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Invermere resort approval helps Valemount The LOWER NORTH THOMPSON COMMUNITY FOREST SOCIETY is seeking applications from Logging, Road Building, Site Preparation, and/or Silviculture Contractors interested in inclusion on our Contractor List for operations under Community Forest Agreement K1Z. Please contact Mike Francis at 250-672-1941 or email LNTCFSociety@telus.net for further information and full eligibility requirements. Those selected will be invited to submit bids for contracts that may occur throughout the year. Contractors must live and work within the geographic area from Chase to Kamloops to McBride.
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ast week the Province of British Columbia approved the Jumbo Glacier Resort Master Development Agreement, which will allow the resort near Invermere, B.C. to proceed after 20 years of comprehensive reviews and controversy. While the debate in the Columbia Valley will likely continue, in Valemount, B.C. many residents are curious how this landmark decision will affect preliminary plans for a year-round ski resort in their area. At this time all research suggests the decision will indeed benefit not only Valemount’s proposed project but also the economic outlook of the British Columbia ski industry. “I can see many advantages,” said Oberto Oberti, President of Pheidias Project Management Corporation and developer for Valemount Glacier Destinations (VGD). Oberti believes the decision will increase investor confidence and create focus on British Columbia for year-round skiing destinations. He believes the discovery of glaciers for skiing and sightseeing will create a larger reason to travel from far away and take extended holidays. Bruce Wilkinson, Chair for the Valemount Ski Society (VSS), believes the announcement on Jumbo Glacier Resort is a very good and positive thing, “it shows the government is open to development and investment. It shows the business community of the world they can develop in B.C.. If we have something that the world wants, which is world class development, that would be a bonus for us.” Since Jumbo Glacier Resort has now reached this critical stage, some valley residents have expressed concern focus may now shift away from the Valemount, B.C. project. “Pheidias and my architectural studio have always worked on many projects at the same time,” said Oberti. During the creation of Kicking Horse Mountain Resort, Oberti’s organization was dealing with environmental assessments as well as controversy and still received an award in Montreal for work on the Phillips Square building. “Prime Minister Cavour, the founder of the Italian Unified State, used to say that when he wanted a job well done he would go to those who were too busy to do it. Jokes aside, it energizes us to do more than one successful project at the same time.” Oberti hopes the confidence generated by the Jumbo Glacier Resort project will help move the VGD
project ahead faster. “I have a dream that both projects will open for skiers at the same time. It would be a success for Canada and it would really put us on the world map,” said Oberti. The benchmark has been set high. Currently the State of Colorado enjoys double the number skier days as British Columbia. The development of two year-round ski resorts will certainly challenge if not surpass those numbers. Oberti suggests one project would help the other, “…the potential to do two projects and to divide the overhead and administrative costs over the two projects may be an important economic consideration.” While the name “Jumbo” automatically generates the vision of a large resort, the project itself is actually small compared to other existing British Columbia resorts. While having a similar “high mountain experience”, the project near Invermere, B.C. will lack the vertical footage of VGD. VGD will also have better access and potentially a more impressive “walk” on the glaciers for summer tourists. However the similar excellent climate and year-round skiing will help to market both locations. On Thursday, March 29, an advanced “technical team” from France, organized by France Neige International, will arrive in the valley. France Neige International, Compagnie des Alpes and Caisse des Depots et Consignations, are French investment companies working together on various projects around the world. Oberti believes together they make up the largest ski area operators in the world. Wanting to expand internationally, Oberti expects the group are welcoming the opportunity to “look at not one, but two projects in the country that they seem to favour because of the qualities that they see in Canadian society.” “What they are here to see is the quality of the product we have,” adds Wilkinson. Oberti, Wilkinson and other VSS Directors will be meeting with the technical team on Thursday and take the team for a tour of the proposed site and area, by helicopter, on Friday, March 30. “One thing we will be doing is presenting Oberto (Oberti) with our petition to show the support we have for something to be developed,” added Wilkinson. The petition has many signatures and goes a long way to demonstrate the community’s support for a Valemount, B.C. ski development, which is a critical component of the project.
Columbia Basin Trust - Community Initiatives Program - Grant Application Recommendations
Below is a chart provided by the Village of Valemount outlining the recommendations of the CIP Selection Committee, prior to review and ratification by the Village Council.
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Local News
Local performers wanted for JobFest 2012 Birgit Stutz Contributor
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ome learn about and celebrate all of the amazing career opportunities for young people in British Columbia at JobFest (Rock Your Future) 2012! Created through the provincial Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, JobFest is an outdoor rock concert themed mobile event that will travel to 50 communities throughout northern and southern British Columbia from spring to fall 2012, and it is coming to McBride on Sunday, April 22! The goal of JobFest, which targets youth and young adults ages 15-25, is to engage with and excite youth about their futures while delivering labour market information and showcasing six career exploration tools developed by the Ministry. During this interactive and engaging event, visitors will be introduced to career options through face-to-face discussions with event presenters, guest speakers, career tools, interactive games, and other career-related information. Live rock bands and performers, both local and headliners acts, will provide entertainment on stage throughout the day. Visitors will also receive JobFest giveaways, such as t-shirts, DVDs, and other JobFest related gear as souvenirs of this fun and unique event. The JobFest website is now up and running. Check it out at www.jobfest2012. ca. There is a headlining band coming to the event, but organizers are looking for local entertainers as well. Local talent are encouraged to enter to be selected to perform at JobFest. Submission information is on the right hand side of the homepage under “performers wanted”. “There is an elimination process so interested youth should register on this website as soon as possible,” said McBride Economic Development Officer Margaret Graine, who is helping the Ministry of Tourism, Jobs and Innovation with the organization of the event.“Many teenagers are already excited about the opportunity to perform on stage.”
