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Melanie Johnson, Carrie Krenzler and Jennifer Quam sweep a well thrown rock into the rings during the Ladies Bonspiel in McBride.
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McBride Oldtimer Gerry Smith breaks out of the zone on their way to win the B division of the Oldtimers’ Tournament over the weekend.
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Following the nursery rhyme theme of the Ladies Bonspiel, Carla Trask (The Spoon), Morgan Dyck (The Dish), Joy Flemke (Little Miss Muffet), and Stacey Kendall (The Spider), get ready to hit the ice.
Weather WEDNESDAY High: -4°C Low: -14°C Details pg 22
WAY TO GO! Devon Craig (left) and brother Tyson Craig swept the 4th Annual Poker Run. With the support of father Dave Craig and grandmother Grace Craig, the boys raised $2,275 and were awarded prizes for “most money raised for the Lions Society”. Individually, Tyson Craig walked away with the “Rider Best Hand” prize and Devon Craig the prize for “Youngest Rider Award”.
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Geothermal Power Plant possible by 2018 Daniel Betts editor@thevalleysentinel.com
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n Wednesday, February 9th, Geologist, Craig Dunn and Chief Financial Officer Tim Thompson of Borealis Geopower Inc., a 4-year-old company, presented their much-publicized “Canoe Reach Geothermal Project” to the public at the Valemount Village Council Chambers. Converting geothermal resources into power is 110 year-old technology, which began in 1904. At the moment there is no geothermal power sources in Canada, in contrast to the over 3500 megawatts of geothermal power generated around the United States. 1 megawatt of base load electrical power can supply over 1000 homes. The “Canoe Reach” project is hoped to be able to generate at least 10 megawatts of electrical power, but that is a conservative estimate. Geothermal resources are found from the natural heat generated by the Earth. The temperature at the Earth’s core is estimated to be higher than the surface of the sun. The extreme heat the Earth generates is contained by the
Earth’s crust, however there are certain areas around the Earth where the crust is thin enough that heated water or even steam created by the heat of the Earth can be tapped by deep drilling and brought to the surface where it is used to move a turbine that generates electrical power. The area referred to as “Canoe Reach” has been recognized as a potential geothermal resource for over 30 years and is located about 20 Kilometres south of Valemount along Kinbasket Lake. The location is ideal because it is near existing transmission lines where a geothermal power plant can provide base load power and backflow, which is of value to BC Hydro. The process Borealis plans to use to extract the geothermal resource is called a binary cycle and not only will the process generate electricity it will generate a great deal of “Waste-Heat” which could be used for a number of value added projects from heating water for a spa to heating greenhouses. In October of 2010, Borealis Geopower Inc. acquired the geothermal permits for the “Canoe Reach” area. Initial exploration from the surface suggested with high confidence that an “inferred” resource exists for a 10 to 20 megawatt facility, meaning that further study is needed, however the potential for a 50-megawatt rage facility is highly probable as well. The actual size of the power plant would be surprisingly small; just a 2.5 acre parcel with 20 x 20 metre power house, which is a rather small foot print on the environment when considering the size and scale of a hydroelectric power facility. Thompson noted that a geothermal power plant was a very simple facility and that anything from a tin building to an elaborate log style tourist building could be built around the facility. The critical involvement of the First Nations was revealed with the disclosure of a commercial agreement with area First Nation bands in general who will be 51% stakeholders and in many ways in charge of the development Borealis is going to pursue as their agents in the area. To complete the project the company will need investors to form a 55 million dollar capital partnership. While Borealis’ goal to build B.C.’s first geothermal power plant is well under way, it is very important to
realize that the process between getting started and flipping on a light switch powered by a “Canoe Reach Geothermal Power Plant” is a long one. For the next two years, Borealis will be conducting exploration studies in the very large permit area they have acquired. There will be at least a year of data analysis and during the summer months technical people and summer students will be conducting seismic surveys in an effort to determine the very best location for a power plant. A portable drilling rig similar to those used in the oil and gas industry will move about the area drilling small test holes into the earth so that the subsurface map of the area is even more detailed. The impact of these explorations will be minimal and will be conducted during times when they will have least amount of disruption to people using or visiting the area. The process of drilling two holes to the estimated four-kilometer depth of the geothermal resource, tapping into the source and bringing it to the surface can take another three years. Once it is determined how much actual power can be generated the process of a power purchase agreement for providing power to the existing grid can take an additional year. Basically if the process goes as planned, it could be the year 2018 before electrical power from the Canoe Reach Geothermal Power Plant will reach Valemount. Another important factor to consider is that the power plant itself will not generate much employment. The construction of a small geothermal power facility will require specific expertise of the rather small facility. Once the power plant goes online a couple of technicians can maintain the facility year round and it is likely those technicians will be brought in as they need to have specific training and experience. Of course once this very reliable source of electrical power does go online it opens up much greater potential for economic development in the area. DeValemount velopers looking at Valemount Learning will be most impressed with Centre our access to reliable and ecofriendly electrical power gen250-566-4601 erated in our valley.
Mayor Frazier discusses Community Forest Board Joshua Estabrooks
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cBride Mayor, Mike Frazier, reported last week that discussions are continuing regarding the structure of the McBride Community Forest Board. The board, which came under fire over the past year because it didn’t include enough voices outside of the Village boundaries, has been working away, said Frazier, and the decision on how it will be restructured will be made by council. “It has always been with the council to decide what we’re going to do, and we have had one meeting recently with Ken Starchuck to get his perspective as the Area H rep who represents the people who feel disenfranchised.” Frazier said he has made some recommendations to council in a few in-camera meetings, and those will continue as council also works through the annual budget process over the next couple of
months. “I don’t think there is a way to make everybody happy. We discussed things with Ken (Starchuck) to see if maybe he should appoint a couple of people or should we elect a couple people from Area H. The municipality and the taxpayers own that licence, so how do we limit the risk and liability to those people and still make everybody feel part of it. I don’t know what the taxpayers will allow us to do as ultimately it will have to go through some sort of public process to change the board makeup drastically.” He said the solution could be as simple as electing representatives from the areas surrounding the Village, or as complex as giving the whole licence back to the province and starting the process over from the beginning. A vote on whatever decision is made could be included on the ballot in November, when municipal elections occur. “We don’t know how it will all play out yet.”
Study shows more tantalum and niobium than previously estimated Joshua Estabrooks
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ast week, Commerce Resources announced that as part of the ongoing Preliminary Economic Assessment (PEA), AMEC has completed a new National Instrument 43-101 compliant resource estimate for the Upper Fir Tantalum-Niobium Deposit, at its Blue River Project. The Blue River Project is located near Blue River, which is approximately 250 km north of the city of Kamloops and approximately 90 km south of the Village of Valemount. AMEC used a total of 183 drill holes comprising 37,446 metres of drill core and 8,218 sawn core samples to develop the mineral resource estimate, said Chris Grove, company spokesperson. “Most holes were at a nominal spacing of 50m with dips typically between -60 to sub-vertical. Indicated mineral resources total 36.35 million tonnes containing 195 ppm Ta2O5 (Tantalum) and 1,700-ppm Nb2O5 (Niobium) and Inferred mineral resources total 6.40 million tonnes containing 199 ppm Ta2O5 and 1,890 ppm Nb2O5.” According to the study, the mineral resource estimate is supported by a base case price assumption of US $317/kg Ta, which is
significantly higher than historic average prices. Market analysts are in general agreement that current political and market conditions support the probability of sustained higher prices, but this may not occur. AMEC’s study concluded that the 2009 work program resulted in a marked improvement in the interpretation of the geology of the Upper Fir tantalum and niobium bearing carbonatite, which in turn has resulted in an increase in confidence and size of the deposit. Preliminary results from 54 more holes, totaling 12,949m of drill core, drilled in 2010 were provided to AMEC for review after completion of the resource estimation. Assays for these holes are expected in the second quarter 2011. The results from 2010 drilling will be used as a basis for an updated resource estimate once received. Grove added that the prices and costs in the study are based on industry averages at the time, and could change depending on a variety of factors. “There is nothing in the costs or valuations that should be taken as gospel. The real numbers will come out in the economic assessment in the next 60 days.”
