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“Controlled burn”

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Valemount Volunteer Fire Rescue Department was called out to a fire, which turned out to be a surprise controlled burn and exercise on Thursday, Oct. 25. Read the story on Page 2. Photo by Laura Johnson

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UPFRONT

Training exercise Laura Johnson CONTRIBUTOR

othing routine about this fire practice, including the fact that RCMP Constable Simon Bentley lit it. Bentley has been studying fire investigation, and has been the fire investigator at the Valemount detachment for approximately two years. This assignment included lighting small fires, and taking pictures of smoke patterns. Enter the Valemount Volunteer Fire Rescue Department. Known only to two or three officers, the page that came in just after 5 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, was a planned response. However, to the rest of the men and women who serve on the team, it was a real emergency, with a real structure fire in progress. Upon arrival at the scene, everyone was informed that this was the practice for this Thursday evening. Yes, it was a real structure, and yes it was on fire, and yes, it burned to the ground, but in a very carefully planned, and safe way. Planned or not, the heat, and smoke from the flames could be easily felt by everyone, as the structure on Main Street slowly at first, succumbed to the flames. Once going however, it was amazing to see how quickly the building was reduced to a pile of glowing embers. Equally impressive was the fire team. While watching this calm and confident well-led team, one knew the town was well served. The fire crew were able to use various pieces of equipment, and practice basics as well as some advanced techniques in an intense, real training environment. The team here in Valemount take pride in serving our community, and many of them bring skills, experience and equipment to the team far beyond what is normally available in a small town.

Photos by Laura Johnson

Welcome Birgit!

Birgit Kuit,

Please join the Valemount Learning Centre Management and Staff in welcoming Birgit Kuit as our new Employment Advisor. With over 10 years of Employment Counselling experience, Birgit is a welcome addition to our team and to our community. Come and see Birgit for all your employment needs.

Employment Advisor

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LOCAL LOCALJOB JOB POSTINGS POSTINGS

Updated October 31, 2012 Updated Nov. 1, 2012

TRANS MOUNTAIN EXPANSION PROJECT

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

Public Information Sessions

Phone: 250-566-4601 • Fax: 250-566-4602 Check out our website at www.valemountlearningcentre.org Come and visit us again for the first time. 1201 - 5th Ave., Box 789, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0 Monday to Friday - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

We invite you to find out more and join the conversation about the proposed expansion of the Trans Mountain Pipeline. Talk with project staff and give us your feedback.

Valemount Learning Centre

Upcoming Classes

Senior’s Drop-In computer classes - FREE every Thursday 5:30-7:30pm at the Valemount Learning Centre. East Indian Cooking Class - Wednesday, November 7 at the Senior Centre. Cost $35+ HST. Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA1) Saturday, November 24. Cost $170+HST.

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LOCAL NEWS

The Dramatic Reading of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens Nov. 17, 2012 at 7 p.m. in the Valemount Community Theatre Marie Birkbeck Contributor

ew events hosted by CBC Radio are as eagerly anticipated or as warmly received as the readings of A Christmas Carol. The readings bring together the pleasure of hearing a good story, the joy of music of the season, and the inspired energy of those who want to make their community a better place. CBC radio personalities travel to communities across British Columbia reading the story. For many years, Jeannette Lorenz has listened to the reading and has thought to herself, “What a bummer! Nobody ever does that here.” Once she became administrator of the Valemount Museum, she recognized an opportunity and with the permission of the board of directors, Lorenz placed a call to CBC Daybreak North and set up an appointment to meet with Robert Doane, co-host and Associate Producer of the show, to discuss the possibility of the radio hosts coming to Valemount. While in Prince George in March of 2011, she was able to meet with him and get the ball rolling! She came home equipped with everything she needed to make this a successful community event; the script, a How-to Guide, posters, a list of helpful hints, to name a few, and now her work had really begun! Lorenz’s excitement was contagious and soon the reading became a joint venture of The Valemount Historical Society, Valemount Public Library, and Valemount Arts and Cultural Society. Lorenz has been working passionately and diligently over the past few months to assure that all the tasks are being addressed. To draw audiences in, it was recommended that each community recruit some of their own celebrities to participate in the reading. Mayor Andru McCracken, Dr Herman Keyter, and Donalda Beeson and two radio personalities, Betty Trumpener, co-host of Daybreak North, and journalist Marissa Harvey make up the cast.

Two familiar faces

Local harpist, Doreen Beck will be providing the music. The host for the evening is Dan Lawless of Valemount Secondary School. Admission is by cash donation to help offset the travel expenses for the CBC personalities who visit the communities on their personal time. Attendees are also encouraged to bring a non-perishable donation for the local food bank. Since 1990, A Christmas Carol has benefitted shelters, food banks, libraries and hospitals across Canada, and brought joy to the communities that support them. Proceeds raised range from $400 in small communities to over $8,000 at big city productions and they all add up! Across Canada, an average of 20,000 people attend readings of A Christmas Carol each year and together raise over $200,000 every holiday season!

VILLAGE OF McBRIDE WINTER GARAGE SALE “HORSES OF McBRIDE” MOVIE WARDROBE ITEMS TO BE SOLD Saturday, November 3, 2012 - from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. COMMUNITY HALL – 441 Columbia St.

The producers of the “Horses of McBride” movie have generously donated wardrobe items from the making of the movie to the Village of McBride. Council of the Village of McBride has decided to sell the items for a minimal fee and all proceeds generated from the sale of the items will be donated to local charities. ALL KINDS OF WINTER WEAR TO BE SOLD – COME AND CHECK IT OUT. • HATS • SNOW PANTS • SWEATERS • GLOVES • WINTER BOOTS • JACKETS • SCARVES • JEANS • BACK PACKS

The Village of McBride welcomes everyone to this event.

The Valley Sentinel welcomes two writers to the team!

Sarah Makowsky- Reporter/Photographer Originally from Prince George, B.C., Sarah Makowsky recently completed a Bachelor of Journalism Degree from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, B.C., where she was also a news editor at the school’s student newspaper, The Omega. Sarah has worked for publications including the Prince George Citizen and The Rocky Mountain Goat. An avid outdoor enthusiast, Sarah enjoys spending her spare time downhill biking, snowboarding, running, hiking, volunteering and of course, honing her writing and photography skills. She has travelled Alberta and Saskatchewan extensively, visiting numerous family relatives (her grandfather is one of 16 children).

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notice of power interruption VALeMount AnD outLYinG AreAS Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. When: Sunday, November 4, 2012 We will be making electrical system improvements in Valemount and outlying areas on November 4, 2012. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for approximately 4 to 6 hours, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The area affected is all of Valemount and outlying areas. Areas inside the McBride Diesel Generation zone will experience a short outage at the beginning and end of the scheduled Valemount outage. To prepare for this interruption and protect your equipment from damage, please unplug all electronics, such as TVs, PVRs, DVD players and computers. Please also turn off all lights, electric heaters and major appliances, such as your clothes or dishwasher, dryer or oven. For the first hour after the power comes back on, please plug in or turn on only what you really need. This will help ensure the electrical system does not get overloaded. We are sorry for the inconvenience. We will restore your power as soon as we can. Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or bchydro.com/mobile from your handheld device. Please call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) if you experience any electrical difficulties or for more information.

