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locals weigh in on Province’s new strategy by EVAN MATTHEWS The Province is engaging the public to redefine its rural education strategy, and Robson Valley residents say rural education is understaffed and underfunded. The Ministry of Education and School District 57, hosted an open house on Feb. 1 seeking public input on a new rural education strategy. While the open house was in Prince George, the rural communities of Valemount, McBride and Mackenzie were included at the open house via video conferencing. The Ministry is seeking public engagement until Mar. 15 via an online document to explore rural school funding and educational practices. The document, called the Draft Discussion Paper, has garnered over 200 responses, so far. Conversation opened with the Ministry asking residents to define their idea of rural schools, which provoked many in attendance to get right to the point. “McBride is defined as remote, not rural. But does the definition matter if there is no funding?” Asked Wes Keim, a teacher in McBride with two children of his own. A computer tech from Valemount Secondary School and parent of two, Kiba Dempsey, agreed, saying the definition of rural is an obvious one, as rural kids have little to no option when it comes to choosing a
school. Tim Nusse, who raised five children in Valemount and has coached the Secondary School’s girls’ basketball program for 23 years, also agreed. “If this is about definitions it’s a waste of time,” said Nusse. “We’ve done this before. It’s about funding.” While funding was atop the night’s discussion, School District 57 Chairperson, Tim Bennett, took the time to credit the valley’s educators for working under the current funding model. “Our staff is doing a fantastic job in rural schools and I don’t want that point to be lost,” said Bennett. “We know a teacher in a rural secondary school can have to prepare for up to nine curriculums (or more),” he said. But educators weighed in, too, saying underfunding prevents most teachers from living up to their potential, meaning students suffer, confirming residents’ concerns that the funding model needs to change. “Counseling doesn’t exist in our schools, and our kids deserve better,” said Principal of McBride Secondary, Derrick Shaw. A recurring positive during the conversation, however, was the notion that rural education provides a deeper connection between students and teachers. The teachers get to learn who the students are as people and about their family situations, according
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Village names new CAO by EVAN MATTHEWS The Village of Valemount has found a new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO). The Village has named Adam Davey, originally of Prince George, to the position. According to his Linkedin profile, Davey worked for 10 months as the administration manager for the Squamish First Nation, in North Vancouver from May 2016 until present. Davey holds a Masters of Public Administration degree from the Royal Military College of Canada, in Kingston, Ontario, and a BA in Political Science from the University of Northern British Columbia, in Prince George, according to the Village, and he is also a member of the Project Management Institute. A veteran of Afghanistan, Mr. Davey has continued to serve as an Army Primary Reserve officer with the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, a Village press release reads. The Village says Davey has significant experience in Emergency Management
planning, having worked with other municipalities and organizations in the Lower Mainland as a consultant—concurrent to military service. Davey takes over from interim-CAO, Gord Simmons, who was named to the position in late September. Prior to his time in Squamish, Davey served nearly a decade in the Canadian Armed Forces as an Infantry Officer with Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, according to the Village. Davey will be moving here with his wife, Brighdie—a registered nurse—and their two sons, aged two and six, the Village says. Though interim-CAO Simmons was retired prior to his service, he took the position in Valemount based on his pre-existing relationship with the mayor, as Simmons had spent 25 years working for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George’s planning department. Simmons replaced former-CAO Mark Macneill—whose stint was short-lived—as he was hired in March 2016 and subsequently dismissed in
Rural education to multiple parents in attendance. But as the Valemount Secondary School principal pointed out, knowing the community better means seeing kids who need extra support. “Providing higher level of care for at-risk kids can be difficult,” said Dan Kenkel. “We see intergenerational effects in these situations.” In seeking the public’s input, the Ministry also set out to gain a better understanding of the role schools and educational programs play in rural communities, and there was no denying the valley’s pride in its schools. In places like Valemount and McBride, the schools are often used for arts and theatre, sporting events, craft fairs, etc. Hosting activities means clearing them with the school district. “The school is a community centre, and it could benefit even more from community involvement,” said Jean Ann Berkenpas, a teacher in Valemount. “Giving the schools more autonomy to do that would
…Davey has significant experience in Emergency Management planning, having worked with other municipalities and organizations in the Lower Mainland as a consultant— concurrent to military service.
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August 2016. Dating back to the last municipal election in November 2014, the Village has had three full-time CAOs, respectively, not including interim positions. An interim-CAO, Ken Wiesner, filled the gap between Yanciw and Macneill’s respective employment, the same way
interim-CAO Simmons bridged the gap between Macneill and Davey’s respective employment. Macneill was hired in relief of former CAO, Anne Yanciw, who spent 4.5 years with the Village of Valemount, three of those as CAO. In 2015, the newly elected mayor and Council hired
an outside firm to conduct an organizational review, which included a review of the relationship between the mayor and CAO. The $20,000 report pointed to a strained relationship between CAO and the mayor and said it was important to solve, as it was compromising Village operations and public confidence in
help government shape a final report on an integrated rural education strategy, according to the Ministry, including recommendations for the future.
Though the open house was a one way of engaging the Robson Valley’s rural communities, the Ministry is encouraging residents to add thoughts to the Draft Discussion Paper — a living document — on the https://engage.gov.bc.ca/ruraleducation/ website until Mar. 15. /EVAN MATTHEWS
staff and Council. The report, released in June 2015, suggested the Village was run efficiently, and said while the relationship needed mending— there was no cause for terminating the CAO. Despite the report, Yanciw was let go that summer. She is now the CAO of Smithers, B.C.
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add thoughts to the Draft Discussion Paper on the https://engage.gov.bc.ca/ruraleducation/ website until Mar. 15. All feedback received will
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Letters/Op-Ed Editorial many times with breaking news you either have to be there or you miss it. If a citizen is in the right place at the right time and takes a photo or a video of breaking news, we’re seeing news outlets package the photos and videos into their own presentation. Often you’ll see the CBC, for example, embed a video or photo taken by a citizen right into an article. It’s kind of like the media and citizens of most places have come together to form a super news team in order to provide more in-depth coverage.
Evan Matthews Editor Citizen journalism is becoming more prevalent all the time. Most everybody carries a cell phone, which means they have photo and video capability. With social media being what it is, people can take it a step further by posting the photos and videos they take to the internet. Even traditional media is adapting, as
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The importance of language in mental health discussions
Re: Editorial “Bell Let’s Talk? Well, let’s talk” Respectfully. Don’t forget, without respect it may only be that, talk. • help shed the stigma so commonly associated with mental health issues. You have been trained to voice a “stigma.” It is almost impossible to escape in Canada. And no, there is nothing respectful about it. You likely rationalize you are making an “observation”, but it is far more than that, it is a personal statement for which you are responsible. • the first step in shedding the negative stigma that comes with talking
about mental health. The first step is interdicting those who say that. Educating them. Stopping them. And that is precisely what the Women’s Movement did faced with rape/ stigma. They said unequivocally, Stop. Stop, again. It is the same foul, the same harm.
