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Committee looks at creating local power utility by EVAN MATTHEWS

Ancient Forest, new road A09

As talks of a geothermal industrial park in Valemount heat up once again, a potential solution has emerged to a recurring problem in Valemount’s geothermal equation. Rundi Anderson, co-owner

of Three Ranges Brewing Co. and chair of the Village’s Geothermal Committee, says the committee is exploring options in order to run the utility on the proposed industrial park, a role — to date — no one has offered to fill. Local municipalities and First Nations have access to

funding pots — grants — that private companies do not, and Anderson says the Village is looking to access those funding pots. The Village’s Geothermal Committee was formed in April 2016, and brought in people from a variety of backgrounds including forestry and

engineering, Anderson says. The idea is for the Village to maintain control of the utility, which would give it the ability to set the value for the heat resource as opposed to some other entity, according to the committee. Utility, simply defined, is the Cont’d on A03

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Local musicians pitch outdoor stage by EVAN MATTHEWS

Noise pollution impacts A06

Music to the ears of many, the Village of Valemount may have a new hub for theatre and the arts if two local men get their way. Gordon Carson and Bob Hoskins presented to council their plans for the construction of a new music and theatre stage. The stage — designed by Carson

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— would be constructed west of the visitor information centre at one end of two acres of Village property. Carson says the stage would have its back against the woods, and would face the Shell station. “We’ve got the whole field area there, which can hold a fair number of people.” The structure, which would have a frontage of 36 feet, would have an open

beam top at the front and back, while the roof would be made of metal, and the decking made of 2x6 cedar, according to Hoskins. The stage would also have change rooms and storage at the back. The initial construction would see the structure built with the necessary wiring,

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More medals for Agnes by LAURA KEIL McBride native Agnes Esser is bringing two bronze medals home from the NACAC Under-23 Championships in El Salvador last weekend – her first international medals. She won bronze medals in both hammer throw and discus, and was the only thrower to medal in two events. “Bronze medals in both discus and hammer is a satisfying end to an excellent year, leaving me hungry for more!!!” Esser wrote on facebook. Esser, a University of Minnesota junior, won the discus national title at the Canadian Championships and Rio Selection Trials in Edmonton earlier this month. While Esser described the San Salvador competition as “a low key international competition” since it only includes athletes born in 1994, 95 and 96, she told the Goat she was still excited to see another part of the world. The San Salvador event was put on by the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletics Association.

Photo: screenshot courtesy VCTV Bob Hoskins (left) and Gordon Carson are making the pitch for a permanent band stand behind the visitor information centre. Once they have permission, they’re hoping to pay for it with grants.

Stage Cont’d from A1

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lighting and electrical, so it would be immediately functional. Later, grants would provide additional lighting, curtains, etc., according to Hoskins. “The cost has been upgraded a little bit to include construction of the stage, which initially, some of that was going to be volunteer based,” says Carson. “The total cost estimate comes in at just under $70,000.” The multipurpose stage could be used for music, the arts, theatre, tourism presentations and even the Farmer’s Market, they say. Whether or not there is enough parking was a cause for concern, Carson said, but with the parking area by the spawning grounds and parking along the road, Carson says it should be adequate. The only alteration to the parking lot, according to Carson, is to build a trail behind the Information Center in order to access the stage from the lot. Councillor Blanchette asked who

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would insure the building, and although Carson said he wasn’t sure how all of it would work, he said the Village would likely own the structure, and therefore insurance would be the Village’s responsibility. “With a bonus comes a burden — you pay a price,” says Hoskins. “The construction Carson implemented gives you the best bang for your buck as far as keeping maintenance down.” The maintenance of the stage would be less than that of a log house, Carson says, as most of the stage is covered by the roof, and the stain on the decking is good for 15 years. Councillors Salt and Torgorson thanked Hoskins and Carson for their impressive design, and for reviving a project that was pitched a number of years back. CAO Mark Macneill says staff is reviewing the project and will provide further information to Council on this matter.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ROBSON VALLEY-CANOE UPSTREAM OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW NO. 2290, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2991, 2016 and ZONING BYLAW No. 2892, AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 2992, 2016 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing into Bylaw No. 2991 and Bylaw No. 2992 will be held:

Photo: Evan Matthews The MakerMobile rolled into Valemount and McBride last week. The MakerMobile is a travelling classroom, workshop, art studio and laboratory, according to its website. The kids engage in science, engineering, technology and art related activities — sometimes all at the same time — says to Jennifer Lyons, a MakerMobile teacher. Inside the vehicle, the MakerMobile has room for 10 kids, where they do activities like squishy circuits, which is when the kids turn on light bulbs with Play-Dough and battery packs. While the kids stand inside this geodesic structure they built in the morning, Farrell Segall leads them in a song, as the MakerMobile tells different stories and sings songs too. The travelling classroom will make 17 stops across B.C. in all, slapping a sticker of a gear on the side of the MakerMobile to represent every stop.

Utility

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management and distribution of a resource. After a missing the point,” said Bruns. “You are a potential developer has drilled for the resource, an organization partner with Borealis.” must connect to the resource, distribute it, and manage The fact that the Valemount Community Forest owns it for the consumers. the industrial park makes the community a valuable Last week, Alison Thompson, a principal with Borealis partner, according to Bruns. Geopower, said Borealis would prefer not to run “Unless Borealis decides to build an industrial park the utility, as Borealis is an energy developer, not a on Crown land, where are businesses going to come distributor, but she added, “It just has to be someone and locate?” Bruns asked. “They’re going to locate at an who is willing to step up and do it.” industrial park, because it’s there. There is a piece the Although it may be more difficult than just “stepping village has that adds value,” he said. up,” according to Thompson. The Village has the ability to consult with government “Operating it isn’t the issue,” she says. “Financing the and First Nations, Bruns says, and if everyone comes construction of the utility is.” together — everyone brings something to the table — The start-up cost for a for example, untapped First geothermal industrial park, Nations funding. according to Thompson, There are two kinds of “They’re going to locate at an could be climb as high as operating options for the the hundreds of millions. proposed industrial park, industrial park, because it’s there. President of the Valemount according to Bruns. There is a piece the village has that Geothermal Society (VGS), There is a direct-use project adds value.” Korie Marshall, said VGS with district heating below doesn’t know what the 80 degrees Celsius — which Myles Bruns, regional manager Village is planning. Village Valemount could do tomorrow Economic Development Division, of Valemount CAO Mark without affecting Borealis’ Ministry of Jobs, Tourism & Innovation. Macneill said the Village’s permits — or there is an role is undefined at the electricity-producing project moment. with district heating at some While VGS is considering temperature, which is the most running the utility, Marshall says there are better likely project at this point. options. Last week, The Goat learned that a Memorandum of “If the Village wanted to run the utility, they’re in a Understanding (MOU) exists between the Valemount better position to do it (than VGS),” said Marshall. Community Forest and Borealis, which references “They have access to lawyers, and financially the Cedarside property — the site of the proposed speaking they qualify for certain grants because it’s a geothermal industrial park. municipality.” Two weeks ago, a report released by Geoscience B.C. At last week’s VGS meeting, Myles Bruns, regional listed Valemount as a leading candidate for direct-use manager of the Economic Development Division of geothermal. Geoscience B.C. is a provincially funded B.C.’s Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training, said organization mandated to attracting mineral, oil and gas Valemount’s community is in a position of strength. investment to B.C. “I’ve heard a lot people around town saying, ‘oh, we While the MOU has been signed, who will run the don’t have anything to bring to the table’, but they’re utility is still up in the air.

