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Shanna Buehler case will go to trial by LAURA KEIL A four-day preliminary inquiry for Shanna Buehler wrapped up Thurs. Jan. 12th at the Valemount courthouse, with the judge deciding the case will go to trial. A trial date will be decided on March 6th at 9:30 in BC Supreme Court in Prince George. Buehler is facing seven charges relating

to an altercation with police in 2014 where she sustained serious injuries and her father died. In April, Buehler pleaded not guilty to seven charges, including carry/use/threaten to use a weapon, pointing a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and break and enter. There is a publication ban on evidence presented at the preliminary inquiry until

the trial is concluded or the accused has been discharged. A preliminary inquiry is for the court to decide if there is enough evidence to proceed to a trial. Shanna Buehler was present in the courtroom during the hearing. At various times, Buehler dabbed her eyes with a Kleenex. Three family members accompanied her. At the time of the incident, Buehler was 21 CONT’D ON 3

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Who is Isabell Hadford? by EVAN MATTHEWS It is dominating headlines — the Province has stepped in to aid in the restructure and repair of McBride’s Council in the form of a provincial advisor — but who is Isabell Hadford? Though appointed by the Province, Hadford owns her own consulting business and says she isn’t a Provincial employee, but rather subcontracted. “I contract out to local governments to help them with issues they need help on,” says Hadford.

“I help them if they’re looking at hiring a new CAO or writing bylaws, anything they have on (the go) or need an interim person to help them,” she says. Working in municipal governments for over 25 years, Hadford says she has experience in a wide array of government jobs including working as a CAO in various communities for 17 years of her career, and working as President of the Local Government Management Association of B.C. In reference to McBride,

2017 Village of McBride Council Meetings The Village of McBride adopted the 2017 Council Meeting Schedule at the December 20, 2016 special meeting. With some unforeseen exceptions, the 2017 regular Council meetings of the Village of McBride are scheduled for the second and fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers, 100 Robson Centre. The Council and Staff of the Village of McBride would like to take the opportunity to wish all our residence a happy and prosperous New Year.

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wishing to stand for office should get their papers in,” says Hadford. Both Hadford and Mayor Martin pointed to Council’s eagerness to put the past behind them, and begin to focus on positivity to not only stabilize McBride’s Council, but the town itself. “They’re certainly on top of getting things back into some sort of normality,” says Hadford. “The current members of council are meeting on a regular basis and hearing

from the public… They’re still dealing with municipal business even though there are only two of them, and they’re still sitting in on committees they’re members of. “Their biggest challenge right now is that there is only two members, so I’m sure it’ll be much better for them once they have a full quorum again,” she says, though she says new challenges will surely arise in getting the new councillors up to speed. Both Mayor Martin and

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Councillor Rick Thompson have committed to attending the 2017 Local Government Leadership Academy’s Leadership Forum, Hadford noted, which offers training to elected officials on a number of topics related to municipal governance — a huge positive, she says. The Province, to date, hasn’t put a timeline on Hadford’s stay in McBride, and Mayor Martin reiterated the notion, saying there is no definitive timeline for Hadford’s departure.

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Hadford says the administration is already proving it’s ready for a new era and to start moving forward, simply in contacting the Province. “It tells me they’re serious about their situation, and moving forward,” says Hadford. “The next step is the by-election and having a full council in place again,” she says. Hadford is bringing forward her ideas and suggestions pertaining to McBride, according to Mayor Loranne Martin, which she says has been a big help during a time where the Village office is shorthanded and in somewhat of disarray. Whether dealing with issues like bylaws, as Hadford mentioned, or bigger matters like getting McBride Council ready for what’s coming next, Hadford hasn’t been afraid to weigh in, according to Mayor Martin. “We’ve only had her for a few weeks now, but the working relationship has been really good,” says Mayor Martin. “She’s a very knowledgeable woman.” Hadford will also help oversee the coming byelection in McBride. Karla Jensen of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has been named Chief Election Officer, while Hadford was named Deputy Chief Election Officer. “The nomination period starts (Jan. 17) and ends (Jan. 27), so anyone

