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The Valemount Learning Centre is reaching out to its supporters one last time before May. 31, in the hopes of bringing a refugee family to the village. Jared Smith, ESL and Settlement Assistance with VLC, said the date was set to gauge if enough public support existed. With a bank account dedicated to donations now open, VLC is still well short of its goal — meaning June could mark the end of their efforts. “We’re not close to the $17,000, but we’re getting there,” said Smith. Through the blended visa office referred program, sponsors are asked to have proof of funds to support the family. To sponsor a group of four, the government suggests having $17,000 in a bank account before applying. “Through in-kind donations, we might get away with raising a little bit less than $17,000,” Smith notes. In-kind donations include household items a family would need immediately, Smith said, like furniture, clothing, kitchen supplies, etc. He said as items are crossed off the list, the goal comes down a bit. He says they could also re-evaluate their goal to bring four people, downsizing to, say, two instead. In early January, Smith said VLC held a public meeting where pledge sheets were handed out to those in attendance. At the end of January, pledge sheets were collected indicating people were willing to give $13,000, although many more volunteered their time. “It was a way for people to say, ‘if we proceed with this I can give this amount,
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Noland Germain acts as anchor for Maddi Pickerl’s first unsupported lift during an acro-yoga session at Centennial Park Monday afternoon. A group of local acro-yoga enthusiasts is meeting regularly and invites others to join. For dates and times join their facebook group: Acroholics Valemount. See more photos A7.
Valemount TV signals going digital By EVAN MATTHEWS
The majority of Canada switched from analog to digital TV transmissions long ago, but Valemount is coming late to the party. On July 4, the Valemount Entertainment Society (VES) is
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to give them more time to ready for the conversion,” he said. The main reason bigger broadcasters have switched in the past, Peters said, is picture quality, and it’s the reason Valemount is switching now. “Crystal clear pictures — no more weak, snowy reception,”
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New hopportunities for craft brewers by EVAN MATTHEWS
Craft breweries in BC, including Three Ranges Brewing Co., will benefit from new craft beer pricing rules, rules helping to offset some negative changes put in place last year. The Province is lowering the mark-up rate as much as 25 per cent for small and regional breweries. “The significant reduction in the mark-up rate for craft beer products provides Three Ranges Brewing, and other small breweries, with the improved conditions they
need to grow and thrive,” said MLA for Prince George-Valemount, Shirley Bond. “With its great selection of beer and welcoming atmosphere, Three Ranges Brewing has made Valemount a popular destination for craft beer enthusiasts.” Owner and brewmaster of Three Ranges Brewing Co., Michael Lewis, said the biggest change with this announcement comes to the remittance system. Under the previous system, Three Ranges was required to hand over all its revenue for a week to
the liquor board, as they took the tax portion out and handed back whatever revenue was left over. Now microbreweries will
will allow us to keep more money at a time when it’s really crucial for us.” The mark-up reduction will help offset some of
“It’s the only business I know of in the free market economy that worked like that.” - Michael Lewis, Three Ranges Brewing Co. be able to keep that money in their pocket, Lewis said. “It’s the only business I know of in the free market economy that worked like that,” said Lewis. “This
the financial strain caused by last year’s price change, Lewis said, where the BC government introduced a wholesale pricing model. The model saw Three
Ranges Brewing Co. lose 44 cents per-six pack when sold at their business, while across the street at the provincially regulated liquor store, the price had gone up 73 cents, Lewis said. “This will help put us on an even keel to where we were previously,” he said. One change Lewis would still like to see a break in taxes at a lower threshold - somewhere around 5,000 hectoliters. “The very first break point in the taxation scale is at 15,000 hectoliters… To see another mark like 5,000 or 2,500 would be hugely
beneficial,” he said. Last year Three Ranges produced 421 hectoliters; he says they are on track to produce about 700hl this year. Currently they are being priced and taxed the same as many larger scale breweries. He said it’s an unaccounted discrepancy in the system. Lewis said it’s unlikely prices will go down, but the announcement will help him and his wife to grow their business through reinvestment, job creation and the ability to prioritize his business’ needs.
Mae Fry’s 90th Photo: Alicia Hill Mae Fry celebrated her 90th birthday with family and friends at the Golden Years Lodge on May 6th. Fry still lives on the family homestead, where the Fry family has lived for many years.
