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An evening with the Premier Christy Clark By ALLAN FREDERICK Reporter
More than 900 visitors spent an evening with Premier Christy Clark last Friday, March 1. The BC Liberal Party hosted the event at the Civic Centre in Prince George. The evening included a photo opportunity with the Clark and entertainment by two local northern artists, singer Jerusha White and piano player / singer Bryant Olender. Local dignitaries included the Honourable Shirley Bond, Honourable Pat
Bell, MLA John Rustad and BC Liberal candidate Coralee Oakes. Prior to dinner, Clark addressed the group with her view of the future for British Columbia. Following dinner a tribute was presented to Minister Bell who is retiring following the forthcoming election. A live and silent auction was held with proceeds going toward the B.C. Liberal Riding Associations of Cariboo North, Nechako Lakes, Prince George – Mackenzie and Prince George – Valemount.
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Premier Christy Clark (left) and Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount in Prince George on Friday, March 1.
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Stolen dog reunited with owner By BIRGIT STUTZ Contributor
A stolen dog has been reunited with his rightful owner after spending a few months at a pet hostel in McBride. On December 5, a young woman brought Tyson, a large, adult, intact male Rottweiler, to the Robson Valley Pet Hostel outside of McBride to board for the weekend. “The girl told us that she and her boyfriend were sledding in the area,” said Ann Schwartz, owner of Robson Valley Pet Hostel. As the weekend came to a close, the couple came to pay Tyson’s boarding fee, but said they were unable to pick him up.
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Epiphany Xavier is reunited with her dog Tyson.
“At that time the girl stated that the dog was actually her mother’s, but that her mom was unable to take him back or care for him,” said Schwartz, adding the girl paid for another week of Tyson’s stay and claimed that they would be back the following weekend to pick up their sled, which was in a shop for repairs. “As that weekend came and went, I tried to contact the couple several times. After quite a few more days of angst on my part, I spoke to the woman on the telephone and convinced her to bring Tyson’s bill up to date. I asked if she wished for us to help find a country home for Tyson, and she sent a letter of consent via email, to that effect.” However, after that point, week in and week out, Schwartz was unable to get a response from the young woman by phone or email. “Still I had no reason to believe that the couple had not acted in the best interest of the dog and the real owner,” said Schwartz. “We started trying in earnest to find a new loving family for Tyson. Imagine my surprise when, one morning a couple of weeks ago, I got a phone call from a woman named Epiphany Xavier stating that she was the dog’s rightful owner and that Tyson had been stolen from her Alberta Beach home! Someone had seen my ad in the Facebook page ‘Edmonton Buy, Sell, Trade’ looking for a new home for Tyson and contacted her. After asking the caller some questions, I was satisfied that this story was true.” In the following days, Tyson’s owner set about finding a ride home for her dog, and funds to pay for part of the boarding fee. Finally, on Wednesday, February 27, Tyson and Xavier were reunited. “I consider this a hard lesson,” said Schwartz, who’s been running the pet hostel for 29 years. “I do have a release form, but to date it had been largely unused, as I trust others, especially animal lovers. I’m disappointed and stressed to have been deceived, and it has been difficult to determine the truth of Tyson’s story. Many questions remain unanswered. I have been part of some rescues and have gladly helped people out without remuneration, at times, but I’ve never experienced anything
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like this in decades of pet care. Tyson is now at home in Alberta again. Epiphany reports that he seems exhausted and traumatized, but is otherwise adjusting well. In my opinion he probably thought he was simply being “babysat” for an extended period. He was well treated here at the pet hostel, with some freedom to run and fetch a ball, hearty meals, and was kept indoors when it was cold. We became attached to Tyson and he to us, and he didn’t seem overjoyed to leave.” Schwartz made a personalized blanket for Tyson because she felt attached to him after his long stay at the pet hostel and also as a gift for Xavier, who had been through a stressful time.