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New councillors will have opportunity: mayor by EVAN MATTHEWS

As it stands now, the Village of McBride is without a permanent regional district representative. The position of Regional District Director — which is held by an elected Councillor and is the highest paid among McBride’s elected officials — was formerly held by Sharon Reichert, but was left vacant after Reichert resigned from council along with Councillors Edee Tracy and Ralph Bezanson. Councillor Rick Thompson is listed as McBride’s alternate regional district representative, and he assumed the position upon Reichert’s resignation. Coun. Thompson attended the December regional district meeting, and he will attend the January meeting, according to Mayor Loranne Martin. The regional district representative position is one example of opportunity that one of McBride’s newest councillors will

experience, according to Martin, as the position has direct access to a higher branch of government, and the politicians who fill the seats. “We have a lot of services provided to McBride through the regional district,” says Martin, pointing to the Robson Valley

whichever new councillor is named to the position will also play a significant role. “It’s important… because of the highway corridor. What happens between Tête Jaune and Prince George greatly affects McBride,” says Martin. Because the Regional

“There will be challenges, and there always will be. We want to start focusing on the positives.” Loranne Martin, Mayor of McBride

Recreation Centre, or the new Museum and Library. Not only does the regional district play a role in McBride’s current essential services, but Mayor Martin says the regional district plays an integral role in McBride’s future, too, and

District of Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) is so vast geographically, Mayor Martin says there can be disconnect between the regional district government and small, rural towns like McBride. Whomever ends up

Buehler CONT’D FROM 1 taking the position of McBride’s regional district representative, according to the Mayor, will have a chance to repair the disconnect, and advocate for services in McBride in a way that is currently lacking, at times. Though the regional district position is “the most glamorous” to a councillor in terms of income and government access, Mayor Martin says other positions are open for the new administration’s taking, too. Various positions on committees such as the Robson Valley Region (marketing) or McBride’s Community Foundation Committee are available, according to the Mayor, as many of the committees require a member of Council, but have been left without, to date. “We haven’t had a Council liaison representative on the Chamber (of Commerce) Committee for a long period of time, for example,” says Martin.

years old. The charges stem from an incident in 2014, as previously reported in the Goat, when the RCMP’s Emergency Response Team was called to a remote spot on the west side of Kinbasket Reservoir, some 50 kilometers south of Valemount where Buehler and her father John Buehler were squatting in a local trapper’s cabin. She was shot several times, and her father John was killed on Sept.

“There’s a ton of work to do,” she says. The most important thing, according to Mayor Martin, is linking McBride to the greater — regional district — community. “There are challenges, and there always will be,” says Martin. “We want to start focusing on the positives.” Based on the new councillors’ area of expertise

17th, 2014. In April 2016 the provincial Independent Investigations Office (IIO) announced it was referring the case to Crown counsel, saying their investigation “identified no independent evidence to suggest the exchange of gunfire took place.” The IIO was set up in 2012 to investigate incidents where the police are involved in a death or serious injury. Stay tuned for the Goat’s coverage of this case as it unfolds.

and their desires, Mayor Martin says she expects to name a new regional district representative, as well as a McBride Council representative to many of the other committees mentioned, immediately following the Mar. 4 by-election.

Province conditionally approves Trans Mountain by EVAN MATTHEWS

The Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Natural Gas Development have issued an environmental assessment certificate to the Trans Mountain Pipeline for the B.C. portion of the project. The Province has outlined 37 conditions attached to the environmental assessment certificate, and its approval is conditional upon Kinder Morgan meeting the conditions. Many of the conditions are directly tied to addressing community and Indigenous concerns. The Provincially issued conditions are in addition to the Federal Government’s 157 conditions — required by the National Energy Board (NEB) — according to the B.C. Government. Kinder Morgan says it has already met five of the 37 conditions, which relate to the piece of legislation titled, Requirements for British Columbia to Consider Support for Heavy Oil Pipelines.