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program is only allowed one channel, he said, but with digital multiple channels can be combined. “For example, channel 7 could have three programs on it as channels 7.1, 7.2 and 7.3,” said Peters. “This means VES will offer more channels in digital than the current seven in analog.” Plus, Peters added, it’s just simply time to upgrade the technology. “As existing analog equipment ages, it is increasingly difficult to find the parts and qualified service technicians to do the repair work,” said Peters. “We feel the time is right to begin the conversion
to digital broadcasting for Valemount.” Peters said to receive the new digital channels, residents require a TV capable of receiving digital signals or they’ll have to convert an existing analog TV to digital by purchasing a digital box. VES will send a mail-out to all residents with more details, and is providing two information sessions, the first on May. 31 at 7 PM. The session will be held in the classroom at 99 Gorse Street.
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Laura Keil Publisher Spring is often a time when layers of garbage are revealed and dust swirls unabated, but this year I’ve noticed something else, something positive: renovations. Whether it’s the upcoming façade upgrades in McBride or the numerous changes to downtown Valemount buildings, it appears that this year is one of investment. Investing in the appearance of one’s building might seem a small change. How can one building make a difference? But it does – and it spurs others to do the same. It helps not just the
building, but the whole street to look nice and have character. Not just the street but the whole town. They say there is less vandalism and graffiti in areas that are well taken care of. People are more motivated to care for a place if it already looks nice and is well cared-for. I commend all those businesses and local residents who are putting in upgrades to their buildings this year. It’s exciting to live in a place where people care so much about the success and development of their town.
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McBride Curling Club Annual General Meeting May 26, 2016 @ 7:00 pm McBride Curling Club 461 Columbia Street, McBride, BC All members are invited to come out and decide how we will carry on next year. We also need all of those who have ever thought that they would like to learn or would like to continue curling. This is a wonderful sport where you can get some exercise, have a great social time and meet new friends all at once!
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Please come and join us at our Annual General Meeting! Village of Valemount Permissive Tax Exemption Applications 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
Smile! Call Keil Photos submitted On the long weekend Monday, volunteers with the Open Gate Garden again planted potatoes in the empty lot next to the garden, as well as at a second lot at Stefi and Archie Maclean's behind AG Foods. "We are very grateful for the use of the lot to expand our first social enterprise," says Nancy Taylor, community literacy coordinator. Revenues generated from the sale of the potatoes is to pay the part time wages of the new garden coordinator, Rosare Buck. "We are excited about marketing local food to provide employment and sustain community gardening," says Taylor.
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or I can give my time in this way, and so on,’” said Smith. He said the pledge sheets were in a way a preliminary promise, and now residents have a chance to show what a welcoming community Valemount is, and what it has to offer. “We have a lot of… temporary foreign workers in the tourism industry. It’s quite a big group,” said Smith. “They’ve integrated into Valemount quite well. Smith said some residents have expressed concern about security, but in his view if someone wanted to create any sort of instability, they wouldn’t do it through the refugee system. In 2011, the last year census data was available, it indicated immigrants made up 10 per cent of Valemount’s population. At the same time, the national average sat at roughly 20 per cent, according to Statistics Canada.
