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Including the communities of Valemount, McBride, Dunster, Tete Jaune, Blue River, Mount Robson, Crescent Spur and Dome Creek

RIVER RESCUE Kinder Morgan - Page 3

This weekend - Page 8

“Near-Death Experience for Lucy!”

On August 9th, members of the Sustainable Living Leadership Program and their leaders were in their “big canoe” on the Fraser River between Dunster and Mcbride and spotted the imperiled guardian sheepdog, Lucy, burried up to the neck in mud. Above, Kyle Rix (blue), Leanne Reich (in canoe), Dustin Teindl (with Lucy), Leif Douglass (yellow) & Laurel Huget (purple), try to help Lucy out of the deep muddy river bank.

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n elderly guardian dog was happily reunited with its owners last week after a near-death experience.

Lucy, an approximately 12-year-old sheep dog belonging to Hani and Theres Gasser, was found mired in quicksand in a bank along the Fraser River late Tuesday afternoon, August 9.

The rescuers, a group of eight young people from around the province who are part of the Sustainable Living Leadership Program and their leaders, were paddling along the Fraser River in their big canoe when they noticed something unusual; it looked to be a head on the banks.

“Amazingly they were able to spot it,” said Fin Donnelly, who founded the Rivershed Society of British Columbia in 1996 and co-created the Sustainable Living Leadership Continued on Page 10 Program in 2002. “They paddled

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upfront

Are Smart Meters such a Smart Idea?

Tiffany Smith Staff Writer

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ontroversial debates on BC Hydro’s Smart Meters were on the table for a second meeting in a row, at the McBride Council meeting on Tuesday August 9, 2011.

Some Valley residents have joined the North American fight against the installation of the Smart Meters.

Protests over the purposed smart meters are popping up all over the U.S. and some California counties have even banned the meters citing privacy concerns, also mentioning there are “significant health questions” about “increased electromagnetic frequently radiation (EMF) emitted by the wireless technology in SmartMeters.”

A press release from the B.C. Green Party on July 27, 2011, stated that while the party is in favour of a Smart Grid, of which Smart Meters would be a part of, they believe that further conversation is needed and that a meter should be the last part of the development process, and only after the meters are proven “cost effective and safe.”

“The smart meter program is another example of unsupportable assumptions based on industry lobbying rather than best practices,” says Jane

Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd. Forest Stewardship Plan Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd has prepared a new Forest Stewardship Plan (FSP) for operations in the Kamloops Timber Supply Area (TSA).

This FSP has been prepared under the Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) and will be submitted for a 10 year term. The FSP does not show specific locations of roads and cutblocks. Instead, larger Forest Development Units (FDU) are shown where harvesting, road construction and silviculture activities may occur. Forest activities conducted within each FDU must be consistent with results and strategies specified in the FSP, which in turn, must be consistent with FRPA and current government approved objectives for the Kamloops Timber Supply Area (TSA).

As well as the public review, stakeholders are invited to provide information about specific resource features that may be unknown to the proponent so that they may be incorporated into the planning process. Ranchers, trappers and other key stakeholders will continue to receive referrals for specific road and cutblock proposals.

The FSP will be available for public review and comment from August 17, 2011 to October 17, 2011during regular business hours (7:30 am to 4:30 pm week days) at Gilbert Smith Forest Products Ltd main office at: 275 Station Rd Box 689 Barriere, BC V0E 1E0 Phone (250) 672-9435 Fax (250) 672-5644 To ensure that a GSFP representative is available to discuss the draft FSP any interested parties should call Dave Tremblay or Glenn Foss at (250) 672-9435 to arrange a viewing time. Please address any comments or inquiries in writing to Dave Tremblay RPF at the above address or by email to: d_tremblay@telus.net

Sterk, leader of the Green Party of B.C., in the July 27, press release. “Greens believe all public policy should be evidence-based and founded in the Precautionary Principle.”

A principle the Greens feel has been violated.

“BC Hydro’s wireless smart meter program violates that principle,” says Sterk. “There are environmental, privacy and security concerns as well as the potential for adverse health risks.”

Sterk went on to confirm the thoughts of many who firmly oppose the installation.

“This is an issue that hits at the heart of democratic rights,” says Sterk. “Individuals have no ability to opt out of a program that may impact the health of those with electro-magnetic sensitivity.”

When asked about perceived health effects of the smart meters, Media Relations Manager, Bob Gammer, said in an email interview this week, “B.C.’s Provincial Health Officer has confirmed that smart meters pose no known health risk or reason for concern.”

Gammer also cited that B.C. Hydro smart meters “use radio frequencies (RF) lower than the strictest precautionary limits in the world set by Switzerland (which are stricter than Canada’s guidelines).”

A fact that may set some at ease, until further research reveals the above referenced guideline falls under Safety Code 6 (SC6), a code criticized for being outdated. The code has recently come under fire as it only covers thermal radiation, such as microwaves, and has not been amended to cover the increasing effects of non-thermal radiation that is released from common wireless devices, such as WiFi, cellphones, and Smart Meters.

In September 2007, both a European environmental watchdog, and the German government cautioned their citizens to limit their exposure to WiFi radiation, as the potential health effects had not yet fully been researched.

Information on the Health Canada website states WiFi is an established “safe technology” and “does not exceed standards and guidelines that are currently in place,” in Canada’s SC6; the code that doesn’t cover non-thermal radiation.

Health Canada has also refused to acknowledge

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We’re Moving!

The Valemount Learning Centre is moving from 99 Gorse Street to 1201 -5th Avenue (Regency Place), across from IGA. We do not anticipate any interruption in services, and plan to be in our new offices on Monday, August 29. We would like to thank the Village of Valemount for their generous support over the years. We are excited to be moving closer to the centre of town, where we will continue to provide Employment and Continuing Education Services to our community.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

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The Coffee Is Always On

“Smart Meters”

Soon all B.C. residents will have their old hydro meters replaced with new “Smart Meters.”

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claims that WiFi may cause cancer, after the World Health Organization (WHO) reclassified RF a possible carcinogen, in May of this year.

In an article from Sun Media on June 28, 2011, Health Canada was quoted in a statement: “While there is limited evidence that RF energy may cause cancer in humans, it is not conclusive and more research is required. Health Canada does not plan to update its exposure guidelines based on the [WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)] classification.”

