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Carrier deal withdrawn by LAURA KEIL

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Carrier Lumber Ltd has withdrawn its offer to sell a portion of its Robson Valley forest license to the McBride Community Forest (MCFC), the MCFC has learned. Jeff McWilliams, in-

terim manager for MCFC, learned the news in a call with Terry Kuzma, Woodlands Manager for Carrier. McWilliams says the key reasons cited included Carrier being behind on their rate of harvest and nearing the end of the current cut control period for

the forest license included in the offer. “Together with a need to address environmental liabilities, Carrier felt they had to move forward this summer with development activities in the Dore River which was one of the operating areas included in the

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sale offer,” McWilliams said in a press release. “Though MCFC is disappointed at the lost opportunity to expand the community forest, both parties emphasized their desire to maintain a good working relationship and to move forward on joint

strategies,” the MCFC press release reads. The Valemount Community Forest and the McBride Community Forest Corporation have been trying for years to get more volume to better sustain local mills and Cont’d on A07

New IPP for better power

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Listings on P2!

Prince George Local photographer Bob Hoskins captured this stunning shot of a bluebird mid-flight in Valemount recently.

Photo Bob Hoskins

Slithering into our hearts Woman surprised by giant garter

Locals irked by gym hours

by EVAN MATTHEWS

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Gr. 7 Berg Lake trip history

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McAllister holding Amber.

Photo: Beth Russell

Beth Russell was forced to face a lifelong fear this week; a snake wrapped around two of her potato stalks was the largest she had ever seen. Her fear of snakes, known as ophidiophobia, has been with her all her life, Russell says. Naturally, she was grateful for her friend who grabbed a ski pole and moved the reptile to a nearby pail in the shade, which was covered, but with a hole left on top for the snake to breathe. “I was nervous because it was such a big snake,” says Russell. “I had not seen a snake this size on any of my nature walks, ever.” The snake, which was a common garter, measured one metre, Russell says. She called a friend named Jill McAllister,

who is a University of Victoria Masters student. McAllister has been monitoring reptile and amphibian populations in the Kinbasket Reservoir. McAllister collected the snake from Russell. She named her Amber for her beautifully coloured head. “Amber is the biggest garter snake I’ve ever seen,” says McAllister. “She’s about 330 grams. She’s quite impressive.” McAllister is studying why some wetlands in the north have garter snakes and other wetlands don’t, when both contain smaller amphibians that make up their diet. She posits that the difference is a lack of suitable hibernation spots causing patchy distribution of garter snakes in the north. At this point, not much is known about snake hibernation in the area, she says, and Cont’d on A12

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Locals irked by gym hours by EVAN MATTHEWS

Working out is a hobby many people enjoy, but a few people who frequently use Valemount’s gym say it’s the facilities hours that need working out. Kyle Marchetti, who used the gym seven days a week in winter and now five days a week in summer, says the hours don’t fit the average person’s schedule. “I’m rushing to work in the morning, and then home at night just to make it,” says Marchetti. “It seems like they want more people in there and more people buying memberships, but with the allotted hours it’s inconvenient for everybody,” he says. A thread in the Valemount Discussion Board (Facebook group) showed many people share Marchetti’s sentiment. The hours of the gyms in McBride and Valemount are based around usage and budget, according to Lyle Lewis, facilities manager, but — despite having a smaller population — the McBride facility has far more funding than Valemount. The current hours in Valemount are Monday to Friday, 11 AM – 8 PM, whereas in McBride the facilities are open Monday to Thursday, 6 AM - 8 PM, and Friday 6 AM – 3 PM. “It’s a higher number on the McBride side… because the staff takes care of an arena, fitness centre, curling rink and community hall,” says Lewis. However, Marchetti says the issue isn’t that the facility is understaffed, but rather that there are no alternative staffers. Marchetti says one Friday a staff member was away for a course and the gym was subsequently closed. Then on the following Monday, he says another staff member called in sick, which again left the gym closed — meaning it was closed for four days consecutively. “If I’ve got no staff, I can’t (be open) for any hours,” says

Lewis, adding that if people want to raise the discussion of hours, they’d have to go to their elected officials. The facilities are funded through the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. A representative from each village and the rural area sit on the regional district board. There is a conversation to be had, Marchetti says, as aside from the hours — neither the equipment nor ventilation in the gym is adequate, but he notes you get what you pay for. A one month membership for an adult goes for $32.45, while three months goes for $77.45. As a solution, Marchetti says he has suggested raising the rates in order to fund more hours, but he was told it would make no difference, as the budget is fixed and any money collected funnels to the regional district. Lewis echoed Marchetti’s comments, as he says any additional work is done with grants — including one of Marchetti’s critiques — the ventilation. “I go after every grant I can to keep the place maintained,” says Lewis, adding the ventilation is one of this year’s projects in addition to replacing the water heaters and the handicap access doors. In regards to the hours, Marchetti says locals will have to band together. The best way to create change, Marchetti says, is to call in and put complaints on a file until something is done. Lewis offered advice to anyone thinking about cancelling their membership. “Talk to your politicians to see if they can get some more funding for the facility,” says Lewis. “Like anything — it takes money to keep the place going.” But it’s Robson Valley Rec Centre in McBride that will see shorter hours soon, as the Regional District of FraserFort George website says it will be closed all of August. The Goat was not able to find out why it was closing by presstime.

