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It’s ok to be different! CBT Initiatives - Page 3

MAY TRAIN Interview - Page 6

“Don’t Laugh at Me” The students of Valemount Elementary School perform the song, “Don’t Laugh at Me” in sign language while singing, during the Anti-bullying Performance held at the Valemount Community Theatre on Thursday, April 21st. Photo by Andrea Scholz

Daniel Betts editor

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eing different is the catalyst for an ugly reality on elementary school playgrounds around the province. Bullying can be defined as anything from, “teasing and name calling to pushing and shoving. It can also be leaving or singling students out,” says Priscilla Prosser, Principal for Valemount Elementary School (VES). This is the third year that VES has talked to the students about respecting all differences whether they are cultural or personality. “Everyone is unique and everyone is different. I have talked to the kids all the time about how boring it would be if everyone in the world were the same. Teachers at our school really stress that differences are to be celebrated,” Prosser said. If a parent has discovered that their child is being bullied at school, Prosser suggests that they give her a call. In the past, Prosser has taken the information and as diplomatically as possible, with the help of her staff, investigated

the incident and then sought a resolution to the situation through restitution. Restitution theory has been used at VES for many years and provides a process that redirects a misbehaving student without diminishing the student’s self-esteem and helps to guide the student in such a way that allows them to gain self-control, fix the problem and re-enter the group as a valued member. In celebration of anti-bullying month the Grade 6/7 class at VES had a slogan contest. The winning entry, “It’s ok to be different,” was submitted by Gabrielle Baker. The pink slogan with a unique design that features two green trees on either side of a pink tree, to emphasis “difference,” was printed on both black and pink t-shirts. The t-shirts were given to all the VES students to wear during the anti-bullying performance that was held at the Valemount Community Theatre on Thursday April 21st. The students of Valemount Secondary School attended the performance, which featured both Earth Day and anti-bullying themes. Since Earth Day was Friday, Grade 5 student Coran McContinued on Page 15 Colm, informed the audience of

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upfront VOTE CATHY MCLEOD PROUD TO BE WORKING FOR YOU: • JOB CREATION FOR A BETTER ECONOMY • AFFORDABLE HOUSING • ABOLISH LONG GUN REGISTRY • UPGRADE WATER SYSTEM

“Granting Ceremony”

The McBride Community Foundation conducted a granting ceremony on Thursday April 21st at the McBride Village Council Chambers. From Left to Right: Jennifer Quam of the McBride and District Fire Fighter’s Association, Russ Purvis Foundation Member, Kairyn Janecke Principal of McBride Centennial Elementary School, Sandy Birnie of the Valley Piecemakers Quilt Guild, Al Birnie Treasurer of the McBride Elks Club, Marilyn Wheeler Foundation Vice Chair, Mike Moseley Foundation Member and (center) Loranne Martin Foundation Chair. Photo by Andrea Scholz

CATHY MCLEOD

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McBride Charities Receive Grants

ELECTION DAY - May 2

Daniel Betts editor

Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo

alley charities in McBride received some much needed financial support on Thursday April 21st when the McBride Community Foundation held a granting ceremony at the McBride Village Council Chambers. 7 out of the 9 charities that applied received grants totaling $2,750. The McBride District Firefighters Association and McBride Elementary Grade 4/5 Swim Program received $500 to provide swimming lessons to school-aged children. Robson Valley Support Society and the Valley Piecemakers Quilt Guild received $500 to buy material to make “quillows”, quilts that fold into pillows, for children in need. Robson Valley Arts and Culture Council and Dunster Fine Arts School Society received $500 so all school children can participate in a week-long art program with local artist Paula Scott as well as $500 for the Fraser Heritage Festival 2011 in conjunction with World Rivers Day, which celebrates local arts, culture and heritage of the residents of the Robson Valley. Save the Cedar League and Crescent Spur-Loos Community Association received $250 for the Summer Kick-off 2011 event that offers outstanding outdoor education, recreation and ecotourism and ecotourism opportunities for youth to adults. Robson Valley Arts and Culture Council and Robson Valley Music Society received $250 for a community festival, which showcases local and regional performers in music, dance and visual arts. McBride District Volunteer Firefighters Association and the Elks Lodge #247 received $250 for activities increasing youth participation and awareness during Pioneer Days.

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Public Review of Columbia Basin Trust Funding Applications Daniel Betts Editor

ver 80 Valley residents sharpened their pencils and had their say as to where Columbia Basin Trust funding for 2011-2012 should be spent. On Tuesday April 19th, 17 community organizations presented their proposals to an attentive and questioning audience who evaluated and expressed their level of support for each individual proposal by ranking them according to how they felt the project would benefit the community. Requests for funding ranged between $80,000 dollars for a Community Band Shell to $1,110 for Audio Visual Equipment. Some of the highlights of the evening included: The Canoe Valley Community Association presented their $50,000 proposal to create a “Community Hub/Neighbourhood House; a fully accessible, welcoming public space for people of all ages. The project was initiated by Columbia Basin Trust and Valemount Economic Development office as an opportunity to fill one of the vacant storefronts in the downtown core with a vibrant public space.” Curtis Pawliuk received applause following his well-presented $70,000 proposal for the construction of the “Crystal Ridge Access Bridge” project, which would give access to the proposed site of a snowmobile-assisted ski facility. The curling club outlined the reasoning behind their $17,656 proposal to repair the roof of their building that was “improperly installed.” The Historical Society’s $14,200 mapping project