Although there are many creditable industry independent studies, like those from the WHO, BC Hydro assures customers they have done their homework.

“The decision to move forward with the Smart Metering program was based on a thorough evaluation of the technology and options available, extensive discussions with other utilities, and the incorporation of those lessons into our program,” said Gammer.

Currently there is no opt out option for the residents of B.C.. The only option being provided by BC Hydro is at the expense of the resident.

“Customers have always had the option to move their meter to a different location on their property at their own cost,” says Gammer. “Old meters will not be compatible with the new smart grid.”

Gammer could not say what the cost of such an endeavor would run residents.

“The options and the cost of those options will depend on each customer’s unique circumstances,” said Gammer.

There are many arguments supporting both sides, and anyone can spend countless hours, even days, researching the topic. The bottom line is that more independent research is still needed.

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ENVIRONMENT

Potential Pipeline Expansion Tiffany Smith Staff Writer

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wo major oil suppliers are battling it out for the West Coast.

Not only is Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway Pipeline trying to expand to the West Coast, talk of potential growth for Kinder Morgan Canada has begun to circulate.

“Kinder Morgan is one of the largest pipeline transportation and energy storage companies in North America with more than 37,000 miles of pipelines and 180 terminals,” taken from the Kinder Morgan website.

They operate a number of pipelines and terminal facilities within Canada, one of which is the Trans Mountain Pipeline, a pipeline that could very soon be more than doubling its production.

The Trans Mountain Pipeline is “designed to link growing Western Canadian oil production with West Coast and offshore markets.” As Canadian oil producers look to become a more significant player in world markets, specifically top paying Asian markets, Kinder Morgan will attempt to meet the increasing Asian demands.

Currently the only pipeline transporting to the West Coast is Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain Pipeline and has been in operation since 1953. Kinder Morgan’s website reports that the pipeline moves both crude oil and refined products “from Edmonton, Alberta, to marketing terminals and refineries in the central British Columbia region, the Greater Vancouver area and the Puget Sound area in Washington state, as well as to other markets such as California, the U.S. Gulf Coast and overseas through the Westridge marine terminal located in Burnaby, British Columbia.”

The expansion would mean a “twinning” of the 1,150km long current pipeline from Edmonton, Alta., to Burnaby, B.C..

In 2008, Kinder Morgan completed its “first stage of a long-term vision,” twinning 315km of pipe in select parts of Alta. and B.C., bringing the Trans Mountain Pipeline to a capacity of 300,000 bpd.

Officials from Kinder Morgan say the next step is going from 300,000bpd to 380,000bpd, possibly even more should the market interest be there.

Last year Kinder Morgan received two times the amount of interest they were able to accommodate.

As environmentalists and critics slam the Northern Gateway Pipeline, some feel the Kinder Morgan expansion may be slipping through under the radar.

“Chappel Pump Station”

Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain Pipeline has the potential for expansion in the near future.

Photo by Andrea Scholz

In an article in the Vancouver Sun on June 27, 2011, Karen Campbell, staff lawyer at Ecojustice, discusses the potential for disaster.

“Few people realize that oil tankers already traverse our south coast waters, and if Kinder Morgan’s plans unfold as they hope, tanker traffic will increase exponentially, and with it, the risk of spills or mishaps,” says Campbell.

She continues to discuss the lack of preparation the Canadian government has should such tragedy occur.

“In a report released late last year, the auditor-general’s office identified gaps and inadequacies in Canada’s system of responding to oil spills from ships,” says Campbell.

It’s no wonder why environmentalists are up in arms over oil expansion on the coast of B.C. With 243,792 km of coastline, Canada’s coastline is the world’s longest, and at risk with either pipeline expansion, even if adequate response plans were to be in place.

The world saw just last year, in the Gulf of Mexico, what catastrophic disaster can occur when there is no plan in place.

School District No. 57 (Prince George) STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2011 Students new to School District No. 57 (Prince George), including those students who have moved to a different attendance area within the district, are asked to register at their new schools on the following dates: Parents registering their children are asked to bring a copy of the child’s birth

“Cops for Cancer”

Dakota Stone was serving up burgers on Saturday August 13, 2011, in Valemount to raise money in support of “Cops for Cancer Tour de North.” Stone is riding in memory of his father Brian Brooks.

Photo by Tiffany Smith

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certificate as proof of age and name.

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS should register on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS should register between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. as follows: McBride Secondary

August 29, 30, 31, Sept 1, 2

Valemount Secondary

August 29, 30, 31, Sept 1, 2

When registering in a secondary school, please provide a copy of birth certificate and a copy of the most recent report card.

Students transferring from elementary school to secondary school in the same attendance area need not register.

CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE School District No. 57 (Prince George) 2100 Ferry Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 4R5 Phone: 250-561-6800 Fax: 250-561-6801

The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George invites applications for the following employment opportunities: General Maintenance Worker I (2 positions) (Permanent, Part-Time) Canoe Valley Recreation Centre, Valemount, BC To perform maintenance and janitorial duties as required.

These are union positions with a salary rate of $16.48 per hour (January 2010 rate). Start date is Monday, September 12, 2011.

More detailed information on the above positions is available on our website under “Employment Opportunities”.

Please forward your resume by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2011 to: Lise Hope, CHRP Manager of Human Resources Regional District of Fraser-Fort George at the address or fax number set out below or E-mail: district@rdffg.bc.ca 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 Telephone: (250) 960-4400, Toll Free 1-800-667-1959 Fax (250) 563-7520, Web: www.rdffg.bc.ca

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» DAVE MARCHANT Daniel Betts

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omination packages for the November 19th Municipal election are going to be available soon. If we turn on the news and see what is going on south of our border, across the ocean in Europe or even in our downtown, I don’t think it is an exaggeration to suggest we are facing a crisis. In a crisis situation our Valley needs strong and knowledgeable leadership and as a community it would seem prudent that we find and encourage community leaders to step forward.

In a recent letter to the editor, Mr. John Grogan suggested that our community hold a discovery meeting or even a series of meetings with the goal of exploring community issues and with the ultimate goal of allowing residents to nominate individuals in our community to answer the call to participate in this fall’s elections for council and mayor.