REFUGEE EFFORT TIMELINE December 2015 — Internal Valemount Learning Centre discussions regarding refugee family
Martina Wall has had her horse Winchester since January, and she had a saddle, though it didn’t fit either Winchester or Wall very well. That was until a volunteer with a national riding program and local organizers worked some magic. Wall took part in a 6-day, level 1 and 2 Parelli natural horsemanship clinic in early May, held at Cardinal Ranch. The Parelli system focuses on training people to understand horse behaviour, and to develop problem solving skills while considering the non-verbal feedback and expression of the horse. One of the participants in
this clinic, taught by Buddy Cardinal, was a volunteer with the Parelli organization named James Veil, who came all the way from Pennsylvania. He took an interest in Wall’s training, says Devanee Cardinal, and recognized she needed a new saddle. “To our surprise, he told us that if we could get a saddle to the ranch by the next day, he would pay for it,” said Devanee. Devanee found the correct saddle in Calgary, and was able to get it to Jasper, and then found someone to drive to Jasper to pick it up. At the end of the workshop, participants were going through their personal highlights and what they will take away, and Wall
THE BOOK REPORT Stacey Kendall Adult Literacy Co-ordinator Robson Valley Support Society
Bloodletting & Miraculous Cures Novel by Canadian author Vincent Lam Published Jan. 17th, 2006 by Anchor Canada ISBN # 978-0-385-66144-7 Giller Prize Winner Our author, Dr. Vincent Lam, is an emergency room physician, he uses his experiences to mold a book full of stories that would occur in the different medical professions. It follows the progress of four people’s diferent journeys, from applying to medical school to the experiences they have as doctors in their specialized fields. Each chapter is its own story, which allows you to watch the growth and evolution of the physicians in their respective fields. From the entrance exams, the first cut into a cadaver, the practicum, and experiences in the trade, we see the different situations that the doctors, and their patients and family members, are faced with. We are also privy to the emotional and physical effects that the profession is exposed to. The book keeps the medical lingo very prevalent but still allows the reader to follow the stories easily. While all the tales stem from the medical issues being dealt with, it’s the emotional side of the story that is the true focus. Whether it’s the wife finding out where and how her husband has died, the gentleman that is posi-
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Early January 2016 — Public meeting held, pledge sheets distributed
Tender Documents will be available May 27, 2016. Tender Documents may be obtained from the McBride Village Office at 100 Robson Centre - 855 SW Frontage Road, McBride BC during regular business hours.
End January 2016 — Collected pledge sheets, which indicated $13,000
A site meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 08, 2016 at 10:00 am at the McBride Village Office.
Early February 2016 — VLC refugee family bank account opened April and May — Collecting donations
Parelli student gets surprise gift by KORIE MARSHALL
The Village of McBride, hereafter referred to as the Village, invites Tenders for:
started to tell hers, but Veil interrupted her. He apologized, and started to make a speech about the Parelli system, and how Parelli likes to give back to the horse community, often through give-aways at big events that draw thousands of people. But this time Parelli decided to do things differently. Wall finally realized he was talking about her when she turned and saw Devanee leading Winchester to her, all decked out in the new saddle and blanket. Saddles are worth in the range of $2000, but Wall says it is not just a gift of a saddle – she says it was a gift of support, kindness and confidence, and she’ll be forever grateful to the Cardinals and to Veil.
Sealed Tenders will be received by Kelley Williams, Chief Administrative Officer, PO Box 519 , Village of McBride, 100 Robson Centre, McBride BC V0J 2E0 up to 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2016. The cost for each tender package is five dollars ($5.00) (Tax included) and is non-refundable.
Martina Wall got a surprise gift during a Parelli horse training course.
tive that he has been poisoned, or even the doctor that has been subjected to the infectious illness that he was helping to treat, we get to explore their thoughts, feelings, and experiences with them. A good book that allows for short story reading while holding true to a full novel’s progress. For those of us that aren’t up on all the scientific terminology it even includes a glossary at the back, though once again it is not necessary for the progress of the stories, just a helpful little addition for those wanting to dig a little deeper.
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VALEMOUNT SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, June 8th 2016 at 7:00 pm SENIOR CITIZENS HALL Everyone welcome!
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Pellet gun cruelty hurts feline, family by EVAN MATTHEWS
A woman’s morning routine ended abruptly when she discovered her cat had been shot. Yvonne Dawson got home from her Tuesday morning walk to find her cat, Sadie, had been shot in the face with a pellet gun. Dawson said her daughter, 28-year-old Amanda, was the one to find wounded Sadie. “Amanda opened the door to let Sadie in, and she thought she just had something on her face,” said Dawson. “She went to rub it, but showed her dad once she realized it was a pellet.” While Dawson admits she lets the cat roam freely, she said the cat doesn’t go very far. She guesses Sadie travels no further than a neighbouring yard. Dawson said their pets are much more than just animals; they’re family. “My daughter was just devastated,” she said. The village’s newly appointed Animal Control Officer, Chris Dolbec, said violent attempts like these are not uncommon. Dolbec says people sometimes pick up cats from town and dump them somewhere outside of village limits. Part of the problem, according to Dolbec, is people believe getting rid of the cat is going to solve the problem, but another one is likely to follow. Solutions lie in education and building better community relationships, she says. “If you have a problem with an animal owner, get together and discuss solutions,” said Dolbec. “If we create better neighbours and better communities, it will be better for everyone.” However, Dolbec said just because she’s trying to build positive relationships doesn’t mean firm measures can’t be used when dealing with irresponsible animal owners, or those who act violently against animals. Dolbec said the RCMP is notified in aggressive or violent
Just a little balance Photos: Laura Keil Below: Sarah Boyd gets a lift from Chikara Hiroe; Max Robertson and Kerry McNaughton in background. Centre photo: Noland Germain and Ana Lukyanova frame the late-afternoon sun. Far right: Chikara Hiroe keeps Noland Germain aloft.
