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Silica plant still in the pipeline McBride deficit explained A09

by EVAN MATTHEWS

The future of a proposed silica processing plant near McBride will come down to just a couple of things, according to the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.

Jim Martin, Chief

Administrative Officer for RDFFG, says the applicant — a company registered out of Red Deer, Alberta called 1823606 Alberta Ltd. — will have to provide more information about the company, along with a noise and dust control plan detailing ways to mitigate the impact of both.

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“All of that is back with the apDinner plicant,” says Martin. @5 The RDFFG is in the process of Music amending bylaw 2892 in refer@7 ence to the property, which is accessed off Ziedler Road and Valemount River Bend Road, and the bylaw’s amendment is being held at its Cont’d on A07 Upcoming: The Athabasca Barnburners!

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Tourism up this summer Prince George

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ROBSON VALLEY-CANOE UPSTREAM OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN BYLAW NO. 2290, AMENDMENT BYLAW NO. 2991, 2016 and ZONING BYLAW No. 2892, AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 2992, 2016 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing into Bylaw No. 2991 and Bylaw No. 2992 will be held:

Photo: Evan Matthews Rita Rewerts places a delicious beef patty on Bill Bond’s plate at the BBQ held in Centennial Park on Monday. The BBQ was held in order to celebrate the transfer of a forestry license from Carrier Lumber to the Valemount Community Forest. In attendance were all of Valemount’s local administration, including Mayor Jeannette Townsend, MLA for Prince George-Valemount Shirley Bond and MP Bob Zimmer. Many representatives from the Valemount Community Forest and Valemount Glacier Destinations were also on hand.

Valemount matched with refugee family

by EVAN MATTHEWS

Valemount has met its match.

The Valemount Learning Centre and community refugee sponsorship project have been matched with a refugee family from Syria, according to Jared Smith, ESL and Literacy Coordinator.

Although VLC’s plan was initially a family of four, Smith says the family dynamic has changed.

“The family consists of a young couple, 25- and 26-years-old, and one child, eight-months-old,”

says Smith via email.

“They are currently in Turkey, and cannot return to Syria for the fear of violence and persecution,” he says.

VLC is currently working on the application forms, and Smith says the family could arrive in Valemount any time in the next four to 12 weeks.

The Anglican Church is accepting donations of household items to help furnish accommodations for the family, Smith says, and they’re looking for things like furniture, kitchen items, clothing,

linens, bicycles, etc.

VLC is looking for a twobedroom rental accommodation for the family, as close to town as possible, according to Smith, as they will likely be walking and biking around town when they first arrive.

Back in May, VLC’s efforts became dire, as they were well short of their $17,000 fundraising goal.

However, Smith said at the time, in-kind donations could be used in lieu of monetary donations.

As of now, VLC has raised the minimum funds needed to proceed, according

to Smith, and any further fundraising would provide for any household item shortfalls, unexpected expenses, and a better standard of living.

“We’re still hoping to raise more funds through private donations and fundraising events,” he says.

The 2011 census, which was the last year data was available, indicated immigrants made up 10 per cent of Valemount’s population. At the same time — the national average sat at roughly 20 per cent — according to Statistics Canada.

Corporate officer’s employment “concluded”

by EVAN MATTHEWS

There will be far less joking about which Mark is being referenced in Valemount Council chambers from now on.

Mark Brennan, corporate officer for the Village of Valemount, is no longer employed with the Village as of July 13.

The Village would not comment further, saying matters pertaining to employment within the Village are confidential.

Hired near the middle of April, Brennan spent only three months in the role of Corporate Officer with the Village.

“The Village of Valemount is presently reviewing an organizational re-structure within the guidelines of the Community Charter,” reads the press release.

“The Corporate Officer position will be filled as soon as possible,” it says.

The Village would not elaborate; only saying the corporation is reviewing its organization. No specific timeline was given to fill the position.

Brennan created an Administrative Report dated July 6 referencing Valemount’s Official Community Plan. The report states the need to bring in

outside consulting to help with the rationale being, “Unfortunately, due to staff turnover, little has been done to this project so far this year.”

Brennan, a Vancouver native, spent the previous 13 years in Victoria and in the Fraser Valley before moving to Valemount.

His bio says he has worked for municipalities, regional districts and First Nations for over 25 years, including locations as diverse as Oak Bay, BC and the Village of Acme in Alberta. Previous positions include planner, bylaw enforcement officer, and director of public works,

in addition to his more accustomed roles as administrator, treasurer and corporate officer.

Brennan replaced Valemount’s former CO Andrew Young who took a job as CAO in Wells, BC, in March.

6:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Valemount Community Hall 101 Gorse Street, Valemount, BC The subject lands of this application are a Block E District Lot 7365 Cariboo District and Part of Block D, Remainder of the North East ¼, District Lot 7365 Cariboo District. The owner is the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. The agents are Andrew Alexander and Brianne McNeill.

Robson Valley-Canoe Upstream Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 2290, Amendment Bylaw No. 2991, 2016 is proposed to amend the designation of the subject lands from Recreation Commercial (RC) to Heavy Industrial (H/Ind). Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 2992, 2016 is proposed to rezone the subject lands from Recreation Commercial 3 (RC3) to Industrial 3 (M3). The amendments are proposed to permit a log storage, warehouse and sawmill use, and other uses pursuant to the M3 zone.

At the public hearing, all those who deem their interest in land to be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. Written submissions may be delivered prior to the public hearing meeting by hand, mail, fax or email (developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca).