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CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MCBRIDE NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given to the electors of the Corporation of the Village of McBride that an election by voting will be held Saturday, March 4, 2017 to elect three (3) Councillors and that the persons nominated as candidates for whom votes will be received are: COUNCILLOR – THREE (3) TO BE ELECTED Surname
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VOTING OPPORTUNITIES – GENERAL VOTING DAY GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Corporation of the Village of McBride on: Saturday, March 4, 2017 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Robson Valley Community Centre, 441 Columbia Street, McBride, BC ADVANCE VOTING OPPORTUNITIES ADVANCE VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the Corporation of the Village of McBride on: Wednesday, February 22, 2017 between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Robson Valley Community Centre, 441 Columbia Street, McBride, BC SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITIES A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be open to qualified electors of the Corporation of the Village of McBride who, on the date on which the special voting opportunity is held, and before the end of the voting hours for the special voting opportunity, have been admitted as patients to the McBride & District Hospital or as residents of the Beaverview Lodge. Saturday, March 4, 2017 McBride & District Hospital 1136 5th Avenue 2:30 pm 3:00 pm
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Refugees may not be coming at all by EVAN MATTHEWS Valemount has been patiently waiting for a refugee family to arrive, having raised the necessary funds and in-kind donations, but it turns out the matched family isn’t coming. Valemount had initially been matched with a Syrian refugee family – a young couple and their baby. But since the match, Jared Smith, ESL and literacy coordinator at the Valemount Learning Centre (VLC), says that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has informed him the Syrian family will not be settling in the Village, as they have been reunited with family members in Ontario instead. “In an effort to re-unite families, the matching centre decided it is in the
family’s best interest to send them to the same location,” Smith says. Smith says he understands the matching centre’s rationale, and he supports the IRCC decision. Unfortunately for Valemount, it means there is no Syrian refugee family to sponsor currently. Smith says the Valemount Learning Centre is in discussions with the matching centre to determine the likelihood of being matched with a family in the near future through the Blended Visa OfficeReferred (BVOR) program. The BVOR program requires a group of five people or more, or an organization, to raise roughly half the anticipated living expenses for the sponsored refugees for a year. The group is also required to set up a support system for
the refugees to help them integrate into Canadian life. Donations have poured in – in cash, household goods and pledged volunteer hours. Due to privacy laws, IRCC cannot comment on specific cases, but a spokesperson told the Goat some BVOR profiles were made available to Sponsorship Agreement Holders in January 2017. “We are continuing to finalize the plan for posting profiles for the remainder of 2017,” a spokesperson said. IRCC says some refugees only identify family in Canada after they are approved for resettlement, which results in the sponsored family going to a different destination. In this scenario, a “replacement case” is not offered.
IRCC did not say why another family could not be slotted where the old one was originally destined, nor did it specify whether its 2017 sponsorship “target” of 1,500 refugees was a minimum or maximum. The number of cases made available each year is determined by the Annual Immigration Levels Plan. In 2017, the target is to welcome 1,500 refugees through the BVOR Program. If the program does not have any new refugee profiles available by May 1, 2017, Smith says VLC will assume there will be no family matched with Valemount, and will return the funds to donors and end the organization’s role as a community sponsor. Smith says he’s thankful for the community’s efforts to date.
“It has truly been a community wide response and the generous donations and patience up to this point has made it possible,” says Smith. Smith says if the lack of new profiles is due to government fiscal constraints, then the possibility
Valemount may start seeing new profiles again after Apr. 1 exists because of the new fiscal year. The Goat asked IRCC what the likelihood would be of Valemount being matched, but did not receive an answer by presstime.
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Marijuana could contain fentanyl: RCMP by EVAN MATTHEWS When asked if fentanyl is the now biggest reason to fear recreational drugs, Valemount RCMP Officer, Chris Gallant said, “To answer the question simply, yes.” The Valemount Secondary School hosted a fentanyl forum to educate residents on what fentanyl is, what an overdose looks like and how to reverse the effects of an overdose. A similar presentation was given to students earlier in the day. Principal Dan Kenkel emceed the forum and the panel consisted of the B.C. Ambulance Service’s (BCAS), Dakota Stone, B.C. Emergency Health Services’ (BCEHS) Community Paramedic, Jasmin Gasser, Northern Health Mental Health and Addictions Counselor, Heather Whalen, Northern Health Community Health Nurse, Bernita Nesjan, and RCMP Officer, Chris Gallant. Fentanyl is a man-made synthetic opioid, which means the drug is made in a lab, but engages the same receptors in the brain as other significant painkillers such as oxycodone, morphine and heroine. RCMP says much of the fentanyl in Canada is coming from unregulated labs in China. Over the last year, traces of fentanyl have been found in a variety of street drugs including cocaine, MDMA (ecstasy),
The fentanyl forum’s panel consisted of (left to right): Northern Health Mental Health and Addictions Counselor, Heather Whalen, Northern Health Community Health Nurse, Bernita Nesjan, B.C. Ambulance Service’s (BCAS), Dakota Stone, B.C. Emergency Health Services’ Community Paramedic, Jasmin Gasser, and RCMP Member, Chris Gallant.
oxycontin and heroin, Gallant said, but he added RCMP now have reason to believe pot isn’t safe either. “I’ve heard people say, ‘Oh well, it is just pot’,” said Gallant. In November, Vancouver Police Department Constable, Brian Monague, told the CBC that VPD had not seized fentanyl-laced marijuana, though he noted he could not speak for other police departments. In the same month, the RCMP issued a press release stating the organization had reason to believe “that there is marijuana available for sale in Masset that is laced with fentanyl.” Masset, B.C. is located on Graham Island — one of
the 150 islands making up the archipelago of Haida Gwaii. However, RCMP Media Relations Officer, Madonna Saunderson, said RCMP has not actually seized fentanyl-laced marijuana to date. Saunderson would not elaborate as to what reason the RCMP believes fentanyl-laced pot is for sale is Masset. The problem with fentanyl is many people are recreationally ingesting drugs like ecstasy, MDMA, cocaine, heroine or oxycodone, all of which have the potential to be laced or cut with fentanyl unbeknownst to the user. Dosage is an issue, as most drug users have no
way of knowing how much fentanyl they’re ingesting. The drug — which is 50 to 100 times stronger than heroin or morphine — has been an epidemic sweeping much of the lower mainland, as well as many other major Canadian centres. Fentanyl started popping up in 2015 but became a true crisis 2016, as there were roughly 800 overdose deaths reported in the province by year’s end — most of which were in the lower mainland. “Overdose calls used to be the scariest calls to take because usually there is more going on than just an overdose,” said Dakota Stone, who was born in Valemount, but now works
in the lower mainland as a dispatcher in a B.C. Ambulance Service (BCAS) Dispatch Operations Center. Stone says the patient’s environment is often chaotic. “Often there are other people in the room who are also high on drugs, yelling at their friend, but yelling won’t wake them up,” he said. There has since been one confirmed fentanyl overdose in Valemount, and the person fully recovered, according to RCMP. “We don’t have a drug problem in Valemount,” said RCMP Officer Gallant. “But drugs do exist here,” he said, noting that because Valemount is on a major highway corridor, some
drugs stay in town while others don’t. Though a scary topic, the fentanyl forum isn’t intended to instill fear in the community, Kenkel says, but rather to be proactive in educating the community on what fentanyl is, what an overdose looks like, and how to reverse the effects. Naloxone kits reverse the effects of fentanyl and other opioids, and are now carried by all first responders in the province. Local businesses have asked about having naloxone kits on-hand. “It’s definitely the direction we want to be heading,” says Kenkel. The panel’s presentation is available on VCTV.
