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Open House reveals changes to resort plans

by KORIE MARSHALL & LAURA KEIL

There are over 60 changes to the Master Plan for the Valemount Glacier Destinations resort plan, which were revealed at an open house this week.

The BC government’s Resorts Branch hosted another open house for the project on March 16th (after our press deadline this

week) at the Valemount Community Hall 6-8pm.

The Open House was designed as an opportunity for locals to ask questions and to review the final plan. The Ministry’s Mountain Resorts Branch held an earlier open house in November 2015, and said the deadline for comments was mid-December 2015. Since then, the proponent has adjusted the plan to

reflect public feedback and Ministry input.

Bill Hunter, senior manager of major projects for the Mountain Resorts Branch, told the Goat the Ministry has some discretion under the Lands Act requirements in asking for more feedback. He said there are some specific changes proposed, specifically to the boundary of the Controlled Recreation Cont’d on A03

Women make their mark A02

Unusual crops and hobbies A07 Listings on P15!

Photo by Beth Russell 48 skaters took part in the 43rd Annual Skating Carnival “Heroes and Villains” last Saturday. Above: Nyomi Voth as Poison Ivy. More pics on A9!

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Geothermal gains momentum in community

By KORIE MARSHALL

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After a popular geothermal workshop in Valemount last month, a number of Valemount residents are looking seriously into what can be done to move ahead.

Two residents, both mothers of young families and business owners, made a delegation to Valemount Council on Feb. 23rd, to try to keep the momentum going.

Rundi Anderson and Christine Pelletier say they see potential at Valemount Community Forest’s new industrial park in Cedarside to build a geothermal plant and

attract businesses that can make use of inexpensive heat, but also feed off the waste of the other businesses in the park.

As an example, Anderson says her brewery’s expansion could keep down costs of heating water and lower their carbon footprint.

Their waste heat, carbon dioxide and compost grain could be used by greenhouses. Pelletier, whose family currently runs two small greenhouses, could use geothermal heat to grow food year-round, expanding their crops to fruits and vegetables that normally have to be imported to the Robson Valley.

“Valemount has existing businesses that are willing to get involved and potentially inspire other local people interested in direct use heat,” says Anderson. She says they see potential that might require an expanded organization to help manage all of Valemount’s natural resources, adding geothermal to the mix of existing forest and tourism resources.

After their presentation, Councillor Hollie Blanchette suggested they form a committee or group of some sort to look at options and opportunities. So on March 6th, Anderson gathered a group

of almost 20 people to discuss ideas and options.

At that informal meeting, two strong themes emerged – how to bring to life a geothermal industrial park, and how to reclaim the hot springs on the west side of Kinbasket Reservoir.

A number of residents from this group attended Council’s next meeting two days later on March 8th, to show support for another delegation on the topic and staff ’s request to dedicate time to developing a direct-use project.

Silvio Gislimberti, Valemount’s Economic Development Officer, presented some survey results Cont’d on A03

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Women make their mark

by MONICA MARCU

On March 8th, about 40 local women, and a few men, gathered to celebrate International Women’s Day, locally organized by Penny Rivard from the Robson Valley Support Society. The Welcome Home Antiques and Giftware, the site of the gathering, was even more vibrant than usual, transformed maybe by the warm feminine energy. The host, Brenda Molendyk, kindly prepared and served light refreshments and snacks, while the ladies had the opportunity to meet and have a relaxed conversation around the table. Besides having fun and honoring eachother’s successes, the ladies tried their luck to win a large basket of gifts donated by local woman entrepreneurs. Sweets, cosmetics, preserves, teas, seeds and other surprises were nicely wrapped in a colorful present for the lucky winner. And the lucky winner was Ann Schwartz, the owner of the McBride Robson Valley Pet Hostel, who also happened to celebrate her birthday on 8th of March. Happy coincidence!

A long list posted on the wall showcased the local women entrepreneurs: over 20 businesses, too many to be included here. Rivard, who dedicates her energy to the cause of stopping violence against women (and men), shared with me that her sister, Glow Lemon, was and remains her inspiration. While still in the elementary school, Glow wrote a petition and

gathered signatures to allow girls to wear jeans or leotards underneath skirts. The petition was successful - girls could stay warmer! What is normal today was a big deal in the 60’s; how often we tend to forget the continuous fight and struggle of women for equal rights at work or else.

We are still far from fairness or justice for women in most parts of the world. Penny recounts her sister’s activism with a lot of passion, while sparks of pride enlighten her eyes. She recounts it vividly, like it was yesterday.

It reminds me of my sister, and our days of celebrating 8th of March, ourselves, with my mother. In my home country, as well as most parts of Europe and Russia, 8th March was festively observed and prepared weeks in advance. Newspapers, TV and radio stations, and the media in general had special coverage and warm wishes for all women of all ages on that day. There were flowers everywhere; you could see men and boys with flowers in the buses, on the streets, at schools, in the factories. Fathers, brothers, lovers, sons, little boys, would-be boyfriends – they all, smilingly, had something blossoming and colorful to offer to that special woman in their life. Even the cemeteries were flooded with bouquets.

It seemed that the whole world and day were a celebration of Spring and Love.

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school, ready for the big day when we could share our present, and gratefully, once again, hug our dear mothers. Cards and best wishes were delivered everywhere and the mailman had one of the toughest working day – unless, of course she was a… woman. In most places, after being celebrated, women were also offered a half day off, to enjoy it with their families.

International Women’s Day, first called International Working Women’s Day, is

celebrated on March 8th in many countries, but the earliest celebration was held in 1909, in New York, in remembrance of the 1908 strike of the International Ladies Garment Worker’s Union. The Eastern Bloc adopted early the event, while 8th March was declared a national holiday in the Soviet Union in 1917.

For 2016, the International Women’s Day theme was “Planet 50-50 by 2030: Step It Up for Gender Equality “. Will that be achieved? It remains to be seen.

Photo by Monica Marcu Sasha Scott, Janice Seydell, Judy Stephens, and Isabel Bonniville take part in International Women’s Day celebrations in McBride.

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and caption by Beth Russell Uke-what?“Ukulele Man” Bob Cook, first held a workshop 2 months ago. LastPhoto Saturday, 11 people enjoyed

another of his Valemount Arts and Cultural Society sponsored workshops at the library.

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geothermal

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Photo: Laura Keil Locals have recently discovered a hot spot down the lake with water up to 50 degrees C.

from the workshop to Council showing a strong interest in the community to continue investigating geothermal opportunities. He also explained why he thinks Valemount is in a good spot to do it. He says we may not be in as good a spot as Toni Boyd (from Klamath Falls, Oregon) or Bernie Karl (from Chena Hot Springs, Alaska), but we’re on a great fault line, and it’s likely we’ll find an average of 40 degrees Celsius heat per kilometer drilled – that would be roughly the same as Radium Hot Springs in just one kilometer.

