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Vandals target local homes and property by EVAN MATTHEWS
A man sitting in his living room at 3:30 AM had his sense of security shattered, as a rock came flying through his window early Sunday morning. Hamza Razak is fasting for Ramadan, which is the
ninth month of the Muslim year and where strict fasting is observed from sunrise to sunset. “We eat and drink in the morning around 2:30 or 3 AM,” says Razak. “That’s what I was doing.” Razak was playing PlayStation 3 in his home on
Mudda Mia!
7th Avenue, when the rock flew through his living room window and into his kitchen, he says. Razak ran downstairs to get his keys, and wake up his roommate. Then he ran outside, but Razak says he didn’t hear a vehicle or anything. There was no
one visible, nothing, he says. “I freaked out, I was like, ‘what the hell?’” says Razak. “The glass was all over my clothes, the kitchen — it was everywhere.” Razak called the RCMP and made a report with
them, he says, however an increased presence would help him to feel safe. On the same night, two other homes were hit as well, according to Jen Applebaum, a property manager in Valemount. Mountainview Apartments Cont’d on A06
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Pull-out summer events feature! Local MMA fighter overcomes tumour to
Photo: Evan Matthews Students from McBride & Valemount got down and dirty at the Otway Nordic Ski Club in Prince George last week. Kylie Ilnicki worms her way through the first obstacle with a smile on her face, but she says her favourite portion was swimming at the end. More photos A2.
A08 fight at Worlds by EVAN MATTHEWS
McBride Grad Issue
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A man who grew up in Valemount will soon have his chance to fight on the biggest stage in amateur mixed martial arts (MMA). Kyle Francotti, now a Grand Prairie resident, will head to Las Vegas to compete on July 6, but the path he’s been on to get here has been an unusual one, and not without obstacles. In order to qualify for the IMMAF World Championships,
the number one ranked amateur heavyweight champion, Francotti, had to beat two opponents at the end of May in Lethbridge, AB, but both opponents backed out, he says. “Normally you would have to fight to qualify, but I have a 5-2 record,” says Francotti. “I was vouched for by one of the committee members. I was passed through and qualified for Worlds.” Because the committee pays for half the trip, Francotti says they
won’t sponsor a person if they’re not expected to do well. One might ask, how could the highest-ranking amateur fighter in Canada not do well? In November of 2014, Francotti was on his way to a title fight in Calgary. He says the fight was supposed to be his last amateur fight before he turned pro. “I already had so many fights, and the Calgary commission required an MRI before my fight to make sure everything was okay,” says Francotti. “I did the MRI,
and went home, and everything was fine.” Shortly after, Francotti says he received a call asking him to redo the scan, as the original had complications. He was told there was nothing to worry about. After his second MRI, Francotti says he went back to his hotel to get ready for weigh-ins. The commission was happy, and Francotti says he had to see one more doctor for a quick check-in before his fight. Cont’d on A06
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Little Mudder!
Photos: Evan Matthews Top left: Stewart Jerome and Kylie Ilnicki hurdle over top of an obstacle. Top right: Shortly after, Jerome, Ilnicki and teacher, Dustin Winzer, climb underneath another obstacle. Above: The McBride kids continue through the 5.7 km course. Middle: Abigail Cinnamon smiles, despite being covered in mud. Middle right: Garrett Nash flexes, he’s been training for quite a while. Bottom middle: Jevon Bricker and Garrett Nash hop this log rather than slide underneath. Bottom right: Stewart Jerome loves the camera, but he loves mud more. Above: McBride students run the course.
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A three-hour commute, a lowly temperature of 10 C nor a constant downpour could stop kids from Valemount and McBride from getting down and dirty. “I liked the down and dirty part (of the course),” says Abigail Cinnamon, a student at Valemount Elementary. On June 16, the seventh graders from McBride, and Valemount Elementary School’s Grades 4 and 5 went to Prince George to take part in the first annual Little Mudder Challenge, which had over 400 kids participate. “We were fortunate to be a part of it,” says Dustin Winzer, a teacher in Valemount. “We’ve been jogging once a week (for training), just the Big Foot Trail, rain or shine.” The obstacle course, located at Otway
Nordic Ski Club, included 10 challenges, and was a total of 5.7 km. Challenges included a medicine ball carry, mud pits and hurdles, which the kids spent roughly a month training for, they say. “It was tough,” says Stewart Jerome, a Grade 5 Valemount Elementary student. “It got pretty challenging,” he says. The Valemount and McBride kids took roughly an hour to complete the course. Partnerships between School District 57, the Aboriginal Education Department, Canadian Tire, Jump Start and Save-onFoods allowed additional funding, so all the bussing was paid for, according to John Giannisis, who works with the Aboriginal Education Department and who spearheaded the event. The Valemount and McBride kids were able to participate for free.
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Mutants at Mt. Robson by EVAN MATTHEWS
Eric Wilson is no mutant, so he was in disbelief when the X-Men came calling. Wilson, the St. Albert resident and chief pilot for Smart Drones, says his company, Smart Drones, was initially a company brought in on property law cases as a consultant, but is now a video and technology company operating in three main areas: The movie business, legal and evidentiary video services, and 3D modeling and volumetric services. Smart Drones’ success is just a modern twist on an old story, according to Wilson, a movie star being discovered at the local mall, or at a B.C. Lions game. “We just made a video and put it on the Internet,” says Wilson. “A couple weeks later, we got a call from an Assistant Editor at 20th Century Fox.” The video was simply stock footage a drone had shot while flying over the Rocky Mountains. The editor liked Smart Drones’ footage, and he soon asked if the com-
pany would license the footage for Hollywood purposes, Wilson says. “We thought it was a joke at first, like, it just didn’t add up. We didn’t believe it,” says Wilson. “He explained to us that they (20th Century Fox) was just looking for some mountain footage.” Within a few weeks, Smart Drones was contacted by the Academy Award winning Visual Effects Designer of X-Men: Apocalypse, and many of the Star Wars films, John Dykstra. Dykstra spent hours speaking to Wilson over the phone describing the environment he was looking for: High precipitous mountains with peaks in every direction, and weather conditions involving heavy snow fall, but no freezing on the lake — Kinney Lake. “It was awfully hard to get the timing right,” says Wilson. “As soon as we… saw the view of Kinney Lake, we knew it was exactly where we should be filming the scene. “The north end of the lake is the perfect spot to put a CGI dam into the environment,” he says.