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6:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Valemount Community Hall 101 Gorse Street, Valemount, BC The subject lands of this application are a Block E District Lot 7365 Cariboo District and Part of Block D, Remainder of the North East ¼, District Lot 7365 Cariboo District. The owner is the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. The agents are Andrew Alexander and Brianne McNeill. Robson Valley-Canoe Upstream Oﬃcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 2290, Amendment Bylaw No. 2991, 2016 is proposed to amend the designation of the subject lands from Recreation Commercial (RC) to Heavy Industrial (H/Ind). Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 2992, 2016 is proposed to rezone the subject lands from Recreation Commercial 3 (RC3) to Industrial 3 (M3). The amendments are proposed to permit a log storage, warehouse and sawmill use, and other uses pursuant to the M3 zone.

At the public hearing, all those who deem their interest in land to be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. Written submissions may be delivered prior to the public hearing meeting by hand, mail, fax or email (developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca). Written submissions must include the name of the author and must be received by the Regional District no later than 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 to be considered at the public hearing. Any material received before or at the public hearing will become public information. The public hearing will be chaired by a delegate of the Regional District Board. Copies of the proposed bylaw, and other relevant background documents, may be examined at the oﬃce of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, 155 George Street, Prince George, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., until August 3, 2016. On August 3, 2016 copies of the proposed Bylaw and all submissions may be examined prior to the public hearing from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Valemount Community Hall. A staff report with background information and bylaw may be viewed online at: http://tinyurl.com/RDFFGBylaws2991and2992 Kenna Jonkman Development Services

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Evan Matthews Editor I’m still pretty fresh into my journalism career, yet I’ve noticed a recurring trend when writing stories out of Village Council. It’s been difficult to have open dialogue with certain elected officials. Public comment period after council meetings is not a dialogue — it’s a maximum three-minute statement you can make about anything on the agenda of the day, but not about anything else; that’s your shot to be heard. Where does the mayor, the spokesperson for the village, position herself on

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direct-use geothermal? What does she envision as an ideal partnership between the Village and Borealis, or does she? What is going on with the rainbow crosswalk? Council had next to zero discussion, and we haven’t heard anything since other than Council is doing “research.” What is the administration’s feeling regarding VGD, and what are the long-term economic plans for the Village if the resort goes in? These are just a few of my questions, questions that can’t be answered with

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elected officials as the any member of the public. Some journalists go to school, others learn on the job, as journalists go — they learn better and better how to ask questions, and know where to look for things. But anyone can ask for details. If Village Council isn’t open and accessible to its local media, it’s not accessible to its citizens. It means no one can access information in a timely manner. Media is a communication tool, and a way not only for the public to access their government, but also for a government to access its voters.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BYLAW No. 2892, AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 2994, 2016 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing into Bylaw No. 2994 will be held: 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 4, 2016 Valemount Community Hall 101 Gorse Street, Valemount, BC Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 2994, 2016 is proposed to rezone a portion of The Fractional East ½ of District Lot 5702 Cariboo District Except Plans 16317, 17004, 17866, 17937, 27606 and 32318 from Small Holding (SH) to Country Residential 2 (CR2) for the proposed creation of an approximate 1.12 ha lot and a 4.97 ha remainder lot. In addition, Amendment Bylaw No. 2994 would allow, on a site specific basis, two Residential-Single Family uses on the proposed 4.98 ha lot and Tourist Accommodation use on both proposed lots. The subject land is located at 3235 McLennan Road. The owners are Laurae and Leslie O’Dwyer.

Impaired boating carries similar consequences as driving: RCMP

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As fishing and boating season get under way the RCMP would like to remind those who may be operating power boats that it is illegal to be in control of such a vessel while your ability to do so is impaired by alcohol or other substance. This spring, members of the Kings District RCMP attended to the Morell River to assist a provincial conservation officer who had apprehended a 60 year old man who was operating a boat and had been drinking. The man was read a demand to provide samples of his breath and was taken to the Montague RCMP Office where he provided samples that were over 50, but less than 80 mgs

of alcohol in 100 ml of blood, which resulted in a 7 day suspension from operating a motorized vehicle. Law enforcement officers can demand that someone who is operating a power boat, and has consumed alcohol, to provide a breath sample. The penalties for operating a power boat while impaired, refusing to provide a breath sample, or operating while over the legal limit, are the same as doing so while operating a motor vehicle on a highway, and usually include a large fine, period of incarceration, and a lengthy suspension from operating a motorized vehicle, including a boat, anywhere in Canada. If you’re convicted of operating a boat while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, the minimum

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penalties in Canada are: *1st Offence: A minimum fine of $600. *2nd Offence: A minimum fine of $600 and at least 14 days in prison. *3rd or Subsequent Offence: A minimum fine of $600 and at least 90 days in prison The MAXIMUM fines & penalties will vary province by province. Of the boating-related accidents in B.C. that caused 19 deaths in 2010 — 47 per cent involved drugs or alcohol. If you are going to be operating a boat, don’t consume alcohol. Officers will be making patrols throughout the boating season to ensure that operators have not been drinking, and that boats have the required equipment on board.

At the public hearing, all those who deem their interest in land to be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. Written submissions may be delivered prior to the public hearing meeting by hand, mail, fax or email (developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca). Written submissions must include the name of the author and must be received by the Regional District no later than 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2016 to be considered at the public hearing. Any material received before or at the public hearing will become public information. The public hearing will be chaired by a delegate of the Regional District Board. Copies of the proposed bylaw, and other relevant background documents, may be examined at the oﬃce of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, 155 George Street, Prince George, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., until August 4, 2016. On August 4, 2016 copies of the proposed Bylaw and all submissions may be examined prior to the public hearing from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Valemount Community Hall. A staff report with background information and bylaw may be viewed online at: http://tinyurl.com/RDFFGBylaw2994 Kenna Jonkman Development Services

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VALEMOUNT GLACIER ZONING BYLAW No. 2998, 2016 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing into Bylaw No. 2998 will be held: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Valemount Community Hall 101 Gorse Street, Valemount, BC Valemount Glacier Zoning Bylaw No. 2998, 2016 is proposed to introduce zoning regulations to approximately 8004 hectares of Unsurveyed Crown Land located west of the Village of Valemount. The land is administered by the Province of British Columbia. The applicant is Valemount Glacier Destinations Ltd.