NOTICE OF FSP AMENDMENT APPROVAL 2007 FOREST STEWARDSHIP PLAN Prince George Natural Resources District (Formerly Headwaters Forest District)

Carrier Lumber Ltd. has been given approval of an Amendment Requiring Approval (ARA) to its Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for operations in the Prince George Natural Resources District. The amendment has been approved (June 16, 2016) without having been made available for public review and comment, as per section 20(3) of the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation. Operations under this FSP are authorized to begin as of the date of approval. Amendment ARA-008 was required for the following purpose: • to amend the Forest Development Unit (FDU) boundary of the FSP to exclude area recently transferred to Valemount Community Forest under its community forest area based tenure, and • to add Forest Licence A93987 on behalf of Valemount Community Forest. This notice is required through the Forest Planning and Practices Regulation, section 20(4), and in accordance with the determination of the approval.

New store boasts museum-esque collectables by LAURA KEIL

When he’s not running tools in oilfields around the world, Joe Rosychuk is collecting. From neolithic arrowheads from Algeria to precious stones and fossils, Rosychuk’s bags are always full on his return flights. Now a new store will let you see – and purchase – some of his collection. Stare into an Orangutang skull or at hand-painted Egyptian papyrus. Study his fossilized wood and coral artifacts. Peek into purses from Pakistan and Indonesia. A frequent traveller for work, in the past eight months he has been to Peru, Egypt, Indonesia and India. He says collecting is a lot easier when you’re travelling. Rosychuk moved to Valemount four years ago, around the same time he started collecting. He soon got the idea for a store. Rosychuk has some less expensive items as well including cheaper jewellery and jewellery making supplies. “I’ve got everything from high-end to nickel and dime stuff,” he says. He also has many gem stones and crystals and he says he has found some garnets and other stones in the Robson Valley. He hopes to start a local rock hound group. Rosychuk says he hopes to open early July once he’s back from another work trip to India. He plans to be open late-morning to evening, though his hours aren’t yet set. His store is located next to Yellowhead Realty on 5th Ave in Valemount.

Photo: Laura Keil

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Editorial Tim Hortons could provide a jolt to local business

Evan Matthews Editor With the announcement of a new Tim Hortons slated to come to Valemount, I’m left wondering how much highway traffic will circulate through the town. Not only is there a Tim Hortons coming, but we already have the A&W, and there are rumblings of another fast-food chain (likely Subway, in my opinion) being added to the Shell. Where does that leave local business like The Gathering Tree, The Caribou Grill or Snow Addict Pizzeria? How many people will actually veer off the highway and come into town? Or maybe a better question — with added business on the highway, how do we make 5th Avenue and Main Street worth ven-

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turing down for highway traffic? Maybe we can push our politicians to jump ahead of the curve, and while we develop business on the highway, also develop alternatives right here in town. We’ve heard from locals, the notion of acquiring electric charging stations for vehicles such as Teslas, or the Chevy Volt. The fact is that the use of electric cars is on the rise. In April, The CBC reported there are already 20,000 plug-in vehicles on Canadian roads and counting. They also reported if provinces reach their goals in cutting greenhouse gas emissions, the number of plug-in cars could jump to 500,000 on the road by 2020. Fleetcarma.com echoed the sentiment, saying sales of electric vehicles were up 15 per cent in 2015. If electric cars make up even 10 per cent of the highway traffic by 2020, could local business encourage people to visit

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by crossing off multiple needs at once? Let’s use the aforementioned businesses as examples. If you put a charging station somewhere near Centennial Park, you can advertise not only a charging station, but food, drink and shopping all around it. While charging, a person could go to Snow Addict, The Gathering Tree or Three Ranges, among others. Pat Reimer, who runs IRvin’s RV Park, says they’ve already let a person charge their electric vehicle using one of the park’s 50 amp power sites and an adapter. Though charging is possible, the park lacks proper charging infrastructure, and Reimer says there is a definite need for more charging stations in the future. The village is already somewhat decentralized having the Karas Mall on the highway along with all the gas stations and fast food, then you have

Photo: Joe Nusse A Tesla parked outside the Gathering Tree. Could electric charging stations help downtown attract more highway through-traffic?

5th Avenue, and the even further disconnected Main Street. Maybe we could even add a couple charging stations on Main Street in order to drive traffic near the Swiss Bakery, library and museum. By installing charging stations in our hub, we promote a green

alternative, while aiding our local businesses to compete with larger chains. Maybe the discussion shouldn’t be about how we can compete with large chains, but how we can develop amenities both on our main highway, and our town at the same time.

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Why I support a rainbow crosswalk Request for a rainbow crosswalk is being made to the Valemount council (June 28) and in the same agenda is a carefully worded letter from a Christian group concerned about council proclaiming support for a minority group by saying yes to the crosswalk. The group is also concerned about the cost to tax payers for painting it. I am in support of the idea of the rainbow crosswalk, because it is a visible way to acknowledge the challenges any minority faces and for Valemount to show that it values diversity and inclusion. It helps recognize the privileges some of us take

for granted while others need/ed to fight for (Example: voter and property rights for women). Seeing the opposition to the rainbow crosswalk comes from a Christian group, I want to point out that they and other churches receive support from the Village of Valemount through the property tax exemption. If we determined the number of Valemount residents attending these places of worship, it would probably irk other Valemount residents to have their tax dollars subsidise a different minority. I am also concerned by the fear and bias shown by some Christians

against the Lesbian Gay community. Having studied in a convent myself and done some reading on Christianity, I see Jesus as a fearless and compassionate leader who literally embraced minorities and social outcastes. If we disagree with an idea, we don’t have to adopt it ourselves. Recognizing a minority group doesn’t take away from an existing majority. By doing so, we only seed compassion and openness. Rashmi Narayan Valemount

Dunster Recreational Park Dunster Community Association The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George intends to consider adoption of the Dunster Recreational Park Property Use Agreement Authorization Bylaw No. 3005, 2016 at its meeting on July 21, 2016. Bylaw No. 3005 would authorize the Regional District to enter into an agreement, terminating in 2021, with the Dunster Community Association for the use of the River Rd. property in Electoral Area H, Dunster, BC. The property is described as the W ½ of the SW ¼, District Lot 7180, Cariboo District. In consideration of the entitlements given, the Regional District will receive a nominal sum of $1.00 for the specified term of the agreement.

