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UPFront

Valemount Community Health Centre: Renovations and upgrades completed Daniel Betts Editor

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fter 11 months of inconvenience residents of Valemount, B.C., had reason to celebrate. On Monday, July 23 the $3.3 million renovation and upgrade project at the Valemount Community Health Centre (VCHC), which doctors, nurses and patients had been forced to work around for almost a year, was officially completed.

A brief ceremony, hosted by Kim Nordli, administrative assistant to Debbie Strang, the Health Service Administrator to the Robson Valley, was held at the VCHC and attended by Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince-George Valemount, Michael McMillan, Chief Operating Officer, Northern Health Authority and Bill Kruisselbrink representing the Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital District.

Minister Bond made a point of thanking the health care professionals who work at VCHC for their patience and hard work during the renovations and upgrades. “I want to say to the staff, you managed to keep great service while all the inconvenience of the renovation was taking place and we appreciate that,” said Minister Bond. “Those of us who watch what you do are inspired and grateful, I know I couldn’t do it and I’m very very grateful for what you do, so thank you.”

“I am amazed at what we did,” said McMillan of the renovations themselves.

“Three point three million dollars sounds like a lot of money but when you’re doing renovations it isn’t actually a huge amount.” He added the renovations, “will make an incredible difference to patient care in the long run.” He noted VCHC, for the size of the facility, treats a high number of fairly critical emergency patients and now the emergency space at VCHC is state of the art. McMillan noted the renovations make the emergency room space and equipment comparable to larger facilities around the district. “Now the space actually matches the staff that we have here,” said McMillan. He applauded the efforts of the staff to provide quality health care during the renovations.

Of the $3.3 million, $1.8 million was used to update the emergency department and improve patient flow throughout the facility. The remaining $1.5 million was used to improve the electrical and mechanical systems of the building. During a tour of the new mechanical room, Northern Health Maintenance Supervisor, Jamie Ford, noted the new mechanical room was far more efficient than what was in place before the renovations. Now upgraded with state of the art computers, Ford can now make adjustments remotely if needed.

“The renovations have improved the workflow and space available for health services in Valemount,” said Strang. “Staff continued to provide quality services during the eleven months that the renovations occurred, and we would like to thank the community for their patience throughout this transition.”

Northern Health believes the upgrades and renovations at the Valemount Community Health Centre will allow Northern Health physicians and staff to provide higher quality service in the community.

“Upgraded Facility”

Above left: The health centre shows us their new fully equipped emergency room, which includes state of the art equipment and a new nurses station.

Above: MLA Shirley Bond (left) gets a tour from Jamie Ford, Northern Health Maintenance Supervisor, of the health centre’s new modern mechanical room.

Below left: Debbie Strang (left) presents their upgraded conference room to MLA Shirley Bond.

Below: The health centre’s wonderful staff pose for us in their new trauma room, which is equipped with a patient lift. Special monitors allow doctors to view x-ray results immediately.

Pictured from left to right: RN Sandra Hodge, Lab Technician Toni Cinnamon, Doctor Herman Keyter, RN Ashley Flavelle, Doctor Ray Markham, and Doctor Stefan Du Toit.

Photos by Andrea Scholz

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Regional News Regional News Briefs Daniel Betts Editor

Arbitration panel rules in favour of B.C.’s timber pricing policies On July 18, 2012, the Province of British Columbia heralded the decision of the London Court of International Arbitration (LCIA) as a “total victory,” and proof that British Columbia’s market-based timber pricing policies are fully consistent with the Canada-US Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA).

On January 18, 2011 the United States launch a dispute on B.C.’s timber pricing policies, requesting arbitration. They alleged the increase in harvest of low-grade timber has subsidized B.C. softwood lumber producers, selling softwood at less than market value given an increase in the harvest of low-grade timber. The Province of British Columbia maintains B.C.’s auction-based pricing system ensures government has captured the full value of timber.

The arbitration panel dismissed the U.S.’s complaint in its entirety. A final hearing in front of the arbitration panel was held from February 27 to March 8, 2012. Canada and the U.S. filed their separate post-hearing briefs on May 24, 2012. A final decision was issued by LCIA on July 18, 2012.

“This is a total victory for British Columbia and Canada and is great news for B.C.’s lumber workers and their families. Our government has worked hard to defend and create jobs for British Columbians and to demonstrate that the U.S.’s complaints were unwarranted and groundless,” said Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation.

Four proponents chosen for next stage of highly criticized liquor privatization proposal The government of British Columbia announced the shortlist of proponents for the proposed privatization of the Liquor Distribution Branch (LDB), warehousing and distribution services. Included on the list is Exel Canada Ltd., which the BC NDP are criticizing as having influenced the process, based on documents obtained through the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The government of British Columbia maintains they have undertaken a transparent process based on standard government procurement practices.

Despite calls by the BC NDP to halt the privatization proposal, the four proponents are moving forward to the next stage.

According to the Ministry of Labour, Citizens’ Services and Open Government the shortlisted proponents will now have an opportunity to refine their proposals based on discussions with the Negotiated Request for Proposal (NRFP) evaluation committee. The NRFP evaluation committee will determine which of these refined proposals best meets government’s objectives, and in the event it has established a better service delivery model can be achieved, will announce the successful company in October 2012. A services agreement would then be negotiated with the successful company by March 2013.

The government of British Columbia claims a fairness monitor is overseeing and working with the NRFP evaluation committee to ensure the process is conducted in a manner that is fair to all parties. At the end of the process, the fairness monitor will prepare a summary report, which will be made publicly available.

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“Energy efficient community hub”

Above: On Monday, July 23, 2012 (left to right) McBride Mayor Mike Frazier, Shirley Bond, MLA Prince George-Valemount and Regional District Alternate Director Bill Kruisselbrink unveil a sign recognizing the Province of British Columbia’s “Towns for Tomorrow” grant of $400,000 for Energy-saving upgrades to the Robson Valley Recreation Centre in McBride, B.C.

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nergy-saving upgrades to the Robson Valley Recreation Centre in McBride were recognized formally today. A sign recognizing the Province of British Columbia’s ‘Towns for Tomorrow’ grant of $400,000 was unveiled by Shirley Bond, MLA Prince George-Valemount, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Alternate Director Bill Kruisselbrink and McBride Mayor Mike Frazier. The remaining funding of $250,000 for the project came from the Community Works Fund from the Gas Tax. “We recognize how important it is for small communities to have facilities like the Robson Valley Recreation Centre. Not only does the centre provide recreation opportunities, meeting space and is equipped to host social events, it is energy efficient! I am very pleased to be able to participate in the plaque unveiling today as we formally recognize this successful partnership,” said Shirley Bond, MLA Prince George-Valemount.

The project will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 14 tonnes of CO2 annually and result in energy savings of up to 70 per cent. Heat recovered from the arena’s refrigeration system will be used to melt snow for ice resurfacing and to heat the dressing rooms, seating area, arena lobby and the curling rink. In addition, 87 lights were retrofitted with LEDs and low emissivity ceilings were installed in the arena and curling rinks.

