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Meet the new Deputy Corporate Officer By LAURA JOHNSON Contributor
VALEMOUNT – There is a new face at the village office in Valemount. Meet Braden Hutchins, the Village of Valemount’s new deputy corporate officer (DCO). Hutchins comes to Valemount having grown up on southern Vancouver Island. He attended the University of Carleton in Ontario, earning his master’s degree in public education. While in university, Hutchins worked in a variety of volunteering roles, including interviewing municipal energy managers to determine best practices for community energy use, which gave him a “flavour” for local government. After graduating university, he worked for the federal government where he was in charge of developing sustainability performance indicators for a government-wide sustainability development strategy. There, he learned to work with a very diverse group of people and personalities. Following his time with the federal government, Hutchins had an opportunity to work for the government in the United Kingdom as a consultant, where he resided for the next year. His past experience and a desire to be closer to family brought his job search to British Columbia, and eventually to Valemount. After speaking with Anne Yanciw, Valemount’s chief administrative officer (CAO), he felt they had established a good connection, and he appreciated Yanciw’s inspiration and passion. After reading the 2011 corporate report, Hutchins felt that in many respects, Valemount was like other small towns, transitioning from industry into tourism. He was inspired to find a council willing to go forward in change, appreciating their direction and progressiveness. Hutchins cited the geo-thermal project, among others, as evidence. Mayor Andru McCracken stated Hutchins was “picked from the brightest and best. He
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Braden Hutchins at the Valemount Village Office on Nov. 23 during a meet and greet.
is definitely on the upswing.” “I would like people to know that I am really excited to be here,” says Hutchins. He mentions he has an appreciation for small towns, as well as volunteering.
Annual Wes Hudson Light Up Contest
Prizes for Commercial and Residential. 9, 2010 2011 Contest will start December 3, with judging taking place December 13, 2010 19, 2011 BE SURE YOUR LIGHTS ARE ON!!!
Starts December 7th with judging to take place on December Prize for each category: 14th 1st prize – $50 2nd prize – $25
PRIZES:Contest sponsored by the Village of Valemount 1st Commercial $50.00 2nd Commercial $25.00 1st Residential $50.00 2nd Residential $25.00 Contest sponsored by the Village of Valemount
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McBride Constable Nathan Fox poses with his children and Santa. From left to right: Const. Fox with son Bill, who was a little frightened even with Dad there, and daughters Charley and Lennah who both enjoyed the visit. LAURA JOHNSON PHOTOS
Left: Diana Smith, one of the vendors at the Lions Club soup, sandwich and white elephant sale, brings driftwood from Kinbasket Lake, glass, sand and fire together to create a unique gift option for shoppers. Right: Aiden Anthony ties into a lovely sticky, crunchy, juicy candy apple, while helping his Mom, Carleena Shepherd. The sale was held in the Valemount Lions Hall, on Saturday, Nov. 24.
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McBride to Barriere Pilot progress update By DANIEL BETTS Editor
ROBSON VALLEY REGION - Recently the Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training (JTST) released an update on the McBride to Barriere Economic Development Pilot Project. “Much has been accomplished since the last update at the Community Forum held in Blue River on May 22, 2012,” said Alison Coyne, director of the land use initiatives and analysis branch, Economic Development Division, JTST. In June, trade and investment representatives from the JTST met with several proponents from the region to gather information to market opportunities within the corridor to foreign investors. JTST plans to continue their search for acceptable partners to invest in corridor projects as well as continue to raise awareness of potential in the area. In the development of the pilot project three major areas of concern were identified for the corridor: power, fibre and tourism. In regard to power, BC Hydro continues the planning process for the Northern Thompson Transmission Line reinforcement project as well as negotiating with energy proponents in the Robson Valley Region. BC Hydro has promised to fund up to $50 million in system upgrades at the Valemount substation if project proponents fund
and build a 138 kV transmission line from Valemount to McBride and a new McBride substation that meets BC Hydro standards. Proponents will also need to have successfully negotiated commercial terms and conditions for biomass and run-of-the-river independent power producers and electricity purchase agreements consistent with previous competitive calls and develop an industrial park at McBride. In regards to fibre, a project involving community forest woodlot licences and other small tenure holders was announced on Oct. 19. Managed by the Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition (SIBAC), on behalf of other project managers, the project will focus on improving fibre utilization, facilitate collaboration and business relationships, develop new markets and opportunities and foster information sharing. Community Forests managers, First Nations licence holders, woodlot owners and value-added wood manufacturers in the corridor will work closely with the project. A series of facilitated meetings is expected in the new year. Specialized consultants will be engaged to work with the regional small tenure holders to complete detailed market studies and/or business plans based upon the regional priorities. In regards to tourism, many repairs have been made to back country roads in the corridor in order to access recreational opportunities, including the Trophy Mountain
Road and the Clearwater River Road in Wells Gray Park. On Oct. 29, a workshop focusing on valley-wide tourism opportunities took place in Blue River. The workshop was designed to build on community tourism plans and previous discussions including the McBride to Barriere Regional Economic Investment Pilot Community forums in 2012. Specific tactics for sub-regional projects that will benefit corridor communities and strengthen the corridor visitor experience and its market position are the expected benefits of the workshop and its follow-up. Currently, the Resort Development Branch at the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations is reviewing a formal proposal from Valemount Glacier Destination Resort proponents. In Valemount, a permit to start construction of the Cranberry Marsh trail and boardwalk has been issued to the Village of Valemount. Also, the Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association (YORA) completed a site engineering study for the proposed Five-Mile mountain bike park. A development plan is now in the works and will be submitted as part of the tenure application for the project. Lastly, JTST has been in discussions with UBCM and will work with corridor communities to prepare a labour market assessment of the region. editor@fitzhugh.ca
Folk fest gains momentum By SARAH MAKOWSKY Reporter/Photographer
JASPER - After a third meeting, it looks like Jasper is set for a revived folk festival. The Jasper Heritage Folk and Blues Society is holding a two-week contest to give the festival a name. Entries are accepted in ballot boxes at Nutter’s and Coco’s Cafe, or on the group’s Facebook page until Dec. 6. The new name will be announced at the Dec. 13 festival meeting and the winner receives two tickets to the folk festival. “It feels like we’ve got some real momentum,” said Cristin Murphy of the
Jasper Heritage Folk and Blues Society. Space has been booked at Centennial Park to host the festival. “It’s a great spot because there’s all kinds of [amenities].” As head of the funding and sponsorship committee, Murphy is busy working on grant applications. Letters are also being sent to potential sponsors, both old and new. “Quite a number” of artists have already contacted Murphy, expressing their interest in the September festival. “They’re hearing the buzz, so that’s kind of exciting for us,” she said. During the summer months, the society surveyed people at the farmers’ market
about a folk festival. One of the questions was which artists people would like to see. “We all have our own music wish lists in our head, we just have to bring it all together.” At tonight’s (Nov. 29) AGM at The Legion at 7 p.m., The Jasper Heritage Folk
and Blues Society hopes to gain more board members. Everyone is welcome to attend. “We’re going to give it everything we’ve got,” said Murphy. “A festival is such a tangible thing, everyone knows how exciting it can be.” reporter@fitzhugh.ca
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NATIONAL PARK NEWS NOVEMBER 29
Banff Film Fest screening in Jasper
JASPER NATIONAL PARK FEATURES PROMINENTLY IN NATUREʼS INVITATION DOCUMENTARY
The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour is coming to Jasper. Movies will be shown at the Chaba Theatre on Dec. 9 and 10 at 7:30 p.m. Different films will be played on both nights. Tickets for one night cost $25 and the twonight package is $45. Advance tickets are recommended, with a request of cash payment.
$200,000 available to community forests and woodlot licence holders The Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Skills Training (JTST) is adding $60,000 toward a project to assist community forests and small woodlot licence holders to identify new business opportunities in the Robson Valley Region. The Southern Interior Beetle Action Coalition (SIBAC), and the Omineca Beetle Action Coalition are also each contributing $60,000. The BC Community Forest Association and the Federation of BC Woodlot Associations are each contributing $10,000. The project will be managed by SIBAC, which focuses on improving fibre utilization, facilitating collaboration and business relationships, developing new markets and business opportunities, and facilitating information exchange. “We were very pleased to be asked to participate in the investment pilot project and to work collaboratively with communities throughout the corridor. As we look for ways to stabilize and grow the economy, it is critical that we work together, and programs like this are a response to some of the ideas and concerns that were expressed in our working group sessions,” said Shirley Bond, MLA Prince George-Valemount, in a press release.
Valemount gets funding for wood stove exchange On Nov. 25, Terry Lake, minister of environment for B.C. announced the Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program is giving the Village of Valemount $2,500 to encourage residents to replace their old wood stoves with cleaner-burning models that will improve personal health and air quality. Valemount is one of 14 communities and regional districts receiving over $192,000 in grants to support their wood stove exchange goals for 2013. In 2008, the B.C. government partnered with the BC Lung Association to run the wood stove exchange program. So far, 5,000 old wood stoves have been replaced since the program began. “These new stoves are much more efficient than the older models that they replace, reducing smoke by up to 90 per cent. This is an important public safety and health issue, and the more stoves we replace through this program, the better the health outcome for everyone,” said Shirley Bond, MLA Prince GeorgeValemount, in a press release. “Smoke created by wood stoves is associated with many respiratory problems that can seriously impact one’s health, and we are pleased with the program’s continued success in helping to alleviate health concerns by replacing old stoves with cleaner, more efficient appliances,” said Scott McDonald, executive director of the BC Lung Association.
The documentary Nature’s Invitation follows new immigrants as they explore Canada’s national and provincial parks, as part of new outdoor wilderness programs developed by Parks Canada and Alberta Parks. It also shows new Canadians as they get involved in nature programs in the Albertan cities of Edmonton and Calgary. The goal of these initiatives is to help newcomers become educated about the wilderness available to them in Canada by taking away barriers that stop them from exploring. These barriers include the cost of transportation, accommodation, park fees, fear and lack of knowledge. “It is incredibly important that everybody gets out and learns about nature,” says Robert Bateman, Canadian wildlife artist and environmentalist. Best-selling author Richard Louv of Last Child in the Woods - Saving our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder is also featured in the film. Jasper National Park’s Learn to Camp program,
offered in collaboration with Elk Island National Park, the Edmonton Centre for Newcomers, Scouts Canada, MEC, and Brewster Travel Canada, is a highlight of the documentary. The award-winning Nature’s Invitation has been screened internationally, and will premiere on OMNI TV at 9 p.m. (EST) on Dec. 2. The documentary will also soon air on CBC. Stay tuned.