Northern Health adds funding to combat HIV and Hep C

A copy of Bylaw No. 3005 is available for viewing at this link (see Item 15.5): http://tinyurl.com/RDFFG-DunRecPkPUA-BL-3005

Northern Health has given an extra $180,000 to enhance HIV and Hepatitis C services in communities across northern B.C., and the organization is asking for your help. The money comes as part of a request for proposal program for community partners and First Nations health organizations, according to a press release. “This is an opportunity to empower community and engage people,” says Ciro Panessa, regional director of chronic diseases for Northern Health. “We’re continuing to try and improve our response to our communities in the north, and try to prevent HIV and Hepatitis C. Ultimately, we want to prevent transmission,” he says. Successful projects will focus on community needs, while providing base services making the necessary resources accessible, and life easier for those living with HIV and Hepatitis C.

C. Paton, Service Centre Representative

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Northern Health says it’s looking for proposals that will: • Prevent and reduce the risk of HIV and hepatitis C transmission; • Demonstrate partnerships enabling quick and easy to access testing; and • Assist people who live with HIV or Hepatitis C, including support of those who start and maintain treatment. “We’re looking for new community organizations we haven’t partnered with in the past,” says Panessa. “Hepatitis C is potentially curable, and the cure rate is increasing. Toxicity of drugs are being reduced, and a real opportunity to save people exists,” he says. The ultimate goal, according to Northern Health, is to achieve an AIDS-free generation. “We continue to improve our ability to treat HIV and Hepatitis C,” says Panessa. “If people are well engaged in treatment they can live long and happy lives.” Interested organizations can find the request for proposals on the Northern Health website or at www.HIV101.ca.

or in hard copy at the Regional District Service Centre at 155 George Street, Prince George, BC during regular business hours. Persons wishing to file a written submission in respect of Bylaw No. 3005, 2016 should do so not later than 12 noon on Tuesday, July 5, 2016.

NOTICE The Dunster Ice Cream Social is July 1st at 7pm. Incorrect information appeared in last week’s edition.

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More reliable power with new IPP: company by EVAN MATTHEWS

An agreement between Serpentine Hydro Power and B.C. Hydro will see The Robson Valley’s electrical supply become more reliable, according to the CEO. Serpentine Hydro, a subsidiary of Sorgent.e Hydro Canada, signed a 40-year electricity purchase agreement for the Serpentine Creek Hydro project, which is located 35 km north of Blue River. “When you bring the generation of electricity closer to the load it improves reliability,”

says Lucas De Haro, CEO of line, but he doesn’t usually refer Sorgent.e. “That’s what we’re do- to it as pipeline as people think ing here.” it’s transporting oil, and it’s not. The project has a capacity of Once the power has left the 10.5 MW, according to the press release, and will provide more clean energy “When you bring the generation for B.C. of electricity closer to the load it “The rough number more improves reliability.” or less… is (to power) 2,800 households, or Lucas De Haro, CEO of 11,000 people, on averSorgent.e. age,” says De Haro. “Short penstock means the environmental footprint is very much reduced.” pump house, De Haro says B.C. Penstock, according to De Hydro purchases the electricity, Haro, is another term for pipewhich is then transferred into

the grid. B.C. Hydro is a crown corporation that self-produces their own power, but also purchases power from developers such as Sorgent.e, according to a Sorgent.e spokesperson. Sorgent.e, an Italian based energy company, now owns and operates two run-ofriver power projects in the North Thompson valley. The newest being located on Serpentine Creek, and the other being located on Clemina Creek about 35 km south of Valemount, near a popular alpine sledding area that goes by

the same name. Sorgent.e also owns and operates more than 20 renewable plants in Europe and South America. In a previous interview, De Haro said after construction the power plants will likely only mean one or two direct jobs, but studies show they create between five and 10 indirect jobs. “There are water license fees, land tenure fees, and a long term agreement with Simpcw First Nation, so there is a cash flow that helps to create jobs,” said de Haro.

Airport upgrades

Vern’s hike-and-bike cancelled

McBride’s Charlie Leake Field and the Valemount Regional Airport will see $20,887 and $75,000 respectively in added funding this year. MLA for Prince George-Valemount, Shirley Bond, says the money comes as part of the B.C. Air Access program. Most of the funding will be allocated to runway maintenance and repair, such as tarmac repairs, sealing cracks and other superficial runway repairs. “Upgrading our regional airports is a priority,” says Bond in a release. “We understand the important role they play in connecting the people of our province, connecting businesses to consumers and in connecting B.C. to the world,” she says. About three dozen airports in B.C. received funding from the Air Access program this year.