included a slide presentation showing such historical sites as a gold prospectors cabin near Rearguard Falls, old saw mill sites and the ruins of a Japanese interment camp. Erik Myggland and Jodi Pownall of the Valemount Mixed Martial Arts Club (VMMAC) presented their $3,630 proposal to acquire proper “Dojo Style” mats to replace the gymnastic mats they borrowed from Valemount Secondary School. Recently the VMMAC was internationally recognized and noted that the McBride Wrestling Team has been training with the club. They also noted during the club’s last “fight,” which was held in Nanaimo with international coverage on Pay-Per-View, Valemount was “put on the map.” UFC style fighting is becoming the fastest growing sport in Canada and in July the VMMAC will be hosting a UFC style cage-fighting event. The Valemount Public Library presented their $6,000 dollar proposal to cover the costs of preliminary design plans for an expansion of the existing library. Space at the library has become very limited and much of their inventory is being stored in the basement. The Valemountain Days Committee presented their $80,000 proposal to “build a log band shell in a central location for the entire community to utilize.” It was noted that a community band shell could be used for outdoor theatre or musical performances during outdoor events. There was much interest and discussion following the presentation of Andreas Thoni of Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association (YORA) requesting $2,000 for administration funding toward the pro-

“Undeniable Community Support”

Curtis Pawliuk presents his proposal for the “Crystal Ridge Access Bridge,” which recieved much applause. Photo by Andrea Scholz

posed Valemount Bike Park and Ride Centre. Some audience members express support by noting other B.C. communities have had much success with similar ideas. According to Lynda Lefleur, Community Liaison, Northwest Basin, for Columbia Basin Trust, the adjudication committee will meet on May 17th to review the community response to all the proposals and on May 24th Columbia Basin Trust will make their recommendations to the Village Council. Village council will make the final decision as to the allocation of funding.

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» DAVE MARCHANT Daniel Betts

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It’s ok to be different

y son, Logan, is a bright child with a unique sense of humour. He is faster at basic math than I am and has remarkable attention to detail. I love him very much and I was very much heartbroken and angry when he became the victim of bullies last year. While he was in gym, classmates would steal his clothes and toss them into the shower or they would break into his locker and hide his lunch. Logan found himself isolated and excluded. What bothered me most was the absolute delight his classmates achieved from violating his space, invading his privacy and making my son’s life very miserable; they really enjoyed it and were proud of what they were doing. It was as if my son’s misery fulfilled a base primal need. My son is an absolute joy. He always has a smile, he always says hello to his teachers and his eyes sparkle with life but because he’s too eager with math questions, his humour is very high brow and his reactions tend to be melodramatic he gets singled out; he is different. As a parent it was very aggravating to have to watch my son struggle. He ended up changing schools. The hatred that grows out of jealousy and being unable to accept differences in others would seem to be at least some of the causes of this schoolaged victimization. Most children know right from wrong but they still need adult guidance when handling differences in others. Without guidance it is easier for some children to exploit differences in a negative way, particularly when they are unable to accept their own limitations. I applaud the teachers and staff at Valemount Elementary School for their efforts to address and curve the ugly reality that is bullying by “celebrating our differences,” which I feel directly addresses the core of the issue. I encourage all parents to talk to their children about addressing differences in a healthy and creative way. Our children look to us for guidance and they need to see differences not as a detriment but an asset to our society. Here is a short list of children who have recently died as a result of unchecked bullying taken to the extreme with tragic results. Bryten Brown, 13, St. Thomas, Ontario, May 8th, 2010 Jenna Bowers-Brytanton, 15, Belmont, Nova Scotia, January 17th, 2011 Courtney Brown, 17, Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, March 30th, 2011 Rest in peace.

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Has Canada become America’s “Mini-Me?” To all Federal Candidates: My Canada has joined the attack on Libya. In a democracy one would expect there would be some discussion prior to going to war. Leaders of this country must be aware that war is a very expensive and messy business. After 9 years of losses in Afghanistan one would expect a more cautious approach. Perhaps consulting the electorate would be a prudent idea. With an election in progress discussion about our involvement in Libya is central to our identity as world citizens. As a Canadian voter I have questions: Do we have our own foreign policy or are we America’s “Mini Me”? Do we support the use of depleted uranium in missiles and munitions used in Libya? Why have we gone from enforcing a “no fly zone” to assisting rebel forces? Is this crusade a humanitarian effort or something else? As you wish to be my elected representative in the next parliament I would dearly love to hear your position on this extremely important issue? I will make every attempt to ensure your response is included in our local Valemount papers, as I believe I may not be alone with these concerns. Yours Truly Brian McKirdy – Valemount

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Candidate Profile: Murray Todd “Liberal Candidate”

Dear Editor: In response to John Grogan’s letter to the editor last week regarding lack of All Candidates Forum, please be advised that it was not from lack of trying! The Valley Sentinel and The Chamber of Commerce were keen on hosting an All Candidates Forum, and tried very hard to get all the candidates up here at the same time. Unknown to most of us, Cathy McLeod had planned her trip to Valemount several weeks prior to the election call, and was unable to change her schedule on short notice. We were unable to convince the other candidates to come to Valemount during the same time slot as Cathy. We had no choice but to cancel the plans for this time around. Until someone can provide us with an inside track as to when the elected officials are coming to the area with more than a 2-day window our hands are pretty well tied! But rest assured that when the Municipal Election comes around in Valemount, there will be an All Candidates Forum. Watch for it! Sincerely Marie Birkbeck - Secretary Treasurer - Valemount Chamber of Commerce

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Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo Liberal Party Candidate, Murray Todd, in Kamloops, at the begining of the election campaign. Photo Submitted.