Written submissions must include the name of the author and must be received by the Regional District no later than 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 to be considered at the public hearing. Any material received before or at the public hearing will become public information. The public hearing will be chaired by a delegate of the Regional District Board. Copies of the proposed bylaw, and other relevant background documents, may be examined at the office of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, 155 George Street, Prince George, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., until August 3, 2016. On August 3, 2016 copies of the proposed Bylaw and all submissions may be examined prior to the public hearing from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Valemount Community Hall.

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Ancient forest traffic needs more than intersection

Laura Keil Publisher News that the government is improving access to the Ancient Forest/Chun T’oh Wudujut Provincial Park and improving its parking is good news. Despite there being an accessible boardwalk, the current parking lot’s slope makes it difficult to get in and out of a vehicle, not to mention it limits the number of vehicles.

Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone says improvements to the intersection and parking facilities at the Ancient Forest will enhance visitors’ experiences.

“Ministry staff have taken great care to respect the environment during the work, making every effort to consider the unique environmental diversity of the area.”

But tripling the capacity of the parking lot and providing better access comes with a responsibility – to ensure these ancient cedars (some estimated to be 10002000 years old) as well as the rare and fragile flora aren’t harmed by more tourism.

This summer, UNBC scientists discovered a plant – the Bog Adder’s-Mouth Orchid – not seen in the B.C. Interior for 84 years, plus many more rare species.

Clearly this is a place to celebrate – but also protect.

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donors was intended to improve access for those with mobility challenges – but the secondary reason was to protect the ancient cedar tree roots from damage due to foot traffic. The boardwalk also helps keep people on the trail and provides a deterrent to them wandering into the delicate ecosystem.

But this boardwalk only covers approx. 500m of the 2.53km of total trail.

The number of tourists to the ancient forest has been steadily increasing. In 2008 only 13 people a day visited.

In 2015, more than 55 people a day came to the site to use the trails (more than 20,000 annually). That number is expected to rise significantly now that the park has been designated a Class A Provincial Park. The park is also in the running to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. You can imagine how much more traffic that would bring.

The government says it has plans to add a short extension of the boardwalk on the existing trail to the waterfalls at the top end of the loop. But that still leaves approx.

1.5km of trail no better than a deer trail.

While that might be ok for a few thousand people a year, it won’t be sufficient for a drastic increase in tourists.

The Ministry of Environment says guidance for additional boardwalk would come from Management Planning. BC Parks plans to start that process in the near future as part of the application for a World Heritage Site designation.

I urge the government to make completion of the boardwalk (following the entire existing trail) a top priority as it improves and celebrates this special site.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ZONING BYLAW No. 2892, AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 2994, 2016 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing into Bylaw No. 2994 will be held: 6:00 p.m., Thursday, August 4, 2016 Valemount Community Hall 101 Gorse Street, Valemount, BC Zoning Bylaw No. 2892, Amendment Bylaw No. 2994, 2016 is proposed to rezone a portion of The Fractional East ½ of District Lot 5702 Cariboo District Except Plans 16317, 17004, 17866, 17937, 27606 and 32318 from Small Holding (SH) to Country Residential 2 (CR2) for the proposed creation of an approximate 1.12 ha lot and a 4.97 ha remainder lot. In addition, Amendment Bylaw No. 2994 would allow, on a site specific basis, two Residential-Single Family uses on the proposed 4.98 ha lot and Tourist Accommodation use on both proposed lots. The subject land is located at 3235 McLennan Road. The owners are Laurae and Leslie O’Dwyer.

Tourism numbers expected to peak in August

by EVAN MATTHEWS B.C.’s tourism numbers are up, and the trend is holding true in Valemount too.

The rise in tourism is directly related to the low Canadian dollar, according to the B.C. Government, and for a place like Valemount, which relies so heavily on tourism, the low dollar might not be such a bad thing.

“It’s been so busy, as you can see when you drive through,” says Silvia Jungo, co-owner of the Swiss Bakery. “Our business relies on tourism, just like every business in Valemount,” “Canada is a safe and stable country, which is why many euros travel here, but it’s busier because of the exchange rate,” she says.

Statistics show the

number of overnight international visitors is up by 14 per cent in 2016, while the total number of international visitors is up by 4.8 per cent.

Those numbers are padded with extra visitors from Mexico being up 29 per cent, India up 11.7 per cent, China up 10.2 per cent, Europe up 5 per cent, United States up 4.9 per cent and Asia/Pacific up 2.3 per cent.

“Our tourism industry benefits from strong increases in international visitor numbers,” says MLA for Prince GeorgeValemount and Minister of Jobs Tourism and Skills Training and Minister Responsible for Labour, Shirley Bond.

“These spring tourism numbers have set us up for continued growth through the summer season,” she

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For the first five months of 2016, according to the B.C. Government, American tourists were up by 16 per cent, which is where Valemount differs slightly.

Numbers from Valemount’s Information Centre show that in 2015, American tourists made up eight per cent of total tourists, while in 2016 Americans have made up just two per cent.

Between May and October in 2015, Valemount saw 22,587 total visitors, according to the information centre’s numbers. They show that while both May and June of 2016 saw more visitors than 2015, this July has been far less busy, which makes projecting an annual total difficult.

“Keep in mind we’re only three quarters of the way though the month of July,” says Lori McNee, director of finance for the Village of Valemount.

“I’m confident the visitor numbers will be equal to or greater than 2015,” she says.

If last year’s numbers are any indication, August was the information centre’s busiest month.

Tourists in Valemount have been most interested in finding maps and directions, requesting adventure recreation information, or asking about community specific information such as hiking and walking trails, or village information, according to the Valemount Information Centre.