The next Mayor and Council will have an incredibly hard job ahead of them. By the end of council’s next term the entire Valley, for better or worse, will have changed; for this reason alone this community needs to have a voice and we need confidence when we go to the polls in November.

This week, I met with Valemount and Area Chamber of Commerce, who were very enthusiastic about the idea of hosting a community election “Discovery Meeting.” During this meeting, residents would discuss the aspirations for our Valley. The meeting would also be a fantastic place for potential candidates to hear Valley residents discuss issues and fears. It would also be a great opportunity to encourage those in our community who are best suited for leadership to step forward and run for Mayor and Council.

While the Valemount meeting awaits approval by the Village, it is tentatively set for the last week of September. A similar meeting in McBride is being planned as well.

This next municipal term will undoubtedly be very challenging and will require innovative and hard-working individuals who will have nothing but the best interests of our Valley in mind. The forthcoming election campaign needs to give Valley residents ample opportunity to make the most informed and confident choice they can in November.

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Ideologically Driven Policy Caused Decline Dear Editor: During this time of worldwide economic uncertainty I think we can agree that here in British Columbia we must remain fiscally responsible. The NDP recently called for higher taxes – something that would not only burden taxpayers, but would cripple B.C.’s economy.

Perhaps this is because the NDP have no economic platform or plan for B.C. and their answer to everything is to raise taxes. Adrian Dix and the NDP keep promising British Columbians they have a plan, but until we see that plan we can only assume it will be like the rest of their ideologically driven policy that saw B.C. experience a decade of decline.

This government would rather have as many people as possible working and paying the lowest income taxes in Canada, than return to the NDP approach of fewer people working and paying significantly higher taxes.

The NDP still have a case of Tax Scratch Fever that we all suffered through in the 90’s, and I for one don’t want to see them sting British Columbians with higher taxes again.

Yours sincerely, Pat Bell - MLA for Prince George-Mackenzie

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Putting your name forward for Council

Dear Editor:

Dear Editor,

Support for small businesses in rural communities, like McBride and Valemount, continues to be a top priority for me personally and for this government. It’s hard to see local businesses struggle to remain competitive against larger retail stores. Since 2001, our government has cut the small business income tax rate by 44 per cent and reduced regulatory requirements by more than 42 per cent, making easier and faster to start and maintain a small business and help support rural economies.

Recently in Valemount, MP Cathy McLeod, Jobs Minister Pat Bell, and I held a dialogue with the local council, Chamber of Commerce, and members of the local community to look at how to diversify and support rural communities. I also brought members of the rural caucus to both McBride and Valemount to have members of our government better understand the issues facing small rural communities. Rural communities face different obstacles and this caucus is tasked with applying a ‘rural lens’ to the hurdles a community faces, in order to deal with them appropriately. We continue to have an open dialogue with rural business owners through B.C.’s Small Business Roundtable. The RuralBC Secretariat was also created in 2008 to work with rural B.C. communities to ensure they each have the tools to achieve their vision for the future.

Although implemented poorly, the HST has significantly reduced the cost and complexity of tax compliance for small business. Under the HST, most businesses have seen their costs reduced with the HST because they can claim input tax credits to recover the HST they pay. Under the previous system, businesses could not claim PST. Therefore, even though businesses have to charge HST on shipping and freight now, as long as the business purchasing the service can claim the input tax credits, they will not see any increase in cost due to the HST. B.C. continues to offer a competitive tax system that improves B.C. trade and investment and spurs small businesses and job creation. I have always encouraged people to buy local and support our neighborhood farmers, shop owners, and businesses and will continue to do so. It’s never easy to be a small business owner and it can be even more challenging in small communities. I will continue to work hard to find ways to encourage and support vibrant economic circumstances for my constituents in the Robson Valley.

Sincerely,

Municipal elections are right around the corner. Nomination packages will be available by the end of August, so now is the time to think about putting your name forward as a potential candidate for Mayor or Councillor. The positions are open and available for everyone to give it a try.

My personal opinion is that everyone should serve at least one term on Council. It would give a different perspective of how our Village operates and on what you can and cannot do as a member of Council.

I do not want to put down our present Council (of which I am a member) as we have served the community to the best of our abilities, but we need more young people with new and fresh ideas to give a more balanced outlook. So I encourage people to really think about serving on Council.

For the last two terms we have not had a proper election. Folks were just acclaimed to the positions. Maybe this is good and the community had confidence in the candidates. Or on the other hand perhaps the people of our community are just not interested enough, I would like to believe the former; that we had the confidence of the people.

Nevertheless I would like to see a real election. It is time that people came forward and voiced their opinions. We get the government we deserve if we don’t stand up and exercise our God given right of participation in local government.

And no, I will not be MINES ACT seeking re-election, alNOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR though I find it to be very challenging, rewarding, PERMIT APPROVING THE MINE frustrating at times, but PLAN AND RECLAMATION all in all very enjoyable.

It’s hard to find betPROGRAM FOR ter folks to work with than our current Mayor, HAPPY HOOKER PIT Council, and staff.

Councillor, Bobbi Roe Valemount, B.C.

Shirley Bond – MLA Prince George - Valemount

McBride Council Briefs Tiffany Smith Staff Writer

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of McBride was held on August 9, 2011, with Mayor Mike Frazier, Councillors Rick Thompson, Irene Rajman, Loranne Martin, Mike Moseley, and Chief Administrator Officer Eliana Clements in attendance.

Deputy Administrator/Treasurer Danielle Smith and Economic Development Officer Margaret Graine were absent.

Delegates - Leigh Jackson Follow Up Council has motioned to resolve the issue to B.C. Union of Municipalities so that all communities may provide a consistent response to BC Hydro regarding the concerns and safe guards of the smart meter program.

Unfinished Business Artisan Signs The artisan sign bylaw was given back to administration for further review. Administration will provide council with an amended bylaw as a rough draft for council to review in September.

Requiring Action Community Appreciation Event McBride Evangelical Free Church in association

with McBride & District Chamber of Commerce is hosting the second Community Emergency Responders Dinner to support and recognize valley emergency responders on September 11, 2011. A council member will be in attendance.