“I am very pleased with the support from the Province for our Recreation Centre,” said McBride Mayor Mike Frazier. “The facility is well-used and it’s an important hub for residents and community events.”

RDFFG Board Meeting Highlights from July 19 Submitted To The Valley Sentinel

Improvements to Dome Creek Recreational Facility Approved The Board approved the award of a contract for $47,800 in foundation improvements to the Dome Creek Recreational Facility. Originally a school, the building now serves as a community hall and library. The facility is a valued asset to the community, and local residents continue to play an important role in operating and maintaining the building.

Tete Jaune Cemetery to Next Step The Board authorized a referendum regarding a proposed community cemetery in Tete Jaune. The referendum will be held to determine the support of local residents for the project. If the cemetery is established, an estimated residential tax rate of $0.1482 per $1,000 of net taxable land and improvements assessment would be implemented to pay the cost of capital borrowing and operation of the cemetery.

Support for New Farms Development and Beef Initiatives A request from Community Futures Fraser-Fort George for $16,000 towards their New Farms Development and Grass Fed Beef Value Chain projects was approved by the Board. The New Farms Development project aims to increase the number of successful new farmers by offering training and increasing access to farmland and capital. The goal of the Grass Fed Beef Value Chain Initiative is to strengthen and diversify market opportunities for grass fed beef for local producers.

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BC Hydro Upcoming Projects BC Hydro provided an update on potential upgrades to their transmission lines between Prince George and Terrace. The upgrades may be required to provide electricity for Liquid Natural Gas plants proposed for the Kitimat area.

The McBride Hospital is rebuilding the deck off the back of the Day Room in the garden area. This will involve tearing out the existing deck and sunshade, and replacing them with similar style construction. CSA Infection Control standard CSA Z317.13-03 must be adhered to during all phases of construction.

Interested parties should contact Jamie Ford (250)569-2251 x2023 for details or a viewing.

Community Grants The Board approved the following requests for Community and Recreation Grants: • $3,500 to the Central B.C. Railway and Forest Industry Museum Society for restoration of the historic Hixon Train Station

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$1,465 to the Reid Lake Community Association for insurance $1,318 to the Nukko Lake Recreation Association for insurance and an Easter event $14,000 to the Shell-Glen Improvement Society for Community park improvements, insurance and operating expenses.

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lmost every week during the past month we’ve heard of tragedies befalling British Columbians. On July 13, in Johnsons Landing, B.C., four people lost their lives in a sudden mudslide. In Fairmont Hot Springs, B.C., surprised tourists were trapped by a mudflow for 24 hours. This past weekend in Grand Forks, B.C., an eleven-yearold boy was killed during a violent windstorm while attending a bible camp. In Sicamous, B.C., many homes were swept away and residents are still recovering. These incidents serve to emphasize the fact that one can never be too prepared, yet sadly, sometimes no amount of preparation can stop the awesome power of nature.

Some critics have been quick to point fingers at the provincial government but looking at the specific incidents that have occurred I don’t feel it is fair to do so. The provincial government cannot be expected to carefully monitor every watershed in the vast mountainous regions of the province anymore than they can legislate police on every street corner to prevent crime. Further, most people want less government control, not more. In the Village of Valemount, there were those that criticized the mayor and council for issuing a State of Emergency when, in their opinion, there was no obvious appearance of a threat. Yet sometimes threats are not obvious.

Had someone lost their home or worse, had been killed, the village would have been trying to answer much different criticisms.

In the case of the boy who lost his life in Grand Forks, B.C., the sudden and violent windstorm had prompted an evacuation of the bible camp he was attending. Thanks to 100 km per hour winds trees were being ripped out of the ground or torn from their trunks and were crashing into cabins. What could have prevented this tragedy? Nothing except perhaps luck. Sometimes, despite the very best of efforts, bad things happen.

A recent report on climate change adaptation in Vancouver, B.C., suggests British Columbia can expect more intense and frequent rain and windstorms and calls on a complete flood risk assessment on the Fraser River. We may have to be more cautious in the future. I don’t think anyone can deny the weather has changed significantly in recent years. If our environment is changing then we all need to change with it and realize the dangers that exist in living in steep mountainous terrain. As human beings, our ability to adapt is one of the many factors that have allowed us to survive on our world for centuries. If government can help they should do so, but in the end it is up to us as individuals to assess our own safety, and the safety of our children, and act when the situation calls for it.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families and friends of those who have lost loved ones during this difficult month.

Dear Editor: You may have been informed, but I was not; as to just how special, unique, and amazing Canada really is. Except for three years on a campus to the south; I have spent my entire life in this special country. Those 70 years here have been almost always spent respecting this country, and appreciating the privilege of being born here. That was particularly driven home for me when I had a month long eye-opener in Africa. I am glad for us all that Canada exists.

But I was totally unprepared for the more informed education that started when I tucked one of a two-volume history about John A. Macdonald under my arm, right here in McBride’s public library. Thank you Naomi for putting such a book in such a highly visible place. My appreciation for the existence of Canada was sadly lacking. There is not a high school student in Canada that should not have that set on their required reading list. There is not a citizen among us that would not benefit by such a read. Even Canada itself would be richer if we did.

The author is Richard Gwyn; and the title is John A: The Man Who Made Us. Vintage Canada Edition 2006.

Just a tiny bit of what I didn’t know is this: Canada had nothing that would normally be required in or-

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der to form a country. A crazy patchwork quilt of people. French, who had reason to dislike the British, and some of the other immigrants, and those south of a border as well. Natives that had reason to be unhappy with the Brits and the Americans and the French; immigrants that didn’t like the French, the Brits, or the U.S. cities... and on goes the list.

It took pretty special insight and foresight for any human being, to spot in that Crazy Quilt of wilderness, something (anything) out of which to make a democratic country. John A. did. Abraham Lincoln could not have done it. Bismark would have failed.

The skilled and witty British Prime Minister Desrali did not have the right persona, and Macdonald was more than his match in wit and politics. Just who did like who, is what John A. spotted...or more correctly...who could like who... and how do you put polish where polish is needed. No one else could have done it...and no one else would have even thought of it. John A. was certainly not divine but as usually is the case, God used a faulty human being to do something that needed to be done.

If you don’t read Richard Gwyn’s take on Canada yourself, you will be the poorer, and so will Canada. If you can’t wait for it (and you shouldn’t) you should own it. Your kids need to see it on your lap... they should inherit it. These two volumes are no flash in the pan to be relegated to dusty library stacks. Canada’s ambassadors should plant these volumes around the globe.

John Christison – McBride, B.C., Canada.

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OPINION The MP Report Reflecting on the First Year as a Majority Government Bob Zimmer MP PRINCE GEORGE - PEACE RIVER

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have been honoured to spend these first few weeks of summer taking part in a number of exciting events throughout the riding. From Canada Day in Prince George, to the grand openings of the Peace River Regional District’s Accessibility and Mechanical Upgrade Project, the new Fort St. John Hospital and Peace Villa, and Spectra Energy’s Dawson Processing Plant, it’s been a productive start to the summer.

