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BC MAYORS CAUCUS - PAGE 2

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“Inside the RCMP” BANDING - PAGE 8

Above: On Wednesday, May 16, the McBride RCMP detachment opened all it’s doors, including their police cruisers, during public open house, which included detachment tours, a barbeque and an exciting demonstration and display by the Police Dog Services. Photo courtesy of Nathan Fox

See page 10 for Police Dog Service demonstration photos!

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Valley mayors attend caucus Daniel Betts EDITOR

ast week visiting dignitaries swarmed Penticton, B.C., when the city hosted the inaugural BC Mayors’ Caucus. Mayor Mike Frazier of McBride, B.C. and Mayor Andru McCracken of Valemount, B.C., were among the 86 mayors who attended from every corner of British Columbia between Wednesday, May 16 and Friday, May 18. The goals of the caucus included sharing information on common issues facing municipalities in British Columbia, forging policy agreements to bring forward to the federal and provincial governments, exploring means of mutual support in the delivery of municipal services, seeking economic benefits through shared resources and pursuing joint economic development. The BC Mayors’ Caucus was structured after successful models across North America and Europe including the Alberta Mayors’ Caucus, the Big Cities Mayors’ Caucus (Canada), Atlantic Mayors’ Congress (Canada), Metropolitan Mayors’ Caucus (United States) and Summit of Mayors (EU). At the close of their inaugural meeting, the caucus called for an immediate discussion, beginning with the Premier and Cabinet, to examine the state of British Columbia communities, and specifically, for a more efficient use of existing resources to better address the challenges facing residents. Besides deciding to move forward with making the BC Mayors’ Caucus an annual event, the mayors were able to outline 11 specific areas they felt needed to be addressed. According to Mayor Frazier of McBride, B.C., the Mayors’ Caucus is a result of local governments having to experience a broadening mandate of responsibilities without adequate financial support. “Other sectors of government, in managing their fiscal imbalances, have been off-loading or ‘downloading’ responsibilities to local government without providing adequate or additional resources to support such service delivery,” explained Mayor Frazier. He further explained local governments currently remain reliant on two sources of revenue, property taxes and user fees. Of the total public revenues, local government receives only eight per cent, while provincial and federal governments get 42 per cent and 50 per cent respectively. Two thirds of Canada’s core public infrastructure is owned by municipalities, managed and operated by local government, yet the portion of public revenues going toward local government has not changed significantly over the years despite an increase in

“Local government issues addressed in Penticton”

Above: On Thursday, May 17, Mayor Mike Frazier of McBride, B.C. (left) and Mayor Andru McCracken of Valemount, B.C. (right) are seen in attendance at the BC Mayors’ Caucus held in Penticton, B.C., where 86 mayors from across the province met to discuss issues facing local government. Photos submitted

responsibility. “We are not advocating the increase of the total tax payer funding pie, however we are advocating the reallocation of existing funds to better supply the services needed by our public. We want the other government sectors to stop downloading to us as well,” said Mayor Frazier. He expects the provincial and federal government will respond to their request for a realignment of resources. “There will certainly be a future meeting in that regard.” “The mayors here have been very clear around not wanting more money, just wanting things to make more sense,” said Mayor Andru McCracken of Valemount, B.C., who found many local governments are facing the same issues. “We are happy to get money from the province, to get grants for something like the Big Foot Trail, but if we knew that money was coming five years in advance we would be able to do so much better.” According to Mayor McCracken some of the mayors in attendance at the meeting characterized the current system as “grant games.” He noted the struggle small communities have providing services without funding. “If there is no funding for the daycare we just give them incredibly low rent and this is coming out of our taxes.” Besides participating in discussions, Mayor McCracken took the opportunity to network with other mayors around the province. “I probably met 50 mayors here and had some meaningful exchange with them,” said Mayor McCracken. “I had some great chats with John Henderson, the Mayor of Sechelt, [and] I got to hang out with Dianne Watts, just informally and talk about what the real job of Mayor is.”

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LOCAL NEWS

McBride EDO releases impact study on Valemount resort Daniel Betts EDITOR

ositive impacts to McBride, B.C. and area will likely result from the development of the proposed Valemount glacier based resort as long as there is effective planning and economic, natural and cultural assets are protected, that is the conclusion of a 24 page report presented to the Village of McBride by the McBride Economic Development Office. The report, titled “Preliminary Impact Assessment: All Seasons Glacier Resort Proposal” outlines the impacts to the Village of McBride, B.C., and surrounding areas. According to the report, “The proposed development presents considerable opportunities, as well as risks, to McBride and Area. Risks and risk mitigation strategies are examined in terms of economic, social and environmental factors.” Divided into seven sections the report goes into considerable detail of the scope of the proposed resort, the current demographics of the village, both the negative and positive effects of the proposed resort, synergies with key strategy documents, risk analysis and recommended strategies. According to the “Risk Analysis” section of the report, some of the economic, social and environment risk factors include: • An increase in the overall cost of living in McBride, due to real estate development and increasing prices. • Like other small communities adjacent to the proposed resort, McBride and area lacks the financial resources to effectively plan for, and mitigate impacts and risks. • Population growth may compromise decisionmaking influence of established long-term

residents, with their inherent understanding of the community’s traditions and history. • In the absence of diligent planning and commitment, the resort development and associated increase in visitors and residents could result in loss of focus on cluture and history. • In the absence of diligent planning and commitment, considerable loss of the community’s visual identity may be experienced. • Growth in population may place a strain on government and social services such as police, search and rescue, fire protection, schools, ambulance and hospital. • Increased population and development potentially threatens wildlife habitat and migration. This may include already endangered populations. • Growth in population and tourism may result in increased crime, litter, graffiti, vehicular traffic, air pollution and noise level. Some of the “Recommended Strategies” in the report includes the development of a regional collaborative tourism promotion, the development of specific McBride and area tourism products, fully engaging local businesses in tourism planning and promotions, and planning and fully leveraging art and cultural activities to attract tourism. The report recommends an emphasis and investment in the community’s historic and cultural traditions, which are featured in the Official Community Plan. It also recommends the maintenance and development of guidelines for residential and business development that preserves the visual character and history of the area. The report also suggests the heritage and culture of the community should be covered in local and regional, primary and secondary, education

curriculums. The final section concludes the document with a risk and benefit analysis and summary of recommendations. According to the final section of the report the impact of the proposed resort is expected to be moderate in the first five years following the start of construction but more significant in the following five years and possibly very significant 15 years following construction. Of particular interest is the final recommendation, which addresses the need to ensure that McBride and area has the economic means to plan ahead and execute the recommended strategies. The report states, “It is essential to consider that McBride and the small communities of Crescent Spur, Dome Creek and Dunster have little tax base and other income to leverage. It is therefore necessary to ensure that implementation of the strategies recommended in this document is economically feasible.” The report therefore recommends a designated fund be created as part of the development plan through collaboration between the provincial government and the development proponents. The sole purpose of this fund would be to assist small, impacted communities surrounding the development to both leverage benefits and mitigate risks associated with the project. McBride Economic Development Officer, Margaret Graine, suggests a half point of the total budget set aside on a 50/50 basis between the province and the developer could create a fund as large as five million dollars. “The fund will assist smaller communities that don’t benefit directly from the glacier project to alleviate pressures on their infrastructure, tourism development, highway safety and much more,” said Graine.