“We believe this represents a positive outcome for our company, customers and for British Columbians and all Canadians who will benefit from the construction and operation of an expanded pipeline,” says Ian Anderson, President of Kinder Morgan Canada. “Trans Mountain shares (B.C.’s) values and priorities of safety, environmental protection and prosperity for communities,” he says. The Trans Mountain Pipeline is roughly 987 KM long, and essentially runs from Edmonton, Alberta to Burnaby, B.C. Environment Minister Mary Polak and Natural Gas Development Minister Rich Coleman said the Federally run NEB has the primary responsibility for making sure Kinder Morgan develops, constructs and operates the project in a safe and secure manner, and protects people, property and the environment. The Provincial conditions address key areas of Provincial jurisdiction and interest, such as

vegetation and wildlife, parks and protected areas, greenhouse gas emissions and terrestrial and marine spills. Key Provincially added conditions include: Further consultations with Indigenous groups and provincial agencies, while developing relevant plans and programs re-

socio-economic impacts of construction camps on Indigenous groups Preparation of offset plans for any impacted provincial parks, protected areas and recreation areas Kinder Morgan must conduct a research the behaviour and cleanup of heavy oils spilled in freshwater, and marine aquatic

The Province has outlined 37 conditions attached to the environmental assessment certificate, and its approval is conditional upon Kinder Morgan meeting the conditions. quired by the NEB Development of offset plans for wildlife species at risk and a grizzly bear mitigation and monitoring plan for all impacted grizzly populations Preparation of a worker accommodation strategy describing potential environmental and

environments, to provide Trans Mountain and spill responders with information on effectively responding to spills An increase to Trans Mountain’s emergency preparedness and response exercise and training programs Providing Indigenous

groups the opportunity to participate in construction on post-construction monitoring However, as has been well documented, not all British Colombians agree with the decision, including the Sierra Club’s B.C. Chapter. “Today’s decision is an abject failure to stand up for B.C.’s interests,” says Caitlyn Vernon, B.C. Sierra Club’s campaigns director. “The five conditions have not been met… This is not a deal. This is a B.C. sell-out. This is a betrayal of the hardworking people and places of this resourcerich province,” she says, adding nothing is set in stone just yet. Kinder Morgan disputes this statement, saying it has met the five conditions. “This pipeline won’t be built. Just as court challenges overturned approval of Enbridge’s Northern Gateway, First Nations are already in court to stop this project, and more lawsuits are expected,” says Vernon. Sierra Club B.C.’s mission is to protect, conserve, and

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educate the public about, B.C.’s wilderness, species and ecosystems, according to its website, within the urgent context of climate change impacts. The B.C. Liberal Government’s Environmental Assessment Office will act as a liaison with the NEB and other government agencies to ensure the office is satisfied and certificate conditions are met. Ministers were required to render a decision on the project in keeping with a January 2016 B.C. Supreme Court decision that found although the Province could rely on the NEB process and assessment report — through its agreement with the NEB — a decision under the B.C.’s Environmental Assessment Act was also required. Next steps for Kinder Morgan, according to the company, include a final investment decision by its board of directors. Trans Mountain is planning to begin construction in September 2017, with an in-service date for the twinned pipeline system expected in late 2019.

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Evan Matthews Editor Typically, I’m not one for New Year’s Resolutions, so I’m avoiding calling any positive changes I plan to make resolutions. However, I do believe in a clean slate — starting fresh — and the New Year gives us all a chance at starting fresh in a lot of ways. The Rocky Mountain Goat

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Newspaper even has a fresh new look. In the name of starting fresh, I’m calling out to the community once again. The Robson Valley has really become my home, and every day I get to hear the stories of more people who live here. Which is why I want to remind people: These are your stories. The Rocky Mountain Goat News team just helps to relay these stories, and packages

