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Volume 7 Issue 20

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Forging ahead with trail development

By EVAN MATTHEWS

“Iron Lady” passes

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The Valemount Area Recreation Development Association (VARDA) continues to ride its momentum, as phase two of construction on the Valemount Bike Park is underway this summer.

The second phase will finalize the new version of the Swift Creek Trail and will add a new flow trail, a low risk, gravity assisted trail almost anyone can ride, according to Curtis Pawliuk, VARDA’s general manager.

There is a clear dePhoto submitted by Steep and Deep Images mand for completion Graham Woolsey (far right), gets ready to cruise down Tinfoil Hat, his favourite trail. The trail has over 500 users since Apr. of the park, Paw27th. liuk said, as the park continues to garner ber, it may be less surprising to commitment — you just go. came from a number of sources, interest. local mountain biker, Graham “Locals who you didn’t even said Pawliuk, but the Columbia "A trail counter installed on Woolsey, who said Tinfoil Hat is know could ride a bike are now Basin Trust (CBT) and Northern Apr. 27 near the entrance of the his favourite trail. on some old bike they found in Development Initiative Trust Tinfoil Hat Downhill trail is Valemount values its mountain the garage, and they’re ripping (NDIT) have provided such genshowing 500 users as of morning biking culture because of the acdown trails,” said Woolsey. “It’s erous contributions, and without May 17,” said Pawliuk. “That’s cessibility, according to Woolsey. getting people stoked and getting them the project wouldn’t have quite an impressive number con- He said if you compare mounthem active, which I think is rebeen possible. sidering the short timeframe." tain biking to skiing, snowboard- ally good.”

CBT is supporting the While 500 users is a large num- ing or sledding, it’s not a full day Funding for these projects Cont’d on A10

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More funding for museum and library

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Jackilyn Lussier, far right, and her crew get help from other volunteers to unload goods donated by concerned Robson Valley residents.

New animal control officer

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Positioning key to success: CAO

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Third consecutive nomination for local community tv

by EVAN MATTHEWS

Typically when a sporting event is broadcast, the athletes win awards, not the TV station.

But after Gord Peters, the VCTV station manager, acquired broadcasting rights to a student run show highlighting the 2015 Canada Winter Games, he’s put the station in contention for the Best Customer Service Story award, according to the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance (CCSA).

“I asked what the possibility would be of us getting the broadcast rights,” said Peters.

But the Canada Winter Games Committee told Peters they weren’t overly interested in broadcasting the show to a town of 1,000 people.

“I said, ‘Did you know our station is picked up across Canada on the Bell and Telus networks?’ And they didn’t know that,” said Peters. “We’re carried to over two million homes.”

Peters said Canada Games TV Today was a 30-minute daily show, which highlighted the day’s events at the games.

Held in Prince George, the games didn’t have a national broadcaster, according to Peters. Given the low budget of the community station, Peters said he was interested in covering the games without having to be there.

Peters added although VCTV has no way to measure

ratings, he was receiving appreciative comments from daily viewers. Later, Peters said he found out no other station had even contacted the committee about broadcasting the show.

Peters’ efforts to strategically position the station didn’t stop there, he said, as at the end of every Canada Games broadcast, the station added an episode of Discover Valemount — a tourism show.

Discover Valemount is also nominated for an award in a different category, Best Community Channel Programming — Entertainment. Peters said this is the third consecutive nomination for the show in the category, and the show actually won the award in 2014.

“The nominations this year highlighted amazing local television content, and introduced us to the on-air personalities that make local programming so special,” said Alyson Townsend, CCSA president and CEO. “The level of support really shows Canada’s local cable companies are a valued part of our country’s communications ecosystem,” she said.

Peters said the voting is open to the public, and runs from May 24 to June 17.

“The winner receives $1,000 to donate to a local nonprofit,” said Peters. “We did it in 2014 and we gave it to the Rodeo Association, and we hope to do it again this year.”

Photo: submitted Gord Peters: more accolades for going above and beyond.

An expansion is brewing

by EVAN MATTHEWS

With distribution now as far as Edmonton and Prince George, Three Ranges Brewing Co.’s next expansion will happen locally.

Michael Lewis, owner of Three Ranges, said given the foot traffic through the summer, upping the capacity of the bar by 19 just makes sense.

“We hit capacity on a pretty decent basis as the summer moves along,” said Lewis. “When you look at when we do have it packed full — (sometimes) people walk by and go, ‘Nope.’”

At the May 10th council meeting, the village voted in favour of the expansion to the serving room. The old capacity was 32, and the new addition will bring capacity up to 51.

“I would like to congratulate them,” said Councillor Hollie Blanchette during the council meeting. “The fact they need to expand is great, both for them and for our village.”

Although the motion for expansion has passed through council, Lewis said they’re still waiting on the liquor board to approve a new license, which could take anywhere from two to eight weeks.

“Our patio isn’t huge, and a lot of people want to sit out

there,” said Lewis. “If they walk in and can at least sit in here then it makes things better.”

Although some people might think there isn’t room in the current location, Lewis said he has a plan.

“We’re slowly transitioning out of the office, getting it all set up, so all we have to do is rip the wall down and clean the floors,” said Lewis.

“We want to potentially be a part of the geothermal industrial park. That’s my three to five year plan right now, and building a facility there, while keeping our taproom here,” he said.

Lewis added cask nights and specialty brews tend to draw in more customers.

He said the last specialty brew Three Ranges did involved taking the porter brew and adding vanilla, oak, and a little bit of Irish Whisky, but it was a jalapeno cask that has been the most well received - the brewery sold 20 litres in 56 minutes.

“It tastes like taco in a glass,” said Lewis. “I’m planning ahead, so we have enough jalapenos for the next Cinco de Mayo.”

Photo by Evan Matthews Three Ranges Brewery’s Michael Lewis hopes to accommodate a growing crowd of thirsty fans on 5th Avenue.

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Village names new bylaw officer

by EVAN MATTHEWS

The Village of Valemount has a new bylaw officer, one in charge of animal control.

Chris Dolbec has been hired to perform animal control services, according to Corporate Officer, Mark Brennan.

“She will be assisting bylaw officers on animal related issues,” said Brennan. “One of the most important duties is to perform an education service… handing out brochures and educating.”

According to its website, the village has a number of bylaws pertaining to animals including: • All dogs over three months require a license from the village • Animals (dog or cat) are kept in control and don’t pose a risk to people, other animals or property • Animals may not run free within the community • Animals cannot create excessive noise causing disturbance • Owners must clean up after their animal if it defecates in public • When off the owner’s property, dogs must be on a leash except when in a designated off-leash area If an animal does run free within the community, Dolbec has the authority to seize and impound the animal, according to the website. At this point the village will try to contact the owner, and fines may be applicable.

