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No evidence of Buehler firefight: IIO by KORIE MARSHALL
A new report calls into question the “shoot out” that took the life of John Buehler and injured his daughter over 19 months ago on the west side of Kinbasket
Reservoir. According to a news release on Sept. 17th, 2014, the Independent Investigations Office received a report from RCMP that Emergency Response Team members had been involved in
“an exchange of gunfire” between police officers and an adult male. The release said two adults sustained gunshot injuries; one man died at the scene, and one woman was receiving medical attention.
The RCMP has never made a public report about the incident, though at the time, the Vancouver Sun reported that RCMP Insp. Ed Boettcher said police were maintaining a stakeout of a Cont’d on A03
Business owners balk at utilities increase
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Some 27 local business owners – representing nearly all businesses on Main St – have attached their names to a petition calling for a stop to a rate hike on utilities for most commercial enterprises in McBride this year. Some businesses face an increase of 30% which translates to $186.63 more each year. Residential customers did not see any net increase. But not all businesses are affected equally. Businesses such as beauty salons and restaurants will pay the same for water as in 2015, and slightly more for sewer and garbage. Others, like retail businesses, will pay more in all three categories. Some say it’s an issue of residential customers subsidizing commercial ventures. But business owner Carol Hammer doesn’t buy it. “No evidence has been provided to show this,” she says. “I believe that many households would actually use much more water/ sewage than some of the businesses.”
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Photo by Bob Hoskinsl Named after its unusual beak, wonderfully suited to winkling open scales on pinecones, the red crossbill is an occasional, nomadic visitor to bird feeders in the Valley. Photographer Bob Hoskins spied this one, maybe bulking up before raising this year’s family, although they will nest at almost any time of year if pinecones and their seeds are available.
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No evidence of Buehler gunfire cabin on Kinbasket Reservoir after receiving a complaint two people were living there illegally. When some officers came to relieve their colleagues on the watch, the man and woman spotted them and the man fired shots. Boettcher said police returned fire and the man was killed while the woman was injured and taken to hospital. On Friday, April 22nd, The IIO announced it was referring the case to Crown counsel, saying their investigation “identified no independent evidence to suggest the exchange of gunfire took place.” The IIO is the province’s watchdog for RCMP, and is called whenever police are involved in an incident involving death or serious harm. The IIO either makes a public report, or makes a report to Crown counsel. The latter occurs when the Chief Civilian Director of the IIO considers that an officer may have committed an offence. The latest news release stresses that the IIO does not make a recommendation on whether charges should be approved,
or what charges Crown counsel should consider. In order to approve charges, the Criminal Justice Branch “must be satisfied that an offence may have been committed, and that the commission of an offence can be proven in a court beyond a reasonable doubt.” The IIO says that under these circumstances, no public report will be issued and no further information will be provided by them to the public. John Buehler was known to be squatting in a local family’s trapping cabin in a remote area of the Canoe Valley, about 50 kilometers south of Valemount, in September 2014. Local RCMP confirmed in mid-September that they were actively looking for Buehler after he didn’t show up in court on Sept. 4th. Buehler was facing charges stemming from a stand-off with RCMP on June 19th, 2014, after police received complaints that someone was using six aggressive German Shepherds to block access to recreational trails. That stand-off ended peacefully, and the dogs were temporarily
Cont’d from A01 seized, but later released to Buehler. Firearms were also seized, as well as food and other supplies that had been stored in the local trail association’s equipment shed. When he didn’t show up for court on Sept. 4th, Crown prosecutor Geoff McDonald told Judge S. Keys he was sending RCMP to see if Buehler was stuck down the West Canoe Forest Service Road, as he may have been trapped by a recent washout at the 10 km bridge. McDonald confirmed to the court at the end of the day that police had been able to reach the spot where Buehler had been camping, and his daughter’s vehicle was there but Buehler was not, so the judge issued a warrant. An armoured police vehicle, an unusual sight in Valemount, and a police helicopter were in the Valemount area for a few days before the shooting. A hunter in the area at the time told the Goat his group received an armed guard to dismantle and evacuate their camp at the Saddle Lakes area. He told the Goat there were at least 50 cops, “armed to the teeth” and a procession of about 20 RCMP vehicles,
Run-of-river gets power purchase agreement by KORIE MARSHALL
A run-of-river project at Clemina is one step closer to completion with the recent signing of a power purchase agreement with BC Hydro. Sorgent.e Hydro Canada announced the agreement last week, the first of its kind in Canada for the Italian-based company. A news release from the company says its subsidiary Clemina Hydro Power has signed an agreement with BC Hydro under the provincial power authority’s Standing Offer Program. Sorgent.e says it’s a 40-year deal to sell electricity from the 10.5 megawatt project to BC Hydro’s grid. Clemina Creek is about 35 km south of Valemount in the North Thompson Valley. The project is one of a few partially completed run-of-river projects in the North Thompson recently purchased by Sorgent.e. A former proponent, TransAlta, completed a 19 megawatt facility at Bone Creek, just north of Blue River in 2010 before selling other partially completed projects to Sorgent.e.
The existing powerhouse is about five kilometers up the trail from the parking lot of a popular sledding area, managed by the Valemount Area Recreation and Development Association. Sledding is a major driver of winter tourism for Valemount and the corridor. VARDA and Sorgent.e signed a memorandum of understand last fall to ensure public access for recreation. Lucas de Haro, managing director for Sorgent.e, says the electricity purchase agreement includes a System Impact Study, which looks at the physical and technical requirements to connect the generation station with BC Hydro’s grid. De Haro says they estimate construction on the power plant will be completed by the end of 2018. The news release says Sorgent.e has been engaged in a partnership with the Simpcw First Nation since 2013, and has worked with other local communities and governments to maximize the social, environmental and economic benefits of this renewable energy development. Sorgent.e has been operating clean energy projects in Europe and South America since 1995.
including horse trailers and ambulances heading down the west side road. Earlier this month, Buehler’s daughter Shanna pleaded not guilty in Valemount Court to seven charges including threatening to use a weapon, pointing a firearm, unauthorized possession of a firearm, and break and enter. The charges stem from the day she and her father were shot. Earlier charges sworn against Shanna in September 2014 have been dropped by the Crown. Shanna has elected trial by judge and jury, and a preliminary inquiry will be held in Valemount. If approved, the trial will be held in BC Supreme Court, which sits in Prince George. The IIO was set up in 2012, and the goals set up for the organization by the Chief Civilian Director are to conduct competent, thorough and unbiased investigations; to complete the investigations in a timely manner; and to ensure transparency through public reporting.
VILLAGE OF VALEMOUNT
Application for a Development Variance Permit TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Village of Valemount will give final consideration to an application for a Development Variance Permit from the property owners of 1454 8th Place (legally described as Lot 8, DL 7354, Cariboo Land District Plan PGP3948) , to relax the following zoning regulations in the Single Family (R1) Zoning Schedule: • Maximum height of an accessory building from 3.5 meters to 5 meters • Minimum Setback of an accessory building from the rear parcel line from 3 meters to 1.8 meters • Maximum width of the Rear Yard to be occupied by Accessory Buildings 44.16 feet to 48 feet • Maximum combined floor area of Accessory buildings from 460 square feet to 1200 square feet Consideration of the proposed permit will take place at the Regular Council Meeting of May 10, 2016 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at the Village Office, 735 Cranberry Lake Road, Valemount. A copy of the proposed permit may be inspected at the Village Office at the above address during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, from now until May 10, 2016.
McBride skaters get 100% pass by KORIE MARSHALL
Eight senior skaters from the McBride Figure Skating Club tested in Prince George in early April, with all of them passing their test levels. “They all skated great,” says Coach Elizabeth Trask. “They worked really hard all season but especially the last month before the Test Day.” Under Skate Canada rules, skaters work through many levels, in order, in each of four categories: FreeSkate, Dance, Skills, and Interpretives, says Trask. Skaters tested at the following levels on April 2nd and 3rd: Sally Buck passed her Preliminary Skills test, and Swing and Fiesta in Dance; Caitlyn Dube passed her Willow Waltz; Hailey Gookey passed her Fiesta Tango and Junior Bronze Skills test; Alison Moore passed her Intro Interpretive, and Swing and Fiesta Tango; Madi Philpott passed her Dutch Waltz, Swing and Fiesta Tango; Sydney Rohatynchuk passed her Intro Interpretive, Dutch Waltz and Canasta Tango; Sabrina Tomson passed her Intro Interpretive, Dutch Waltz and Canasta Tango; and Taylor Traquair passed her Dutch Waltz and Canasta Tango. Trask herself also tested, and passed her Gold Interpretive. Trask says she is very proud of the 100 per cent pass rate this year. Congratulations to all the skaters on a job well done!
