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Turmoil as McBride Council loses three by EVAN MATTHEWS

Rather than “A Town on Track,” McBride appears to be coming off its tracks after three councillors resigned last week. Councillors Ralph Bezanson, Sharon Reichert and Edee Tracy submitted their walking papers, leaving Councillor Rick Thompson and Mayor Loranne Martin as the only remaining members of council. The Village will now hold a by-election to elect three new councillors, according to the Village of McBride, and Mayor Martin says the election will be held as soon as possible.

Former councillor Sharon Reichert says the three councilors resigned together in an attempt to get the Province to step in. “I have lost all faith in my mayor and in my CAO… I can’t elaborate on that, for fear of ramifications,” says Reichert. “I felt the only way I could help the Village is to get the ministry to step in.” But in a statement released Tuesday, Mayor Martin, said “the three councillors refused to attend regular council meetings — despite the legislation — and then held their own special meetings at times when the Mayor was expected to be unavailable.”

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The statement goes on to say that as a result of the councillors’ absence a human rights claim against two of the councillors, a WorkSafeBC claim of bullying and harassment against two of the councillors, as well as other business crucial to the community could not be conducted. When The Goat asked Mayor Martin to elaborate on which councillors had WorkSafeBC claims and human rights complaints filed against them or why those claims couldn’t proceed she did not respond by presstime. The Minister of Community, Sport and Cont’d on A07

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Photo: Alicia Hill Kinnikinnickers put on a cooking class for nine- to 12-year-old kids, which was held at the secondary school. Roxie Smid taught the class. Many of the kids expressed how much they enjoyed the class, and all that they learned. Smid says they will be putting together another class for January.

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Interim-CAO’s contract extended by EVAN MATTHEWS

Though the Village continues its search for a more permanent replacement, Gord Simmons’ contract has been extended. The extension will see Simmons stay on with the Village through Dec. 13, he says. Named near the end of September, Simmons has been working with Valemount Council in place of the recently departed CAO, Mark Macneill. Simmons has been retired for the past

seven-and-a-half years, but had spent the 25 years prior working for the Regional District of Fraser- Fort George’s planning department. “I’m eager to get back to my woodworking and my carpentry,” says Simmons, making it clear he will not throw his hat in the ring as a long-term solution. Simmons took the position of interimCAO here, he says, based on his pre-existing relationship with the mayor, and his love for the town..

Dating back to November 2014, the Village has had two corporate officers and two chief administrative officers, respectively, not including interim positions. Macneill was hired in relief of former CAO, Anne Yanciw, who spent over three years as CAO. An interim-CAO, Ken Wiesner, filled the small gap between Yanciw and Macneill’s respective employment. The Village has not given a timeline on any potential hire.

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Kitselas First Nation pursues geothermal

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by EVAN MATTHEWS

Despite all the praise, Valemount may not end up with the first direct-use geothermal power plant if Kitselas First Nation has anything to say about it. Kitselas First Nation is pursuing private power purchase agreement partnerships with major project proponents. As a result, the Kitselas First Nation will receive $10,000 in capacity funding, according to the Province, in order to support negotiations with the project proponents to establish power purchase agreements for the sale of electricity from the proposed plant. These potential partnerships will support the exploratory drilling stage for the proposed Kitselas Geothermal Power Generation Project. The project is a being organized by LL Geothermal Inc., which is the subsidiary company formed by Kitselas Development Corporation and Borealis Geopower. The Kitselas Development Corporation is the economic arm of the Kitselas First Nation. “About 10 KM south of Terrace, B.C…. The project is seeking to develop one of the first, if not the first, geothermal power plant in Canada,” Borealis Chief

Map: Evan Matthews The “People of the Canyon” — or the Kitselas First Nation — has a population of 655 and is located 864 KM northwest of Valemount by car, or 626 KM as the crow flies.

Geologist, Craig Dunn, writes on the website. Kitselas will also seek a private power purchase agreement with a local buyer for thermal energy produced by the plant, according to the Province. “The Geopower project is a… standard hydrothermal project… with the intention to sell the power generation to B.C. Hydro,” he says. As it stands now, the Province says the project would be one of Canada’s first geothermal power plants. The plant would harness geothermal energy, according to the Province, producing 15 megawatts of electricity with the potential to provide another 135 megawatts of thermal

energy as a main heat source for local businesses. “Clean geothermal energy is a key priority for Kitselas First Nation, and the funding provided by the Province will help us garner the necessary financial assistance to support the completion of this project,” says Kitselas First Nation Chief, Joseph Bevan. “This will bring many benefits to our community. This includes long-term energy security and powerful economic benefits through power purchasing agreements,” he says. Other benefits include enhanced energy security, the offset of greenhouse gas emissions and the creation of up to 75 jobs over the construction and operation phases, including 15

long-term jobs, according to the Province. Contrary to what some Robson Valley locals may think, President of the Valemount Geothermal Society, Korie Marshall, says more projects such as this are encouraging. “We know the province won’t help to fund exploratory drilling, and we know it’s expensive to drill,” says Marshall. “It’s really the key to confirming any underground resource.” However, with more communities looking at becoming involved in geothermal power plants, Valemount has a limited window to be the poster child for such projects, according to Marshall. “We need to get busy.”

New curriculum, report cards roll out by EVAN MATTHEWS School District 57 is in the first year of its new curriculum, and while the transition is going smoothly, not all schools have felt a shift. One of the major changes to the curriculum is how and what the students will learn, according to the District, as students in today’s society have virtually instant access to a limitless amount of information. The main change, according to the District, is to emphasize how students learn, so focusing on teaching concepts and processes rather than factual content. “Nothing in the new curriculum has been a huge stretch,” says Valemount Secondary School’s Principal, Dan Kenkel. “We’ve been doing these kinds of innovations, progressive teaching and learning… It’s validation for the innovative work we’ve done here,” he says. The curriculum places

additional emphasis on Indigenous Canadian’s worldviews, according to the District, as its central to Canadian History. For context, 30 per cent of SD57’s student population identifies as having aboriginal ancestry, Forster says. “With the inclusion of aboriginal worldview perspectives throughout the curriculum, this allows for all of our learners to engage in current practices and knowledge of aboriginal people,” says SD57