Also, says Gislimberti, the community forest has the property, local businesses are interested, and one of Columbia Basin Trust’s new priorities is renewable energy, so that is a potential funding source eventually. He says this is a good job creation opportunity, a way to attract more residents to the valley, and a way to develop the marketing and branding of a unique “Valemount Experience”. Plus geothermal energy is an efficient, renewable, nonpolluting energy source, he says.

After his presentation, Council members noted that “Exploring Geothermal”

is one of their new priorities, and Mayor Jeannette Townsend noted they passed a resolution last summer to establish an economic development committee. She says she want to see things happening within weeks rather than months or years.

During the meeting, Council agreed to dedicate some of the EDO’s time to pursue organizational options to form a local committee or society regarding geothermal direct heat usage in Valemount.

During public comment, a number of residents spoke in favour of working to develop local geothermal resources.

“We were down there again today and we’re hitting temperatures in excess of 50 degrees Celsius,” says David Craig, asking if Council could find funding to start a drill program, or anything to get this off the ground. “It would be a great asset to our community.”

“I think it’s wonderful that Council is considering this geothermal thing,” says Elke Germain. “We want our children to come home, we want jobs, we want them back in our community, and that is one way to do it.”

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Area (CRA), to address some concerns around an old growth management area (OGMA), a woodlot license and some commercial recreation in the area.

The changes since the recent round of public feedback are not currently available on the proponent’s website, but Hunter says they will be available at the open house this week. He says he also wanted to make more information from the Environmental Impact Assessment and the proposed mitigation measures available during the meeting, because he recognized the environment is a concern to a number of local residents.

Tommaso Oberti of Pheidias Group says while there are over 60 changes to the Master Plan, most are very minor. Some of the bigger changes are the slightly reduced CRA to accommodate for OGMA’s and a woodlot, the realignment of lift 2.4 to depart from the resort village and lengthening of lift 1.7, and refinements of ski run alignments. He says additional environmental, socio-economic and market studies have also been completed.

He says a Memorandum of Understanding has been finalized with the Valemount Community Forest.

“This is a significant step towards a unique relationship between a mountain resort and a community forest,” says Oberti.

A new section has been added to the master plan related to health and healthcare impacts, including injury projections, he says.

Regarding tenure holders, Oberti says a response has been provided to all issues raised by Canadian Mountain Holidays (CMH).

“CMH has reiterated its position of ‘non opposition’ and we are working to continue good relations and increase future cooperation,” says Tommasso. He says a letter has been sent to CMH outlining their intentions to cooperate and the steps that are being taken to do so.

Due to impact on OGMAs, the cat-skiing area originally shown in the master plan has been removed. Oberti says a letter has been sent to Cariboo Cat Skiing indicating their intent to work together with the local cat skiing company in finding a new area within the CRA should they wish to expand operations. He says they are also working with a local guide outfitter and trapper to ensure access to the project area.

The master plan details a proposed year-round ski and sightseeing resort.

The version accepted by the province for review last fall is available online at http:// valemountglaciers.com/master-plan/.

The news release from the province says comments can be emailed, using the subject line “Valemount Glacier Master Plan Comments”, to: Amanda.Aldrich@ gov.bc.ca. No deadline has yet been set for comments on any of the changes.

If the final master plan is approved, the province could then offer a master development agreement. The project is also going through a process to change the official community plan (OCP) and zoning for the area with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. Construction can begin once the master development agreement is accepted and zoning amendments completed.

If you missed the open house, read the Goat next week for our coverage.

Valemount Community Forest Company Ltd. Invitation for Applications for the Board of Directors

EXTERIOR RENOVATION TENDER VARDA is inviting tenders for exterior renovations to a commercial building located at 1020 Commercial Drive (old bottle depot).

The tender is for: • removal and re-installation of roofing tin, including rear addition (colored duraclad 36”) and continuous roof peak vented cap and metal siding (colored weathershield 1) on the north side of building.

Removed tin to be stacked and stored on site in good order.

• replacing of any rotten fascia board and install new colored metal fascia • installation of insulation vents at exterior wall eves • completion of white vented soffit around building perimeter • replacing any rotten sheathing at the rear of the building and finish exterior cladding and trim to completion with colored metal to match.

We are requesting the tenders be submitted with an “all in” price including all materials and labor required to completion.

20% of project value will be withheld until a site inspection has been performed by VARDA to ensure quality job completion as per signed contract. Please provide proof of insurance and WCB coverage with submission.

Tenders will be accepted via email or by hand delivery to the VARDA office or the Village of Valemount office. Submissions must contain all required information listed above. Deadline for submissions is Friday, March 25th at 4pm.

The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

VARDA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

Please direct any questions to:

Curtis Pawliuk, VARDA General Manager 685 Cranberry Lake Rd. Valemount, BC. VOE 2Z0 PO Box 721 250-566-4817w 250-566-3817c info@ridevalemount.com

The Village of Valemount is seeking volunteers to serve on the Valemount Community Forest Board of Directors. The Village of Valemount Council will announce the members of the Valemount Community Forest Company Board of Directors at the April 18th, 2016 Annual General Meeting of the company.

The Valemount Community Forest Company Ltd (VCF) supports the community by creating local employment, maintaining local control over forest resources, and generating revenue for the Village. The VCF is a municipal corporation, with the sole shareholder being the Village of Valemount.

Role of Directors and Desired Competencies The VCF Board of Directors is responsible for making strategic decisions to support the management of the Valemount Community Forest. Decisions made by the Board respecting the VCF and acquired forest tenures and lands are made in accordance with the guiding principles of the VCF and the best interests of the Company.

Prospective Board directors should have demonstrated experience in exercising sound judgment and decision making. Credentials in finance, law, accounting, commerce and in the natural resource sector would be considered an asset.

The Board of Director’s Regular Board Meetings are held on the first Monday of every month at 3:00 p.m. Directors are expected to attend all meetings of the Board, participate in Board discussions and vote on matters before the Board.

Individuals interested in serving on the VCF Board are asked to complete an application form and return it the Village of Valemount either by e-mail: co@ valemount.ca or in person at the Village office. An application form can be downloaded from the Village’s website: www.valemount.ca or picked up at the Village Office. Any questions regarding potential appointments to the Valemount Community Forest Board of Directors can be directed to Andrew Young, Corporate Officer & Planner by telephone: 250.566.4435 or by e-mail: co@valemount.ca.

