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Above: On Monday, January 23, Harry Manx played to a lively and boisterous audience, which included visitors from Jasper, Alta., at the Valemount Community Theatre. Manx had the audience on their feet dancing during several songs. Between his skilled playing of several instruments, which ranged from the 20-stringed MohanVeena to a custom cigar box guitar, Manx regaled the audience with humour prompting much laughter. Kudos to the Valemount Arts and Cultural Society for once again bringing such great talent to our valley. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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UPFRONT

Cathy McLeod: Spearheading economic development Daniel Betts EDITOR

ast year Cathy McLeod, MP for KamloopsThompson-Cariboo, spoke with many valley residents and realized attention was needed. In July, following the 2011 Canadian federal election, McLeod called upon key players and stakeholders for the region and organized the first of two economic summits held in Valemount. Some argued the meeting had little effect, however it did cast a spotlight on our valley and began discussions toward solutions. In September, McLeod organized a second economic forum. During these forums many problems and ideas were articulated to key government officials, including Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation for the Province of British Columbia. When the provincial government developed their B.C. Job Plan, including our valley in one of three pilot projects had much to do with the work McLeod had done last year. McLeod believes her job now will be to continue to be part of the process. “If there is ways the federal government is either creating barriers to moving forward or there is opportunities, I need to keep my eye on both those issues,” said McLeod in a recent interview with The Valley Sentinel.

While the issues identified were predominately provincial in nature, McLeod believes there will be times when the federal government will have some overlay. Having been invited to participate in the pilot project forum, she anticipates the relationship with the project will continue. “To have all the players at the table is always a strong approach to any of these issues.” McLeod felt the pilot project forum held, Monday, January 16, was very positive. “I was very encouraged to see such strong support from the provincial ministry and their commitment to a pilot project,” said McLeod. She noted the diversity of the participants. She said everyone she spoke with felt very positive about the forum and it was a good step in the right direction. Of the issues discussed, during the pilot project forum, McLeod felt “power” seemed to be the most predominant. “Once that issue gets resolved there are a whole host of opportunities that can move forward,” said McLeod. She felt the ski resort near Valemount and the Borealis Geopower project were of particular interest, “but I don’t think you need to pick one over the other. I think we need to move forward on many fronts.” McLeod has resolved to continue her involvement in the pilot project. Her support helped to put a spotlight on our valley when it was needed most.

“A strong approach”

Cathy McLeod, MP for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo attended the pilot project forum last week in Valemount. Archive photo by Andrea Scholz

Shirley Bond: Over a decade of support Daniel Betts EDITOR

ut of all the areas in British Columbia chosen for intensive support, Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount, believes it is most important that our area was chosen as one of them. Bond attended the B.C. Jobs Plan pilot project forum held on January 16, in Valemount. Her involvement with the forums last year and her role as MLA was very influential for our area being chosen for the B.C. Jobs Plan pilot project. “I went into this asking that this [area] be one of the pilot projects and I am pleased we were selected,” said Bond. She believes we will have the benefit and support of a number of ministries and being one of only three projects for the entire province is very important to realize. Bond was also pleased a decision was made at the end of the forum to concentrate on three areas rather than on specific projects. “I think taking the approach of looking at destination tourism, fibre and power and focusing from that perspective was a really important end of the day result,” said Bond. “We need to concentrate on the bigger picture issues first.” Bond said she doesn’t want to single issues out because all three are relevant in the valley. Having been MLA for the valley for over a decade, Bond isn’t surprised by the selected areas of focus. “These are things I’ve heard about continuously.” Of the three areas of focus, Bond believes she has invested most of her time on the power issue. She states the power issue is complicated by the fact B.C. Hydro, having recently gone through a review, is expected to be more efficient and looking to reduce the burden on taxpayers through rate increases, yet special attention is being called for in our valley. However Bond believes power is critical in harnessing the potential of the valley. Bond said she had spent much time on power, bringing Dan Doyle, Chair of B.C. Hydro Board of Directors, out to the Valley and having a task force focus on the issue. “I was not surprised but very glad it surfaced as one of the overall issues we have to focus on.” In regard to destination tourism, Bond believes we have an enormous gift

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and we need to capitalize on our assets in a reasonable and responsible way. “I am a big believer that we need to diversify and I think destination tourism is the way to do that,” said Bond. Bond says she is going to do what she has been doing for over a decade, “aggressively remind the participants and the ministries that are involved that we need results.” She feels the first accomplishment was her part in making sure our area was chosen, but she feels people need to be aggressively reminded, while the forum was important, what really matters are outcomes. “We have to continue to stay focused,” said “Stay focused” Bond. She is pleased Pat Bell, Minister for Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince GeorgeJobs, Tourism and Innovation, made a comValemount believes we need to conmitment to transparency and regular reporttinue to stay focused on outcomes. ing. Bond feels her job now is to be aggressive Archive photo by Andrea Scholz about reminding people that meetings are important but outcomes are what people will measure. “Regular reporting and another meeting in the short term are all good steps in the right direction but we have to make sure we stay on track.” She reiterated the importance of staying focused. Bond and Minister Bell have been colleagues for twelve years and she is confident she will remain informed of and involved in the pilot project process. “I am carrying two full-time portfolios at the moment but my first priority is as MLA,” said Bond. She says her first task is to make sure her MLA work is done. “I’m going to deal directly with the ministers that are involved and ensure we keep moving things forward.” Bond has been the MLA for our valley for over a decade and her aggressive support of our issues will be of great benefit as the pilot project moves forward.