Vern Pawloske will not be doing his hike-and-bike in support of the McBride and District Public Library this year. The library and museum boards had expressed concern for the health and safety of not only Pawloske, but volunteers as well, over a 500 km hike and bike, according to Naomi Bella-Boudreau, the library’s director. This year’s plan, according to Pawloske, was to hike-andbike to Jasper, Valemount and back to McBride without stopping. “There was a miscommunication between the two of us, and for that we apologize,” says Naomi Bella-Boudreau, the library director. “Together, we’ve agreed to postpone the long trip and focus on other projects.” Last year, Pawloske hiked-and-biked 200 km to Kinney Lake, hiking to Adolphus and returned to his home outside of McBride in under 24 hours. In doing so, he raised $7,000 for the library and museum’s expansion project. “We were very grateful,” says Boudreau. “The library, museum and Vern are happy to work together in the future. We appreciate how he continues to volunteer for our community in many ways.” As initially reported, Pawloske is planning a major trip regardless, but it may get pushed back until 2017 as he searches for the support of volunteers, according to BellaBoudreau.

by EVAN MATTHEWS

Village of McBride Employment Opportunity

Position

FULL TIME ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 2

The Corporation of the Village of McBride is looking for an individual to fill the regular position of a Full-Time Administrative Assistant 2. Location Village of McBride, 100 Robson Centre Duties

by EVAN MATTHEWS

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Kindness Counts

The successful applicant will be responsible for performing general office duties and providing exceptional customer service and information to the public. This position includes coordinating and handling ICBC transactions for insurance and licensing as well as Motor Vehicle transactions. As well, this individual will process cash receipts, and be responsible for various other administrative duties. Education/Experience The successful candidate is an individual who is selfmotivated and thrives in a challenging environment and has completed Grade 12 supplemented by courses in office administration. Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is required and preference may be given to candidates who have ICBC Autoplan and Driver’s Licensing experience and/or training. Rate of pay and benefits As per CLAC Local 501 Collective Agreement Posting Internal and External Please submit resume and cover letter no later than Monday, July 4, 2016 to: Kelley Williams, CAO Village of McBride PO Box 519 McBride, BC V0J2E0 Email: cao@mcbride.ca We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Photo: Evan Matthews Animal Control Officer, Chris Dolbec, gives her “Kindness Counts” presentation to a class of kindergarten students at Valemount Elementary School on June. 28. The presentation is designed to spread awareness on the importance of being kind to others, animals and nature. “Animals like comfy beds, someone to play with and good food — just like kids do — they’re part of the family.”

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McBride Grad 2016!

Valemount

4-week Longsword Foundation course begins July 6. Medieval Longsword, Dagger & Staff. Visit swordfight.ca to register now.

Photos: Monica Marcu From top, clockwise: the 2016 McBride grad class; Mark Antypov, Pierce Longuskie-, Hawk Loewen and Cole Bieganek riding in style; Hayley Taylor gracefully walks past the crowd filled with family and friends; Coral-Ann Mazereeuw, Laurel Berg and Annie Han sit together underneath the canopy for their last time as high school students; Shea Krenzler sports navy blue on graduation day.

The lot of a landlord Not a week goes by that I don’t hear something said about the availability of rentals in our area. Circumstances such as this may even have you asking if investing in an income property is for you. If this sounds familiar, consider these points: Pros: Tax benefits – certain items, like mortgage interest, property management fees, property taxes and maintenance or upgrade costs can be used to reduce the amount of income tax you pay. Furthermore, should your expenses exceed the income earned, you may be able to deduct the loss from your income sources, additionally reducing the amount of tax owed.

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Carrier deal Cont’d from A1

jobs. Carrier’s two licences cover the vast majority of the annual allowable cut for the Robson Valley area, which was decreased to 400,000 cubic meters in 2014. Earlier this year the Valemount Community Forest secured a deal to purchase a volume license of 37,509 cubic meters a year from Carrier, essentially doubling their harvest volume. The MCFC board created the Carrier Advisory Committee (CAC) in January 2016 to assess the viability of the Carrier offer. The committee was comprised of eight locals and MCFC representatives. They concluded that with MCFC’s current cut control issues and existing log supply agreements, MCFC could not meet the annual requirement of 50,000 m3 right of first refusal (ROFR) volume to be made available

to Carrier. The CAC also concluded that the purchase offer was a fantastic opportunity for MCFC and recommended in February that the MCFC meet with Carrier to discuss the challenges associated with meeting the FROR volume, the ongoing MCFC corporate restructuring and due diligence assessment of the deal. “Unfortunately, this week was the first time Carrier was able to speak with MCFC about the deal,” the press release says. “At this time, while acknowledging that Carrier was aware of MCFC’s reduced cut position, Mr. Kuzma indicated to Mr. McWiliams that Carrier was not willing to negotiate the FROR volume or any other terms of the purchase offer.” “Though this news is disappointing,

Income source – obviously there is the benefit of receiving that regular monthly income. Depending on the cost of investment and the market rate for rent, you could very well have your costs covered with some to spare. Cons:

our next steps are important,” says Loranne Martin, chair of the MCFC and mayor of McBride. “Carrier has a long and important history in the Robson Valley and a positive business relationship is a priority,” “The withdrawal of this opportunity means that the MCFC must be realistic and operate as a lean organization with the existing cut.” She adds there are still opportunities for McBride in the community forest and notes that many community forests in the province are in the 20,000-30,000 m3 range and bring lots of benefits to their community. “What we need now is for the community to work with us to maximize what we have for the greatest community benefit.”

Landlord duties – entering into the income property world means you need to take on the responsibilities of maintaining a home for someone else to live in. In other words, if their drain is plugged or hot water tank goes, you could be getting that call in the middle of the night. Using a property management company is one way to alleviate this burden on your own life. Resale – putting the property on the market while tenanted can prolong the sale process. Not only are your tenants impacted, but future buyers may need to inherit the landlord responsibilities. Added to situational factors, like market rates and state of repairs, this needs to be considered when looking to invest. Financing – purchasing a residential home for your own use is not the same as purchasing a residential home for income purposes. Be sure to understand the required down payment and insurance coverage that you will need to provide. A mortgage specialist can help answer these questions. Investing in an income property can hold a lot of appeal: the value held in real estate, the lure of a monthly income, or the ability to purchase that property you want now but can’t use until later may be the reason you choose this path. If you do, invest wisely and with all the information at hand. A professional REALTOR® can help get you there.

