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They were submerged after the completion of Mica Dam in 1973, but the hot springs south of Valemount are once again capturing the attention and imagination of Robson Valley locals. Mica Dam created what is now known as Kinbasket Reservoir, flooding the upper Columbia River to the southeast and Canoe River. Canoe flows from the northwest near Valemount, joining the Columbia near what was once known as Boat Encampment. Along with forests, farmland, trails, ecosystems, communities and cultural artifacts of First Nations, the reservoir also covered the hot springs – at one time an idyllic spot to soak. Today, Kinbasket reservoir generally drops throughout the winter for electricity production and to maintain water flows in the Columbia system through Washington and Oregon in the US. Through the spring and summer, the level of the reservoir generally increases as rain and snowmelt is collected behind the dam in order to prevent flooding downstream in both BC and the northwestern states. The dam was designed to bring the reservoir to a usual maximum elevation of 2745 feet (755m) and BC Hydro, which operates the dam, can drop it as low as 2320 feet (707m) but it doesn’t usually go that low. In fact, it

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Ancient Forest to become Class A park by GOAT STAFF

“Dedicated volunteers and community members have worked for years to protect this special habitat,” said ShirPremier Christy Clark announced the creation of B.C.’s ley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount. “Several of newest Class A provincial park in the northern region the trees in this historical natural wonder are more than of the province, which makes up part of the only known 1,000 years old, with trunks measuring up to 16 metres inland temperate rainforest in the world. around.” The Ancient Forest/Chun T’oh Wudujut (pronounced The proposed park is the culmination of hard work Chun Toe Wood-yu-jud) Park will be established aboutand commitment between the Province, Lheidli T’enneh 120km east of Prince George, near the community of First Nation and the Caledonia Ramblers Hiking Society, Dome Creek. It contains some of the largest old-growth which signed an agreement in July 2015 to protect and cedar trees in the province. preserve these towering ancient cedar stands. “Park status will give this magnificent site the protecThe Caledonia Ramblers Hiking Society has built, tion it deserves,” said Premier Clark. “Thank you to the and maintains, three kilometres of walking trails in the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, Ancient Forest, as part of an agreeCaledonia Ramblers Hiking ment with the B.C. Recreation Sites Society, our local MLAs and and Trails program. This includes “Dedicated volunteers and the dedicated volunteers who a 500-metre wheelchair-accessible worked tirelessly to make this boardwalk. community members have worked happen.” “We have worked hard to ensure for years to protect this special Amendments to the Prothe beauty of these ancient cehabitat.” tected Areas of British Codar stands can be experienced by lumbia Act, were introduced everyone,” said Caledonia president Shirley Bond, MLA March 16, propose to estabNowell Senior. “Our volunteers love lish the Ancient Forest as an knowing that their hard work has 11,190-hectare Class A provinhelped thousands of people access cial park. this unique site.” Once the legislation passes, Clark said they will start Throughout BC, there are more than 25 million hectares work on making the area a UNESCO World Heritage of old-growth forests, of which approximately 4.5 milSite. The Ancient Forest is part of the Interior Cedar lion hectares are fully protected – this represents an area Hemlock forest, the only known inland temperate rainlarger than Vancouver Island. forest in the world. Thirty-seven per cent of B.C.’s land base is under some In 2015, more than 20,000 visitors used these trails, set type of conservation designation – ranging from wildlife amongst the towering trees. habitat areas and old growth management areas to parks The government has been hosting public input sessions and protected areas. on the idea of turning the area into a park to protect it B.C.’s protected areas system provides for the preservafrom logging and other damaging activities. tion and maintenance of important natural, cultural and It has seen some opposition from people who think the recreational sites. The protected area system includes protected area is too big and protects trees that are not ecological reserves, provincial parks, conservancies, recancient. reation areas, and protected areas designated under the The park designation ensures this unique habitat will be Environment and Land Use Act. excluded from timber harvesting and other commercial activity, which helps preserve plant ecosystems, wildlife Stay tuned in to the Goat for more info on the boundaries habitat and cultural values. of this new park.

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No regrets Why use a Realtor, you may ask. After all, you know your property the best; you are internet savvy; paperwork has never scared you off. Well, you may want to look a little closer at what a Realtor can provide you. As a Seller, you need to be aware of what expectations you are creating with your words or shared information. Clearly stated facts can get lost in stressed-upon details, and you could be held liable for a promise you didn’t know you made. Is your water really the best? Do you have tests to back up that promise? That is just one example of a message you may be giving. You will also face bearing all the time commitments of showing the home. This can be emotionally trying, as people tend to pick apart a house – even in front of the owner. And as you are emotionally engaged, you may not negotiate as objectively as needed, resulting in a lower price for your home. One can’t forget the paperwork. There is a lot of it. And with paperwork comes details that can get overlooked. Are you clear on Fixtures versus Chattels? Have you identified every item included or excluded? This simple oversight could result in a small claims filing against you. From a Buyer’s perspective, you need to be aware that a private seller is not obligated by professional standards to clearly disclose details about the property. Misrepresentation is only a few well chosen words away from the truth. Mosquito infested swamp may be prettily dressed up as wetlands. There are legal implications behind misrepresentation that a Realtor can steer you away from. Yes, there are costs involved for sellers engaging a professional REALTOR®. But whether buying or selling, a Realtor will look out for your interests, provide professional guidance, and ensure that you are neither selling nor buying ocean-front property in Alberta.