At the same time, I have also had the chance to reflect on all that our Government has achieved over the past year. Last May, Canadians selected a strong, stable, national, majority Conservative Government. Since then, we have worked hard and made critical choices resulting in accomplishments that are making a difference in the lives of all Canadians.

For instance, we’ve delivered action to support jobs and growth by extending the Hiring Credit for Small Business, helping small businesses grow and employ more workers. We’ve also delivered support for youth, older workers, and Canadians with disabilities entering the workforce.

In addition, by investing in public infrastructure such as the permanent funding of the Gas Tax Fund for municipalities, we’re helping to deliver a job creation environment for tradespeople all across the country.

We’ve expanded trade and opened markets for Canadian business, while continuing to pursue new (and strengthen existing) trade relationships – particularly with large, dynamic and fast-growing economies in Asia. Plus, we’ve helped elevate Canada’s business competitiveness by reducing red tape. Meanwhile, we’ve also taken action to move Canada’s immigration system towards one that places substantial focus on meeting Canada’s labour market needs.

We’ve established Responsible Resource Development, which ensures regulatory reviews are improved and streamlined, and that major projects take environmental safety into consideration. We’ve also extended the Mineral Exploration Tax Credit, which helps mining companies raise capital, and delivered additional support for fisheries, forestry, and agri-

culture across the country.

Meanwhile, public safety is something that our Conservative Government has always taken very seriously. We abolished the wasteful and ineffective long-gun registry which wasn’t keeping Canadians safe, only criminalizing honest hunters and farmers. We passed the Safe Streets and Communities Act, comprehensive legislation which cracks down on drug dealers and organized crime, while delivering support for victims. We’ve also passed a number of other crime bills, including legislation to support victims of white-collar crime, and to ensure the mandatory reporting by internet service providers of child pornography.

In addition, we’ve delivered support to ensure Canada’s retirement system remains sustainable for today’s seniors and for future generations, while continuing to support our Veterans and delivering tax relief for families. We also kept our promise and passed into law the Marketing Freedom for Grain Farmers Act, giving our wheat and barley farmers the freedom to contract their grain to the buyer of their choice. Plus, we introduced legislation to make the Senate more democratic, accountable and representative of all Canadians.

In one year, our Government has achieved these accomplishments without raising taxes, or cutting transfers to seniors or the provinces for social spending such as education and health care.

It has been an extremely busy and fulfilling year, and I look forward to the hard work that lies ahead as we enter the second year of our mandate and continue to implement Economic Action Plan 2012. Until then, I look forward to continuing to travel throughout the riding over the summer and meeting with, and hearing from you on the issues that matter most to you.

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Thank you to the community Dear Editor: I would like to express my sincere thank you to Sherral Volk-Shaw of The Gathering Tree, as well as all of the volunteers and towns people for coming out and supporting us. Words can never really express what I want to say, but I am deeply moved by what this community has done. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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I would like to send a huge thank you to the village council, staff and everyone else that stepped in to help in anyway with the emergencies on the Valemountain Days weekend. Minutes rather than hours after Andru (Mayor McCracken) was notified efforts were in place to keep Swift Creek from finding a whole new path and potentially destroying our water supply system. I was impressed with how quickly and efficiently all the different crews and agencies came together to keep people, homes and the village water supply safe. Add to that the effort to keep stranded motorists informed and as comfortable as possible due to the road closures, when our local resources were already stretched.

It looks to me that the work along the banks and all the work that continues to be done on our behalf at the village office will result in a proper and permanent restoration of Swift Creek between its banks.

Equally important to me was seeing everyone involved acting with thoughtfulness, care and respect through long stressful days. Thanks for your rapid, decisive actions that adverted what could have been a major disaster.

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Community Events SPECIAL EVENTS

“McbRide 80’th incorporation anniversary”- Historical archival & artifact show- On exhibit now until Sept 30 at Museum/ Library building-241 Dominion Street, McBride Children’s summer heritage program Every Thursday 2 p.m.-3 p.m. July-August at the Valemount Museum There are different activities planned for each week. Come out and see what fun activity they have planned!

Astronomy night with matthew wheeler @ the mcbride library Friday, July 27 at 7 p.m.

We’ll have stories for the younger crowd and telescopic or slideshow views for all ages.

Wild food walk Saturday, July 28 at 10 a.m. -1 p.m. at the Valemount Museum

Facilitated by Rene Nunweiler. By donation. Call (250) 566 4177 for more information. Become a Museum Member for $10 while you’re there too!

Words of Whimsy: Creative Writing for Teens @ the McBride Library Tuesday, July 31 at 7 p.m.

Looking for a space to write? Want some feedback on what you’re doing? Mariah Blixrud will be leading creative writing fun for ages 13+. This event will be ongoing every Tuesday at the McBride Library.

NorthWEst mud racing August 4-5 200 ft side by side mud racing, drag races, and a bog pit. At the Canoe River Campground Rodeo Grounds.

Robson Valley Support Society hosts: info session regarding elder abuse Wednesday, August 8 at 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Golden Years Lodge Constable Simon Bentley will be the guest presenter.

Learn about how to identify a predator, be aware of local risks, and find ways to stay safe. Call Shelly at 250-566-9107 for more information.

ONGOING EVENTS Valemount MONDAYS: • VALEMOUNT SENIORS Carpet Bowling 9 a.m. Golden Years Lodge • Royal Canadian Legion General meetings every 3rd Mon. of month 7:30 p.m. in Legion.

• TAI KWAN DO & SELF DEFENSE 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and TAI KWAN DO KIDS CLASSES 5:45 to 6:30 p.m.

• LADIES DAY at Valemount Pines Gold Club (all day) tuesdays: • Valemount Children’s Activity Centre Board Meeting 1st Tuesday of the month - 7 p.m. @ the Centre beneath the Community Hall (the red door).

• Council Meeting 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 p.m., council chambers. Everyone welcome.

• Ladies Auxiliary #266 Legion Meetings 1st Tuesday of every month 3 p.m. in Valemount Legion.

• CARDIO KICK BOXING 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• VALEMOUNT PINES KIDS DAy at the Valemount Pines Golf Course starting at 6 p.m. The program is free and equipment will be provided for children who do not have their own.

WEDNESDAYS: • Public Library Board Meeting Every 2nd Wed. 5 p.m. Downstairs at the library.

• valemount seniors music night 7-9 p.m. Golden Years Lodge • TOASTMASTERS meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Best Western.

• TAI KWAN DO & SELF DEFENSE 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and TAI KWAN DO KIDS CLASSES 5:45 to 6:30 p.m.

• MENS DAY at Valemount Pines Gold Club (all day) THURSDAYS: • CRIBBAGE GAME at Golden Years Lodge at 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Everyone Welcome!

• CHAMPS Weight loss Support Team for men and women. Thurs. 6:00 p.m. Downstairs Valemount Clinic. Shirley 566-9829, Dolly 566-8458.

• Chamber of Commerce Quarterly General Meetings 3rd Thurs. of January, April, July and October @ 4:45 p.m. Location TBA • Saddle & Wagon Club Meeting 3rd Thurs. 7 p.m. 566-9707 • VALEMOUNT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. Regular meetings first Thurs. of every month at 7 p.m. downstairs lounge at Golden Years Lodge.