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LOCAL NEWS

McBride confident about corridor pilot project Birgit Stutz CONTRIBUTOR

epresentatives of the Village of McBride who attended the one-day economic development forum in Valemount last Monday, January 16, are very pleased with the event. The forum was part of a regional/community economic investment pilot and was organized and hosted by the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation as part of “Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan”, which aims to create long-term jobs and investment across the province by building on key competitive advantages. As one component of community engagement under the BC Jobs Plan, four communities/regions have been selected to pilot an approach aimed at identifying opportunities, attracting investment, increasing economic diversification, and fostering job creation. The McBride to Barriere Corridor (small rural communities) is one of the selected regions, largely based on its strong local leadership and focus on investment attraction. The corridor includes the traditional territory of the Simpcw First Nation, which has several ongoing business relationships with companies in forestry, mining and hydro power production. Representatives from local government, business, industry, First Nations and academia attended the forum which was hosted by Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, and explored investment opportunities and shared solutions in overcoming barriers. “I appreciate that the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation arranged this forum and helped us bring forward and vette opportunities for this region,” said McBride Mayor Mike Frazier. “In the end, it was evident that there are a great number of projects and endeavours which could provide opportunity for this region to create jobs and help with economic stability. We - all the areas inside this very large region - have been presenting and promoting our own plans and business cases to government for years, but this is the first time we have all gathered to discuss and share our goals, opportunities and plans as one large economic zone.” Frazier said as pointed out by Ministers Pat Bell, Shirley Bond and Terry Lake and almost all attendees at the forum there still remains three big issues which need to be rectified for this region. “First, the need to enhance, expand, and extend the BC Hydro power system. Second, the need for fixing the timber and fiber supply problems in the region. And third, addressing tourism needs in a better way. There are other things to address including internet access, cell services, etc. as well but the power, fiber and tourism are the big ones. Ministers Bell, Bond and Lake as well as MP Cathy McLeod all say ‘they get it’. They say they recognize

“Hydro line upgrades are essential”

McBride Mayor Mike Frazier addresses forum participants about the importance of power to valley residents on Monday, January 16 at the Best Western Plus in Valemount. Photo by Andrea Scholz

what the problems and hold-ups are. My hope is that they all go back to their colleagues in government and help them ‘get it’ too, and help us plan the fixes this area needs. Then we can move forward with our economic development plans, facilitate business and tourism and get this region back on its feet. I look forward to working together and advancing the interests of this region.” McBride Economic Development Officer Margaret Graine was also pleased with the forum. “I can’t wait to hear from the Ministry what the next steps are,” she said. “At the forum we were able to prioritize the projects. We now need to know how to remove the obstacles so the projects can move forward. This direction will come from the Ministers office.” ecoTECH Energy Group (Canada) Inc. out of Langley, B.C., sent five delegates to the forum, each responsible for sections of the company’s development in McBride and Lamming Mills. The company proposes a Green Technology Industrial Park, including an aquaponic production facility, aquaculture as well as a biomass fuelled combined heat

and power generating plant, on two separate sites in the McBride area. “We wanted to ensure that all aspects of our plans are in accord of the McBride to Barriere Corridor JTI initiative, which we fully support,” said Colin Hall, CEO and chairman for ecoTECH Energy Group. “We were excited by the number of attendees and that everyone entered into the spirit of the program. With support and endorsement from the Honourable Ministers Shirley Bond and Terry Lake, Minister Pat Bell did an outstanding job of galvanizing the accord. We were encouraged by the promise to cut red tape and get the program going and Mayor Mike Frazier conveyed every business’ concern with his eloquence on the ‘elephant in the room’ - the long overdue power grid expansions and upgrades for both valleys to achieve provincial job creation and stabilizing targets. We want IPP Hydro contracts for the IPPs in the Robson Valley to begin the development to accommodate the expected high uplift in power requirements to support those jobs and we came away very encouraged at that possibility. As a result of the news that there is support for the region, ecoTECH issued a contract last Thursday (January 19) to begin clearing our Lamming Mills site. The news must be very encouraging to our shareholders and to the pension funds that have pledged to finance our program. We have many non-local BC persons and families in that pool too, all supportive and all voters. This program from the government will bring confidence back to all of them.”

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Burns Lake Tribute

orking in a sawmill is hard dangerous work. I know because I worked in one for several months a few years ago. I ran a bypass machine, directing roughcut lumber to the next stage of production. Long heavy planks dropped down onto a table in front of me and I had to flip the boards onto a fast moving conveyor to send them to the drop sorter or left them alone to follow a different path. I had to be quick about it because the saws never stopped unless it was break time. Flipping boards, clearing jams, shovelling and sweeping sawdust; it was all part of the job. It takes a very special kind of person to work in a sawmill. Getting around the mill required manoeuvring through a labyrinth of industrial metal stairs and catwalks. If there was a jam you had to move quickly yet be mindful of where you put your hands and feet. One conveyor in particular had a tendency to jam; it carried huge pieces of wood through a machine called “The Hog,” which basically had the ability to chip stumps and logs into oblivion in mere seconds. “The Hog” sounded like it was screaming and it scared the crap out of me, yet there I was trying to clear tree trunk sized jams only a few feet from its terrifying mouth. Of course if I was in over my head workmates were quick to lend a hand. During coffee and lunch the workers gathered in the lunchroom to razz each other, talk about hockey or discuss the latest news. I felt a sense of camaraderie even only after a few days of starting, like I had joined a very exclusive club. They coached each other, watched out for each other and encouraged each other to perform. They celebrated victories, no matter how minor and teamed up to tackle problems together. I remember once, my table jammed and I stepped out onto the pile to attempt to clear it. It had been a wet day and all the boards were slippery. My feet went right out from under me and the back of my head caught the metal rail behind me. Immediately, my workmates were there to see that I was okay. They knew their jobs but they watched out for each other too. I think every person on my shift asked me if I was okay and were grateful to learn that I was. My heart sank when I heard about the explosion and fire at the Burns Lake, B.C. sawmill. I can only imagine what those workers were thinking when the explosion occurred. I’ve only worked at the one sawmill before but I do know the kind of person it takes to work in that environment. You have to be a team player, you have to have your wits about you and you have to be ready to act. Despite the fear they must have felt, I know they helped each other to get out, some of them sustaining injuries doing so. I know they saved each other’s lives; watching out for your mates is just second nature to a sawmill worker. It is when things are at their worst that the best of who we are emerges. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the community of Burns Lake, B.C. particularly the injured, the missing and their families.