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o the Robson Valley was abuzz for a wild weekend of sports and winter festivities. In Valemount, the community was out in force, taking part in a variety of activities as part of WinterFest, an event that is growing in profile and popularity. On the other side of the Valley, the annual cooperative Oldtimers Hockey Tournament and Ladies Curling Bonspiel had McBride partying around the clock. For the first time in what seems like forever, I was able to spend a good chunk of the weekend, and not just because my car died on Saturday, in McBride, enjoying the exciting hockey and curling action both on and off the ice. The events went off without a hitch, and it was great to see so many members of the community out to dance the night away at the banquet that was held in the gorgeous community hall. It’s a great idea, actually, having the events together, as it means the whole family can come to McBride and spend a fun filled weekend with the friends they have cultivated over the years. The men play hockey and the women curl, and they all get together for a joint banquet and dance. And let’s not forget the money raised at these events. In Valemount, over $4,000 was raised for the Lions Children with Disabilities fund, while in McBride, the Oldtimers made a healthy donation of $1,000 they raised for the local food bank. And doesn’t that just make these weekends that much better, knowing that not only is everyone having a good time, but they’re also contributing to some really worthwhile causes. Thanks for a great weekend Robson Valley! I can say none of us slept very much this weekend, but as you can see by the pictures, a good time was had by all!
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e always knew living in the Robson Valley was a special place to be, whether for the beauty of the mountains, the abundance of wildlife, or the remote location that keeps us quaint and cheery, but over the past months our family has been overwhelmed with the kindness of the Valley in full force. There is so much thanking to do; it is almost impossible to know where to start and where to finish. I’ll try to begin somewhere; recently my husband was in an accident and immediately we were getting calls from all over, McBride through to Vavenby. Thank you, for coming over, chopping wood and stacking it for us. Thank You! For the lovely suppers and homemade breads and biscuits. Thank you, for the manly care package of magazines, pepperoni and pop. Thank You, for stopping in to plow our driveway. Thank you, for helping with hockey. Thank you, for the countless offers to help, and the genuine concern. Thank you, to everybody at LDM, for all your advice, your help, your offers and all of your support. Thank you, to all the Doctors, Nurses and staff, Thank You. And to my Mom and Dad for your help with everything from babies to housework, Thank You So Much!!!. If we forgot anyone else, sorry and Thank You. And to finish this off with some more thanks, to the Robson Valley for all the gifts, clothes, strollers, homemade blankets and snowsuits, babysitting and visits for our new baby girls, Thank You, and even if it takes me all year I will get Thank You notes out to all of you. Sincerely, The Whole Bustin Family - Tete Jeane
Distance education is akin to homeschooling Editor, In response to the recent article dealing with rural student’s education I see a few flaws in the system. The Province offers distance education classes for free to all students, grades ten to twelve, giving them equal opportunity to take courses that larger schools offer. In reality, students graduating from the Robson Valley meet all the grad requirements, but often don’t meet all the requirements for acceptance into many University Programs, leaving them having to upgrade courses, which adds time and money to their advanced education. Distance education on paper is a good option, but not thoroughly thought out. These classes cause issues for both the schools and the students, as it takes students out of classes at their local schools, reducing money allocated to the school. In turn this reduces the number of classes that they can offer Continued on Page 5
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orealis Geopower Inc. has an exciting project in the works and despite the fact that it is seven years away from completion it is fantastic news for the future of the Valley as it will make our valley much more attractive to potential developers. It is one project that will help the Valley but it is not the only project nor is it “the” project everyone is waiting for. I don’t believe that any one project is the answer to building up the Valley’s economy. It is unrealistic to expect a $30.00 an hour, 40 hour a week, with a pension employer moving into the valley. I have heard many ideas this week and every idea resonates with potential and hope. Ideas are what drive progress and it is my belief that taken as a whole these ideas can reshape the economic landscape of the Valley. I have been asked, “What do they do in Nelson or Creston?” Both of these places have a much different economic landscape than here but face many of the same problems. The one thing that I have seen have great success is diversification. Having more than one project on the go can produce amazing success if the right niche is found and if it is managed smartly. The story of Jimmy Bundschuh comes quickly to mind. He is the son of a rancher who also enjoyed music and dancing. Fourteen years ago he hosted a party for a bunch of his friends and hired a band to play. From this humble beginning the Shambhala Music Festival has grown into an annual event where, for five days, the Salmo River Ranch is transformed into a high tech outdoor dance club where DJs from around the world come to entertain ten thousand people on six state of the art dance stages. This past fall Shambhala sold the first one thousand tickets for their August show in the first minute they were put on sale. The Salmo River Ranch is almost an hour away from Nelson at the end of a 7 kilometre dirt road. I am certainly not suggesting we need our own “Shambhala.” The kind of thinking that transformed a party for a few friends into one of the premiere dance events on the planet is what we need to embrace. New ski hill? Yes of course! Alpine coaster? Let’s make it happen! Build a bridge to bring skiers to new ground? Let’s do it! Every success story starts with a great idea. This valley if filled with great ideas. Fourteen years ago Jimmy Bundschuh could not have imagined his idea would explode into the event it is today. What is your idea and how do we make it happen?
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can employ, which brings up the issue of how much access these students should have to the local school facilities. Should the school be responsible for the student? If the student takes their distance education classes from a school within their district, I feel the answer is yes, but the reality of it is that Central Interior Distance Education School (CIDES), advertises distance education courses within our district, but doesn’t actually offer online support and correspondence. When I asked them about doing courses online I was told that they offer a combination of paper based, online courses, and that currently our school district does not provide them money to develop these courses to be offered entirely online. In addition, their teachers are not hired on a year round basis, so there is limited help to student during the summer months, but the courses are set up to be taken year round. These hurdles lead students to seek courses from other distance education schools in the province. This can pose a problem for the students, as once they take a course out of their district they are no longer eligible for any district based scholarships or bursaries. When I asked the district about this, I was told they would have to ask each sponsor for permission to give out awards to these students, which at that time they were not willing to do. Feelings and ideas about these issues are varied, and as a parent you need to base how your child is educated on what is best for them, you and their future, and we all want the best for our children. If you choose distance education schooling it is akin to homeschooling and should be treated as such. This makes you the primary teacher and supervisor, and you may need to look for assistance with their education from sources other than the local schools. These are my personal opinions. - Susan Beeson - Valemount
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Better Cougar Advice Hi ‘Ed’ Just thought it best to point out when publishing info informing people about what to do if and when animal attacks occur, it is imperative to do so properly, otherwise the information can be confused or literally incorrect as such. Example in FEB 2ND, 2011 issue of Valley Sentinel, your paper writes “Do all you can to enlarge yourself and do not crouch down or try to hide,” all correct and valid info but then you say pick up sticks and branches and wave them about. By picking things up your movements are exactly what you have just promoted not to do in the point before this; i.e. picking things will take some bending down (crouching) appearing to be cowering or hiding and requires you take your eye of the predator. This is exactly when they will attack and you will be in a subdued position so to speak and a cougar will take full advantage by pouncing on your back and biting you in the back of the neck or head which is the same way they hunt prey large or small. The farmer’s dog likely was killed very quickly because his instinct would be to go in low and for the legs, which is what exposed his vulnerable areas (neck and spine) directly to the cougar. Stand tall with your hands in the air like a scarecrow and try waving a jacket around loudly if you can take it off easily and shout and do whatever it takes to attract the attention of the predator as well as nearby help. By removing your clothing you have an option to throw at an advancing predator or have it between you and the predator if actually attacked. Also banging logs on logs or on a tree trunk or rock simulates a crack or an unnatural sound which may help deter a vicious cougar. Throwing things at predators may agitate them but by throwing things to the side or better; over and behind
them they will feel threatened because they do not like to feel predated on when doing the same and a noise behind them will keep their attentions divided and not totally on you. Things being thrown over a predators head will also have them looking at what it is and therefore they will be taking their eye off of you, their prey. If confronted by a cougar or when coming across one do not retreat or advance. Shout and scream and clap and stamp on the ground and kick dust and spit and pray if you have to but don’t give them any time to size you up properly or take time to decide how hungry they are and how tasty you may be to a desperate animal. All clashes that involve man and animal are because the animal is desperate enough to hunt in unusual places and unusual prey. If there was enough territory and a proper balance of predators and prey the wild animals of our world instinctively know better to stay well away from us humans and our dogs; they would do so because instincts tell them it is not worth being injured. As stated do not approach a cougar but consider when seeing one the same cougar was likely waiting for you or has been tracking or watching you for much longer than you think. Especially around your homestead or even when on a trail in wooded areas. Wild animals do not know that you consider any area to be out of bounds. Also look up if there are solid structures higher than you that are easily accessible to an animal that can leap. The African Leopard (same size as a cougar) can haul three times its weight into a tree to keep it safe from other larger predators. The only likely reason cougars do not do the same is because the trees in their environs do not promote easy climbing with lateral limbs to rest on. The answers are in the wilderness. Robi Smith – Maple Ridge, B.C.
