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SERVING THE ROBSON VALLEY SINCE 1986

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Winter Fun INAUGURATION - PAGE 2

WHEELER EXHIBITION - PAGE 7

TRIBUTE - PAGE 8

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“Best ride in town”

On Wednesday, November 30,Steve Smith walks downtown with ‘Madder’ pulling his son Maverick in a sled. Apparently all three kids of his got a sled ride to school that morning. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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2 • Wednesday December 7, 2011 The Valley Sentinel

UPFRONT

“McBride’s inauguration ceremony”

On Monday, December 5, 2011 the Village of McBride inaugurated their newly elected Village Council members at the McBride Village Council Chambers. Top Centre: Councillor Rajpal Basran signs the paperwork making it official. Top Right: Councillor Lori Kimpton reads her oath of office. Top Left: The Village of McBride, Mayor and Council. Left to Right: Councillor Rajpal Basran, Councillor Irene Rejman, Mayor Michael Frazier, Councillor Lori Kimpton and Councillor Rick Thompson.

Economic pilot project coming to the Valley Daniel Betts EDITOR

which has several ongoing business relationships with companies in forestry, mining and hydro power production. “We want all regions in British Columbia to be part of our jobs plan. These pilots will help us to focus on specific job-creating projects. This is about working with our community and First Nations partners to create a sustainable economic future. I’m very excited about this project. It could have a profound effect on the prosperity of British Columbia,” said Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Inoices have been heard. Between July and Sep- novation. tember of this year, Valemount hosted two ecoAt the forum, representatives from local governnomic summits as well as a visit from the Rural ment, business, industry, First Nations and acaCaucus, an action committee formed at the direc- demia will explore investment opportunities and tion of Premier Christy Clark to investigate issues share solutions to overcome barriers. By the end of facing northern and rural British Columbia. These the forum, an inventory of potential projects and meetings, attended by provincial government min- an initial action plan on how best to implement isters, local government and concerned residents, them will have been created. The provincial govput a spotlight on the issues communities within ernment will assist the Barriere to McBride corridor our region face. On December 1, the Province of by developing an intensified approach to capitalize British Columbia announced they will partner on those opportunities. with communities along the “Barriere to McBride The BC Jobs Plan was announced by Premier corridor” in one of three regional economic devel- Christy Clark in September, who claims one of opment pilot projects as part of the Canada Starts the key pillars of the plan is working with employHere: The BC Jobs Plan. ers and communities to enable job creation. Clark The Regional Economic Investment Pilot is believes the BC Jobs Plan can accelerate growth by aimed at attracting investment, identifying oppor- leveraging the strengths of British Columbia’s most tunities, economic diversification and job creation competitive sectors to bring new dollars into the in areas consistent with the BC Jobs Plan. In Janu- economy from the province’s most important tradary, a forum will be held in Valemount, which will ing partners. Those sectors are: forestry, mining, be hosted by Pat Bell, the Minister of Jobs, Tourism natural gas, agri-foods, technology, tourism, transand Innovation. The pilot area corridor includes portation and international education. the traditional territory of the Simpcw First Nation, The provincial government expects that economic forums in selected communities will be comVALEMOUNT VILLAGE OFFICE

pleted by March 2012. The lessons learned from these pilots will then be applied across the province. “Part of The BC Jobs Plan is finding ways to support communities like the ones in the Robson Valley. It is always difficult for small rural communities to attract the necessary investment that creates badly needed jobs. As the MLA for this area for more than a decade I am pleased that we will be one of three provincial pilots that will work to create an action plan to remove barriers, encourage investment and create jobs. This is an important step to creating a sustainable economic plan for the Robson Valley,” said Shirley Bond, MLA Prince George-Valemount and Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General. “Our local economy took a terrible hit over the last few years. All along we have been working on diversifying our economy and creating employment. This initiative will give a huge boost to our efforts. We’re looking forward to working with other communities in the region to take advantage of investment opportunities,” said Mike Frazier, Mayor of the Village of McBride. “It is great to be included in the pilot project. Government is one of the gatekeepers for some of our region’s most promising projects; their involvement isn’t optional, it’s critical. There’s enough work for every level of government thanks to the kinds of projects proposed for this region. Great projects need more than great investors and an economic opportunity. They take strong relationships with First Nations, planning, support from ministries and much coordination. This is tangible evidence that our provincial government is on side,” said Andru McCracken, Mayor of the Village of Valemount. To find out more about BC Jobs Plan visit http:// www.bcjobsplan.ca/

will be closed December 23, 2011 at 12:30 pm and will re‐open January 3, 2012 at 8:30 am

For those of you wishing to make payments to your tax or utility account, the following payment options are available: • On‐line banking • Telephone banking • Bank machine • Mail • Village Office drop box (located on front office door) All deposits and payments must be in the Village bank account or received by staff prior to opening of business January 3, 2012. These payments will be receipted to December 31, 2011.