A UNBC researcher has uncovered a link between Black-capped Chickadees and noise pollution created by humans in urban areas. A former PhD student, Dr. Steffi Lazerte, was studying Black-capped Chickadees last year to see how they communicated in urban noise, specifically, to see if they could learn to better cope with it. “We don’t often think of noise pollution as actually being pollution, but it is,” says Dr. Lazerte. “We have to be careful because we found that some birds can deal with our pollution, but they have to learn to adapt … birds that can’t learn might be in big trouble,” she says. The idea for Lazerte’s study came from an animal communications course, she says. The professor had told her if you take down a big tree, the acoustics of a forest change, and she says ever since, the whole subject has been fascinating to her. “A previous study had shown birds in noisy areas sang higher frequency songs than birds in quieter areas,” says Dr. Lazerte. “We knew their vocalization, or how they sang, changed depending on their environment. “We wanted to know if they learned to change their frequency, and how quickly this change in their

THE BOOK REPORT Stacey Kendall At the public hearing, all those who deem their interest in land to be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. Written submissions may be delivered prior to the public hearing meeting by hand, mail, fax or email (developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca). Written submissions must include the name of the author and must be received by the Regional District no later than 9 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 to be considered at the public hearing. Any material received before or at the public hearing will become public information. The public hearing will be chaired by a delegate of the Regional District Board. Copies of the proposed bylaw, and other relevant background documents, may be examined at the oﬃce of the Regional District of FraserFort George, 155 George Street, Prince George, BC, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., until August 3, 2016. Copies are also available at the oﬃce of the Village of Valemount, 735 Cranberry Road, Valemount, BC. On August 3, 2016 copies of the proposed Bylaw and all submissions may be examined prior to the public hearing from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Valemount Community Hall. A staff report with background information and bylaw may be viewed online at: http://tinyurl.com/RDFFGBylaw2998 Kenna Jonkman Development Services

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Island of the Sequined love Nun Island of the Sequined Love Nun Novel by Christopher Moore Published in 1997 by Perennial ISBN # 0060735449 Tucker Case destroys his occupation as a pilot for a renowned cosmetic company by crashing the pink Gulfstream he flies for them, during a drunken “mile high club” incident. He finds himself jobless, banned from flying in the United States, and running in fear from the Mary Jean Cosmetics tycoon and her lawyers. When a job piloting for a “medical missionary” is offered, on a small remote island in Micronesia, despite his misgivings and having no other options, Tuck accepts. Just getting to the island becomes a job in and of itself. Dealing with an alcoholic reporter, a crossdressing navigator, a talking fruit bat, and a tropical typhoon leaves him thankful to be alive. Once on the island, waking up strung upside down from a tree, he is introduced to cannibals, cult leaders, mad scientists, tribesman, and ninjas… what could possibly go wrong? Because Tuck has nothing to do but read old mystery paperbacks and watch daytime cooking shows, he

frequency would happen,” she says. The study, which was done in the Prince George, Quesnel, Kelowna and Vancouver areas, showed there was, in fact, a learning component involved. Lazerte would play back noise to Chickadees familiar with noise, and the birds immediately shifted their pitch up, she says. “If we went to quiet areas and played back noise to those Chickadees, they actually shifted down,” says Dr. Lazerte. “They went the opposite direction you’d expect, based on the idea of avoiding masking, so to avoid overlapping the frequencies.” With all small songbirds, and many birds in general, Lazerte says males are usually the only birds that sing. Females can sing among some species, but they’re the exception. How well a male sings, and how often they sing — there are different metrics for singing — shows off how awesome they are, Lazerte says, and it’s a way of defending territory because it broadcasts to all their neighbours, ‘this is my spot, and this is how good I am.’ Singing is also the best way for Black-capped Chickadees to attract a mate. “Females can listen to a song, and they actually evaluate the quality of a male based on the song,” says Dr. Lazerte. “Bird song is actually funny, because it essentially boils down to, ‘hello ladies! And, piss off my branch.’” If the males can’t be heard, they can’t defend their territory, Lazerte says, and if they can’t defend their territory, they don’t have a place to nest. A male can’t attract a female if he doesn’t have a nest, she says. “If they can’t be heard, they don’t reproduce, and their reason for being is non-existent,” says Lazerte. Some birds are less flexible than Chickadees and never change their tune, she says, while some birds never, ever, sing the same song twice. “The Nightingale is really known for that,” says Lazerte. While the Black-capped Chickadee has proven to be a resilient species to human noise pollution, Lazerte says it’s possible only the really bright species are able to learn. The more humans learn about interfering with animals, Lazerte says, the more we can learn to avoid it.

attempts to get to the bottom of just what is really happening on the island of the Shark People. What exactly is he flying to Japan for these people? Why is he not allowed to leave the compound? What happened to his cross-dressing boat captain? Did that bat really speak to him? And where can a guy get a drink? Christopher Moore, a writer that is part Tom Robbins part National Lampoon, creates stories that will keep you laughing as you follow the characters’ ridiculous adventures. This story delivers, as all his books do, people that you cheer for, while at the same time relishing their blunders.

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Fighting cancer every mile Request for Quotations The Village of Valemount is seeking quotations for the supply and installation of main front doors for the Village of Valemount Library including: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.

Removal of existing doors Supply of wooden doors in similar style Supply of framing Supply of new hardware Installation Door finishing (stain) Clean-up Disposal of old material

Site visit scheduled for August 3, 2016 Information packages are available at the Village Office, 735 Cranberry Lake Road, between the hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. All persons must also ensure appropriate levels of insurance coverage and required licensing Submission deadline is 4:00pm, Friday, August 12, 2016 submitted to the Village of Valemount, Att: Director of Finance, P.O. Box 168, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0.

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by MONICA MARCU They left Austin, TX, on June 4th. With an average of 75 miles a day, the bikers crossed the continent from South to North - targeting Anchorage, Alaska as a final point. A journey of 4,000 miles over 70 days, through sun and rain, fields and mountains, the students have embarked on the longest annual charity bicycle ride in the world. This is the 13th Annual Ride Benefiting Cancer Research organized by a group of undergraduate and graduate students from the University of Texas at Austin. The travelers have different backgrounds – some study engineering, some geology or liberal arts, so they are not directly involved in medical research. The funds they raise for cancer research, treatment and prevention, about $485,000, will be managed by a grant committee and probably go to prestigious institutions such as MD Anderson Cancer Center, University of Texas SW, or even Calgary’s Young Adults Cancer Center (YACC). The students raise at least $4,500 each, before staring their long journey. Each rider will take one of three different routes to Alaska:

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The bikers reaching McBride last Saturday were welcomed and hosted at the Anglican Church by a group lead by Eleanor Johnson and Leona Eyben, among others.

