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More concerns for McBride schools

by EVAN MATTHEWS

With the combining or co-location of McBride’s elementary and high schools currently off the table, McBride’s Parent Advisory Council (PAC) is shifting its concern elsewhere.

At the PAC AGM on Tuesday, Nov. 22, the public came together to rattle off questions to School District 57 (SD57) trustees, as well as principal of McBride Secondary, Derrick Shaw. Karen Dubé, PAC Chair, facilitated the meeting.

The biggest concern, aside from potential for co-location in the future, was the classes available to students in Grades 10 to 12.

Caitlyn Dubé, a Grade 11 student at McBride Secondary and the daughter of Karen, is a perfect example of why the system needs to change, she says.

She wants to attend a program at the University of Thompson Rivers and needs Biology 12 to get into the program, she says.

Biology 12 is offered to Caitlyn this year, she says, but it’s in the same block as her Socials 11 class.

Because of how she planned her classes, Caitlyn says she couldn’t have taken Socials 11 last year, adding there were other students who took the class last year and are now taking Biology 12 this year, but their schedules were entirely different.

The problem, according to Caitlyn, isn’t a student’s class selection, but rather not having enough teachers available.

“The teachers who are here are amazing, and they’re really good at what they do…

There just aren’t enough of them to teach all the courses we want and need,” says Caitlyn.

“I don’t care if I can’t get Computer Science, I just want the courses I need to move on to university,” she says.

As PAC Chair, Caitlyn’s mother agrees, and says she feels solutions to the issue may even be with the current staff.

“We really need to listen to the teachers and the administration in the school,” says

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Bantam tourney

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Young entrepreneurs

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Photo: Bob Hoskins A member of both the jay and crow families, the Grey Jay is found throughout the Rocky Mountains subalpine zone, according to research in Algonquin Park. The bird is thought to store food in order to live year-round in permanent territories.

Feds approve Kinder Morgan pipeline

by EVAN MATTHEWS

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced conditional approval of Kinder Morgan’s plans to expand their pipeline which will almost triple capacity from about 300,000 barrels per day to 890,000 barrels per day – and Kinder Morgan says they hope to begin construction by September 2017.

Though Kinder Morgan says the pipeline’s route will deviate slightly from the existing route built 60 years ag, which runs through the Robson Valley from Edmonton to Burnaby. The new pipe will essentially run from Jasper along Highway 16 toward Rearguard Station and the Junction, before veering south to the West of Valemount.

The approval, according to the Feds, is subject to 157 binding conditions addressing

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Valemount-McBride wins bantam tourney

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Photos: Evan Matthews Top Left, then clockwise: The Edmonton team gets a pep talk from their coach prior to the championship.

Ryan McNee takes a shot on the “shooter-tutor”, as he showcases his accuracy during the skills competition. Head Coach, Kurt Smith, directs one of the Valemount-McBride players to the corner of the ice just before starting the skills competition’s shooting accuracy drill. The ValemountMcBride team pose for a championship photo, as they defeated the Edmonton squad 5-2 in the final game.

Teams came from Logan Lake, Edson, and Edmonton to play on Nov. 27 & 28 at the Canoe Valley Rec Center.

Community Refugee Sponsorship Valemount has been matched with a Syrian family (parents and child) that are currently living in a refugee camp in Turkey. After transportation and travel visas are arranged, they will travel to Canada and begin a new life in Valemount.

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The community of Valemount has shown tremendous support and compassion for this refugee family. Thank you! We like to especially thank Maria Lerch for donating the proceeds of her book fair to this cause, and the Anglican United Church for taking such an active role in fundraising and accepting donations of household items.

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Syrian family faces delay

by EVAN MATTHEWS Though the generous effort and hard work continue, Valemount’s Syrian refugee family has yet to arrive.

The last update from the Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) predicted the family to “arrive in a few months,” according to Jared Smith, ESL and Literacy Coordinator, and he says that was a few months ago.

The family – a man and woman in their 20s and their 1-year-old baby – is en-route to Valemount from a refugee camp in Turkey via the IRCC’s

Blended Visa Office-Referred (BVOR) Program.

“I wish I had more information to share,” he says.

The IRCC doesn’t comment on specific cases due to legislation, according to Rémi Larivère, media spokesperson for the IRCC. What Larivère did say, though, is that due to an “overwhelming interest” in the BVOR program during the Syrian resettlement initiative, the department started offering cases — cases that were not yet ready to offer — to sponsorship groups with the understanding there was a chance of being delayed, or being refused all together.

Sponsors were advised of this at the time, according Larivère.

“Some of these cases are currently awaiting security, criminality and/or medical checks,” says Larivère. “ “The cases are in the midst of being processed, and are awaiting completion of all requirements. We need to ensure that individuals are admissible to Canada before their cases can be finalized,” he says.

In the meantime, Smith says that he, along with a few others on the organizing committee, are still raising money and organizing integration efforts for when the family arrives.

“It’s difficult for the organizing committee to make plans when we just don’t know whether it will be a month or four months,” says Smith.

As a result, and in response to repeated requests from some sponsors, Larivère says the IRCC is offering Syrian BVOR replacement cases, with priority being given to refugees with smaller numbers of refused or withdrawn cases, followed by those currently awaiting finalization.

The process could take several months to complete, according to Larivère, as not every case is suitable for the BVOR Program.

Invasives threaten B.C. waterways

by EVAN MATTHEWS After a summer full of boat inspections from some, a few groups are lobbying together in order to make boat inspections mandatory for all who enter B.C. There is still an impending threat to B.C. by the way of invasive mussels, according to The Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER), the Invasive Species Council of British Columbia and the Alberta Invasive Species Council, saying the Province needs to take preventative measures after the highly-damaging species were confirmed in Montana in early November.

“We’re sounding the alarm bells,” says Matt Morrison, executive director of PNWER. The Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER) is a statutory public/private non-profit created in 1991 by Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Montana, Washington and the Canadian provinces of British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Yukon and the Northwest Territories.

“As a region we must step up actions preventing boats from entering

western Canada without critical inspection…

We’re facing an imminent threat,” he says, noting Zebra and Quagga are the most common types of invasive mussels that choke out native flora.

Aquatic invasive species are non-native species, including mussels, plants and animals, which have the potential to harm the environment, economy and society.

Approximately 140 different aquatic invasive species are in Western Canada. Many continue to spread and cause serious damage by clogging waterways, reducing habitat, outcompeting native fish and wildlife populations, and impacting recreation, fishing and swimming.

The three organizations will hold an Emergency “Call to Action” meeting Dec. 9 in Vancouver with western Canadian leaders to map out next steps to prevent serious ecological and economic damage.