B.C. launches Columbia River Treaty review consultation

he Province will consult with First Nations and residents of the Columbia River Basin to ensure regional interests help shape the future of the Columbia River Treaty. The Columbia River Treaty is an internationally respected water management agreement between Canada and the United States that addressed flooding concerns and growing demands for energy and was ratified in 1964. The provincial Columbia River Treaty 2014 Review will conduct economic, environmental, social, financial, legal and hydrological analyses in order to make a decision on whether to continue, amend or terminate the Columbia River Treaty with the United States. As part of the Review, the Province in collaboration with the Columbia River Treaty Local Governments’ Committee and Columbia Basin Trust is holding seven

McBride Community Forest Corporation Public Consultation Meetings – Management Plan Recreation/Tourism Objectives - Wednesday, May 30, 2012 Education/Research Objectives - Thursday, May 31, 2012 Timber Harvesting Objectives - Tuesday, June 5, 2012 7:00 p.m., Robson Valley Community Centre You are invited to attend a series of meetings to provide input into the McBride Community Forest Corporation’s Management Plan. Each meeting will target a specific set of objectives and strategies related to one of the three categories listed above. Opportunities will also be available to provide written input via our website or by picking up forms available at the village office starting on June 5, 2012. For more information please contact: Marc von der Gonna General Manager McBride Community Forest Corporation Phone (250) 569-2229 Or visit our website at www.mcbridecommunityforest.com

information sessions and consultation workshops in Jaffray, Creston, Nakusp, Castlegar, Valemount, Golden and Revelstoke from May 29 to June 20, 2012. For more information check out the following link: www.gov.bc.ca/columbiarivertreaty

YOU ARE INVITED: BC HYDRO COLUMBIA OPERATIONS PUBLIC MEETING BC Hydro is hosting a public meeting to provide information about the operation of our Columbia facilities, in particular Mica Generating Station and expected Kinbasket Reservoir water levels this year.

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Tuesday June 5, 2012 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Best Western Valemount Inn & Suites, 1950 Hwy 5 South, Valemount, BC

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Presentations will begin at 7:00 p.m. For more information, please contact Jen Walker-Larsen at 250 814 6645 or email to jennifer.walker-larsen@bchydro.com.

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ast week I was asked point blank for my opinion on a village initiative, I assume from the perspective of a valley resident, since as a journalist personal opinion is strictly avoided, this column notwithstanding. Any time governments engage the public for their opinion it is a good thing and such opportunities seem rare to me. While my personal opinion is important, what is of greater importance is the collective opinion of the entire community, particularly with important changes looming on our valley’s horizon. The McBride Economic Development Office impact study on the proposed Valemount resort had me thinking about the importance of effective planning. The proposed resort and other economic potentials to the valley will have a variety of impacts, some of them subtle, but most of them beneficial. Yet, a simple increase in population and a change in demographics could create a subtle change to the social landscape of our valley. Some very simple planning now could ensure the valley’s most important features are preserved and the unique flavour of our mountain existence is maintained, assuming this is what the community wants. Growing up in the Kootenays I remember a very different Nelson, B.C. than what has taken its place today. In the ‘80s the city suffered a devastating economic downturn when the local sawmill closed. The downtown core and the community suffered. With much effort Nelson was transformed from another industrial supported community into a cultural centre. Today, Nelson boasts coffee shops, organic farms, market gardens, a co-op market, an annual music festival, performing arts, visual arts galleries, a popular ski hill, heli-skiing and a mountain bike destination. Sound familiar? Do we want to become the next Nelson? It could happen if we let it and maybe that is what we want. By no means am I advocating our valley become a northern version of Nelson, B.C., since having lived there I am well aware of both its good and bad aspects. However, we have an opportunity help shape the cultural landscape of our valley today by having our voices heard now. Once new residents have moved in, without a plan, deciding what our valley looks like could become problematic. When our local governments ask you, what do you think? What do you want our valley to look like in the future? That’s your cue. Tell them what you think.

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Dear Editor: It has been a good long while since I have written a letter to the editor. In part that is because until recently I was serving as the interim President of the Canoe Valley Community Association (CVCA) and I did not want to have my personal views distract from the work of the Community Association. I resigned from said position when the CVCA failed to submit a grant proposal to the most recent round of the Community Initiatives Program for a Neighbourhood House/Community Hub, so am now free to speak my mind. For years I have religiously attended Village Council meetings. I have missed the last two meetings, and I like the feeling that apathy imparts. Perhaps I should have tried it years ago. There is a certain bliss in not knowing what is happening. Why should I give a care if the Village buys/leases a car to drive to all the conferences they seem so compelled to attend at significant expense to the taxpayer. I told them how they could get 25% off the Greyhound fares. Why should I get concerned if they buy iPads, but do not make hard copies of the agenda available to the public who do not have computers or the skills to use them? The Village does not have a reading room for the public to examine the Agendas, and they were not consistently available online, and disappear when the next agenda is posted. Why should I care that it is not sustainable to hire outside consultants to vision a sustainable community

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in 2060 when just a few short years ago we paid other outside consultants to vision us to 2020? Why should I care that certain committee members appear to be appointed for life? Who cares if the paving is breaking up because the cracks have not been sealed? Who cares if the paint at the crosswalks wore off and has not been maintained? Do we need another cookie-cutter plan from another Whistler consultant to lead us through another rose-garden process? I do not care. Not only are there a lot of vacant storefronts in this municipality, there are a lot of vacant homes too. Does anyone remember the computer game SimCity that the kids played a few years ago? It was basically a municipal planners game that demonstrated that things have to be done for purpose in priority order, and at all times in balance. Neglect one aspect and there goes the community, or the taxes become unaffordable, or you run out of assets to sell in order to stay afloat until another windfall boom opportunity comes along. While the rest of the world is taking significant steps of restraint, austerity, and ending “entitlements”, we seem to have demonstrated new levels of opulence for our local mandarins. Leadership creativity would suggest a reduction in the travel budget with use of the video conferencing technologies, and being more selective in attendance. We can no longer afford a junket economy. But hey, if you don’t care, why should I. It was never my intention to “fight city hall.” John Grogan - Robson Valley East