Poker Run Success Daniel Betts
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aturday Feb 12 was a wet one, but local and non-locals alike attend the 4th annual Charity Poker Run put on by the Valemount & Area Recreation Development Association (VARDA). The run was held on the Westridge Family loop and was attended by 35 snowmobiles and a few passengers. Hundreds of pledges were collected and the event raised $4015 for the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities as part of a province wide Winterfest Campaign. The event was considered a Huge Success and the club hopes to continue the momentum on for next seasons event. The event included a 30km loop with a mid way point for Hot Chocolate and Cookies at the Westridge Cabin then finished in the Westridge staging area with a bonfire, hot dog roast and awards. “We must thank all the Volunteers from the VARDA board and membership, Local Resident Volunteers , Tourism Valemount (for trail grooming and advertising), Valemount IGA (food and beverages) Whisper Creek Log Homes (for the use of their trailer for the registration office) P&Vs Convenience Store, Caribou Grill, Great Escape Restaurant, Home Hardware, The Glacier Mountain Lodge (for prize donations) and most important of all, of our participants who endured the rain for the Charity event. A very large THANK YOU must be given to Grace, Tyson, Devon and Dave Craig who together raised $2275 for this event. They would like to acknowledge the locals, CNR employees and the visiting snowmobilers for helping them raise these funds for such a great cause.” – Curtis Pawliuk For more information on upcoming events and to keep updated, please visit www.valemountrecdevelopment.com
Sledders and sleds gathered at the Westridge parking lot for the 4th Annual Poker Run.
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BC LIBERALS ATTEND ALL CANDIDATES DEBATE Arthur Williams Prince George Free Press Local B.C. Liberals had a chance to assess the six candidates for the party leadership during an all-candidates debate on Thursday. Approximately 200-250 people attended the event. Candidates made opening and closing remarks, and answered five pre-selected questions – no questions were taken from the floor and candidates did not have a chance to engage each other in debate. Christy Clark pitched herself as the candidate with the best chance of leading the party to election victory in 2013. “We all have lots of great ideas, but we have to put them into action. We can only do that if we win the next election,” Clark said. “If we can rebuild public trust, we can beat the NDP.” Clark was an MLA from 1996 to 2005. Having been outside of government for the last six years has given her a different perspective on issues like the HST. “I’ve been sitting outside of government and you have to shake your head at some of the decisions,” Clark said. George Abbott said his focus is on rebuilding public trust and engaging voters in government. “We will need all of the two-and-a-half years we have left in this mandate to rebuild trust,” Abbott said. “We need, as a caucus, to get out and meet with anyone who is willing to meet with us.” B.C. is very strongly positioned to take advantage of growth in Asia, he said. “I think the next decade will be an exciting decade for B.C., but for northern B.C. especially,” Abbott said. “This is an awesome time for the province. We know in the next decade we will create one million jobs in this
province.” Kevin Falcon billed himself as a leader who can get things done. “Politicians are good at talking, but not so good at executing,” Falcon said. “We’ve got big opportunities, we need to make them happen.” Falcon said he’d bring a premier’s office to the north to ensure northerners have direct communication with the leadership in Victoria. “The north is actually at a renaissance period at this time,” he said. “I look forward to working with each and every one of you as we realize that.” Prince George MLAs Pat Bell and Shirley Bond have thrown their support behind Falcon. Mike de Jong said his focus is on free enterprise and small, transparent government. “The engine that drives this province is private enterprise,” de Jong said. “I’m tired of people who are opposed to everything. I’d like for us to be a party that says what it’s for.” De Jong said he’s for turning B.C. back into a net exporter of power, transparent open government and fiscal balance. “You can’t spend more than you’re making,” he said. “Folks, we’re spending $1.8 billion more than we’re making.” Dr. Moira Stilwell said her focus is on education and investing in people. “We must focus on building a knowledge economy. People will be our most renewable assets,” Stilwell said. “There is an iceberg ahead of us and that is a vast shortage of skilled workers.” Stilwell said when she talks to young people, what they are worried about is finding work and how to afford post-secondary education.
With the baby boomer generation nearing retirement, the province must invest in creating a new generation of skilled workers to replace them, she said. Newcomer Ed Mayne said he entered the Liberal leadership race to bring a fresh perspective to the party. Mayne has no political background, but said his leadership role in business has prepared him for the premier’s seat. “I am the only one here who is not affiliated with the government,” Mayne said. “Politicians are worried about the next election, leaders are worried about the next generation.” Mayne said he doesn’t have the name recognition the other candidates do, but would work hard to engage the grassroots of the party and the public at large. “I will always tell you the truth of what’s going on,” he said. “No one will work harder for you than I will.”
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PARENTS ENCOURAGED TO SURF ALONG FOR ONLINE SAFETY Ministry of Education - Press Release
way they should tell you, their teacher, or a trusted adult. - Contact the police immediately if your child receives child pornography, has been sexually solicited or has received sexually explicit images from an adult.
Safer Internet use is all about parental involvement: setting guidelines, being involved and guiding your child in the online world the same way you do in their evIn 2010, Safer Internet Day was celebrated through more than 500 events in 65 eryday lives. In recognition of International Safer Internet Day, Feb. 8, 2011, parents are encouraged to make sure they are fully involved in their children’s Internet use. countries all over the world. Safer Internet tips are available in 14 different languages at www.bced.gov.bc.ca/sco/resources.htm. General recommendations - Educate yourself about the Internet. It’s important to be knowledgeable about the Internet, because even if you don’t have a computer at home, your child can access it at school, at a friend’s house, or at your public library. - Create a family agreement for Internet use, including hours of use, Important Notice to Employers which sites can be accessed and which ones shouldn’t be. - Place your computer in a central, open location, like the living room, so Internet use can be supervised. Guiding your child online - Look at the sites your child/teen visits. Be involved in their online social networks. - Look into software or online services that filter out offensive material. Check with your Internet service provider for any blocking features they might offer. - Consider installing a children’s search engine, there are many available. Canada Summer Jobs is a Government of Canada initiative. - Create a special folder of “bookmarks” or “favourites” for your It provides funding for not-for-prot organizations, public-sector child on your family’s computer. employers, and small businesses with 50 or fewer employees to Preserving your family’s privacy - If you have a website, avoid putting your children’s pictures on it. create summer work experiences for students between the ages - Teach your children never to give out identifying information of 15 and 30. about any family member. This includes names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, passwords or credit card numbers. If you are an eligible employer, we invite you to submit your - Encourage your child to tell you if anyone is asking for personal application from February 1 to 28, 2011. information. - Teach your child that talking to a stranger on the Internet is no difEffective February 1, the application form and the application guide ferent than talking to a stranger on the street. will be available on our Web site, or at any Service Canada Centre. Minimizing possible risks - Talk to your children about potential online dangers such as givApplications can be submitted online, by mail, or in person at any ing out personal information to strangers. Chat room acquaintances Service Canada Centre. are strangers and your child should never arrange to meet them in the real world unless you give permission and/or know who they are. - Better yet, if your children are young, steer them away from chat rooms. Older children should only participate in chat rooms you apFor more information: prove of. - If your child starts receiving phone calls from strangers or places Click servicecanada.ca/csj2011 calls to people you don’t know, get to the bottom of it immediately. Call 1-800-935-5555 (TTY: 1-800-926-9105) - Tell your children that if someone harasses them online, says Visit a Service Canada Centre something inappropriate, or makes them feel uncomfortable in any
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VILLAGE OF MCBRIDE COUNCIL BRIEFS Birgit Stutz Contributor The regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of McBride was held February 8 with Mayor Mike Frazier, Councillors Mike Moseley, Rick Thompson and Loranne Martin, Chief Administrative Officer Eliana Clements, Deputy Administrator/Treasurer Danielle Smith, and Economic Development Officer Margaret Graine in attendance. Councillor Irene Rejman was absent. Police Report
has been invited to attend the Forum for Young Canadians from February 27 to March 4. Every year the forum selects 300 to 400 students from across Canada to spend a week on Parliament Hill in Ottawa and experience first-hand how Canadian government works. The forum for Young Canadians has been recognized as Canada’s premier youth educational forum for students aged 15 to 18 years old. It is operated by the non-profit and non-partisan educational Foundation for the Study of Processes of Government in Canada. No funding for V-Day events
Detachment Commander Corporal Barry Kennedy of the McBride RCMP detachment presented Council with the McBride RCMP detachment quarterly report that ended December 2010. Application for Beer Garden endorsement Council carried a motion that the McBride Veneer King Hockey Club’s application for a beer garden endorsement from February 18 to 20 for the club’s hockey tournament be approved. Grant-in-Aid not approved A motion was carried that a letter be sent to inform Jacob Miles that his application for financial assistance does not meet the criteria set out under policy # A-7 for a grant-in-aid and that Council is unable to provide funding for the application. Miles
Council carried a motion that a reply be sent to the Robson Valley Support Society (RVSS) in regards to the V-Day events that are planned in Valemount and McBride in April 2011. Council is unable to provide funding for the application due to budget limitations. The RVSS applied to the V-Day organization for approval to host a benefit performance of one of their events, A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer. V-Day is a global activist movement to stop violence against women and girls and is well-known for their global efforts to stop the violence in places such as the Congo, as well as for the founder’s book, script and play, Vagina Monologues. Royal Canadian Legions Military Service Recognition book ad
A motion was carried that the Village of McBride supports the Royal Canadian Legions Military Service Recognition book by purchasing an ad in the amount of $265. UBCM membership renewed A motion was carried that Council supports the UBCM organization and that the annual dues in the amount of $641.76 for 2011 be renewed. Thank-you letter to Northern Interior Health Services Council carried a motion that a thank-you letter be sent to CAO Michael McMillan and his staff of the Northern Interior Health Services for providing medical coverage at the McBride hospital while there is a shortage of physicians. BizPaL Council received information on BizPaL, a simple, easy-to-use online tool that enables a prospective business owner to identify local, provincial and federal licences and permits required to open a particular business in a specific location. Currently, 89 local governments across the province participate in BizPaL. There is no cost to implement the tool. The information on BizPaL was sent by Colin Hansen, Minister Responsible for Small Business and was passed on to EDO Margaret Graine.