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Protecting the kids By DANIEL BETTS, Editor
Have you ever observed kids watching television? With wide but vacant eyes, slack jaws, slow uncoordinated movements and complete oblivion to their surroundings, they look like zombies. You can call to them, but they won’t hear you. Call them again, a little louder this time maybe, and often you get a snarky or annoyed response, “what!?” Oh no, you’ve annoyed them by redirecting their focus from whatever mind numbing event is slowly sucking the intelligence out of their young brains. On Monday, March 4, a report was submitted to the Ministry of Health in the Province of Ontario that recommends the banning of junk food and snack advertising to under 12 year olds and changing how snacks and sugary foods are displayed in stores. It is about time. The same thing needs to happen across the nation. Parents need help to protect their children against the insidious nature of commercialization. Think of your little zombie child watching one of the latest corn flake commercials. Animated Tony the Tiger is out with a bunch of happy healthy kids doing soccer drills. Some of these kids have their game faces on and Tony is throwing them soccer balls while the kids expertly fire incredible shots at an amazing goalie that won’t let them pass. All this thanks to the corn flakes and Tony encouraging the kids to “earn their stripes.” Please, if kids ate nothing but frosted flakes they would eventually have to wash themselves using a rag tied to the end of stick because they were so fat. Unfortunately, our zombie kids, entranced by the shiny images on the screen don’t think about this. All they see is the unrealistically fit anthropomorphic cartoon character, acting cool and bunch of good looking kids exhibiting amazing soccer skills and thinking, “it must be the cereal.” Off to the fridge they go to get started. Corporate advertising is a no-holds barred take no prisoners industry that employs the best psychologists and mind manipulating techniques money can buy. They also know that children are highly susceptible to suggestion. They realize that children often have difficulty distinguishing reality from fantasy, which is why we see cartoons interacting with kids. Other techniques such as associating products with everyday things are once again clever ploys to get consumers to subconsciously think about products. MacDonalds is the worst for this kind of trickery. Starting with associating their burgers and fries with the kindly clown and moving on to subtly branding their golden arches with common everyday themes, the idea of MacDonalds easily gets imprinted in people’s minds. Billions of dollars are spent on corporate advertising, while education on nutrition gets much less attention. The cost of treating overweight and unhealthy people is staggering and something needs to be done to encourage communities to be healthier and live more active lifestyles. One only needs to look south to see how bad the health of a society can deteriorate.
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Valemount Bike Park is at master plan stage By DONALDA BEESON Contributor
Valemount Bike Park developments are rolling along. A Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association (YORA) project member, Andreas Thoni, first started dreaming for Valemount over a decade ago as a teenager. Thoni has officially been at the helm of this project for about two years, and now finally has the second draft of the master plan in-hand. It has been submitted to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resources for consultation with First Nations, an opportunity for revision and final approval. “Once we get the stamp from the government,” said Thoni, “then this project is shovel ready.” The master plan is the result of a 10-day visit last June from International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) Trail Solutions Specialist, Daniel Scott. His survey has found almost 40 kilometers of non-motorized, multi-use, primarily multi-directional, hiking, trail running, biking, snow-shoeing, and backcountry Nordic trail possibilities. The trail network will have something for everyone, with scenic crosscountry (XC) trails around Swift Creek, smooth flow trails at the base of 5-mile Road, faster downhill trails from the top of 5-mile Road, and a community skills park with dirt jumps at the base. The next phase is “working towards the base infrastructure,” said Thoni. This includes upgrading 5-mile Road – the main access to the bike park – and engineering a suspension bridge at the upper Swift Creek Crossing as the pre-existing bridge collapsed last fall. According to Thonie, the roadwork is set to happen throughout this spring and into summer, in “partnership with Community Forests and other interest groups.” YORA will be applying for funding for the bridge engineering and additional road upgrades. You will
have an opportunity to vote on these two applications for funding when the next round of Columbia Basin Trusts (CBT) Community Initiatives funding is distributed locally. If all goes as planned, we can anticipate trail construction in the spring of 2014. Access signage from town, integrating the Big Foot Trail and Cranberry Marsh Trail, will be the final step, ultimately creating a cycle-friendly community. Thoni estimates future costs (not including an IMBA Epic trail from the summit of McKirdy Mountain), will be in the vicinity of $350,000. He is animated with the opportunity to create some very unique experiences, as well as become a biking destination with “potential for very different race circuits.” Thoni cites “remote access” as aiding in the Valemount Mountain Bike Park being a unique experience in comparison to other areas. “It’s really raw up there; there aren’t gondolas all over the place, [and]...there aren’t real estate developments all over your trails.” He describes the area yet to be developed, as “comparable to Kinney Lake trail for dramatic cliffs and natural features,” with a variety of cedar, fir, aspen, black spruce and mixed forests. The ultimate goal of this project is to increase users, and Thoni believes it will attract both local users as well as those from afar. He specifically mentioned young riders with pickup trucks that want to tour through B.C., and Jasperites that are tired of trail closures in the park. For further reference check out the Facebook group dedicated to keeping the public updated on the developments, search “Valemount Bike Park.”
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National Park News MARCH 7
Band turkey dinner tonight
Spring Skating
Cravings for turkey dinner and live music will be satisfied at tonight’s (Thursday, March 7) band turkey dinner fundraiser at the Activity Centre. The dinner runs from 5 to 8 p.m. with continuous double serving lines throughout the night. To compliment the delicious home-cooked meal and delectable dessert, the senior and jazz bands will play tunes all evening. This is the 38th annual Jasper Junior/Senior High School (JHS) band turkey dinner. All money raised benefits the school’s band program, which has 75 students this year. Tickets are available at the door and are $15 for adults and $5 for students.