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At the public hearing, all those who deem their interest in land to be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. Written submissions may be delivered prior to the public hearing meeting by hand, mail, fax or email (developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca). Written submissions must include the name of the author and must be received by the Regional District no later than 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 4, 2016 to be considered at the public hearing. Any material received before or at the public hearing will become public information.

The public hearing will be chaired by a delegate of the Regional District Board. Copies of the proposed bylaw, and other relevant background documents, may be examined at the office of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, 155 George Street, Prince George, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., until August 4, 2016. On August 4, 2016 copies of the proposed Bylaw and all submissions may be examined prior to the public hearing from 5:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Valemount Community Hall.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING VALEMOUNT GLACIER ZONING BYLAW No. 2998, 2016 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing into Bylaw No. 2998 will be held: 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, August 3, 2016 Valemount Community Hall 101 Gorse Street, Valemount, BC Valemount Glacier Zoning Bylaw No. 2998, 2016 is proposed to introduce zoning regulations to approximately 8004 hectares of Unsurveyed Crown Land located west of the Village of Valemount. The land is administered by the Province of British Columbia.

The applicant is Valemount Glacier Destinations Ltd.

At the public hearing, all those who deem their interest in land to be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. Written submissions may be delivered prior to the public hearing meeting by hand, mail, fax or email (developmentservices@rdffg.bc.ca). Written submissions must include the name of the author and must be received by the Regional District no later than 9 a.m. on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 to be considered at the public hearing. Any material received before or at the public hearing will become public information.

The public hearing will be chaired by a delegate of the Regional District Board. Copies of the proposed bylaw, and other relevant background documents, may be examined at the office of the Regional District of FraserFort George, 155 George Street, Prince George, BC, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., until August 3, 2016. Copies are also available at the office of the Village of Valemount, 735 Cranberry Road, Valemount, BC. On August 3, 2016 copies of the proposed Bylaw and all submissions may be examined prior to the public hearing from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Valemount Community Hall.

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Photos courtesy Bo Forsythe, Facebook Village of Valemount bylaw officer Dean Schneider says if people are concerned about illegal camping, they should contact the Village.

by EVAN MATTHEWS Where can you camp in Valemount? The answer may not be as cut and dry as you think.

Groups of overnight campers, both at the post office and the elementary school, have sparked debate over whether or not a bylaw exists to prevent camping in undesignated locations.

Dean Schneider, Bylaw Officer for the Village of Valemount, says beyond telling them to move along, his hands are tied.

As it stands now, there is no bylaw prohibiting camping in undesignated locations. The closest pertaining law reads a vehicle cannot be parked on public property for more than 24 hours, but Schneider says typically by that point the

campers will have moved on.

When asked if there were any fines, ramifications or deterrents in place to prevent tourists from camping in undesignated locations, Schneider said, “No.” “There are no fines in place, so there is nothing I can do,” he says.

“If people camp in a posted no-camping area I usually tell them we have campgrounds that would offer them a spot,” he says, making note of Canoe River and Yellowhead Campgrounds, Rocky RV and IRVin’s RV Parks, as well as Valemount Pines Golf and RV Park.

“I’ve never fined anybody,” says Schneider.

“There really isn’t anything that speaks to them spending the night off to the side of the street,” he says.

While there are signs posted in areas telling people camping is not permitted, the signs aren’t everywhere. More demand could lead to a few more signs, Schneider says, but he asks, “Where do you draw the limit on putting out signs?”

Shay Bernicky, whose family owns Valemount Pines Golf and RV Park, says it’s unfortunate for the village and its businesses to lose revenue over an easily fixable issue.

“It sucks for businesses here to see that,” says Bernicky. “We have more than enough campgrounds in this little town to accommodate people, and they’re all right off the highway.”

With tourism numbers being higher this year than last, Bernicky says the Village should be encouraging

people to pay the $10 or $15 to stay at a designated campground.

If there was high enough demand, Schneider noted that council could create a bylaw, and if people are concerned to contact Village staff.

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Photos courtesy Bo Forsythe, Facebook The school parking lot is fairly empty during the summer - except when campers decide it’s a good place to overnight.

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Silica Cont’d from A1

second reading until the regional district receives the belief that silica is not harmful.” noise and dust control plans.

Silica is commonly associated with silicosis, according A report to the board by RDFFG staff dated Mar. 7, to silica-safe.org. Silicosis is lung fibrosis caused by the 2016, reads, “The applicant has applied to amend Bylaw inhalation of dust containing silica. Loose silica in sand 2892 to facilitate a mineral resource processing use… has not been proven to be harmful, but negative health The proposed amendment would add Mineral Resource impacts have been linked to processed silica, which Processing as a site specific amendincludes cutting, sawing, drilling ment.” or crushing the mineral, according A public hearing was held on Feb. to Occupational Health and Safety.

“It’s hard to watch people 24, 2016 with 165 people in atThat’s because those silica particles leave. I work and live here. I tendance, the report states, and 97 are smaller and not bound to other support the project.” letters were received. particles. Breathing in silica dust The minutes of the hearing, which may cause lung disease and lung - Peter Hulka, McBride are attached to the report, show cancer, and only takes a very small Resident (at the public many of the people in attendance amount of airborne silica dust to hearing) favour the proposed processing create a health hazard, according to plant in order to create jobs and the website. provide economic opportunity to The property for the proposed the Village of McBride. processing plant has a long history of industrial use, the “It’s hard to watch the town shrink and people leave,” report reads, and was most recently used as a plywood said Peter Hulka at the public hearing. “I work and live plant, but has been vacant for some time. here. I support the project.”