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Shelly Battensby, REALTOR® Reach Shelly by cell 250- 566-1086 or email shelly.battensby@gmail.com Photo by David Marchant Chun T’oh Wudujut, also known to its many friends as the Ancient Forest, will be protected as a provincial park once legislation is passed. From there, it may acquire listing as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Library-museum plan goes to vote by KORIE MARSHALL

On April 30th, residents from Croydon to Dome Creek will get to vote on whether to use their taxes to purchase the building at 521 Main Street as the new location for the McBride’s library and museum. The McBride & District Public Library and the Valley Museum and Archives have co-located at 241 and 261 Dominion Street for 25 years. The two buildings offer a total of about 2,400 square feet of space, 500 of which is available to the museum for their displays. “The current location is small and the library building and annex are old and beyond repair,” said a report to the Regional District of Fraser-fort George Board in December. The boards of both organizations have been advocating for a larger premises for several years, and the Regional District completed a study in 2015 on the best options. The study confirmed the property at 521 Main Street is both the best and cheapest of the available options. Two bylaws to allow the creation of the service and the purchase of the building passed third reading by the board, and have been approved by the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, so will now go to assent vote (formerly known as a referendum). The purchase price for the building and related expenses come to $668,230. The fundraising and grants received at the time of writing the bylaw totalled $47,700 which lowers the total amount to be borrowed to $620,530. With borrowing costs and an annual operating budget of $74,550, the taxation on residents in the service area would be a maximum of $27.47 per $100,000 assessed property value. For business properties, the impact would be $67.30 per $100,000 property value. The boards of the Library and Museum have committed to continue fundraising to lessen the amount to be borrowed. In February, the Library trustees confirmed they’ve already increased the amount raised by the community to $129,000. In a letter responding to comments that fundraising so far was not a very positive indication of the community’s desire for a new library, Eunice Wentz and Stefi McLean say the community has generously supported all of their fundraisers.

One example of the support from the community is Vern Pawloske, who is nearly 71 and raised over $7,000 for the library last year by biking and hiking 200 km in one day. Pawloske says he is planning another fundraiser this summer, and is hoping to make this trip even longer. He is aiming for 500 km in one go, traveling again to Berg Lake in Mount Robson Park, then to the libraries in Jasper and Valemount before heading back to the library in McBride. “The library means a lot to me, and is an asset to McBride and is a very busy place,” Pawloske told the Goat before his trip last year. The library has been leasing space at 521 Main Street throughout the winter for activities and events. Public information meetings for the proposal are set for March 30th and 31st for Dunster Community Hall, McBride Elks Hall, and the Dome Creek Community Facility. Voting day is set for April 30th 2016, with advanced voting on April 20th. Mail-in ballots will be available for those with a physical disability, those who live more than 50 kilometers from the polling station, or those who will be away on both general and advanced voting days. More information is available at: http://tinyurl.com/jamwdpk.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ROBSON VALLEY-CANOE UPSTREAM OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW No. 2290, AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 2953, 2015 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing into Bylaw No. 2953 will be held:

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7:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Valemount Community Hall 101 Gorse Street, Valemount, BC Robson Valley-Canoe Upstream Ofﬁcial Community Plan Bylaw No. 2290, Amendment Bylaw No. 2953, 2015 is proposed to amend Schedule ‘A’ (text) and Schedule ‘B’ (maps) of the Ofﬁcial Community Plan (OCP) as follows: • replacement and addition of policies within the Resort Commercial designation (Section 7) • addition of objectives and guidelines for the Valemount Glacier Development Permit Area (Section 12.5) • addition of Map No. 26 – Valemount Glacier, which is to include designation of a Development Permit Area • re-designate subject area from Agriculture/Resource to Resort-Commercial

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

The subject land is approximately 8004 hectares of Unsurveyed Crown Land located west of the Village of Valemount, administered by the Province of British Columbia. The applicant is Valemount Glacier Destinations Ltd. At the public hearing, all those who deem their interest in land to be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. Written submissions may be delivered prior to the public hearing meeting by hand, mail, fax or email (developmentservices@rdffg. bc.ca). Written submissions must include the name of the author and must be received by the Regional District no later than 12:00 p.m. noon on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 to be considered at the public hearing. Any material received before or at the public hearing will become public information. The public hearing will be chaired by a delegate of the Regional District Board. Copies of the proposed bylaw, and other relevant background documents, may be examined at the ofﬁce of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, 155 George Street, Prince George, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., until April 6, 2016. On April 6, 2016 copies of the proposed Bylaw and received submissions may be examined prior to the public hearing from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Valemount Community Hall.

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.

A staff report with background information and bylaw may be viewed online at: http://tinyurl.com/Bylaw2953

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.

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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.

