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Photo by Laura Keil Chantal Swets and Pete Amyoony, two of the Dunster Fine Arts School Society members hold up their fundraising sign which now reaches the top. The Society has had to raise close to $1000 a month for the past six years in order to cover mortgage payments and operational expenses.
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On the sill of a Dunster Schoolhouse classroom window, several potted plants lean towards the sun. Their plantlets hang down searching for a place to root. It’s not so much the miracle that these plants thrive – fed and watered by the hands of volunteers and community members who happen to check on them – but the miracle that they are inside these walls. This month, the Dunster Fine Arts School Society will send the final mortgage payment to the school district for the purchase of the school. Six years ago, the Prince George School District voted to shut down the K-7 Dunster Fine Arts School and send its 27 students to McBride or Valemount elementary schools. The two-room schoolhouse had once had as many as 50 children in its walls. The district cited low enrolment and the benefit those children would have in McBride and Valemount schools which were dipping in enrolment. Dunster enrollment itself had held steady at around 30 students for the previous decade. In light of the school district’s decision, community members staged a sit-in where they occupied the school for five days. The school district sought a Supreme Court injunction which ordered them to leave or face arrest. During the sit-in, the Dunster Fine Arts School Alive was born which later became the Dunster Fine Arts School Society. The Society collected more than 100 memberships that summer. That fall, seven students attended homeschooling classes in a bus and canvas tents outside the school building. In October 2010, the Society purchased the building and 3-acre property from the school district after eight months of negotiations. The school district told the Society that if they found 20 new children Cont’d on A07
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Sculptor of valley history made history herself Margaret Eleanor McKirdy Jan 21 1922 - Jan 21 2016 by ELIZABETH MACLEAN Margaret McKirdy was like a butterfly, her daughter Carlie once said. She was always morphing, exploring new gifts and talents as she aged. Marg was born in High Prairie, Alberta, but shortly after the Second World War, Marg’s family came to Valemount where her father worked in the timber business. She soon married Angus McKirdy and had five children. Life was extremely challenging in those days. No running water, no indoor plumbing, most of the clothes homemade, growing and preserving a garden, and a wringer washer that needed a swift kick in order to start. But Marg did it all and even took the children on the train for an overnight stay in Jasper when it was necessary to see a doctor. For a cold, though, a mustard plaster at home usually did the trick. Marg was incredibly fond of and impressed by local people and their skills and strengths. These hardworking loggers, farmers and other ordinary people were the subjects of most of her sculptures. She often used local clay which she dug from abandoned construction sites or the banks of local creeks. “Mom’s creative process happened not by cognitive planning, but by inspiration from working the clay,” Carlie says. And her creative metamorphosis was evident in all her creative phases: seamstress; gardening; sculpt-
ing, and writing. Those who knew her were also acquainted with her sense of humour. She could find humour in almost all situations, and could especially laugh at herself. That included some mischievousness. It was best said in her celebration of life that she enjoyed mischievousness whilst having a gleam in her eye. Perhaps life really does start after the age of 50, as Carlie once mused, as that is when her mother got her driver’s licence, created the sculptures, and wrote her book. The book, called The Colour of Gold, tells the fictionalized story of a Cree woman whose husband was shot by a man he was guiding along the banks of Swift Current Creek near Mt. Robson. It was the first time the Supreme Court in B.C. held a trial down in Golden. Then there were all her other accomplishments that she had during her lifetime like sewing her kids’ clothes, knitting for family and friends, and gardening, just to name a few. Her entire life was a testament to her incredible creativity. She touched the lives of many people. And although she once said her sculptures were “the nameless ones who built this valley” she herself helped build and shape this valley. And like the butterfly that undergoes metamorphosis, now she has spread those diaphanous wings towards other pastures. Photos submitted Above: Margaret in her flower garden, circa 1949 Far left: Looking back, 1995, and with Angus, below. Left: Margaret working on one of the “Little People’’ sculptures for which she was renowned. Made from local clay and Marg’s own knack for wry social commentary, inhabitants of a growing Robson Valley were immortalised by her multi-talented hands.
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by BETH RUSSELL About 50 people in Valemount and McBride “ walked a mile in her shoes” to raise awareness of the importance of preventing and reducing violence against women on Wed. April 13 and Thurs April 14th, as part of the “Prevention of Violence Against Women Week.” Every woman, youth and child has the right to live free of violence. According to Peter Doukakis, Acting Executive Director of Robson Valley Support Society, there are 16 programs currently running in Valemount, McBride and throughout the Robson Valley. These programs include support for young girls, students, single moms, seniors, parents and anyone else who may need help. One of the programs, supported by Donalda Beeson is “Respectful Relationships,” where staff members deliver a unique program to High School students in Valemount and McBride. According to Beeson, “the program is unique in that it addresses prevention rather than the aftermath of violence. The program works with youth to help them understand their identity, the value, and benefits of respecting all relationships in their lives. Social justice based, the ultimate goal is to produce young adults that think critically and for themselves, about the world around them, especially at a time in their development when they are navigating relationships.”
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Top left: Penny Rivard, who does Women’s Violence outreach in McBride, on L and Donalda Beeson, welcoming the crowd, and talking about the issue of Women’s Violence. Top right: McBride’s Main Street being walked. Below: Taking part in Valemount’s walk were Erica August’s family- Sam, Jorja( middle) and Gage.
Legion gets new furnace
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing into Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 2969, 2016 will be held: 7:00 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 2016 Regional District Board Room 155 George Street Prince George, BC Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 2969, 2015 is proposed to amend Schedule ‘A’ to Zoning Bylaw No. 2892 to permit Secondary Suites on lots larger than 0.8 ha within certain zones. The following zones will be amended: Rural 1 (Ru1) ,Rural 2 (Ru2) , Rural 3 (Ru3), Rural 4 (Ru4), Rural 5 (Ru5), Rural 6 (Ru6), Small Holding (SH), Rural Residential 1 (RR1), Rural Residential 2 (RR2), Rural Residential 3 (RR3), Rural Residential 4 (RR4), Rural Residential 6 (RR6), Rural Residential 8 (RR8), Rural Residential 9 (RR9), Country Residential 1 (CR1), Country Residential 2 (CR2), Residential 1 (R1), Residential 2 (R2), Residential 3 (R3), Residential 4 (R4) Commercial 1 (C1), Highway Retail (C2A), Commercial 3 (C3), Commercial 4 (C4), Commercial 5 (C5), Commercial 6 (C6), Commercial 7 (C7), Recreation Commercial 1 (RC1), Recreation Commercial 3 (RC3), Recreation Commercial/Pub (RC5), Agricultural Recreation Accommodation 6 (RC6), Controlled Recreation Commercial 1 (CRC1), Industrial 1 (M1), Rural Light Industrial (M1A), Industrial 2 (M2), Industrial 3 (M3), Industrial 4 (M4), Industrial 5 (M5), Limited Agricultural Retail (M5A), Industrial 6 (M6), Industrial 7 (M7), Industrial 8 (M8), Industrial 11 (M11), Public Development 1 (P1), Public Development 2 (P2), Public Development 3 (P3), Airport (A1), Recreational Airport (A2) A secondary suite will not be permitted within 200 meters of a lake. A staff report with background information and bylaw may be viewed online at: http://tinyurl.com/BylawNo2969
Photo by Korie Marshall Delight and surprise is evident on the faces of Valemount Legion members Eugene Jamin, President Pete Pearson, Doug Hubert and Marie Birkbeck at receiving a cheque from MLA Shirley Bond for a new furnace for the hall.