VILLAGE OF VALEMOUNT COUNCIL BRIEFS DANIEL BETTS
editor@thevalleysentinel.com
The regularly scheduled council meeting for the Village of Valemount was held on January 11th 2011. Mayor Bob Smith, Councillors Murray Capstick, Cynthia Piper, Bobbi Roe, and Rita Tchir, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Tom Dall and Corporate Officer (CO) Sandy Salt were all in attendance. Committee of the Whole – Traffic Patterns Councillor Capstick chaired a committee to consider the suggestion by Councillor Piper that traffic patterns on 5th Avenue and the rest of the Village be reviewed following the installation of two stop signs that run east to west and whether it might not be better to free commercial traffic running this direction by having stop signs running north to south, which would move commercial traffic into the business sector more easily. It was noted that should the town need to be evacuated people could reach the highway faster. The concern was raised that 5th Avenue could become a “raceway” and that the signs were placed to prevent drivers from speeding to the highway. The committee agreed to seek input from the R.C.M.P., Ambulance and Fire Rescue in this regard. A traffic survey of the whole town was suggested. Ministry of Finance Re: BizPal: Asking the small business to subscribe to services to purchase business licenses throughout the province. Motion was carried for administrative staff to research this item and report back to council. City of Prince George Re: Transportation Roundtable: Motion carried for Mayor to attend this meeting. Valemount Secondary School Senior Girls Basketball Team Grant-in-Aid: Motion carried to grant $250.00 for trip to Spar-
wood B.C. BC Hydro Integrated Resource Plan Multi Stakeholder Meeting Invitation: Motion carried for CAO Tom Dall to attend and will ensure geothermal power becomes part of their plans. Tourism Valemount – Recommendation for Full Page Ad: Motion carried to fund the partial cost of $1,517.50 for a full-page advertisement. Draft Animal Regulation, Control and Licensing Bylaw CAO Tom Dall presented a draft Animal Regulation, Control and Licensing Bylaw for review. Of note in the draft bylaw: Sections 14 through 19 outlines the licensing of cats. Economic Grant
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The Village of Valemount carried a motion to extend and continue the NDI (Economic Development Capacity Building Grant 2011) for another year. Further, a motion was carried to approve $4,130.00 into the budget to cover the Village’s portion of the grant providing that Urban Systems rates do not change. Property Use Agreement – Fire Hall The Village of Valemount carried a motion to have the Mayor and CAO sign a Property Use Agreement with the Regional District of FraserFort George for the use of Lot1, Block 6, District Lot 7356, Cariboo District 10449, PID: 012-694151, located at 1380 5th Avenue for the use of the land for a Fire Hall. Looking for the right Grader. CAO Dall was asked of the progress in purchasing a new grader and responded that they are looking for a grader that will fit the needs of the
Village. CAO Dall noted that the Village does not intend to spend 200K on a grader. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 660, 2011 – Special Need Housing. Council carried a motion to approve adoption of 1st and 2nd reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment which adds Rural Residential 2 (RR2) Zone on the South East side of Juniper St, North of Gordon Avenue in order to provide an accessory single family dwelling on larger lots within the Village of Valemount in the intention to provide affordable and special needs housing which forms part of the Village of Valemount Official Community Plan. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 662, 2011 – Change Minimum Floor Area Council carried a motion to approve adoption of 1st and 2nd reading of Zoning Bylaw Amendment that changes the wording for current Zoning Bylaws from Minimum Floor area of Main Floor of Single Family Dwelling to “Minimum Floor Area of Single Family Dwelling”. Also changing the square metres for the current Zoning Bylaws from 88 square metres to read 93 square metres. Good Neighbor Bylaw No 666, 2011 Council carried a motion to approve adoption of 1st and 2nd reading of Good Neighbor Bylaw that provides guidelines for property owners and occupiers for bylaw enforcement and would replace Nuisance Abatement Bylaw No. 51 and Untidy and Unsightly Premises Bylaws 114, 323, and 545. It also provides for penalties for the violation of the bylaw, requirements for owner and occupier to remove harmful or unsightly materials from their properties and authorizes a Bylaw Enforcement Officer to enter on and into property to inspect and determine whether all regulations, prohibitions and requirements of this bylaw are being met and give notice to comply within a stated time period.
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15 incidents involving road contractors in last 5 years Joshua Estabrooks
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t seems like every winter at least a couple reports come in regarding someone hitting a road contractor vehicle, and recent data acquired by The Valley Sentinel confirms that indeed, at least two incidents have occurred every year. LDM took over the road maintenance contract for the Robson Valley in 2006, and according to their accident reports, every year there has been two incidents, none of which were the road crew’s fault. The only year that doesn’t follow the regular pattern was 2010, where
“LDM operators are professionals doing a very challenging job and the job is tougher when other drivers are impatient, crowd trucks, make risky maneuvers in poor weather conditions and don’t drive to conditions.” ~ Rick Blixrud
six incidents occurred, and so far in 2011, one has occurred. In 2006, a semi truck hit a grader, and an LDM truck had a close call with a semi truck. In 2007, both a plow truck and a grader were hit from behind by a car, and in 2008, two more incidents occurred. In 2009, again, a plow truck collided with a car, and a pickup truck merged into the side of a plow truck. In 2010 there was a large increase in incidents, but Rick Blixrud, Regional Director of Northern Region for the Ministry of Transportation, doesn’t feel that it is an
increasing trend, but more of an anomaly. “There are more in winter due to weather or people not driving to conditions or things like limited visibility. The incidents range from very minor, like a mirror taken off truck by oncoming semi, to more serious, like what occurred recently, but not one of the incidents were the fault of the plow truck driver.” The accidents in 2010 include a mirror being ripped off a plow truck by an oncoming semi, a logging truck knocking a plow truck off the road near Blue River, a pickup running head on into a plow truck and a plow truck being run off the road after being hit by a semi truck. For Blixrud, the stats are a testament to the courage and skill out local road contractor’s show on a daily basis, especially in the winter months. “I have not only ridden with plow truck drivers but I used to drive one and I know it’s a tough job. It is very challenging and they are out there in the worst of it. These guys are running a dozen trucks at least and they operate 24/7 so the number of kms they are putting on is huge.” Blixrud said that the motoring public must be aware that these vehicles are out there, and pay attention when approaching a working road maintenance vehicle. “People should drive to conditions and stay back from maintenance vehicles and give them lots of room. Motorists need to be aware of these vehicles and understand that they can’t see you if you are too close to them.” Out of all the incidents over the past five years, there have been no serious injuries to any of the drivers, said Blixrud. “All of the accidents were avoidable, but some are inescapable at the time they occurred.” This winter has been especially challenging, he said, as we have seen the weather change drastically in a matter of hours, going from freezing rain to snow and back again, high winds, limited visibility, and periods of deep freezes. “LDM operators are professionals doing a very challenging job and the job is tougher when other drivers are impatient, crowd trucks, make risky maneuvers in poor weather conditions and don’t drive to conditions.”
Crafts for Wee Ones
The most recent LDM truck to bear the brunt of another motorist. The investigation into this incident is ongoing.
A truck is assisted out of the ditch by a busy tow truck driver near Moose Lake in Mount Robson Park last week during a brief snowstorm that made the roads a little slippery on Thursday morning.