“We are calling on the federal government to match current provincial funding for mussel prevention and response,” says Morrison.

Invasive mussels are now a step closer to B.C., according to PNWER,

with the recent report from Montana, along with other well-known infestations such as Lake Winnipeg.

As an example, Lake Winnipeg, the largest and arguably most famous lake in Manitoba, had Zebra Mussels spotted in its waters in 2013. Various experts have said the Manitoba government’s efforts were too late, and the ecosystem, and lake along with it, is soon to be dead.

The mussels also migrate quickly, according to experts, as the mussels spread through bodies of water, as well as by “hitchhiking” on boats hulls and trailers to move between disconnected water systems.

In the U.S., invasive freshwater mussels have cost an estimated $5B in prevention and control efforts since their arrival in 1988, according to the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.

If Zebra and Quagga mussels were introduced into B.C. waters, Morrison says it would cost at least $43M per year in damages to infrastructure, hydropower facilities, water extraction activities and recreational

boaters, and would have significant impacts on native fish stocks.

Provincial governments have recently signed the Western Canada Invasive Species Agreement to work together, but PNWER and ISCBC are saying it’s is not enough.

At a PNWER meeting last week, Morrison says recognition was given to the increased boat inspections in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan, and special recognition was given to B.C.’s unique partnerships with FortisBC, BC Hydro, Columbia Power Corporation and the Columbia Basin Trust in helping fund the province’s prevention program.

However, the announcement of mussels confirmed in Montana greatly increases the risk of infestation in Western Canada.

“We need to look at all inspection tools, including sniffer dogs, to find the most cost-effective and sound approach,” says Brian Heise, chair of the Invasive Species Council of British Columbia.

“Every boat club and marine enthusiast in the province needs to commit to protecting our waters,” he says.

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“For example, there are cases with high medical needs, other cases have extremely large families — which exceeds the family size most sponsors can support… And the individual must be ready to travel,” says Larivère.

“Every effort will be made to provide a replacement case with a similar profile of the family originally sponsored,” he says.

The organizing committee’s current efforts is mostly seeking English tutors, as Smith says learning English

will be Valemount’s newest community member’s biggest challenge upon their arrival, though the family will attend Valemount Learning Centre for classes a few days per week.

Ideally, Smith says there will be enough tutors available to the family to have them meet with the family on a regular basis, something like two or three days per week.

“Just so they have English interaction on a regular schedule,” he says.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BYLAW No. 2892, AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 3017, 2016 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing into Bylaw No. 3017 will be held: 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 13, 2016 Canoe Valley Recreation Centre 100 Elm Street, Valemount, BC Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 3017 is proposed to reduce the minimum parcel size to facilitate subdivision of the subject parcel into two lots. The subject property is Lot 13 District Lot 7354 Cariboo District Plan BCP7447. Bylaw No. 3017 is proposed to rezone the subject property from Rural Residential (RR1) to Country Residential 1 (CR1).

The property is located on 1087 Cranberry Lake Road. The owner is Kerstin and Herbert Boenisch.

At the public hearing, all those who deem their interest in land to be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. Written submissions may be delivered prior to the public hearing meeting by hand, mail, fax or email (developmentservices@rdffg. bc.ca). Written submissions must include the name of the author and must be received by the Regional District no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, December 12, 2016, to be considered at the public hearing. Any material received before or at the public hearing will become public information. The public hearing will be chaired by a delegate of the Regional District Board.

Copies of the proposed bylaw, and other relevant background documents, may be examined at the office of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, 155 George Street, Prince George, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., until December 13, 2016. On December 13, 2016, copies of the proposed Bylaw and all submissions may be examined prior to the public hearing from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Canoe Valley Recreation Centre.

A staff report with background information and bylaw may be viewed online at: http://tinyurl.com/ AmendmentBylawNo3017 Kenna Jonkman Development Services

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Editorial

Hockey season is upon us, at long last

from potentially “more important” things, but doesn’t every person need that in their life?

I speak for myself when I say, I do on some level, experience stress. I say this through a smile knowing so do you, or if you don’t, send me an email with your secret, please.

But here are a couple things hockey has brought for me lately.

Beer League Hockey, now happening on Wednesday and Sunday nights, has given me something to look forward to each week.

Not to say I don’t enjoy other aspects of my life a great deal, but it’s very routine a lot of the time.

Hockey has given me a place to go twice a week to talk to people I might not otherwise. It’s given me an additional form of exercise, and it’s just a lot of fun to gets the heart rate up.

The NHL started back in October and has been on most every night

Evan Matthews Editor The puck has dropped, so to speak.

Hockey is here again, and personally, I couldn’t be more excited about it.

The time in between the Pittsburgh Penguins winning the Stanley Cup back in June to the puck drop on opening night of the 2016-17 NHL Season in October — it feels like a long time to those of us who love the sport.

A lot of people talk about professional sports as being a distraction, people’s attention from more important things like, say, foreign policy or international affairs.

I think those people are right, to a degree.

But I love hockey too much.

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since. I invest in NHL Gamecenter, so it gives me access to every NHL game every night (other than Canuck games that don’t sell out). On a night I don’t have much planned, I can just throw it on and enjoy a game.

A night like tonight, watching St. Louis and Dallas really doesn’t appeal, but in the background?

Sure, why not?

In Canada, we’re so fortunate (at least in my mind) that most people will watch a hockey game, or at the very least, they’ll sit and have a drink or a meal with you while a game is on the TV in the background.

Even if it’s just a game like St Lou and Dallas, to us fans, there is significance in it.

And you know what?

Dallas versus St.

Louis ended up being a really entertaining hockey game. Overtime. St. Lou won 4-3.

Don’t even get me started on Fantasy Hockey.

If you don’t know, the long story short with Fantasy Hockey is this: You draft a roster of 18 NHL players to fill what would be an actual NHL Roster, or Line-Up Card. They players you pick collect points, and you compete against other “team managers.”

I drafted a team, and it keeps me engaged in the NHL on an entirely different level, but it can also make me a bit obsessive.

I don’t want to be counterintuitive to the case I’m building here (I say this through a laugh).

Balance is obviously a key.

Nothing in excess, hockey included, is good for anybody’s life.

But the most recent reminder of how

great hockey has been to me in my life, and on a weekend I wasn’t expecting, was a local bantam tournament here in Valemount.

Our Valley’s local boys and girls won the championship game over a team from Edmonton with a score of 5-2.

Congratulations to them!

I took some photos for the paper and spent some time around the rink. It was a great environment.