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LOCAL NEWS

NEB Firm Service for Kinder Morgan Pipeline Daniel Betts EDITOR

he stage is set for an expansion and doubling of capacity of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline, which runs through our Valley, however environmental questions arise. On December 1, the National Energy Board (NEB) announced it has approved Kinder Morgan’s request of Firm Service on the Trans Mountain pipeline system with respect to certain capacity to the Westridge Marine Terminal. Basically 27,000 barrels per day of existing land capacity would be reallocated to the Westridge dock capacity. “We are pleased with the Board’s decision. It is an indication that the Board agrees with the approach we’ve taken to satisfy the market,” said Lexa Hobenshield, B.A., Kinder Morgan Canada, Manager, External Relations. Not everyone is pleased with the decision as it lays a foundation for potentially more oil tanker traffic through Vancouver harbour. Eight British Columbia mayors, plus the Island Trust, had sent a letter to the NEB requesting a robust public consultation process be held for any expansion applications. “We are disappointed that the National Energy Board failed to hold public hearings in coastal communities prior to this approval, especially given that it opens the door for future expansion,” said Derek Corrigan, Mayor of Burnaby, where Westridge Terminal is located. “We have made it clear that all future applications must provide ample opportunity for involvement by our residents and civic governments before any decision is made to expand crude oil flows and oil tanker traffic through Vancouver harbour.” “In June, we wrote asking for increased consultation on this application. We also asked that any

approval include conditions that allow regulators to impose limits on the amounts and types of petroleum products shipped,” said Sheila Malcolmson, Chair of the Islands Trust Council, a federation of local governments, which includes most of the Gulf Islands. “We are disappointed in this decision as we were disappointed when the National Energy Board denied our request to extend the deadline for public input and our request to have public hearings in coastal communities.” Kinder Morgan was aware of the B.C. Mayor’s letter to the NEB. “Our plans have always contemplated meaningful conversation and engagement with all affected communities who have interest in our plans,” said Hobenshield in respect to the B.C. Mayors’ letter. “We will work to seek opportunities to collaborate with and continue to build relationships in the interest that we can work together to address concerns raised.” Hobenshield explained that Kinder Morgan has recently initiated an “Open Season,” which is similar to a request for proposal, for additional capacity that sets out contract terms that customers or shippers can sign up for. “If we receive secure commercial commitments, and proceed with an expansion project, we will follow a process that meets with all regulatory requirements, including a comprehensive consultation process and completion of thorough environmental assessments,” said Hobensheild. According to Hobensheild Kinder Morgan intends to proceed with an open mind in their consultation efforts with all interested communities and groups and seeks to work collaboratively in ensuring that concerns and issues can be worked through to satisfactory solutions. “Safety is our priority, we have demonstrated a safe operating history,” said Hobensheild. “Ensuring our pipelines run efficiently, reliably, and safely means that we employ some

“Greater capacity!”

Above: The Kinder Morgan substation near Blue River, B.C. is part of the Trans Mountain Pipeline, which a recent NEB decision set the stage for doubling its capacity. Photo by Andrea Scholz

of the industry’s most rigorous safety standards. We maintain the integrity of our pipeline using the latest methods and technologies available for monitoring and maintaining the condition of our pipelines. We also work closely with Port Metro Vancouver and other agencies to continue to keep tanker traffic managed safely.” In October, British Columbia municipalities demanded increased scrutiny of expansions of oil pipelines and tanker traffic through an emergency resolution passed by the Union of B.C. Municipalities. While the NEB approval sets the stage for possible expansion and increased tanker traffic in an effort to meet market demands, the environmental concerns of British Columbia municipalities are extremely important considerations. According to Kinder Morgan they have every intention of engaging in a comprehensive consultation process and are committed to the safety of their pipeline and tanker traffic.

Power outages plague the Valley, customers question service Birgit Stutz CONTRIBUTOR

ver the past couple of weeks, the Robson Valley has been plagued by a number of power outages, some of them lasting for more than 24 hours. “A significant windstorm affected the North Thompson and Robson Valley on Sunday, November 27,” said Gene Bryant, BC Hydro’s Public Affairs Coordinator for Community Relations in the Southern Interior. “There were multiple small outages throughout the Valemount/McBride area as well as a couple of large outages. There were trees down in multiple locations from Valemount to Dome Creek that affected the electrical system. On November 27 over 1,500 customers were without power from Valemount north due to wind and tree damage. The power went out at 9:08 a.m. and BC Hydro crews responded and worked diligently throughout the day in difficult conditions to safely restore power. 400 customers were restored at 9:46 p.m. and the remaining 1,100 customers had their power restored just after midnight. On November 29, at 7:05 p.m. approximately 125 customers lost

power in the Crescent Spur – Loos area. The power was restored the following day at 1:44 p.m. In McBride, the generator fired up on November 27, however some customers may have still been out of power due to the extensive local damage to the electrical system caused by the windstorm. The intention of the generator is to supply power when there is what is called a ‘source’ outage. That is when the powerline serving McBride is out of service. One area that has been especially hard hit by Valemount recent power outages is Dome Creek, where there Learning have been numerous outages since November 18. Centre “We had six outages in November, three of them 250-566-4601 in one week,” said Wendy Howe. “The shortest one was 14 hours and the longest one lasted 28 hours. [When the power goes out,] LOCAL JOB we call it in and lots of times we know where the POSTINGS problem is. Most lines are along public roads. If Updated December 7, 2011 Updated Dec. 7, 2011 the power goes out Continued on Page 5

LOCAL JOB POSTINGS

THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MCBRIDE

PuBliC notiCe riCK HanSen 25th anniVerSary relay Community medal Bearer & SeleCtion Committee

STUDENT WAGE SUBSIDY AVAILABLE Provide a part-time job for full-time high school and post-secondary students during the school year. School Works, a new CBT pilot program provides an $8/hr student wage subsidy to small businesses, non-profit and First Nations organization and public bodies in the Columbia Basin.

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Banquet Servers Bartender (1) Cook / Chef (2) Front Desk (8) Groomer/Operator Housekeepers (15) Interim VCTV Station Manager. Laundry Motel Managers (Couple) Red Cross Swimming Instructor. Servers (7) Specialty Cook/International Cuisine Traffic Control Person

The Village of McBride has been provided the opportunity to select a feature medal bearer for the Rick Hansen Anniversary Relay. The Relay will be coming through McBride on March 19, 2012.