Municipal Auditor General Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development is seeking feedback on the establishment of a Municipal Auditor General. Council was asked to complete a survey. Mayor Frazier noted at council that he is not in support, stating that reflects a lack of trust in administrations auditing program and the CAO. “It is another agency that will probably grow huge, and get into all kinds of things that are suppose to be best practices and value for dollar audits, which we already do,” says Mayor Frazier.

Information Old Age Pensioners’ Organization Council motioned to support the elimination of the MSP premiums for B.C. Seniors, an issue that will be discussed at the upcoming UBCM Conference in September.

Bylaws/Permits/Policies Permissive Tax Exemptions Bylaw No. 715, 2011 Council carried a motioned to exempt certain church properties from taxation, which is part of the Community Charter S.B.C Chapter 26, Part 7 Division 6, Section 220(1)H.

Take notice that Glen Hooker of Happy Hooker Contracting Ltd. has filed with the Chief Inspector of Mines, pursuant to Part 10.2.1 of the Health and Safety Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses related to the proposed Sand & Gravel/Quarry located at DL 3307 McBride BC. A copy of the permit application, including supporting documentation, is available for public viewing at The McBride Village Office.

Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to the Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines and Petroleum Resources, c/o Joyce Beaudry, Regional Director, Mining and Minerals Division, North Central/Northeast Region, Suite 350 1011 4th Avenue, Prince George BC, V2L 3H9, Facsimile: (250) 565-4328, with a copy to Glen Hooker, Box 235 McBride BC, V0J 2E0.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS ROBSON VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL

This Weekend in Dunster!

Full Schedule of Talented Artist on Page 8

Arts and craft show and community yard sale at Terracana Ranch Resort

August 20 and 21, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Same weekend as Robson Valley Music Festival Set up a booth and promote your business or charity

Bring your tables, tents and chairs No charge to sell your stuff Contact us to register by August 18 Stop in and shop: canoes, fishing and outdoor sports gear, tools/farm/yard/office equipment, house wares, horse tack, buggies, sleighs and antiques, hand-made jewelry, fine art and local crafts.

Dean’s BBQ food available for purchase.

Booking up and expecting great turnout!

Hwy. 16, 1/2 way between Valemount and McBride For more information call 866-968-4304 Volunteers Needed for the Mt. Robson Marathon Monday August 22 @ 7:00 pm Meet at the Picnic Shelter in Centenial Park For more information contact Jennifer Meagher (250) 566 5207

ARE YOU CONSIDERING RUNNING FOR MAYOR OR COUNCIL? August 26 - Village Office - Valemount

Pick-up Nomination Packages

Horesemanship Clinic for Kids

(intermediate to advance riders only), August 27-28, Falling Star Ranch, Dunster. For more information call Birgit at 250-968-6801 or visit www.fallingstarranch.ca.

Summer Blowout Day - August 27th

At the Valemount Fair Grounds Come check out what treasures can be found at the all day garage sale! Or bring the family down for some three-legged races and don’t forget to check out the grand finale, ‘Valemount Has Talent.’

Free Admission or to register for the garage sale, contact Hollie: 250-566-9095

Emergency Responders Appreciation Dinner September 11th The McBride & District Chamber of Commerce and the McBride Evangelical Free Church will host a potluck dinner and presentation of certificates of appreciation stating at 6:00 PM on the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

For Information or to get involved, please contact Bill Arnold at 250 569 3381, Teresa Frederickson at 250 569 2332 or Linda Fry at 250 569 0138

Photography Workshop

September 16-18th Learn to take better photographs in beautiful Mount Robson Provincial Park. $395/person Call Darren at (604) 485-4427

First Annual Robson Valley Back Country Horsemen of BC Poker Ride

September 17, McBride For more information contact Brian Wallace at 250-569-2324, Mellany Ford at 250-569-2359, or Mac Cochrane at 250-968-4498.

Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. 15th Annual Charity Golf Classic September 17 2011 All locals are welcome to participate, the cost to enter the tournament will be $100.00 per player.

Entry fee entitles each player to: Registration gift, Barbecue lunch, Green fees, Dinner and Prizes.

“The McNaughton Family”- 3rd of the Pioneering Families Series - Ongoing exhibit An exhibition of an archival and artifact display courtesy of the McNaughton Family at the Valley Museum and Library building at 241 Dominion Street, McBride until Sept 20, 2011

CIBC RUN FOR THE CURE LADIES NIGHT September 17 2011 - Best Western CIBC is looking for you to put in a table for this wonderful event, a great way to advertise and a good opportunity to sell. RVSP ASAP no Later than August 30. Call barbara or Diana 250 566 4483 ext 0 $5 + $35 tables for rent.

Horsemanship Camp for Adults

August 29 - September 9, Falling Star Ranch, Dunster. For more information call Birgit at 250-9686801 or visit www.fallingstarranch.ca.

Valemount Marina Fishing Derby September 3rd-4th Valemount Marina

SUMMER KIDS PROGRAMS IN VALEMOUNT:

Children’s Events at the Museum - Summer 2011 Every Thursday from July 7 to August 25 2 pm to 3 pm - Ages 3 to 12 - Valemount Museum 1090 Main Street - 250 566 4177 Summer Reading Program - Until August 31 Every Wednesday from 1 pm to 2 pm Valemount Public Library * On the week of August 23, the program will run on Thursday August 24 * Do you know of an event that is missing?

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“Garlic, Garlic, Everywhere!”

Left: Loretta Simpson has been growing garlic for seven years, this year she has over 3,000 plants! To get your hands on some of her yummy garlic visit her at the Jasper Farmers Market and at the Tete Jaune Market.

Photo by Tiffany Smith

Mount Robson Marathon September 10th Mt. Robson and Valemount

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Community

New Unit Chief for Valemount BCAS Daniel Betts Editor

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here have been some exciting new changes at the British Columbia Ambulance Service (BCAS), Station 533 in Valemount.

Firstly, on July 20, Bela Janum became the new Unit Chief for the BCAS in Valemount. Janum has been a Valley resident for 34 years and started with the BCAS in January of 1999. “I was a Girl Guide leader working with Laura Johnson, who was a paramedic at the time. I was taking some First Aid courses for the Girl Guides and really enjoyed them, and Laura said ‘Why don’t you join us?’” Janum explained. Janum was at first sceptical but after some further proding and meetings with then Unit Chief Mike Michalko she was hired. Thirteen years later, Janum takes command of Station 533.