Shelly Battensby is a Sales Representative for RE/MAX Centre City Realty. Shelly can be reached by cell at 250- 566-1086 or shelly. battensby@gmail.com. View her listings at www.valemountmcbridelistings.com.

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A short history of the Gr. 7 Berg Lake trip By Elizabeth (Tuggle) MacLean For the past 40-odd years, Valemount’s Grade 7 students have embarked on a fiveday journey to one of the most spectacular places on earth – Berg Lake. It’s 40-km round trip and requires the kids to carry heavy packs with tents, sleeping gear and food. The trip was started by Gale Tuggle around 1975 soon after he started teaching in Valemount. Tuggle had experience with a survival school down in Pinedale, Wyoming, were he had taught as a P.E. teacher and football coach. He says he wanted to extend the survival school to this beautiful area. Tuggle started taking elementary students on hikes in and around Valemount. He then planned a trip to Kinney Lake with the Gr. 5 class along with Lois Kimmel (the other Gr. 5 teacher) and Ella Fry (a local female trapper). Fry regaled the adults with stories from the past, when she rode with the Dennison Ranch located roughly where the Mt. Robson gas station is now. She talked about the Dennisons and the Hargreaves and the good-natured rivalry that existed between the two families. The trip was a success and in 1976 the same class, now in Gr. 6, went all the way to Berg Lake. Evelyn Olofsson and Rev. Norm Walker joined Gale as chaperones. The weather that trip was cold and cloudy. Close to Berg Lake, snow was still present in the shadows. Then it started to rain. Some had rain gear, but most donned garbage bags. The chalet up at Berg Lake was absolute heaven, Olofsson recalls. The Cochranes had a belching stove to huddle around and a clothesline to string wet clothes upon! The class then went to Adolphus Meadows after promising Ishbel they would return for homemade ice cream. They hiked back and one of the guides lassoed an ice berg for the ice! They handchurned the ice cream and were so satiated, Olofsson remembers.

Olofsson describes how the Valemount kids had the “Nelson pack” also called a “packboard;” it had canvas and boards that laced up in the middle. In those days, many kids packed full tins of vegetables rather than today’s freeze-dried fare and wore tennis shoes rather than hiking boots. Teacher Karen Doughty still remembers going with Tuggle in 1993, before he retired, and says they still follow the same itinerary as the 1993 trip. She carries on the ice cream tradition with the same wooden ice cream bucket stored at the ranger station. They also continue the great belly flopping contest in Adolphus Lake (weather permitting). She says this year they didn’t make it to Adolphus as it was snowing both days they were staying at Robson Pass. They still hiked to the toe of the glacier in very strong winds to pick off some ice to make ice cream in the same old ice cream maker from the Mt Robson Ranch days, using cream, eggs and sugar. Doughty, who has led the trip since 2002, says the trip is a major bonding experience for the Gr. 7 students before they head to high school. “One student told me she never wanted Berg Lake to be over because everyone was friends when they were there; when we went back to school it would all be different again with everyone in their own little groups,” Doughty says. Numerous parents and grandparents have come through the year to volunteer their time and most of them return to Berg Lake. “There is a big sense of achievement when the trip is over when the students realize what they have accomplished,” Doughty says.

Photo above courtesy Elizabeth MacLean; Photo centre left courtesy Karen Doughty; photos below and centre right John Kenkel.

Gale Tuggle (above) wanted to bring a survival school to Valemount. Centre left: this year’s Gr. 7 class weathered clouds and rain similar to the first trip to Berg Lake that Tuggle took in 1976.

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Second language college set to open by EVAN MATTHEWS

Though later than originally planned, the Rocky Mountain English College is set to open its doors this July. The concept has been in the works for over 10 years, ever since Jared Smith went to Costa Rica to learn Spanish. “I’ve had the idea for a while and it’s taken some time to put it into action,” says Smith, the owner, operator, founder and teacher. “It’s a sole proprietorship.” The idea, he says, is to open an English Second Language (ESL) school to international students, and then combine the language classes with outdoor activities — similar to the Costa Rican school he spent time at. The school will accommodate one intermediate English level class. The students must be 19-years-old or older. The college is opening up for July and August as a trial, Smith

says, with the first class being made up of four international students hailing from Mexico, Japan, India and Ecuador. The program will be less expensive than a university or transferable credit program, and it will offer outdoor experiences, which Smith says will add to the language immersion. Immersion is simply the best way to learn a language, Smith says, and Valemount offers a great location for it. A person who speaks Mandarin could easily get around parts of Vancouver using their native tongue, which isn’t the case in Valemount. The plan is to make homestay arrangements, or dorms for students enrolled in the program. “We have agents living overseas trying to recruit students,” says Smith. “This is mostly to attract new people — students are coming from overseas specifically to study here — but it is open to locals working here already.”