Skating in Jasper is a family winter tradition. Both Mildred Lake at the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge and Pyramid Lake are cleared for skating, and offer toasty campfires where skaters can warm their toes. Pyramid Lake is an excellent winter hub, with options for hockey, free skating and crosscountry skiing. As spring approaches and the days get longer, ice conditions can change very quickly. Please ensure that you check conditions before
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better. It’s up to you to assess the thickness of the ice, and to check in several locations. Skating at night or alone is not recommended, nor is skating on snow-covered ice because you cannot see how thick the ice is. Water vapour above the ice, or creaking and cracking noises, indicate weak ice. Ice thickness can vary from place to place on any lake. When the weather is warm, the thickness of natural ice can change from day to day.
New museum roof…one square foot at a time.
It was 50 years ago that the community of Jasper, mostly volunteers, came together, to build their new museum. Now, with the roof leaking, the museum is calling on the community once more. In order to ensure the safety and continued preservation of the museum’s irreplaceable collection, the museum is offering to sell the roof. For a donation of $25, the donor will receive one square foot of the museum’s roof. “We have set an immediate goal of $70,000 to cover the cost to repair the entire roof,” said Anna Marie Couture, a board member of the Jasper Yellowhead Museum and Archives. The museum will be starting a door to door campaign in Jasper starting around March 18. The Jasper Yellowhead Museum & Archives has achieved a standard of museum and archival excellence that has made it the go-to repository for researchers and visitors interested in the human and natural history of Jasper National Park as well as the Yellowhead corridor, says Couture. Penny donations, as of Feb.21, now total $1,427.59 and the library is still collecting. Any one interested in buying a square foot of roof, or two or three ... can visit www.jaspermuseum.org, click on events and pay via Paypal. Visting the museum or writing a cheque also works.
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Paddy Carson, a Davis Dyslexia Facilitator, is hosting an information sessions at École Desrochers on March 12, at 7 p.m. Although most people associate dyslexia with letter reversals and reading difficulties, dyslexia encompasses a much larger umbrella of learning difficulties. Included under the spectrum of dyslexia are ADD, ADHD, dyscalculia (math difficulties), dysgraphia (writing), auditory and/or visual difficulties. For further information please contact Carson at paddy@dyslexiagifted.com or 780-489-6225. Visit www.dyselxiagifted.com.
QUOTE of the week I consider this a hard lesson. Ann Schwartz on her role in the reunion of Tyson the dog and his owner.
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On March 1, Mount Robson Provincial Park celebrated 100 years with a birthday cake at The Gathering Tree in Valemount. Events are being planned for the entire summer season to commemorate the park’s centennial year. Mount Robson Provincial Park is British Columbia’s second oldest provincial park and spans 224,866 hectares. For the next few months, and in celebration, look for forthcoming articles in the newspaper about the history and activities within the historic park.
Greyhound bus rolls over during heavy snow on Highway 16 By ALLAN FREDERICK Reporter
A Greyhound bus carrying 18 passengers travelling eastbound from Prince George lost control, skidded off the highway and rolled onto the driver’s side. The bus then slid down the embankment off Highway 16 East near Dome Creek. The incident occured at approximately 11:45 p.m. on Saturday, March 2. Poor weather conditions, including heavy snowfall at the time of the accident, may have played a major factor according to the RCMP. Several passengers assisted others in exiting the bus as some were buried in snow that had filled the inside of the bus. Passengers were transported to the Slim Creek Maintenance Yard with the assistance of a Yellowhead Highway Road and Bridge work crew. Two passengers were transported via private vehicle to the Prince George hospital while three patients were taken by ambulance to Prince George for medical attention. Greyhound sent another bus to transfer remaining passengers back to Prince George. No serious injuries were reported other than back and
neck soreness along with bumps and bruises. The McBride RCMP detachment and the Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Team will be investigating the accident.
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On Saturday, March 2 an eastbound Greyhound slid off the highway and rolled onto the driver’s side near Dome Creek.
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McBride Midgets host hockey tournament By ALLAN FREDERICK Reporter
On the first weekend of March, the McBride Midget Hockey team hosted a four team tournament with teams from Prince George, Valemount, Clearwater and McBride participating in a round robin format with each team playing five games over the two-day event. Following the first round of three games, the standings were; first place Clearwater, second Prince George, third McBride and fourth Valemount. In the quarterfinals, Clearwater defeated Valemount to advance to the finals and McBride defeated Prince George to advance to the finals.
The Prince George team defeated Valemount to finish the tournament in third place with Valemount Wildcats finishing in fourth. The final games between McBride and Clearwater saw some excellent hockey and the Clearwater Ice Hawks defeated the McBride Grizzlies to finish first place with the Grizzlies finishing up in second. Clearwater player Tommy Brown won Top Shooter in the skills competition and Clearwater goalie won the Top Goalie trophy. The Valemount Wildcats won the Most Sportsman Like trophy for their efforts.
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The family of the late Steve Kolida would like to thank everyone who helped make a difficult time easier. Special thanks goes to Rev. Dee McEachern, Dennis and Irene Rejman, Sarah Harstad, Craig and Tonia Arnold and the McBride Evangelical Free Church, Bob Balcaen and the Colour Party, the Village of McBride, The McBride Legion, Joyce Godfrey, Keith Berg and all those who donated to Steve’s beloved Legion in his honour. We would also like to thank Nancy Zotek, Jean Froescul, Michelle Rejman, Barb McFarland, the Giggling Grizzly Pub kitchen staff and any others we may have missed. Your compassion and help was greatly appreciated. The warmth and caring of small town people is always welcomed.
