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McBride’s Live, Love and Laugh women’s fair Astrid Frazier CONTRIBUTOR

“A few encouraging words”

Above: On Saturday, April 28, Shirley Bond (left), MLA for Prince George-Valemount and Bridgit Uhl (right) greeted 80 participants of the Women’s Opportunity Fair, held at the McBride Secondary School. Photo by Astrid Frazier

The Valemount Museum is looking for a motivated and creative individual for the position as Museum Assistant. The successful candidate must be a full-time secondary or postsecondary student between the ages of 16 and 30 years, who plans to return to school and is legally entitled to work in Canada. Duties for the Museum Assistant include assisting with new exhibits, history and guided tours and with the planning and organizing of summer events at the museum. The applicant must have basic computer skills, proficiency in English, social skills with visitors and interest in history. The candidate must have experience working with a PC computer and be computerliterate. (Prefer prior experience working with Photoshop, online databases, and scanning processes and procedures) . This position is 35 hours/week and runs from mid May until the end of August 2012. Wage is $12 per hour. This position is dependent on grant funding. Funding for this summer employment position is through Young Canada Works. Women, persons with disabilities, visible minorities and aboriginals are especially encouraged to apply. All applications will be given due consideration. For a full job description and skills, please check with the Valemount Learning Centre or email the museum. Submit your resume by emailing: administrator@valemountmusuem.ca (Subject: Application for Museum Assistant) or by mail to: Valemount Museum, P.O. Box 850, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0 or by Fax 1-250-566-4244 Deadline for application: May 04, 2012.

cBride hosted a Women’s Opportunity Fair Volunteers: A special thank you to RVSS Acting DiSaturday, April 28, 2012 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 rector Melanie Johnson for her encouragement & p.m. at the McBride Secondary School. The annual enthusiasm! A special thanks to Jennifer Quam for event was attended by 80 participants including being my “Task Force.” Thanks to Kerry McNaughour Prince George -Valemount MLA Shirley Bond ton for delivering T-Shirts, and thanks to Beth who came down to offer a few encouraging words. Frederick for organizing our Free Daycare! Some of the workshops ranged from yoga and self To Brenda & Dutch and the staff of AG Foods, defense to chair and birdfeeder construction. If you thank you for the yummy catering! Thank you Becky were interested in cake decorating or knitting or Hulka for the beautiful lunchtime music. McBride even stress and self care, it was covered. The Wom- Secondary School & School District #57 & Carrie en’s Opportunity Fair had something for everyone. Krenzler for coming in early to open the doors for Organizer Bridget Uhl would like to thank every- us. McBride & District Library for the book display! one who made this event such a big success. And a special thank you to Naomi Balla-Boudreau Workshop Facilitators were: Amy Vause, Tracy for being the Film Crew! Magdall, Ashley Chiupka, Kathryn Smith, Carrie Thanks also to all door prize contributors! Krenzler, Ingrid Srengler, Barbara Faust, Jennifer Quam, James Bos, Elizabeth de Vries, Angel Fraser, Laura Keil, Wanda Holmes, Lelani Arris, Sharon Stearns, Sheilagh Foster, Kim McNaughton, Michelle Nelson, and Mellany Ford. The Generous Funders included: The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, McBride Community Forest Corp., Shirley Bond MLA of Prince George-Valemount, IDL Construction in Prince George, McBride ELKS & Royal Purple, Stepping Stone Daycare, Robson Valley Support Society. Additional thank you’s go to: The Morning Greeters: Elizabeth “A successful event” de Vries, and Jennifer Above: On Saturday, April 28, (from left to right) Bridgit Uhl, event organizer, Melanie Johnson, Quam. All the Robson RVSS Acting Executive Director and Elizabeth de Vries, RVSS Volunteer, take a moment to pose Valley Support Society for a picture during the Women’s Opportunity Fair. Photo by Astrid Frazier

Robson Valley Support Society new logo Submitted TO THE VALLEY SENTINEL

he Robson Valley Support Society has undergone many changes over the years – the most recent being the change of the agency’s name in 2009. The agency now has a new look to go with the name. Symbolizing support, caring, and empathy, the new logo better encompasses the range of services the community social service organization

provides. Funding was obtained from CBT and the Valemount Community Forest to help with this transition. And while RVSS’s look may have changed, they offer the same quality of programs as before. More information about Robson Valley Support Society can be found at www.robsonvalleysupportsociety.org or by contacting either office at 250569-2266 or 250-566-9107.

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Valemount, have your say Marie Birkbeck Contributor

f you missed the information meetings and the workshop this past weekend, you still have an opportunity to have a say in what the final draft of the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan could resemble. April 27 and 28 were a marathon of Focus Groups, information meetings and brainstorming workshops during which facilitator Dan Wilson from Centre for Sustainability Whistler got ideas and ideals flowing to paint a picture of what we think Valemount could or should look like in 2060. We were coached to “begin with the end in mind”. Within a half hour, 6 pages were full, but due to a lower than anticipated turnout we, the Community Sustainability Advisory Team (CSAT), decided to leave the contribution process open for

2 more weeks. Your input is important! CSAT identified several ways in which we can encourage more participation—the worksheets will be displayed downtown in the windows of Valemount Sporting and Clothing building, and extra signage in the windows of the old Shop Easy store, CSAT members will be reporting back to their respective groups, and the schools will be sending information packages home with the students. In addition, there will be ads in the newspapers, regular postings on the social network sites, and links to the survey circulated via email. For those of you who are not comfortable with electronic surveys, hard copies of the survey will be available from Silvio at the village office. Interestingly enough, of the 120 surveys that have been completed to date, almost seventy percent were from females! After a two week blitz, there will be a second public open house.

Regional News Briefs Daniel Betts Editor

Minor CN Train Derailment South of Valemount

According to CN Regional Manger for Public Affairs, Warren Chandler, on Wednesday, April 25, at approximately 2:30 p.m. six CN Rail cars derailed in an upright position approximately 20 kilometres south of Valemount, B.C. There were no injures as a result of the incident and the cause of the derailment is under investigation. The line was re-opened to rail traffic Thursday, April 26, early in the morning.

Prince George mill explosion and fire claims two lives, pine beetle dust investigated Last week the BC Coroners service confirmed the identities of the two mill workers who perished due to injuries sustained following an explosion at the Lakeland Sawmill in Prince George, B.C. Alan Little, aged 43 was a shift supervisor at the sawmill on the evening of April 23, when the explosion rocked the mill at about 9:38 p.m. Mr. Little was taken to the University Hospital of Northern B.C. immediately after the blast, but died there several hours later. Glen Francis Roche, aged 46, was working at the same time. He was taken to the University Hospital of Northern B.C. and then transferred by air ambulance to Edmonton, Alta. for more specialized treatment. However, despite aggressive medical intervention, he died in the early evening of April 24. The Lakeland Sawmill explosion is the second in British Columbia this year. On Friday, January 21, an explosion and fire devastated the Babine Forest Products sawmill in Burns Lake, B.C. WorkSafe B.C. is investigating “pine beetle dust” as a possible cause for the explosion. On April 26, WorkSafe B.C. took the unprecedented action of issuing a directive order to all sawmill employers in British Columbia to undertake a comprehensive risk assessment with respect to hazards created by combustible dusts and also to develop and implement an effective combustible dust control program based on the risk assessment. As of Friday afternoon on April 27, WorkSafe B.C. was taking over the site for their investigation. Cam McAlpine, spokesman for Sinclar Group Forest Products Ltd, the parent company of Lakeland Mills, said their focus has been to assist the employees and their families in anyway possible. McAlpine expects the WorkSafe B.C. investigation to take a significant amount of time and after they will consider their options including any decisions around rebuilding.