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Crash stats may surprise you Commercial vehicles involved in every single collision-related injury and death by EVAN MATTHEWS From 2011-15, every highway collision injury and death between Valemount and the Alberta border has involved a commercial vehicle, Provincial data shows. In December, The Goat published an article stating there were 235 crashes recorded along Highway 5 and 16 between Valemount and the Alberta border spanning from 2011-15,
and that 45 of those crashes involved semi-trailers — commercial vehicles — based on Ministry of Transportation data. Upon closer examination, The Goat found a discrepancy in the data and asked the Ministry for clarification. As it turns out there were actually 53 commercial vehicle collisions – not 45 – between Valemount and the Alberta border over 2011-15, which accounts for 23 per cent of all collisions on that stretch of highway. All collision-related injuries and deaths between Valemount and the
Alberta border involved a commercial vehicle, which is defined by the B.C. Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) as a vehicle weighing more than 11,795kg. Commercial vehicles include dump trucks, tractor trailers, logging trucks, etc., which typically require the operator to have professional training and a specialized license, according to CVSE. CVSE data show that from 2003-13, the number of commercial trucks registered in B.C. has increased 25 per cent, from 49,130 to 61,310. Trucks in the lower
weight category of 5,000-11,794-kilograms include one-tonne pickups, delivery vehicles, service vehicles etc. It is important to note, according to Ministry of Transportation Spokesperson, Danielle Pope,
Collision Stats Hwy 5, Valemount to Tete Jaune, and Hwy 16 from Tete Jaune to the Alberta border Total Collisions Total injuries Total Fatalities Year 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total
61 50 44 41 39 235
3 7 4 6 3 23
1 0 0 1 1 3
**Note, 2016 numbers are still being compiled**
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Frances (Joann) Osterberg 1945-2017
Frances (Joann) Osterberg born on June 14, 1945 in Moose Jaw, SK to father John (Charles) Green and mother Alice (Mable) Green passed away at 4:00 pm on January 17, 2017 in the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia. Joann is survived by her husband Wolfgang Karl Osterberg of 51 years, daughter Sandra & husband, son Gary & wife, 3 grandchildren & 4 great-grandchildren. Sincere appreciation and gratitude to all from Northern Health for the care and compassion that was given over the years. Thank you to the Prince George Funeral Chapel for fulfilling all our expectations so swiftly. Joann was laid to rest in the McBride Cemetery on January 21, 2017.
that though commercial vehicles were involved in all collisions resulting in injury and death, it doesn’t necessarily mean the commercial vehicle was responsible for the collision. It also does not mean a
non-commercial vehicle was not involved, or did not cause a collision resulting in injury or death. The Ministry of Transportation is still compiling last year’s data and so was not able to supply 2016 numbers.
Truck Only Collisions (Commercial Vehicle stats) All commercial collisions Resulting in injury Resulting in fatality 18 3 1 8 7 0 9 4 0 8 6 1 10 3 1 53 23 3 **Note, 2016 numbers are still being compiled**
In the dark on air quality By LAURA KEIL
Valemount was under an air quality advisory for four days, but planned upgrades to Ministry software meant residents were unable to monitor air quality levels over the weekend. Gail Roth, meteorologist for the Ministry of Environment said the Ministry still collected data during four-day advisory, even though the online readings cut out Friday evening. The advisory that began on Wednesday Feb 1st stretched until Sunday Feb 5th as particulate levels soared into the 100s (the Province’s air quality objective for fine particulate matter is 25 parts per million over 24 hours). The higher levels were mostly at night and in the morning. Roth says the Ministry was doing planned upgrades to their air quality database which affected all air quality stations in the Province. “They needed to do some upgrades on the software and during that upgrade they weren’t able to push
Equipment installed on the Valemount firehall roof monitors air quality conditions and transmits them to Victoria as well as online - unless the equipment is down, as it was last weekend /COURTESY MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT
the data out to the public website,” she told the Goat. 70 They have redundancy in the network, she says, 60 so the data was saved 50 on the monitor itself in Valemount, as well as to a40 data logger specific to that 30
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station and finally to the database in Victoria. Roth says the air quality levels are filled in on the public record eventually. Roth told the Goat last month that Valemount consistently ranks near the
bottom when it comes to air quality. 1.2 A prevalence of woodburning stoves in homes in 1 combination with weather inversions mean the air 0.8 is often a health hazard, especially at night. 0.6
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Local coach up for award by EVAN MATTHEWS A local man with a love for basketball is being recognized publicly after over 20 years of volunteer service. Tim Nusse has been coaching the Valemount Secondary School’s girls basketball program for 23 years. Riette Kenkel, an assistant coach for the school’s Senior Girls’ Basketball Team, stumbled upon the Thérèse Casgrain Lifelong Achievement Award, which recognizes dedicated individuals who have volunteered for at least 20 years and have inspired other volunteers, led volunteer groups or made other exceptional achievements through volunteering, according to the Canada Volunteer Awards Program website. “Tim has been a coach, first aid attendant, bus driver, chaperone, joketeller, friend, confidante and more for 23 years,” says Kenkel. “He also volunteered on the high school Parent Advisory Council (PAC) where he was instrumental in fundraising efforts for our community theatre and a bigger, better gymnasium,” she says. Kenkel — whose daughter is also in her fourth year of Nusse’s basketball program — says when she read the award’s description, she immediately thought of Nusse. However, Nusse is
well-known around the community for being a humble man, and Kenkel says in order to be nominated for the award, the nominee must agree to the nomination, making things a little bit more difficult. “It’s not why I coach,” says Nusse in reference to media attention and awards. “There are things in life you have to do, you want to do, and you’re born to do. This is one of those things,” he says, though not specifying which one, perhaps even implying coaching is all three. Due to Nusse’s humility, Kenkel says she didn’t believe he’d agree to the nomination, so she suggested to both the senior and junior girls’ teams, who loved the idea. Having received over 20 letters of support for Nusse’s nomination, Kenkel says she and the girls on the respective teams made their choice. During a team meeting, Kenkel says the girls asked if he would accept the nomination, to which Nusse “was very moved”. Having raised five children, Nusse says god prepared him to coach girls’ basketball by giving he and his wife four daughters. “Teenagers have an abundance of energy, and they’re guaranteed to spend that energy,” says Nusse. “As a community we must present young people with positive opportunities to spend their energy and hope they make the choice
to be involved in that opportunity,” he says. A good example of Nusse going above and beyond the realm of traditional coaching, according to Kenkel, is an exercise Nusse calls “mental powerups”. A power-up is also a basketball move, she says. Nusse’s mental powerups, according to Kenkel, is a moment before each game where a paper bag containing hand-written inspirational quotes is passed around the dressing room from player to player. “They read the quotes out loud, and take a moment to think about how the quote relates to them for that particular game,” says Kenkel. “With those positive thoughts in their minds, they then go out and play their game,” she says. Kenkel added how fortunate she felt for her daughter being a part of such a positive environment, and how Kenkel herself feels equally fortunate to participate as an assistant coach. Nusse is the coach for the senior and junior girls basketball teams, and he has also served as the North Central (single A division) Zone Rep, where he mentored other zone reps and coaches, and brought the profile of the North to a much higher level, Kenkel says. “His level of time and dedication to this program goes above and beyond just coaching,” says Kenkel. “I really think he’s so
Tim Nusse watches his team run through drills. Nusse has coached the girls basketball teams in Valemount for more than 20 years. / EVAN MATTHEWS
deserving of recognition.” Through his efforts and advocacy for our zone, Kenkel says the region now has more opportunities for tournaments and higher chances of qualifying for and attending the Provincial Championships. This year, the Valemount Senior Girls’ team cracked the Provincial rankings, currently sitting in the 10 spot, with hopes of qualifying for the Provincial Championships.