• CARDIO KICK BOXING 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

• VALEMOUNT FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP will meet the last Thursday of every month at the old Village Office, 99 Gorse St., at 7:30 p.m.. For families dealing with mental health issues. Call Irene Brady at (250) 566 1958.

• FARMER’S MARKET 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. beside the Information Centre.

FRIDAYS • VALEMOUNT LEGION Friday Night dinners starting at 5 p.m.

Robson valley music festival - Aug 17-19 Come out and enjoy a weekend of music, food, and good friends. This years line up will include acts like Don Alder, Allen & Alexander, Ball Gag n Chain Gang, and many more talented artists. There will be local vendors, food vendors, and wares vendors.

If you would like to participate in any way or want any more information please visit their website. www.robsonvalleymusicfestivalbc.com OPEN HOUSE FOR RUBY BROWN The family of Ruby Brown are holding an open-house in her memory on August 2, 2012 between the hours of 4-8 p.m. at her home at 932-4th Avenue. Ruby passed away on April 16 at the age of 99 and has left a huge hole in our lives but many wonderful memories to ease the pain. McBride was always home to her and although she spent the last three years of her life with her daughter Carol in Sherwood Park AB, she never forgot her home in McBride. The family would like to thank the people of McBride for their many, many kindnesses to Ruby, so if you knew her, please drop in and share memories with her family.

• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Friday evenings at 8 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Catholic Church basement SATURDAYS: • Valemount circle dance. For more info please contact 250 566-1782

Tete Jaune •

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

McBride • Mcbride community forest Open quarterly meetings on the first Wednesday of the month on January 4, April 4, July 4, and October 3. McBride Village Council Chambers 7 p.m. tuesdays: • TOPS Tues. 6:45 p.m. weigh-in, 7:15 p.m. meeting. Health Unit in McBride. New members welcome. Brenda Molendyk 569-3113 • Village Council Meeting 2nd & 4th Tues.,7:30 p.m., Village Council Chambers.

• Alcoholics Anonymous Every Tuesday, 8 p.m. at the Health Unit.

• STORYTIME at the McBride & District Public Library 10:30 a.m.

• CREATIVE WRITING for teens at 7 p.m. at the McBride Library.

WEDNESDAYS: • Free Drop in Community Volleyball from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the McBride Secondary School • KIDZ KRAFTS 2:30-3:30 p.m. AT ODDS AND ENDS • Diabetes Support Group 1st Wed., 1 p.m. at Beaverview Lodge Sat. 10 a.m. -12 p.m., 441 Dominion St. • Support Group For Families Dealing With Mental Health Problems Last Wed every month 7:30 p.m. @ McBride Health Centre. More info call Norma 569-2637 or Elizabeth 968-4347 • Valley Piecemakers Quilt Guild Every other Wednesday. 7:00 p.m. in the High School. New members welcome, contact Dawna Hickerty 569-3210.

• LEGION AUXILIARY BINGO First and Third Wednesday of the month at McBride Library.

THURSDAYS: • OAPO Stitch & Knit Every Thurs., 2:30 - 4 p.m., Beaverview Lodge, Hilda Murin 569-3305 FRIDAYS: • FARMER’S MARKET 12 noon - 3 p.m. at the pavilion in the Park SATURDAYS: • WRITERS’ CIRCLE at 1 p.m. Alternates between Dunster Fine Arts School & McBride Library. All Welcome. Contact 569 2411/ library@mcbridebc.org for more info.

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The Valley Sentinel Wednesday July 25, 2012 • 7

“McBride participation in Triathlon”

A few local McBride, B.C. kids headed to Prince George, B.C. this past weekend to participate in the 18th Annual Prince George Kids Triathlon.

Left: Connor Quam, Chayse Shawara and Kaiden Wiltsie competed in the under 8 mixed division in the events. Ethan Quam, Braxtyn Shawara and Skyler Wiltsie competed in the 11-12 year old division and won 2nd place. Pictured from left to right: Braxtyn Shawara, Skyler Wiltsie, Kaiden Wiltsie, Chayse Shawara, Connor Quam and Ethan Quam.

Rocky Mountain 1200 riders stopover Marie Birkbeck contributor

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ou may have noticed an unbelievable number of cyclists biking through Valemount or on the highway in the rain on Monday and wondered what they were thinking to be out on such a cold wet day. They are all a part of the Rocky Mountain 1200, a 1200 km bicycle ride hosted by the British Columbia Randonneurs Cycling Club.

Initiated in 1996 and now held every 4 years, this challenging ultra distance cycling event attracts riders from around the world, eager to test themselves against the distance, the climbing and the time limit. Beginning in Kamloops, B.C. at 10:00 p.m. Sunday July 22, the ride ends at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, back in Kamloops, giving the cyclists just 90 hours or less to complete the distance. Some of the more experienced riders who have chosen to complete the distance in 84 hours left Kamloops at 4 a.m.

Monday morning. It is said that some of those riders were also competing against themselves to achieve a personal best time of as little as 55 hours!

All these riders are part of the international sport of randonneuring, started originally in France.

Randonnée is a French word for ramble or tour describing a long distance cycling event where participants follow a set route within certain time limits as checked at various control points along the way.

Riders cannot receive support except at designated controls so must be self sufficient. Randonneuring, sometimes called marathon cycling, is noncompetitive in nature. Each cyclist who finishes the event within the time limit will receive the same finisher’s medal.

Although the marathon is open to cyclists of all ages and endurance levels, they must meet certain criteria in order to qualify. According to their rules, riders must have completed an Audax Club Parisien (ACP) sanctioned brevet series including a 200km, 300km, 400km and 600km distance within the time limits and other rules prescribed by the ACP since January 1, 2011. If they did not compete last year, or have never competed at all they must provide documentation of successful completion of a 200km, 300km, 400km and 600 km ACP sanctioned brevet series or a 1000km or longer ACP or RM sanctioned brevet by June 10.

A total of 111 ultra distance cyclists came from all over the world including Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, UK, Sweden, USA and Canada to participate in this marathon.

The challenging route takes them through British Columbia and Alberta from Kamloops, through

Clearwater, Blue River, Valemount, Jasper, Lake Louise, Golden, Revelstoke, Armstrong, Salmon Arm, Westwold and ending back in Kamloops.

Each control point requires eight volunteers from across the province to provide food and support to the riders. In Valemount, the control point was the Lion’s Hall. Hot soup, coffee, sandwiches and other nutritious food awaited the cold, wet and hungry cyclists. BC Ambulance Valemount generously provided blankets for the riders to use to chase away some of the chills while they ate. A Massage Therapist was also on hand to massage away some of the aches. Most riders stop for an average of 45 minutes. Some dine and dash, others took a few minutes to catch a power nap!

Manfred Kuchenmuller of Richmond, B.C., who at 70 is competing in the marathon for the 8th time, is the oldest cyclist on the Rocky Mountain 1200.