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Opinion The MP Report Cathy McLeod MP - Kamloops Thompson Cariboo

n the coming weeks the federal Standing Committee on Finance will be studying Bill C-38, legislation to implement the Government of Canada’s Budget 2012. This whole-of-government budget will impact different departments and pieces of existing legislation. Some of the most prominent changes included are to environmental and resource development regulation. It is hard to overstate the importance of the natural resource sector to our economy. In 2010 there were over 760,000 workers in this sector, and in the next decade there are over $500 billion in new projects set to come online. Natural resource projects represent a major long-term boost to the Canadian economy, not to mention an important source of tax revenue that will allow governments to pay for the health care, education and social programs that Canadians enjoy. At the same time, a truly viable economy must go hand-in-hand with strong environmental protection, which is why Budget 2012 includes the “Responsible Resource Development” strategy. This plan will allow Canada to reap the benefits of rising demand for our abundant natural resources, while ensuring resource development is environmentally sustainable. The strategy both streamlines and strengthens

environmental regulation by, for example, changing our fisheries protection regime that needlessly subjects a drainage ditch next to a farmer’s field to the same regulatory requirements as a river or lake. It will improve pipeline safety by enabling the National Energy Board to increase the number of inspections for pipelines by 50 per cent and double the number of annual comprehensive audits to identify safety issues before they occur. It will also further strengthen Canada’s tanker safety regime, ensuring appropriate legislative and regulatory frameworks related to oil spills and emergency preparedness and response. Due diligence is being done on this bill, as it will be extensively studied by the Finance Committee as well as a special subcommittee with members drawn from a number of relevant Parliamentary committees (Environment, Natural Resources, etc.). Our government wants to make sure that we have a bill that truly achieves the objective of paving the way for a prosperous and secure future for Canadians. As a member of the Finance Committee I recently travelled to Washington, D.C., where my colleagues and I were briefed by U.S. officials on the economic situation in the United States and the European Union. We came away from these meetings with a strengthened sense that Canada needs a longterm plan to ensure prosperity for our nation in years to come; that is exactly what we are working to achieve with this legislation.

Practical natural resource development Bob Zimmer MP - Prince George - Peace River

would like to take this opportunity to discuss an important issue that affects British Columbia and all of Canada: natural resource development. Recent debates surrounding our natural resources have become quite polarizing, with some using the approach, “if you’re not with us, you’re against us.” In other words, if an individual uses fossil fuels, then that individual is ‘against’ the environment and if an individual doesn’t use fossil fuels then they are ‘for’ the environment. There are several problems with this argument and I challenge all of us to take a practical, rational and honest approach to this debate. First, I would argue that all of us care about the environment. Like many of you, I have a family and I want my children to breathe clean air and drink fresh water. We recycle our used plastic, aluminum cans, cardboard, and paper. We recently purchased a more fuel-efficient vehicle and we use CFL light bulbs, making sure we turn off lights when we’re not in the room. Like most Canadians, we are doing our part to be good to the environment. We also enjoy the outdoors. When our very busy schedule will allow it, we like to camp, ride our bikes, fish and golf. We appreciate and enjoy our natural surroundings as most Canadians do. We are for the environment. At the same time, I also support the responsible development of our natural resources. In today’s society, ALL British Columbians and Canadians use oil, gas, and other natural resources. Practically speaking then, in order to utilize these resources we need to develop them. We all use products that are either made from, or manufactured using oil, gas, and other natural resources – more so than you may realize. We all know the obvious oil products like gasoline, motor oil, and bitumen, as well as the natural gas used to heat our homes and the wood to build them. But there are many other resource-based products that utilize plastic (an oil product), steel (metallurgical coal), and glass (natural gas is required for production) that I would argue would be virtually impossible to live without.

Eyeglasses, telecommunications towers, hospitals, houses, wastewater pipes, satellites, cell phones, laptop computers, televisions, buses, cars, light bulbs, electrical wire, cooking utensils, stoves, paper, concrete, windows, tents, pens, medical equipment, ambulances, wheelchairs, tires, hospital beds, bicycles, ipods, smartphones, hip replacements and toilet paper are all made using natural resources. And these are just a few examples. As you can see, if we were to remove all products that are manufactured with oil, gas, or other natural resources there wouldn’t be much left. In Ottawa, I hear from the NDP on a regular basis that natural resource development is bad and that we need to stop all development. The problem with the idea of stopping the development of oil, gas and other natural resources is that those proposing it are users of these same resources! I, as do many of my parliamentary colleagues, regularly travel to and from Ottawa on planes powered by jet fuel. It isn’t as fun as you may think, but a necessary part of the job. Elizabeth May, Leader of the Green Party, and many BC NDP Members of Parliament who openly support a moratorium on natural resource development, often get on the same flights that I do and use buses, taxis or other vehicles while in Ottawa. They have vehicles back in their riding and have all the same amenities that you and I do (i.e. running water, heat in their homes, etc.). How can someone support a moratorium on natural resource development while at the same time utilizing these products on a daily basis? To me, this is an untenable position. To use natural resources and at the same time oppose their development is hypocrisy and it simply won’t work. It would be like having an individual leading a movement against smoking and the manufacturing of cigarettes go home every night and smoke a cigarette...it simply doesn’t make sense. That is why we need to have a practical and honest perspective when discussing our environment and natural resource development in British Columbia and Canada. We all need to realize that we need natural resources to function in today’s society. Therefore, we need to develop them, but we must do so responsibly. Our “Responsible Resource Development” plan seeks to do this. We want to be good stewards of the environment and our natural resources so that all Canadians can enjoy the benefits of both. Responsible Resource Development – it is the practical point of view.

Thank you The family of Gerald Gullion would like to send out a heartfelt thank you to all of the people who supported us in the sudden loss of our loving Hubby, Dad, Grandpa. Every word of comfort, card, flower bouquet, food offering, and hug was appreciated more than words could ever express. We would like to send a special thanks to the emergency services in Valemount for their quick response and great effort, the employees of the Valemount Health Centre, McBride Hospital, McBride ambulance for all of their efforts, Lynn & Dan Lawless and Jeannie & Don Sollows for taking care of Mecho, Jerry & Marian Plummer for the numerous ways they supported the family, Keana Nisbet for her ability to offer strength and encouragement to Darleen at the scene of the incident, Sandy Rindero for keeping our home operational and being our hostess, the Great Escape Restaurant for the tasty food and beverage provisions, the Alpine Inn for great accommodation and service for our family/ friends, the Pall Bearers for their friendship and support, the New Life Centre and Pastor Gary Payne for the beautiful Celebration of Life Service, Kathy Zucchi for the remarkable eulogy, Elizma Du Toit for sharing her amazing voice, the talented ladies who prepared the luncheon following the service, the wonderful members of the youth group who served the luncheon, and the multitude of people who attended the service. Last but not least, we are thankful for all of your prayers as we have felt God’s peace, comfort, and strength amidst our great pain. We are truly honoured and humbled at the outpouring of support that we have received. Thank You. Darleen, Derek and Amy, Gerri and Brad, Cali and Kira

