2018 RMG Summer Events Guide for Valemount, McBride & Blue River by The Rocky Mountain Goat News

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The Goat’s summer issue! See inside: • Photo contest • Poll results • Summer events list pull-out • Top 7 lists • and more! SEE PAGE 6

Congratulations to Rundi Anderson who is the overall winner of the Goat’s Summer Photo Contest! She titled the photo “Cooling off at Cranberry Lake.” See category winners and more submissions inside P8-9 / RUNDI ANDERSON

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RMG summer events guide This summer’s theme is “Motion Commotion” Check out our reading contests for all ages! Summer hours start June 30th!

Tues 10-5 & 7-9 Wed & Thurs 10-5

Fri 12-9 Sat 12-5

Get in touch! 250-569-2411

Summer nights and the Caribou Grill: the perfect combination! Open at 4:30pm 7 days/wk 250 566 8244

A proud supporter of this summer’s community events.

Woohoo summer! We are happy to support the wonderful events happening this summer. Stop by for Artisan breads, pastries, coffees, breakfasts or lunch! From Silvia and Bogdan at the Swiss Bakery 250-566-4035 1020 Main St.

Valemount’s a great place to be in summer! Tourism Valemount: a proud supporter of community events in the Robson Valley.

Thurs. June 28th McBride RCMP open house at the detachment 1048 North East Frontage Road 4pm-6pm. Join us for hamburgers & hotdogs. Thurs. June 28 Folk Artist Scott Cook performs at the Valemount Legion. Doors 6pm, show 7pm. $15 admission Fri. June 29th Veteran’s Appreciation Night. This is a private function honoring local veterans, which by our recent count has now reached 23! Veterans and families have first dibs on the seating, then it will be open to members and invited guests. Sat June 30th The annual Dunster Ice Cream Social! 7pm at the Dunster Community Hall. Desserts followed by dance. All welcome. Sat. June 30th Scleroderma Walk for Awareness and Research. Centennial Park 10am. Walk starts at 11am. Call Teressa 250-566-4172. Sat. June 30th Drink ‘N Think Trivia night at the Valemount Legion. Teams of 4-6 or join a team. Starts at 8pm. $20/team. Tues. July 3 Learn Swordfighting medieval martial arts drop-in at the Anglican Church hall. No experience necessary. $25. swordfight.ca or 604-727-4365. July 3-6 ‘Play It Forward’ Basketball Camp. Valemount Secondary Gym. $150/participant, includes ball & shirt. pm JD Cardinal or Devanee to sign up. 1jdcardinal@gmail.com or cardinal. devanee@gmail.com. July 6th: Museum & Library Grand Opening / Community BBQ/Picnic at 521 Main Street. 5pm. Come by for a burger and enjoy some music and celebrations as we thank the community and welcome everyone to our new space on Main Street. July 7-8– The Valemount Big 4 Rodeo at the Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds. Showtime 2pm both days. Gates at 10am. Featuring: Concession * Campground * Vendors * Beer Garden * Pack Horse Race * Bullfighters. Admission. 20 per day. 35 weekend pass. Students and seniors 15/ day and 25/weekend. 10 and under free. Dance July 8th with Wheels Nawties. (Wheelhouse) 9pm at the Rodeo Tent. July 8th Ozalenka Alpine Club Sunday hike - the Lower Goat River Trail; there is a reasonably flat 12 km option east to the Fraser, and another 5km hike west with a serious hill. Co-ordinators are Al Birnie (569-4101), Tanya Rich (569-7299) and Leah Redmond (780-955-3088). July 9th to 13th Kids Food Camp - Open Gate Community Garden – McBride for Children Ages 5 to 12. Under age 5 must be accompanied by a parent. Planting,

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Growing, Cooking, Eating. Wildcrafting, Songs, Stories. Register at the McBride Library. Questions? Nancy Taylor 250-968-4358 or nancy@ dunsternancy.ca Brought to you by the Community Literacy Task Group and The Open Gate Community Garden Society Wed. July 11th RVSS Youth Collaborative Annual Summer Festival Series street party from 5pm-7pm. Come join us for music, fun and games in the park (water theme, street sports, human foozeball, and summer fun!). BBQ dinner too!

August 4–5, 2018 North West Mud Racing Saturday start time: 2:00 pm (gates 10am). Admission: $20/adult, $35/weekend pass (7 and under free). Saturday Night Dance “Bralorne” at 8:00 pm. Sunday start starts at noon (gates 10am)

Thurs. July 12th The Best Day of Summer event organized by Josh’s Place (E-Free Church). Event includes a temporary street closure of Lonsdale and Main St. between 1st and 2nd Ave from 8am to 6pm. Sunday July 15 - 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Pancake breakfast by donation Valemount Legion July 16th-20th VACATION BIBLE EXPERIENCE Come Join Us! Welcome to Sea of Miracles VBX, where kids get caught by Jesus’ love! Each day at Sea of Miracles kids will explore Galilee during Jesus’ time and experience the joy of sharing their adventures with each other. McBride Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1075 Lamming Pit Road, McBride, BC 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM For Information and to Arrange Transportation Call 250-968-4493 Wed. July 25th RVSS Youth Collaborative Annual Summer Festival Series street party from 5pm-7pm. Come join us for music, fun and games in the park (water theme, street sports, human foozeball, and summer fun!). BBQ dinner too!