In the words of the famous Bob Barker, “Folks, help control the pet population. Have your pets spayed or neutered.” Dolbec agrees that spaying and neutering your pet is the most humane way to limit the number of unwanted

pets. And keeping your pets under control is the best way to keep them safe.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BYLAW NO. 763 Notice is hereby given that a Public Hearing on Zoning Bylaw N0. 763 will be held: 6:30 PM, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 Robson Valley Recreational Center 461 Columbia Street, McBride, B.C. Zoning Bylaw No. 763 is designed to amend Zoning Bylaw No. 703, 2010 by changing zoning on Parcel A (being a consolidation of Lots 3, 4, and 5, See BB88410) Plan 24003, DL 5316 CD from Commercial Core (C1) and Service Commercial (C3) to Public Development (PD). Bylaw No. 763 would also include “museum” as a permitted use within the Public Development zone. This amendment would permit a library and museum use on the described lot. Further, Bylaw No. 763 would permit a gift shop, farmers market, and food and beverage service accessory to a library and museum use only on the subject property. The property is located at 521 Main Street in the Village of McBride.

The applicant is the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George on behalf of the owner.

Anyone who believes their interests are affected by the proposed bylaw will be given an opportunity to be heard or to file a written submission at the public hearing. Written submissions from persons who are unable to attend the public hearing must be delivered by hand to the Chief Administrative Officer in the Village Office no later than 4:30PM on May 25, 2016 in order to be considered as part of the public hearing record.

Copies of the proposed bylaw and background material will be available for public review in the Village Office from May 10 to May 26, 2016 between the hours of 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Monday to Friday, excluding May 24, 2016.

Kelley Williams CAO

RMG stock photo A dog (Guinness), being very good, so no need for new animal control officer Chris Dolbec here.

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Robson Valley Regional RCMP Police Report

Bear, deer, and bad dogs

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

• On May 3rd McBride RCMP received a complaint of a wounded deer. Officers attended, confirmed the deer had grievous injuries, and were forced to put the animal down.

• On May 3rd McBride RCMP received a complaint of a grizzly bear near a McBride farm. Officers found that the bear had yet to display any aggressive behaviour and as such a Conservation Officer was notified of the situation for follow-up.

• On May 3rd McBride RCMP forwarded a criminal charge to Crown Counsel recommending that a McBride resident face charges of Breaching Probation for not signing in at the McBride RCMP detachment as per a weekly court agreement.

• On May 3rd Valemount RCMP conducted a traffic stop of a male from Alberta for impaired driving, arrested the driver, and located 43 steroid pills within the vehicle. The driver was later found not to be impaired and the steroids were seized for destruction.

• On May 4th McBride RCMP received a complaint to check on the well-being of a McBride resident. The resident was found alive and well and simply did not advise her family of a change in travel plans.

• On May 4th Valemount RCMP responded to a complaint of a male who had punched a trailer in the Valemount area.

Officers attended and found that all parties were calm and that the incident was a result of a verbal disagreement between parties. No criminal charges were forwarded.

• On May 5th Valemount RCMP responded to a complaint from an off-duty RCMP officer advising of an argument in Valemount and a possible impaired driver. Officers attended and found a female who had locked herself in her truck due to an incorrect A&W order. The situation was de-escalated and nothing criminal was apparent.

• On May 5th Valemount RCMP received a complaint of a dangerous driver on Highway 5 west of Valemount. A Valemount officer conducted exhaustive queries but did not locate the vehicle.

• On May 6th Valemount RCMP received a complaint of a two-vehicle motor vehicle incident near the Jasper Park

boundary. A lack of independent witnesses resulted in no violation tickets being issued. There were no injuries.

• On May 6th Valemount RCMP responded to a complaint of an aggressive dog within Valemount. Officers attended and aided the dog owner with preventative measures and ensured the safety of residents in the area.

• On May 6th Valemount RCMP were conducting traffic enforcement near the Swift Current Bridge when they stopped a driver for speeding. An impaired driving investigation was initiated and as a result the driver was issued an immediate driving prohibition and the vehicle was towed for three days.

• On May 7th Valemount RCMP responded to a complaint of a suspicious 911 call. Officers attended the originating address in Valemount and determined the call to be accidental.

• On May 8th McBride RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious abandoned vehicle near McBride. Officers attended and found that nothing was awry. On May 10th a McBride RCMP officer was conducting traffic enforcement on Highway 5 near Tete Jaune and located a rental vehicle travelling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle was seen passing in an unsafe manner and was caught on radar at 164 km/h in a 100km/h zone. The driver was issued violation tickets and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

• On May 10th a McBride RCMP officer stopped an Alberta female at a road check on Highway 5 at Tete Jaune. The officer smelled marihuana and the female was arrested for possession of a controlled substance. The officer then searched the vehicle and seized a small amount of marihuana, a pill of ecstasy and a small amount of cocaine. Charges are not being forwarded.

• On May 11th a McBride RCMP officer conducted a stop of a vehicle speeding on Highway 16 near McBride. The officer then smelled marihuana in the car and arrested the two occupants for possession of a controlled substance. Both bud marihuana and marihuana oil were found in the vehicle and were seized. The two occupants were later released from custody to appear in Provincial Court in McBride on Au-

gust 5th, 2016 for charges related to possession of controlled substances.

• On May 13th a McBride RCMP officer was patrolling Highway 5 near Tete Jaune and stopped a speeding vehicle.

The driver was found to be prohibited from driving under the Motor Vehicle Act and he was under the influence of alcohol. An Immediate Roadside Suspension was issued after a failed breath test. The driver was released on an Appearance Notice with a Court date of August 4th in Valemount for driving while prohibited. The driver was also found to have warrants for his arrest entered out of Kelowna, for which he was issued Promises to Appear in Provincial Court in Kelowna. Also, a Valemount officer attended to assist and found that one of the two passengers was breaching conditions of a Peace Bond. The passenger was also released on a Promise to Appear in Provincial Court in Valemount on August 4th.

• On May 14th a McBride RCMP officer stopped a speeding vehicle on Highway 16 near Tete Jaune. The officer smelled marihuana and arrested the driver and three passengers.

The officer searched the vehicle and occupants and seized marihuana and magic mushrooms. The driver was determined to be the person in possession of the controlled substances and was later released on a Promise to Appear in Provincial Court in Valemount on August 4th.