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Feb. 18 RDFFG board meeting highlights By Renee McCloskey Manager of External Relations, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George
Chairman Art Kaehn honoured with Queen’s Jubilee Medal Regional District Board Chairman Art Kaehn was honoured with the presentation of a Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal. The medal recognizes Chairman Kaehn’s many years of service in local government. Since 1988, Mr. Kaehn has represented the Woodpecker Hixon Electoral Area E. He has served as Regional District chair since 2007. In addition to his work on the Regional District board, Mr. Kaehn has served on the executive for the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA), including a term as president. He is also the Electoral Area representative on the Union of BC Municipalities’ executive.
Former Director Steve Kolida remembered Directors at the Regional District took a moment to reflect on the life and contributions of former director Steve Kolida. Mr. Kolida represented the Village of McBride on the Regional District Board from 1989 – 1996. He served on the McBride Village Council as councillor and Mayor for 25 years. He passed away in January. Update from PG Air The Board heard a presentation from PG Air representative Terry Robert about the successes and activities of PG Air over the past year. The Regional District contributed $15,000 to support PG Air activities in 2012. PG Air is committed to researching, monitoring, recommending and implementing air quality improvements and promoting public awareness and education in the Prince George airshed, with the goal of improved air quality in our community. In 2012, the organization participated in monitoring and research activities. PG Air also hosted a successful woodstove exchange program, which netted in the exchange of 51 units and removed an estimated 20 tonnes of fine particulate. Transfer of Quinn Street & Vanway Transfer Stations approved Directors approved transferring the operations of Quinn Street and Vanway Transfer Station from the City of Prince George to the Regional District effective May 1, 2013. Directors reviewed a transfer implementation schedule and as part of the deliberations voted in favour of supporting the City of Prince George’s decision to cease solid waste collection at the Quinn Street Transfer Station effective May 1. On that date, the site will be open to collection of recyclables and yard waste only.
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Jane Shaw, Byron and Carol Bustin enjoy the company of Bob Beeson at the Hotel Coco Palms in Costa Rica.
Solid Waste Financial Plan approved The Board has approved a 10-year financial plan for Regional Solid Waste Management. The plan was introduced to address a significant projected funding gap over the next 10 years. Revenue sources for the Solid Waste Management budget include a combination of tipping fees, property tax requisition, revenue from the sale of recyclable commodities and finished yard and garden waste compost and the sales of services. The current forecast for budget needs for implementation of the Regional Solid Waste
Management Plan (RSWMP), and meeting environmental protection regulations for the next 10 years, requires an accumulative total of $101,144,740. If the current user fee rate and requisition total were maintained at 2012 levels, there would be a funding gap of $21,400,000 over this tenyear period. Highlights of the plan include a progressive tipping fee rate increase over the next seven years to achieve a base rate tipping fee of $90 per tonne; progressive requisition increases to cushion any potential impacts should waste to landfill see dramatic changes in volume to landfill and the introduction of a small load user fee at the Foothills Boulevard Regional Landfill. Community Grants The Board approved the following requests for Community and Recreation Grants: • $2,000 to the Ness Lake Recreation Commission for insurance. • $10,000 to the Buckhorn Volunteer Firefighters Association for fire prevention training device. • $3,500 to the Pineview Recreation Commission for Snow Folic expenses. • $3,000 to the Hixon Elementary PAC for swimming lessons. • $3,000 to the Hixon 50’s Plus Group for monthly teas. • $30,000 to the Hixon Volunteer Fire Department for an exhaust extraction system. • $7,750 to the Hixon Community Association for insurance. • $1,678 to the Giscome PAC for swimming lessons. • $3,000 to the Robson Valley Mountain Bike Association for a trails plan. • $3,000 to the Valemount Curling Club for insurance. • Directors from each Electoral Area provided a $300 grant each to support the hosting of the FCM Board meeting in Prince George, for a total of $2,100.
Upcoming BCHBC Robson Valley Chapter events: Saturday, March 16, 10:30 a.m.: Veterinarian presentation by Dr. Tom Vogel at Falling Star Ranch, Dunster Saturday, April 13, 1:30 p.m.: hoof care presentation by farriers Mac Cochrane and Gary Schwartz at Balsam Ranch (Cochrane farm) on Horsey Creek Road, Dunster. These events are free and open to the public. Saturday, September 21: Third annual poker ride fundraiser, McBride For more information contact Mellany Ford at 250-968-4342 or by email at mscales@telus.net.
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On Saturday, March 2 the McBride Curling Club hosted a Family Fun Spiel with approximately 15 participants including parents and children. The event was put on with the help of President Lori Kimpton and Len McCarty of the curling club. Following the curling games, participants had a pizza lunch and goodies provided by the sponsors of the events McBride IGA and Robson Valley Home Hardware.