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hen asked what he plans to do differently from our existing MP Murray Todd said he will be “an activist member of parliament” committed to listening to your ideas and fighting to put them into action. Liberal candidate for the KamloopsThompson-Cariboo riding, Todd assures us he will be regularly accessible, no appointment necessary. He answered a few questions concerning his awareness of our state of economics and his commitment to Valemount. Todd considers “developing and maintaining a sustainable and diverse economic base” priority, as “rural communities must thrive if [Canada] is to be prosperous.” Vice-versa, he feels “only a strong economic base will help build a vibrant social and cultural fabric and services that rural Canada deserves.” He attributed recognizing the challenges and benefits of rural living, to living in Green Lake for eight years. Todd suggested “an on the ground assessment of the area,” those living here, and those that had to leave the community due to circumstances out of their control. He will “put the attributes of this area and [our] aspirations into a strategy that provides a solid base,” for today and tomorrow. He assures “a Liberal government will not raise taxes for low and middle income Canadians.” They believe “getting public finances under control goes hand in hand with smart investments in middle-class families and the communities they live in.” Their missions include, restoring AgriFlex to help farmers, investing in developing clean energy using wind, solar and geothermal, forgoing student loans up to $40,000 for rural community doctors, investing $80 million over four years to create a “Buy Local Fund” to promote high-quality, locally produced 3.36” x 4”

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foods, and providing high-speed Internet and improved mobile coverage within three years. In addition, he added a “moratorium on the closure of rural post offices and the re-establishment of discontinued mail services”, a $3,000 refundable tax credit for volunteer firefighters to acknowledge the important role of volunteer service, and a 100% employment insurance waiver on new youth hires. Also, voluntary low-cost affordable pension options, and a 15% innovation and productivity tax credit for start-up in emerging sectors. Regarding families, their platform includes time off from work to care for sick family members and help with the cost of care giving, boosting “the GIS benefit for low-income seniors by $700 million,” and lowering the cost of prescription drugs. In addition they “plan to tackle the Conservative government’s $40 billion deficit and return to sound management of public spending.”

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COMMUNITY EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS

Rocky Mountains 5,000KM on Horseback Wednesday, April 27th - 7:30PM Roundhouse Theatre in McBride, Free

Chili Cook Off

VACS Presents: U of A Mixed Chorus Friday May 6 at7 p.m.

Valemount Community Theatre Admission by Donation

Saturday, April 30th at 12:30 p.m Valemount Legion Hall Call Dan Clay at (250) 566 1972

Valemount Chamber of Commerce, YORA and Friends of Valemount Annual Pitch in Campaign

Beauty Lou and the Country Beast

Call Patricia at (250) 566 8244

Saturday, April 30th - 3 PM and 7 PM performances Valemount Secondary School. Tickets $5

Craft Fair @ E-Free Church - McBride

Saturday, April 30th - 10AM to 3 PM No cost for tables. Contact Lorrie 250-968-4491

Robson Valley Music Festival Fundraiser

Jenny Allen and Leslie Alexander Saturday, April 30th - 6:30 PM Dunster Community Hall - Tickets available at Infinity, Dunster Store and Stedmans. $25 for adults, $15 for Children under 14 and free for under 6.

Grafting Workshop

Sunday May 1st - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dunster Fine Arts School Instructor Jeff Corbett will show you the basics of grafting fruit trees. This is a hands-on workshop Cost $35.00 per person (Includes 2 apple trees) Call Pete Amyoony (250) 968 4334 to Register.

On the Gift of Dyslexia

“Hidden Gifts - Part 2” Tuesday, May 3rd - 7-9 PM Valemount Lions Hall

Saturday May 7th

University of Alberta Mixed Chorus 67th Annual

Spring Concert & Tour

On the Gift of Dyslexia

“It’s so much work to be your friend” Tuesday, May 10th - 7-9 PM Valemount Lions Hall

Valemount & Area Chamber of Commerce

Meet & Greet to Welcome new businesses to town Tuesday May 17, 7 p.m. Caribou Grill Everyone is welcome Call The Chamber (250) 566 0061

Dr. Robert de Frece, Conductor Also featuring

The Faculty of Education Handbell Ringers www.mixedchorus.ca

Village of Valemount - Electronics Round-Up

Saturday May 28th If you have electrontics(desktop Computers, portable personal computers, display devices, printers, fax machines, scanners, audio/ video playback/recording systems, non-cellular telephones and answering machines) that you would like to recylce, please drop them off at the Village Office Parking Area, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., where a representative from Encorp will be available to assist you. This service will be provided FREE OF CHARGE.

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VACS presents

May 6, 2011 7:00 pm Valemount Community Theatre (admission by donation)

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Historic Visit by Elizabeth May, Green Party Leader Jennifer Meagher Contributor

n a cross-country whistle-stop tour, Elizabeth May, leader of the Green Party, was the first federal party leader to visit Valemount in the course of an election campaign. Many supporters donning Green buttons and signs greeted her. The short train ride to Jasper was barely enough time to scratch the surface of the Green vision for Canada. Concerned citizen, Donnie MacLean, of Valemount, wanted to know the Green’s plans for places like the Robson Valley, that are resource based and struggling economically. May responded, “I think our policy and our platform is the best for resource based communities and remote communities because we are looking at what’s sustainable. So we are very big on making sure that we get value added out of, for instance, forest products. We are very much against exporting product before it has had additional jobs extracted from anything we are exporting.” The Green policy will use the tax system to create an inviting economic environment for labour product jobs. It suggests investing venture capital funds into green technology, and getting new businesses running, along with immediate employment funding. The Green platform promotes a healthy overall economy instead of skewing resources to the Alberta oils sands, which generates a high dollar, hurting exports and tourism. “We need to think like a country. Think about every region of the country and develop fiscal signals, carbon prices, investment dollars