“I’m in favour,” said John Molodwich at the public hearOn the other hand, some people opposed the potential ing. “The dust is valuable and they won’t let the dust go if noise and dust created, and the potential health problems they can make money with it.” often associated with silica processing.

The Goat could not find out by presstime how long it “My experience is regulators don’t regulate,” David will take the proponent to develop the dust and noise Marchant said at the public hearing. “I don’t share the control plans.

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Request for Quotations The Village of Valemount is seeking quotations for the supply and installation of main front doors for the Village of Valemount Library including: a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h.

Removal of existing doors Supply of wooden doors in similar style Supply of framing Supply of new hardware Installation Door finishing (stain) Clean-up Disposal of old material

Site visit scheduled for August 3, 2016 Information packages are available at the Village Office, 735 Cranberry Lake Road, between the hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.

All persons must also ensure appropriate levels of insurance coverage and required licensing Submission deadline is 4:00pm, Friday, August 12, 2016 submitted to the Village of Valemount, Att: Director of Finance, P.O. Box 168, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0.

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Interest rates have held at an affordable low for some time. Information is just a click away. And lifestyle options have broadened. If you are of the millennial generation, Trulia via Flickr.com there are some things to consider that may put that first home within a much easier reach.

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by EVAN MATTHEWS For the first time in at least five years, neither the Robson Valley Rec Centre in McBride nor the Canoe Valley Rec Centre in Valemount will have workout facilities open for the entire month of August.

Jim Martin, Chief Administrative Officer for the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, says the district gauged interest over the past five years and determined there wasn’t enough usage.

“Usage really drops off,” says Martin. “It doesn’t warrant the cost of keeping the facilities open for the low usage patterns that we see.”

In order to keep the facilities open, Martin says they have to have so many staff members to meet occupational health and safety standards.

Last month, regular gym user Kyle Marchetti told The Goat the hours of the gym facilities were limited because it was understaffed, and a lot of the equipment was lacking, though he noted they pay good rates.

In order to better fund the facility, Marchetti suggested raising taxes slightly — then the hours and equipment could potentially improve.

However, as the district has now explained — it’s not that simple.

“Those budgets are reaching the taxation limits,

especially with the Canoe Valley Recreation Centre,” says Martin.

“We get a lot of pressure from the community to make sure we’re fiscally responsible with the tax dollars we use,” he says.

Both facilities are funded with RDFFG grant money, and the district is expecting to spend over $1.1M combined on the two arenas’ operations this year.

The proposed 2016 operating budget for the Canoe Valley Rec Centre is $486,300, while the Robson Valley Rec Centre is expected to come in at $633,850.

Taxpayers in both villages as well as the regional district contribute towards these costs.

Lyle Lewis, facilities manager, told The Goat earlier this month that despite having a lower population, McBride’s facility had far more funding than Valemount’s. He attributed the difference to more responsibilities, as the McBride staff has to take care of the arena, fitness centre, curling rink and community hall.

For the last five years, Martin says the district has always kept the facilities open for the month of August, but the decision was based around gauging interest.

“It’s just not in high demand,” says Martin. For us, it’s a budget saving initiative.

“Budget wise, anything we can do to reduce the impact on the community will be appreciated,” he says.

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Getting Your Foot in The Door Even if you face student loans and very little savings, you may find a mortgage payment more affordable than renting. And with first-time home buyer incentives, such as 5% down, the keys to your new home may be closer than you think.

Never Fly Solo In this day and age, if a home is on the market, you can find it online.

With such easy access to property information, you may think that you know all you need to know to make that offer. Don’t be so quick to go it alone. With inside knowledge of the market and a strong understanding of contracts and pitfalls, real estate agents know what to do when a potential issue pops up. They are also a good counter-balance to the highly emotional decisions often encountered when buying a home.

Just Breathe It is easy to feel pressured when the market is hot or when you are buried under information overload, but you will thank yourself for taking the time to research your options. Don’t hesitate to view a few properties to get a feel of things. You may be surprised at how “must haves” become less or more important when you see them in reality. Use your Realtor to discuss your impressions. At the end of the day, you’ll have a home you are happy with and will have likely avoided the dreaded buyer’s remorse.

Ultimately, remember that this is your house hunt. It is a personalized experience.

A professional REALTOR® can help you nail down the details and make this all about your dreams. Why not speak with one today?

Shelly Battensby is a Sales Representative for RE/MAX Centre City Realty. Shelly can be reached by cell at 250- 566-1086 or shelly. battensby@gmail.com. View her listings at www.valemountmcbridelistings.com.

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Health Corner

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

With Monica Marcu

Hiding from the sun can be bad for your health I am vindicated! For years I am pleading for more sun light, sun exposure and less sunscreen. I discussed this with friends, wrote articles and debated in scientific meetings. Made enemies. I avoided at all cost office rooms without windows and ran outside at the first sunny breaks during the gloomy winter months of the Pacific NW. It seemed to me that the medical professionals, especially dermatologists, have lost their common sense and basic wisdom when advising not to step outside without sunscreen for a minute. Women would only use facial creams with sunscreen, the kids were all covered in sunscreen – certainly, a huge business hit for the producers. It was like sun was the greatest enemy. But I always thought we are “creatures of light;” we need to spend more time outdoors, just like other relatives we have in the animal world. Yes, I was protecting my eyes with good sunglasses, wore a hat, and avoided hot hours of noon time, but otherwise I would spend as much time in the sun as possible. Well, a recent Swedish study followed 30,000 women over 20 years, evaluating their life style, habits, sun exposure and other factors. The scientists found that nonsmokers who stayed out of the sun had a life expectancy similar to smokers who soaked up the most sun light.