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 Are we wasting nature on tourism? Korie Marshall Editor Someone recently shared concerns about the potential spread of the spruce beetle outbreak in the northern Omineca region. The argument is that forestry contributes $12 billion a year to the provincial economy, and we should be protecting “productive land” – which I think means keeping it available to those who want to harvest something from it. In this argument, parks like the proposed one for the Ancient Forest are not seen as truly shared use, because no one is allowed to harvest, and the fact that thousands of people from around the province, country and world might get to “use” and enjoy it is not seen as valuable. I agree about concerns that the spruce beetle could impact all of BC, especially after the stress our forests have been through because of the pine beetle outbreak, and because of changing climate. It is not only worrisome for the forestry sector; it’s worrying for the tourism sector too. Tourism generated $13.9

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billion for BC in 2013, even more than forestry, and it is a global industry that shows no signs of slowing. I attended a workshop on economic development this weekend, and among the many interesting points shared were some short videos on the value of tourism. It’s not just for what tourists spend; it is also what they potentially bring back to us – like small businesses, their families and their kids. I can think of half a dozen recent local businesses off the top of my head that were started by people who came to the Robson Valley for one reason or another, and have been figuring out how to come back or how to stay here. They started small businesses which support other local businesses, and as they expand, they hire more local people which also support other local businesses. And actually, I don’t think that is any different from what people were doing 20 or 40 or 100 years ago when they came here. They traveled

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through here and some decided to try to stay and build a life and a living. That is who we are in this valley. Someone recently said the only true production is the combination of earth and sun, and tourists are merely transferring production (which is supposed to be a bad thing?). I haven’t wrapped my head around this argument yet – partly because I believe we all come from the earth and sun, and also because I believe in a new type of tourism, something that is very different from the traditional idea of a bunch of people on a bus rushing around to see tourist traps. That type of tourism does have value to some – both some tourists and some operators and spin-off businesses when these tourists spend their money. But some tourism – and I think it is a growing segment – is not a race to take pictures to prove something to the folks back home, but a real desire to experience other things in the world. People travel for a lot of reasons, and one point brought up at the economic development workshop this weekend is that people are often looking for a great place to

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come and start a business and a new life. I have often been told that Christians are called to love and protect that which God gave them dominion over, not to exploit and destroy it. Our planet, our ecosystems are very complex, and require a lot of knowledge and special skills for us to properly maintain them while still using what we need. Forests, when properly managed, can be a good example to everyone, because there is much we can use while encouraging growth and renewal. In fact, our harvesting can sometimes help nature renew itself, because that is exactly what wildfires have done over thousands of years. But certain ecosystems have different needs, and the Ancient Forest is a good example. It has survived on the west side of the Rocky Mountain Trench since the time of Christ without the cleansing regeneration of forest fire. I believe it deserves to be thought of as more than simply productive land that you can harvest trees from, and it deserves to be explored and understood by people around the world, so that we can see the real impacts we have on our planet, and why we need to protect it. That is another value of tourism.

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Village of Valemount logo for lease? Dear Editor, As I travelled on Hwy 5 approaching Valemount, I passed the large sign which displays the Valemount logo. It is an attractive sign. The half sun, half snowflake logo is pleasing to the eye. The theme of “let the mountains move you” is inviting. The same logo hangs over the entry to the Village of Valemount Office. The same logo is mounted on the log entry arch on 5th Ave. I feel that it is a proud and fitting statement for our Village. What is this? The same logo is displayed on the Mica Mountain Developments display located in the front window of an office building on 5th Ave. The Village of Valemount logo is tucked neatly into the corner of the picture displaying “Four-plexes on Ash St.” What does this mean? Does this signify Village of Valemount approval of the project? Does this signify Village of Valemount partnership in the project? Does this signify Village of Valemount endorsement of the project? Ah! Perhaps this is a new marketing strategy on the part of the present Village of Valemount Council to encourage investment. Let’s see... One block further down 5th Ave. the Valemount Glacier Destinations display has... no Village of Valemount logo displayed! Is the Village of Valemount logo available upon request by all business people/developers to be used as a type of endorsement? What process does a business/developer have to follow in order to get permission to include the Village of Valemount logo on their advertising/promotional material?

I am left confirmed in my original impression. The Village of Valemount logo is attractive and inviting. However, I am also confused. I would appreciate clarification from the Village of Valemount Council as to why the village logo is appearing on the promotional/advertising material of a private business. For the sake of clarity please send a response. Tim Nusse, Valemount, BC

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Robson Valley Regional RCMP Police Report

Lost boaters, missing sledders 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 March 15th a Valemount RCMP officer conducted a vehicle stop for speeding on Highway 16 near Mount Robson. The officer gained grounds to believe the occupants were in possession of marihuana and conducted an arrest. A small amount of marihuana was located and seized. The males were released with after receiving a violation ticket for speeding. • On March 15th a Valemount RCMP officer stopped a vehicle on Highway 16 near Mount Robson after it was found travelling at 140 km/h. The officer then found the driver was in possession of marihuana and conducted an arrest and searched the vehicle. A small amount of marihuana and liquor were seized. The driver was released after receiving a violation ticket for speeding. • On March 17th a McBride RCMP officer arrested the occupant of a West bound vehicle on Highway 16 East of McBride after it was found the vehicle was not insured. Initially the vehicle was believed to be stolen however investigation revealed it was not. The driver was issued various violation tickets and was released. The vehicle was impounded pending proper insurance. • On March 17th the McBride RCMP received a complaint of a commercial vehicle rollover East of McBride. McBride Fire Rescue and BC Ambulance both attended with RCMP. Investigation revealed that the driver had consumed alcohol and likely fell asleep resulting in the crash. Luckily there were no other vehicles involved. The driver received an Immediate Roadside Suspension and was charged with several Motor Vehicle Act offences.