that ensure that Canadians can find jobs where they live.” Greens believe that lowering the Canadian dollar increases the competitiveness of other industries giving them time to catch up and strengthen. This will also give Canada time to build its own refineries, which it currently doesn’t have, instead of exporting the bitumen crude, resulting in even more jobs. When the Canadian dollar is no longer above par, it will generate an economic environment that makes sense for manufacturing. “The loss of manufacturing jobs is not just difficult for some communities. The skewing of the economy away from high paying jobs to more service industry jobs is the main reason we are falling behind the United States in productivity.” Long-term plans include setting aside royalties to a Heritage Fund instead of allocating them to the budget as revenue. Green Party sings reading ‘Smart Economy’; refer to ending energy waste and the modernization of the economy by directly investing in energy efficiency measures. Green policy proposes a program to retrofit buildings, immediately putting people to work in trades throughout Canada. “It delivers the greatest reduction in greenhouse gases, at the least cost, while creating the most jobs.” According to May, “Thirty percent of the greenhouse gases in Canada come from leaky buildings. We are basically heating the outdoors...of the 100% of the energy used in Canada, 60% is wasted.” The theme of their platform ‘Smart Economy, Strong Communities, True Democracy’ is about modernizing the economy and becoming smarter because, “Every barrel of oil saved is just as valuable

as every barrel of oil found and when a barrel is over $100 what are we doing wasting so much?” According to May, carbon tax won’t hurt communities like Valemount. “Green Stop in Jasper” “People in inte- Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, and rior BC, people Green candidate Monika Schaefer in in remote com- Jasper on Monday April 18th. munities need Photo by Jennifer Meagher a break, the carbon tax we’ve put in place is actually revenue neutral, meaning its not a new source of money to spend, its a way of reducing taxes everywhere else.” These breaks include the immediate implementation of income splitting and decreasing GST in remote communities. Green will increase the earnings you start paying income tax at to $20,000. May promises to be different through Green Grassroots philosophy. “Once we are in the House of Commons, we are not going to be playing the political games the other guys play. The whole point of the existence of the Green Party, at least in my whole purpose of running for leadership of the Greens was when I realized what was going on with all the other federal political parties. Someone needed to address it. Someone needed to fix it.”

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ARTS & entertainment Song Birds Return to Valemount Donalda Beeson Contributor

on’t miss your chance to experience the splendour of choral reverberation as yet another musical luxury, and cultural treat, makes a return to the Valemount Community Theatre! On May 6th you are invited to join the University of Alberta Mixed Chorus (UAMC), for their second to last show. They are ending their 67th Season of their annual northern Alberta and British Columbia tour that celebrates Dr. Robert de Frece’s 25th year of conducting! On behalf of Valemount Arts and Cultural Society (VACS), admission to the show will be by donation, and will start at 7:00 p.m. As per tradition the UAMC is delighted to present an engaging and eclectic “assortment of choral work ranging from the Baroque to Broadway”. Their highlighted works this year will include Randall Thompson’s The Last Words of David, William

Byrd’s Sing Joyfully, Gustav Holst’s Nunc Dimittis, and Lloyd Pfautsch’s Triptych. Also featured this year is the Faculty of Education Handbell Ringers, a group of fifteen talented individuals making up one of Canada’s most accomplished handbell groups, performing “musical acrobatics” playing one of Canada’s largest collections of 75 Schulmerich English handbells and 37 Suzuki chimes. In celebration of Dr. de Frece’s twenty-five years of artistic direction, the 2011 tour followers will be privy to the UAMC world debut performance of a specially commissioned collection of Three Canadian Folksongs. Prepared and arranged by Canadian composer Dr. Mark Sirett, he “has brought a trio of lesser known Canadian folksongs to life with his rich and thoughtful settings. The Stormy Seas of Winter features women’s voices, La Rosette the men, and the finale, Citadel Hill, brings in the entire chorus.” VACS would like to thank the Village of Valemount

for providing the community hall, VACS for serving a potluck supper for the group, and to the community church for serving breakfast and providing bagged lunch as they head out on their way. They would also like to thank the community for stepping-up to billet the sixty-six singers. Prepare to sit back and relax for a unique listening experience.

“Vanishing of the Bees” Submitted to the Valley Sentinel

raser Headwaters Alliance is presenting a public screening of the movie Vanishing of the Bees in the Dunster Community Hall on Sunday May 1st, at 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out to see the movie and join in a potluck supper, which will follow the screening. Admission is by donation. Vanishing of the Bees is a feature length documentary that examines the plight of the honeybees, which have been mysteriously disappearing across the planet, literally vanishing from their hives. Known as “Colony Collapse Disorder,” this phenomenon has brought beekeepers to crisis in an industry responsible for producing apples, broccoli, watermelons, onions, cherries, and a hundred other fruits and vegetables. Commercial honeybee