An event bringing together families with 2 year olds for crafts, snacks and activities McBride:
Start Date: February 22, 2011 Place: Health Unit Choose from 9-10am, 11-12pm or 2-3pm for more information or to call and book a time call the McBride Health Unit at 250-569-2251 ext 226
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Valemount:
Start Date: February 24,2011 Place: Health Unit Times: Choose from 9-10am, 11-12pm 0r 2-3pm For more information or to call and book a time call the Valemount Health Unit at 250-566-9138 ext 228 • 1 hour of fun with your 2 year old. • Small group craft activities to promote fine motor and speech development. • Free bag of exciting craft supplies to take home. • Siblings welcome. • Provided by Public Health Nurse, Infant Development Consultant, Speech & Language Pathologist. • 4 weeks of craft fun to follow on Wednesday’s for Valemount, Thursdays for McBride.
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The Valley Sentinel Wednesday February 16, 2011 • 9 Diaper Party for the Goat Eatery’s Dave Grant and Karen Sheppard
Notes from All Over Applications Invited for Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs One of the Columbia Basin Trust’s (CBT) oldest flexible funding programs to help address Basin community’s needs, the Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs (CIP/AAP), has begun their application process again. The CIP’s funding is allocated on a per capita funding basis, and the AAP funding uses a combination of per capita and lump sum finding formula. The funds are distributed annually to CBT’s local government partners which includes the Village of Valemount. For more information about funding and deadlines check out the website at, http:// www.rdck.bc.ca/corporate/grants/cbt.html. Robson Valley Lifestyles Spokesmodel Offers Recognition and Awe You may have recently caught Valemountonian Kerry Pearson’s cameo on the CBC news as she seems to be becoming a Spokesmodel for Dr. Du Toit’s Robson Valley Lifestyles groups. When the Sentinel asked her how she felt about being featured on the news program, we’re sure she is not alone when she answered that she was just “delighted that Dr. Du Toit [was] recognized on National television for the gifts of health he has brought to our community,” and she added that she “will be forever in his debt and in awe of what he and the staff [at the Valemount Health Centre] helped [her to] achieve.” Well said and well done Kerry!
You may or may not know “Crazy” Cowboy Dave, owner of the Goat Eatery in Mount Robson, and also the guy at the IGA meat department in Valemount, but he and his partner Karen are expecting! In their honour, the Bell Desk at Jasper Park Lodge, where Karen works is throwing them an evolved Baby Shower/DJ party, “to help out a little with the costs of a new born.” DJ Mark Orford and Jesse Francis will be spinning tunes until 3:00 a.m.; there will be local prices on drinks and shots all night long, beer pong, baby pool darts, a $2 Toss for a Texas Mickey and much much more!! The party will be taking place on Tuesday, March 8th at 9:00 p.m. at the Horseshoe Club in Jasper. So if you’re around those parts come on by and thank Dave and Karen for sharing a part of themselves genetically with the world. Congrats guys! The Pope Goes Digital: the Catholic Church Blesses New iPhone App Now for sale at iTunes for $1.99, you can buy an iPhone app that helps worshippers confess their wrongdoings, examine their conscience, and even track their sins, really! Although Pope Benedict XVI warns that Catholics should use digital technologies responsibly, the Catholic Church has also given their stamp of approval for an iPhone app that aids in confession. “Our desire”, said Patrick Leinen of Little iApps “is to invite Catholics to engage in their faith through digital technology.” Pope Benedict XVI would also urge Christians “to embrace digital communication and make their presence felt online”, saying it is “not a sin to use social networking sites - and particularly encouraged young Catholics to share important information with each other online.” Did you know the Catholic Church even has a YouTube Channel? The Sentinel Also Goes Digital
100-Foot Two Brother Totem Pole for Jasper The 100-foot totem pole commissioned by the City of Jasper is finished and set to be raised July 16th. The Haida Nation artist, Gwaai Edenshaw makes totem poles in a workshop in Masset. This one “depicted the story of two brothers who crossed the Rockies together only to be separated.” The City of Jasper paid $100,000 for the pole to replace their previous, almost century old landmark, a Haida totem pole that was near the railroad but was taken down in 2009 due to weather damages.
Actually we went digital a while ago but just a reminder to everyone that you can read the Sentinel online on the Friday of the same week it comes out on the newsstands! For free! Check us out at http://thevalleysentinel.com/. This week’s notetaker was Donalda Beeson. Got some news for the community? Let us know at editor@thevalleysentinel.com.
V-Day Valemount and McBride 2011 Auditions Don’t forget to pick up your scripts as auditions for parts to be read in the upcoming V-day event, a reading of A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant, and A Prayer, are next week!! If you haven’t already picked up a copy of the script please do so from the Robson Valley Support (RVSS) Office in Valemount at 99 Gorse Street, or McBride at 940 3rd Ave. Auditions will be taking place next Wednesday, February the 23rd at 6:30 p.m. at the RVSS Valemount Office. Ballet Kelowna Coming to a Town near You Ballet Kelowna is taking its Kelowna constructed Actions Consequences performance on a spring tour, and will be stopping in Valemount on Thursday March 10th. The performance will start at 7:30 p.m. at the Valemount Community Theatre, in the Valemount Secondary School. Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 for Students and you can pick yours up at Infinity in Valemount (250) 566-4225. Watch for more details in the Sentinel or for more information go online at www.balletkelonwna. ca. All You Can Eat Charity Spaghetti Dinner in Valemount Tuesday, February 22nd, from 4:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m. at the Great Escape restaurant there will be an ALL YOU CAN EAT SPAGHETTI DINNER fundraiser for Valemountonian Sharon Moth, who has been battling cancer. To offer your support you can buy a $10 adult ticket at the Great Escape, or call 250-566-4565.
Canada Pension Plan A representative of Service Canada will be in Valemount February 22 at the Golden Years Lodge
Winter is HERE! Brookfield Renewable Power would like to remind you of the dangers that exist on rivers this time of year. Because river currents can weaken ice – especially backwater currents close to dams – it can be very dangerous to travel on rivers whether on foot, on snowmobile, on skates, on skis, or on all-terrain vehicles (ATV). Also, a dam’s control gates can be activated remotely and will cause unsafe conditions such as water level and river current changes.
From 1 - 3 pm Carole Morrison will be available to discuss CPP, your eligibility and entitlements and answer any questions you may have. If you are currently receiving CPP or approaching retirement and considering applying, then this session is a must to attend.
Stay Safe! Brookfield Renewable Power wants to ensure that all of your outdoor recreational activities are positive and memorable experiences this winter.
The focus of the 5 pm session is ROE Web, geared to employers who have not yet migrated to the online generating ROE. Affected employers will be contacted by mail and are urged to make an appointment with Carole Morrison by Feb 18, 1-800-663-6882 ext 2334
For more information: 604-485-2223
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Coffee and light snacks will be available sponsored by Valemount & Area Chamber of Commerce
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$3 million in legacy funds for Robson and Jasper Parks Joshua Estabrooks
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inder Morgan Canada and Alberta Ecotrust Foundation recently completed an agreement for Alberta Ecotrust to administer funds to complete Trans Mountain Legacy Fund projects. As part of its Trans Mountain Anchor Loop Project, completed in 2008, Kinder Morgan Canada committed to a $3 million Trans Mountain Legacy Fund. This contribution was divided as follows: Jasper National Park and Mount Robson Provincial Park ($350,000 each, to support net benefit initiatives as determined by each park); and the remainder to provide a net environmental benefit to the parks as directed by a multi-stakeholder Steering Committee and administered by Alberta Ecotrust. “We are proud of the Anchor Loop Project, a very challenging and highly scrutinized project completed with excellence through the UNESCO designated Rocky Mountain Parks World Heritage Site. We committed to leave a lasting, positive environmental legacy in Mount Robson Provincial Park and Jasper National Park,” said Ian Anderson, president of Kinder Morgan Canada. “The agreement with Alberta Ecotrust is a significant milestone in the delivery of our Trans Mountain Legacy Fund, and is consistent with our commitment to excellence.” Alberta Ecotrust will administer the fund, as directed by a Steering Committee comprised of representatives from Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society, Fraser Headwaters Alliance, Ministry of Environment (BC Parks), Parks Canada (Jasper National Park), and Kinder Morgan Canada. “The intent of this project is to create significant environmental benefits for Jasper and Mount Robson parks, benefits which would more than compensate for the environmental impact of the Trans Mountain pipeline looping,” says Dave Poulton, Steering Committee representative. “After consulting many experts, we have decided to focus on maintaining and enhancing ecological connectivity, particularly for aquatics and large carnivores. Fieldwork has been commissioned to help us decide the specific measures that will yield the most benefit. We expect to select specific projects to proceed, with a view to having them complete and benefiting nature in the parks by the end of 2014.”
The Trans Mountain Legacy fund was first identified in 2004 as part of consultation with environmental groups on the Anchor Loop Project. The fund is intended for use on projects that improve (provide a net benefit to) the ecological integrity of the Parks. These benefits are defined over and above mitigation and special measures as part of regulatory approval, and intended to more than compensate for the residual environmental impact of the Anchor Loop project, after the best possible mitigations and special measures.