Applications will be accepted until Thursday, March 31st, 2016 at 12:00 p.m. (noon). Late applications will not be considered.

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Editorial Valid issues by Trump supporters Korie Marshall Editor It’s been hard to ignore what has been happening in the race for nominations for the presidential election in the US, coming this November. I decided this weekend to stop talking about and sharing posts about the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, but I think Brandon Stanton, the photographer and journalist behind the incredibly popular and widely copied “Humans of New York” Facebook page is right. Opposing Trump is “no longer a political decision. It is a moral one.”

Stanton randomly picks people on the street in New York and now all over the world to interview. He posts their picture with their own words about what they are doing or thinking at the time. His Facebook page has over 17 million followers.

He posted an open letter to Trump on Monday morning, and it was “liked” almost two million times and shared almost a million times in the first day.

In the letter, Stanton says he’s watched

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Trump retweet racist images and lies, take 48 hours to disavow white supremacy, joyfully encourage violence and pay the legal fees of those who commit violence on his behalf, advocate the use of torture and the murder of terrorists’ families, tell stories of executing Muslims with bullets dipped in pig blood, compare refugees to “snakes” and claim that Islam hates Americans.

“You are a man who has encouraged prejudice and violence in the pursuit of personal power,” says Stanton.

I’ve been watching it too, and it disgusts me as well.

So why are people supporting Trump?

It makes me really wonder what is wrong with society.

But someone has pointed out there is another reason people are supporting him,

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and because the media is focusing on the prejudice and violence, they have been missing it.

In an editorial last week, Thomas Frank of British news outlet The Guardian says that millions of ordinary Americans support Trump because he talks about trade – about “the destructive free-trade deals our leaders have made, the many companies that have moved their production facilities to other lands, the phone calls he will make to those companies’ CEOs in order to threaten them with steep tariffs unless they move back to the US.” I admit, I wasn’t hearing that in Trump speeches, but I recall now that it’s there.

He’s been talking about starting competitive bidding in the pharmaceutical drug industry; he criticizes how the government is forced to buy “lousy but expensive” airplanes thanks to the power of industry lobbyists. And he says that because he is personally wealthy himself, he won’t be corrupted or affected by busi-

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ness lobbyists and donations, and modern campaign finance. He says because of that, he will do “good” instead of “bad.”

Now, I’m not saying I believe Trump on these topics, but we all know it’s hard to believe the election promises of any politician. If the average American is choosing to believe this guy rather than be let down again by the broken promises of previous politicians – I can’t say that’s any different from why I am interested in politics – because things have to change.

The fact that so many people are agreeing with Stanton gives me hope that a world of prejudice and violence is not inevitable. But I hope those who oppose Trump can realize there are some serious issues that have been festering in North American society for a long time, and get to work on addressing them.

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Public Meeting Regarding a Private Post-Secondary School in Valemount The Valemount Learning Society is developing a business plan for the establishment of a private postsecondary school in Valemount. This meeting is to present the preliminary plans and to seek input from the community about the proposed programs, courses and local resources.

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Tykes and Novice tourney The Tykes and Novice teams paired up this weekend to host a joint home tournament, with each team battling it out twice against their Jasper counterparts, the Initiation and Novice teams. The tournament marks the last of the season for Valemount and McBride minor hockey.

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New medical marijuana rules declared invalid

by KORIE MARSHALL

In March 2014, a federal court granted an injunction that allowed patients to continue to grow their own marijuana while a case was tried that claimed the government’s new rules about medical marijuana violated patients’ Charter rights. Last month, that case against the government was won.

For years, registered patients had been allowed to grow their own marijuana or have a designated person grow it for them. In 2013, the federal government introduced new regulations that would require patients to purchase only from federally-licensed commercial producers, and a new industry has since sprung up in Canada, to fill that need. The new regulations ran concurrently with the old until a deadline of March 31st, 2014. But a group of BC residents launched a court case against the new rules, claiming they violated a patient’s Charter rights to life, liberty and security of person.

One Robson Valley resident the Goat spoke to in 2014 told us he used marijuana to treat post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, as well as stress which aggravates another medical condition. He told us he was considering risking his personal freedom by going “underground” with his grow-op because. He didn’t want to give up a very specific strain he was growing for his

particular symptoms, and couldn’t afford an increase in the cost, especially after what he has already invested in his system, and he knew others in the area in the same position.

On Feb. 24th, 2016, Judge Michael Phelan ruled the new Marijuana for Medical Purposes Regulations were an infringement on charter rights, and declared them invalid, but suspended the declaration for six months, giving the federal government time to come up with new regulations.

Phelan also agreed that marijuana can be produced at home safely and securely, with limited risk to public safety. He dismissed the federal government’s arguments about the risks home grow-ops could pose to homes, nothing issues like mould, fire, break-ins and insurance concerns can be addressed within existing laws and regulations.

After the decision, lawyer Kirk Tousaw who helped represent the Neil Allard who launched the court challenge was quoted on CBC saying the ruling will have implications for those who wish to grow their own pot for recreational use.

The federal Liberal party, under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, has promised to legalize and regulate marijuana, restrict its access to minors and bring in stronger laws to punish those who operate a motor vehicle while under

its influence.

The new federal government, elected in November 2015, now has until mid-August to change its laws about medical marijuana. The injunction allowing about 28,000 previously licensed Canadians to continue growing their own marijuana is still in effect.

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Robson Valley Regional RCMP Police Report

It’s not legal yet, people

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

• On February 28th officers of the McBride RCMP located a male driving while prohibited under the Motor Vehicle Act. The BC male was arrested and later released on an appearance notice for court in McBride on June 10th.

• On March 1st McBride and Valemount RCMP in conjunction with CVSE conducted a road check on HWY 16E near Tete Jaune. During the check two possession of controlled substance investigations were undertaken with small amounts of marihuana being seized.

• On March 2nd a McBride RCMP officer arrested the occupants of a vehicle travelling on HWY 16E near Tete Jaune for possession of a controlled substance. One occupant obstructed the officer and became resistant and was arrested for those additional offences. A small amount of marihuana was seized. The occupants were released and charges are not being pursued at this time.

• On March 2nd the Valemount RCMP was notified of a single vehicle crash on HWY 16E near Moose Lake. On attendance no occupants were found and it was determined the licence plate had been stolen from Edmonton. The matter is under investigation.

• On March 3rd the McBride RCMP received a complaint of a single vehicle crash on HWY 16W near Slim Creek. An officer attended and found the commercial vehicle was travelling east when the driver had to give room to a wide load headed west. The road conditions were poor due to new snow and ice and the driver lost control. The Commercial vehicle came to rest in the ditch causing significant damage to the tractor. The driver was not injured.