Prior to her new role, Janum had been working in the capacity of “Acting” Chief from time to time and so when the position came up she thought, “I can probably do this.”

Janum says she is starting to find her way around her new role. “There are things that an Acting Unit Chief doesn’t do and I had no idea until I stepped into the job[of Unit Chief ],” said Janum. “I’m catching on. People at the Regional Office don’t mind if I phone and I have other Unit Chiefs I can call on if I need to.”

The second exciting change not only affects Valley paramedics but paramedics around the province. On August 2, BCAS paramedics and dispatchers across the province traded in their traditional white and blue uniforms for all blue uniforms. BCAS have been wearing the traditional white uniform shirts for over 37 years, however the white shirts were prone to discoloration and stains, and the material did not hold up to the daily wear and tear of paramedics.

Thanks to a survey, with more than 70 percent of the feedback in favour of changing the white

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shirts, the decision to change the shirts was an easy one for the BCAS. “BCAS is pleased to make this investment to support our staff in providing patient care,” said Chief Operating Officer Les Fisher. “We also believe that the new shirts are a huge improvement in quality, which will mean improved durability and cost savings.”

According to the BCAS, the new shirt is made of a fibre blend that allows the material to be more durable as well as wrinkle and fade resistant. The shirt also has a convenient hidden zipper that will enable staff to don their shirts faster when responding to a page. The change in material and colour also reflects what is currently the industry standard in Canadian EMS Agencies.

Janum likes the new uniform. “They are quite comfortable,” said Janum. “I haven’t heard anything negative from anybody on staff. I think everyone is impressed with the zipper.”

While Station 533 is fully staffed BCAS is always looking for locals interested in in joining their team. Janum suggests, “people who are out of a job and looking for something to do,” should consider this vital community service. “I came on as a housewife and mother just wanting something else to do,” said Janum. Many paramedics who started in the Valley have moved on to become Unit Chiefs in larger centres. “It’s a community service that could actually turn into quite a career if you wanted to go somewhere else with it,” said Janum.

If there is anyone who is interested in servicing the community through the BCAS, they can approach and ask any of the crew members or they can come by the station on Mondays to speak to Janum directly. Also, be sure to check out the BCAS during the Summer Blowout Day on August 27 when they will be hold their annual Teddy Bear Clinic.

“Lead First Responder in Valemount”

On August 12, Bela Janum, BCAS Unit Chief for Station 533 in Valemount, shows off the new BCAS uniform at the Valemount ambulance station. Janum became the new unit chief for Station 533 on July 20th. The new uniforms were issued on August 2.

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group’s first appearance on the international stage was at Riddu Riddu Festival in Norway in 2002.

Namgar, whose name means “white cloud” has a voice that has been described as haunting. Festivalgoers will marvel at the exotic fusion of Buryat-Mongolian tradition and modern rock/jazz.

Namgar grew up in a small village near the Mongolia border at Siberia, listening to melodies sung by her grandmother. The wish to maintain her family traditions has brought her on festival stages around the world. Like the storytellers of old, she sings of epic heroes and fairy tales.

Bill Durst Cumako has been present at many of the big festivals around Canada, including the Calgary International Jazz Festival, South Country Fair and The Island Folk Festival. In June of 2009 they were invited to perform at the Special Olympic opening ceremonies.

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Cumako is made up of Luis Tovar “El Pana” – Percussion, Vocals, Mark Johnson – Upright Electric Bass, Steve “Jose” Williams – Saxophone, Clarinet, Keyboard, Oscar Coronado – Trumpet, Vocals, Al Hagiwara – Flute, Piccolo, Keyboard, Ruben Bocaranda – Drums.

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Rules Were Made to Be Broken Tiffany Smith Staff Writer

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alley residents broke all the rules with artist Matthew Wheeler on Saturday August 13, 2011.

Wheeler, whose photography exhibit “The Glacial Lens,” is on display at the Valemount Museum, taught photographers of all levels his innovative ice lens technique.

The workshop, “Breaking the Rules – Letting Chance Happen,” was a collective idea between Wheeler and Two Rivers Gallery.

“We designed it to work with most people having point and shoot digital cameras,” says Wheeler. “We aimed it so that anyone with any level of camera, even an iPhone camera could come and have fun.”

The name “Breaking the Rules,” originated from a past curator Wheeler had worked with, Craig Richards of Whyte Museum in Banff.

“He put on an ice lens exhibition of my work a few years ago and wrote a piece about it, summarizing how I break all the rules of photography,” explains Wheeler.

“I will drop a lens, pick it up and wipe it off with my finger, and blow on it to clear it off, all those sorts of things,” laughs Wheeler. “And take blurry photos.”

Wheeler began taking photos at the age of nine.

“My parents gave my brother and I a box camera that could only take one shutter speed and had no aperture adjustment so you had to take [photos] when it was kind of sunny,” says Wheeler.

Wheeler and his brother would experiment with a limited number of 12 exposure black and white film, passing it back and forth ensuring each got their turn.

“It was fun. We both entered some of our first photos in the fall fair at the time,” recalls Wheeler. “We both got ribbons of some sort for photos that we took of each other.”

On his 18th birthday Wheeler got his first SLR camera, a Pentax.

“I was glad to get a Pentax camera, fully manual, that I could take the camera lens off, which of course was the first thing I did,” says Wheeler. “I built equipment out of plumbing. For two dollars I had macro and telephoto equipment.”

This was only the beginning of Wheeler’s experimental lenses. In the early 80’s Wheeler had been listening to CBC Radio’s Quirks and Quarks show that hosted a weekly guest speaker, a physicist and columnist from Scientific American.

“They were discussing a Jules Verne’s story, about a party that went to the arctic and saved their lives by starting a fire with an ice lens,” explains Wheeler.

“The physicist suggested that Canadians try making a lens out of ice to see if it was actually possible to start a fire with a lens made of ice.”

Wheeler immediately tested out the concept. Upon his second attempt Wheeler had successfully started a fire with his ice lens, made from a piece of ice from a cattle trough.

“It was a really strange thing. You had to see it to believe it,” says Wheeler. “It’s really weird when you are holding the thing and you are freezing and it is starting a fire and you can feel the heat from the fire. It’s pretty amazing.”