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:

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• On March 18th the Valemount RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious male checking vehicles in the Allen Creek area. The male was approached by a citizen and said he was repossessing a trailer. The suspicious male then left the area. Patrols by the RCMP failed to locate the male again. It is believed the male may have been looking for opportunity to commit theft. • On March 18th the Valemount RCMP was notified of a lost boater on Kinbasket Lake. Two males had been boating in separate boats and when only one returned to shore he reported the second missing. Search and Rescue was activated and the RCMP officer attended the area. Prior to emergency services arriving on scene the second male turned up. He had taken an alternate route across the lake and was not injured. • On March 19th a McBride RCMP officer conducted a road check on Highway 16 at Tete Jaune. Two Alberta occupants of an East bound truck were arrested after the officer gained grounds to believe they were in possession of marihuana. A searched yielded a small amount of the drug and the couple were released from custody. On March 19th a McBride RCMP officer arrested three occupants of a vehicle after detecting the presence of marihuana during a road check. The officer found a small amount of marihuana and drug using paraphernalia. The three occupants were re • leased without charge. • On March 19th a McBride RCMP officer arrested an Alberta female in a vehicle travelling West on Highway 16 near Tete Jaune after detecting the presence of marihuana. A search of the vehicle yielded marihuana and a large quantity of Canadian money hidden in the vehicle. The marihuana and money were both seized and the female was released to attend Provincial Court in McBride. • On March 19th a McBride RCMP officer investigated the occupants of a vehicle for possession of a stolen licence plate. The Alberta couple were travelling through the area when the officer noted the licence plate on their car was reported stolen. A controlled arrest was conducted. After further investigation it was found someone bad switched plates on the vehicle without the couple’s knowledge. The couple were released after being issued various Motor Vehicle Act violations. • On March 19th the McBride RCMP received a complaint of two overdue snowmobilers. The two Alberta men had gone up Renshaw Mountain and had failed to return when expected. The officer was able to reach the males via phone and found that they had gotten stuck but were now safe. Search and Rescue was not activated. • On March 20th a McBride RCMP officer stopped an Alberta male in a vehicle near Tete Jaune. The man was arrested for possession of a controlled substance and a search yielded a small amount of marihuana. The man was released without charge. • On March 20th the McBride RCMP received a complaint of a motor vehicle collision with a deer on Highway 16 near Crescent Spur. There were no injuries and the vehicle did not obstruct traffic.

Fatal collision closes Hwy 16 by KORIE MARSHALL A two-vehicle collision on Highway 16 has claimed the lives of both drivers. On Wednesday, March 16th, just after 8:00 am, RCMP received a report of a serious collision between a commercial transport truck and an SUV approximately 4 km east of the Tete Jaune Junction on Highway 16. RCMP says both drivers were deceased at the scene when they arrived. There were no other

Re: Forest Stewardship Plan #275 (2016-2021) The Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) is available Public Review and comment for 60 days until May 7, 2016. The FSP May be viewed at the Dunster General Store during business hours, and on the DCF website at DunsterCommunityForest.ca Written comment may be sent to: DCF Manager Box 100 Dunster, BC V0J 1J0

occupants in either vehicle. Highway 16 was closed for most of the day as RCMP investigated, finally reopening to single lane alternating traffic around supper time. The cause of the collision has not yet been released. Barb McLintock, spokesperson for the BC Coroners Service, says they aren’t yet releasing the names or residences of the two victims, but confirmed neither was from the Valemount-McBride area.

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VARDA finds permanent home What is your range of motion?

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by LAURA KEIL The former bottle depot on Commercial Drive is the new home for the Valemount Area Recreation Development Association (VARDA). VARDA has been operating out of the old visitor centre cabin located next to the Village of Valemount and Visitor Centre, which is owned by the Village. But VARDA GM Curtis Pawliuk says the tiny cabin didn’t allow for storage of VARDA’s equipment – snowmobiles, ATVs, groomers, tools, and signage that ended up scattered across the valley on private property, including in Pawliuk’s backyard. The new building will allow for heated office space and a meeting room with the

rest used as unheated storage. Pawliuk says part of the impetus came from proposed developments that could make it harder to buy affordable property. “Property is not going to go down, and this was our way to make sure we had a secure home in the future,” he says. The building requires some renovations before they can move in – both inside and outside. Pawliuk says they hope to move in before September. VARDA is a non-profit association, consisting of local businesses and backcountry users. It focuses on public education on backcountry use and aims improve the backcountry experience for all user groups.

Simpcw prep for pow-wows by LAURA KEIL

The Simpcw First Nation, whose traditional territory includes parts of the Robson Valley, have been invited to be the host nation at Jasper’s Aboriginal Day celebrations June 18th. The event will take place between 10am and 4pm and will be a “mini pow-wow” but also include other Simpcw songs and culture, according to organizer Leon

Eustache. The First Nation is also preparing for an April pow-wow in Barriere whose theme is “Honouring young women.” The pow-wow happens April 15-17th at the arena 15km up Dunn Lake Rd North of Barriere and everyone is welcome. Camping is available. The host drum is High Water and the MC will be John Terbasket.