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McBride, meet your candidates by EVAN MATTHEWS
Due to the upcoming Mar. 4 by-election, The Goat spent time over the last week contacting each of the would-be councillors and posing a series of McBride-related questions. Each candidate was asked the same questions, and asked to keep the word-count to no more than 200 words per question. The Goat made no edits other than punctuation, grammar and formatting. The candidates are listed in random order.
We’ve seen turnover in McBride’s Council, what is the key to keeping consistency on Council? The key to keeping consistency on council is collaboration, cooperation, understanding between council members and the mayor. Everyone must work together, or people become frustrated and quit. If you can’t work together then there is no consistency.
REJMAN, Irene Do you have Council/business experience? I have 12 years of council experience from 2002-14 in the position of councillor. Why do you want the job of Councillor? I would like the job of councillor because I’m caring and passionate about the community. I want to help to keep McBride moving forward. What is the biggest issue facing the Village of McBride? How can it be tackled? The biggest issue facing the Village is the economy. The best way to tackle this is to provide stable leadership by working together for the betterment of the community. What are your thoughts on the McBride Community Forest Corporation (MCFC)? My thoughts on the Community Forest are to see it remain strong, provide employment, so the residents of the valley benefit from this company.
time to rally and come together to form a unified council, and again ANY three are more than up to this task. Congratulations to all for running during a difficult situation. I know we will rebound. We may flex, but will never break. Good luck to all.
What is the Village of McBride doing well? The Village of McBride does well in providing services for their residents with the present tax base. What do you love about your community? I love the people, as they are our greatest resource. We are grateful for clean air, our water, and the scenery is beautiful. It is a great place to raise a family.
MOSELEY, Mike
Editor’s note: Mike Moseley was provided the same questions as the rest of the candidates. Moseley responded to one question, which The Goat is publishing. The Goat followed up with Moseley, but did not receive answers to the rest of the questions. Why do you want the job of Councillor? The nine candidates that have put their names forward form a very diverse and eclectic group here in McBride. However, there is one common thread throughout these people, and that is the strong desire to see McBride do well and prosper. The electorate would be well served by electing ANY three of these individuals because they all care for our town and have shown this by their actions in the past. Now is a
RICH, Joseph Do you have Council/business experience? I have no previous council experience. I do have many years of business experience right here in the Robson Valley and abroad. After graduation I went into the logging industry, operating my own logging company. From there I bought a local garage and gas station that I operated for 12 years. After selling, I established a mobile mechanical service operating in the Robson Valley and abroad. Why do you want the job of Councillor? I am running for Council because I feel I have the knowledge and experience to bring to the table that will help this community move forward economically and socially. I also feel I have the ability
to bring to council a sense of unity and forward movement. What is the biggest issue facing the Village of McBride? How can it be tackled? I feel that the largest issue facing our town is economic growth and stability. To fix this we need to work together to promote and attract new industry to the area. Not forgetting to build on and support the local business and economic structure we already have. What are your thoughts on the McBride Community Forest Corporation (MCFC)? While it is in a bit of a financial quiet time, largely due to a lack of available wood to cut, (the financial quiet time is) directly related to overcutting in the past, but there is much to look forward to in the future. The kinks are being worked out at the board level and as we move towards more of our cut becoming available in the future we can look forward to MCFC once again being able to support local events and programs. We’ve seen turnover in McBride’s Council, what is the key to keeping consistency on Council? The key to keeping council consistent starts with responsible voting. Vote as an informed voter not an emotional voter. After that it is up to the elected official to maintain a level of professionalism and keep themselves educated and informed on all topics for responsible decision making. I also feel that it is key that all board members posses good team working skills to keep consistency on any board. What is the Village of McBride doing well? I feel our town is doing a great job of
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showing pride, unity, and its ability to diversify in times of much economic struggle. We are also doing a great job of preserving our history and making the most of some very distinct attributes of nature that are exclusive to our area. What do you love about your community? I love the fact that we have been able to raise our family conjointly with the community and that our worse concerns for our children’s safety was that they may get lost in our beautiful wilderness, and never having to worry for their safety when they were out and around in the community. My list of things that I love could go on forever. So I will end by saying this, the thing I love the most is the way this community pulls together in a time of hardship, showing unity and strength, making me a proud resident of the Robson Valley!
SMITH, Diane Do you have Council/business experience? I have actively served on volunteer
boards for many years, and have attended many council meetings. I fully understand the need to encourage and support businesses, business opportunities, and service organizations that sustain this community. Why do you want the job of Councillor? I look forward to the task of providing leadership by enabling volunteer organizations to continue the fine work they do, having an open mind to business opportunity, ensuring cost-effective administration, and engaging the public in action towards a more cohesive community. What is the biggest issue facing the Village of McBride? How can it be tackled? McBride needs to get a healthy economy happening. We need to pursue every business opportunity. What are your thoughts on the McBride Community Forest Corporation (MCFC)? Through active interest in the Community Forest (CF) over many years, I believe the CF needs to move forward in engaging a capable manager and ensuring adequate oversight by a qualified Board, which has direct responsibility to the community for open and transparent reporting, engaging the community in deliberations on potential forest ventures and activities, and in accordance with the original approved Management Plan for this community forest. We’ve seen turnover in McBride’s Council, what is the key to keeping consistency on Council? The Community Charter governs public office. Elected representatives must consider all opinions without fear of personal attack. The argument a councillor brings to an issue is the basis of convincing
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others to consider your opinion. Staff too must adhere to appropriate language and respect in assisting the work of council. What is the Village of McBride doing well? Cost-savings have been realized by certifying public works personnel. The Village has tried to accommodate groups and people with community-based projects. What do you love about your community? I love the people. The heart, commitment, kindness, ingenuity, and dogged determination give me hope there is merit in running for council once again.