Assuming many people had tried the experiment and were just as successful, Wheeler never wrote in to let the show know that he had been successful.

Several days later he decided to try out the concept of an ice lens on his camera.

“I found that it was making really interesting stuff, but I wanted to make better lenses,” explains Wheeler. “So I made sharper lenses and I decided that summer to tell Quirks and Quarks that I had succeeded and also had made photographs.”

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“Breaking Rules with Matthew Wheeler”

Above: Matthew Wheeler holds up an ice lens at his workshop “Breaking the Rules - Letting Chance Happen.”

Below: A photo taken with an “ice filter” of the Valemount Museum, during the “Breaking the Rules” workshop, shows how you too can achieve similar effects to what Matthew Wheeler gets with his ice lenses.

Photos by Tiffany Smith

“They wrote back immediately and said no one else had tried it, so the physicist wants to do an article for Scientific American of your work,” says Wheeler.

It was a dream come true for the artist.

“One of the things I wanted to be was a magazine photographer,” states Wheeler. “One of the magazines I idolized was Scientific American and I never expected to get photography in that but it ironically turned out to be the first magazine I was published in.”

Wheeler’s accomplishments were featured in the magazine along with a photograph of him starting a fire with the lens, and a photograph of his ice photography.

“I’ve been sporadically doing ice lens photography ever since,” says Wheeler.

Now Wheeler is even teaching others the art of ice lens photography.

“The idea of the workshops are to take control of making images, and at the same time to do stuff that lets chance happen,” explains Wheeler. “Maybe it will give you something that is fun to have and inspire you to go and try it again or try something that is totally different.”

He has found that a lot of aspiring photographers or hobbyists feel intimidated by the new wave of digital cameras.

“I have found that people do feel inhibited by either their camera or by photography,” says Wheeler. “You look at the manuals for some of these little point and shoots and the manual is almost heavier than the camera. There are just so many settings.”

Wheeler hopes it will give people the “courage to take control of [their] photography.”

Anyone in the Valley area can check out Wheeler’s work currently on display at the Valemount Museum, or for a more extensive sample of his work can go to Two Rivers Gallery in Prince George until October 9, 2011.

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Dramatic Rescue of Guardian Sheepdog from River Bank Continued from Page 1 up to investigate and saw that it was a dog, buried in quicksand. They started digging right away, but it took a fair bit of time to get the dog out.”

After nearly an hour, the team had managed to free the dog, but Lucy was unable to walk, so the canoeists loaded her into their boat and continued their journey to McBride. The group was on their way from Bonnie and Curtis Culp’s farm in Dunster, where they had camped the previous night, to their next overnight stop at Beaver View Campsite in McBride. The group had been pad-

“Heroes at Work”

Above, Doug Radies, facilitator (red lifejacket, white hat), Laurel Huget (white), Dustin Teindl (black) & Kyle Rix (blue) work together to lift Lucy from the mud.

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dling down the Fraser River. They started from Mount Robson on August 4 and are currently on their way to Vancouver.

Ann Schwartz, owner of the Robson Valley Pet Hostel, received a phone call from Glenda Newsted, one of the group’s leaders, who was waiting at Beaver View campsite for the group to arrive.

“She told me that the canoeists had found a dog mired in mud up to her neck on the riverbank,” said Schwartz. “I thought the dog might need

veterinary attention and gave Glenda the phone number for the nearest clinic.”

When the canoe arrived at the campsite in the early evening David Williams, owner of the campsite, helped load the dog into his pickup truck, with the help of Kyle Rix and Dustin Teindl, and brought the cold, wet creature to the pet hostel.

“It was my opinion that the old girl was uninjured, so we provided blankets, warm water and offered food for the night,” said Schwartz.

Schwartz said she was unclear where the dog was actually found. She put out a notice to all her Facebook friends that evening, about the found dog, but all the suggestions about Lucy’s possible owners were quickly exhausted.

“When the entire team arrived at our place the next morning to visit the dog, I was given GPS coordinates for the rescue site, but eventually we just brought out a good map of the Robson Valley,” said Schwartz.

“I was told that there were sheep in the field nearby and two other large dogs were sighted.

It was then that I thought to phone our friends across the Valley, Hani and Theres Gasser, and phoned their neighbours as well. It was Linda James, Gassers’s neighbour, who immediately came over to identify Lucy, who by this time was able to walk with assistance. She was returned to her home at the Gasser farm.”

Hani Gasser and his wife Theres had been searching for many hours for their beloved guardian of their 400 sheep.

“We moved the sheep on Tuesday morning, which involves moving electric fence,” said Hani Gasser, who lives on a farm down Eddy Road.

“We have three guardian dogs, and they usually go for a little tour while we are moving the sheep.

When we were done moving the sheep, Lucy wasn’t with the other two dogs. She’s always with the sheep, but she does like to go for a dip when it’s hot. When she didn’t show up again, we started looking for her.”

Their search was futile. When Lucy was returned to them on August 10 by their neighbour, the Gassers were ecstatic. Lucy is a cross of two guardian-

type breeds; Komondor and Anatolian Shepherd.

She has lived with the Gassers since she was born.

“She is one of our best dogs ever,” said Gasser.

“We’ve tried to keep her up at the yard now that she is old, but she wants to be with the sheep.”

This is the second time Lucy has survived an near-death experience.

“Last November she got wounded by a pack of wolves,” recalled Gasser. “She’s quite old for such a big dog, so she’s already living on borrowed time.”

Lucy has luck on her side as “there is no doubt in anyone’s mind that Lucy could not have survived many more hours in the mud,” said Schwartz. “The canoeists showed me pictures of the dog with only her head barely above water. They said that they dug for almost an hour before they could extricate Lucy from the concrete-like trap. Even when only her paws were still buried they could not lift her out. The real heroes of this story are these young people. That they even spotted Lucy in her desperate situation was luck and coincidence, otherwise, the dog might never have been found.”

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“Lucy Warms Up”

August 9, guardian sheepdog, Lucy, warms up at the Robson Valley Pet Hostel following her ordeal on the banks of the Fraser River.