by KORIE MARSHALL The Valemount Legion will get a new furnace, thanks to a grant from the provincial government. Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince GeorgeValemount was at the Valemount Legion on April 18th to help recognize the work of local Legion members. She acknowledged the great ongoing success of the Legion’s Friday night music shows and other concerts, and how Valemount is leading the way in changing how people think about the Legion. “I care that you work so hard to make
this a place where not just veterans but our young people can learn about the importance of remembering, and honouring,” said Bond. “I am really pleased to bring you a cheque for $9000 for a new furnace,” she said to branch President Pete Pearson. Pearson says they are not sure how old the existing furnace is, but a new furnace is expected to decrease propane costs by up to 25 per cent. The new furnace is part of ongoing work to upgrade the hall, including a recent grant approval to renovate the washrooms to make them accessible for those with mobility issues.
At the public hearing, all those who deem their interest in land to be affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. Written submissions may be delivered prior to the public hearing meetings by hand, mail, fax or email (developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca). Written submissions must include the name of the author and must be received by the Regional District no later than 9:00 p.m. on Thursday April 28, 2016 to be considered at the public hearings. Any material received before or at the public hearings will become public information. The public hearings 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 28, 2016. On April 28, 2016 the proposed Bylaw and all submissions may be examined prior to the public hearing from 6:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Regional District Board Room. Kenna Jonkman, MCIP, RPP Development Services
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“We know that silica is a carcinogen,” one resident said to me on Monday. So maybe the sand blowing up Kinbasket by the prevailing wind is dangerous to residents’ Korie Marshall health? Editor First, we don’t really know how much is dangerous. Silica is a natural material, presWith the amount of dust getting blown ent in lots of things in our environment, over and through Valemount the last and generally, it’s not harmful. We know couple of weeks from the dry lake bed of the problem with silica is that it’s really Kinbasket Reservoir, I’m hearing a lot of fine particles are sharp and can embed people asking – what’s in that dust? And themselves in the inner lining of our lungs what can we do about it? if we breathe them, which is what causes The problem is we don’t seem to have diseases like silicosis. those answers. If the fine particles are the problem, are Should the Ministry of Environment issue they more likely blown around, and a long air quality warnings on days like Monday, distance away, than the larger particles? April 18th, when we can barely see Canoe That would be another reasonable inferMountain through the haze, even though ence. But I’m not sure what the science the readings at the Fire Hall have been in says, because it hasn’t been studied much the green, well under the provincial air outside of occupational exposure. quality objective? One review of studies on exposure, Many people are making what I think are published in the Indian Journal of Ocsome fairly reasonable inferences. There is cupational and Environmental Medicine, a lot of sand around and under Valemount, says the relationship between occupational including from the dry lake bed at Kinbasexposure and prevalence of silicosis and ket in the spring. Sand can be made up of silico-tuberculosis has been established a lot of things, including silica. Airborne beyond doubt in silica, when inhaled, is dangerous enough many occupato our health that WorkSafe BC requires tions. It says employers to develop and implement silica exposure control plans.
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workers who are exposed to dust containing crystalline silica for about 8 hours per day are at risk of developing silicosis and silico-tuberculosis. To me, that suggests long term, constant exposure - the cumulative effect - is the risk. But the study says silicosis has been underestimated as an environmental disease, and there have been few studies on non-occupational exposure. There are some studies though, and issues like the increase of mining for fracking sand, especially in the US, has meant more people are looking for information on the risks of non-occupational exposure. One source I read talks about the difference between naturally found silica, like what would be blowing around fields and sand dunes (presumably more rounded and worn particles) vs. those found in industrial applications. If you are cutting concrete, maybe the particles are more rough and sharp. But I haven’t found any science on that either. A volunteer organization that wants to clean off the boat ramp on Kinbasket is required to have a silica exposure plan. They are not cutting anything, just washing the sediment off the ramp, the same sediment that sits all along the dry lake bed. If they need a silica exposure control plan, then someone else has also made the inference that the sand on the lake bed is dangerous.
And if the particles are so small, are they recorded in the local air quality monitors? The Ministry of Environment recently confirmed to me that the PM2.5 monitor on the Valemount Fire Hall would count silica in the particles it measures. But any reading from that monitor doesn’t tell you how much of the dust particles are silica. There is another monitor that actually collects the particulates and they get weighed at some point, but it’s very expensive to do testing on what materials make up the sample, so it’s not usually done. So we don’t know how much silica we have in the air on days like Monday, and we don’t even know how much is dangerous. We haven’t even gotten into how the risk compares to other known carcinogens that we are exposed to daily, like alcoholic beverages, engine exhaust, and radiation. So I’m not jumping to the conclusion that we need a weir, which would only address part of the problem, while potentially creating many more. But I want to know more about the risk of silica, and I want to have an idea of how much silica is around Valemount. So how do we start to find out? Looking at available research will help understand the risk, but at some point, we might also need to actually measure the silica in the air.
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Village of Valemount 5 Year Financial Plan Preparation
PRESENTATION April 25, 2016 @ 7:00 pm Council Chambers 735 Cranberry Lake Road All interested members of the public are invited to attend the Presentation. This Presentation is an information meeting regarding the Village of Valemount’s 5 Year Financial Plan and Budget.
Mayor responds to warming denial In response to the Rocky Mountain Goat editorial, March 31, 2016, “Mayor denies global warming, but inaction is our real flaw.” The statement “Mayor denies global warming” is not true. I made reference to the prevalent term “climate change.” I did NOT deny global warming. I merely repeated a statement made on TV that NASA was unable to explain that no significant temperature increase had occurred since 1998. There is confirmation on the web that this is so, as well as negation. Correspondence received from all senior levels of government regarding plans for adaptation or mitigation use the term “Climate Change;” Environment Canada reporter use “Climate Change.” Climate Change is real. Climate Change is here. Time is better spent learning and sharing ways to reduce one’s carbon footprint.
Twisting statements to create controversy is a waste of time. That type of headline and writing might sell newspapers, but it is misleading and results in an overall negative effect within the community. An example of this is my remark, taken out of context, that I had no more time to look further into the subject, giving the impression that I do not think that the issue is important enough to spend time on. My comment was made in reference to the fact that I had a full schedule of previously booked appointments that day, and I had to leave to meet them on time. Climate Change is an important issue to me. That is why I signed the “British Columbia Climate Action Charter” on October 17, 20007. Jeannette Townsend Mayor of Valemount
Editor’s Note: Valemount is one of 182 local governments in BC that had signed the British Columbia Climate Action Charter by July 2013. Section 1(b) of the Charter says “The Parties share the common understanding that the evidence of global warming is unequivocal and the effects of climate change are evident across British Columbia.” NASA’s data shows there has been significant temperature increases around the planet since 1998, and that 2014 and 2015 were the two hottest years on record.