• On March 3rd a McBride officer arrested the lone occupant of a vehicle driving in McBride for possession of stolen property. It was found the licence plate on the vehicle had been reported stolen. The male was later released to attend court in McBride on June 10th.

• On March 4th the Valemount RCMP was notified by a traveller on HWY 16E near Moose Lake they believed people were in distress on Moose Lake and that the passerby believed a snowmobile may have gone through the ice. Area Search and Rescue were notified and RCMP attended immediately. It was found that the passer-by was mistaken and there was simply a group of fisherman on the ice.

• On March 5th the McBride RCMP received a complaint of a fuel theft from the Dunster General Store. An unknown male had taken fuel without paying. The investigation has yielded no suspect.

• On March 5th the McBride RCMP received a complaint of a disturbance from a vehicle parked on HWY 16W near McBride. Officers attended and determined that the passenger of a van had been ejected from the McBride arena after being found to be intoxicated in the arena. The male had been picked up in a vehicle and become uncooperative with the driver, causing a disturbance on the side of the road. The Mackenzie male was arrested for being drunk in a public place and was held until sober.

• On March 6th the Valemount RCMP responded to the Log and Rail Pub for a cause a disturbance complaint. Officers attended and found one patron was highly intoxicated and was no longer welcome in the establishment. Officers removed the intoxicated Alberta male and he was placed in the care of a sober designated driver.

• On March 6th the Valemount RCMP conducted a vehicle stop for speeding on HWY 5N near Jackman Flats. An Alberta male was arrested after the officer detected the odour of marihuana. A search located a small amount of marihuana and the male

was released without charge.

• On March 6th the Valemount RCMP conducted a laser speed enforcement check on HWY 5N. During a short period of time several speeders and other motor vehicle violations were found and violation tickets were issued.

• On March 6th a McBride RCMP officer pulled a vehicle over for speeding on HWY 16E near Holmes River. During the vehicle check the officer smelled marihuana from the vehicle and arrested the two occupants. A search located a small amount of marihuana. The occupants were released and a speeding violation was issued.

• On March 10th a member of the McBride RCMP conducted a vehicle stop on Highway 16 East of McBride to check the driver for impairment. During the check the officer located a small amount of marihuana. The occupants were arrested and later released with no charge. The driver was found to not be intoxicated.

• On March 10th the Valemount RCMP was notified of a single vehicle collision on Highway 16 East of Robson Mountain. While travelling to the crash scene the officer came across a second single vehicle collision. There were no injuries at either crash and icy, slushy road conditions were a factor in both cases.

• On March 11th officers of the McBride RCMP conducted a road check on Highway 16 near Slim Creek for impaired drivers. The officers conducted one field sobriety test on a suspected impaired driver in which the driver was found to be under the legal blood alcohol limit. The officers also located and seized open liquor from a vehicle and as a result seized the liquor and issued a violation ticket.

• On March 11th the Valemount RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter in progress. Officers attended to find that the incident was in fact not a break and enter but a domestic incident. A 36 year old Valemount man was arrested and held in custody to appear in Prince George Provincial Court on March 14th. The male is facing proposed charges of breaching his probation order and assault.

• On March 11th during a road check a McBride RCMP officer arrested two male occupants of a vehicle from Alberta after evidence that there was marihuana in the vehicle was gained. The officer seized an amount of marihuana and a substance believed to be heroin. The suspected heroin is being analyzed and charges may be forwarded.

• On March 11th the McBride RCMP arrested the male driver of a vehicle travelling West on Highway 16 near Slim Creek for possession of marihuana. A search of the vehicle yielded a small amount of the drug and the man was released without charge.

• On March 12th the Valemount RCMP received a complaint of a jack knifed commercial tractor and trailer on Highway 16 near Small River Road. There were no injuries and the vehicle was removed without incident. Road conditions are a believed factor.

• On March 13th the McBride RCMP was notified of three overdue snowmobilers on Belle Mountain. Local Search and Rescue was activated. The three males from Alberta managed to make their way off the mountain prior to rescue. None suffered any injuries.

• On March 13th the McBride RCMP received a complaint of a single vehicle collision on Highway 16 West of McBride. The female occupant of the car was not injured. Icy road conditions were found to be a factor in the crash.

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Robson Valley vineyard? Seedy Saturday highlights unusual ideas

by LAURA KEIL Kelly Mortensen is what you might call a farming pioneer. His crop?

Some of the most northern wine grapes in the world.

He was one of the presenters at the annual Seedy Saturday March 5th.

Over 60 people descended on the Dunster Fine Arts School to learn about seeds, plants and growing.

Mortensen and other local presenters like beekeeper Monica Zieper emphasized a simple truth: just because the Robson Valley isn’t an ideal climate, doesn’t mean you won’t find success.

Mortensen first planted his wine grapes 10 years ago, after reading an article about how climate change will affect vineyards. Of the 1000 plants he started with, only 150 have survived. Through trial and error, study and good luck, his surviving plants are now producing sweet wine grapes.

“There’s no rules,” he says, noting that many of the guidelines that work in the south, don’t apply in this climate.

He was informed by a vintner that there isn’t enough sun during a season for his grapes to mature. He shrugged. His grapes were growing.

His technique includes orienting his rows east-west to pick up more southern light; his property is sloped helping with both sunlight and drainage; he has perfected pruning and lets grass grow along the rows for winter cover starting in August.

He’s found that under the clay layer is a sand layer that remains cool in the summer and warm in the winter. He figures the plants that are surviving have plunged their roots into this layer.

Now that he has found grape varieties and a growing system that

works, Mortensen will fill five acres on his McBride property with his successful grapes. What variety are they? That’s a trade secret.

He is still years away from bottling his first batch, but already he has been approached by a wine seller saying the company will buy anything he produces regardless of quality, due to its northern caché.

Monica Zieper is not troubled by the short growing season either. But the beekeeping season is also short, she told the packed gym March 5th.

“This is not lotus land. It’s not the lower mainland, it’s not Oregon.”

Zieper has hosted a number of workshops recently about beekeeping. The first meeting had over 30 people. The following meetings had over 20. Many of those people have ordered beekeeping supplies.

It costs $668 for beekeeping startup costs, she says. The first year you won’t get much honey – the bees have to work hard to produce enough just to last through the winter. But after that, a beekeeper can harvest 40-60lbs of honey per box each season.

Zieper says there are only three reasons bees die in winter: they starve, die of disease or freeze.

She says it’s important not to steal too much honey from the hive or the bees will starve.

After the presentation, people were invited to check out the beekeeping materials Zieper had brought. Also on display were gardening materials, books, and of course, seeds.