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Reasons to vote this Saturday
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We’ve been hearing a lot of comments about how the boards of McBride’s Library and Museum have been saying that the move to 521 Main wouldn’t cost taxpayers anything. What we’ve heard is that a once-in-alifetime grant opportunity that would have meant no cost to the taxpayers was available a few years ago, but McBride Council at the time wouldn’t support the application. We’re sure the Council of the day had valid reasons, but the point is, that opportunity was missed. Since then, we’ve heard the board members talk about looking for more grants, and about their fundraising efforts, but they haven’t said the move to 521 Main Street wasn’t going to cost anything. But we have some other reasons why you shouldn’t support the library and museum move. 1) Vote no if you don’t want to pay for children’s programs
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Mayoral thoughts on library On April 30th, I will be voting in favour of purchasing 521 Main Street for the Robson Valley Exploration and Learning Centre. I believe that the benefits of this project, for our youth, our seniors, our residents and our businesses, far outweigh the costs. When I was elected Mayor in 2014, I promised to take a fresh look at the issue of library and museum expansion. With the working group, we, listened to community members’ concerns and evaluated each possibility in terms of cost, accessibility, and need. 521 Main Street emerged as the most cost-effective LONG TERM option FOR OUR LIBRARY AND MUSEUM by far. Given its location, it also, however, has the potential to bring visitors into town, help create a more welcoming Main Street and spur economic growth. With this centre at the entrance to town,
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Everyone knows the challenge we all face to find clean, safe fun for our children and for ourselves. Having people involved in community activities that foster unity and feed healthy appetites will make our town stronger, and it will create an atmosphere that will draw productive, positive people. This is only one of the many benefits the new library and museum complex will provide for McBride. Some people choose to spend thousands of dollars per year to support unhealthy habits. More thousands are spent on recreational activities, many of which can leave a person with injuries that affect them for life. We can choose to spend maybe $75 per year on something that
Courage
Being raised in a society that teaches that the creator of the universe is offended by those who have homosexual relationships, you homosexuals have had a tough go of it, no doubt whatsoever. If you focus your thoughts about how you would feel concerning your sexual orientation had you been born into a Native American Indian culture of old, where (as homosexuals) you would have been respected and highly valued for your gifts of being artistic and able to be very intuitive of the world around you, you will instantly feel
there are a number of opportunities to grow our tourism industry, celebrate our culture, and market our Valley. Clearly this issue has sparked community conversations and animated debate, and I’m glad. This is an important decision for our community, as it will affect the entire Valley for the next twenty years at least. It is my hope that, during these last days, we can focus on the key issues and decide what’s best for McBride. We promised to put the decision in the community’s hands. I hope that everyone will come to cast their ballot on Saturday, April 30th for McBride’s future, and that it will indeed be a community decision. Loranne Martin Mayor of McBride
will not make us sick or hurt us. As a contractor who has worked on the existing library and museum building, it is my opinion that it is not feasible to repair it. It would cost more to tear it down and build again from scratch than to purchase the new building and, even if we did, it would still not be big enough or accessible enough. Our community needs the larger facility that can be the welcoming face of the town. We all know what is good for us. Even if it is not our idea of fun, think of our children and the direction we want them to go. Vote for a strong community. Jonathan and Suzanne Mazereeuw McBride, BC better about your selves. In most of those cultures, members of tribes would hope their children could be born homosexual or transgender, because they thought it to be a blessing from the Great Spirit. Religious bullies are a dime a dozen … and they ought to be ignored as such. You can and definitely should refuse to give your selfworth away to the negative impressions and expressions of others, as your self-worth is the most precious gift you are able to give to your selves. June VanDerMark McBride B.C
Dear Robson Valley Area Residents; I have already voted at the Advance Poll regarding the Assent Vote for the Library / Museum establishment and loan authorization. Based on the information that I have heard and examined I am not confident that the Library / Museum has done all of its due diligence in preparing for this important vote. Over past few years I heard that this was NOT going to cost the taxpayers of the area anything and that they would be able to raise the funds through grants, corporate sponsorships and local fundraising ideas. The group has been successful in raising over $125,000 according to their supporters and invested (?) in two lots on Main Street adjacent to the 521 Main building that they desire. Really why? According to information given at the public meeting there will be no increase in operating hours, no new services and therefore no increase in operating budgets. I find this hard to believe as the group pushes on with activities and events at the 521 Main location. Will this continue or with the relocation of the Library / Museum will we the taxpayers be seeing increase requests for operating funds in future years. It is my understanding that there has in the last two years been an increase in the Library budget, which is about a 6.5 per cent increase. Is this going to continue? Tenants are being told to vote yes to the project, as there is no cost to them. Really? As a rental property owner I will be passing this cost along to my tenants. If my business was still open as other businesses within the community I would be passing these additional costs along to the consumers. There has been no formal budget for the coming years and no sustainability reporting that I have seen. I am not confident that the area residents have proper and accurate information to make their decision. If you haven’t guessed as yet, I voted NO – I need more information. Allan Frederick, Business Owner and Involved Community Member, McBride, BC
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Can I live without the McBride and District library? Sure, I could, if I had to. Can I live without cooperation between humans? No way! Think about it. Absolutely everything about modern society that allows you to live, and to survive and to enjoy life has come about, and continues to function, because of cooperation between humans. Think of any of the technological or engineering developments that were unthinkable a mere generation ago. Landing a probe on a comet travelling at tens of thousands of miles per hour and millions of miles away, transplanting a heart and lungs into a living person, the computer technology now essential to the functioning of so much of modern civilisation. We take so much for granted. But stop for a moment and think of any of the developments that have come about since mankind gained the ability to reason and to plan and, most importantly, to cooperate. You will realise that it has all depended on the ability of people to work in cooperation with each other, to have vision and optimism and to have the strength to struggle despite setbacks, despite criticism, despite adversity, despite obstacles placed in their way. McBride sometimes seems a bundle of contradictions. Often it seems like McBride is intent on tearing itself apart; especially when it comes to local politics. It must be tough being a politician in a small isolated community. The criticisms are so very direct, so immediate and so
Why you should vote We should vote on April 30 because we have the privilege to do so. Yet it is a privilege which comes with responsibility. The decision made by our votes on April 30 will affect our community for many years into the future and so we must go to the voting booth as informed citizens. Since we live in the Information Age it is easy to Google a variety of questions and read the many articles about experiences, ideas and studies which relate to the many questions asked about the acquisition of a new home for an expanded Library and Museum. The following are a few questions one could Google. At the community level: 1. Are Museums worth having in a community? 2. Do Museums add to the economy of a community? 3. Do Museums enhance the attraction of a community to potential new residents? The same questions can be Googled replacing the word Museum with the word Library. At the personal level: 1.Will my house value increase with a new Library/Museum complex? 2.Will my health improve with the presence of an active
Pete says YES
April 30th is drawing close and I would like to invite everyone to join me in voting a resounding “Yes” for the proposed bylaw to buy 521 Main Street in McBride as the joint home of the McBride and District Library and the Valley Museum and Archives. This partnership has come a long way in the past few years and I see it as a true heart of the community to be used and enjoyed by citizens of all ages. I am a single person and have no children in school but I gladly pay my school taxes every year as I truly believe that we must all share in the education and development of “our children”. I do not skate or curl or play hockey, but I gladly pay my taxes every year to keep the arena and curling rink available for people of all ages. I do not do a lot of driving on the highways in a year, but my taxes that keep the highways in good shape and safely plowed in the winter time is a good investment of money as far as I am concerned. I rarely use the hospital and have never used an ambulance in my life, but the taxes I pay every year to keep them going are not seen as a burden on me but rather an investment in health care that I and other members of this community may need. I do not use the book- lending-service in the library