Arts and Culture Week inspires participation

Creative celebrations and community involvement highlighted Arts and Culture Week in communities throughout British Columbia this year. The 13th annual Arts and Culture Week, April 22-28, featured a wide variety of events, performances and participatory activities reflecting the amazing diversity of British Columbia’s artists, local arts groups and cultural organizations. Initiated by the BC Arts Council in 1999, Arts and Culture Week has grown into a province wide celebration in communities large and small, urban and rural throughout British Columbia. Local events in schools, community centres, art galleries, theatres and various venues provided inspiring and entertaining artistic and cultural experiences. This year’s activities included music, visual arts, writing, dance, film/video, drama, storytelling and interdisciplinary arts. In celebration of Arts and Culture Week, British Columbians enjoyed artwalks, art classes, arts fairs, arts festivals, community arts awards presentations, open houses, recitals, ballet presentations, cabarets, hip-hop, music theatre and much more. The BC Arts Council, an independent agency of the provincial government, supports arts throughout the province by consulting with the arts and cultural community to develop cultural policy and a long-term strategy for the development of the creative sector. The council works closely with partners ArtsBC and ArtStarts inSchools to deliver the week-long awareness campaign.

“Focus groups, meetings and workshops”

Above: Dan Wilson, facilitator for the Integrated Community sustainability Plan, Silvio Gislimberti Economic Develpment Officer, and Mayor Andru McCracken share some comradery after a long, tiring but successful two days of Focus Groups, meetings and workshops. Dan will be working closely with the CSAT Team over the next few months to fine tune the information that has been gathered through public meetings and surveys, and will be back in Valemount in mid to late July for another public “Action Planning” meeting, and again in the fall to present the draft plan to the public. Photo by Marie Birkbeck

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We would like to thank Mike and Fern Simms and their staff at the IGA Store for sponsoring our annual barbeque on April 28, 2012. We would also like to thank Lakes District Maintenance for the use of their community barbeque for our event. Last, but not least, we would like to thank all those people who came out to support us. THANK YOU

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am about as patient a person as anyone could possibly encounter. I have a reminder from back in February to check for an update on the B.C. Job Plan, Regional Economic Investment Pilot- McBride to Barriere Corridor. The reminder keeps popping up on my computer screen because I can’t clear it until I actually get an update. It has been over three months since the muchpublicized Regional Economic Development Forum, which at the time had generated much hope and brought some impressive minds with impressive ideas to a large table. Meanwhile from the sidelines, naysayers were quick to point out that “forums” and meeting rarely produced results. Many were critical that the event was invitation only and questioned its ability to produce real positive economic change. I was one of the hopeful ones, wanting to give the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation the benefit of the doubt and was at least partially sold on the intentions of the Province of British Columbia to focus on our plight and instigate change. Some promises were made at the forum, including an update by February when they were going to announce which projects were going to be advanced through the pilot project. They were also going to schedule another economic forum to take place in April. It’s May now. What gives? The Regional Economic Investment Pilot webpage makes mention of “Building off the momentum of the forum.” What momentum? If there had been momentum the time to build on it expired two months ago. Personally I think something drastically changed following the forum as there had been nothing but positive feedback up until that point. I’m not the only person in the valley not receiving any news. Local mayors and regional district representatives are also frustrated by the lack of information. There appears to be an unexpected shift in priorities away from long-term initiatives. Without any feedback we are left with nothing but unanswered questions and frustration. The lack of any news only serves to emphasize bad news. Without solid information to go by we are left with speculation of the worst kind. In a region where stores are closing, residents are moving to more economically viable regions and everyone else is tightening their belts and holding their breath, no news is no news. We can’t hold our breaths forever. The government needs to say something and say it soon. I dislike hearing, “I told you so.” Unfortunately, since there is no information to be found, not even the promise of an update at a later date, all I can do is lower my head and swear under my breath. Worse than the naysayers being right however is the apparent lack of momentum toward improving our fragile economy and the loss of confidence in our government that goes with it.

Dear Editor: Unbelievably, my 20-year-old niece, Madison Scott, remains missing after mysteriously disappearing on Saturday, May 28, 2011, from the Hogsback Lake forestry campsite 25 kms south of Vanderhoof, one hour west of Prince George. She was camping with a group of young people from Vanderhoof who were celebrating a friend’s birthday. Everyone left the party by about 4 am, and Maddy was left alone at the campsite. Something happened that led to Maddy’s disappearance; foul play is suspected. Maddy remains missing despite a vigorous and in depth RCMP investigation and ongoing efforts by family and friends. We believe someone knows where she is, but they have not come forward with the truth. The purpose of this letter is to appeal to all British Columbians and visitors to be watchful for and mindful of anything suspicious as they head out into the outdoors as spring and summer approach. Our family needs everyone’s help. If anyone has any information that will help bring Madison home to her family, come forward now If you have information, or were at Hogsback Lake the weekend she went missing and have not yet come forward, please call the Vanderhoof RCMP at (250) 567-2222 or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Our hearts are shattered by Maddy’s disappear-

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Preventing Violence against women One Step At A Time Dear Editor: A couple of weeks ago, you probably noticed a whole lot of women’s shoes sitting around in McBride and Valemount. Some of you may have wondered why someone would take their shoes off to shop in the hardware store; others may have noticed the poster accompanying them. Robson Valley Support Society has been providing violence prevention programs since 1992. In an effort to raise awareness about the impacts of violence against women, we have often organized a public event or campaign. The shoes were a part of those efforts, asking each of us to “walk a mile in her shoes.” We owe a big thank you to all those who donated their shoes for our use. We passed on your generosity and delivered them to a local charitable thrift shop, the McBride Anglican United Thrift Store. We would also like to acknowledge all the businesses and organizations that supported this campaign by allowing us to leave our footprint for the week. Our campaign then carried on into the valley’s 1st ever High Heel A-Thons. Twenty-four McBride and thirty-three Valemount participants raced to the finish lines. Many, many more cheered them on. What a day! By being a part of the day, each of you showed your support for ending violence. It is not an issue that any one individual can change. It affects us all. It impacts our communities and affects our society; therefore we need to come together to create the change that needs to happen. RVSS couldn’t have had such a successful campaign without some help. We’d like to thank the following businesses, corporations, and volunteers for

helping us bring this event to the communities. Robson Valley Home Hardware McBride Community Forest Sandman Inn Valemount IGA McBride and Valemount RCMP detachments McBride AG Foods Craig Arnold Tanya Rich William Hryhirchuk John Mazereeuw Nicole Molendyk Marilyn Storie McBride Evangelical Free Church Isabelle Bonneville Dennis & Irene Rejman Owen Torgerson Nikki MacDonald Miwa Hiroe Sherry Tinsley-Bobke Dalas de Vries Darren Battensby Laura Johnson Heather Callaghan John Rivard Matthew Wheeler A big round of applause also needs to go out to the winners of our Coveted Golden Shoe Award – Alexandria Nadasi and Courtney Hall-Smith. Good running, ladies! On behalf of our violence prevention staff, thanks ever so much. See you at the next finish line! Shelly Battensby ~ Services Coordinator, RVSS