He did say though, that he is not the oldest to have ever competed; just the oldest to have completed the rally. Fellow cyclist, Ron Himschoot, from Seattle is also competing for the 8th time. They both agreed that the key to making it through to the end is to not drop out regardless of the conditions!

Knowing that as they head into much higher altitude and rougher terrain the next two days are going to be very gruelling, they quickly stocked up on calories and headed out onto the next leg of their journey!

To learn more about this club and events, please visit their website: http://www.randonneurs.bc.ca/rockymountain1200/ or contact the ride organizers Roger and Ali Holt at RockyMtn1200@randonneurs.bc.ca

Above: Connor Quam swims his 50 meters for the team.

Photos by Jennifer Quam

Attention all Businesses!

Are you interested in the future of Valemount?

The Chamber of Commerce certainly is, and they would like to invite all businesses to the next Chamber meeting to learn more about what you can do to succeed in our business community.

VSS Principal Dan Kenkel will be giving a presentation about the future of education in Valemount.

Come and see how your business fits in to this exciting plan.

Thursday, July 26 at 12 noon 99 Gorse Street Refreshments will be served Riette Kenkel, Manager and Team Leader

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

Phone: 250-566-4601 • Fax: 250-566-4602

Check out our website at www.valemountlearningcentre.org Come and visit us again for the first time.

Valemount 1201 - 5th Ave., Box 789, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0 Learning Centre Monday to Friday - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

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Above: Manfred Kuchenmuller, of Richmond, B.C. and Ron Himschoot of Seattle, Wash. are cycling the Rocky Mountain 1200 for the 8th time. Manfred is also the oldest competitor to ever complete the rally.

Photo by Marie Birkbeck

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8 • Wednesday July 25, 2012 The Valley Sentinel

BC SUMMER GAMES

“Ready, Set...GO!”

Above left: Omar Medina was awarded a gold medal in Boys long jump with a jump of 5.95 meters. In second place is Felix Law from Vancouver, B.C. with a jump of 5.4 meters, and in third Kieran Simpson from Creston, B.C. with a 5.32 meter jump.

Above: Medina also participated with the Cariboo-North East Zone 8 in the Boys 4 x100 meter relay. The team finished third in the event.

Photos Submitted Below left: Devon Craig (left) and Darian Griffin played softball on the Cariboo-North East Zone 8 team. They won 2 out of 3 games, and placed fourth overall in the event.

Photo by Andrea Scholz

Locals shine at BC Summer Games Keana Nisbet CONTRIBUTOR

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eld every two years, the BC Summer Games are designed to bring out the talent in young athletes.

From lacrosse to swimming, sailing, golf, basketball and track and field, there are about 20 sports to test athletes from across the province.

Over 2,300 young athletes gathered in Surrey, B.C. from July 19 through 21 for their chance to compete in the 2012 BC Summer Games. The summer games can represents huge, life changing events for many of these athletes, providing exposure and recognition to anyone fighting for their chance to shine. Some of these talented people may one day become top world-class athletes.

Local participants in this years games can certainly be proud of their accomplishments in Surrey, B.C.,

Street Class Welcome!

Register by 10am Saturday

last week.

Ranking fourth over-all, the Cariboo-North East Zone 8 Boys Softball Team competed and participated in a total of three games, two of which they won. Two of the team’s members are from Valemount: Devon Craig and Darian Griffin. Congratulations and wonderful job!

Omar Medina once again returned home with a gold medal for the Boys Long Jump. He managed to jump an astounding 5.95 metres. Medina also participated in the boys 100 and 200 metre races, and in the boys 4x100 metre relay, which his team placed third, bringing home bronze medals. It looks like all his training with the Prince George Track and Field Club is paying off. Well done Omar!

The BC Games will be held again in 2014, in Mission, B.C. for the BC Winter Games, and in Nanaimo, B.C. for the BC Summer Games.

SIDE BY SIDE MUD RACING August 4- 5, 2012

200 ft side by side mud racing North Americas Dirtiest, Biggest, Baddest 4x4 Dragsters In excess 2500 hp Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds - Valemount, B.C.

Gates Open @ 10 am on Saturday & Sunday Racing Starting @ 2 pm on Saturday AND @ noon on Sunday

Bring lawn chairs!

Stick around for the Danc e Saturday Ni on ght!

Depending on Interest we will have a quad class and/or snowmobile class

The Valley Sentinel Wednesday July 25, 2012 • 9

Garden Tour

“Beautiful Gardens”

The 9th Annual Flower Show and Garden Tour took place on Saturday, July 21, 2012.

Above left: Roger Beck stands in front of his large garlic patch and explains the process he undergoes in harvesting the garlic. Beck’s garden was the first on the tour of three gardens.

“Innovation”

Left: These daylilies are at the height of their blossoming in Alke Germain’s garden.

Above: Alke Germain uses large planters, buckets and pots to grow potatoes. The Germain property was the last stop on the tour.

Left: Foxglove thrives in the shady environment of the Blackman’s property.

Photos by Andrea Scholz

Lower left: The blue delphiniums are just coming into bloom in the Germain’s garden.

Below: The second stop on the garden tour was the Blackman’s garden in Tete Jaune. Irises, fireweed, and Iceland poppies surround the vegetable garden that is interspersed with marigolds.

Photos by Andrea Scholz

Mount Robson Marathon call for Sponsorship Planning for the marathon is well underway and as always these events could not take place if it were not for the businesses and individuals whom generously donate toward the event.

For the 2012 event we have the following categories for CASH donations: • • • •

Kinney Lake Emperor Falls Berg Lake Mt. Robson

~ $100 ~ $200 ~ $300 ~ $400

All levels will be acknowledged on the start/finish banner, at the awards ceremony, on the website, in the local papers and will receive a certificate of recognition. The Mt. Robson level will also include your business logo or your name on the t-shirts.

Any businesses or individuals that prefer to donate draw prizes will also be recognized on the banner, at the ceremonies and in the paper.

To donate or discuss sponsorship opportunities please call Patricia Thoni @ 250 566 8244 or Darryl Polyk @250 566 4347 before August 7, 2012.

Valemount Real Estate Ltd. Property Management “Flower Show”

Above: The entries in the 9th Annual Flower Show on Saturday, July 21, 2012 at the Valemount Museum Annex were fewer this year due to the ongoing rains, nevertheless, the entries present were stunning.

Photo by Andrea Scholz

Jen Applebaum Managing Broker

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10 • Wednesday July 25, 2012 The Valley Sentinel

BUSINESS WATCH

Mobile hygiene available in the valley Daniel Betts EDITOR

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ccording to Felicia Eaton, Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH), there is a distinct correlation between dental disease and other health conditions such as cardiovascular and respiratory disease, diabetes, dementia, autoimmune diseases and emotional well-being. However, beyond the traditional toothbrush getting a proper teeth cleaning can be a challenge for some valley residents. Eaton has a solution. Through her new business, Oral Health Intervention (OHI), Eaton is now taking appointments to provide mobile dental hygiene services for rural communities in British Columbia and Alberta in the Rocky Mountain Yellowhead corridor.