Two more votes for Main To the Editor: We have recently moved to the Robson Valley and were drawn here by the natural beauty of the area and the quality of life available to residents. It is evident that many others are choosing to live here for the same reasons that attracted us. We see tremendous potential for our community and we see the enhanced library and museum as an important part of this. Housing the combined facility at 521 Main Street makes
so much sense to us. The combined library/museum will create a hub of activity on Main Street, just off Highway 16, inviting tourism and business and enhancing the downtown area. We are very fortunate to have the opportunity to obtain 521 Main for less than half the cost of building a new facility. It’s an opportunity not to be missed.
I want to add my name to the list of supporters for the library/museum Boards’ endeavours to obtain and move into the building on Main St. What a wonderful, classy addition this will be to town and community. I think it’s shameful this hasn’t been done two years ago when opportunities were greater, however, the need remains critical and the opportunities great. Community
involvement in a project like this becomes a community builder. Where else can we buy a building of this class and location for half price? Come on McBride – we can do this. We have so much to be proud of.
Michelle Read & Jesse Ryckman
Yours truly Mike Monroe
For those who are interested and/or unable to attend the Presentation, you may pick up a copy of the above mentioned at the Municipal Office during business hours on April 22, 2016. Lori McNee Director of Finance
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Re: Library/museum assent vote The time to vote our opinion is quickly approaching. I have listened to both sides of the debate and still have many questions that haven’t been answered satisfactorily. For the past 3+ years the Library and Museum boards would have us believe that the Move to 521 Main Street wouldn’t cost the taxpayers of McBride and District a single additional penny. Now we are about to vote on whether we wish to spend close to 1.9 million dollars over the next 25 years for a move to a new location on Main Street, without even providing additional Services to the taxpayers. (In the meetings they said same hours, same services.) Has a new revised operating budget been put together for the new location (not including the additional $40,000 per year included in the assent vote that is required just for increased insurance, taxes and a maintenance reserve fund)? The library and museum committee (the committee) stated that there is no need for a “521 Main Street budget” as they are assuming that there will be no additional costs for maintaining an additional 1,600 sq ft. They are predicting
cost savings ?! I believe this as much as I believe that the move to 521 Main Street won’t cost taxpayers a single extra penny. The feasibility study looked at only three options, of which 521 Main Street appears to be the lowest cost. But what about other options that weren’t included in the study, other vacant buildings in town? Why do the Library and Museum need to be housed together? I’m more inclined to visit a museum next to an info centre than a library. For the committee to say a “No vote” would mean the closure of the Library and Museum is misleading. It would mean that they would just need to look at other more fiscally responsible options. The committee also stated that they have fund raised over $129,000 towards this new location. Why is only $47,700 of this money going towards the property purchase? Perhaps some was used for the fiscally irresponsible purchase of the two lots next to 521 Main Street, prior to the results of the Assent vote. Part of the museum’s operating budget
Library move a money sink
We are nearing April 30th polling day for voting on the referendum for the acquisition of 521 for the new home of the library and museum. It should be made clear right up front, as I have heard a few people say the regional district is in support of this move to 521 Main St. It’s just the contrary. The regional district sits on the fence with regards to these types of referendums where they neither support one side nor the other. They are just the facilitators of this process. I think this perception was recently skewed somewhat with the mail out that included options on the referendum from the regional district but also included in the mail out was a brochure from the library and the first thing you see on the brochure is “vote yes”. I think it was a mistake for the regional district to include this brochure in their mail out on the referendum. The library’s brochure should have been sent out separately. From a taxpayers standpoint I think property owners and owners of rental properties living within the foot print of this vote on the library need to think long and hard about paying for something for the next 25 years. I for one am not
Showcase our town! We are all after the same goals and objectives: a vibrant economy, a healthy town, a nice place to live and to work. Now it is time to come together and decide how we get what we want. Towns are in global competition with one another. So making our town attractive – designing key spaces and beautiful buildings – is actually an economic development strategy. In this era, businesses and companies can move anywhere. Creating a place that people want to be in, grow in and start businesses in - that is where we need to be! People will look at a community or a house and decide, on first impression, if they have
totally convinced that the library can continue to operate within their current limited hours, annual operating budget and still keep the lights on 10 to 15 years from now. Even if they had a good solid long term business plan it should not be dependent on accessing grants in the future in order to fill in the shortfall in funding. Aside from some late book fees and some internal cost recoveries libraries do not generate much in the way of revenue. Think about it for a second. There is a very short window from June until mid-September that we see tourism peak in the area. Tourists do not go on vacation to visit libraries. Yes maybe they visit a museum but what happens for the other 8 months of the year. We know snowmobilers won’t be visiting the museum. So from an economic basis the museum, should it try and stay open in those 8 months, it will not likely generate much for revenue. Will the library and museum survive if they don’t move to 521 Main Street? Absolutely they will survive. But for now I think as a taxpayer and property owner you need to ask the question - Is it worth 25 years of taxes in
interest in moving and living in that location. Homes are staged so people can see themselves living in them, this same concept can be applied to the greater community with equal effect. When design brings people into the mix, statistics show that for every ten people that walk into a retail outlet, four will make a purchase. Therefore good streets are good business. Our forefathers had the vision to layout McBride in a very practical and pleasing design. The importance of retaining the integrity of the original Grand Truck Pacific village layout provides a very distinct and
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paying for a facility where there is so many uncertainties as to what this operation will cost taxpayers 10, 15 and 20 years down the road. I think it’s unfortunate that finding ways to improve our local economy has taken a backseat to this whole library issue. Myself for one, along with many others I have spoken with, are not convinced that having a library and museum at 521 main street will be the end all be all for McBride, for now or the future. In closing I fondly remember one comment I heard over and over in the many meetings I attended and it was “It will not cost the taxpayers of McBride one cent for a new library”. Interesting how things have changed in a couple of years from not costing anything, to now being told we will have to pay for next 25 years. Ken Starchuck McBride
definitive down town business sector core. The frontage roads provide ease of accessegress and the two highway entrances provide an ideal loop for the traveling public. By creating pleasing, attractive and well maintained entrances to the Village we can sell ourselves well. The Gigglin’ Grizzly has made an effort to clean up the west entrance area. The library/museum at one end of Main Street and the historic CN Station at the other would bookcase our down town area. Let’s think of the Robson Valley Exploration and Learning Centre as part of a larger strategy – a down town revitalization, a
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must now include property taxes for these two lots regardless of the outcome of the vote. I’m also not sure how the committee managed to slip the inappropriate “Vote Yes” brochure in with the Regional District mailing at the end of March. The committee wasn’t registered with elections BC. The Regional District assured those of us who contacted them that they are only a facilitator and have no opinion one way or the other. The committee was permitted to include a “factual” brochure, not one telling people how they should vote. If I wasn’t decided before I received this piece of propaganda, I certainly am now. A NO VOTE for 521 Main Street will save taxpayers a significant amount of money and will force the committee to look at other less expensive, more fiscally responsible options. It is now decision time and everyone needs to get out and vote on April 30th.