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Northern Gateway: Trust in the review process Dear Editor: The Northern Gateway pipeline proposal has been in the news a lot lately as it winds its way through the various regulatory processes involved. As is often the case with energy projects, a lot of controversy has surrounded the pipeline project. However, as the debate rages, I’m reminded of what NDP president Moe Sihota said about the environmental review process a year or so ago while speaking on a CBC talk show. Sihota stated that he helped write B.C.’s environmental rules when he was an NDP cabinet minister and he told a caller “to trust” the environmental review process because it works. I have to agree with Mr. Sihota, because anyone familiar with energy projects, particularly run-ofriver hydro projects, knows that they require more than 50 approvals, permits, licenses and reviews, from more than 14 different levels of government and First Nations, before they can be built. Typically, there are hundreds of conditions attached to any approvals: The environmental regulations that relate specifically to B.C.’s rivers and fish populations are particularly strict and detailed. It’s factual information like this that stands in direct contrast to the misinformed claims running rampant in B.C. during the past few years: Misinformed claims that rivers were being sold, destroyed or drained away to nothingness. None of these claims are or ever were true, and not one has

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Perplexed in McBride Dear Editor I am perplexed as to why, when we have a working mill at TRC in McBride, they are unable to get sufficient low-grade wood to operate? From the newspaper we understand they have secure sales contract for quite some time. The “spin-off” from that would be considerable and the employment of approximately 50 people a real boost for the Village of McBride. Can anyone give me an answer? Fern Sansom – McBride, B.C.

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ommittee Appointments Approved, Glacier Ski Resort Proposed for Valemount, and Expansion Considered for Ferndale/Tabor Volunteer Fire Hall.

Committee Appointments Approved The Regional District approved a number of appointments to standing committees, external agencies, and select committees. Directors appointed to external agencies include: • • • • • • • • • • •

Municipal Finance Authority – Shari Green Fraser Basin Council – Lara Beckett PG Treaty Advisory Committee – Terry Burgess Columbia Basin Trust – Andru McCracken Municipal Insurance Association – Kevin Dunphy NCLGA – Mike Frazier Northern Treaties Treaty Advisory Committee – Stephanie Killam Yellowhead Highway Association – Ken Starchuck NDIT’s PG Regional Advisory Committee – Art Kaehn Omineca Beetle Action Coalition – Art Kaehn Valemount Area Recreation Development Association – Ken Starchuck

Glacier Tourism Destination Proposed for Valemount Proponents of a glacier tourism destination project for Valemount made a presentation to the Regional District Board outlining their plans. Oberto Oberti of Pheidias Project Management Corporation provided an overview of the benefits and opportunities associated with the project. The project is focused on the creation of a year-round skiing and international-class sightseeing destination. Oberti suggested the site of the development in the Cariboo Mountains Premier Range, just west of Valemount, compares favourably with other world-class ski destinations, indicating the site would feature the longest in-bounds vertical drop in the world. A preliminary expression of interest has been filed with the Province of British Columbia to seek initial reaction and feedback for the proposal. The approval process could take up to 18 months.

Expansion Considered for Ferndale/Tabor Volunteer Fire Hall The Board gave approval to enter into a competitive bid process for the expansion of the Ferndale/Tabor fire hall. The expansion is based on a recommendation from a report that highlighted space deficiencies in the current hall. The current hall was designed to house three fire fighting vehicles, though there are currently four vehicles in the hall. This creates some safety and space issues. The report further recommends that the expansion would provide sufficient exhaust extraction for vehicles within the hall. Community Grants The Board approved the following requests for Community and Recreation Grants: • $4,092 to the Ness Lake Recreation Commission for operating expenses and insurance • $3,000 to the Beaverly Community Association for insurance, swim program and scholarship • $7,000 to the Pineview Recreation Commission for snowshoes and Snow Frolics expenses • $8,500 to the Hixon Community Association for insurance

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ourt was in session on January 5, 2012. Numerous cases went before the judge and most were put forward to future dates. One case that has been before the courts for quite some time has recently been resolved. Randall Friesen, Ashleigh Eckhart, Alicia Olson and Dawn Couillonneur were charged with mischief $5,000 or under, mischief to property over $5,000 and mischief to property used for religious worship. The four have pled guilty to taking part in a vandalizing spree in November 2010 that left a number of storefronts in the downtown core and the Anglican United Church with damaged windows. Alternative measures in the form of a diversion have occurred and the four individuals have agreed to pay the amount of $1,700.08 each as restitution. Payments must be received in trust no later than June 30, 2012. As part of their restitution the four individuals have agreed to make an apology to the Village of Valemount during the January 24, 2012 council meeting. Chief Administrative Officer for the Village of Valemount explained the apology would take place during the in-camera portion of the meeting.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS

robbie burns supper Saturday, January 28 at 6 p.m. Supper includes bagpipes and haggis. At the Dunster Hall. Contact Ken McNaughton at 250 968 4467. Tickets available at Stedman’s (McBride), Infinity (Valemount) and the Dunster Store until January 25. scrabble tournament McBride & District Public Library January 28 at 2p.m. Celebrate Family Literacy Day with some friendly Scrabble fun. All ages and interests welcome! Ladies Only bonspiel January 27, 28 and 29 At the Valemount Curling Club. Entrance fee is $70 per person including dinner, a weekend of curling and male entertainment. Get your team together and contact Diana Piper at 250 566 9974. Bible readings at the mcbride & district public library January 31 and February 7 at 7:00 p.m. Join for stories from one of the worlds most widely

printed books: the Bible. Hosted by John Christison McBride & disctrict public library agm February 1 at 6:30 p.m. consider joining us as a Board of Trustee! Contact Naomi at 569 2411 for more information.