It brought a lot of the community together, and not just our local communities, but from outside as well. From the smell of coffee and snacks at the canteen, to the sound of skates digging into the ice, the tournament was really nice to experience and to be a part of.

But I think my favourite thing about hockey is that it teaches people life lessons, and at times when you usually don’t realize it, you’re

learning. Sometimes those teachings can translate into a real life situation.

Whether the lesson is how to persevere in a situation (or game) where you feel like there is no hope, or how to be a part of a team (whether you get along with every person or not), people learn things on and around the ice.

Even in reflecting on the last few weeks, and what hockey has brought back into my life: exercising and a being social. I didn’t really feel as though those areas of my life were lacking.

And just like in hockey, how a person reacts in those situations, those learning moments, is what dictates the outcome.

So I really look forward to continuing to play, and hope that if you’re reading this and wondering if you should try it, you decide that you should.

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Young Entrepreneurs

Left to right, Carter Nash, Aubrey Scheller, Freddie Darragh, and Aiden Anthony. Lee-Anne Anthony says the kids are always trying to find interesting ways to make money. She says this year their teacher has allowed them to drink tea in class, they’ve been having fun making it, trying new flavors and decided to try selling it to people who might need a warm up.

Anthony says they used their own money to buy tea and cups, wrote a business plan, made signage and off they went! Aiden and Freddie started the venture and brought Aubrey and Carter on to help out.

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Columbia Basin Trust names new CEO

by EVAN MATTHEWS

The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) has named its new President and CEO. CBT appointed Johnny Strilaeff to the position this week, the organization says via an official statement, as he has been with the Trust since 2005 and most recently acted as Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer.

“Johnny was our unanimous choice.

It is a comfort, that at a difficult time when we have to make difficult decisions, we knew with complete confidence that Johnny could step into this role,” says Board Chair, Rick Jensen.

“As a board, we have the best interests of the Trust and its continued successful operation in mind,” he says.

Strilaeff moves into the position following the unexpected passing of long-time President and CEO Neil Muth earlier this month.

Strilaeff was born and raised in

Castlegar, B.C., in the southeast Kootenay Valley, and is a graduate of Selkirk College, as well as the University of Calgary, according to CBT. When Strilaeff joined the Trust in 2005 he was responsible for the investment program, according to CBT. However in recent years, the organization says he’s taken on a far more hands-on role as Vice-President and Chief Operating Officer, while acting as an advisor to the CEO and a member of the executive management committee.

“I am humbled and honoured by the Board’s decision. I am committed to work diligently to continue Neil’s legacy of strong community relationships, support for Basin priorities, and maintaining the Trust as an effective and efficient organization,” says Strilaeff.

“Under Neil’s leadership, the Trust matured into a robust organization with talented staff, and as a result we can continue meeting the needs

Don’t get snowed in of Basin communities without any interruption to our operations.

“This is a direct result of Neil’s vision for the organization and a testament to his leadership,” he says.

Strilaeff ’s appointment as President and CEO is effective immediately, according to CBT.

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Robson Valley Regional RCMP Police Report

Speed, collisions

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.

Nov 15: Valemount RCMP were patrolling Highway 16 near Moose Lake in the late evening and happened upon a collision. A Dodge Caravan was located facing eastbound on the westbound shoulder of the road.

It appeared the vehicle lost control making a left turn over a bridge, then striking the concrete barrier before coming to rest. Valemount RCMP had the vehicle removed from the Highway because of its dangerous position. The owner was later contacted and did not suffer injury and the roads in the area were slippery at the time.

Nov 15: McBride RCMP attended a report of a collision west of McBride on Highway 16. RCMP, EHS, and Fire Rescue attended the scene and located an unoccupied vehicle. The occupants of the vehicle had already left the scene and returned to McBride without notifying emergency services. The vehicle appeared to have struck

the ditch and then rolled.

The vehicle was towed, and driver later located and issued a violation ticket for failing to remain at the scene.

Nov 16: McBride RCMP conducted a traffic stop with a vehicle that crossed Highway 16 without stopping. During the stop an odour of marihuana was detected and the driver arrested for possession of a controlled substance. A search of the vehicle incidental to arrest resulted in the seizure of marihuana and paraphernalia for destruction. The driver was issued a violation ticket for driving without consideration, and released without further charge.

Nov 17: Valemount RCMP responded to a single semitractor trailer collision on Highway 16 near the Alberta border. The driver of the semi-tractor trailer was transported to Jasper Hospital by ambulance for treatment. The semi-tractor trailer was eastbound

and lost control, striking the left side ditch causing the unit to spin and leave the roadway backwards toward the Yellowhead boat launch. The roads in the area were very icy and hard to stand on without sliding.

Nov 18: Valemount RCMP were patrolling Highway 16 near the Alberta border when they discovered a GMC van in the westbound ditch. It appeared the vehicle had rolled several times, with significant damage to the entire vehicle.

The driver and passenger of the vehicle suffered minor injuries. The roads were very slippery at the time of the discovery.

Nov 18: McBride RCMP were called to attend a report of two males fighting on 5th Avenue and Queen St. Upon arrival police were unable to locate anyone, but on further investigation located the males at the hospital for treatment, and both unwilling to cooperate. The investigation into this matter is ongoing.

Nov 18: Valemount RCMP received a complaint of erratic driving involving a vehicle travelling on Highway 16 from Jasper. The complaint alleged a vehicle was all over the road and nearly rear ended another vehicle.

Patrols were conducted and the offending vehicle located south of Valemount on Highway 5. The driver denied driving erratically but was issued a violation ticket for speeding which was witnessed by police.

Nov 19: Valemount RCMP were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 16 near the CVSE Scales when a Jeep Cherokee was stopped eastbound. While speaking with the driver an odour of marihuana was detected, and the driver and passenger were subsequently arrested for possession of a controlled substance. A search of the vehicle incidental to arrest led police to seize a quantity of marihuana and paraphernalia for destruction. The driver was issued a violation ticket for speeding, and then released along with the passenger without further charge.

Nov 20: McBride RCMP

were on patrol when they conducted a traffic stop with a GMC Sierra hauling a trailer with no lights, and speeding. Further checks revealed the trailer was also uninsured. The driver was issued violation tickets for no insurance, speeding, and no trailer lights. The trailer was also removed from the roadway and towed to McBride.

Winter is upon us and with it comes ice and snow.

Please be prepared for slippery road conditions, and reduce speed to prevent collisions. http://www.icbc.com/ road-safety/driving-tips/ Pages/Winter-driving.aspx Nov. 21: Valemount RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision at Swift Current Rd, Mount Robson, BC. Members attended and located a semi-tractor trailer unit on its side in the East Bound ditch. The lone occupant was transported to the Valemount Clinic with non-life threatening injuries. The truck and trailer were completely demolished in the collision.

