite sport? Squash! by MONICA MARCU Maybe the joke is inspired by the fact that a pumpkin is a cultivar of the squash plant, specifically of Cucurbita pepo. Jokes aside, I am going to introduce you the “big orange” as you never knew it before, from staple food to healing vegetable for humans and pets. Cultivated for thousands of years by some Native Americans, the pumpkin was quickly adopted by the first pilgrims, and is now cultivated around the world. Almost every part of the plant is edible, including the leaves and flowers, while seeds are very nutritious and have established medical properties. One of the main benefits of this plant is it can last for many months over the cold season, if properly stored. Its strong orange color derives from the carotenoid pigments, such as alpha and beta carotene, which are forms of provitamin A that is converted to vitamin A by the body. These carotenoids have potent antioxidant and antiaging properties and are valuable substances to delay or alleviate chronic diseases and premature aging of all tissues, especially eyes and skin. Among the most important medicinal properties, the antioxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-cancer, antiinflammatory have been studied the most. The native tribes of North America used the pumpkin
for kidney health, diverse inflammations and wound healing; this is not surprising since vitamin A plays a major role in healing of all tissues and it is found in large amounts in pumpkin. The health food stores and integrative pharmacies offer products made from pumpkin seeds (also known as pepitas) that treat irritable bladder and prostate enlargement - the so-called benign prostatic hyperplasia that affects most men over 50. This is a safe and effective treatment without any side effects. The polyunsaturated fatty acids, such as oleic and linoleic acid, contained in many seeds including those of pumpkin have been shown to prevent cardiovascular disease. The content of fiber in pumpkin is very high, and it can help with the digestion, gut’s health and good flora. Pumpkin is rich in soluble fiber, which dissolves in water to form a thick gel that coats, protects and soothes irritated intestines. The soluble fiber delays the stomach emptying, thus slowing the intestinal transit and the frequency of episodes of diarrhea. Interestingly, the pumpkin can be used for both constipation and diarrhea. When humans or animals have diarrhea, they lose many vital minerals/ electrolytes, including potassium. Low potassium levels can lead to cramps, weakness and heart rate irregularities. Pumpkin is an excellent
Robson Valley Region Marketing Coordinator Opportunity The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is looking for Marketing Coordinator (contracted service for 20 hours per week) to promote the Robson Valley Region to Canada and the rest of the world, to attract people and investment to the area. Much work has been done in the development of potential economic opportunities in the Valley, development of a brand and tag line (‘Robson Valley Region’ and ‘Live Large’) as well as the creation of the website DiscoverRVR.ca, complete with testimonials from area residents. If you believe that you could contribute to the future economic success of the Robson Valley, send us a completed Invitation to Quote package including your experience profile and a description of how you could fulfil this opportunity by 2:00pm on November 22, 2016. A complete copy of the Invitation to Quote document can be found at: www.rdffg.bc.ca. Location is flexible within the Valley. Please send your proposal and experience profile to: Kenna Jonkman, MCIP, RPP Manager of Development Services Regional District of Fraser-Fort George 155 George Street Prince George BC V2L 1P8 Email: kjonkman@rdffg.bc.ca Phone: 1-250-960-4400 Toll Free: 1-800-667-1959
source of potassium; therefore it is beneficial even more. Pet owners should consider having always handy a can or two of pumpkin puree. Another application for pets (and humans) is against intestinal parasites of all types. The pumpkin seed oil, which is a delicacy in certain traditional cuisines, is also demonstrated to be anti-parasitic. What else can pumpkin offer? Iron, potassium, zinc, omega-3 fatty acids (potent anti-inflammatory), vitamins such as riboflavin, as well as plant specific substances called cucurbitacins, which were shown to have anti-cancer activity. Fresh, raw seeds are the best since they preserve all nutrients, but if you prefer roasted pumpkin seeds, wash them first, spread them on a tray in a single layer, and bake them at 225 degrees F for about 40 minutes. Adding them to salads or soups is a good idea. But if you do not like the big orange give it to the chickens — raw pumpkin fed during the winter can help maintain egg production, which drops during the cold season.
ABOUT MONICA Dr. Monica Marcu is a pharmacologist, writer and artist, but above all, a student of nature. She has written numerous scientific and lay articles on modern and complementary medicine. She lives close to McBride, where she enjoys growing trees and German Shepherds, when not roaming the mountains.