Wed. Aug. 8th RVSS Youth Collaborative Annual Summer Festival Series street party from 5pm-7pm. Come join us for music, fun and games in the park (water theme, street sports, human foozeball, and summer fun!). BBQ dinner too! August 8 Danny Bell and his Disappointments live at the Valemount Legion. Watch the newspaper for details. August 13th to 17th Kids Food Camp Open Gate Community Garden – McBride for Children Ages 5 to 12. Under age 5 must be accompanied by a parent. Planting, Growing, Cooking, Eating. Wildcrafting, Songs, Stories. Register at the McBride Library. Questions? Nancy Taylor 250-968-4358 or nancy@ dunsternancy.ca Brought to you by the Community Literacy Task Group and The Open Gate Community Garden Society

Monday July 30 - Peter Light, a Celtic, country, folk, indie, pop, rock artist, will be performing at the Valemount Legion 8p.m. (Janey Weeks opens at 7:30pm) $10 cover.

Friday August 17 & August 18 - Terry Fox Trek; Pre-trek meet and greet and registration on Friday night - Post Event Wind up evening on Saturday. More details to follow

Thursday Aug 2 & Friday Aug 3 - Military Police Military Motorcycle Riders will be in Valemount collecting donations for the Fund for Blind Children and other charities. Hamburger supper and entertainment; the stop-over will wrap up with a pancake breakfast, by donation on Friday morning before they head out on the next leg of their journey. Public is invited to come out and join them for supper and learn about the work that they do!

Saturday Aug. 18 Mt. Terry Fox Trek This is a one day hiking adventure that embodies the indomitable spirit and determination of Terry Fox. Just as Terry experienced daily in 1980, there is no easy route. The three routes ascend to different parts of Mt. Terry Fox north of Valemount. This event is for experienced hikers with a proven fitness level. To register go to http://www.terryfox.org/ trek/

Canoe Mountain Rodeo Assoc. presents:

Wed. Aug. 22nd RVSS Youth Collaborative

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Bulls, Broncs, Bares and Barrels! July 7th & 8th 6190 S Highway 5 Valemount

Showtime 2pm both days (gates 10am) Admission: $20 adult, $35 weekend pass, Seniors $15, $25/weekend, kids under 10 free! Dance Saturday night under the tent with Wheels Nawties (no minors) at 9pm $15.

Featuring:

Concession * Campground * Big D. Mini Broncs * Beer Garden * Pack Horse Race * Bullfighters

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Family-friendly beginner trails to hike near Valemount by Ruby Hogg

For whatever reason, whether you’ve just started hiking, you’re recovering from an injury, or traveling with children, we have just the hike for you!

Rearguard Falls The beginner hike of all beginner hikes, this short trail will take you down to the beautiful Rearguard Falls. From the viewpoint you might catch sight of a group of rafters careening down the river, or if it’s later in the season, you might see the spawning salmon swimming up the fall. Distance: 0.2 km each way, 0.4 km return Time: 30 minutes

Little Lost Lake This is a fantastic beginner hike with one slightly steep section at the beginning before it more or less levels out. There is one small creek crossing near the end before you reach the lake. There is a great little picnic spot, as well as a trail that takes you around the entire lake and back to the main trail. (There are a few steeper trails that head up to view waterfalls and overlook the lake but there is some loose rock and those two are considered a bit more difficult.) Distance: 1.7 km each way, 3.4 km return Time: 1-2 hours

Kinney Lake Every year, thousands of tourists flock to this worldfamous trail to see the old forest growth, the cyan blue lake, and the rushing Robson River. Make sure to bring a camera on this amazing trail. Once you reach the lake there is a picnic area where you can sit and bask in the beauty. Distance: 4.5 km to the first picnic area, 9 km return Time: 2-4 hours return

Cranberry Marsh Loop Equipped with two beautiful viewing towers and panoramic mountain views, the Cranberry Marsh Loop (also known as the Starratt Wildlife Management Area) is a great place for beginner hikers and experts alike. The viewing towers provide great places to take a quick break. It’s a great place to view birds, and lucky visitors may even catch a glimpse of a muskrat or other furry animal. With little to no elevation gain, and ample places to stop for a quick break, this loop is highly recommended. Distance: 5.5km loop Time: 1-3 hours