New grant writer to help you Donalda Beeson Contributor
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ong term Tete Jaune resident Janey Weeks is a familiar name and face in the Robson Valley, but she has a new, likely less-familiar job title as the Valemount Community Forest (VCF) community grant writer. Weeks’ new job is a contract position that focuses on grant writing services for primarily the Village of Valemount, but also for any local businesses, community groups, profit or non-profit organizations, and individuals, operating from Albreda, to Mount Robson, to Crescent Spur, and anywhere in between. Weeks educated us on the evolution of her position. When the forestry industry for lack of a better term, collapsed, she said there was a meeting of local wood manufacturers who knew there was money available for various funding opportunities but didn’t have the time to source it out and apply for it. This job then “Grant Writer” evolved through a collaborative combination of monies through the VCF, the Village of Vale- Janey Weeks takes a minute to posemount, and the Northern Development Initia- for a photo on Monday, March 26, Photo by Andrea Scholz tive Trust. This is neat she said because this 2012. community discussion surrounding what people need, combined with knowing the funds were out there, identified a need to have someone who was able to find the funds and connect them with the needs. To that end, this is a created grant writer position. Weeks’ first week on the job has so far consisted of outreach to the general community to build awareness of granting opportunities and sourcing out interesting funding opportunities. This is a unique situation, and she feels fortunate for the prospect of connecting the valleys, strengthening the communities and helping us to reach our development and economic potentials. Weeks describes her new position by saying “people have the vision, goals… [she finds] the funding and writes the grant.” In addition, she said she is “required to send in a certain total dollar figure of grants written and submitted which in turn secures [her] job. During [her] day [she does] find interesting funding opportunities. [She] would like to be able to match up the people who would be able to benefit from that funding source.” She say’s don’t be afraid to come see her, but come with an idea, know what you want and specifically what you are looking for. Then she will be more able to connect the ideas with the appropriate funding and consult on the writing of the application. She isn’t here to come up with the ideas for you. Weeks said she is thankful to have this job and thinks she is well suited for it. Weeks’ experience in locating and applying for funding and development opportunities she gained through many years in various paid and volunteer positions. “Imagination is the limit,” she said, so if you have something you would like to pick Weeks’ brain about she can be located at the VCF office at 99 Gorse Street in Valemount B.C. on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Contact her by phone at (250) 566 4610 or by email at grantwriter@valemount.ca. Watch for further advertisement of her upcoming meet and greet.
Jen Quam, with the Robson Valley Support Society, has secured two students from her Respectful Relationships Youth Team to be the youth ambassadors for the day, Sierra Janecke and Mark Monroe. “They will be provided with a uniform and be on-site for the day of the event assisting the team,” said Quam “They will be positioned in the welcome tent, helping to greet event attendees, hand out swag and direct them through the event footprint. They were also asked to help spread the word about the event among their peers to create excitement to attend JobFest.” “We hope that everyone in the Robson Valley including Valemount will participate,” said Graine. “It is going to be a fun day for the whole family full of music and interactive games.” “This is a huge event with three stages being set up on Main Street in front of the Train Station,” added Quam. The outdoor event is self-contained and requires close to 9,000 square feet of space. For more information on JobFest, check out the website or contact Quam at Robson Valley Support Society at 250-569-2266.
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eing the editor of a community newspaper comes with a responsibility of being well informed on a variety of subjects, but not necessarily an expert on any one issue. I came to the conclusion long ago that no matter how old I get there will always be something new to learn. In any discussion uncertainties will arise even if there is intimate knowledge of a particular subject. Even two physicists discussing quantum mechanics will debate the finer points of their unique science in an effort to reach a conclusion. Debate can be useful and healthy to improve the understanding of any subject. What is not healthy is outwardly expressing one’s perceived superior knowledge, not to educate, but to enforce a desired status or simply to make others feel threatened. What motivates us depends on what we need to feel good about ourselves and who we are. It is an unfortunate human fault that some of us are driven to express or demonstrate superiority over others. It is this attitude above all others that creates the many problems our world faces. The personal notion, “I am better than you and I will prove it,” is not just selfserving but causes division, unnecessary struggle and conflict. While this mostly takes the form of physical conflict, people often engage in a form of mental violence that has much the same result. There is a challenge, someone feels threatened and conflict ensues. If we compare the human race with all other life forms in the world we are one of the weakest creatures on the planet. Our lives are tenuous. We have thin skins, we are subject to a vast array of diseases, our children require careful care and attention for many years; we don’t even walk for an entire year. Our physique alone is no match for a powerful predator such as a bear. The human race would have been extinct long ago were it not for our ability to form communities. In fact I would argue that bears have learned tangling with humans is usually fatal, which is the reason why, in many cases, a bear will turn and run when they see us. Creating community, working together and utilizing each individual’s unique talents is how we have survived for over 100,000 years in a challenging world. If we try we can find fault in anyone. However I feel it is just as easy, if not easier to discover what an individual is good at and honour it. In our actions and our deeds our own talents and abilities inevitable reveal themselves. Naturally, our worthiness is accepted and honoured without outwardly enforcing a desired status. Establishing the faults and intellectual weaknesses of others to secure your own superiority seems wasteful. We need positive energy flowing between us in a progressive community. Taking the time to recognize the talents and contributions of our friends and neighbours gives us strength and makes us all feel proud.