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The footage used in the X-Men film is edited versions of what the Smart Drones’ crew shot in Mount Robson Provincial Park, Wilson says. The crew did a great job of staying non-invasive, and being respectful of the ecosystems within the park, according to Wayne Van Velzen, area supervisor for Mount Robson Park. “It was extremely low key,” says Van Velzen. “No sets, no actors. It was a three-person team walking up the trail in snowy conditions. The impact was really non-existent. They didn’t go anywhere where we don’t have a hardened trail system.” The hike to Kinney Lake, although not so treacherous for an average person, was not easy for the crew, Wilson says. “We had over 200 lbs. in drone equipment, and all our support gear,” says Wilson. “We’d have three or four guys at the front with ropes pulling these things in a big toboggan.” The ninth installment of the X-Men series was released on May 27, and has brought in over $500 million worldwide.
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For all your real estate needs, call Shelly Battensby. Photo: Laura Keil Shell station manager B.J. Park is finally seeing his paper plans come to fruition with the breaking of ground for a new building. The larger 5500 sq ft building will replace the existing store building which will be torn down, he says. This will leave enough room to expand the area between pumps which can be cramped with larger vehicles. He says the new building will contain a fast-food chain restaurant, but the identify of the chain he has signed with is still “top secret” he says. He says he will likely close for a couple weeks in September to work on the pumps, and the demolition of the existing building will likely occur in October with the completion of the new building.
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Editorial Dealing with rural property crime
Evan Matthews Editor In the last week I’ve heard about acts of vandalism far too many times. This week there were three homes targeted overnight, and owners waking up to broken windows. In the same week, there were holiday trailers and cars being broken into and damaged. The valley is advertised as a place with low crime rates, but can we continue to say this while members of our community are left fearing for their safety and their possessions?
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Crime stats for the Fraser Fort George Region in 2013 gave us some interesting numbers to look at. The population of the region was then 97,388. We had 154 police officers serving the population, equating to 632 members of the community to one police officer. The crime numbers looked like this: • Violent crimes – 2,586 • Property crimes – 6,751 • Other crimes – 4,229 To me — again, I’m new here — these numbers, especially in relation to property,
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seem surprisingly high. Although these numbers include Prince George, research has shown rural communities to have higher instances of property crime per capita. With few RCMP staff and a growing population in the valley, it’s almost unreasonable to have an expectation of high solve rates within the police force. So what do we do? Well first, we plead to the criminals. Why are you making a beautiful and peaceful place, not? Are you in such a dire situation you need
help? Please, ask for it. The community is a giving one. Secondly, we need to band together. If you see someone acting out, or acting suspicious, tell someone. Call a neighbour, a friend or the police. Third, maybe we can organize our efforts, whether it’s through a neighbourhood watch program or something of that nature. If the community has an organized body, won’t criminals be less likely to defy a group with larger numbers? As for RCMP, I don’t know much about their protocol. How-
ever, I do know that an increased police presence on the streets is always likely to scare off wrongdoers. It’s been sad to watch some members of the community cry out in distress. Valemount is a beautiful place to be, so let’s keep it that way. I personally don’t want to live in a community requiring video surveillance on every house, padlocks on every door, and people living in fear. Let’s hope this issue gets dealt with soon.
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ARTIFACT OF THE WEEK 1931 Canadian Readers School was an important fact of life for families in the frontier. In Dunster, a school was established within a year of the Train Station’s completion. Community members, particularly men, and perhaps most surprisingly unmarried men, met and determined that a school was an essential need within their new community. In less than a year, these industrious men had built a school, and posted to hire a teacher. Much of the expense to build a school was incurred by locals who believed in the project. After all, without a school, it would be harder to attract young families with children. Supplies in the schools were scarce in the first few years, which would have required considerable imagination and skill on the part of those early teachers. The arrival of early teachers
was considered a major event in our small towns, particularly for the single men, who would all line up as a new, young teacher would get off the train. Teachers were almost exclusively young women at this point and stayed for only a few years. During that time though, they seldom lacked dance partners or invitations to dinner. Without decent roads or bridges, the commute to school for young children was an ordeal. Not quite the ordeal that some of our grandparents would have us believe, but certainly more than the students of today experience. Some children, including Beatrice Blackwood, would ride their horse to school. While some of the horses would spend the day at the school so that the student’s would have a ride home, Beatrice would slap her horse on the rump and it would trot home on its own. Several schools existed within the Robson Valley, including ones at South Croydon, North Croydon, Lee Road, Dunster, McBride, Cresecent
By HEATHER ZAHN Curator, McBride & Dunster Museums Spur, Dome Creek, Lamming Mills and Beaver River. Even in the earlier years, the number of students would fluctuate and face threats of closure. At one point the Lee Road School was hurting for numbers, so very young children were recruited. Don McNaughton and Hazel Nicholl were recruited to attend the Lee School in 1924. Don was born in September of 1920, and was often teased by adults that his lunch pail was bigger than he was. By the time Don had reached the older grades, he was able to use newly ordered primers. Don’s Canadian Readers (levels 3,4,5) are on display at the Dunster Station Museum this summer, on loan from Ken and Kim McNuaghton. They are an interesting comparison to the changes in expectations of students through time. Join us on June 11th as we celebrate the second season of the Dunster Station Museum, then wander over to the Dunster School and help them celebrate their mortgage burning.
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Chief and Council would like to thank the Village of Valemount and the Best Western for hosting Simpcw First Nation’s Chief and Council on June 13, 2016. Simpcw held their Regular Chief and Council meeting and then met with two guests after the meeting.