Overlander Falls Watching waterfalls is such a great way to spend the day. There are two trails to reach these falls. The first is a parking lot on the right hand side at the top of the hill just as your leaving Mount Robson (headed towards Jasper) and the second is about 1 km down Hargreaves Road (across the highway from the Mt Robson Visitor Centre). The trail from the first parking lot is significantly shorter (600 m) while the trail from the second parking lot longer (5 km). Distance: 1st parking lot- 600 m (return), 2nd parking lot- 5 km return (2.5 km each way) Time: 1-3 hours

Think your kids are too young to hike? Consider taking them on these nature walks, some of which can be catered to different lengths / RUBY HOGG

Swift Creek Lookout This is a beautiful little trail that runs along Swift creek for some distance before you start a steady climb to the viewpoint. At the viewpoint there is a picnic table for you to sit on and take in the stunning view of Canoe Mountain and the valley below. Distance: 3.5 km Time: 1-2 hours

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Jackman Flats is a great flat section with multiple options for the whole family. Choose between 4 different loops ranging in length (1km-6kms). There are once again, gorgeous mountain views (I am starting to see a trend here). Distance: 1.4km-6.2kms Time: 30 min-3 hours For more info on these and other trails visit www.valemounttrails.com Ruby Hogg is a founder of the blog Wide Open World, a platform dedicated to getting others outside. Visit it here: www.wideopenworld.ca

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Thank you to everyone who submitted their photos to our Summer Photo Contest! The Goat production staff voted on the top photos in each category - Places, Activities, Animals - and it was tough to choose. They each have impact for different reasons. Published here is a selection of submitted photos and the top pick in each category. The Overall Winner receives a framed printed photo and a $200 ad voucher. From top right clockwise in spiral to centre, photographers are: (Canoe) Angela Van Velzen, (stars) Jon Canning, (campfire) Jon Canning, (Berg Lake) Amanda Kruse, (Mountain Biker) Jon Canning, (glassy lake) Angela Van Velzen, (pygmy owl) Angela Balon, (rafters) Angela Van Velzen, (tent view) Amanda Kruse, and (elk) Angela Van Velzen.

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Seven ways to beat the heat in the Robson Valley

Why not be a tourist in your own backyard? These ideas are sure to help you beat the heat on hot summer days / RUBY HOGG

by Ruby Hogg Summer has arrived, and with it comes the heat. Luckily, we’ve come up with a few ways to have you feeling cool all summer long.

Chasing Waterfalls This valley is home to many beautiful waterfalls with an array of accessibility. Rearguard Falls, Overlander Falls, and Moose River Falls are some of the waterfalls near Mt. Robson that are just a few minutes walk from the highway. A more adventurous soul might want to hike up above Little Lost Lake to the nearby falls. McBride hosts some impressive waterfalls as well. Morkill Falls is near Crescent Spur. While the hike is short please use care as there are no safety railings. Rainbow Falls is within close proximity to McBride, and is accessed via a short hike.

Kinbasket Lake Spreading 160Km long, Kinbasket Lake is not a small body of water by any means. Luckily for us, it’s most Western point is short drive from Valemount. With several campsites and beaches, it’s the perfect place to set up camp for the night, or enjoy a nice wiener roast. Brave souls can test their stamina by jumping in the freezing

cold water, or take a canoe out. The Marina at the 21km mark is a great place to put a boat in and go for a fish.

Self-Propelled non-motorized water sports There are many places in the area to take a canoe or kayak out. Two great places for beginner paddlers are the Starratt Wildlife park (commonly known as the marsh) or Cranberry Lake. Both require very little portaging and are small enough that the shore is never too far away. Once you have the hang of it, Moose Lake, Lucerne, Yellowhead, and Kinbasket are more great options to explore.

Berg Lake Trail

Prepare yourself for spectacular views of the Mount Robson itself straight from the boat. Float trips are suitable for all ages. Adventure seekers can choose to book a whitewater trip. These trips start further downstream. Be prepared to get wet, cool off, and have fun.

Escape to the Alpine As a general rule, it’s often a bit cooler in the alpine. There are multitudes of hiking tails in the Robson Valley that will get you high, but there is always also the option of catching a ride. Robson Heli-Magic offers customizable heli-hiking drop offs. It’s such a treasure to be able to enjoy the alpine without all of the hard work.

If you haven’t hiked this trail yet, drop everything you’re doing, drive to Mount Robson, and start hiking. If Berg Lake seems a bit intimidating, there are many turn around places on the 24 km trail. A popular day trip is to hike from the parking lot 4.5km to the first picnic area near Kinney, and then back down. There is also a campsite and shelter at the 7 km mark.

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White Water Rafting (Robson or Stellar)

Ruby Hogg is a founder of the blog Wide Open World, a platform dedicated to getting others outside. Visit it here: www.wideopenworld.ca

There are two raft companies based out of Valemount that offer both white-water and gentle float trips. The float trip starts in Mount Robson Provincial Park.