McBride Employment Services Upcoming workshops 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

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By LAURA KEIL Take a deep breath. Natale Neilands says most of us don’t even breathe to our full capacity, nevermind have a full range of motion. She wants to help you become more limber and mobile – and enjoy being in your body. Under her business Mobility & Motion, she specializes in myofascial massage, stretching and personal training and is now offering services out of the Gathering Tree in Valemount. A former competitive power lifter (the kind of lifter that throws the weight over their head), Neilands has worked the past five years in a gym, on a cruise ship and came to Valemount to work at a dog sledding company. Now she is focussing on her own business. She wants to help people realize that avoiding their lack of mobility only makes

it worse, and the biggest thing that helps is a change in lifestyle. “You can’t beat a bad lifestyle,” she says. “You can’t reverse in 3 hours what you’re doing in 168.” She says her work can help prevent injuries as well as treat old ones. She says part of what she does is help people understand what muscles they are supposed to feel during certain positions. Her work is all about preparing the body for the motions a person does in everyday life. She says a person does many squats each day – getting into a car, bending etc. Her stretching and massage can help ensure the body runs smoothly throughout the day. She says she also likes to teach self-care – how to use foam rolls, exercise balls, bands etc. Neilands can be reached through the Gathering Tree.

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New community forest agreement approved

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agreements. “We have some homework to do operationally, financially and legally to see if it makes sense to do so,” said Pryor. “I’ll wait to see what the legislation says before I start on this.” The Province’s strategy for continued growth in the forest sector identifies community forests as a key element in supporting prosperous rural forest economies. Called “Our Natural Advantage: A Forest Sector Strategy for British Columbia”, the document is available online at http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/mof/forestsectorstrategy/ Forest_Strategy_WEB.PDF

Community Refugee Sponsorship The Valemount Learning Centre has opened a bank account to collect financial donations for Refugee Sponsorship. Donations can be made at the Learning Centre using cheque, money order, or cash. Minimum required funds must be raised by May 31, 2016 to proceed with sponsorship. Thank you Valemount for your support in this project! 1201-5th Avenue - Valemount, BC • 250-566-4601 • P.O. Box 780

Re: Amendment to Forest Stewardship Plan #235 to include the new Forest Licence area. The Forest Stewardship Plan is now available for public review and comment for sixty days until April 28th 2016. The FSP may be viewed at the VCF Office 3300 Highway 5 South Valemount BC. Mon-Fri 9am to 3:00pm Written comments may be addressed to: VCF, Manager, PO Box 1017, Valemount BC V0E 2Z0 (Phone: 250- 566-4610)

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Last week, the Province announced the creation of a new community forest agreement in the Robson Valley area, finalizing the Valemount Community Forest’s plans to convert a newly purchased volume license to an area based tenure. “We are really excited to be able to talk about it finally and really excited that the whole process is over and that we can now get to work in the new areas,” said Craig Pryor, manager of the Valemount Community Forest after the announcement. A news release from the Province says the new agreement covers 13,197 hectares near Valemount, and includes an allowable annual cut of 35,209 cubic meters. The agreement has an initial term of 25 years, and is renewable for another 25-year term after the first 10 years. In the release, Steve Thompson, Minister of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations, and Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount both acknowledged the work required by government and VCF staff as well as community members to get this agreement. “Their efforts have substantially increased the ministry’s awareness and understanding of just what can be achieved when communities are ready to increase their participation in the forest sector,” said Thompson. “As the local MLA, my job was to ensure that government understood how important this community forest is for economic growth and benefits for Valemount residents,” said Bond. Mayor Jeannette Townsend said this new agreement “provides us with an excellent avenue to diversify our economy and gain a stronger voice in how the forests around Valemount are managed and sustained.” In February, the Valemount Community Forest announced the purchase of 37,509 cubic meters of timber volume per year from Carrier Lumber Ltd, part of the VCF’s long term plan for expansion. Once the purchase was finalized, VCF then had to surrender the volumebased license to the Province, and be awarded a new community forest license. The new license comes with its own areas, and will require separate reporting from VCF’s existing community forest agreement.

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Photo: Sheilagh Foster Art of memory (Above) Liz Haan frames her view of life in the Robson Valley to artist Sheilagh Foster. The

Prince George and District Community Arts Council presented their “Art of Memory” workshop March 19th in McBride. A group of five historians gathered with five artists to begin an interactive process, where the historians relate stories of living in the Robson Valley and the artists think of and create images to reflect the stories. Participant Sheilagh Foster says the art will be presented at a gala at the Prince George Public Library on May 7th, and then given to the historian whose story the image reflects. Foster says the stories and images may also be displayed in the McBride Library later on.

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Positive outlook at resort open house by KORIE MARSHALL