Saving Valemountain Days Donalda Beeson Contributor

alemountain Days is officially postponed until fall, said Donnie MacLean, Valemountain Days committee member and Logger’s Sports organizer for almost 10 years. Optimistically it’ll allow them “to regroup, reformat and, hopefully go back to the roots of the event where they provide an opportunity for all groups, profit and non-profit, to participate with their own ideas and events.” The committee find it increasingly challenging to think-up, plan, organize, and work at all the events all weekend long. What they want is to act as facilitators and coordinators, providing information, venues and facilities for local groups to run their own event, booth, food or merchandise sales venture. They are happy to hear and work to accommodate any ideas. Food vendors they complement and not compete with the basic concession. The committee plans to continue to work to bring back the popular core events such as the parade, senior King and Queen, Lions Bingo and kid’s events. MacLean said it was too late to raise the $2500-$4000 needed in cash prizes for the Logger’s Events this year. Also Dan and Sylvia Cuddeback who usually set-up and run the events will be too busy logging in the fall. One issue MacLean spoke to is that it’s “harder and

harder to find volunteers.” The Valemountain Days Committee is quite frankly, “getting burned out.” However, she said, no one wants to “scrap the festival as it is the only one the townspeople feel is truly theirs.” MacLean said she originally got involved because she “felt it was an important celebration that brought the community together, and with the economic downturn felt it was even more important.” Over time however, they have had to make adjustments. For instance, businesses were having a tough time last year so contrary to longstanding tradition they opted not to approach them to donate prizes. They feel it’s important that Valemountain Days is fun for the whole family but recognize it’s too late, not to mention too expensive, to bring the children’s blow-up facilities and arcade games in this year. If they charge enough to cover the cost parents can’t afford to let their children play in it. While last year it was deemed important enough to subsidize, they had difficulty obtaining volunteers. Their hope is “that another group who has a connection to children in the community take it upon themselves to fill this need.” There is a plethora of opportunity to participate in Valemountain Days this year and next. McLean advocates “new ideas, new energy and a new focus may do wonders to rejuvenate and renovate this long running festival.” The committee would love for anyone who would like to contribute to join.

operations pollinate crops that make up one out of every three bites of food on our tables. The movie follows commercial beekeepers David Hackenberg and Dave Mendes as they strive to keep their bees healthy and fulfill pollination contracts across the U.S. Filming across the U.S., in Europe, Australia, and Asia, this documentary examines the alarming disappearance of honeybees and the greater meaning it holds about the relationship between mankind and Mother Earth. As scientists puzzle over the cause, organic beekeepers indicate alternative reasons for this tragic loss. Vanishing of the Bees unfolds as a dramatic tale of science and mystery.

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5,000 kilometres on horseback Birgit Stutz Contributor

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 2673 & ZONING AMENDMENT BYLAW No. 2674 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing into Robson Valley â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Canoe Downstream Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 1948, Amendment Bylaw No. 2673 and Zoning Bylaw No. 833, Amendment Bylaw No. 2674 will be held: 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 2011 McBride Council Chambers 100 Robson Centre McBride, BC Official Community Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 2673 is proposed to amend Map 8 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Lamming Mills by changing the designation on a portion of Lot 2, District Lot 9319, Cariboo District Plan 10235 except Plan PGP36319 and a portion of the North Â˝ of District Lot 9385, Cariboo District except Plan PGP36319 from Local Commercial (LC) to Heavy Industrial (IND/H). Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2674 is proposed introduce a new zone - Industrial 11 (M11) and to rezone a portion of Lot 2, District Lot 9319, Cariboo District Plan 10235 except Plan PGP36319 from Rural Industrial (M1) and Agricultural Industry (M5) to Industrial 11 (M11) and to rezone a portion of the North Â˝ of District Lot 9385, Cariboo District except Plan PGP36319 from Agricultural Industry (M5) to Industrial 11 (M11). The proposed Official Community Plan and zoning amendments would allow manufacturing and the permitted uses within the Rural Industrial (M1) and Agricultural Industry (M5) zones on both portions of the subject parcels. The properties are located at 5269 Mountain View Road. The owners are Michael Monroe and Marsh Bros. Farm Ltd., Inc. No. 464733.

our horses, one dog, and two adventurous Europeans are anxiously waiting for the snow to melt in the mountains so they can continue their journey. After crossing South America for 11 years on horseback, GĂźnter Wamser and his partner Sonja Endlweber continue their adventure across North America, riding 5,000 km on horseback through the Rocky Mountains, from Argentina to Alaska. Wamser, who grew up in a small village called Rauenberg in Germany, is an aircraft mechanic by trade, but for the last 25 years heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s been travelling around the world. In 1992 and 1993, Wamser hiked 3,300 kilometres through Germany, accompanied by his faithful dog Falko, to get physically and psychologically in shape for his horseback trip. The following January, Wamser started his ride across the Americas on the southernmost tip of Patagonia, accompanied by Falko. His goal was to ride across America on horseback, with the destination of his journey being Alaska. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I initially thought the entire journey would take me four to five years, but in fact it took me 11 years to reach Mexico,â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I found out that the most beautiful aspects of travelling are the stops on the way. And moreover, I found out that this journey is not just a chapter of my life, but it has turned into

my way of living.â&#x20AC;? The 20,000-kilometre journey took Wamser and his two horses Gaucho and Rebelde, both Argentine Criollos, through 12 countries of South and Central America. On his trip from Ecuador to Mexico, his friend and partner Barbara Kohmanns accompanied Wamser. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The landscapes were fascinating and I rode through regions where no foreigner has been before, where people are helpful and friendly.â&#x20AC;? When the team reached the Mexican-US border, they were forced to interrupt their journey because the horses werenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t allowed into the United States as they did not fulfill the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health requirements. â&#x20AC;&#x153;At the age of 20 and 21, the horses were still in good shape and could have continued on their way to Alaska,â&#x20AC;? said Wamser. Gaucho and Rebelde now enjoy their retirement on a ranch called Los Lobos in the north of Mexico. In June 2007, Sonja Endlweber, an adventurous 37-year-old Vienna, Austria, native, joined Wamser. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I thought I am going to do this for a year and a half, now itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s going to be the fifth year. I rode horses when I was a kid. When I met GĂźnter, I hadnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t been on a horse in twenty years. The first weeks were very tough. I had never been on a trail before. It was also my first time in a Western saddle. When GĂźnter took me on a difficult trail I was scared.â&#x20AC;? Four American mustangs, Dino, Lightfoot, Azabache and Rusty, make up the duoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s horse team. Two of them are used as saddle horses, two as pack-