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Superintendent, Marilyn Marquis-Forster. “This allows all learners to view aboriginal peoples in a context aside from a historical one,” she says. Another minor change to the curriculum, according to the District, will be an influx in report cards going home to parents, as teachers now have to send a minimum of five report cards home with each student, each school year. “It’s about providing more information to parents,

more information and ownership to kids in terms of their self-assessment, and just getting a well balanced look at how kids are doing,” says Kenkel, noting both the parents and kids will have a better idea of where they are and how they’re doing in terms of their education. Though, Kenkel adds Valemount Secondary is ahead of the curve, in that the reporting schedule will remain unchanged. “We’ve been very inclusive Cont’d on A08

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Workshops and community presentations in McBride & Valemount: Monday, Nov. 28th at the North Country Lodge 9am-12. Also at the McBride Secondary Roundhouse Theatre 12:151:30 for students and public presentation 7-8:30pm. Tuesday Nov. 29th at the Best Western Plus Valemount Inn & Suites 9:30-12:30 and 7-8:30 pm. Also at the Valemount Secondary school 12:15-1:30 for students. For complete details, further information and questions please contact Sara at 250.569.2266

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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Getting McBride back on track

Evan Matthews Editor I feel bad for everyone in McBride right now. My understanding is McBride has always been a hard working and blue collar type of town, and right now, it seems as though bureaucracy and a lack of organization is getting in the way of any type of progress. The citizens are struggling. There aren’t many career-like jobs left in McBride, many of the young people are leaving for opportunity elsewhere, and it doesn’t appear as though a plethora of oppor-tunity will be showing up in McBride tomorrow. Naturally, people look to their elected officials for answers in times like these, and right now, the people of McBride just aren’t

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getting the answers they’re looking for. A fresh council came in after the last election, and since, it’s been a complete turnover. Councillors have resigned, staffers have left or been let go, and for all the change that people of McBride ex-pected after the election, the reality is that they’ve received much of the same. This isn’t to say the (newly) elected officials aren’t trying to do their best or their hardest. I believe they are, and for those who recently resigned, I think they did, too. But what can residents do if an elected official’s best effort just isn’t good enough? How can we expect a

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group of five individuals — your neighbours, peers and friends — (council) to restore order to a town that has been struggling for

covering politics, typically councils are a reflection of the electorate. Councils with engaged communities, from what I’ve seen, have

“In my time working in journalism, and covering politics, typically councils are a reflection of the electorate they represent,” - Evan Matthews, editor

years? I don’t know if it’s a totally fair expectation. In my brief time working in journalism, and

an easier time getting things done because the community is involved and on board, as opposed to say communities experiencing turmoil. Again, this isn’t to say McBride’s community isn’t involved

enough, only locals know, and a local I am not. However, one thing I have noticed in McBride is a significant difference in opinion, and an inability to get on the same page. Often with political issues there are two or three main perspectives, like, how do we create jobs? How do we dig ourselves out of our financial situation? Yet, it doesn’t seem to matter who you talk to or what you’re talking about when it comes to McBride, but it seems as though every single person has a different idea or opinion. When I interviewed former councilor Sharon Reichert, she used the word “fractured” to describe many of the relationships in McBride, as in cracks exist within the

network making up McBride’s community. No matter what happens with Council moving forward, some accountability should fall on residents to help eliminate those cracks and bring the community together. There is a need to respect other’s ideas, to work at understanding one another, and to recognize when a positive solution trumps pride and ego. Council represents the community; it shouldn’t be there, solely, for the community to blame when things do not go perfectly. Whether it’s a few leaders that rally the community together, or the body of the community recog-nizing a need to mobilize, McBride needs more than five minds and bodies on its issues in order to get “back on track.”

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Advice for McBride

Dear Editor, Did you know that each one of you (men, women and children) spent $1,000 on something you will never see or get any benefit from? That’s right. A $215,000 culvert that a “doer” would have repaired for about $10,000, or less. Better yet, management who actually kept an eye on infrastructure may have prevented this issue. Next, a firing and settlement with no economic return. The next big one an MCFC house cleaning costing people from McBride another estimated $250,000 with no benefit. The highly priced help can’t even get a cutting permit to keep the mills running. Now we have a lot of experience/expertise in our community, but no requests were made by Village Council for advice to help resolve those issues. It appears our mayor and council have no contact with ‘doer’ members of the community. Now the real kicker came at the MCFC AGM when the mayor said they were going to continue milking the forest of white wood to pay for this foolishness. After, in a conversation with a principal, we were told they actually conferred with legal counsel as to whether or not they could successfully default on

cedar contracts. Note that in the TRC default the administration wanted $6 more per tonne and defaulted on the contract, and the lawsuit is still outstanding. The administration then hired an Economic Development Officer at a wage of $60,000 to find jobs. Note they were willing to give up 50 plus jobs, millions in village income for $6 per tonne. By my calculations $60,000 equals a subsidy for 10,000 metric tonnes. I guess this is the bureaucratic way. Currently the mills have a contract for a set value and MCFC forced a $5 per tonne increase. Presently our forest is a warren of high-grade logging where MCFC has done no development. The white wood has been sold for well under market value leaving the cedar standing. Cedar is our past and future hope. Currently all white wood revenue leaves the valley. Only logging revenue remains, which also remains when logging cedar, but cedar creates many local manufacturing jobs and if utilized properly all parts of the log have value. McBride, we need a MCFC business manager who knows business, cedar management and forest management. Do

not hire someone without these qualifications. I also suggest buying the TRC mill site. Hire Tom Ryan. Resolve your legal issues. Whatever your opinion of ‘my opinion’, go to every council meeting. Take your coffee and ask questions about these issues at every meeting. Make it a social outing. Get three councillors to make a motion and vote to hire a MCFC business manager. Then I suggest the MCFC directors be a balance of mill owners and community members to help the manager with policy. You are a shareholder in this business. There is no room for personalities. It is supposed to create and stabilize local jobs. We all know it has failed because it is not managed as a business. McBride, take back your town. Get off the fence. Village Council, get a backbone and seek advice from experienced locals. Get away from your lawyers, accountants and engineers. You and they are killing our town. Councillors stand up now, live up to your elected responsibilities and join the McBride Team. Respectfully submitted, Dave Shantz McBride, B.C.