Thank you! Thank you to all the businesses that donated to the Valemount Saddle and Wagon club Poker Ride 2015. It was greatly appreciated. Sincerely, 2016 board of directors.
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We would like to thank everyone for your kindness, and contributions to Marilyn Wheeler's celebration of life including stories, tributes, food, music, and fellowship – she would have thoroughly enjoyed everything! The generous donations to the John and Marilyn Wheeler Bursary will help make a lasting memorial to their commitment to education in its various forms in the area. Contributions to the bursary trust fund may be made directly at the McBride Scotiabank, or by cheque or money order addressed to: John and Marilyn Wheeler Bursary, Box 153, McBride, BC V0J 2E0. –Matthew, Dannielle, John and Norma
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Cont’d from A1
That doctor diagnosed Francotti with a brain tumor. “I was kind of in denial,” says Francotti. “Because of the tumor they gave me an indefinite suspension, which means you can’t fight until everything is good. I couldn’t fight.” A couple teammates had to fight, so Francotti says he helped them get ready. He drove home after, and saw his doctor. One year from Francotti’s original scan, a doctor told him the tumor had grown and they needed to do an emergency surgery. Francotti had the tumor removed. “I would say I’m about 85 per cent recovered,” says Francotti, who is also a father of a near two-year-old son. “I’m at a point where I’m cleared to fight and I’m back to work 100 per cent. There are a few little things that will heal over time, and this is like a year or two of rehab. “My balance still needs to come back 100 per cent, just tiny things,” he says. Eighty-five per cent isn’t 100 per cent, but
Francotti says he’s more than ready. Even before the tumor, he says he was never 100 per cent healthy going into a fight. Due to training camp, fighters always end up with bumps, bruises and scrapes, he says. “I work so hard, and I’m so driven and determined at trying to be the best I can be,” says Francotti. “Even at 85 per cent — I know I’m going to win. You just have to find the mental toughness and push.” However, with a wife and child, Francotti — who also won B.C.’s strongest man in 2010 — says he now knows there is more to life, and his health complications have led him to live a much more appreciative and humble life. “Every day is a gift,” says Francotti. “I have to live my life that way.” Even though MMA is just a hobby for Francotti at this point, the next step, he says, is to turn pro.
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Francotti celebrates a win with his son.
Vandals Cont’d from A1 Employment Opportunity School District No. 57 (Prince George) Applications are being accepted from qualified candidates for the following positions. StrongStart Facilitator – McBride Centennial - 5 hours per week (one day a week) @ $20.75 to $21.79 per hour). Available September 6, 2016. StrongStart Facilitator – Valemount Elementary - 5 hours per week (one day a week) @ $20.75 to $21.79 per hour). Available September 6, 2016. To apply visit www.sd57.bc.ca (Careers) or www. makeafuture.ca The Process: Interested candidates are required to submit an application package including: •Acoverletterhighlightingyourreadinessforthe position. •Aresumeoutliningyoureducationbackgroundand experience. •3professionalreferences. •Copiesofrelativecertificationandcoursework. Closing date: Until filled Email submissions: HRecruit@sd57.bc.ca Fax:(250)561-6837Attention:LoriMacIver,Human Resources Officer Only short listed candidates will be contacted. School District No. 57 (Prince George) 2100 Ferry Avenue Prince George, B.C. V2L 4R5 (250) 561-6800
and a house on 3rd Avenue were hit too, she says. Applebaum says this isn’t the first time someone has vandalized windows on properties she managed, and she’s under the impression it’s the same culprit. “No one has ever been caught,” says Applebaum. “I think the bill last time was about $1,400.” Although Applebaum feels for Hamza, she has a differing opinion on police presence. “I don’t know what police can do,” says Applebaum. “It’s up to property owners to secure their own properties. For a place like an apartment building… there is the option of video surveillance… but it’s an added expense.” Razak says while this instance feels less
specific to him and his household, this isn’t the first time his house has been targeted. About a year and a half ago, he had a scarecrow beheaded and placed on his lawn, he says. “We definitely don’t feel safe,” says Razak. “The rock was so close to me.” Valemount RCMP received a complaint of a mischief to a vehicle which had been parked in Valemount. The police say the incident may be related to the series of broken windows also reported in the same area. Persons having information regarding this investigation may call the Valemount RCMP directly or Crimestoppers. Since the incident, there have been four reports of cars being entered and rummaged, as of Monday night.
Petrol pumps, and coffee jumps by EVAN MATTHEWS
If council has its way, soon Valemount will have a brand new fast-food chain and gas bar to roll up to, and shovels could be in the ground within three weeks. At the June 14 meeting, council passed a motion to give a development permit to Maxx FX Developers. The plan? To develop a 3,600 square foot Esso divided into a convenience store and Tim Hortons. “I didn’t know it was happening in three weeks,” Councillor Hollie Blanchette said at the meeting. “I’m very excited about it.” The new restaurant and gas station, according to the
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administrative report, will be located at 5th Avenue and Swift Creek Road, in the empty lot beside the Canada’s Best Value hotel. Visually, the storefront will have a western theme, according to a Maxx FM representative who addressed council. The store entryway will be made of cedar columns, he said, with the store on one side and Tim Hortons on the other. An administrative report states, however, that no more than 150 square meters of the building’s interior can be designated as a convenience store. The proposal shows the gas bar will dispense three different types of fuel, along with diesel; the canopy will be lit with LED lighting. Councillor Owen Torgerson asked council about the last time a traffic study was submitted. Corporate Officer, Mark Brennan, said a traffic study wasn’t required for the project, as the level of traffic in the area was expected upon zoning and surveying of the land. The Maxx FX representative says they’ve been working on this for a long time, and they want to get started, within a few weeks, if possible. The report, which is signed by Mark Brennan and the Chief Administrative Officer, Mark Macneill, reads, “In staff ’s opinion this is an ideal development for this site and should be encouraged. All technical requirements are met. As far as development permit requirements the proposal ranks very highly.” The report goes on to say, “Technical issues may arise at the building permit stage, but staff are recommending immediate approval of the development permit.”