-Sierra Route: from Austin to California, then West Coast into Canada (Vancouver) -Rockies Route: from Austin through the Rocky Mountains, crossing into Canada from Montana. This is the group of 20 students arriving in McBride from Columbia Icefield and Calgary. -Ozarks Route: from Austin through the American Midwest, then crossing the Canadian border and cycling across four Canadian provinces. In Canada the three groups will reunite and ride the final 10 days

together to Alaska. On each of the three routes, the students will stop and present grants to various institutions involved in cancer treatment or research. So far, more than 600 students have made the trip from Austin to Anchorage, raising a total of more than $7 million since 2003. The students might ride for a family member or friend who had battled cancer or just to contribute in the fight against this terrible disease. Texas 4000 is a nonprofit organization dedicated to cultivating student leaders and engaging communities

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in fighting cancer. To contribute or learn more about the journey and events related to 2016 Texas 4000 team visit www.texas4000.org The bikers reaching McBride last Saturday were welcomed and hosted at the Anglican Church by a group lead by Eleanor Johnson and Leona Eyben, among others. A few local families offered shower facilities, meals and encouragement for the young travelers. Next day they hit the road again we hope, with some good memories.

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Photo: Evan Matthews by EVAN MATTHEWS The water level in the Kinbasket Reservoir water is even lower than last year, and B.C. Hydro says it’s unlikely the reservoir will reach full pool this year. The current water level is at 750.1 metres, and is expected to rise one metre over the next week, according to B.C. Hydro’s weekly forecast. The actual elevation of the reservoirs are influenced by snowpack, inflow levels, weather patterns and load requirements. B.C. Hydro can bring the Kinbasket Reservoir up to roughly 754 metres (or full pool) based on their license, according to Korie Marshall, who noted forecasts can be wrong. Marshall spent the last two years as a member of the Valemount Marina Association Board, and is currently contracted as the caretaker for the marina and campground. B.C. Hydro has forecasted a dry year, not so much in B.C., but down in the United States. To compensate for the dry weather down south, reservoirs in the Columbia system must be let out, causing the water level in Kinbasket to drop, says Marshall. Last year the Kinbasket Reservoir was roughly 11 feet below full pool by the middle of July, Marshall says, and it had

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never been that low at that time of year. This year, B.C. Hydro expects the reservoir to stay at roughly seven feet below full pool, Marshall says, which is good because it means much of the wood debris on shore won’t end up back in the reservoir. But too low can also be a bad thing. Marshall says if the reservoir isn’t high enough, they have to throw the docks really far out and we move them manually. The cables only go so far, she says, and if the water is too low the docks may not get in the water, so people can’t launch their boats. B.C. Hydro is trying to bring the Kinbasket Reservoir levels up in order to reduce the levels at the Williston Reservoir, so they can do maintenance, Marshall says, maintenance that was needed 20 years ago. Williston isn’t the only reservoir in need of maintenance, Marshall says. When they originally built the marina, the constructed a point out of rock, and it was fairly wide, Marshall says, but in recent years has eroded due to waves. “Without that point, we don’t have a marina,” says Marshall. “B.C. Hydro built the point and they have the water license, but they also have a responsibility to ensure people can still use it.”

Too pretty to eat

While picking a mixture of “greens” for last night’s salad, I realized that most of the goodies in the bowl were not green at all! Over the last ten or twelve years, I have been trying out many new Chinese and Japanese “greens” as well as colourful old varieties of lettuce, chard etc. When I go to harvest some of them, I hesitate at times because they are almost “too pretty to eat”. It might be a good idea for all “in row – green lettuce gardeners” to think about letting loose and using some of these colourful vegetables as part of the flowerbeds or other landscaping highlights. A bean tepee filled with scarlet runner beans would be a focal point anywhere around the garden or yard. How about a halfbarrel on the deck with the beans and tepee? The beans would love the warmer soil in the barrel and could even be allowed to climb along a near-by railing. Imagine the joy of nibbling on fresh beans while waiting for the barbecue. There is something about a head of red cabbage that always seems to get a comment from visitors about how beautiful they are. They grow a bit slower than regular cabbage because of the lack of chlorophyll in their leaves, but at the other end

of the season, they seem to be better keepers than most green cabbage. A few heads of curly Savoy cabbage also give texture to the area in which they are grown. Of course, the colourful ornamental cabbages and ornamental kale will brighten up any flower bed. A few years ago, I discovered a heritage romaine lettuce called “Outredgeous” that is one of the most brilliant coloured vegetables I have ever seen. It’s deep wine-red leaves give a lift to any salad or really dress up a plate if used under cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, celery, etc. on a tray of veggies and dip. It is like rolling out a red carpet for the royal home grown veggies! Bright Lights Swiss chard shows off yellows, reds, pinks and other wonderful colours in its leaves and stems. I use lots of the young leaves in salads, but lightly steamed with a drizzle of wine-vinegar or Balsamic vinegar it adds health and beauty to your plate. In the greenhouse, don’t get stuck in the “red beefsteak” rut! Black plum, yellow cherry, Prudens purple, Thai pink, white sausage, green sausage, plum lemon and others all grow in my greenhouse along with over sixty other varieties. Many have a super-sweet taste, some are much more acidic,

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 some almost have a smoky flavour. Step out of the rut with peppers too and try some black, long banana, or other interesting shapes, colours and heat ranges. Marchant’s Holy Pepper (found growing in front of a church by Dave and Joan Marchant of McBride on one of their trips to the sunny South) has to be one of the hottest peppers I have ever tried! Some of these colourful edibles can be grown in the flowerbeds and only the outer leaves harvested for salads. The center will keep on producing new leaves up until frost. When the new catalogues arrive during the cold of winter, let your eyes be drawn to the more colourful and bright vegetables so your garden next year will be super beautiful as well as pleasingly edible!

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Better road access to Ancient Forest by GOAT STAFF

Local residents and visitors will have better highway access to the Ancient Forest/Chun T’oh Wudujut Park as the provincial government announced $1 million toward road improvements. Prince George Valemount MLA Shirley Bond made the announcement, which follows the Province’s decision to designate the world’s only known temperate rainforest as a Class A provincial park. Construction of designated turning lanes on Highway 16 will enhance safety and provide better access to this truly unique and majestic treasure, a government press release said. In 2015, more than 20,000 visitors came to the site to use the trails set amongst the towering trees, according to government figures. “The designation of this new provincial park was the result of unprecedented cooperation and effort by the Lheidli First Nations, the Caeldonia Ramblers Hiking

society and many passionate community volunteers and organizations including in McBride and the Robson Valley,” said Bond. “These road improvements will complement our efforts to showcase some of the largest old growth cedars to the world and ensure that vehicle access is safer and more efficient.” Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone says these improvements to the intersection and parking facilities at the Ancient Forest will enhance visitors’ experience. “Ministry staff have taken great care to respect the environment during the work, making every effort to consider the unique environmental diversity of the area.” In addition to these road improvements, the Province says it is working with the federal government to consider this area for a UNESCO World Heritage Site nomination in recognition of the outstanding values of these ancient cedar stands.