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personal. For a federal or provincial politician the criticisms are more remote, more part of the ritual. But the condemnations directed at McBride politicians are usually from someone they will likely soon meet in the street or in the store. Do we focus too much on looking for faults rather than looking for ways to cooperate? Are we too ready to look for reasons to condemn people rather than focussing on achievements and appreciating their efforts? Do we force our local politicians to concentrate only on decisions that are popular in the short term? Do we force them to set up ever more time-consuming systems for accountability so we know who to blame if something goes wrong, instead of focussing on the cooperation that brings progress and productivity? Other times it seems like McBride is a brilliant exemplar of such cooperation. It is evident in the support for community members and families in crisis; it is evident in the donations of time, effort, materials and facilities for community events; it was famously evident in the mid-winter rescue of abandoned horses from Renshaw. There is no doubt that the McBride and District community does know how to pull together and focus on cooperation. If you want to see folk from the McBride and District community cooperating and pulling together, then just go along to the library any day of the week. I have seen people sharing their knowledge through talks and presentations on diverse subjects. I have seen people helping each other to learn a second language. I have seen small children discovering that learning can be fun. I have seen adults tutoring high school students. I have seen people sharing poetry, sharing music, sharing crafts and com-
Library/Museum in my community? 3.Will my taxes increase? As citizens we could also ask these questions: Will an accessible central Library/Museum do a disservice to the seniors and children of our community? Will an accessible central Library/Museum keep tourists from coming to our community? Will an accessible central Library/Museum negatively impact our businesses? Will an accessible central Library/Museum destroy the economy of our community? Taxes will increase. It must be remembered that all the government services we enjoy, from baseball diamonds to wages, are paid for by taxation. Those who have the most, pay the most; those who have the least, pay the least. The final question to ask could be this: Why, as a citizen of a community which will benefit from a central expanded Library/Museum, would I not be willing to pay an increase in my taxes. There is a great deal that we must think about before we vote on April 30. Use your privilege wisely. Stefi McLean, On behalf of the McBride Library and Museum Boards
much but I do use some of the “other services” offered by the Library and the Museum. I have attended many meetings and some evening jam sessions and lots of displays put on by the Valley Museum and Archives and see these services just as important as those mentioned above. I am impressed with how the staff and joint Board can function so well in such cramped quarters (half of which was seen as unfit for use years ago- the old Health Unit) The staff ’s helpful and welcoming attitude make all who come through the door feel right at home no matter your status, education or age. The tax hike per year will be a pittance for most of us. I am happy to pay such a small amount for such a fantastic service to the entire community. I see this as an investment in our youth, our seniors, our citizens of all ages and as an investment in both the history of this area and in the future of this area. If we just leave the nay-sayers behind to wallow in their complaints and move on down the road to a brighter future for all our communities involved, we will all be winners in the long run – especially the young people who will benefit from the investment we are now deciding to make in them! Let the mountains echo with a resounding “YES”! Pete Amyoony Dunster, BC
puter skills. One would have to be very unperceptive to walk through the McBride library door and to not feel that one has entered a place that is the essence of cooperation and openness. If you want another example of vision and selfless cooperation in McBride and District, then look no further than the protracted struggle against obstacles and adversity to make the relocation of the library a reality. Not only the tireless work of the committee members; but also the multitudinous efforts of the volunteer fund raisers. A few examples were preparing hundreds of apple pies, a spaghetti evening, a supper for a curling bonspiel, a plant sale and Vern’s epic 24 hour journey. Does the library need to move to a better building? It only takes a quick look around the present venue to realise how inadequate it is for the diverse services and functions that the library provides. It only takes a quick look to begin to wonder how much longer the present buildings will function at all. It only takes a quick look to begin to imagine how much better the library can not only continue to serve the community, but enlarge on the services it provides if only it had more adequate facilities. Can I live without the McBride and District Library? Sure, I could, if I had to. But next Saturday I am voting for a vibrant community. I am voting for vision and optimism. I am voting for cooperation and progress. I am voting YES. Dennis King Area H.
Tax too hefty
I am writing this as a concerned business owner regarding the upcoming Assent Vote. Recently the businesses were assessed a substantial increase with the Village Commercial Utility Rates. Now the Commercial Businesses could possibly be looking at additional taxes of $67.30 per $100,000.00 of assessed property value, and for Industry it will be $93.39 per $100,000.00. Now keep in mind that this is over and above what we are paying for the library’s Operating Budget presently. This concerns me especially when we were told repeatedly that it would not cost the tax payers any money. Well we now know that this is not the case as the tax revenue of $74,550.00 annually for the next 25 years for the purchase of 521 Main Street will cost the tax payers $1,863,759.00 and this is in addition to the Operating Budget for the library. At the public meeting I asked what the estimated costs would be to both the residential and commercial taxpayers, per $100,000.00 of assessed property value for the next five years for the Operating Budget. They could not provide an answer. The next question was if they had a five year or ten year plans and the answer was, no. This really scares me because they have no projections for their Operating Budget thus our taxes could increase substantially in the future. Our main goal should be to support local industry and businesses but also to attract new industry and businesses. With the recent hike in the utilities fees and now the possible increase in property taxes this will deter any new industry or businesses and will hinder economic development. Will the businesses or industry have to cut employment or increase the price of their merchandise or services to cover these increases? The Library & Museum Committee are also proposing the inclusion of a gift shop and a coffee shop in direct competition with some of the businesses that will be paying higher taxes in support of the move to 521 Main Street. I would like to clarify that I do not disagree that the Library / Museum need a new building, but not at what it is going to cost the taxpayers to purchase 521 Main Street and especially not knowing what the future Operating Budget will be. There are other options that have not yet been explored by the Library / Museum Board that would not require the 25 year hike to the residents and business owners? It is for these reasons that I do not support the purchase of 521 Main Street. Thank you Teresa Caputo, Residential & Business Owner McBride. BC
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From the library director
Yes to Main
For community members who were unable to attend the public meetings held in late March, I would like to clarify a few points regarding the economics of this proposal. If the referendum passes on Saturday, the Regional District will purchase 521 Main Street and lease it to the library and museum. The cost to taxpayers will be a maximum of $27.47/$100,000 of assessed value for residential and farms, and $67.30/$100,000 of assessed value for commercial, for a total annual budget of $74,550. The rates may decrease depending on actual costs, but they will not increase. Neither will the tax levy increase depending on library operations or museum funding in 10 to 20 years. These rates are set by law. I want to assure you, however, that the library and museum boards have done financial projections, outlining revenues and expenses at 521 Main for the next five years. Despite some increases in areas like janitorial and grounds maintenance, we anticipate an overall costsavings by moving from three older buildings to one new one. Right now, for example, the library and museum spend about $8,000/year on heat and hydro. At 521 Main those costs are less than half. We have done our homework, and feel confident that the move to 521 Main Street is financially viable and sustainable. Over the past three years we have raised about $129,000 through individual donations and community fundraisers. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed financially and with their time! Your support has been overwhelming. Today we have approximately $50,000 to apply to the purchase. We’ve spent some of the remaining funds on the purchase of the two lots, some on renting 521 during this referendum period, on early reports
It ain’t easy for a redneck like myself to support this through taxation- but I also know a good deal when I see one. What a wonderful building in a great location at less than half price. A great business plan can be made, that to enhance literacy and culture of an area very much boosts the entire area and its economy, which helps us all. At the end of the day it is always taxes that supports these facilities and, in this case, for good reason. We’re just not used to being asked. So let’s get with it. I’m voting “Yes”.