Nov. 22: Valemount RCMP received a call from a resident advising that the lawn of a property on Juniper Street had been damaged by unknown person(s)

doing a “burn out”. If anyone has information regarding this incident please call 250-566-4466 or Crimestoppers.

Nov. 23: a McBride RCMP officer stopped a Prince George resident on highway 16 near Goat River for doing 155 km/hr in a 100 km/hr zone. The driver was issued a ticket for excessive speed and the vehicle impounded for 7 days.

Nov. 26: Valemount RCMP were notified of a single vehicle rollover on Highway 5 North of Valemount. Through investigation it is believed the driver lost control in the slush and could not regain control of the vehicle. One of the occupants was transported to the Valemount Health Clinic with non-life threatening injuries.

Nov. 26: a McBride RCMP officer attended a report of a single vehicle collision at King Creek Rd and Highway 16. The lone occupant of the vehicle lost control of the vehicle when pulling over for a semi. The driver lost control due to the slush and ended up in the ditch.

No injury to the driver and the vehicle was pulled out by a tow truck.

FREE Christmas Skate Skate rental costs covered by the Local Action Team

Sunday, December 11 2–4 PM CANOE VALLEY REC. CENTRE

MANY AWESOME DOOR PRIZES TO BE WON!

One prize ticket given for each non-perishable food item donated.

Let’s try and fill the food bank for christmas! Tickets will be used to draw awesome prizes at the skating event. The more you donate, the better your chances of winning.

There will also be a variety of free baked goodies and hot beverages, donated by members of our amazing community.

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Come on out and join us for a fun, family festivity!

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By Evan Matthews Valemount RCMP responded to a single vehicle collision at Swift Current Rd, Mount Robson, BC. Members attended and located a semi-tractor trailer unit on its side in the East Bound ditch. The lone occupant was transported to the Valemount Clinic with non-life threatening injuries. The truck and trailer were completely demolished in the collision.

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Province holds business workshop for the Valley

by EVAN MATTHEWS

The Province of B.C. is working with locals to increase economic development in the Valley.

The Ministry of Jobs Tourism and Skills Training held a Business Retention and Expansion workshop at the Best Western on Thursday, Nov. 24. The workshop was put on in partner with the B.C. Economic Development Association and Columbia Basin Trust.

The workshop is geared toward local elected officials, Economic Development Officers, Chambers of Commerce, First Nations staff, municipal government staff and community

representatives involved in economic development, according to Myles Bruns, the Ministry’s regional manager for the Thompson, CentralOkanagan and Robson Valley regions.

“The workshop is intended to assist communities in expanding their capacity, knowledge and skill sets to ensure economic sustainability and future growth,” says Bruns.

Many community leaders were in attendance, including representatives of the Simpcw First Nation, municipal employees, RDFFG, RVSS, WorkSafeBC, Valemount Geothermal Society, and other small businesses.

“The workshop focuses on

how communities can effectively retain and help grow their existing businesses,” he says.

Smaller local businesses, like Three Ranges Brewing Co. or The Gathering Tree, are good examples of how workshops like this one can

be positive for the community, according to Rundi Anderson, co-owner of Three Ranges.

“It’s always positive when we get a group of likeminded people together who want to see (Valemount and McBride) grow and prosper,”

McNaughton. “Bantam and midget I had to go to Valemount.”

McNaughton experienced many of the same challenges young rural hockey players face today, saying short line-ups and long drives were really the extent of it, but it was a part of being

dedicated to the sport he decorated professional McNaughton says it’s that loves so much. coaches in the world, havside of things — managing As he progressed later ing won the World Cup of people and communicating into his career, and as Hockey, the Stanley Cup, — that he works so hard at, McNaughton began to the World Championship, as some of coaching is infight for ice-time, he began the World Junior Chamnate and some of it is hard to seriously consider pionship and Olympic work. coaching. gold medal (on two occa“Running people seems to “In my last two years sions, 2010 and 2014) for be in my nature a little bit,” of university hockey, I Canada. says McNaughton, pointfound myself relegated It’s widely known and ing to his experience as to the bench more than accepted that Babcock’s General Manager. “I try to the ice,” says get performance out McNaughton. of people.”

“I always knew I With the game “It’s about getting through to wanted to coach changing constantly, each player individually, so after I was done McNaughton says it’s I’m always working on my playing, but at only getting faster that point the ice and kids are getting communication skills, making time was already better at younger sure we understand each other, limited, and ages. and I do it with every single one trying to make His advice for young of my players.” a crack at a pro would-be coaches: line-up wasn’t Do it, just try. going to be any “Give it a try and see - Mark McNaughton, Head easier,” he says. if you’re any good at Coach and General Manager of After finishing it,” he says, adding the Princeton Posse Hockey Club his last couple of there is a second bit years at universito his advice. ty, McNaughton “It’s so important to says he began to move on best attribute as a coach, understand your method with his life when a coach- actually has nothing to do with one kid might not be ing opportunity in Comox with coaching per se, but your method with the next, fell into his lap. rather managing people, a and not getting frustrating A good friend of Mcquality McNaughton finds with it.

Naughton’s, he says, took to be valuable as well.

“Treat everybody like on coaching the Comox “The biggest thing is find- honest individuals, and Valley Glacier Kings. ing a way to get through to you’ll find a way to get “We had always talked everyone… Wanting every- through to them,” he says. about coaching together, one to work the same way If an NHL opportunity and the opportunity preisn’t a realistic expectation,” were to ever present itself, sented itself, so we thought, says McNaughton. he would consider it (for ‘why not?’” he says.

“It’s about getting through good reason), but McAnd McNaughton’s career to each player individually, Naughton says he’s not as a coach has progressed so I’m always working on thinking about it, as he’s from there, with many my communication skills, happy doing what he’s dosimilar and comparable making sure we undering now. qualities and philosophies stand each other, and I do “It’s the right fit,” he says. as some of the world’s best. it with every single one of “I’m just taking it hour-byThe Toronto Maple Leafs’ my players,” he says. hour, for the time being.”

Head Coach, Mike BabHaving spent years cock, is one of the most around the game,

Local hockey coach enjoying the ride

by EVAN MATTHEWS

It’s not unusual for many young Canadian boys to dream of playing in Game Seven of the Stanley Cup finals, however, it’s not very often one dreams of coaching.

For 28-year-old Dunster

native, Mark McNaughton, this old adage holds true, though he was named as Head Coach of the Junior B Princeton Posse last week, while he also holds the title of General Manager.