JASPER NATIONAL PARKʼS ANNUAL PUBLIC FORUM
Approximately 50 people attended the Jasper National Park Annual Public Forum on Nov. 1. At the Forum, Parks Canada reported to the public and welcomed feedback on work over the past year and future priorities. Following his year in review presentation, Supt. Greg Fenton answered questions about new recreational activities, public consultation and the TransMountain Pipeline. Forum attendees then discussed two topics in small groups: living with wildlife and developing a green building policy. A more detailed record of the meeting will be available on our website, www.pc.gc.ca/jasper, in the new year. ~ Parks Canada
McBride Youth Committee winter events By ALAN FREDERICK Reporter
MCBRIDE - McBride youth have much to look forward to this winter. The McBride Youth Committee was formed by Jennifer Quam in May 2011 under the education component of her job as Victim Services Coordinator with Robson Valley Support Services (RVSS). The idea came about after she started “noticing a gap in services to youth due to not enough collaboration between community services.” Past summer events included two street hockey games, street basketball, street bowling, and a street dance. All were free and well attended. Quam formed the committee together with various groups relating to the youth of the community. Members
of the committee include members of the RCMP, a public health nurse, school staff, school parent advisory councils, clergy from local churches and anyone having anything to do with programming with youth. Plans for the upcoming winter include an outdoor skating rink in the village ball diamond with flooding performed by the McBride Volunteer Fire Department. The village has given permission to use the area and the youth c o m m i t t e e w i l l p r ov i d e funding for the boards. The com mittee is also or g a n i z i ng a Snow Fe s t Family Day tentatively set for Sunday, Feb. 3, 2013, which will include activities such as snowshoeing, snow golf, snow sculptures, a snow angel competition and other snow-related events. The group is looking for sponsors and groups to assist with hot chocolate and snacks.
Climbers scale the wall at the Jasper Activity Centre Nov. 22. The free event was hosted by Jasper Life as part of its monthly range of activities. SARAH MAKOWSY PHOTO
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oe remembered that night well. He and Anders had somehow managed to subdue the captain and eventually got the old salt to his sleeping quarters. Mrs. Munshaw, the enraged passenger, found young Emily on the poop-deck and put her daughter to bed in her own cabin. The rest of the crew and passengers arrived back at the ship quite late and some of them were in worse shape than the captain. The B.C. Express did not meet the scheduled departure time of 4 a.m. However, she did pull away from the SiemsCarey wharf by 8:30 a.m. the same morning. “Fore and Aft,” the boatswain called. The deck crew took up their positions and before long the ship swung around in the river and was on its way down the rambling Fraser to South Fort George. Joe was on the foredeck during the departure and for the first few hours after clearing Mile 53 he was put to work washing down the wooden decks with a scrub-brush. He didn’t mind the work as the decks were not very dirty. The weather had changed that day for the better and now Joe had the hot sun on his back and the cool breeze in his face. He filled his pail with river water using a heaving-line and rinsed off the different areas of the deck as he scrubbed. Some of the passengers lounged in deck chairs on the first balcony. From this level they could see all the Photo BY L. L. fRAZeR sights, including the fabulous scenery and sometimes wild animals. At one point Joe spotted a bull moose near the Joe spotted a bull moose on the banks of the river. banks of the river. From time to time, Joe would look up from his scrubbing to see if the captain was watching. photographs of the railway construction in the area while From the wheelhouse, Captain Baker navigated the his wife and daughter had been visiting friends up-stream Fraser with reverence. He had studied the river on previous at Mile 53. trips and knew it well. The man had great respect for the Three miles past Croydon, a white flag appeared on mighty and unpredictable water-highway. Generally the port side riverbank. Joe had been told this was a sign navigation between Tête Jaune Cache and South Fort that passengers wanted to be picked up. He informed Mr. George was good during the high water with the exception Hastings, the boatswain. of the two canyons and one whirlpool en route. In the next episode, No Free Rides, Captain Baker The B.C. Express made a short stop at Croydon Landing exercises his duty as master of the B.C. Express and takes to pick up a photographer, Mr. Fred Munshaw. He would on a ruthless railway rogue. be joining his family onboard. Munshaw had been taking llfrazer@telus.net
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The Saw-filer’s Kit - This drawing was inspired by a black and white photograph that was taken at the Aug. 14, 1982 Valemount Historic Society’s second annual Historic Picnic. The event was held at Ferne McKirdy’s farm at Tête Jaune. Bob Beeson was on hand to explain the procedure for sharpening a cross cut saw. He had a saw and the sawfiler’s kit and shared his knowledge of how to use them with the crowd that turned out. The drawing was created by Smithers artist, Theresa Schwab, and was included in episode six of Caribou Joe and the Building of the Grand Trunk Pacific. “Then the rakers on the saw would come along, with each stroke, and curl the wood out and up in long spiral saw-filer’s Kit drawing by Theresa schwab, Smithers, B.C. ContRiButed imAge
strips. When the saw was cutting perfect John would always say, Well, we’re really making clock-springs, today.” That’s why I called the episode, Making Clock-springs.
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WINTER DRIVING COME HOME SAFE
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VIEWPOINT By DANIEL BETTS, Editor
It may be later than last year but it is definitely here. As winter descends upon the valley more often than not the roads can be an icy hazard. Travelling in the Rocky Mountains in wintertime can be an adventure, but as with any adventure, it is important to be prepared for the worst, while hoping for the best. Firstly, it is important to be mentally and physically prepared for driving in adverse conditions. Being tired or stressed is not going to help your driving. The road is very unforgiving and doesn’t care if you are late. Sometimes you have no choice but to take it slow and easy. Better late than never certainly applies when it comes to winter driving. Besides, if you are already late there is no use stressing about it. Checking road conditions ahead of time will also help to plan your travel time. Sometimes the road just isn’t safe and making a choice to not travel is far wiser than risking your life or the lives of others. Secondly, what is the condition of your vehicle? Good winter tires are a must if you want to safely navigate Rocky Mountain highways. Don’t go anywhere without a full tank of gas and be sure regular maintenance is up to date. Getting stranded in the middle of winter with bad weather descending is not where anyone wants to be. Double check to ensure all your lights work properly. Sometimes, despite the best intention, drivers can find themselves in a bit of a spot. If you end up stranded, you are going to want to ensure your vehicle is well-equipped to accommodate an emergency situation. In bad weather, it is usually safer to stay with your vehicle than to attempt to walk for help, particularly in the dark. If stranded along the highway, your vehicle becomes your shelter. You should have some basic items that will make your temporary stay in your vehicle far more comfortable. Blankets or sleeping bags will help to keep you warm, particularly if you are unable to run the engine and heater. A candle can provide light and a surprising amount of heat. Also, be sure to take extra food and water. Granola bars and trail mix are easy to store and will provide extra energy and comfort. Be sure to cover your head to help prevent the 90 per cent of heat loss that occurs from this part of your body. Road flares will help to alert emergency or road maintenance services that you are in trouble. If you choose to travel in poor weather, make sure someone knows where you are going so that should you become overdue they can alert the authorities. editor@thevalleysentinel.com
What should MCFC restorative justice look like? Dear Editor, McBride Community Forest Corporation (MCFC) has caused salmon habitat destruction in its footprint. It must be significant damage for Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) to proceed with legal action. The option of DFO and MCFC is for restorative justice with “healing in victims, meaningful accountability of offenders, and the involvement of citizens.” I trust that the “six community-member panel representing the fisheries’ resource interest” will be immersed in promoting healing between community members distressed with MCFC make-up and actions. Change to the constitution of the MCFC is where significant restorative justice lies. Local members on this panel will be all too keenly aware of the animosity that exists between those who believe that all the voters in the footprint of the forest be represented on the board of directors and those who believe that the constitution should remain with the voters of the Village of McBride only. Does this really make a difference? Would people genuinely feel that restorative justice was accomplished if they were included in the management of the forest? When citizens cannot vote on the care and harvest of their forest they worry that the resource is being stolen and mismanaged. In this case, taken and controlled by their neighbours in the Village of McBride who won’t share ownership of the MCFC. When we live “in the forest” but have no say in its management we know we must be vigilant to assure that our forest environment is still healthy ANDREA SCHOLZ Publisher/ Production Manager publisher@thevalleysentinel.com
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for our children and future generations. If we are part of the organization we can add our knowledge and understanding of our forest resource at the management level. In this way we become part of the decision-making and share the blame if things go wrong. Mayor Frazier assured me during the civic political campaign a year ago, that there is a way to share the ownership of MCFC with the surrounding community. Now is the time for him and for Village Council to display real leadership by initiating important changes to the constitution of the MCFC. The restorative justice process is the perfect opportunity to rectify ownership of our local forest management to include all community residents, both inside and outside the village of McBride. Together we can manage our forest well! Sheilagh Foster - McBride, B.C.