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Some things need saying Dear Editor, Congratulations on your last editorial, some things need saying. Thousands of innocent people are being killed by our military, allow me to pass on what I have gleaned regarding the destruction of Libya. The attack was initiated by the U.S. France and Italy on March 25, 2011. The U.S. fired 184 Tomahawk cruise missiles from ships against radar, surface-to-air missile sites and communications nodes. During the war American predator drones fired hellfire missiles on more than 100 occasions. Canadian General Charles Bouchard directed NATO “Operation Unified Protector” March 31 – Oct 31, 2011. Canada also contributed fighter jets and personnel to the mission. NATO’s stated mission was to enforce a “No Fly Zone” and “protect civilians, and civilian populated areas, in Libya against attack or threat of attack.” Nato conducted over 26,500 air sorties including 9,700 strike missions that destroyed over 5,900 military targets including over 400 artillery or rocket launchers and over 600 tanks or armoured vehicles. (They neglect to mention 3 Libyan Naval ships, suspected Army Barracks, auto convoys, civil communications sites- radio, TV, Internet, civil dwellings and infrastructure.) Since much of the NATO bombing took place in heavily populated areas it is obvious that they were in direct contravention of their stated mission. Speaking in September, the health minister in the new Libyan government estimated that at least 30,000 people had been killed and 50,000 wounded during the first six months of the war. Some, however, have estimated that the real figure could be much higher. Thomas C. Mountain, an independent journalist, estimated that NATO had dropped over 30,000 bombs on Libya, with an average of “two civilians killed in each attack.” Thus, Mountain has estimated that some 60,000 Libyan civilians had been killed by NATO air strikes alone by the end of August. Moussa Ibrahim, September 19 “in the last 17 days, more than 2,000 residents of the city of Sirte were killed in NATO air strikes.” Paul Craig Roberts former Assistant Secretary of the US Treasury, Associate Editor of the Wall Street Journal, and professor of economics. “The humanitarian excuse for intervening in Libya is not credible considering Washington’s go-ahead to the Saudi military to crush the protests in Bahrain, the home base for the US Fifth Fleet. The protests against Gaddafi, who is not a Western puppet, appear to have been organized by the CIA in the eastern part of Libya where the oil is and where China has substantial energy investments” The People’s Daily Online (March 23) reported that China had 50 large-scale projects in Libya. The outbreak of hostilities halted these projects and resulted in 30,000 Chinese workers being evacuated from Libya. Chinese companies report that they expect to lose hundreds of millions of yuan. Irish free-lance journalist Lizzie Phelan wrote, “The rebellion WAS indeed armed from the very first day of the uprising (this was confirmed in Amnesty’s in-depth report from late last year) - not a peaceful movement. The rebels WERE working hand in glove with Western intelligence agencies to facilitate a NATO blitzkrieg. The NTC ARE disunited and incapable of governing the country. The rebels DO have a racist, even genocidal, policy towards sub-Saharan African migrants and the third of the Libyan population is dark skinned Gaddafi’s government WERE NOT conducting aerial attacks against protesters or mass rape (or indeed ANY rape, according to Amnesty) There HAD NOT been 10,000 people killed in Benghazi by Gaddafi’s government during the uprising (as the NTC claimed), but 110 (Amnesty figures again) killed on both sides prior to NATO’s attack” Former MI5 agent Annie Machon said, “They’ve had free education, free health, they could study abroad. When they got married they got a certain amount of money. So they were rather the envy of many other citizens of African countries. Now, of course, since NATO’s humanitarian intervention, the infrastructure of their country has been bombed back to the Stone Age.” NATO Secretary-General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said, “Operation Unified Protector is one of the most successful in NATO history,’’ US President Barack Obama said, “only cost us a billion dollars” and no US troops were killed or injured. MP Cathy McLeod said, “It was a great day as Canadians paid tribute to more than 2,000 men and women in uniform who helped the Libyan people put an end to 42 years of oppression at the hands of Muammar Gaddafi,” Today the country is in shambles and thousands of Libyans are enduring incarceration and torture because they supported the old regime. I don’t know how much money our government spent on this military adventure but I figure I sure got my nickels worth. How about you?
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COMMUNITY EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS
Corin Raymond & The Sundowners Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 7 p.m. At the Dunster School as part of the Dunster Schoolhouse Concert Series $15 Adult $8 under 12
McBride Centennial Elementary School Art - An exhibition of creativity by students in grades 4- 7- dioramas of two novels, scratch board pictures, beneath the ground line drawings, box pictures, windows into the soul & more. On exhibit until April 13, 2012 at the Museum/Library Building at 241 Dominion St., McBride
Email Essentials @ McBride & District Public Library Friday, March 30 from 7-8 p.m. New to email? Want to learn the basics? Martina Wall will be teaching the essentials of common, free accounts.
DUNSTER FINE ARTS SCHOOL SOCIETY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING AND MUSIC.
Friday, March 30, 2012, at the Dunster School 6:30 AGM; 7:30 Jam Session. Memberships $10. Bring an instrument and/or singing voice!
Sentinel Historical Spotlight “Tete Jaune Street”
Scrabble Tournament @ McBride & District Public Library Saturday, March 31 at 2:30 p.m. All ages and interests come get your Scrabble on!
Street in Tete Jaune – photo 1910- 1914, L.J. Cole/H.A. Cole Collection Valemount Museum & Archives # 997.09.116
Brian Macmillan Saturday, April 28, 2012, 7 p.m. At the Dunster School as part of the Dunster Schoolhouse Concert Series $15 Adult $8 under 12
Courtesy of The Valley Sentinel From the Valemount Museum and Archives/ ©Valemount and Area Museum.
ONGOING EVENTS Valemount MONDAYS: • VALEMOUNT SENIORS Carpet Bowling 9 a.m. Golden Years Lodge • Lions Bingo 1st & 3rd Mon., at Lions Hall, doors open 6 p.m., everyone welcome. • Royal Canadian Legion General meetings every 3rd Mon. of month 7:30 p.m. in Legion. • PLAY AND LEARN 10 a.m. until noon at Pepe’s Restaurant tuesdays: • valemount mma club upstairs at The Trading Post. Co-ed from 7-8:30 p.m. • Valemount Children’s Activity Centre Board Meeting 1st Tuesday of the month - 7 p.m. @ the Centre beneath the Community Hall (the red door). • adult recreational vollEyball 7-9 p.m. Valemount Sec. School gym. Contact Suzanne Bloodoff @ 250 566-9979 • 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. 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. THURSDAYS: • Adult Recreation Badminton. 7-9 p.m. in the Valemount Sec. School gym. Contact Betty @250 566-4656 • 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. at the old Learning Centre on Gorse St. in the CNC classroom • 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. FRIDAYS: • valemount mma club upstairs at The Trading Post. Co-ed from 7-8:30 p.m. • VALEMOUNT LEGION Friday Night dinners starting at 5 p.m. • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Friday evenings at 8 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Catholic Church basement SATURDAYS: • valemount mma club upstairs at The Trading Post. Open Mat from 9-11 a.m. 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 p.m.
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Tete Jaune Community Club meetings held the 1st Tues. of the month at 7 p.m. at the Tete Jaune Hall.
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• Dunster family Dance First Saturday of each Month from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Instruction from 7:30-8:30 p.m. and short sessions throughout the evening. Lots of variety dances (-waltz, fox-trot, polka, cha-cha, two-step, schottische, etc.) Pot luck snacks at 8:30 p.m. and then more dancing until 9:30 p.m. Admission - $5 for anyone over 12 - maximum of $10 per family. All welcome!! Contact Pete at 250 968 4334 for more information. The final Family Dance for this year will be in April!