“I played in McBride all the way through, gosh, end of pee-wee?” says

with useful tools, while fostering a solid understanding of economic development practices, she says.

Rick Thompson, a councillor on McBride’s Village Council, and co-owner of McBride Self Storage and The Historic McKale House Gifts and Used Books, and Guest House, says though the workshop was similar to others he has attended, he says it was good to have new faces around the table.

“A new participant means new ideas,” says Thompson, noting that some of the ideas from the workshop can be applied to McBride’s economy.

“Small business is the lifeblood of rural B.C., and we need to do everything we can to keep what we have and attract more,” says Thompson.

“If every building on Main Street (in McBride) had a small business operating, employing one or two people, we would be in a much better position than we are now.”

Photo: Supplied Coach McNaughton can be seen just past the trainer, as he instructs the Princeton Posse Hockey club in the last minute of a 2-2 tie.

says Anderson.

“Every business counts…

Small business is absolutely vital to the Valley’s economy,” she says.

Having discussions about business retention and expansion, according to Anderson, equips the community

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Festival of Lights in McBride

Photos: Monica Marcu McBride had its annual Festival of Lights complete with Santa. Right: the Roth family takes in the festivities. Far right: the Tot-Bojnik kids.

“The pipeline will create an incredible regional boom here.”

– Bryce Herman, President, Kamloops North Shore Business Improvement Association

The Trans Mountain Project will provide economic benefits for all Canadians. First, it will create a

1.8 B

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Construction spending in the BC Interior1.

11.3 M

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Estimated annual local tax increases to benefit BC Interior1.

Total annual local taxes including new and existing amounts – $21.138 M.

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Workforce spending in the BC Interior1 during construction by local and non-local workers.

long-term legacy of tax revenues that will help fund vital services, such as education and health care.

Overall, the Project is expected to generate $46.7 billion in government revenues. Second, the Project creates the equivalent of 37,000 jobs per year over twenty years of operations. And finally,

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Equivalent number of jobs per year throughout construction (9,000 in BC).

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Current value of Community Benefit Agreements with BC Interior municipalities.

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in funding over 20 years to Thompson Rivers University as a Community Benefit Agreement for students in Trades, Social Work and Applied Research Programs.

property tax revenue to local governments in BC and Alberta will increase by $26.5 million annually – more than double the current amount.

The BC Interior includes Valemont, Barrierre, Clearwater, Kamloops, Merritt, Thompson Nicola Regional District (Vavenby, Birch Island, Black Pool, Blue River, Avola, Little Fort and Black Pines) and the Regional District of Fraser Fort George.

For more information, go to TransMountain.com/benefits Email: info@transmountain.com · Phone: 1-866-514-6700

Committed to safety since 1953.

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pipeline cont’d from A01 expected in late 2019.

The company says other next steps include a final cost estimate review with shippers committed to the Project and a final investment decision by the Kinder Morgan Board of Directors “This project has evolved substantially as a result of the scrutiny it has undergone and the input received from communities, Indigenous and Metis groups and individuals,” says Ian Anderson President of Kinder Morgan Canada. “No voice has gone unheard, and we

thank everyone who has helped make this Project better.”

The project also faces five conditions from BC’s provincial government.

In July 2012, Clark set five conditions for the project: completion of environmental reviews, world-leading practices for oil spill prevention, cutting-edge land and water cleanup programs, meeting concerns of First Nations and a fair share of profits.

The province has given the federal government’s new oceans protection plan a thumbs up if additional resources for marine spill

McBride PAC cont’d from A01 Dubé.

“Lets see what their ideas and concepts are, and support them. They want to provide for the students, and do the best by them,” she says.

In addition to adding staff, another potential solution, according to Dubé, would be to change the provincial educational funding formula, as she says rural kids are being put at a disadvantage, currently.

Schools are generally funded by the number of students in seats, which means if you have a low student population you’re limited in terms of teachers and courses. Rural schools do, however, get supplemental income for being rural. Still, it’s not enough to provide teachers for all classes students

want to take, Dubé says.

“The district needs to work more collaboratively with the schools and the community to make it work,” says Dubé, also saying she felt online classes are far inferior to in-class instruction.

More and more, according to SD57, geography is no longer a barrier, and technology is a 21st Century skill — some students like it, while others don’t — which is why online courses are viewed as a flexible option.

Though Dubé used Duchess Park School in Prince George as an example of a school with an extensively long list of electives, she says her point wasn’t to say rural schools need those extensive options, too.

The point, she says, was

response are offered, though Clark said Tuesday that the five Provincial conditions have not yet been met.

The government also made three other pipeline decisions this week: The Government directed the National Energy Board (NEB) to dismiss Enbridge’s Northern Gateway Pipelines Project application. The government says it has determined that the project is not in the public interest, given that it would result in crude oil tankers transiting through the sensitive ecosystem of the Douglas Channel, which

is part of the Great Bear Rainforest.

Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, the Honourable Jim Carr also announced a moratorium on crude and persistent oil tankers along B.C.’s north coast.

to say some students in areas like McBride have to choose between Physics or Gym, which is hard on them.

“It’s an either/or for a lot of our courses,” she says.

“Those are hard choices for kids to make… They can’t have both.”

In response, SD57 has said it is committed to having a streamlined graduation path for every student, according to Superintendent, Marilyn Marquis-Forster.

Historically, according to Marquis-Forster, the number of students failing to graduate out of McBride Secondary hasn’t been above the norm.

“McBride Secondary has actually done a great job in providing the core classes for graduation,” MarquisForster says.

“There may be somebody now who is worried, and I understand that, as the numbers have continued to decline,” she says, noting under the current educational funding formula, it makes sense there would be fewer classes available than in the past.

“We hear the concerns, and we want to be very respectful of them,” says Marquis-Forster. “We will do our very, very best to hear (Caitlyn’s) concerns and address them.”

But at this point, Caitlyn Dubé says her future depends on getting into Biology 12 next year, something she still can’t confirm.

“It might happen, I’m not sure.”

McBride Employment Services

Upcoming workshops: Dec 8 WorkBC Programs & Benefits How they can help you find work Dec 15 Resolutions Building a strategic plan for employment Workshops run 10 am to 12 noon Robson Valley Support Society is a non-profit charity that has served the employment related needs of McBride for over a decade.

Bob Thompson, Employment Services Coordinator

Funded in whole or in part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement

Bob Thompson, 942 Third Ave McBride, BC, V0J 2E0 Employment Services Coordinator 250-569-2266 Robson Valley Support Society mcbrideemployment@gmail.com

The area affected spans the Alaska–B.C. border, down to the point on B.C.’s mainland adjacent to the northern tip of Vancouver Island, and includes Haida Gwaii.