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Pink Shirt Day By ALLAN FREDERICK Reporter
Jenny Taphorn from the McBride Husky encouraged McBride residents to wear pink on Wednesday, Feb. 27, joining thousands of Canadians from across the country showing their support for the anti-bullying campaign. Pink Shirt Day in Canada is intended to demonstrate that society will not tolerate bullying anywhere.
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Dressed in pink for anti-bullying day Feb. 27, the crew from Crazy Horse Logging Ltd. (from left to right Randy Krenzler, Melvin Taphorn, Marty Kelly and Kevin Taphorn) showed their support in the fight against bullying.
Left: Rick Daigneault wearing his pink armband. Above: Kelly Taphorn (left) & Coral Jones sporting pink shirts at the McBride Husky.
McBride Council briefs, Feb. 26 By ALLAN FREDERICK Reporter
The regularly scheduled council meeting for the Village of McBride was held on Feb. 26 with Mayor Mike Frazier, Coun. Rick Thompson, Coun. Lori Kimpton, Coun. Raj Basran, Coun. Irene Rejman, Chief Administrative Officer Eliana Clements, Treasurer Danielle Smith and Margaret Graine, economic development officer (EDO), in attendance. There was one member of the general public present. Agenda with no additions received: A motion was made by Thompson and seconded by Rejman to receive the agenda. Motion was carried. Minutes approved: A motion to accept the minutes of the regularly scheduled council meeting of Feb. 12 was made by Rejman and seconded by Basran. Motion was carried. Delegates: Carol Hammar Resident Carol Hammar presented a letter and explanation for her request for support to have a committee formed and look into the creation of a trade fair to help local groups and organizations present their mandates, activities and work that they do within the community. Hammar felt that there were as many as 40 groups that could be identified and benefit from this exposure to the community. A Village Councillor representative was requested to be on the committee and Coun. Rejman volunteered. Hammar indicated that any of the other councillors who wanted to participate could. Hammar also requested from the village that the
EDO help with some of the contacts and grant requests for costs such as stationery, advertising, simple refreshments, hall setup, as well as researching costs for setting up in more formal “trade show” format. Hammar also indicated that she would contact Ken Starchuck, Area H representative for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, for some grant-in-aid funding possibilities as well as the McBride Community Forest Corp. and the McBride Community Foundation for grant monies to help with the “fair” idea. A tentative date of Saturday, Sept. 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. was suggested. North Central Local Government Association A PowerPoint presentation by the village administration and Mayor Frazier, on behalf of the North Central Local Government Association (NCLGA), described the mandate and work being done by the organization. This group encompasses over 68 per cent of the land base of the province, over 300,000 residents, 41 local governments and with 27 communities of 5,000 or under in population. Some of the major issues that the organization is involved in include; health care, forestry, agriculture, energy and mines, transportation and aboriginal affairs. The organization continues to advocate for communities that benefit all citizens and visitors, including age-friendly, disability-friendly, universally-designed and inclusive communities. Correspondence The village had included a letter they wrote in response to the presentation made at the previous council meeting by the
McBride and District Public Library. The letter followed up on the questions and issues that council still wanted clarification on, including operating budgets, property ownership, property re-zoning and property tax items. Bylaws / Permits / Policies: Final reading and adoption of Bylaw No. 726, 2012 relating to the amendment to Bylaw No. 703, 2010 for clarification of setback and parcel line definitions and requirements was done with motion by Rejman, seconded by Kimpton and carried. Accounts Payable: The Jan. 2013 Accounts Payable Report was presented with a motion by Frazier and
seconded by Basran to accept. Motion was carried. New Business: A motion was made to have the regularly scheduled council meeting for March 12 amended to be held on Monday, March 11 at 7:30 p.m. Motion was made by Frazier and seconded by Rejman and carried. Thompson indicated that the OBAC grant application was favourably received by the board and that funding for $20,000 was approved for the Development and Marketing of Village Walks and Mountain Trails in and around McBride.
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The Premier Mountain Lodge & Suites and the Sarak Grill & Lounge will be sponsoring a Community Brunch on Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Chef Rakesh will prepare and amazing International Brunch Buffet. You are encouraged to bring a Cash Only Donation that will go towards the Valemount Food Bank (80%), Robson Valley Spay & Neuter Society (10%) and the Valemount Elementary School PAC (10%). We request Valemount community members to come to this event and help support this wonderful cause. Volunteers are most welcome! Please call the Sarak Grill & Lounge at 250-566-8211 for more information. We hope to see you on Sunday, March 10, 2013. Organizers: Mr. Karim Ali Merali Premier Mountain Lodge and Sarak Grill & Lounge owner Mr.s Dorothy Jones Valemount Food Bank President
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Business Watch: Relocation and new opening for Jackson By ALLAN FREDERICK Reporter
It has the same phone number, 250-569-2645 but it has a much larger store area. Odds N Ends Too opened at its new location, 210 Main Street in McBride on March 1. Store hours will remain the same as prior to the move; Monday to Thursday 8 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. Fri. from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sat 10 a.m. until noon. Owner Barbara Jackson is looking forward to the new larger area for her store and invites locals to come in and visit. Jackson’s former location at 488 Main Street now hosts the Robson Valley Indoor Market, administered by Crystal Peterson and will be open Wednesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Jackson says that through hard work and vision, the Robson Valley Indoor Market opened its doors Mar. 1 showcasing over 30 vendors and, according to Jackson, “there’s always room for more.” Jackson invites residents to come in and visit in person or find them on Facebook. For more information call 250-569-2331.