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What’s over- and under-budget at the Village Bond seeks 5th term by EVAN MATTHEWS

The Village of Valemount has offered residents a glimpse into the corporation’s 2016 finances, so far. A report to Council says explanations are given for discrepancies, but the overall budget is on target. The report shows the Village has used 32 per cent of its overall budget between January and June. The report shows the Village is expecting to bring in $2,647,810 in revenue in 2016, while spending $2,629,314. Total grant revenue sits at $604,048, which puts the Village on pace to acquire its expected total of $1.2M in grants. Grants are applied to a variety of things like seasonal Village positions (grant writer, CBT water smart program), non-profits, etc. Grant money comes in and out of Village accounts, as the corporation often essentially acts as a go-between. Being on or under budget is always the goal of any municipality, and

Valemount did just that on a number of its expenditures including: general government charges, protective services, transportation services, environment and health, public health and welfare, recreation culture and services, and general capital. However, while the Village is meeting its goal on a number of general expenditures, it’s also over budget on a few of its more specific expenditures such as professional services, administrative wages and benefits, employee recruitment, auditors, dust control, street lighting hydro and maintenance, postage and freight, and garbage truck maintenance. A line in the budget is designated as $100,000 for the Official Community Plan (OCP)/Zoning Review, a process that occurs every 10 years. At the July 12 council meeting, Mayor Jeannette Townsend motioned to have an outside consultant do the OCP and Zoning Review, which according to Townsend, wouldn’t cost the full

$100,000. Counc. Sandy Salt questioned the motion, saying Village staff should also be involved, as local staff know the struggles and needs of our community. Mayor Townsend retorted, “I was here for the last two (OCPs) in 1996 and 2006. I know how things are done, and they were done efficiently.” Coun. Salt said consultants are supposed to “assist staff on the report.” “To me that’s saying because staff ’s time is limited, we bring in a consultant to help, not to just do the job,” Salt said. CAO Mark Macneill jumped in, saying, “We’re making some assumptions… We haven’t reached out to consultants yet to know their timelines or cost.” Councillor Peter Reimer agreed with Macneill, and motioned that the decision wait for two weeks. “We need to do our diligence here.” Councillor Owen Torgerson seconded the motion.

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MLA for Prince George-Valemount, Shirley Bond has announced she will be running for her fifth consecutive re-election in 2017. Originally elected to the position in 2001, Bond says she’s demonstrated how hard she works and she wants the valley to be well represented. During her 15 years in provincial politics, she has spent time as the Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education, Health Services, and Advanced Education. Between 2004 and 2009, Bond was appointed Deputy Premier. Bond was also B.C.’s Attorney General from 2011-2013, the first woman to be appointed to the position in B.C. But Bond says her role isn’t always “big and glitzy.” “It’s making sure we have infrastructure investment for water, for sewer, for highways. It’s providing funding for upgrades to the legion, upgrading tourism funding, or helping the volunteer fire department.” While her family remains supportive of her career, Bond says travel leaves her limited family time. “I travel every week, but I live and work in my riding. Part of Bond’s motivation for running again, she says, is for her grandkids — the next generation. Bond also says she wants to see through projects such as Valemount Glacier Destinations.

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Local band releases first album Unfinished Humans by LAURA KEIL

“There’s nothing really cheery about this album,” says Seth Macdonald, of Samson’s Delilah. That said, you’ll probably still find yourself bobbing to its reggae grooves. Local musicians Shara Gustafson and Seth Macdonald, also known as the hosts of the Robson Valley Music Festival, have teamed up with Australian musician Tim Bennett and Alberta drummer Dan Barton for their first album, Unfinished Humans. They have a full summer of touring with 11 festivals and numerous shows in between, including a show at the Valemount Legion last Thursday. Barton describes the tour as such: “Music I love, with people I love, in venues I love.” Barton, who produced half the album, says there’s a beautiful message in every song. The four-piece band, which includes guitar, bass guitar, vocals and drums has been

practicing together since last summer. Gustafson describes their style as “Not really rock opera, but also not folk.” If you’ve heard them before, you’ll know there’s a reggae and world music feel underlying many of their songs. Macdonald says the title of the album comes from the idea that every person is always growing and is never “finished.” “Despite what we think, we’re never ‘done.’” The songs on the album cover the gamut of human experiences, he says, with many telling other people’s tragic stories. He says there’s a mix of old and new songs. Gustafson and Macdonald, a husband-wife team, have been playing together for 18 years. “I like the way our voices work together,” Gustafson says. “We’re on the same page creatively.” She says following the tour, they’ll likely spend the winter doing house concerts and work more with a fiddle player. Their album is available at the Dunster Store, Infinity and soon in McBride.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Valemount Mon. July 25th Meet and Greet BBQ with the Government Representatives MP Bob Zimmer, MLA Shirley Bond, Mayor Jeannette Townsend and Councilors and RDFFG Director Dannielle Alan 11:30 am–2:00 pm in Centennial Park Hosted by Valemount Community Forest and Village of Valemount. Mon. July 25th Breakfast and summer update with MLA Shirley Bond at the Valemount Legion. Join us for breakfast and a special presentation from Shirley as we move into the quieter summer months at the Chamber. Space is limited so RSVP today to save your spot for these often sold-out MLA functions. Admission $10 per person. Call or email the Chamber 250.566.0061 or info@valemountchamber.com Sat-Sun July 30-31 Northwest Mud Racing Association’s annual mud racing at the Canoe Mountain Rodeo grounds! Sun July 31st 9:30am, 2016 Legion Golf Tournament at Valemount Pines. $60 entry includes golf, lunch, dinner and prizes. BBQ steak dinner 6 p.m. at the Legion. Sign-up sheets at Legion or Golf Course. Contact Shannon Dodgson @ 250-566-9833 or Jean Froescul @ 250-566-4316

Sat. Aug 6 The Valemount & Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to be hosting its 2nd annual Annual Texas Scramble Golf Tournament.

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Wed. July 27 The McBride Youth Committee Street Festival (street games) 6:30-8pm on Main Street adjacent to Steve Kolida Park Wed. Aug. 10 The McBride Youth Committee Street Festival (street games) 6:30-8pm on Main Street adjacent to Steve Kolida Park Wed. Aug. 24 The McBride Youth Committee Street Festival (street dance) 6:30-8pm on Main Street adjacent to Steve Kolida Park

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Fri-Sun Aug. 12-14 Annual Robson Valley Music Festival. Check out robsonvalleymusicfestivalbc.com

ONGOING EVENTS Sunday

Wild Edibles interpretive talk at George HIcks Park 7pm Monthly Walking Group the 3rd Sunday of every month at 3:00pm. Our first meeting place will be at the Village Park in McBride. The next dates to meet and walk are July 17th, August 21st, and Sept 18th Choir practice in McBride, 2pm; Mountain Chapel on Main St. All ages welcome. Questions? contact Barb (569-8882, ringnut@telus.net).