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Help us help the history books them in a way (we hope and feel) that tells a really good story In the years to come, we want people to be able to look back on this region’s history with clarity and interest, and have definitive ideas about what has happened here. Every time I go on a hike, drive from one town to the next, or simply just talk to the

people I meet, my mind always comes back to the fact that there is so much here still untold. I can’t help but wonder how many different, interesting, untold stories there are out there. It’s kind of like that old saying, “If a tree falls in the woods, but nobody is there to hear it, does it make a sound?” Obviously, the tree does make a sound. But if nobody makes a note of it, did it really? I joke, but at the same time I

think there is some parody in the stories of the valley. There are incredible people here doing interesting things, things that shape everything about this beautiful region. But if those stories haven’t been shared, as the years go, it’s impossible to relay them with any accuracy. The stories can be lost with time. But it’s the stories and the history of a place that makes it what it is. I’m appealing to the community because The Rocky Mountain

Goat works hard to find stories each week, and no doubt, will continue to do just that. But at the same time, we want the people who live here to know that we’re here for them first and foremost, and we want to share the stories they want to share. Give us a call, send us an email, tag us on Facebook, or walk in our front door. Tell us you have a story that matters. We’ll share it, and with your help it will forever be in the history books.

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Province’s new MSP premiums will mean savings for some by EVAN MATTHEWS One of B.C. Liberal Government’s most controversial taxes will see reform, with changes to Medical Services Plan (MSP) Premiums. The biggest change to MSP premiums is the Province is no longer charging for children and dependent post-secondary students, which includes all minors and international students, according to the Province. The Liberal’s planned four per cent increase to premiums has been cancelled, according to the government, meaning the full premium rate for one adult earning an income of over $30,000 will not increase, remaining at the 2016 rate of $75. In addition, rates for those receiving Regular Premium Assistance will be reduced by roughly four per cent beyond what was in 2016. The MSP rate for two adults is now twice the amount of the single adult rate, according to the Province, saying there is no longer a discount, though the total monthly premium will still be cheaper than 2016. For earners in the lowest income bracket, the Province has increased the max income to $24,000. Those earning $24,000 or less now have no monthly premium.

In 2016, those who earned between $22,001 and $24,000 paid monthly premiums of $12.80 for one adult, $23.20 for a family of two, and $25.60 for a family of three or more. These same folks will have no premiums in 2017. For income earners between $24,001 and $30,000 annually, the rates have been cut in half, roughly, more so for those with children. For example, someone who earned $27,000 in 2016 would have paid $38.40 for one person, $69.60 for two people, and $76.80 for a family of three or more, whereas in 2017 the same earner will pay a monthly premium of $23.00 for one person, or $46.00 for a family of two or more. The included chart has a comprehensive overview of pricing differences. People currently receiving Regular Premium Assistance will automatically be adjusted to the new rates in 2017, according to the province, and these people do not need to re-apply. On Sept. 15, 2016, the B.C. Liberal Government announced updates to the previously published 2017 MSP premiums and Regular Premium Assistance rates. This news comes just shy of the campaign period, as voters will head to the polls for the B.C. Provincial Election on May 9, 2017.

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Local teams top junior tourney by EVAN MATTHEWS

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A junior varsity basketball tournament in Valemount over the weekend saw the Robson Valley respresented well, as the McBride boys won their bracket and the Valemount girls won their’s. Hannah Van Der Wilk, one of the Valemount JV girls’ captains, says the team has been working on staying mentally sharp. “We try not to let the score get in our heads,” says Van Der Wilk. The Kelly Road and Valemount girls played each other twice, splitting the two contests one a piece, with Kelly Road winning

their game by five, and Valemount winning their’s by one. “It was getting really close, so we tried to just shake it off and focus on our game,” she says. The Valemount boys gave a solid effort, finishing narrowly behind Fort St. James. The tournament was a “Play Day” format instead of the usual “Tournament Draw”. Play Day formats are often used in tournaments when there are not enough teams to fill a Tournament Draw. There are more tournaments coming up, so keep your eyes on the hoops..

Request for Proposals The Village of Valemount is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to build a supporting structure for an Electric Vehicle Charging Wall Connector with a 24’ cable. The contractor will also be responsible for digging a trench of approx. 50 metres for the electrical power line and hire an electrician for connections. The location of the proposed Electric Vehicle Charging Station is on the south side of 4th Avenue between the Cemetery and Centennial Park. RFP deadline is February 7, 2017. Details are posted on valemount.ca/bid-contract or contact Silvio Gislimberti at 250.566.4435.