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. 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 • Free dance lessons at 7 p.m. at the Elks Hall 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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“We are all learners and we are all teachers”. That is the motto of the Robson Valley Support Society’s (RVSS) Community Learning Project, which runs under the Literacy Program. “The term ‘literacy’ has a stigma attached to it, and community literacy is defined very broadly. It includes terms such as civic literacy, computer literacy, eco-literacy, health literacy, consumer and financial literacy, et cetera, as opposed to the narrow definition that merely covers reading and writing,” explained Nancy Taylor, who was hired as the Community Learning Outreach Coordinator at RVSS last August. “For this reason I chose to call the work I am doing under the contract ‘The Community Learning Project’, which assumes that we are all learners and we are all teachers. The work is grounded in community economic development theory. We aim to reduce barriers that create an ‘us and them’ dynamic ... us being educated, middle class, privileged, white, able-bodied, employed and them being everyone else. The principle of access for all is one of the principles that guide the work we are doing together.” Literacy is the key strategy to solve fundamental social issues and economic challenges in British Columbia, said Taylor, adding that community literacy has ripple effects within a community in that it can increase productivity, reduce on-the-job accidents, attract jobs and investment, reduce crime, and increase civic engagement. “It has the benefits of having people more engaged in community decision making and action,” she said. “It’s about building relationships, about being inclusive.” A Community Learning task group was formed last fall after a participatory workshop in September where the assets and gaps in formal and informal learning opportunities in the community and the broad definition of literacy were looked at. “I invited over 60 people and around 30 participated,” said Taylor. “The task group has been meeting regularly since September at the RVSS.” The Community Learning task group represents the OAPO, the McBride and District Public Library, Northern Health, the Village of McBride, people with disabilities, people on low or fixed incomes, the RVSS Adult Literacy Program, the Dunster Fine Arts School Society, the Dunster Community Association, and others. “If anyone wishes to become involved in the task group they are welcome,” said Taylor. “We are open and inclusive.” Outreach efforts of the Community Learning Project so far include Cafe Show-and-Tell, the Dunster ParentRun Play Group, and the newest project, “Cultivating Community: Gardening Together in the Robson Valley”.
The latter is a conference scheduled for April 14 in regards to establishing a community garden in the McBride community. “It’s more than growing food,” said Taylor. “It’s a learning opportunity.” Taylor has visited the community garden projects in Houston, Smithers and Hazelton where community literacy funds contribute to the projects and learners are actively engaged in planning, scheduling, construction, horticulture, food prep and preservation, recording, communication, civics and much more. “It’s very inspiring,” said Taylor. Taylor recently made a presentation to the Village of McBride Council to inform them of the planned conference. She told Council that the Community Learning Project task group is looking for support from Council for the community garden concept as a means of encouraging life-long learning through grassroots community development and is inviting Council and members of the public to get involved by attending the conference. “There are several things the Village of McBride can do to support the Community Learning Project, such as encouraging productive relationships and partnerships through consistent representation on the Community Learning Task Group, supporting funding efforts for learning infrastructure such as a community garden, participating in Community Learning initiatives like the Cultivating Community conference as representatives of the Village Council, balancing efforts to attract outside investment by investing in life-long learning opportunities locally, supporting diversity through development of human resources that currently exist within the community by listening to the voices of those who have been silent and welcome those who have been invisible in our community. If we determine there is interest in a community garden in McBride, we also need help finding a suitable location using criteria upon which we mutually agree. We want something that is really visible. It will be beautiful and really enhance this town.” The conference will be held at the Evangelical Free Church in McBride on April 14. “We chose this venue because it has numerous break-out rooms for the workshops,” said Taylor. Funding for the RVSS’s Community Learning Project comes from Decoda Literacy Solutions, a provincial umbrella organization that administers the funds for the contract, with the majority of funding coming from the BC Ministry of Education. Visit www.decoda.ca for more information on Decoda. For more information on the Community Learning Project call Taylor at the RVSS at 250-569-2266 or at home at 250-968-4358. For more information on the conference call Al Birnie, Community Learning Task Group Member, at 250-569-4101 or Naomi Hooks, Community Learning Task Group Member, at 250-569-0429.
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Village of Valemount 5 Year Financial Plan Preparation OPEN HOUSE April 3, 2012 @ 7:00 pm Council Chambers 735 Cranberry Lake Road All interested members of the public are invited to attend the Open House. This Open House is an information meeting regarding the Village of Valemount’s Procedure Bylaw, 5 Year Financial Plan and Budget. For those who are interested and/or unable to attend the Open House, you may pick up a copy of the above mentioned at the Municipal Office during business hours from March 26 - April 3, 2012. Lori McNee Director of Finance
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Bride Chamber of Commerce as well as great prizes and bragging rights. Of course anyone can kick up their heels at the Bonspiel Saturday Night Dance featuring a lively blues and rock band from Prince George, Mighty Ruckus. Tickets for the dance are only available at Stedman’s for $5, so be sure to get your tickets soon. Doors will open at 8:30 p.m. and dancing starts at 9 p.m. at the Robson Valley Curling Club. For more information contact Dannielle Alan at (250) 569 3366.
“Planetary alignment”
On Sunday, March 18, 2012, several members of the solar system were visible in the evening. Venus and Jupiter can be seen every evening in the western sky. If you are in McBride, you can take a walk along Main Street to see the scale model solar system signs showing the relative sizes and distances of these planets and the sun. Photo by Matthew Wheeler
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Valemount Councillors adapt to new roles Jennifer Meagher Contributor
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t has almost been four months since the Village of Valemount swore in a new council. Jennifer Meagher, journalist for The Valley Sentinel, tracked down the new councillors to see how they are enjoying their time in public office so far. Councillor Bullock loves her new role. “It is both challenging and rewarding. I have the opportunity to be a dreamer and I get to collaborate with extremely dynamic and creative people...I am learning all the time, especially growing a vocabulary to “speak government.” All the councillors find it busier than expected with the steep learning curve and extensive reading. Bullock is “...still a little nervous to use my voice” but finds this exciting. Her biggest surprise was the village staff and their “...endless
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LAND ACT: NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR CROWN LAND Take notice that The Outdoor Life Adventure Co. has made application to the Province of British Columbia for a License of Occupation for Commercial Recreation purposes covering 13 sites situated on Provincial Crown land located in the vicinity of Crescent Spur to McBride area on both sides of the Fraser. The File No. assigned to the application is 7409520. Written comments about this application are to be directed to Heather MacRae at the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operation, 1044 5th Ave, Prince George, B.C. V2L 5G4 or Heather.MacRae@gov.bc.ca. Additional information about the application (including Map) can be obtained at the following website: http://www.arfd.gov.bc.ca/ApplicationPosting/viewpost.jsp?PostID=27865 Be advised that any response to this ad may be provided to the public upon request. A hard copy MAP showing the location and extent of the application area may be acquired by calling the land officer named above at 250-565-4474.