Although there is no governing body overseeing the operation and no accreditation associated with the college — it’s not required — and Smith says accreditation is more of an assurance that the schools are bonded, and that the students get what they paid for. He notes accreditation is a daunting task for a small school, and the process is set up more for large schools that can afford it. While the school offers no certification, after completing the course, Smith says the students will be prepped to take one of the standardized English language tests recognized by schools and workplaces around the globe. Smith is also currently working as the ESL and Settlement Assistance with the Valemount Learning Center, a job he says that has set him up perfectly for a situation such as this one. “It’s really prepared me. I’m already working with international

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Photo Laura Keil The College is operating out of the former Kiwa coffeehouse building on Dogwood Street.

students, and I’ve got a lot of context that way,” says Smith. “I’m a TESOL Canada certified English instructor, and that helps too.” According to some estimates at least 1.5 billion people are currently trying to

Rainbow crosswalk pitched for 5th Ave by LAURA KEIL

Mandy McMinn and Gail Burbidge are hoping Valemount will become the smallest community in BC to boast a rainbow crosswalk. “It’s not just a representation of the LGBT community,” McMinn told the Goat. “It will represent the concept of acceptance. It shows that we are not pushing people away and we’re accepting of everybody.” McMinn says she has been mulling over the idea for more than a year. Over a dozen crosswalks have been painted in BC communities to represent acceptance towards the lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer and 2-spirited (LGBTQ2) community. Last summer, the Council of Princeton B.C., population 2700, passed a unanimous vote to paint one of their crosswalks with a rainbow pattern. Princeton Mayor Frank Armitage says the thinking behind it is there’s been a societal change. “Society has decided on a very broad and big basis that we’re going to acknowledge these good citizens and on this basis Council made their decision.” he said. “I’m happy to say that across the community we were totally supported,” This past month, Smithers unveiled their crosswalk. Other communities with rainbow crosswalks Photo illustration by Gail Burbidge include Terrace, Masset, Castlegar, Vancouver and A mock-up of the rainbow crosswalk between the Gathering Tree Victoria. adn the former Fields building on 5th Ave in Valemount. McMinn, who is just over 50 years old, says she has faced a lot of judgement in her life because of her sexual orientation. She says there is still a lot of hohopes the decision over the crosswalk is made “after having mophobia in the world. given the public an opportunity to express their opinion.” “I still face it to this day, but not as much as when I was Roe says the rainbow means different things to differyoung when I came out. Let’s try to make a little easier and ent people and a rainbow crosswalk should be inclusive of more accepting by doing this crosswalk.” every group. She says it can be more difficult for LGBTQ2 people to “As I see it, painting a rainbow on the crosswalks as come out in rural locations. requested is a proclamation of support for one group of “In the rural areas like we live in, not everybody feels com- people, which will cost the Village in terms of materials, fortable in coming out in their sexuality and being themstaff time and wages.” selves amongst people they’ve known since they were tiny.” “If this request is considered for approval, then it should That said, McMinn says Valemount has been the most be inclusive of all groups or organizations that claim the accepting place she and her spouse Burbidge have lived; it rainbow as their symbol.” influenced their decision to move here from the UK. Roe’s letter was filed as an action item, meaning Council “Hopefully if we were to put something like the rainbow will make a decision on the letter’s contents. crosswalk in, people wouldn’t feel as though they wouldn’t McMinn says she is only asking for the Village’s cooperafit in if they moved here,” she says. tion to help make sure the crosswalk is up to spec, and is McMinn was scheduled to make a presentation to Council not asking for money. She plans to fundraise the cost of the at the Tuesday, June 28th regular Council meeting. There paint and painting. was no action item for Council associated with the delegaMcMinn says she already has 40 signatures from Valetion. mount residents who are in support. In a letter to Council on the same meeting agenda, Bobbi She doesn’t expect the crosswalk to happen right away, but Roe of the Valemount New Life Centre church, says she she hopes council takes the time to consider it.

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ABOUT MONICA

Health Corner

Dr. Monica Marcu is a pharmacologist, writer and artist, but above all, a student of nature. She has written numerous scientific and lay articles on modern and complementary medicine. She lives close to McBride, where she enjoys growing trees and German Shepherds, when not roaming the mountains.

With Monica Marcu

How does glyphosate affect your health? by MONICA MARCU Glyphosate — the active ingredient in Roundup herbicide, which is made by Monsanto — is the most used agricultural chemical in human history, according to a study published in the journal, Environmental Sciences Europe, back in February. It is also probably found in your body and many of the foods you eat. Recently, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and World Health Organization called glyphosate a “probable carcinogen” — a substance inducing cancers. There is plenty of scientific literature to support this. Even more alarming, glyphosate has been detected in blood, breastmilk and urine samples of most humans tested. Various countries have allowed, or not, the use of glyphosate in agricultural practice, and the amounts found in their populations reflect this: the American women had glyphosate levels

eight times higher than those found in Europeans. The Alliance for Natural Health found glyphosate in most commonly consumed breakfast foods, such as oatmeal, bread, and even in some organic products such as eggs. This is particularly worrisome since foods like eggs should not come in contact with the herbicide; if they contain glyphosate it is because the hens have ingested it and then they pass it on through their eggs. Well, this is not what the manufacturer and regulators have told us, the consumers. Besides, Roundup was presented as harmless and environmentally safe, but according to recent studies it does not break down rapidly in the environment, as Monsanto claimed. It tends to accumulate in nature and animals (including humans), potentially leading to cancers and other health problems. What many people do not realize is glyphosate is not only used for the production of genetically modified organisms (GMOs)

such as soy, corn and beets, which are engineered to be herbicide-resistant when sprayed with Roundup, but also many other crops that are non-GMOs are harvested with glyphosate, too. Yes, even wheat, oats and other crops are desiccated with glyphosate days before harvest. This explains why analysis found the highest levels of glyphosate in non-genetically modified foods/crops such as wheat cereal and bread. In our northern, cold climate, the farmers had to wait for their crops to dry out prior to harvest, but now they speed up the process by spraying the crops with glyphosate, killing them and accelerating their drying. When you eat the common wheat bread, cookies or oat cereals, you can be sure you also ingest some amount of the dangerous glyphosate. Other crops such as corn, lentils, flax, rye, peas, millet, potatoes, sunflowers and others (not disclosed by industry) are also killed with glyphosate before harvesting.