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

Monday

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. Chinook Salmon interpretive talk at Swift Creek Viewing Platform 7pm Every Monday 7:00-9:00pm Knitting @ Sandy Bernie’s House 835 Bridge Road, McBride.

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

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

Yoga in McBride with Martina Wall. 10:30-11:30am, 411 Main Street. Anglican United Church Valemount 7th Ave and Cedar Street - Sunday 10am. Anglican United Church McBride, 441 Dominion Street - Sunday @10:00am. Christian Science Services Dunster Sunday Worship @ 10:00am. Phone: 250-968-4349 Valemount Community Church Evangelical Free Church of Canada Sunday 11am ph. 250-566-0070 970 Main St (Valemount Legion) Good Shepherd Catholic Church 3rd Ave and Elm Street Valemount. Sunday Mass @ 6pm Phone: 250566-4662 New Life Sanctuary 1247-1st Avenue Valemount Worship @ 11:00am Valley Christian Fellowship 1080 Main Street Valemount Worship @ 11:00am. Ph: 250 566 9990. Mountain Chapel 299 Main street McBride Phone: 250-569-3350 St Patrick’s Catholic Church 197 Dominion street, McBride Phone: 250-569-2606

7:30pm in McBride. The Valemount Childrens’ 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 1:00-3:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm @ the Seventh Day Adventist Church 1075 Lamming Pit Rd, McBride. Anglican United Church Women’s Group Thrift Shop open 1:00-3:00pm Every Tuesday & Friday @ church hall, 459 Dominion St, McBride. Toastmasters 7:00-9:00pm (1st and 3rd Tuesday) Bear’s Den, Best Western, Valemount.

Digital TV Is Here! Valemount now has three digital tv channels and two new programs: Ch. 13.1 Discovery Channel Ch. 13.2 Nat Geo Wild Ch. 13.3 Sportsnet 360 To receive the digital channels you must have a digital ready tv (made in the past 10 years or so), then simply tune the new channels into your tv. Or you can use an older tv by purchasing a digital set top box (available through Home Hardware). If you have any questions or need help tuning in the new channels, please contact: Gord Peters Valemount Entertainment Society tv@vctv.ca 250-566-8288

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

Unity in Community, Thurs at 7:30pm, McBride Health Centre. 250-569-2586

Local history interpretive talk at the Valemount Museum 7pm

Friday

The Valemount Scribblers creative writing group Most Thursdays 6:45pm-8pm Like to write? Join us! 566-9121

Chinook Salmon interpretive talk at Swift Creek Viewing Platform 7pm

Thursday

Valemount Farmers’ Market at the Visitor Info Centre 4-7. Held weekly each Thursday throughout the summer.

Wednesday

Beavers and Muskrats interpretive talk at the Cranberry Marsh 7pm

Bears interpretive talk 7pm inquire at the Valemount info centre for location.

RVSS Adult Literacy group Games Day. Join us for games, refreshments and some laughs. 1:00 - 3:00 in the afternoon. 942 3rd Ave., McBride. 18+

RVSS Family Place Playgroup. For parents, caregivers and children from birth to 6 years old. Activities to help your child develop skills and a chance to connect with others. 10-11

Yin/Hatha combo at the Valemount Community Hall. 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Dropin $10. For more info call Brigitta McDonald 566-9196

Hatha Yoga at the Valemount Community Hall. 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Dropin $10. For more info call Brigitta = 566-9196 Ready, Set, Learn- pre-literacy program for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers. Until June 2, 10:30-11:30 am, McBride Elementary. Call the school at 250-569-2721 to register or for info. Yoga in McBride with Martina Wall, 5:30 - 6: 30pm, 411 Main Street. Gentle Seniors’ Exercise, 10-11am, upstairs, Golden Years Lodge, Valemount. Call Diane on 250 566 4297 for more info. 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 meet @ the McBride Health Unit. 1126 5th Avenue 6:30pm. Council Meetings- Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:00pm in Valemount,

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

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

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

Saddle & Wagon Club meetings every 3rd Thurs. at 5pm. Contact 566-1779.

Tuesday

Years Lodge lower level 1:00-4:00pm.

Seniors Chair Yoga at the Golden Years Lodge (lounge) 10:00 – 11:00 AM. All seniors welcome & cost if free! For more info call Brigitta McDonald 566-9196 Yoga in McBride with Donalda Beeson, Thursday 5:15-6:15pm and 6:307:30pm, 411 Main Street.

Drop-in basketball for yrs 12 and up at McBride High School, Thurs 7-8pm. Free. Christine 250-569-0090

McBride Community Market in Steve Kolida Park 11:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Held weekly each Friday throughout the summer. RVSS Adult Literacy Craft Club. A new quick, easy and fun craft each week. Come on in 1:00 - 3:00 in the afternoon. 942 3rd Ave., McBride. 18+ McBride Parent-Child Group. Meeting Fridays 10:00am @ 521 Main St. Open to all caregivers and their kids. Drop by for play time and to meet with other families! Please bring water bottle for your child. Info: 569-2411 Game Zone. Fridays at 7pm, McBride Library. Board games, WiiU & more! Ages 13+ Legion Branch #266, Valemount. 5:309:00 pm - Dinner and live music.

Valley Piecemakers meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month 7pm at the Quilt Shop 210 Main Street Call Barb for more info 778-258-0068

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!

Free One-on-One Computer Tutoring Fridays 11:00am and 1:00pm @ the Valemount Public Library. Phone: 250566-4367

Free, one-on-one computer tutoring 4:00 pm Valemount Public Library Phone: 250-566-4367 to book a session.

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

AA meetings every Friday 8:00pm @ the Valemount Catholic Church. Free. All welcome. Phone: 250-566-1139

Valemount Seniors’ Music Night, 7:00pm Wednesday at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge. Yoga in McBride with Jeanette Chiupka. Wed. 5-6pm, 411 Main Street. Prayer meeting 7pm at the SeventhDay Adventist Church, 1075 Lamming Pit Road, McBride. Ph: 250-569-3370. Mini Game Zone at McBride Library 3pm. Minecraft, WiiU & board games. Ages 6-12.

The OAPO Stitch and Knit will be meeting @ the Beaverview Lodge, McBride from 2:00-4:00pm.

Saturday Marsh insects interpretive talk at the Cranberry Marsh 7pm

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

Dunster Community Market 11-1pm at the Community Hall.