If all else fails, throw the sprinkler on in the backyard or take the kids down to the playground to go through the “mister”. Afterwards, take the edge off of the heat with an ice cream or iced coffee from the Gathering Tree. Or perhaps sit on the deck and enjoy a nice cool craft beer from Three Ranges. The opportunities are endless

Time for a holiday! The Rocky Mountain Goat will not be publishing an issue July 12th to accommodate staff holidays. Thanks for your understanding and be sure to check out our website for breaking news!

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RMG summer events guide! CANADA DAY SCHEDULE Blue River

Valemount

Blue River Canada Day events at Eleanor Lake! Parade at 11 am ending at the Beach house. There we sing O’Canada and celebrate with Canada Day cupcakes followed by age friendly events and activities, including sand castle building, canoe races, watermelon eating, balloon toss, bocci ball, volley ball, and the amazingly popular nail pound!! The Beach House concession will serve hot dogs, fries, poutine, homemade burgers and more. The day winds down about 6pm. Everyone welcome!

Valemount Canada Day events : Pancake breakfast by donation at the Valemount Legion. 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Museum: cake and hot dogs and live music at the museum 11am-2pm, Valemount visitor info centre: 9am-8:30pm Canada Day souvenirs, trivia & puzzles and interpretive displays; Sportsgrounds: 6-10pm concession, souvenirs, cake, anthem, face painting & crafts & bake sale, music by Mike Berkenpas & friends and the Drunken Midnight Howlers. Fireworks at 10pm. Legion.

McBride

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McBride Canada Day events at Steve Kolida Park. Family Fun games from 11-2, BBQ at noon.Ceremony and judging of the “Cake Off” at 1pm. Presentation of the Cheryl Sansom Award & Canada Day Cake at 2:30.Evening Fireworks.

Mt Robson Visitor Centre Canada Day events at the Visitor Information Centre starting at 10:30am with local music with Joan and Jos. Photo opps with Mounties in Red Serge and Jerry the Moose from 11:30-1:30. Canada Day cake and refreshments noon-1pm.

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Annual Summer Festival Series street party from 5pm7pm. Come join us for music, fun and games in the park (water theme, street sports, human foozeball, and summer fun!). BBQ dinner too! Sat. Sept 1 & 2nd 2018 Valemount Marina Fishing Derby. 10:00 am Sat to 4pm Sunday. Sat. Sept. 8th Mount Robson Marathon 2018 from 06:30 am to 04:00 pm

Ongoing

Tuesday Night Music Jam - 7-9pm at the McBride Library. Folk, bluegrass, blues, country & rock. All players, singers, & watchers welcome. Contact David Marchant at 250-569-2569 SRC Fun Fridays, 2-4pm at the McBride library. Aimed at ages 5-12, we’ll have crafts, games and activities based on our Summer Reading Club theme of Motion Commotion! The Ozalenka Alpine Club will once again be offering regular Sunday hikes on a wide variety of local trails and mountains. We rendezvous at Koeneman Park at 9 a.m.; bring lunch and water, and carpool from there. We will start on July 8 with the Lower

Goat River Trail; there is a reasonably flat 12 km option east to the Fraser, and another 5km hike west with a serious hill. Other July hikes will go up Bell Mountain, Lucille and McBride Peak. Hikes will be regularly posted in local media. Non-members are welcome (you will be encouraged to join the club, annual dues $20); and everyone must sign a Standard Liability Waiver. Coordinators are Al Birnie (569-4101), Tanya Rich (569-7299) and Leah Redmond (780-955-3088).

Happy Canada Day

Markets

Community Market in McBride every Friday 11am to 2pm in the pavilion on Main Street from June 29 to September 7. Vendors are welcome with products grown, made or assembled in the Valley. Tables are $5 per week, bring your own table. For information call D. Simpson 250-569-3343 or Joyce Godfrey 250-569-2427. Farmer’s market in Valemount every Thursday 4-7pm beside the Visitor Info Centre from June 21st to Sept 27th. Vendor fee $10. Contact Christine Pelletier 250-566-3766. Dunster Farmer’s Market every Saturday 11am-1pm at the Dunster Community Hall just off Hwy 16, from July 7th-Sept 29th. Contact Marion Cousineau 250-968-4479.

Thank you McBride & area for your ongoing support!

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Happy Canada Day! Planning a party or BBQ? We’ve got Canadathemed party supplies plus everything you need for a BBQ! Valemount IDA

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Youth Swordfighting Begin an epic Swordfighting journey! With hard work, an eagerness to learn and a generous spirit, you’ll learn real martial arts, build confidence, and connect with history. Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5–6pm Ages 8–14(ish) | Progress through skill levels Valemount Anglican Church Hall | July through August