All enquiries and submissions will be held in confidence.
ROBSON VALLEY REGION Marketing Coordinator Contract The Marketing Coordinator delivers the Robson Valley Region Marketing Plan with the aim of attracting investment and people to the area. Responsibilities: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
promote opportunities to live, work, and invest in the Robson Valley region coordinating various integrated communication and marketing activities for the Robson Valley Region with the Villages of McBride and Valemount on behalf of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) maintenance and enhancement of the www.discoverRVR.ca website, including updates to the content and elevation to prominent status on search engines maintenance and enhancement of social media accounts be first point of contact for potential investors and new residents of the Robson Valley Region and refer enquiries to the appropriate contacts work with and advise local businesses on how to increase their external profiles develop and maintain close working relationships with the economic development departments of McBride and Valemount and any relevant provincial economic development representatives build and maintain a database of key contacts in the region monitor and report on marketing activities and interest levels in the area and emerging trends and needs of potential investors and new residents participate in the management and development of new marketing initiatives and opportunities, including distribution of marketing material help to promote regional or provincial agricultural initiatives be supportive of other agencies and groups whose initiatives concur with the objectives and goals of the Economic Opportunities and Marketing Plans Identify and prepare grant applications to enhance the marketing program attend Robson Valley Region Steering and Advising Committee meetings and report on activities attend events as the representative of the Robson Valley Region economic marketing program, as needed work within the budget limits provided report to the RDFFG on a monthly basis, providing a detailed summary of activities
Knowledge: • • • •
knowledge of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George knowledge of Robson Valley region knowledge of the 2010 Canoe and Robson Economic Opportunities Plan and the 2014 Robson Valley Region Marketing Plan Valid Driver’s License
Key Skills: • • • • • • • •
Exceptional organizational and project management skills Social Media fluent – Facebook and Twitter Computer skills – database management, Microsoft Office, smart phone, etc. Strategic thinker and creative marketer Results oriented and self-motivated Excellent written and verbal communication skills Works collaboratively in a team setting Ability to build and maintain relationships
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UPCOMING EVENTS Valemount
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Nov.10-13, Community Book Fair. Valemount Anglican United Church Hall. 10 am til 7 pm except Sunday 11 til 5. Quality Books, Games, Concession (homemade soups/goodies). Local writers reading: Saturday starting at 1:00 p.m. Local Artist Displays. This year all profits (books and concession) go to the Refugee Fund.
Sat. Nov. 19th, Ducks Unlimited Fundraiser at Best Western Doors open @ 6pm, dinner @ 7pm Lots of items to be auctioned off and prizes. $40.00 a ticket. Call for tickets 566-4113.
Tues, Nov 15, WorkBC Find Your Fit Tour, at the Valemount Secondary School. An interactive event where youth (grade 6 and up) can try the skills they’ll need for different careers in demand in our region and across the province. 8:40am–3pm for teachers & students; 3:15–7pm for parents & families. Thurs, Nov 17, 1pm-4pm at The Best Western Valemount, Eagle’s View Room,1950 Highway 5 S. Do you have a business idea? Would you like to move it forward? Map out your
Mon, Nov. 21st, The Wardens original music & stories from the Canadian Rockies show at Three Ranges Brewery. Doors open at 7:00 show at 7:30. Nov. 26th Valemount Craft Fair at the high school. 10-3
McBride Tuesdays, Nov 1, 8, 15, 22. Living Free shows you how bad habits and addictions develop, and gives you practical guidelines on how to overcome addictions, create a positive mental, spiritual, and physical
environment, and change your life ý for good! McBride Secondary School 6:30 pm. Contact Phyllis Krueger at 250-968-4493 for more information, or to arrange transportation. $20 per family. Sponsorships available. No pre-registration required. Starting Tues. Oct 18th and every Tues for 8 weeks. Ready, Set, Learn with Martina Wall at McBride Elementary School 10:30-11:30. Caregivers and their children ages 3-5 participate in crafts, songs, stories & learning fun! Siblings welcome. Wed, Nov 16, 1pm-4pm, Beyond The Market: Do you have a business idea? Would you like to move it forward? In this workshop, you will: Map out your business idea according to the 9 major building blocks of business: Value Proposition, Customer Segments, Channels, Customer Relations, Revenue Streams, Key Partners, Key Resources, Key Activities and Cost Structure; Learn to use the Start-Up Budget to determine