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situations, and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is also notified to document the incident. There are non-violent solutions to problem animals, Dolbec said, and she’s in her new position to help people realize there is another way.
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I’ve written articles before about the necessity of staging your home for sale. And with the flood of staging and real estate shows on channels like HGTV, there are plenty of examples to choose from. But how realistic is this anyway?
Let me put it in a market-specific context. In areas where there is high inventory, high prices and high demand, it is understandable that showroom-quality staging may be the edge you need to make your home stand out. Bringing in a designer and renting furniture to create a “décor” can be worth the investment of your time and money. But when I talk about staging for our local market, I don’t expect you to spend thousands of dollars to turn your home into a show home. Decluttering is always good. Not only does it remove distractions during a showing, but it also helps prepare you for the move ahead. Depersonalizing is equally as important for the same reasons and benefits. But the term “staging” doesn’t have to be frightening. Take a step back from your house and look at it critically. What can be done to show it in the best possible light? Is the trim paint peeling? Could you front door gain a splash of colour? Are there minor repairs that you could complete? Now look at the layout of your home. Do the rooms make sense? Does a bedroom look like a bedroom? Or does it have a treadmill, a piano and a bed in it? Don’t make the buyer wonder what the room is for. Staging can be as simple as putting away the dishes and keeping the house clean. Don’t fear the term and be open to the suggestions of your REALTOR® Together, you can give your home the broad appeal that is needed to win over the buyer. Happy staging!
Photo submitted Sadie the cat is recovering from a malicious, or at the very least thoughtlessly inflicted, pellet gun injury. New animal control bylaw officer Chirs Dolbec is sadly no stranger to such incidents.
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Kinder Morgan pipeline overcomes one hurdle by EVAN MATTHEWS
The National Energy Board (NEB) has given its approval to push forward on the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. The Trans Mountain Expansion Project, proposed by Kinder Morgan, plans to expand the existing Trans Mountain pipeline system between Edmonton, AB and Burnaby, B.C., increasing the capacity of the existing Trans Mountain Pipeline System from 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 890,000 bpd. The Board then said it considered
all pros and cons associated with the project in order to determine whether the project is in the best interest of the Canadian public. “Trans Mountain is pleased the National Energy Board has recommended our Project be approved by Governor in Council because it is in the Canadian public interest,” said Kinder Morgan Canada Inc., in a press release. The board’s recommendation report is one of the factors the Governor in Council will consider when making the final decision on whether or not the Project should proceed, according to the NEB.
Kinder Morgan submitted its Trans Mountain expansion project application in December 2013. In early August, the NEB released 145 draft conditions for the project. On Aug. 21, the NEB postponed oral hearings and struck from the record any evidence prepared by Steven Kelly, who had submitted evidence as a Kinder Morgan consultant. NEB spokesperson Reny Chakkalakal said Trans Mountain filed a list of the evidence prepared by Kelly on Aug. 28, and indicated the list would be replaced by Sept. 25, 2015.
Kelly has since been appointed to the NEB by the former Harper government, effective Oct. 13, 2015, thus being on the very same decision-making board he recently submit evidence to. The deadline for the board, which Kelly is a part of was on May. 20, and the board voted in favour of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. The NEB released its 533-page report outlining the board’s approval, which is subject to 157 conditions. Some of the conditions include regulatory and overarching re-
quirements, requirements relating to engineering and safety, emergency preparation and response, environmental protection, people, communities and lands, financial responsibility and project-related marine shipping. In a press release, the NEB said through the public hearing process it heard all evidence and arguments made for and against Trans Mountain’s application to execute the project including consultation of Indigenous groups, potential impacts and proposed mitigation measures.