Reducing food safety oversight reckless Dear Editor: MP Bob Zimmer is acting recklessly, putting his community members’ health at risk. He is supporting legislation that will reduce food safety oversight and make major cuts to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). Canadians remember the devastating impact on many families from deaths caused by the Listeriosis outbreaks. We know that more needs to be done to protect consumers, but in a callous and misguided move the Conservatives are making the problem worse. They have decided to cut food inspectors and eliminate programs designed to proactively identify unsafe meat and other food products. Bowing to industry pressure, Conservatives are also eliminating enforcement of product labelling in spite of widespread violations. Consumers will now be responsible for determining whether companies’ claims about nutritional information, such as levels of cholesterol, sodium and sugar, are true. For those with serious health conditions like peanut allergies or diabetes, false claims could prove deadly. Waiting for Canadians to get sick is not a food safety strategy.

Safety and Security of Canadians a Top Priority Dear Editor: Our Conservative Government is committed to ensuring Canada’s food safety system provides consumers with the protection they expect and deserve. The opposition has shamefully made claims that decisions made in Budget 2012 – and to the Agency’s overall modernization agenda – are intended to reduce Canada’s investment in food safety or somehow diminish the Agency’s role in it. This is completely and utterly false. As we all know, the risks associated with the food supply are constantly evolving, and the changes being made by the CFIA will allow the Agency to focus its resources where they are needed most. The CFIA has not and will not reduce staff or cut programs that would in any way put the health and safety of Canadians at risk. The Agency will continue to verify truth in labeling. As CFIA president George Da Point said, “This is carried out in many ways: through investigations into complaints, facility inspections, inspections at the retail level and laboratory testing of products, including verification of the nutrient content or calories in the food at manufacturers, importers and retailers.” Our Government is also continuing to take steps to improve our food safety system. In Budget 2012, we committed $51.2 million over two years for CFIA, Public Health Agency of Canada and Health Canada to continue enhanced surveillance, early detection and improved response capabilities to foodborne illness emergencies. Canadian families can be assured that food safety will not be affected as we regularly review program spending. Our Government has and will continue to make the safety and security of Canadians a top priority. Sincerely, Bob Zimmer - Member of Parliament - Prince George-Peace River

Liberals are opposing these cuts because Canadians deserve to know that food they buy at the grocery store is safe and that manufacturers’ health claims are true. I encourage Mr. Zimmer to reverse his reckless position and put Canadians’ health first. Frank Valeriote, MP - Liberal Party Critic for Agriculture

Obsolete military hardware sideshow Dear Editor: I see the Libs and the Cons are putting on a sideshow over the price of obsolete military hardware. Sounds like dumb and dumber, seriously, for what defence purpose can we use a fighter jet? Can it arrest a fleeing nanoparticle? Can it stop the USA from screening every phone call, fax, email and encrypted transaction made in this country? Can it prevent us from selling our resources too cheap? How about the continuing threat of nuclear fallout, can it stop airborne plutonium at the border? Thwart biological attack? Prevent us from starving or protect us from international bankers? Any politician who actually believes fighter jets will make Canada safer is completely out of touch. Yesterday’s mistakes are not today’s solutions and if we are serious about defence then we should decide what we are defending. Fighter jets are designed specifically for attack purposes. They are perfect for terrorizing small, poorly defended countries. Is that what we want? It’s obviously what our government wants but don’t we have some say in this? Why sell our kids into debt to promote the war business? If you are concerned contact your MP, I did. Sincerely, Brian McKirdy - Valemount

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COMMUNITY EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS

David MArchant Art Show April 16 to May 31 @ McBride Museum/Library Everyone is invited to attend the opening reception and artist’s talk on Friday April 20, 2012 @ 7pm Valemount Elementary school pac presents Missoula CHildrens Theatre performance of the pied piper Friday, May 4 at 7 p.m. & Saturday May 5 at 2 p.m. Show at Valemount Secondary School Theatre. Advance tickets available at Valemount Elementary School & Infinity Office and Health. McBride: Missoula CHildrens Theatre performance of the Tortoise and the Hare Friday, May 4 at 6 p.m. & Saturday May 5 at 1 p.m. Show at Roundhouse Theatre at the McBride Secondary School. Brought to you by CES, CES PAC and the Royal Elks and Purple. TETE JAUNE COMMUNITY HALL YARD SALE May 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Concession, table rentals $10, donations welcome, call 566-9706. Everyone welcome!

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Scrabble’s on @ the mcbride & district public library May 5 at 2:30 p.m. All interests welcome!

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Skype Legal Clinic @ the McBride & District Public library May 8 at 7:30 p.m. Offering 15 minute sessions of free legal advice via skype on a first-come, first serve basis. Call (250) 569 2411 with questions. AUTHOR READING @ THE MCBRIDE & DISTRICT PUBLIC LIBRARY May 11 at 7:00 p.m. Join local playwright, Sharon Stearns, for a reading from her work: Hunter of Peace and Shout Sister. Chess Tourney @ the McBride & District Public Library May 12 at 2 p.m. Challenge friends and neighbours for the chess championship! All ages, all levels. DUNSTER Annual MOTHER’S DAY YARD SALE Sunday, May 13 starts at 10 a.m. Next to Dunster Store. Sellers welcome. Concession. Call Claude 968-4459

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. • KIDS MMA 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 DEFENCE 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. • KIDS MMA CLASSES 5:45 TO 6:30 P.M. 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. 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. FRIDAYS: • 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

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Road construction west of Mt. Robson, present site of rest stop and view point, where the goat is now; Valemount Museum & Archives # 997.09.179 Courtesy of The Valley Sentinel From the Valemount Museum and Archives/ ©Valemount and Area Museum.

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

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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.