Notification of Road Closure LOCATION: 0.3 km Morkill FSR START DATE: May 15, 2012 (8:00 am) END DATE: May 31, 2012 (8:00 pm) This road is closed to all traffic during this time period for the repair of the CN overpass located at 0.3 km on the Morkill Forest Service Road. CONTRACTOR Formula Contractors BC Ltd. For further information please call: CARRIER LUMBER LTD. Adrian Vander Zwan Office: (250) 566-4421 Cell: (250) 566-1506

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COMMUNITY EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS

NORDEN THE MAGICIAN AT THE MCBRIDE CENTENNIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL May 25 at 1 p.m. Families welcome for a hilarious magic show hosted by the library. NORDEN THE MAGICIAN AT THE VALEMOUNT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL May 25 at 10 a.m. Families welcome for a hilarious magic show sponsored by the library. SCAVENGER HUNT FOR SENIORS May 26 no later than 10:45 a.m. Hunt from 11 am – 12 (noon). Following the hunt chilli and a bun for $3.50 (by the Seniors Housing Society), Coffee/ tea and treats by donation. For more information call the Museum at (250)566-4177. Presented by The Valemount Museum in cooperation with the Valemount Seniors Housing Society HIGH SCHOOL RODEO - May 26-27 Participate in, or watch, the annual events at the Canoe River Campground Rodeo Grounds. Local entries are accepted but deadlines apply. YORA & FRIENDS OF VALEMOUNT HIKE AND MEETING AT CAMP CREEK June 3 at 10 a.m. Meet at 10 a.m. at the A&W. Lunch (bring your own) and meeting will be held at the Camp Creek Cabin. For more information call Patricia Thoni at (250) 566-8244. New members welcome!

VALEMOUNTAIN DAYS - June 22-24 Help Valemount celebrate its 50th anniversary by participating in the parade, or partaking in games and activities. There are a lot of things to participate in including kids games, face painting, a BBQ, a pancake breakfast, bingo, garage sales, and a lot of food to indulge in. CANOE MOUNTAIN RODEO - July 14-15 Support local, and out of town riders for a fun packed weekend. Free admission at the Canoe River Campground Rodeo Grounds. 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.

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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.

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Rock wagon on it’s side, Yellowhead Hwy. 1966 Valemount Museum & Archives # 997.09.185 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 • 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 • 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. 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). • 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. • CARDIO KICK BOXING 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. 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. THURSDAYS: • 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. FRIDAYS: • VALEMOUNT LEGION Friday Night dinners starting at 5 p.m.

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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 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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Valemountain Days: June 22, 23, 24 Marie Birkbeck CONTRIBUTOR

ith Valemountain Days just a few short weeks away, plans are coming together quite nicely. The final schedule of events is still being fine tuned, but the Valemountain Days Committee and Tourism Valemount have been busy lining up activities and volunteers to guarantee there will be something for everyone! The majority of Friday evening events will take place on 5th Ave between Cedar and Dogwood, and include a street dance with live music by The KIN on the empty lot beside the old Shop Easy; admission is by donation. Back by popular demand is Teddy Bear Clinic, street games, face painting, and a hamburger booth. Vendor Booths: A new addition this year is a sidewalk sale by participating merchants, and other small and home based business. For $5 a day, anyone can set up a table Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. (downtown) or on the grounds Saturday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. and Sunday 9 a.m. to 12 noon. Set up one day or all three. Contact Melanie Smith to book your space. The Parade: The Saturday morning parade will start at the Library at 11:00 a.m. and work its way down Main Street to 5 Ave, where it will proceed up to Karas Drive and loop its way around to the sports grounds where winning entries will receive their ribbons. Parade Marshall Sarah Keatley reminds you that preregistration of your float is advised by phone or email: keatley_7@hotmail.com. Get your thinking caps on and your creative juices flowing, build that float and let’s make 2012 a parade to remember! There is lots of opportunity for you to participate in the parade with a wide range of categories including: • Participation • Adult Miscellaneous • Kids Miscellaneous • Horse Entry • Business • Service/Commercial

“Having a say”

Above: On Tuesday, May 15, many Valemount residents attended a brainstorming session held at the Lions Hall in Valemount, B.C. as part of the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan. Attendees added their voice and recommendations as to the future vision of Valemount. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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On the Grounds: Slow pitch anyone? Pete Pearson is coordinating a slow pitch tourney for Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and needs teams. If you have a team, or just want to play, please contact Pete. A wide range of activities for the whole family have been planned for Saturday and Sunday. A full concession, slow pitch, beer gardens, kid’s corner, face painting, bingo, horseshoes, dunk tank, Quilt Show and much more are on the slate. Picture yourself in a vintage costume! We have been fortunate to secure some vintage costumes for the weekend to allow you to experience life as a pioneer if only in a photograph! Finish off the day with a steak dinner, and a dance in the Curling Rink. A pancake breakfast Sunday morning will get you off to a good start. In addition to the continuation of many events from Saturday, the ever popular loggers’ events will be a highlight of Sunday. Three events that are traditionally a part of the Spring Fest have been incorporated into Valemountain Days; The VARDA Family ATV Ride, the Mile 53 Hike to the Old Teté Jaune Cache town site and the Scenic Float trip down the Fraser River. Call Tourism Valemount for details on how to register for these events. Time Capsule: To help commemorate 50 years of Valemount, the committee is creating a time capsule. What do you think should go in a Time Capsule? From now until June 22 we will be accepting suggestions as to what we could/should put in a capsule. Collections of actual items will commence June 22-24. After Valemountain Days is over, we will be handing the capsule over to the Village for safe keepings for the next 25 yrs. Contact Marie at the Chamber of Commerce. The next meeting of the committee is at Jailhouse Bed & Breakfast on Tuesday, May 29 at 7 pm. Some numbers to keep in mind: • Valemountain Days Chair: Chris Torgerson (250) 566 4688 • Parade Marshall: Sarah Keatley (250) 566 1057 • Trade show/vendor tables: Melanie Smith (250) 566 1798 • Slow Pitch: Pete Pearson (250) 566 9945 • Time Capsule: Marie Birkbeck (250) 566 0061 • VARDA Family ATV Ride – Curtis Pawliuk (250) 566 4817 • Float trip or Mile 53 Hike: Jennifer Robinson (250) 566 9905