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Not so secret garden by LAURA KEIL Kids at Valemount elementary will get a better appreciation for where food comes from now that garden boxes have arrived. School District staff assembled the wooden garden plots last week and Principal Priscilla Prosser says they could plant some seeds this month or early next school year. “I think it’s good for them to get their hands in there,” she says, noting that a lot of people don’t have gardens at home. “It’s so the kids can appreciate the food growing from a seed to the table.” Prosser said it’s been a 5-year process to get the garden beds; they had to clear the area of trees and level it out, among other things. Prosser says she hopes the whole school will be involved and every class will plant in one of the beds. She notes that the Gr. 6 class planted potatoes in buckets this year as a class project. She says they plan to harvest, cook and eat the vegetables that they grow. She hopes the community will help look after the plants during the summer months, and says she may volunteer to come weed and water. She envisions a walkway and a perennial bed as well, but this is the first step.
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School district staff Emily Aase, Brian Demarsh and Mike Dryden were hard at work assembling the garden boxes last week.
VGD goes to public hearing by EVAN MATTHEWS The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is helping those involved with the Valemount Glacier Destination Resort get in the zone. In keeping with its mantra so far, the RDFFG passed a motion to receive a zoning bylaw, regarding the proposed site of the VGD. “The zoning bylaw is the regulatory side of it,” says Terry McEachen, general manager of development services for RDFFG. “Now it’s had two readings, and goes to public hearing before the board can consider a third reading and adoption.” The official community plan has been through two public hearings as well, and is waiting for the master plan to be approved by the provincial government, according to McEachen. At an open house in March, Tomasso Oberti, the resort’s designer said they were already behind schedule, and would be pushing back the (potential) opening date to December 2017. He said his hope was to start construction this summer.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC CONSULTATION MEETING Temporary Use Permit No. 198 Notice is hereby given that a public consultation meeting regarding Temporary Use Permit No. 198 will be held at: 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 28, 2016 Canoe Valley Recreation Centre 100 Elm Street Valemount, BC The purpose of Temporary Use Permit No. 198 is to permit a tourist accommodation use within an existing dwelling unit on Lot 4 District Lot 5676 Cariboo District Plan 24508, for a three year period. The property is located at 14020 Swift Current Creek Road. The owners are Glen Norlander and Carmen Ottaway.
Library & museum get go-ahead for move by EVAN MATTHEWS McBride’s public library and museum got a little bit closer to its big move last week. The rezoning of 521 Main Street passed through council on Jun. 14, according to McBride CAO Kelley Williams, which will enable the library and museum to operate at that location. If everything goes smoothly, the McBride Library staff hopes to continue working with the regional district on basic renovations outlined in the feasibility study, and could move as early as the fall. The McBride & District Public Library Association owns the current building, says Naomi Bella-Boudreau, an employee of the library, while regional district owns the lot and annex. “With approval, we would be able to sell this building and apply funds from the sale to the new project,’ says Bella-Boudreau.
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At the public consultation meeting, all those who deem their interest in land to be affected by the proposed Temporary Use Permit shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. Persons who wish to speak in person can do so during the public consultation meeting on June 28, 2016. Written submissions may be delivered prior to the public consultation 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 Tuesday, June 28, 2016 to be considered. Any material received before or at the public meeting will become public information. The public consultation meeting will be chaired by a delegate of the Regional District Board. Copies of the proposed Temporary Use Permit 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 June 28, 2016. On June 28, 2016 the proposed Temporary Use Permit and all submissions may be examined prior to the public consultation meeting from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Canoe Valley Recreation Centre. Following the public meeting, the Regional District Board will consider issuance of Temporary Use Permit No. 198 at the Regional Board meeting on Thursday, July 21, 2016 sometime after 1:30 p.m. at 155 George St., Prince George, BC. Kenna Jonkman Development Services
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The Goat’s summer events guide! Valemount’s a great place to be in summer! Tourism Valemount: a proud supporter of community events in the Robson Valley.
June 24th Robson Valley Beekeeper and Wannabeekeepers Meeting McBride Library Annex 7pm Topics of Discussion: 1. Life cycles of workers, drones, and queens. (Who’s emerging when and why?) 2. Swarming potential in the next hot weather spell. 3. Jars for honey storage - where and what to acquire and how to store your honey. Contact: Monica Zieper 250 569-7019
creativity. 10am-4pm. Drop in.
June 27th CD release party for Samson’s Delilah 7pm at the music festival grounds.
August 7th, 20th Gymkhanas at the Valemount Saddle and Wagon Club grounds on Loseth road. $10/horse for members +$5 for non members, become a member and get the lower rate. To sign up or for more info: info@valemountsaddleandwagonclub.ca More information on the Valemount Saddle and Wagon club Facebook page
June 30 - the Dunster Ice Cream Social! The social event of the year for the Robson Valley Region. Starts at 7:00 pm at the Dunster Community Hall, with potluck cakes, pies, cookies, squares, and many flavours of ice cream to top things off! Then dance to the Midnight Howlers from Valemount, starting at 9 pm. Admission for social and dance $8 adults $6 ages 6 to 10 and free for kids under 5. Contact: Jullian and Gerry Porrier 250-968-4314. June 26th - The Ozalenka Alpine Club will once again be offering regular Sunday hikes on a wide variety of local trails and mountains. We will start on June 26 with the Lower Goat River Trail (12 km). We rendevous at Koeneman Park at 8 a.m.; bring lunch and water, and carpool from there. For more information contact Al Birnie at 569-4101. Canada Day Celebrations, July 1st: See P13. July 3rd Bell Mountain Hike with the Ozalenka Alpine Club. For more information contact Al Birnie at 569-4101. July 3 & 17th - Gymkhanas at the Valemount Saddle and Wagon Club grounds on Loseth road. $10/horse for members +$5 for non members, become a member and get the lower rate. More information on the Valemount Saddle and Wagon club Facebook page. July 4th-8th Play it forward basketball camp for youth going into Grade 8-12. Cost $175. Call the Learning Centre 566-4601 to register. Friday July 8th Gymkhana is at the Canoe Valley Rodeo grounds, evening start, contact Emelia Cinnamon 250566-1572
The Village of Valemount wishes to thank all those who contribute to the wonderful summer events held in the Valley. You make our Valley a better place to live!