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n November 2008, Kinder Morgan Canada (KMC) completed the construction and commissioning of the Trans Mountain pipeline Anchor Loop Project. The project twinned 160km of the pipeline through Jasper National Park and Mount Robson Provincial Park, increasing the capacity of the Trans Mountain pipeline system from 260,000 bar-
rels per day to 300,000 barrels per day. The successful completion of the project is the culmination of years of planning and execution of a very complex and scrutinized pipeline project. ln 2010, KMC received an Emerald Award in the business category for leading and tangible benefits to environmental stewardship and sustainability for the Anchor Loop Project.
Environmental restoration has been completed and ongoing monitoring and follow up programs work will continue for several years. KMC will continue to work closely with park authorities, regulators and other stakeholders to ensure a positive legacy is left behind in both Jasper National Park and Mount Robson Provincial Park.
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Rockin’, ramblin’ honky tonk musician, Petunia (right) played his heart out for the Robson Valley, visiting both the Valemount and McBride secondary schools, playing a show at the Anglican/United Church, and wrapped things up in the Jasper Legion with legendary steel guitar player, Jimmy Roy (Left).
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When a vehicle is traveling with a flashing amber light it is traveling slower than the rest of the traffic on the road. Plow and sand trucks will be traveling at speeds as low as 40km/h when working on the highway and graders will be traveling at speeds as low as 10km/h. Please slow down when approaching working equipment, even if you are planning to pass. This equipment is working to make the road as safe and efficient as possible, so please help to keep it safe for yourself and for the equipment operators by slowing down as you approach them. Help us make the highways a safe place for everyone.
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MC BRIDE CURLING CLUBS LADIES BONSPIEL
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Left: Linda Monroe throws her first rock while Cathy McMaster and Leona Eyben prepare to sweep it down the ice during the Ladies Bonspiel.
Below: Both hockey players and bonspielers got together for a tasty spread of food in the community hall.
Joshua Estabrooks/The Valley Sentinel
Above: McBride danced the night away to the rowdy sounds of the Roadside Splinters, featuring an all local lineup. Left: Kim McNaughton (one of the three little pigs) and opposing skip, Tovi Goodkey (the farmer’s wife) share a drink in the lounge. Below Left: Tracey von der Gonna (one of the three blind mice) is frightened by Dawn Hickerty. Below: Grande Cache team, Rene Fehr, Shirley McNeil, Janice Seydell and Yvonne Rempel added a creative twist to the three blind mice theme.
Mica Mountain Transport Overnight service from Edmonton, Kamloops & Kelowna Service to Hinton, Jasper and The Robson Valley
Phone Jim or Chris Morris (250) 566-9907 or (250) 566-1179
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Âť VALEMOUNT WINTER FESTIVAL 2011 Andrea Scholz/ The Valley Sentinel
Left: 2011 Poker Run participants gather for a group photo after prizes were awarded to this years winners. Below Left: Curtis Pawliuk offers Devon Craig and Tyson Craig their choice of the prizes for raising the most donations. Below: Poker Run participants warming their weiners!
Photos By Erik Myggland
Far Left: Poker Ride participants meet on the trail. Below Left: Westridge Cabin
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The Valemount Winterfestival reception at the Visitor Centre was filled with locals and visitors enjoying the music, crafts and refreshments. Left: Rudy Andersson browsing the craft tables set up by the Crafters Guild of Valemount. Above: Keith Heidorn and Jane Shaw man their craft booths. Right: Harpist Doreen Beck fills the Visitor Centre with her beautiful music.
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Âť VALEMOUNT WINTER FESTIVAL 2011 Left: Michelle Thomson, Julia Dundas, Janey Weeks, Lorelei Schneider (left to right) start the triathlon relay. Right: Ross Ballard announces events and offers encouragement to the participants. Far Right: Joan Kruisselbrink, Zach Schneider, Paul Johnson, Meike Boesch (left to right) start the individual short course.
Daniel Betts - Andrea Scholz/The Valley Sentinel
Above: Joan Kruisselbrink and Meike Boesch complete the short ski course. Right: Beth Russell keeps warmed up ready to ski. Below: Meike Boesch and Joan Kruisselbrink begin the last leg of the triathlon. Valemount Winter Festival events at the marsh included the triathlon relay, individual short and long courses, pond hockey, family games and dogsledding. Above: Dean Schneider begins the 2.7 km long ski course. Left: The campfire warded off the chill of the wet drizzle. Below Left: Amy Pawliuk and kids enjoy the day. Below: Cold Fire Creek Dogsledding giving rides to participants.
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Fun times for all at the Toboggan Races. Far Left: Susan and Cameron MacKenzie Left: Coran McColm Right: Daniel Haag and Niam Karas recieve their award for the team race from organizer Herbert Boenisch.
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» MCBRIDE OLD TIMERS HOCKEY TOURNAMENT
Left: McBride Oldtimer, Bob Callaghan, gets a head start as he prepares to receive a pass from his teammate. Above: Feeling their age, Jim Chiupka and Pete “The Heat” Berndsen do some much needed stretching before gametime. Below Right: Jim Chiupka and Ken McNaughton plan strategy between plays.
Above Left: Valemount Oldpucker, Vince Clark, passes up the ice. Above: Darren Battensby scores an zinger during a shootout. Left: Oldpuckers Coach, Harvey Osadchuk and goaltender Greg McNee discuss strategy. Unfortunately Osadchuk’s advice was not printable in this publication. Right: McBride goaltender, Lance Steinhauer protects the net. Joshua Estabrooks/The Valley Sentinel
The Valemount Oldpuckers celebrate after taking 1st place in the A division.
The McBride Oldtimers celebrate after taking 1st place in the B division.
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» Healthy Living
HEALTHY LIVING Amber Stayer Contributor Roses are red violets are blue sugar is sweet and so are you. Well I am sure you are sweet but sugar is deadly.
Besides being an ingredient in the obvious, sugars are in commercially prepared foods like tomato sauce, frozen meals, dips, sauces and dressings. Refined sugars are almost always an ingredient in breakfast staples like cereal and instant oatmeal. Consider how much sugar you might be unknowingly ingesting every day. Dr. William Martin defines refined sugar as a poison. He suggests that sugar is lethal when ingested by humans because it provides “empty” or “naked” calories. It lacks the natural minerals that are present in the sugar beet or cane. He also suggest that sugar is worse than nothing because it drains and leaches the body of precious vitamins and minerals through the demand its digestion, detoxification and elimination makes upon a persons entire system. One of sugar’s major drawbacks is that it raises the insulin levels, which inhibits the release of growth hormones, which then weakens the immune system. This creates a perfect vessel for illness. Because sugar lacks minerals, vitamins, fiber, and has such a deteriorating effect on the endocrine system, major researchers and major health organizations agree that sugar consumption is one of the 3 major causes of degenerative disease.
Love of health Chocolate Cake
- a sugar free, gluten free and egg free cake
1 ½ Cups All Purpose Gluten Free Flour (Bobs red mill is carried at most grocery stores) ¾ Cup Pure Maple Syrup ½ Cup Cocoa/Cacao Powder 1 tsp Baking Soda 1 tsp Xanthan/Guar gum (or 1 Tbsp flax seed meal) ¾ tsp Salt ½ Cup Milk, Milk Substitute or Water 1/3 Cup Butter, Butter Substitute, Margarine or Shortening 1 Tbsp Unsweetened Apple Sauce 1 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract 3/4 Warm Brewed Coffee or Warm Water Directions: Preheat oven to 350F. Grease an 11”x7” non stick pan or two 9” square pans. Set aside. Place all ingredients, except coffee, in a large bowl and blend with electric mixer. Add coffee and mix until thoroughly blended. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Green living tip: Send an e-card to save trees and paper waste. If you must send a card buy cards made from recycled or tree free paper. Positive Word: Love, it is in the air after all.
Here is a brief list of how sugar can affect your health: Sugar can contribute to hyperactivity, anxiety, depression, concentration difficulties, and crankiness in children. Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children. Sugar can cause hypoglycemia. Sugar can cause kidney damage. Sugar can increase the risk of coronary heart disease. Sugar can produce an acidic stomach. Sugar can raise adrenaline levels in children. Sugar can lead to periodontal disease. Sugar can speed the aging process, causing wrinkles and grey hair. High intake of sugar increases the risk of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis. Sugar causes food allergies. Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy. Sugar can contribute to eczema in children. Sugar can over stress the pancreas, causing damage. Sugar can cause depression. Sugar can increase the body’s fluid retention. Sugar can cause hormonal imbalance. Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines. Sugar alternatives include: fruit puree, fruit juice, maple syrup, stevia and honey. Organic would be better for you and nature but get what suits your taste and wallet best.