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NATURE

Hummingbird Banding

Culp explained that the males arrive first in the spring during their annual northward migration after spending the winter in Mexico and the Gulf Coast of the U.S.A. “They arrive at least a week ahead of the females, but they also leave earlier. The females, who always have two babies, begin their migration south to the wintering areas after the fledging of the young of the year.” Culp traps the birds with a net which drops over a feeder and encloses the birds. Each bird is then carefully removed. “I have to process the birds within three minutes, that way there is very little stress on them,” said Culp, adding that banders have to follow a strict manual by the North American Banding Council. Once caught, Culp slips the bird into a soft cloth, which he jokingly calls the straight jacket. “This way I don’t hurt them and it also calms and immobilizes them,” he said. “The main priority is bird health. As far as I know, I’ve never hurt a bird.” Culp checks whether the bird has a band, and if unster resident and hummingbird bander, Cur- not, he puts one on. The band itself, unlike most bird tis Culp has already caught three hummingbirds bands, is so tiny that it must be cut manually from that he has banded in previous years. The first hum- a sheet of thin aluminum, shaped, and fitted to the mingbird of the season arrived in Culp’s yard on April bird’s lower leg prior to banding the birds. The bands 24, 2012. Culp has many hummingbird feeders in his have one letter and five numbers. yard as well as lots of spring flowers to draw the tiny “It is as much work to get the bands ready as it is to birds. The hummingbirds are on a long journey from band the birds,” Culp said. the southern United States and northern Mexico to Culp then determines the bird’s sex, but said it is northern British Columbia, The Yukon and Alaska impossible to tell the sex of this year’s bird. He also checks to see if the bird is young or old. “Older ones have several dark feathers on their necks,” he explained, adding the oldest hummingbird on record is twelve years old. “I have one five-year-old that is coming back.” Culp also measures the bird’s bill, which is called a coulmen, as well as its wing cord. He also weighs the bird. All this data is meticulously recorded and the filled-out data sheets go to a central point in Canada and then into the U.S. system. The data is then used for a study which is trying to determine the birds’ migratory route, how far they fly in a day when they migrate, as well as trying to determine how long they live. Culp is also hoping to determine where the birds go although some birds will spend the summer in the in the Robson Valley. He’s received permission from Robson Valley and nest. the Federal Wildlife Commission to put a white mark Volunteer banders across North America collect with latex paint on the heads of the birds he bands. data about the birds, but while there are a lot of band“I will mark mainly males when they first show up, ers in the United States, there are only a few in Cana- and would like to hear back on any that are seen at da, and Culp is the only bander in the Robson Valley, feeders in the valley. It’s a water soluble paint that disand the furthest north in British Columbia. appears after a few weeks. It’s quite interesting to see “I try to get 25 hummingbirds a day, and about 200 where they go.” to 300 a year,” said Culp, who starts banding as soon The hummingbird undertakes the longest migration as the hummingbirds show up in the spring. This sea- for its size of any bird on earth. The tiny bird, who on son to date he has banded over 80 birds. average only weighs around three to four grams, flies up to 100 miles a day during migration, flapping its wings 50 times a second. It is not surprising that the energy needed to Local rental listings and management services www.valemountlistings.com www.rusticluxury.com achieve this means that hummingbirds at a feedBirgit Stutz CONTRIBUTOR

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Curtis Culp demonstrates his banding process on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Above: Curtis Culp uses tweezers to show us the numbers on the individual bands. Upper left: Culp descends a net around a feeder, then reaches in to gently grab the hummingbird to be banded. Lower left: A rufous hummingbird sits on a nearby lilac branch awaiting a turn at the feeder. Below: Culp puts at small jacket around the hummingbird to protect it while he bands, weighs and measures the bird. Photos by Andrea Scholz

er will sometimes consume one gallon of sugar water a day. A cup of sugar water will sustain about 50 birds. “They eat their weight a day,” explained Culp, adding that the birds put on weight before they leave for their trip. “In peak feeding times we feed around 500 birds a day at our place. Last year, in three and a half months, we fed six bags of 10-kg sugar.” Culp said the mixture should be one cup per four cups of water. “One to three cups is as high a concentration as we should go. It duplicates the nectar. If it gets really thick, they can’t lick it up. It gives them the energy they need to catch what they really need, which is protein, which is bugs, including mosquitoes. They eat a lot of bugs, but we have improved their numbers by feeding them.” It’s important to watch the feeders for mould. Boiling the water helps prevent mould, but Culp said it isn’t necessary if the hummingbirds empty the feeder within a few days. “Hummingbirds are one of the best pollinators,” he said.“They fly from flower to flower, from feeder to feeder, pollinating as they go. They don’t go up and catch a strong airstream.” Culp invites anybody who wants to see him band to contact him. Culp can be reached at (250) 968 4309.

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Community

We would like to congratulate our Mom & Dad on their 60th wedding anniversary.

May 27, 1952 “Balancing act”

The end of year show of the Valemount Gymnastics Club showcased the hard work of the young Valemount gymnasts on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 at the Valemount Elementary School gymnasium.

Jean Skeldon And William Gunderson Bill and Jean met at a dance in Leduc, Alberta where Bill was playing in the band, and on May 27th, 1952 they were married.

Upper left: A group of gymnasts completes a floor routine and take a bow. Above: Vivian Kenkel balances on the beam as coach Karen Doughty looks on. Upper right: Lehna Cuddeback stands at the ready during the group floor routine. Middle left: Karli Lawless demonstrates her skills on the beam with Jenny Byford assisting. Lower left: Leah Zeilinger mounts the vault with Karen Doughty looking on. Below: Alissa Byford on the bars with Jean Dall assisting.

During their 60 years of marriage they have lived and worked in numerous communities throughout Alberta, and have spend the past 42 years in Valemount. Having survived a house fire; personal losses, financial woes and all the day-today events 60 years can muster. With a large family of 7 children, 16 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, there was never a dull moment. There have been disappointments, but many, many more blessings.

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They have had a fulfilling life together, with many more years to come. We love you dearly. ~Connie and Susie One by one each year flew by, since you both said, “I do”... 60 years of memories, Shared by the two of you. From big events and holidays To simple daily pleasures, Some tearful times along life’s way, Some joys that can’t be measured... One by one each year now gone, But still they’re yours forever... Each and every memory, of sixty years together!

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COMMUNITY

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he provincial government has committed to creating a 10-year strategic plan for policing - and we’d like to encourage you to have your say. It’s critical that people have confidence in our police, and that means working together to identify priorities and develop solutions for the challenges of the future. It also means developing the plan transparently, so you have a clear view of how your feedback is being incorporated and what other work is ongoing. To do just that, we have now launched an interactive website: http://blog.gov. bc.ca/bcpolicingplan/. The site features a blog where we’ll be hosting regular dialogue sessions around key themes like community safety, crime prevention and responding to gang violence. Crime in B.C. is at a 30-year historic low, but with new and emerging challenges for policing and community safety, it’s important for us to get a deeper understanding of how your community is impacted by criminal activity and what local strategies might be useful throughout the province. We want to know what will make you feel safer in your community, and what priorities you think the Province should focus on. We also

want a comprehensive strategy to eliminate gangs and gun violence from our communities. Our dialogue sessions on the blog will look at all of these things so our policing plan addresses prevention, intervention and enforcement. You can become part of the plan in many ways. The first dialogue session will be happening on Wednesday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. We’re also blogging about our progress as we work through other aspects of the project, like our regional stakeholder roundtables. We’re using what we learn in the roundtables to determine common challenges across communities, and what kinds of broad questions we should be addressing with all British Columbians on the blog. I also want to encourage community members to hold discussion groups of their own, and send us a summary of their ideas and thoughts to: BCPolicingPlan@gov.bc.ca Finally, you’ll get to have your say on the actual plan itself. Once we have a draft of B.C.’s Policing Plan, we will be posting it to the website, so that the public has a chance to comment on it before it is implemented. This process is part of our overall work to reform the justice sector and make it more accessible and responsive to British Columbians. We look forward to hearing your ideas so that we can be sure B.C.’s Policing Plan reflects our communities’ common public safety priorities and contributes to a modernized, efficient criminal justice system.