and research, and costs associated with our fundraisers, most of which we spent locally. If the referendum passes, the two lots will be integrated as a community park and outdoor museum display. We will continue to raise funds, apply for grants, and explore opportunities like contributions from the community forests or selling our current building, in order to improve our services to the community. Any possibility for revenue generation, like museum retail, will be considered within the context of local business and market research. The library and museum boards continue to be committed to reducing the tax burden. What will happen if the vote is a “no”? Our need for new, expanded space does not change. We’ve been exploring options since the late 1990s. Our archives will remain in members’ basements, we will not have room for permanent museum displays. Our main building will require extensive renovations. The Annex – key space for our programs and computer access – especially, is nearing end of life. Without it, our ability to provide key programs and services to our Valley will be limited. This is simply our reality. What will change, is the amount of money we will need to re-build. The cost of 521 Main Street is $95 / sq ft. The standard cost of construction for new public buildings is more than twice that. We believe that the purchase of 521 Main is the most cost-effective choice, for library and museum services into the future. We hope you’ll vote yes on April 30th. Naomi Balla-Boudreau Library Director McBride, BC
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Utility increase
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Even if an increase was necessary, Hamusing or not; if your property has sermer says it would have been better to see vice, you pay for that service unless you the increase phased in over several years. have the connection physically removed Rosemary Hruby, who runs an insurance from the property – not just shut off, but office on Main St, says she would like to removed.” see cost break downs on commercial vs. Councillor Rick Thompson (also a local residential garbage collection to believe business owner) was the sole councillor that commercial is more costly than resiwho opposed the bylaw. He said all busidential. nesses should pay the same licence fee As for water, she says it would be “a and utility rates, whether a small home stretch” to say a small business or a larger office uses more than commercial enter“My frustration still lies in a house. prise. He further “I know at my house, noted that it was the fact that these councillors between washing not a business and Mayor were elected yet machine, dishwasher, friendly bylaw. they are not responding to showers, lawns and “I was not in requests by constituents.” gardens we use many, favour of the rate many times as much increases proposed Beth Frederick water as at the office for business only,” where we really use he said. very little, pot of coffee, wash the coffee Village CAO Kelley Williams, who cups and the toilet may be flushed two or penned the bylaw, did not respond to three times a day – that’s it.” the Goat’s questions by presstime about Linda Fry, another business owner who why only businesses were targeted by the signed the petition, says she would like increase and the need for the increase. to see utilities handled differently – such Village Chief Financial Officer Enid Keir as frontage or parcel taxes for properties notes the Village raised $60,000 for sewer with greater value. She also thinks user last year. The Village is on the hook for a rates should be based on what’s being 90,000 sewage lagoon debt repayment in used. 2016 for the next five years. “Right now it does not matter if you are Keir says Council will have to revisit the
New BC war memorial map Submitted by Heritage BC
Heritage BC’s online map of World War monuments and memorials launched on March 31st. The first 192 war memorial sites submitted to Heritage BC’s Get on the Map project will be viewable on the province’s first interactive, searchable World War Monuments & Memorials Map on March 31st, 2016. This first phase launch, to be followed by over 100 more sites in April, features war memorials from diverse communities, rural and urban, from Dawson Creek to White Rock, from Ucluelet to Sparwood. Amongst the more unique stories submitted for inclusion was the Blue Hydrangea memorial in Chilliwack. During World War II, every time the community was notified of the death of a member of the Airforce in the war, the RCAF Women’s Auxiliary would plant a blue hydrangea bush outside the Chilliwack High School - blue for the Air Force uniform colour. By the end of the war in 1945, there were 49 bushes. “The plants got neglected over the decades. The high school became a middle-school and when the grounds were altered they were replanted around the flagpole. Only a handful of deteriorated hydrangeas survive there today,” recounts Chief Warrant Officer Reg Dawes of the Royal Canadian Air Force Association. The local RCAFA office in Chilliwack is now planning the reestablishment of this living, colourful memorial in collaboration with the School Board and middle-school principal. “School students, aged 12-15, will pass by this memorial several times a day. It’s an important reminder to young people that somebody died for their freedom,” adds Dawes.
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fees and charges bylaw by October for 2017. Utility bills have already been mailed out for 2016. After the bylaw passed, local resident Beth Frederick says she was disappointed in the lack of communication from individual councillors and the mayor in explaining their positions. She received an email back from Councillor Thompson with his reasons for voting against it. She also received an email from Councillor Sharon Reichert saying she was forwarding the message to the CAO to provide her with information. Frederick wrote back saying that she wanted Counc. Reichert’s stance, as the CAO doesn’t vote.
In hearing nothing from the rest, she resent the email and asked for an answer by April 8th. Mayor Martin replied saying she was forwarding on to the CAO. A few days later, the mayor verbally told her she would follow up the next week. She still has not received any correspondence from the rest. “My frustration still lies in the fact that these councillors and Mayor were elected yet they are not responding to requests by constituents,” she says. “Although I realize that the Mayor cannot force anyone to answer their emails, I believe that it is part of the role of Mayor to provide a leadership role and encourage them to.”
Robson Valley Regional RCMP Police Report
Speeding and suspicious chips 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 20th a Valemount RCMP officer stopped a northbound vehicle on Highway 5 in Valemount for speeding. The vehicle was travelling at 141 km/h in a 70 km/h zone. The driver of the vehicle was suspected of being impaired and a roadside breath demand was made. The driver was issued a 24 hour driving prohibition for impaired driving and a violation ticket for excessive speeding. The vehicle was impounded for 7 days. • On April 21st a Valemount RCMP officer conducted a vehicle stop for a speeding vehicle. The vehicle was found to be uninsured and the driver had no valid licence. The vehicle was towed and the female occupant was given a ride into Valemount after being issued several violations. • On April 22nd the McBride RCMP received a complaint of a suspicious vehicle parked in a private driveway on Highway 16 East of McBride. Officers attended and found that the Edmonton female in the vehicle was suffering from a mental health emergency. The female was apprehended under the Mental Health Act and transported to the Prince George Hospital for care. • On April 22nd a McBride RCMP officer conducted a vehicle check on Highway 16 near Tete Jaune. The officer smelled the odor of marihuana and arrested the occupants for possession of a controlled substance. A search of the vehicle yielded a small amount of marihuana and several weapons easily accessible by the occupants. • On April 23rd a McBride RCMP officer conducted a road check on Highway 16 near Tete Jaune. During the road check the officer detected the odor of marihuana coming from a vehicle. The driver tried to argue that the odor was in fact a bag of chips the female passenger was eating. The occupants were arrested and a search of the vehicle was conducted. An examination of the bag of chips revealed they were not marihuana flavored. The officer seized an amount of marihuana and drug paraphernalia. A field sobriety test was conducted on the driver who was found to not be impaired. • On April 23rd a Valemount RCMP officer conducted a vehicle stop on Highway 5 South of Valemount. The officer found a vehicle was travelling at 160 km/h in a 100 km/h zone. The driver was issued an excessive speeding violation and the rental vehicle was impounded for seven days. • On April 23rd the McBride RCMP received a complaint of suspicious activity behind the Husky Gas Station in McBride. An officer attended and an impaired driving by drug investigation was undertaken. The driver of the vehicle was given a field sobriety test which he failed. The vehicle was impounded and the driver was issued a 24 hour driving prohibition. • On April 24th the Valemount RCMP received a complaint of a single vehicle collision on Highway 16 near Tete Jaune. Both the Valemount and McBride police and fire department personnel attended. The Jaws of Life was used to rescue the two elderly males who were trapped. The males were transport to the Kamloops Hospital for their serious injuries.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
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.
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by BETH RUSSELL Two Robson Valley Support Society (RVSS) programsBetter at Home (BAH) and Community Outreach, sponsored a Spring Wellness Workshop for Seniors last Wednesday at the Senior’s Centre. The BAH program, a United Way program aims to let seniors stay in their own homes, and addresses non-medical needs, such as a need for housekeeping, home handyman services, or a friendly visitor. The Community Outreach program addresses needs of seniors and adults facing barriers to access resources- for example, obtaining social assistance, immigration, legal aid, disability, housing and
health needs, and filling out forms. A new B.C. Housing program, “Home adaptations for Independence,” helps with home renovations for seniors and people with disabilities. Participants really appreciated the expertise and knowledge shared by the “German Physiotherapist,” Christa Maxeiner, who had everyone using chairs (not just for sitting) to use as exercise props for a series of movements that also included “keeping our balance” exercises. Kathryn Smith, a registered massage therapist in Valemount, then shared her knowledge about aromatherapy ‘ using diluted essential oils. Under her guidance we all treated ourselves to a self-massage of our own hands and face, leaving us all with a relaxed mind and body.
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Health Corner
ABOUT MONICA Dr. Monica Marcu is a pharmacologist, writer and artist, but above all, a student of nature. She has written numerous scientific and lay articles on modern and complementary medicine. She lives close to McBride, where she enjoys growing trees and German Shepherds, when not roaming the mountains.