At the public hearing, all those who deem their interest in land to be affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. Please note that emails cannot be accepted as written submissions. 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 resolution making the delegation, proposed bylaws, and other relevant background documents, may be examined at the office of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, 155 George Street, Prince George, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., April 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28, 29 and May 2, 3 and 4, 2011. Please note the Regional District office will be closed April 22 and April 25, 2011. Kenna Latimer Planning Department

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CROOKED CREEK FLOWERS & GREENHOUSES 3260 Crooked Creek Road • Valemount, BC

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WE HAVE Mr. Fothergill’s Flowers & Vegetable Seeds READY TO GO Bedding Plants • Basket Stuffers • Hanging Flower & Vegetable Baskets • Vegetables • Herbs • Seeds ARRIVING in time for Opening Trees • Shrubs • Perennials Greenhouse Hours: Open Daily 9am - 5pm Phone: 566-9170 Fax: 566-9184

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Above: Looking back on an 11 years long journey: Guenter Wamser and his horses Gaucho and Rebelde have arrived in Mexico. Photos submitted

horses. Leni, a Jack Russell dog, is also part of the team. The duo and their faithful companions have crossed the fascinating mountains and canyons of Colorado, rode through the deserts of New Mexico, the prairies of Wyoming, saw the wonders of Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National Park in Montana. On September 12, 2009, Wamser and Endlweber reached the Canadian border. After the winter break, the team continued their journey in Canada in July 2010. “We crossed the Canadian border on July 7 and continued our journey on horseback through the Canadian Rockies,” said Wamser. “We followed the Great Divide trail, a long-distance hiking trail, which lead us through the Rocky Mountains of Alberta and British Columbia. We started north of Waterton National Park and rode 1,300 kilometres in a little over three months through Banff and Jasper to the Willmore Wilderness and Kakwa Lake Provincial Park and finished in Dome Creek.” The four horses have been enjoying their time off at Guy and Jane Norton’s ranch on Walker Creek Road, while Wamser and Endlweber spent some of the winter months in Wells, trying their hand at dogsledding. Now they are itching to hit the trails again. “Our goal for this year is probably Whitehorse,” said Endlweber.“We have to plan the route yet.” Endlweber said their biggest obstacle so far has been downfall, and when winter hit on the North Boundary Trail last year. The duo encountered a misfortune when their dog Leni got into a porcupine and they had to pull 40 quills out of her face. They both agree that the good experiences far outweigh the bad ones. “The best experience is meeting all these helpful people,” said Endlweber. Wamser has written a book on his travels, as has Endlweber, and together they have also published a picture book. “We take notes during our travels, but we write books during the winter,” said Endlweber. To finance the trip and to share his adventures, Wamser has been giving presentations and slideshows about his journey for many years, mostly in Europe. “In this way, I can share my experiences with my audience, but I can also inspire people to take courage and live their own dreams.” As a thank-you to the McBride and area people, Wamser and Endlweber will be giving a free live presentation and slideshow on Wednesday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m., at the Roundhouse Theatre at the McBride Secondary High School. For more information on the duo’s journey, visit www.abenteuerreiter.de.

“Help Received” The Valemount Ambulance Association receives a donation from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #266 Valemount. The much needed funds will be used to purchase hot packs that will asist in the care of all patients but specifically elderly patients. The donation was made following the recent Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives Funding Allocation Meeting on Tuesday, April 19th. From Left to Right: Pete Pearson, Eugene Jamin and Les Dammann.

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NOTES FROM ALL OVER dent and it should be a good ride,” said Walchuk in his interview.

Notes from All Over Donalda Beeson contributor

Robson Valley Music Festival Tickets Save your pennies and get your tickets early; the summer is fast approaching! From May 1st till July 15th, early bird tickets for Robson Valley Music Festival are on sale for just $65.00 for the whole weekend, $85.00 for the weekend if you buy between July 16th and August the 1st, and the gate ticket price is $90.00 for the weekend. Robson Valley Music Festival Fundraiser This Saturday April 30th, from 6:30 p.m. till 9:30 p.m. at the Dunster Community Hall there will be a musical dinner evening fundraiser, for the Robson Valley Music Festival, with all-you-can-eat soups, chillis, salads, breads, desserts and not to mention entertainment! Catch the lovely Jenny Allen & Leslie Alexander on their Cross Canada “Dirty Laundry” Tour! Tickets are only $25 in advance, available until today, Wednesday, April the 27th at Steadman’s in McBride, Infinity in Valemount and the Dunster general store. Walchuk In the News From McBride, to Kamloops, to Nelson, to Vernon, 19-year-old McBridian Dylan Walchuk has been receiving yet more face-time in the regional media. The Vernon Morning Star, tracked his “rise to B.C. Hockey League prominence with the Vernon Vipers”, which they say is “somewhere between astonishing and downright impressive.” Apparently the 5-foot-9, 170-pound centreman attributes good support from his family “and coming into real good programs in Nelson and in Vernon” to have helped his development and kept him going. His father Stan is an outfitter/guide, who originally moved with him while his mother Marlene stayed in McBride with Walchuk’s sister, Aaron. Walchuk, is a key component in the Vipers’ chance at a third RBC national Junior A championship. “It’s been awesome so far. We’re ready for it, we’re confi-