Lit cafe February 3 at 7p.m. at the McBride & District Public Library Make your plug for your favorite true story (McBride Reads titles or others) over coffee & tea. dunster schoolhouse concert Saturday, February 4 With Pharis and Jason Romero! Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Music at 7:30 p.m.. Tickets are $15, or $8 for children under 13. They are incredible performers! www.jasonandpharis.com McBride Roundhouse theatre presents Charlie Major and Victoria Banks February 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 at the door. YORA and Friends of Valemount Saturday, February 18 @ The Caribou Grill Walk up 5 Mile, potluck and meeting. Walk starts at

10a.m. (bring something to slide down on if you like), potluck at 12p.m. and meeting at 1:30p.m. Come to any or all of the above. New members welcome! Snowmobile DRAG RACES February 25, 2012 Races and Awards Ceremony Contact Jennifer at 566-9905 Snowmobile Poker Run February 26, 2012 from 9 am to 1pm Westridge Family Loop Contact Curtis Pawliuk at VARDA 566-4817 VACS presents caladh nua March 12, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $30 / $25 for seniors and students or $35 at the door. Tickets available at Infinity. Come check out their traditional Irish music and dance along. Wild at Heart MovieS on Wednesdays Calling all Men for coffee! The heart of a man – fighting for the hearts of your children. 1900 Cranberry Place. 10am-12 noon Wednesdays. 9 sessions Feb 1 – Mar 28

Valemount 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. 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. 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. 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 Quarterly General Meetings 3rd Thurs of January, April, July and October @ 4:45pm at the old Learning Centre on Gorse St. in the CNC classroom • 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. 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 • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Friday evenings at 8 p.m. in the Good Shepard Catholic Church basement 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.

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

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• Dunster family Dance First Saturday of each Month from 7 pm -10 pm Instruction from 7-8pm and short sessions throughout the evening. Lots of variety dances (-waltz, fox-trot, polka, cha-cha, two-step,schottische, etc.) Pot luck snacks at 9pm and then more dancing until 10pm. Admission - $5 for anyone over 12 - maximum of $10 per family. All welcome!! Contact Pete at 250-968-4334 for more information.

McBride • Mcbride community forest Open quarterly meetings on the first Wednesday of the month on Janueary 4, April 4, July 4, and October 3. McBride Village Council Chambers 7 pm tuesdays: • 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. • Alcoholics Anonymous Every Tuesday, 8 pm at the Health Unit. • STORYTIME at the McBride & District Public Library 10:30 a.m. WEDNESDAYS: • Free Drop in CommunityVolleyball from 7:30 to 9pm at the McBride Secondayr School • KIDZ KRAFTS 2:30-3:30 AT ODDS AND ENDS • Diabetes Support Group 1st Wed, 1 pm at Beaverview Lodge Sat. 10am -12 pm, 441 Dominion St. • 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 • Valley Piecemakers Quilt Guild Every other Wednesday. 7:00 pm in the High School. New members welcome, contact Dawna Hickerty 569-3210. • LEGION AUXILLIARY BINGO First and Third Wednesday of the month at McBride Library. THURSDAYS: • OAPO Stitch & Knit Every Thurs., 2:30 - 4 pm, Beaverview Lodge, Hilda Murin 569-3305 • Free dance lessons at 7 p.m. at the Elks Hall

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Coming Attractions: A preview of the coming year in film Brian Gibson SPECIAL TO THE VALLEY SENTINEL

hadowed by dark nights of superhero franchises, blue-balled by smurfin’ cartoon sequels, battleshipped by board-game adaptations, snow white-outed by fairy-tale flicks, jump street-jacketed by ‘80s remakes ... will 2012 bring the apocalypse for mainstream movies? Who cares, when there are artsy, weirdsy, auteursy alternatives to anticipate, from an Iranian masterpiece and Michael Haneke’s latest to Serbia-set Shakespeare and more Malick, maybe. (Release dates are for major US and Canadian cities. Look for them at Chaba Theatre in Jasper, or on disc/online a few months later.) JANUARY Leftovers from 2011 and critics’ best-of lists hit town. British starloaded spy-chiller Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, from Tomas Alfredson (Let The Right One In), drifts in. Expose yourself to Steve McQueen’s Shame, with Michael Fassbender as a sex-addicted Manhattanite. Brace yourself for Asghar Farhadi’s divorce drama A Separation, the most critically-acclaimed film of last year. Nuri Bilge Ceylan’s Cannes hit Once Upon A Time in Anatolia tracks a nighttime search for a body in the Turkish steppes. Longtime documentarian Frederick Wiseman’s latest, Crazy Horse, looks beneath the surface of a Paris strip-club. The beauty-pageant queen in Gerardo Naranjo’s Miss Bala finds herself caught in Mexico’s drug war, while the fighting force in Steven Soderbergh’s Haywire, played by mixed-martial-arts fighter Gina Carano, must elude an international womanhunt. Ralph Fiennes’ take on the Bard’s rivalry-and-revenge-bound war tragedy Coriolanus is set in the Balkans. FEBRUARY – MARCH From amazing animator Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli comes The Secret World of Arrietty, based on the tiny-person tale The Borrowers and co-written by Miyazaki. A scary kid pops up in We Need To Talk About Kevin, Lynne Ramsay’s take on the novel about a mother (Tilda Swinton) dealing with her son’s murderousness. Another Scot, Andrea Arnold, sweeps us into her handheld-shot, teenage-cast vision of Wuthering Heights. Werner Herzog plunges us Into The Abyss of death row, staring at two men convicted of a triple homicide in Texas. Ben Wheatley marks us for Kill List, a mixture of family drama, hitman flick and horror. Markus Schleinzer creeps out with the Austrian abduction drama Michael, about a pedophile who keeps a boy captive. Terence Davies (The House of Mirth) wades into The Deep Blue Sea with his adaptation of the ‘50s-set

