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For Dunster resident, Dave Macdonald, December began with an unexpected visitor. Macdonald was heading into town on Thursday, December 2, when he opened his front door only to discover a tiny black bear cub shuffling off into the woods. At first, Macdonald thought the little creature was a stray dog, but quickly realized that the animal was indeed a little bear cub, obviously separated from his mother and looking for a place to hibernate. “There was a bear hit on the highway in October not too far from here,” said Macdonald, “so I am guessing this bear came from that situation. It was totally on it’s own.” Macdonald tracked the bear to a nearby tree, and went online to see if there was a facility that could help him save it. He found the Northern Lights Wildlife Society, based in Smithers, and got in contact with the operator, Angelika Langen, who gave him some tips on how best to get the bear to Prince George, where it would be shipped to the wildlife sanctuary. Determined to coax the bear down and into a borrowed kennel, Macdonald began laying out food for the starving youngster, and built a protective fence around its chosen tree to keep it safe from coyotes overnight. He said it didn’t take long for the little bear to come down for some food, which is when the two began their short, yet intense relationship. “He was huffing and growling when I first went under the tree, but within a couple of hours he was very docile. I quickly became surrogate mom to the bear. He started literally cuddling up to me trying to sleep. Eventually we were able to touch noses. He was very gentle and affectionate and he would take food from my hand.” Macdonald and his furry “child” spent a lot of time together for the next few days, he said, and the little bear became of supreme interest to his granddaughters and a handful of neighbours. “We became quite connected. He loved apples, and he would come down the tree when I came to feed him and back up when I left. It was an amazing experience. I spent a lot of time with him.” The experience was surreal, said Macdonald, but knowing the ultimate goal was to get the bear to Smithers, he tried to entice the bear further and further into the kennel. On Sunday, he succeeded, but when he closed the door the bear was not amused. “I gently shut the door and as soon as it shut he turned around and rammed the door and started howling and scratching and freaking out. He was pissed right off because he knew he was caught.” Macdonald left early Monday morning for Prince George, in a borrowed van with the kennel inside. He
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Iris Macdonald gets a close look at a little male bear cub that was saved and transported to a wildlife refuge in Smithers. The bear made a temporary home under a tree in Dave Macdonald’s front yard. Photos submitted by Julie Marlow
Find out more on page 9 said there were moments he thought the little guy was going to bust out of his cage, especially when he began to smell the city, but in the end he made it to the wildlife refuge without incident, where it weighed in at a mere 24 pounds. A bear entering hibernation is usually around 80-90 pounds, said Angelika Langen, operator of Northern Lights Wildlife Society, so this youngster was in dire need of help. “He will be up all winter, we will feed him and he will keep growing and will catch up to the ones that we got earlier in the year.” Langen said that their program is a very successful one, and has seen 168 bears re-released back into the region they were rescued from. The key is having only one person interact with the bears, as the bears see them as one of their own. “It is a tremendous commitment for our volunteers because they cannot go anywhere. They take on a bear and they have to be around. It works because they see you as a mother figure.”
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Love story comes full circle; The Froeses are home!
Joshua Estabrooks
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Above: The Froese clan rafting down the Nile River. Mark and Spencer are in the front, Robetta and Cheslea in the second row, Harriet and Prossy third row back and Irene and Jordan in the back. Top Right: The happy couple moments after their wedding. Below Right: Jordan and Prossy’s adopted twins, Nakato and Wasawa, with their new brother, Reuben.
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ous donations of a number of Robson Valley residents. The other reason for their voyage was to meet their first biological grandson, Reuben
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Mulangila (prince). The Froeses had an incredible time in Africa, Irene said, who tried her hand at white water rafting down the Nile River. During their visit, the Froeses also met Prossy and Jordan’s two adopted twins, who they took into their home after their biological mother died during childbirth. The young family now lives a short distance away from Siyabonga, on a farm, which has allowed Jordan to try his hand at dairy farm management. But they are on their way to the Robson Valley to catch up with friends and family, and to continue spreading the word about Siyabonga. On Sunday, December 19, there will be a potluck lunch at 1:00 p.m. at the E-Free Church for all those interested in speaking with Jordan and Prossy about their experience. There will be a video presentation and an opportunity to see the couple’s wedding photos, as well as purchase handcrafted items to support the Siyabonga Village. Any assistance with the cause is appreciated, Irene said, and help can come in a variety of forms. “You can help out in any number of ways, from actually travelling there to lend a hand, to donations of money or items that are so desperately needed.”
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Strung out passenger subdued by local police Joshua Estabrooks editor@thevalleysentinel.com
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alemount RCMP was called out last week to deal with a violent and threatening individual who refused help from a local tow truck company after the truck he was riding in went into the ditch. Constable Simon Bentley said that the tow truck went out after receiving a request from the driver of an automobile that went off road right a few kms south of Chappell Creek. “They get out there and there is a single occupant in the passenger seat who told the tow truck driver to get away from him before falling asleep.” Bentley attended the scene, and got in the vehicle with the passenger, who began punching and kicking at him. “I got him out of the vehicle, calmed down, and I identified him. It turned
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out he had a history for drug trafficking out of the lower mainland, so I got him back to the detachment, and found the other guy who was driving the truck.” The driver and the passenger were booked for trafficking, said Bentley, who called for a dog team to be sent out of Prince George. “We searched the vehicle and found lots of indication that they were trafficking but nothing to hold them on. A large quantity of cash was located, which is enough to detain but not enough to arrest.” The truck was traced back to an individual in Nanaimo that was known to police, so the whole case was turned over to the Nanaimo RCMP and the individuals were advised not to stop in Valemount again. “More than likely they had just done a drop somewhere. They will be under investigation in Nanaimo for drug trafficking.”