• On May 14th the Valemount RCMP received a 911 call from occupants of a local hotel. An officer attended and found that two male friends had gotten into an argument over who was to pay a bar tab. Both males had been drinking. No assault had taken place and the officer assisted the males in a calm resolution.

• On May 14th the McBride RCMP was notified of a Break and Enter to a residence on Highway 16 West of McBride.

The resident had gone out for several hours and came home to find the residence broken into and a number of items stolen including a green 1999 Ford pickup. The investigation continues and the McBride RCMP are seeking assistance from the public. Anyone having knowledge of the crime can call the McBride RCMP directly or Crimestoppers.

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It’s the amazing people...

Korie Marshall Editor (for just a bit longer) This will be brief, because I hate long goodbyes.

Actually, it isn’t really goodbye anyway. I am moving on from The Goat, but I’m not leaving Valemount and the Robson Valley, and I hope I can continue to contribute to the paper in some meaningful ways. I will be working on a couple new projects, and continuing some of the volunteer work I’ve been doing, so you’ll definitely still see me around. (You can’t get rid of me that easily!)

I want to thank everyone who picks up the Goat or reads and shares a story on our website or Facebook page. You’ve given us your time and attention, and put your trust in us, and we appreciate that. I know that the new editor, Evan Matthews, and the whole team here at the paper will continue to try to bring you the local

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stories that interest you, and to help you but it’s the amazing people that really matunderstand why they matter. Valemount ter. It is the people who work very hard to and McBride, and the entire Robson stay in this place they love, and those who Valley may have small populations, but come back whenever they can that really there are big make this place things on our amazing. horizons. I I also want think we are in to personally an especially thank everyIt’s the amazing people that really good position one who has matter. It is the people who to let the world answered my work very hard to stay in this know that rural questions, place they love, and those who communities shared their come back whenever they can really do matthoughts, that really make this ter – and more or given us than that, they feedback. place amazing. are incredible We are social places to live. creatures, and And I’ve said communicathis many tion is incredtimes before, ibly important but I’ll say it again – we have amazing but it is also difficult to do well. I believe scenery, and that might bring people here, that listening respectfully, even when you

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disagree, is an important part of good communication, and I will continue to try to do that.

It has been an honour to work on this paper, and I especially want to thank our publisher, Laura Keil for giving me the opportunity. She’s helped me grow and stretch my own boundaries, sometimes pushing me when I needed it. She’s also given me support when I needed it, and offered another point of view on many stories, and I’ve appreciated her trust.

Alison Kubbos’ work on design has been inspiring, both with the paper and outside of it. I’ve enjoyed and valued her take on a lot of issues and stories. Alicia Hill has been working hard to make things run smoothly for the rest of us, which is much appreciated. And a massive thanks to all our contributors over the years, and everyone who thinks to let us know about upcoming events – thank you! And I’ll see you around!

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Correction: 8x8 art auction With 80 entries and frenzied last minute bidding, the 8 x 8 Art Auction was certainly a success.

However, there were no bulk investments & no representatives from Kinder Morgan as previously reeported in last week’s Goat. Participants helped raise $1500! Proceeds were split 50/50 between the Dunster Schoolhouse Society and The Dunster Community Association. Thank you again to all the talented artists, volunteers and enthu-

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Museum and library get fix-up funding

by EVAN MATTHEWS

The Village of Valemount’s museum and library will see an additional $3,000 each in their 2016 maintenance fund.

Sue Marko, administrator for the Valemount Museum, said there hasn’t been enough funding to date, hence the increase.

“The siding boards definitely need to be replaced, along with other work including scraping, painting and shingle replacement,” said Marko. “The building needs some TLC.” At the May 10 council meeting, council voted in favour of the additional funding. The $3,000, added to the preexisting fund of $2,000 brings the total to $5,000 in both the library and museum’s maintenance funds, respectively.

The village’s Corporate Officer, Mark Brennan, said there is work to be done and the added funds will help those jobs along.

“There is always money for those two buildings in the budget for maintenance,” said Mark Brennan, the village’s corporate officer.

“We wanted to make sure there was enough there this year to get specific jobs done,” he said.

Technically speaking the village has added $6,000 to the funds out of the village surplus, Mayor Jeanette Townsend

said at the meeting.

Councillor Hollie Blanchette suggested the idea, so even if the funds aren’t used — when repairs are made the village has already put some money away.

“As I understand it, ‘unused’ money is rolled into the next year,” said Marko. “But when you’re dealing with a building that’s 102 years old, I don’t think you can expect to stock away very much.”

Aside from the day-to-day operations, Marko said there is already evidence of maintenance taking place. She said the makeover of the museum lobby is complete, and retail items — now on order — will fill the space.

“Additionally, we hired Julian Ambrose-Green, an artist from Dunster, to create a new exhibit in our basement,” said Marko. “The exhibit celebrates the life of one of the founders of the museum, Ishbel Cochrane.”

In addition to the added funding, the museum is continuing with fundraising efforts of its own, and a funding agreement is in place with the Regional District of FraserFort George for the next five years.

“The museum tries its best to raise funds, but this is a very small community with limited volunteer resources,” said Marko. “Our board just had the Lilac Walk Fundraiser… where I understand we received some donations.”

Without the funding from the RDFFG, Marko said the “funky” little museum would not be able to keep its doors open, and she is very thankful.

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Robson Valley digs deep for Fort McMurray

By EVAN MATTHEWS

With sections of Fort McMurray left in ruins after a massive forest fire, many evacuees are experiencing the feeling of devastation - a feeling 28-year-old Jackilyn Lussier is all too familiar with.

Chaos broke out in Fort McMurray on May 4th, says Lussier — the same date her husband passed away a year ago. To make matters worse, Lussier’s mother had passed 25 days before her husband.

“I had a really rough year, and the community totally came together,” said Lussier.

“They made us breakfast, lunch and dinner, they started a GoFundMe account, they started a baseball tournament in honour of my husband and raised money for me and my two little girls,” she said.

Lussier said rather than spend this May 4th sitting, grieving and being sad, she contacted Marian Plummer in order to help the Fort McMurray evacuees.

“I was having a rough day, but these people were too,” said Lussier. “I wanted to take my strength I’ve gotten over the year and help somebody else out.”

Plummer says everyone knows where she lives in Valemount, so it made things easier to organize donations at her house. Lussier asked Plummer to make a Facebook post, and shortly after the donations came rushing in.