While many other pesticides have been monitored by Health Canada, this is not the case with glyphosate; additionally, the legal levels allowed have increased significantly in the past few years. Residue levels that were once considered too high are now seen as normal. What does glyphosate do in our bodies? Glyphosate is a very small molecule, and was invented to be used as a “descaling agent”. In other words, to remove the mineral deposits (scales) from pipes. It is a chelator - it binds to minerals and renders them unreactive. Glyphosate does the same in organisms such as plants or bacteria — it deprives them of important minerals (such as manganese - which functions as a co-enzyme) and kills them non-selectively. This also means that glyphosate is an antibiotic. Indeed, it kills bacteria, so, once ingested, it also destroys our gut flora, which is made by many beneficial microorganisms contributing to normal digestion,

producing essential vitamins and playing a vital role in the immune system, among others. We have in our intestines trillions of bacterial cells, and their normal metabolism is affected by glyphosate. Levels of less than one part per million (PPM) glyphosate, which is way less than those allowed in most foods today can kill all bacteria (including those beneficial in the gut), cause chronic inflammation, disrupt the endocrine organs and damage the genetic material (DNA) inside the cells. How can we avoid glyphosate? This is a very difficult task, but well worth trying. Grow as much of your own food as you can, look for local farmers that might not use glyphosate at all, or grow organic crops. Avoid processed foods containing soy, corn, beets and canola — these are for the most part GMOs and by definition are sprayed with Roundup. Buy certified organic foods as much as possible.

Gardening with Pete Spuds ain’t duds While out in the spud patch hilling the first of the rows of potatoes, I began to think of how important a part of our diet this humble vegetable is. It can be boiled, baked, roasted, fried and of course, let’s not forget those hard to resist chips! We tend to forget that it is a rich source of protein, Vitamin B and C and that it has had many uses over the years beyond the cooking pot. It can be used as a skin conditioner, to soothe cuts and burns, to reduce puffiness around the eyes and as a poultice to soothe boils, sores, scalds and burns. It is used to make vodka and some medicines. Raw peelings in water will remove the smokiness from crystal vases and the cooking water will clean silver and restore the shine to wood and leather. Through the centuries, this lowly “love apple” was said to cure rheumatism if you carried it in your pocket until it was the size of a walnut and dry and hard. It was also said that when you sit down to your first dinner of new potatoes, any wish you make comes true. Let’s not forget the role small

potatoes played as toys for children before the marble came along. Although many people claim potatoes are quite bland and tasteless, I find each of the many varieties that I collected over the years have their own taste and characteristics. Some are great to bake but fall apart when boiled. A few make superb French fries. Some mature very early and others really late. Some produce like mad in a dry year, others like the rain. Some start to sprout in early to mid winter. Others keep without sprouting until May or June. I have some of last year’s spuds in the cellar that are as crisp and full of water as the day I put them there last October. Over the past ten years I have finally come up with the “cure” for the scab problem I used to encounter at times. A good handful of peat moss in and around each hole at planting time seems to make the soil acid enough to curb the scab problem. I have also mentioned before that adding a handful of alfalfa pellets in each hole seems to get each plant off to a great start. Alfalfa gives a short boost

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.

of nitrogen to make a healthy plant and then when the potatoes start to form there are enough leaves to support this process. With the farmers’ markets beginning around this time in Dunster, McBride and Valemount, keep your eyes peeled for fresh new potatoes. In the fall, try to find a local grower to buy your potatoes from as there is no comparison to the taste and quality to the “factory potato” when up against a locally grown one. Also, this year, resolve to try a blue potato or a purple one or one with yellow flesh or something a little different than “the regular red ones”. I have seen a list of over 800 varieties! Live dangerously and discover something new!

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UPCOMING EVENTS Valemount

Fri. July 1st Canada Day Activities. - Valemount Visitor Centre: 9am–8:30pm • Canada Day Souvenirs, Trivia &amp; Puzzles • Interpretive displays - Valemount Museum: 11am – 3pm Children’s Activities. 11am - 2:00pm live music, hot dogs, soft drinks.,1:30-2pm protocol ceremonies, 1:45 cake and ice cream. - Valemount Sportsplex: 6pm Lions BBQ; Kids Zone - face painting, games and crafts; live usic; refreshments, cotton candy and souvenirs, Cake cutting & ceremony at 9pm, fireworks at 10pm!

Canoe Valley Community Association and Kinnickinnickers Family Centre. Camps run 10am to 4 pm each day from Monday to Friday. Activities may depend on the weather. No drop-ins, call 566-0008 for info.

McBride

Fri. July 1st Canada Day Celebrations at Steve Kolida Park in McBride – Games, BBQ, fireworks, facepainting! Celebrations begin at 11am, fireworks at 10:30pm

Thurs. July 7th at 1pm 1012 A Third Ave Come out and see what is new and exciting. Our mission is “to support and enhance community life.” Come out and join our group. Great change in your community.

ONGOING EVENTS 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 11:00am-1:00pm. Resume and Cover Letter Workshop, free, at the Valemount Learning Centre. Helping you create your best resume yet! Call 250-566-4601 for more info. 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.

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+

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: 250-566-4662 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

Fri. July 1st Dunster Ice Cream Social 7pm at the Dunster Community Hall (line-up usually starts at 6:30)

Celebrate KIDS GAMES & TOYS Canada

Everyone Welcome

Tuesday

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 250-5692721 to register or for info.

Day! Remote Control Helicopters

App Drive - car racing using a cell phone Flags, balloons, cups, baking Littlest Pet Shop, Lego, movies and more! supplies, lanterns & more

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July 11-15 or August 15-19 (two choices) – Active Living Kids Summer Camp for kids aged 6-12 organized by the

Sunday

Dunster

Annual General Meeting

July 4th-8th Play it forward basketball camp for youth going into Grade 8-12. Cost $175. Call the Learning Centre 5664601 to register.