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On March 1, Odds N Ends Too as well as the McBride Indoor Market held their grand opening.
Valemount Council briefs, Feb. 26. By DONALDA BEESON Contributor
The regularly scheduled council meeting for The Village of Valemount was held on Tuesday, Feb. 26. Mayor Andru McCracken, Coun. Sandy Salt, Coun. Hollie Blanchette, Coun. Dallas Bullock, Coun. Christine Latimer, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Anne Yanciw, and Deputy Corporate Officer Braden Hutchins were all in attendance. Public Hearing: There was a public hearing regarding development variance permit (DVP) 01-13, for property located at 11543rd Ave. There was no public comment. Unfinished Business: Order of British - Columbia 2013 Call for Nominations It was moved, seconded, and carried that council put forth a nomination for Seth Macdonald to receive the Order of British Columbia. Correspondence for Action: Royal Canadian Legion - Support Our Veterans Ad It was moved, seconded, and carried to consider the value gained through this advertising and donate the equivalent amount to the local Legion instead. Information Items: Bullock congratulated Mayor McCracken regarding a letter notifying council of Andru McCracken’s receipt of Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Honours. McCracken brought forward the Regional District of
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Fraser-Fort George (RDFFG) Regional Report commenting on its content. Salt thanked Success by 6, Robson Canoe Valleys Advisory Committee for their meeting minutes, as no one from council was able to sit on that committee. Administrative Reports: Cost of Cypress Street Road Improvements It was moved, seconded, and carried to receive the cost of Cypress Street Report for information purposes only. Family Weekend Application for Funding It was moved, seconded, and carried that council not approve staff to apply for funding through the Columbia Basin Trust, Community Initiatives program to host a dance and drive-in-movie in conjunction with the planned Geocaching event. Bylaws and Policies Release from Reserve Land Bylaw 689, 2013 - first and second Readings It was moved, seconded, and carried that council approve a first and second readings of Release from Reserve Land
Bylaw No. 689, 2013 Policy 12 Rental of Village Facilities and Property It was moved, seconded, and carried that council repeal policies #22 Valemount SportsPlex and Kinnikinnick Ball Diamond, #34 –Rental of Party Tent, and #35 – Use of Information Building Site, and that council approve the updates to policy #12, including re-naming of the policy from “Valemount Community Service Centre Classroom Rental Rates” to “Rental of Village Facilities and Property”. Council Reports It was moved, seconded, and carried that council accept the individual councillor reports this week. For More Information To clear up anything mentioned in these notes, please contact Donalda Beeson at The Valley Sentinel, at donalda@ thevalleysentinel.com. For more information, concerning anything mentioned at the council meetings please contact the Village Office.
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by MICHAEL O’CONNOR
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)
You will feel the early breeze of spring this week. If it is not the weather this feeling will at least shine through in your actions. As the week progresses you will feel increasing determined. Some of your actions may well be deemed revolutionary. Yet, this will not be entirely the case. In some respects you will be happy to escape any responsibility.
Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)
This week’s New Moon will serve to ignite assertions that have been hidden up to now. Even you may be caught by surprise. These may be directed inward to tackle lingering fears causing hesitation. Working behind the scenes more directly is likely as well. Meanwhile, sharing quality time with friends will bring balance to the overall dynamic.
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emini (May 21 – Jun 21 You are in the mood to take some new leads. You are happy to take it slow but you also want measurable progress. Extra efforts to break free from winter’s inertia may be required. Thinking, wondering and dreaming too much may be an issue of late. As long as you take note and follow through with small steps your confidence levels and momentum will grow.
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Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)
Like a phoenix rising out of the ashes, your strength is on the rise. The past 2-3 years have been extra challenging. But now while many are feeling the weight of current cycles, it stands to feel like flight for you. After coming through a dark night, the future feels brighter than it has for some time. A key to making the most of this time is to exercise a beginners mind and explore new territory.
Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)
A steady stream of energy is serving to dissolve old patterns, attitudes and lifestyle rhythms. This cycle of influence will continue for quite some time. A slow yet sure approach to make small, consistent adjustments on a regular basis will help a lot. Clean closets, clear clutter, and break free of indulgences that you simply can no longer afford.