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Terence Ratigan play, starring Rachel Weisz and Tom Hiddleston. Joseph Cedar adds his Footnote to the short list of films set in academia—this Cannes hit concerns a strained relationship between a father and son, both professors. And the Duplass brothers, known for their mumblecore films, visit Jeff Who Lives At Home, with Jason Segal and Ed Helms as struggling brothers, one still with his parents, the other failing as a husband. Aardman Animations (Wallace and Gromit) sees March out with its 3D stop-motion The Pirates! Band of Misfits, based on Gideon Defoe’s books about swashbuckling schmucks. SPRING April fooling, highsociety chronicler Whit Stillman (The Last Days of Disco) returns after nine years with his oddball, colourful campus-musical-noir Damsels in Distress. King-of-quirk Wes Anderson’s back with Moonrise Kingdom, starring Bill Murray, Edward Norton and Frances McDormand in a tale of Rhode Island townsfolk searching for two young lovers on the run. Pavel Pawlikowski (My Summer of Love) re-emerges with The Woman in the Fifth, a Parisian thriller starring Ethan Hawke and Kristin Scott Thomas. John Hillcoat visits The Wettest County for a Prohibition-era bootlegging family drama, with Guy Pearce and Gary Oldman. Steven Soderbergh’s second of the year, Magic Mike, watches as one male stripper (Channing Tatum) teaches the poles to a young up-and-comer. José Padilha’s The Wire-like look at Rio corruption, Elite Squad: The Enemy Within, should arrive. Also coming is The Scent of Green Papaya director Tran Anh Hung’s adaptation of Haruki Murakami’s loss-haunted novel Norwegian Wood. And there’ll be Bernardo Bonello’s House of Tolerance, set in a Parisian brothel 100 years ago but with its sex-work scored by modern-day music. Plus Andrew Dominik’s crime thriller Cogan’s Trade, with Brad Pitt as a mob-snooping point man (scout) for a hitman.

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COMMUNITY

Wood Heating: Part One - Safety Daniel Betts Editor

alley temperatures have been dropping and every week the thermometer seems to be reading lower and lower. Judging by all the smoke rising above the valley more than a few residents are choosing to heat their homes with wood. As a community service, over the next few weeks, The Valley Sentinel will be presenting a series of features on wood heating. There are many reasons why people choose to burn wood as a heat source. Besides being an economical and renewable heat source a wood fire seems to have a calming effect that can produce a cozy atmosphere within a family home. Perhaps it is something encoded in our DNA after many centuries of having no other alternative heat sources, but then it hasn’t been that long that we as a people not only heated our homes with wood heat but cooked our food with it as well. Unfortunately as mesmerizing as a fire is, it is also highly dangerous with the potential for devastating home and chimney fires. Wood smoke is actually unburned fuel and can be deposited as creosote in a chimney. Creosote is a combustible deposit that originates as condensed wood smoke and is the perfect fuel for a dangerous chimney fire. For this reason it is far better to burn the smoke in the stove instead of letting it rise through the chimney. Here are some tips for burning cleaner and reducing smoke: • •

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Burn smaller, hotter fires. Burn clean, well-seasoned wood that has been split and properly dried. Green or wet wood is a major culprit in creosote production. Seasoned wood lights faster, burns more efficiently and produces less smoke. Do not burn particleboard, plywood, painted or treated wood or driftwood. These kinds of woods can contribute to creosote build-up and can release toxic chemicals into the air. Never burn garbage in your wood stove! Besides being a dangerous fire hazard, burning garbage emits poisons into the atmosphere, particularly plastics. Never start a fire using gasoline, kerosene or charcoal starter fluid as they are extremely

dangerous in close quarters. The best way to start a wood stove fire is use newspaper and plenty of dry kindling. • Remove ashes regularly from a wood stove or fireplace. Sparks in hot ashes can easily start fires so be sure to store them in a covered metal container a safe distance from the house. • Maintain proper clearances from combustible materials around your home. Drapes, furniture, newspapers and books should be kept a safe distance from the heat and stray sparks of a wood stove or fireplace The National Fire Code of Canada requires Canadians, who heat with wood, to install smoke alarms. It is also wise to keep a fire extinguisher nearby and to install a carbon monoxide detector. A properly installed wood stove or fireplace should not have the smell of smoke indoors. The smell of smoke usually means the chimney system is not venting properly. A blocked chimney, faulty damper or competition with a range hood can cause poor ventilation but are also fire hazards and can also lead to deadly carbon monoxide poisoning. New model wood stoves are designed with high efficiency and safety in mind. They are also designed to have much lower emissions than wood stoves of the past. To ensure you are purchasing the most efficient and safe model stove check to see that it has all the proper certifications. A properly installed and certified modern wood stove should burn so efficiently they produce virtually no smoke, which means an up to 90 per cent reduction of creosote production. These modern wood stoves are so efficient they burn up to a third less wood, which translates into much less splitting, hauling and storage needs. It is highly recommended that homeowners with wood burning stoves consult a professional technician who has been trained and certified in Wood Energy Technical Training (WETT). These professionals have had rigorous training and know how to properly install, inspect and clean a wood stove system to industry and government standards. In Valemount if you have any questions in regard to the installation and maintenance of a wood stove please contact: Steve Barnes, Village of Valemount Building Inspector, 250 566 1315 In McBride contact: Allen Smith, Village of McBride Building Inspector, at 250 569 2229.

“Rising Smoke”

Above: On Wednesday, January 18, valley chimneys were busy venting smoke, however modern stoves produce virtually no smoke. Below: Looking toward Valemount along Highway 5 air quality is visibly diminished from wood stove smoke and exhaust. Photos by Andrea Scholz

SENTINEL SIGHTSEER

Nathan Dubeck of McBride, B.C. was dirt biking near Phoenix, Arizona last week. He stopped to have his picture taken with The Valley Sentinel among the towering cacti. This photo was taken on January 18, 2012.

Stay tuned for details on the 2012 Sightseer contest! Send your sentinel sightseer to editor@thevalleysentinel.com Don’t forget to send us a brief description, include who is in the photo, where they are and what they’re doing!