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ROBSON VALLEY REGION – We are entering into 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence, Nov. 25 to Dec. 10. Kicking it off is the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on Nov. 25. Then Dec. 6 marks the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women in Canada. The 16 days coincide with Dec. 10, International Human Rights Day, the final day of action. The Robson Valley Support Society (RVSS) has chosen, once again to honour the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women, in both the communities of McBride and Valemount. Established in 1991 by the Parliament of Canada, this day marks the anniversary of the shooting and killing of 14 young women at École Polytechnique de Montréal in 1989. Their killer targeted these women strictly because they were women. As well as commemorating the women who died at the hands of gender-based violence, the date also presents an opportunity for Canadians to reflect on the horror that is violence against women in our society. It is a chance to consider the women and girls that live with violence in their daily lives, and to take a moment for all those whose deaths have been a result of gender-based violence. To that end, you are invited to join RVSS on Dec. 6 from 1 to 3 p.m. for a tea and talk at the McBride RVSS office, located at 942 3rd Ave. Later on, in Valemount at 6:30 p.m., join RVSS for Building Community, a community service at the Valemount Community Church, located in the former Sporting and Clothing building. This year also marks RVSS’s 20th year of violence prevention programs in the Robson Valley Region. RVSS’s Services Coordinator, Shelly Battensby, said this is a good time to look at how far we have come. According to the Status of Women Canada website, “Gender-based violence affects us all. It destroys families, weakens the fabric of our society, and takes a heavy toll on our communities and our economy. Canadians are reminded during the 16 Days of Activism that they can take actions, now and throughout the year, to eliminate violence against women and girls in all its forms.”
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U of A conference ‘peaks’ interest in Jasper by sarah makowsky reporter/Photographer
JASPER - A marriage of academics, art and mountains is set for Dec. 14 and 15 in Jasper. Seeking Mountains is an optional weekend field trip component of the interdisciplinary Thinking Mountains Conference at the University of Alberta from Dec. 11 to 14. Seeking Mountains provides an opportunity for Jasperites to hear some mountain-related research and overseas conference attendees to actually view mountains up close, since they’re difficult to see from Edmonton. “The people in Jasper or who live closest to the University of Alberta in the mountains, should have some kind of access to the kinds of research about mountains that is going to be presented at U of A,” said Heather YoungLeslie, board member of the Jasper-Yellowhead Historical
Society and associate adjunct professor at the University of Alberta. The weekend events are open to all, beginning with a welcome reception at the museum Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. “We’ll showcase the museum, do tours of the collection and just have a nice Rocky Mountain welcome for anybody who comes into town,” said Young-Leslie. The evening consists of wine tasting, exotic beers, appetizers and special appearances, including a “super secret” athlete, yet to be confirmed. On Saturday at the train station’s central foyer, Rocky Mountain researchers will share their findings. Later in the evening, climatologist Andrew Bush will present a key note address about working at K2 mountain. The lecture takes place at the museum. Admission is free, but donations to the museum’s roof fund are greatly appreciated. “So far none of this is costing Jasper, or anybody in
Jasper anything,” said Young-Leslie. “Other than the tour operators who are generously offering some discounts.” Sun Dog tours has arranged to transport travellers from the U of A campus to Jasper and back. The Edmonton conference already has Jasper connections. Presenter Dr. PearlAnn Reichwein in Edmonton has done research in Jasper, and Jasper National Park warden Greg Horne has also co-authored a paper that will be presented in Edmonton. “We’re hoping that the Thinking Mountains conference will be an annual event,” said Young-Leslie. The first day of the U of A conference falls on Dec. 1, which is, coincidentally, International Mountain Day. Young-Leslie asked council if Dec. 15 or 16 be declared Seeking Mountains Day in Jasper. “I don’t see why not,” said Ireland, who asked for a written proclamation for the Dec. 4 meeting. reporter@fitzhugh.ca
Students extend helping hands by sarah makowsky reporter/Photographer
JASPER - Barb Schmidt’s 9A class at Jasper Junior/Senior High School is doing its part to combat homelessness. The st udents were inspired after reading Eric Walter’s novel, Shattered, about growing homelessness in Canadian cities. The class learned more about the issue through research and watching
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The 9a class at Jasper Junior/senior high school is fundraising and collecting warm clothing for the bissell Centre in edmonton, which provides assistance to those affected by poverty. The class decided to help after reading a novel about homelessness.
documentaries, and decided to take action. “We can’t fix it, but we can help it,” they echoed, adding that they’ve learned “it’s good not to take what we have for granted.” The students took the Roots of Empathy course in Grade 7, so they’re able to
recognize and identify with the feelings of others, said Schmidt. Homelessness affects all ages, including children, which drives the cause closer to home. The 2010 homeless count in Edmonton identified 2,421 individuals as being homeless. Schmidt presented her students with the idea of donating to the Bissell Centre. The organization is running a “warm words, warm bodies” campaign to pass on not only cozy clothing, but words of encouragement to those who will benefit from both. After discussion, the class decided to contribute through fundraising, asking for hoodie donations and creating drop boxes
to leave at different locations around Jasper, including one in the school foyer. Warm winter clothing like toques, blankets, jackets, ski pants, mitts and scarves is appreciated in the drop-off boxes. Hoodies are asked to be new and dark-coloured and can be dropped off at the school’s office. You can also include a friendly, warm note for the hoodie’s recipient. Hoodies can also be purchased at low-cost through Bargains Group at www. bargainsgroup.com and shipped directly to the Bissell Centre. The 9A class is running the program from Nov. 26 to Dec. 17. reporter@fitzhugh.ca
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WEEKLYLHOROSCOPE
bY MICHAEL O’CONNOR
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)
An expansive and exciting cycle has begun, both within and without. Externally, you may be dealing with a busier than average schedule these days. Inwardly, many deep thoughts are running through your mind. Research, web searches and/or investigations of other kinds are featured. These are activating your passions and ambitions.
Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)
Rich, deep and passionate exchanges with significant others are a central theme these days. Sharing secrets and desires adds to the intimacy and perhaps the drama. Mergers and a deepening of commitments are part of the plot. These are activating courage and determination to assert yourself to realize a brighter future.
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emini (May 21 – Jun 21 Circumstances are pushing you to take stock of your health and that of your overall lifestyle. Your financial health is probably in the mix. Giving more somehow is required. Gaining access to the right tools, techniques, methods and/ or measures is important. This is a call to be extra sober and take your situation seriously. Yet avoid worry and remain calm as you follow through.
Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)
Bringing attention to needed changes in your daily rhythm and routine is the call now. You would like to feel more confident about things, but it may not feel so easy. Stepping up your efforts and level of discipline may feel necessary. It is said there are two main categories of emotion: love and fear. Focus on love to feel more secure, decrease stress and increase health.
Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)
Much is stirring within and this may be activating some of your fears. Yet, a new wave of creativity and enthusiasm is coming in. This is leading you to reach out and meet new people. These new connections stand to open doors you did not previously even know existed. Nurture these budding friendships with sincerity and full diplomacy.
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irgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Taking inventory of all that you have to offer and making lists of all that you want to have and achieve is an important focus. This trend will continue for the next few weeks. This clarity will activate your intuitions and open new doors, as if magically. Yet just thinking about it is not enough. Commit your ideas to written words and/or images for best results.
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ibra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) A break in the storm likely comes as a great relief. The past several weeks may have been pretty tough. Although a longer cycle requiring that you ‘pay your dues’ somehow will continue, at least a period of reprieve has begun and will unfold until year’s end anyway. Use this opening to reach out to make meaningful connections and increase your confidences.
Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)
The past few weeks have seen you take a much more assertive approach that you probably have for some time. With this momentum you are now in a process of building upon new foundations. Deciphering what is important and wise and how to best nurture a healthy approach and still achieve effective outcomes is your next major step.
Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)
While much is giving way and changing within, you are also feeling inspired to take some key initiatives without. With your ambitions on the rise to create a whole new foundation in your life, now is the time to focus and persevere. How things used to be is dissolving steadily now and your overall lifestyle is implied. Embrace the darkness to discern what is important.
Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)
While paying attention to the facts can be important and valuable getting lost in the details can be a problem. Too much thinking and not enough awareness is the issue – losing sight of the forest for the trees. This is a good time to step back, broaden your scope and release the tensions built up by having too much on your mind.
Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)
Freedom is a state most people desire. Yet, it is more seldom appreciated that freedom cannot be realized without discipline. This is an important lesson for you now. Discipline implies a clear focus, realistic strategy and consistent follow through. Along the way resistance and/or blocks are encountered. Sometimes these come from within and must be overcome, like now.
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)
The time has come to make your presence known. Your willingness and determination to be seen and heard will produce positive results. In order to build your confidences you will have to give more, to make extra efforts than usual. Deciphering how to break through lines of resistance or simple lack of recognition is the greater, long-term task.
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Roundhouse Theatre presents Jim Byrnes by allan Frederick reporter
MCBRIDE - Over 100 people attended the Roundhouse Theatre in McBride on Thursday, Nov. 15. The audience expressed their appreciation during a musical show put on by Jim Byrnes, a legendary blues musician and actor. allan Frederick PhoTos Byrnes introduced each song with a Jim byrnes (above) during his show at the roundhouse Theatre in mcbride on nov. 15. brief history and often a story behind the Former guitarist for Prism, lindsay mitchell (top right), accompanies byrnes. music. Byrnes appeared to have a wealth of musical history having played with and for many famous artists over his career. His accompaniment during the McBride show was a well-k nown g uitarist and songwriter and one of the founding members of the band Prism; Lindsay Mitchell.
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Comments by members of the audience following the show were very favourable. During the performance the audience often showed their appreciation for the songs, guitar playing and music history presented by Byrnes and Mitchell. The next Roundhouse Theatre show is slated for Jan. 25, 2013 with well-known U.K. artist and songwriter Jake Morley coming to Canada for the first time. On April 19, 2013, The June Bugs, a group of five described as one amazing f iddler, one award-win ning g uitarist and three women whose singing voices blend like butter, are scheduled for an engagement at the Roundhouse Theatre. Shows for Febr uar y and March are awaiting confirmation.