INVITATION TO TENDER
Great gifts can include a trip to the spa, a nice scarf, a clean house and a great meal and sometimes a great gift does not cost a thing like a hike in the forest or a picnic.
The Valemount Senior Citizens Housing Society are seeking the services for a Casual/ Part-Time on call Office Assistant Qualifications - Basic office procedures, bookkeeping, computer skills. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally & in writing. Ability to work on own initiative. Ability to work with Seniors. Duties - Basic office routine, looking after correspondence, banking, bookkeeping. Wage Rate - To be negotiated Closing Date : Feb 28th, 2011 Submit resume with qualifications and experience to: B.Roe - Administrator Valemount Senior Citizens Housing Society Box 598, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0
The Village of McBride invites tenders for the following project:
ROBSON-CANOE VALLEY BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICES Please be advised of the following contact information for Building permit enquiries and inspection requests within Electoral Area ‘H’ OUTSIDE OF THE VILLAGE OF VALEMOUNT – 1-800-667-1959 or 250-960-4400
Project No: Project Name: Location: Description:
2011-001 Post Office Painting Village of McBride Robson Centre Complex Work will consist of painting the interior walls of the Canada Post, McBride Post Office located in the Robson Centre.
The work is scheduled to be completed prior to April 15, 2011 (this date is subject to change depending on duration of Canada Post Security Clearance). List of previous experience and references must be provided.
The Building Inspector will be available on Wednesdays at the Canoe Valley Recreation Centre at 100 Elm Street. Please make an appointment.
Tender Documents will be available February 9, 2011 and may be obtained from the McBride Village Office at 100 Robson Centre-855 SW Frontage Road, McBride BC during regular business hours.
McBRIDE AND AREA – 250-569-2229 or 1-800-667-1959
A mandatory viewing will take place on Thursday, February 17, 2011 at 3:00 pm.
The Building Inspector is available at the McBride Village Office at 100 Robson Centre on Tuesdays. Please make an appointment.
Sealed tenders, completed in accordance with the Minor Works Contract on the forms provided, will be received by the Village of McBride at 100 Robson Centre- 855 SW Frontage Road, McBride, BC up to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2011.
Hank Hanson Senior Building Inspector
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
The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. The Village of McBride reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Tenders. For further information contact: Eliana Clements, Chief Administrative Officer Village of McBride, 100 Robson Centre, Box 519, McBride BC V0J 2E0 Phone (250) 569-2229
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» COMMUNITY
Minor Hockey receives donations in honour of Larry Basaraba
Valemount Minor Hockey Treasurer, Lynn Yetter, receives cheques from Pete Pearson on behalf of the Valemount Oldtimers, Valemount Oldpuckers and the Valemount Adult Co-ed teams. The money was collected in honour of recently deceased local hockey enthusiast Larry Basaraba. Yetter said that Valemount Minor Hockey has received a number of other donations from individual residents, and the organization will be hosting an annual tournament in memory of Basaraba and there will be a plaque installed at the arena commemorating the former referee and coach. “We will also be getting some much needed jerseys,” said Yetter, who is pictured with Vice President Derrick Perkins (right) and President Carl Forman (far left).
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Valemount Winter Fest results
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» COMMUNITY
Local resident achieves level three ski instructor status
Left: Romanow patrolling in Jasper at the end of the season. Above: Out for a winter stroll.
Joshua Estabrooks
editor@thevalleysentinel.com
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ou may know him as the face of Hike Inc., but Dunster resident, Ernie Romanow, recently became one of a handful of ski instructors in the province to reach his level three certification. There are currently about 22,000 ski instructors in Canada, said Romanow, and less than 12% make it to the level three status. “There are four levels, and only about four percent make it there.” It has taken Romanow over ten years to reach his current status, he said, which took less time and less money than his electrical engineering degree. For Romanow, his desire to get into the ski industry, and move to the Robson Valley, came about when the Gondola project on Canoe Mountain was being talked about. “I thought there was going to be a need for ski instructors because I thought there was going to be a ski hill.” Romanow works as a ski guide as well, which requires a certain level in the ski instructor-training program. “There’s lots of backcountry skiing going on in the area. You have Mike Wiegele, two CMH lodges, Cat-Skiing and Crescent Spur Heli-Skiing.”
When Romanow first moved to the Valley, he got a job at Marmot Basin and Purden as a ski patroller, and he also worked for the ski schools. “I ended up meeting a guy who was involved in Club Ski in Banff, so I started working down there giving three day ski lessons, as well as continuing work on my level three ski instructor certification.” In the summer, Romanow and his partner take adventurous tourists into the backcountry with his business Hike Inc. www.hikeinc.ca, but so far the winter snowshoeing market isn’t enough to keep him here year round. The difference between level two and level three is huge, he said, as the certificate allows him to start teaching level one instructors. “From a career perspective this has a lot of potential. This winter I am working for an organization that teaches little kids ski racing techniques.” Romanow passed his level three last week, and is excited to continue his progression in the ski industry, all the while hoping that one day there will be a ski hill developed in the Robson Valley so he won’t have to seek employment elsewhere. “Guiding is definitely something I can do locally, but working in Banff has allowed me to further my training as well.”
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Coming Events
ROBSON VALLEY MONDAY
FEB 21
• Valemount Seniors Carpet Bowling 9am • Valemount Co-ed MMA 7-8:30pm
• Valemount Co-ed MMA 7-8:30 pm upstairs at The Trading Post. • Lions Bingo at Lions Hall in Valemount 6 pm. FEB 28
• Valemount Seniors Carpet Bowling 9am • Valemount Co-ed MMA 7-8:30pm • Valemount Co-ed MMA 7-8:30 pm upstairs at The Trading Post.
TUESDAY
FEB 22
• 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
MAR 1
• 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
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
FEB 16 • 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
FEB 17
FEB 18
• Cribbage 1pm - 4pm at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge in lower lounge •ADULT RECREATIONAL BADMINTON at Valemount Sec. School Gym 7-8:30pm • Free Dance Lessons @ Elks Hall 7 pm
FEB 23 • 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 • Toastmasters at The Best Western 7:30-9:30pm MAR 2 • 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
Valley Museum & Archives Society in McBride presents
MAR 3
• Cribbage 1pm - 4pm at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge in lower lounge •ADULT RECREATIONAL BADMINTON at Valemount Sec. School Gym 7-8:30pm • Free Dance Lessons @ Elks Hall 7 pm • Senior Boys Basketball Zones in McBride
• Curling @Rec Centre in McBride 7 pm - midnight
FEB 25 • Friday night dinners at the Valemount Legion 5pm
• Dunster Winter Market Saturday from 11:30 am - 1 pm • Valemount MMA Open
Mat 9-11 am Saturdays upstairs at The Trading Post, Kids class Sundays 6-7 pm.
FEB 26/27
• Dunster Winter Market Saturday from 11:30 am - 1 pm • Valemount MMA Open
Mat 9-11 am Saturdays upstairs at The Trading Post, Kids class Sundays 6-7 pm.
MAR 4 • Friday night dinners at the Valemount Legion 5pm
• Senior Boys Basketball Zones in McBride
MAR 5/6
• Dunster Winter Market Saturday from 11:30 am - 1 pm • Valemount MMA Open
Mat 9-11 am Saturdays upstairs at The Trading Post, Kids class Sundays 6-7 pm.
• Senior Boys Basketball Zones in McBride
McBride Community Forest Open Meeting First Wednesday of the month
"Local Art & Artisans"
Show of counted cross stitch, pottery, quilting, weaving and zipper art.