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To have an opportunity or to nominate someone to have the honour of carrying the medal please let us know in 250 words or less the story of how this person has been a difference maker in the community and indicate why they should have the honour of carrying the medal. Applicants must be a minimum 13 years of age at time of application to apply. Information requested includes first and last name, mailing address, date of birth, phone number and email address and Medal Bearer Story. Medal bearer submissions are to be dropped off at the McBride Village Office at 100 Robson Centre prior to 4:30 pm, December 15, 2011.

Front desk staff can give you detailed information about each of these postings, including info on how to submit your application for these job opportunities.

School Works applications being accepted starting December 1, 2011.

In addition the Village of McBride Spirit of BC committee is looking for two individuals to assist with the selection of the Community Medal Bearer. If you are interested in being part of the selection process please provide your name and contact information to the McBride Village Office at (250)569-2229 before 4:30 pm December 9, 2011.

www.cbt.org/schoolworks • 1.877.489.2687 ext. 3584 • Join us:

For further information you may contact the McBride Village Office at (250)569-2229.

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We are here to help. Please call or drop in. For more information on these jobs or Valemount other employment assistance Learning Centre services visit us at Regency 250-566-4601 Box 789 Valemount. Place 1201- 5th Ave,

www.valemountlearningcentre.org

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

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OPINION

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Daniel Betts editor@thevalleysentinel.com

Welcome Sledders

his past weekend, it wasn’t hard to miss the row of trucks and trailers lining both sides of 5th Avenue near the hotels by the highway. Likewise the parking lot of the Best Western was full of trucks, some with impressive looking snow machines in the back. In McBride also, trucks with trailers were seen driving up Mountainview Road toward the thrill of the alpine. The sledders have most definitely arrived in the Valley. This past weekend the Super 8 Valemount was full to capacity and the Best Western PLUS Valemount had only a couple rooms left. The Valemount Liquor store reported a steady flow of customers all weekend and the Valemount Hotel Bar was open late due to an increase in business. Driving past the Caribou Grill one could see the big screen TV through the window and a gathering of patrons enjoying the late night menu. The economic benefits to the Valley from our visiting snow enthusiasts were certainly apparent. Sledding is certainly a thrilling and expensive sport. The time and effort it takes to drive to our communities is costly in of itself, let alone the cost of maintaining the machines. Most snowmobiling enthusiasts are likely very careful about caring for their investments and are also very mindful of the difficult road conditions they must endure during their transit through our snow packed valley. Thrill seekers coming to the Valley are more than welcome to enjoy and experience what we have to offer and to patronize our businesses, but they should do so safely. This past weekend, there were reports of accidents along Valley highways, including an accident involving three vehicles at once. Visitors to our Valley need to be aware that our highways are hazardous this time of year. Our local RCMP is out on the highway, spending most of their time travelling between accidents. They are also looking out for the safety of all. Unsecured snow machines and trailers are a terrible hazard; compound bad road conditions during a potential accident and the results are potentially tragic. When the RCMP pulls over a vehicle for an inspection, it is an important and potentially life saving act to protect the community, not a targeted attempt to harass. Visitors who have taken the time to properly and legally secure their machines and trailers have little to fear. As far as scaring away potential patrons to Valley businesses, I think it is more important that we prevent trailers or unsecure snowmobiles from potentially killing Valley residents. Welcome to all sledders and alpine thrill seekers. Please travel our highways safely.

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Power outages continued from Page 3 in the late afternoon or evening, crews don’t get sent out until the next morning. Often it’s a private contractor that comes out.” Dome Creek is at the end of the power line from Kamloops, and Howe said her family got hydro in 1986. “We had good service back then and we had a lot more trees back then. Outages went from four hours to eight hours to 12 hours and now even longer. We can’t stop power outages from happening. But it’s what happens after the power goes out, it’s the service we don’t get.” Naomi Johnson is another Dome Creek resident who has been affected by the lengthy power outages. “We had a 28-hour long outage in minus 18. It’s very stressful. Our water in the pump house froze. What worries me is what’s going to happen when it’s minus 40 and the power goes out.” Johnson said when BC Hydro used to send out their own crews, they’d come out in the evening and the power came back on. “Now crews don’t come out until the following morning,” she said. Bob Gammer, BC Hydro’s Community Relations Manager for Northern BC, said the line manager will bring in crews from Valemount and Clearwater, and as necessary from Prince George, Kamloops, Williams Lake and Quesnel. “In the last few weeks crews have been brought in from everywhere except Quesnel. We bring in both BC Hydro crews and contractor crews. We bring contractors in on a regular basis around the province for larger outages.” Gammer said when BC Hydro gets calls on outages, the restoration centre prioritizes the

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calls and dispatches the crews. “The line crews are usually working somewhere else in the district. Mobilization is typically about one hour, but it can take longer when access is more difficult such as in areas west of McBride, where crews need snowmobiles or ATVs in some cases. That can add up to the mobilization time fairly significantly.” The crews then have to patrol the line to find the problem. “If they see a tree resting on the lines, it is most obvious. However, a number of times, you won’t see a sign of anything. Crews will then patrol the entire length of the line, and will try to restore the power manually. If it doesn’t