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recent move by the Canadian Red Cross has a lot of locals upset. “The Red Cross, on behalf of Northern Health, came down from Prince George and collected all the things that were supplied by the Red Cross and took them to Prince George,” said McBride resident Barb Jackson. “They brought a U-Haul truck to pick it all up. The Red Cross supplies things that are for after surgery, such as crutches, walkers, canes, toilet risers, and bed railings. Patients were told to bring what they need after surgery home from Prince George on the health bus, but there is no room on there.” Jackson said another issue that locals have with Northern Health is that two rooms that had been equipped by the Ladies Auxiliary were changed from useful use for patient care into offices. “The maternity and labour rooms were turned into offices for people who aren’t even here all week. They have removed things without any consultation with the community. It’s awful.” The Ladies Auxiliary donates items that Northern Health won’t provide and that benefit patients. “Now we are only supposed to go through Northern Health and they approve what we buy and donate,” said Jackson. “They want total control over it. There’s nothing we can do. We’re very upset. It’s ridiculous.” Last Friday, a representative from the Red Cross met with a cross-section of people at the McBride and District Hospital for two hours to discuss the new procedure, and issued a press release late Monday afternoon announcing their decision. “After a very successful community consultation meeting with McBride community members, the Canadian Red Cross will reopen the Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP) in the McBride and District Hospital. The doors of HELP
Hannah and Wellesley Black have their ipod packed and are ready for your requests.
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or father-daughter team, Wellesley and Hannah Black, they’re all ears every Friday night on VCTV. Going into their third week on the air, the dynamic duo are resurrecting Black’s music request show that he started 15 years ago. Black said that he owes a lot of his training to former station manager, John Grogan, who helped show him the ropes when he first began his show as a youth. Now, Black feels that starting the show back up will be a great way for he and his daughter to spend some quality time together, as well as find a way to entertain their community.
The show consists of Hannah and Wellesley’s ipod, some improvisational drawing and whatever is on their mind at the time. The show is very interactive, said Black, although they might not have what you want to hear, they will do their best to entertain you. So don’t miss the next show, which takes place on Fridays, from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. on Channel 7. The number to call in your requests is 250-566-8288. Black is also looking for an old computer to help make the show run more smoothly, he said. You can get in touch with him at golf_man69@live.ca with any equipment or ideas.
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were closed on November 24th as a result of low client numbers and insufficient support. After the closure notice was distributed, Red Cross received many phone calls from concerned individuals. As a result, the Red Cross held a community consultation whereby everyone could work together to create a mutually beneficial solution.” Savannah Westgarde, Community Relations Coordinator for the Canadian Red Cross Northern BC and Yukon Region said, “Twelve community members attended the consultation including Health Care Professionals, representatives from the Robson Valley Health Association, and members of the Village Council. We all worked together to come up with a solution that would benefit everyone. The Red Cross needed to ensure the Society’s Standard Operating Procedures could be followed, and the community needed to ensure that they would have access to clean, safe medical equipment. In the end, we not only came up with a very creative solution, we also were able to open up communication and make way for a solid relationship. This is an amazing example of what happens when a group of concerned citizens come together to create change.” The solution includes the creation of a new Red Cross emergency supply of medical equipment in the McBride and District Hospital for individuals who have immediate equipment needs. In addition, clients with specialized needs including those who require multiple pieces of equipment because of surgery, weight considerations, or specific pieces of equipment for their home, will now be able to access these items from the Prince George HELP inventory. Equipment that is provided from Prince George will be shipped on the Northern Health Connections Bus and will be available for pick up at the McBride and District Hospital.
Valemount Village Office will be CLOSED December 24, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. to January 2, 2011 for Christmas and New Years Holidays. For those of you wishing to make payments to your taxes or utilities the following Payment options are available: • • • •
On-Line Banking - Telephone or Computer - Deposits must be in Village account by opening of business on January 3, 2011. Bank Machine - Deposits must be in Village account by opening of business on January 3, 2011. Mail - Must be in our post office box prior to opening of business January 3, 2011. Village Office Drop Box - Must be in our Village office drop box prior to opening of business January 3, 2011.
Only payments received prior to opening of business January 3, 2011 made by any of the Payment options listed above will be receipted to December 31, 2010.
Have a Wonderful Christmas and Holiday Season.
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Joshua Estabrooks Viewpoint
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Christmas time
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hat is it about the Christmas season that brings all the goodwill out of the woodwork? People, although much more stressed and busy, seem to have a festive tinkle in their eye, and every five minutes there seems to be either a Christmas party or performance that the whole family can attend and enjoy. For us in the newspaper world, it seems like a blur of red, white and green (thank goodness I didn’t say blue) as we zip from one event to another, leaving little time for the real reason these events are held, social interaction. For most “normal” people, (normal being NOT journalists or editors) this is the time to finish up last minute projects, finalize the year’s obligations, and finally take some time to relax with loved ones over a mug of mulled cider or hot chocolate. I’m not complaining. I love what I do. I also get to attend every single event, briefly chat with people from all sectors of the Valley, and enjoy the overload of Christmas festivities like no one else can, or would. This is also a time when people seem to pull incredible acts of kindness out of their back pockets. Do you remember the horse rescue that took place a couple of years ago right here? That made international headlines, and resulted in a book, and possibly a movie, to be created to record the event forever. Now, this week, we hear of a tiny little orphaned bear that was saved by the kind-hearted action of Dunster resident Dave Macdonald. In talking with him, I was first amazed at the intimate interactions he got to have with one of earth’s most impressive creatures. It wasn’t until later that I realized how much work that must have been, building fences, getting bales of straw, concocting the food for the malnourished creature, and just spending the time gaining the animal’s trust. The story, on the surface, is simple. Man finds bear. Man feeds bear. Man sends bear to wildlife refuge. But the interconnecting details are what shows the good nature of the people of this Valley, not to mention the stressful drive it must have been heading into Prince George with a very upset little bear in the back. So enjoy the read, and whatever Christmas event you will be attending in the coming weeks. We at The Valley Sentinel wish you the very best this Holiday Season. We’re not going anywhere, so you can go about your holiday knowing you won’t miss a beat in terms of the goings on of this amazing place we call home.