Village of Valemount Application for a Development Variance Permit TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Village of Valemount will consider an application for a Development Variance Permit from Best Western Plus Hotel for the premises described as 1950 Hwy 5 South Valemount, being Lot A Plan PGP46422 District Lot 7354 & 7355 Cariboo Land District at the Regular meeting on April 10, 2012 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at the Village Office at 735 Cranberry Lake Road, Valemount. The purpose of the Development Variance Permit is to: 1. Allow and Accessory Building (Garage) to be larger than the zoning allowance of 85 m2 to 167.23 m2 2. Allow the Accessory Building (Garage) to be higher than the zoning allowance of 3.5 m to 5.5 m A copy of the proposed permit may be inspected at the Village Office at the above address during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, from this date up until April 9, 2012.
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Above from left to right: Dallas Bullock, Hollie Blanchette, Christine Latimer and Sandy Salt.
support.” She is working with the Tourism Committee, Valemount Community Forest, School/Village User Group Committee, the Traffic Committee, as well as attending other meetings. The latest workshop, that ran on March eighth, was CEEP (Community Energy and Emissions Plan), which looked at ways to cut greenhouse gases within the municipality. She states, “...sitting on our municipal council with such an excellent group of individuals has been a very inspiring and humbling journey, I look forward to the future.” Councillor Blanchette says her new role is, “... great, it’s crazy busy and I love it...Sometimes you’re trying to go in 12 different directions but that’s part of life. She enjoys learning about the everyday stuff “You learn what it takes to run a community, the basic day-to-day running and how many people it takes to get stuff done...” She finds it surprising because, “You don’t know until you’re actually doing the work and then things are coming at you and you’re like ‘what is this?” She enjoys the dynamic her and the other Council members share. “We work really hard and the five of us all get along really well even though we’re all different. I know our Council meetings are taking a lot longer and part of that is because we are all new but the other part is that we talk about every issue at the meetings.” The Councillors all send great appreciation to Valemount village staff , as BlanchLearning ette says, “because we Centre couldn’t do what we 250-566-4601 do without them doing what they do.” BlanchLOCAL JOB ette serves on the Bylaw POSTINGS Policy Committee which Updated March 28, 2012 is working on the snow Updated Mar 28, 2012 removal policy and the Banquet Servers Cemetery Bylaw, along Bartender/Server with two working com Camp Ground Attendant/ mittees for the upgrades Fee Collector Cook/Chef and the Library ex Counter Sales Clerk pansion grant finding. Engineering Heavy Duty/ Field Mechanic. “There’s a lot of details Front Desk and you have to be on Groomer/Operator the ball and you have to Guest Service Agent be on top of it. This is in Housekeepers Maintenance Person teresting because all of Natural History Interpreter/ us are also working and Visitor Information Counsellor
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we’re having meetings, having lives, and some of us have our own businesses and we’re all able to do it. We’ve all been able to make room. The dedication’s there.” Councillor Latimer is finding her new role “a lot busier then what I was told it was going to be. It’s more than just a couple meetings a month. That’s the part that’s a little bit shocking. It’s fun though. It’s definitely very rewarding. It’s a brand new thing I knew nothing about.” She enjoys the challenge and “learning a different side from what I already know but it’s not scary at all. It just seems like another big business. It’s pretty seamless in that way. All the councillors are all so different but I think we compliment each other in so many ways. So that’s exciting, that we all have different points of view. It was pretty scary for me because I didn’t know any of them on a personal level, or on a business level in some ways. So the unknown was kind of frightening, but seeing that we all come from different pages but to the same conclusion helps.” Latimer sits on the Columbia River Treaty Board which all happens down around Golden and Revelstoke area. She also serves on the same boards as before but with a different role, along with the Municipal Finance Committee. “There’s just meetings, meetings, meetings.” Councillor Salt finds her new role, “Extremely busy but very interesting and rewarding; I am loving it!” She had a “solid knowledge and understanding of the commitments and expectations of Council,” because of her previous position as Village Corporate Officer so was not surprised by the task at hand. She is busier than expected but believes this is in part due to the steep learning curve as well as learning about the previous projects underway. Salt serves on the Bylaw and Policy Committee, the CBT Community Initiatives Selection Committee, the Prince George Treaty Advisory Committee, and the Valemount Wildfire Protection/Prevention Committee. She is a Valemount and Area Chamber of Commerce Liaison and is also part of the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association. She finds it an honour to “...be serving on Council with four other very dynamic individuals, and I wish to once again express my most sincere gratitude...” Council just finished strategic planning, and budgeting. Latimer tells us, “It’s going to be exciting when it comes out to the public and how every nickel really counts.”
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community Rick Hansen Relay Marie Birkbeck Contributor
“If you believe in a dream, and have the courage to try, great things can be accomplished. Anything is possible.” - Rick Hansen It was those words that inspired and compelled Rick Hansen to complete his Man in Motion around the world 25 years ago, and the same words have kept him going since then and to retrace his Canadian tour in 2011-12. His story is now a familiar one on the lips of many Canadians. Monday, March 19, marked day 209 of his 25th Anniversary “Many in Motion” Relay as it entered British Columbia on its way to Vancouver first stop - Valemount! How can we describe the emotion, the excitement and the synergy in the Visitor Information Centre as eight honored medal bearers were presented with the official uniform? Uniforms were sponsored by NIKE and McDonalds; yellow jacket, blue track pants, a toque, all bearing the Rick Hansen logo and symbols, and of course the coveted replica of the medal. After a debriefing session, we boarded the shuttle where we were then transported to our transfer spot.
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On Monday, March 19, 2012, Marie Birkbeck transfers the medal to Clair-Louise Harford during the relay in Valemount. Photo Courtesy of Rick Hansen Foundation
Karen Doughty was the first to receive the official onepound silver medal from Endurance Athlete Hervé Lord. From Karen, it was passed on to Marie Birkbeck, Clair-Louise Harford, Bobbi Roe, Anna-Lynn Sanche of Edmonton, Alta. (who was called in to run at the last minute due to a cancellation), Larry Peterson, Christine Torgerson, and Dawson Heigh. The convoy through town consisted of two RCMP vehicles, the Rick Hansen media van, the Difference Maker(s), followed by Hervé Lord and finally the security van. Accompanied by Mayor Andru McCracken on his bicycle, our route took us from Birch St. and 9th Ave., north up Ash St. to 5th Ave. and west down 5th Ave. to culminate at the Visitor Information Centre, where we were welcomed by Village of Valemount staff, and the Rick Hansen Media Committee. Short speeches from our final medal bearer, the Mayor McCracken, managing director of the Rick Hansen Faoundation Jamie Levchuk, and a video message from MLA Honorable Shirley Bond were presented. Michelle Gunderson led us in the singing of “O Canada”, after which the Ceremonial Transfer of the medal from Heigh back to Lord. From Valemount, the relay moved up the highway for a stop in McBride, before heading on to Prince George. For complete details on the relay and the route visit http://www.rickhansenrelay.com/en/relay-map.aspx. Relay reports and pictures can also be found on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ rickhansenfdn Although we were only 8 of the 7000 participants, the impact will cause a ripple effect throughout the entire community. It’s not what Rick “the Man in Motion” has done; it’s what the “Many in Motion” will do from here on in!