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AGRICULTURE

“Horses burn fuel to stay warm too”

Above: On Wednesday, January 18, Dunster resident Birgit Stutz, owner of Falling Star Ranch, shares a quiet moment with FS Firewater aka Shooter, a three-year-old Quarter horse/Arabian cross gelding, during last week’s cold spell. Right: On Wednesday, January 18, Bandit, one of Falling Star Ranch’s lesson horses, buries his head in a pile of hay. A horse’s energy needs increase as temperatures drop, and horse owners need to make sure that their equines receive adequate amounts of hay so they stay warm. Photos by Andrea Scholz

Cold weather horse care Birgit Stutz CONTRIBUTOR

uring last week’s cold spell that hit our valley, horse owners had to take extra care to keep their equines comfortable and warm. While horses generally are very tolerant of cold weather conditions and tend to be far more stressed by heat than by cold, horses require additional energy to maintain their internal body temperature and keep warm during cold weather. A horse’s thick, long winter coat is the best defence against cold temperatures. Horses have the ability to fluff out their coats in cold weather, thereby trapping a layer of air in the coat, which provides an insulating layer. However, if the hair coat becomes wet, the hair flattens and loses its insulating ability. Besides providing insulation, the naturally greasy hair also helps repel snow, ice, and sleet. When temperatures drop, the best way to keep your horse warm and provide him with additional energy is to increase the amount of hay. Grain doesn’t produce as much internal body heat as hay. Hay is digested in the cecum and colon, which results in heat production by bacterial fermentation. Grain, on the other hand, is primarily digested in the small intestine in a short amount of time and therefore does not produce much heat. Mature horses in good condition usually don’t need grain if they have good quality hay. Young horses, geriatric horses, broodmares and horses in poor condition may need to be supplemented with other feeds to keep their body weight up during the winter. The exact amount of energy needed by the horse depends on the severity and extent of the cold period and the wind chill factor. A horse’s ears are a good indicator of whether or not he is cold - cold ears mean a cold horse. Also watch to see if your horse is shivering. A warm-blooded animal shivers to produce more body heat. If your horse is shivering, he isn’t warm enough. Don’t forget to check your horse’s body condition periodically throughout the winter, using your fingers along his neck, withers, ribs, and hips to determine how much flesh is under all that winter hair. Fresh water is important to horses all year. Make sure your horse has good access to water. If the water is ice-cold, horses will drink less. A horse that isn’t drinking enough will eat less and may lose weight or be less able to keep warm. It is true that horses will eat snow. A horse at pasture may manage fine if the snow isn’t hard and crusted, but there is always some risk of impaction. As well, it takes a lot of snow to make up for a horse’s water consumption, not to mention the extra energy required to melt it. If you are feeding your horse hay, access to water is vital in order to avoid impaction and the possible risk of colic. On average, a horse needs 20-30 litres of water a day.

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he Robson Valley Support Society is offering a free parenting program for parents over the next month and a half. The sessions take place Fridays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the E-Free Church in McBride. The local Success By Six Committee provided the cost of the training and the materials required for the six-week program. According to the BC Council of Families website, the Nobody’s Perfect Program is a parenting education program where parents can safely share their experiences and concerns and receive the support of other parents, in addition to the support and resources brought to the program by two skilled and knowledgeable facilitators. Parenting can be difficult, and this program allows for parents to meet with other parents, share their questions, concerns, and ideas about parenting and kids, learn about child development, health and behaviour, discuss real-life parenting situations, work together with the support of two trained leaders, and discover positive ways of parenting. Beth Frederick and Jen Quam with Robson Valley Support Society are facilitating the six-week program in McBride. Both of them have taken week-long training for this program in December. “The McBride Nobody’s Perfect Program started on January 20 and runs weekly until the end of February,” said Quam. “The program is free, and provides transportation if required, snacks and free on-site childcare by a licensed Early Childhood Educator to allow for the program to be accessible to everyone. It is also open to moms and dads. There are 10 parents registered for the program as well as a number of children utilizing the childcare. We have had so much response to the program that we will be hosting another sixweek session in the near future in the evenings to allow for working parents to attend. We will also be doing a six-week session in Valemount in the spring.” The Nobody’s Perfect program was developed in Canada for Canadian parents of every cultural community and has been consistently demonstrated to positively impact the parenting knowledge, skills and confidence of participants. The first session took place on Friday, January 20, but Quam said there is still time for people to sign up for the remaining sessions by calling (250) 569 2266.

he Alberta man who attacked a visually impaired McBride resident on First Avenue in McBride on December 11 remains in custody after his fourth court appearance in Prince George on January 18. 32-year-old Michael Allan Richter from Ponoka, Alberta, will make his next court appearance on February 18 in Prince George. Long-time valley resident William (Bill) Groeneveld, age 55, was brutally assaulted by Richter in the early morning hours of Sunday, December 11. Groeneveld sustained severe facial and head injuries, including a broken jaw and facial bones and skull fracture, requiring surgery in a Vancouver hospital. Groeneveld has been released from hospital and is back in McBride recovering from his injuries. Richter has been charged with five Criminal Code offences including Aggravated Assault, Assault Causing Bodily Harm, Impaired Driving, Obstruct Police and Escape Lawful Custody. “We are waiting for medical evidence to be released by the three hospitals before Crown can proceed further,” said McBride RCMP Corporal Barry Kennedy. Police is asking the public for help in this case. If anybody saw Groeneveld leave the McBride bar with anyone or get into a vehicle at the bar, they are asked to contact the RCMP in McBride at 250-569-2255. Dunster hall Corporal Kennedy said there are no updates on the vandalism case at the Dunster Community Hall as of yet. The incident took place sometime over the evening of December 26, when someone broke into the community hall and did approximately $1,000 damage to the hall and its contents. Daniel Betts EDITOR

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2004 Ford Freestar minivan Sports model. Tan colour. Loaded. Good condition. Clean. WInter rims and tires included. $6,500 OBO Phone 250569-7295 daytime or 250968 4322 evenings. GTS JAN 25

1995 Blue SUBARU JUSTY 4WD - $1200 OBO Contact 250-981-1621 GTS OCT 26

2000 Pontiac Montana Mileage: 171,000 kms. New summer tires. Studded winter tires. Asking $3,500 Phone 250-566-4580 GTS OCT 19

1996 GMC 3/4 ton long box, super cab, 6.5 diesel, automatic, 4 x 4, tunnel cover. $3,000 OBO 2505697181

1997 FORD F 150 4 x4, reg cab, long box. Motor knocks, easy fix or good for parts. $700 250-566-4557

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1988 JEEP YJ C/W SnowBlade, Beaconlight, 2-way radio. Approx. 275,000 km. $7,000 OBO Contact 250-5745880 or email ope56@ hotmail.com GTS NOV 2

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HOLIDAY TRAILER

2007 Prowler Travel Trailer 24 foot. Like new, rarely used. Nice floor plan, Full bathroom, shower, stove, oven, microwave, sleeps six. Large awning. Must be seen - 250-566-9834 $15,000. IN MEMORIAM

W.W. Tinsley Sr.