“With only a couple days to pull it off, things became a little crazy,” said Plummer. “A steady stream of vehicles was stopping by to drop donations off… Jacilyn’s horse trailer and pick up started looking pretty full.”

Lussier estimates about 200 people from Valemount

alone made contributions, but there was overwhelming support from Dunster and McBride too. Melanie Ford and Serena Tinsley played roles in their respective communities, Lussier said.

With donations overflowing from Lussier’s horse trailer windows, and with her two children and Tinsley in the truck, Lussier brought $1,000 in cash donations and stopped in Hinton to pick up a few more supplies.

They arrived in Edmonton around 3 PM on May 7th, a time of day when motel parking lots are usually empty because no one has checked in, says Lussier. But she could barely fit her truck and trailer through the lot. She said there were people everywhere.

“We took the stuff to a warehouse where they were sorting and distributing,” said Lussier. “The people were in shock, they couldn’t believe what was happening — they were in disbelief. Yet they were so thankful for what we were bringing.”

But not everyone was accepting help because they were in too much shock and disbelief, says Lussier.

“They just want to go home,” she said. “They’re home sick and traumatized.”

Now inundated with donations, Lussier said it’s mostly toiletries, can openers and gift cards that are needed to help.

“Sometimes all it takes is a great idea, and someone to follow through on it,” said Plummer. “Jackilyn had that idea.”

Lussier is thanking the community for the support as she spearheaded the operation in honour of her husband and mother.

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Left: A warehouse in Edmonton has its hands full, sorting and redistributing donations for displaced Fort McMurray evacuees. Right: A horse trailer came in very handy, and was packed to overflowing

ED back, this time for good

by GOAT STAFF

A local non-profit organization is welcoming back its interim executive director – but this time for good.

Last week the board of directors for the Robson Valley Support Society (RVSS) announced the appointment of Peter Doukakis as the new Executive Director, effective May 2nd. Doukakis previously served in the role on an interim basis from November 2014 to February 2015, says Jackie Edwards, RVSS Board Chair.

“We know Peter to be collaborative and proactive with community and client-centered initiatives, and are confident the society’s services and programs will continue to be a tremendous success under his leadership,” said Edwards in a news release. “The role of Executive Director will continue to focus on community betterment with an emphasis on creating and supporting partnerships.

The Board of Directors welcomes and looks forward to working with Peter.”

Doukakis brings to the valley more than 15 years of non-profit management experience and a further decade in community education, employment and economic

development. Much of his past work has centred around helping non-profits get better organized so they can concentrate more on the good work they do.

“I’m happy to be back as part of this organization, and excited to work with our board and staff as we to continue to build for the future of valley residents,” says Doukakis. He says he is once again looking forward to meeting with all community members and strategic partners as he settles into his position.

This year, RVSS celebrates 36 years of service delivery in the Robson Valley, and is currently running 15 different programs with 16 staff members. The Board of Directors and staff also extend thanks to Jill Craven for her service as Executive Director, and wish her well in her RMG file photo future endeavors.

Section 224 of the Community Charter, gives Council the authority to exempt certain land and/or improvements from municipal property taxes. Council considers Permissive Tax Exemptions for non-profit organizations that contribute to the well being of Village residents, make improvements to the quality of life for residents, and/or are an extension of Village Services.

A new application must be completed every year and must be accompanied by all required documentation.

The deadline for applications to be received by the Tax Office is June 30, 2016.

To be eligible for a permissive tax exemption an organization must comply with the guidelines and be approved by Council.

Applications are now available at our office located at 735 Cranberry Lake Road or online at www.valemount.ca

2016

Peoples Drug Mart

Walk for ALS www.WALKforALS.ca Valemount Walk for ALS Saturday, June 4, 2016 Centennial Park, Valemount

Registration: 10:00 am Walk begins: 11:00am BBQ to follow at Valemount Pines Walk coordinators: Sherry Tinsley & Brian Bobke (250) 566-9178

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Strategic positioning key to village’s success: CAO

by EVAN MATTHEWS

inadequate for senior citizens and people living with handicaps, and there is need for a new one. He Although the new Chief Administrative Officer only stressed this is more of a reality than a complaint, and has two months in Valemount under his belt, he said the idea is in its early stages. he’s working to make sure the village is on the right “The Asian communities were a large part of the track, and doing so might start with the trains. heritage here… Everybody knows we’re not doing Mark Macneill said with his background in financial enough to recognize it,” said Macneill. “If you think management, corporate finance and strategy, he’s a little grander, a little more bold… I’m pitching we always been very good analytically. include a modest pavilion, or a seasonally manned “It’s turning lemons into lemonade,” said Macneill. museum.”

“If you’re entrepreneurial, you take things that at Next year is the 150-year anniversary of Confederafirst you might think are an issue or concern, and you tion in Canada, and according to Macneill, might try to change it from be the best time to approach the being something federal government for additional that has potential funding. negative or risk into Macneill said Photos by Evan Matthews “...you try to change it from being something that is imwith Marmot just Above: the existing concrete pad that serves as a rail stop in Valemount, and a something that has potential negative proved and provides over an hour away, potential for improvement, according to the Village’s new administrator. Below: or risk into something that is some kind of benefit,” the possibility of a Mark Macneill, Valemount’s new Chief Administrative Officer. he said. weekend flyer from improved and provides some kind of Macneill said Vancouver or Edbenefit.” whether you’re a monton wouldn’t be person, an organizaout of the question.

- Mark Macneill, Valemount CAO tion or a community, He said there would identifying strengths be potential to ski you can build on is both hills in a weeka key to success. He end with a package referred to this process as comparative advantage and deal, while never having to drive. strategic positioning.

“At first it seems like a little idea, but “We’re a community, and it’s a global market place this all comes back to comparative out there,” said Macneill. “You have to analyze the advantage and strategic positioning,” market, your strengths, and then look at competitors said Macneill. “It’s trying to find little and position yourself relatively.” niches you can cultivate that organiWith the Valemount Glacier Destination Resort on cally fit the resources we have to offer.” the cusp of approval, Macneill said the resort would While it’s just an idea at this point, be an obvious strength of the community.

Macneill said he’s interested to see However, he said the current railway infrastructure whether anything takes root, and for passengers is not one of the village’s strengths, and he can’t do it by himself — his job is keeping with the entrepreneurial mindset, he said administration, facilitation and leaderthere are opportunities for improvement and develship. opment.

“If I come up with ideas… It’s a boValemount is a current stop for VIA Rail but Macnus,” Macneill said. “We have to pitch neill says the current “station” — a concrete pad — is it, and see how it goes along.”