July 9-10 – The Valemount Big 4 Rodeo comes to the Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds in Valemount. Starts 2pm Saturday, 1pm Sunday.

July 10th Groeneveld Trail with the Ozalenka Alpine Club. For more information contact Al Birnie at 569-4101.

Canoe Valley Community Association’s

July 3 & 17th - Gymkhanas at the Valemount Saddle and Wagon Club grounds on Loseth road. $10/horse for members +$5 for non members. More info on the Valemount Saddle and Wagon Club Facebook page.

Friday July 8th Gymkhana is at the Canoe Valley Rodeo grounds, evening start, contact Emelia Cinnamon 566-1572

July 3rd Bell Mountain Hike with the Ozalenka Alpine Club. For more information contact Al Birnie at 569-4101.

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.

Wednesday

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

Yoga in McBride with Martina Wall, 5:30 - 6: 30pm, 411 Main Street.

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

Gentle Seniors’ Exercise, 10-11am, upstairs, Golden Years Lodge, Valemount. Call Diane on 250 566 4297 for more info.

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

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.

Valemount Seniors’ Music Night, 7:00pm Wednesday at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge.

Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) group meet @ the McBride Health Unit. 1126 5th Avenue 6:30pm.

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

Council Meetings- Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:00pm in Valemount, 7:30pm in McBride.

Mini Game Zone at McBride Library 3pm. Minecraft, WiiU & board games. Ages 6-12.

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

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

Years Lodge lower level 1:00-4:00pm. Badminton at Valemount high school 7-9pm. Bring running shoes, racket and birds provided. Ph: 566-4656.

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

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

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

Friday

Thursday

Valemount Farmers’ Market at the Visitor Info Centre 4-7. Held weekly each Thursday throughout the summer. Saddle & Wagon Club meetings every 3rd Thurs. at 5pm. Contact 566-1779. Yin/Hatha combo at the Valemount Community Hall. 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Dropin $10. For more info call Brigitta McDonald 566-9196 Seniors Chair Yoga at the Golden Years Lodge (lounge) 10:00 – 11:00 AM. All seniors welcome & cost if free! For more info call Brigitta McDonald 566-9196 Yoga in McBride with Donalda Beeson, Thursday 5:15-6:15pm and 6:307:30pm, 411 Main Street.

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.

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

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

The OAPO Stitch and Knit will be meeting @ the Beaverview Lodge, McBride from 2:00-4:00pm. Seniors Bingo @ the Beaverview Lodge, McBride 6:30pm. Valemount Ladies walking group meet at 1pm @ the Anglican/United Church parking lot. Cribbage and other games: Everyone Welcome; @ the Valemount Golden

Saturday 8:00am Prayer community 9:30am Bible study/Sabbath school 11:00am Worship service @ Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1075 Lamming Pit Road, McBride. Phone: 250-569-3370.

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Snakes Cont’d from A1

McAllister is rounding up as many large, female garter snakes to try and change that. “We’re doing a simple procedure with the vet,” says McAllister. “We’re putting in a radio telemetry transmitter, which is less than five per cent of their body

the timing and patterns — she follows them to their hibernation sites. McAllister has implanted a radio transmitter into Amber and wonders if she will end up at Cranberry Marsh. The marsh used to be a lake, which flowed toward the Russell’s property,

and there are a bunch of little wetlands near the Russell’s. “It would be really interesting to see if she returns to the marsh, or if they have other hibernating spots,” she says. The plan is to remove the transmitter next spring, after hibernation patterns have been

observed, McAllister says. Post operation care includes antibiotics and medication for pain, and 24-hour observation, which Russell says made her happy to know.

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or persons poaching Bull Trout from the river. Patrols were made however nobody was found to be fishing. Bull Trout are a protected species and the RCMP wishes to remind people that persons found contravening the Wildlife Act will be prosecuted. On June 22nd a local citizen turned in a tackle box at the Valemount RCMP. The Tackle box had been found at Shere Lake. Anyone wishing to claim the tackle box may contact the Valemount RCMP and provide a description of the item. On June 23rd a McBride RCMP officer assisted in a multi-jurisdictional road check in the Blue River area. During the check an RCMP drug detection dog was utilized and the officer made several arrests and drug seizures. On June 23rd a McBride RCMP officer conducted a vehicle stop of a van which had been caught travelling on Highway 16 near Tete Jaune at 130 km/h. The officer saw that the driver had switched positions with a

passenger. The officer soon arrested the original driver who was found to be a prohibited driver. The officer then gained grounds to believe the vehicle contained a controlled substance and arrested the two female passengers. A search of the vehicle yielded cocaine, methamphetamine and marihuana. In addition two prohibited weapons, an active Taser device and a butterfly knife, were also located and seized. The occupants of the vehicle were later released on court appearances. Charges are being forwarded. On June 24th a Valemount RCMP officer impounded an un-insured vehicle which had been seen driving in the area of 14th Avenue. The owner of the vehicle was located at a nearby residence after attempting to evade police. The RCMP are considering charges.

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REC-COM- 16 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& sani-dump. Zoned C 2. Asking 799,000.00

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VCL – 53 APPROX. 20 ACRES OF COMMERCIAL WITH HWY FRONTAGE ON HWY #5 IN VALEMOUNT BC 20 acres with approx. 1,350 feet frontage on Hwy #5 in Valemount BC. Power and phone are available. Municipal water on site and municipal sewer is available. Owner may consider financing or joint venture. Zoned C2 Highway Commercial. Now is the time to participate in the future of Valemount. Asking $1,000,000.

$120,000 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. $69,000.00.

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