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Dandelions begone? Not so fast Yes, that pesky weed that everybody tries to eliminate, kill, poison and crush is a genius of nutrition! Now it is the time to benefit of and learn about this beneficial plant, so ubiquitous and neglected, but chock full of vitamins such as A, B complex, C, as well as many minerals, such as iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium and zinc. Dandelion belongs to a large genus of flowering plants -Asteraceae - native to Eurasia and North America. Taraxacum officinale is found almost worldwide, so it is also a genius in adaptation to all conditions of climate and geography. Dandelion is a hardy perennial that can grow to12 inches. What a handy and inexpensive benefit for all people – indeed, many native populations have used this plant in nutrition or medicine since ancient times. Dandelion leaves were used in salads and other meals, as well as teas. The roots are used even today in some coffee substitutes, and the flowers are used to make wines. The bees love the flowers! Please let some for your pollinating friends and stop using pesticides; these little golden flowers are a savior for the bees just out of the hives, early in Spring! The native Americans used dandelion roots and leaves to treat liver and kidney problems but also for swelling, skin irritations, heartburn. Dandelion’s medicinal uses were validated in scientific studies, for the most part, and research continues. In traditional Chinese medicine or TCM, the dandelion has been used to treat stomach, intestinal and breast problems, such as inflammation or lack of milk flow. The Europeans have used dandelion for skin inflammation, fever, boils, eye problems, metabolic diseases such as diabetes, and certain diarrheas. Even today, many naturopaths and traditional healers and herbalists recommend the roots (fresh or roasted) and leaves for nutrition, and detoxification of the body in Spring. The plant is used to stimulate the appetite, and for liver and gallbladder problems. Its leaves are used as a diuretic, to help eliminate excessive fluid. The root of the dandelion may act as a mild laxative, thus improving intestinal transit that tends to be too slow in most people today, probably due to sedentary life and not enough fiber ingested. Some animal studies suggested that dandelion may help normalize blood sugar and lower total cholesterol and triglycerides, while raising the “good“ cholesterol (in diabetic mice). Other animal studies suggest that dandelion helps against inflammation. I use dandelion root boiled in teas for detox diets. The root is the part that helps cleanse the liver and increase the bile production. The increase in bile can improve
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digestion but also helps remove some toxins faster. Let’s remember that the liver is our main “chemical” and cleansing factory - it single-handedly breaks down the toxins ingested (so prevalent in our polluted food today, as well as many medications), and prepares them to be excreted by the kidneys. If the liver malfunctions or is overwhelmed, its functions can be severely compromised. Dandelion is active in supporting the liver’s functions and is present in many formulations for detox. How to use it: Dandelion flowers open with the sun, in the morning and “go to bed” (close) in the evening or when cloudy weather. Almost like a little sunflower … The brown roots are fleshy but brittle, and rather bitter. Use the fresh green leaves in early Spring, before they become too bitter, for salads or soups (do not boil, just add at the end, when done with cooking). Make sure you collect the plant from clean places, not polluted with
road dust or pesticides or such. If you chose to collect the root (thus killing the plant) please leave some for bees and for future growth, so collect wisely. The root is very active in the Spring, and has many nutrients and pharmacologically active substances. If you prefer to purchase dandelion products, you can find the herb and roots fresh or dried in a variety of forms, such as teas, tinctures, liquid extract, tablets and capsules - alone or combined with other herbs. If you are allergic to plants such as ragweed, chrysanthemums, chamomile, yarrow, daisies, you should better avoid dandelion. If you are taking prescription medications, ask your doctor before taking dandelion leaves or roots. For instance, dandelion may lower blood sugar levels, so if you take medications for diabetes, dandelion may decrease the blood sugar even more. If you have gallbladder disease or stones, consult a doctor first.
Spring Lawn Care Aeration, Seeding and Fertilizing Aeration involves perforating the soil with small holes to allow air, water and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots. This helps the roots to grow deeply and produce a stronger, more vigorous lawn. The main reason for aerating is to alleviate soil compaction. Proper lawn care reduces the need for watering. Locally owned by Karita & Augusto, Yard Expressions is your Landscaping services provider for Valemount and surrounding areas. Landscape Design, Landscape Construction, Yard Maintenance, Flower garden care, Outdoor Space Transormation are only a few of the solutions offered.
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Community regaled by “Tacos and Tales” by MIKE PODINA AND MONICA MARCU Eleven students and four parents/supervisors from McBride High School have many stories and tales to tell. The group traveled to Mexico during their March break to build a house for Pedro Hernandez and his family in Vicente Guerrero. The town is located in Baja California - about 290 km south of San Diego. The Hernandez family has four members: Pedro’s wife (over 70 years old), his sister (late sixties) who was blind from birth, his 16 years old niece, and Pedro (72 years old). Pedro is working long shifts at a farm located at a significant distance from his town. To get there, he bikes for 45 minutes, then travels by bus. It is a harsh reality for many people in this part of the world - Pedro worked hard all his life but didn’t have the means to buy or build his house. He is not alone in this situation more than 59 million people in Mexico lack the money to buy adequate housing. Life in Vicente Guerrero is pretty different from McBride. Transport yourself, at least imaginary, from our picturesque town surrounded Photos submitted by healthy forests, mountains and clean rivers, to a desert where water Team Members: Laurel Berg, Tasia Clinton, Emily Crichton, Karen Dube, Caitlyn Dube, Jaydan Flynn, is scarce and forests are replaced by sand and rocks. Even in these Noah Janeche, Carrie Krenzler, Shea Krenzler, Scott Monroe, Jassica Peterson, Derrick Shaw, Hayley arid conditions, the area around Vicente Guerrero is predominantly Taylor, Emily Whelpton, Rod Whelpton. agricultural, with fields of raspberries and strawberries. The salaries for the agricultural workers here are about $8.00 US per Week, while other locals make about $1 US per day by gathering round, black stones from the beach and selling them for yard decoration. The poverty is visible everywhere but despite this, the people have remained very friendly. The 15 students and members of the construction team traveled from McBride to Edmonton on a bus donated for a week by Diversified Transportation from Prince George. The driver and main organizer was High School Principal - Derrick Shaw. After a flight from Edmonton to Calgary, they changed planes for San Diego, then took the “White Limo” (as Mr Shaw promised them!), which was nothing but an older model bus - not particularly comfortable - for the more than 4-hour drive to Vicente Guerrero. With little time in their hands, but tons of enthusiasm, the students got to work quickly. Every student did all the jobs required: transporting materials, cutting, drilling, nailing, painting. They got some help from Pedro, who, after returning from his 24-hour shift, contributed to building his house. The team nailed the project in a record time: three days. Principal Shaw said he could not have had a better team. Once finished, they had an extra day to travel to the beach and visit a local cemetery. The house the “magnificent 15” built has three bedrooms, but they were not left empty. Our McBride friends stocked them with food and clothes, then, on their last Friday, when they held the key ceremony, Scott Monroe (chosen by his team) delivered the key to Pedro. And Pedro delivered a big hug to Scott - so big that Scott declared that it was the biggest hug he Open Tete Jaune Lodge May has ever received, and left him without breath. He is certain he will never forget this experience. 1st! Other students shared their personal or team experiences and thoughts after the trip Dine on the banks of the Fraser River! during the presentation at the Community Hall. Many, like Shea Krenzler, said that the trip was an eye-opener and life changing experience. Principal Shaw asked the students to think about three words which could describe their trip; here are some of them: Amazing, Honored, Memorable, Friendship, Eye-opening, Inspiring, Challenging, Hopeful, Surprised, Warm, Solid, Sick, Life Tete Jaune Lodge Changing Experience, Family, Loving, Fun, Heart Warming, Fulfilling, Encouraging, www.tetejaunelodge.com Rejuvenating, Rewarding, Pride, Satisfaction, Teamwork. 1-866-566-9815 This project was only possible with the support of the local community - every member of the team needed to fundraise $1,500 during the last year through multiple events. There were also significant contributions from locals, to name a few: Erma Brownlee $3,000, Howard Creek Hydro $3,000, Dutch & Brenda Molendyk $1,000, and the Regional District $2,000. The students took the opportunity to express their gratitude to the community for Sunday Brunch supporting them and having the exposure to a different culture, an experience that 10:30-2:00 p.m. helped them understand that they can make a difference in the world. A real difference! Team Members: Laurel Berg, Tasia Clinton, Emily Crichton, Karen Dube, Caitlyn Dinner Wed-Sun Dube, Jaydan Flynn, Noah Janeche, Carrie Krenzler, Shea Krenzler, Scott Monroe, 5:00-9:00 p.m. Jassica Peterson, Derrick Shaw, Hayley Taylor, Emily Whelpton, Rod Whelpton. As if not tired of work, the fifteen-member team prepared tacos, drinks, desserts and a nice slide presentation about their trip for all of us that day.
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Arts & Culture
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Photos: Laura Keil & Andru McCracken From Top left clockwise: U.S. musicians Corin Raymond and Jonathan Bird (and band) regaled an appreciative crowd at the Legion April 11th; John Crowley opened the Friday night Legion show April 15th and was accompanied by an impromptu accompaniment by his daughter Violet on the harmonica; Later, Seth Macdonald and Shara Gustafson and friends rocked the Legion. Every Friday night is live music at the Valemount Legion starting at 7pm.