Photo: Monica Marcu Western or Pacific trillium, trillium ovatum, greets the spring. A native of western Canada and the US, the plant prefers thick forest, and favours growing beneath Douglas firs, western red cedar, and other large trees.

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A feast for the senses The Culp farm is absolutely superb- they have a collection of over 100 types of lilac, one of the larges private collections of lilac in Canada and western

North America. Their place and garden is a world-class garden/farm and attraction point. At lilac blooming time, Bonnie Culp (pictured) hosts an annual walk through her property which has become a local tradition. This year, the pilgrimage carried on to the Blackman farm, where fragrant blossoms (above right) continued to win admiration.

Gardening with Pete Super leeks

by PETE AMYOONY In previous columns, I have discussed the growing of onions and garlic in some detail. These, along with leeks, are all “alliums” – members of the Lily family.

Because we usually grow the onions and garlic for storage, it is best to give them lots of nutrients and water at the beginning of the season (until mid July or so) and then withhold water and further feeding to encourage the large bulbs to form for storage. The drying down of the tops into the bulbs until the outer skins (onions) and “papers” (on garlic) are crispy and crackle will give the best keepers. As mentioned before, I keep my garlic and onions in a warm loft or beside the furnace until Christmas to be certain they are well cured.

Leeks, however, are grown for their large stems that have such a mild onion flavour. If you haven’t tried leek and potato soup, you still have a new treat to look forward to.

Some years ago, a dear old friend from Valemount gave

me a great recipe that has become one of my favourites.

All the members of this family grow best in a rich, loamy soil with lots of old manure and compost. Because we want the leeks to grow lots of stem and top growth right up until harvest, we do not need to worry about curing and drying. If you want super leeks, you have to start plants from seed in February or March, or get some extra plants from a friend or your local nursery. The first two to three months only gives you a few inches (8-10cm) of growth, but once these little seedlings are planted out, they really take off.

If you want “super-leeks”, you can take the time to dig a trench about 12” (30cm) deep and the same width and fill it half full of compost and well-rotted manure. Use your trowel to make small holes every six inches or so (15cm) and set one of the small plants into it. They look like a few lost blades of grass in the big trench, but when they get established, they will grow like mad!

With all members of this family, if you grow them from

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.

seed or buy small seedlings to transplant, it seems to work best if you cut the tops back with a pair of scissors to about 2 inches (5cm) before transplanting. Because you always damage some roots when transplanting, cutting back the tops gives less leaves for the roots to feed. The little plant will send out new roots for the first few weeks and then you will see tremendous growth from then on.

As your leeks grow, fill the trench in around them but always leave the growing tips above the level of the soil.

Each time you fill in the trench a bit more, you can side dress with a little more compost and manure around the plants. Leeks are real gluttons for food! With any luck, you should be harvesting giant leeks by the fall.

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Iron Lady Marilyn Wheeler passes

by KORIE MARSHALL with files from DANNIELLE ALAN and MATTHEW WHEELER Last week, local historian and McBride’s “Iron Lady” Marilyn Wheeler died of a stroke, just weeks short of her 84th birthday.

“She and her husband John Sr. became immersed in the history of this valley as soon as they stepped out of their 1957 Dodge on the road from Jasper in 1958,” said Robert Frear, another local historian. “Their unwavering dedication to our history was with them to the day they both died.”

Born in 1932 in Sussex, England, Marilyn received her teaching certificate from Bletchley Park Teacher’s Training College and taught in boy’s schools in England until 1955. She then emigrated to Canada to teach in Saskatchewan. In 1958 she married fellow teacher John Wheeler,

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October 12, 1932 - May 15, 2016 and they moved to the Robson Valley. Together they raised their two sons, Matthew and John (junior) on the family farm that they developed, taught a generation of school children and were active in the community they came to call home.

Marilyn was deeply involved with the McBride Farmer's Institute for over 50 years and was a strong advocate of local agricultural issues. She founded and led several adult and children's choirs and served on the local hospital board.

The family of Sara Myra Hooker are sad to announce Marilyn was elected to the Regional District in 1980 the passing of our mother, grandmother and great and served through 1993. She served on the board of the grandmother on May 15, 2016.

College of New Caledonia, was Chair of the Northern She was born October 12, 1932 and was 83 years old.

Interior Board of Health and served on a multitude of She is predeceased by her husband Glen, sons Daniel, boards and committees. She was appointed a Justice of Dana, and daughter Glenda. the Peace in 1983 through 1998 and was appointed a She is survived by her daughter Dianne, sons Stephen, marriage commissioner in 1994. She performed nearly Glen (Tracy) and Quintin (Kim), 16 grandchildren and 100 marriages in the Robson Valley.

17 great grandchildren, daughter-in-law and best friend An avid historian, Marilyn Mary, and daughter-in-law Brenda. produced the first edition of The Myra and husband Glen lived much of their lives in Dome Robson Valley Story, published in Creek where they ran a sawmill, trapped, ran a guiding 1979. A much larger updated edibusiness and farmed. tion in 2008, The Robson Valley Some of their greatest pleasures were their many fishing Story – A Century of Dreams was trips up Walker Creek, spending time on their trap line published by the family company, as a couple and being snowbirds at their property in Sternwheeler Press with the help Arizona. of her son Matthew Wheeler.

The last few years of her life Myra lived at her home in Marilyn was a passionate McBride overlooking the Fraser River. advocate of the arts, of culture Myra was a strong willed, independent woman with a big and of heritage. She was the curheart for all her children and grandchildren. She will be rent Chair of the Robson Valley greatly missed by all.

Museum and Archives and Vice On Sunday May 22 there will be a Celebration of Life for Chair of the Whistle Stop Gallery Myra at her home in McBride at noon. Please join us for Society. She has served as Chair of memories and a BBQ. the McBride and District Public If unable to make this event we are having another Library and was currently servgathering later in the summer for relatives and friends ing as a trustee. She was also an living at a distance. integral member of the RDFFG Cultural Services Committee.

To the day of her death she continued to be a had time for everyhealth activist, one and approached to farm, and to every problem with a write. Predecheerful resoluteness She had time for everyone and ceased by her and determination approached every problem with a husband John, that will be dearly cheerful resoluteness and determination Marilyn has missed, as will she. that will be dearly missed... had an impact Frear as well as othon the Robson ers have called MariValley that is lyn the Iron Lady of hard to define, McBride. He says he but that has shaped the very only hopes to emulate the historic work of Marilyn and nature of our community. She her husband John. It will take a massive effort to maintain the output “from two brilliant minds such as these,” says Photo: Matthew Wheeler Frear.