The Federal Government says via its statement, that it made this decision following consultations

with stakeholders including Indigenous groups and communities.

“Canadians expect the Government of Canada to help grow the economy while protecting the environment,” says Canada’s Minister of Transport, Marc Garneau.

“This tanker moratorium is another example of how this can be achieved, and shows our commitment to establishing a world-leading marine safety system meeting the needs of all Canadians,” he says.

The Federal Government will introduce legislation to implement the moratorium by the spring of 2017.

The federal government did approve Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement Project, subject to 37 binding conditions that will address potential Indigenous, socio-economic and environmental impacts. This $4.8-billion project will replace 1,067 kilometres of existing pipeline from Hardisty, Alberta, to Gretna, Manitoba, “to enhance its safety and integrity.”

The project will generate significant economic benefits, the government says, including $514.7 million in federal and provincial government revenues and 7,000 new jobs during construction. It also provides a vital link to the North American refinery market for Canadian oil.

In March, the Simpcw First Nation signed a Mutual Benefits Agreement with Kinder Morgan relating to the proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain

Pipeline.

Last year, Kinder Morgan announced a contribution of $185,000 to Valemount as part of a group of community benefit agreements, should their application be approved.

Valemount has earmarked the funds for four main projects: The water intake project; updating the emergency plan; the mountain bike park and bridge construction; and support for students in trades, technology and environmental programs related to the pipeline industry.

Whether or not the funds stay allocated to those projects, time will tell.

Kinder Morgan has estimated the project to cost $6.8-billion, while at the same time creating 15,000 new jobs during construction.

The expansion will also provide access to global markets and generate significant direct economic benefits, including $4.5-billion in Federal and Provincial government revenues, according to the Federal Government.

In order to approve the expansion, the Federal Government says it considered a wide variety of information and data, including the National Energy Board’s (NEB) recommendation report, Environment and Climate Change Canada’s assessment of upstream greenhouse gas emissions, the views of Canadians and enhanced consultations with Indigenous peoples.

addition to our coffee and gift shop, TheInGathering Tree The Gathering Tree also offers:

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Photos: Laura Keil and Beth Russell It was a great turnout at the McBride Craft Fair Nov. 19th.

Fran Chiupka (right) was there with her handmade cards, Christmas tags, and stocking stuffers. Robert Mitchell (below) was there with his hand-made First Nations artwork, his first craft fair in McBride.

The Valemount Craft Fair Nov. 26th was packed with vendors this year, though turn-out may have been less than expected due to the snow and icy roadways. Samantha Travers (far right top), as part of the Valemount Elementary School’s Parent Advisory Council, was selling goodies and raffle tickets to raise money for new playground equipment. Explaining a new Community Paramedic program for Valemount and McBride are paramedics, Jasmin Gasser and Tanya Rich (centre right). Paul Fretts (bottom right) selling his own honey, Swiftwater Honey.

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Gardening with Pete Long term seed storage

The loft in my house has been a great spot for getting the dozens of containers of seeds really dry and ready for storage. The tomato seeds had been extracted and fermented for three days in October and November and then set to dry on trays in their own little yogurt container with a label on the side.

(With so many different varieties, they ripen over a long period of time.) The beans and peas are still in their pods spread out on trays and are brown and totally dry. The peppers were threaded in groups of three or four and hung on a rack above the heater stove. The herbs have already been stripped from

their stems as soon as they were crispy. I like to get them in airtight jars and in the cupboard before they gather dust and loose their colour.

Having the seeds totally dry before putting them in storage is really important if you want them to remain viable for as long as possible. Large seeds like beans and peas should actually shatter if you hit them with a hammer on a hard surface. If they just squish, they are not yet ready for storage.

If you are saving seeds from squash or melon or cucumbers, they should snap in half when you try to bend them.

If you don’t want them

lying around for so many weeks, you can also dry seeds in a gas oven with just the pilot light on.

Usually a few days will be all you need. (Be really careful not to turn the oven on to get supper ready with the seeds still inside!).

Some seed savers use a commercial product called “silica gel” that you can usually find at craft stores. It can also be used for quickly drying flowers to help retain their bright colours. You can just place the seeds you want to dry in a cloth bag or piece of cheesecloth tied with string. Weigh the bag and then weigh out the same amount of silica gel. Place

both in a dry glass jar with a good rubber seal and close the lid tightly. Some silica gel has a colour indicator that changes colour from blue to pink as it absorbs the moisture from the seeds. If you get the regular silica gel, leave the jar in a dark spot for around 7 days. Test the seeds to be sure they are hard and shatter when hit with a hammer.

When you are sure the seeds are totally dry, they can be placed in paper envelopes with the variety and the date marked on them. The envelopes should then be placed in a dry glass jar with a good rubber seal and closed tightly. The jar can

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.

then be stored in a cool, dry, dark place until next year. Some people prefer to store their seeds in a freezer as it gives longerterm storage. If you do freeze your seeds, always bring the jars out of the freezer and let them come to room temperature before opening them. Otherwise, there is a tendency for the jars to get condensation on the inside as you open them with such a large temperature

difference. This is bad for the seeds inside.

I have made it a practice to retain about ¼ of the “old seeds” in my containers from previous years.

I just add this year’s fresh seeds to these. This gives a better chance of having a more diverse genetic mixture if the seeds in the container are from many years’ harvests.

Saving our own seeds is a real step toward sustainability. [16155]

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UPCOMING EVENTS Valemount

Fri. Dec. 2nd Late-night shopping. Great deals at local stores. Meet Santa and witness the installation of Valemount’s Community Christmas Tree.

5-9pm downtown and around Valemount.

Fri. Dec. 2nd John Crowley performs at the Valemount Legion at the regular Friday night dinner. Dinner at 5pm, show at 7pm.

Fri Dec. 9th Celebrate a Ho Ho Ho Down @ Valemount Legion Doors @ 7:00 $10 Local Music Fund-raiser for Robson Valley Music Society with themes on the Holiday Season featuring Samson’s Delilah, Nick Beddington, Crescent Spur, Elisse Bressette, Nathan Smith and more.

Sat. Dec. 17th Valemount Senior Citizen Club’s Christmas potluck supper at the Golden Years Lodge. 6pm. Turkey and potatoe supplied by club. Gift exchange maximum $10.