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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Pharis and Jason Romero coming to Dunster Schoolhouse Submitted TO THE VALLEY SENTINEL

haris and Jason Romero have one foot firmly planted in tradition, and enough jagged harmonic edges to feel modern. They often sing tradition of the classic powerful brother duet, but they are by no means a throwback, even when performing the traditional and country blues, roots and old time songs from the early days of radio to the 1940s. Pharis is a noted songwriter - “a B.C. historical treasure” (BC Folklore Society) - and half of their duet show is original songs of love, loss, work and the country people she grew up and still lives with. Jason is a master banjo player and craftsman, with instruments played by Ricky Skaggs, Jerry Douglas, Dirk Powell, and many others; every banjo they

VCTV analog transmission clarification Daniel Betts EDITOR

fter speaking with VCTV’s Technical Advisor, Andru McCracken, it is important for residents of Valemount, B.C. to be aware that come July 31, only the CBC analog transmission will be missing, however the remaining 7 analog stations will continue to be available through the older technology. VCTV may still make CBC available in analog format if the VCTV Board chooses to take on that expense. However, all the current TV offerings available in the analog format may also be available through digital transmissions and perhaps more depending upon the decision of the VCTV board. “Now that CBC is

going away and we want to continue to offer those services we need to seriously explore digital,” said McCracken. Anyone who has purchased a new television in the past couple years should not have an issue receiving digital transmission through VCTV and those residents still using analog technology, can also access digital signals by purchasing a digital converter. Of particular note is the superior quality digital television offers over older style analog signals. “What I think is going to happen as we make the switch to digital people are going to say, ‘Wow that’s a really nice signal, that’s as good as I get on my satellite,’ and I’m told sometimes it can be better,” said McCracken.

play is made in their Horsefly, B.C. home workshop. When not playing banjo, Jason’s resophonic and acoustic guitar playing is a distinct texture, rhythmic and percussive, over Pharis’ rock solid rhythm guitar. A show with the duet moves from spacious, almost ethereal, folk songs to hard edged country blues, with stories and an easy rapor; it carries a feeling of intimacy and complete love for each other and the music at hand. On Saturday May 12, the Robson Valley Music Society, presents the Dunster Schoolhouse Concert Series at the Dunster Fine Arts School featuring Jason and Pharis Romero. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 7:30 p.m., tickets are $15 at the door, $8 for ages six to thirteen, and under 6 gets in free. A concession will be available.

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Meet and

Greet Come out and join the Valemount & Area Chamber of Commerce and meet new and existing business owners and learn about their products. • Silent Auction fundraiser • Free appetizers and cash bar Date: Thursday, May 10 Time: 6:00 pm–9:00 pm Location: Best Western Plus Valemount Inn & Suites - Eagles View Room This evening was made possible by:

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Above: On Thursday April 26, 2012, students at Valemount Elementary School participated in Jump Rope For Heart, a fundraiser sponsored by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. The kids were able to raise a whopping $5,856.78! A fantastic effort by our local “Heart Heroes.” Photo by Andrea Scholz

Valemount Saddle and Wagon Club is having its AGM at the Club grounds on Loseth Road.

10 May 2012

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Board Members Needed The Valemount Senior Citizens Housing Society have two positions to be filled on the Board of Directors. If you have some spare time and are looking for a worthwhile cause to volunteer for, please call B. Roe, Administrator @ 250-566-4687 for more information. You do not need to be a senior to serve on this Board. Memberships in the Housing Society is $10.00 per year and are now due.

VILLAGE OF MCBRIDE is inviting Robson Valley residents to participate in the ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP “Better World and Cleaner Community”

SATURDAY, May 12, 2012 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Village Park Help us prepare for McBride’s 80th Anniversary, Pioneer Days and Adventure Weekend Celebrations in June.

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Village of Valemount Council Briefs Marie Birkbeck Contributor

he regularly scheduled council meeting for the Village of Valemount was held Tuesday April 24. In attendance were Mayor Andru McCracken, Councillors Holly Blanchette, Dallas Bullock, Christine Latimer, Sandy Salt, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Tom Dall, and Deputy Corporate Officer (DCO) Anne Yanciw. Two media representatives were also in attendance.

Correspondence for Action: Curtis Pawliuk Re: Request for Grant in Aid Councillor Bullock made a motion that a decision be deferred until the CAO has a chance to meet with VARDA for further clarification. Councillor Blanchette seconded this motion. Heart and Stroke Foundation Re: Smoke Free Outdoor Public Places Bylaw Councillor Salt moved that the village support the proposal to implement a smoke-free outdoor public places bylaw. Motion seconded by Councillor Latimer. Ministry of Environment Re: Air Quality Monitoring Location Councillor Bullock moved that as the fire hall is the property of the Regional District of Fraser Fort George (RDFFG), this letter be referred to RDFFG. Motion seconded by Councillor Salt. Administrative Reports CAO Re: 5th Avenue Direction Signage Councillor Blanchette moved that Council approve the changes to the directional signage for a budget amount of $1,000 and that this amount will only cover the existing signs on the Business Directional Sign Posts on 5th Avenue and Main Street. Motion seconded by Councillor Salt.

CAO: Re: Vehicle Purchase Councillor Bullock moved that this item be deferred until the next meeting. Motion seconded by Councillor Salt. Economic Development Officer Report EDO Re: Adopt Terms of Reference ICSP and appoint CSAT Members Councillor Salt moved that Council approve the Terms of Reference for the ICSP process and to appoint the members nominated to the Community Sustainability Advisory Team. Motion seconded by Councillor Blanchette Director of Finance Report DOF Re: Paper versus Electronic Agendas Councillor Latimer moved that Council proceed with the purchase of iPads minus the Telus iPad data plan for Mayor and Council. Motion seconded by Councillor Blanchette. DOF Re: Financial Statement Process Councillor Bullock moved to approve the recommendation that the draft copies be presented in camera, and then have KPMG present the final Financial Statements at a regular Council meeting by Power Point for the public to follow. Councillor Latimer seconded the motion. Bylaws and Policies Village of Valemount “Water Parcel Tax” Bylaw No. 680, 2012 Fourth and Final Reading Councillor Salt moved that Mayor and Council approve the fourth and final reading of Bylaw #680, 2012. Motion seconded by Councillor Blanchette. Village of Valemount “Five Year Financial Plan” Bylaw No. 681, 2012 Third Reading

Councillor Salt moved that Mayor and Council approve the third reading of Bylaw #681, 2012, with the recommendations. Councillor Bullock seconded the motion. Village of Valemount “Bylaw No. 682, 2012” Fourth and Final Reading Councillor Salt made a motion for Mayor and Council to approve the fourth and final reading of Bylaw #682, 2012 to rescind Capital Works, Machinery and Equipment Reserve Fund Bylaw No. 679, 2011. Councillor Bullock seconded the motion. Village of Valemount “Tax Rate Bylaw” Bylaw No. 683, 2012 First, Second and Third Reading Councillor Blanchette moved that Mayor and Council approve the first, second and third reading of Tax Rate Bylaw #683, 2012. Councillor Salt seconded the motion. DCO Re: Snow Removal Policy from Policy Review Committee Councillor Latimer moved that a decision on this policy be deferred until more information can be brought back to the table. Councillor Salt seconded the motion. Councillors Reports Councillors reported on the meetings and activities they attended. Councillors Latimer and Salt reported that the Chamber of Commerce (CoC) is coordinating the annual Pitch-In Campaign with DOF for May 7. CoC Second Annual Meet and Greet is Thursday, May 10 in the Eagles View room at the Best Western PLUS Valemount and extended an invitation to Mayor and Council.