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Unique Boutique Salon & Spa By MARIE BIRKBECK Reporter
VALEMOUNT – There has been a flurry of activity in the Regency Building on 5th Avenue in Valemount. Over the past couple of weeks, Noreen & Mel’s Hair Design swapped locations with Robson Valley Internet Corporation (RVIC) and reopened as Unique Boutique Salon & Spa. Owner and manager Melanie Fleetham says that the past few weeks have been a blur, but she is so thankful for the barrage of local contractors who worked tirelessly to get the salon in order, and also the support of the people in the Robson Valley who encouraged her to follow her dream. Ever since she was a 16-year-old in a cosmetology class in high school, Fleetham knew that she was an entrepreneurial type and what direction she wanted her career path to go. She had a vision. A hairstylist, makeup artist and an esthetician by trade, Melanie is not afraid to go after what she wants. When she and her husband William Chitty moved to the Robson Valley, Fleetham initially commuted to Jasper from Tete Jaune to work. Tiring of the long drive, she found herself presented with an opportunity to partner with Noreen Saul, which she did for two-and-a-
half years operating as Melanie’s Beauty Boutique. But, she knew even then that it was just a temporary position until she could see her way clear to expand into a shop of her own. Her goal, from day one, was to create something that reflected who she is, from the colours on the walls, to the furniture and the products that she carries. A few months ago, Rene Nunweiler of RVIC approached her with the idea of trading spaces. From there Melanie did everything she could to make it a reality. It was the right time. “You don’t know how far you can go until you take that risk. They don’t always turn out…but when you are truly passionate about it, you can make it work.” According to Fleetham, there is no shortage of amazing, talented professionals in the valley, but to date there has been no central location for them to practice. Unique Boutique has created the space and hopes to attract not only locals clients, but also clients from out of town. Unique Boutique Salon & Spa is more than your average salon. In addition to the four salon chairs, there is a wide range of ever-changing gift items from Manitoba Mukluks, to jewellery, glass wear, handbags, and so much more. The team is made up of professionals, who like the salon, are all unique and bring their own skills and strengths to the spa; massage, manicures, pedicures, waxing, eyelash extensions – if you want it, they can provide it. In addition to Fleetham, the team consists of front end manager Caitlin Beddington, stylist Noreen Saul, RMTs Kathryn Smith, Barbara Faust, Jennifer Dewey and Sue Gehrig, who offers intuitive hot stone crystal therapy, ionic foot detox, and hot stone relaxation treatment. A part time stylist from Jasper will also be joining the team. Tattoo artist Ryan Rittum from Jasper will be visiting twice a month. Eventually, Fleetham will be bringing specialty services into the spa that might not otherwise have demand for a full time presence in town. The shop is open daily except Monday; with extended hours on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday depending on demand. Call 250566-0009 to book an appointment. The grand opening of Unique Boutique will be Friday, Nov. 30 from 7 to 9 p.m.
McBride library explains eBooks and audiobooks By ASTRID FRAZIER Contributor
ROBSON VALLEY REGION - EBooks and audiobooks are quickly becoming an alternative to the standard paper books we are used to. With technology changing daily, access to books is as easy as turning on your computer, browse, checkout and download. Recently the McBride and District Library hosted an “introduction to eBooks” public seminar. The McBride and District Library, along with many other libraries throughout the province, including the Valemount Public Library, have signed up with British Columbia Libraries website “Library to Go.” This website gives library members the opportunity to download books to their home computer and other devices such as eBook readers and mobile devices. All you need to download an eBook or audiobook is a library card and a computer. It’s pretty simple, just use your library card to access the library’s “virtual branch” website, follow the directions and information in “OverDrive,” install the free Adobe Digital Editions software to your computer and then transfer to eBook readers. Once you’re in the system, the process is similar to signing out a regular book. You choose a title and check its availability as some copies are limited, so there may be a wait. If there is a wait you can choose to be emailed when the selected item is available. The check-out period can be up to 21 days, and five eBooks or audiobooks can be signed out at one time. A book can be returned on line by the user, or it will be automatically removed from your device after the sign-out period has expired. Once the eBooks or audiobooks are downloaded to a computer, they can then be transferred to a compatible mobile device of your choice so you can enjoy reading anywhere. The OverDrive website has a “getting started” feature that is very helpful, easy to follow with step-by-step
information and instructions for any user. B.C. Libraries now has access to approximately 50,000 eBooks and audiobooks for readers and the number is growing. Also available though the libraries are digital magazines with over 300 titles to choose from and, by the new year, the number will be over 1,000. Visit your local library for more exciting information on accessing this new technology.
Valemount Public Library Adult fiction
The panther ~ Nelson DeMille The roundhouse ~ Louise Erdrich Where azaleas bloom ~ Sherryl Woods Mad river ~ John Sandford People of the black sun ~ Kathleen O’neal Gear
Adult non-fiction
Business plans for Canadians for dummies ~ Paul Tiffany Luck or something like it ~ Kenny Rogers National Geographic angry birds ~ Mel White The search for Anne Perry ~ Joanne Drayton
Junior
Nursery rhymes ~ Kate Toms
DVD
Game of thrones, complete first season Brave Smother
Food for fines - Nov 1- Dec 22 For every food item donated we will forgive $2 of your late fees Valemount Public Library
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MARIE BIRKBECK PHOTOS
Above: Unique Boutique features beautifully decorated rooms in which to enjoy treatments. Far left: Hair stylist stations are at the ready for the grand opening on Friday, Nov. 30. Left: Melanie Fleetham sees her dream of operating her own spa become a reality.
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Long-time McBride resident remembers the olden days By birgiT sTuTZ
Proceeds will be used to purchase 4 needed high chairs for the Valemount Daycare. All pictures will be e-mailed. Printed copies are not available. Preschoolers will be singing Christmas Carols at 5:00pm.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT & DINNER
Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012 4:30 p.m. at the VALEMOUNT COMMUNITY HALL Concert with dinner to follow A non-perishable item for the Food Bank would be appreciated. HOSTED BY THE CHRISTIAN CHURCHES OF VALEMOUNT
House of Jasper Silver Studio
OPEN 11 AM - 3 PM every weekend until Christmas Located next to the historic church on 141 Dominion St. in McBride, BC
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MCBRIDE – Long-time McBride resident Cyril Jeck remembers when he could see mountains all around from his property in McBride. “The valley looks a lot different now than it used to in the late twenties, early thirties,” he said, adding a fire had burnt through this part of the valley in the early 20th century. “It burnt a huge part of the valley. There were mostly poplar trees when I was a kid, and they were quite small. There were only a few spruce and pine trees.” Cyril Jeck was born in 1929 on the property where he still lives today and which his father, Adolph homesteaded in 1923. His dad came from Alberta looking for work as it was bad times for farming at the time, said Jeck. Adolph found work in a sawmill in Jasper Park in 1922, and the following winter he worked for a mill in Tete Jaune. He stayed on into the summer of 1923 and found the property on what’s now called Jeck Road, east of McBride. “He got to like the mountains and the valley,” said Jeck about his dad, who was born in Vohemia (south-eastern Ukraine) and came to Canada in 1893 as a two-year-old with his family, escaping for religious reasons. Adolph and his wife, Maria, had nine children, three boys and six girls. Five of them were born before their move to McBride. The family initially lived in a small 12 by 14 square foot log building that was already on the land. In 1925, Adolph built a new log structure to which he added-on twice in later years. Adolph also built a little teacherage in 1926. “All teachers for Beaver School stayed in that,” said Jeck. The Beaver School, which Jeck and his siblings attended, was on what is now Russell Jervis’s place on the north-side of Highway 16. Jeck remembers the McBride of the 1930s and 1940s
as a bustling town, with a train station, a newspaper office, three grocery stores, two hardware stores, an electric store, a post office, a men’s clothing store, a women’s and children’s store, a theatre, a curling rink, a hockey rink, two hotels, a Chinese restaurant, The Beanery (which stayed open all night), and later on, garages as well. “There was also a pool hall and they would play poker in the back,” recalls Jeck. “Behind the pool hall, there was a small building, maybe 12 by 16 feet square, where the bootleggers were. They had quite a selection.” In the thirties, McBride had one RCMP officer. In the forties, the police force increased to two officers. “The police station was on 2nd Avenue and included a jail and a fenced-in yard where the prisoners could catch some fresh air,” said Jeck. “There was also a hospital, the Red Cross hospital with over 20 beds, on 2nd Avenue. It was pretty busy and functioned well.” Jeck’s youngest sister Mary was the first baby born in the hospital. She was also the only one of the siblings to be born in a hospital. Besides Beaver School, there was also a school in Mountainview as well as a two-storey school in McBride near the location of today’s elementary school. “In the early 1940s, the Legion had a building where the bank now is, and the school used it for high school,” said Jeck. There was no bank until the early ‘50s. “Every second Saturday there was a dance at the old Dunster Hall down by the Dunster bridge,” Jeck remembers. “It would take one-and-a-half to two hours to get there. After the dance, we would go to the Beanery and have breakfast. In later years, there were four taxis in town. They would sometimes make two trips to the Dunster hall.” In the ‘30s and ‘40s the population of McBride was over 700.
LATE NIGHT SHOPPING in Valemount
December 7, 2012 from 5 - 9 p.m. Businesses participating in the PASSPORT: Acadian Stones Jewelry at The Gathering Tree In Store Specials!
Mountain Bargain
Noreen’s Hair Design
Infinity Office & Health
Valemount Car Wash
IRLY Building Centre
Valemount Learning Centre
50% off Gently used clothing and a draw 10% OFF purchases with passport
A Cut Above
Parasuco and Oxygen clothing, and specials
Alpine Country Rentals
Door Prize & Discounts up to 25%
Bear Paw Den Quilting
In Store Specials and door prize
Canoe Mountain Extreme Sports Discounts up to 25% off selected items
SANTA PHOTOS from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at THe gathering Tree
Now located in Unique Boutique - multiple draws 10% off everything in the store! Hosting community home-based businesses
Valemount Crafter’s Guild
Petro-Canada
The Gathering Tree
Unique Boutique Salon & Spa
Valemount IDA
LORDCO
Free draw for gift basket
15% off everything in Gift Shop! Specials and In Store Draws
In store specials and multiple draws Check out our Christmas specials
The following businesses will be open and have contributed to this event, visit them and see what specials they have in store for you: Caribou Grill - on passport with specials The Great Escape
IGA Pepe’s Pizza
Signs & Framing by Countrywide Diamond H Donairs
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“There was a lot more children back then,” said Jeck. “In 1937, the Long family moved next door, so there was a bunch of kids about our age to play with. They also brought a lot of horses with them.” Cyril remembers that in those years, there were between 36 and 40 bachelors living along the old Highway 16 between Tete Jaune and McBride. The Jeck farm was central to the Beaver community, so there was always lots of company on summer evenings and weekends. “We had huge meals, for 25 people or more.” Jeck said his father was very community minded and was citizen of the year twice. “Cyril is also very community-minded,” added his wife Alaire, mentioning Jeck’s involvement in the Farmers Institute, as well as him being an honourary member of the Chamber of Commerce. Jeck recalls his dad building a tennis court on his property. “People from town would come out to the farm to use it,” he said. The first airport was on the Jeck farm as well. There was also an old fair hall that his dad built. “We used to have a really good fall fair,” said Jeck “There was also the odd dance.” The railroad was a big thing for McBride, said Jeck, as were the sawmills, many of which got started in the ‘40s. “There were also some small farms,” he said. “There was a good market for hay for the horses used in the logging industry. When Jeck attended Grade 9 in McBride, he was boarded with a local family and looked after their six workhorses in exchange. “I wasn’t happy in school, so I started playing hookey,” he said. “When dad found out about it, he asked me if I wanted to go to school or work. I said work. So dad took me to his logging camp at Eddy Creek and gave me a team of horses to drive and I skidded logs all winter. I never went back to school.” In the early ‘50s, the highway department hired Adolph to plow snow around Dunster with his D-4. Jeck and his dad worked together for a while, plowing snow all the way to Valemount. “We had sleepovers along the way, but one of us always kept the cat running all night,” he said. In 1952, Jeck and his brother Lloyd bought their dad’s sawmill, which Adolph started down Eddy Road in 1945. However, the sawmill was shut down in 1961 because “we ran out of timber.”