“We had a 28-hour long outage in minus 18. Our water in the pump house froze. What’s going to happen when it’s minus 40 and the power goes out.” Naomi Johnson - Dome Creek come back on, they need to look for other types of problems. During the night, it is more difficult to spot a problem. Sometimes a crew has to stop working because of safety reasons such as darkness or access. It is not safe to be out on a snowmobile in the dark. If the crew is able to respond in the middle of the night, they will. If crews have been working for 16 hours, they must take a mandatory eight hour rest break in compliance with WorkSafe BC. If we have additional crews available, the new crew will pick up from where the other one left off, but some of these crews may also be on rest time. We may not have the ability to bring in support in every outage. That can increase the length of the outage. These really large, wide-spread windstorms don’t happen very often.” Gammer said there are three main causes for outages: wind-

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storms bringing trees in contact with power lines, either resting on lines or momentarily touching them; phase slaps, meaning wind can cause lines to sway which at times can momentarily touch together, or phase slaps caused by the sudden release of snow and ice built up on the lines, causing the lines to swing up in all different directions and the lines contacting each other. The third cause is hardware failure, such as an insulator, which keeps the wire away from the cross-arm at the top of the T, separating the live line from the pole. This often results in a pole fire. Gammer said that when the power flickers but doesn’t go out, what happens is that the protective equipment opens and the power immediately stops flowing. The re-closure then closes again. If the fault stays on the line, the re-closure stays open and there is an outage. Gammer said it is important that customers call any outage in at 1-888-769-3766 (or 1-888-POWERON). “Even in this time when we are installing Smart Meters, customers need to realize that for the first year, the Smart Meters work just like a regular meter. Customers still need to phone in if they experience a power outage. Once we have the system running provincewide in 2013, the Smart Meters will transmit a signal to BC Hydro if there is an outage. Then customers won’t have to phone us anymore.” For information about current, restored and planned power outages, visit www.bchydro. com/outages. “We appreciate the fact that people are very resilient in the Robson Valley and are very patient with us,” said Gammer. “They understand that they live in a more remote area. We put in our best effort in restoring power.”

Proposed Glacier Discovery Walk Project An environmental assessment has been prepared for the proposal to construct the Brewster – Glacier Discovery Walk at Tangle Hill on Hwy 93 N, Jasper National Park (approximately 6.5 kilometres north of the Glacier Discovery Centre). Any persons wishing to review and comment on the assessment may do so. Copies can be viewed at: The Jasper National Park Administration Office (607 Connaught Drive), or by contacting the Office of the Superintendent at 780-852-6171, fax at 780-852-6229, or e-mail at jasper.superintendent@pc.gc.ca. The Jasper Municipal Library (303 Bonhomme St.) The Glacier Discovery Walk website at: www.glacierdiscoverywalk.ca/downloads.html

All comments should be provided in writing by December 16, 2011 to: Superintendent Jasper National Park Box 10, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0 Fax: 780-852-6229 / Email: jasper.superintendent@pc.gc.ca

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COMMUNITY EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS

Annual christmas exhibition Thursday, December 8, 2011 - 4 p.m. The Valemount Canoe Valley Skating Club will be hosting their annual Christmas Exhibition at the local Rec. Centre. Admission is Free. Christmas Concert Thursday, December 8, 2011 at 1p.m. McBride Centennial Elementary School Ladies christmas tea Thursday, December 8, 2011 At the E- Free Church, McBride Enjoy music, song and scripture. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., refreshments served at 6:30 p.m., program to follow. Everyone is welcome. Movie night- Admission $5.00 Friday, December 9, 2011 McBride Secondary School 4:30 p.m. - REAL STEEL - Hugh Jackman 7:00 p.m. - 80 MINUTES or LESS

mcbride avalanchE awareness day Saturday, December 10, 2011 Lucille Mountain Events 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Beacon Check - Trailhead, Exercises at Safety Cabin Gigglin’ Grizzly - 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Booths and tables christmas potluck supper Saturday, December 10, 2011 - 6 p.m. Golden Years Lodge Hosted by the Valemount Senior Citizens Club. Turkey and Potatoes supplied by the club. Gift exchange (Maximum $10) All Seniors Welcome! Tete Jaune Community Club Annual Christmas Party Sunday, December 11, 2011 - 5:30 p.m. Tete Jaune Community Hall Bring a side dish and/or dessert Annual Membership due - $10 per Family Silent Auction Fundraiser - Please bring an unwrapped gift. - Everyone Welcome!

ONGOING EVENTS Valemount

The Valemount Elementary School Children’s Christmas Concert

The Christmas Concert Thursday Night, December 15th @ 7 p.m. Secondary School Theatre Asking for non-perishable donations for the Food Bank

McBride christmas skate show December 14, 2011 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Come check out the local skating talent at the Rec. Centre and cheer on the participating 4-13 year olds. The admission cost is simply a donation to the food bank. Dunster Christmas concert Thursday, December 15, 2011at 7 p.m. At the Dunster Fine Arts School gymnasium with Santa visiting . Stay for potluck, snacks and refreshments after the concert and socialize! Angel tree By December 14, 2011 Pick an angel tag, buy a gift, drop it off at the library by December 14, 2011 unwrapped. The Valemount Food Bank will wrap and distribute the gifts for the children with the food hampers.