ONGOING EVENTS Church Saturdays 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. Choir practice in McBride, 2pm; Mountain Chapel on Main St. All ages welcome. Questions? contact Barb (569-8882, ringnut@ telus.net). Prayer meeting Wed 7pm at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1075 Lamming Pit Road, McBride. Ph: 250-569-3370. Valemount Anglican United Church 7th Ave and Cedar Street - Sunday 10am. McBride Anglican United Church 441 Dominion Street Sunday @10:00am. Christian Science Services Dunster Sunday Worship @ 10:00am. Phone: 250-968-4349 Valemount Community Church • Evangelical Free Church of Canada Sunday 5pm ph. 250566-0070 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 Mountain Chapel 299 Main street McBride Phone: 250-5693350 St Patrick’s Catholic Church 197 Dominion street, McBride Phone: 250-569-2606
Evangelical Free Church, McBride Worship @ 10:30 am. Ph: 569-2378
Sports Drop-in adult hockey in Valemount Sundays at 6:30pm and Wednesdays at 8:15pm. Drop-in volleyball and badminton at Valemount Secondary gym. Volleyball Tuesdays 7-9 and badminton Thursdays 7-9 Drop-in basketball for yrs 12 and up at McBride High School, Thurs 7-8pm. Free. Christine 250-569-0090 Pickleball at the McBride High school, Wed 7-9pm. We will play every Wednesday that the school is open. Age range is High School students to adults. All equipment is provided. Bring runners and come try it out. For information call Sharron at 250-569-2583.
Clubs & Groups RVSS Adult Literacy group Games Day. Join us for games, refreshments and some laughs. Tues 1-3 in the afternoon. 942 3rd Ave., McBride. 18+ Geek Squad. Mondays at 3pm at the Library Annex. Ages 9-13. Limited spots, so please let us know you’re coming. Discover technology with computer programming, robotics and more. Every Monday 7:00-9:00pm Knitting @ Sandy Bernie’s House 835 Bridge Road, McBride. The Valemount Scribblers creative writing group for all
levels of writers. Most Thursdays 6:45pm-8pm. Like to write? Join us! 566-9121 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 meets Tues @ the McBride Health Unit. 1126 5th Avenue 6:30pm. Council Meetings Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:00pm in Valemount, and McBride. The Valemount Children’s 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 Tues 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) at Golden Years Lodge upstairs in the lounge. Call 566-4179 Saddle & Wagon Club meetings every 3rd Thurs. at 5pm. Contact 566-1779. Monthly Book Discussion. Meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 1:30pm at the McBride Li-
start-up costs and assess financial resources available; Prepare to write a business plan. Robson Valley Community Centre. Cost: FREE To register, https://www.eventbrite. ca/e/activate-your-business-ideatickets-28563721861 Or contact Christine 1-800-661-2055 x 105 christinek@cfdc.bc.ca Nov. 19th McBride Craft Fair at the high school. 10-2
Dunster Sat, Nov 12th, Pot-Luck Supper featuring local food 5:30 p.m. sharp. Dunster Community Hall. Draw for donated home grown or locally made Door Prizes - 6:30 p.m. Film (To be confirmed) 7:00 p.m. Admission by cash donation (1/2 to Co-op and 1/2 to Dunster Community Association). For information, Call Pete at 250-968-4334 or peteam@telus.net
brary. Themes change monthly, check in at 569-2411 or find us on Facebook. All welcome! The Valley Piecemakers meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Home Economics room of McBride Secondary 1300 2nd Ave at 7pm. Always welcoming new members. For more info contact Barb Brabant 250-569-0068 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, Thurs 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 Thurs from 2:004:00pm.
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: 5692411 Game Zone. Fridays at 7pm, McBride Library. Board games, WiiU & more! Ages 13+ Playgroup at E-Free Church. 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. Wed. 10-11. 5696809 RVSS Valley Girls. For ages 12 and up. Wed 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
Unity in Community, Thurs at 7:30pm, McBride Health Centre. 250-569-2586
Valemount Seniors’ Music Night, 7:00pm Wednesday at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge.
Book Club for adults – Meet second Thursday of the month at 7pm at the library. Call 250566-4367 for more info.
Gentle Seniors’ Exercise, Tues 10-11am, upstairs, Golden Years Lodge, Valemount. Call Diane on 250 566 4297 for more info.