McBride Wed, Dec 7th at 6pm. The McBride Figure Skating Club invites you to attend this year’s Annual Christmas Skate on There will be a bake sale and raffle tickets sold before the show, and the concession opens at 4pm. Admission is FREE and Food Bank donations are welcome. The BIG RAFFLE DRAW will be at the end of the show. Don’t forget to bring your camera because we heard Santa might stop in for a visit!

Sun, Dec 11: Join us at Mountain Chapel, at Third and Main, McBride, and enjoy Christmas Carols and stories, 7pm. Something a little different this year. We look forward to seeing everyone there.

Sun. Dec. 25th Community Christmas Day Dinner 4pm at the E-Free Church. FREE turkey dinner. No reservations necessary. Volunteer help and cooks needed. Call Betty 569-3386. Sponsored by Community Members and the churches of McBride.

Dunster Sat. Dec. 3rd 10:00 to noon “Jump Down, Turn Around” Singing, Dancing, Movement, Games, Rhythms Family Music Workshop Children 0-6 and their caregivers at the

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

Choir practice in McBride, 2pm; Mountain Chapel on Main St. All ages welcome. Questions? contact Barb (569-8882, ringnut@ telus.net).

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

Sports Drop-in adult hockey Sundays 6:30 and Wednesdays 8:15 at the Valemount arena. Full gear required.

Drop-in volleyball and badminton at Valemount Secondary gym. Volleyball Tuesdays 7-9 and badminton Thursdays 7-9

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

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

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

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

McBride Anglican United Church 441 Dominion Street Sunday @10:00am.

Christian Science Services Dunster Sunday Worship @ 10:00am.

Phone: 250-968-4349 Valemount Community Church • Evangelical Free Church of Canada Sunday 11am ph. 250566-0070 970 Main St (Valemount Legion) Good Shepherd Catholic Church 3rd Ave and Elm Street Valemount. Sunday Mass @ 6pm Phone: 250-566-4662 New Life Sanctuary 1247-1st Avenue Valemount Worship @ 11:00am Mountain Chapel 299 Main street McBride Phone: 250-5693350 St Patrick’s Catholic Church 197 Dominion street, McBride Phone: 250-569-2606

Pickleball at the McBride High school, Wed 7-9pm. We will play every Wednesday that the school is open. Age range is High School students to adults.

All equipment is provided.

Bring runners and come try it out. For information call Sharron at 250-569-2583.

Clubs & Groups RVSS Adult Literacy group Games Day. Join us for games, refreshments and some laughs.

Tues 1-3 in the afternoon. 942 3rd Ave., McBride. 18+ Geek Squad. Mondays at 3pm at the Library Annex. Ages 9-13.

Limited spots, so please let us know you’re coming. Discover technology with computer programming, robotics and more.

Every Monday 7:00-9:00pm Knitting @ Sandy Bernie’s House 835 Bridge Road, McBride.

The Valemount Scribblers creative writing group for all levels of writers. Most Thursdays 6:45pm-8pm. Like to write? Join us! 566-9121 Music Jam. Tuesdays 7:00pm @ the McBride Library Annex.

Want to learn new music? Tired of playing alone? Come out for bluegrass, folk, country, rock.

Phone: Dave Marchant at 250569-2569.

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

Dunster Schoolhouse admission by donation Facilitated

by Janey weeks and Melissa Boulianne Contact: Nancy Taylor 250-968-4358

Sat, Dec 3rd from 11:00 to 1:00, Dunster Winter SoupKItchen is Back! Serving soups, bunwiches and desserts at only $2.50 each. Dunster Hall. All vendors wishing to set up a table and turn this into a true Market are welcome.

Monthly Book Discussion. Meets the 4th Thursday of the month at 1:30pm at the McBride Library. Themes change monthly, check in at 569-2411 or find us on Facebook. All welcome!

The Valley Piecemakers meet the 2nd Wednesday of the month in the Home Economics room of McBride Secondary 1300 2nd Ave at 7pm. Always welcoming new members. For more info contact Barb Brabant 250-569-0068 Monthly Meeting of the Dunster Fine Arts School Society will be held on the last Thursday of each month, 7:00pm @ the school. All welcome!

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

The OAPO Stitch and Knit will be meeting @ the Beaverview Lodge, McBride Thurs from 2:004:00pm.

The Valemount Children’s Activity Society holds board meetings on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the centre.

Unity in Community, Thurs at 7:30pm, McBride Health Centre.

250-569-2586

Adventist Community Services meets Tues 1:00-3:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm @ the Seventh Day Adventist Church 1075 Lamming Pit Rd, McBride.

Anglican United Church Women’s Group Thrift Shop open 1:00-3:00pm Every Tuesday & Friday @ church hall, 459 Dominion St, McBride.

Toastmasters 7:00-9:00pm (1st and 3rd Tuesday) at Golden Years Lodge upstairs in the lounge. Call 566-4179 Saddle & Wagon Club meetings every 3rd Thurs. at 5pm. Contact 566-1779.

Tell us what’s happening and we’ll let everybody know!

Mon. Dec. 12th Dunster Christmas Concert at the Dunster Schoolhouse Evening concert at 7pm for the general public tea, coffee, juice and goodies to follow.

Concert for seniors of the valley and those who cannot come to the evening concert 12 noon. Buses will bring out and return any seniors from

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

Tete Jaune Community Club monthly meetings at 7 pm on the first Tuesday of the month at the T-Jaune Community Hall

McBride and Valemount compliments of diversified bus and their volunteer drivers.

Leaving Golden Years Lodge in Valemount at 10:00 am.

Leaving Beaverview Lodge in McBride at 10:15 am.

Book Club for adults – Meet second Thursday of the month at 7pm at the library. Call 250566-4367 for more info.

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

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

Youth The McBride Play group is meeting on Fridays 10 am to noon at the E-Free Church. All kids ages 0-6 and their care-givers are welcome to come out for playtime, socializing and a free

snack! For more information, please call Emilia Roth @ 5696809 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: 5692411 Game Zone. Fridays at 7pm, McBride Library. Board games, WiiU & more! Ages 13+ RVSS Valley Girls. For ages 12 and up. Wed 3:00 - 4:30 in the afternoon. Share time with other girls, enjoy activities, be heard and make a difference.

942 3rd Ave., McBride.

Dunster Playgroup. Meets on Thursdays from 10am to noon at the Dunster Schoolhouse.

Kids 0 to 6 grab your grown up and come enjoy open play, crafting and gym time. Please bring a snack to share. Info: 569-4033

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

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

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

Cribbage and other games: Everyone Welcome; @ the Valemount Golden Years Lodge lower level Thurs 1-4 pm.

Wellness

1-3pm 942 3rd Ave., McBride.