Former McBride resident receives award for horse rescue Birgit Stutz Contributor

former McBride, B.C. resident was recently honoured with an award for his involvement in a dramatic horse rescue near Chilliwack last summer. Spencer Froese and his wife Chelsea are currently in Spain and Tunisia with Youth With a Mission for six months, then planning to work at horse farms in Portugal for another six months,

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so he was unable to attend the award ceremony personally. However, Spencer’s dad, Mark was on hand to receive the award from the RCMP on his son’s behalf. The Upper Fraser Valley Regional Detachment’s “Recognizing Excellence” awards ceremony took place at the New Chilliwack Arts Centre in Chilliwack, B.C. on March 23. Awards were given to laymen and police officers for different acts of bravery and service to acknowledge people who go above and beyond to help. Spencer and Chelsea, who at the time of the horse rescue were living and working in the Lower Mainland, got involved in the rescue because the rider who fell in the Vedder Canal is a friend of theirs. In the afternoon of June 28, 2011, Chilliwack RCMP were notified that a horse and its 31-yearold female rider had both fallen into the fastflowing Vedder River. The mare had been spotted a few times as it passed Yarrow and made its way down the Vedder Canal, so police decided to start to search the river from a Zodiac. Spencer and Chelsea attended the scene of the accident as well, and Spencer was asked by the RCMP to hop into the Zodiac and give them a hand. When the mare was finally located, Spencer threw his lariat to rope the horse, however, getting the horse to shore was a difficult task because of all the debris in the river and the deep and shallow spots, as well as keeping the mare away from the propeller of the Zodiac. After being swept down the river for more than a kilometre, the mare finally had solid ground under her feet again and started to make her way out of the river. The mare only suffered bruises and a few minor scraps, and the rider had managed to get out of the river on her own. “It was a pleasure to be handy and available on the river,” said Spencer via email from Europe. “I am glad the lady riding got out safe and no one else got caught in the swollen river.”

“A proud moment”

Above: On March 23, Mark Froese accepts the “Recognizing Excellence” award from the RCMP on behalf of his son, Spencer Froese. RCMP Photo

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Big Foot Trail Update Daniel Betts EDITOR

municipal walking trail touring the many features of Valemount, B.C. should begin construction this summer, joining the many communities across Canada that have introduced this simple, interactive and healthy means of self promotion. With funding in place and the deadline for potential contractors to submit proposals passing on Monday, April 30, The Bigfoot Trail Working Group, a sub-committee of the Tourism Valemount Committee, will make a recommendation as to the best general contractor to complete the project. After mayor and council of the Village of Valemount have approved the Tourism Committee’s recommendations, work on the trail, starting with engineering, can commence. The chosen general contractor will handle engineering, construction and management of the project. The working group will continue to plan such details as the appearance of the trail, including the design and artwork of the proposed descriptive signs along the trail. According to Silvio Gislimberti, Economic Development Officer for the Village of Valemount, the proposed path of the trail, pending engineering concerns, remains unchanged. However the Tourism Committee has been talking to the Ministry of Highways to obtain permission to take the trail under the highway bridge at Swift Creek. “Then you really give people that nice loop walk trail without having to cross the highway from the Visitors Centre,” explained Gislimberti. If permission is obtained, the trail starting at the Visitors Centre will go north to Swift Creek, go under the highway bridge then swing south in front of the Ramada Inn before turning east on 5th Avenue. While the general path of the trail will follow the roads, the design may vary to allow deviations, such as an incursion into Centennial Park. During the engineering process beneﬁcial alternatives to the existing path may be introduced. In some places the path may drop below street level, giving it some variety but also allowing consideration to winter snow removal in order to avoid its burial. Turning north the path will follow the west side of Main Street, but would including crossings to reach businesses on the east side. “It is much easier for the trail to follow the west side of Main Street,” said Gislimberti. Current survey staking along the west side of Main Street shows the village right-of-way and the general path the trail will take. “Deep ditches will need to be filled and culverts

installed.” Following the path south down Dogwood Street, the trail will avoid interfering with the existing parking at Centennial Park, before completing the loop. Still in the concept stage the proposed signs or stations along the path, numbering 24 at the moment, will be similar in size and material as those found along the trail at Cranberry Marsh. The Working Group will decide upon the actual look and text, but they will highlight various features found around the village, including mountain descriptors and historical information such as railway facts along the Main Street portion of the trail. The footprint symbol will likely be the chosen branding for the trail and each sign or station will be numbered inside the footprint icon. Also, the footprint icon will likely be found on the trail itself in various locations. Gislimberti hopes benches and any rockwork needed will be completed by a local business. Trees and landscaping will give the trail a sense of separation from the roads and streets and create a “walking experience without worrying about trafﬁc.” The trail itself, made of asphalt, will be just over two and a half metres wide, which is the best width for the asphalt machine. Two inches of asphalt will sit on either eight or four inches of crushed gravel base. The trail will avoid areas of potential future construction, such as the Saas Fee property. Gislimberti is optimistic construction of the trail will be completed by the end of summer or toward fall, pending any concerns arising from engineering.

RDFFG April 19 board meeting highlights Annual Regional Cultural Report presented Directors received the 2011 Annual Cultural Report. The report stems from recommendations in the Regional Cultural Plan and provides a summary of statistics, events and future plans for each of the eight cultural attractions that receive funding from the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. The report shows that in 2011 the eight cultural attractions had close to 150,000 visitors, worked with over 400 volunteers, employed 60 full and part time staff and an additional 28 summer jobs. The report is available for view at http://www. rdffg.bc.ca/Report_Library/RDFFG_ACR_2011.pdf Update on Telus Highway Wireless Development A representative from Telus made a presentation to the Board regarding improvements in cellular coverage along B.C.’s highways. This includes the installation of new services for 1,700 kms along sections of B.C.’s primary and secondary highways. In our region, preliminary plans call for coverage on sections north from Summit Lake to McLeod Lake, east from Sinclair Mills to Crescent Spur, and from Mt. Robson near the Alberta border to Albreda. Telus is also asking the Regional District to consider adopting a telecommunications policy for Crown Lands, which would streamline the process for carriers to consult with Land Use Authorities and the public prior to the installation of telecommunication tower or antenna. Regional District receives three provincial Community Recreation Grants The Regional District has received a total of $728,673 in Community Recreation Grants announced by the Government of British Columbia. The grants support three projects; East Line Activity Centre for Willow River ($287,760) improvements at Otway Nordic Centre in Prince George for the 2015 Canada Winter Games ($416,913) and the Fraser River Regional Boat Launch in McBride ($24,000). The Board approved contribution agreements from the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development for the three grants, and will enter into Memorandums of Understanding with the Willow River Community Association, the Prince George Canada Winter Games Host Society and the Fraser River Boating Association for the provision of working cooperatively

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in carrying out each of the respective projects. Rezoning approved for sawmill in Crescent Spur Directors reviewed feedback regarding a request to amend the Robson Valley-Canoe Downstream Official Community Plan and re-zone a property in the Crescent Spur area to allow a sawmill with a log yard and wood remanufacturing building on the property. After discussion, the Board approved the amendment and the rezoning. Community Grants The Board approved the following requests for Community and Recreation Grants: • $1,357 to the Nukko Lake PAC for a swim program • $8,400 to the Pilot Mountain Recreation Commission for Building maintenance, operational and program costs • $1,000 to the PG Farmers Institute for annual convention costs • $15,000 to the Mackenzie Fire Fighter Association for rescue services expenses • $13,000 to the McLeod’s Lake Centennial Club for volunteer dinner, septic and landscaping maintenance, and operating expenses • $650 to the McBride Farmers Institute for insurance • $500 to the Robson Valley Arts and Culture Council for activities support • $3,000 to the Miworth Community Association for insurance

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Barbara Faust of TouchTherapy International Donalda Beeson CONTRIBUTOR

ocal Natural Health Practitioner and owner of TouchTherapy International, Barbara Faust proposes some really interesting and scientific treatments. Among her repertoire of specialities, Faust offers GeoTran integrations, Massage/ Bodywork, Lymph Drainage, and Detox Foot Baths.