In accordance with the Community Charter Chapter 26, Division 4, Section 94 the Village of McBride gives Public Notice of considered amendments to the Council Procedure Bylaw 759.2015 and Schedule A of this Bylaw. The amendments are as follows: 1. Starting time of the Regular Council Meetings shall be 7:00 PM (19:00) 2. Be adjourned at 9:30 PM (21:30) on the day scheduled for the meeting unless Council resolves to proceed beyond that time in accordance with Section 29 3. Questions from the Public and Press (currently Item 11) will become Item 5 on the Agenda (Schedule A) All other items on the Order of Business will shift accordingly.
drawing card for additional investment and initiatives. Think of curb appeal. Think of painting your front door an inviting and vibrant color. That is what the exploration centre would do to the entrance of McBride. Add this to the Main Street Façade program, our community park, ballpark and skateboard area, the murals, the painted fire hydrants, the community garden and our summer community market in the pavilion. WOW. Sheilagh Foster McBride
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Dunster school – either home schooled kids, kindergarten students or new arrivals – then they would provide a teacher for the 2011-2012 year. But they could not find 20 new children. A year after the school closure, many children had already settled into new classrooms in McBride or Valemount. Some families moved away to avoid the hour-long bus ride from Dunster to McBride. But despite having no school district classes in the building, the school has remained a centre for learning and culture. The Society has changed its focus to marketing “The Dunster Schoolhouse” as a community learning hub – one that offers computers, workshop space, a gym, sports field, camping facilities and playroom. Last Friday, Chantal Swets and fellow Society board member Pete Amyoony were adding laminate flooring in the expanded kitchen. The kitchen now looks out onto a huge play room where parents come weekly with their children for play group. It attracts families from McBride and Valemount as well as locals. “You end up with a lot more people, because people from Valemount travel halfway and people from McBride travel halfway,” Amyoony says of Dunster as a mid-point. In some ways the property is used more than when it was a school, says one Society member. There are workshops and conferences. Each month the school hosts a band that helps raise money for its mortgage. The learning happening inside the school walls is not just for the schoolchildren during school hours any more. “I always argue with people on this,” says Amyoony. “It’s still a school in the true sense of the word. It’s not controlled by government and bureaucracy. It is a community school.” So how did it happen? How did a community of 300 people – and a handful of dedicated volunteers – buy back their school and create a new centre of learning? The fundraising is relentless and community support – both from individuals and organizations – has been huge, people will tell you. As they argued so many times to the school district during those dark days six years ago, the school is the heart of this
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community. For a group that challenged the school district for months to keep the school open, staged an occupation of the school, offered school in tents beside the building, and finally bought the school and paid its bills, it’s true what Dunster resident Irma Brownlee says: “There’s lots of learning going on.” Piano lessons, movie nights, Ukrainian Easter egg painting, apple grafting, and guitar lessons are some of the things that have already taken place in the building. A new wheelchair ramp makes the school bathrooms accessible. A new shower room will make the school a great camping site. They have a new barbecue and ride-onmower. They have talked about creating an elder hostel and a youth hostel, among other ideas. The sports fields have also seen lots of use. Cedars Christian School’s Grade 7 class in Prince George has been coming to Dunster on an annual 3-day camping trip for the past three years where they hike at Mt. Robson and in Dunster. They tent on the lawn and use the washrooms and kitchen inside. Swets says her dream is to have seniors housing built on the perimeter of the 3-acre property. The housing would be close to the Dunster Schoolhouse and Dunster General Store and the post office. “It’s something for the community to use for years to come, rather than have it boarded up or derelict or bulldozed,” Amyoony says, adding that the bulldozing was a real possibility when the school was shut down. The fear then, as now, is that no school will deter new families from moving in. “When you lose your school, then you lose your post office, then you lose your store, then what do you have left?” Swets asks. Amyoony nods: “Look at Tete Jaune.” There is still a nagging fear that they could lose more. But the success of the building purchase and subsequent transformation of the building leaves hope. The last $485 monthly payment on the $43,760 bill is 1.5 years ahead of schedule. That bill doesn’t come close to reflect-
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Photos: Laura Keil Top: a photo of the seven students who were homeschooled in tents outside the school building in the fall of 2010. Above: archive photo of the community members who rallied at the school in 2010. Below: Chantal Swets and Pete Amyoony insert new flooring in the expanded kitchen last week.
ing the added value the community has put into the property since the purchase. Numerous grants have allowed renovations – a shower and larger kitchen for example - grants totalling more than $100,000. Not to mention the money needed for ongoing maintenance costs of electricity and pro-
pane – costs as large as the mortgage itself. Swets told the Goat that when they set out to take over the building from the school district they were worried about the maintenance costs. That was back in the days they thought they would buy the building from the school district for $1. Now, any extra money fundraised will go towards long-term maintenance and facelift projects – the water intake and septic are two such projects. “There’s lots of upgrades to be done,” she says.
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Community Forest survey results released by KORIE MARSHALL The full results of the governance survey are now public, but it will still be a while yet before things are finalized for the McBride Community Forest Corporation. “They have a bunch of research to do,” says Susan Mulkey of the board and Council. Mulkey, a consultant and member of the BC Community Forest Association, has been working with the MCFC board and community since last summer on governance issues for the organization. Many of the comments on the governance surveys point to concerns with the Village of McBride being the sole shareholder, says Mulkey, especially when those most affected by management decisions live outside of the Village. Running the corporation as a limited company or a society are both potential options, but they may involve more risk for the business than local government ownership. Maybe ownership could be shared between the Village and the Regional District, says Mulkey, which could give residents of Area H more of a say, but there are many steps that need to be taken, including getting approval from branches of provincial government such as the Ministry of Forest, Lands and Resource Operations and the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development. “People bristle about it but I won’t be surprised if it takes another six months,” says Mulkey. The first step is the MCFC Board needs to make a recommendation to Village Council, which is the current sole shareholder. “It is great that the board now has two community members,” says Mulkey. “It can be difficult to remember which hat you are wearing,” she says, referring to the dif-
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ferent roles and responsibilities of Mayor and Councillors when sitting in various meetings. “Rules are very important, it’s how we are able to do very complicated things together successfully,” says Mulkey. The survey conducted in January asked for feedback on four questions which were based on statements made in the original McBride Community Forest Concept paper, which resulted in the very first community forest agreement being issued in the province. Mulkey has tallied 37 responses from the community. The results of the survey showed strong support (73 per cent) for the definition of the community served as the area from Holmes River to Catfish Creek. Responses were 65 per cent in favour of this proposed purpose statement for the corporation: “to innovatively manage the forest tenure for its full resource diversity, and to generate a viable socioeconomic and biophysical system from which maximum benefit will flow to the maximum number of people in the community.” A purpose statement is a requirement for the articles of incorporation, but is currently missing. The survey asked the level of support for a series of guiding principles, with results split roughly in half. Mulkey says there was strong support for many of them, including the need for MCFC to be broadly representative, to report regularly and to be transparent, and to employ best practices in management of the organization and the forest. The majority of those who disagreed did not want the Village of McBride to be the sole shareholder. Results also showed support for selling community forest logs at market based prices, with no subsidies to any part of log sales or operations. The final question on the proposed composition and
SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 57 BOARD MEETING The Board of Education of School District No. 57 (Prince George) will hold its April 26, 2016 public meeting in McBride. The meeting will be held at 7:00pm at McBride Secondary School.