7pm in the McBride Village Council Chambers
On exhibit from now until Feruary 28, 2011. Museum/Library Building 241 Dominion Street, McBride
FEB 24
• Cribbage 1pm - 4pm at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge in lower lounge •ADULT RECREATIONAL BADMINTON at Valemount Sec. School Gym 7-8:30pm • Free Dance Lessons @ Elks Hall 7 pm
• Friday night dinners at the Valemount Legion 5pm
SAT/SUNDAY FEB 19/20
Dunster Winter Market Every Saturday 11:30-1pm
Vendors welcome Call Karen Shaw 250 968-4331
Services 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
• 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 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 • toPs tues. 6:45 pm weigh-in, 7:15 pm meeting. health unit in Mcbride. new members welcome. 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
Business Directory
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RESTAURANT
CONSTRUCTION
Church Listings
CONTRACTORS/BUILDERS
GOOD SHEPHERD ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
S.C. BARNES
CONSTRUCTION LTD. Donairs - Burgers - Middle East Cuisine - Baklava Dine in or take out
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
Bobcat Landscaping Services • Decks Concrete Foundations • Roofing • Framing Finish Carpentry • Kitchen/Bathroom Cabinets
Steve Barnes
General Contractor Phone: 250-566-9114 Fax: 250-566-9166 Box 100 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0
Valemount
Construction & Rental Properties 10,000 lb crane with 54 ft reach & manbasket Bobcat w/ tracks, bucket, hoe, brush mower, grapple ICF and bracing, scaffolding Container rental, Spray foam insulation Quality stone, Window blinds Ph: 250 566 8483 shfowler@telus.net • www.wclh.com/valemount
3rd Ave & Elm St. Phone: 1 877 314-4897 Sunday 8:30am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat-9am, Wed & Fri 7pm
ANGLICAN UNITED CHURCH 250 566-4797
7th & Cedar, Sunday Worship 9:00 AM
NEW LIFE CENTRE
1247 - 1st Ave. 250-566-4824
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
FUEL DELIVERY Delivering Fuel East to McBride
Jen Applebaum
Licensed Property Manager * Handyman Services * Design Consulting
rusticluxury@telus.net
250.566.4005 Office 250.566.1323 Cell Valemount
www.rusticluxury.com
MORTGAGE CONSULTANT
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES
250 968-4349 or 250 566-4568 Sunday-11am, Sun. School 11am
DRIVER SALES REPRESENTATIVE For Commercial and Farm Personal Contact Where High Level of Customer Service is JOB #1
Greg Belshaw
990 Railway Road Prince George 1-866-309-2667 Office: (250) 564-3488
Vanderhoof Office Office: (250) 567-4488 Fax: (250) 567-4490 Cell: (250) 565-8436
Mac’s Small Engine Service & Repair
John McGuire 250.566.6801 or 250.566.1216 greenstarfsi@gmail.com 1012 3rd Avenue PO Box 967, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0
• GIS Services • Timber Cruising • GPS & Mapping • Forest Development • Total Chance Planning • Visual Impact Assessment • MPB Assessment & Control
Canwest Propane Ltd.
YOUR LOCAL PROPANE PROVIDER
Phone: 1-866-426-8211 Cell: 250-421-7600 Email: debra_parker@centum.ca
Looking out for your best Interest.
CONSTRUCTION
250-968-4498
Sales Service 250-566-1324 Installation 1-800-424-6331
Hours of operation
sunday - Monday Closed tuesday - Wednesday 1-5pM tHursday - friday - saturday 10aM - 5pM
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Call liz or KiM everard at 250.566.9111
reduCe • reuse • reCyCle
McBride ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
Church 569.2378 or 569.8845 1st
Commercial & Home Renovations
• Hardware & Hardware for Cabinets • Electrical and Plumbing • Ply Woods, Drywall & Roofing
ANGLICAN UNITED CHURCH
1.888.DNA.9233
250-566-0007 940 Main Street, Valemount
INTERNET SERVICES
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Dunster
Irly Building Supplies Staining of log homes • Free Estimates Servicing Valemount, Dunster, McBride, Blue River & Jasper
Rex’s Recycling
250 566-9990 Praise & Worship 11am
197 Dominion, 250 569-2606 Sun. Communion Service 11am
BUILDING SUPPLIES
Hill Bill Products Ltd
RECYCLING
VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Sun. 11:00 am Home group meeting at Rod & Deb Reimer’s - Brown Road, Dunster. 250 968-4335.
Call Mac Cochrane
PAINTING / RENOVATIONS
Sundays 9:00 am 1275 5th Ave 250 566-4772.
ROCKO’S CHURCH
Closed Dec 8-Jan 8
Debra Parker AMP Mortgage Consultant
VALEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH
PROPANE PROVIDER
• Lawn & gaRdEn • aTV’S • powER SawS • SnowMobILES
** MORTGAGES **
* Pre-approvals * Purchases * Refinances * Consolidations * Rental Property *Self Employed Mortgages * New to Canada * Vacation Home
Vanderhoof & District Co-Operative Association
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
“Your Local Mortgage Consultant”
Sunday School 10am. Family Worship 10:30am. Prayer meeting Thurs 7pm
FORESTRY
GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
Valley
Systems
Joel Steinberg P.O. Box 124, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0 250-674-0017 joel_valleygeo@telus.net
Ave Sun 11am Sunday School 9:45am.
441 Dominion St., 250 569.3206 or 250 569.3386. Worship/Kids church 11:30am
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Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Aries, time is of the essence when a situation presents itself this week. Keep your eyes focused on the goal to make the most of what comes your way.
Leo, a lackluster start to the week gives way to more exciting events as the days progress. Just be sure to take a few moments for a little quiet time for yourself.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Taurus, be careful who you rely on this week. You will quickly learn which people you can depend on and which you should avoid.
Virgo, a missed opportunity foils your plans but another option will be right behind it. Wait a few days and see what the new scenario might be. Then take action.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, there are happy moments in store for you when a friend from your past pops in for a visit. This is a surprise and something that presents the perfect social engagement.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, romantic plans may have to be postponed for a work event that simply cannot be missed. Because a paycheck is essential in this economy, save social things for later.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22
Cancer, weekend plans get changed in an instant when a different opportunity comes your way. This one has even better opportunities for fun and excitement.
It definitely could be time for a change of scenery, Scorpio. You can use some time to simply recharge your batteries. At the end of the week, take a break.
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Cold Steel... Former local resident shares his love of trains and graffiti art with installation piece in Kelowna
Photo Courtesy of Lars Widell
The installation piece former resident, Lars Widell created for the Ecotone art festival in Kelowna recently. The piece, which is called Cold Steel, and measures 25 feet in length, is a one to one duplication of the side of an actual train car, one of Widells favourite canvasses to work on.
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Visionary artist and former Small River resident, Lars Widell, eldest son of Mike Widell, is celebrating 17 Years of Loving Trains with his twenty foot long art installation Cold Steel, made out of five four by five foot pieces of steel that Widell said are a one to one ratio of the side of a boxcar he painted, so that “now you can have a piece of train inside your house!” Widell, or LAW 79, the moniker he’s better known as in the graffiti world, said he painted it for the Ecotone festival in Kelowna, the city where he now lives. The festival is put on by Conduit, in partnership with the En’ Owkin Centre and Okanagan Greens Society, and is a “live showcase of over 100 emerging and established artists, featuring installation art, sculpture, graffiti art, eco-activism, crafts, musical performances, poetry readings, fire spinning, and storytelling,” that took place on Saturday, February 5th at the Rotary Center for the Arts. With an artist for a mother, Widell has been infatuated with the arts since a very young age, and was able to create a real niche for himself in the stone masonry business with his company, Stone Viking, and most recently as a naturally gifted Tattoo artist. His real medium of choice however, is aerosol spray-painting, better known as graffiti art, the deliberate act of public marking, in the form of images or lettering scratched, scrawled, painted
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or marked in any manner, with the main motivational factor being one of mass communication, and/or individual expression to the general public. Widell said he grew up in awe of the graffiti art exhibited on the railroad boxcars of the CN trains
“Graffiti writing breaks the hegemonic hold of corporate/governmental style over the urban environment and the situations of daily life. As a form of aesthetic sabotage, it interrupts the pleasant, efficient uniformity of ‘planned’ urban space and predictable urban living. For the writers, graffiti disrupts the lived experience of mass culture, the passivity of mediated consumption,” ~ Jeff Ferrell
as they rolled by him in Tete Jaune, and over the last ten years he has made a name for himself in that world as well. Widell has created countless logos, record covers, canvasses, murals and 3-D art installations,
including a mini skate ramp wall piece at Shambhala Music Festival where he is the Art Director for the Pagoda Stage; you can watch LAW paint this piece on YouTube by typing in Law79 Montana Spray Time-lapse. He was also commissioned to complete another colourful and complex mural for community enhancement and beautification by the Graffiti Eradication & Prevention program, supported by the Public Art Fund in Kelowna, on a cement retaining wall owned by a number of adjacent homeowners. The wall faces into Duggan Park, a small neighbourhood park on what is known as Bankhead Hill, east of the downtown area of Kelowna. They said, “The wall was a constant target for graffiti tagging and other vandalism that was occurring in the Park,” and hiring an artist of this calibre is one way of deterring the vandalism. “Graffiti writing breaks the hegemonic hold of corporate/governmental style over the urban environment and the situations of daily life. As a form of aesthetic sabotage, it interrupts the pleasant, efficient uniformity of ‘planned’ urban space and predictable urban living. For the writers, graffiti disrupts the lived experience of mass culture, the passivity of mediated consumption,” said Jeff Ferrell, in Crimes of Style. Widell seems to be doing this and more; locally you can see Widell’s work displayed on the shop doors of Travis Auto. Mad props and big ups for LAW 79!
A closer look at some of the panels of Widells massive art piece.
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