No referral or dentist exam is required to schedule an appointment at OHI. Using portable state of the art dental equipment, Eaton can come to a patient’s home to perform any of the dental hygiene procedures one could expect to receive in a dental office.

Besides being mobile Eaton’s operation is completely paperless. For the convenience of her patients, Eaton is “tied in” with several dental insurance carriers through her laptop. Eaton explains in the last eight years the insurance companies are recognizing independent dental hygienists servicing communities that are dealing with barriers to access to care. “There’s just such a need for our services in rural communities and it’s only going to become more so as the population ages,” said Eaton.

According to the College of Dental Hygienists of British Columbia (CDHBC), on March 31, Mike de Jong, Minister of Health announced the approval of a change to the CDHBC bylaws that would create a “365-day rule exempt” category of registration, which came into effect on July 3. In British Columbia dental hygienists may provide services within their scope of practice only if a dentist has examined a patient within the past 365 days or on the same day prior to treatment. But due to inaccessibility or unavailability of dentists to many clients in remote areas or with physical restrictions, the “365 exempt” hygienist can give clients the choice to receive care from a RDH. “It gives those hygienists who have met the additional education requirements and clinical practice hours to provide our services in any practice setting now, not just licensed care facilities,” said Eaton.

Prior to working and moving to the Valemount area three years ago, Eaton was a practicing dental hygienist for 28 years in Cranbrook, B.C. and now holds licenses in both British Columbia and

Alberta. “My plan is to service Jasper and Hinton as well.”

Residents who are homebound, disabled or are in residential or palliative care now have the ability to receive the services of a dental hygienist in their own home.

In addition to regular dental hygiene care, Eaton is offering a fun side product, tooth bling. For a fee, interested valley residents can arrange to have beautiful Swarovski crystals applied to teeth without drilling or pain that will not harm the tooth and can last up to one year. Eaton has a variety of “smilegems” to choose from that will enhance any smile.

OHI is going to set up in two locations in the valley in August. In Valemount, B.C., on August 7 to 10, between 8:30 a.m. and 2 p.m., Eaton will be set up at The Gathering Tree on 5th Avenue. In McBride on August 20 to 24, between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Eaton will set up at Country Chic on Main Street. Residents should call and make appointments ahead of time for both locations. Also on August 17 to 19, Eaton will have a vendor booth at the Robson Valley Music Festival applying Smilegems to interested festivalgoers.

To make an appointment with the valley’s mobile dental hygiene service, at either the locations above or in your home, call (250) 566 4664.

“On the go”

Above: Felicia Eaton transports her business from one place to the next. Below: Felicia Eaton presents her portable hygienist’s station that she can setup wherever needed. She will be setting up at The Gathering Tree in Valemount, B.C. and at Country Chic in McBride, B.C. She is also available to do home visits.

Photos by Andrea Scholz

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The Valley Sentinel Wednesday July 25, 2012 • 11

New in the Robson Valley:

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* Large Selection of Bearings & V-belts In Stock *

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Shop Phone: 250 569-0075

Licensed Property Manager * Handyman Services * Design Consulting

Call Todd At Wahoo Enterprises (250) 569-0320 “Serving The Robson Valley For Over 15 Years”

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Cell: 250 566 1687

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Looking out for your best Interest.

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GOOD SHEPHERD ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

3rd Ave & Elm St. Phone: 1 877 314-4897 Sunday 8:30am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat9am, Wed & Fri 7pm 250 566-4797 7th & Cedar, Sunday

Worship 10:00 AM

NEW LIFE CENTRE

1247 - 1st Ave. 250-566-4824

Sunday School 10am.

Family Worship 10:30am.

Prayer meeting Thurs 7pm

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES 250 968-4349 or 250 566-4568 Sunday-3 pm, Sun. School 3 pm

Micah Yoder, Registered Acupuncturist

Phone: 250-566-1782

VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 250 566-9996

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Travis Automobile Services Hwy 5 N. Box 1035 Valemount, B.C.

250-566-8403

Inspection Facility, Licensed Automotive & Heavy Duty Techs.

We specialize in: Diesel Engine Repair, 4x4 Repair, Snowmobiles, & Misc. Repairs

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Industrial Steam Cleaning & Pressure Washing Debra Parker AMP Mortgage Consultant

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Sunglasses and Eyewear also available at ROCKY MOUNTAIN EYE WEAR At Parks West Mall in Hinton, Alta.

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Vanderhoof Office Office: (250) 567-4488 Fax: (250) 567-4490 Cell: (250) 565-8436

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Eye Health Exams, Contacts and Eye Wear

Sales Service 250-566-1324 Installation 1-800-424-6331

Returning Flow Acupuncture

Depot at Infinity Office - 250-566-4225

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YOUR LOCAL PROPANE PROVIDER

Self-Contained Mobile Unit serving the Robson Valley Glacier Ridge Services Ltd. Chris (250) 566-1046 or Ray (250)566-1578

Worship Service on Sun 10:30am

Call for quote: 250-566-4425

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DUNSTER

ROCKO’S CHURCH

Sun. 11:00 am Home group meeting at Rod & Deb Reimer’s - Brown Road, Dunster. 250 968-4335.

MCBRIDE

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

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Church 569.2378 or 569.8845 1st Ave

Worship Service on Sun 10:30am

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441 Dominion St., 250 569.3206 or 250 569.3386.

Worship/Kids church10:00am

Phone: (250) 566-4585

SEVENTH - DAY ADVENTIST

Rex’s Recycling Tuesday - Wednesday 1 - 4pm Thursday - Friday - Saturday 10am - 4pm Closed - Sunday & Monday Now offering full refund on all beer bottles and cans.

Pickups can be arranged - Call Liz or Kim Everard:

250 • 566 • 9111 Reduce - Reuse - Recycle

Lamming Pit Road 250 569.3370 Sabbath School: Sat. 9:30 am, Worship Service Sat. 11am, Pathfinders Tues 7pm, Prayer Meeting Wed 7pm

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Church 569-3350 Office 569-6802 Sunday Worship 11:00am, Prayer Service Wed. 7 pm

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Sun. Sch. 10am Sunday Services 11am, 7:30pm Wed

12 • Wednesday July 25, 2012 The Valley Sentinel

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HOUSEKEEPER WANTED The Yellowhead Motel is looking for housekeepers.

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Please drop a resume off at the Yellowhead Motel or call 250-566-4411 SERVICES

WELL PUMPING & CLEANING 25 ft. deep or less.

Call Frank 250-566-9707 MISC. FOR SALE

Feller Buncher 227 Cat, new motor, good undercarriage, most of this machine is rebuilt. Price $21,500 obo. Call 250566-2471 GTS OCT 25

AUTOMOBILES

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

1988 Steel Gooseneck Stock Trailer, floor length, 17’10” long. Roof extension to 7’10”, width inside 6’6”. Asking $1,600. Call 250-968-4321

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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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JULY 25

Large Russian Garlic bulbs, 20 month old purebred jersey heifer, and kids pony.