Vern Pawloske spoke about his family farm and bringing vegetables to market. Another presentation outlined the new seed library at the McBride and District Public Library where patrons can take seeds, plant them, and then return new seeds the following year.

Photos: Laura Keil Above clockwise: Kelley Mortensen gave a talk on his effort to grow one of the most northern vineyards in the world near McBride; Tiann Wiens tries on one of Monica Zieper’s beekeeping hats; there were many seed packets for sale, for free and “for loan.”

McBride Employment Services

Thank you!

Valemount Arts and Cultural Society would like to thank the following people and businesses for their generous donations to our recent Silent Auction. The auction took place at our last concert for this season, which was our ninth anniversary of presenting shows in the theatre.

Upcoming workshops March 17 Surviving the Economic Shift Rethinking work options

March 31 Cover Letters Why they’re so important Workshops run 10am 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

• Yellowhead Helicopters • LDM • Yvonne Thermann • Mt. Robson Whitewater Rafting • Bryan Hannis • Bonnie Marklund • Carol Bustin • Penny’s Greenhouse • Liz Stobbe • Lordco • Snow Farmers

• Cathy Beeson • Patricia St.Deli ( Jasper) • Seiji Hiroe • Align Massage • Cariboo Grill • Summit Grill • Gordon Carson and Annie McKirdy-Carson • CMH • Three Ranges Brewery • Deb and Mac Cochrane • Home Hardware

• Chris Zimmermann • Don Taylor • Luke Hedberg • Lydia Edwards • Eva Sisko • Gail Burbidge • Jane Shaw • Beth Russell • Linda Hedberg • Mt. Robson Inn (Jasper)

We would also like to thank everyone who came out to our show this past season, and all of our sponsors and volunteers, for supporting VACS. VACS Strives to Keep Culture Vibrant in Valemount.

Thanks for your support!

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Grizzlies keep the trophy home

by BRADY KNEZACEK

The McBride Grizzlies Midget Hockey team hosted their home tournament on March 4, 5 and 6th. Teams from Prince George (2), Mackenzie, Terrace and Kamloops participated. The Grizzlies opened up play on Friday evening against Prince George CNC. In the one sided affair, the Grizzlies dominated throughout bagging a 11-0 win. Dylan Vizza notched a hat-trick (3) with Keith Shawara and Bryden Basran potting two goals each. Darian Griffin, Noah Janeke, Brett Jones and Jordan Gibson all tallied once. Dawson Drader bagged two assists. Shealyn Braaten, Griffin, Shawara, Vizza and Basran assisted also.

Grizzly goaltender Robert Knezacek got the shut-out.

Game two for the Grizzlies was Saturday afternoon against the Kamloops Blazers. Both teams were aggressive and took numerous penalties. The score as 1-1 after the first period, with Vizza scoring on the power play assisted by Basran. At the end of the second the score was 2-2 with the second Grizzly goal coming from Vizza assisted by Shawara and Drader, again on the power play.

Basran notched the third goal in the third period with Drader assisting. The insurance marker for the Grizzlies was scored with 2:51 seconds left in the third by Grizzlies center, Drader assisted by Basran giving the Grizzlies a 4-3 win. Grizzly forward Ethan Quam’s (AP) played his last game of the tourney for family reasons and his forecheck would be missed.

The last game on Saturday evening saw the Grizzlies take on Terrace Kermode Azorcan. Terrace was undefeated thus far in round robin play as was the Grizzlies.

In the fast pace and often rough game, Terrace used their size and attempted to slow down the Grizzlies speed

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game. The Grizzlies were able to score twice in the first with goals coming from Drader and Vizza. Assists went to Rylan Moore, Vizza and Basran. Terrace score twice in the second with Basran replying for the Grizzlies on an unassisted goal. The score was 3-2 for the Grizzlies going into the third. The Grizzlies were able to kill off a 5-3 Terrace power play and with 7:09 left in the third period Drader scored what proved to be the game winning goal for the Grizzlies. Assists went to Vizza and Jones. Vizza notched the insurance goal which was assisted by Griffin.

Terrace scored late in the third making the final 5-3 for the Grizzlies. With a 3-0 round robin record the Grizzlies were assured a spot in the championship final on Sunday.

The tie breaking formula was needed to determine the placing for 2nd, 3rd and 4th place as Kamloops, Terrace and the Mackenzie Knights had identical 2-1 records in round robin play. With the least goals against, the Terrace team was awarded second place. Mackenzie (3rd ) and Kamloops (4th) were pitted against each other for the 3rd place trophy. Mackenzie had beaten Kamloops in round robin play. The two Prince George teams played for 5 and 6th place. Play-off games started at 8 am on Sunday morning with the Prince George Steelworkers taking on the Prince George CNC team. PG CNC dominated and played to a 9-2 victory. The 3rd place game followed and was a very entertaining back and forth affair. The Kamloops Blazers were able to exact revenge from their round robin loss and defeated the Mackenzie Knights 5-3 to take the 3rd place trophy. The Mackenzie Knights were awarded the Most Sportsmanlike trophy for fewest penalties in the tournament. The championship game was at 11:30 with the Grizzlies playing Terrace. In front of a large home town crowd, the Grizzlies started

the game utilizing their speed and relentless fore-check.

Terrace’s slower defenceman were unable to handle the pressure and the Grizzlies were able to score three goals in the first. Scoring for the Grizzlies were Janeke and Vizza (2). Assists went to Drader, Braaten and Austin Gibson. In the second period a Terrace player broke into the Grizzlies end on a break- away. Grizzly goalie Knezacek denied the shot with a five- hole save and seconds later, Jones scored for the Grizzlies making it 4-0. Referee, Barry Kennedy, stated after in his opinion this was the turning point in the game. The Grizzlies scored two more times in second making it 6-0. Scoring was Valemount product, Griffin and Vizza (3). Assists went to Basran, Drader and Shawara (2). It was more of the same in the third period with Terrace unable to reply or handle the outstanding fore-checking employed by the Grizzlies.

Basran, Vizza and Jordan Gibson scored for the Grizzlies.

Assists went to Vizza, Drader (2), Janeke and Austin Gibson. Knezacek played a strong game and was rewarded with his second shut-out in the 9-0 win. Grizzly coaches Brian Shawara, Gerry Porrier and Brady Knezacek were surprised at the final score and agreed the game was the best they had seen the team play all year. With the Grizzlies speed and fore-check, the bigger Terrace team were simply run into the ice and were exhausted.

The McBride Grizzlies would like to thank all the businesses who donated prizes and spectators who came out to watch some fast and entertaining hockey over the week-end. The Grizzly coaches would also like to thank their manager, Kristine Drader, for her tireless efforts over the week-end and throughout the year.