In Memory Of Joe Gagnon July 27th, 1947 Dec. 17th, 2016

Joe Gagnon of Valemount, B.C. passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016 at McBride Hospital in McBride, British Columbia. Joe was born on July 27, 1947 in Kenogami, (Saguenay) Quebec to Roland (deceased) and Olive (Allard) Gagnon. He completed his education in Jonquiere, Quebec and worked for several years in Saguenay's sawmills and pulp and paper companies. Later he moved to Valemount, British Columbia to work as a welder/fabricator for CTP sawmills. After retiring from this job, Joe developed a passion for gold mining and spent several summers in the Yukon searching for the "big nugget". He made many friends and was always ready to lend a helping hand to a neighbour in need. Joe loved to tinker with his equipment collection, attend auction sales, and chat with his friends. Joe is survived by his mother Olive, son Yannick, daughter Sandra, step-children, brothers/sisters Pierre, Paul, Sylvie, Francine, Mario, Christian, Rodrigue, Patrice, Eric, and many nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place and a family memorial service will take place on January 14, 2017 in Saguenay, Quebec. A celebration of Joe's life will take place in Valemount, B.C. in the spring of 2017.

Top left, then clockwise: Braden Smith is seen driving and finishing a lay up, as the Valemount boys gave it all they had, ultimately finishing in third. The McBride junior boys won the tournament, as Shaeman Pauls is seen after draining a three pointer. Noah Keim is pictured after hitting a free throw to put McBride up by three over Fort St. James. Emily Kunka dribbles up the floor for the Valemount junior girls team, who finished first in the girls’ bracket / Evan Matthews

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McBride properties donated to Ministry by EVAN MATTHEWS

Two pieces of land near McBride have been donated to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to be managed as protected areas, but who donated the properties? The two properties are more commonly known as The Natasha Boyd Wetland Conservation Area and The West Twin Protected Area, and their respective ownership history is lengthy. The Land Conservancy of B.C. (TLC) purchased The Natasha Boyd Wetland Conservation Area in 2004 for the sole purpose of designating the property as a conservation area, according to the Ministry, and in 2006, TLC purchased The West Twin Protected Area for the same reason. Both areas have since been private conservation projects, with funding for the projects coming from individuals, foundations, businesses and governments. A private conservation area is a conservation property that is owned and managed by a private organization, as opposed to a public agency, according to the Ministry. The Natasha Boyd Wetland Conservation Area is made up of 155 acres — 63 hectares — of low-lying wetlands and upland forests, according to the Ministry. The upland forests of paper birch, trembling aspen, white and black spruce, lodgepole pine and western red cedar surround clusters of inter-connected wetlands. The wetlands include bogs, which are areas with deep, nutrient poor and acidic soils, fens, which are nutrient rich areas with deep peat soils vegetated by sedges and

grasses, and shallow pools and ponds. The area is habitat for moose, mule deer, grizzly and black bears, wolves, coyotes, beavers and snowshoe hares, according to the Ministry, while a wide range of songbirds and waterfowl also inhabit the area. The West Twin Protected Area is made up of 157 acres — 64 hectares — of fish and wildlife habitat along the Fraser River near McBride, according to the Ministry. This property lies within the existing West Twin Protected Area, the only protected corridor across the Robson Valley Trench. An important feature, according to B.C. Parks, is the large stand of mature cottonwood on the property, which increasingly rare in the region. This property, too, provides habitat to many of the same birds and other wildlife species, moose and deer winter range, and important fish habitat. Low elevation habitat similar to this — near Valemount — was lost to flooding when the Mica dam was built, according to the Ministry, and the acquisition helps protect some of the remaining habitat in the area. In 2015, to ensure ongoing conservation due to TLC suffering “significant financial trouble and having to pay off millions of dollars in debt”, the Ministry told the Goat both properties were transferred to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) along with 26 other properties previously owned by TLC. “This transfer of lands from one land trust to another was undertaken to assure a secure future for