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apricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Reflections of what has been and will be are playing on your imagination. Dealing with the past however, may be keeping you at least as busy as working towards the future. Wishing you could feel more confident and focused is likely. This is where looking to the leadership and accomplishments of others can prove helpful, especially now.
ancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) A mystical mood is lingering. At worst, you may feel lost, confused and depressed. At best, any melancholy could produce rare and profound insights. Is it possible to experience a heightened state of sensitivity without it producing conflicting waves of emotion? The answer is yes, if you are able to bear witness to your experiences verses getting all wrapped-up in them.
Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)
eo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) A powerful purification process occurring at subconscious levels is underway. At worst this is leaving you feeling anxious, insecure and confused. The more able you are to consciously tune-in, allow the process and even cooperate with it, the better. This includes taking extra care and trusting the process. On the flip side this is a summons of your warrior spirit to have courage.
isces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) The New Moon in Pisces is an extra special one for us all since there will be 7 planets all hovering close to the Sun. This will activate new dreams, intentions and initiatives for you. This may require that you clear the old to make way for the new. Habitual beliefs, perceptions and attitudes may be at least as important as clearing stuff. Spring clean, holistically.
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A steady climb to greater heights continues. Yet it is not material rewards that you seek most. Your dream is to feel spiritually fulfilled. Self-actualization and loving what you do and feeling purposeful and the conviction that your life has deeper meaning…, are examples. Getting rewarded for it in the material sense as well completes the picture.
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SPECIAL EVENTS McBride Figure Skating Club Carnival Saturday, March 9 doors open at 6:30 p.m. At the Robson Valley Recreation Centre – McBride Admission $5 general; $3 seniors and 12 & under. Free Legal Advice @ the McBride Library. Tuesday, March 12 at 7:30 p.m. Legal questions? Come ask Barrister Jesse Stamm via the internet. Private 15 minute sessions. First-come, first-serve basis. St. Patty’s Day Dance Saturday, March 16 at the Valemount Legion Hall, more details to follow. Soup Sandwich and Bake Sale Saturday, March 16 - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Valemount Legion Hall.
Valemount MONDAYS: • Play and Learn from 10 a.m. to noon at the Valemount Community Hall. • Valemount Seniors Carpet Bowling 9 a.m. at the Golden Years Lodge. • Royal Canadian Legion General meetings every third Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. in Legion. tuesdays: • Valemount Children’s Activity Centre Board Meeting third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Centre beneath the Community Hall (the red door). • Council Meeting second and fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the council chambers. Everyone welcome. • Volleyball 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. Valemount Secondary School gymnasium. Sign up for the season or drop in. Must have indoor shoes. Call Suzanne Bloodoff 250-5669979. WEDNESDAYS: • Public Library Board Meeting every second Wednesday at 5 p.m. Downstairs at the library. • Valemount seniors music night 7 to 9 p.m. at the Golden Years Lodge. • Toastmasters meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Best Western. • Valemount Arts and Cultural Society meets the last Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. downstairs at the Library. Call
PST Transition Workshop Tuesday, March 26 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Venue TBA Presented by the Ministry of Finance and sponsored by the Valemount and McBride chambers of commerce.
3rd Annual Chili Cook-off Sunday, April 28 at the Valemount Legion Hall, further details TBA. Meat Draws EVERY SATURDAY at the Valemount Legion from 1 to 4 p.m. Storytime with Mother Goose Wednesdays at 10 a.m., at the McBride Library. Aimed at families with children around the age of two. Join Robson Valley Support Society and McBride Library staff for songs, stories, rhymes, and fingerplay fun!
250-566-9049. Meditation classes at The Gathering Tree at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $5/week. Call Regena 250-566-9181. THURSDAYS: • Cribbage Game at Golden Years Lodge from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Everyone Welcome! • Chamber of Commerce Quarterly General Meetings third Thursday of January, April, July and October at 4:45 p.m. • Saddle & Wagon Club meeting the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. Call 250-566-4718. • Valemount Family Support Group will meet the last Thursday of every month at the old Village Office, 99 Gorse St., at 7:30 p.m. For families dealing with mental health issues. Call Irene Brady at 250- 566-1958. • Adult recreational badminton from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Valemount Secondary School. Drop-ins welcome. FRIDAYS: • Valemount Legion Friday Night dinners starting at 5 p.m. • Alcoholics Anonymous Friday evenings at 8 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Catholic Church basement. SATURDAYS: • Valemount circle dance. For more info please contact 250 566-1782.
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Glen Frear’s Art Show Exhibit open until March 31, 2013 in the McBride Museum/Library Building located at 241 Dominion Street in McBride. The Dunster Parent-Run Playgroup for ages 0 - 6 is up & running for 2013 on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12p.m. at the Dunster School. Come on out with the wee ones for Mother Goose, stories, fingerplay, songs, crafts, creative play, gym time and healthy snacks – all FREE, thanks to Success by Six. If you live anywhere from Dome Creek to Albreda or anywhere in between, please join us with your preschoolers! Call Carol Ann at 968-4457 with any questions.