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Furnished two bedroom homes and cabins with TV and kitchenettes email ideal4@gmail.com, or call 250-566-9884 MAY 23

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

For Rent, 1199 Juniper St. Large 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen & additional large room for office or exercise equipment. Comes with 5 appliances, window coverings & CSA approved wood stove for winter heating. Double garage & fenced yard. Available June 1, 2012 $790/month Call Scott at 250-566-1569 MAY 30

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

Three bedroom mobile on large lot with large workshop on quiet street in Valemount. Nonsmoking pets negotiable. Available immediately. $650.00 780-305-9200 evenings.

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

FOOD/LIVESTOCK Large Russian Garlic bulbs, 20 month old purebred jersey heifer, and kids pony. Contact 250-569-7662 GTS MAY 2

Fresh dug ‘winter sweetened” parsnips, topped and washed, grown without chemicals. $3.50/lb. Call 250-566-9794. MAY 23

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The Yellowhead Motel is looking for housekeepers. Competitive wages. Please drop a resume off at the Yellowhead Motel or call 250-566-4411 EMPLOYMENT

MAY 23

Have a home or second property you would like to sell or listed for some time? Earn income and interest in a Rent to Own situation and be free of maintenance! Home must have operating services and be located in a private setting, acreage preferred, large lots considered within 1 hour of Valemount. Call (780) 852-7418.

RENTALS

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.

GARAGE SALE

2 Family garage sale inside/outside, male/ female, variety of items. Sunday, May 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Diane Lowe’s, 14994 Old Tete Jaune Road just past Hauers Mill on right on Sand Creek.

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Mobile Home: 3 Bedrooms, small addition, 1 Bath with F/S, W/D $24,000 OBO Call Deanna 566-9086 or 566-1188 cell GTS FEB 8

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 GTS FEB 15

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

3 Bdrms, 2 Baths: Double-wide trailer on town lot w/wired workshop. Propane/wood heat. Pet ok. $725 Mtnview Apts. No smoking, no pets, clean and quiet building. Renovated 2 bdrm $575. 2 Bdrm trailer w/full addition. Large wired workshop, fenced yard. Propane/wood heat. Pet ok. $600

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AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN. Journeyman Automotive Service Technician required. 45 minutes North of Edmonton, Alberta. Busy flat rate Chrysler dealership. Above average wages to commensurate with training level achieved. Chrysler experience an asset but not essential. 4th year apprentice considered. Apply to: Dale Marshall - Service Manager. Phone 1-780-349-5566. Fax 1-780-349-6493 or email: dalem@brownschrysler. com. DRIVEN ENERGY is a progressive busy oilfield service company in the Midwest area (Lloydminster, Alberta) looking for experienced Pressure Truck and Semi-Vac Operators. Call 780-872-6533, fax 780875-7847 or email: kirk@ drivenenergy.ca for info and to apply.

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Women’s Yoga in the Valley Donalda Beeson Contributor

h my goddess! An entire weekend dedicated to your body, mind and spirit! Women’s Yoga in the Valley is happening at Twin Peaks Resort in Valemount, commencing 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 1 and continuing until 11 a.m., Sunday, June 3. Whether you are an experienced yogini or simply interested in exploring the yogic marvels of the Robson Valley, this retreat offers an opportunity for growth for every woman. Expect cosy lodging with succulent vegan organic means, inspiring workshops including, Creative Journaling, Finding Your Doksha, and Inversions/ Yoga Philosophy, Meditation and of course lots of yoga instruction. There will be one yoga class on Friday and Sunday and three on Saturday. Retreat coordinator Jenn Meagher tells us, “The retreat will be unique in that it’s an eclectic combination of yoga styles and instructors. Most retreats focus on a specific type of yoga with one instructor, Women’s Yoga in the Valley will be more like a tour of yoga, an opportunity to sample a little bit of everything while expanding your skills, knowledge, and experience.” Experienced instructors reign all the way from Vancouver, Jasper, and locally from Valemount. Instructor Michelle Brunet will be visiting from Vancouver. Brunet is a 200-Level Instructor with four years teaching experience who has been practicing for ten. She says she “aspires to inspire her students to find joy in every movement and every moment. Her classes are a potluck of traditions, with the key ingredients of introspection, alignment and cre-

ative flow, always being served up. Expect to laugh, sweat and lovingly challenge your mind and body.” Terry Olsen will be visiting from Jasper. Olsen is a certified Kirpalu Yoga Teacher, a Certified Level 1 Ashtanga Yoga Teacher, and a Certified Pilates Instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience. Olsen believes that “lifestyle is one of the most important factors influencing health today. Through the practice of yoga and Pilates, she encourages her students to remain active and enjoy improved health and wellbeing.” Kathryn Smith will be attending from Valemount. Smith is certified with Yoga Alliance as an RYT500, and with the Sivananda Yoga Vendanta Centre, with five years of teaching experience. She already teaches a variety of classes and workshops in the Valemount and Dunster area. Her passion for teaching is rooted in her “wonder at yoga’s ability to heal, nourish and inspire truth in our lives.” Your weekend investment in your self will amount to $330 with a shared accommodation, meals, yoga and workshops or $360 with all the above and single accommodation. For local women who do not wish to stay the night or participate in the whole weekend, there is a day rate of $115 for the Saturday. This day will begin at 6:30 a.m. with a light snack, and end later in the evening sometime after 8:30 p.m. It includes meals, snacks, three yoga classes, Creative Journaling, Inversion/Yoga Philosophy, Finding Your Doksha, and the evening event. There is a $100 deposit upon registration as space is limited; register early. To register or if you have any questions please email Jenn Meagher at jennmeag@gmail.com or call her at (250) 566 5207. Namaste!