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Girls Basketball 4x4 Tournament Results from December 10th and11th Senior Girls Teams Valemount Senior - 70 vs Ft St. James Senior - 24 Vernon Senior - 72 vs Ft St. James Senior - 27 Valemount Senior - 63 vs Vernon Senior - 42 Vernon Senior - 42 vs Ft. St. James Senior - 32 Valemount Senior - 64 vs Vernon Senior - 22
Junior Girls Teams Valemount Junior - 22 vs Jasper Junior - 16 McBride Junior - 38 vs Northside Junior - 21 Valemount Junior - 48 vs Northside Junior 43(overtime) Jasper Junior - 27 vs Northside Junior - 26 McBride Junior - 44 vs Jasper Junior - 12 Joshua Estabrooks/The Valley Sentinel
McBride Junior basketball Player, Jasmine Vogel, drives to the net in the dying seconds of the final game of a 4X4 tournament over the weekend. The tournament involved both junior and senior girl basketball teams from around the region.
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McBride Junior - 47 vs Valemount Junior - 37
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Local entrepreneurs, Gary and Nikki Forman, who founded Yellowhead helicopters, celebrate the company’s 35th anniversary with their staff and their families over the weekend during their annual Christmas party. The event was well attended, with almost all employees present. The company is definitely a local success story, providing employment for many residents and giving back to the community in a variety of ways. Both the Forman’s sons, Jacob and Carl, who also work for the company, were on hand to celebrate with the Yellowhead family. Joshua Estabrooks/The Valley Sentinel
Power infrastructure as an economic driver; the ins and outs Joshua Estabrooks
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nyone who has spent some time in the Robson Valley knows that steady, reliable power is not always available. The reasons are many, from trees hitting the power lines, highway accidents involving power poles, and even planned shut downs to work on the infrastructure, Robson Valley residents and businesses are often times at the mercy of that one single line that feeds the entire Valley. Something else those living in the Valley experience almost daily is the prospect of yet another development potentially setting up shop; a development that would hopefully bring much needed jobs back to the Valley; a development that sends the Economic Development Officers and local politicians scrambling to see what needs to be done to turn speculation into a decision to develop. One major stumbling block to all of the past and future developments discussed throughout the Valley is the lack of a transmission line connecting Valemount to McBride. The current line is for distribution, beginning just south of Valemount and continuing out to Dome Creek and
Crescent Spur. A transmission line would not improve the reliability of power, per say, but it would allow independent power producers and other potential developers to tap into the grid, making their proposals much more feasible. The desire for a transmission line is not news to BC Hydro, said Public Affairs Coordinator, Gene Bryant, but the timeframe for the upgrade is not coming anytime soon. “BC Hydro won’t build it so they will come, but if they come BC Hydro will build it. The economic development officers that I deal with are really hamstrung, and they have a tough job. These potential developers go to eight or nine different jurisdictions and are looking for benefits for their company. When they decide where they want to go that community wins and all the other ones lose. But we won’t build infrastructure so the EDO can attract development because then the ratepayer base has to finance a stranded asset. We rely on a load forecast and those customers that come to us with a decision that they are going ahead with their project.” In terms of IPPs and other resource based operations, they are usually geographically fixed, said Bryant, so the risk of SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEMS
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them moving around to which would warrant the sweetest deal is not us extending the transan issue, but the fact re- mission line. We’re not mains the same that they talking hundreds of milhave to be ready to go lions of dollars there. It and serious about their would be a new line, and plans before BC Hydro it would have to get from will consider them part Valemount to wherever of the load forecast. the development was.” “We’re regulated, and we The key, Bryant reiteratare using rate payer dol- ed, is that the developers lars, so we can’t spend and the economic derate payer dollars on velopment officers need speculative business in to approach BC Hydro one part of the region. If with concrete plans to we did that in one place go ahead, as their decieveryone would want sion cannot be based on it and it isn’t fair for the speculation. rate payer base.” The only exception to Bryant said that cur- this rule is if the governrently, the plans for the ment steps in and directs Robson Valley’s power BC Hydro to improve ininfrastructure needs has frastructure to facilitate slowed lately, as the eco- development. This is an nomic downturn and a entirely different situashrinking population has tion, said Bryant, as the lowered the forecasted province is the shareload requirements mov- holder of BC Hydro. “If ing forward, but if the po- the government decides tential developers come that they want BC Hydro forward with solid plans to build something then this could change for the it is going to get built.” better. “It wouldn’t be off To this end, MLA Shirthe scale to consider a ley Bond said that the mine or an independent turmoil in the legislature power producer up there 3.36” xhas 4” not hindered her
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work to make the best case for a transmission upgrade in the Robson Valley to her colleagues in cabinet. “Ultimately we always have to look at the business case, and balancing investment with return on investment. That is the exercise we are undertaking now, and I have been very pleased with the work that has been done by the Robson Valley Task Force.” The Robson Valley Task Force was set up to begin building a case for infrastructure upgrades that are needed in order to attract and solidify potential development in the area. Bond said she has been working with the group, and positive progress has been made over the last six months. “The last work that was done was a detailed cost breakdown of transmission reinforcement op-
tions, and those detailed costs were laid out for the task force. It is an expensive proposition and I think that’s what now needs to be discussed. When we talk about how we reinforce the transmission lines and look at independent power, we have to do that in the context of the costs. So now BC Hydro will be working with our independent power developers to look at cost reduction opportunities related to the transmission requirement. Then we will go to government to discuss the benefits of the project.” The good news, said Bond, is the Robson Valley is definitely on BC Hydro’s radar. The challenge now is to make the best case for upgrading the transmission line to allow for the interested developers to begin their projects.
MINES ACT PERMIT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR MINES ACT PERMIT APPROVING THE MINE PLAN AND RECLAMATION PROGRAM FOR KING CREEK GRAVEL PIT Take notice that N.V. Gravel Pit of N.V. Construction 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 Pit. Located at 5306-Hwy 16E, McBride, Lot 1 D.L. 7218 + lot 1 D.L. 7219, Cariboo District Plan 45718, located 15 km southeast of McBride near King Creek A copy of the permit application, including supporting documentation, is available for public viewing at McBride Village Office. Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written, representation to N&V Construction Ltd, 5306 Hwy 16E, McBride with a copy of your letter to the Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Natural Resource Operations, c/o the Regional Inspector of Mines, Omineca/Northeast Region, Suite 350, 1011 4th Avenue, Prince George BC, V2L 3H9, Facsimile (250) 565-4328.