Above: Hervé Lord visits McBride as the endurance athlete carrying the medal for long distances from Edmonton, Alta. to Prince George, B.C. . Below: Darian Niblett was the first Medal Bearer for the McBride stretch of the relay on Monday, March 19, 2012. Photos by Augusto Pardo Bonafonte
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Above: Kjell Valestrand is followed by a cheering crowd on the streets of McBride. Photo by Augusto Pardo Bonafonte Below: In Valemount on Monday, March 19, 2012, Jake, one of Rick Hansen’s Relay team members, holds up a Welcome Home poster of the Man in Motion Tour from 25 years ago. Photo by Marie Birkbeck
SENTINEL SIGHTSEER
Valley residents Larry and Linda Simpson carried The Valley Sentinel with them all the way to the top of the world famous Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Stratosphere Tower is the tallest observation tower, and the 9th tallest freestanding structure, in the United States.
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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BUSINESS WATCH A father and son venture Daniel Betts EDITOR
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oes the periodic mandatory cleaning of your greasy restaurant fume hood give you a headache? Do you have a dirty engine block that needs a serious clean? Local entrepreneurs Ray Flavelle and Chris Flavelle, of Glacier Ridge Services Ltd., have an option that will spare you several pairs of extra long rubber gloves and elbow grease. Using some degreaser and 175-degree hot water sprayed at 3200 PSI, those fume hoods and engine blocks don’t stand a chance. The best part, the service is completely mobile, so they come to you. Valley residents familiar with Glacier Ridge Auto, now LORDCO, will recognize Ray Flavelle and son Chris Flavelle operating their new mobile steam and high-pressure industrial cleaning service. Mounted in a clean and well-organized self-contained trailer, their high pressure cleaning system is fed by a 650-gallon water tank, which will run for four and a half hours. A burner that runs on diesel fuel heats the water and will produce steam at 370 degrees or hot water at 175 degrees. This is good news for any local business that is requiring serious industrial cleaning. “Our prime target is CN and they are interested,” said Ray Flavelle. CN trucks and rail equipment often require a mobile pressure washer service. Flavelle was informed CN currently solicits pressure washer services from Hinton, Alta.; having a local option will be of great benefit to both CN and the valley. Already, the Flavelle’s have been certified with the CN Safety Guidelines for Contractors, as stated on a sticker placed on their trailer. They have also obtained the mandatory liability insurance they require. Both men are very enthusiastic about their new enterprise. After a demonstration it is clear their system will make short work of any industrial cleaning project. For more information contact Glacier Ridge Services Ltd. at (250) 566 1046 or (250) 566 1578.
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Gordon Wesley Udell passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Saviour on March 16, 2012. He is survived by his loving and devoted war bride of 68 years, Kathleen. She will forever remember and miss her ‘precious’ Gordie. He is also survived by his 7 children; Lesley (Burgie), Reg (Jan), Walter (Daphne), Tim, Theresa (Christopher), Corinne (Philip), Pat; as well as his 18 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Olive, and his sister-in-law, Lorna. Gordon was born on September 5, 1918 in Stettler, Alberta to George Wesley Udell and Rosemary (Harper). He grew up on the homestead in Breton, Alberta. He served in World War II riding a Harley motorcycle as a dispatch rider with the 39th air reconnaissance. He met Kathy while stationed in England and married her on March 18, 1944. When returning to Canada, Gordon had numerous jobs including logger, welder, machinist, truck driver, millwright/planerman, electrician, diesel mechanic and finally, manager at B.C. Hydro. Gordon spent the majority of his working life in the beautiful village of Valemount, B.C. where he also served as an alderman and mayor. Gordon and Kathy retired to Vernon, B.C. where they spent over 20 happy years. They took some exciting vacations and had lots of wonderful family celebrations. Gordon was well respected for his quiet but strong presence, his incredible patience, his disciplined approach to life and his integrity and strength. He left a legacy of service to man and God through his generosity and selflessness. He had a great sense of humour and a wonderful, contagious laugh. Sleep on beloved, sleep on and take they rest. We loved thee well, but Jesus loves thee best. Gordon had his family around him right to the end. He had loving and gentle care in his final 25 days in the Vernon Hospice House. The family can not thank them enough. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to North Okanagan Hospice Society 3506 - 27th Avenue Vernon, B.C. V1T 1S4.
NOTES FROM ALL OVER Notes from All Over Donalda Beeson Contributor
Valemount Seniors Music Night Tonight, Wednesday, March 28, 2012, if you haven’t done so already you’re going to want to check out the weekly old timer’s music jam session at the Golden Years Seniors Lodge from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. every Wednesday night. The lodge is located at 1300 Main Street in Valemount. Valemount Loggers Spiel March 30, 31 and April 1, 2012, is the Valemount Loggers Spiel at the Valemount Curling Club. There will be a grand cash prize, dinner and of course curling. The cost is $45 a person or $180 for a team. For more information or to register contact Diana Piper at (250) 566 9974. National Doctor’s Day March 30 is National Doctor’s Day, created to show appreciation to your doctors. Doctors perform vital diagnosis, treatment and care for yourself and your family. When you are well, your doctor keeps you well. When you are sick, there is no other person more important to you than your doctor. Instead of engaging in another Hallmark holiday, simply tell your doctor(s) that you appreciate them and all the things they do for you and your health. Earth Hour Saturday, March 31, 2012 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. is Earth Hour! Accept the challenge and join the Village in observing Earth Hour in joining hundreds of millions of people across the globe in switching off the lights of our business premises and our homes for one hour – Earth Hour, the world’s largest public action for the environment. By taking part in this global ‘lights out’ event, we will be acknowledging our commitment to personal and operational actions that benefit the planet in the year ahead. Awaken Your Spirit Voice Workshop Saturday, March 31, 2012, the Awaken Your Spirit Voice Workshop will be taking place at the Seniors Hall. Preregistration is required. The fee is $65 to participate. To register call Regena at (250) 566 9181 or email coreyregena@ hotmail.com.