Photo submitted by Diane Knezacek The Grizzlies finished the season with what their coaches say was the best game they’ve played all year.

Grizzlies at a glance: 2015-2016 stats # Games Player Goals Assists Points 13 29 Dylan Vizza 48 35 83 17 29 Keith Shawara 29 38 67 15 28 Bryden Basran 31 23 54 44 28 Dawson Drader 16 21 37 81 26 Brett Jones 12 12 24 8 28 Rylan Moore 9 11 20 19 20 Darian Griffin 9 10 19 6 29 Austin Gibson 3 16 19 2 28 Noah Janeke 4 10 14 4 28 Shea Bratten 3 10 13 28 29 Jordan Gibson 6 5 11 16 26 Ethan Quam 2 5 7 12 13 Billie Littlechild 1 5 6 Goaltender Games Goals Allowed Shutouts GAA Robert Knezacek 29 68 4 2.34 Home Tournament GAA Save % 1.50 0.918

Valemount Entertainment Society

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday March 23rd, 2016 Classroom, 99 Gorse Street

Help shape the future of TV and radio for Valemount.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

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Photos and caption by Beth Russell The audience really enjoyed the talent and commitment by all the skaters, parents and coaches of last weekend’s figure skating carnival. Lucky Valemount has had Sharon Rose Shalla to coach its skaters for 26 years now, and she in turn would like to thank Susann Friesen and Lynsie Shalla for their hard work, volunteering and dedication. Left: Arayah Tinsley-Dawson, Payton Voth, Mackenzie Sengers, Brooklyn Lussier as the Mainstream Power Rangers. Centre: Aisling Ives as Captain Hook. Right: Preston Clark

“By accessing world markets for Canadian oil, we’ll enjoy increased tax dollars and years of employment.”

- Deborah Cahill, President, Electrical Contractors Association of BC

Now more than ever, this project makes sense for Canada and British Columbia. It’s vital we receive the most from our natural resources at a time when our economy needs it most.

The Trans Mountain Expansion Project will allow Canadian oil to be delivered to international markets and, as a result, Canada will earn approximately $3.7 billion more a year for our oil.

By realizing full value, everyone will benefit.

In addition, the expansion will create tens of thousands of jobs over the next 25 years.

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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Health Corner

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

With Monica Marcu

Onions: nothing to cry about Excuse my breath! – just had a bunch of green onions…

What would our kitchen and soups be without the distinctively pungent smell and taste of onions? Known scientifically as Allium cepa, onion is a bulb. But make no mistake, despite its humble look, onions are a beloved part of the cuisine of almost all regions of the world.

“Onion” comes from the Latin word “unio”, meaning “one”; this reflects the onion plant as a bulb, since it is a union of separate, concentric layers. Onions are believed to come from Asia and the Middle East, where they have been grown for thousands of years. Egyptians loved and revered onions so much that they used them as currency,

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and even placed them in the pyramids and royal tombs!

They paid their workers in onions, among others! The onions were a staple in the Roman diet. Roman Gladiators were rubbed with onion juice to “firm up” their muscles. Onions were an indispensable vegetable during the Middle Age. Christopher Columbus took onions with him on his trips.

While I do not carry onions in my purse, nor do I pay my bills with them, I crave onions at the table. And when I find them, especially the green ones - I enjoy them with any meal. Raw. With their unique combination of antioxidants, minerals and sulfur-containing nutrients, onions should belong in our daily diet, especially in Winter, when few other vegetables keep so well. Animal studies have shown that the sulfur compounds confer an anti-clotting capacity, “thin the blood” and have antibacterial properties. These compounds in onion (and garlic, leeks or chives) can lower blood cholesterol and certain fats, thus supporting a healthier cardio-vascular system.

With age, we are all prone to have higher than normal levels of cholesterol and certain fats in the blood, and this can lead to atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), high blood pressure and heart attacks, among others. It is a good practice to include a rich variety of vegetables, spices and fruits due to their content of phytochemicals (plant-specific substances) that protect the heart and blood vessels.

Human clinical studies have shown that onions can increase bone density, therefore may be of great benefit to elderly who experience a loss of bone density. There is evidence that elderly women may be able to lower their risk of hip fracture through frequent (daily!) consumption of onions. Onions also contain allicin, a substance found in garlic, which has antibiotic properties – it inhibits or kills certain viruses and bacteria. In many traditions onions are a must for treating colds. Used as a tea, soup (remember the French onion soup?), compresses on the chest,

onions help alleviate coughs, act as expectorants and improve respiratory difficulties.

Now are you ready for a surprise? Placing an onion on your feet can be a great way of helping you to recover from a nasty cold. This practice has been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for thousands of years.

Like many other plants, onions contain valuable antioxidants—including quercetin. This provides potent antiinflammatory benefits, especially when combined with vitamins present in plants. Onions are a very good source of vitamins C and B complex, copper, dietary fiber, phosphorus, potassium, etc.

Cooking: When cooking onions, remember that some of the most valuable phytonutrients - the flavonoids - are more concentrated in the outer layers of the onions, so make sure you do not peel too much. The red onions seem to be containing more nutrients and healthy substances than the other siblings. The best in terms of offering most nutrients are the raw onions, but if these are too hard on your stomach, bring out the sweet flavor of onions by sautéing: cook onions for just 6-7 minutes. Cut them into slices then let them sit for at least 5 minutes to enhance the taste. Although some don’t tolerate the pungent onions (odor due to sulfur-containing substances), these are highly beneficial for health. If cutting onions irritates your eyes, use a very sharp knife and cut the onions by an open window. Chill the onions for an hour before cutting. It is possible that onions that were modified to have less pungent odor have also less healthy benefits.

How to store: in a cool, dry, dark place. Some say not to refrigerate them, but keep at room temperature, except the scallions. Onions should be stored separate from potatoes, as they will absorb their moisture and ethylene gas, causing them to spoil faster.

Gardening with Pete Cold comforts

by PETE AMYOONY With all those warm sunny days in the past few weeks and the temperature only going to just around freezing at night, it is really tempting to get out in the garden and start planting. It is difficult to remember that we could still have a real cold snap between now and the end of April.

However, if you can work the soil and are willing to take a chance on the price of a few packs of seeds, you could plant a few short rows of radish, spinach, leaf lettuce, Chinese and Japanese Greens, and other quick crops that like the cool weather.