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Why do you want the job of Councillor? I want to make a difference in our community and believe my experience will be an asset. What is the biggest issue facing the Village of McBride? How can it be tackled? One of the biggest issues faced, is the lack of experience of some Council members and administration, and their inability to work in a team atmosphere. It is important for the community to realize that because of this, and the resignation of the three Council members, our Village has been in limbo for several months and important things have not been dealt with. By electing those with experience, knowledge and commitment, we can move our Village forward in getting things done. I think we need to promote positively, acknowledging our achievements and successes and thereby changing the conversation of McBride. We need to use focus groups and encourage community input. What are your thoughts on the McBride Community Forest Corporation (MCFC)? We need the Board of Directors to hire a local General Manager to the MCFC to ensure that it is again a profitable business providing local employment.
FREDERICK, Allan Do you have Council/business experience? I have served two full three-year terms as a former Village Councillor from 2002-08. I have also attended the Council meetings regularly. I have 30 years of banking experience and several years of business and personnel experience.
We’ve seen turnover in McBride’s Council, what is the key to keeping consistency on Council? To keep consistent it is important to have experienced, dedicated and committed councillors that can work together respectfully as a team. What is the Village of McBride doing well? The Community Forest is an asset that we need to protect. The Village has
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chairman of the Rec Centre Management committee for a time. In that job I learned some lessons about finding solutions to the occasional conflicts that came up between various interests.
Do you have Council/business experience? I have not been on Council. My business experience comes from managing my own small off-grid farm and partnering with some others in building Castle Mountain Hydro’s hydroelectric power project. Over the last 45 years I have built and maintained infrastructures that supply all the services of a municipality: Water, sewer, power, garbage disposal, animal control, among others. In the ‘80s I was
What is the Village of McBride doing well? McBride’s Main Street is pretty well kept and looks clean and attractive as one goes between Highway 16 and the train station. This is one of the positive aspects on which we can build to make our community thrive. What do you love about your community? I really like the people in McBride. This is such a friendly place that I think we forget that not all communities have that advantage. You see this when we all go out to Dunster for the Ice Cream Social, or at the Canada Day celebrations. People of all ages are conversing and sharing wry comments about the weather or what some neighbour just did. It is true that in a small town everybody knows or thinks they know a great deal about you, but by the same token they won’t pass you by on the highway if you are in difficulty. This is also a great place to raise kids. McBride has supplied good quality citizens to many places in the world, whether it is a makeup artist in London, UK, a forestry consultant in Ecuador, or a computer specialist in Switzerland.
Why do you want the job of Councillor? The main strength I bring to the job is an ability to work in a positive way with others. Coaching ball teams and teaching school has taught me that a group will find solutions to problems when working in a positive way. What is the biggest issue facing the Village of McBride? How can it be tackled? The biggest issue for the Village of McBride is to find ways to halt the long slow decline in population and business tax base. To that end we need to identify the positive values our community offers and find ways to leverage those advantages for the benefit of the whole community.
EDWARDS, Harold
letting go of your first idea when presented with a better one.
What are your thoughts on the McBride Community Forest Corporation (MCFC)? I live on a farm to the west of McBride and the Community Forest borders my property. I like the changes that are being made to allow those of us who have to deal with the practicalities of the Forest to have some say in the governance of the Corporation. We’ve seen turnover in McBride’s Council, what is the key to keeping consistency on Council? The key is for people on Council to deal respectfully with each other and make the most of our strengths. A good councilor will be able to listen to others and work cooperatively to meet the needs of the community. Sometimes that will mean
HRUBY, Rosemary
search out and develop economic opportunities and attract investment. We all know that McBride is the best place in the world to live, we need to make sure the people looking to invest in the area or spend their tourist dollars realize that as well. What are your thoughts on the McBride Community Forest Corporation (MCFC)? The McBride Community Forest Corporation needs to be supported as a source of employment for families in this community. We need to ensure that a better than competent, committed local manager is hired to ensure the continued health of the MCFC for the benefit of all of the residents of this area. The jobs created by contractors and businesspeople through the MCFC are more than vital. We’ve seen turnover in McBride’s Council, what is the key to keeping consistency on Council? We have experienced a great deal of Council turnover, so it is important that we commit to working as a team with the other council members for the good of the community. I am more than willing to work with whoever is successful in this election as well as all the residents of the Valley to move us forward. What is the Village of McBride doing well? The Village is doing really well to stay afloat during a bit of upheaval. The fact that nine people have put their names forward speaks to the continued commitment of all of us to leave the past behind and move forward. What do you love about your community? I love everything about this community. David and I chose this community all those years ago and have never regretted a moment. The people here, the fact that we are actually one big family, mixed in with spectacular land, water and wildlife make this the best place in the world to live.
Do you have Council/business experience? I have over 37 years of business experience, and an equal number of years on Boards, committees and groups both on a local level and a Provincial level. Why do you want the job of Councillor? I am running for Council because I feel our Village is off track. I would like to volunteer my time and energy to assist, in any way I can to get us back on track. I have been disappointed with the routes and outcomes our Council has taken recently and I believe that instead of complaining I need to help wherever I can. What is the biggest issue facing the Village of McBride? How can it be tackled? Our Economy is one of the biggest issues we are facing today. We need to work as a group to address infrastructure issues,
GREEN, Lucille Do you have Council/business experience? I have regularly attended Council Meetings for the last two years and have
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2017 participated in many committees in my work and volunteer experience over the last 35 years. I’ve lived in the Village of McBride for over 21 years and I plan to retire here. I have a diploma in Civil and Structural Technology and worked in the oil and gas industry for 11 years, both in construction and in supervising drilling operations. I currently work for the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure where I have over 25 years’ experience in survey, construction, inventory management and highway maintenance. I’ve managed and supervised projects with budgets up to and exceeding $1-million. Why do you want the job of Councillor? I have skills, education and work experience that are directly transferable to the role of Councillor. I wish to utilize these skills as a Councillor to give back to the community that I love living in. I love living in the Robson Valley and I am committed to working hard for this community. What is the biggest issue facing the Village of McBride? How can it be tackled? One of the biggest issues facing the McBride community is financial stability and a lack of economic development. There needs to be initiatives to make McBride a desirable community to live in and to increase businesses in the process. What are your thoughts on the McBride Community Forest Corporation (MCFC)? Our most valuable Asset, the MCFC has been struggling for the last two years from a lack of experienced, knowledgeable leadership. From the most recent public MCFC meeting, it would appear that they are back on track. The next step is to hire
a qualified general manager who will live locally and have a vested interest in the success of the MCFC. We’ve seen turnover in McBride’s Council, what is the key to keeping consistency on Council? All Council members need to be knowledgeable and have a “team” mentality. There needs to be sufficient discussion and debate to make informed decisions. Once a decision has been made, all Council members need to move forward together, working towards the best interests of the Village. What is the Village of McBride doing well? The Village is supportive of improving cycling trails for tourism growth, providing opportunities for family functions such as the Winter Festival, supporting the Library and Museum in Grant Applications, providing Community Foundation grants to various community organizations and lobbying the School District to keep the local Schools open. What do you love about your community? I love the people in this community, their generosity and willingness to help those in need.