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Photo by Bob Hoskins An Oregon type dark-eyed junco surveys her surroundings. A species of sparrow, juncos are widespread throught North America, ranging from Alaska to Newfoundland, and south to Mexico. There are a number of colour variations between subspecies, and where territories overlap interbreeding is common, sending confounded birders groping for their guidebooks.
Gardening with Pete Watering wisdom
by PETE AMYOONY As I was watering the plants in the greenhouse the other night, a friend came in and soon informed me that I was going to “drown” those poor little plants with all the water I was giving them. It inspired me to write today’s column. Those poor little plants more than likely just loved that long shower and from all the articles I have read over the years, it is much better to give plants a really good soaking when you water and then let them dry out in between waterings. Two things should be kept in mind when thinking about watering your garden or house plants: 1. Plants need moisture in the soil to take up the nutrients through the root hairs, 2. Plant roots need the soil to dry out some between waterings or the roots will rot. Every particle of soil holds a thin skin of moisture around it between soakings. This is what supplies the root hairs with their moisture between rains or waterings. Fine particles, like clay, have much more soil surface and can thus
hold much more moisture. This is why sandy or gravely soil dries out much faster than clay. Ideal soil should have about 50% solid particles, 25% water and 25%air. You can lighten heavy clay soils by adding compost or peat moss because their larger particles allow better drainage and more space between the particles for air. Sandy or gravelly soil can be improved by adding the same materials because the organic matter helps hold more moisture, Covering with a mulch will also hold moisture in the fast-draining soils during times of extremely hot weather or drought. As mentioned, the root hairs on plants need their nutrients to be in a “solution”(think tea) to be taken in for the plant to use. The water works on the soil particles with the help of the thousands of little microbes in the soil to release the nutrients and minerals the plants need for growth. The plant also needs lots of water so it can evaporate it through the leaves to cool off in the heat of day. This leaf evaporation also creates the suction that pulls the nutrients up the stem to feed the plant and keep it growing and producing either food or flowers.
Pete has lived, worked & gardened in the Dunster area for 35 years. He tries to deal with the “down to earth nuts and bolts of organic gardening” in his columns.
Most books and old time gardeners recommend giving plants about an inch (2.5cm) of water per week. This may not seem like very much, so many people just give a light sprinkle every few days. You may be surprised if you place a few empty tuna cans or cat-food cans around the garden and check them before you water. It takes a lot of 10-minute showers to fill the tins! Another good habit when watering is to dig your finger about 2 inches (5cm) into the soil when you are done. If you find soil that is still powdery dry down in the root zone, water some more! In general, we all tend to water too much indoors and too little outdoors. Houseplants are not exposed to the hot sun all day and the drying winds like their outdoor cousins. The finger in the pot is another good habit, but use it before watering to see if the plants really need more water.
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Water wasters beware: there’s a new ambassador in town by EVAN MATTHEWS With little to no short-term economic benefit, one might ask, why conserve water? The Village of Valemount has someone to help educate people on the topic. Madeline Pickerl, the summer ambassador for the Columbia Basin Water Smart Program, said the biggest draw to conserving water is caring for our environment. Pickerl said while many people are climate conscious, it can be easy to take water for granted in Valemount from a financial standpoint. “We’re not being metered, so sometimes it’s harder to care,” said Pickerl. “Ultimately, our water use plays a role on the sustainability of Swift Creek, which is where we get our water.” A common mistake is over-watering of residential lawns, Pickerl said. Rather than figuring out why a lawn has a yellow spot — maybe the sprinkler isn’t reaching that part — the resident just waters longer, she said. A Village bylaw states residents can only water from 7 AM to 10 AM, and from 7 PM to 10 PM. After two warnings, a bylaw
officer can issue a ticket, Pickerl said. If a resident is watering during hours they aren’t supposed to, Pickerl said she will place a yellow flag in their lawn, which has the link to the CBT Water Smart website in order to educate the resident. This is separate from a bylaw warning. Residents shouldn’t expect to see big monetary savings in the near future from conserving, but water conservation can lead to long-term savings in the form of taxpayer’s dollars. July is peak season for water usage, Pickerl said, and the added demand for water places stress on Valemount’s water treatment plant. “It’s really hard on the operating system to pump out that much water,” said Pickerl. “By us conserving, we’re not adding stress on the infrastructure, so we’re saving longterm maintenance, repair and expansion.” To encourage conservation, Pickerl is offering a free 30-minute water assessment, and a free hose timer to help prevent over watering. Residents can call 250-566-3955 to book an assessment. “You’ll learn how much water your lawn needs; who knows that?” she asked. “I didn’t.”