If you have a greenhouse or a cold frame, you are even better off. At this time of year, a structure tends to hold the heat gathered during the daytime and protects any plants inside as the night temperature drops. If you can fill some dark containers (barrels, buckets, etc) with water and place them where they can get as much sun as possible during the day, they absorb a lot of heat and give it off during the night. One of my most successful small greenhouses had a row of black 45-gallon drums of water along the solid North wall. A shelf on the top of the drums was a great

place to start bedding plants! The tender little sprouts thrived with that cozy heat under their containers every night.

If you do plant a few early cool weather crops and another cold snap hits just as they pop out of the ground, you can run out around sunset and cover the beds or rows with row cover like Reemay or Agribon, old blankets, cardboard, or any other material that has insulating qualities. Covering with clear plastic lets the ground heat out quite quickly so when you need it most (just before sunrise) there is nothing left. One successful method I have used is to make wire hoops over the bed and place clear plastic over them and then a layer or two of blankets or reemay (row cover) over the plastic. The plastic does help to stop drafts that can carry away the heat and the other cover acts as insulation.

This week in the greenhouse, I planted early greens, green onion seed and radish directly into the soil and covered them with a tunnel of a double layer of reemay. The temperature in the tunnel is eight to ten degrees warmer than the outside temperature at nightfall.

If you can work the soil and did not get any garlic planted

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.

last fall, now would be a great time to get some in the ground. Some of the best garlic I have ever grown were the crops I planted during a warm break in March or April.

If you haven’t already ordered your seeds, it is time to hop to it! If you start your own bedding plants, all the “earlibirds” should be in – celery, celeriac, pansy, pepper, dusty miller, rosemary, snapdragons, petunia, thyme, onion and leeks, parsley, Brussels sprouts, tomatoes, aster, zinnia, ice plant, statice, and any others that need 10 to 12 weeks before setting out. I never worry if I am a few weeks late in getting things started. If you keep the little plants warm at night and give them as much light as possible, they seem to catch up when the long days of April and May arrive.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Valemount

Feb-Mar: FREE SWIMMING for kids 0-6 with an adult. Water-Safe Workshops February 21, water-play dates throughout March. Registration: Valemount Learning Centre 250-566-4601 or 1-888690-4422. Limited, free transportation from Dome Creek, McBride, Dunster. Sponsored by Success by 6 and its community partners.

Fri Mar 18 & Sat Mar 19: Valemount Curling Club St. Patrick’s Day Bonspiel.

Youth $20.00, Adults $40.00 Curling, dinner and dance included.

Everyone Welcome!

Please contact Diana Smith at: 566-9974 Sun Mar 20: Geothermal Working group, Three Ranges Brewery, 7pm. Please join us again, or for your first time, to make plans for direct use heat in Valemount!

Sat Apr 2: Legion Annula Spring Auction. Soup and sandwich from 11am - 1pm, bidding starts at 1pm. For donations to auction, conatct Pete Perason 250 566 9945.

McBride Fri Mar 18: Robson Valley Beekeepers and Wannabeekeepers, McBride Library Annex 7pm. Topics of Discussion: springtime hive maintenance, placement and location of your new hives, detailed instruction on inserting your package of bees and queen into a new hive, and what to do if your queen is dead.

Until Apr 2nd: History of Music in the Robson Valley. Join us at the Valley Museum and Archives and ake a look at how instruments are made and how they can shape a valley. Check out the display during regular Library hours at 241 Dominion Street in McBride.

Sat Mar 26: Basket making and Easter egg hunt, 10 a.m Elks Hall. Ages 0-9 years oldBring a camera, you never know if the Easter Bunny may stop by.Sponsored by the McBride Elks and Royal Purple, McBride & District Public Library and the Valley Museum and ArchivesFor more info call Kathy Molendyk @ 250-569-7201

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

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

Starting Feb 7th.

Yoga in McBride with Martina Wall. 10:3011:30am, 411 Main Street.

Anglican United Church Valemount 7th Ave and Cedar Street - Sunday Worship @10:00am.

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

Christian Science Services Dunster Sunday Worship @ 10:00am. Phone: 250-968-4349 Valemount Community Church, Evangelical Free Church 1225 5th street Sunday @ 11:00am Ave Phone: 250- 566-0070 Good Shepherd Catholic Church 3rd Ave and Elm Street Valemount. Sunday Mass @ 6pm Phone: 250-566-4662 New Life Sanctuary 1247-1st Avenue Valemount Worship @ 11:00am Valley Christian Fellowship 1080 Main Street Valemount Worship @ 11:00am. Ph: 250 566 9990.

Mountain Chapel 299 Main street McBride Phone: 250-569-3350 St Patrick’s Catholic Church 197 Dominion street, McBride Phone: 250-569-2606 Evangelical Free Church, McBride Worship @ 10:30 am. Phone: 250-569-2378

Monday Dunster Parent Child playgroup, Mondays 10-12 at Dunster School . Please bring a healthy snack to share. Questions? Contact: Susan at 250-569-4033 or Nancy at 250-968-4358.

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

more info.

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

Mar 31, Apr 1 & 2: Logger’s Bonspiel at the McBride Curling Club.

Sat Apr 2: 246 Main Street McBride RVSS Valley Girls Fund raiser for Because I am a Girl Foundation. Proceeds raised will help the Valley Girls make a difference in another girl(s) life in a developing country! Donate your unwanted items (in great condition) to the RVSS office by Thursday March 31. Call Sara @ 250.569.2266 for any questions, pick up may be arranged if required.

Fri Apr 8: Steve Elliott - Elvis Tribute Artist, Roundhouse Theatre. Doors Open at 7:00 p.m. shows at 7:30 p.m. Tickets at Home Housewares Advance $35.00 At Door $40.00 Sponsored by McBride Elks and Royal Purple

Dunster Fri. Mar 18: Beyond the Market anniversary event Light Dinner Reception, 6:00pm - 7:30pm at the Dunster Fine Arts School

Adventist Church 1075 Lamming Pit Rd, McBride.

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

Toastmasters 7:00-9:00pm (1st and 3rd Tuesday) Bear’s Den, Best Western, Valemount.

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Wednesday

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

1:00 - 3:00 in the afternoon. 942 3rd Ave., McBride. 18+

RVSS Family Place Playgroup. For parents, caregivers and children from birth to 6 years old. Activities to help your child develop skills and a chance to connect with others. 10:00 - 11:00

Ready, Set, Learn- pre-literacy program for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers. Until June 2, 10:30-11:30 am, McBride Elementary. Call the school at 250-569-2721 to register or for info.

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

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

Music Jam. Tuesdays 7:00pm @ the McBride Library Annex. Want to learn new music?

Tired of playing alone? Come out for bluegrass, folk, country, rock. Phone: Dave Marchant at 250-569-2569.