Notes from All Over Donalda Beeson Contributor

Valemount Local to Fight in the Battlefield Fight League Raised in Valemount, 27-year-old Kyle Francotti, now residing and training in Kamloops, B.C., is about to face the number one ranked Amateur Heavy Weight Champion in Canada. On May 25, at the Vogue Theatre in Vancouver, B.C., Francotti will be competing in the Battlefield Fight League. He said he is “extremely excited to challenge [himself] against the best.” Stay tuned for his post fight interview with The Valley Sentinel. New Board Member McCracken for CBT The Nelson Daily reports that Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) welcomed three new members to its board this year. Local representative, Andru McCracken, told them, “Joining Columbia Basin Trust is daunting because it’s unique and its work is vital. This is a transformative organization. The board and its work speak to possession of spirit and a love of the basin and its people, and, more critically, a vision. My goal is to become as knowledgeable as Valemount’s past representatives. I hope to serve with the same integrity on behalf of the whole basin.” VSS’s Discipline System Show and Tell to School District Trustees According to HQ Prince George, “Restitution and restorative practices used in Valemount Secondary School (VSS) could be adopted throughout School District 57.” Last month’s school board meeting heard VSS Principal and trustee Dan Kenkel explain “how teachers use compensation to discipline students… [recognizing] misbehaviours are opportunities for learning.” Kenkel explained, “We ask kids to generate a social contract with the school that talks about what they value and what we as a community value and what we expect from individual members.” Hence if students are not upholding “the values the school is trying to promote, teachers work with students to fix the problem.” According to Kenkel, this approach is an alternative to suspension. Two-Week Spring Break for School District 57 Next Year According to the Prince George Free Press, the School District 57 “calendar for the 2012-13 school year was approved by the board.” The big decision made was to have a two-week spring break, from March 18 to 29. Apparently, there is already a two-week break scheduled for 2015 to coincide with the Canada Winter Games. The committee also recommended moving the regular Easter Monday holiday to Thursday, March 28, so it would fall within the two-week spring break, which also means classes will be resuming on April 1. Another recommendation was to make what would normally

“Yoga Smile”

Michelle Brunet has been teaching yoga for four years and practicing ten. She will be one of the instructors at the coming ‘Women’s Yoga in the Valley Retreat’ Photo submitted

be the first day of school a non-instructional day next year. Therefore, Tuesday, September 4, will be a non-instructional day, and school will start on Wednesday, September 5. Veejay Dance at the Valemount Hotel Get your requests into local Veejay Michelle Gunderson for the upcoming dance at the Valemount Hotel, May 25 at 8:00 p.m. Expect drink specials and there is no cover charge. She is also looking for independent, unsigned artists to feature on Valemount Vibes, a local, non-profit TV show. They showcase unsigned or independent artists and try to get their music heard. Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. has an immediate Find them at Valeopening for a seasonal Dispatch/Flight Follower mount Vibes on Faceat our head office in Valemount, BC. Work book or Veejay Michelle schedule will consist of two to three 12 hour Gunderson. shifts per week which will include some weekValemount High ends. The term of the full-time position is to School Rodeo the end of September. This year’s Valemount Duties and responsibilities include: High School Rodeo • dispatch and flight following is happening Satur• reception day, May 26 and Sun• administrative tasks as directed by supervisors day, May 27 at the Canoe Mountain Rodeo The ideal candidate will possess the following Grounds. Come cheer on your favourite rodeo skills and attributes: star. • strong communication and interpersonal skills • well organized Got a Tip? • detailed oriented and excellent problem If you have a note solving idea or tip, or would like • ability to handle multiple tasks in a to share your event or prioritized manner happening with us, you • ability to work independently with minimal are encouraged to consupervision tact Donalda Beeson at • superior computer skills donalda@thevalleysentinel.com or The Valley Sentinel (250) 566 4425. Qualified candidates should submit their resume Please note that all items with a cover letter via mail, fax or email to: for publication on the hr@yellowheadheli.com Wednesday issue must Only those individuals who are selected for an be in by the previous Friinterview will be contacted. day. Thank you in advance for your interest.

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ACTIVITIES WEEKLY HOROSCOPE BY MICHAEL O’CONNOR Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) The Solar Eclipse in Gemini for you will activate your perceptions. Many new thoughts, ideas and ways of perceiving reality are already being established. This will impact the harmony and flow of your relationships as well. Be careful of projected expectations and stubborn and controlling tendencies. Intend to listen better and pay attention to others. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) Last week’s Solar Eclipse is destined to increase your self-esteem. Ego inflation is the possible downside. If this occurs, your regard for others will diminish so be your own witness. Genuine self-acknowledgement, self-acceptance and self love are the implied ideal modes of attunement. Aim for security that transcends material possessions and positions of power. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) The Solar eclipse in your sign is activating new initiatives and perhaps a new quality and style of self-expression. It will have a strong impact on your relationships and public and professional status. At best you will shine brighter than ever. At worst, you will feel hungry for attention and no amount of it will satisfy. Do take new leads and express more genuine gratitude for best results. Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Your subconscious mind will be activated by this eclipse cycle. Deciphering the differences between dreams, visions, goals, intentions and fantasies is an ideal approach. At best, you will feel extra inspired, imaginative and creative. While reflecting upon the past can bring joy and prove interesting and fruitful, be careful not to get lost in yesterday. Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) New friendships and group associations are being stimulated by the recent Solar Eclipse. Dreams of what could be are floating in your mind. Striking a balance between current realities and future aims will prove important. You may yearn for more recognition than you are receiving. If it is not forthcoming reactive indifference and cynicism may result. Focus your creative energies deliberately. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Your public, social and professional spheres and your overall mode of expression in these are being activated by this Solar Eclipse. Reviewing all you have achieved thus far in your life in these all-important arenas is the call. Acknowledge your achievements, forgive your mistakes and intend to present a cleaner, more mature and healthier image to the world. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) New philosophies will flow into your life over the next several months due to the current eclipses. You will also feel the desire for more freedom. This can be from certain relationships and/or beliefs. You will be happier ‘not to feel you have to’ do anything you do not feel like doing. Enjoy more time on your own and take time to reflect on the bigger picture. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) A rich mix of perspectives, emotions, desires and ambitions are being activated by the current eclipse cycle. You may feel as though your thoughts and emotions are all over the map. At best, you will experience a rising sense of power and determination. This stands to be an important breakthrough period and you will make decisions ‘letting the cards fall where they may’.

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Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) Some of your most important relationships will undergo significant change in the wake of this eclipse cycle. These stand to produce extremes of thoughts, perception, attitude and emotion. Your willingness and ability to exercise a healthy degree of acceptance and/or detachment and to see yourself and others with added measures of objectivity will help a lot. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Your usual rhythms and routines in your lifestyle are scheduled for change. The current eclipse cycles will activate you to be healthier somehow. Overcoming any insecurities and replacing them with new levels of confidence stands to be a core goal. Beware of expecting and demanding more of others than they can or should realistically deliver. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) A fresh wave of creative inspiration, leadership and confidence is being activated by the recent eclipse. This has perhaps been a long time coming. However, be careful of going to the opposite extreme. Intend to integrate the positive influences and focus on creative thinking and activity. Within six months your perspectives stand to be changed in very significant ways, for the better. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) Changes close to home will be activated by this eclipse. Most simply you will feel inspired to create more beauty and comfort. Getting too comfortable and escaping into your home and/or comfort zones is the basic issue. Moves or other noticeable changes in your family are also quite likely. Expect more visits and communications with your family of origin.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT Village of McBride Council Briefs Birgit Stutz CONTRIBUTOR

he regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of McBride was held May 8 with Mayor Mike Frazier, Councillors Irene Rejman, Lori Kimpton, Rick Thompson and Raj Basran, and Chief Administrative Officer Eliana Clements in attendance. Four members of the public were present as well. Economic Development Officer Margaret Graine was absent. Public hearing minutes approved Councillor Rejman made a motion that the public hearing minutes of April 30, 2012 for the Temporary Commercial Use Permit Application No. 2012-01 for a commercial property on Second Avenue be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Mayor Frazier and carried.