Photo: Evan Matthews Be water-smart: Madeline Pickerl will be keeping an eye on your sprinklers and alerting you with a yellow flag if you’re watering outside of 7-10 am or 7-10 pm. She’ll be providing free 30-minute water assessments to area residents and free hose timers.
Homecoming for author and former nun by EVAN MATTHEWS
A woman who spent 30 years as a nun, but lived in the Robson Valley during her formative years, has come home to promote the first book in her career as a writer. Spending Friday in McBride, Saturday in Valemount and with Prince George as her upcoming Tuesday destination, Linda Anne Smith, the author of Terrifying Freedom, said it’s good to be home. “I’ve been connecting with people from my childhood, and making new friends too,” said Smith. “A woman just came by and said she might use the book for her book club.” Smith, who spent her teenage years in living in both McBride and Dunster, said Terrifying Freedom tells the story of Rebecca, an ex-nun, now a cold and distant woman from the Midwest. Rebecca works as an insurance broker, and as other characters enter her life, we’re brought back to Rebecca’s time spent in a convent as a nun, according to Smith. Smith said the book revolves around how Rebecca’s life comes full circle by the story’s conclusion. When Smith was asked if the book came from her own experience, she said it’s a common question. She answered by saying some of the book is inspired by her real-life experience, but it’s not autobiographical in any way. “I entered the convent — I was there for 30 years, and left several years ago,” said Smith. “That’s kind of where the book comes from.” Smith said those interested can purchase Terrifying Freedom on Indigo or Amazon as a paperback or an e-book, or visit the book’s website at terrifyingfreedom.com.
Photo: Evan Matthews Valley local from way back, Linda Anne Smith writes from personal experience of post-covent life, but stops short of calling her new novel, Terrifying Freedom, autobigraphical. The book can be purchased in local stores, and on Indigo and Amazon.
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Photos and captions by Evan Matthews Left: Valemount’s Lucas Franke focuses in as he gets ready to release his pitch. Above: McBride’s Garrett Nash pitches to his catcher, Nate Broersma. Valemount’s Jessica Buck waits to take a cut. Below: McBride’s Garrett Nash takes a cut and fouls one off behind the Valemount catcher, Prentis Traquiar.
Digital TV is coming to Valemount! On July 4, 2016, the Valemount Entertainment Society will begin bringing digital TV into Valemount homes. Why? Three great reasons: 1). Digital TV provides crystal clear pictures- no more snow! 2). Old analog equipment is outdated and expensive to maintain. 3). We can offer you even more channels! What will I have to do? You’ll need a television that is capable of receiving digital signals. If your TV was made after 2007, chances are that it is “digital ready”. If not, you don’t need to but a new TV set yet- you can convert your existing TV by using a digital set-top box.
Attend the first (of two) PUBLIC INFO SESSIONS on DIGITAL TV CONVERSION for VALEMOUNT on: Tuesday, May 31st at 7:00 pm Classroom - 99 Gorse St Valemount Entertainment Society
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McBride Employment Services
Upcoming workshops May 26– What Do Employers Want The question examined Workshops run 10am to 12 noon Robson Valley Support Society is a non-profit charity that has served the employment related needs of McBride for over a decade. Bob Thompson, Employment Services Coordinator
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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-Sun June 3-5, 2016 McBride Elks/Royal Purple Pioneer Days. Parade, games, show and shine, loggers events, heavy horse pull, sports and more. Schedule TBA.