“Old Bill” May 28, 1932- January 25, 2003 If I only had five minutes the day you passed away, I would have had time to tell you all the things I needed to say. I never got to tell you how much you mean to me, Or that you were the best dad, better than any man could be. The last time that I talked to you I wish I would have known. I would have said I love you, and kept you on the phone. If I only had five minutes, the morning you passed away, I’d give you one last hug so tight and see your great big smile. I’d tell you that I don’t think I could live without you, not even for awhile. I’d kiss your cheek and take your hand and tell you it’s okay to go And tell you that I’ll miss you, more than you’ll ever know. But you were gone so quickly, One last car ride you’d take. Before you even knew it, you were standing at heavens gate. Now God has called upon you, It’s time to get your wings. To leave this life behind you, And enjoy all of heavens beautiful things. So wait for me in heaven Dad, Don’t let me come alone. The day the angels come for me, Please be there to bring me home.

~Sherry & Brian

In Memory of

BILL TINSLEY January 25, 2003 Margaret & Family

RENTALS

Aluminum luggage roof rack for fullsize van. Aluminum ladder included. Mounts on roof gutters. Professionally done. $500 OBO Phone 250-5697295 daytime or 250-968 4322 evenings. JAN 25

1998 380 SKIDOO. Asking $1500.00 - Call for more information 250-566-9834 GTS JAN 11

4 Cooper Weathermaster Winter Tires With Rims, P215/60R15,Balanced, Installed on new Canadian Tire winter rims, 5 Bolt, Studded, 2.7inches center to center, Like new $500 obo will ship anywhere at buyers expense. Call 604-5880069 for more info GTS NOV 30

12’ Aluminum Boat and late model 4HP Mercury Motor for sale. Includes removable chairs. Good condition. $1400 OBO Call 250566-9950 GTS APR 6

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4 Bedroom 2 Bath with attached garage, A/C and 6 appliances. $1088/month available Feb 1, 2012 or sooner. Contact Crystle Booth 250-566-1147.

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4 bedroom home for rent in McBride. Wood stove. Nice landscaped yard. Mature family only.$800 month.250-566-9126 JAN 25

CN Apts 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites $520 and $590 per month plus Hydro. On site laundry, no pets please. Call Scott 250-566-1569 JAN 25

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Idyllic rural property! Spacious renovated home on over 5 acres in Tete Jaune. Large wired garage/workshop, gardens, large deck. Vaulted great room, 2 bdrms/2bath, 2 offices. Oil/pellet heat. Farm animals & Pet ok. $1000. Mtnview Apts. No smoking, no pets, clean and quiet building. Renovated 2 bdrm $575, 1 bdrm - $475, Bachelor $325

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Mature reliable waitress/ prep-cook, 40 hours/week 755974 BC LTD. Restaurant. Apply to: karen4u30@hotmail.com FEB 1

Looking to buy your unused musical instruments. Call 250-968-4338 please leave message, or email dobrodummy@yahoo.ca JAN 25

Full size 1” X 6” aromatic cedar boards; small quantity, rough cut. Contact Al Pernicelle 250-569-2602 or email outofsquare@mcbridebc.com EMPLOYMENT

Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. has openings for permanent full-time personnel at our head office in Valemount, BC. Work schedules for these positions will fluctuate based on seasonal demands but will include weekends. Dispatch/Reception ($15 to $18 per hour) Duties and responsibilities include: • reception • dispatch and flight following • administrative tasks as directed by supervisors The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes: • strong communication and interpersonal skills • well organized • detailed oriented and excellent problem solving • ability to handle multiple tasks in a prioritized manner • ability to work independently with minimal supervision • superior computer skills Custodian/Handyman ($18 to $20 per hour) Duties and responsibilities include: • general building maintenance • general yard maintenance including snow removal • general carpentry tasks • scheduling of automobile maintenance • general labour tasks as required The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes: • basic carpentry and mechanical skills • well organized • ability to handle multiple tasks in a prioritized manner • ability to work independently with minimal supervision Yellowhead offers a comprehensive benefits package. Qualified candidates should submit their resume with a cover letter via mail, fax or email: hr@yellowheadheli.com. Only those individuals who are selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank you in advance for your interest. Tel: 250-566-4401 Fax: 250-566-4333

REQUEST FOR BIDS: The 2012 Valemount Grads are seeking catering services for Grad Dinner on June 2. For further information contact Val @ 566-9114

For sale horse hay, square or round bales. Contact Doug 250-569-3201 or Jess 250-569-8831 McBride FEB 29

Grazing lease available for cows, fenced pasture with grass and water available. Call Terracana for details. 250-968-4304 TFN OCT 5

Hay for sale, $40 a round bale. Call Terracana 250968-4304 TFN OCT 5

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Wanted: Property/Home in McBride to Valemount corridor 5/50 acres. 1975+ working home. Good, wiring, roof, septic, water supply. Clear title/documents. Bonus points; double garage, shop, equipment shed, hayfield, creek, garden area. Occupancy date 09/30/12 or earlier. Jim 1-250-573-5338.

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NOTES FROM ALL OVER Notes from All Over Donalda Beeson

Valemount Winter Festival Tourism Valemount invites you to “get ready for a fun-filled, energetic outdoor winter experience at the annual Valemount Winter Festival! From drag races to a family poker run whatever your winter snowmobile pleasure, you will find it here.