Badminton Tuesdays 7:00-9:00 pm @ the McBride high school Volleyball at the Valemount high school 7-9pm. Ph: Denise 566-9983 Community volleyball in McBride 7pm Nadine Shovar 250 569 2503 POSTPONED UNTIL MAR 29 Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) group meet @ the McBride Health Unit. 1126 5th Avenue 6:30pm.

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

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

Tete Jaune Community Club monthly meetings at 7 pm on the first Tuesday of the month at the T-Jaune Community Hall Adventist Community Services meets 1:003:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm @ the Seventh Day

Fri Apr 8: Dunster Schoolhouse concert SWEET ALIBI: Folk/roots/country/pop Doors open 7:00 Show at 7:30 Tix at the door $15/Adult, $8/5-13years Deadline April 30: The 8x8 Art Auction is coming!

As long as your art piece measures 8” x 8” and is ready to hang (with hooks or wire in place), ANYTHING GOES! -unlimited submissions -you can combine two or more 8” x 8” panels to create one artwork -signed on the BACK only- anonymous until after auction closes -blank wooden panels are available ($1) at the Dunster store, or make your own out of anything -your work will be donated, exhibited and sold by silent auction as a fund-raiser to the Dunster Community Association & Dunster Schoolhouse Society -Saturday/Sunday, May 7-8 2016, on display Dunster Tell us what’s happening and Schoolhouse gym

we’ll let everybody know!

Sat Mar 26: Easter Weekend Spring Pasta Cook Off and Local Music NIght, 5:30 PM at Dunster Schoolhouse. Only $20 for dinner, desserts, beverages and local entertainment! $10 for 13 and under. Under 5 - Donation

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

Hatha Yoga at the Valemount Community Hall.

6:30 – 8:00 PM. Dropin $10. For more info call Brigitta McDonald 566-9196

Babysitting during concert time is FREE Fundraiser for Robson Valley Music Society & Dunster Fine Arts School Society

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

Table tennis Wednesdays at Tete Jaune Hall, 7-8:30 pm. Call Andy 250 566 9987.

Winter market at 521 Main Street McBride, hosted by McBride Museum and Library.

Vendors can sell between 10-2. Coffee and tea available by donation.

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

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

Thursday

Friday

Rhyme Time, a free program for parents and toddlers on Thursdays, 10 - 11:30am, Feb 11 - May 12 off Mar 17 and 24 at Valemount AnglicanUnited Church Info call CBAL Literacy Coordinator Rashmi 250 566 5219 or email RNarayan@cbal.org

RVSS Adult Literacy Craft Club. A new quick, easy and fun craft each week. Come on in 1:00 - 3:00 in the afternoon. 942 3rd Ave., McBride. 18+

Yin/Hatha combo at the Valemount Community Hall. 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Dropin $10. For more info call Brigitta McDonald 566-9196 Seniors Chair Yoga at the Golden Years Lodge (lounge) 10:00 – 11:00 AM. All seniors welcome & cost if free! For more info call Brigitta McDonald 566-9196 Yoga in McBride with Donalda Beeson, Thursday 5:15-6:15pm and 6:30-7:30pm, 411 Main Street.

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!

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 in the area! Please bring a water bottle for your child. Info: Melissa at libaray 569-2411 Game Zone. Fridays at 7pm, McBride Library.

Board games, WiiU & more! Ages 13+ Legion Branch #266, Valemount. 5:30-7:00 pm - Dinner, menu varies.

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The Goat nominated for Provincial newspaper award The Rocky Mountain Goat newspaper is among three newspapers in its circulation category nominated for Newspaper Excellence in B.C. this year.

The B.C. and Yukon Community Newspaper Association has shortlisted three newspapers in the under 2000 circulation category. The winner of first, second and third will be announced at a gala in Vancouver May 7th.

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by CHRIS D’ALESSANDRO While writing up the last issue I was thinking about this very funny story I heard about a bear once. The story is not my own but as we really hope that others will contribute with their encounters, I will repeat it as I heard it. It’s priceless.

There was a famous guide/outfitter who hunted out of Pincher Creek Alberta in the 60s named Andy Russell.

When Andy’s boys reached the age to take over the outfit, they hung up their rifles and bought a lot of high-tech movie equipment of that era and began making wildlife movies. Good wildlife footage was rare back then, and they made a number of excellent wildlife movies. Andy also wrote at least four books that I know of. The movies originally had the same titles as his highly successful and very popular books the best known being “Horns in the High Country.” In the 70s, Andy Russell would take his movies and show them on a scheduled circuit across western Canada and he would answer questions and chair an interesting forum after each session. I was lucky enough to attend one of his showings in Jasper in 1977 when he related his grizzly bear story. It is also described in one of the books, but hearing it in person was more compelling. I’ll do my best to retell it. Andy was doing some work in the summer on his guide area, traveling with saddle horses and pack train. As the tale goes, he and whoever he was with had stopped to take a break on the trail and were enjoying lunch across from a large avalanche slide while a large cow moose was enjoying the lush early summer feed the slides are noted for producing.

They watched the cow for quite a while and she seemed to be unaware of them and totally content with the lunch she was having when down at the bottom of the slide a huge silvertip grizzly emerged from the brush. Even though he was a couple hundred meters from the cow the large boar immediately went into a crouch position and began slowly and painstakingly stalking the moose. Andy and his companions were riveted by the apparent drama taking place. It is very unusual for a bear to get the chance to take down a moose and virtually impossible to witness. He described the bear’s deadly focus and attention as he closed the distance between him and his prey, step by step. Everyone was sure they were going to see a take down in the next few seconds as the griz made his final approach. He was within a few feet of the cow, but instead of grabbing and mauling her he suddenly jumped straight up in the air and came down with all four feet simultaneously and let out a series of loud “woof-woofs” that a bear will often do. The poor old cow liked to jumped out of her hide, she went straight up in the air and across the slide in a heartbeat with the life scared out of her. Andy said after that as he watched the bear leave the slide area he swore he could see what was akin to a smirk on that the old boars face and a chuckle in his soul, he saw a chance to play a prank on one of his unfortunate neighbors and did it with a relish. I think it is a fantastic story and very revealing about the hidden side of the wild critters that share our valley.

Anyone else have a story to share?

About this column: The Eye of the Raven is a forum of interesting and unusual animal tales exploring the viewpoint of the four-legged and feathered members of our community. As a raven lives as long as a human and has incredible eyesight, the forum is based on observations that perhaps only a raven would see in the course of his life, encounters that we as humans are allowed to see only as the veil that hides the mysteries of nature is briefly parted. The forum is open to the accounts of anyone who can articulate an unusual or remarkable encounter with a wild animal under 500 words, subject to editor’s approval.

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