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Marie Birkbeck- Journalist/Office Assistant Marie was born and raised in Mayerthorpe, Alberta and raised her own family there until 1991 when she moved to Red Deer to pursue an education and a career in Hospitality and Tourism. “My chosen path led me into the oil patch where I ran my own little restaurant one week at a time for twelve years,” explained Birkbeck. While she loved her job hard work and long hours took its toll and she found herself looking for alternative lifestyle. In 2007, Birkbeck with the help of her son, purchased Jailhouse Bed & Breakfast and moved to Valemount. “Volunteering has been my strength and my weakness,” explained Birkbeck. She expressed her need to be involved in her community. She is currently the Secretary-Treasurer of the Valemount and Area Chamber of Commerce and Secretary of The Royal Canadian Legion Valemount #266. As a roving reporter for The Valley Sentinel, she looks forward to covering many community events in Valemount and area and will be working hard to keep the community informed. She will also be minding the community events calendar. If you have a community event or a story you would like Marie to cover please call the Valemount office at 250-566-4425.

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OPINION

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oving any hazardous substance is intrinsically dangerous and of obvious concern to our environment. As pointed out to us recently, the 59-year-old Trans Mountain Pipeline, which travels through Jasper National Park, goes near or under the Mackenzie, Fraser, Columbia and Thompson Rivers. A catastrophic environmental event can be easily imagined, as pointed out by the scores of protests being staged around British Columbia in the past month. The regulator of the Trans Mountain Pipeline system, the National Energy Board (NEB), has been receiving spill reports since 1961. According to Kinder Morgan, in 51 years there have been approximately 78 spills on the Trans Mountain Pipeline system. They further claim 70 per cent of past spills along their pipeline have occurred at pump stations or terminals. The remaining 30 per cent have occurred along the pipeline with 16 incidents related to the release of crude oil from the pipeline. Eight of these spills exceeded 1.5 square metres. Kinder Morgan claims none of the spills occurred in open water. One of the largest spills occurred between Burnaby and the Westridge Terminal in July 2007 when a third party contractor struck and ruptured the pipeline spilling approximately 1,400 barrels of oil into the surrounding residential area and waters. In a recent conversation with Carey Johannesson, regulatory and land lead for Kinder Morgan Canada, he indicated the Trans Mountain Pipeline system is regularly inspected and maintained. Pipe inspection tools are used to detect corrosion or other defects. Although rare, if necessary the pipe is replaced and re-coated. Other mitigating factors in the construction of the pipeline is the use of control valves both before and after key areas such as river crossings along with pipe reinforcement. Currently, the need to transport large volumes of petroleum products over vast distances shows no signs of diminishing. Somehow these dangerous products, one way or another, will be transported to their destinations. In the case of the Trans Mountain Pipeline system, it is highly unlikely the existing pipe will be ripped out of the ground to ensure our environment is safe. Regardless of whether the proposed twinning project is approved, the existing line will very likely continue to operate. Twinning the existing line to meet customer demands seems much safer than attempting to build a brand new pipeline over untouched and sensitive ground. No system can be guaranteed to be safe. Until technology is able to break through petroleum’s control of the energy market and offer a safe alternative method of powering vehicles and machines, there is little choice but consider the level of risk in proposed projects. The Trans Mountain Pipeline has been in place for 59 years and has a record of safety, while certainly not perfect, this record can be used to

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McBride positive thinking Dear Editor, First of all I would like to congratulate the Village of McBride for their positive thinking and work ethic. Many years ago I lived in McBride and now we are seriously thinking of returning to retire in the beautiful Robson Valley. We have many artefacts we’d consider donating to the McBride Museum but unfortunately there doesn’t seem to be a museum large enough to accommodate what is already available. It would be absolutely wonderful if the village could purchase the building on Main Street that would adequately house both a much-needed Library and Museum combined. This building is seen from Highway 16 and would be a real asset for many reasons as far as inviting tourists to the town. The businesses would all prosper because people spend money when they come into towns instead of passing through. In our area I have personally acquired many government grants, both federally and provincially that I’m quite certain the Library and Museum combined could tap into for the purchase, renovations and upkeep of the proposed building. Should we decide to return to the McBride area this building would be a real plus as it would be in attracting other retirees. May the mayor & council look favourably on this project. Audrey Y. Read – Endako, B.C.

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Two McBride men appear on popular TV Show worse,” said Stone in the audition video. “His depth perception is definitely affected.” Stone and Simmons found out about a week after the audition that they anada’s worst driver may be from McBride. would be on the show. Producers of the show received over 1,000 submissions Kevin Simmons, who is originally from the Lower Mainland but has been from across Canada. living in McBride for about a year, made his debut on the popular TV show “I was surprised that I got picked because there’s a lot of bad drivers out Canada’s Worst Driver earlier this week. The show, now in its eighth season, there, and some are probably worse than me,” said Simmons. is one of two of the highest-rated programs on Discovery Channel. The series The show was filmed at Dunnville airport in Toronto from June 15 to July 9. is produced by Proper Television and is based on the original Britain’s Worst Stone said everything was paid for, including lost wages, hotel, flight, as well as Driver series. receiving a per diem for eating meals. The first episode of season eight of Canada’s Worst Driver, which sees eight of “There was two weeks of filming, then a week off, then another week of filmthe most challenged motorists from across the country enrolled at the show’s ing,” said Simmons. Driver Rehabilitation Centre in Ontario, was aired on Monday, October 29 at 7 “We spent all day on the set, filming eight to ten hours. It was some pretty p.m. on Discovery Channel. long, intensive days. It was nerve-wracking. It was also very hot, about 40 deIn this season, drivers, who have to hand in their driver’s licence at the begin- grees.” ning of the show, will have to compete in challenges designed to improve their There will be a total of eight episodes aired, but Stone and Simmons are driving skills and master tricky urban driving situations in order to graduate bound by contract and are not allowed to reveal the outcome of the show. and to not be named Canada’s Worst Driver. “It was a pretty life-changing experience,” said Simmons, who was nominated for the show by his Stone, who’s seen pretty much every show over the partner Lenny Stone, was born with a condition that past eight years. “It’s kind of a surreal experience, resulted in permanent blindness in his right eye. “Not only did Kevin get some help that he needed, sitting in the vehicle knowing what “As a result I must wear a prosthetic in that eye,” we also gained some life-long friends. The whole is going to happen.” – Lenny Stone said Simmons in his audition video. experience was phenomenal. It’s kind of a surreal “I am also required to wear glasses as I have lost experience, sitting in the vehicle knowing what is some sight in my left eye.” going to happen. The challenges are made to help “Kevin is pretty horrendous,” said Stone about his partner’s driving abilities. people with all aspects of their driving. The people on the show are not acting. In his audition video, Simmons admits to having a tendency to veer to the It’s real. That’s the way they drive.” left when driving. Simmons said the whole experience was definitely interesting. “When driving in two lanes, I can’t tell if I am in one or two lanes,” he said. “I don’t know if the show has helped me (improve his driving),” he said. Simmons was suspended from driving for 90 days after receiving two speed“I don’t think it’s gotten any better, but also not any worse.” ing tickets. “There’s some very interesting moments when sitting in a car with Kevin,” “ICBC deemed me an unsafe driver,” he said in his audition video. admits Stone, adding that in general he is the one driving. “They just thought I was drunk, or driving while intoxicated.” “Kevin does recognize that he has a problem though. He was happy just to be Stone applied online at the end of March for Simmons to be on the show. able to get some help that he needed.” Several phone interviews followed. In mid-May, one of the producers of the Stone and Simmons moved to Burnaby, British Columbia, at the beginning show flew out to Prince George, British Columbia, for the audition part. The of this week as some opportunities had come up for them. audition was filmed in Prince George because it is about city driving, said “There will also be lots of big city driving for Kevin,” said Stone with a laugh. Stone. “There’s really nothing challenging in McBride,” he said. To watch Simmons audition tape, visit http://watch.discoverychannel.ca/ “We were up there for two complete days.” canadas-worst-driver/#clip785927. Simmons said he’d never driven in Prince George before the audition. In his audition video, Simmons confessed that he has backed into other veFor more information on the show visit http://www.discoverychannel.ca/ hicles, hit a fence, a concrete barrier as well as various other things. Showpage.aspx?sid=28780 and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Canada%27s_ “If he doesn’t get the help now, I think it is just progressively going to get Worst_Driver. Birgit Stutz Contributor