Manufacturing tax change

Dear Editor, It is time to tax productivity by robot like we do labour I have been trying to articulate a concept not too complex, but some of my peers do not seem to fully comprehend, or at least understand the scale of concept. Now to be clear, I am talking about this from a purely undergrad comprehension of economics and history. There is plenty of better-supported material out there if you care to indulge in some econometrics and historical statistics. But for over 70 years now, a huge amount of taxation income has come to our governments in the form of income tax. Now for seven decades, economists and politicians have been arguing about the nature of these taxes — too high, too low, graduated, flat tax — although no serious economist in 30 years has called for a flat tax. But, what seems to have slipped through the cracks is this simple fact: with demographics approaching a point where demographics will not support the replacement of the Boomers, the HUGE amount of income tax generated in the past simply will not be generated in the future. The younger generations are making less income,

and there are less people, compared to the Boomer era, so what now? To make the matter worse, because income taxes disincentivizes labour, firms have been replacing labour with automation at an astounding rate. We have to look at automation in two ways: First of all, it creates un-employment, thereby reducing income tax, but it also creates productivity that is not taxed as much as if this productivity is produced by labour. Who gets this extra money from the non-taxed productivity due to robot? You guessed it, the one per cent. So what do we do? Well, the service industry

will always be more labour intensive than anything that is more automatized, but it also does not immediately pay as well as export production type jobs. We must face the fact that we MUST tax production by robot, and shift to some form of dignified minimum guaranteed income. If we do not do this, then we will create a system of robot-owning overlords, and underemployed peasants. One could argue that we are already there. Cheers, Joe Nusse Valemount, B.C.

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Proposed 25% tax Robson Valley Regional RCMP Police Report RCMP report, bear scare hike for arena by EVAN MATTHEWS The Canoe Valley Rec Centre in Valemount is in need of more annual funding. At the meeting last week, the Regional District of FraserFort George requested a 25 per cent increase to the CVRC’s annual requisition – the amount raised from local taxpayers. The proposed 2016 operating budget for the CVRC is $486,300. “Additional funds will be needed to keep up with inflation and to assist with future enhancements and repairs,” says the RDFFG’s General Manager of Community Services, Donna Munt. “Repairs include a compressor rebuild, installing infrastructure to recapture surplus heat — which will reduce propane cost substantially — and to have a dedicated change room for the Exercise Room clients,” she says. Grant funding will also need to be secured for this work to be completed, according to Munt. The compressor rebuild is scheduled for 2018, and will be completed with or without grant money, according to Munt, while the other projects will be scheduled if we are successful in receiving a grant. “We continue to monitor for available grants and if a grant becomes available we will apply,” says Munt. “Because grants never cover 100 per cent of the cost, it’s important we have the matching funds set aside to meet the financial condition of most grants,” she says. The request to increase the requisition allows for funds to be set aside, which can then be used to offset some of the cost for the aforementioned work and to keep up with cost of living increases, Munt added. In 2016 capital projects with a value of $103,000 were carried out with grants totaling $83,000 from Northern Development Imitative Trust, Columbia Basin Trust, Community Works and New Horizon for Seniors, according to the RDFFG, to offset the cost of the work. The Canoe Valley Rec Centre operates the arena and a fitness room.

Shopping around the Xmas tree by EVAN MATTHEWS

Get ready, as Valemount gets set to kick off the holiday festivities with the lighting of its community Christmas tree. The lighting of the tree will happen at 5 PM on Friday, Dec. 2, at Centennial Park, as the kick-off for the annual Late Night Shopping follows. A few locals, including VCTV’s Gord Peters, took on the community-led initiative to erect a large outdoor community Christmas tree, which was donated by the Valemount Community Forest, as well as a “Tree of Remembrance” in memory of loved ones who have passed. People can purchase a start to hang on the Tree of Remembrance on Friday, Nov. 26 at the Craft Fair (at the secondary school) for $10. “Local businesses got together and decided to put this on,” says Sherry Tinsley, owner of A Cut Above, who notes many other local businesses are taking part, including The Gathering Tree, Infinity Office Supplies, etc. “There are bonfires, hot chocolate, carolers go around singing and Santa comes right into town on a fire truck… There will be photo shoots with Santa for the parents with kids,” she says. The annual festivities always the first Friday of December, according to Tinsley, and will go until between 8 and 9 PM depending on what individual businesses decide. In-store draws are planned, according to Tinsley, and a lot of the businesses put out snacks, as a customer appreciation. At the end of the night, she says all the stores get together and put all the names of people who have made purchases into one big draw, and draw for a gift basket. “This way, the people who are actually shopping, benefit,” says Tinsley. “In the past, people weren’t shopping.” A small market, which used to be set up on 5th Avenue, Tinsley says will be set up this year at 990 Main Street. The market will be full of home-based businesses such as Avon, Pampered Chef, Steeped Tea and other small little shops, etc.

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.

Oct. 31: In the morning, Valemount RCMP were called to a residence of a suspected break and enter in progress as a man unexpectedly entered the residence possessing a hatchet, knife, along with bow and arrow. Upon police arrival the man was arrested, and after speaking with the occupant and the unknown man, it was learned the man was running from a bear. The man encountered two bears while hiking nearby, when they turned and appeared to start pursuing him. Out of fear the man began to run to the closest residence. He was later released without charges. Nov. 2: A man attended the Valemount RCMP Detachment to request assistance locating his girlfriend. A man and woman travelling through the area began arguing when the woman, who was driving, stopped and ordered the man out of the vehicle. The woman then drove off leaving the man behind. The man was concerned for the safety of his girlfriend because he had not heard from her and was hoping police to assist. Police were able to confirm the woman was safe, and both were in contact with each other. Nov. 3: In the evening, Valemount RCMP received a report of a suspicious vehicle, possibly a dark coloured pickup truck, parking in the alley between 9th and 8th Avenue homes near the 1100 block. Police conducted patrols to the area but did not locate a vehicle. If you see suspicious activity in this area please call the Valemount RCMP 250-566-4466. Nov. 4: Valemount RCMP attended a tractor trailer collision on Highway 5 near Bone Creek. The tractor trailer was discovered in a ditch, and was hauling a load of MDF boards, which were scattered about. The driver of the tractor tried to avoid

another truck that crossed the center line into his lane. The area was experiencing dense fog at the time of the collision, which may have contributed to the incident. There were no injuries to the driver, and no charges pursued as a result of the collision. Nov. 5: Valemount RCMP received a complaint of an abandoned vehicle in a wooded area off Cranberry Lake Road. Police attended and located an SUV parked off of the roadway with extensive damage to the front end, making the vehicle unsafe to be on the road. The same vehicle was observed abandoned on Cedarside Road days earlier. Efforts made to locate the owner were negative. Considering the vehicles condition it was towed from the area and a Notice and Order issued for it to be inspected and repaired to comply with the Provincial Motor Vehicle Act and Regulations. Nov. 7: Valemount RCMP received an early morning call that a person was laying on the Big Foot Trail walkway, and it appeared they could not get up. Police immediately attended and located an elderly male who had fallen down and was unable to stand under his own power. Police assisted the male to keep him warm. An ambulance attended and transported the male to the Valemount Health Centre for further treatment. Nov. 7: Valemount RCMP attended the Super 8 Motel for a report of an ongoing fight between two males. Both males had been drinking the night prior and staying in the same room, when an argument at breakfast escalated. Both were separated and did not want to cooperate to pursue charges. Further investigation revealed the matter appeared to be consensual. No arrests were made and no charges are being pursued. Nov. 8: A member of