McBride Employment Services
Upcoming workshops May 12 – Dream Job How to find yours May 26– What Do Employers Want The question examined 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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45 new fires in Prince George fire centre Submitted by BC WILDFIRE SERVICE
The BC Wildfire Service has responded to 45 new wildfires in the Prince George Fire Centre since the morning of April 18, 2016. Many of these fires are burning in the Peace region where 14 fires are currently estimated to be over 100 hectares in size. Currently there are six fires of note in the Prince George Fire Centre, which includes the Robson Valley. Four evacuation alerts or evacuation orders have been put in place by the Peace River Regional District and the District of Hudson’s Hope. Further information can be found at: www. emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca * The Charlie Lake fire (G80065) west of Charlie Lake, near Fort St. John, is estimated at 250 hectares in size. The local fire department is responding. The Peace River Regional District has issued an evacuation order and alert related to this wildfire. * The South Taylor Hill fire (G70067), which is south of community of Taylor, B.C., is estimated at 850 hectares in size. BC Wildfire Service firefighters are on site assisting with the local fire department. The Peace River Regional District has issued an evacuation order and alert related to this wildfire. * The Baldonnel fire (G80040), which is located five kilometres east of the com-
munity of Baldonnel, is estimated at 420 hectares in size. Fire activity has significantly decreased and the local fire department is responding to this incident. The Peace River Regional District has issued an evacuation order and alert related to this wildfire. * The Attachie fire (G80051), which is located 35 kilometres west of Fort St. John, along Highway 29, is estimated at 500 hectares in size. BC Wildfire Service crews are on site. Travel advisories have been issued along Highway 29. * The Beaton Airport Road fire (G80046), which is located 45 kilometres north of Fort St. John, is estimated at 4500 hectares in size, although ascertaining an accurate size is difficult due to smoke and poor visibility. Resources are being sent to this incident. No evacuation alerts or orders have been issued at this time. * The Hudson’s Hope fire (G70037), which is located four kilometres northwest of Hudson’s Hope, is estimated at 300 hectares in size. BC Wildfire Service crews are on site assisting the local fire department. The District of Hudson’s Hope has issued an evacuation alert related to this wildfire. Many local roads and highways have been affected by these fires and associated smoke. For up-to-date information on current road closures, visit: www.drivebc. ca
Crews mop up after a grass fire along Hwy 16 near McBride.
Due to the unseasonably warm and dry conditions and the current level of fire activity, the Prince George Fire Centre will prohibit all open fires larger than a campfire (a half-metre wide by a halfmetre high, or smaller) at noon on April 20, 2016. Further information about these upcoming prohibitions can be found at: http://bcwildfire.ca/hprScripts/WildfireNews/DisplayArticle.asp?ID=2621 The BC Wildfire Service would like to
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thank the public for the numerous phone reports they submitted about fires in the Prince George Fire Centre, which allowed crews to respond quickly. To report a wildfire, abandoned campfire or burning violation, call 1 800 663-5555 toll-free or *5555 on a cellphone. For up-to-date information on current wildfire activity, conditions and prohibitions, call 1 888 3-FOREST, or visit: www. bcwildfire.ca
Heirloom vs. hybrid hothouse: tastiest tomatoes duke it out by KORIE MARSHALL Ever wondered if heirloom varieties of tomatoes actually taste better than hybrids bred to grow in greenhouses? Researchers in northern BC are looking to test just that this summer. Researchers at the College of New Caledonia have partnered with a farm in Quesnel on a tomato production and food security research project that will run from May 2016 to September. The research seeks to determine the best varieties of unheated greenhouse
tomatoes to grow in the north; whether consumers actually prefer the taste of heirloom varieties over greenhouse hybrids; and whether tomato quality-toyield ratios differ between plants grown in the ground or in pots above ground. EdgeWood Farm, a family-owned farm in Quesnel, has contributed greenhouse space and personnel time to participate in the project, and will be growing the tomatoes in the ground. Plants will also be grown at the CNC greenhouse in 7-gallon pots. All plants will be grown without the use of chemical pesticides or synthetic fer-
tilizers. They will be fed with seaweed and fish emulsion and organic slow-release fertilizers only, says a news release from the college. Jennifer Catherall, biology instructor and researcher at CNC in Quesnel, says there will be a tasting event, most likely in August. “We will do a blind taste test with local growers - they will numerically rank the tomato on sweetness, flavor, appearance and texture,” Catherall told the Goat via email. “I will also be using the Brix sugar test to test actual sugar content of the dif-
ferent varieties grown.” “We feel that by better understanding crops like the tomatoes in this study, there is great potential to make gardening in the region more accessible to home gardeners,” says EdgeWood farm manager Tegan Curry in the release. “We hope that this project will open the door for future projects centered on small-scale food production in the region,” says Catherall. The research is supported by funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada.
Gardening with Pete Delightful daylilies
by PETE AMYOONY Daylilies have been around for a long time, but in the past few decades, thousands of new hybrids have been developed and offered on the market. Developing new varieties takes a lot of patience and time, but anyone can do it. It is just a matter of taking the pollen from the anthers of one flower and placing it on the pistil of another. Wait for 50-60 days and the plant will have produced a seedpod. When the pod is brown and splitting open, pick the seeds and refrigerate them for three weeks. Then the seeds can be planted and you will get blooms in one to three years. The results are very random, but in the mix you may find about ten percent are worthwhile keeping. This is how exciting new colors and varieties are found. It is much easier to get your daylilies by getting divisions from a friend or buying a crown from a commercial supplier. They can be divided or planted in spring or fall, but spring is better. They should be divided every three to
six years, so you can remind a friend of this and offer to help in exchange for a piece of each variety. If the foliage has started to grow, cut it back by half. Dig a wide circle around the plant and lift the entire clump. Shake and knock off as much soil as possible. Try to divide the clump with your thumbs. If the roots are too tangled, a sharp knife can be used to cut part way through the roots until the two sections can be pried apart. You must have part of the crown (where the leaves join the roots) with each section or it will not grow. Daylilies love the heat and need at least four hours of full sun for good growth. Some of the darker reds and purples prefer some afternoon shade if they are to keep their deep colors. They really like lots of organic matter and lots of nutrients dug into the soil before planting. A few handfuls of well-rotted sheep manure, compost and bone meal can be worked into the soil in the hole before planting. Mix it well and then make a mound in the center of the hole and spread the roots over the mound. Fill the hole
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.
so the crown is about 1 inch (2.5cm) below the surface. If you remember to water well during the first summer, you will have much better blooms. Watering every three days will increase the bloom size by 15%. You can mulch around daylilies with grass clippings, straw, bark mulch or shredded leaves to help conserve the moisture and give a more even soil temperature. There are so many varieties to choose from that the problem will be deciding which ones not to order from the catalogues or to bring home from the garden centers. These wonderful flowers are a great addition to any bed or border and really help to give some height and vertical feeling to the garden.
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The Goat wins National Newspaper Awards Valemount and McBride’s The Rocky Mountain Goat newspaper has been honoured with a Blue Ribbon for General Excellence and 3rd place for Best Spot News photo in Canada’s national community newspaper competition. The Canadian Community Newspapers Association holds an annual contest where newspapers can apply for recognition in two dozen categories. Last year, the Goat placed 3rd
nationally for Newspaper Excellence in its circulation category. The award recognizes excellence in editorial, graphic design, photography, and layout, among others. The Spot News photo caught an RCMP member dressed for Canada Day who attended a traffic accident in his red serge. The weekly newspaper is also in the running for a General Excellence
award at the BC and Yukon Community Newspaper Awards. The gala to announce the first, second and third winners takes place May 7th. “The Goat team is always trying to find new and better ways to serve our local readers and advertisers,” said Publisher and Co-owner Laura Keil. “We are honoured to be recognized by the Canadian Community Newspaper Association again this year.”
The winning photo
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THE TOUGHIE by Myles Mellor
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ACROSS 1 Alaska King __ 5 Combine 8 Motley 12 Actress, Archer 13 Inn intake 14 Helper 15 Babe in the woods 16 Sound practical judgment 18 Artist studio 20 “Gone with the Wind” star 23 Wanderer 27 Cause to mix together some liquids
31 Great find, with mother 32 Rocky prominence 33 Simple chord 35 Seven, in ancient Rome 36 Puffins, e.g. 38 Antagonisms 40 Follow 42 Malady 43 Italian rice dish 47 The total of attributes passed on from parents 50 Energy measures 54 Therapeutic plant 55 Dignitary 56 “___ No Sunshine” Bill
Withers 57 Secluded valley 58 Crackerjack 59 Inside shot? Down 1 Film container 2 Part of a cell nucleus 3 “Wheel of Fortune” request (2 words) 4 Come about 5 Minimum ___ 6 Jewish calendar month 7 Actress, Moore 8 CHiP’s part
9 Roman 3 10 Chicken Alfr____ 11 House room 17 Bic 19 Midterm, e.g. 20 Discover (2 words) 21 Love affair 22 Muslim woman’s garment 24 Multi-plex picture 25 Goodbye in Paris 26 Belief in a supreme being 28 Conniption fit 29 Swimming aid 30 Thanksgiving grub 34 Grime
37 Monitor 39 Where the heart is 41 Tease 44 The Destroyer (Hindu) 45 Auditory 46 Classify 47 Hardly a beauty 48 Pipe joint 49 Kind of deer 51 Make known 52 Modern courtroom evidence 53 Pig’s home
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UPCOMING EVENTS Valemount
Sat Apr 30: Home Hardware Parking Lot Yard Sale, 103pm 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 Child & Youth Mental Health Awareness Week Mon May 2: 10am-1pm at The Gathering Tree. Surveys, free shirts and knick-knacks! Tues May 3: BBQ at Valemount High School, 11:15am 1pm. Free burgers (veggie, too), info, volunteers, hair ties and wristbands! Wed May 4: RCMP Bike Rodeo, all day at Valemount Elementary. Learn about safety and show off your tricks! Win Slushies at Petro-Can! Free t-shirts and lots of fun! Sat May 7: Video contest. Robson Valley support Society is holding a contest about Mental Health- the prize is $10,000! Videos showcased on Child & Youth Mental Health Day. See www.robsonvalleysupportsociety.org Fri May 6: Let’s Talk TransMountain. 8am - 10-am. Join Trans Mountain Representatives for a coffee and muffin at The Gathering Tree. Learn more about the next steps for the proposed Trans Mountain Expansion Project, as well as how input from your community over the last 4 years has shaped the Project. This is a drop-in event. There is no presentation planned.