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

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.

Cribbage and other games: Everyone Welcome; @ the Valemount Golden

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Valemount bikers get pumped up by EVAN MATTHEWS

A pump track is a structure that uses an up and down “pumping” motion to propel the bicycle forward instead of pedaling, according to the CRC’s website. “They require a space in town to set up a polyurethane loop; it’s like Lego,” Curtis Pawliuk, manager of VARDA, said to council. “It’s a small set-up for children and all their wheeled vehicles, so scooters,

The Valemount biking community will soon get its first glimpse of a pump track, thanks to one lucky lady. Patricia Thoni, co-owner of the Caribou Grill, applied to the Canadian Ramp Company (CRC) and won the opportunity to have a pump track in Valemount on Aug. 2 from 3 – 6 PM.

rollerblades, bikes and skateboards,” he says. The objective, according to Pawliuk, is to learn bike-balancing skills on the track. Councillor Sandy Salt said VARDA had thoughts of putting in a small park area that would have a pump track, and asked if this temporary track is connected to the thought at all, to which Pawliuk said the two are not related.

“This would ideally be an excellent addition to the curling rink, or even where the current skate park is,” says Pawliuk. “Although, that’s not a desire of VARDA’s, or at least it’s not on the books at this time.” Although bringing the temporary track is undoubtedly an attempt by the CRC to have either the Village or VARDA purchase a more permanent track, according Cont’d on A13

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Valemount Learning Centre 250 566 4601 LOCAL JOB POSTINGS Updated July 21, 2016

#12-C – Spacious upper floor 2 Bedroom unit in 4-plex building. Partially furnished, laundry provided. No pets, no smoking. $650

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#31-3 – Furnished 2 Bedroom/1 Bath cabin just minutes north of town. Welltrained pet ok, no smoking. Electric heat. 6-month contract to start. Available now! $700 + utilities.

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$500 REWARD For information leading to the apprehension of the person or persons who broke 3 windows at Mountainview Apartments on June 19th. Phone Jen at 250566-1323 or email to rusticluxury@telus.net, or the Valemount RCMP at 250-566-4466

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174 acres 60 km west of McBride near Loos. 3⁄4 mile riverfront, good soil, big trees,10000 cubic meters spruce timber, log cabin, workshop. Currently river access. Have licence to build road. Asking $475,000. Details: www.bcriverfront property.com 250-505-0279

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CAT for hire D6D Cat with brush rake, winch and twin-tilt blade. Call 250 968 4321

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Valemount - for lease or rent. Available Aug. 1st., large office space and reception area. Would suit a chiropractor, therapist, accountant, etc. Call 1-778389-5100.

For Rent For Rent: 2 bedroom home in Tete Jaune for $750 per month. Please contact Barb at 250-566-9811 or 250-5661077

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For rent in Valemount: Furnished, 3 Bedroom, and a Bachelor, suite for rent immediately until the end of September, suitable for family or working crews. 250-566-9884

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House for rent in Tete Jaune. 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths. $950/ month. Call 250-566-8443

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to Pawliuk, it’s an opportunity to experience the track while it’s here, at the very least. The track is open to all ages, “So whether you’re six or 60,” says Pawliuk. The CRC has their own insurance, but has named the Village as an additional insurer. The company got its start when Nathan Bemo, CRC founder and president, lived in Southeast Asia and was looking for a place to skateboard. He couldn’t find a place, so he made one, according to the website. Bemo is still active with CRC’s design team, the website reads, and he designs unique parks for various cultures and climates. CRC has skatepark infrastructure all over the world including Canada, the United States, UK, Puerto Rico, Iceland, Saudi Arabia and China.

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Please see www.valemountlearningcentre.org for a list of links to other jobs that may not be listed above.

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Crash landing; impaired driving

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

On July 11th a McBride RCMP officer conducted a vehicle stop on Highway 16 near Tete Jaune. The officer soon gained grounds to believe the occupants were in possession of marihuana. The occupants were arrested and a search yielded a small amount of marihuana in the vehicle. The occupants were released without charges. On July 11th a McBride RCMP officer conducted a vehicle stop of a speeding vehicle on Highway 5 North of Valemount. The officer then smelled marihuana and arrested the occupants. A search yielded a small amount of marihuana and a baton which were seized. On July 13th the Valemount RCMP received a complaint of a two vehicle collision near the border with Alberta. An officer attended and found that a truck pulling a camping trailer had rolled on its side after a collision with an SUV. There were no injuries. On July 13th the McBride RCMP received a report of a stolen cube van from a forestry road near Dunster. The vehicle was not road worthy and had no licence. It had been stolen sometime since June 15th and there were no suspects. On July 15th a Valemount RCMP officer conducted a road check on Highway 16 near Tete Jaune. During the check the officer found that two separate vehicles had the odor of marihuana coming from them. The officer arrested the occupants of each vehicle after smelling the marihuana. A search of the vehicles yielded small amounts of marihuana and the occupants of the vehicles were released. On July 15th McBride RCMP officers conducted a road check on Highway 16 West of McBride. During the check two different vehicles were found to smell of marihuana. In both instances the occupants were arrested and the vehicles searched. Marihuana was found in each vehicle and the occupants were released. On July 15th a Valemount RCMP officer conducted a vehicle stop on Highway 5 near Valemount. The vehicle was stopped after it had been seen driving in an erratic man-

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ner. The officer soon smelled marihuana in the vehicle and arrested the driver. A small amount of marihuana was located and seized. The driver was found to not be impaired and the erratic driving was due to the driver being tiered. On July 15th a McBride RCMP officer located a speeding vehicle on Highway 16 East of McBride. The officer pulled the vehicle over and smelled marihuana. The occupants were arrested and a search yielded a small amount of marihuana. The occupants were released after receiving a violation ticket for speeding. On July 16th a McBride RCMP officer conducted a traffic stop of an East bound vehicle on Highway 16 near the Ancient Forest. The officer smelled marihuana and the occupants were arrested. A search yielded a small amount of marihuana. The driver was found to be impaired by drugs and a twenty four hours roadside driving prohibition was issued. The vehicle was impounded. On July 16th a McBride RCMP officer stopped a vehicle on Highway 5 North of Valemount after capturing the vehicle on radar travelling at 150 km/h. The driver was issued a violation for excessive speeding and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. On July 17th a Valemount RCMP officer located an Alberta vehicle speeding on Highway 5 near Valemount. The vehicle was caught on radar doing 166 km/h. The vehicle was impounded for seven days and the driver received a violation ticket for excessive speeding. On July 17th the McBride RCMP received a complaint of a crashed airplane at the McBride airport. The pilot had attempted to abort a landing and was unable to gain sufficient altitude. Minor injuries were sustained by the two occupants and they were treated at the McBride Hospital. On July 17th a McBride RCMP officer conducted a road check on Highway 16 near Tete Jaune. During the check the officer made two drug seizures and issued two twenty four hour roadside driving prohibitions for being impaired by drugs. The vehicles were impounded.