Women who enjoyed the sun more were generally at lower risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, multiple sclerosis and pulmonary problems than those avoiding

sun exposure. The conclusion after this study was that avoiding the sun “is a risk factor for death of a similar magnitude as smoking”. Compared with those with the highest sun exposure, life expectancy for those who avoided sun dropped by 0.6 to 2.1 years. When smoking was factored in, even 60 years old smokers with the most active sun-exposure had a 2-year longer life expectancy compared with smokers who avoided sun. Not surprising, the results were dose-specific – sun exposure benefits were proportional with the amount of exposure. What about the skin cancer? After all, the longer life expectancy for sunbathers was paradoxical to the common medical opinion that sun exposure increased the skin cancer risk.

The study showed a potential increased risk of skin cancer, but this had better prognosis (potential future development) in those enjoying the most sun light. As I always emphasized, daily or frequent sun exposure is important for health. At the right time – mornings and after 5 pm, expose your skin to sun. Use sunscreen to protect yourself if you are at high altitude for many hours or on the water, but not if you only have 30 minutes to walk outside per day, and spend the rest of the time indoors. Most of us, spend too much time inside, we are located at a latitude with many cold or cloudy months and lack sun light anyway.

Why is sun exposure so important? For many reasons, some well understood

Photo: Monica Marcu but probably others not yet. Our skin produces the vitally important D when exposed to ultraviolet radiation, or sun light. Vitamin D, which acts more like a hormone, regulates a multitude of physiological processes, such as calcium and phosphorus absorption, maintenance of healthy bones and teeth, supports the immune system, fights infections, has protective effects against many diseases such as cancer, type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis. Recent studies have shown that improved levels of vitamin D reduce

risk of colorectal cancer, prostate cancer, and many other deadly cancers by 30 to 50 percent! Unfortunately, vitamin D deficiency is a pandemic in the United States and Canada, in adults and most children, but many are not even aware that they are lacking this important nutrient.

If you really cannot expose your skin to the sun, you can supplement the vitamin orally, for instance children one year of age and above should have 600 to 1,000 IU/day, while adults -1,500 to 2,000 IU/ day.

Gardening with Pete Truly Blu-tiful Potatoes

While discussing potatoes the other night with some friends, we got into a discussion about the different varieties of potatoes and their uses. Like so many other normal people who don’t “collect potatoes or tomatoes”, they were amazed that there are more than a few kinds of potato. In my garden alone, I have had over 70 varieties of different shapes, color, taste and special use. I have only a few varieties left in the collection now as they were getting just too difficult to keep the all planted every year.

Some are extremely early, some late. Some are great for baking but just fall to pieces when boiled. Some make great Frenchfries, but have hard centers when boiled. Some are white flesh with red skin. Others have red flesh with red skin. Some have brown skin with yellow flesh and others have purple skin and flesh.

I am always amazed when people seem hesitant to try anything other than the “normal red skinned potato with white flesh” (usually Norland – although I had about twelve varieties that have white flesh and red skins!)

One of my favourites for the past few years is one called “True Blue” or “Russian Blue” that has deep purple skin and blue/ purple flesh all the way through. It looks almost black in the ground so is difficult to see when digging. Unlike another purple one I have with purple stripes through white flesh that

turns a weird grey color when cooked, True Blue keeps its colour even after it is steamed, boiled or baked. I have had lots of fun with unsuspecting visitors by serving up a bowl of deep blue mashed potatoes!

While reading about potatoes over the years, I have discovered that the original potatoes grown by the native of the Andes and taken back to Europe by the Spanish were mostly coloured varieties. The white-fleshed ones came later on through breeding and selection. For a while, 90% of all table potatoes were of only four or five varieties. For the past twenty years or so, more and more gardeners are helping to bring back and grow many of the heritage varieties grown dozens or even hundreds of years ago.

The True Blue has a taste that I really like, but I have had people tell me they just can’t enjoy something that colour!

When my young neighbour Noah was young and we were working hard in the garden, I often got a request for a quick trip to the root cellar to get a few “Blue Spuds” which we’d peel and munch raw for our potato break. I smile when I think another generation is hooked on different potatoes!

A few years ago, Dr. Xiu-Qing Li did DNA testing on six blue-fleshed varieties from the collection at the Potato Gene Resource Repository at the Experimental Farm in Fredericton, New Brunswick. This is the largest collection of heritage

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. potatoes in Canada. Dr Li, found that British Columbia Blue, Sharon’s Blue, Nova Scotia Blue, River John Blue, McIntosh Blue and Congo are all genetically the same potato. Over the years, the names had changed as they were passed from one area or gardener to another.

Recent research has found that blue-fleshed potatoes have higher levels of antioxidants that help prevent many diseases and slow the aging process. The coloured fleshed potatoes contain two to three times more antioxidants than the whitefleshed varieties. Maybe that’s why they taste so good to an old codger like me!

The next time you see some blue potatoes for sale at the Farmers’ Market or at your local store, step right up and try something new. “Getting the Blues” is not bad at all!

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McBride deficit: revisited and explained

by EVAN MATTHEWS

road washing out.

The culvert is near two fish-bearing There is a big difference between runstreams, Martin says, which made its urning a deficit, and running in the red, gent replacement even more important. according to McBride’s administration.

“It was an emergency,” Martin says.