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 Lodge. Catering, child-minding (limited) included; $25, some assistance available. Registrations: Valemount and McBride Libraries. Thurs May 26th: Columbia Basin Rural Development Institute presents Social Sector Solutions: Community Conversations on Strengthening Social Well-Being. 5pm - 9pm, Valemount Community Hall, 101 Gorse St. www. cbrdi.ca/ to register. Sat May 28th: Annual chili cook-off, sponsored by the Best Western Valemount Inn & Suites. 3pm open to the public. 4:30 judging starts.
McBride Fri Apr 29: Movie Night: ‘Hadwin’s Judgement’. Friday, April 29th. 7pm at 521 Main Street. Hadwin’s Judgment” chronicles the tormented transformation of Grant Hadwin from expert logger to environmental terrorist.The story of “The Golden Spruce” with a local connection, this awardwinning film interweaves speculation, myth and reality to explore Hadwin’s motives in his outrageous act of protest. www.hadwinsjudgement.com/thefilm#intro
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. Ques-
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.
Fri Apr 29: Beekeepers and Wanna-Beekeepers 7 pm McBride Library Annex Topics of Discussion: 1. Cooking, Baking, and Bottling with Honey (please bring a homemade “snack” made with honey, and your recipe if you are able to)2. Last minute prepping for arrival of packages of bees. Info- Monica 250 569-7019 Tue-Wed May 10-11: Silver Hills Home Remedies seminar, Roundhouse Theatre, McBride. 7-9pm. For more information or to register call Phyllis 250-968-4493
Dunster
Sun. May 15th APPLE TREE GRAFTING WORKSHOP with instructor Jeff Corbett at Dunster Schoolhouse. From 1pm to 4pm. You will learn how to graft different varieties of fruit onto existing trees and new rootstocks. Call Pete at 250-968-4334 or reply to this e-mail to reserve your spot.
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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.
Thursday
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
Friday
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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Legal notices Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Mines Act: Notice of Work and Reclamation Program Permit Application Take notice that Simpcw Resources LLP has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson-Okanagan and the Ministry of Energy and Mines - Mineral Resources Division, Kamloops Region for a license of occupation and a notice of works for sand and gravel extraction purposes near Clearwater and containing 5.3 hectares more or less. The proposed applications are situated on Provincial Crown land located over portions unsurveyed Crown land in the vicinity of District Lots 2608 and 5991, KDYD. The Lands File Number is 3413105. Any person affected by or interested in the Land Act Application has 60 days to make written comments by one of two options: Option 1: Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp where details of the application and maps can be found. Option 2: Mail to Gary Molyneux, Land Officer located at 1265 Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 5Z5. The Mines File Number is 1621481201601-Martin Creek Sand and Gravel Pit. Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines located at 2nd Floor, 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T3. The Mines Act application will be available for viewing at this address. Please note that the Chief Inspector does not have a mandate to consider the merits of the proposed mine from a zoning or a land use planning perspective. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Thompson-Okanagan.
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Mines Act: Notice of Work and Reclamation Program Permit Application Take notice that Simpcw Resources LLP has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson-Okanagan and the Ministry of Energy and Mines - Mineral Resources Division, Kamloops Region for a license of occupation and a notice of works for sand and gravel extraction purposes near Valemount and containing 5.54 hectares more or less. The proposed applications are situated on Provincial Crown land located Portions of District Lot 3581 and the remainder of District Lot 3104 and the adjacent unsurveyed Crown land, KDYD. The Lands File Number is 3413110. Any person affected by or interested in the Land Act Application has 60 days to make written comments by one of two options: Option 1: Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp where details of the application and maps can be found. Option 2: Mail to Gary Molyneux, Land Officer located at 1265 Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 5Z5. The Mines File Number is 1621474201601-Clemina Creek Gravel Pit. Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines located at 2nd Floor, 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T3. The Mines Act application will be available for viewing at this address. Please note that the Chief Inspector does not have a mandate to consider the merits of the proposed mine from a zoning or a land use planning perspective. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Thompson-Okanagan.
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Legal notices Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Mines Act: Notice of Work and Reclamation Program Permit Application Take notice that Simpcw Resources LLP has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson-Okanagan and the Ministry of Energy and Mines - Mineral Resources Division, Kamloops Region for a license of occupation and a notice of works for sand and gravel extraction purposes near Avola and containing 3.25 hectares more or less. The proposed applications are situated on Provincial Crown land located over Portions unsurveyed Crown land adjacent to District Lots 3262 and 3096, KDYD. The Lands File Number is 3413107. Any person affected by or interested in the Land Act Application has 60 days to make written comments by one of two options: Option 1: Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp where details of the application and maps can be found. Option 2: Mail to Gary Molyneux, Land Officer located at 1265 Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 5Z5. The Mines File Number is 1621473201601-Finn Creek Gravel Pit. Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines located at 2nd Floor, 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T3. The Mines Act application will be available for viewing at this address. Please note that the Chief Inspector does not have a mandate to consider the merits of the proposed mine from a zoning or a land use planning perspective. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Thompson-Okanagan.
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Mines Act: Notice of Work and Reclamation Program Permit Application Take notice that Simpcw Resources LLP has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson-Okanagan and the Ministry of Energy and Mines - Mineral Resources Division, Kamloops Region for a license of occupation and a notice of works for sand and gravel extraction purposes near Blue River and containing 6.79 hectares more or less. The proposed applications are situated on Provincial Crown land located over portion of unsurveyed Crown and in the vicinity of Chappell Creek, KDYD. The Lands File Number is 3413103. Any person affected by or interested in the Land Act Application has 60 days to make written comments by one of two options: Option 1: Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp where details of the application and maps can be found. Option 2: Mail to Gary Molyneux, Land Officer located at 1265 Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 5Z5. The Mines File Number is 1621480201601-Chappell Creek Gravel Pit. Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines located at 2nd Floor, 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T3. The Mines Act application will be available for viewing at this address. Please note that the Chief Inspector does not have a mandate to consider the merits of the proposed mine from a zoning or a land use planning perspective. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Thompson-Okanagan.
Legal notices Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Mines Act: Notice of Work and Reclamation Program Permit Application Take notice that Simpcw Resources LLP has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson-Okanagan and the Ministry of Energy and Mines - Mineral Resources Division, Kamloops Region for a license of occupation and a notice of works for sand and gravel extraction purposes near Blue River and containing 9.36 hectares more or less. The proposed applications are situated on Provincial Crown land located over portions of unsurveyed Crown land adjacent to District Lots 4489 and 4347, KDYD. The Lands File Number is 3413106. Any person affected by or interested in the Land Act Application has 60 days to make written comments by one of two options: Option 1: Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp where details of the application and maps can be found. Option 2: Mail to Gary Molyneux, Land Officer located at 1265 Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 5Z5. The Mines File Number is 1621472201601-Otter Creek Sand and Gravel Pit. Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines located at 2nd Floor, 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T3. The Mines Act application will be available for viewing at this address. Please note that the Chief Inspector does not have a mandate to consider the merits of the proposed mine from a zoning or a land use planning perspective. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Thompson-Okanagan.
Land Act: Notice of Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land Mines Act: Notice of Work and Reclamation Program Permit Application Take notice that Simpcw Resources LLP has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson-Okanagan and the Ministry of Energy and Mines - Mineral Resources Division, Kamloops Region for a license of occupation and a notice of works for sand and gravel extraction purposes near Blue River and containing 5.98 hectares more or less. The proposed applications are situated on Provincial Crown land located over portions of Special Timber License 4938P, and District Lot 2499, KDYD. The Lands File Number is 3413104. Any person affected by or interested in the Land Act Application has 60 days to make written comments by one of two options: Option 1: Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp where details of the application and maps can be found. Option 2: Mail to Gary Molyneux, Land Officer located at 1265 Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 5Z5. The Mines File Number is 1621479201601-Miledge Creek Sand and Gravel Pit. Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines located at 2nd Floor, 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T3. The Mines Act application will be available for viewing at this address. Please note that the Chief Inspector does not have a mandate to consider the merits of the proposed mine from a zoning or a land use planning perspective. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Thompson-Okanagan.