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DEC 15 • Valemount Seniors Music Night 7-9pm • Drop in Volleyball at McBride Sec. School 7-9 pm • CBAL Play and Learn 10Noon, Valemount Lions Hall Kim Thorn at 250 566-8467 • Valemount Ladies Kickboxing & Fitness MMA 7-8:30pm DEC 20
• Valemount Seniors Carpet Bowling 9am
• Lions Christmas Bingo 6pm Valemount Lions Hall
• Valemount Co-ed MMA 7-8:30pm
• Lions Bingo at the Valemount Lions Club doors open at 6 pm. DEC 27
• Valemount Seniors Carpet Bowling 9am
• Lions Christmas Bingo 6pm Valemount Lions Hall
• Valemount Co-ed MMA 7-8:30pm
DEC 21
• TOPS 6:30pm at the Health Unit in McBride • 7-9 PM VFD mtg @ Fire Hall • ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL 7-9 pm Valemount Sec. School Gym
DEC 28
• TOPS 6:30pm at the Health Unit in McBride • 7-9 PM VFD mtg @ Fire Hall • ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL 7-9 pm Valemount Sec. School Gym
DEC 22 • Valemount Seniors Music Night 7-9pm • Drop in Volleyball McBride Sec. School 7-9pm • CBAL Play and Learn 10Noon, Valemount Lions Hall • Valemount Ladies MMA Kickboxing & Fitness 7-8:30pm
DEC 29 • Valemount Seniors Music Night 7-9pm • Drop in Volleyball McBride Sec. School 7-9pm • CBAL Play and Learn 10Noon, Valemount Lions Hall • Valemount Ladies MMA Kickboxing & Fitness 7-8:30pm
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DEC 17 • Jam Night at The Gathering Tree 7-9 pm. • Friday night dinners at the Valemount Legion 5pm
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• Valemount Co-ed MMA 7-8:30p
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• Valemount MMA Open Mat 9-11am Sat. Kids class 6-7pm on Sun
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Canoe Valley Skating Club hosts annual exhibition
Photos by Joshua Estabrooks
ď ž Mainstream Skaters took to the ice with a well rehearsed routine with coaches Sharonrose Shalla and Jessica Shalla.
Star skater Hannah Knelsen glides across the ice.
Junior-Star skater Keisha Byford entertains the crowd.
Pre-Star skater Latisha Marsden puts on an artful performance.
Junior-Star skater Hailey Knelsen is airborne!
Pre-School skater Adalie Anthony left the group to greet the audience in her own way.
Star skater Jessica Shalla exhibits strong form during her performance.
Junior-Star skater Sydnie Pelletier lands a difficult jump during her performance.
Star skater Melissa Brown skillfully completes her routine.
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Shirley Bond MLA for Bob Smith Prince George-Valemount Valemount Mayor
Mike Frazier McBride Mayor
The Christmas season officially begins in our home when the red felt advent calendar is unpacked and carefully displayed. It has a simple design - 24 pockets, each proudly displaying a number from 1 to 24. Now more than 25 years old it looks a little more tattered every Christmas and a few of the carefully glued sequins disappear. I still remember the night my Mother finished making this treasure and presented it to our then toddler twins. She had filled each pocket with a small treat and explained to Chris and Melissa that this “countdown” calendar was meant to help them be a little more patient in the days leading up to Christmas morning. Every Christmas from that day forward, our handmade family advent calendar has been an irreplaceable part of our Christmas tradition. Today our children have homes and families of their own and my mother passed away a number of years ago but I am thrilled to know that they have advent or countdown celebrations of their own. Bill and I continue to use the original “countdown” calendar in our home. While my Mom is no longer with us in person, the red felt calendar she lovingly created continues to bring Christmas joy to our entire family!
Of course we all celebrate Christmas in the “regular” way, enjoying the decorations, the trees, the lights, songs, the great food and treats, and friends and family. However, there are always the interesting ones that have developed over the years, like the yearly “happening” when one of the Village staff comes over to my house in the middle of the night and does naked snowangels on my lawn. Or my latest tradition adopted from the British, who believe that a wish made while mixing the Christmas pudding will come true ONLY if the ingredients are mixed in a CLOCKWISE direction. Maybe that’s why the Liberals and the NDP are having so much trouble, they are going in the wrong direction!
A Christmas tradition that has been in our family is that each of our children can open up a gift Christmas Eve and they choose the gift they wish to open. It’s always been an exciting time for the kids to anticipate the opening of this gift. Christmas Eve is also our “appy” night. No cooking. Valemount Mayor, Bob Smith
McBride Mayor, Mike Frazier
Thanks Mom! Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince GeorgeValemount
Christmas In Canada
Christmas In England
In some provinces, a big winter festival, called Sinck tuck, is celebrated by the Inuit, with dancing and a present-giving party. In Labrador, turnips are saved from the summer harvest and are given to children, with a lighted candle pushed into a hollowed out hole. In Nova Scotia, an area of the country settled by Scottish highlanders, songs and carols brought from Britain two centuries ago are sung each Christmas morning. Also in Nova Scotia, during the twelve days of Christmas, small groups of belsnicklers, or masked mummers, appear in neighborhoods, ringing bells, making noise, seeking candy or other treats. The hosts may try to guess who the mummers are and if they guess right the mummer removes his or her disguise and stops making rude noises and actions. Children may be quizzed by the mummers on their behavior, and if they say they have been good they are rewarded with candy. In Quebec they display Crèches or nativity scenes in their homes as Christmas decorations. After attending midnight mass, families may be served tourtiere, or pork pie. Another favorite food is boulettes or small meatballs. A Christmas banquet is called a reveillon. In British Columbia, either fresh or smoked salmon may accompany Christmas turkey. In Canada, the traditional Christmas dinner is roast turkey with vegetables and sauces. For dessert it is rich, fruity Christmas pudding with brandy sauce. Mince pies, pastry cases filled with a mixture of chopped dried fruit. Masked mummers are a Christmas tradition from Newfoundland.