Mayor of McBride, Lorrane Martin, says Once they found a culvert big enough to the Village hasn’t used up all its reserves replace the old one, as long as work was and has more than enough funding to being done, there was an environmencover the $367,000 shortfall this year. tal monitor on hand to make sure the Local government cannot budget for a salmon bearing part of the beds weren’t deficit, as it goes against the community damaged. charter, according to the B.C. Govern“If you look at the $152,000 that was the ment’s Ministry of Community, Sport village’s deficit, the lagoon portion of (the and Cultural Development, but events budget) is worth $212,000,” says Marmay occur over the course of a year tin. “You can see based on that, we were (emergencies or collection short falls), well on track to meet our goals until the which may force expenditures to exceed lagoon washed out.” actual revenue, The problem, accorda government ing to Martin, is because spokesperson says. the situation was caused “You don’t plan for “What you’re seeby human error, the ing in the deficit Province told McBride’s a deficit.” is two things: One administration they being (a $152,000 might not be able to des- Mayor of McBride, shortfall) from the ignate the situation as an Lorrane Martin Village of McBride, emergency. However, the and two being (a Province told McBride’s $215,000 shortfall) administration to subfrom the Commumit everything, and they nity Forest,” says Martin. “The financial would just review the claims anyway. statements are consolidated,” she says.

“That could potentially still come back The Community Forest was expected this year and reduce the deficit,” says to run a deficit, according to Martin, Martin. and she says there is more than enough “You don’t plan for a deficit. You plan reserves to handle that. Martin says part to use the money and, on occasion, you of the issue was the decreased cut caused may have to go into reserves if something by previous overharvesting. Last year the happens, but you shouldn’t plan for it,” Community Forest also let go of their she says. general manager and hired a consulting Don Lidstone, a lawyer in the field of firm to manage and guide the organizamunicipal law, says a person must untion until a new general manager is hired. derstand generally accepted accounting The community forest then settled a principles and the community charter in $95,000 lawsuit with the former manager. order to properly understand a municipal Martin attributes the $152,000 shortfall deficit. incurred by the Village to the Lagoon “It’s very complex,” Lidstone says, Road washout; the repairs were recorded adding it doesn’t necessarily mean the as $212,000. municipality has done anything illegal.

The washout occurred after a number of Martin also confirmed the resignation beavers went into Dominion Creek, and of McBride’s Chief Financial Officer, the Village opted to move the animals.

Enid Keir, but would not elaborate on the When moving debris the beavers had left topic. behind, Martin says human error damaged the culvert, which led to the lagoon

José Delgado-Guevara

The Night-Side of Life A Personal Iconography

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Valemount & Area Museum August 4 – August 27 | 2016 1090 Main Street, Valemount

$215,000

$152,000

Portion of deficit attributed to Lagoon wash-out

Portion of deficit attributed to the Community Forest

Tete Jaune Lodge

Riverside Café

Dine on the banks of the Fraser River!

Tete Jaune Lodge www.tetejaunelodge.com 1-866-566-9815 Located 21 km North of Valemount on Hwy 16

Summer Hours Sunday Brunch 10:30-2:00 p.m.

Dinner 7 days/wk 5:00-9:00 p.m.

McBride Employment Services

Upcoming workshops August 11 – Marketing your skills

Opening Reception Thu|Aug 4|6:30 to 8pm Valemount & Area Museum José Delgado-Guevara, Contained (Ear), 2016.

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Saturday | August 13 | 1 to 4pm | Registration req’d: $10 250-566-4177 administrator@valemountmuseum.ca Ministry of Community, Sports and Cultural Development

August 25 – Networking, using

your Intel.

Workshops run 10am to 12 noon Robson Valley Support Society is a non-profit charity that has served the employment related needs of McBride for over a decade.

Bob Thompson, Employment Services Coordinator

Funded in whole or in part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement

Bob Thompson, 942 Third Ave McBride, BC, V0J 2E0 Employment Services Coordinator 250-569-2266 Robson Valley Support Society mcbrideemployment@gmail.com

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New bike trail longest, highest yet Application for a Development Permit with a Variance TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Village of Valemount will give final consideration to an application for a Development Permit with a Variance for the property at 1065 5th Avenue (legally described as Lot 3, Block 4 DL 7355 Cariboo Land District Plan 9689), to relax the maximum height restriction in Central Commercial (C1) Zoning Schedule from 3.5 meters to 6.7 meters.

Final consideration of the proposed permit will take place at the Regular Council Meeting of August 9, 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 August 9, 2016.

Pawliuk says the new trail will attract higher-end riders looking for challenging terrain.

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Pawliuk says they hope to complete the trail construction by mid-September.

While it’s still under construction, Valemount’s latest VARDA is working on another trail as well – an addimountain bike trail promises to be the longest and hightional connector between Tinfoil Hat and Bacon. est yet.

Pawliuk says trail maintenance is by donations and Starting at 1500m (the top of 5-Mile hill), the trail fundraising and he encourages users to donate towards winds down to where it joins trail maintenance. There are donaTinfoil hat around 1050m. An tion boxes in the main bike trail extension from there bring it parking lot. People can also donate even further down, for a total to a specific trail via the Trail Forks elevation change of 750m, says app.

“I haven’t seen a build like it Curtis Pawliuk, GM of the Pawliuk says in a very short Valemount Area Recreation time frame mountain biking is anywhere outside a resort.”

Development Association. changing the summer economy in But the new trail is more than Valemount.

Curtis Pawliuk, GM VARDA just long – it’s also the first truly “It’s been a pretty amazing thing advanced trail in Valemount’s for Valemount. We’ve seen a network and will be the most change in the downtown core.” challenging so far.

He says local eateries, the brewery “We need that,” says Pawiuk. and campgrounds have com“It’s going to attract these higher-end riders. This trail will mented to him about additional business from mountain help round out our riding experiences we have here.” bikers.