About 75 people, some local and some less familiar to the area, attended the Province’s final open house on a proposed ski and sightseeing resort west of Valemount last week. Representatives from Valemount Glacier Destinations, the Ministry’s Mountain Resorts Branch, local governments and the Simpcw First Nation were on hand for a brief presentation and discussion. “I want to recognize that we are on the traditional territory of the Simpcw First Nation, and we wish to thank Chief Nathan Matthew for having us here,” said Bill Hunter, director of Mountain Operations for the Ministry. Chief Matthew said it was an honour to be among fellow citizens of this very incredible place. “Like you, we live in a country that is protective of people’s rights,” said Matthew, noting his people have the right to live within their traditional territory, to be involved in decisions affecting it, and to have the chance to benefit economically as well as continuing to use it for traditional purposes. “We are on board,” says Matthew of the project. “Our environmental company has worked on the environmental review so we are very familiar with the wildlife and other environmental aspects to the project. There is nothing there that we believe can’t be mitigated.” He said the Simpcw people look forward to the project’s continued development to help bring some economic stability to this part of their territory. “I don’t think it’s easy, but I think if everyone pulls together to support it, but also be very aware of the kind of effects the development can have, we should be able to go forward,” said Matthew. On behalf of Valemount Mayor Jeannette Townsend, Councillor Owen Torgerson said the resort proposal is on Council’s strategic priority list because of its environmentally sensitive design and small footprint, and because of its social and economic benefits. Key to the project’s success is the support of the Simpcw and the fact that it is being funded by domestic (Canadian) dollars, he said. Since the Master Plan was accepted last fall, Hunter says work has been done on issues relating to road access and environmental impacts. Oberti says over 60 edits were made to the Master Plan in response to 179 agency (provincial and local government) comments and over 60 stakeholder comments, the majority of which were minor changes. The proposed boundary and study area in the original expression of interest covered just shy of 16,500 hectares of land. In the Master Plan submitted in October 2015, the total area was substantially less at about 8,738 hectares, excluding part of the McLennan Glacier and much of the southeast face of Mount Trudeau. The current working boundary, presented by the Province at the open house was slightly smaller again, at about 8,004. The Province says the revisions were based on issues identified by agencies, stakeholders and First Nations, and the boundary now addresses technical, operations, environmental and safety concerns and existing interests. Speaking for the proponent, Tommaso Oberti said the Simpcw were not just cooperative, but really gave guidance and direction for the project. He also thanked his father Oberto for his incredible drive and vision and his leadership of the team. “We see a big light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s not a train. We’re hoping to com-

Photos by Korie Marshall Clockwise from left: Tommaso Oberti, representing the project proponent, Chief Nathan Matthew of the Simpcw First Nation, and Bill Hunter, director of the Mountain Resorts Branch addressed the group. Above right, maps (proviced by the Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations) show the changes in the boundary and area between the expression of interest and the current working boundary.

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plete the (Master Plan) process in a matter of weeks,” said Oberti, to a round of spontaneous applause from the crowd. He said they were pushing a December 2016 date for opening for a long time because they needed a goal post to drive the long and complicated process. He says they are about three months behind the original schedule, so they’ve changed their open date goal to December 2017, which he says works better for some technical issues. They still hope to start some construction this summer. “To be just one year behind on a project of this type is fairly remarkable,” said Oberti. The Province issued an interim agreement with VGD in March 2013. If the finalized Master Plan is approved, the Province can then offer a Master Development Agreement. The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is also processing changes to the area’s official community plan (OCP) and zoning bylaws. A public hearing on the OCP changes has been scheduled for April 6th (see ad P3).

Proposed Controlled Recreation Area Boundary Evolution; Valemount Glacier Destination Resort Interim Agreement Boundary – March 2013 • Proposed boundary and Study area submitted with Expression of Interest. ~16,496.78 ha

Master Plan Submitted Boundary – October 2015 • Revised boundary submitted with Master Plan. ~8,738.14 ha

Current Revised Boundary – March 2015 • Current working boundary • Reflects revisions based on issues identified by Agencies, Stakeholders and First Nations. • Boundary addresses following factors: - Technical - Operational - Environmental - Safety - Existing Interests

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hasn’t dropped low enough to reveal the original hot springs since 2008. They are located some 25 kilometers away from Valemount and at an elevation of just under 2362 feet (720 m) But some crafty and determined residents have been finding spots in the rock bank above the hot springs since then, sometimes digging holes that seem to fill with heated water as the reservoir rises. The temperature has been recorded at as high as 50 degrees Celsius in recent weeks. In earlier years, the hot springs were an attraction for locals and visitors alike. “It used to take two days to get from Tete Jaune to the hot springs,” says local historian Marilyn Wheeler. That was back before the highway, and even before the train came through the valley. Her book “The Robson Valley Story: A Century of Dreams” recounts an entry in The Journal, McBride’s first newspaper, from June 1914: “The Hot Spring season at Canoe Valley is now open. All those wishing to benefit by the medicinal qualities of the spring should visit it now. Mr. Corporon, of Cranberry Lake, BC, is now taking out parties to the Hot Spring. It is a two day’s trip from Mile 49 (Tete Jaune Cache) to the spring.” And the spring is indeed hot. Wheeler’s book also recounts a story by Angus McKirdy of a month-long trapping trip along the Canoe River with his father Angus in the early 1900’s. He said they crossed the river from the Bulldog to the hot springs to take a bath before heading

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home. Someone had built a cedar box around one spring, and a cedar trough so that cold water from a stream nearby could be added. He didn’t have a thermometer with him, but he cooled it enough for himself, and he bathed first. Then his dad had to add more cold water before getting in, and he was as “red as a beet” when he got out. At the time, the temperature in the valley (recorded by his mom back home near Valemount) was minus 30 Fahrenheit (-34 C). Possibly driven by rumours that hunters, fishermen and loggers have seen steam rising uphill from the original hot springs through the years, some adventurous locals have been digging small holes with picks and shovels each year when the reservoir is at its lowest.