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DUNSTER • Dunster Winter Market from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday’s at the Dunster Community Hall.
McBride • McBride Community Forest open quarterly meetings on the first Wed. of the month on January 9, April 3, July 3, and October 2 at the McBride Village Council Chambers at 7 p.m. tuesdays: • Royal Canadian Legion meetings on first Tuesday, monthly. • Community Badminton at McBride Secondary School at 7 p.m. • TOPS 6:45 p.m. weigh-in, 7:15 p.m. meeting. Health Unit in McBride. New members welcome. Call Brenda Molendyk 569-3113 • Village Council Meeting second and fourth Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., Village Council Chambers. • Alcoholics Anonymous every Tuesday, 8 p.m. at the Health Unit. • Ready, Set and Learn at the Elementary School. Families and their two to five year olds who attend will
engage in play-based early learning activities. Call 569-2721 to register. • Words of Whimsy - creative writing for teens at 7 p.m. at the McBride Library. WEDNESDAYS: • Pickle ball at McBride Secondary School at 7 p.m. • Storytime with Mother Goose at the McBride library at 10 a.m. • Diabetes Support Group first Wednesday at 1 p.m. at Beaverview Lodge Sat. 10 a.m. -12 p.m., 441 Dominion St. • Support Group For Families Dealing With Mental Health Problems. Last Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the McBride Health Centre. More info call Norma 569-2637 or Elizabeth 968-4347. • Valley Piecemakers Quilt Guild every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the High School. New members welcome, contact Dawna Hickerty 250-569-3210. • Legion Auxiliary Bingo first and third Wednesday of the month at the Legion Hall. THURSDAYS: • OAPO Stitch & Knit every Thursday from 2:30 to 4 p.m., Beaverview Lodge, Call Hilda Murin 569-3305. SATURDAYS: • Writer’s Circle at 1 p.m. Alternates between Dunster Fine Arts School & McBride Library. All Welcome. Contact 250-569-2411.
ADVENTURE HIKING SKIING TOURS
CELEBRATING 35 YEARS!
LISTINGS
CHURCH
3010 Selwyn Road Telephone: 1-250-566-4401
PO Box 190, Valemount BC V0E 2Z0 Fax Number: 1-250-566-4333
Valemount GOOD SHEPHERD ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 3rd Ave & Elm St. 1-877-314-4897 Sunday 8:30am / Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat-9am / Wed & Fri 7pm ANGLICAN UNITED CHURCH 7th & Cedar. 250-566-4797 Sunday Worship 10am
NEW LIFE CENTRE 1247 - 1st Ave. 250-566-4824 Family Worship 10:30am. Prayer meeting Thurs 7pm CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES 250-968-4349 or 250-566-4568 Sunday 3pm, Sun. School 3pm VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 250-566-9996, Praise & Worship 11am Worship Service on Sun 10:30am
www.robsonhelimagic.com Valemount Community Church E-Free Church NEW location the old Sporting & Clothing building on 5th Ave Sunday at 11:00 a.m. McBride ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 197 Dominion, 250-569-2606 Sun. Communion Service 11am
ANGLICAN UNITED CHURCH 441 Dominion St., 250-569-3206 or 250-569-3386. Worship/Kids church 10am SEVENTH - DAY ADVENTIST Lamming Pit Rd, 250 569.3370 Sabbath School: Sat. 9:30am, Worship Service Sat. 11am, Pathfinders Tues 7pm, Prayer Meeting Wed 7pm
250-566-4700 EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Church 569.2378 or 569.8845 1st Ave Worship Service on Sun 10:30am MOUNTAIN CHAPEL (PAOC) Church 569-3350/Office 569-6802 Sunday Worship 11am, Prayer Service Wed. 7pm MENNONITE CHURCH Sun. Sch. 10am, Sunday Services 11am, 7:30pm Wed 7:45pm
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Canoe Valley Skate Club presents the Enchanted Kingdom
Paul Johnson photos
By DONALDA BEESON Contributor
Once upon a time, there was a little club with a highly expressive quality, where skaters became coaches and coaches were still skaters, competing and testing across the province, and at least once but usually twice a year still having time to entertain their community with their highly creative carnivals and exhibition skates. Residents and visitors were both charmed and captivated to enter the world of the Canoe Valley Figure Skating Club’s Enchanted Kingdom during their 40th Annual Figure Skating Carnival on Saturday, March 2. Kings, queens, ice-princesses, countless magical beings, and a special guest skater Taylan Dennis all the way from the Armstrong and Enderby Skating Club wowed and entertained the audience. Sadly the club says goodbye to one of their best as Jessica Shalla gave an amazing performance during her final ice carnival in Valemount. This club has a proven record of accomplishment, entertaining and highlighting some of Valemount’s finest young talent across the decades. With a less-than-predictable, dwindling economy, I’m sure you can agree keeping up membership is a feat to be reckoned with for any club. What’s more, these skaters could not have done it without the community members; their first and biggest fans.
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