Valemount LATE NIGHT SHOPPING Passport On Dec. 7, 2012 between 5 p.m. & 9 p.m. visit these businesses to receive a stamp on that square. Take this card with all stamps filled in to the IGA by noon the next day where on Dec. 8 at 12 noon two draw prizes will be awarded. A large gift basket will be drawn that will include gifts from each of these businesses. A second smaller basket will also be drawn. Maximum of 1 passport/person, must be 12 or older to participate. Acadian Stones Jewelry at The Gathering Tree
Infinity Office & Health
Unique Boutique Salon & Spa
A Cut Above
IRLY Building Centre
Valemount Learning Centre
Alpine Country Rentals
Noreen’s Hair Design
Valemount IDA
Bear Paw Den Quilting
Petro-Canada
Valemount Car Wash
Canoe Mountain Extreme Sports
The Crafter’s Guild
LORDCO
Mountain Bargain
The Gathering Tree
Caribou Grill
2 for 1 Special No stamp necessary
The following businesses will be open and have also contributed to the gift baskets. Visit them and see what specials they have in store for you: Caribou Grill - on passport with specials The Great Escape IGA
Your name:
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Jeck met his wife, Alaire, in 1952, when she came to McBride from her home in Powell River to teach. “Our first adventure together was goat hunting,” she recalls. The couple got married in Vancouver on September 25, 1954. They spent the summer of 1955 south of Hinton, wrangling for Tommy McCready out of Jasper. “I didn’t know anything about horses or camping,” said Alaire, who cooked for seven men. “It was a good way to break her in,” added Jeck with a laugh. In 1959, Jeck and his wife moved to the farm with their four children, three boys and one girl. “I improved the farm and ran beef cows,” he said, adding his mom and dad also used to sell cream. “We were milking five to six cows when I was a kid.” In later years, Jeck worked for forestry for 12 years on the weight scale for Ziedlers. After that he did mostly logging and farming. In the ‘80s, Jeck did quite a bit of contracting for the forest service in silviculture. Jeck has always enjoyed the outdoors, and he remembers his childhood fondly, with lots of fun and freedom. “I always enjoyed fishing and trapping,” he said, adding he made his pocket money trapping squirrels. “They averaged a dollar a piece, and we would get over a hundred in the winter. In the spring, we would get the Eaton’s catalogue and we would send away for a new pair of jeans or shoes, a couple of traps, and maybe some big little books that we didn’t have.” While Jeck has a lot of fond memories, there are some unhappy ones as well. “One of my worst memories is when one of my nephews drowned in Hidden Lake in 1979,” he said. Another sad memory is of another drowning. “On April 12, 1935, when I was five years old, we were on the north-side of the Fraser River across from Eddy Station during spring breakup. He said a fellow who had worked for Sig Harstad got off there from the freight train. He was trying to cross the Fraser River. He had a stick to poke the ice. The ice broke, and the man drowned in view of everybody.” To this day, Jeck vividly remembers the man’s black hat floating in the icy waters. Jeck also remembers winters a lot colder and snowier, with temperatures as low as minus 65 Fahrenheit. And the schools weren’t closed.
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Valemount Council Briefs – Nov. 13 By donalda beeson Contributor
The regularly scheduled council meeting for The Village of Valemount was held on Tuesday, Nov. 13. Mayor Andru McCracken, Coun. Christine Latimer, Coun. Sandy Salt, Coun. Hollie Blanchette, Coun. Dallas Bullock and Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Anne Yanciw, as well as Heather Funk were all in attendance.
CAO Re: Committee for Kinder Morgan Pipeline Expansion Blanchette made a motion to have council approve to establish a committee of staff and councillors to consider the effects on the community of the proposed Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion project, and devise a strategy to best approach this, and have Salt, and Bullock sit on that committee. Latimer seconded this motion.
Correspondence for Action: CBAL Play and Learn Re: Community Hall Use Blanchette made a motion to charge the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL), $50 a day for use of the Community Hall for their 18-week Play and Learn Program. Bullock seconded this motion.
CAO Re: Valemount Community Church Blanchette made a motion to approve a temporary use permit for the Valemount Community Church for the use of the building in question, with clarity provided to both the tenants and owner that this will not reduce taxation on the property, with an annual review for renewal. Latimer seconded this motion.
New Life Centre Re: Christmas Concert and Dinner December 1, 2012 Blanchette made a motion to charge the Christian Churches of Valemount a $50 fee for use of the Community Hall for their Christmas Concert and Dinner on Dec. 1. Latimer seconded this motion.
CAO Re: Valemount Secondary School Garden Mayor McCracken made a motion to approve the temporary use of the land for a school garden through a License of Occupation, with a nominal annual fee, and an end date, returning the land back to its ready state. Salt seconded this motion.
Valemount Taxi Re: Increase Fleet Size Blanchette made a motion to send a letter of support for Valemount Taxi to increase their fleet size. Latimer seconded this motion.
Financial Reports: DOF Re: Accounts Payable Monthly Report for October 2012 Salt made a motion to receive, for information only, the Accounts Payable Monthly Report for October. Latimer seconded this motion.
Administrative Reports: CAO Re: Attendance at Cancer Centre Opening Latimer made a motion to obtain ratification of an email decision to send Blanchette to attend the opening of the new Cancer Centre for the North in Prince George, B.C., that was on Oct. 29, and to use funds from the staff professional development budget to fund this trip. Salt seconded this motion.
VILLAGE OF VALEMOUNT Winter Hours for Solid Waste Pick Up Monday, Wednesday, Friday • All Commercial Business pick-ups Wednesday • Commercial pick-ups, as well as Residential on Hillside Mine Road, King Road, 17th Avenue, Cranberry Place and Canoe View Place Thursday • Residential pick-up from 1st to 14th Avenue, Main Street, Juniper Street, side streets, Mobile Home Parks, Apartment Buildings and Schools. Friday • Commercial Pick up and Residential pick-up Swift Creek Road. Please note that as per our Bylaws, the following applies: • no more than 2 receptacles (not bags) must be placed curbside • no later than 7am • all garbage that is placed in a receptacle must be bagged • please do not overload bags as they tend to break (more than 20lbs) • we ask that cardboard not be placed for pickup
Christmas Solid Waste Pick Up Schedule Changes
DOF Re: Christmas Office Closure Blanchette made a motion to approve the Village Office being closed over the Christmas season from Dec. 21 at noon to Jan. 2. Salt seconded this motion. DOF Re: Annual Christmas Parties Bullock made a motion for Council to approve the annual staff and children’s party. Latimer seconded this motion. DOF Re: Project Status Report Bullock made a motion to receive for information only a project status report from the director of finance, which included the following updates: 50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend events were a huge success. The event was kept within budget of the $50,000 provincial grant and revenues generated from concessions, bars, and ticket sales. As there are funds remaining, the committee will meet to discuss how they should be spent. Big Foot Trail Alpine Country Rental Agreement completed, except
Skills Training Tuition Increase Effective Monday, September 19, the Ministry of Social Development increased the maximum amount for Skills Training Tuition Assistance through the Employment Program of BC to $7500. This program provides financial assistance to eligible individuals to help them obtain the skills training they need to reenter the labour market. If you are Birgit Kuit, considering going back to school, you Employment Advisor may be eligible for this funding. For more information, please book an appointment to see Birgit.
December 25, 2012 • No change, as Tuesday is not a regular pickup day. December 26, 2012 • Both Residential and Commercial pick-ups regularly done on this day will be done on December 28, 2012. January 1, 2013 • No change as Tuesday is not a regular pickup day.
The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.