McBride Craft Fair The McBride Craft Fair is happening this Saturday April the 30th, from 10:00 a.m. till 3:00 p.m., at the McBride E-Free Church, for more information feel free to contact Lorrie Bressette at 250-968-4491. Village of Valemount Spring Clean Up Week Clean up, clean up, everybody do your share, clean-up, clean-up, everybody everywhere! The Village of Valemount, in co-operation with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, will once again be hosting a “Spring Clean-up Week” from May 2nd to the 8th. The Village’s “curb-side pick-up” program is intended for residents who cannot get their spring clean-up waste to the transfer station. This service will not be available for commercial properties. Please phone the Village office to arrange for pick-up, and watch for fliers for more details! Conversational Spanish 1 and 2 The Valemount learning centre is once again offering a beginner’s course in conversational Spanish, for those who want to learn some key phrases or just to learn Spanish for personal interest and fun, and conversational Spanish 2 for more advanced conversational skills in Spanish, for travellers or just for personal interest and fun. Some knowledge of Spanish is an asset (level 1 recommended). Instructor Juany Armenta Gastelon will be offering each for 6 weeks for $75.00 plus HST, dates are yet to be announced. Call the Learning Centre for more information and dates. Cake Decorating The Valemount Learning Centre is also offering a fun for all, one day workshop in cake decorating, with cake decorating guru Laura Johnson, will offer some basic tips and techniques that are sure to impress your friends and family. There will also be an opportunity to explore some more advanced techniques for creating sugar flowers and more. The date is TBA, and the cost is $50.00 plus HST. Call the Learning Centre for more information and dates. Spring Garbage Pick-Up On Saturday, May the 7th, join the Friends of Valemount and the Chamber of Commerce for their annual Pick-Up. They will be meeting at the Caribou Grill at 1:00 p.m. Patricia Thoni reminds you to bring your own gloves. They will be picking-up mainly down 5th Avenue and the back allies and will work their way towards the Best Western, collecting in the ditches along the way. There will be a BBQ to follow, compliments of the Best Western at 3:00 p.m. $300 for Japan Valley resident Seiji Hiroe put donation jars in both Valemount and McBride to raise money to help with relief efforts in devastated areas of Japan. His efforts resulted in $300 going to the Red Cross Japanesse Relief Fund. Thanks to all Valley residents who contributed to this worthy cause.

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Gerald Moore - 250.569.2269

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The Valley Sentinel is hiring a Summer Student General Office Assistant The Valley Sentinel is looking for an industrious Valley Senior High School Student or returning College Student to join our team over the summer for 8 weeks, 40 hours a week. The applicant should have a valid driver’s licence, be computer savvy, have excellent communication skills (both oral and written) and be prepared to learn practical skills, which can be used in many business settings. With over 40 years of combined business and management experience we have much to share with a student willing to learn. Serious applicants can submit their resume in person to: The Valley Sentinel, 1012 Commercial Drive, Valemount, B.C. Questions? Email editor@thevalleysentinel.com

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CLEAN AND COZY ONE BEDROOM HOME on large lot in Valemount. Centrally located. Fridge, stove, wash and dryer. Pets upon approval. 23 Cedar St. $500 plus utilities. call Wendy, 250-566-4317 MAY 18

For Rent- 2 Bedroom mobile in quiet park, Available immediately. $550 per month. Call Tammy @ 5661025 APR 27

For Rent or RENT TO OWN! Cozy 2 bedroom mobile, nicely renovated inside but needs some work outside. Would consider rental purchase with a down payment. $450 per month. Call Tammy @ 566-1025 APR 27

For Rent Large 5-bedroom 5 bath Log home on six acres. Pets OK. Non- Smoking. Call 250-569-8862. APR 27

Furnished 2 Brdm home, 3 Bdrm home and Bachelor suites available for rent. Short term or long term. Call 250 566-9884. JAN 5 TFN

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Valemount will soon be hosting an Amazing Race type event! The organizing committee is looking for three local grade 11-12 students who are interested in helping design, organize, and run this exciting event. The positions consists of approximately 40-50 hours of employment throughout the months of May and June, with most of the hours occurring in afternoons/evenings and some weekends (work hours are flexible). Potential candidates should feel confident in their communication abilities and be able to think creatively, work within a team, and take responsibility for certain aspects of the planning. The candidates will gain experience in leadership roles and event planning in addition to earning $10+ an hour, having a lot of fun, and meeting a bunch of new people from our area and further afield. If interested, please send a resume outlining any previous work experience, volunteer experience and/or skills that you possess that you think would be an asset to the team. Also include a short letter stating why you think you’re right for the job! Deadline is Wednesday, May 4th, 2011 For more information, email or call Jared Smith at: jmsmith@uvic.ca or 250.566.4022 (evenings) Looking forward to hearing from YOU!