public Library call 250-566-4367 to book a time

MONDAYS: • VALEMOUNT SENIORS Carpet Bowling 9 am Golden Years Lodge • Lions Bingo 1st & 3rd Mon, at Lions Hall, doors open 6pm, everyone welcome. • Royal Canadian Legion General meetings every 3rd Mon of month 7:30pm in Legion. • curling club league 7 p.m. anyone welcome tuesdays: • valemount mma club upstairs at The Trading Post. Co-ed from 7-8:30 pm • Valemount Children’s Activity Centre Board Meeting 1st Tuesday of the month - 7 pm @ the Centre beneath the Community Hall (the red door). • adult recreational vollEyball 7 - 9pm. Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Suzanne Bloodoff @ 250 566-9979 • Council Meeting 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 pm, council chambers. Everyone welcome. • Ladies Auxiliary #266 Legion Meetings 1st Tuesday of every month 3pm in Valemount Legion. • curling club league 7 p.m. anyone welcome WEDNESDAYS: • PLAY AND LEARN 10AM until noon at the Lion’s Hall. • Public Library Board Meeting Every 2nd Wed. 5 pm Downstairs at the library. • valemount seniors music night 7-9 pm Golden Years Lodge • TOASTMASTERS meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. 7:30-9:30PM at the Best Western. • free one - on -one computer tutoring 4 p.m. at the Valemount public Library call 250-566-4367 to book a time THURSDAYS: • Adult Recreation Badminton. 7-9 pm in the Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Betty @250 566-4656 • CHAMPS Weight loss Support Team for men and women. Thurs. 6:00 pm Downstairs Valemount Clinic. Shirley 566-9829, Dolly 566-8458. • 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 • VALEMOUNT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. Regular meetings first Thurs of every month at 7pm downstairs lounge at Golden Years Lodge. • JUNIOR CURLING 2:30 p.m. All welcome. FRIDAYS: • valemount mma club upstairs at The Trading Post. Co-ed from 7-8:30 pm • VALEMOUNT LEGION Friday Night dinners starting at 5 pm • free one - on -one computer tutoring 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Valemount

SATURDAYS: • valemount mma club upstairs at The Trading Post. Open Mat from 9-11 am by appointment only. • Valemount circle dance. For more info please contact 250 566-1782 SUNDAYS: • valemount mma club upstairs at The Trading Post. Kids class from 6-7 pm.

Tete Jaune •

Tete Jaune Community Club meetings held the 1st Tues. of the month at 7pm at the Tete Jaune Hall.

DUNSTER

• Dunster family Dance Starting again in February.

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Above: Local photographer, Matthew Wheeler, was on hand at the McBride Museum on Friday, December 2, for the opening of “The Glacial Lens” an art exhibit presented by Two Rivers Gallery and has been travelling to various venues throughout the region since June. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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Above: One of Wheeler’s exhibits taken in 2006 and entitled Melting Berg Glacier. Photo by Matthew Wheeler

Left: Also at the McBride Museum and accompanying “The Glacial Lens” local ceramic artist, Lyuba Milne displays her unique and beautiful ceramic art, including appropriately named pieces such as “Night Vision” and “Oragami Stone”. The eye-catching and provocative art show blends nicely with the ice lens photography of Matthew Wheeler. Taking the time to view this exhibit is most definetely worth the time and will be on display at the McBride Museum until January 30, 2012. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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llise Bressette, graduate of McBride Secondary, is a musical enthusiast. It is for this reason that she will be playing at the Super 8 Hotel in Valemount Friday and Saturday, December 9, and 10. Bressette has been playing the guitar for 10 years, and singing since she was old enough to talk. She feels her love of music and singing are due to the great encouragement she has received from her family. “My whole family is very musical, and we love to play together,”said Bressette. Her talent has placed her in the top 3 of the last three Valemount Idol talent shows, and has taken her to Toronto as a contestant in Canadian Idol. About her plans, she says, “I’d like to record my music in the future.” But her dream is to further her education in music and to one day come back to the Valley and teach kids here. “I know that a lot of kids would love to learn music but don’t have the opportunity to do so. I would love to give them that.” Valemount’s Super 8 hopes to be able to encourage all local art“Local talent!” ists who want to get experience and exposure by booking such Above: Talented local musician, Ellise Bressette events. Also, Super 8 wants the whole community to know that will be playing at the Super 8 in Valemount on everyone is welcome to come to these, donation based, events, Friday and Saturday, December 9 and 10. and enjoy the music. General Manager, Charlene Chouinard said, Photo Submitted “We really want to encourage the creativity that this community has to offer, and at the same time give the community something to do on a Friday or Saturday night. We want to continue to host events like this every weekend, if possible.” Ellise Bressette will be playing Friday and Saturday December 9 & 10 from 6 - 8 p.m. Super 8 is located at 1465 5th Ave, Valemount. For more information call (250) 566-9171.

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Jonathan Redman: Valley athlete on the wind Birgit Stutz Contributor

“On the Wind”

Above: Jonathan Redman in a promotional picture. Photo by Vincent L. Chan, 2010

accomplishments in his snowboarding career. In 2005 he made the First Nations Snowboard Team (FNST) and in 2006 he was the first First Nations athlete to make the British Columbia Snowboard Team. From 2006 to 2009, Jonathan was in the top three snowboarders in British Columbia for half-pipe and slope style events. He also participated in Canadian national snowboarding competitions for three consecutive years and was an Olympic hopeful for 2014. “Some of the highlights in Jono’s career were being a Royal Bank of Canada athlete, being an Olympic torch bearer, and being a forerunner for the Olympic half-pipe trial event in February 2009,” said Ken. In February of 2006, Jonathan had lunch with His Royal Highness Prince Edward Earl of Wessex and Prince Edward’s wife Sophie, the Countess of Wessex. He was also featured on Global TV news, APTN, CBC National Nightly News, on a Scratch and Win Ticket in 07-08, and on the Home-grown Heroes Sports Funder Lottery Tickets. He is featured in the Aboriginal Sport Gallery in the BC Sports Hall of Fame. In 2008 Jonathan was presented with the inaugural Athlete Community Excellence Leadership Award at the Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Spirit of Excellence Banquet. “All of his accomplishments have to be seen