“It’s like everything in Valemount. You have to put in the effort and go way out to get it. Once you have, you’re rewarded with something amazing that’s worth it every time.” Matt Morison, Valemount resident

Some locals may not be happy about sharing the fruits of their labour, or about others digging for the hot spots each year. Digging fresh each year is necessary because the massive, steep bank, made of loose rocks and the remains of cedar tree stumps, some of which might have been as big as 12 feet in diameter, collapses each year with wave action as the reservoir rises and drops. It’s hard work, and it doesn’t last long. Some locals are worried if we share it, it will become overrun with tourists. A mild winter made the forest service road on the west side of the reservoir more accessible this year. The road itself can be a risk, however – it is often blocked by avalanches or by mud slides that take out the bridges over various creeks. A recent workshop on the potential of geothermal resources in the Valmeount area – including a presentation by Mike Sato, world renowned builder of natural looking hotsprings - may have gotten a few locals more energized about the potential to reclaim the hot springs.

Submitted by Shay Wied. Locals enjoying the Kinbasket hot springs about 15 years ago: Tamika, Shay and Colin Wied.

People have been traveling to check out the hot springs, even at the risk that the pool might have drained out or turned cold, for a few weeks now. Some argue, and have suggested to Valemount Council that extra money available this year from the Columbia Basin Trust (originally set up in 1995 to help compensate for the impacts of the treaty with the US) might be used to see if there is a way to bring the hot springs above the level of the reservoir. For now, the chance of sitting in the hot spring in the Canoe Reach is still mostly a dream. It means taking a 4x4, a long drive and a lot of work to try to sit in a shallow pool of hot water and mud. And the water might drop away if the reservoir goes down a few inches, or the pool may be overwhelmed if the water comes up or the waves wash the bank away. Or maybe the steam that seems to come in pulses, creeping through the loose bank, heating some of the rocks below the surface to nearly scalding, just moves at will, and tomorrow the heat will be gone. “It’s like everything in Valemount,” says Matt Morison, who has lived here for a few years now, and traveled to the hot spot recently to sit in the hot muddy water. “You have to put in the effort and go way out to get it. Once you have, you’re rewarded with something amazing that’s worth it every time.”

Gardening with Pete Spring has sprung

by PETE AMYOONY This is one of those “odds and ends” columns. First, I want to remind you all to get out there to prune your fruit trees and trim the raspberry patch if you haven’t already done so. So many are afraid to get to work with the pruners when all you need is a few basic principles and you can get to work. Pruning is a skill like any other that can be learned! In this area, fruit trees are best pruned in an open center pattern. Take some of the large branches out of the center of the tree so the tree has a shape of a fountain – up the trunk and then spreading out, up and back down. This lets more light into the center of the tree to help ripen the fruit faster in our short season. Prune off all suckers around the base of the tree, then any broken branches, then any branches that are rubbing on another branch and then any crossover branches that start on one side of the tree and go through the center to the other side. Then you can prune for shape. Don’t just trim off the little tips of branches. It is better to take out a few larger ones and thin out the tree so a bird can fly right through it. The general rule is not to

remove any more than one-third of the tree in one season. If it has been let go for a few years, it will take a few years to get it back in shape and producing well again. For raspberries, all of the second year canes (the ones that had fruit on them and the bark is old and falling off) should be removed right to the ground. The first year canes will have smooth bark and the buds will be starting to fill out at this time of the year. These can be trimmed back to about shoulder height now. This will encourage them to have more “laterals” (side shoots) and will give you more fruit. (If you cut these back to the ground now, you will get no fruit this year!) Just cut the old dead ones back to the ground. If you are starting your own bedding plants, remember to give them lots of light or they will get tall and leggy. Don’t feed them very much and keep them where it is not too warm. Our days are still quite short for growing plants (they like 14 hours of daylight!) so keeping them a bit on the cool side with not too much fertilizer and as much light as possible will give you the stockier, healthier bedding plants. This is also a good time to take a “critical walk” around

Pete has lived, worked & gardened in the Dunster area for 35 years. He tries to deal with the “down to earth nuts and bolts of organic gardening” in his columns.

the garden and property. Are there trees that need to be removed because they are crowding out the garden or too close to the house? Would some larger trees look better with their bottom branches trimmed up? Is there a need for another flower or vegetable bed instead of so much lawn? Invite a few friends over for coffee or a potluck and ask them what they would change if they were moving in? This is a good time of year to make plans for changes that you can carry out once the days are longer and warmer.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Valemount

sale. 10am-2pm. Bake sale, household items, clothes, toys.

Sun. Mar. 27: Valemount Lions Club annual Easter egg hunt. Valemount Crime Stoppers will offer free fingerprinting for kids.

Mon. Apr 11 & Tues Apr 12: S100 Beginner Fire Suppression and Safety Course. 8:304:30pm both days. $50+GST. Sponsored by Valemount Community Forest.

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 1-888-690-4422. Limited, free transportation from Dome Creek, McBride, Dunster.

Sat. May 28th Annual chili cook-off, sponsored by the Best Western Valemount Inn & Suites. 3pm open to the public. 4:30 judging starts.

Sat Apr 2nd & 3rd: Flagging/Traffic Control 8:30-4:30 both days $285+GST contact the Val Learning Centre.

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

Sat Apr 2: Legion Annual Spring Auction. Soup and sandwich from 11am - 1pm, bidding starts at 1pm. For donations to auction, conatct Pete Perason 250 566 9945. Sat. Apr 9: Anglican-United Church garage

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Apr 1-3rd: Logger’s Bonspiel at the McBride Curling Club.

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.