Photo by Ann Schwartz

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Gentle Horse, 15 yo registered Arabian mare ridden by confident 11 year-old girl. $2500 OBO 250-968-4481 Ask for Diquita Cardinal GTS MAY 18

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NOTES FROM ALL OVER Notes from All Over Donalda Beeson contributor

Botanical Blooms in Valemount A metaphorical bouquet of congratulations goes to Valemount local Rhoda Tamboline who recently received a special visit from the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society. Tamboline said Pete Amyoony brought them by her house to see her prized garden just about four years to the day after her garden was featured in the Birds and Blooms magazine. Word has it they also visited the local gardens of Charlotte and Karl Hammann and Joan Nordli. Nice work team greenthumb!

Robson Valley Music Festival Who’s amped!? It’s that time again for Robson Valley’s one and only music festival! Don’t forget to grace Dunster with your presence this weekend, August 19–21, 2011. The more the merrier! Check out the hand-picked showcase of live musicians, artisan booths and not to forget the yummy in your tummy food! See page 8 for more details and artist profiles.

Terracanna Arts and Crafts Show and Yard Sale If you’re on route to Dunster for the Robson Valley Music Festival this weekend be sure to stop in at Terracanna Ranch for an Arts and Craft Show and Yard Sale! There is no charge to sell, just register by August 18! To register call 1-866-968-4304.

Mount Robson Marathon Volunteer Meet-Up Hey Robson Valley, get your volunteer on! There will be an initial volunteer meeting for anyone interested in helping out at the upcoming Mount Robson Marathon.

The meeting will be August 22 at 7 p.m. at the Valemount Centennial Park. For more information contact Jennifer Meagher at coordinator@ mountrobsonmarathon.ca or call her at 250-566-5207.

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Scouting Wildlife with Stellar Descents in Tete Jaune This just in from the boys at Stellar Descents Rafting, last week on the lower stretch of their gentle float trip, just after a spot they call “Bank Swallow Corner”, they were lucky enough to spot two Bobcat kittens playing on the beach.

They pulled over and watched them for a bit before Jay Martin said “they scampered off into the forest. The mother then appeared at the top of a ridge and gave [them] a ten minute show; prancing around and making all sorts of cat calls.”

Martin said they were, “pretty impressive noises for such a little cat.” In addition, last week, they had two black bears swim across the river in front of the raft as well as a moose and calf! Seems like the Fraser River is the spot to catch a glimpse of wildlife in their natural habitat.

Ladies Only! CIBC Ladies Night Out in Valemount The CIBC Valemount branch will be hosting a Ladies Night Out fundraiser for the CIBC Run for the Cure, once again this year. There will be guest speakers, entertainment, raffles, and the opportunity to buy and sell a multitude of products. It will be at the Best Western Valemount on September the 17, 2011 at 6 p.m.

At this time CIBC is looking for anyone interested in putting a table in at the wonderful event. It is a great way to advertise what you do as well as an excellent opportunity to see your product. Table rental is $5 plus $35 for the event. If you are interested please RSVP as soon as possible but no later than August 30, 2011. You can call Barbara or Diana at CIBC, at 250-566-4483 ext. 0. This is sure to be a funfilled night to celebrate and support a cause close to the heart of women.

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Mayor Smith’s Dog is Not Running at Large!

This just in from last week’s Village of Valemount council meeting: as it turns out the small white dog with the blue collar spotted running at large in the cemetery as stated in the Bylaw Enforcement Officers July report, was in fact not Mayor Bob Smith’s as Mayor Smith had previously wondered if it had escaped from it’s dog-sitter’s during his absence.

In addition Councillor Piper thanked the Bylaw Enforcement Officer Erik Myggland for “taking care of business” in regards to his diligent work in keeping drivers parked in the appropriate areas surrounding our highway.

New at the Valemount Public Library Adult fiction

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Activities HOROSCOPE FOR THE WEEK

by MICHAEL O’CONNOR Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) A passionate and perhaps dramatic cycle continues. You enthusiastically want and are trying to fit it all in. At the opposite extreme you feel overwhelmed by options. You are receiving a new message about your destiny from within and are challenged to change to adjust to this impulse. Set a clear intention to do the inner work required and you will!

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) A new level of confidence is rising in you. You are really beginning to understand how the game is played. Many reflections of the past are running through your mind. Sentimental feelings about home and family are increasing. Flexibility now will assist you greatly. Be open to whatever will help you to get the job done well.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) If you have not been out and about these days perhaps you should be. But your focus will soon turn to home again. A more sober emphasis on security and finances and what you must do to improve is coming. Determined to break old habits, a deep resolve is welling up. Since exposure to friends, associations and knowledge will influence you, be selective.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) A focus on new foundations is keeping you busy. This is your opportunity to establish some healthy new habits. Be on the look out for crystallized attitudes from the past. Try new angles and clear away old stuff and worn out attitudes. Expanding your scope of friends and key contacts will prove rewarding. Yet, above all, remain true to your authenticity.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Concentrating your focus continues to be a central theme. You may feel virtually obsessive. Taking risks and exploring and experimenting with new approaches will prove empowering.

You may feel the pull within to examine profound insights, yet also feel pushed to reach out. You can do both as long as you do not let other activities distract you too much.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Dreaming your visions into reality is a creative process. We may receive dreams in sleep yet we can also weave dream visions while awake. When all five senses are engaged in a creative visualization process, the subconscious interprets them as real and focuses to make them so. Sketch your plans, set intentions and weave your dreams into manifestation.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) Inspirations born of quality time shared continue as a central theme. The more sober days of Virgo are fast approaching so tuck in some final Leo laughs now. The time has come to become more self reliant, however. This trend will continue through autumn. Giving and or receiving training of some kind will prove helpful, even necessary.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Taking stock of all that you have done and achieved, to present to those whose influence matters, is a central theme now. Yet, acquiring new tools and/or activating latent talents by emulating those of others, is ideal. Now is the time to push for what you want, but not too hard. A dose of will, a dash of boldness and a pinch of perseverance is the recipe.