he Robson Valley community lost an incredible athlete this past summer. Twenty-six-year-old Jonathan (or Jono, as he was known to family and friends) was born in Comox, B.C. and was from the Namgis First Nations of Alert Bay, at the northern tip of Vancouver Island. Dunster residents Ken and Genny Redman adopted Jonathan when he was only three weeks old as a brother to their son Daniel. But Jono’s start in life was not without obstacles. “We found out when he was four months old that he was a ‘floppy’ baby with little or no muscle tone,” said Genny. “One pediatrician we saw said that he was double-jointed in all his joints but had no muscle tone. He had numerous interventions, where we worked with him to increase his muscle tone and he saw many physiotherapists over the first five years of his life.” The Redmans quickly became aware of Jonathan’s athletic abilities. “He had fantastic eye-hand co-ordination and was incredibly flexible but now had some muscle tone,” said Ken. “We also noticed that he picked up any new sport very quickly. We were avid cross-country skiers and Jonathan and Daniel would ski the trails for a while but then would get bored and start looking for places where they could make jumps and go over them. We would be skiing along and they would jump in front of us over the trail. We finally decided it was time to take the boys to Marmot Basin in Jasper. They both took to the slopes like ducks to water. Jonathan switched to snowboarding when he was eleven years old and never looked back.” McBride Secondary snowboard team coach Kjell Valestrand was Jono’s first race coach. “Jono was on the first McBride Secondary Snowboard team in 2000,” said Valestrand. “He was the youngest one on the team, but the fastest racer on the team. Thanks to Jono, the team qualified for several B.C. high school provincial championships.” Jonathan was only on the McBride Secondary snowboard team for three years, but Valestrand said Jono’s legacy is a motivation for and an inspiration for future teams. “The McBride Secondary snowboard team went to provincials eight years in a row. He is kind of a hero for the team.” Valestrand said Jono’s forte, however, wasn’t giant slalom races, but aerial maneuvers. He performed his best maneuvers in the half-pipe. Over the past few years, Jonathan had many

home and Jonathan adored and cared for them all. He especially loved Bear Dog and later his own dog Bella and of course his cat Bill Cosby, who has his own Facebook page.” “Jono was a friend of our family and a close friend of my kids,” said Valestrand. “He had a great sense of humour and a great smile and he was always very polite to me. He was really respected by the other athletes. He was a real inspiration.” Irene Rejman, who was a janitor at the McBride Secondary high school when Jonathan went to school there, is another McBride resident who has fond memories of Jonathan. “I knew him as a student at the school,” she said. “Often he would come out into the hall, and if you were there he would ask you how your day was going. He always seemed to be interested in what I was doing and if I was having a good day. I get to know the students in a different capacity than in class, sometimes I feel I get to see the real person. Jono always had lots of energy, and a big smile. And he loved it when it snowed. You could see the gleam in his eye. It was time to hit the hills, with his board, or a ski trip of some sort. We were all whining about the snow and he was grinning from ear to ear. It was like he came alive at the sight of winter. He liked to socialize with his friends and times with his family and he loved to talk about his weekends in Dunster.” Jonathan had 26 very memorable years of living, said his parents. “He travelled the world and sailed offshore with us and later went to New Zealand for three consecutive summers to train in the off season,” said Ken. “He became an elite athlete and represented First Nations people while competing on the slopes. Jonathan returned to his birthplace and met all of his birth family. He met a wide variety of people in his snowboarding endeavours and

“Accomplished Athlete”

Above: A rare photo of Jonathan appearing without goggles and snowboarding gear. Photo submitted

in light of a very serious handicap, that of FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder),” said Ken. “On the one hand his accomplishments are remarkable for someone with FASD. On the other hand and particularly as he progressed in competitions, his lack of ability to make responsible decisions increasingly hindered his progress. In addition, as the pressure and expectations increased we saw his inability to handle the increasing stress of being an elite athlete. The brain of an individual with FASD is unable to process information under stressful conditions. So we saw that under high stress situations he could not listen and follow instructions and could not use stress to enhance his performance.” Jonathan, whose Quakuitl name is Yusgamala (meaning ‘on the wind’), passed away in August of 2011 in Alert Bay. The Redmans said Jonathan was a very loving, caring person with a very goofy sense of humour. “He had many friends from all over the world,” said Genny. “In fact, at his funeral and memorial we met and found out about friends who we didn’t know he had. His friends said that he was always extremely generous and would give you the shirt off his back. He was also especially loving to animals. We had many animals in our

“Riding the rail!”

Above: At a snow park in New Zealand, Jonathan could not stop himself from taking the fast way down a set of stairs. Photo submitted

travels and touched the lives of many people. Jonathan will be ‘forever young’ and we hope that his short memorable life will motivate young First Nations youth to excel in sports. In regard to this, the First Nations Snowboarding Team, under the direction of Aaron Marchant, was pivotal to Jonathan’s successes. Aaron had the most impact on Jonathan and his snowboarding. Jonathan would not have been on the First Nations Team and the BC Team without Aaron.” “We hope to see many more aboriginal youth succeeding in snowboarding and other sports and any other endeavour that they choose to pursue,” added Genny. Marchant had a painting commissioned of Jonathan that, along with a list of Jonathan’s accomplishments, will be hung at The Roundhouse at Whistler/Blackcomb next spring.