Out of sight, out of mind We live in an area where home heating options often include the use of an oil furnace. For older homes, this also often meant that the fuel storage tank was buried out of sight. We all know of such a home, if not live in one ourselves. In this day and age of environmental regulations, what does this mean in terms of buying and selling real estate?
The first 30 minutes of the meeting will be set aside for members of the public to make presentations to the board. There will be a sign-up sheet for speakers at the door. Presentations are limited to five minutes each. The agenda for the meeting will be posted on the school district website www.sd57.bc.ca on Tuesday, April 26, 2016.
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From a seller’s perspective, it means disclose, disclose, disclose. Depending on when you had the tank removed – if you did indeed – you may not have obtained a permit or inspection to do so. It is not uncommon to have no paper trail to back up your word. If you haven’t removed it already, then you could be required to do so in order to complete the sale of your property.
For further information, contact your school principal or Diane Nygaard, Executive Assistant, at (250) 561-6800, Ext. 301 or by e-mail at dnygaard@sd57.bc.ca
When selling your home, you are required to complete a Property Disclosure Statement (PDS), in which the issue of an underground tank is addressed. The more transparent you can be in your disclosure, the better. This document gets shared with the Buyer and is normally incorporated into the contract of sale. A buyer’s awareness and acceptance of such details can eliminate or reduce liability on the part of you the seller, whereas undisclosed information or unidentified problems can come back to haunt you. If you are the buyer of such a home, be certain to get as much information as you can. Many times these tanks have been removed carefully and properly, regardless of inspections, but you may only have the oral history to rely on. If you have serious concerns around this, a condition for environmental inspection can be included in your contract to purchase. The subject of underground fuel tanks is a complex one and this article barely scratches the surface. If you have concerns about this or other factors affecting your property, speak with a professional REALTOR® today to shed some light on the issue.
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Margaret Ruth Brightman The family of the late Margaret Brightman wish to sincerely thank the Valemount Clinic doctors and staff for their professional care and kindness over the past 38 years. We would also like to thank her many friends throughout the Robson Valley for their kindness and companionship. You occupied a special place in her heart. A celebration of life will be held for Margaret at 11am on April 30th at the Valemount Community Hall.
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process for determining the board of directors received 59 per cent support, including strong support for the membership being separated from politics. Results of the survey are summarized more fully in the ad below. The summary as well as full results are also posted on the MCFC’s website www.mcbridecommunityforest.com. Mulkey says they’ll be keeping the community updated on the process through updates on the website and press releases.
Press Release McBride Community Forest Governance Survey Results April 15, 2016 At the January community meeting, the McBride Community Forest Corporation (MCFC) Board asked for feedback on four questions that are important to the future governance of the MCFC. The questions were based on statements made in the McBride Community Forest Concept paper, which received wide community support. The survey results will be reviewed by the Board and considered in discussions on the future structure and policy direction of the community forest. The 37 responses represent a broad cross section of the community from the Village of McBride and the surrounding area. There was strong support (73%) for the proposed definition of the community to be served by the community forest as Holmes River to Catfish Creek. Those who said they were opposed (27%) offered a number of alternatives: •
Include Small River
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Include Dome Creek
• West to the boundary of the Headwaters TSA and extend the eastern boundary to Nevin (King) Creek because the residents of Hinkelmon Road have an interest in the view scape •
The community should be limited to the Village.
The second question was about the purpose of the MCFC. The current MCFC Articles of Incorporation do not have the required purpose statement. The majority of survey responders supported the proposed purpose statement (65%). Those not in agreement (35%) offered a number of edits, some quite lengthy and included: •
Add the word “sustainably” to the statement.
• Four responders do not agree with the statement on the grounds that the community forest should not be owned by the Village, but rather it should be community owned as was the direction in the original proposal. • Another opinion often repeated was the need to obtain fair market prices for all wood coming from the forest. There was support for many of the 25 proposed guiding principles, including the need for the MCFC to be broadly representative, to report regularly and to be transparent, and to employ best practices in the management of the organization and of the forest. Even the people who said they did not support what was proposed, there were only 2 surveys that disapproved of all of 25 proposals. Many of the people who disagreed with some of the proposed principles stated again they do not want the Village of McBride to be the sole shareholder of the community forest. Many went on to say that the community forest should be organized as a non-profit corporation or a society and all directors should be elected by the community. Only one respondent said the Village of McBride should be the sole shareholder and should benefit from the profits of MCFC before the community at large. The results also showed support for the principle of selling community forest logs at market based prices rather than subsidizing any part of log sales or operations. On the question of composition of the board of the community forest, survey results show 59% supported the proposal and 43% had alternative suggestions. Again we see that there is strong support to not have the Village be the sole shareholder, and support for separating politics from the membership on the board. In general, people supported longer terms for directors than 1 year, and wanted terms to be staggered to make sure experienced people would always be sitting on the board. A number of people questioned the necessity of having First Nation representation on the board as well as the need for any elected officials to be there. The results will be reviewed by the board and considered in discussions on the future structure and governance direction of the community forest. Legal, expert and/or Ministerial advice or approval will be required on some items and are currently underway. The full survey results will be posted on the McBride Community Forest website.
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Regional District reviews Glacier Destinations by KORIE MARSHALL Over two dozen people showed up for a public hearing on bylaw changes that will pave the way for building permits at an all season resort just west of Valemount. The Board of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George has passed initial readings of changes to the Official Community Plan (OCP) for the Valemount Glacier Destination resort. The province held its final open house on the Master Plan for the development, but has not yet announced any decision on the project. If approved, the province would then offer a master development agreement to the proponents of the resort. Under new provincial policies, proponents of mountain resorts are required to build a significant amount of the resort infrastructure on Crown land before being allowed to build housing and accommodations. The public hearing on the OCP changes was chaired by Dannielle Alan, Director for Area H. Regional District staff says the current OCP amendment updates and adds
to the policies and guidelines for the Resort Commercial designation (originally enacted for the Canoe Mountain development which so far has not proceeded). It would also re-designate the Controlled Recreation Area for the Valemount Glacier Destinations resort from Agricultural/ Resource to Resort-Commercial. The area is just over 8000 hectares of unsurveyed Crown land. One resident submitted written comments to the Regional District expressing concern about mountain caribou. Tommaso Oberti made a brief presentation on behalf of the proponents, Valemount Glacier Destinations Ltd. He says Phase 1 of the project will provide access to Twilight Glacier, offering year-round skiing and sightseeing. The compact, pedestrian-oriented resort base will be built out over 20 years, with 300 bed units allocated to employee housing. In verbal statements, seven residents expressed support for the project, noting the proponents have done a lot of work and held a number of open houses to hear and try to address concerns.