Christmas in England began in AD 596, when St Augustine landed on her shores with monks who wanted to bring Christianity to the Anglo Saxons. The English enjoy beautiful Christmas music. They love to decorate Christmas Trees and hang up evergreen branches. One of England’s customs is mummering. In the Middle Ages, people called mummers put on masks and acted out Christmas plays. These plays are still performed in towns and villages. The English gift giver is called Father Christmas. He wears a long red or green robe, and leaves presents in stockings on Christmas Eve. However, the gifts are not usually opened until the following afternoon. Father Christmas delivers them during the night before Christmas. The Children leave an empty stocking or pillowcase hanging at the end of the bed. In the morning they hope it will be full of presents. In England, the day after Christmas is called Boxing Day because boys used to go round collecting money in clay boxes. When the boxes were full, they broke them open. Christmas dinner is usually eaten at Midday on December 25, during daylight. In England, the only thing that people ate on the day before the feast was Frumenty, which is a kind of porridge made from corn. Over the years the recipe changed. Eggs, fruit, spice, lumps of meat and dried plums were added. The whole mixture was wrapped in a cloth and boiled. This is how plum pudding began. The traditional Christmas dinner is roast turkey with vegetables and sauces. For dessert it is rich, fruity Christmas pudding with brandy sauce, as well as mince pies, pastry cases filled with a mixture of chopped dried fruit. They also elect Boy Bishops in commemoration of St. Nicholas’ compassion for children. These mock bishops were allowed to do the duties of the ecclesiastic except deliver the Mass.
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Local resident saves orphaned bear cub
Massage Therapy in the Robson Valley
Gift Certificates Available Spoil your loved one with an hour of relaxation! Carrie, Amber and Grandpa Dave Macdonald spend some time with “Tiny Apple” the bear. The girls named the little guy Tiny, but Dave called it Apple, said photographer Julie Marlow. Photos submitted by Julie Marlow
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Continued from page 1 The biggest danger to a young bear is another bear, she said, so it is really easy for the volunteers to teach them that other humans are not desirable. They do this by chasing the young bears up a tree when other humans are present, which imprints this behaviour for when they are older. “It really aides them after their release because it teaches them to stay away from people. So in some cases these bears do even better then wild ones because they have learned to stay away from humans. We have never had one of our released bears become a garbage bear or a bear that has caused problems.” The wildlife society runs entirely on donations and good will, said Langen, so donations are always appreciated. She said this time of year the symbolic adoption program is very popular as a Christmas gift. There is also a wish list on their website of items they need if people choose to contribute to their cause. You can find out more at www.wildlifeshelter.com.
New Years Eve Gala Celebrating New Years Eve In Style with the “Whiskey Boyz” Cocktails at 6:00 • Dinner at 7:00
Ticket $40.00 per person Includes: Dinner, Dance, Midnight Snack, Champagne and Party Favors
Valemount: Tuesday & Friday 9am - 4pm McBride: Wednesday 10:50am - 6:30pm To book an appointment phone 250-968-4300 senior/student discounts available
There will be no changes in pickup for December 2010 & January 2011 Thank You for you support Have a Merry Christmas & A Prosperous New Year Special Pickups and Recyclables can be arranged. Please call Rick or Sandy at 250-566-4564 or cell 250-566-1175
“Maybe Christmas”, he thought, “doesn’t come from a store. Maybe Christmas... perhaps... means a little bit more!”
Good Shepherd Catholic Church
Valemount Dec 24th - Carol Singing- 8:30pm, Mass - 9:00pm Dec 25th - Mass 8:30am New Years Day - Mass - 12 noon 3rd Avenue & Elm, Valemount
Registered Massage Therapist
Deep Tissue Massage • Trigger Point Therapy • Myofascial Release
Garbage Pickup During the Holidays In Valemount
Valemount Inn & Suites 250-566-0086 • 1950 S Hwy 5, Valemount
Christmas Mass Schedule
Alaina Chapman
–Dr. Seuss ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’
Wishing you a meaningful Christmas Season.
Blue River Dec 25th - Mass - 12 noon
Cathy McLeod, MP Kamloops - Thompson - Cariboo
When my family moved to the Kamloops area in 1999, we started a new family tradition of spending Christmas at Sun Peaks Ski Resort. It wasn’t long before we took part in the annual Christmas caroling in the village led by our very own Senator Nancy Greene Raine. The nights were magical with horse drawn carriages passing by and people from all over the world joining in chorus.
The Prince George constituency team Dorothy, Shirley, Dustie and Karen
I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and all the Best for 2011.
Ph. 1.877.619.3332 McleoC@parl.gc.ca
Shirley BOND, MLA Cathy Mcleod, MP
Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo 979 Victoria St, Kamloops, BC V2C 2C1
Prince George–Valemount
Office: 1350 5th Avenue Prince George, BC Toll Free: Toll 1.866.612.7333 Phone: Phone: 250.612.4181 Shirley.Bond.MLA@leg.bc.ca Shirley.Bond.MLA@leg.bc.ca www.shirleybondmla.bc.ca
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Left: McBride midget hockey player, Jared McLennan lets a wicked shot go from the blue line during tournament play against Valemount. Right: Valemount midget player, Dylan Yetter, returns the slap shot with one of his own during tournament play against McBride.