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) Creating a new vision for your future is important now. You may feel a little lost, despite an otherwise fun cycle. Avoid drawing any conclusions or making long term commitments, at least until the end of the month. Do be willing to listen and learn and focus to establish a more reliable base to achieve a deeper feeling or security.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) You are in a gestation period. Something is brewing. Drawing upon the resources of others will prove wise. Other key players on your stage are pushing you to make some changes and adjustments, to consider new perspectives. High and lows emotionally may be noticeable and this trend will continue all year. Focus on the positive present.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) New relationships, loves and/or opportunities are stirring. Eager to learn all you can, you yearn to exchange knowledge, ideas and feelings. Controlling rebellious feelings that could prove disruptive is in the weave. As long as the focus is progressive you will feel inspired and cooperative. A break from routine activity and thinking is the answer.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) You are in an exploratory mood. Yet to proceed with confidence you also feel the need to get organized. Now is the time to do so as your time window may be closing. Big changes are occurring, especially in your financial life or anywhere power is expressed.

Look and move forward now. Honour, yet do not lean on, the past. Venture forth!

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Valemount Council Briefs Donalda Beeson Contributor

The regularly scheduled council meeting for the Village of Valemount was held on August 9, 2011. Mayor Bob Smith, Councillors Bobbi Roe, Rita Tchir, Cynthia Piper, Murray Capstick, and Corporate Officer (CO) Sandy Salt were all in attendance. Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Tom Dall was not in attendance.

Correspondence for Action: Northern Health Re: Partnering with Communities to Improve Primary Health Care Council carried a motion to receive for information only a letter from Northern Health requesting Council’s participation in their Partnering with Communities to Improve Primary Health Care Networking Session, as there is a conflict in date as Council will be attending UBCM on the same date.

Valemount Sports Day Committee Re: Request for use of Village Facilities Council carried a motion to allow an in kind donation for use of the Sports Ground Complex for August 27th, 2011, including the outdoor areas, the ball diamonds and the Community Hall. Council did not carry a motion to allow the Valemount has Talent show in the auditorium, as the facility is closed till September. Council also carried a motion to have Public Works turn on and check the propane, lights, and fridge in the concession.

Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development Re: Call for Feedback Regarding Municipal Auditor General Office Council carried a motion to respond to a feedback survey from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development regarding the establishment of a Municipal Auditor General Office.

Valemount Learning Centre (VLC) Re: Classroom Space at 99 Gorse Street Council carried a motion to consider providing the VLC with a special reduced rental rate for use of the classroom space when needed, and in return the VLC is pleased to donate the classroom furnishings and equipment to the Village of Valemount as they move to their new location.

Municipal Finance Authority of BC Re: Notice of Semi-Annual Meeting of the Members Council carried a motion to attend the Municipal Finance Authority of BC Semi-Annual Meeting of the Members which will be held in conjunction with the UBCM Conference.

Traffic Pattern Committee Re: Council Recommendations Council carried a motion as recommended by the Traffic Pattern Committee to change the stop sings form east to west in attempt to have larger truck traffic utilize 4th and 6th avenues in order to avoid larger truck traffic on 5th avenue.

Council also carried a motion as recommended by the Traffic Pattern Committee to reduce the speed limits within the Village Boundaries to 40 km an hour.

Ministry of Energy and Mines and Minster Responsible for Housing, Building and Safety Standards Branch Re: Solar Hot Water Ready Regulations for Single Family Homes Council carried a motion to be included on the Solar Hot Water Ready Regulations list.

Tourism Valemount Re: Council Recommendations Council carried a motion as recommended by Tourism Valemount that the Tourism Committee contact Laurae O’Dwyer to survey the proposed trail for a maximum amount of $500.00 plus applicable taxes, to approve the payment of $130.00 to the Ministry for the Cranberry Marsh Boardwalk application fee, and to include the Cranberry Marsh Boardwalk project in their Municipal insurance.

Council also carried a motion as recommended by Tourism Valemount to approve budget recommendation in the amount of $20,000 for the Big Foot Trail. Staff will apply for funding through the CBT and other sources for the amount of $20,000.

Council carried a motion as recommended by Tourism Valemount to appoint Jin Kim to sit on the board as a hotel representative to replace Michelle Thomson.

Council also carried a motion as recommended by Tourism Valemount to appoint Wendy Dyson to sit on the board as a representative from the Visitor Centre and Adventure Management.

Administrative Reports CAO Re: Water Bylaw Review and Upgrades Council carried a motion to create a Water Bylaw Upgrade Committee to assist in the recreation of the bylaw and to select two people from the public for the committee along with two Councillors. Councillors Tchir and Capstick volunteered for the committee.

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CAO Re: Visitor Information Centre Air Conditioning Council carried a motion to approve a contract with Care Systems to do a review of the heating and cooling system for the Information Centre building to determine how to improve the system and make recommendations to be utilized for budget purposes for 2012 for the cost of $1000.00 plus taxes.

CAO Re: Valemount District Heat RFP Terms of Reference Project Council carried a motion to approve an application for funding to be sent to the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) for $4000.00 to complete the Valemount District Heat RFP Terms of Reference Project. Also, to approve $1000.000 from the budget to cover the balance of the funding, and to approve the Community Energy Association to be hired to complete the project for the amount of no more than $5000.00 as per their proposal should the funding from CBT be approved.

CAO Re: Grader Purchase Council carried a motion as recommended by the Public Works Superintendent to approve the purchase of the Volvo G740B Grader through Jade Equipment Company Ltd for the amount of $140,600.00 plus taxes of approximately $18,278.00 bringing the total amount to $158,878.00.

Economic Development Officer Report EDO Re: “The Salmon are Here” Highway Sign Council carried a motion giving permission to Public Works staff to install the “Salmon are Here” sign above the Resort Municipality Initiatives Program sign and remove the sign after the spawning period.

Financial Report Director of Finance Re: Tax Sale Bidding by Village Employees Council carried a motion to allow all Village employees, Mayor and Council and their immediate families the opportunity to bid on properties auctioned at the Tax Sale.

Bylaws/Policies Animal Regulation, Control and Licensing Bylaw No.667, 2011 3rd Reading Council carried a motion to make the necessary amendments and also amend whether hens should or should not be included in the Bylaw and refer the Bylaw to the next meeting once the changes have been made. For more information concerning this bylaw please contact the Village Office.

Village of Valemount Cemetery Bylaw No. 675, 2011 Reconsideration and Adoption Council carried a motion to give a fourth and final reading to the Village of Valemount Cemetery Bylaw No. 675, 2011. For more information concerning this bylaw please contact the Village Office.

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