Phone: 250-566-4601 • Fax: 250-566-4602 Check out our website at www.valemountlearningcentre.org Come and visit us again for the first time. 1201 - 5th Ave., Box 789, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0 Monday to Friday - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
for line painting and minor deficiencies. Village staff and Alpine Country Rentals to review deficiencies and agree upon a holdback amount until complete. Currently, project is on budget. Community Hall Renovations Renovations are complete and within budget. Currently working with BC Hydro to finalize the BC Hydro Rebate. Wildfire Protection Plan Project complete and grant approved by Council at the Oct. 23 council meeting. All grant reporting filed and waiting for payment. Will be over budget by $261.80, as non-refundable HST portion was not originally budgeted for. Courthouse Renovations Complete and on budget as per contract. With the exception of an additional amount of $837 paid to contractor due to unforeseen additional renovations (no plywood under certain sections of old siding that had to be restored,). This extra cost was approved as it was necessary to complete renovations and total costs remained under the total budgeted amount for 2012. Woodstove Exchange Program Three residents have completed the program and received grants. Three residents are working towards final inspection Green Heat Study Project complete and report approved by council at the Oct. 23 meeting. All grant reporting filed and waiting for payments, will be over budget by $217.50. Original grant applications included “in-kind” expenses and NDIT, one of our grant providers does not allow in-kind contributions as part of their agreements as the others did. 2013 to 2017 Five Year Financial Plan Had first senior staff meeting and have begun budgeting process. Council meeting planned for December. Salt seconded this motion. DOF Re: Wes Huston Light Up Contest Blanchette made a motion to approve that prizes in the amount of $50 and $25 be awarded for the first and second prize in both residential and commercial categories for the Wes Hudson Light Up Contest and to be advertised in the local media as starting this year Nov. 30, with judging taking place on Dec. 7. Bullock seconded this motion. Continued on Page 19
Canoe Valley ReCReation CentRe ConCession The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George intends to consider adoption of the Canoe Valley Recreation Centre Concession Lease Authorization Bylaw No. 2777, 2012, at its regular meeting on December 20, 2012. This bylaw will authorize the Regional District to enter into a renewal agreement with the Valemount Minor Hockey Association for use of the concession area within the Canoe Valley Recreation Centre, terminating in 2017. The Canoe Valley Recreation Centre concession is located in Electoral Area H at 100 Elm Street, Valemount, BC, and is owned by the Regional District. The Regional District will receive a nominal sum of $1.00 from the Association for the specified term of the agreement. A copy of Bylaw 2777 is available for viewing at the Regional District website, at: www.rdffg.bc.ca (Agenda for November 2012, Regional Board meeting Item No. 13.5), or in hard copy at the Regional District Service Centre at 155 George Street, Prince George BC during regular business hours. Persons wishing to file a written submission in respect of Bylaw 2777 should do so not later than 5:00 p.m. on Friday, December 7, 2012. C. Paton Community Services, Service Centre Representative 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8 Telephone: (250) 960-4400 Toll Free: 1-800-667-1959 Fax: (250) 563-7520 • Web: www.rdffg.bc.ca
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Sledders enjoy first ride of the season in Valemount by danieL beTTs editor
VALEMOUNT - According to Curtis Pawliuk, general manager of the Valemount Area Recreation Development Association (VARDA), well over a hundred sledders took the opportunity to “enjoy some amazing early season alpine riding conditions,” last weekend. Pawliuk explained that due to the warm fall season, access to the areas is quite thin, but once in the alpine, riders enjoyed anywhere from 140 to 200 centimetres of “amazing powder riding and sunshine.” “Grooming of the access trails has not yet begun, although riders are still anxious to get out for the first ride of the season,” said Pawliuk. Conditions can change rapidly so Pawliuk advises to keep up to date on the latest conditions. If you are looking for a place to lay down some tracks in the alpine snow, contact VARDA in Valemount at 250-566-4817. editor@fitzhugh.ca
PhoTo by CurTis PawLiuk
Last weekend, sledders took to the alpine near valemount to enjoy one of the first rides of the season.
Mountain Mania is back in McBride by birgiT sTuTz Contributor
MCBRIDE - Get ready to party in McBride, as Mountain Mania is coming back to town; the popular Snow and Mud event will be hosted by the McBride Big Country Snowmobile Association on Jan. 18 and 19, 2013. This is the sixth Mountain Mania event, and the second time it is being held in McBride, with the first time being in 2009. Two years ago, the event was held in Valemount. “Snow and Mud moves the parties around, they go north, then south, then north, and so on,” said event organizer Barry Walline. “They like to spread the event around to get more people to the area. There will be tons of new people coming here this year, but there will also be a lot of people coming to Mountain Mania who have come here before. We do throw a good party, one of the better ones according to some people.”
The weekend will start Friday evening with a meet and greet party, which is open to the public. The meet and greet will take place from 5 p.m. to midnight at the Robson Valley Community Center. “Thunderstruck Films is doing their sledding film premiere at the meet and greet on Friday,” said Walline, adding there will also be snacks served. On Saturday evening, there will be a banquet, dinner and dance to a live band at the Robson Valley Community Centre. Cocktails are at 6 p.m., dinner is at 7 p.m. and the dance is from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. “Saturday night is a private function and tickets need to be bought in advance,” said Walline. Tickets are $35 each and can be bought online at www.snowandmud.com. Tickets will also be available at Spindrift Power Sports Ltd. in McBride within the next couple of weeks.
“There are only 250 tickets available for the dinner and dance, and an additional 100 tickets for the dance only,” said Walline. Tickets for the dance are $5 and will be available at Spindrift. Walline said there is no organized riding
planned for the hills in the daytime, but people can hire one of the local snowmobile guides to take them to new places. For more information on Mountain Mania, contact Walline or Judy Fraser at 250-569-0226.
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On the evening of Nov. 26, mayor, council and administration were joined by five members of the public to discuss the 2013 municipal budget at the Jasper Activity Centre.
Jasper municipal budget for 2013 – Part One Fees at Jasper Activity Centre to increase by as much as 10 per cent by danIeL beTTs editor
JASPER - The first of two public meetings to review the Municipality of Jasper’s draft operating budget for 2013 occurred on Monday, Nov. 26 at the Jasper Activity Centre (JAC). Mayor and council and administration were in attendance, as well as five members of the public. Christine Nadon, manager of communications and information technology, presented the budget for corporate and legislative services. Nadon explained that the operating budget for her department has been reduced by 13.93 per cent mostly due to the decrease of one position. In 2013 the bylaw section will be contained in the Emergency Services Department’s budget. The department is also anticipating a name change to Protective Services. Nadon also noted that each department now has their own IT budget. Council questioned costs associated with the Internet. Nadon explained that, “from an IT perspective,” municipal Internet accounts were complicated due to the structure of the organization having many locations. In some cases, departments need their own dedicated servers. Alice Lettner, director of finance and administration, next presented the lengthy and detailed budget for her department. Lettner noted that 2013 is an election year and the budget reflects $10,440 to cover the costs. While costs for council memberships and travel expenses have
decreased due to the elimination of GAER (Grande Alberta Economic Region), the administration and finance budget is increasing by 2.7 per cent or $29,375. Coun. Gilbert Wall noted the significant line item of $412,405 for Park’s Requisition-Town Land Rent and asked, “what do we get for that?” “The privilege of living in a national park,” replied Lettner. She noted the uniqueness of land use and development living in a national park where the government holds a lease on the land, however she doubted people living in condos in Toronto would have any sympathy for the situation, suggesting the benefits of living and working in Jasper exceeded the lack of clear title. Yvonne McNabb, director of culture and recreation was next to present. During a PowerPoint presentation, McNabb first noted the revenue opportunities for not only the Jasper Activity Centre but also the community. When booking a tournament or conference at the JAC an influx of visitors brings revenue to the community in the form of hotel stays, recreation and dining. McNabb noted that the revenue brought in by tournaments and conferences is a significant factor in being able to operate the facility. McNabb also noted the cost savings initiatives being deployed to reduce energy usage at the JAC. She noted that while they have been able to reduce usage, energy costs have increased in recent years. Had they not been successful in reducing energy usage, costs would be
significantly higher. McNabb revealed that starting Jan. 1, JAC user fees would increase by four percent, except for combo passes, which would increase by 10 per cent. Ice fees in the arena would not increase until September. The Jasper Municipal Library has increased their request for funding and, according to the budget, will pose a challenge after it is completed and occupied. With the increased use of the arena for tournaments, Mayor Richard Ireland asked for clarification and wanted assurances that local sports would take priority. McNabb confirmed that local sports do get priority when booking the arena. Mayor and council discussed the timing and costs associated with the annual rodeo. McNabb revealed that it takes up to three weeks to clean the arena following the rodeo event, during which the arena can not be booked due to cleanliness. According to McNabb, it would take at least two years to change the timing of the rodeo due to the way the rodeo circuit is booked. Having the rodeo at a different time of year may reduce costs. Also in question was the cost of custodial services at the new library, which the mayor and council felt was too high. The second public meeting to review the second half of the 2013 municipal budget is scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 29 at the JAC. editor@fitzhugh.ca
McBride’s Craft Fair was one of the biggest in years: The McBride Craft Fair held in McBride secondary school on nov.24 was a big success. Crafters and vendors from all over the Robson Valley, Valemount, and Jasper brought their offerings and homemade delights to sell. There room was well stocked with a variety of goods on 35 tables. The fair opened at 10 a.m. and was well attended until it was over at 3 p.m. Kudos to the organizers for putting on another successful event this year, and thanks to all the crafters for a great showing. AsTRid FRAzieR PHOTOs
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AUTOMOBILES 1993 Dodge Spirit car Loaded, 78,000 original kilometres. Garage stored. Excellent condition. Excellent Fuel economy. $3,900 OBO Contact Oli at 250-569-2583. GTS SEPT 5 2004 Ford Freestar minivan Sports model. Tan colour. Loaded. Good condition. Clean. WInter rims and tires included. $6,500 OBO Phone 250-569-7295 daytime or 250-968 4322 evenings. GTS JAN 25 2002 Saturn SL, grey, 4 door sedan, 433,000 kms, manual transmission, great fuel economy. Has been a good commuter car. $1,500 OBO. Call Loretta 250-968-4453. GTS NOV 29
CAMPER WITH TRUCK 1995 Wilderness 5th wheel camper 21.5 feet. Sleeps 6 people with queen size upper bed. Fridge, 4 burner stove/oven, propane heated, AM/FM stereo, shower tub, with 12 ft. awning $700.00 In great condition. 1996 Ford F-250 extended cab short box, 196,000km, truck canopy included. Asking price is $10,000 for BOTH OBO. If interested call Jocelyn 250-5664491 (home) or 250-566-1700 (cell) GTS SEPT 5
HEAVY EQUIPMENT 1999 John Deere Model 160 Excavator rebuilt hydraulic pump and new undercarriage. Contact 250-219-0277 NOV 29 Feller Buncher 227 Cat, new motor, good undercarriage, most of this machine is rebuilt. Price $15,000 obo. Call 250-566-2471. GTS JULY 25
MISC. FOR SALE Case Model 530 Tractor front end loader in good condition $3,500. Parts tractors Case 530 backhoe attachment $1,000. 14 foot tandem field disk $800. Contact 250-2190277 GTS NOV 29 Good used sea containers for sale. McBride area $3,650, Valemount $3,500 Delivered. We accept Visa/MC 250-314-9522. NOV 29 26” oak television cabinet in good working order. Call 250-566-4275. NOV 29
RENTALS 2 Bedroom house on acreage for rent in Tete Jaune. $700 per month. Contact 250-5669811 DEC 20
RENTALS CN APARTMENTS - 1 & 2 BR $520 & $590 plus hydro. No pets. JUNIPER MANOR -Furnished Bachelor $450 plus hydro. 2 BR $550 plus hydro. Scott 250-566-1569 DEC 20 HOUSE FOR RENT: 3 bdrm upstairs 1-bathroom upstairs and 1 bath downstairs, W/D upstairs. All new flooring and paint throughout. Large basement unfinished, storage sheds, and private fenced back yard. $750 monthly. Available Dec. 1, 2012. Located in Valemount. Contact Paul 250-566-4538 NOV 29 Furnished two bedroom house and bachelor suite. Available immediately, in Valemount. 250-566-9884. Emails ideal4@gmail.com. DEC 6
COMMERCIAL SPACE Office space for rent or lease in the Village of Valemount. Bring your business idea to this move-in-ready space. Total of 365 sq. ft. consists of office with sink and separate waiting room. Located in a professional building. Call 778-389-5100 or email dmohrsen@telus.net to view. NOV 29
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Mobile Home: Hartman’s Trailer Park 2-Bedroom with addition, wood stove and oil heat. Rental purchase optional. Asking $16,000 OBO or $500 monthly rent. Call Doug 250-566-4240 GTS NOV 15 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 JUNE 20 HOME FOR SALE
Move-in ready 4 bedroom, 3 bath home Recently renovated. Hardwood, tile and laminate throughout. Extra lot, fences and landscaped yard make this the perfect home. This is a must see if you are looking to relocate. 1311 - 9th Ave. Valemount, B.C. Call or text Michelle today at 250566-1947 or call Francis at 250-566-4411. DEC 6 FIREWOOD FOR SALE
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SPECIAL EV ENTS VALEMOUNT TOWN HALL MEETING Thursday, nov. 29 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the visitors information Centre. The village of valemount Council invites you to join them in discussing opportunities, challenges, and successes in a town hall setting. Your Online Library Account @ the McBride Library nov.30 at 7:30 p.m. Tips and tricks for using your library account online. Christmas Card Crafting @ the McBride Library dec.1, 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. - letter to santa? Festive note to friends? Come write with us. all ages welcome. some supplies and refreshments provided.