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Community EvEnts SPecIal eVentS

IntRo to InteR-lIBRaRY loanS nov. 2 at 7:30 p.m. and also nov. 7 at 2 p.m. @ the McBride Library- Looking for a book that we don’t have? Come find out how to order books from any library in B.C., from the comfort of your home.

oPeRatIon cHRIStmaS cHIlD SHoe Box camPaIgn Saturday, nov. 10 - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Valemount Community Church (old Sporting and Clothing Store on 5th Ave) Call Marian Plummer 250- 566-4807 Valemount RememBRance DaY SeRVIceS Sunday, nov. 11, Parade at 10:30 a.m. Laying of the Wreaths, Service at 11 a.m. Lunch to follow

DRamatIc ReaDIng oF cHaRleS DIckenS cHRIStmaS caRol Saturday, nov.17 7 p.m. at theValemount Community Theatre, admission by cash donation. Sponsored by Valemount historical Society, Valemount Public Library, and Valemount Arts and Cultural Society. cHRIStmaS conceRt anD DInneR Saturday, Dec. 1 at 4:30 p.m. Christian Churches of Valemount invite you to Christmas Concert and Dinner in the Community hall. Dinner will start at 4:30, Concert to follow. Call Bobbi Roe for more information 250-566-4687

FRee legal aDVIce nov. 6 at 7:30 p.m. @ the mcBride library Offering 15 minute sessions of free legal advice via RounDHouSe tHeatRe PReSentS JIm BYRneS the internet. first-come, first-serve basis. Call 569- thursday, nov. 15 at 7:30 p.m. Blues legend Jim Byrnes returns to McBride. 2411 with questions. Tickets are $25 and available at Stedman’s or ReaDY, Set, leaRn @ tHe mcBRIDe elementaRY ScHool maRIa’S communItY Book FaIR on noV. 9, 10, & 11 $35 at the door. tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. new location at the caribou grill Valemount cHRIStmaS cRaFt FaIR families and their 2 to 5 year olds who attend will Profits of the Book Sale goes toward the Valemount Saturday, nov.17 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. engage in play-based early learning activities. fire Department. The income from the ConcesValemount Community hall, * note new location. Call 250-569-2721 to register. sion will benefit the YORA hiking Club. Look for for tables and information call Jan VanderZwan 250flyers about more info to come. Contact Maria at StoRYtIme WItH motHeR gooSe 566 4396 250-566-0010. @ tHe mcBRIDe lIBRaRY Valemount toWn Hall meetIng Wednesdays at 10 a.m. SouP & SanDWIcH anD Rent a taBle thursday, nov. 29 at 7-9 p.m. at the Visitors Infor- Join RVSS and Library staff for rhymes, songs, fingerSaturday, nov 10 - 10 a.m.- 2p.m. mation centre plays and fun! Aimed at families with children ages 0 Community Conversations Townhall Meeting. to 3 years old. Golden Years Lodge meeting room Call Shirley 250-566-9829 or Bobbi Roe 250-566-4687 The Village of Valemount Council invites you to join them in discussing opportunities, challenges, and successes in a townhall setting.

ongoIng eVentS Valemount monDaYS: • PLAY AND LEARN from 10 a.m. to noon at Pepe’s Pizza Restaurant • 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. • Volleyball 7:15 - 9:15 p.m. Valemount Secondary School gymnasium. Sign up for the Season or Drop in. Must have indoor shoes. Call Suzanne Bloodoff 250-566-9979 tueSDaYS: • VALEMOUNT ChILDREN’S ACTIVITY CENTRE Board Meeting 3rd Tuesday of the month - 7 p.m. @ the Centre beneath the Community hall (the red door). • COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 p.m., council chambers. Everyone welcome. 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. • Valemount Arts & Cultural Society meets the last Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. downstairs at the Library Call 250-566-9049. • Meditation Classes at The Gathering Tree at 7:30 pm? Cost is $5/week. Call Regena 250-566-9181 tHuRSDaYS: • CRIBBAGE GAME at Golden Years Lodge at 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Everyone Welcome! • 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 • BADMINTON 7-9 p.m. Valemount Secondary School gymnasium. Drop In or Sign up for the season. Must have indoor shoes. Call Betty Gray 250-566-4656 • 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. • ADULT RECREATION BADMINTON 7:30-9 p.m. at Valemount Secondary School Drop-ins welcome 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 SatuRDaYS: • 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. • Ready, Set and Learn at the Elementary School families and their 2-5 year olds who attend will engage in play-based early learning activities. Call 569-2721 to register. • WORDS Of WhIMSY creative writing for teens at 7 p.m. at the McBride Library. WeDneSDaYS: • fREE DROP IN COMMUNITY VOLLEYBALL from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the McBride Secondary School • STORYTIME with Mother Goose at the McBride library at 10 a.m. • DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 1st Wed., 1 p.m. at Beaverview Lodge Sat. 10 a.m. -12 p.m., 441 Dominion St. • SUPPORT GROUP fOR fAMILIES DEALING WITh MENTAL hEALTh PROBLEMS Last Wed every month 7:30 p.m. @ McBride health Centre. More info call Norma 569-2637 or Elizabeth 968-4347 • VALLEY PIECEMAkERS QUILT GUILD Every other Wednesday. 7:00 p.m. in the high School. New members welcome, contact Dawna hickerty 569-3210. • LEGION AUXILIARY BINGO first and Third Wednesday of the month at McBride Library. tHuRSDaYS: • OAPO STITCh & kNIT Every Thurs., 2:30 - 4 p.m., Beaverview Lodge, hilda Murin 569-3305 FRIDaYS: • fARMER’S MARkET 12 noon - 3 p.m. at the pavilion in the Park SatuRDaYS: • WRITERS’ CIRCLE at 1 p.m. Alternates between Dunster fine Arts School & McBride Library. All Welcome. Contact 569 2411/ library@mcbridebc.org for more info.