the McBride RCMP was patrolling a Forest Service Road when he encountered a male hunter in the area. Through further conversation with the male it was learned he did not possess a valid firearms licence because it recently expired. All firearms in the male’s possession were seized for safe keeping and assistance offered to help the male renew his licence. Once a valid firearms licence is produced the firearms will be returned to the owner and no charges were pursued in this matter. Nov. 9: Valemount RCMP attended a report of a collision at the Valemount Petro-Canada. A car struck a gas pump in the parking lot causing extensive damage. There were no injuries and no major safety concerns, as the pump was disabled immediately after the collision.The investigation into this matter is ongoing. Nov. 10: A member of the Valemount RCMP was patrolling in the area of the Valemount Petro-Canada and conducted a traffic stop with a Dodge pickup truck. An odour of marijuana was detected and two occupants arrested. A quantity of marihuana was seized following a search of the vehicle. The driver was subsequently served a Notice of Driving Prohibition. Both individuals were later released without further charges. Nov. 10: McBride RCMP received a report of a single vehicle collision near Small Creek. A member of the McBride RCMP attended and located a Volkswagon Jetta in a ditch with all airbags deployed and damage mostly on the passenger side. The driver of the vehicle appeared uninjured and believed wind to me a contributing factor. An ambulance attended and assessed the driver and transported him to the McBride Hospital for further assessment. Nov. 10: McBride RCMP

were notified of a vehicle passing a school bus with lights flashing. The school bus driver was able to identify the offending driver who later apologized for their actions and did not see lights flashing. Further involvement by a member of the McBride RCMP concluded the matter with a warning. It is of the utmost importance to be aware of your surroundings and alert to other vehicles on the roadway, especially school buses where pedestrian traffic is increased. If a stopped school bus is displaying a flashing, alternating red lamp, a driver of a vehicle meeting or overtaking the stopped bus from either direction (front or back) must stop and wait until the buses red light is off. Nov. 11: Valemount RCMP received information from Jasper RCMP that a Ford F150 was stolen from the Jasper PetroCanada. The owner of the vehicle left it running when they ran into the store for a short time, and when they returned it was gone. Members of the Valemount RCMP patrolled Highway 16 eastbound and intercepted the stolen pickup, which then evaded police at a high rate of speed. An extensive search was conducted and the stolen pickup located abandoned on a frontage road near Mount Robson. Police setup a perimeter and conducted lengthy patrols until Police Dog Services (PDS) arrived to assist. The PDS member of the RCMP searched the area but was unable to locate a suspect. The following morning a report of a suspicious person near the same area was received and police conducted a patrol and located a 35-year-old man. He was arrested for possession of stolen property, and breaching multiple conditions. The man was remanded into custody to appear in court November 14th in Prince George.

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Photo: Evan Matthews Barbara Markham (left) and Jannie Sollows (right) each celebrated their 70th birthdays over the weekend at the Golden Year’s Seniors Lodge in Valemount. Conrad Broersma crouches in between, as he says he couldn’t miss the opportunity to hop in for a photo on the special day.

Tales from a warden, or three Photo: Evan Matthews The Wardens, a Banffbased trio who all spent time as wardens sang their stories with a tinge of country, and a little bit of bluegrass, to a crowd of about 50 at Three Ranges Brewery on Monday night. Scott Ward, Bradley Bischoff and Ray Schmidt told stories of injuries, wildlife scares, and climbing 19,000 foot mountains.

This 4+ acre lot sits high above a river valley and can provide views that go on for miles. While this lot is still treed, it does have road access into the property directly from the developed cul de sac road. 7 lots form this private, bare land strata development, making for a quiet and intimate neighbourhood. A well and water easement and agreement is in place. Zoned RR1, this is a perfect location to build your dream home or that weekend getaway place. With all that the Valemount area has to offer, this lot sits on the edge of exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities, fresh mountain air, and stellar views. Come walk this property. You’ll love it!

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Though the wardens worked out of Banff, their stories spanned from Banff, to Jasper, all the way north into Alaska.

NDIT names new CEO by EVAN MATTHEWS The Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) has a new CEO. Janine North, NDIT’s first and only CEO, announced in August that she would retire come the fall after a “distinguished career of service”, and she would be replaced by Joel McKay, NDIT’s former director of communications. “I feel honoured to have been selected to lead the Trust into its second decade,” says McKay, in his new role, which he officially started on Oct. 3. “The north is my home, my family’s home, and I believe very passionately that the best economic decisions for the north should be made in the north,” he says. McKay originally joined the Trust’s executive team in

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2012, according to an NDIT official statement, and since then has been responsible for leading the Trust’s communications and marketing, economic research

and analysis, in addition to the Fabulous Festivals and Events funding program. Prior to joining the Trust, McKay was an awardwinning business journalist

in Vancouver specializing in coverage of the province’s natural resources industries, notably forestry, mining, oil and gas and renewable energy. North spent more than a decade as CEO, according to NDIT, and undertook various projects of varying significance. A good example of some of North’s projects begin with her first, according to Valemount’s Mayor, Jeannette Townsend, which was the Village’s office building, as well as its purchase of the Valemount Community Forest. “This building was the NDIT’s first project, and she was a very strong advocate for Valemount,” Townsend said at the Oct. 25 council meeting. “NDIT has some big shoes to fill,” she says.

Many other’s echoed Townsend’s sentiment, including NDIT’s Chair of the Board, Evan Saugstad. “Janine’s retirement is one I accept with mixed emotions,” says Saugstad. “I’m sad to see someone with her experience, desire and leadership skills leaving the Trust, while at the same time I’m happy and supportive of her decision to retire and begin experiencing life where work isn’t one’s main focus in life,” he says. North stayed in her role as CEO for the months leading up to McKay’s selection, and she also stayed on to work with her successor to ensure a smooth transition in the early stages, an official statement from NDIT reads. But according to Ms. North, she says NDIT has found the right person for the job, and she believes

McKay’s work ethic and motivation to be of the same quality as her own. “Joel has a passion for northern communities and building a stronger economy,” says North. “He has the vision and service ethic that will drive Northern Development to continued success over the next decade.” NDIT, which formed in 2005, has used its resources to approve more than $150M in funding for more than 2,000 projects throughout central and northern B.C., according to it’s statement. The Trust is sustainably managed with a capital base in excess of $250M, its statement reads, and it has two-dozen programs and services fostering collaboration, sustainability and diversification in the region’s communities.