A recent photo of Marilyn Wheeler A celebration of Marilyn’s life will be held June 9th, on taken just over a month ago with what would have been her 84th birthday, at 521 Main St. her beloved dog Patch. in McBride.

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Bike trail construction continues Cont’d from A01

construction of the second phase mer’s development. through two of its programs.

NDIT says it has invested in the VARDA received $50,000 from trail development because it sees the Community Initiatives Prothe value in expanded regional gram through community support, mountain bike infrastructure atPawliuk said, tracting and a further tour$82,000 ists and toward this diversifies “Contributions from CBT and summer’s the local NDIT totaled $160,000 and the developments economy. overall contributions are slightly from the new To date, more with additions from some of Recreation NDIT has the bike park’s other supporters.”

Infrastrucinvested ture Grant in mounProgram. tain bike - Curtis Pawliuk, Manager for NDIT has trails in VARDA also been Williams a valuable Lake, supporter, Quesnel, Pawliuk Wells, added. Through its Community Prince George, Vanderhoof, Burns Halls and Recreation Facilities Lake, Houston, Smithers and TerProgram VARDA has received a race. $28,000 contribution to this sumContributions from CBT and

Photos submitted by Jordan Dechka and VARDA Crowds have been gathering for group rides, sharing responsibility for shuttling up the hill as well as manning the BBQ.

NDIT totaled $160,000, Pawliuk said, and the overall contribution total is slightly more with additions from some of the bike park’s other supporters.

“VARDA and the Valemount community have benefited greatly by the generous support from these amazing organizations,” said Pawliuk. “The development of the Valemount Bike Park has been a very exciting project for VARDA and one seemingly enhancing the already great community we live in.”

CBT and NDIT also provided

a significant funding for the first phase of trail construction including the new Swift Creek Bridge.

Pawliuk expressed thanks to many supporters of the trail network including Recreation Sites and Trails Branch (Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations), Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, Simpcw First Nation, Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Assocation, Valemount Community Forest, the Village of Valemount and volunteers.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Valemount

Sat May 21st: Linda Smith, local author, will be in the area promoting her novel, Terrifying Freedom. Everyone welcome.

Gathering Tree, 10am—3pm.

Thurs May 26th: Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute presents Social Sector Solutions: Community Conversations on Strengthening Social Well-Being. 5pm - 9pm, Valemount Community Hall, 101 Gorse St. www.cbrdi.ca/ to register.

Fri May 27th: WannaBEE, NewBEE and HaveBEEn Beekeepers, McBride Library Annex, 7pm Topics: 1. Trials, tribulations, and successes of spring packages and nucs. 2. What to do in the first month with new hives.

3. Simple methods to extract 5 to 10 frames of honey.

Questions: Monica 569-7019

Dunster

Sat May 28th: Annual chili cook-off, sponsored by the Best Western Valemount Inn & Suites. 3pm open to the public.

4:30 judging starts.

Sat May 21st: The Spring Dunster Farmers Market!

Bedding plants - Home baking - MiscellaneousNo Sellers Fee. Dunster Community Hall, 11am to 1pm Concession Available.

Sat June 4th: Peoples Drug Mart Walk for ALS. Centennial Park, Valemount. Registration 10am. Walk begins 11am. www.walkforals.ca

Regular weekly markets will run from July 9th to Sept 24th.

Saturdays starting in June - BC Fruit truck will be at the Valemount Visitor’s Centre from 10 am to noon.

McBride Fri May 20th: Linda Smith, local author, will be in the area promoting her novel, Terrifying Freedom. Everyone welcome.

McBride Library, 7-9 pm. Books & Company, Prince George, May 24, 11am—2pm.

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

ONGOING EVENTS

group meet @ the McBride Health Unit.

1126 5th Avenue 6:30pm.

Sunday

Council Meetings- Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:00pm in Valemount, 7:30pm in McBride.

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

tions? Contact: Susan at 250-569-4033 or Nancy at 250-968-4358.

Every Monday from 11:00am-1:00pm.

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.

Want to learn how to knit? Already know how and want to get together to socialize? Willing to share your knowledge? The Valemount Public Library is offering space and supplies (if needed) Sunday afternoons from 2-4pm.

Every Monday 7:00-9:00pm Knitting @ Sandy Bernie’s House 835 Bridge Road, McBride.

Yoga in McBride with Martina Wall.

10:30-11:30am, 411 Main Street.

Tuesday

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

Anglican United Church McBride, 441 Dominion Street - Sunday @10:00am.

Christian Science Services Dunster Sunday Worship @ 10:00am. Phone: 250-968-4349

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

RVSS Adult Literacy group Games Day. Join us for games, refreshments and some laughs. 1:00 - 3:00 in the afternoon. 942 3rd Ave., McBride. 18+ Hatha Yoga at the Valemount Community Hall. 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Dropin $10.

For more info call Brigitta = 566-9196

Valemount Community Church Evangelical Free Church of Canada Sunday 11am ph. 250-566-0070 970 Main St (Valemount Legion)

Ready, Set, Learn- pre-literacy program for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers.

Until June 2, 10:30-11:30 am, McBride Elementary. Call the school at 250-5692721 to register or for info.

Good Shepherd Catholic Church 3rd Ave and Elm Street Valemount. Sunday Mass @ 6pm Phone: 250-566-4662

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

New Life Sanctuary 1247-1st Avenue Valemount Worship @ 11:00am

Gentle Seniors’ Exercise, 10-11am, upstairs, Golden Years Lodge, Valemount. Call Diane on 250 566 4297 for more info.

Valley Christian Fellowship 1080 Main Street Valemount Worship @ 11:00am.

Ph: 250 566 9990.

Mountain Chapel 299 Main street McBride Phone: 250-569-3350 St Patrick’s Catholic Church 197 Dominion street, McBride Phone: 250-569-2606 Evangelical Free Church, McBride Worship @ 10:30 am. Ph: 569-2378

Monday

Dunster Parent Child playgroup, Mondays 10-12 at Dunster School . Please bring a healthy snack to share. Ques-

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.

Badminton Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 pm @ the McBride high school Volleyball at the Valemount high school 7-9pm. Ph: Denise 566-9983 Community volleyball in McBride 7pm Nadine Shovar 250 569 2503 POSTPONED UNTIL MAR 29 Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS)

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Advertise today: 250-566-4606 / 250-566-5135 Valemount Seniors’ Music Night, 7:00pm Wednesday at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge.

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

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

Flow Yoga at Valemount Community Hall with Kathryn, 5:30-6:30pm. All welcome!