Natasha Boyd (above) and West Twin (below) conservation areas will now be managed by the Province / submitted

these important natural areas,” says Linda Hannah, Regional Vice-president for the NCC’s B.C. Region. “Being able to secure a future for nature means being able to practice good governance, fiscal prudence and organizational transparency,” she says. However, at the time Hannah stated the NCC didn’t take on the task of saving the 26 properties alone, and formed partnerships with The Nature Trust of British Columbia (TNTBC) and B.C. Parks. The most recent transfer of the two McBride properties came when the NCC donated the properties to the Ministry in order for them to be included in the provincial parks and protected areas, meaning

B.C. Parks will manage The Natasha Boyd Wetland Conservation Area and The West Twin Protected Area. Five of the 26 properties

are now owned and managed by TNTBC, according to Hannah, while eight have been folded in the BC government’s parks and

protected areas portfolio. The Nature Conservancy of Canada owns and will care for the remaining thirteen, she says.

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by EVAN MATTHEWS One local artisan gave back to the community last Saturday in a molding of minds, and some pottery, too. Sharon Anderson led a pottery workshop on Saturday, crafting a variety of handmade clay objects. One of pottery’s main sources of fun, according to one first-timer, is a rookie’s inability to make mistakes. “It was gratifying to be able to smush up our mistakes and start over,” says Rene Nunweiler. “It was something I have always wanted to try, and it was so much fun. I loved it,” she says. The Valemount Arts and Cultural Society (VACS) and Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA) sponsored the two-part workshop — titled, Come Play in the Mud — according to Beth Russell, a member of the workshop committee. The workshop was put on because people expressed interest in exploring pottery, according to Russell. “With two talented instructors living right here, and an available grant, we were excited to offer this workshop,” she says. Those in attendance made items such as spoons, bowls, phone holders, candlestick holders, vases, wind chimes, platters and soap dishes, among other items. Items such as the spoons, bowls and platters must be glazed in order to be deemed “food safe,” Russell says. Local potter Bryan Hannis will lead the glazing process and will fire the pieces made as soon as they are dry enough to move. Firing is done to remove water from the item, so it can be glazed without returning to mud and breaking, according to howtomakepottery.com. The next step after firing, is to apply a glaze to the object in order to give it a nice finish. Ten people — the workshop’s maximum capacity — attended at Valemount’s Anglican United Church.

Sharon Anderson (centre top) led a pottery workshop on Saturday, crafting a variety of handmade clay objects /Beth Russell

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Curling club upgrades via taxpayers? by EVAN MATTHEWS

Local curlers are aiming for an ice plant upgrade, and they’re working with the regional district to avoid having the issue swept pass the backline. The Valemount Curling Club has been working with Regional District of Fraser Fort George (RDFFG) staff on a feasibility study, and the club is hoping it will be complete by the end January, according to chair of the curling club’s steering committee, Korie Marshall. The steering committee, according to Marshall, includes members of the Valemount Curling Club — a registered nonprofit — as well as regional district and Village staff such as Valemount’s Mayor, Jeannette Townsend, and RDFFG Director, Dannielle Alan. The idea is to set up a new taxable service to help maintain and run the Valemount Curling Club, Marshall says. “Setting up the taxable service will require the assent of the electors, which in this case will be by a public vote, potentially early next fall,” says Marshall. “If we have enough support to get to that stage, the vote would go out to residents of Valemount and anyone in Area H to

Last week I discussed some of the benefits of building and using a cold frame. This week I would like to give a few suggestions for building one. The basic structure should be made about twice the size you think you need because they always seem to be too small for all the things we want to crowd in them! A cold frame is basically a bottomless frame with transparent lids that can be opened. The best material for the frame is cedar as it will last quite long and will not give off harmful toxins. If you want to raise food crops, it is best not to use creosoted ties or pressure