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he Valemount Food Bank received another financial boost last week. On Thursday, December 1, the Petro-Can 50/50 Food Bank Draw closed their contest and selected three lucky winners. A total of 144 tickets sold, raising $720. The food bank’s initial share was $360, but they received an unexpected donation from the first prize winner, Sheila Nickelson, who generously gave half of her $216 winnings back to the food bank. The second prize of $90 went to Ron Recchi and the third prize of $54 went to Linda Hicks.

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haritable donations to the Royal Canadian Legion don’t stay in the bank for long. Having only just received The Valley Sentinel’s cheque, the Royal Canadian Legion Valemount, Branch #266 has already slated $904.47 to the Valemount Ambulance Association, which they will use to purchase diagnostic equipment for geriatric care. Ambulance attendants will now have proper fitting blood pressure cuffs to service older patients. On December 3, 2011 The Valley Sentinel donated $1,188.81 to the Valemount Legion Branch #266, $699 to the McBride Legion Branch #75 and $170 to the Blue River Legion Branch #213, as part of their annual Remembrance Day ad sale campaign. Every year The Valley Sentinel donates a significant part of their ad revenue from their Remembrance Day issue to the Royal Canadian Legions in the Valley. “It’s important that the community realizes money donated to the Legion goes right back into the community,” said Les Dammann, President of Valemount Legion Branch #266. The Valemount Legion has also written a cheque for $500 to go toward the Valemount “Meals on Wheels” program, out of the same fund. The Royal Canadian Legion McBride Branch #75 will be meeting on Tuesday, December 6 and how to best distribute funds to the community is on the agenda. “The donation is very much appreciated and I thank The Valley Sentinel for supporting our local legions,” said Brad Kope, President of McBride Branch #75. Les Dammann presented The Valley Sentinel with a special plaque of appreciation from both the Valemount and the McBride Legions. Many thanks go out to business owners and individuals in the community who purchased poppies or Remembrance Day ads in The Valley Sentinel, whose mandate includes supporting the community.

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By virtue of an Order issued out of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, dated the 11th day of April, 2011, and made by the Honorable Master Baker, bearing Vancouver Supreme Court Registry No. S102835, we will sell by sealed tender to be held at 3120 – 30th Avenue, Vernon, B.C., on the 22nd day of December, 2011, at 11:00 o’clock in the forenoon, all the right, title and interest of the Respondent, Robin Joseph Wingie, in and for the following land, more particularly known and described as follows: PID: 008-585-750 Lot 1, District Lot 5316 Cariboo District Plan 23147 Registered Owner in Fee Simple: Robin Joseph Wingie Taxation Authority: Prince George Assessment Authority, Village of McBride For Legal Notations, Terms of Sale and Conditions of Sale, please visit www.interiorbailiffs.com for more information. NOTICE

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The board of directors of the Valemount Senior Citizens Housing Society currently have two (2) vacant positions to be filled. If you have some spare time and would like to get involved with a worthwhile cause, please send your resume to: Chairperson, Mrs. Joan Nordli The Valemount Senior Citizens Housing Society 1300 Main Street, p.o. Box 598 Valemount, B.C. V0E2Z0

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COURT BAILIFF’S SALE OF LAND In the matter of the Bank of Montreal, Petitioner vs. Robin Joseph Wingie, Respondent.

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Wallace James McCulloch It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Wallace James “Jim” McCulloch on December 3, 2011.

He passed away peacefully at McBride Hospital at the age of 89. He is predeceased by his wife, Marie and brother, Don. He is survived by his children Edie (Ken), Wally (Gerrie), sister Flo (Mike), brother Doug (Ann), 5 grandchildren and 8 greatgrandchildren. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on Saturday December 10, 2011 at the McBride Elks Hall with light refreshments.

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250-566-4425 New at the Valemount Public Library Adult ﬁction

Touch ~ Alexi Zentner The berrybender narratives ~ Larry McMurtry The scoop ~ Fern Michaels Into that darkness ~ Steven Price The long song ~ Andrea Levy

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Mennonite girls can cook ~ Lovella Schellenberg Lighten up ~ Peter Walsh Wolves of the Yukon ~ Robert Hayes Spontaneous happiness ~ Andrew Weil Ghosts in the fog ~ Samantha Seiple

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Seizure~ Kathy Reichs The apothocary ~ Maile Meloy Torn from Troy ~ Patrick Bowman Masters of disaster ~ Gary Paulsen Mouse’s ﬁrst snow ~ Lauren Thompson

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The vault ~ Ruth Rendell The impossible dead ~ Ian Rankin V is for vengeance ~ Sue Grafton The virgin cure ~ Ami McKay Half-blood blues ~ Esi Edugyan

In lieu of flowers, a donation to a charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Valemount Public Library

Rest in peace Papa.

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NOTES FROM ALL OVER Notes from All Over Donalda Beeson contributor

Valemount Snowmobilers Featured in Vancouver’s North Shore News In Andy Prest’s November 27, 2011 article for Vancouver’s North Shore News “Holiday road trip with baby”, he recalls last Christmas’ road trip with his wife and their four-month old son “from Vancouver to several points across the Prairies.” He said he “came away from the trip thinking three things,” the first of which is about Valemount: “Valemount, B.C., is the redneck snowmobiler capital of the world. It’s like a NASCAR infield on ice. Redneck is not quite right though - can we call them whitenecks? Whatever they’re called, never miss a chance to share a continental breakfast with them at the Valemount Super 8 to hear the authentic chainsaw rasp of voices carved by years of cigarettes, exhaust fumes and shouts of ‘Git ‘er done!’” Annual Women’s Christmas Tea The ladies of the Evangelical Free Church in McBride, B.C. want to give you ladies a night out. All are invited to the annual Women’s Christmas Tea on Thursday, December 8. Doors open at 6 p.m. There will be refreshments served at 6:30 p.m. followed by a “Celebration of Christmas Music and Scripture.” Sweatshop Union at the Horseshoe Club Monday, December 12 get ready for the return of Sweat Shop Union to the Horseshoe Club in Jasper, Alta. According to Cactus Jacks Saloon in Kamloops B.C., Sweatshop Union is “the undisputed heavyweight of North West hip-hop, and has earned a reputation as the hardest working underground collective.” Tickets are $10 in advance, or $20 at the door.