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

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

Adventist Community Services meets 1:00-3:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm @ the Seventh Day Adventist Church 1075 Lamming Pit Rd, McBride.

Anglican United Church Women’s Group Thrift Shop open 1:00-3:00pm Every Tuesday & Friday @ church hall, 459 Dominion St, McBride.

Toastmasters 7:00-9:00pm (1st and 3rd Tuesday) Bear’s Den, Best Western, Valemount.

Wednesday

RVSS Family Place Playgroup. For parents, caregivers and children from birth to 6 years old. Activities to help your child develop skills and a chance to connect with others.

10:00 - 11:00 RVSS Valley Girls. For ages 12 and up. 3:00 - 4:30 in the afternoon. Share time with other girls, enjoy activities, be heard and make a difference. 942 3rd Ave., McBride.

Winter market at 521 Main Street McBride, hosted by McBride Museum and Library. Vendors can sell between 10-2.

Coffee and tea available by donation.

Pickleball at the McBride high school 7pm every Wednesday that the school is open. Call 250-569-2583.

Valley Piecemakers meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month 7pm at the Quilt Shop 210 Main Street Call Barb for more info 778-258-0068 Free, one-on-one computer tutoring 4:00 pm Valemount Public Library Phone: 250-566-4367 to book a session.

Mini Game Zone at McBride Library 3pm. Minecraft, WiiU & board games.

Ages 6-12.

McBride and District Chamber of Commerce meets at 6:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, @ the Evangelical Free Church Hall.

Bingo at McBride Legion Hall, every 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday of the month. 6:30 Early Bird starts.

Thursday

Rhyme Time, a free program for parents and toddlers on Thursdays, 10 - 11:30am, Feb 11 - May 12 off Mar 17 and 24 at Valemount Anglican-United Church Info call CBAL Literacy Coordinator Rashmi 250 566 5219 or email RNarayan@cbal.org Yin/Hatha combo at the Valemount Community Hall. 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Dropin $10. For more info call Brigitta McDonald 566-9196 Seniors Chair Yoga at the Golden Years Lodge (lounge) 10:00 – 11:00 AM. All seniors welcome & cost if free!

For more info call Brigitta McDonald 566-9196 Yoga in McBride with Donalda Beeson, Thursday 5:15-6:15pm and 6:307:30pm, 411 Main Street.

Monthly Meeting of the Dunster Fine Arts School Society will be held on the last Thursday of each month, 7:00pm @ the school. All welcome!

Fibre Arts Group, 10am in the McBride Library annex.(previously met at Odds & Ends) Bring your knitting, crochet or needlework project and come hang out!

The OAPO Stitch and Knit will be meet-

ing @ the Beaverview Lodge, McBride from 2:00-4:00pm.

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

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

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

Badminton at Valemount high school 7-9pm. Bring running shoes, racket and birds provided. Ph: 566-4656.

Unity in Community, Thurs at 7:30pm, McBride Health Centre. 250-569-2586 Drop-in basketball for yrs 12 and up at McBride High School, Thurs 7-8pm.

Free. Christine 250-569-0090

Friday

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

Come on in 1:00 - 3:00 in the afternoon. 942 3rd Ave., McBride. 18+ McBride Parent-Child Group. Meeting Fridays 10:00am @ 521 Main St. Open to all caregivers and their kids. Drop by for play time and to meet with other families! Please bring water bottle for your child. Info: 569-2411 Game Zone. Fridays at 7pm, McBride Library. Board games, WiiU & more!

Ages 13+ Legion Branch #266, Valemount. 5:307:00 pm - Dinner, menu varies.

Free One-on-One Computer Tutoring Fridays 11:00am and 1:00pm @ the Valemount Public Library. Phone: 250566-4367 AA meetings every Friday 8:00pm @ the Valemount Catholic Church. Free.

All welcome. Phone: 250-566-1139

Saturday 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.

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Answers on A13!

THE TOUGHIE

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Answers on A13!

ACROSS 1 A season 5 And all that jazz 8 __ and did nothing 11 Hip bones 12 Farm cry 13 Forum wear 14 Goddess of fate 15 Roo’s pocket 16 Computer operator 17 Must-haves 19 Unavoidable ill fortune 21 “Got it!”

23 Ratify 26 Publishers 30 Pull out of the holster

31 “___ City” (Jessica Alba movie) 32 Prefix with night or day 34 One with a beat 36 A Pueblo people of New Mexico 39 Hold 42 Key material 44 No, old way 45 Passable 47 No-see-ums 51 Carriage 54 Cultivate 56 Straight 57 Speaker maker 58 Canadian hockey player

Bobby __ 59 Broadway’s Mame 60 Tamandua delight 61 Over, old way 62 Present time?

DOWN 1 Certain Scandinavian 2 Burn balm 3 Old foreign money 4 Type of carriage 5 Rescue squad, for short 6 Despicable sort 7 Brown shade 8 Help request 9 Bio admission

10 Driveway surface 13 Growth 18 “___ Loves You” 20 Unmatching 22 Long __ of the law 24 Tempo 25 Rare bills 26 “__ that so” (indeed) 27 King or queen, e.g.

28 Putdown 29 Not guzzle 33 Syndicate head 35 Addition to a letter 37 Everybody’s opposite (2 words) 38 Sign, a contract for

example 40 Slacken 41 The way we word 43 Large news website 46 Of old 48 Plant 49 Yellowfin, e.g.

50 Thickens 51 C.E.O.’s degree 52 Charged particle 53 Time in Boston 55 Slip a cog

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Grants available for projects that focus on the construction of new and/or upgrades to existing recreational infrastructure in the Basin.

Eligible projects may include backcountry trail networks, swimming pools, ice rinks, curling arenas, sports fields, indoor & outdoor sports courts and parks.

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Commercial Space For Rent!!

Available August 1st.1200 square feet Great location corner of Main St. and 4th Ave. McBride, BC Currently it is a hair salon.

Please contact Nathan for more details at 250-569-7852.

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

2007 Ford Explorer Limited, fully loaded, leather heated seats, with tow package. Always put in the garage. Excellent condition. Includes 1 set of winter tires with rims.

Asking $19,500.00 or best offer.

For more information, call John Peterson at 250-5661017 or 250-566-4438.

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174 acres 60 km west of McBride near Loos.

3⁄4 mile riverfront, good soil, big trees,10000 cubic meters spruce timber, log cabin, workshop. Currently river access. Have licence to build road.