Summer nights and the Caribou Grill: the perfect combination! Open 7 days/wk 250 566 8244
A proud supporter of this summer’s community events.
This summer’s theme is “Book a Trip.” Check out our reading contests for all ages! Summer hours start July 2nd! Tues 10-5 & 7-9 Fri 12-9 Wed & Thurs 10-5 Sat 12-5
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July 10th Groeneveld Trail with the Ozalenka Alpine Club. For more information contact Al Birnie at 569-4101. July 9-10 – The Valemount Big 4 Rodeo comes to the Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds in Valemount. Starts 2pm Saturday, 1pm Sunday. July 11-15 or August 15-19 (two choices) – Active Living Kids Summer Camp for kids aged 6-12 organized by the 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 250-566-0008 for info and to register. July 15 – Maker Mobile Workshop on wheels rolls into the Valemount Library parking lot. All ages. Come and explore the endless possibilities with imagination and
July 30th & 31st – Mud Racing at Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds. North West Mud Racing Association sanctioned events. Saturday starts 2pm; Sunday starts at noon. Aug. 1 – BC Day (long weekend)
Aug. 13th The Simpcw First Nation will hold the 100th year commemoration of the forced removal of the Simpcw people from Tete Jaune Cache and the Robson Valley area to the then-called North Thompson Indian Reserve 300km away. Event will take place in the Tete Jaune/Valemount area. Aug. 12-14 – 12th Annual Robson Valley Music Festival, with almost 40 musical and performing acts as well as multi-media workshops and local crafts and artists. Presented by the Robson Valley Music Society. Located at the Festival Grounds (also known as Seth and Shara’s place) in Dunster. Check out ww.robsonvalleymusicfestivalbc.com Aug 20th Blueberry Tea at the Valemount Museum. Aug. 25-28th Metalocalypstic Fest – music festival with female hardcore punk bands with special out-of-country guests. Visit http://metalocalypstickfest.rocks for tickets and line-up. Sept 3rd and 4th. – 35th Annual Fishing Derby at Valemount Marina, with trophies for kids, Ladies and Men, presented by Valemount Marina Association: valemountmarina.com Sept. 4th Terry Fox Trek to the peak of Mt. Terry Fox. Details TBA. September 4th Gymkhana at the Valemount Saddle and Wagon Club grounds on Loseth road. $10/horse for members +$5 for non members, become a member and get the lower rate. More information on the Valemount Saddle and Wagon club Facebook page Sept 10 - Mount Robson Marathon, featuring 50km Ultra Marathon, Half Marathon, Kinney Lake 12km, Flatlander 5 km run and fun runs for the kids, presented by Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association and BC Parks. Check out www.mountrobsonmarathon.ca for more info. Sept 10th Saddle & Wagon Club Poker Ride at Saddle and Wagon Grounds on Loseth road, start time 11am last rider out 1pm. $20/ rider +$5/ extra hand. 5$ per 50/50 ticket ticket sales will go until the last rider comes in, then we draw a winner! more info contact Katy Elliot 250-5665099 or Karen McKirdy 250-566-5131 More information on the Valemount Saddle and Wagon club Facebook page Sept 24-25 De-spooking horse clinic with Debbie Hughes
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McBride Secondary Class of 2016 T he McBride Secondary Commencement ceremonies will take place on SATURDAY JUNE 25, 2016 at the Robson Valley Rec. Centre.
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Congratulations to McBride’s Grads of 2016! Onward and upward! Advantage Insurance Services Ltd. 433 Main St, McBride 250-569-2264
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Congratulations 2016 Grads! Wishing you all the best in the future! From all the staff at McBride AG Foods 250-569-0140
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at the Saddle and Wagon Grounds on Loseth road, cost $250 a person, $150 dollar deposit is required to hold you spot. Auditing will be $25 a day. Please contact Ellen Van der Wilk @ 250-566-1779 call or text or email lynnyvdw@ hotmail.com. Ongoing events: Softball for kids aged 3 to Grade 3, Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:00 o’clock at the main ball diamond in Valemount. Fridays from 5-9 – Burger Night & music at the Valemount Legion. Every night in August at 7:00 pm – Valemount Visitor Center presents Salmon Interpretive talks at the Spawning Grounds (George Hicks Park). McBride Library Ongoing Events (569-2411 or library@mcbridebc.org): - Tuesdays, starting July 5th: Outdoor Learn & Play, ages 2-5. 10:30-11:30am - Tuesdays, 7-9pm, Music Jam - Wednesdays, starting July 13: Minecraft/Lego/Wii/Pokemon, 3-4pm - Fridays, starting July 8th: Fun Fridays, 2-4pm - Summer Reading Clubs for all ages. Book a Trip and win a prize! - Robson Valley Explorers. Pick up your maps July 5th! - Maker Mobile sessions, July 16th. Register at the library! - Book Discussion Group: Summer Surprises, Thursday
July 28th at 1:30 and Summer Reads: Your Choice, Thursday August 25th at 1:30pm - Thursdays at 10am, Fibre Arts Group meets Valemount Library Ongoing Events: Starting July 6th – Free programs at the library : Wednesdays at 11am Storytime for under 6 year olds Wednesdays at 1pm Summer Reading Club for 6-12 year olds – Crafts, games, fun! Sign up at the library. Markets: Valemount Farmers’ Market, every Thursday, 4-7pm. Beside the Information Centre. For info call Christine at 566-3766. McBride Community Market, every Friday for 11 weeks, starting June 24th. At the Pavilion in Steve Kolida Park on Main Street. Sellers Fee - $5.00/week. Home made, Home baked or Home grown or assembled here in the valley. No commercial items. Private used goods are allowed. Dunster Farmers Market , every Saturday starting July 2nd until the end of September:, 11am to 1pm at Dunster Community Hall just off Highway 16. No sellers fee. Home baking, home grown veggies and fruit, art and crafts, used goods. Volunteers are welcomed. Please call Johanna Layton to put your name down for any Saturday 250.566.1052, either to run the concession or just to help.