“I’ve followed the process from its inception to today, and I would like to go on the record as a citizen of the valley and someone that is very much in support of this particular project,” said Archie Karas. He says he thinks it would be a strong economic engine for current residents and the next generation, “our very own children. I’d like to see all approvals completed as swiftly as possible.” Irvin Leroux asked if we know how long the approval process will take, saying he is concerned the system will drag the process out so long the developers will leave. Terry McEachen, general manager of development services for the Regional District explained they were waiting for the boundary of the development to be finalized before completing the OCP changes. He says it is possible that the Regional District Board could pass third reading and adoption of the OCP changes at its April meeting, and could be looking at zoning changes in May, with adoption possible in June or July, if the Master Plan is approved by the province.
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New econo devel and geothermal committees appointed by KORIE MARSHALL
Council appointed members to two new committees during the April 12th regular meeting, but some spots on each remain vacant. A staff report to Council says the Village received six applications to the Economic Development Committee. Appointed members include Justin Hooke (representing downtown business), Gene Blackman (small business), Charles Kosmadia (accommodation), Patricia Thoni (food/restaurant at large), Arnold Wied (non-profit at large), John McGuire (forestry), and Tammy VandeNobelen (Chamber of Commerce). A position to represent Education and Training at large remains vacant. Mayor Jeannette Townsend appointed Peter Reimer to represent Council on the committee. Eight applications were received to the Geothermal Direct Heat Use Committee. Appointed members are: Archie McLean (representing engineering), Herb Bailey and Joe Bullock (both representing heavy –equipment), Rundi Anderson (small business), Mike Johnson and Carrol Bullock (both education and training at large), Shirley Sander (business and education), and Christine Pelletier (small business and education). Four positions to represent the Valemount Community Forest, forestry at large, energy and the provincial government remain vacant. Mayor Townsend appointed Owen Torgerson to represent Council. According to the terms of reference for the Economic Development Committee, it is guided by the Robson-Canoe Valleys Economic Opportunities Plan, 2010, prepared for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George by Millier-Dickinson-Blais. Meetings are expected to be held the first Wednesday of each month at the Village office at 7:00 pm. The Geothermal Direct Heat Use Committee is expected to meet on the first Thursday of each month at the Village office. Its guiding principles will be defined by the committee. Both committees are select committees of Council. According to the Community Charter, a select committee may be appointed to consider or inquire into any matter and to report its findings and opinion to Council.
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Software issue “fixed almost immediately” blamed for one intermittent issue by KORIE MARSHALL Telus says intermittent service to some Valemount phone numbers last week was because of a software issue that was fixed almost immediately. It says there are teams in the area to ensure it doesn’t happen again. Telus still hasn’t released information on the cause of a major internet and cell outage throughout the Valemount and McBride area which started Sunday, April 3rd and lasted up to 12 hours into Monday morning. It also hasn’t said if the issue was related to intermittent outages and connectivity problems throughout the following week. The Goat heard a number of reports throughout the day on Thursday, April 7th about people calling Valemount cell phones and receiving a message that the number dialed is not in service. There were also reports of some calls
to local landlines getting the same message. Calling from cell to cell seemed to be working. Some residents questioned if it had been happening since the outage on Monday morning, an outage that didn’t seem to affect land lines at the time. More issues with internet connectivity were also reported throughout the day on April 10th. When asked what was known about the outages on Thursday, and whether the problems through the week were related to the outage the previous Sunday night, Telus spokesperson Liz Suave said “The intermittent service on Thursday night impacting phone calls to a ‘566’ prefixed number was caused by a software issue which was fixed almost immediately, and our teams have been in the area over the last few days to ensure it doesn’t happen again.” Suave says there was some intermittent internet service
in the area on Sunday night, April 10th, which was resolved by 6:00 am. “We’re still investigating the root cause of the issue and have all hands on deck investigating and working to ensure it doesn’t happen again,” said Suave on April 11th. Regarding cell service, she says “it appears there have been no issues since Thursday evening when we had that brief interruption for cell phones calling a 566 number.” Local residents have reported long waits of up to 2 hours when calling Telus to ask for compensation for the outages and interruptions, while others report successfully receiving a discount on their bill. “I can appreciate how frustrating it is to feel that you’re missing phone calls, and TELUS appreciates our customers patience as we worked to fully restore service ASAP,” said Suave.
Gardening with Pete Manure and compost
by PETE AMYOONY I am always amazed how patient and adaptable plants can be when we humans bite off more than we can chew. Gardening continues to be a wonderful door to learning about life! Don’t forget that so many of the roses, lilacs and other trees and shrubs will be putting on new leaves and blossoms soon to produce our summer flowers and fruit. Their greatest time of growth is coming up soon. To remain healthy and productive, we have to remember to give them a boost right about now with the nutrients they need to perform well. Each shrub, bush or tree may have its own preferences on the menu of nutrients, but it is better to give a good general, balanced feeding than to give none at all. Some suggestions are listed below in amounts to give per plant. Roses – 3C alfalfa pellets, 1C bonemeal, 3C compost Lilacs – Like sweet soil – 3C Dolomite lime, 1C bonemeal, 3-5C compost Fruit Trees- 5 shovels leaf mould (last year’s rotten leaf
pile), 5 shovels compost, 5 shovels peat moss, 1C bonemeal, 1C wood ashes, ½ C alfalfa pellets or meal. You can really give your fruit trees a boost by mixing 2Tbs borax (laundry borax is great) in two gallons of warm water and pour it around each fruit tree out to the drip line. It really helps to set blooms and thus give more fruit. This is also a good time of year to remind you about the importance of composting. With all the clean up around the yard and garden, there is a great opportunity to start another compost pile. I am so disappointed when I see bags of leaves or dried grass thrown to the landfill or burned. It is such a waste of free nutrition for the garden and it is produced right in your own back yard! When I dig into the compost pile in the spring to start making potting soil for my bedding plants, I am always amazed at the black, sweet smelling humus that came from the old leaves, kitchen scraps and garden waste. There are usually a few remains of egg shells or chicken bones, but they just remind me of the variety of goodies in each shovelful just waiting to feed the plants.
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.