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Backcountry trash becomes burden by EVAN MATTHEWS Some backcountry enthusiasts are describing behaviour from snowmobilers as “garbage.” Two separate groups frequenting the backcountry in McBride — specifically Renshaw Meadows — have submitted complaints to the Ministry of Environment regarding trash being left in the backcountry by snowmobilers. “Backcountry camping and hiking has always been a part of our collective lives,” says Mike Simpson, referring to a group of about 15 people including his family and friends. Simpson’s group does the hike every year, and says they have a “pack out more than you pack in” mindset. The group, according to his letter, collects and brings out as much trash as they can carry. “The garbage we picked up included a snowmobile mudflap, a fuel container (partially full), two sets of snowmobile goggles, broken tail lights, a GPS unit, a hatchet, a shovel handle, pliers, tie straps, food containers, a wallet, sunglass lenses, misc. plastic parts, nylon strapping, bungee cords, etc.,” says Simpson, noting too, the group collected over 100 food cans as they hiked. After collecting the trash, Simpson’s letter to the ministry says they flew out the trash by helicopter at their own expense, and according to Simpson, the finger should be pointed at the snowmobile community.

“Snowmobilers are without questions the source of this garbage,” he says, “What we collected is just the tip of the iceberg.” The unfortunate part, according to some locals, is not all snowmobilers are litter-bugs, but it’s these people who give the community a bad name. “It’s too bad all the users of our backcountry don’t get and apply the “take out more than you take in” approach,” says Kelly Harding, a McBride snowmobiler. “The majority of the backcountry users are very respectful of our natural areas… and mention it to other folks if we see someone not paying attention to it,” he says. Organizations like the Valemount Area Recreation Development Association (VARDA) take measures to try and educate snowmobilers on the importance of cleaning the backcountry. A second group of hikers, calling themselves the Grizzly Group, sent a similar complaint to the ministry with a far more extensive trash inventory. Both complains were sent to various local organizations, in addition to the Ministry, including VARDA, McBride Big Country Snowmobile Association, Valemount and McBride Chamber’s of Commerce, as well as multiple provincial ministries. After The Goat Newspaper made various attempts, the local snowmobile club in McBride, the Big

Photo courtesy of Mike Simpson A small sample of some of the trash Mike Simpson’s group collected. Though they try to “pack out more than they pack in,” it never ceases to amaze how much trash remains, according to his letter to the ministry.

Country Snowmobile Association, declined to comment for this story. In its response to Simpson, the Ministry of Environment’s Assistant Deputy Minister Jim Standen says though Conservation Officers have the ability to enforce littering, it’s a difficult task, as “higher priority issues” often supersede. “There are human-wildlife conflicts and major environmental violations and investigations have a significant impact on the environment and on human health,” the statement reads.

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“If there is evidence of who dumped the garbage… it is possible for an officer to follow up and issue a ticket,” it says. The Ministry of Environment encourages people to phone the 24-hour Report All Poachers and Polluters (RAPP) line in these instances. Fines related to poaching and littering are punishable by way of a $2,000 fine or up to six months in prison, depending on the offence, according to the ministry.

Curriculum cont A03 of parents with the reporting process,” he says. “Our reporting structure and reporting tools are in good shape for moving into this new era.” In addition, there will be fewer exams this year, as the Ministry of Education says the only Provincial Exams this year are the English 12, Communications 12 or English First Peoples 12. This is a change from previous years, according to SD57 Superintendent

Marilyn Marquis-Forster, as in previous years students would also have to take the Provincial Exams of Science 10, Math 10, English 10 and Social Studies 11 in addition to the English 12 examinations. The Ministry of Education is currently developing a Provincial assessment for numeracy and literacy for students grades 10 through 12, Marquis-Forster adds. First reports went home in mid-November.

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It’s the holiday season, and the Valemount and Area Chamber of Commerce is trying to encourage people to shop locally. by EVAN MATTHEWS It’s the holiday season, and the Valemount and Area Chamber of Commerce is trying to encourage people to shop locally. People can now pick up reward cards at participating businesses. Running from Nov. 1, 2016, to Jan. 2, 2017, each

business participating in the program will have a laminated poster on its front door or window. The idea is that each card has 10 open spots. Each spot will be “stamped” by a participating business with an initial and local store number. Each open spot on the card is worth a $20 purchase, with some

exceptions, such as IGA has a minimum of $50. A full card represents (roughly) $200 spent locally, according to the Chamber. Customers are then to put their name and phone number on the back of the card and drop the completed card into a draw box located at Infinity, a relatively central location.

The Chamber will do an early bird draw on Dec. 19, 2016, while the final draws will happen at the Chamber’s quarterly AGM in mid-January, 2017. Winners will receive Chamber dollars, which are redeemable at participating local businesses, with the prize amount still to be determined.

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Cultural Development, Peter Fassbender, confirmed to The Goat he has been informed about McBride’s inability to form a quorum — even prior to the resignations. The Ministry is investigating the issue, according to Minister Peter Fassbender, as — if true — it would be in contravention of the (Community Charter) Act. “We’re on a fact-finding mission at the moment,” says Minister Fassbender. “Coming out of that, we’ll know what the next steps are going to be.” Now down to two, the remaining members of Council are not enough to form a quorum on their own, according to

and another councilor make improvements and to the Community Charter, (who has since resigned) as secure and retain qualimeaning the Village of a brand new slate. This will fied Village staff. Several McBride is unable to hold be the second byelection senior staff members have regular Council meetings. this term, which has still resigned over the past two The remaining members years including of council must the CAO, EDO ensure residents and Director of “After several unsuccessful atcontinue to receive Finance. required services, tempts to have our concerns The former according to the addressed and having no other councillors isMinistry, howresource, we could not continue to sued an official ever any decisions participate any further on council.” statement to the resulting in any public over the future financial Former councillor weekend anliabilities will be nouncing their Sharon Reichert made by council resignations, once a by-election thanking the has been held and has two years left in it. public for its support, and quorum is restored. Since the last election, said “After several unsucThe three councillors McBride residents hungry cessful attempts to have who resigned were new to for change have cast blame our Councillors’ concerns government as of the last on the current adminisaddressed and having no election. They were elected tration for being slow to other resource, we could together with the Mayor

not continue to participate any further on council, for the best interest of our community.” In an interview with The Goat, Reichert cited “legal reasons” for declining to comment on what councillors’ concerns were, but the three former councillors did confirm they decided to resign together. “Hopefully (the resignations) will make enough of a statement that the (ministry) will get involved and try to get McBride on track,” says Reichert. “Because honestly, I don’t think it’s going anywhere right now.” However, It will be up to the remaining staff members on how to proceed,

generally, according to Minister Fassbender, as he says the Province isn’t willing to impose its will on municipalities, but rather support them when they have challenges. “As a Province we celebrate the duly elected people at the local level,” says Fassbender. “It has been a plank for us in that (local administrations) are autonomous, responsible and ultimately, accountable,” he says. More documents from the former councillors are being submitted to the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, according to Fassbender, as McBride continues searching for answers.