ery and an opportunity to play a joke or trick on another. This day challenges you to carry out a trick that is believable, if only for a little while, as well as be astute enough to know if someone is trying to pull one on you. Gags seem to work best if you play them earlier in the day, as there is less of a likelihood the person will have already had the chance to catch on. Tricks should be harmless and in good taste. Give your jokes and gags some thought before carrying them out but do trick someone on this day. In addition, the Sentinel will be giving a free cookie with every newspaper from here on out. April Fool’s Day! Last Zumba Session Starting Monday, April 2, 2012, Valemount’s last Zumba session with Michelle Gunderson will be commencing, and continue to run Mondays and Wednesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Valemount Secondary School gymnasium. The cost is $75 for eight classes or $12 drop in. She is asking for people to register early for insurance purposes. For more information or to register call her at (250) 566 5052 World Party Day (P-Day) Every April 2, 2012 is P-Day, a synchronized global mass celebration of a better world and the active creation of desirable reality. World Party Day began as a grassroots effort in 1996 and was one of the first global efforts in a growing number of movements of synchronized human celebration to bring about improved social conditions. P-Day is celebrated through personal and public observances of a party-like atmosphere. The basic premises is that the opposite of war is not passive action or peace, but party. This worldwide party idea first appeared as a work of fiction in Flight, A Quantum Fiction Novel, by American writer Vanna Bonta who postulated that on that day the entire world would celebrate synchronously in elevated social awareness. This inspired some readers to begin organizing it as a real event, the World Party. Looking for Interest in Rekindling the Valemount Community Choir A few interested individuals are interest in resurrecting the Valemount Community Choir. They are seeking a choir director or co-directors, choir members and accompanists. If you want to lead or co-lead, participate or help, contact Shirley at (250) 566 4587. Hug a Newsman Day April 4, 2012 is Hug a Newsman Day! I may be partial but this day gives you the opportunity to give a great, big hug to your local newspersons. Today is also a day to hug a news “woman,” hint, hint, I know at least a few in the Robson Valley that wouldn’t want to be left out of this very special day. March is National Craft Month! Even though the month is almost over, it’s not too late. If you are already a crafter vow to try a new technique this month, or maybe teach someone your favorite craft! National Craft Month is also a great excuse to finish those half done projects. If you’re not a crafter now’s the month to start. Crafting is great therapy; it can reduce stress, and is a fun way to bring families together! End the month by adding some craft therapy to your life! 1287 Week of 3.26.2012
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ACTIVITIES WEEKLY HOROSCOPE by MICHAEL O’CONNOR Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Though spring is here and as much as you want to get on a roll, you may feel as though something is slowing you down. Mercury retrograde is the likely factor. It will remain there until April 4th so if you feel the need to get going prepare to go against a current. Otherwise coast but take initiatives like preparing and cleaning before you launch into full action. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) What dreams may come? A lot of activity behind the scenes or at least in your thoughts is getting you excited. Deciphering which are realistic and which are fantasies is probably wise. Mercury is playing mind tricks on a lot of people these days. But dreaming and fantasizing do have their place too. Often out of them arise great visions, inventions and plans…. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) The last New Moon on March 22 is activating everyone. It stands to produce some sudden changes in you and among friends. New realizations are being sparked and perhaps not all of them are welcome. They are pushing you to make some important changes on the home front. Yet there are some blessings present as well so proceed with faith. Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Some big and major shifts have been seeded and they are quite noticeable to others. These require that you exercise self-control yet you may reactively seek to control others. It is likely you have been facing many fears these past 2-3 years and now you must again. Mercury’s influence may be leaving you feeling a little lost. Be patient now, you will know what to do more next week. Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) A turning within to create confidence without is the call now. Clean, clear, organize, settle accounts, close old files…. Things may be slower than usual these days, which may be a good thing unless it is affecting your cash flow. This is not the best time for big ambitions. Enjoy the pace for now; you will be ready for bigger action in a couple of weeks.
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Arts & Entertainment Drumming to a healing beat Jennifer Meagher Contributor
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n a recent trip to Norway Valley resident, Tor Fjelldal built a 75 cm, moose hide Pow Wow drum with his friend. The communal drum is made for a group of 5-20. Rarely will one person play this drum alone for while it still makes a good sound it does not compare that of a group as it “is very loud and carries far.” A drum like this takes three to four days to put together once the materials are gathered and prepared but the process start to finish can take weeks. Fielldal fell into drumming accidentally 12 years ago on his uncles farm in Hinton where drumming and song workshops took place. One day, he was invited to take a vacant space on the drum, and hasn’t stopped since. He’s performed in different shows and taught drum making classes to youth groups but has always drummed “for the fun of it. I never got serious which is good. It’s nice when it’s just play, we just laugh and make mistakes all the time.” Drums are an ancient instrument. According to Wikipedia, they date back as far as Ancient Mesopotamia which began its emergence around 5300 BCE. Fielldal, “Drums have been around for as long as there have been people. We’re always beating on something.” They touch us uniquely as their beats reverberate through our entire body. Most cultures around the world have drums, used for military, entertainment, communication, spirituality, and healing. According to Wikipedia, even animals such as the Macaque monkeys “...drum objects in a rhythmic way to show social dominance...Other primates make drumming sounds by chest beating or hand clapping, and rodents such as kangaroo rats also make similar sounds using their paws on the ground.” So what is it that makes a drum effect all living beings so deeply? One theory Fielldal explains is that, “Everybody has a drum inside, the heartbeat and every living thing has a heartbeat. The Earth has a pulse, a heartbeat.” The Earth pulse, also known as the Schumann resonance, according to Wikipedia, occurs in the space between the Earth’s surface, and the atmosphere’s ionosphere referred to as the ‘cavity’. It happens as the result of lightning storms, 1000 of which take place around the world at any given time, and feed the charge between the positive electrically charged ionosphere and negatively charged earth’s surface. This scientifically measured, electronic pulse has a frequency which stays around 7.8 Hz. The Schumann Resonance has been connected to the Alpha Wave of the brain, which occurs during wakeful rest and has a frequency of 8-12 Hz. Essentially, each living being from insects, reptiles, humans, birds, and plants have a beating drum, or heart, within their bodies which is in turn connected to the brain and operating at nearly the same frequency as earth. Fielldal, “We are nature, you can’t separate humans from nature.” Fielldal particularly loves Ojibway and Cree songs, “It’s a powerful tool both for bringing people together but also for healing the heart, the centre because this is our emotional, our heart center. If we are too far out or in our heads, it brings us back to center.” Thinking of how all living beings are connected, including earth herself, it makes sense that “The drum has been used for healing because of the way it affects our heart. Our bodies are trying to be in tune with our environment at all times so you can use the drum to tune our bodies.” For example, you can slow the body down by slowing the beat allowing your brain to follow. So next time you’re feeling down or out of sorts pick up a stick and make a sound. Allow yourself to get lost in its vibration and bring your inner drum to balance.