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 and Sun, May 29th and 29th: High School Rodeo at the Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds. Free Admission! Concession available. Highest number of entrants at the High School Rodeo so far! Sat June 4th: Peoples Drug Mart Walk for ALS. Centennial Park, Valemount. Registration 10am. Walk begins 11am. www.walkforals.ca Sun. May 29th at 1pm tour of Red Pass boarding the Community bus. The cost is $10/person and will include a few goodies, bring your own mug! Call the museum to book a seat or to get more details. 566-4177.
Wed. June 8th McBride Community Forest Corporation Public Meeting 7:00-9:00 at the Robson Valley Community Centre 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
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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.
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-
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Fri May 27th: Movie screening- “Hadwin’s Judgement” at 7:00 at the Dunster Schoolhouse. Don’t miss this terrific film!
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Choir practice in McBride, 2pm; Mountain Chapel on Main St. All ages welcome. Questions? contact Barb (569-8882, ringnut@telus.net).
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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)
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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ARTIFACT OF THE WEEK By HEATHER ZAHN Curator, McBride & Dunster Museums
Dunster’s 1913 ‘Type E’ Station Between 1905 and 1914, over 350 Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (GTP) Plan 100-152 stations were built in Western Canada. Commonly referred to as “E type”, over 2/3 of the stations that GTP built used this same blueprint. There were only a few variations in the plans, and these were likely done on sight by the builders. The station at mile 72 (Dunster) was built in 1913 with wood brought in by rail. Given the number of stations that had already been built along the line using the same design, the building process was likely quite stream-lined by the time the crews had gotten to Dunster. It took less than a year to build the Dunster Station and within a year the steel was linked. Stations were built between every 6-10 miles and it was said that the locations were chosen as a realistic walking distance for crews to travel before and after work. The town of Dunster built up around the station and was initially settled by many of those early railworkers. The same day that Britain declared war on Germany (August 4th, 1914), Dunster residents had a different milestone as they saw the first train steam through their little town, opening up a world of possibilities. Like in the early days of many frontier towns, the train
station in Dunster was the center of everything. From the beginning, the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway did not see the traffic potential that the company had hoped for and it became quickly apparent that the line would not be able to pay for itself. In 1919, GTP defaulted on its loan for the construction of the line to the federal government and was quickly assimilated by the Canadian National Railway. Shortly after CN took over GTP, slight alterations were made to the stations along the line, including changes in the colours of the buildings. In the 1980’s, CN began to demolish old stations along the line. Many of these stations had, with the completion of a modern highway, ceased to be the center of activity for the town and in most cases were no longer in use. Encouraged by several
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locals, the Dunster Community Association bought the station from CN for a dollar with the condition that moving it off the tracks would be the community’s responsibility. Today, there are unfortunately less than 20 of these Type E stations remaining and of those, there are only three known to exist in BC. This winter the Dunster Station Museum was nominated for and won Heritage BC’s heritage restoration award. An award that is almost unheard of for projects North of Hope. Wednesday, June 1st, the Dunster Station Museum will reopen its doors for the summer. Join us as we take the time to learn new skills, and celebrate local pioneers throughout the season. To find upcoming events and workshops, check us out at www.dunsterstationmuseum.ca
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VC-149 INCOME PRODUCER •1177 Juniper St 6 Unit Apartment building with 1 x Bachelor, 1 x 1 bedroom and 4 x 2 bedroom units. •1199 Juniper St 3 bedroom House • 146 Ash St 12 Unit Apartment building with 7 x 1 bedroom, 5 x 2 bedrooms (Roof replaced in 2012) • 204 Ash St Development lot– Vacant with services. Plan for 16 unit apartment building.
$145,000
BR-60 Bone Creek Wilderness Retreat. Includes the main house, 5 cabins, showers, flush toilets, and cold storage. The cabins Are: 3-24’x26’, 1-18’x20’ and 1-12’x10’. Retreat has some river frontage along the North Thompson River. Close to outdoor activities such as hiking, snowmobiling, ATVing , etc. Located just north of Blue River BC.