Results: 1st: Jasper 2nd: Valemount 3rd: McBride 4th: Armstrong
Joshua Estabrooks/The Valley Sentinel
Village of Valemount Request for Proposals Building/Fire Inspector Services
The Village of Valemount invites interested parties to submit proposals to provide contracted Building/Fire Inspection services within the Village boundaries. The Building/Fire Inspector will be required, but not limited to the following: • Implement and provide advice to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Council on the enforcement of the Village Bylaws related to building and fire inspections; • Have a solid understanding of construction methods and materials, and will be required to have or obtain, as a minimum, a Level 1 certification from the Building Officials Association of BC; • Have a solid understanding of the Fire Services Act and to have or obtained the necessary training to provide the Fire Inspection service; • Provide own reliable vehicle (including fuel, maintenance and insurance) and the necessary equipment to carry out the duties agreed upon in the Contract; • Perform periodic patrols of the municipality; • Have the ability to deal effectively and politely with the public and to effectively communicate (both verbally and in writing); • Provide proper documentation of all reports to fulfill the requirements of the position with support of the CAO and Council; • Take the necessary training, when available to carry out the duties of the position; • Provide Monthly reports to Council; • Must have the ability to work reliably with minimum supervision; • Must be strongly self-motivated and highly organized with strong administrative skills; • Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License; • Equivalencies recognizing related experience will be considered. The qualified candidate is required to supply a criminal record check, documentation of liability insurance, WCB coverage and certifications. The Village of Valemount will provide office space and agreed upon equipment to carry out the duties. Legislative knowledge of the government acts related to the respective bylaws would be an asset. The lowest bid may not necessarily be accepted. Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of proposal and resume outlining your qualifications, proposed schedule of fees or hourly rate required, description of vehicle and equipment available and personal references to provide the Village of Valemount with Building/Fire Inspector Services by 4:30 p.m. on December 20, 2010 to:
Village of Valemount Attention: Tom Dall, Chief Administrative Officer PO Box 168 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 cao@valemount.ca
LOCAL EMPLOYMENT Valemount Learning Centre 250-566-4601
LOCAL JOB POSTINGS
Updated Dec 17, 2010 • Autobody/Paint Technician • Banquet Server • Chambermaids (3) • Cook / Chef • Early Childhood Educator (2) • Family Day Assistant (5) • Front Desk (3) • Front Desk/Night Audit • Housekeepers (4) • Janitor • Laundry Attendants • Lounge Bartender • Motel Managers (Couple) • Prep Person for Kitchen • Servers (4) • Specialty Cook (International Cuisine) We are here to help. Please call or drop in. For more information on these jobs or other employment assistance services visit us at 99 Gorse Street, Valemount. www.valemountlearningcentre.org
Funded in whole or in part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement
Community greenhouse/ garden group decide to engage more stakeholders Joshua Estabrooks
editor@thevalleysentinel.com
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group of local residents keen on developing a community garden/greenhouse in the Valemount area had a fruitful discussion recently with Valemount’s Economic Development Officer, Silvio Gislimberti. Gislimberti said that the concept is very preliminary, and everyone in attendance agreed that engaging the Valley’s agricultural community would be the best first step in the process. “We want to invite them to the table for our next meeting in January. The ideas we discussed were very exciting, but we want to take our time to really develop the concept.” The ideas involved both a community garden, with a possible paid manager who could look after people’s plots, and a greenhouse that could operate under a similar concept. The goal in both proposals is to find a way to generate some income to cover the costs of operating, with rental fees for residents going towards a manager. Gislimberti said that by having rentable plots in a greenhouse,
it allows the operating costs to be spread out amongst a number of users, as opposed to one person paying for all the utilities and supplies needed to run a greenhouse. Other ideas included a goal to supply the local food bank with produce, as well as finding niche markets that would pay for produce. The money generated would then help keep the gardens operating. “There could even be some private public partnerships in this concept too,” said Gislimberti. “Some local land owners have stated that they have land available for community gardens, so it’s possible we could set something up next year.” For the time being, the group will meet again on January 19, said Gislimberti, and is inviting anyone who is interested in pursuing the idea of a community growing space. The greenhouse concept would most likely require a feasibility study, but more details will be available as the group continues their discussions over the winter months.
Business Directory
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RESTAURANT
RESTAURANT
250-566-4453
Located in the Karas Mall, Valemount Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Sunday 12:00 am - 5:00 pm Closed Mondays
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
Smorgasbord
every Friday and Saturday, 5 pm - 9 pm, $14.95
250-566-8238 1200 Main Street, Valemount
Jen Applebaum
rusticluxury@telus.net
250.566.4005 Office 250.566.1323 Cell Valemount
www.rusticluxury.com
MORTAGE CONSULTANT
over $25.00 is free delivery under $25.00 will be a $3.00 charge
FUEL DELIVERY
For Commercial and Farm Personal Contact Where High Level of Customer Service is JOB #1
Greg Belshaw Vanderhoof Office Office: (250) 567-4488 Fax: (250) 567-4490 Cell: (250) 565-8436
Mac’s Small Engine Service & Repair
Phone: 1-866-426-8211 Cell: 250-421-7600 Email: debra_parker@centum.ca
Looking out for your best Interest.
DELIVERY SERVICE
John McGuire
› GIS ServIceS › T Imber cruISInG 250.277.1867 or 250.566.1216 › GPS & maPPInG greenstarfsi@gmail.com › ForeST DeveloPmenT › T oTal chance PlannInG 1012 3rd Avenue › vISual ImPacT aSSeSSmenT PO Box 967, Valemount BC › mPb aSSeSSmenT & conTrol V0E 2Z0
Canwest Propane Ltd.
YOUR LOCAL PROPANE PROVIDER
Call - Elaine 250-566-9146 CONSTRUCTION
Dome Creek Builders
Custom Cedar & Exterior Finish (20 years Experience)
Call Kohl @ 1.250.553-6867 or Mal @ 1.250.553.2336
Sales Service 250-566-1324 Installation 1-800-424-6331
BUILDING SUPPLIES
1.888.DNA.9233
250-566-0007 940 Main Street, Valemount
Mark Taron Tile Setting, Laminate Floor, Kitchen And Bathroom Renovations Phone: 250-566-4572 Cell: 250-566-1190 Professional Work with References Valemount, BC and Area
VALEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH Sundays 9:00 am 1275 5th Ave 250 566-4772.
VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 250 566-9990 Praise & Worship 11am
Dunster
GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
Valley
Systems
Joel Steinberg P.O. Box 124, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0 250-674-0017 joel_valleygeo@telus.net
McBride ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
197 Dominion, 250 569-2606 Sun. Communion Service 11am
Commercial & Home Renovations
ADVERTISING
250 968-4349 or 250 566-4568 Sunday-11am, Sun. School 11am
ROCKO’S CHURCH
• Hardware & Hardware for Cabinets • Electrical and Plumbing • Ply Woods, Drywall & Roofing
Staining of log homes • Free Estimates
NEW LIFE CENTRE
1247 - 1st Ave. 250-566-4824
Sun. 11:00 am Home group meeting at Rod & Deb Reimer’s - Brown Road, Dunster. 250 968-4335.