BALCAEN, Bob Do you have Council/business experience? I have 16 years of council experience, as a councillor, committee member and alderman. I just feel things are slipping a bit in McBride, and if I can help with jobs and running the corporation, then I should jump in.
Why do you want the job of Councillor? Primarily, I want to see if I can help to improve the community and get some more industry. We need to have some more jobs, and I don’t know if they would be (in the form of) CN, forestry, tourism, etc., but we do need some more jobs in McBride. It would be my biggest priority. What is the biggest issue facing the Village of McBride? How can it be tackled? The fact we’re not growing. The tragedy of losing our mill three or four years ago really hurt McBride. I’d like to see whether that type of industry could be brought back — I don’t know if we have the timber reserves — but there is room, I suspect for expansion in tourism and the railroad, possibly. We’ve got to remember too, the backbone of McBride is farmers. If there is anything we can do to help and encourage farmers, I’d look at that, too. What are your thoughts on the McBride Community Forest Corporation (MCFC)? I was part of the group that initially applied for and got the Community Forest. It was based on the models in Revelstoke and 100 Mile House. The whole idea of the Community Forest Corporation is to enhance local activity and provide timber at a reasonable price to local entrepreneurs. But by the same token, the forestry has regulations on how this can be run. I feel with good people on (board), it can get back on track and do what it is intended to do. I don’t make complaints about past decisions… but there have been some missteps along the way. We’ve seen turnover in McBride’s Council, what is the key to keeping consistency on Council? If you don’t mind me going back a few
years, the Province created some of this (turnover). We used to have annual elections. You would sit for two years, and every year there were two councillors that would get elected, and every other year it would be two councillors and a mayor (or in the old days, alderman) elected. I feel a four-year term is a little onerous. The other thing, I suspect, is people don’t quite realize just how much work it is to actually be on Council. In the case of McBride, it’s not just a village council, but a big business corporation. We own the Village Complex in McBride, the train station, the Community Forest Corporation, the airport, and most recently the old forestry building. It’s a business as well as a Village. To change the length of the term would be very difficult. It would require a huge lobby in order to change it to even a threeyear term, or annual elections. It would have to be discussed. What is the Village of McBride doing well? I think our infrastructure is in good shape. We also expanded the boundary in the mid-90s — it took four years to do that — so we have land available. My bottom line is we have good water, good air, good land and good people. What do you love about your community? I’ve spent most of my life here, except for nine years in the Air Force. I like the people. I like the fact that we have mountains and four seasons. McBride is just a wonderful place to live. My wife Hazel and I raised our five children here. If we had to do it over again, I’m sure we’d choose McBride again. I’d like to serve the community again and see what I can do.
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It seems no matter where I have lived, taking care of the lawn has always been quite far down my list of priorities (somewhere around “cleaning house” – to be done only when there was absolutely nothing else to do!) I have never used “weed and feed” or any other fertilizers and seemed to only find time to mow once or twice a summer. Sometimes it seemed my “hay crop” was better than some of the local farmers. This past week I have been reading up on lawns and maybe I haven’t been far off the mark. North American lawns use more equipment, labour, fuel and chemicals
than all the large- scale farms on the continent put together. They are one of the largest users of water – a resource that is becoming scarcer with each passing year. The runoff from lawns carries chemical fertilizers, weed killers, pesticides, etc into our streams, lakes, rivers and aquifers and drinking water supplies. These are slowly killing off fish and other water species as well as us. Herbicides tracked into homes from lawns have been found to be still active in carpets after three years. Some widely used herbicides mimic estrogen in humans with such effects as bringing on
Health Services Administrator for the Robson Valley, Keltie Carmichael, Dr. Taylor Martin, and Home Hardware Owner, Toni Vizza, stand with McBride’s new blood pressure kiosk. / JUDY SHAWARA
By EVAN MATTHEWS Residents of McBride once again have easy access to a blood pressure check. After the old machine broke down, Keltie Carmichael — along with the McBride Healthier Community Committee — had
been looking at getting a replacement machine. The old machine was housed at the McBride Home Hardware, and the new one is, too. “Doctor Taylor Martin felt there was a need for a blood pressure machine in the community,” says Judy Shawara, a practice
early puberty in girls and rendering some species sterile. These chemicals are toxic to homeowners who use them as well as to their neighbours. The history of the “manicured lawn” goes back to the British Empire and the country estate where “civilization” ruled and nature had to be tamed. The rich gentry had hordes of servants with scissors and clippers to perform this meaningless and menial work. Are today’s “lawn gardeners” any less the servants to their lawns in their attempt to outdo the “Lord of the Lawn” next door? Studies have shown that less than 10 percent of
lawns are ever used. And yet, those generations of brainwashing have worked on me as I still get a sense of pride when I look back over the newly mowed lawn with its neat rows and tidy look. Maybe a slow withdrawal would be the solution. Cutting the size of the lawn instead of the lawn itself each year would make more sense. We could put in more fruit trees and berry bushes with a mixture of meadow grasses that could be mowed a few times a year with a scythe. The mowings could be used to mulch around the bushes and trees where they would hold moisture in the soil
and support coach at the McBride and District Hospital and Medical Clinic. “With his support, funding was found to purchase this new (refurbished) blood pressure kiosk,” she says. Funding came from the McBride Community
Foundation Endowment Fund, which provided a $1,000 grant. The McBride Elks also supported the grant application by contracting with Dr. Martin in order to qualify for the application, Shawara says. The Northern Interior Rural Divisions covered the remaining $2,802.40.
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.
and break down to feed the trees and berries. This would cut down on the need to water and fertilize and would do away with those noisy, polluting lawn mowers. The extra fruit and berries would be a bonus. Six months from now, your 1000 square foot lawn could be producing fruit, berries, flowers, salads for your table and squash, potatoes and other goodies you will be eating long after the “Lord of the
Lawn” next door has put away the mowing beast for the winter. If we cut back each year until we mow only that part of the lawn we actually use, we can all do our bit to cut back on the amount of pollution, poisons and “wasted energy” we put into our lawns each summer. If we go through this withdrawal gradually, we may not even need to form a Robson Valley Chapter of “Lawns Anonymous”!
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Valemount Beginner Painting Classes- All Levels - FREE. Starting Tuesday February 7 , Feb 14 and Feb 21 at noon. Located at the Valemount Anglican Church. Please note the new time and location. Please bring any painting supplies, paper and pencils to the course as this is not supplied.
Fri, Feb 10, 7:30. Shred Kelly have amplified the traditional sound of folk music with a more contemporary approach. “Stoke-Folk” – a genre that truly encapsulates the peaks and valleys that define Canada and fills a dance floor. Tickets at Infinity.