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Operation Christmas Child: Samaritan’s Purse Shoe Box Campaign Marie Birkbeck Contributor

alemount Community Church is hosting the Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Campaign this year on Saturday, Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. in the old Sport and Clothing Store on 5th Avenue. If you can’t fill a box, you can still donate items to go towards a box. Everyone is welcome to be a part of making Christmas a little bit brighter for children around the world. If you have any regular sized shoe boxes, you can donate them for use. A small donation to help cover the shipping and handling fees is appreciated. There will be coffee and snacks, so drop by and check things out. Put this date on your calendar and plan to be a part of this exciting event. If you can’t make it out on that day and want to donate contact Marian Plummer at 250-566-4807 to arrange for pick up. Samaritan’s Purse Canada is a non-denominational evangelical Christian organization that has been providing spiritual and physical aid to hurt-

ing people around the world since 1970. Operation Christmas Child Shoe Box Campaign, which provides help and joy to vulnerable children, was started in 1990. In 1993, Operation Christmas Child grew and was adopted by Samaritan’s Purse. Each shoe box gift is filled with hygiene items, school supplies, toys and candy, and is given to children regardless of gender, race, religion or age. To date, Operation Christmas Child has collected and distributed over 94 million shoe box gifts worldwide. In 2011, Canada collected 672,274 boxes and Valemount is proud to have contributed 40 boxes to that number. Boxes collected from Canada in 2012 will be distributed to children in Third World countries including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Haiti, Ivory Coast, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Uruguay, and Venezuela. How to pack your Operation Christmas Child Shoe boxes: Packing a shoe box is relatively easy and fun, but there are some rules that must be adhered to.

“A fond farewell”

A wonderful group of parishioners gathered for a farewell luncheon honouring Father Sages of Valemount’s Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church at the China House restaurant Saturday, Oct. 27. Father Sages who has been ordained for over forty years, and served in Valemount for 3 separate terms, will officially be retired this coming Nov. 7, 2012. Father Sages will be retiring in Cache Creek, B.C., and will on occasion still serve in other parishes when needed. Photo by Laura Johnson

AG advice: Road safety around horses Birgit Stutz Contributor

iving in rural areas, it happens quite often that we as motorists have to share the road not only with motorbikers, bicyclists and pedestrians, but occasionally also with horseback riders. Being both a motorist as well as a horseback rider, I’ve occasionally seen conflicts between the two. While I would rather not ride on roads, it is sometimes necessary to ride a short stretch along a road or cross a major highway to get to a trail. According to the BC Motor Vehicle Act, horseback riders as well as someone driving a horse hitched to a wagon or cart have the same rights and are subject to the same rules as the driver of a motor vehicle or a bicyclist. However, like most riders, I much prefer to ride on the shoulder as far away from the driving lane as possible, both as a safety precaution as well as courtesy to other road users. It is our job as riders to make sure our horses are well trained and under control and have been carefully introduced to the sights and sounds of traffic. However, it is important to remember that even the calmest horse can spook due to a variety of reasons. While horses have long been domesticated, they retain many of the instincts of their wild ancestors. Horses, just like deer, are prey animals that rely on their flight response for survival and therefore may react instinctively to sudden noises and movements or unfamiliar sights and sounds by spooking or running away. That’s why almost any horse can be unpredictable and should be approached with caution on the road.

Motorists can help keep horses and their riders safe by passing slow and wide, and not making sudden or loud noises such as honking your horn. If safe to do so, motorists should pass the horse and rider using the opposite traffic lane, or at least part of it, and be prepared to stop quickly if necessary. Never brake or accelerate suddenly around a horse as that may scare the horse due to sudden noise or gravel being thrown up. On the other hand, being too quiet can pose a problem as well. This often happens in the case of a fast, but silently approaching bicyclist, who is often hunched over the handle bar. This can easily panic a horse as it may look like a crouched mountain lion stalking its prey. So for bicyclists, as well as pedestrians, it is important to remember to speak up – not yell – when approaching a horse. This lets the horse know that you are a human, and not a predator. If the horse seems nervous, or if the rider asks, it’s courteous to stop or to dismount and walk past the horse. As a pedestrian, make sure the horse sees you and don’t step off the trail and hide behind a tree, as to the horse this looks as if you are planning an attack. If you are walking your dog, make sure your dog is on a leash for your own and your dog’s safety, as a frightened horse can kick without warning. Keep a safe distance from the horse, at least a horse-length. Remember, horses aren’t machines. They are large, powerful prey animals and a collision with one may not only cause injury or even death to the horse and rider, but to the occupants of a vehicle as well. Responsibility lies with both motorist and rider, so let’s share the road safely.

Most collection centres have a supply of Christmas shoe boxes, but you can use a regular-sized shoe box or shoe box-sized plastic box. If wrapping your shoe box, please wrap the lid separately. Determine whether your gift will be for a boy or a girl, and the child’s age category: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Fill your shoe box with a well-balanced variety of items from the following categories: • School Supplies - Items such as pencils, pens, pencil crayons, note pads, and picture books • Toys & Other Gifts - Items such as stuffed animals, small musical instruments, hair clips, toy jewelry, t-shirts, socks and candy (loose, individually wrapped hard candy in a sealable bag) • Hygiene Items - Please place soap in a sealable bag • Personal Note - Include a personal note and/or a photo in your shoe box Unfortunately, there is also a list of prohibited items, which will be removed at the collection centre in Calgary. Customs regulations prohibit: • Toothpaste • Food and any chewy, crumbly or soft candy, including gum, or used items. • Playing cards (other card games such as UNO are allowed) • Liquids or items that could leak, melt, freeze, or break such as shampoo, creams, lip balm, bath gels, mirrors, or glass, etc. (these can damage other items in the shoe box) • Items that can scare or harm a child such as war-related toys, knives, and toy guns, etc. Using a backpack instead of a shoe box becomes problematic and is discouraged. For many of these boys and girls, the gift of a shoe box is the first gift they have ever received, so give generously, pack it with love and know that you are making a child somewhere very happy.