McBride
Canada Day Celebrations at Steve Kolida Park in McBride – Games, BBQ, fireworks, facepainting! Celebrations begin at 11am, and culminate with fireworks at 10:30pm. New this year the Museum’s Amazing Race! 2-2:30 Cheryl Sansom Award, cake & ceremony.
Val Visitor Centre 9am–8:30pm • Canada Day Souvenirs, Trivia &amp; Puzzles • Interpretive displays 7pm (Location: George Hicks Park Salmon Viewing Platform) • Nature Program: Lifecycle of the Chinook Salmon • 11am – 3pm Children’s
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1:30-2pm protocol ceremonies 1:45 cake and ice cream.
Starting at 6pm. Annual Lions
Val Sportsplex
BBQ; Kids Zone - face painting, games and crafts; music by John Crowley & Ross Ballard, and Elise Bressette and Shem GustafsonRandell 8pm; refreshments, cotton candy and souvenirs by donation with proceeds to the Valemount Children’s Activity Society; Cake cutting & ceremony at 9pm, followed by fireworks at 10pm.!
Mt. Robson Viz Centre
Free cake at noon. Live music by Jos and Joan Huges 11:30, local Val Museum artisan fair 10-3, local authors Activities. doing book signings. Mounties • 11am - 2:00pm Anniversary in uniform may be available for exhibit, live music, hot dogs, photo opps and Jerry the Moose soft drinks. will be around!
Thank you McBride & area for your ongoing support!
Dr. Jas Pahal
Robson Valley Dental
All dental services, including cleanings by a hygienist, provided in McBride!
Ph. 250-569-3434 robsonvalleydental@gmail.com
EXTENDED SUMMER HOURS! Fri & Sat 1-8 pm Regular hours still apply other days: Monday 3-8 pm Tuesday closed Wed & Thu 3-8 pm Sunday 1-6 pm
The Valley’s Local Craft Brewery ph. 250-566-0024
THE VALEMOUNT VISITOR Info CENTRE
Join us for our nightly interpretive talks at 7pm! June/July Sunday
Topic Wild Edibles
Monday
Chinook Salmon Beavers & Muskrats Bears
Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
History Talk Chinook Salmon Marsh Insects
Location George Hicks Park Swift Creek Viewing platform Cranberry Marsh Varies - check at the Info Centre Valemount Museum Swift Creek Viewing platform Cranberry Marsh
PLUS Salmon talks every night in August 7pm at the Swift Creek Viewing Platform.
We also offer: • Adventure activity bookings • National Park Passes • Natural History Displays • Local arts and crafts • Jewellery, books, maps and gifts • Valemount and British Columbia clothing and souvenirs • Fishing Licences
ROBSON VALLEY MUSIC SOCIETY
See you at the Robson Valley Music Festival August 12-14! www.rvmf.ca
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Gardening with Pete Back to-mato basics
Even though I have dealt with pruning tomatoes in a column a few years ago, I have had so many calls this week on what to do with tomato plants that I have decided to give the basics again. First I want to define some terms so we are all speaking the same language: STEM – The main stalk of the plant. SUCKER - The branches that grow in the axil of the leaves. AXIL – The point where the leaf joins the stem. DETERMINATE TOMATO – This is the shorter bush type plant. Flower clusters grow on the ends of the stems and suckers. Determinate plants usually grow 1 to 3 feet high. INDETERMINATE TOMATO – Vine tomato, which can grow 6, 10, or 50 feet! Flower clusters grow out of the stem and the stem keeps on growing. SEMI-DETERMINATE – Have some characteristics of both of the above. (Just to mix us up!) FRUIT SPUR – The stem of flowers, which when pollinated will become tomatoes. It is best to check on the seed package or ask your bedding plant grower if you have a bush or vine tomato as the pruning methods are different for each.. Once the fruit
spurs begin to form, you can check it out for yourself. A vine tomato has a fruit spur, then three or more leaves, and then another fruit spur. If there are less than three leaves between fruit spurs, you have a bush tomato. FOR BUSH TOMATOES – I prune out the first two or three suckers and then let the plant grow. This seems to get the fruit up off the ground a bit so there is less rot and disease. If the bush plant gets too thick in mid summer so no sun is reaching the middle of the plant, then I thin out a few more suckers and leaves to encourage ripening. I stake or train all my tomatoes to hold the fruit off the ground. (Slugs, mice and voles seem to like tomatoes as much as we do.) FOR VINE TOMATOES – I prune them to a single stem and train them up a twine to a height of 6 feet. From the time they are 6 – 8 inches high, I prune off all suckers so all that is left is a single stem with leaves and fruit spurs. Once the fruit is set (small tomatoes where the flowers were) on the first spur, I prune off all leaves below that spur. When the second spur sets fruit, I remove the leaves below it too. By mid-summer, the vine tomatoes are 6 feet tall with 3 to 6 spurs of fruit on a bare stem with a canopy of leaves at the top of the plant. These leaves manufacture the food to feed
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.
the tomatoes and also shade the tomatoes from sunscald. The filtered sunlight and warm air moving around the fruit help to ripen them. From mid-August on, I pinch off all new flowers, as most of these won’t have time to develop into decent size fruit. I find it best to let the plant direct its energy into ripening the fruit that is already there. The main things to watch out for are: 1. Too many leaves usually give you less fruit 2. Too few leaves give you sunscald on the fruit and can’t produce food for the tomatoes. 3. Pinch or cut the suckers and leaves with a sharp blade being careful not to tear or rip the stem. 4. Prune suckers and old leaves every week. 5. Don’t be afraid to prune! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to call at 968-4334.