Feb. 10 & 11. Valemount Curling Club Winter Mixer. $40 Adult, $20 child. All experience levels welcome! Computer Basics for Seniors with Andru McCrack- All you need is a clean pair of shoes. Dance Friday en– FREE. Starting every Night Feb. 10th 9 PM - 1 AM Monday and Wednesday on Feb 27, 6pm-7:30pm for (ages 19 & up). Call Diana for details: 566-9974 4 weeks. The dates are as follows: Feb 27, Mar 1, Mar Fri, Feb 24, 7:30. Ballet 6, Mar 8, Mar 13, Mar 15, Kelowna. The performance Mar 20 and Mar 22.) “150 Moves” has fresh
and exciting classical and contemporary dance and music and will delight audiences of all ages. Tickets at Infinity. Tues, Feb 28. 7-9pm. *FREE* Valemount Transition Workshop. This workshop will provide the information on the bylaw
Saturdays 8:00am Prayer community 9:30am Bible study/ Sabbath school 11:00am Worship service @ Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1075 Lamming Pit Road, McBride. Phone: 250-569-3370. Choir practice in McBride, 2pm; Mountain Chapel on Main St. All ages welcome. Questions? contact Barb (569-8882, ringnut@ telus.net). Prayer meeting Wed 7pm at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1075 Lamming Pit Road, McBride. Ph: 250-569-3370. Valemount Anglican United Church 7th Ave and Cedar Street - Sunday 10am. McBride Anglican United Church 441 Dominion Street Sunday @10:00am. Christian Science Services Dunster Sunday Worship @ 10:00am. Phone: 250-968-4349 Valemount Community Church • Evangelical Free Church of Canada Sunday 11am ph. 250566-0070 970 Main St (Valemount Legion) Good Shepherd Catholic Church 3rd Ave and Elm Street Valemount. Sunday Mass @ 4pm Phone: 250-566-4662 Valemount New Life Centre, Service at 10 AM. 1247-1st Avenue Valemount Mountain Chapel 299 Main street McBride Phone: 250-5693350 St Patrick’s Catholic Church 197 Dominion street, McBride Phone: 250-569-2606 Evangelical Free Church, McBride Worship @ 10:30 am. Ph:
Sports Drop-in adult hockey Sundays 6:30 and Wednesdays 8:15 at the Valemount arena. Full gear required. $15 per person. Drop-in volleyball and badminton at Valemount Secondary gym. Volleyball Tuesdays 7-9 and badminton Thursdays 7-9 Drop-in volleyball Mondays 7-9 at the McBride Secondary School Gr 8 and up. Jodi Littlechild 250-569-7899. Drop-in basketball for yrs 12 and up at McBride High School, Thurs 6-8pm. Free. Christine 250-569-0090 Pickleball at the McBride High school, Wed 7-9pm. We will play every Wednesday that the school is open. Age range is High School students to adults. All equipment is provided. Bring runners and come try it out. For information call Sharron at 250-569-2583. Curling Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 6:30 PM. Valemount Curling Club. $10 Drop in, or $50 per night for the season. No experience necessary, all you need is clean shoes. Contact Korie for more information at 566-3762. Tete Jaune Community Club has Ping Pong Night at the Tete Jaune Hall, every Wednesday 7 pm - 8:30 pm. For more information, contact Andy @ 250-566-9987
Clubs & Groups RVSS Adult Literacy group Games Day. Join us for games, refreshments and some laughs.
Dunster Wed, Feb 22. The Backcountry Horsemen of BC
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Tues 1-3 in the afternoon. 942 3rd Ave., McBride. 18+ Geek Squad. Mondays at 3pm at the Library Annex. Ages 9-13. Limited spots, so please let us know you’re coming. Discover technology with computer programming, robotics and more. Every Monday 7:00-9:00pm Knitting @ Sandy Bernie’s House 835 Bridge Road, McBride. The Valemount Scribblers creative writing group for all levels of writers. Most Thursdays 6:45pm-8pm. Like to write? Join us! 566-9121 Music Jam. Tuesdays 7:00pm @ the McBride Library Annex. Want to learn new music? Tired of playing alone? Come out for bluegrass, folk, country, rock. Phone: Dave Marchant at 250569-2569. Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) group meets Tues @ the McBride Health Unit. 1126 5th Avenue 6:30pm. Council Meetings Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:00pm in Valemount, and McBride. The Valemount Children’s Activity Society holds board meetings on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the centre. Tete Jaune Community Club monthly meetings at 7 pm on the first Tuesday of the month at the T-Jaune Community Hall Adventist Community Services meets Tues 1:00-3:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm @ the Seventh Day Adventist Church 1075 Lamming Pit Rd, McBride. Anglican United Church Women’s Group Thrift Shop open 1:00-3:00pm Every Tuesday & Friday @ church hall, 459 Dominion St, McBride.
Toastmasters 7:00-9:00pm (1st and 3rd Tuesday) at Golden Years Lodge upstairs in the lounge. Call 566-4179 Saddle & Wagon Club meetings every 3rd Thurs. at 5pm. Contact 566-1779. Monthly Book Discussion. Meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 1:30pm at the McBride Library. Themes change monthly, check in at 569-2411 or find us on Facebook. All welcome! The Valley Piecemakers meet the 3rd Saturday of the month at 1pm in the Elks Hall. All Quilters and Wannabe quilters are Welcome. For more info contact Barb Brabant 250-569-0068. Monthly Meeting of the Dunster Fine Arts School Society will be held on the last Thursday of each month, 7:00pm @ the school. All welcome! Fibre Arts Group, Thurs 10am in the McBride Library annex. (previously met at Odds & Ends) Bring your knitting, crochet or needlework project and come hang out! The OAPO Stitch and Knit will be meeting @ the Beaverview Lodge, McBride Thurs from 2:004:00pm. Unity in Community, Thurs at 7:30pm, McBride Health Centre. 250-569-2586 Book Club for adults – Meet second Thursday of the month at 7pm at the library. Call 250566-4367 for more info. McBride and District Chamber of Commerce meets at 6:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, @ the Evangelical Free Church Hall. Bingo at McBride Legion Hall, every 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday of the month. 6:30 Early Bird starts.
Youth The McBride Play group is meet-
Robson Valley Chapter invites people interested in trail riding to an informational potluck, 6:30 p.m., Wallace residence (3760 Hinklemen Road). Please bring a food item to share. For info: Eileen MacDonald at 1-250-253-4193.
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at the E-Free Church. All kids ages 0-6 and their care-givers are welcome to come out for playtime, socializing and a free snack! For more information, please call Emilia Roth @ 569-6809
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Fri, Feb 10, 7pm “FOR YOU AND YOUR VALENTINE!” at the McBride E-Free Church. An evening of beautiful music, delicious desserts, Thurs, March 2, 6-8:30pm. and biblical encourageWater Sustainability Act In- ment for your marriage. formation Session. Please Featuring the Robson Valregister as space is limited ley Strings Ensemble. Free calling Christine at 1-800of charge. 661-2055 ext. 105 March 31, April 1 & 2. Sat, March 4. Fourth An2017 McBride Loggers nual Robson Valley Seedy Community Bonspiel. We Saturday at Dunster invite you to put together Schoolhouse. The gather- a team (or two) from your ing of the year for garden- business or just a bunch of ers and seed-savers in good friends. the Robson Valley. More
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+ The manager of the DCFS is holding office hours at the Dunster Schoolhouse on Fridays from 9am to 4pm and is open to the public to visit. RVSS Valley Girls. For ages 12 and up. Wed 3:00 - 4:30 in the afternoon. Share time with other girls, enjoy activities, be heard and make a difference. 942 3rd Ave., McBride. Dunster Playgroup. Meets on Thursdays from 10am to noon at the Dunster Schoolhouse. Kids 0 to 6 grab your grown up and come enjoy open play, crafting and gym time. Please bring a snack to share. Info: 569-4033
Seniors Valemount Seniors’ Music Night, 7:00pm Wednesday at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge. Gentle Seniors’ Exercise, Tues 10-11am, upstairs, Golden Years Lodge, Valemount. Call Diane on 250 566 4297 for more info. Seniors Bingo @ the Beaverview Lodge, McBride Thurs 6:30pm. Cribbage and other games: Everyone Welcome; @ the Valemount Golden Years Lodge lower level Thurs 1-4 pm.