Delegate McBride resident and delegate Lyle Kinee wanted to bring up two items to Council, with the first being with regards to the property located at 841 Second Avenue and the mess on the property as a house was torn down and the debris was not removed. Kinee’s second concern was with regards to speeding on Second Avenue past his residence. Kinee asked Council if it is possible to lower the speed limit or at least put calcium down on the road for dust reduction. Mayor Frazier thanked Kinee for his presentation to Council and informed him that the concern regarding the unsightly property is already being looked into and reminded everyone that it is not a quick process. As for the speeding, the Village had completed a review in 2010 of all the speed zones in the municipality so it would not be possible to reduce the speed limit on Second Avenue to 30 kilometres per hour. Mayor Frazier said that the real issue is not the speed limit but maybe the enforcement of the speed limit. Reports Mayor, Councillors and staff provided verbal reports on activities. 2012 Village of McBride Community Energy and Emissions Plan Councillor Rejman made a motion that Council receives and approves the 2012 Village of McBride Community Energy and Emissions Plan. The motion was seconded by Councillor Basran and carried. The plan is the result of a draft that was crafted after a workshop which took place earlier this year and was funded by BC Hydro and the Community Energy Association. The workshop was attended by Councillor Thompson, CAO Clements and Village staff member Sarah Taylor.

Appointments to McBride Community Foundation Committee At the April 12 meeting of the McBride Community Foundation Committee, Councillor Kimpton reported to the committee that the Village of McBride requires a letter stating the directors’ names for municipal insurance purposes. The McBride Community Foundation Committee is comprised of Chair Loranne Martin, Vice-chair Mary Hooker, Secretary/Treasurer Mike Moseley, Director Chris Parker, Director Vanessa Byron-Stanley, Director Perry Williamson, as well as Councillor Lori Kimpton, and Councillor Irene Rejman as Council appointed. The McBride Community Foundation Committee is comprised of nine members. This leaves one vacant seat as Kelly Porter has resigned. Mayor Frazier made a motion that Council approves the appointment of the following people to the McBride Community Foundation Committee: Loranne Martin, Mary Hooker, Mike Moseley, Chris Parker, Perry Williamson, Councillor Lori Kimpton, and Councillor Irene Rejman. The motion was seconded by Councillor Rejman and carried. Five-Year Financial Plan Mayor Frazier made a motion that the “Village of McBride Financial Plan for the Years 2012-2016 Bylaw No. 722, 2012” be given final reading and adoption. The motion was seconded by Councillor Rejman and carried. Tax Rate Bylaw Councillor Basran made a motion that the “Village of McBride Tax Rate Bylaw No. 723, 2012” be given final reading and adoption. The motion was seconded by Councillor Rejman and carried. Temporary Commercial Use Permit Application approved Mayor Frazier made a motion that the Temporary Commercial Use Permit 2012-01 for a commercial property on Second Avenue be approved. The motion was seconded by Councillor Rejman and carried. Councillor Thompson left the Council Chambers during the approval process due to a conflict of interest as he is the owner of the property. Development Variance Permit Application received McBride resident Pietro Caputo submitted an application for a development variance permit. The property in question is located at 955 Airport Road East. Mayor Frazier made a motion that the Development Variance Permit Application No. 2012-02 be received. The motion was seconded by Councillor Rejman and carried. Public Hearing for Development Variance Permit Application Mayor Frazier made a motion that the public hearing

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for the Development Variance Permit Application No. 2012-02 be held May 23 at 7 p.m. The motion was seconded by Councillor Kimpton and carried.

Development Variance Permit Application received Council received an application for a development variance permit from Ned Wiltsie on behalf of the Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada in Trust. The property in question is located at 225 Horseshoe Lake Road. Councillor Kimpton made a motion that the Development Variance Permit Application No. 2012-03 be received. The motion was seconded by Councillor Basran and carried. Public Hearing for Development Variance Permit Application Councillor Thompson made a motion that the public hearing for the Development Variance Permit Application No. 2012-03 be held May 23 at 7 p.m. The motion was seconded by Councillor Kimpton and carried. Temporary Commercial Use Permit Application approved Councillor Thompson made a motion that the Temporary Commercial Use Permit 2012-02 be approved. The motion was seconded by Councillor Rejman and carried. Temporary Commercial Use Permit 2012-02 is a renewal of an existing permit that was issued in 2010 for the property at 1008 NE Frontage Road for Crazy Cones. March 2012 Accounts Payable Report Mayor Frazier made a motion that the March 2012 Accounts Payable Report be received. The motion was seconded by Councillor Rejman and carried. Date for next Council meeting changed Councillor Thompson made a motion that the regular Council meeting scheduled for May 22 be changed to May 23 to allow for full participation in the JobFest event. The motion was seconded by Councillor Basran and carried. THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MCBRIDE

VILLAGE OF MCBRIDE

Notice of Public Hearing Development Variance Permit No. 2012-02 Development Variance Permit No. 2012-03 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing for proposed Development Variance Permit No. 2012-02 and Development Variance Permit 2012-03 will be held: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 7:00 pm Village of McBride Council Chambers 100 Robson Centre – 855 SW Frontage Road McBride, BC The purpose of Development Variance Permit No. 2012-02 is to vary section 9.6 of the Village of McBride Zoning Bylaw No. 703 to allow for an increase to the maximum of the total building area of an accessory building at the property legally described as Lot 1, Plan BCP 30457, DL 5314 – 955 Airport Road East. The purpose of Development Variance Permit No. 2012-03 is to vary section 9.9 of the Village of McBride Zoning Bylaw No. 703 to reduce the front setback requirement from twenty-five feet to fourteen feet the property legally described as Lot 2, Plan 15415, DL 5314 – 225 Horseshoe Lake Road. At the public hearing, all those who deem their interest in land to be affected by the proposed development variance shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. Please note: emails will not be accepted as written submissions. Any material received before or at the public hearing will become public information. The development variance permit may be examined at the office of the Village of McBride during regular office hours from May 8, 2012 to May 23, 2012. Eliana Clements Chief Administrative Officer

16 • Wednesday May 23, 2012 The Valley Sentinel

Irene Berndsen

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