As a member of the Natural Health Practitioners of Canada, Faust explains that “Holistic health is the overall state of health and wellness on all levels of a human being: physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Since body, mind and spirit are completely intertwined, what is being done on one level will affect the others as well.” These alternative therapies “are important because they offer humans options to address issues from a different point of view. They can be more inclusive and they usually complement allopathic medicine.” Faust graduated as a Physiotherapist in Switzerland, after which she attend continuing education courses on a regular basis in Canada and the USA. In 2002, she attended her first GeoTran course and has been studying with the founder Dorothy Espiau Ph.D. of Phoenix, Arizona ever since. By far the most provoking practice, Faust clarifies, “GeoTran is the language of all possibilities. It uses codes to directly communicate with the information fields or memory fields that hold the records of the past and present. These fields hold the records of who you are and your potential. These fields also hold possible misinformation or programs that do not serve a person’s life purpose. It is a tool that allows humans to take action that is correct for them.” Faust further reveals, “The program uses corrections, clearings and integrations to create a more joy filled and balanced lifestyle. At the beginning of a session, a person sets a goal. This provides a

map that clarifies the desired improvement to be accomplished during an integration.” An integration she explains “means to make something possible that wasn’t possible before. This process allows identifying and correcting underlying issues or stresses. After the corrections are made the brain receives correct information for health, well being, happiness, and everything you have ever dreamed you could be.” As the “program offers many easy to use techniques to quickly and easily de-stress any issue in your daily life,” Faust believes that “Everybody can benefit, children and adults alike.” She also said there is no reason why someone wouldn’t want to try GeoTran. As a client she said, you “will most likely notice a sense of mental balance, feeling empowered to take the next step in the desired direction and clearer thinking. There is no special preparation required. Be open minded and ready for a new experience.” Faust offers mobile services in the Robson Valley and beyond. She also said, “The techniques [she offers] are easily transferred to animals.” She loves working with animals, particularly horses and their owners to help them achieve their health and wellness goals. For more information, demonstrations, costs, and appointments please contact Faust by phone at (250) 968 4509 or email at ttherapy@telus.net.

“Snug as a bug in a rug”

Above: On Tuesday, April 24, The Valley Piecemakers quilt guild presented handmade baby quilts to Cary Savarella Public Health Nurse, who covers Dome Creek, B.C. to McBride, B.C., which will be given to all the new arrivals being born this year. (Left to Right) Cary Savarella, Joyce Godfrey, Sandy Birnie, Debbie Alexander, Kay McFarland, Dawna Hickerty, Anita Jones Photo by Andrea Scholz

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3 FAMILIES 1200 9TH AVE. (GRAHAMS) MAY 12TH & 13TH 10 A.M. TO 2 P.M. Many Yard Sale Items Knitting Machine, Patterns, 10 large wool spools $450 Over 1000 Balls wool Buy 10 or more@ $1 each 9 or less @1.50 each GARAGE SALE SUNDAY, MAY 13 - 10 A.M. TO 3 P.M. AT 14994 OLD TETE JAUNE ROAD, RIGHT AT SAND CREEK VARIETY OF ITEMS

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

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

Furnished two and one bedroom homes and cabins with TV and kitchenettes. Email: ideal4@gmail.com 250-566-9984 MAY 2

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

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

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

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Violet Manahan February 1, 1930 – April 18, 2012

1997 FORD F 150 4 x4, reg cab, long box. Motor knocks, easy fix or good for parts. $700 250-566-4557 GTS JULY 20

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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. TRAILERS FOR SALE

Mobile Home: Safeway 14’ wide, 3 bedroom mobile home in Dorvall Park. 6” walls, new windows, wood and oil heat, all appliances, fenced yard and storage shed. $25,000 Phone 250-569-2471.

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3 Bdrms, 2 Baths: Double-wide trailer on town lot w/wired workshop. Propane/wood heat. Pet ok. $725 1 Bdrm suite in Triplex house. Very clean, mostly furnished, all new appliances. Great storage, new shared laundry. Small pet ok, no smoking. $500 + util. Loft-style upper floor 2 bdrm suite. Laundry on-site, good storage & parking, no smoking. June 1st $600. 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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www.rusticluxury.com Call Jen 250-566-1323 FOOD/LIVESTOCK Large Russian Garlic bulbs, 20 month old purebred jersey heifer, and kids pony. Contact 250-569-7662 GTS MAY 2

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

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

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To whom it may concern: I, Robert James Finlay of Dunster, B.C., will no longer be responsible for any debts that may be acquired by Katrina Lee Finlay as of Monday, April 23, 2012

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ALL FARM EQUIPMENT FOR SALE 3 Balers, 2 Haybines, 3 Hay rakes, 5 welders, 2 machinists lathes, 4 farm tractors, and a thousand other items. Contact 250-968-4419 or 250-566-1885 It is with deep sadness that the family of Violet Manahan announce her passing at the Peace Arch Hospital, White Rock B.C., on the 18th of April 2012. Mom fought a valiant and courageous fight with lung disease for several years and is now at rest. She passed quietly with her family at her side. Violet was born on the Bluenose, near Lumby, and spent her childhood near there and in Vernon & Salmon Arm areas. After spending some time in Burnaby where she worked at the Lions Drive-in she moved with her family to Hope and to Edgewood where the family resided until she moved again to Valemount in the early 1970’s. She was predeceased by her mother, Mary Rickett of Lumby, her Husband Jerry, Sister Ellen and Brother Mark. She is survived by her one daughter, Shirley (Bill) Barker of Salmon Arm, and three sons; Michael (Anna) of Valemount, Fred ( Elsie) of White Rock, and Kelly (Teri) of Fort Fraser. She also leaves behind two Sisters, Amy and Rose, and one Brother, Willie, along with 12 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren and numerous nephews and nieces. Vi will be remembered well for her great cooking at the “TakeOut” at Mount Robson where she spent many years developing a tiny hamburger stand in to a first class establishment at the base of the mountain, which she dearly loved. Her love for the desert in Palm Springs, where she spent many winters, came in a close second to “her” mountain. The family would like to thank Mom’s special friends and medical advisors Dr. Pearce of Palm Springs and Rod & Glynnis LeBlanc of White Rock who were in full attendance as dear friends as well as medical support. A very special thank you goes to Vi’s sister in law, Jill Banni, sister of husband Jerry who put her life on hold to be at Vi’s bedside during the final months of Vi’s life. Thank you Auntie Jill! The family wishes to thank all others that have sent condolences and flowers at this sad time. There will be a Celebration of Life Tea held in Violet’s honor on May 02, 2012, 2-4 pm at Violets home in White Rock. A memorial service is planned for a later date to be held in Vernon where Violet will be placed to rest. For further information about the future memorial date please contact Mike Manahan 250-566-4031.