He says the trail will be unlike most other trails.

The mountain bike trail system officially opened in “I haven’t seen a build like it anywhere outside a resort, August 2015. so it’s pretty cool.”

MUD RACING canoe mountain Rodeo Grounds

Street class & locals are welcome. Register by 10am on Saturday July 30.

Vehicles must pass our technical inspection. Quad and snowmobile class depending on interest.

Saturday July 30th racing starts 2 pm Sunday July 31st racing starts 12 noon

Annual Valemount Mud Races

200ft side by side NWMRA North West Mud Racing Association sanctioned event

North America’s dirtiest, biggest, baddest 4x4 dragsters in excess of 2500 hp!

Bring lawn chairs!

Gates open 10am on both days Visit our website at www.nwmra.com

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UPCOMING EVENTS

McBride

Valemount

Aug. 13th - 100th year commemoration of the forced Wed. July 27 The McBride Youth Committee Street Festival removal of the Simpcw people from Tete Jaune Cache and (street games) 6:30-8pm on Main Street adjacent to Steve the Robson Valley area to the then-called North Thompson Kolida Park Sat-Sun July 30-31 Northwest Mud Racing Association’s Indian Reserve 300km away. Event will take place in the annual mud racing at the Canoe Mountain Rodeo grounds!

Tete Jaune/Valemount area.

Wed. Aug. 10 The McBride Youth Committee Street Festival (street games) 6:30-8pm on Main Street adjacent to Steve Sun July 31st 9:30am, 2016 Legion Golf Tournament at August 15-19 (two choices) – Active Living Kids Summer Kolida Park Valemount Pines. $60 entry includes golf, lunch, dinner Camp for kids aged 6-12 organized by the Canoe Valley and prizes. BBQ steak dinner 6 p.m. at the Legion. Sign-up Wed. Aug. 24 The McBride Youth Committee Street Festival Community Association and Kinnickinnickers Family sheets at Legion or Golf Course. Contact Shannon Dodgson (street dance) 6:30-8pm on Main Street adjacent to Steve Centre. Camps run 10am to 4 pm each day from Monday @ 250-566-9833 or Jean Froescul @ 250-566-4316 Kolida Park to Friday. Activities may depend on the weather. No dropins, call 250-566-0008 for info and to register.

Sat. Aug 6 The Valemount & Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to be hosting its 2nd annual Annual Texas Scramble Aug 20th Blueberry Tea at the Valemount Museum.

Golf Tournament.

Annual Robson Valley Music Festival, with almost 40 musical and performing acts as well as multi-media Aug. 25-28th Metalocalypstic Fest – music festival with August 7th, 20th Gymkhanas at the Valemount Saddle workshops and local crafts and artists. Presented by the female hardcore punk bands with special out-of-country and Wagon Club grounds on Loseth road. $10/horse for Robson Valley Music Society. Located at the Festival guests. Visit http://metalocalypstickfest.rocks for tickets members +$5 for non members, become a member and Grounds (also known as Seth and Shara’s place) in and line-up. get the lower rate. To sign up or for more info: info@ Dunster. Check out ww.robsonvalleymusicfestivalbc.com valemountsaddleandwagonclub.ca

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ONGOING EVENTS

Sunday

Wild Edibles interpretive talk at George HIcks Park 7pm Monthly Walking Group the 3rd Sunday of every month at 3:00pm. Our first meeting place will be at the Village Park in McBride. The next dates to meet and walk are July 17th, August 21st, and Sept 18th 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 of Canada Sunday 11am ph. 250-566-0070 970 Main St (Valemount Legion) Good Shepherd Catholic Church 3rd Ave and Elm Street Valemount.

Sunday Mass @ 6pm Phone: 250566-4662 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

Monday

Every Monday from 11am-1pm 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.

Chinook Salmon interpretive talk at Swift Creek Viewing Platform 7pm 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 Beavers and Muskrats interpretive talk at the Cranberry Marsh 7pm 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 250-569-2721 to register or for info.

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

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

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

Come out for bluegrass, folk, country, rock. Phone: Dave Marchant at 250569-2569.

Taking Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) group meet @ the McBride Health Unit.

1126 5th Avenue 6:30pm.

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

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

Tete Jaune Community Club monthly meetings at 7 pm on the first Tuesday of the month at the T-Jaune Community Hall Adventist Community Services meets 1:00-3:00pm 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.

Wednesday

Bears interpretive talk 7pm inquire at the Valemount info centre for location.

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. 10-11 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.

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.

Wednesdays at 11am Storytime for under 6 year olds Valemount Public Library Valemount Seniors’ Music Night, 7:00pm Wednesday at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge.

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

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

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

Local history interpretive talk at the Valemount Museum 7pm The Valemount Scribblers creative writing group Most Thursdays 6:45pm-8pm Like to write? Join us! 566-9121 Valemount Farmers’ Market at the Visitor Info Centre 4-7. Held weekly each Thursday throughout the summer.

Saddle & Wagon Club meetings every 3rd Thurs. at 5pm. Contact 566-1779.

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 Chinook Salmon interpretive talk at Swift Creek Viewing Platform 7pm McBride Community Market in Steve Kolida Park 11:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Held weekly each Friday throughout the summer.

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. 5:309:00 pm - Dinner and live music.

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 Marsh insects interpretive talk at the Cranberry Marsh 7pm Dunster Community Market 11-1pm at the Community Hall.

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.

Summertime Events at the Libraries!