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Great family home on large fenced corner lot. 3 Bdrm + office/2 bath, storage shed & gardens. Pet ok. $850 Fully renovated interior! Furnished 4 bdrm - 2 bath family home. Propane/wood heat. Pet ok. $1095 Updated 3 bdrm - 1.5 bath house with attached garage. Electric/wood heat. Pet ok. $795 Mtnview Apts. No smoking, no pets, clean and quiet building. Renovated 2 bdrm $575 Spacious basic 2 Bdrm unit in 4-plex. No Pets, No smoking. $550 Well-maintained 2 Bdrm trailer w/large storage shed in Cranberry MH Park. Vaulted ceiling, wood finishes. $625 Furnished 3 Bdrm trailer w/addition. New flooring throughout. Oil/Wood heat. $650

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Next spring (2012) 12 students enrolled in French courses will embark on a 10 day tour trip to France. Theis trip will enhance, extend, and compliment the learning experiences covered in class. In short, this educational tour will make classroom lessons come to life so that students have a new interest in learning and gain a new perspective of other cultures and their own. Throughout the next year the students will be involved in fund raising activities. Our first fund raiser, by donation, will be a yard raking and cleaning up scheduled to coincide with Mother’s Day and to take place between May 1st and 7th. Anyone interested can contact Barb Dehnke at 566-4575 or Kelsey Griffin at 566-1210.

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Election 2011

It’s Time for All Canadians to Vote on May 2nd Jennifer Meagher Contributor

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n May 2nd, Canadians go to the polls for the fourth time in seven years. Frequent elections create a sense of political boredom. They are expensive, ads attack, it’s always the same players battling it out, and platforms all have similar flavours. Little, if any change leaves citizens giving up on the political process. Canada has a proportional voting system. This means the person with a minority of the votes can still win their seat. Many voters feel as though their vote doesn’t count. Despite popular belief, no vote is worthless even if your candidate has little hope of being elected. In 2001 Prime Minister Jean Chretien, made amendments to the Canada Elections Act. Limits were put on the financial contributions political

parties could receive and banned corporate donations. In its place, the Per-Vote Subsidy, or ‘government allowance’ was put into effect. With a certain percentage of over all votes registered political parties qualify for $2.04 per vote received in the last election. This funding method is considered democratic, as it is a representation of the people. It also keeps corporate corruption out of the political process. It is cost efficient. The Harper government has proposed removing it. In the 2008 federal election, voter participation reached an all time low of less than 60%. Voting is not a civil right but a civil duty much the same as taxes. “You wouldn’t let your grandparents decide who you date, why should you let them decide who runs the country.” Many democratic countries, including Australia, have mandatory voting systems. This forces politicians to address the public as a whole as opposed to the demographics they know will vote. It gives leaders increased legitimacy and is more representative of the population. Some countries even offer a ‘None of the Above’ option for vot-

ers to express dissatisfaction. We are having an election because the Conservative Government was found in contempt of Parliament. This has never happened before in Canadian history. They are accused of lowballing costs and suppressing details of their justice legislation. The details of the crime bill that have been released reveal an allocation of $631-million more than previously released. The Conservative Party has also been accused of going over the legal spending limit in their 2006 electoral campaign. These limits are in place to enable a level playing field among campaigners. Going over these limits is considered electoral fraud. There continues to be debate around the decision to purchase 65, F-35 stealth fighter jets without a competitive bid process. Laws are in place to keep democracy open and free. If you don’t vote, you let someone else speak for you and make your decisions. Every vote counts and if you don’t vote you can’t complain. Go to the polls May 2nd and make your voice heard. As Elizabeth May said, “If everyone who didn’t vote in 2008 had, we would have a very different government.”

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Activities HOROSCOPE FOR THE WEEK by MICHAEL O’CONNOR Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) The time has come to build upon new foundations. This may be as basic as planning and preparing the ground for a garden. Yet, the same theme can apply to other areas of life. You are in a creative, if restless, mood. Trying new angles holds appeal. Breaking free includes moving on from old methods. The urge to plough through all opposition will be strong. Sow seeds you will be glad to reap! Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) The time to take new initiatives is fast approaching. The New Moon in your sign will activate your energies more fully. Yet, like the late spring you may feel delayed. Spending more time in the planning stages therefore may prove worthwhile. Gathering your reserves and resources and saving your energy may prove to be your best approach. Work behind the scenes and prepare. 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Being open to draw upon the resources of others is featured. Try new angles and approaches. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Making sincere efforts to negotiate for new and better possibilities continues. Your best approach now includes diplomacy. Building upon new foundations is implied. This trend will continue for the next several weeks especially. Change in your overall lifestyle is likely and the first signs of it, at least, are lingering. Brainstorming for ideas will bring good results. Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) A creative cycle continues. The game is at full force and the heat stands to be high. Enjoying the sport and play is great, yet now it is important that you take a more constructively critical and practical approach. Drawing on a fuller range of your talents and resources implies more imagination and strategy. Open mindedness is great but sometimes we must take sharp aim. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Amidst a very active time close to home, you have entered a creative cycle. 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It’s ok to be different Continued from Front Page some interesting Earth Day facts and encouraged everyone to “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle.” VES students then performed the song, “Water Water Everywhere,” which was written by 4th Grade Student, Maddie Ghosh-Logan. The Grade 6/7 class explained the origins of “Pink Shirt Day” and performed a skit based upon the incident that occurred in Nova Scotia in 2007, where a high school student was bullied for wearing a pink shirt on the first day of school. The incident inspired David Shepherd and Travis Price to buy and distribute 50 pink shirts to classmates to show

solidarity toward the victim and make a strong antibullying statement. VES students also sang, and performed in sign language, the song, “Don’t Laugh at me”, which was written by Steve Seskin and Allen Shamblin and has become a worldwide anti-bullying anthem. According to Public Safety Canada, between kindergarden and grade 8 “children are bullied every 7 minutes on the playground and every 25 minutes in the classroom.” The anti-bullying message, which has grown in the last four years accross the country, is clear; bul-

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