For Sale: Quality Seed Oats. Call 250-566-4770 MAY 23

Four P245/75P16 Toyota Rims with good for one season Dunlop tires. Rims have sensors. Six bolt holes. $200. Phone 566-9794. GTS MAR 28

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. GTS NOV 30

PUT YOUR GARAGE SALE IN THE VALLEY SENTINEL CLASSIFIEDS 250-566-4425 ONLY $6/WEEK

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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

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TAKE NOTICE THAT on May 7, 2012 an order will be sought for Approval of Sale in the Prince George Registry of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in proceeding number PRG-S-H-1140047. In the proceeding, the Petitioner, M. Radons is claiming an Order Approving Sale with costs in regard to the property owned by you located at 822-2nd Avenue, McBride, B.C. You may obtain, from the Prince George Court Registry, at #250 George Street, Prince George a copy of the Notice of Application and supporting affidavits. This advertisement is placed by Stacey K. McCausland of Villani & Company whose address for service is #103 – 7020 Duncan Street, Powell River, B.C. Fax number (604) 485-6923.

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Drivers required for the safe and courteous transportation of Railway Crews. Job is based out of BLUE RIVER. Clean abstract is required. This is a 24/7 on-call operation. Pay is a flatrate per trip, based on $15.00/hour. You will need a class 1, 2, or 4 driver’s licence. If you need to upgrade we may assist, some conditions apply. Retired and Semi-Retired more than welcome! To apply contact John Hollis either at John.Hollis@HallconCrewTransport.com or by fax to 780-468-4617. EMPLOYMENT

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INVITATION TO TENDER Arterial/Frontage Road Grass Mowing The Village of McBride invites tenders for Mowing of the Right of Way along the Frontage Roads in various locations within the Village of McBride. Scope of work includes the following: a) Grass cut to a minimum of four (4) inches b) Mow and whipper snip from shoulder edge to property line c) Contractor to be aware of water shutoffs, manholes culverts and other objects that require whipper snipping around.

Invitation to Tender Valemount, BC. Snowmobile Trail Grooming The Valemount Area Recreation Development Association is inviting Tenders on the Snowmobile Trail Grooming Contract for the 2012-2015 seasons. Information packages can be picked up from the Valemount Village office or by emailing a request for a digital version to varda@valemount.ca. Any questions relating to the info packages can be addressed to the same email as above.

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The mowing of this area is to be conducted twice, once during the period of June 1 to June 15 and once during the period of August 10 to August 24, 2012. A record of previous experience and references must be provided. Tender Documents will be available May 1, 2012. Tender Documents may be obtained from the McBride Village Office at 100 Robson Centre - 855 SW Frontage Road, McBride BC during regular business hours.

The Valemount Museum is seeking a motivated individual to fill the position of Assistant Manager. This is a temporary position for one season with the possibility for long-term/ permanent. Duties for Assistant Manager include joint summer staff management and supervision, planning summer events, publicity, retail gift shop and managing Collections and Archives. The applicant must have good computer skills, be organized, reliable and community-minded to work with other groups. The position runs 2-3 days from May through September 2012. Position starts immediately. Contract wage $16 per hour. For a full job description and skills, please check with the Valemount Learning Centre or email the museum. Submit your resume by emailing: administrator@valemountmuseum.ca (Subject: Application for Assistant Manager) or by mail to Valemount Museum, Box 850, Valemount BC V0E 2Z0 or by Fax 250-566-4244. Deadline for application: Tuesday, May 8, 2012. EMPLOYMENT

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The Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association (YORA) invites tenders for trail clearing. •

Sealed Tenders will be received by Eliana Clements, CAO, Village of McBride, 100 Robson Centre - 855 SW Frontage Road, McBride, BC up to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2012.

the job includes travelling long distances on foot cutting out beetle killed deadfall and danger trees from all the major hiking trails in the Canoe Valley

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A site meeting will be held on Thursday, May 10, 2012 at 10:00 am at the McBride Village Office.

A record of previous experience and references must be provided with the Tender.

The lowest or any Tender will not necessarily be accepted. The Village of McBride reserves the right to accept or reject any or all Tenders.

The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted. VARDA reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

For further information please contact: Eliana Clements Village of McBride 100 Robson Centre - 855 SW Frontage Road, McBride BC Phone: (250)569-2229 / Fax (250) 569-3276

For further information please contact: Patricia Thoni @ 250 566 8244 or Darryl Polyk @ 566 4347

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ACTIVITIES WEEKLY HOROSCOPE BY MICHAEL O’CONNOR Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) As though cruising through the city at an off peak hour, you have a chance to observe the many people and places there are to see. Still, your focus must remain sharp. The biggest challenge is your ability to see the bigger picture. Yet it is exactly what you need to do for the sake of making sound investments, like an overview on all the best sales. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) This is an expansive go-ahead time for you. You are ready to take a few risks and gamble. Your sights are set on more than one objective. Other people and circumstances are pushing you beyond your comfort zone. This is where the plot thickens. Keep an open mind, yet clarify priorities and boundaries. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Due to ambitions to expand your position somehow, the time is right to work behind the scenes and/or to prepare the ground. You’re ‘to do’ list stands to be extensive and varied. Pacing yourself so you can balance rest with productivity will feel right. Yet, there may be some real work to attend to close to home. A varied approach will keep your energies fresh. Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) The waves of change continue to wash in. In fact, they may well be getting bigger. With the right attitude and approach these could prove to bring big advantages and rewards. Yet, the changes may not be so easy to handle or accept. Your ability to assert your self, as necessary to meet the challenge, is ideal. Yet, avoid trying to control people and situations and intend to cooperate. Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) A time of recognition and advancement continues. Meeting new people and establishing new connections and friendships is likely. A proactive and enthusiastic approach may be necessary, let alone ideal. Setting your sights on the bigger picture and long-term goals is the other side of the coin. Be willing to work, trust and exercise your executive with full diplomacy. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) You are in a philosophical mood, yet practicality remains a high priority. Gathering new tools and resources is prominently featured and includes reaching out to others. Pushing through and beyond may require innovation, renovation and investment. Do what you feel you must and exercise patience with the outcome. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) Who has what you want and need? This is a good time to ask and receive. The law of returns has been active in your life with plus and minus results. There is reason to say you are still in an endurance phase. Things stand to alleviate somewhat in several weeks. Proceeding with sobriety and discipline remains important and this will continue. Accept support. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Dealing with dual desires perhaps especially on relationship fronts continue. Should I stay or go? Is there a middle ground? Sober thinking implies paying attention to the details. Yet, keeping an open mind is also important. Working to push through inner and outer resistance implies acting upon what you feel is true verses right. Go easy on yourself amidst this complex process.