18+ Hatha Yoga at the Valemount Community Hall. Tues & Thurs 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Dropin $10. For more info call Brigitta 566-9196 AA meetings every Friday 8:00pm @ the Valemount Catholic Church. Free. All welcome.

Phone: 250-566-1139 Valemount Ladies walking group meet Thurs at 1pm @ the Anglican/United Church parking lot.

Workshops Want to learn how to knit?

Already know how and want to get together to socialize? Willing to share your knowledge?

The Valemount Public Library is offering space and supplies Sunday afternoons from 2-4pm Every Monday from 11am-1pm resume and Cover Letter Workshop, free, at the Valemount Learning Centre. Helping you create your best resume yet!

Call 250-566-4601 for more info.

Free One-on-One Computer Tutoring Wed 4pm and Fridays 11:00am and 1:00pm @ the Valemount Public Library.

Phone: 250-566-4367 to book a session.

Other Coming up in December: Sundays open mic coffee house at the Valemount Legion 2–4 pm. Show your roots or just enjoy.

Dinner and live music at Legion Branch #266, Valemount. Frtdays 5:30-9:00 pm

Yoga in McBride with Jeanette Chiupka. Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 @ the fire hall.

RVSS Adult Literacy Craft Club.

A new quick, easy and fun craft each week. Come on in Fridays

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Sober and wearing clothes

by LOU MAZE RMG humour columnist Some of you may remember Erma Bombeck. She wrote a newspaper column, back when women knew their place in the media. Helloise told you how to clean; Abbey doled out motherly advice; and Erma made it all funny. It was all so homey, we almost forgot, the girls were rolling in the cookie dough.

Erma wrote a piece about clothes hangers that made me laugh so

hard, I reverted to a fetal position, wet myself and got bounced out of the library.

I thought of her yesterday, when the rod in our closet broke and all of my husband’s clothes slinked to the floor. As I tried to retrieve some of his shirts, the rod then reverted to a teeter tooter and proceeded to dump my clothing into a whole new mess on the floor.

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You’ll be asked to a variety of events, but you’ll tend to politely decline the invitations. However, you could be convinced to change your mind at the last minute.

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Staying within your budget won’t be easy, especially when buying Christmas gifts. You’ll be giving expensive gifts to those you love and especially to those who deserve it.

A trip is on the horizon. Even if it’s only in a few months, you need to start preparing now. Look into getting your vaccinations or renewing your passport, for example.

Expect to use your credit cards a little more than usual. You’ll have to decide between Christmas presents, social activities or a family trip.

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Even though the holidays haven’t officially begun, your house will be constantly packed. If you have young children, you can expect them, along with their friends, to set up camp in your home.

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A particular project will make you the centre of attention. You’ll round up the family for a spontaneous trip or a memorable activity during the holidays.

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I was hoping he would forget that buying a new rod was on my shopping list and not on his. Thankfully he did, so at least his memory loss is serving a purpose.

I made it to the meeting sober and wearing clothes. Turns out what you really need to wear to the bank is a good credit rating.

Mine is somewhere at the bottom of my closet.

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- large family home with walk out basement - adjoins Dore River recreation area

1104 3rd Ave, McBride

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17135 Olson Road, Quesnel

6930 Read Road, Dunster

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MR-23 Your forever home is waiting for you! This little home has raised garden beds and a hot house. 4 bedrooms, bathroom, powder room and open concept kitchen, dining room and living room. Wood and electric heat, with a tin roof and vinyl siding.

$139,000

$165,000

$129,900

$425,000 FA-531 Lot #2. Small acreage located within Village limits.

Now available with water to the property, and hydro, phone nearby. Beautiful mountain views. Plan your property to your unique style and make it truly yours! 2.47 acres, zoned RR1.

$175,000

FA-436V LOOKING FOR SOLITUDE? Approximately 22 acres about 15 minutes south of Valemount. Secluded property with trails throughout.

Backs onto Crown land with creek frontage. Hydro line on property, telephone and high speed internet connection.

Geo tech study completed.

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.

VCL-54 Approximately 1.17 Acres. Zoned Hwy Commercial C-4. Village water available.

$125,000

FA-514 DC FRASER RIVER FRONTAGE. This remote property is in the vicinity of Dome Creek. Abundant wildlife and panoramic mountain views grace this property.

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

$349,900 VRL – 189 Located towards the end of a quiet cul-de-sac. This lot is 8611 square feet within Village of Valemount boundaries. Zoned R1 (residential).

Build your home to your own style. This large lot is waiting for you.

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.

$65,000

$285,000

We offer a wide selection of homes, farm, ranches, commercial and residential properties in the Robson Valley including Valemount, Dunster, McBride, Crescent Spur, Blue River, and Avola

We appreciate your business!

Please visit our website to see our full range of listings!

McBride Realty Center Ltd

250-569-2735 OR 1-877-569-2735 rodger@mcbriderealty.com www.mcbriderealty.com Specializing in residential, commercial, recreational, acreage & ranch properties Integrity - Matching great people with wonderful properties - Honesty

$299,000

$77,000

$230,000

Rodger Peterson Realtor

MRC-DA866 8599 Loos Rd, Crescent Spur, BC

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

$160,000

MRC-R893 1276 – 2nd Ave, McBride, BC

2 bedroom home on 1.4 acres. Single detached garage and large shed. On a nice 1.4 acre lot with creek frontage.

Partial basement.

MRC-A725 Mountainview Rd, McBride, BC

7 acres, close to McBride. Cleared hay field & treed land. Wonderful views of the Rocky Mountains. Power & telephone at lot line. Paved road at front of lot. No buildings on property. One of the very best locations for the perfect hobby farm.

$109,000

MRC-A840 Aleza Lake, BC

160 acres undeveloped land! Located about 45 minutes east of Prince George. Enjoy the remote wilderness. Fishing lakes nearby.

MRC-DA883 14510 Blackman Rd, Tete Jaune Cache, BC Large corner lot! Fenced & landscaped. 3

bdrm 1975 mobile with addition. Good condition. Wood heat and propane forced air furnace. Sold fully furnished.

Like new 16’x24’ garage, fully finished, concrete floor. Two storage buildings.

If a realtor’s “For Sale” sign is on it, I can represent you, and show you the property!

$815,000

MRC-C898 Fredette Ave, Hudson’s Hope, BC

A good year round business, situated in beautiful Hudson’s Hope! 20 full serviced all season unit RV Park with 3 rental suites! Zoned C-2. Sale includes all yard maintenance equipment, buildings fixtures & furnishing as used in the RV Park business. Good yearly net income!

Financing available to qualified buyers.

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