McBride and District Chamber of Commerce meets at 6:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, @ the Evangelical Free Church Hall.
Seniors Bingo @ the Beaverview Lodge, McBride Thurs 6:30pm.
Bingo at McBride Legion Hall, every 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday of the month. 6:30 Early Bird starts.
Youth Ready, Set, Learn. Tuesdays at 10:30am at the Elementary School. Ages 3-5, bring your caregiver and join Martina for songs, stories, crafts and snacks. Please call 569-2721 to register.
Cribbage and other games: Everyone Welcome; @ the Valemount Golden Years Lodge lower level Thurs 1-4 pm.
Wellness 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
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RVSS Adult Literacy Craft Club. A new quick, easy and fun craft each week. Come on in Fridays 1-3pm 942 3rd Ave., McBride. 18+ Hatha Yoga at the Valemount Community Hall. Tues & Thurs 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Dropin $10. For more info call Brigitta 566-9196 AA meetings every Friday 8:00pm @ the Valemount Catholic Church. Free. All welcome. Phone: 250-566-1139 Valemount Ladies walking group meet Thurs at 1pm @ the Anglican/United Church parking lot.
Workshops 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 Sunday afternoons from 2-4pm 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. Free One-on-One Computer Tutoring Wed 4pm and Fridays 11:00am and 1:00pm @ the Valemount Public Library. Phone: 250-566-4367 to book a session.
Other Coming up in December: Sundays open mic coffee house at the Valemount Legion 2–4 pm. Show your roots or just enjoy. Dinner and live music at Legion Branch #266, Valemount. Frtdays 5:30-9:00 pm
Yoga in McBride with Jeanette Chiupka. Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 @ the fire hall.
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In review: Minnie and the Mob
By Andru McCracken & Laura Keil Sharon Stearn’s most recent production Minnie and the Mob was like a pride parade on stage. Loud, proud and a lot of fun to watch. While local Stearns’ yearly cabarets often cast men as women and women as men, this year’s cross-dressing was more than a way to get a few laughs or solve casting dilemmas. While it made no direct mention of it, this year’s play was linked to the rainbow crosswalk debate ongoing in Valemount. The play didn’t seek to start a conversation about the acceptability of being lesbian, gay or transgender, it made a statement: being queer is okay. The play went on to celebrate that for the remaining 45 minutes. If the play excelled at giving a clear message about sexual orientation then it foundered on race. The play made lots of laughs in the portrayal of Pretty Sidney, an Asian woman disguised as a man. The make-up, garb and
accent were a caricature that might have been pulled from the silver screen 60 years ago. The ensemble cast was both a strength and a weakness: it was great to see both seasoned players like Bob Thompson, Bridget Uhl and Monica Zieper alongside newcomers Jasmine Hoetjes and Taylor Martin. At the same time the huge cast made it difficult to really invest in any one character and follow their story. That said, the characters were vibrant and fun to watch. The choice of venue in both McBride and Valemount was unfortunate as it was difficult to see and hear unless you were at the front of the room. The problem was compounded by soft-spoken actors and fast, complicated lines. Hopefully Stearns can find a venue that works, or build a stage for flat venues because many folks were robbed of a great deal of the script, action and important shorter actors like Isis Hiroe. Thompson and Uhl had a comical and
exciting scene with Taylor Martin’s character as “The Surgeon” who was ready to “cut out” immorality, as he wielded a knife on a train. The scene had all the elements of good theatre: tension, duplicity, body acting, clear motivations and lots of facial expression. It was simple and clear and hilarious. Elise Bressette’s character – a woman disguised as a man to hide her love to a woman – sang a heartfelt song about her situation – but her identity was not an integral part of the plot. The song, therefore, lacked impact, since her struggle didn’t relate to the thrust of the story. However, in Valemount the song was timely and important. Many audience members chimed in with her during the chorus. It’s clear there’s lots of talent in the valley in playwriting, acting, singing, dancing. Minnie and the Mob received a standing ovation.
Photos: Matthew Wheeler and Beth Russell Written, directed and produced by Sharon Stearns, Minnie and the Mob tells the story of Minnie, played by Monica Zieper, who owns a pub in the 1930s. The cabaret plays on society’s gender and sexuality norms, something Stearns says is a topic locally with the Rainbow Crosswalk debate. Cast members are: Monica Zieper, Bob Thompson, Bridget Uhl, Sharon Stearns, Jasmine Hoetjes, Taylor Martin, Ellise Bressette, Sarah McCrea, Miwa Hiroe, Isis Hiroe, Jude Bastien, Kerry McNaughton.