Yoga in McBride with Jeanette Chiupka. Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 @ the fire hall. Go with the Flow Yoga with Donalda Beeson in Valemount, on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7 p.m. at 960 Main Street. RVSS Adult Literacy Craft Club. A new quick, easy and fun craft each week. Come on in Fridays 1-3pm 942 3rd Ave., McBride. 18+ Hatha Yoga at the Valemount Community Hall. Tues & Thurs 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Dropin $10. For more info call Brigitta 566-9196 AA meetings every Friday 8:00pm @ the Valemount Catholic Church. Free. All welcome. Phone: 250-566-1139 Valemount Ladies walking group meet Thurs at 1pm @ the Anglican/United Church parking lot.
Workshops Want to learn how to knit? Already know how and want to get together to socialize? Willing to share your knowledge? The Valemount Public Library is offering space and supplies Sunday afternoons from 2-4pm Every Monday from 11am-1pm resume and Cover Letter Workshop, free, at the Valemount Learning Centre. Helping you create your best resume yet! Call 250-566-4601 for more info. Free One-on-One Computer Tutoring Wed 4pm and Fridays 11:00am and 1:00pm @ the Valemount Public Library. Phone: 250-566-4367 to book a session.
Other Dinner and live music at Valemount Legion Branch #266, Valemount. Frtdays 5:30-9:00p.
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Canadian Census. They were also barely a generation removed from a time when infants died like flies, so they felt obliged to pad their numbers. There was no talk of a population explosion, so their procreation was joyfully guilt free. They didn’t have to pretend their children were such unique gifts to the world, that despite the pressures the globe was under to sustain us all, they were well worth having. Of course an attitude comes with these names, how could it not. If everywhere you go, folks don’t know how to say your name or spell it, you must be special and probably smarter than everyone else. Maybe they should be allowed to venture into the world, with that extra edge of attitude. They are probably going to need it.
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small town in Sweden. If you check the records for that small town, they go all the way back to 1320 and so does his name. Then there the almost normal names, that get the creative touch when it comes to the spelling. Phrederyk, looks pretty original until you realize the kid is really just a Fred with really pretentious parents. Throw in an extra E, or Y, maybe something from the Greek or Russian alphabet, and role call at school looks like Sanskrit. Our parents were glad to be alive. They hadn’t starved in the depression or been massacred in the War. They had survived. They’d made the world safe for democracy and they had the right to multiply. They gladly added more Dick and Janes to the
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YELLOWHEAD REALTY LTD PHONE 250-566-4438 FAX 250-566-4460 EMAIL yellowheadrealty@telus.net
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BR-61 Single family home in Blue River, BC. This little gem boosts a completely renovated kitchen and bathroom. Situated on a large corner lot, this home is 2000 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Appliances include a Maytag propane stove, fridge and washer, plumbing and electrical updated. Includes a 20’x24’ workshop and a garden shed, and a garden shed.
$225,000
FA-532 Lot #3. 1 of 4 newly developed small acreages located within Village limits. Now available with water to the property, and hydro, phone nearby. Beautiful mountain views. Plan your property to your unique style and make it truly yours! 2.47 acres, zoned RR1.
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MR-20 164 ACRES OF OPPORTUNITY! Two year round creeks, southern exposed gardens, orchard, and first water rights in place. Property backs onto government land. Includes well-kept 3 bedroom home with full basement. Fireplace in living room, oil forced air furnace in the basement. 4 pc bathroom on main floor. Close to town and easy access.
FA-533 Lot #4. 1 of 4 newly developed small acreages located within Village limits. Now available with water to the property, and hydro, phone nearby. Beautiful mountain views. Plan your property to your unique style and make it truly yours! 2.47 acres, zoned RR1.
$175,000
VM-169 Well maintained home, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, pantry, metal roof and vinyl siding. Driveway is cement and leads to the home and to the double car garage at the back and a 200 amp service. Wood heat system that heats the home and garage. Wheel chair accessible close to school and amenities. Must be seen to be appreciated.
$470,000 REC-15NL Nimpo Lake waterfront property. Approximately 1630 sq.ft., with 165feet of lake frontage. Two bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and loft. Living, dining, kitchen, laundry room. Panoramic view over the lake. Boathouse and docks. Move in ready, all furniture and appliances included. Excellent condition, too much to list. Immediate possession.
$249,000
MR-23 Your forever home is waiting for you! This little home has raised garden beds and a hot house. 4 bedrooms, bathroom, powder room and open concept kitchen, dining room and living room. Wood and electric heat, with a tin roof and vinyl siding.
$165,000
BR-58 HIGHWAY FRONTAGE FOR YOUR COMMERCIAL VENTURE! Located in Blue River, B.C. Approximately 1.85 acres along Highway 5. Zoned C3 Commercial.
$139,000
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MRC-A888 Post Rd, Dome Creek, BC
72 acres. Extensive frontage on the Fraser River. Public boat launch at beginning of property. Electricity & access via Post Road through property. Year round stream at one end of land. No buildings. Open to Offers!
MRC-DA896 8101 Indian Lake Rd, Wells, BC
Remote but accessible 94.7 acres! Very nice 4 bedroom 2 bath home. Surrounded by Crown land. Extensive river frontage on the Bowron River. Spring water! Great views and sun exposure!
MRC-C786 Holdway St, McBride, BC
3 lots. One vacant, one with shop rented & one with vacant house of no value. Good visibility to traffic. Town water, electricity & sewer at lot line. Development or investment. Easy access from front or back.
The Real Estate Brokerage office on Main St! Easy access, wheelchair friendly. Wall and window displays. Coffee always on! Info packs available. Honest and friendly!
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MRC-MH791 #17 – 151 Columbia St, McBride, BC MRC-C904 903 – 2nd Ave, McBride, BC Clean, 12x64 Safeway mobile home. 3 bdrm with 12’x12’ addition. Fridge, stove, washer & clothes dryer included in sale. Located in town, nice pad, low monthly pad payments & good neighbors! All offers considered.
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3,700 sq ft of commercial space on 40’ x 125’ fully serviced lot. Centrally located, consists of 2 buildings; one 39’x58’, 3 bay concrete building, with large overhead doors accessed from Queen Street. Second building 30’x48’ wood construction, 3 bays. Open to Offers!
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. Owner motivated! Open to Offers!
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