You can always add the compost around the trees, shrubs or perennials or you can make a compost tea to serve up to the plants in containers or hanging baskets. You can tie a shovelful of compost in a piece of burlap and put it in a five-gallon pail of water stirring every few days. The compost can be added to a flowerbed and the tea used to water any plants that could use the boost. I have also used a shovelful of well-rotted manure and one of compost when making this tea. You can almost see the difference in leaf color within a few days. My dad always had a fortyfive gallon drum painted black in the corner of the garden with a sack of cow manure in it. Each morning, it was used to water the garden and then filled with water again to brew some more manure tea.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Valemount
Thurs April 21: 7-9pm Succession Planning workshop for small businesses. Location: Best Western. Free. To register email info@ valemountchamber.com Sat Apr 23: “Clean Out My Closet”buy & sell, coffee & treats, 12-3pm, Golden Years Lodge. Table rental $10 (limited space). Call Shirley at 566 9829 or 1766. Sat Apr 30: Home Hardware Parking Lot Yard Sale, 10-3pm with VACS fundraiser BBQ 11-2pm Burger, chips, and pop $5 and 0/50 draw Bring your own table to sell your wares - no charge! Call Home hardware to book a space Sat May 14: PARENTS, EDUCATORS, SERVICE PROVIDERS: Register now for The Vital Connection video discussion workshops, supporting childhood attachment. Saturdays, May 14th and 28th, 9:00 to 4:30, Valemount Seniors
Wed Apr 27: A tribute to the Magic and Fri Apr 29: Beekeepers and WannaMusic of ABBA! Doors 7:00PM Show Beekeepers 7 pm McBride Library 7:30PM. At the McBride Roundhouse Annex Topics of Discussion: Theatre 1300 Second Avenue McBride 1. Cooking, Baking, and Bottling with BC. Tickets available at Robson Valley Honey (please bring a homemade Essentials (formerly Home Housewares) “snack” made with honey, and your Thurs May 26th: Columbia Basin Rural in McBride Advance $30 Day of Show recipe if you are able to) Development Institute presents Social $35. For more information contact Rick 2. Last minute prepping for arrival of Sector Solutions: Community ConversaThompson 250-569-7620 packages of bees tions on Strengthening Social Well-BeFor Info contact Monica 250 569-7019 ing. 5pm - 9pm, Valemount Community Thurs. Apr 28th at 1:30pm. Monthly Hall, 101 Gorse St. www.cbrdi.ca/event/ Book Club: This month’s theme is “books social-sector-solutions-community-con- about books.” Stop by the library to pick Sun. May 15th APPLE TREE GRAFTING versation-on-strengthening-social-wellup a title, or bring your own to share WORKSHOP with instructor Jeff Corbett being-4/?instance_id=1452 to register. over good conversation and coffee. at Dunster Schoolhouse. From 1pm to 4pm. You will learn how to graft Sat May 28th: Annual chili cookFri Apr 29: Movie Night: ‘Hadwin’s different varieties of fruit onto existing off, sponsored by the Best Western Judgement’. Friday, April 29th. trees and new rootstocks. Call Pete at Valemount Inn & Suites. 3pm open to 7pm at 521 Main Street. Hadwin’s 250-968-4334 or reply to this e-mail to the public. 4:30 judging starts. Judgment” chronicles the tormented reserve your spot. transformation of Grant Hadwin from expert logger to environmental terrorist.The story of “The Golden Spruce” with a local connection, this Fri Apr 22nd Pro-D Day Fun Zone. award-winning film interweaves 1-3pm at 521 Main Street. Join us for speculation, myth and reality to explore games and crafts! Hadwin’s motives in his outrageous act of protest. www.hadwinsjudgement. Fri Apr 22nd Teen Lock-In: Movie Night. com/thefilm#intro TBA. 9pm at 521 Main Street. Ages 13+ Lodge. Catering, child-minding (limited) included; $25, some assistance available. Registrations: Valemount and McBride Libraries.
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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. Yoga in McBride with Martina Wall. 10:30-11:30am, 411 Main Street. Anglican United Church Valemount 7th Ave and Cedar Street - Sunday 10am. Anglican United Church McBride, 441 Dominion Street - Sunday @10:00am. Christian Science Services Dunster Sunday Worship @ 10:00am. Phone: 250-968-4349 Valemount Community Church, Evangelical Free Church 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. Ph: 569-2378
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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. Yoga in McBride with Jeanette Chiupka. Monday 5-6pm, 411 Main Street.
Tuesday RVSS Adult Literacy group Games Day. Join us for games, refreshments and some laughs. 1:00 - 3:00 in the afternoon. 942 3rd Ave., McBride. 18+ Hatha Yoga at the Valemount Community Hall. 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Dropin $10. For more info call Brigitta = 566-9196 Ready, Set, Learn- pre-literacy program for 3-5 year olds and their caregivers. Until June 2, 10:30-11:30 am, McBride Elementary. Call the school at 250-5692721 to register or for info. 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 250569-2569. 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.
7:00pm Wednesday at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge. Yoga in McBride with Jeanette Chiupka. Wed. 5-6pm, 411 Main Street.
The Valemount Childrens’ Activity Society holds board meetings on the 1st Tuesday of every month at the centre.
Flow Yoga at Valemount Community Hall with Kathryn, 5:30-6:30pm. All welcome!
Tete Jaune Community Club monthly meetings at 7 pm on the first Tuesday of the month at the T-Jaune Community Hall
Prayer meeting 7pm at the SeventhDay Adventist Church, 1075 Lamming Pit Road, McBride. Ph: 250-569-3370.
Adventist Community Services meets 1:00-3:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm @ the Seventh Day Adventist Church 1075 Lamming Pit Rd, McBride. Anglican United Church Women’s Group Thrift Shop open 1:00-3:00pm Every Tuesday & Friday @ church hall, 459 Dominion St, McBride. Toastmasters 7:00-9:00pm (1st and 3rd Tuesday) Bear’s Den, Best Western, Valemount.
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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 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. 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. Pickleball at the McBride high school 7pm every Wednesday that the school is open. Call 250-569-2583. 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 Free, one-on-one computer tutoring 4:00 pm Valemount Public Library Phone: 250-566-4367 to book a session. Valemount Seniors’ Music Night,
Mini Game Zone at McBride Library 3pm. Minecraft, WiiU & board games. Ages 6-12. McBride and District Chamber of Commerce meets at 6:30pm on the 3rd Wednesday of each month, @ the Evangelical Free Church Hall. Bingo at McBride Legion Hall, every 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday of the month. 6:30 Early Bird starts.
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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 Anglican-United Church Info call CBAL Literacy Coordinator Rashmi 250 566 5219 or email RNarayan@cbal.org 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 6:307:30pm, 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! 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! The OAPO Stitch and Knit will be meeting @ the Beaverview Lodge, McBride
from 2:00-4:00pm. 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. Badminton at Valemount high school 7-9pm. Bring running shoes, racket and birds provided. Ph: 566-4656. Unity in Community, Thurs at 7:30pm, McBride Health Centre. 250-569-2586 Drop-in basketball for yrs 12 and up at McBride High School, Thurs 7-8pm. Free. Christine 250-569-0090
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RVSS Adult Literacy Craft Club. A new quick, easy and fun craft each week. Come on in 1:00 - 3:00 in the afternoon. 942 3rd Ave., McBride. 18+ McBride Parent-Child Group. Meeting Fridays 10:00am @ 521 Main St. Open to all caregivers and their kids. Drop by for play time and to meet with other families! Please bring water bottle for your child. Info: 569-2411 Game Zone. Fridays at 7pm, McBride Library. Board games, WiiU & more! Ages 13+ Legion Branch #266, Valemount. 5:307:00 pm - Dinner, menu varies. Free One-on-One Computer Tutoring Fridays 11:00am and 1:00pm @ the Valemount Public Library. Phone: 250566-4367 AA meetings every Friday 8:00pm @ the Valemount Catholic Church. Free. All welcome. Phone: 250-566-1139
Saturday 8:00am Prayer community 9:30am Bible study/Sabbath school 11:00am Worship service @ Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1075 Lamming Pit Road, McBride. Phone: 250-569-3370.