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village of mcBride council Briefs october 23 Allan Frederick Staff Writer

he regularly scheduled council meeting for the Village of McBride was held on Oct. 23 with Mayor Mike Frazier, Coun. Rick Thompson, Coun. Lori Kimpton, Coun. Irene Rejman, Coun. Raj Basran, Chief Administrative Officer, Eliana Clements. Treasurer, Danielle Smith, and Economic Development Officer (EDO) Margaret Graine and three members of the public were in attendance.

agenda with additions received: A motion was made by Coun. Basran and seconded by Coun. Rejman to receive the agenda and additions - carried. minutes approved: A motion was made by Coun. Basran and seconded by Coun. Rejman to accept the minutes of the regular council meeting of Oct. 9, - carried. reports: Mayor, councillors and the economic development officer provided verbal reports on their activities since the last meeting. By Laws / Permits / Policies: A Zoning Amendment By Law in draft form was presented for council to review and a motion was made by Coun. Thompson, seconded by Coun. Basran to postpone any decision to proceed to the next scheduled council meeting – carried. accounts Payable: A motion was made by Mayor Frazier and seconded by Coun. Thompson to approve the payment of the accounts payable for September 2012 – carried.

new Business: A motion was made by Coun. Thompson, seconded by Coun. Basran to request that the Provincial government investigate all avenues for funding resources for maintenance and repair monies for backcountry hard surface road surfaces to assist communities with tourism opportunities in this area. A presentation was made by EDO Graine on the Regional website marketing program through the NDIT funding and the emphasis of the need to promote the community regionally, provincially, as well as globally was identified and that there have been significant visits by people from outside of McBride, the province and internationally. Graine also presented an opportunity for grant monies for up to $20,000 under the New Horizon Grant for Senior Fitness proposal and provided council with some equipment options being looked into. Coun. Thompson representing the Tourism Advisory Committee also provided a report of the activities and meetings of the group as an update and requested that council proceed with an application for funding of a variety of local tourism related projects under OBAC funding that is available to help communities. A motion was made by Coun. Rejman, seconded by Coun. Kimpton and carried for this to be prepared for the next council meeting of Nov. 13. A motion was made by Mayor Frazier and seconded by Coun. Rejman that Jill Philpott be sent a letter of thanks and acknowledge her contribution to the Tourism Advisory Committee as she has withdrawn verbally from the committee and did not attend the last meeting – carried. A motion was made by Mayor Frazier, seconded by Coun. Rejman to revisit the Tourism Plan from 2007 and revise where necessary - carried. A request by the Gigglin’ Grizzly Pub for extended hours of service from 11 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. closure was reviewed by council and the response to the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch (LCLB) as an “opt out on comments.” The motion for the request was made by Coun. Thompson, seconded by Coun. Rejman - carried. Dates for the council meetings, agendas and minutes as well as information on how to address council and provide input at a council meeting can be found on the Village of McBride website at www.mcbride.ca. For more information, contact the Village of McBride at 250-569-2229. Additional information on village happenings can be found on Coun. Rick Thompson’s Blog at www.rickthompson.webs.com. Both Mayor Frazier and Coun. Thompson also maintain a Facebook page with public information.

mcBride public works update Allan Frederick Staff Writer

uring the regularly scheduled council meeting of Oct. 9, and with clarification from Chief Administrative Officer, Eliana Clements, the following is a summary of the main public works programs presently underway in the Village of McBride.

Progress continues on the walking trail in McBride.

Photo by Allan Frederick

TeTe Jaune CommuniTy CemeTery ServiCe eSTabliShmenT and loan auThorizaTion referendum

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November 3, 2012 Voting: Tete Jaune Community Hall

Location: 14270 Blackman Road, Tete Jaune, BC Times:

8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

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Street Paving: The areas presently being paved include 2nd Avenue (Main to Columbia), Queen Street (1st Ave. to 3rd Ave.), Lonsdale Street, and Commercial Lane Ways – behind IGA and Home Hardware. Work includes asphalt, tack coating and asphalt curbing where identified. This work would cover the driving lanes and curbing only. Costs for this work, measuring approximately 5,000 square metres, is quoted at $87,500. Property accesses from the shoulder of the road to sidewalk are not included as estimated costs were at $35,000 and funds are not available at this time. Only the driving portion of the lanes was covered under this work project cost. Primarily, the work is being done due to heavy commercial traffic and the village wanting to protect the infrastructure of the sewer system beneath the ground. Property owners are able to have additional paving work improvements done at their own cost. For 2nd Avenue and Lonsdale Street the work has been done having had the infrastructure improvement project completed in 2010, which included a storm water system being installed in alleys behind 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Ave residences. Sections of the streets at intersections were excavated to install catch basins and required resurfacing and curbing to ensure this infrastructure would be able to function properly. village Walking trail Loop: New sidewalks, part of the walking trail loop along 1st Avenue and Columbia Street, are being constructed with landscaping of these areas being scheduled for spring and summer of 2013. Weather permitting the new sidewalks could be finished this fall. This will enhance the walking loop within village boundaries. Lagoon Work: Clean up work is being completed on site at the present time and hydro seeding of selected grasses and lupines will be completed in the near future. This project is on budget and the next steps are to have engineers prepare their recommendations for planting of the wetland and woodlot areas. Plants will primarily consist of cattails, rushes and sedges. The entire project will probably not be completed until 2014.

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COMMUNITY

McBride farm sows roots in Jasper Sarah Makowsky RepoRteR

ith the help of 38 people from Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge [JPL] in mid-October, over 5,000 pounds of fingerling potatoes were harvested from Twin Meadows Organics Farm in McBride, B.C. After a successful pilot project two years ago, Twin Meadows Organics’ successfully delivered 70 organic food boxes weekly to Jasper and the Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge. Box contents include anything that’s ready to harvest like carrots, kale, squash, radishes, mustard greens, beets and tomatoes. With their children away at school or working in Alberta, the husband and wife team of Gary and Wendy Lowe were faced with the daunting task of a two-person potato harvest. “I had all these potatoes,” said Lowe, referring to the 1,200 foot long rows of spuds on his farm. Therefore, he was pleasantly surprised when JPL sous chef Cory Ledrew phoned and said he had a group of 38 JPL employees and their children eager to help harvest. Volunteers, including JPL General Manager Markus Treppenhauer (the first person to jump on board, said Ledrew) and his son, journeyed to the organic farm, located off a dirt road in the Robson Valley. “It was great for everyone to get out for the day,” said Ledrew, who plans to return again next year with a crew. A Belgian horse team hitched to a wagon transported everyone to the field where they harvested potatoes from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For lunch, everyone was treated to soup and fresh bread, prepared by Lowe’s daughter, who came home from university. The cold and rainy weather didn’t have much effect. “There wasn’t one person that didn’t have an incredible time,” said Lowe. One of the servers told him that she couldn’t wait to get back to work and tell patrons that she helped harvest the potatoes, which are served with salmon on the Emerald Lounge menu. When it comes to local versus imported potatoes, “the food quality and flavour doesn’t compare,” said Ledrew. “It’s grown wholesomely and you feel good about the food you serve.” He doesn’t have enough praise for Lowe’s farm. “The coolest thing is every winter Gary asks what JPL wants him to grow. He knows what the restaurant is looking for.” The food boxes and JPL’s involvement with Twin Meadows Organics is “an example how local food systems can be sustainable,” said Lowe. He’s thankful for such broad-based support. “Often times there’s distance between corporations and real people... and

sometimes there’s some bad feelings.” JPL supporting Twin Meadow Organics’ produce as well as its staff driving out and engaging in “tough farm work” bridges the divide between corporate and local industries. “We are so proud and thankful to both our weekly box members and JPL — for helping us live our dream as certified organic local farmers.”