For more information, see www.SeniorsBC.ca/agefriendly Quick facts • Almost one-sixth of B.C.’s population is over 65 years old. The number of seniors is doubling from 676,000 to an estimated 1,324,000 over the next 20 years. • The fastest-growing segment of B.C.’s population is those over 75. • In the next 25 years, the number of B.C. residents over 75 is projected to increase by 130 per cent, from under 317,000 to over 730,000. B.C.’s population is expected to grow only 33 per cent in that time. McBride Buy, Sell or Give? Did you know that McBride also has a Facebook group for goods exchange? Similar to the Facebook group, Valemount & Area Swap and Buy and its 270 members and counting, McBride Buy, Sell or Give is at 200 members and growing! Ask to join at http://www.facebook.com/ groups/210943452254460/ 1271 Week of 12.05.2011

Age-friendly BC Premier Christy Clark announced a $650,000 grant and recognition program to help local governments create environments in which seniors will be able to enjoy good health and active participation in their community. “An age-friendly community is where older British Columbians are supported to live active, socially-engaged and independent lives,” said Premier Clark. Agefriendly BC is built around three key components: recognition, support and information. To be recognized as an Age-friendly BC community, local governments can apply to show that they have met criteria that focus on seniors’ engagement, commitment, assessment and action.

“Students vote for Mr. Movember”

On Monday, December 5, Valemount Secondary School students voted John Baker’s moustache the best of the group. Faculty members, above from left to right, Alan Towne, Dan Lawless, John Baker, Brian Hanson and VSS principal Dan Kenkel, show off what is left of their moustaches. Only John Baker was able to keep his moustache while the other participants had half their moustache shaved off for the day. The group participated in Movember to help bring awareness of testicular and prostate cancer to the students and community. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Media Release The board approved the following requests for Community and Recreation Grants: •$1500 to the Robson Valley Support Society for the Pass It On Girls Project. National Geographics from 1964 Forward Valemount Public Library has National Geographic magazines bound by the half year dating from 1964 until 2001. These are in very good shape and free to a good home. Please come by and pick up as many as you like. They are trying to re-home them before they close for Christmas holidays, and suggest maybe you would like the year you were born or the year your child was born? The Rescue of Belle and Sundance, in paperback! Also just in time for Christmas is the paperback edition of The Rescue of Belle and Sundance – A Miracle on Mount Renshaw by local author and Valley Sentinel journalist, Birgit Stutz. The hardcover edition is still available as well! Got a Tip? If you have a note idea or tip, or would like to share your event or happening with us, you are encouraged to contact Donalda Beeson at donalda@ thevalleysentinel.com or The Valley Sentinel 250 566 4425. Please note that all items for publication on the Wednesday issue, must be in by the previous Friday.

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ACTIVITIES HOROSCOPE FOR THE WEEK BY MICHAEL O’CONNOR Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Some big changes are brewing in your world. These have to do with your overall mode of expression and activity. An impulse to work harder and to be decisive has now kicked-in. If you are unsure of your direction, you will feel the stress. Commitment to a changing status quo is the best way to go. Find new tools and methods to get the needed leverage. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) The ‘Mini-max’ principle refers to getting the most output for the least input. This ageless goal is on your mind. Often, the support of others is required. Yet you may not want to share just how much you need the help. Already full on, in the midst of a prolonged learning curve, you feel more than ready for a break. Get help and/or rest now, this trend will continue. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Life is all about relationships yet it is ironic that the most important one we have is with our own self. Forging a deeper bond to access deep reserves of security is a deeper end theme now. Meanwhile outer activities and social involvements beckon. You may feel extra cautious about what you say and to whom and how. Be a true friend, inside and out. Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Everyone is feeling the waves of change. The surf may have subsided a bit for now, but bigger sets yet are predicted. Rolling with the rhythms, your world has and is still spinning from the impact of change this year. Adjusting to fully regain your balance and center is important. This can take time, like another six months or so. Be patient with the process Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) A myriad of incoming creative leads and interests are gaining your attention. Feeling inspired by the prospects is reason to give thanks. Prioritizing your focus and managing your time effectively may be the challenge. Concentrate most on what will launch your career and/or public/social standing. Outline your objectives and accept the time restraints and learning curve requirements. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Focusing to increase your scope of influence is the current trend. The key to realizing your goals now is to refine your social platform. This may be requiring some hefty investments or at least more time and energy than anticipated. Yet, that is the way with establishing new foundations on higher ground. Make this dynamic your new norm.

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Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) A busy time with places to go and people to see has your schedule fuller that usual. With so much stirring close to home and on relationship fronts, you may feel a little stretched. Celebrating the talents, gifts and abundance of others is important for your ‘to do’ list. Inspirations to create beauty in your own home are part of the plot. Sounds like a good time to invite guests. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Our beliefs about how we can and should create security can be like the hardest ice. Gaining exposure to new people and places can raise the heat. Recently, many new realizations and insights linked to changes in your daily rhythm were flowing. Then recently it may seem as though the stream has frozen. Trust the process; it is just a temporary phase.

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