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ONGOING EVENTS Sunday 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). 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 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: 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
group meet @ the McBride Health Unit. 1126 5th Avenue 6:30pm.
St Patrick’s Catholic Church 197 Dominion street, McBride Phone: 250-569-2606
Council Meetings- Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 7:00pm in Valemount, 7:30pm in McBride.
Evangelical Free Church, McBride Worship @ 10:30 am. Ph: 569-2378
The Valemount Childrens’ Activity Society holds board meetings on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the centre.
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. Yoga in McBride with Jeanette Chiupka. Monday 5-6pm, 411 Main Street.
Tuesday 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+
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.
upka. Wed. 5-6pm, 411 Main Street.
Lodge, McBride 6:30pm.
Prayer meeting 7pm at the SeventhDay Adventist Church, 1075 Lamming Pit Road, McBride. Ph: 250-569-3370.
Valemount Ladies walking group meet at 1pm @ the Anglican/United Church parking lot.
Mini Game Zone at McBride Library 3pm. Minecraft, WiiU & board games. Ages 6-12.
Cribbage and other games: Everyone Welcome; @ the Valemount Golden Years Lodge lower level 1:00-4:00pm.
McBride and District Chamber of Commerce meets at 6:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, @ the Evangelical Free Church Hall.
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.
Thursday
Anglican United Church Women’s Group Thrift Shop open 1:00-3:00pm Every Tuesday & Friday @ church hall, 459 Dominion St, McBride.
The Valemount Scribblers creative writing group Most Thursdays 6:45pm-8pm Like to write? Come join us! For more info call 250-566-9121
Toastmasters 7:00-9:00pm (1st and 3rd Tuesday) Bear’s Den, Best Western, Valemount.
Saddle & Wagon Club meetings every 3rd Thurs. at 5pm. Contact 566-1779.
Wednesday
Friday
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
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
Game Zone. Fridays at 7pm, McBride Library. Board games, WiiU & more! Ages 13+
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.
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
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 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!
Valemount Seniors’ Music Night, 7:00pm Wednesday at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge.
The OAPO Stitch and Knit will be meeting @ the Beaverview Lodge, McBride from 2:00-4:00pm.
Yoga in McBride with Jeanette Chi-
Seniors Bingo @ the Beaverview
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.
Drop-in basketball for yrs 12 and up at McBride High School, Thurs 7-8pm. Free. Christine 250-569-0090
Yin/Hatha combo at the Valemount Community Hall. 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Dropin $10. For more info call Brigitta McDonald 566-9196
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
Gentle Seniors’ Exercise, 10-11am, upstairs, Golden Years Lodge, Valemount. Call Diane on 250 566 4297 for more info.
Unity in Community, Thurs at 7:30pm, McBride Health Centre. 250-569-2586
Yoga in McBride with Donalda Beeson, Thursday 5:15-6:15pm and 6:307:30pm, 411 Main Street.
Legion Branch #266, Valemount. 5:309:00 pm - Dinner and live music. Free One-on-One Computer Tutoring Fridays 11:00am and 1:00pm @ the Valemount Public Library. Phone: 250566-4367 AA meetings every Friday 8:00pm @ the Valemount Catholic Church. Free. All welcome. Phone: 250-566-1139
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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Align Massage Therapy Kathryn Smith, RMT Registered Massage Therapist Ph. 250 566 5233 1070 Main St. Valemount BC V0E 2Z0 katsmithrmt@gmail.com
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Robson Valley Regional RCMP Police Report
Vandals and drunken bus rider 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 June 14th a McBride RCMP officer conducted a vehicle stop of a speeding vehicle on Highway 16 near McBride. The driver gave a name however could not provide identification. The driver was arrested after the officer formed the grounds to believe the male was obstructing him. The officer soon located identification for the male in a different name and the male admitted to using his brother’s name as he had no drivers licence. The officer issued several violation tickets. No criminal charges are being pursued. On June 15th the Valemount RCMP received a complaint from Greyhound Bus Lines that there was an intoxicated male on a bus coming into Valemount. An officer attended and located the Williams Lake male who was causing a disturbance on the bus. The male was arrested and held in custody until he was sober. On June 15th a McBride RCMP officer conducted a stop of a vehicle which was speeding on Highway 16 West of McBride. The officer smelled marihuana and arrested the male driver and female passenger, both from the Terrace area. A search of the vehicle yielded a small amount of marihuana resin. The occupants were soon released without charges. On June 16th a McBride RCMP officer located a vehicle displaying an inactive licence plate travelling on Highway 16 in McBride. The vehicle then pulled off the highway onto Mountainview Road. A second officer attended as the vehicle was known to be involved in previous violent crimes in the Fort St James area. The officers conducted a controlled vehicle stop and arrest of the occupants. The driver was found to be a prohibited driver under the Criminal Code and was arrested for having no insurance and being a prohibited driver. A search of the vehicle yielded metham-
phetamine and a large amount of used syringes. The female passenger was soon released without charges and the male driver was released on a Promise to Appear in McBride court on August 5th for charges of possession of a controlled substance and driving while prohibited. On June 17th a Valemount RCMP officer arrested a male on Highway 16 near the Tete Jaune scales during a road check. The officer smelled marihuana in the vehicle of a Pemberton man and the male was arrested. A search yielded a small amount of marihuana and the man was released without charges. On June 17th a McBride RCMP officer stopped an Alberta man travelling on Highway 16 near Tete Jaune. The officer saw evidence of a controlled substance in the vehicle and arrested the male for possession of a controlled substance. The male was found to be on several bail conditions out of the Slave Lake Alberta area. Slave Lake RCMP was notified of the males activities and no charges for drug possession are being forwarded. On June 17th a McBride RCMP officer conducted a check of a van travelling on Highway 16 near Tete Jaune. The officer smelled marihuana and arrested the two female occupants. The officer located marihuana plants and Percocet pills in the vehicle. The driver was issued a 24 hour driving suspension for being under the influence of drugs while driving. Charges of possession of a controlled substance are being forwarded. On June 19th the Valemount RCMP received three separate complaints of an unknown person throwing rocks through windows of residences in Valemount. In all, four windows in three different buildings were smashed by rocks. The incidents appear to be random. The Valemount RCMP is seeking the assistance of anyone having knowledge of the incidents or identity of the culprit or culprits. Persons having information that can assist the investigation may contact the Valemount RCMP directly or Crimestoppers. On June 20th the McBride RCMP received a complaint of a theft from a vehicle in McBride. The owner of the vehicle reported that sometime overnight an unknown person entered their vehicle and took an Ipod and other items. Anyone having information of the offence may contact the McBride RCMP directly or Crimestoppers.