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mondaYS: • Play and learn from 10 a.m. to noon at the valemount Community hall. • valemount seniors Carpet bowling 9 a.m. at the golden years lodge. • royal Canadian legion general meetings every third monday of month at 7:30 p.m. in legion. tueSdaYS: • valemount Children’s activity Centre board meeting third Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Centre beneath the Community hall (the red door). • Council meeting second and fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the council chambers. everyone welcome. • volleyball 7:15 to 9:15 p.m. valemount secondary school gymnasium. sign up for the season or drop in. must have indoor shoes. Call suzanne bloodoff 250-5669979. WedneSdaYS: • Public library board meeting every second Wednesday at 5 p.m. downstairs at the library. • valemount seniors music night 7 to 9 p.m. golden years lodge • Toastmasters meets every second and fourth Wednesday of the month. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the best Western. • valemount arts & Cultural society
CHrIsTMAs CONCErT AND DINNEr saturday, dec. 1. dinner at 4:30 p.m., concert to follow. Christian Churches of valemount invite you to a Christmas concert and dinner in the Community hall. Call bobbi roe for more information 250-566-4687. Mini-clinics hosted by the robson Valley Chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of BC saturday, dec. 1 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the dunster Community hall. Topics are: • leather care and rigging types and placement with reg marek • equine teeth care and aging with mac Cochrane • bits and their proper use with birgit stutz goodies, coffee, tea, and hot chocolate will be available for free. This is a free event and open to everybody.
meets the last Wednesday of the month at 7 p.m. downstairs at the library. Call 250-566-9049. • meditation classes at The gathering Tree at 7:30 p.m. Cost is $5/week. Call regena 250-566-9181 tHurSdaYS: • Cribbage game at golden years lodge from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. everyone Welcome! • Chamber of Commerce Quarterly general meetings third Thursday of January, april, July and october at 4:45 p.m. • saddle & Wagon Club meeting third Thursday at 7 p.m. 566-9707. • 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 recreational badminton from 7:30 to 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.
Dunster Winter Market saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the dunster Community hall, starting saturday, dec. 1. a bowl of ssoup and a bunwich for $5. yummy desserts are extra! all proceeds go to the dunster Community association. no charge for tables for vendors, contact: Karen shaw at 250-968-4331. LATE NIGHT sHOppING - VALEMOUNT Friday, dec. 7 at participating valemount businesses. sENIOrs CHrIsTMAs pOTLUCk sUppEr saturday, dec. 15 at the golden years lodge at 6 p.m. admission is a potluck contribution. Turkey and potatoes supplied by club. Please bring a gift valued at $10 if you wish to participate in the gift exchange.
TETE JAuNE
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Tete Jaune Community Club meetings held the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Tete Jaune hall.
DuNSTER
• dunster Winter market starts from 11a.m. to 1 p.m. on saturday, dec. 1st at the dunster Community 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: • royal Canadian legion meetings on first Tuesday, monthly. • Community badminton at mcbride secondary school at 7 p.m. • ToPs 6:45 p.m. weigh-in, 7:15 p.m. meeting. health unit in mcbride. new members welcome. Call brenda molendyk 569-3113 • village Council meeting second and fourth Tuesday at 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 two to five year olds who
attend will engage in play-based early learning activities. Call 5692721 to register. • Words of Whimsy - creative writing for teens at 7 p.m. at the mcbride library. WedneSdaYS: • Pickle ball at mcbride secondary school at 7 p.m. • storytime with mother goose at the mcbride library at 10 a.m. • diabetes support group first Wednesday at 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 Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. at the mcbride health Centre. more info call norma 569-2637 or elizabeth 968-4347. • valley Piecemakers Quilt guild every other Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the high school. new members welcome, contact dawna hickerty 250-569-3210. • legion auxiliary bingo first and third Wednesday of the month at the legion hall. tHurSdaYS: • oaPo stitch & Knit every Thursday from 2:30 to 4 p.m., beaverview lodge, hilda murin 569-3305. SaturdaYS: • Writer’s Circle at 1 p.m. alternates between dunster Fine arts school & mcbride library. all Welcome. Contact 250-569 2411.
Peter Reimer Notary Public
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Real Estate & Mortgages Wills, Contracts & Affidavits
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1222 5th Avenue, Valemount Cell: 250-318-8808 • notary@vis.bc.ca Valemount GOOD SHEPHERD ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 3rd Ave & Elm St. 1-877-314-4897 Sunday 8:30am / Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat-9am / Wed & Fri 7pm ANGLICAN UNITED CHURCH 7th & Cedar. 250-566-4797 Sunday Worship 10am
NEW LIFE CENTRE 1247 - 1st Ave. 250-566-4824 Family Worship 10:30am. Prayer meeting Thurs 7pm CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES 250-968-4349 or 250-566-4568 Sunday 3pm, Sun. School 3pm VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 250-566-9996, Praise & Worship 11am Worship Service on Sun 10:30am
1222 5th Ave. Valemount, B.C. Phone: 250-566-4464 • Fax: 250-566-4271 VALEmouNT Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.,mondaYS: Fridays 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. After hours by arrangement VALEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH E-Free Church NEW location the old Sporting & Clothing building on 5th Ave Every 2nd Sunday at 11:00 a.m. mcBride ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH 197 Dominion, 250-569-2606 Sun. Communion Service 11am
ANGLICAN UNITED CHURCH 441 Dominion St., 250-569-3206 or 250-569-3386. Worship/Kids church 10am SEVENTH - DAY ADVENTIST Lamming Pit Rd, 250 569.3370 Sabbath School: Sat. 9:30am, Worship Service Sat. 11am, Pathfinders Tues 7pm, Prayer Meeting Wed 7pm
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH Church 569.2378 or 569.8845 1st Ave Worship Service on Sun 10:30am MOUNTAIN CHAPEL (PAOC) Church 569-3350/Office 569-6802 Sunday Worship 11am, Prayer Service Wed. 7pm MENNONITE CHURCH Sun. Sch. 10am, Sunday Services 11am, 7:30pm Wed 7:45pm
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Village of McBride Council Briefs for Nov. 13 By ALLAN FREDERICK Reporter
The regularly scheduled council meeting for the Village of McBride was held on Nov. 13 with Mayor Mike Frazier, Coun. Lori Kimpton, Coun. Irene Rejman, Coun. Rick Thompson, Chief Administrative Officer Eliana Clements, Treasurer Danielle Smith and Economic Development Officer Margaret Graine in attendance. Coun. Raj Basran was absent. There were three members of the public present as well as one delegate. Agenda with additions received: A motion was made by Rejman and seconded by Kimpton to receive the agenda and additions. Motion carried. Minutes approved: A motion was made by Rejman and seconded by Thompson to accept the minutes of the regular Council meeting of Oct. 23. Motion carried. Reports: Mayor,
councillors
present
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administration provided reports on their activities since the last meeting and the Economic Development Officer indicated that she would provide a detailed report of her activities at the next council meeting.
takers of this offer.
By Laws / Permits / Policies: Administration provided council with a report for the zoning amendment bylaw to help clarify the setback requirements and where the setback is to be specifically located – building or eaves and definitions as to “Parcel Line” and “Setback”. Discussion was held and the bylaw draft was returned to administration for some amendments.
New Business: A draft pamphlet was presented for council to review on the Urban Deer Information to be used to help educate the public on issues and problems with the deer population in the Village. A few minor changes were recommended. Thompson made a motion, seconded by Rejman to receive the information package. Motion carried. The pamphlet will be made available shortly at the Village office and included in the mailing of Village utility billings in the New Year to help reduce postage costs.