Irly Building Supplies
Pick-up & Deliver Prescriptions Deliver Take-Out
7th & Cedar, Sunday Worship 9:00 AM
PROPANE PROVIDER
Hill Bill Products Ltd
Delivery Service
ANGLICAN UNITED CHURCH
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES
250-968-4498 PAINTING
3rd Ave & Elm St. Phone: 1 877 314-4897 Sunday 8:30am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat-9am, Wed & Fri 7pm
Sunday School 10am. Family Worship 10:30am. Prayer meeting Thurs 7pm
Call Mac Cochrane
Elaines Delivery Collect & Deliver Groceries Deliver Refreshments
Call - Elaine 250-566-9146
Closed Dec 8-Jan 8
Debra Parker AMP Mortgage Consultant
GOOD SHEPHERD ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
250 566-4797
• Lawn & gaRdEn • aTV’S • powER SawS • SnowMobILES
** MORTGAGES **
* Pre-approvals * Purchases * Refinances * Consolidations * Rental Property *Self Employed Mortgages * New to Canada * Vacation Home
Pick-up & Deliver Prescriptions Deliver Take-Out
Vanderhoof & District Co-Operative Association
DRIVER SALES REPRESENTATIVE
990 Railway Road Prince George 1-866-309-2667 Office: (250) 564-3488
Collect & Deliver Groceries Deliver Refreshments
FORESTRY
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
“Your Local Mortgage Consultant”
Delivery Service
Delivery:
Delivering Fuel East to McBride
Licensed Property Manager * Handyman Services * Design Consulting
Elaines Delivery
Free Delivery within Valemount Village Limits Take Out and Catering
Authentic Cantonese Cuisine & Western Food
Valemount
DELIVERY SERVICE
Open 7 days a week 11:00 am - 10 pm Donairs - Burgers - Middle East Cuisine - Baklava Dine in or take out
Church Listings
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
Church 569.2378 or 569.8845 1st
Ave Sun 11am Sunday School 9:45am.
ANGLICAN UNITED CHURCH
441 Dominion St., 250 569.3206 or 250 569.3386. Worship/Kids church 11:30am
SEVENTH - DAY ADVENTIST
Lamming Pit Road 250 569.3370 Sabbath School: Sat. 9:30 am, Worship Service Sat. 11am, Pathfinders Tues 7pm, Prayer Meeting Wed 7pm
MOUNTAIN CHAPEL (PAOC)
Church 569-3350 Office 569-6802 Sunday Worship 11:10am, Prayer Service Wed. 7 pm
MENNONITE CHURCH
Sun. Sch. 10am Sunday Services 11am, 7:30pm Wed 7:45pm
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sunday - Monday Closed tuesday - Wednesday 1-5pM tHursday - friday - saturday 10aM - 5pM
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RESTAURANT
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Irly Building Supplies
845 Cedarside Rd. Valemount BC Phone: 250-566-4818 or 1-866-566-4818 Fax: 250-566-4815
• Hardware & Hardware for Cabinets • Electrical and Plumbing • Ply Woods, Drywall & Roofing
Free Delivery within Valemount Village Limits Take Out and Catering
Smorgasbord
every Friday and Saturday, 5 pm - 9 pm, $14.95
Authentic Cantonese Cuisine & Western Food
250-566-8238 1200 Main Street, Valemount
Delivery:
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Hill Bill Products Ltd
Sands Bulk Sales LTD Husky Oil Limited
Cardlock and bulk plant facility Fuel truck for all your delivery needs
over $25.00 is free delivery under $25.00 will be a $3.00 charge
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250-566-0007 940 Main Street, Valemount
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RENTALS
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DEC 22
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Plus many, many more new titles listed on our website http://valemount.bclibraries.ca - Check them out! Library hours Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am-5pm Wed 10am-9pm • Sat 11am-3pm
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LOG HAUL TRUCKS for the 2010-2011 season Phone Les at 1 780 778-1197 (All trucks must have current Inspection certificates, Registration, AB Permits, Insurance, appropriate worker liability coverage, and current driver abstracts must be submitted.)
The Valley Sentinel will be publishing a newspaper on Wed. Dec. 29th. We will be closed for the following days during the Christmas Season: Fri. Dec 24th, Mon. Dec 27th and Fri. Dec 31st.
VALEMOUNT • PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING EVERY 2ND WED. 5 PM DOWNSTAIRS AT THE LIBRARY. • PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT Prenatal Classes, Baby Clinics - Call 566-9138 ext 228 for appointments. • CHAMPS Weight loss Support Team for men and women. Thurs. 6:00 pm Downstairs Valemount Clinic. Shirley 566-9829, Dolly 566-8458. • COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 pm, council chambers. Everyone welcome. • CHAMBER OF COMMERCE General Meeting 2nd Thurs of the month @ 12pm at the Learning Centre • SADDLE & WAGON CLUB MEETING 3rd Thurs. 7 pm 566-9707
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• LIONS BINGO 1st & 3rd Mon, at Lions Hall, doors open 6pm, everyone welcome. • VALEMOUNT CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY CENTRE Board Meeting 2nd Mon. 7 pm @ the Centre beneath the Community Hall (the red door). • ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION General meetings every 3rd Mon of month 7:30pm in Legion. • LADIES AUXILIARY #266 Legion Meetings 1st Tuesday of every month 3pm in Valemount Legion. • VALEMOUNT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. Regular meetings first Thurs of every month at 7pm downstairs lounge at Golden Years Lodge. Seniors Music Night 7PM WED • VALEMOUNT CIRCLE DANCE. For more info please contact 250 566-1782 • ADULT RECREATION BADMINTON. Thurs at 7pm in th Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Jamie @250 566-4656 • ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLYBALL. Tues
Was $650. Now that Christmas is coming asking price is $450. Needs a large area to be appreciated. Just like new!!