“Helping Hands”

Above: Volunteer harvesters hitched a ride to the potato field with the help of Gary Lowe’s Belgian horses. Below: Thanks to the hard work of 38 JPL volunteers, over 5,000 pounds of potatoes were harvested from Twin Meadows Organics Farm in McBride, B.C. Photos submitted

Urban Deer Study Results Allan Frederick Staff WRiteR

he results are in. Approximately 520 surveys were distributed with 102 surveys returned and complied for the McBride Village Council’s review. This return of surveys, less than 20 per cent, with only 80 of those expressing either slight and or very concerned status, has the village council feeling that the issue is not as severe as initially thought. Over one half of those survey returns have had no encounters with the deer. Of noted interest, none of the returned surveys indicated they had fed any deer, however indicated they knew someone in the community that had fed the deer. Overall, the survey results showed that most would like to see a reduction in the number of deer within the village, approximately 70 per cent of those responding to the survey. Many of those responding to the survey offered to be contacted and be involved in a committee to investigate other options for the community. The establishing of a bylaw against feeding the deer was considered but the council felt that it would be difficult to enforce as the community does not have a Bylaw Enforcement officer. At this point in time village council and administration felt that educating the residents as to how to discourage and deal with the deer in the village would be the best approach. Information is available at the McBride Village Office.

McBride Big Country Snowmobile Club needs members!

At our next meeting on November 7 at 7 p.m. at the Sandman, we will draw for a free seasons trail pass (over $300 value). Any member in good standing with the club will be eligible to win. Memberships will be available at the meeting, you must be present to win. Any questions? Call Wade at 250-569-0345.

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BUSINESS WATCH Robson Valley Bio-Fuels Donalda Beeson CONTRIBUTOR

fter three years of trails and trials out of their strawbale constructed shop, Robson Valley BioDiesel (RVBD) is operational and producing biodiesel locally. RVBD is a “grass roots, community based organization producing 100 per cent BioDiesel (B100) from locally obtained waste vegetable oil (WVO).” What’s more, says company president and producer Seth Macdonald, there are no wars being fought over securing the raw materials to make it. The RVBD website describes biodiesel as a clean burning, renewable fuel alternative for use in diesel engines, “made by a process known as ‘transesterification,’ whereby free fatty acids, mono-di, and triglyceride molecules are separated from the ester molecule. Biodiesel can be made from any plant or animal based oil or fat.” Biodiesel’s claims to fame include; being 100 per cent renewable and produced in an environmentally conscious way, producing 85 per cent less emissions than petro diesel, providing better lubrication and improving performance, being ten times less toxic than table salt, and making use of an otherwise harmful waste product. Macdonald describes their current customer base as “primarily local, organic, and organically motivated farmers seeking to have a smaller ecological footprint in the production of their goods for market.”

In most cases you don’t have to do anything to your vehicle to run biodiesel; it “can be mixed with petroleum diesel at any percent or used 100 per cent.” They recommend mixing it 50/50 with petro diesel for the first few tanks, as biodiesel is a powerful solvent and tends to clean heavy petro diesel deposits out of your tank, depositing them in the fuel filter. New users generally “have to change their fuel filter within a couple months after switching to biodiesel.” If your fuel tank is rusty, biodiesel will pick that up as well! Macdonald mentions that for older machines “Bio diesel in the Robson Valley” using rubber seals and Seth Macdonald shares his bio-diesel operation. Photos by Birgit Stutz fuel lines, biodiesel will eventually contribute festival is provided from a large 30 kw generator, to rubber fatigue. Most new vehicles, post-1988, do not use rubber and which runs on biodiesel. While, RVBD aims to offer alternative fuel for biodiesel will not damage synthetics. For moderate wintertime temperatures, he suggests mixing their community at a price competitive with petro diesel, their biggest hurdle will be reliably meeting 50/50 biodiesel with petro diesel. Macdonald says he “will be conducting cold- the needs of the customers in time. Last winter RVBD purchased the DARWIN settling trials over the winter to determine which fuel can stand up to extreme winter temperatures 2,200-litre reactor, built to their design specs. This without clouding,” but for extreme winter temper- one-of-a-kind technology is capable of producing atures, he recommends, installing a two-tank sys- upwards of 2,500 liters of 100 per cent pure biodiestem. The smaller tank can remain filled with winter el per week depending on feedstock availability. petro diesel. “A heat-exchanger can be installed at RVBD currently collects and processes WVO from the fuel pick-up of your dedicated biodiesel tank,” McBride and Valemount restaurants, and are in the The user starts on petro diesel allowing the engine process of securing collection of all WVO in Jasper. RVBD will be processing bulk orders, of 200 litres to heat the coolant, feeding the heat-exchanger. Once the engine is hot, it’s safe to switch tanks and or more, for next spring over the winter on a “first draw pre-heated biodiesel. The user then switches call, first service” basis with their pre-order system. back to petro diesel before shutting down the ve- You can contact Seth Macdonald at 250-968-4411 hicle to ensure that bio-diesel doesn’t gel in the or macdonaldseth@yahoo.ca. Please allow three to four weeks at this time. Biodiesel is available at fuel-filter. Macdonald has owned Integrity Contracting The Dunster General Store in 20 litre returnable since 2005. The entire Integrity fleet runs on bio- containers, and by delivery at an extra cost to the diesel, logging over 150,000 kilometres, and thou- customer. Check out www.robsonvalleybiodiesel.com, and sands of hours in generators and farming equipment. Macdonald is also the operational Manager be sure to join the “bio-forum”. of the Robson Valley Music festival. Power for the

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Notes from all over Notes from All Over Donalda Beeson Contributor

Village of Valemount Town Hall Meeting Due to popular demand and current discussions around the village, there will be a Village of Valemount Town Hall Meeting held on Thursday, Nov. 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Visitor Information Centre. You are cordially invited to come out and discuss opportunities, challenges and successes regarding our village. Valemount - you asked for it, you better be there. Canada Safety Council Babysitters Course in Valemount The Canada Safety Council Babysitters Course teaches the skills necessary to care for infants, toddlers and pre-schoolers. It emphasizes safety and dealing with emergencies. Participants must be 10 years of age or older to participate and receive a certificate. For participants under the age of 12, please note that a certificate will be dated and valid on their twelfth birthday. The course is being offered on Friday, Nov. 30, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, Dec.1 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The cost is $75 plus HST. For more information or to register please call the Valemount Learning Centre at (250) 566 4601. Valemount Community Garden Survey What do you think about a community garden in Valemount? Would you use it? Would you volunteer time? Could you donate supplies? If you have a moment, go online and complete the Valemount Community Garden Survey at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/X8TZBKD. Be part of the conversation.