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Robson Valley Community Learning Project Cafe Show-and-Tell A Robson Valley Support Society Initiative, the Robson Valley Community Learning Project states “we are all teachers and we are all learners.” The mission of the Robson Valley Community Learning Project is to respectfully advocate and facilitate life-long learning for everyone in our community, thereby improving the human condition. In partnership with the McBride and District Public Library they will be hosting a “Cafe Show-and-Tell” from January until April 2012, starting at 10:00 a.m. and ending at noon. The next show-and-tell is Friday, February 3 at The Sandman Inn in McBride, check back for more event venues. Everyone is welcome. Contact Nancy Taylor, Community Learning Outreach Coordinator, Robson Valley Support Society at (250) 569 2266 or (250) 968 4358, or email nancy_t@telus.net for more information. Meditation Class at the Gathering Tree in Valemount Regena Bergen is starting up her meditation class again. Every Wednesday evening from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.at the Gathering Tree, participants will meet and receive instruction and guidance from Bergen, who has been practicing for five years. It is a weekly meditation class for new meditators as well as experienced meditators. The cost is $5 per week. If you are interested, just show up at the Gathering Tree Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Ladies Hockey It would seem both Valemount and McBride are having a difficult time finding enough women to make up a hockey team. But how about combining them? Anyone in McBride, Valemount, Dunster or anywhere in between, who is interested in joining the McBride Maniacs Female Hockey team for the rest of the season is encouraged to get in touch with Sarah Rich at (250) 569 7348. Practices are Sundays 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. with a tournament on March 16 to 18, 2012.

Snowmobile Drag Races New this year is Valemount’s first ever Snowmobile Drag Races at the annual Winter Festival as hosted by the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Racing Association, Tourism Valemount and VARDA. Come check it out, or try your luck in one of the event classes: Stock, Improved, Mountain, Pro, Amateur, and there is even a class for local racers. This is an ISR Sanctioned Event. After the races, kick back and relax with an appetizer and beverage from the cash bar during the awards ceremony, which is to take place around 5:30 p.m. Tickets for this event are for sale at the gate at $10 per person (12 and under free) or $20 per family (immediate family). The races will take place Saturday, February 25, 2012, with registration from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. at the Valemount Visitor Interpretive Centre. There is no preregistration for this event, and each class is $30 entrance or $10 per amateur class. Race start time is 11:00 a.m. at the Canoe River Campground. There will be a concession on-site from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. For race day event information email marketing@visitvalemount.ca or call (250) 566 9905 for more information. For Technical Racing Information contact Dale (306) 236 3187 or Brad at (306) 220 3051 or go to www.racessra.com. 1278 Week of 1.23.2012

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Snowmobile Poker Run Sunday, February 26, 2012, at 9:00 a.m. bring your family and friends out and ride for a cause! If you haven’t already check out the breathtaking vistas of the Lower Westridge loop mountain trail, while raising funds for BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities. Tourism Valemount, in cooperation with the Timberline Snowgoers Club and VARDA will be hosting their annual Winterfest Poker Run. The trail is a low-elevation, clearly marked 30-km-loop with countless opportunity to witness the beauty of the valley and village from up above. Mid-loop take a break and warm up with a complimentary hot chocolate and a treat at the warming hut, at approximately the 20 km mark of the trail. This trail is also an excellent place for new riders to improve their snowmobiling skills before heading into more serious territory. The Poker Run will start and finish at the Westridge parking lot, where riders pick up their cards and hope for the best hand! Prizes will be given for best hands, pledges, rider categories and ghost riders. This ride is by donation and all proceeds go to charity. To request a pledge form, please email a request to the VARDA office and they will get one out to you. Complete your adventure with hotdogs and beverages by the bonfire at the Westridge parking lot where you will have the chance to mingle and tell tall-stories about all your snowy adventures. Spend the rest of the afternoon exploring and discovering the trails. Please contact the Tourism Valemount or VARDA offices for more information. 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) Many new realizations are coming your way now and this trend will continue. Heart opening experiences are featured. These may have mystical leanings or at least activate feelings of compassion for others. Meanwhile, your ambitions are on the rise. Circumstances are pushing you to be more aware, committed and responsible. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) Your career and/or public life are getting some extra attention. It is possible that you have made some sacrifices in this respect and you are ready to cash in. Loving friends are coming forward, as if suddenly. This stands to be an expansive and exciting time for you. Yet, you may still feel green and realize that you have a lot to learn. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Your higher mind is being activated. Visions of the future are streaming through your mind. Yet, you are not out of the dark entirely yet. Continued inner work to feel faithful about things is probably necessary. Patience with people and situations remains important. Circumstances are directing you to express compassion and selfless love. Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Probing some of life’s deeper mysteries continues as a central theme. You want answers like never before! Meanwhile, increasing the scope and quality of your connections with others feels right. You may still have some deep lingering fears you must contend with. Imagine that in doing so you will claim hidden gifts and powers, because you will! Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Exciting relationships activations are yours to enjoy now. The exchange of ideas feels profound and prolific. Sharing higher minded truths will bring rewards. Your desires are running deep these days and the passion is there, yet your drive may not be equal to these. Give more time to achieve your goals; slow down yet persevere. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Activating changes in your daily routine is now in focus. You want to feel clear in your mind and energetic and so are taking measures to succeed. You may suddenly find yourself changing your diet. Deep feelings of love for significant others are being stimulated. Yet, give them room too be themselves and do not lean either.

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Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) An exciting wave of creativity is washing in. This will inspire you to make changes in who you relate with and how. Relationships will be scrutinized for their worth. You may not act on your feelings right away, at least not outwardly. This is a good time to do inner work to clear subconscious angers, fears and blocks, especially if these are blocking intimacy. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Creative projects in the safety of your home spell happiness now. You may be in an inventive mood. Inspirations and/or the need to re-invent yourself some how, or to make changes in your lifestyle are likely. Your social life is poised to expand. You should already see the signs. Make the most of this window of opportunity.

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