The Curling club is hoping to rely on taxpayers to help maintain and run the Valemount Curling Club /Evan Matthews the southeast of Croyden — essentially Cedarside, Albreda, Tête Jaune Cache and Mount Robson,” she says. So why would the taxpayer pick up the tab? “We believe (the curling club) is important to the entire community, not just curlers,” says Marshall. Though membership numbers are down from what they were in years past, Marshall says the club consistently sees 30

adult regular members, but there are also 30 kids in the junior curling program. “If we had to close… those kids would lose out,” says Marshall. “We know we’ll be asking a lot of the community, and we’re working on grants to bring the cost down, but the point is that it’s not just curlers using the building.” The curling club houses the food bank, Marshall says, and has hosted trade shows, workshops,

weddings, dances, fundraisers, after school programs, even hip-hop classes. “We want to continue to make the facility available to the community, not just for curling but for other uses and programs,” says Marshall. The Valemount Curling Club approached the RDFFG back in 2014 for help with its ice plant, Marshall says, which is very old, inefficient, and

treated lumber. The top of the frame should slope from the back to the front so the melting snow and rain will run off. About a six-inch (15cm) drop in a three or four foot (1m) frame seems to work just fine. A good size frame to start with would be about 3 feet (1m) by 9 feet (3m) having three opening “lights” for the top. This is a convenient size to work in and yet large enough to grow lots of plants. One of the best frames I have seen was really a “hot bed” as officially, a cold frame has no source of heat. It was built by digging a hole in the ground 12 “ (30cm) deep

and setting a cedar frame constructed of four two by twelve’s in the hole. The inside of the frame was covered with sheets of 1” (2.5cm) Styrofoam to keep the heat from escaping. A 3” (7.5cm) layer of gravel was added for drainage, then a 2” (5cm) layer of sand. A heating cable was spread over the sand and then another layer of sand was used to cover the cable. Next came a layer of hardware cloth to protect the cable from trowels, and then good topsoil and compost to the top of the two by twelve boards. On top of this was built another frame with the sloping top mentioned

above. The heat cable was plugged into an in-line thermostat attached to the side of the upper frame and the worries of freezing were put to rest! Part of the frame was used for growing early spring and late fall greens and the rest was filled with bedding plant starts. The frame was used for cucumbers in the summer. The lids (lights) were hinged on the back (to protect from blowing away in strong winds) and the center one had an automatic vent opener to allow excess heat to escape. When the lights were constructed, stucco wire was attached to the frame under the plastic

expensive to run. Though there are a few critical pieces of the feasibility study still to be completed, The original idea, according to Marshall, was to connect the curling rink with the much newer, more efficient system at the Canoe Valley Rec Centre. With the blessings of the RRDFFG Board, Marshall says club members have been looking at the best

options, while working with RDFFG staff. The same service area paying for the CVRC would also be paying for the curling club, Marshall notes. “We plan to send out further information early in the New Year, as soon as the feasibility study is completed,” says Marshall. Marshall is encouraging anyone with questions to contact her at 250-566-3762.

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.

to give extra support. The plastic or polycarbonate sheets were secured to the frames with lath strips. The bottom lath was three short pieces with spaces in between to allow the water to run off. Notched twoby-fours were used to hold the two outside lights open according to the temperature of the day. If you have things growing in your frame and a sudden drop in temperature comes along, you can always cover

the entire frame with old blankets, tarps or even straw and leaves until the cold snap passes. Then you have to remember to remove the cover to let the plants get the light they need to grow again. The ideal orientation of a cold frame is facing south or a little southeast with full spring and fall sun. For the day or so it takes to build a cold frame, you will reap the benefits for many years to come!

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Valemount Fri. Jan 20th Valemount Legion Live Music: Nick Beddington and friends 7pm Sat, Jan 21. A Community Dance at the Valemount Legion. 7–9:30pm. Old time dances, folk and modern dances from around the world to Live and Recorded Music. No experience necessary each dance will be taught. Free Admission. Rashmi 250 566 4361 or Miwa 250 566 3173 Sun, Jan 22, 4:30-6:30pm. Canoe Valley Skating Club Spaghetti dinner fundraiser. Spaghetti and a bun for $5 delivered. Call 250-5669986.