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Call Irene today! 1-250-569-7397 Irene Berndsen, 2015 MLS award winner Personal Real Estate Corporation

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4494 Mountain View Rd, McBride

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1377 2nd Avenue, McBride

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6930 Read Road, Dunster

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- over 5 acres with stunning views - 2 storey house and garage - organic gardens and greenhouse - charming and immaculate

1272-4th Ave, Valemount

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- cozy 2 bdrm home, - nicely decorated excellent condition - large 1/2 acre lot , great views - fenced and landscaped

Lot 1 Dunster Station Road, Dunster

$87,0

- over 6 acres in Dunster - large house, very nice shop/garage - very private adjoins crown land - creek - gravity feed water

- great 2 storey home - nice floor plan, 4 bdrms 2 bthrms - large fenced yard. - priced to sell !

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1011 SE Frontage Road, McBride

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- sunny southern exposure - nicely renovated 4 bdrm 2 bath - 3 bay garage - great views, minutes from McBride

- over 33 acres - 5 rental chalets - home and large shop - excellent opportunity!

- location location location - corner of Hwy 16 and Main Street - versatile 5000 sq ft, excellent condition! - Lots of included fixtures and equipment

172 Holdway Street, McBride

819 Bridge Rd, McBride

Hargreaves Rd, Mount Robson

- approximately 4300 sq ft - 3 phase power - excellent location - well maintained

- 1 acre lot - village services - beautifully renovated home - landscaped with perennials - garage and outbuildings

- unique 49 acre property - Fraser River frontage - world famous recreation area - property mostly in natural state

Lot 1 Small Creek, Tete Jaune Cache

8547 Loos Road, Crescent Spur

865 4th Avenue, McBride

- 4.2 acres at Small Creek - minutes from recreation area - short drive to Valemount or Mt. Robson - perfect for home or weekend retreat

- approximately 60 acres - good access off of Loos Road - some cleared - mostly natural state - power into property

- large home- full basement - great floor plan - detached garage - currently rented

4227 Mountain View Road, McBride

2981 Dorval Place, McBride

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- 2 acres in Dorval Place - over 1300 sq ft mobile with addition - large deck and covered porch - workshop - landscaped

- home and motel - on 4 lots- room to expand - well-kept - work from home

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BR-58 HIGHWAY FRONTAGE FOR YOUR COMMERCIAL VENTURE! Approximately 1.85 acres along Highway 5. Zoned C3 Commercial. Call John to view.

BR-60 PRICE REDUCED!! Bone Creek Wilderness Retreat. Includes the main house, 5 cabins, showers, flush toilets, and cold storage. The cabins Are: 3-24’x26’, 1-18’x20’ and 1-12’x10’. Some river frontage along the North Thompson River. Close to outdoor activities such as hiking, snowmobiling, ATVing , etc. Located just north of Blue River BC.

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REC-15NL 1 ½ story summer home on Nimpo Lake has it all, 2 bedrooms, loft, and 2 baths. Move in ready. In the morning, sit on the deck with your coffee and enjoy the view and mountains as the day awakens. Sit lakeside in the evening, and watch as the sun sets, or the Northern lights as they dance above the water. There are 2 docks and 2 boathouses equipped with power. Approximately 165 feet of lake frontage for your enjoyment.

FA-530 Lot #1. 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! 2.86 acres, zoned RR1. Owner financing available.

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$249,000 VC-147V GREAT INCOME PRODUCER! LARGE COMMERCIAL BUILDING! Mini storage and retail. Main floor is approximately 4,172 sq. ft. with a 1,080 s. ft. mezzanine. Four separate inside bays/offices, 5 covered RV storage bays and 17 storage containers. Room to expand. Fenced compound. Zoned C3 Commercial. Call John to view.

$120,000

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

$375,000

$799,000

FA- 527 LIVE OFF GRID Country living at its best. Live completely off grid. Over 2000 square feet, this home has 4 bedrooms, cold room, storage area and another room that could be used for more storage. Heat is propane, wood and solar. Outside there is a barn, greenhouse, garden area and a large detached shop at 40 x 60 feet. All this on approximately 160 acres. Located on Saxton Lake Road, Prince George, B.C. REC-COM- 16 NEW LISTING!! Nimpo Lake, BC. Year round resort, 6 unit motel, 3 log cabins. RV campground. Cabins provide all the modern conveniences in a rustic setting. Cabins with decks with seating areas and propane BBQ’s. The motel is equipped with a bar fridge, full bath, microwave, coffee maker, satellite TV& phone. RV sites equipped with 30 amp service, water& sanidump. Zoned C2. YR-R387 3.95 acres just minutes from the Village of Valemount. Land only, buildings of no value, trees, and views of the surrounding mountains.

$69,000

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NEW LISTING MRC-A890 Raush Valley Rd, Dunster, BC

Over 109 acres of prime land. A comfortable little cabin. Lots of river frontage on the Fraser River. A small, year round stream with water license in place. Good hunting or perfect for the nature photographer! Treed with just a little bit cleared, 2 small hay fields, easy access! $469,000

$309,000

MRC-DA866 8599 Loos Rd, Crescent Spur, BC

77 acres offering 360 degree views of mountains. 3 bdrms, 2032 sq ft home. Birch flooring, lots of wood interior. New metal roof & new Argon gas thermo windows. 30 minute drive to town. $309,000

MRC-BL825 853 – 3rd Ave, McBride, BC

50’ x 125’ lot in quiet section of town. Zoned R2 for residential – one family with accessory use permitted where a principal use is established as home occupation. Within walking distance to all amenities. Town services available. $21,500

$230,000

MRC-DA883 14510 Blackman Rd, Tete Jaune Cache, BC Large corner lot! Fenced & landscaped. 3 bdrm 1975 mobile with addition. Good condition. Wood heat and propane forced air furnace. Sold fully furnished. Like new 16’x24’ garage, fully finished, concrete floor. Two storage buildings. $230,000

$4,480,000

NEW LISTING MRC-C906 Sturgeon Pt Rd, Vanderhoof, BC

5,443 acres! Estimated 800 acres cleared & in field. Balance semi-natural condition. Fertile river bottom land, miles of river frontage on the Stuart River. Extensive fencing. Primary use was for bison & cattle production. Extensive wildlife. 4 bdrm / 1 bath 1,500 sq ft home; needs repair. $4,480,000

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$199,000

MRC-R854 833 – 3rd Ave, McBride, BC

4 bdrm home, open floor plan, large master bdrm, walk-in closet, ensuite w/ Jacuzzi. Lots of kitchen cabinets. Cedar panel fence, big deck, lovely backyard. New 2-car insulated & wired garage built in 2013. $199,000

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