$470,000
FA-480V JUST SOUTH OF VALEMOUNT! Approximately 5.68 acres. Property is mostly treed but has a home site on it. Power and phone are available. Gorgeous mountain views. $79,000
$149,000
VC-149H Corner lot. Nicely maintained home. Approximately 1,540 sf. Three bedrooms, 1 1/2 baths. This home has lots of room. Pellet stove and propane heat. Includes fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Laminate flooring throughout most of the house. Detached garage approximately 28’ X 22’. Back yard is fenced. Corner lot approximately 0.17 acres. Call John for more information or to book your viewing today. MR-20 164 ACRES OF OPPORTUNITY! 2 year round creeks, gardens, and an orchard. Country living/ beautiful mountain views. First water rights in place. Property backs onto government land. Includes 3 bedroom home with full basement. Stucco siding and asphalt shingle roof. Fireplace in living room, oil forced air furnace in the basement. Close to town and easy access.
FA-506T IN THE FOOTHILLS OF THE ROCKIES! Approximately 13.75 acres in the vicinity of Tete Jaune. Property backs onto crown land. Outstanding view of the Cariboo Range. Yearround creek. Power and phone available. Zoned Small Holdings. Call John to view.
$299,000
$579,000
$249,000
FA-436V LOOKING FOR SOLITUDE? Approximately 22 acres about 15 minutes south of Valemount. Secluded property with trails throughout. Backs onto Crown land with river frontage. Hydro line on property, telephone and high speed internet connection. Geo tech study completed. Call John to view! VC-147V GREAT INCOME PRODUCER! LARGE COMMERCIAL BUILDING! Mini storage and retail. Main floor is approximately 4,172 sq. ft. with a 1,080 s. ft. mezzanine. Four separate inside bays/ offices, 5 covered RV storage bays and 17 storage containers. Room to expand. Fenced compound. Zoned C3 Commercial. Call John to view. REC-15NL Looking to find that perfect get away? This 1 ½ story summer home on Nimpo Lake has it all, 2 bedrooms, a loft, and 2 bathrooms. Move in ready. In the morning, sit on the deck with your coffee and enjoy the panoramic view and mountains as the day awakens. Sit lakeside in the evening, and watch as the sun sets, or the Northern lights as they dance above the water. There are 2 docks and 2 boathouses equipped with power. Approximately 165 feet of lake frontage for your enjoyment.
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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250-569-2735 OR 1-877-569-2735 rodger@mcbriderealty.com www.mcbriderealty.com Specializing in residential, commercial, recreational, acreage & ranch properties Integrity - Matching great people with wonderful properties - Honesty
$590,000
$475,000
$98,000
Rodger Peterson Realtor
Open to offers MRC-DA803 2500 Museum Rd, McBride, BC Exceptional property, great buildings & wonderful house! 22 acres. Dore River frontage. Close to town. Showroom quality home. Separate basement entry. Large shop, insulated, wired & complete inside. $590,000
$202,500
MRC-DA857 5400 E Hwy 16, McBride, BC
78 acres & a 4 bdrm log home! Recreational Commercial zoning. Gravity water system to house & irrigation in place on the acreage. About 60 acres are cleared & in production now. Green house, 2-bay shop with equipment storage, wood shed & cold room/storage buildings. $475,000
$217,000
MRC-C851 Hwy 37, Dease Lake, BC
Large trap line for sale near Dease Lake. Good cabins, one log 16’x16’, metal roof & one 16’x24’ frame cabin, metal roof. Huge territory, maybe one of the largest in B.C. Extends from the highway & back from the road. Furbearing animals include everything except coyotes! $98,000
$77,000
New Listing MRC-R893 1276 – 2nd Ave, McBride, BC 2 bedroom home on 1.4 acres. Single detached garage and large shed. On a nice 1.4 acre lot. Partial basement. $202,500
MRC-DA901 640 Sansom Rd, McBride, BC
4.45 acres with beautiful views of the mountains! 2 bdrms, 1 bath, open living & kitchen area on main floor. Electric forced air furnace, pellet heater. Town water, lagoon system, fantastic yard! About half of the property is in field. Great opportunity for anyone wanting to live just a bit out of town & yet have all the conveniences of town! $217,000
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MRC-A725 Mountain View Rd, McBride, BC 7 acres, close to McBride. Cleared hay field & treed land. Wonderful views of the Rocky Mountains. Power & telephone at lot line. Paved road at front of lot. No buildings on property. One of the very best locations for the perfect hobby farm. $77,000
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