Wed. Jan 25 Valemount Ladies Night featuring Playboyz - 50 Shades Darker at the Valemount Hotel. 9:30 PM - 11:30 PM Fri. Jan 27th Valemount Legion Live Music: Drunken Midnight Howlers 7pm

Dunster Fri, Jan 20, 7–10pm. Old Time Music Gathering. Dunster Schoolhouse. Bring your fiddles, guitars, mandolins, keyboards, accordions, etc. Pete Amyoony 250-968-4334

McBride Sat, Jan 21st, McBride Figure Skating Club’s jamboree. Starts at 8:30am. Concession will be open.

Fri, Jan 27th, 7pm Robson Valley Beekeepers and Wannabeekeepers Meeting at the McBride Library Annex. Marion 250 968-4479 or Monica 250 569-7019

Church Saturdays 8:00am Prayer community 9:30am Bible study/ Sabbath school 11:00am Worship service @ Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1075 Lamming Pit Road, McBride. Phone: 250-569-3370. Choir practice in McBride, 2pm; Mountain Chapel on Main St. All ages welcome. Questions? contact Barb (569-8882, ringnut@ telus.net).

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

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

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

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

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

McBride Anglican United Church 441 Dominion Street Sunday @10:00am. Christian Science Services Dunster Sunday Worship @ 10:00am. Phone: 250-968-4349 Valemount Community Church • Evangelical Free Church of Canada Sunday 11am ph. 250566-0070 970 Main St (Valemount Legion) Good Shepherd Catholic Church 3rd Ave and Elm Street Valemount. Sunday Mass @ 4pm Phone: 250-566-4662 New Life Sanctuary 1247-1st Avenue Valemount Worship @ 11:00am Mountain Chapel 299 Main street McBride Phone: 250-5693350 St Patrick’s Catholic Church 197 Dominion street, McBride Phone: 250-569-2606

Pickleball at the McBride High school, Wed 7-9pm. We will play every Wednesday that the school is open. Age range is High School students to adults. All equipment is provided. Bring runners and come try it out. For information call Sharron at 250-569-2583.

Clubs & Groups RVSS Adult Literacy group Games Day. Join us for games, refreshments and some laughs. Tues 1-3 in the afternoon. 942 3rd Ave., McBride. 18+ Geek Squad. Mondays at 3pm at the Library Annex. Ages 9-13. Limited spots, so please let us know you’re coming. Discover technology with computer programming, robotics and more.

Open House Village of Valemount

Official Community Plan The Village of Valemount is hosting an Open House.

January 25th, 2017 2p.m. to 4p.m. Visitor Information Center

Let us know about your event!

Come and talk to staff about the proposed amendments to the Official Community Plan. These amendments are housekeeping in nature, and are designed to bring the current plan up to date. Depending on what happens in the next few years, Council may consider a complete re-write of the plan.

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

March 31, April 1 & 2. 2017 McBride Loggers Community Bonspiel. We invite you to put together a team (or two) from your business or just a bunch of good friends.

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 meeting on Fridays 10 am to noon at the E-Free Church. All kids ages 0-6 and their care-givers

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are welcome to come out for playtime, socializing and a free snack! For more information, please call Emilia Roth @ 569-6809 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+ 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.

Wellness 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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MCFC Elections postponed; new cutting permit expected soon by Laura Keil Much-anticipated elections to vote in new members of the McBride Community Forest Corp. (MCFC) have been scrapped due to a lack of candidates. The two candidates that put forward their names to sit on the board – Dutch Molendyk and Kevin Taphorn – will sit on the

board until the next MCFC AGM, according to Joseph Rich, an existing member of the board. At that point, they will hold an election for 2-year terms. In other news, Rich says they expect their new cutting permit from the Province to arrive this week. Due to an oversight, the MCFC cutting permit lapsed in the fall. The

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questions of the board and meet the new board members. As a corporation wholly owned by the Village of McBride, the MCFC board has Council representation as well as members of the public at large. Members of the public have long demanded that positions on the board be elected not appointed,

but due to the MCFC’s articles of incorporation, the board felt that was impossible. Last month, the board decided to hold an election and then appoint the winners – a process that wouldn’t require changing the MCFC’s articles of incorporation. That said, Rich says they are looking into changing the articles of

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