Fri Apr 1: Daffodil Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. McBride E Free Church. Be sure to mark your calendars, put it in your phone, sticky note.. whatever it takes. Come get your little bundles of spring, have lunch and help the fight against cancer all at the same time! Sat Apr 2: 246 Main Street McBride RVSS Valley Girls Fundraiser 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.

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.

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

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

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

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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 = 566-9196

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 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

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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. Free One-on-One Computer Tutoring Fridays 11:00am and 1:00pm @ the Valemount Public Library. Phone: 250-566-4367 AA meetings every Friday 8:00pm @ the Valemount Catholic Church. Free. All welcome. Phone: 250-566-1139.

Pickleball at the McBride high school 7pm every Wednesday that the school is open. Call 250-569-2583.

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

Zumba at Dunster Schoolhouse, Friday nights at 7pm. Please contact cynthiamelanson@hotmail.com or at 1-506-7440658 as classes are decided week by week.

Valley Piecemakers meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month 7pm at the Quilt Shop 210 Main Street Call Barb for more info 778-258-0068

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

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Free, one-on-one computer tutoring 4:00 pm Valemount Public Library Phone: 250-5664367 to book a session. Valemount Seniors’ Music Night, 7:00pm Wednesday at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge. Yoga in McBride with Jeanette Chiupka. Wednesday 5-6pm, 411 Main Street. Flow Yoga at Valemount Community Hall with Kathryn, 5:30-6:30pm. All welcome!

Seniors Bingo @ the Beaverview Lodge, McBride 6:30pm. Valemount Ladies walking group meet at 1pm @ the Anglican/United Church parking lot. Cribbage and other games: Everyone Welcome; @ the Valemount Golden Years Lodge lower level 1:00-4:00pm. Saddle and Wagon club regular meeting every 3rd Thursday 7:00pm. Phone: Liz 250-5664718.

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

Badminton at the Valemount high school 7-9pm. Bring running shoes, racket and birds provided. Ph: Betty 566-4656.

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

Rec drop-in adult hockey in Valemount 7-8:30pm

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

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

Dunster Winter Markets, at the community hall 11am 12:30. Every Saturday Meat Draws @ the Valemount Legion from 1:00- 4:00 PM. 8:00am Prayer community 9:30am Bible study/ Sabbath school 11:00am Worship service @ Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1075 Lamming Pit Road, McBride. Phone: 250-569-3370.

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Board rescinds 2nd reading for Silica plant by KORIE MARSHALL

The proponents of a proposed silica processing plant near McBride have another chance to provide information before the Regional District board decides on whether to approve the zoning amendment. The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George board recently passed second reading of a bylaw that would permit

1823606 Alberta Ltd. to establish a mineral resources processing facility at a former mill site they own. The property is on Ziedler Road, just north of McBride, near a residential area. At a public meeting, many supported the project because of hopes for jobs and economic development, but some raised concerns about the potential danger of silica dust and the potential to use the

site for other purposes allowed under the bylaw’s definition of “mineral resource processing.” Kenna Jonkman, planner for the Regional District, confirmed that the Board rescinded second reading of the bylaw at its March meeting last week. The Board then amended the bylaw to prohibit the establishment of an asphalt plant or preparation of rail building materials on

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the property, and approved second reading as amended. Jonkman says the Board is requesting additional information from the applicant regarding noise and dust control plans to mitigate the impacts to adjacent properties. She says the Board also authorized a second public hearing, once the additional information is provided. No date has yet been set for the new public hearing.

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Rodger Peterson Realtor MRC-DA866 8599 Loos Rd, Crescent Spur, BC 77 acres offering 360 degree views of mountains. 3 bdrms, 2032 sq ft home. Birch flooring, lots of wood interior. New metal roof & new Argon gas thermo windows. 30 minute drive to town. $314,000

$234,000

MRC-R854 833 – 3rd Ave, McBride, BC 3 bdrm home, open floor plan, large master bdrm, walk-in closet, ensuite w/ Jacuzzi. S/S kitchen appliances, lots of cabinets. Cedar panel fence, big deck, lovely backyard. New 2-car insulated & wired garage built in 2013. Price based on appraised value! $234,000

MRC-DA857 5400 E Hwy 16, McBride, BC 78 acres & a 4 bdrm log home! Recreational Commercial zoning. Gravity water system to house & irrigation in place on the acreage. About 60 acres are cleared & in production now. Green house, 2-bay shop with equipment storage, wood shed & cold room/storage buildings. $490,000

$1,999,000

MRC-DA863 8165 Mountainview Rd, McBride, BC 923 acres surrounded by govt land! Streams, rivers, frontage on the Fraser River. 2400 sq ft home, 3 bdrms, 2 ½ baths. 2 car garage. 2nd residence excellent for additional family. Corrals & cattle handling facilities. 2 barns & many out-buildings + 1 bdrm foreman’s house. $1,999,000

MRC-C878 800 Frontage Road, McBride, BC 6.5 acres zoned CR-2. Permitted uses include motel, restaurant, gasoline service station, retail, office or government office. Easy access. Totally undeveloped. High visibility from Yellowhead Hwy #16. $850,000

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$39,900

MRC-A850 3497 Jeck Rd, McBride, BC A great acre of land! Close to McBride just off Highway #16. Corner lot. Partially treed & small clearing on one portion of land. Electricity & telephone at lot line. Reasonably priced & offers considered! $39,900

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