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Two local fires, more in Prince George Fire Centre
Mainly dry and warm conditions, with temperatures above seasonal averages throughout the region, are increasing the risk of fire throughout much of the eastern and northern areas of British Columbia. A small fire briefly closed Highway 16 just east of McBride on Monday, April 18th. Amanda Reynolds, spokesperson for the Prince George Fire Centre, says the fire was started by a branch that hit a power line. The highway has reopened, but Reynolds
says they have a total of 11 firefighters as well as a water tender on the scene as of Tuesday morning. There are currently two fires in the Robson zone, says Reynolda, with another 16 in Dawson Creek and 21 in the Ft. St John. Between April 1st and 15th, 12 fires had burned 88 hectares in the Prince George Fire Centre, says a recent news releas. BC Wildfire Service crews or local fire departments had extinguished four, while the
If an open fire escapes, the individual responsible may be held liable for fire suppression costs and damages. Currently no burnother eight were still in the patrol stage. ing prohibitions are in place in the Prince All these fires are suspected to be human George Fire Centre, but the public is advised caused, the result of grass or pile burning. Anyone wishing to light an open fire must to check the BC Wildfire Service website: bcwatch for changing weather conditions and wildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/Bans.asp For up-to-date info on current wildfires, follow all burning regulations to reduce the number of preventable wildfires. No fire of burning restrictions, road closures and air any size should ever be left unattended. In- quality advisories, visit www.bcwildfire.ca or dustrial burns or grass burns larger than 0.2 call 1 888 3-FOREST. To report a wildfire, unattended campfire or open burning violation, hectares (Category 3 fires) require a burn call 1 800 663-5555 toll free. registration number. Call 1 888 797-1717.
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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 April 12th the Valemount RCMP received a complaint that sometime in the preceding weeks a 2010 Arctic Cat snowmobile had been stolen from a property in Valemount. Police are seeking information regarding the incident. Persons wishing to provide information may call the Valemount RCMP or Crimestoppers. • On April 13th the Valemount RCMP received a complaint of two stolen kayaks taken from the Overlander falls area. Police are seeking information regarding the incident. Persons wishing to provide information may call the Valemount RCMP or Crimestoppers. • On April 13th a McBride RCMP officer conducted a vehicle stop on Highway 16 near Tete Jaune. The driver was arrested for driving while prohibited. The officer then gained grounds to arrest both the driver and passenger for possession of weapons dangerous to the public. A search of the vehicle located numerous weapons including brass knuckles and a gas grenade. The two males were later released to appear in McBride Provincial Court on June 10th. • On April 14th the Valemount RCMP received a complaint of a commercial vehicle passing in an unsafe manner. A Valemount RCMP officer located the suspect vehicle in Valemount and a violation ticket was issued for several Motor Vehicle Act offences. • On April 14th a McBride RCMP officer conducted a vehicle check on Highway 16 near Tete Jaune. The officer arrested the occupant of the vehicle after detecting the odour of marihuana. A small amount of marihuana was located
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and seized. The male was released without charge. • On April 16th a Valemount RCMP officer conducted a road check for impaired drivers on Highway 16 near Tete Jaune. During the check the officer arrested the occupants of a Westbound truck for possession of marihuana. The officer seized a small amount of marihuana and the occupants of the vehicle were released from custody. • On April 17th the McBride RCMP received a complaint of a break and enter on Garrett Road. The suspect had fled on foot. An officer attended and arrested the 19 year old McBride male for break and enter. A thorough investigation was conducted and the officer recovered several firearms which had been stolen as well as gathered sufficient evidence to charge the male on a number of other outstanding offences. The male will appear in Prince George Provincial Court on April 18th. • On April 17th the Valemount RCMP received a complaint of a man passed out in the A&W restaurant. An officer attended and located a Port Coquitlam male who was suffering from the effects of dangerously low blood sugar. The male was taken to the Valemount clinic and received treatment. The male was found to have an outstanding warrant which he was arrested for. The officer then found the male was in possession of methamphetamine. The male was later released by a Judicial Justice of the Peace to appear in court on April 20th in Port Coquitlam. Charges for possession of a controlled substance are being forwarded.
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FA-503T ACRES OF OPPORTUNITY! Approximately 246 acres in the Tete Jaune area, 100+ in hay and pasture. Wildlife, timber, mountain views! Partly zoned Limited Recreational and Rural 5, this land is in the ALR.
MR-20 164 ACRES OF OPPORTUNITY! 2 year round creeks, gardens, an orchard. Country living/beautiful mountain views. First water rights in place. Property backs onto government land. Includes 3 bedroom home with full basement. Stucco siding and asphalt shingle roof. Fireplace in living room, oil forced air furnace in the basement. Close to town and easy access.
VC-149 INCOME PRODUCER! • 1171 Juniper St- 6 unit apartment building with 1 x bachelor, 1 x 1 bedroom and 4 x 2 bedroom units • 1177 Juniper St - 0.17 acre lot, zoned R5 • 1199 Juniper St- 3 bedroom house • 146 Ash St- 12 unit apartment building with 7 x 1 bedroom, 5 x 2 bedrooms (roof replaced in 2012) • 204 Ash St: Development lot– vacant with services
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OWNER WILLING TO SELL PROPERTIES SEPARATELY FA-528 Approximately 217 acres of versatile property. River frontage on Fraser River. Approximately 150+ acres cleared. Southern exposure. Abundant wildlife. Approximately 31 km from McBride on Mountainview Road. Zoned Ru5.
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MRC-DA896 8101 Indian Lake Rd, Wells, BC Remote but accessible 94.7 acres! Very nice 4 bedroom 2 bath home. Surrounded by Crown land. Extensive river frontage on the Bowron River. Spring water! Great views and sun exposure! $377,000
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MRC-DA833 3490 Garrett Rd, McBride, BC Cozy log cabin on 110 acres. Upstairs loft undeveloped. River frontage. Good access, well treed, exceptional views, numerous outbuildings. Estimated 30 acres hay field. About a 15 minute drive from McBride. Lots of wildlife to view, good fishing! $285,000
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MRC-A840 Aleza Lake, BC 160 acres undeveloped land! Located about 45 minutes east of Prince George. Enjoy the remote wilderness. Fishing lakes nearby. $109,000
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