The Valemount Gymnastics Club Tupperware Fundraiser Valemount Gymnastics Club is doing a Tupperware fundraiser. Get a hold of your favorite gymnast to get a head start on your Christmas shopping and support a great club! Check out the link to the flyer to start browsing online http:// tupperware.ca/brochures/fundraiser-catalog-2012-ca.pdf Grad 2013 Poinsettias Fundraiser The McBride Graduating Class of 2013 is doing a Poinsettia Fundraiser just in time for Christmas. There are 6.5” and 10” poinsettias available in white, pink, or red for $15 and $35! You can order yours from a Grad or at the McBride Husky. The deadline for ordering is Nov. 13, and you can pick them up at Craft Fair Nov. 23, or have them delivered. Got a Tip? If you have a note idea or tip, or would like to share your event or happening with us, you are encouraged to contact Donalda Beeson at donalda@thevalleysentinel.com or The Valley Sentinel (250) 566 4425. 1318 Week of 10.29.2012

‎Valemount’s 50th Anniversary Poker Walk Winners And the winners from Valemount’s 50th Anniversary Big Foot Trail Poker Walk are Nathaniel Broersma, Austin Funk, Tiffany Bloodoff, Brenda Funk, Claudia Frost, and Louise Kerik. Congratulations guys!

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The Renegade: A tale of Robert the Bruce- Jack Whyte The Purchase- Linda Spalding Revenge of the Vinyl Café – Stuart McLean The Light Between Oceans- M.L. Stedman

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Joseph Anton: A memoir- Salman Rushdie Unlearn, Rewild- Miles Olson Getting Started in Mutual Funds – Alvin D. Hall A Practical Wedding- Meg Keene

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ACTIVITIES

WEEKLY HOROSCOPE bY MICHAEL O’CONNOR Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) The capacity to see things clearly and to take effective action comes and goes – some days and cycles are simply better than others. The cycles of change indicates rises and falls, like the waxing and waning Moon. It is all good and natural, yet how we tune-in and handle these processes, especially the waning cycles, is important and sometimes we need help, like perhaps now. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) The focus on relationships is front and center. Between realizing a clearer sense of your own individuality within the context of relationship and feeling fulfilled regarding needs and desires makes for a complex plot. Ambitious and determined to succeed, you are a force to reckon with. Creating a win/win ever requires creative thinking and diplomatic wisdom. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Deep changes in your overall lifestyle are underway. It is time to undergo some kind of education, training or apprenticeship. This is not a good time to lean on laurels or even past patterns. Stepping back from your situation will help you to decipher the sort of refinements needed in your overall approach towards a healthier daily rhythm. Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Somehow you are in for a long haul now. Big changes have occurred, there is no returning to the way it was; you must move on. If only you could feel more confident on all fronts. The key is to accept the complexity of the process. Exercising that much more critical analysis now and a willingness to work that much harder both without and to create peace within, is the call. Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Deep within at core reaches of your being fears are being stirred. These are the fears that often arise at the prospect of laying claim to deeper layers of one’s power. Greater effort, courage and responsibility are implied in achieving and holding power. For now, find ways to play with and simply entertain the prospects of accessing hidden reserves of power. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) A growing thirst for knowledge, answers, insights and fresh angles of perception and approach is underway. While this includes increasing returns, it is also linked to realizing ideals of achievement and aspects of self-actualization. To succeed,

you need to dig deeper than usual. Aim for increased comprehension of complex matters to fortify your overall foundation. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) A new day has dawned for you. Now it is time to take inventory of your resources, potentialities and opportunities. Fortunately your energy levels are running high and so too are your powers of discrimination. Yet, you may still feel the need for space or to go somewhere new to support a fresh perspective. Do what you can to step back or away to broaden your scope. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Your ambition and determination levels are rising steadily. You feel strategic and determined to push through any opposition, within or without. Your entire lifestyle has already and is now changing and the pace is quickening. Yet, you also want harmony and may feel conflicted at the prospect that your success is someone else’s defeat. Honest dialogue will help, a lot. Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) The slow but sure process of disintegration of habitual lifestyle patterns has begun. It is important now that you take stock of the situation. A proactive approach is required. Since we are all creatures of habit, this is a call to review your own and to make initial efforts to replace outworn and/or unhealthy habits with better ones. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Interactions with people holding key positions of power continue. Beyond wanting access to their influence, your deeper desire is to activate your own personal power and/or to position yourself for opportunity. To achieve your goal, however, you may have to go within to confront some of your own fears, limiting beliefs and/or character flaws. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) You have received an invitation to lay claim to a new level of power. Have you answered yet? To succeed you must be willing to do the work and there is plenty to do. Yet, if you pace yourself and work with say, a 3 year plan, backed by due diligence, you will be successful. If you feel confused and/or unclear about what to do, seek counsel. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) The next stage of a prolonged learning curve has begun and the slope is getting steeper. However it is precisely this challenge that you need. Anything less would not inspire your determination enough. Commitment remains a key word. You must answer the question ‘to what’? Your overall health is certainly implied.

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COMMUNITY

Village of Valemount Council Briefs Donalda Beeson Contributor

he regularly scheduled council meeting for The Village of Valemount was held on Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2012. Mayor Andru McCracken, Coun. Christine Latimer, Coun. Sandy Salt, and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Anne Yanciw, as well as Heather Funk were all in attendance. Coun. Hollie Blanchette and Coun. Dallas Bullock were not in attendance.