Delegate: A late addition included delegate John Charles Purves who provided an open apology to council and the community regarding his dog running about the community and the efforts needed to better control his pet. Purves also presented the Village Administrator with a donation of $300 for the high school grad class of 2013 and threw out a challenge to council for another $50 if all members who do likewise. There were no
A recommendation from Administration was heard for Council to proceed with a grant application to the Community Infrastructure Fund for the “McBride in Transition Project” in support of the street infrastructure improvement costs within the Village. The grant can cover costs already expended and future expenditures from between Apr. 1, 2012 and April 2014 and if approved can cover 50 per cent of costs incurred for the total project.
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DOF Re: Quarterly Budget Report Salt made a motion for mayor and council to accept the presented report, for information purposes only. Blanchette seconded this motion. Bylaws and Policies Village of Valemount Cemetery Bylaw 685, 2012 third reading Latimer made a motion to approve the third reading of Valemount Cemetery Bylaw No. 685, 2012. Bullock seconded this motion. Village of Valemount Water Rate Bylaw 687, 2012 first and second readings Blanchette made a motion to approve the first and second reading of Water Rate Amendment Bylaw 687, 2012. Salt seconded this motion.
Village of Valemount Garbage Rate Amendment Bylaw 688, 2012 first and second readings Salt made a motion to approve the first and second reading of Garbage Rate Amendment Bylaw 688, 2012, which would take the 2009 Rates per weekly pickup from $2 residential, and $4 commercial, to a 2 per cent increase proposed for 2013, which would make residential $2.04, and commercial $4.08. Latimer seconded this motion. Public Comment Peter Fox asked who is responsible for snow removal in front of vacant buildings. He also suggested that perhaps where certified food preparers and cleaners are involved, the cleaning fee associated with use of Village-owned buildings, could be waived. Dan Kenkel said he appreciates what council does,
A motion was made by Rejman and seconded by Kimpton to proceed with this grant application. Motion carried. An announcement regarding the awarding and acceptance by the Village for the Tourist Information Centre operations to the McBride and District Chamber of Commerce for the next three years, commencing Jan. 1, 2013 was made and a news press release has been prepared for distribution.
particularly their responsiveness to the community, pointing out that as a result of their availability on Facebook sometimes they take a lot of heat, inappropriate comments, cyber-bullying, and lots of negativity. However, he points out that there are also many people that read it and see the responsiveness. From his perspective, there is a lot of public engagement and effort to listen to the community and be responsible to the community so Kenkel extends his thanks for that hard work. He also said changing “the rocks from the solid color to the transparent colors was a good move.” 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.
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We’re now open on Thursdays between 10am – 5pm all year long. Drop in to pick up a great book or use our free internet. 250-569-2411 / library@mcbridebc.org
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Pet Photos with Santa in Valemount On Dec. 7, during late night shopping, from 4 to 7 p.m., your pet can get its picture taken with Santa. Phone 250-566-9198 for an appointment. Ten dollars gets a 5x7 print and a copy to print as many as you would like. This event is sponsored by the Robson Valley Spay and Neuter Society.
Stoked for Snow Show: Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival in Jasper The Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival in Jasper is now happening Nov. 30, at 7:30 p.m. at the Jasper Legion. This show is for all ages. All tickets are still valid. All proceeds go to HIV West Yellowhead.
Valemount winter yoga update Kathryn Smith’s Tuesday, Vinyasa yoga class, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is the only class
available and will continue until Dec. 18. Meet upstairs at the Valemount Activity Centre and Arena.
Building Knowledge Calendars on sale in time for Christmas Building Knowledge is a 100 per cent nonprofit started in 2008 by Sandra Hodge and Gilly Thomas to raise money to build schools in Myanmar, Burma. They have successfully raised enough money to build four schools. The 2013 calendars are full of beautiful photos and the story of that journey. Calendars are $20 each. Pick yours up in Jasper at the Dollar Store, Wild Mountain, The North Face Store, Wild Orchid Salon and Spa, Tekarra Color Lab, or Nutter’s or they are available in Valemount at The Gathering Tree and Infinity.
Decorating for the annual Dunster Christmas Concert On Sunday, Dec. 2, from 1 to 4 p.m.
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they will be decorating for the Annual Dunster Christmas Concert. This year, the theme will be Winter in Dunster. Skating, skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, snow shoveling, mountains, trees, birds, and more! Please bring any craft and art materials that may be useful. Tea and snacks are available. Everyone is welcome. No talent necessary, just a willingness to have fun. Call Nancy Taylor at 250-968-4358 for more information.
Robson Valley Spay and Neuter silent auction The Robson Valley Spay and Neuter Society will be hosting a silent auction in the foyer of the Valemount Community Theatre from 6 to 9:30 p.m. on the night of the BC Boys Choir performance, Nov. 30. Show starts at 7:30 p.m.
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pharmaceutical industry and our quest for happiness, but at what cost? Presented in collaboration with The Robson Valley Theatre Collective, see it in McBride Nov. 29 and 30, at the Roundhouse Theatre and in Valemount Dec. 4 and 5, at the Valemount Community Theatre. Showtime is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $18.
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The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) wants to know “Are you an amateur or professional photographer?” They are looking for photos of the CBT region. (See www.cbt. org/map.) Get on their list by emailing cbtcommunications@cbt.org.
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Robson Valley hoRseman paRticipates in extReme cowboy Race woRld championship by bIrGIT sTuTZ Contributor
MCBRIDE - McBride resident Tom Ryan loves a good challenge, especially when speed is added to it. Ryan recently qualified for the extreme cowboy race world championship that took place in Hamilton, Texas, November 2 to 4, and placed seventh in the pro division on his horse Companion Q. “I didn’t find out that I was qualified for the world championship until Oct. 21,” said Ryan. “It took 40 hours of driving to get there.” Extreme cowboy racing is a timed and judged event that demands both horsemanship skills and speed. The horserider pair has to navigate an obstacle course with varying challenges such as bridges, teeter totters, jumps, log crossings, tunnels, cowboy curtains and water crossings. They may also have to do some sidepassing, sliding stops and rollbacks, pull a wagon behind the horse, get the horse to push a ball between barrels, and do some tasks while dismounted. Judges award points for each obstacle, on a scale of one to 10, based on criteria such as horsemanship, cadence, control, and overall execution. The rider is required to complete each obstacle within a predetermined time period to collect points. Ryan said he has always been interested in obstacles and testing the partnership he has with his horses. “We’ve always added obstacles when we play with horses,” said Ryan, who studies under well-known Canadian horse trainer Glenn Stewart, a long-time natural horsemanship clinician from Baldonnel, B.C. “Glenn has challenges all the time. Extreme cowboy races kind of fit in with what we’ve been doing.” After watching the Calgary Stampede Cowboy Up Challenge last year, Ryan was hooked. Things kicked into high gear last January when Ryan participated in his first extreme cowboy race at Clark County Fair in Vancouver, Washington. In April, Ryan competed in an exhibition race at the Saddledome in Calgary. “There is only one category at the exhibition race,” explained Ryan, who won the race out of 14 participants and earned himself a spot in the second annual Calgary Stampede Cowboy Up Challenge in July, which is put on by the Extreme Cowboy Association (EXCA). “The Cowboy Up Challenge is by invite only and is the only (EXCA) sanctioned race in Canada,” said Ryan, who finished tenth at the challenge. As in the exhibition race, there is only one category at the Cowboy Up Challenge. Stewart finished fifth this year after winning the inaugural challenge last year riding his stallion Genuine Jet Smooth, a half-brother to Ryan’s horse Q. “[The Cowboy Up Challenge] was my first big show, so
bIrGIT sTuTZ PhoTo
Tom ryan demonstrates his extreme cowboy skills in mcbride on saturday, nov. 24.
I was pretty nervous, and of course your horse knows that,” said Ryan, who had taken some clinics from Craig Cameron, known as the “cowboy’s clinician” and the founder of the EXCA, last November to prepare for the races. Between the three races that Ryan participated in, he earned enough points to qualify him for the world championship in Texas earlier this month. “I had 185 points to qualify,” he said. “Some participants had gone to 20 or more races and had over 1,000 points.” The world championship took place at the Circle T Arena in Hamilton, a privately-owned facility that hosts shows. There were many different categories, from young guns, novice and non-pro, to ride smart (seniors), youth and pro, with Cameron commentating each run. Ryan, who competed in the open division, had two races on the first day and another one in the finals the following day. “I had two beautiful runs on the first day,” he said. “The finals race was not so beautiful. I went into the finals in fourth place and I finished seventh.” Ryan’s equine partner Q is a 12-year-old quarter horse
gelding that was born on Ryan’s farm in Alberta. He was sired by Genuine 007, a horse that Ryan bought as a twoyear-old, later sold, and just recently bought back and brought home to Canada. “He’s pretty solid, but he’s scared of roping dummies because he got injured as a colt,” said Ryan about Q. “That’s what got me both in Calgary and at the finals. You don’t really know until a few minutes before the race what the course is going to be. There is a walk through for all participants with the judges a few minutes before the race. You have to remember the course and once you’re in there, you have to make sure you are in the correct lead for the next obstacle and you have to watch where you step.” Ryan said the world championship was a great experience. “It’s a big show. It’s a really fun event to watch and be a part of. It’s not boring. It’s always changing. It really pushes the emotional side of the horse to stay attached with its rider. It tests the partnership.” While Ryan didn’t win the world championship, he’s nevertheless happy with how far he and his equine partner have come. Jimmy Anderson of Strathmore, Alta., won the open division. Ryan hopes to be able to participate in the Calgary Stampede Cowboy Up Challenge again in 2013. “It will be determined in December whether I will be picked,” he said. Ryan is also planning to participate in the exhibition race in Calgary again as the winner of the exhibition will get an automatic entry into the challenge. Extreme cowboy racing is sanctioned by the Texasbased EXCA and is the fastest-growing sport in the equine industry. Last year, more than 100 EXCA events were held from Hawaii to Alberta to Maine.
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