A holiday re-gift

Photo: Evan Matthews Left to right: Donna Duerkson, Linda Hedberg, Silvia Cuddeback, Lidwina Flavelle, Sandy Braun and Marion Farquharson. Donna Duerkson from the Valemount Quilting Society presents cheques to Marion Farquharson from the Valemount Senior Housing Society. VCTV won $1,000 at the local cable awards this past summer, and donated the funds to the quilting society in a random draw. After deciding the funds could be better used within the Senior Housing Society, the Quilting Society decided to re-donate and topped it up with $500 of their own money. The $1500 was split evenly between the Seniors Housing Society and Meals on Wheels (a Housing Society program) “We use the facility downstairs, and (the Senior Housing Society) has never upped the rent,” says Duerkson. “They’ve been really good to us. To me, this is where the money needs to go, and we’ll be here one day too.”

Gardening with Pete Organizing your seeds

Last week, I did it again! I was out in a small greenhouse that has evolved into a tool shed, overflow greenhouse and a late summer shed to dry onions, garlic and uprooted plants that have gone to seed. Usually, I am fervent about attaching labels to anything that I hang to cure, but last week I discovered two bunches of stems full of seedpods and no label on either one. I vaguely remember pulling some volunteer greens that had gone to seed some time in August and hanging them in bunches to cure. I can label the seeds – “unknown greens” and watch next year to see if I can identify them or I may just scatter them around some of the

beds next spring and let them come up as they may. This really shows the importance of good labels for gardeners, especially if you are turning into a “seed-saver” as many of us do. During the winter months, I cut up old cereal boxes, dog-biscuit boxes and other heavy cardboard into tags and punch a hole toward the end of each tag. With a small length of recycled baler twine and a good felt pen, they are great to label anything that is hung to dry in a bundle or bunch. I also use these tags to drop in each container of potatoes as I dig all the different varieties and put them into the root cellar. As they don’t really cost me anything and

can be used next year to start the fire in the greenhouse and the ashes spread on the garden, I feel good about recycling some of the packaging that I bring home with me. In the spring, I am almost religious about using a white plastic label in each container as soon as I have spread the seeds in it. I fill the container with starter mix, tamp it down, spread the seeds, insert the label and then cover the seeds and tamp down again. I find if I put the label in before covering the seeds or the final tamp, I don’t forget to do it. When I transplant to larger containers a few weeks later, I make sure each container has its label before moving

on to the next type of plant. When the plant is finally put out into the garden or the greenhouse, the label is placed close to the stem and when the transplanting is finished, I usually make a map of the bed or row and record it on paper too. One of my “nightmares” is a small child visiting and pulling up all the labels to “help out”. (I have caught a few over the years just as they started!) If you look through the seed catalogues and garden centers or hardware stores, you will find many types of labels at a great variety of prices. The only ones I ever buy are the common white plastic pointed end labels about 5”(12cm) long that can be written on

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.

with a good felt pen. Over the years, my favourite is the “Sharpie” permanent marker that I buy by the box. The writing can be clearly seen even if the marker gets left in the garden over the winter. For fruit trees and rose bushes, I find the copper tags with long wires for twist-ties are the best. The only thing to watch for is not to tie the wire tight on the stem as the plant will grow and the wire will cut into the bark. A dear old

friend who is no longer with us also showed me her way of marking her fruit trees. She placed a label in a small dark jar (to keep the sunlight from fading the writing) and set the jar in a small hole next to the trunk of the tree. They lasted for years. I still find I rest better if I make maps of all my flowerbeds, berry patches and orchard and write the varieties down as a permanent record. It is a few minutes well spent.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Valemount

Thurs, Nov 24, Business Retention And Expansion Workshop. 9am - 4pm. Best Western Plus, 1950 Hwy 5 South. This new series focuses on how communities can effectively retain and help grow their existing businesses. It equips the community with useful tools and fosters a solid understanding of economic development practices. For more information, please contact economicdevelopment @gov.bc.ca Sat. Nov. 26th Valemount Craft Fair at the high school. 10-3 Tues. Nov. 29 RVSS and partners presents Timea E. Nagy Human Trafficking survivor, author, speaker and social advocate Workshops and

presentations in Valemount. at the Best Western Plus 9:3012:30 and 7-8:30 pm and the Valemount Secondary school for students 12:15-1:30

Crescent Spur, Elisse Bressette, Nathan Smith and more.

Fri. Dec. 2nd Late-night shopping. Great deals at local stores. Meet Santa and witness the installation of Valemount’s Community Christmas Tree. 5-9pm downtown and around Valemount.

Fri Nov. 25th McBride Festival of Lights and latenight shopping. Starts at 5:30. Parade and Santa!

Fri. Dec. 2nd John Crowley performs at the Valemount Legion at the regular Friday night dinner. Dinner at 5pm, show at 7pm. Fri Dec. 9th Celebrate a Ho Ho Ho Down @ Valemount Legion Doors @ 7:00 $10 Local Music Fund-raiser for Robson Valley Music Society with themes on the Holiday Season featuring Samson’s Delilah, Nick Beddington,

McBride Mon. Nov. 28 RVSS and partners presents Timea E. Nagy Human Trafficking survivor, author, speaker and social advocate Workshops and presentations in McBride at 9am12 @ North Country Lodge and the McBride Secondary Roundhouse Theatre for students from 12:15-1:30; open public presentation 7-8:30 Tues & Wed Nov 29th and 30th Silver Hills Home Remedies seminar by Phil Brewer on Sleep Stress and Net Sheet Pack Fomentations. Free

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).