Call at 250 566-9021 and leave a message at Deanna’s Place
from 7pm - 9pm. Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Suzanne Bloodoff @ 250 566-9979 TETE JAUNE • TETE JAUNE COMMUNITY CLUB meetings held the 1st Tues. of the month at 7pm at the Tete Jaune Hall. MCBRIDE • VALLEY PIECEMAKERS QUILT GUILD Every other Wednesday. 7:00 pm in the High School. New members welcome, contact Dawna Hickerty 569-3210. • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Every Sun, 8 pm at the Health Unit. • OAPO STITCH & KNIT Every Thurs., 2:30 - 4 pm, Beaverview Lodge, Hilda Murin 569-3305 • ALANON every Mon. 8pm at the Health Unit
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MARTIAL ARTS
Attention McBride and Blue River Interested in joining the Valemount Mixed Martial Arts Club? Out of town discounts available for membership. Currently operating four nights a week. Call 250 566-1974
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
come. Brenda Molendyk 569-3113 • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues,7:30 pm,Village Council Chambers. • DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 1st Wed, 1 pm at Beaverview Lodge & Sat.10 am -12 pm, 441 Dominion St 569-2658 / 569-0113 • SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES DEALING WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS Last Wed every month 7:30 pm @ McBride Health Centre more info call Norma 569-2637 or Elizabeth 968-4347 • DOOR STORIES SERIES 2008-2009 Art Exhibition by Pamela Cinnamon. Nov 12 2009 - Jan 15 2010 at the Museum/Library Building 241 Dominion St. McBride
• TOPS Tues. 6:45 pm weigh-in, 7:15 pm meeting. Health Unit in McBride. New members wel-
Do you have a news tip or story? Call The Valley Sentinel at 250 566-4425 or email editor@thevalleysentinel.com
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Activities to Entertain & Amuse Pioneer Photo
CROSSWORD AND SUDOKU
About this photo Description: McBride Main Street in winter.
Date: 1910s Credits: Valley Museum & Archives ID: 2003.22.68 Image: 4 of 48 If you have any more information on this photo or any others that appear you can contact The Valley Museum & Archives in McBride, The Valemount Museum or contact us at The Valley Sentinel.
Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
SAGITTARIUS-Nov 23/Dec21
Aries, expect to turn heads this week because you have that special something that everyone else envies. You actually may find all the attention a little unnerving.
Sagittarius, with so many things to juggle, it’s a wonder you can get anything done correctly this week. Somehow you will get everything done and make it out OK.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Leo, now is the ideal time to dabble in real estate. Rates are low and inventory is high. If you have been thinking of buying a home, speed up your plans. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Taurus, stop by to see a friend with whom you have lost touch. E-mail is one way to go, but it lacks the personalization of a visit and face-to-face chat.
Virgo, the time has come to explore a new occupation. Think outside your current career path. Change might be a good thing for you in the weeks to come.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, put personal feelings aside when dealing with a scenario at work. Think with your head and not with your heart this time around.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, adopt a more professional approach and attitude this week. If ever there was a time for taking a more mature approach at the office, it’s now.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Cancer, save some more money before pulling the trigger on a big ticket item. It’s better to be safe than sorry when it comes to finances.
Wishing and hoping won’t get the job done, Scorpio. Put a plan of attack into action and get moving. With you behind the wheel, you’ll see results much sooner.
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LAST WEEKS ANSWERS
CAPRICORN-Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you are thinking of doing something out of character but don’t know what others will think of you. It’s OK to go against the grain once in a while.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, when a spouse or loved one has some good ideas, follow through with them. You should share the credit and the glory with someone you care about. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, do what you can to succeed this week. Otherwise you will regret that you didn’t take every step possible.
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Who are you going to call?
Artisan Artwork at Fraser Plumbing & Heating Ltd To browse the vast collection of metal artwork available through Fraser Plumbing and Heating Ltd, go on line at www.frasercanada.com and browse the catalogue. Make note of the stock number and enter it into the price bar and click the “Quote” button. All prices quoted are normal retail and do not include any applicable taxes or shipping. All prices are in Canadian Dollars. Please contact us to determine shipping costs, and what taxes apply to your shipping location.
Electric Furnaces • Gas Fireplaces & Stoves Regency Gas Fireplaces & Inserts Metal Artworks • Rock / Stone Enerzone Wood Products / Osburn Wood Stoves Call in at our showroom displaying Unique Metal Artisan House Artwork and so much more. Our friendly staff are always willing to help! 250-562-6777 sales@frasercanada.com info@frasercanada.com 430 3rd Avenue, Prince George, BC, V2L 3B9 FRASER Plumbing and Heating is a fully certified, licensed & bonded plumbing and heating contractor serviceing the Prince George region in British Columbia.
What Is Freight and when should I use it? Whenever you have a letter or a need to send a small box, the Post Office immediately comes to mind. When shipping a small or medium size parcel, however, there is another level of shipping service called “Freight”. Freight is used for those items that, because of their shear volume, size or weight, they cannot be shipped with the Post Office or Parcel shipping companies.
When should I use a Freight Carrier? Freight carriers specialize in shipments that are more than 100 pounds, and/or shipments that are large and bulky. When your shipment is this large, it may have to be transported via a freight shipping company due to size and weight limits imposed on parcel carriers by the government. Freight may be moved by land, rail, air and sea or any combination of these. Smaller shipments are consolidated with other shipments and larger shipments may move by dedicated truck or container. In general, shipments that weigh more than 8,000 lbs move on a dedicated truck and are referred to as a “truck load” shipment (TL) and smaller shipments move via “less than a truck load” (LTL). Most shippers that are booking freight will choose to move their shipment by LTL (less than a truck load). LTL is often the least expensive means of transporting those shipments too small to justify a dedicated full truckload. Based on the information you provide, your Freight Specialist will attempt to identify the most economical means of transporting your shipment. However, you (the shipper) will always make the final decision as to the service that will be used.
What if my items are fragile? When shipping fragile items, you will be faced with making a decision between using “Blanket Wrap Services” (also known as Van Line Services), and using a standard LTL freight carrier. www.freightcenter.com
Automotive D & R George Raabis Auto Certified Technicians
All types of Mechanical Repairs, Tires, Electronic Diagnosis. Excellent Service, All Makes and Models. Servicing Included! 2895 Tamarack Road, Box 388 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0
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