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Post offices across Canada might be hanging a closed sign on July 2nd as postal workers will be in a legal position to walk off the job. But Canada Post may lock out workers before they get the chance to strike. Canada Post has asked for cuts to benefits, pensions and job security.
VCTV has won the Best Community Channel Programing award for the first time since 2014, according to the Canadian Cable Systems Alliance. The local TV station took home the award for program Discover Valemount, which it coproduces with Tourism Valemount. “Thank you from the bottom of our hearts
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The Crown corporation has struggled for the past decade to make a profit. Under the Harper government, most Canadians were converted from home mail delivery to community mail boxes in an effort to cut costs. While its parcel delivery business is growing thanks to online shopping, Canada Post’s traditional mail service has long been in decline.
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to everyone who supported us and took the time to cast votes,” says Gord Peters, station manager. “The $1,000 prize will be donated to a Valemount (non-profit) organization to be named soon.” VCTV was also nominated for Best Customer Service Story award for its work on the 2015 Canada Winter Games, but Hastings Cable, located in Ontario, took the award home.
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Bob Zimmer, Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River-Northern Rockies, released a statement Tuesday concerning his support to re-classify the armalite rifle 15, the rifle used in the Orlando mass shooting last week. Zimmer, who represents Robson Valley residents, tabled a petition last month that lobbied for the semi-automatic long-arm to be permitted outside a shooting range and allowed for hunting. The petition was tabled on behalf of Marc Bennett, a firearms advocate from Newfoundland and Labrador. “As a Member of Parliament, part of my duty is to ensure that the voices of all Canadians are heard in Parliament,” Zimmer said in the statement.
The petition was posted on the e-Petition website and received 25,249 signatures – the highest number of signatures for an e-Petition in Canadian history when it was tabled in May 2016, Zimmer says. The petition states: “We, the undersigned, Lawful Firearm Owners of Canada, request (or call upon) the Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness to Re-classify the Armalite Rifle - 15 back to non-restricted status so we can once again use this rifle to lawfully participate in the Canadian cultural practices of hunting.” “The petition is not asking for easier access to firearms,” Zimmer says. He adds that to obtain a restricted or nonrestricted firearm one must go through a rigorous process which includes applying for a firearms licence, going through a thorough screening process
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Digital TV is almost here! On July 4, 2016, digital TV comes to Valemount homes. Why? Three great reasons: 1) Digital TV provides crystal clear pictures 2) Old analog equipment is expensive to repair 3) More channels! What will I have to do? You’ll need a television that is capable of receiving digital signals. If your TV was made after 2007, chances are that it is “digital ready”. If not, you don’t need to buy a new TV set yetyou can convert your existing TV by using a digital set-top box.
Attend a PUBLIC INFO SESSION on DIGITAL TV CONVERSION: Wed. June 29th at 7:00 pm Classroom - 99 Gorse St Valemount Entertainment Society Email: tv@vctv.ca 250-566-8288
The Dunster Schoolhouse grounds were alive with some very old-fashioned activities recently to coincide with the school’s mortgage burning party and the Dunster Museum’s summer opening. Top right and above: Lilja Hunt-Johnson and Damian Pardo get a lesson in churning butter the old fashioned way at a demonstration at the Dunster Schoolhouse. Left: Pete Amyoony shows how adept he is at peeling apples using a centuryold machine as Loretta Simpson watches. Top left: Richard Chambers does a sheep shearing demonstration for an attentive crowd.
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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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FA-498V Approx. 5.52 acres just minutes from Valemount. 3000+ sq ft of living space, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, includes fridge, propane stove, microwave, dishwasher, window coverings, washer, dryer and electric/wood furnace. Outside, make use of the 3 bay shed built for storing your RV or boat. $425,000.00
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FA-528 Approximately 217 acres of versatile property. River frontage on Fraser River. Approximately 150+ acres cleared. Southern exposure. Abundant wildlife. Approximately 31 km from McBride on Mountainview Road. Zoned Ru5. $315,000.00
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FA-504T Vicinity of Tete Jaune, approx 45 min from Jasper AB. Approx 938 sq. ft. mobile w/addition. 2 bdrms/1 bath. Includes fridge, stove, d/w, washer/ dryer. Drilled well. Septic system. Propane/wood heat. Propane hot water tank. 200 amp service. Wood shed, storage shed, green house/ garden site. Situated on approx 4 acres. $170,000.00 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. $375,000.00
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REC-15NL 1 ½ story summer home on Nimpo Lake has it all, 2 bedrooms, loft, and 2 bathrooms. Move in ready. In the morning, sit on the deck with your coffee and enjoy the panoramic 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. $249,000.00.
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VC-149H Corner lot. Approximately 1,540 sf. 3 bedrooms, 11/2 baths. Pellet stove and propane heat. Includes fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Laminate flooring throughout most of the house. Detached garage approximately 28’ X 22’. Back yard is fenced. Corner lot approximately 0.17 acres. Call John for more information or to book your viewing today. $145,000.00
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VM-169 Well maintained home is waiting for you. 2 bedrooms, kitchen, dining room, pantry, metal roof and vinyl siding. Driveway is cement and leads to the home and to the double car garage at the back and a 200 amp service. Outside is the woodheat system that heats the home and garage. Wheel chair accessible close to school and amenities. Must be seen to be appreciated. Asking $178,500.00 Call John to view.
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