McBride Library Ongoing Events (569-2411 or library@mcbridebc.org): - Tuesdays, starting July 5th: Outdoor Learn & Play, ages 2-5. 10:30-11:30am - Tuesdays, 7-9pm, Music Jam - Wednesdays, starting July 13: Minecraft/Lego/Wii/Pokemon, 3-4pm - Fridays, starting July 8th: Fun Fridays, 2-4pm - Summer Reading Clubs for all ages. Book a Trip and win a prize!

- Robson Valley Explorers. Pick up your maps July 5th!

- Maker Mobile sessions, July 16th. Register at the library!

- Book Discussion Group: Summer Surprises, Thursday July 28th at 1:30 and Summer Reads: Your Choice, Thursday August 25th at 1:30pm - Thursdays at 10am, Fibre Arts Group meets Valemount Library Ongoing Events: Starting July 6th – Free programs at the library : Wednesdays at 11am Storytime for under 6 year olds Wednesdays at 1pm Summer Reading Club for 6-12 year olds – Crafts, games, fun!

Sign up at the library.

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What’s up at council this week

by EVAN MATTHEWS

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Another agenda item is a verbal report from CAO, Mark Macneill, on the review of the Village’s Official Community Plan.

The Village will also appoint an Emergency Management Coordinator, this just a few months after Councillor Peter Reimer expressed concern about the Village’s readiness for disaster relief. Recommendations include, “appointing the Chief Administrative Officer to the position of

The July 26 council meeting in Valemount will see the resolution of a few hot topics.

The research conducted regarding the Rainbow Crosswalk will be presented to council, with the recommendations/options that council: declines the request to paint the crosswalk; approves it; or approves the crosswalk at an alternate

Valemount Emergency Coordinator to facilitate emergency preparedness, response and recovery measures; or appointing another Village Staff position as the Valemount Emergency Coordinator. “ Council will also decide on a Permissive Tax Exemption Policy with the recommendation of exempting four non-profit organizations from 75 per cent of property taxation (the Legion, the Curling Club, the Lions and VARDA). This is the first

year VARDA is applying after purchasing their building last year. Other options include considering a lesser percentage for all four non-profits or not exempting any non-profits for the 2017 tax year.

Council will also consider removing newspaper advertising as a requirement for public notice for development permits, deciding whether to opt instead for posting to the Village website.

Updates to follow.

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Valemount Learning Centre 250 566 4601 LOCAL JOB POSTINGS Updated July 28, 2016

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For Rent For Rent: 2 bedroom home in Tete Jaune for $750 per month. Please contact Barb at 250-566-9811 or 250-5661077 ​ or rent i​n Valemount​:​ F Furnished​, ​3 Bedroom​for ​ rent immediately ​until the end of September, suitable for family or working crews.

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TAKE NOTICE that the Plaintiff, ALBERTA TREASURY BRANCHES, issued a Statement of Claim, Notice to Defendant and Order for Substitutional Service numbered 1603 11275 in the Office of the Clerk of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, at the City of Edmonton, in the Province of Alberta, on June 27, 2016.

YOU are named as the Defendant in this action. A copy of the Statement of Claim and Notice to Defendant may be obtained from the Plaintiff ’s solicitors, Reynolds Mirth Richards & Farmer LLP, Suite 3200, 10180 – 101 Street, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 3W8 (Wesley M. Pedruski, Q.C.), Telephone No. (780) 497-3340.

IF you intend to appear in this action, you should immediately file a Statement of Defence or Demand of Notice in the Office of the Clerk of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta-Edmonton, Law Courts, 1A Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, AB T5J 0R2, or instruct your lawyers to do so on your behalf.

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For information leading to the apprehension of the person or persons who broke 3 windows at Mountainview Apartments on June 19th. Phone Jen at 250566-1323 or email to rusticluxury@telus.net, or the Valemount RCMP at 250-566-4466

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Valemount RCMP and provide a detailed description.

On July 19th the Valemount RCMP received a complaint of damage to property at a Highways maintenance yard on Highway 5 South of Valemount. An unknown person had caused damage to fuel tanks sometime in the past ten days and had stolen several items. There was no witness and the RCMP is seeking assistance from anyone with information that may help identify the culprit.

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On July 23rd a Valemount RCMP officer was on patrol in the Tete Jaune area when he located a overturned truck in the West bound lane of Highway 16. The vehicle had crashed and the driver was found to be impaired by alcohol. The driver was arrested and the officer issued a roadside driving prohibition for impaired driving. The driver received treatment at the McBride hospital.

On July 20th a McBride RCMP officer conducted a traffic stop on Main Street. The officer gained grounds to believe the three male occupants of the vehicle were in breach of various court imposed conditions and all three were arrested. A search of the vehicle incident to arrest yielded a small amount of heroin and various other items related to the use and sale of drugs. The three males were later released. The driver is facing charges related to driving while prohibited and was issued a court appearance in McBride for October 7th, 2016.

On July 24th the McBride RCMP received a complaint of a single vehicle crash on Highway 16 near Crescent Spur. It was found that the 19 year old driver had entered an S curve at a high rate of speed and then lost control resulting in the vehicle overturning. The female driver and her young son had only superficial injuries and were transported to the McBride Hospital for treatment. The driver was issued a violation for driving without due care and attention.

Prohibited driver On July 21st a Valemount RCMP officer located a vehicle being driven by a prohibited driver on Highway 16 West of Tete Jaune. The driver was issued an appearance notice for court in Valemount on October 7th, 2016 and the vehicle was impounded.

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Excessive speed On July 22nd a McBride RCMP officer conducted a vehicle stop of an East bound car on Highway 16 after catching the vehicle travelling at 150 km/h. The driver was issued a violation ticket for excessive speeding and the vehicle was impounded for seven days.

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