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Take notice that Simpcw Resources LLP has applied to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNRO), Thompson-Okanagan and the Ministry of Energy and Mines - Mineral Resources Division, Kamloops Region for a license of occupation and a notice of works for sand and gravel extraction purposes near Avola and containing 5.02 hectares more or less. The proposed applications are situated on Provincial Crown land located over portions of District Lots 1115 and 1116, KDYD. The Lands File Number is 3413100. Any person affected by or interested in the Land Act Application has 60 days to make written comments by one of two options: Option 1: Online via the Applications and Reasons for Decision website at: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/index.jsp where details of the application and maps can be found. Option 2: Mail to Gary Molyneux, Land Officer located at 1265 Dalhousie Drive, Kamloops, BC V2C 5Z5. The Mines File Number is 1621478201601-Shannon Creek Sand and Gravel Pit. Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines located at 2nd Floor, 441 Columbia Street, Kamloops, BC V2C 2T3. The Mines Act application will be available for viewing at this address. Please note that the Chief Inspector does not have a mandate to consider the merits of the proposed mine from a zoning or a land use planning perspective. Be advised that any response to this advertisement will be considered part of the public record. For information, contact the Freedom of Information Advisor at Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations’ Office in Thompson-Okanagan.
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#31-3 – Furnished 2 bedroom cabin on shared property only minutes north of town. No smoking, well trained pet ok on approval. Electric heat. $700
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174 riverfront acres 60 km west of McBride near Loos. 3⁄4 mile riverfrontage, good soil, big trees, 10000 cubic meters spruce timber, log cabin, workshop. Currently river access. Asking $475,000. Details at
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Please see www.valemountlearningcentre.org for a list of links to other jobs that may not be listed above. We are here to help. Please call or drop in. For more information on these jobs or other employment assistance services visit us at Regency Place1201-5th Ave, Valemount. www.valemountlearningcentre.org
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2007 Ford Explorer Limited, fully loaded, with tow package. Always put in the garage. 137,000.00 kms. Excellent condition. Includes 1 set of winter tires with rims. Asking 19,500.00 or best offer. For more information, call John Peterson at 250-566-1017 or 250-566-4438. 1497 Week of 4.25.2016
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ARTIFACT OF THE WEEK By HEATHER ZAHN Curator, McBride & Dunster Museums
1920s SINGER SEWING MACHINE
Singer was first established as the I.M. Singer Company in 1851, by Isaac Merritt Singer and Edward Clark of New York. Singer Manufacturing Company (renamed in 1865) made a name for itself early on for creating the practical domestic sewing machine. They had found their niche market and within 25 years of being in production, Singer displayed their 2 millionth machine in Philadelphia. While early machines were designed for home use by the average user, Singer was also able to meet the demands of tailors and the leather industry, creating more powerful machines. It was this versatility and willingness to adapt that made Singer such a recognizable brand name for sewing machines. Singer was considered to be an innovator in home sewing as they had numerous technological breakthroughs and patents for their machines. These included the first electric powered sewing machine, the lock stitch process, and eye-pointed needles. Singer was also a marketing innovator with their early introduction of an installment payment plan. Demand for sewing machines was so great in Europe that The Singer Company opened a factory in Glasgow, Scotland in 1867, then Kilbowie Scotland in 1882. At its peak, Singer employed almost 7,000 workers and produced on average 13,000 machines per week at Kilbowie. In the 60 years that it was open, Kilbowie factory produced nearly 36 million sewing machines. Singer is considered to be
GRAVEL 3/4 inch road crush - $13/m3 2 inch screened - $11/m3 screened pit run - $8/m3 fines - $6/m3 All prices are m3 price PLUS trucking RB Hatchard Contracting Ltd. 250-569-2493
the leader of sewing machine companys and to date has sold more sewing machines than all other companies combined. This particular machine, model 128, which was manufactured at the St. John’s plant somewhere between 1927 and 1929, is part of the Phil Godfrey collection. The plant at St. John’s, opened in 1904 and produced everything on site except the needles. It employed up to 1,500 workers before mechnization hit the assembly lines. Come and visit us during April and May at the Museum as we share our space with the Whistle Stop Gallery and explore the art and machinery of fibre arts.
Align Massage Therapy Kathryn Smith, RMT Registered Massage Therapist Ph. 250 566 5233 1070 Main St. Valemount BC V0E 2Z0 katsmithrmt@gmail.com
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YELLOWHEAD REALTY LTD PHONE 250-566-4438 FAX 250-566-4460 EMAIL yellowheadrealty@telus.net
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REC-15NL Looking to find that perfect get away? This 1 ½ story summer home on Nimpo Lake has it all, 2 bedrooms, a loft, and 2 bathrooms. Move in ready. In the morning, sit on the deck with your coffee and enjoy the panoramic view and mountains as the day awakens. Sit lakeside in the evening, and watch as the sun sets, or the Northern lights as they dance above the water. There are 2 docks and 2 boathouses equipped with power. Approximately 165 feet of lake frontage for your enjoyment.
$145,000
VC-149H Corner lot. Nicely maintained home. Approximately 1,540 sf. Three bedrooms,11/2 baths. This home has lots of room. Pellet stove and propane heat. Includes fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Laminate flooring throughout most of the house. Detached garage approximately 28’ X 22’. Back yard is fenced. Corner lot approximately 0.17 acres.
FA-439V WHAT A VIEW! Approximately 2.2 acres just south of Valemount. No water on property but phone and power are available. Call John to view!
YR-R386 Handyman/ Hobbyist Dream Property. This home is looking for the right person. Over 1600 sq ft of stairless living space, featuring 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, kitchen/dining room and living room. Priced below assessment value, this property is to be sold as is condition. Lots of potential for the do-ityourselfers.
FA-498V Sit outside with your morning coffee in your favorite chair and take in the spectacular mountain and lake views outside your doorstep. Approximately 5.52 acres just minutes from Valemount. 3000+ sq ft of living space, 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, includes fridge, propane stove,microwave, dishwasher, window coverings, washer, dryer and electric/wood furnace. Walkout basement. Outside, make use of the 3 bay shed built for storing your RV or boat. Book your appointment to see your new home and all it has to offer you today.
$425,000
$49,000 FA-480V JUST SOUTH OF VALEMOUNT! Approximately 5.68 acres. Property is mostly treed but has a home site on it. Power and phone are available. Gorgeous mountain views.
Looking to buy or sell? Come on in to the office and see John to discuss what he can do for you today!
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$79,000 We offer a wide selection of homes, farm, ranches, commercial and residential properties in the Robson Valley including Valemount, Dunster, McBride, Crescent Spur, Blue River, and Avola
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SOLD! MRC-DA882 42475 Penny Lane, Penny, BC 352 acres, extensive river frontage. Yearround creeks! Beautiful restored home. Corrals, outbuildings & a barn. Off grid & semi-remote. Spectacular mountain views! $429,000
$199,000
$230,000
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Reduced 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. $475,000
$57,500
MRC-DA883 14510 Blackman Rd, Tete Jaune Cache, BC Large corner lot! Fenced & landscaped. 3 bdrm 1975 mobile with addition. Good condition. Wood heat & propane forced air furnace. Sold fully furnished. New 16’x24’ garage, fully finished, concrete floor. 2 storage buildings. $230,000
$70,000
Reduced MRC-R854 833 – 3rd Ave, McBride, BC 4 bdrm home, open floor plan, large master bdrm, walk-in closet, ensuite w/ Jacuzzi. Lots of kitchen cabinets. Cedar panel fence, big deck, lovely backyard. New 2-car insulated & wired garage built in 2013. $199,000
MRC-C786 Holdway St, McBride, BC 3 lots. One vacant, one with shop rented & one with vacant house of no value. Good visibility to traffic. Town water, electricity & sewer at lot line. Development or investment. Easy access from front or back. $57,500
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MRC-A806 Lamming Pit Rd, McBride, BC 6.18 acres located on a rise of a hill overlooking the valley. Frontage on gov’t maintained Lamming Pit Rd. School bus route. Power & telephone on Lamming Pit Rd. Within fire district response area. About 10 minutes to town. $70,000
I have buyers for residential properties in McBride!
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