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

Sports Drop-in adult hockey Sundays 6:30 and Wednesdays 8:15 at the Valemount arena. Full gear required. Drop-in volleyball and badminton at Valemount Secondary gym. Volleyball Tuesdays 7-9 and badminton Thursdays 7-9

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

Drop-in volleyball Mondays 7-9 at the McBride Secondary School Gr 8 and up. Jodi Littlechild 250-569-7899.

Valemount Anglican United Church 7th Ave and Cedar Street - Sunday 10am.

Drop-in basketball for yrs 12 and up at McBride High School, Thurs 6-8pm. Free. Christine 250-569-0090

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 11am 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

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.

admission. At the McBride Secondary School Roundhouse Theatre. 7pm-9pm.

Dunster Sat. Dec. 3rd 10:00 to noon “Jump Down, Turn Around” Singing, Dancing, Movement, Games, Rhythms Family Music Workshop Children 0-6 and their caregivers at the Dunster Schoolhouse admission by donation Facilitated by Janey weeks and Melissa Boulianne Contact: Nancy Taylor 250-968-4358 Mon. Dec. 12th Dunster Christmas Concert at the Dunster Schoolhouse Evening concert at 7pm for the general public tea, coffee, juice and goodies to follow. Concert for seniors of the valley and those who cannot come to the evening concert Monthly Book Discussion. Meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 1:30pm at the McBride Library. 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!

Council Meetings Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:00pm in Valemount, and McBride.

The OAPO Stitch and Knit will be meeting @ the Beaverview Lodge, McBride Thurs from 2:004:00pm.

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

Unity in Community, Thurs at 7:30pm, McBride Health Centre. 250-569-2586

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.

Book Club for adults – Meet second Thursday of the month at 7pm at the library. Call 250566-4367 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. Bingo at McBride Legion Hall, every 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday of the month. 6:30 Early Bird starts.

Youth The McBride Play group is meeting on Fridays 10 am to noon at the E-Free Church. All kids ages 0-6 and their care-givers are welcome to come out for playtime, socializing and a free

12 noon. Buses will bring out and return any seniors from McBride and Valemount compliments of diversified bus and their volunteer drivers. Leaving Golden Years Lodge

in Valemount at 10:00 am. Leaving Beaverview Lodge in McBride at 10:15 am.

Join us! Valemount Crafter's Guild Annual General Meeting Monday, November 28 @7pm at the Valemount Legion

snack! For more information, please call Emilia Roth @ 5696809 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+ 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. Dunster Playgroup. Meets on Thursdays from 10am to noon at the Dunster Schoolhouse. Kids 0 to 6 grab your grown up and come enjoy open play, crafting and gym time. Please bring a snack to share. Info: 569-4033

Seniors Valemount Seniors’ Music Night, 7:00pm Wednesday at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge. Gentle Seniors’ Exercise, Tues 10-11am, upstairs, Golden Years Lodge, Valemount. Call Diane on 250 566 4297 for more info. Seniors Bingo @ the Beaverview Lodge, McBride Thurs 6:30pm. Cribbage and other games: Everyone Welcome; @ the Valemount Golden Years Lodge lower level Thurs 1-4 pm.

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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. RVSS Adult Literacy Craft Club. A new quick, easy and fun craft each week. Come on in Fridays

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A12 Thursday, Nov 24th, 2016

Felmo and Geraldine

by LOU MAZE RMG humour columnist I have written about my son’s playmate Felmo. Felmo is a doll that goes everywhere with him. In fairness to my son, I must admit, I also have a friend named Geraldine. Geraldine is a

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Week of November 27 to December 3, 2016

turning 30 and decided my life was pretty boring. So I cleared out my apartment, quit my job and moved to Europe. Moving to Europe wasn’t all that crazy, but going alone, to live with absolute strangers, definitely was. Geraldine was a going away present from my friends. She was with me when I crossed the English Channel and happily shared a morning croissant with me in Paris. Even when she had to remain tucked away in the suitcase, with her legs up around her ears, she was a comfort.

Her loyalty was tested when I had to drive in Rome. I often tell people that Romans are good drivers because all the bad ones are dead already. You never look in the rear view mirror because you are too busy tending to the terrors in front of you. This may be one of the reasons, Italians live in the moment. Since, I couldn’t risk the lives of my new found friends, Geraldine was the obvious candidate for crash test dummy. She stays serene under pressure, is incapable of wetting herself and probably wouldn’t crack

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Week of December 4 to 10, 2016

SCORPIO, SAGITTARIUS AND CAPRICORN.

PUZZLE NO. 849

Week of December 11 to 17, 2016 ARIES

You’ll be asked to a variety of events, but you’ll tend to politely decline the invitations. However, you could be convinced to change your mind at the last minute.

You’ll be rushing to finish decorating your home since you’ll be hosting a last-minute party. Let your pride be your guide as you create a stunning ambiance.

TAURUS

Time is a factor, and you’ll need to decide between different obligations and certain activities. Focus on balancing the different spheres of your life.

TAURUS

GEMINI

Take good care of your immune system. If you’re seeing a lot of people, take the necessary precautions to avoid catching their germs. Make sure to get plenty of rest.

Change always brings its fair share of emotions. You’ll be able to benefit from a new experience that’s extremely rewarding — becoming closer with a family member, for instance.

GEMINI

Closing a deal at work positively impacts your career. People are more than willing to put their blind trust in you as a result. Don’t let yourself be pushed around. Changes in the workplace or in certain obligations improve your energy levels. Your manual dexterity will see a significant improvement.

SAGITTARIUS

A particular project will allow you to demonstrate your initiative and resourcefulness. You take the lead and make sure those around you understand which direction you want to take.

CAPRICORN

Recharging your batteries and setting new goals will help with fatigue. Your loved ones are missing you, so be sure to reach out to them.

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though they’re full to the brim. But don’t worry; you won’t be fazed by the frenzy.

You’re going to be the centre of attention. You’ll 2 3 be the 4 only person to accomplish a particular task at work, and this will earn you some well-deserved recognition from management.

SCORPIO

Breaking your routine benefits both you and your relationship. Don’t turn down invitations 18 from19your friends — they’re going to surprise you, especially if you’re single.

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The slightest interest in real estate can lead to some very profitable returns. You’ll also be tempted to change your home decor before the holidays in order to impress 33 certain people.

CAPRICORN

You won’t be afraid37 to speak your mind — just make sure to have all the right information before you do. You’ll need to translate an 41important message to avoid any possible confusion.

You might be tempted to purchase something expensive. Be prepared 48 49 to go over your budget while shopping for Christmas gifts. You’ll also need a little extra energy to get through the week.