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Above: Drummer Tor Fielldal sits with the communal Pow Wow drum he recently built and brought home from Norway. Photo by Jennifer Meagher
Robson Valley Support Society is seeking donations of women’s used shoes (all kinds: athletic, casual, dress, boots) for a Prevention of Violence Against Women Week event. April 15th - 21st is a week designated for raising awareness of violence against women. Please contact either office if you have a pair you would like to donate. 566-9107 or 569-2266. The shoes will be donated to a charitable thrift store after the event.
Pajama Storytime at the McBride & District Public Library Astrid Frazier Contributor
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ucked away in a boat in a corner of the McBride & District Public Library, Martina Wall sits with a few local children in their pajamas reading bedtime stories. The staff at the library thought this would be a fun excuse to sing songs, eat cookies, and read favorite stories in their pajamas. The event was held Friday, March 23, 2012 from 7-9 p.m. This was an added part of their children’s programming; there is a regular story time every Tuesday morning at 10:30 a.m. This was just one of the many events held over the past winter months. Some of the other events at the McBride & District Library were, E-Book workshops, Email Learning, Scrabble Tournaments, Freedom to Read week, Chess Tournaments and Book Bandits week. On Friday, April 20, 2012 at 7 p.m. bring your favorite poem for a special reading on Poetry Night. Check out their monthly Newsletter which is distributed around town for upcoming events, and also join their Facebook group to hear about exciting new titles and events. If anyone has any ideas for fun programs you’d like to see, please contact McBride & District Library and let them know.
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I’ve Got Your Number – Sophie Kinsella Now You See Her – Joy Fielding The Fixer-Upper – Lorne Elliott The Wonder of Your Love – Beth Wiseman
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Is It Organic? - Mischa Popoff Digital Image Transfer: Creating Art with Your Photography – Ellen Horovitz The Wisdom of Menopause – Christiane Northrup Sleeping Naked is Green – Vanessa Farquharson
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Above: On Friday, March 23, 2012, Martina Wall reads to her two children, Lucas (not in photo) and Pacey as well as Giovanna Clements and sisters Sadie Nunn and Cora Nunn at the McBride & District Public Library. Photo by Astrid Frazier
Hope Springs Grant / Hope Comedy Collection Foyle’s War (series) Dragon Tales (audiobook) – Kenneth Grahame
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699,000
139,000
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Eddy Road MCBRIDE, BC
New
• 600 acre property • 200 acres in pasture, 250 acres in hay, variety of outbuildings & 7 titles • Incredible value
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395,000
229,000
765 Dominion St MCBRIDE, BC
169,000
1460 Eddy Road MCBRIDE, BC
• Country setting in the Village • Beautiful custom birch kitchen • Large shop and greenhouse
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189,000
1222- 8th Avenue VALEMOUNT, BC • 3 Bdrm family home • Beautiful kitchen • Excellent location
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199,000
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224,000
Charming 2 story guest house Beautifully refurbished Good revenue potential Exceptional Value!
6183 Dunster Station Rd $82,000 DUNSTER, BC
259,000
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109,000
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Lot 2 Airport Rd MCBRIDE, BC
34,700
104,900
4686 Mountain View Rd. $669,000 MCBRIDE, BC
SOLD
• 4.1 acres, great views • 2 story with basement • Being sold“as is where is” • Bring your offer
1278 - 1st Avenue MCBRIDE, BC • 3 bdrm, 2 bath with basement • Large fenced yard • Excellent condition
32,000
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561 Main St. MCBRIDE, BC
• Prime commercial lot • Great Location - Great Price • Investment Potential
• 3.5 acre lot • Village services • Excellent building sites • Scenic with360 degree views
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225,000
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• Cute and cosy 2 bedrm • Totally renovated • Large yard • Currently rented
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Lot 4, Pine Road VALEMOUNT, BC
• Approx. 40 acre parcel • Minutes from Valemount • Extensive Swift Creek frontage • Very unique • Excellent opportunity!
1154 -3rd Ave MCBRIDE, BC
• Location Location Location • Top of the world views • 3 bedroom home • Double Garage • Minutes from Dunster Store
934 5th Ave MCBRIDE, BC • Good condition throughout • Roughed in suite • Fenced yard - detached garage - many features • Great location
Featured Listing
• 2 story split • 4 BDRM 2 1/2 Bath • Great Location
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Martinson Road MCBRIDE, BC
• 110 acres minutes from McBride • 3 titles - 2 residences • Mostly very scenic pasture land • Well Kept
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421 MAIN STREET MCBRIDE, BC
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Irene Berndsen
2750 Birch Road VALEMOUNT, BC
• 0.46 acre lot • Investment potential • Level lot with good access • Garage on concrete pad
7563 Daam Road $29,000 DUNSTER, BC
1131 2nd Avenue MCBRIDE, BC • Serviced village lot • Good Location • Excellent investment
• Prime Fraser River Property • Over 365 acres with 3 titles •Secluded and Private
250-569-7397 Irene Berndsen
Prince George
ireneb@royallepage.ca
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Irene Berndsen, Sales Representative in McBride
Everytime is a Good time at the
Valemount Hotel Big
Gigglin’ Grizzly
THE ONLY BAR IN TOWN 250-566-4363 Pool Tables Screen TV LIQUOR STORE 7 Days / Week • 10 am - 11pm • 250-566-4055
Balcaen Electronics Ltd.
Closing Out Sale Starts Friday, March 16, 2012
25% off everything in store
G.E. Stoves, Fridges, Washers, Dryers, Microwaves, Freezers, Flat Screen Televisions, Audio and Video Components, Modulators PWR Supplies, Cables, Connectors, Switches, Remotes, Pumps, Belts, Oven Elements, ETC. 30 NEW and USED MOTORS - Stands, Racks, Misc., Etc.
Everything has to go - Store is Sold! Phones: 250-569-2244/3121/7477 - Located at 411 Main St. in McBride.
The Gigglin’ Grizzly pub serves up good food, good drinks & good times! Regulars & tourists join for fun & relaxation experience Great Food
250-569-0101
600 First Avenue, McBride, BC