Contact 250-968-4356

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GTS MAY 2

JULY 25

TRAILER FOR SALE

Mobile Home: Hartman’s Trailer Park 2 bedrooms, new roof, bathroom, windows, and carpet. Pellet Stove and propane furnace. $20,000 OBO Call Nathan 250-566-5040

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Call 250-566-5375.

AUG 8

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Phone 250-968-4419.

FOOD/LIVESTOCK

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Good used sea containers for sale. McBride area $3,650, Valemount $3,500 Delivered. We accept Visa/ MC 250-314-9522

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Main floor of house on McBride Crescent.

1 bedroom 1 bath and washer/dryer.

Available August 1. No smoking, no pets. $550/month not including utilities. Call 250566-1427.

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Laundry now provided. $675 Fully furnished 2 bedroom house. New construction, great location on 7th Ave. Small pet ok, no smoking. Electric/wood heat. $750.

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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Valley Sentinel is seeking a Full-Time reporter to work out of our new McBride Office.

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Applicants with newspaper or media experience is preferred but anyone with strong written and verbal communication JULY 25 skills will be considered.

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CARIBOU JOE

EPISODE 39: CHARLES TAKES A STAND Previously, Joe and Sam find that a railway worker was about to be hung.

“There will be no hanging here today,” shouted Bigumpound. He shook his finger at the crowd. “What right have you people to sentence this man to death?”

There was a loud hum and mumbling from the railway and dock workers. The four policemen surrounded the accused as Bigumpound removed the noose from around the man’s neck.

Some of the gandy-dancers began pushing forward.

Bigumpound raised the barrel of his rifle. “Stand back!” he yelled. “This man will be judged, but not here on this wharf!” To appease the crowd he turned to the fellow and said, “You’re under my arrest.” Then he ordered the other officers to lead the prisoner away. The man’s hands were still bound in front of him as he stepped between two warehouses with his police escort. Bigumpound followed behind and was soon out of sight.

The gathering at Mile 53 started dispersing as soon as the police had galloped off in a freight wagon. Joe and Sam made their way back to the top end of the

Notes from All Over Donalda Beeson CONTRIBUTOR

The Verge: Between Worlds August 2 until August 30, 2012 at the Valemount & Area Museum, an exhibition featuring drawings and paintings by Andrea Fredeen, Annerose Georgeson, Karma Vance and Michele Jensen. Artworks will be touring to three communities in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George from June 2012 until November 2012. Though the four artists featured in this exhibition share representations of the forest as their subject matter, they each approach the forest from a unique perspective.

Enjoy an Opening Reception on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 11 a.m. and a Free workshop with Karma Vance on Sunday, August 5, 2012 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

wharf to where the double canoe had been tied up.

“Where’s our boat?” enquired Sam to a dock-worker. Joe and Sam looked up the Fraser River and caught the tail end of the canoe as it ducked in behind a large river scow.

“There they go,” said Joe. I guess them guys got scared when they heard about the hangin’,” said Joe as he continued to look around the water front. “Hey, Sam, the water sure seems deep here by the wharf. Does it always come up to this level?” Joe pointed at the river bank.

Sam had been in Tête Jaune Cache the previous year, 1912. “I think the level depends on the spring run-off. Last year the water was so low that the ‘Conveyor’ and ‘Operator’ had to be dragged over here from the ship buildingyard at Mile 51. Yes,” he said, “That was quite the spring last year.”

Sam and Joe were looking around for their boss.

“Now where’s Bates?” said Sam. “I suppose he’s still wondering about the Ruth-Anne.”

The next episode is SAM LOOKS BACK. Both Sam and Joe know they have to let Mr. Bates in on the rest of the story about the loss of the “Grand Trunk Pacific engine” pointer boat. The two men head back to the Photo courtesy of the Valemount Historic shipping office.

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Wild Food Walk Saturday, July 28, 2012 Rene Nunweiller will be facilitating a Wild Food Walk. Come out to the Valemount Museum from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. and see what it is all about!

In Memory of Victor Kohlman According to the Barrier Star Journal, Barrier man Victor Kohlman of V R V Contracting was confirmed deceased at the scene of a two-vehicle collision north of Avola, B.C. Many Robson Valley locals knew Victor as once upon a time he lived and worked in Valemount running his “hi-balling hilead logging operation” as it has been called. Our condolences.

Valemount Community Health Centre It is time to celebrate Valemount; the $3.3 million in renovations and upgrades at the Valemount Community Health Centre are complete. Just over half of the $3.3 million project went towards renovating the emergency department with the remaining portion going to improving the electrical and mechanical systems.

Happy 70th Birthday Mel Torgerson Local legend, former owner of Melsview Links Golf Course amongst many other things, and all around community guy, Mel Torgerson, of Valemount, recently celebrated his 70th birthday!

New at the Valemount Public Library Adult fiction

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The chaperone ~ Laura Moriarty Home again ~ Kristin Hannah Sweet tea at sunrise ~ Sherryl Woods Those in peril ~ Wilbur Smith Family affair ~ Debbie Macomber

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Backpacker magazine’s guide to outdoor gear maintenance and repair ~ Kristin Hostetter Simply beautiful photographs ~ Anne Griffiths National Geographic complete photography

New at the McBride Public Library The Red House- Mark Haddon Criminal- Karin Slaughter The Explorer’s Code – Kitty Pilgrim Private Games- James Patterson Farm Anatomy: The curious parts … - Julia Rothman One-Yard Wonders- Rebecca Yaker Lost in Shangri-La – Mitchell Zuckoff Frommer’s Greek Islands - Sherry Marker

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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

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Valemount Public Library Presents the 2012 Summer Reading Program

Summer reading program every Wednesday at 11 am - fun, crafts, guests.

Free Internet access - Library-to-go One-on-one computer lessons Visit us on Facebook and on our website for more library news http://valemount.bclibrary.ca Valemount Public Library

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Guest speaker Penny Courtoreille will present: True story! Puppet Show on local history and aboriginal land.

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ACTIVITIES

WEEKLY HOROSCOPE

by MICHAEL O’CONNOR Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) The ‘heat’ is rising. This can prove to be a good thing, yet perhaps also is causing annoying or even painful friction. We all have our blind spots.

These casualties of the ego are common, yet can you see your own? Qualifying your feelings and perceptions, as in ‘I see or experience… it this way’ could go a long way towards offsetting ego clashes so valuable time and energy can be better spent.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) A creative cycle is underway. Your home and family are the main stages. You want to make improvements. Others who are not on the same page better clear the way or tune-in. You remain determined to get a lot done. Multi-tasking is likely. Creating more beauty and function and perhaps profitability too are core motivators.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) A big wave of artistic inspiration is washing in.

You are in the mood to take a few risks, try new things, and expand your horizons. Depression or outright anger could be experienced if you do not have outlets that meet your specifications.

Too much thinking now could lead to worry. Accept there will be revisions to offset stalemating perfectionism.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Building upon new foundations is the call now.

The preparation and ground work is ever important in any focus where we seek enduring results.

Be willing to take a few risks and while thinking twice and deciding once is ideal, too much thinking can be a problem. Since you are planning for the future, be proactive towards securing a niche that matches your individual style.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Taking new leads and initiatives is a core theme now. Your focus is getting sharper by the day, backed by ambitions to increase your exposure.