PISCES

You’ll be lost in deep contemplation. Your convictions force you to develop your spirituality. A pilgrimage is a project you might start planning.

LIBRA

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You might be contemplating going back to school to improve your professional life, no matter how old you are. You’ll hear about an inter23 24help esting opportunity that could relieve some financial stress.

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Sometimes, you need to take a step back before going forward, and to see things from a different perspective. By doing this, you’ll be able to get a better idea of what’s going on.

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AQUARIUS

You’ll be organizing an event for a large crowd. Accept invitations from friends to blow off a little steam and to shed some stress.

You won’t hold back when it comes to speaking your mind. You’ll be saying what most people are thinking. Look to confirm certain rumours with the main parties involved.

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You’ll be able to get most of your work done from home. If you have young children, one of them will demand your attention. Some people need clarifications regarding certain issues.

You’ll be going all out to impress friends and family over the holidays. This might even involve replacing furniture and appliances. You’ll be getting rid of all the clutter in your life.

You’ll be taking part of the week off to take care of your house or your children. You’ll become involved in a community activity that drastically increases your self-esteem.

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VIRGO

SCORPIO

Even though the holidays haven’t officially begun, your house will be constantly packed. If you have young children, you can expect them, along with their friends, to set up camp in your home.

LEO

This week’s all about your feelings — you’ll reflect on a past lover’s quarrel, for example. You’ll be rewarded and applauded at work, which will move you.

You’ll most likely be looking for the latest electronic gadget to improve your communications and make you more accessible. You’ll be on the road a lot, so don’t forget your GPS.

CANCER

You close a contract that changes HOW TOYourPLAY: your life. perseverance enables

LEO

LIBRA

Expect to use your credit cards a little more than usual. You’ll have to decide between Christmas presents, social activities or a family trip.

Expect some minor conflicts this week. You’ll no longer be able to ignore what you’ve been putting off. You’ll be able to relax only when everything gets done.

CANCER

ARIES

Staying within your budget won’t be easy, especially when buying Christmas gifts. You’ll be giving expensive gifts to those you love and especially to those who deserve it.

A trip is on the horizon. Even if it’s only in a few months, you need to start preparing now. Look into getting your vaccinations or renewing your passport, for example.

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CAPRICORN

Your loved ones expect you to do more than42your share of planning during the holidays. Don’t forget to delegate certain tasks to make things 46 more manageable — and fair — this year.

AQUARIUS

Your circle of friends needs to be reevaluated. Your partner and your family are 34 your priorities. You35 really don’t need any distractions disturbing your important relationships.

Get ready to do some wrapping. You’ll be devoting a lot of time and energy to impress 56 those closest to you. Your hard work pays off.

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ARIES

Luck is on your side this week, so be sure to play your favourite numbers. It’s also going to influence your romantic and professional lives. You’ll be crossing paths with the right people, which will make your life easier.

the windshield upon impact. Her fate was sealed. She would provide moral support and not distract me with a lot of screaming. I put her in the passenger seat and buckled her belt, just like my son does with Felmo. We survived, but Geraldine’s role was established. She goes with me, when I must go alone and don’t really want to. Once, I almost asked my surgeon if she could come into the OR with me, but I figured they would want to sterilize her and I couldn’t ask a friend to make that kind of sacrifice.

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puppet, with a polka dot shirt and ribbons in her ears. She used to have pants but she lost them and since she is anatomically ambiguous, I haven’t tried that hard to find them. She gets along great with Felmo, who also doesn’t have pants. Geraldine’s role in my life is simple, when there is something truly frightening, that I must do all alone, Geraldine comes with me. This began 29 years ago, when I was sitting on the cusp of

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value to the community, according to Taylor. “Our (rental) rate is low, and people love being there,” says Taylor. “We will still be fundraising, and we’re looking to rent the space out more often. “ Though this year’s insurance is paid, Taylor says now is the time for the society to look to the future. The society has two goals, Taylor says, which includes upgrading and painting the interior of the school, so it looks more like a community center. The second goal is to market the space, she says. In order to market, Taylor says, the society will be looking to expand the media it has available, as it looks to begin some filming and photography of the school to incorporate into marketing materials.

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The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has approved a grant to the Dunster Fine Arts School Society in the amount of $4,000. The society recently applied for the funding, which will pay for the building’s insurance and the associated liability insurance, according to the RDFFG. Every little bit helps, but the grant won’t cover all of the insurance, says Nancy Taylor, chair of the Dunster Fine Arts School Society. “We’ll be covering the remainder through fundraising,” says Taylor. It’s small grants like this one, Taylor says, that help to keep little societies like the Dunster Fine Arts School Society going, but ultimately Taylor says the society wants to be

self-sustaining. “We really appreciate the grants — we couldn’t have gotten to where we are without them — but they’re also a lot of work,” says Taylor. “When you fundraise together, you build relationships, work together and build community,” she says. The society paid off the mortgage on the Dunster School this past spring, Taylor says, but operational costs remain. The mortgage was a seven-year-mortgage worth $39,500, or $44,000 with three per cent interest. The final payment was scheduled as due by November 2017, which instead was paid off a full year ahead of schedule. However, the fact that there are operational costs associated with the building doesn’t change its

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MC-21 COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN MCBRIDE. 11,250 sq. ft. total. Developed partial basement, upper floor with conference room, 2 offices and a washroom. Lot is 95’ X 125’. Very well maintained & in good condition. Owner financing available.

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$175,000 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.

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.

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MRC-R854 833 – 3rd Ave, McBride, BC

4 bdrm home, open floor plan, large master bdrm, walkin closet, ensuite w/ Jacuzzi. Lots of kitchen cabinets. Cedar panel fence, big deck, lovely backyard. New 2-car insulated & wired garage built in 2013.

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Remote but accessible 94.7 acres! Very nice 4 bedroom 2 bath home. Surrounded by Crown land. Extensive river frontage on the Bowron River. Spring water! Great views and sun exposure!

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160 acres undeveloped land! Located about 45 minutes east of Prince George. Enjoy the remote wilderness. Fishing lakes nearby.

MRC-C906 800 Sturgeon Pt. Rd, Vanderhoof, BC 5,443 acres! Estimated 800 acres cleared & in field. Balance semi-natural condition. Fertile river bottom land, miles of river frontage on the Stuart River. Extensive fencing. Primary use was for bison & cattle production. Extensive wildlife. 4 bdrm / 1 bath 1,500 sq ft home; needs repair.

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