Delegations: Council received a delegation from Dorthe Flauer of SOS Children’s Safety Magazine regarding her initiative to “Give Youth a Voice,” engage youth by assisting in creating a Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee, to create awareness and start a dialogue with youth in the community regarding their ideas, wishes and visions for their peer group in the Valemount area. Correspondence for Action: The Kootenay Climate Action Change Re: Nov. 8, 2012 Latimer made a motion to receive for information only an invite for attendance to The Kootenay Climate Action Change event on Nov. 8 and 9, 2012. Salt seconded. Flauer Re: SOS Children’s Magazine Salt made a motion to refer to staff a letter from Dorthe Flauer regarding her invitation to advertise in SOS Children’s Safety Magazine, and ask them to do a little more research into the village advertising budget. They also made a motion to refer the letter to Tourism Valemount. Latimer seconded. WPPC Re: Minutes of Regular Committee Meeting Sept. 18, 2012 Latimer made a motion to accept the resignation of Les Dammann from the Wildfire Protection Committee, and to advertise for a new member. Salt seconded. Salt made a motion to provide a letter of support to the Valemount Community Forest to harvest pine areas around the community to reduce the fire hazard. Latimer seconded. Reimer Re: 1255 5th Avenue Salt made a motion to defer this agenda item to the next meeting. Latimer seconded. VanderZwan Re: Craft Fair McCracken made a motion to waive half of the rental fee at the Community Hall on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012, for the Valemount Craft Fair, as a Grad 2013 fundraiser. Salt seconded. Administrative Reports: Asbestos Concrete Water Pipes in Valemount Salt made a motion to receive for information only a report to council on the direction provided to staff to research allegations of health risks due to Valemount’s Asbestos Concrete Water Pipes, which were found to be unfounded. Latimer seconded. Cemetery Bylaw Draft 685, 2012 Latimer made a motion to approve the 1st and 2nd Reading of Valemount Cemetery Bylaw No. 685, 2012. Salt seconded.

Community Wildfire Protection Plan- This Document is available by Request at the Village Office McCracken made a motion to approve the Community Wildfire Protection Plan. Latimer seconded. Committees of Council Latimer made a motion to approve staff to review the Terms of Reference of all standing and select committees of council, and provide recommendations for updating and amendment Salt seconded. Financial Report: Community Hall Table and Chairs Latimer made a motion to review the additional quotes for wooden tables, select a chair and table style and select a company to purchase from. Council also made a motion to use the unused funds from the Community Hall Expense Account to cover the additional expense of the tables and chairs and; select JM&C Furniture as the company to purchase the tables and chairs from. Salt seconded this motion. Project Status Report: Councillor Salt made a motion to accept for information only a Project Status Report from Lori McNee, Director of Finance. The report included the following project updates: 1. Water Pumphouse Insurance Claim • Notified insurance company of potential loss • Begin file for expenses to be submitted to Insurance Co. 2. VARDA Building • As per IC86/12, the $2,500 yearly grant was put towards building maintenance including insulating the floor and caulking the building. • Total costs (not including PW labour) $ 2,028.61 3. Cranberry Marsh Trail Meeting • Attended Cranberry Marsh Trail Meeting to confirm funding options 4. Tax Sale • Completed steps as per Community Charter • All delinquent taxes were paid by due date and therefore no Tax Sale was required 5. SmartTool Upload • Continue to work with BC Hydro and Roberts Environmental Services to finalize data input and complete the upload of the SmartTool in order to start inputting current data 6. Commercial Garbage / Cardboard Contracts • Completed Garbage / Cardboard contracts with commercial businesses until the end of 2012. 7. Big Foot Trail • Confirm payments as per contracts, grant amounts, and work completion via Vic LaBoucane and Silvio Gislimberti. Contract currently on budget. 8. Community Hall Renovations • Have been completed and waiting for final invoices and BC Hydro rebate. Will report on total project costs next month 9. Enabling Accessibility Fund for Automatic Doors • Worked with Janey Weeks to submit grant that will allow village to install automatic doors at

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the Village Office, Info Centre and Library Approval was given by council in 2011 to apply for a very similar grant, but deadline was missed. 10. Swift Creek Recovery • Work with Vic LaBoucane to report to Ministry by completing Water Act, Section 9 Approvals, and Notifications for “Changes In and About a Stream” as Anne was away at UBCM and MATI. Anne will continue to work with Ministry on this. 11. Swift Creek Emergency • Continue to work on financial reporting for emergency expense reimbursements 12. Damaged Planter on 5th Ave • Contractor that was arranged to complete work was unable to, so Public Works repaired. Invoice for repairs sent to company of vehicle that damaged the planter. 13. Paving and Line Painting • Arranged paving of 5th Ave./Hwy. 5, 9th Ave. by Co-op and various patch jobs. Invoices still to come, but costs will be under set budget of $20,000 • Arranged line painting on Karas Drive, 5th Ave., Main St., and crosswalks (to be completed) at Elementary School and 5th Ave./Dogwood. Costs will be over budgeted amount of $1,000 but to be covered by remaining paving budget. (Same category) Councillor Latimer seconded. •

Public Comment Peter Felmark made a comment about the safety issues regarding the rocks on the Big Foot Trail. The Mayor responded by saying that they are having public works and the contractor look at the issues. For More Information To clear up anything mentioned in these notes, please contact Donalda Beeson at The Valley Sentinel, at donalda@thevalleysentinel.com. For more information, concerning anything mentioned at the council meetings please contact the Village Office and note that, as always, the public is more than welcome to attend these meetings, as well as make a delegation or public comment, on the second and fourth Tuesday’s of every month at 7 p.m. sharp in the Village of Valemount Council Chambers.

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• Commercial lot • Good visibility and exposure • Level - alley access

84,500

1112 - 4th Ave ValeMount, Bc • Over 1100 sq ft • Lots of updates • Large heated shop • Excellent condition

250-569-7397 Irene Berndsen ireneb@royallepage.ca

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Irene Berndsen, Sales Representative in McBride

Valemount Real Estate ROOM FOR HORSES!

PERFECT STARTER

5 Bedrooms - Huge home- Huge potential Massive shop - Barn- 4.69 acres

3 bedroom - New bath - New roof Lots of renos - New deck $169,000

$499,000

LOT AND SHOP

CUTE & COZY

$99,000 plus HST

2 Bedroom - New paint Garage - Extra big lot $149,000

Almost half acre - Commercial area Huge shop - Excellent exposure - Low price

80 ACRES

GOOD HOME-GOOD NEIGHBORS

Close to town - Old growth timber Spectacular views - Subdivision potential $350,000

5 bdrm - 3 bath - 3 levels Huge master suite - Double lot - Garage $299,000

MULTIPLE REVENUE PROPERTY 3 rental units -Good investment Large paved parking - Two buildings $189,000

PERFECT STARTER

3 bedroom - New bath - New roof Lots of renos - New deck $169,000

LOTS & ACREAGES

6 BEDROOM ULTIMATE RESIDENCE Double lot - Immaculate yard Large family kitchen - Attached garage

$369,900

Tammy Van de Nobelen Owner & Sales Associate

SERVICED TOWN LOTS $37,900 ACREAGES 1 ACRE - 5 ACRES $69,000 - $149,000 CHECK OUT WEBSITE FOR DETAILS

Call Tammy TODAY for more information on these properties and more.

Visit www.valemountlistings.com

Cell: 250.566.1025 • Office: 250.566.0021 - 1418 Bruce Place, Valemount, BC

RIVERFRONT ACREAGE

Extensive river frontage and views Commercial Zoning - Cozy Mobile $369,000 Jeannette Townsend Managing Broker