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by GOAT STAFF Trans Mountain and the Simpcw First Nation signed a Mutual Benefits Agreement on May 10th, in recognition of their continued partnership and desire to create meaningful employment and business opportunities for the Simpcw people, says a news release from Kinder Morgan.

“Today marks a new relationship between Simpcw and Trans Mountain,” said Nathan Matthew, Chief of the Simpcw First Nation, in the release. “The agreement represents a real partnership – we will play an active role in all aspects of the Project within our Territory, from environmental stewardship to benefiting economically.”

“We are thankful for Simpcw First Nation’s support for our Project. We are committed to responsible development opportunities within their traditional territory and finding ways to create new economic and community initiatives,” said Ian Anderson, President of Kinder Morgan Canada, in the release. “We look forward to working with the Nation as our Project proceeds through the review process, and if approved, when construction on our Project begins.”

“The agreement ensures our values will be respected and our Nation will benefit from the use of our Title Lands,” said Chief Matthew. “Key components to providing our consent to Trans Mountain for this Project was ensuring the Community takes a leadership role in conducting the environmental work within our Territory, and that the Membership benefits in a real way – whether it be from jobs, community infrastructure, or contracting opportunities – it was important to Council to negotiate a deal where the benefits can reach every Community Member.”

“This agreement is based on trust, respect and col-

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laboration, and will create meaningful employment and lasting benefits for the Simpcw People,” said Anderson.

He says the project team is building long-term relationships with Aboriginal communities along the proposed pipeline corridor to create opportunities and also to ensure the project incorporates appropriate measures to protect Aboriginal interests in the lands and waters. “I want to thank and congratulate Chief Matthew, Simpcw First Nation Councillors and community members for their hard work and dedication in reaching this important agreement,” says Anderson. He says it builds on a strong partnership formed in 2007 when Trans Mountain completed the first phase of the expansion, known as the Anchor Loop Project.

Mutual Benefits Agreements are confidential and define a mutually beneficial long-term relationship between an individual Aboriginal group and Kinder Morgan Canada, says the release. They can include agreements on education and training related to pipeline construction and related job skills, enhancement of community lands, services or infrastructure, business opportunities and other benefits.

The Simpcw First Nation is a community of 720 members located in Thompson River Valley area. Part of the Secwepemc, or Shuswap Nation, their lands covered roughly 5 million hectares including the headwaters of the Fraser River and the Athabasca River.

In spring 2012, Kinder Morgan Canada began moving forward with a proposal to nearly triple the existing Trans Mountain Pipeline between Edmonton, Alberta and Burnaby, British Columbia.

The National Energy Board is expected to make its recommendation to the federal government by this Friday.

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601 King St, McBride

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YELLOWHEAD REALTY LTD PHONE 250-566-4438 FAX 250-566-4460 EMAIL yellowheadrealty@telus.net

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MC-21 COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN MCBRIDE. 11,250 sq. ft. total.

Developed partial basement, upper floor with conference room, 2 office and a washroom.

Lot is 95’ X 125’. Very well maintained & in good condition. Owner financing available. Call John to view.

$1,000,000

VCL – 53 APPROXIMATELY 20 ACRES OF COMMERCIAL WITH HWY FRONTAGE ON HWY #5 IN VALEMOUNT BC 20 acres with approximately 1,350 feet frontage on Hwy #5 in Valemount BC. Power and phone are available. Municipal water on site and municipal sewer is available. GST payable on purchase price of property.

Owner may consider financing or joint venture. Zoned C2 Highway Commercial. Now is the time to participate in the future of Valemount.

$178,500

VM-169 This well maintained home is waiting for you. 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. Heat source is oil and wood. Outside is the woodheat system that heats the home and garage. Wheel chair accessible close to school and amenities. Must be seen to be appreciated. Call John to view.

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FA-504T GREAT PLACE FOR A RETREAT! In the vicinity of Tete Jaune, approx 45 min from Jasper AB. Approx 938 sq. ft. mobile w/addition. 2 bdrms/1 bath.

Includes fridge, stove, d/w, washer/ dryer. Drilled well. Septic system.

Propane/wood heat. Propane hot water tank. 200 amp service.

Wood shed, storage shed, green house/garden site. Situated on approx 4 acres. Seller will pay a bonus of $5,000.00 to a Buyer upon completion of sale. Call John to view!

YR-388 NEW LISTING ! This approximately 1,150 sq.ft. mobile has many renovations and a new roof in 2014. The 3 bedroom, 2 bath home includes three kitchen appliances, laundry set and window coverings. Laminate flooring throughout most of the home. Heated by a propane, forced air furnace and a free-standing wood stove. Back yard is fenced and has a large workshop.

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

$69,000 FA-514 DC FRASER RIVER FRONTAGE. This remote property is in the vicinity of Dome Creek.

Abundant wildlife and panoramic mountain views grace this property that was last farmed over 50 years ago. Call John to view.

$129,900

FA-521 70 acres with views of Kinbasket Lake and Canoe Mountain. Some timber. Mostly natural state. Good access. Phone available.

$199,000

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YR-R386 Handyman/ Hobbyist Dream Property.

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.

Priced below assessment value, this property is to be sold as is condition. Lots of potential for the do-ityourselfers.

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

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Rodger Peterson Realtor MRC-DA866 8599 Loos Rd, Crescent Spur, BC 77 acres offering 360 degree views of mountains. 3 bdrms, 2032 sq ft home. Birch flooring, lots of wood interior. New metal roof & new Argon gas thermo windows. 30 minute drive to town. $325,000

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MRC-R784 670 Dominion St, McBride, BC ESTATE SALE! Immaculate 6 bedroom home on landscaped lot, close to both schools. Large backyard that gently slopes down to Dominion Creek. 2- car attached garage with access to the main floor & to the basement.

Furniture, satellite dish, appliances, ride-on mower & more included. $339,000

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

$825,000

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

$58,500

New Listing MRC-C898 Fredette Ave, Hudson’s Hope, BC RV Park - a good year round business. 20 full serviced all season unit RV Park with 3 rental suites! Zoned C-2.

Sale includes all yard maintenance equipment, buildings fixtures & furnishing as used in the RV Park business.

Good yearly net income! Financing available to qualified buyers. $825,000

If a realtor’s “For Sale” sign is on it, I can represent you, and show you the property!

MRC-A805 Museum Rd, McBride, BC 5.2 acres. Community water to property line. Some cleared acreage, balance treed. Beautiful views.

Stream through property. Easy access; short drive to town. On school bus route. Power & telephone to lot line. $58,500

I have buyers for residential properties in McBride!