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JOHN 250-566-1017
Office Administrator
BR-58 HIGHWAY FRONTAGE FOR YOUR COMMERCIAL VENTURE! Approximately 1.85 acres along Highway 5. Zoned C3 Commercial. $139,000
$470,000
$139,000
$129,900 VCL – 53 APPROX. 18.8 ACRES OF COMMERCIAL WITH HWY FRONTAGE ON HWY #5 IN VALEMOUNT B.C. Power and phone are available. Municipal water on site and municipal sewer is available. Zoned C4 Highway Commercial. $1,000,000
$1,000,000
MR-23 Your forever home is waiting for you! This little home has raised garden beds and a hot house. 4 bedrooms, bathroom, powder room and open concept kitchen, dining room and living room. Wood and electric heat, with a tin roof and vinyl siding. $165,000
$165,000 FA-533 Lot #4. 1 of 4 newly developed small acreages located within Village limits. Now available with water to the property, and hydro, phone nearby. Beautiful mountain views. Plan your property to your unique style and make it truly yours! 2.47 acres, zoned RR1. $175,000
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. $129,900
YR-R386 DIAMOND IN THE ROUGH! This home is looking for the right person. Over 1600 sq. ft. of stairless living space, featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen/dining room and living room. To be sold in as is condition. Lots of potential for those who do it yourself. $199,000
$199,000
MR-20 164 ACRES OF OPPORTUNITY! Two year round creeks, southern exposed gardens, orchard, and first water rights in place. Property backs onto government land. Includes well-kept 3 bedroom home with full basement. Fireplace in living room, oil forced air furnace in the basement. 4 pc bathroom on main floor. Close to town and easy access. $470,000
$175,000 VC-147V GOOD INCOME PRODUCER! LARGE COMMERCIAL BUILDING/ STORAGE! Mini storage and retail. Main floor is approximately 4,172 sq. ft. with a 1,080 s. ft. mezzanine. Four separate inside bays/offices, 5 covered RV storage bays and 17 storage containers. Room for expansion. Fenced compound. Zoned C3. $579,000
$185,500
$573,000
VM-169 Well maintained home, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, pantry, metal roof and vinyl siding. Driveway is cement and leads to the home and to the double car garage at the back and a 200 amp service. Wood heat system that heats the home and garage. Wheel chair accessible close to school and amenities. Must be seen to be appreciated. $185,500
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McBride Realty Center Ltd
250-569-2735 OR 1-877-569-2735 rodger@mcbriderealty.com www.mcbriderealty.com Specializing in residential, commercial, recreational, acreage & ranch properties Integrity - Matching great people with wonderful properties - Honesty
$470,000
$285,000
$230,000
Rodger Peterson Realtor
MRC-DA867 3496 Laing Rd, McBride, BC
164 acres, 3 bdrm home with basement. 2 creeks, gardens, an orchard. Tree plantation, trails, abundant wildlife. Beautiful mountain views. First water rights in place. Backs onto gov’t land. $470,000
$17,000
MRC-DA833 3490 Garrett Rd, McBride, BC
Cozy log cabin on 110 acres. Upstairs loft undeveloped. River frontage. Good access, well treed, exceptional views, numerous outbuildings. Estimated 30 acres hay field. About a 15 minute drive from McBride. Lots of wildlife to view, good fishing! $285,000
$55,000
MRC-MH791 #17–151 Columbia St, McBride, BC MRC-C786 Holdway St, McBride, BC Clean, 12x64 Safeway mobile home. 3 bdrm with 12’x12’ addition. Fridge, stove, washer & clothes dryer included in sale. Located in town, nice pad, low monthly pad payments & good neighbors! All offers considered. $17,000
3 lots. One vacant, one with shop rented & one with vacant house of no value. Good visibility to traffic. Town water, electricity & sewer at lot line. Development or investment. Easy access from front or back. $55,000
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
If a realtor’s “For Sale” sign is on it, I can represent you, and show you the property!
$179,000
MRC-A888 Post Rd, Dome Creek, BC
72 acres. Extensive frontage on the Fraser River. Public boat launch at beginning of property. Electricity & access via Post Road through property. Year round stream at one end of land. No buildings. $179,000
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