Love between friends is a two way street and someone has to initiate contact. Be the one so you can lead the direction or renewed connections. Inspirations and insights from a forgotten past are featured.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) A busy time behind the scenes continues. This implies networking to make initial contact and key connections for future prospects. Plant the seed now and trust it will gestate, especially if it is in tune with your destiny. In your communica-

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tions with others, you may be more inclined to listen and/or ask questions than inform.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) Envisioning a brighter future continues. A combination of dreams and ideals are guiding your focus. Weaving adventure into your scope is likely. Cultivating a higher degree of self-reliance feels especially right and important. Balancing feeling secure while simultaneously experiencing a genuine growth/ evolution process is a core theme.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Some action in your public and/or professional life is getting you some attention. You may not feel as confident as you would like, however. If so, review your successes from the past and acknowledge that you will rise again. In your dealings with others, keep the end result in mind and assess the full spectrum of your responsibility implied in long term commitments.

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) Freedom is the word for you now. Whether it is freedom within or without or freedom from or freedom to, some measure of discipline is required. A clear focus with follow through until your objectives are met is implied. Deciphering what past attitudes, values and/or priorities worked and which did not is important now. Allow for unconventionality.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Sometimes it is better to hold our cards closer. You want more answers yet are less inclined to reveal. Assessing your worth or the value of your skills and/or assets may require that you tunein to the times better. Breaking free from past patterns and conditioning that you deem restrictive is the deep end theme. Yet somehow you may have to give more to succeed.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) Who do you love and how and why? These and other such questions are being activated by outer events. New sentiments are stirring. Relationships may be deepening, yet some may be ending as well. A rebellious mood is implied. You are not in the mood to comply with convention or the status quo or yield to other people’s opinions and expectations.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) Deciphering what constitutes a healthier flow and or lifestyle continues. A main goal is to increase your confidence levels. Creating more harmony and beauty close to home is likely. Getting clear on what you value may not be so easy though. It may be a good idea to be decisive about the small stuff before you tackle larger considerations so you can do so with the clutter cleared.

Local Government

The Valley Sentinel Wednesday July 25, 2012 • 15

McBride Council Briefs from July 10 Birgit Stutz Contributor

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he regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of McBride was held July 10 with Mayor Mike Frazier, Councillors Irene Rejman and Rick Thompson, Chief Administrative Officer Eliana Clements, Public Works Supervisor John Aitken, and Deputy Administrator/Treasurer Danielle Smith in attendance. Councillors Lori Kimpton and Raj Basran and Economic Development Officer Margaret Graine were absent. Four members of the general public were present as well.

Reports Mayor, Councillors, Administration and Public Works provided verbal reports on activities.

Mayor Frazier welcomed John Aitken as the new Village of McBride Public Works Supervisor and Administration thanked Public Works Maintenance Worker Travis Wall and all the staff for keeping the Public Works department running smooth during the hiring transitions.

Aitken informed council of the work Public Works has been doing in the Village over the past couple of weeks.

Mayor Frazier provided Administration with a wish list of ministers that council would like to meet at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) convention.

Letter of support for Charter Air Service Council received a letter from Kelly Mortensen, President of Direct Aviation, requesting council’s support for his endeavour to establish a charter air service based in the Robson Valley. In his letter to council, Mortensen indicated that his market research has shown an interest in citizens of this valley wanting direct flights to the oil fields, Prince George and Edmonton. Along with these,

Mortensen said the market research has also identified the need for convenient transportation to and from both McBride and Valemount for tourism. Mortensen indicated that the project is in the beginning stages and that he would like to add council’s support to the company’s application for an operating certificate to Transport Canada.

Councillor Rejman made a motion that the the Village Council of McBride provide a letter of support to Kelly Mortensen in his endeavour to establish a charter air service based in the Robson Valley. Further discussions with council will need to be made in regards to full year-round operation at the McBride airport. The motion was seconded by Councillor Thompson and carried.

Sidewalk replacement contract awarded Councillor Thompson made a motion that the Village of McBride Sidewalk Replacement Contract 2012-04 be awarded to Robson Valley Construction. The motion was seconded by Councillor Rejman and carried.

Emergency Program Bylaw Councillor Rejman made a motion that the Village of McBride Emergency Program Bylaw No. 724 be given first reading. The motion was seconded by Councillor Thompson and carried.

Draft letter of support re: transmission line Mayor Frazier made a motion that EDO Graine prepares a draft letter of support for Council in regards to the transmission line concept letter received from Duke Peterson, President of Holmes Hydro Inc. The motion was seconded by Councillor Thompson and carried.

Council meetings open to the public The next council meeting is scheduled for July

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he McBride Youth Committee has several exciting events planned for local youth this summer.

The group was started up a little over a year ago and was initiated by Jennifer Quam, a member of the McBride Youth Committee, through the education component of Victim Services.

“There were several of us service providers working with youth locally and we felt that collaboration would only enhance those services, help to better recognize possible gaps and provide better services,” said Quam, who also facilitates a program called Respectful Relationships in both the Valemount and McBride high schools and a girls mentorship program in the McBride high school called “Pass It On Girls”.

McBride Youth Committee members include any group that works with youth, said Quam.

Members to date include school administrators, the local social worker, a Village of McBride rep, McBride Library staff, School Parent Advisory committee members, the McBride RCMP, faith community leaders, as well as youth counsellors and workers from Robson Valley Support Society.

The committee members meet about every one to two months, with the first meeting being held on May 30, 2011, to discuss initiatives and services involving area young people.

“One of the things that came out of our early meetings was the lack of organized activities for youth during the summer,” said Quam.

“We have arranged for four nights of activities throughout the summer. On July 11 we had street hockey on Main Street with about 30 adults and youth participating in the free event.

It was located next to the Village Park which worked great and there was a concession stand

“Mmm...Doughnuts...”

Above: On Friday, July 20, at the McBride Farmers Market, Rosalie Schapansky (left) and Mary Jane Schapansky (right) serve up delicious doughnuts to hungry residents enjoying the market.

Photo by Andrea Scholz

McBride Youth Committee Birgit Stutz Contributor

24. The public is reminded that the Village of McBride Council meetings as well as the Village of McBride budget meetings are open to the public.

Dates for council meetings, agendas and minutes, as well as information on how to address council and provide input at a council meeting can be found on the Village of McBride website at www.mcbride.ca.

provided by Erich and Lauren Monroe in their new business venture.”

Other events planned by the McBride Youth Committee are street basketball on July 25, which will also take place next to the Village Park, street hockey on August 8, and a street dance on Main Street on August 22. All events start at 6:30 p.m.

Ideas that the McBride Youth Committee is currently working on are the feasibility of a valley-wide youth worker as well as the feasibility of a youth drop-in centre.

Quam said at this point no youth are part of the youth committee, however, members of the committee have talked to youth to see what they feel is lacking in the town.

So come on out tonight at 6:30 p.m. and join in a fun game of street basketball.

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