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Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) Changes in your usual routine and rhythm are increasingly evident. These may not be so easy to handle or avoid. Yet, they are stimulating your mind and perhaps social activity. Mix enthusiasm and creativity for what is happening for best results. Pay extra attention to creating harmonious exchanges with others. Who you know is more important than what, now. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) A sizable creative wave is coming in. You stand to get some of the best of it. Yet it is important that you are fully prepared to give to the situation and perhaps in more ways than one. Maintaining a close connection with your inner most self, your core, however you identify with that, will enable you to feel strong, focus and overcome distractions. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) Enjoying a more peaceful pace close to home is likely now. Entertaining new leads and directions is featured. These are opening new doors of awareness and perception. The process is causing you to get to the bottom of things somehow, to secure the base. This calm state and increased awareness will support you to proceed with greater confidence now and for future prospects. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) A busy time following new leads towards establishing new rhythms and foundations is in focus. Others and circumstances are pushing you to be focused, clear and decisive. With so many fronts to manage, this may be easier said than done. Change and transformation are underway for you. This implies endings and new beginnings. Trust and cooperate with this dynamic.

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COMMUNITY Notes from All Over Donalda Beeson CONTRIBUTOR

Missoula Theatre Comes Back to the Robson Valley This travelling Children’s Theatre Company are working their magic at the valley elementary schools this week. Both the McBride and Valemount performances will be on Friday, May 4 and Saturday, May 5. Check out the event calendar on page 6 for times and locations. Annual Pitch in Campaign Sunday, May 6, 2012, from 1 to 3 p.m. is the Annual Pitch in Campaign in Valemount. Meet at the Caribou Grill and join the Valemount & Area Chamber of Commerce as they clean away the winter debris from our streets and alleys. VACC 2nd Annual Meet & Greet Thursday, May 10, 2012, from 6 to 9 p.m. the Valemount & Area Chamber of Commerce is holding their 2nd Annual Meet & Greet in the Eagle’s View room in the Best Western Plus Valemount. Come out and see what the Chamber has to offer you. Open to all businesses and the general public. There will be appetizers and a cash bar. Valemount Farmers Market There will be a farmers market in Valemount this summer! Thursdays between 4 and 7 p.m. beside the info centre, starting in July. At this time we have six committed vendors, a concession and 3-4 others who have expressed interest in participating. They would love to still hear from some crafty people, for at this time, we have none. Anyone interested in selling preserves or baked goods should get in touch with Dallas, who can send you the regulations and set you up for success (and keep a happy health inspector...). You can call Dallas at (250) 566 1450, or use Facebook.

“The people’s choice!”

Above: On Saturday, April 28 the people’s choice award at the 2nd Annual “May The Mountains Move You, Chili Cook Off” held at Branch #266 Royal Canadian Legion in Valemount, went to “The Spice Girls!” (From Left to Right) Miwa Hiroe, Jasmine Gasser , Angela Brennan, Ashley Flavelle and Wyatt Gasser. Photo by Andrea Scholz

Got a Tip? If you have a note idea or tip, or would like to share your event or happening, you are encouraged to contact Donalda Beeson at donalda@thevalleysentinel. com or The Valley Sentinel (250) 566 4425. Please note that all items for publication on the Wednesday issue, must be in by the previous Friday.

Valemount Elementary School helps create a ‘Better World’ Donalda Beeson CONTRIBUTOR

he Valemount Elementary School grade 6/7 class recently completed a unit called a Better World. Their teacher Pricilla Prosser was kind enough to have me into her classroom. Once they got started the students were incredibly forthcoming and knowledgeable about the things they learned that they wanted to share with you. What seemed to resonate with the students were the issues surrounding Child Labour. ShaeLynn Hystad explained that all over the world, “child labourers do work that is too hard or they don’t get paid enough. They work in factories for sometimes up to 12 hours a day.” Some are even “chained to looms in carpet factories,” said Katlyn Jensen. Keana Nisbet was “shocked at the number of kids involved. In Thailand alone, there are over five million kids our age,” she informed me. Cypris Arnston and Manuel Lerch were surprised to learn that some of these kids were as young as four-years-old. Taylor Beallie cautioned, “If you read your tag on your shirt and it says, ‘Made in China’ you might think adults made it but they are usually child labourers.” The whole class inspected their clothing tags, said Katlyn Jensen, who was surprised to find that most of their clothing was made in China and places that use child labour. Ian Forman “was shocked by how many companies use child labour, especially McDonalds and Walmart.” Some of the “most widely used companies,” furthered Sean Dempsey. “Companies we use everyday like Apple”, added Vivian Kenkel. Because of this issue many companies such as NIKE are being boycotted, explained Austin Funk, “but it’s harder than people would expect to boycott a product.” Boycotting isn’t necessarily the best answer he said, because “it can shut down the company and [force] many children into jobless situations. If they don’t earn any income they are just going to go to another place and work as slaves again.” Also said Funk, “In some places

[parents] have to sell their kids to factories, for [around] $16 and the kids have to work for the rest of their lives.” The students learned of different organizations that support ending child labour, “like Craig Killburger who started Me2We and Free the Children with his brother,” said Jocelyn Brady. She also said, “We learned that even though we are kids we can still make a difference.” Shae-Lynn Hystad feels that while most people are aware of the situation they don’t know how to help. Gabrielle Baker believes starting here, at home, at school, and in the community, to help make people more aware of the issue and more aware of ways they can help are positive steps towards rectifying the situation. She thinks getting involved with Me2We or donating to a project helps.

Focusing on a ‘Better World’ locally, Gabrielle Baker told us that for two weeks they “went around to classes and asked them if they would donate some food for the food bank.” They were able to deliver four boxes to the food bank. Max Kim is proud that they were also able to collect a total of $50 in donations at the Elementary School to give to UR Building Knowledge, a local group working to build schools in Myanmar. What impressed me was that as a result of this unit these students seem to appreciate school more. Gabrielle Baker said, “We learned that we have it pretty easy here. We think, oh we don’t want to go to school; it’s boring, and they want the privilege of going to school. That is something amazing that they just don’t get.”

New at the Valemount Public Library Adult non-fiction

Adult fiction

Why men lie ~ Linden MacIntyre The lost years ~ Mary Clark Higgins The widow’s daughter ~ Nicholas Edlin The house on Willow Street ~ Cathy Kelly Dancing on broken glass ~ Ka Hancock

Adult Non-fiction

Economics for dummies ~ Sean Masaki Flynn Use your brain to change your age ~ Daniel G. Amen The willpower instinct ~ Kelly Mcgonigal No, they can’t ~ John Stossel BC people ~ Julie Gordon

New at the McBride Public Library A Trace of Evil – Hester Elliott Son of Stone – Stuart Woods The Stone Cutter – Camilla Lackberg The Weird Sisters – Eleanor Brown The Linen Queen – Patricia Falvey

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Writing the Revolution – Michelle Landsberg The Reading Promise – Alice Ozno The Research Virtuoso – Toronto Public Library The British Columbia Atlas of Wellness – Leslie Foster

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Garfield sits around the house ~ Jim Davis Garfield life to the fullest ~ Jim Davis Baby bear sees blue ~ Ashley Wolff

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A summer in Genoa Prehistoric life Jungle Stella and Sam

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1320 MUSEUM ROAD MCBRIDE, BC

Irene Berndsen

• 3 bdrm, 2 bath with basement • Large fenced yard • Excellent condition

250-569-7397 Irene Berndsen

1222- 8th Avenue VALEMOUNT, BC • 3 Bdrm family home • Beautiful kitchen • Excellent location

ireneb@royallepage.ca

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