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The Canadian Forces rolled into McBride last week, refuelled their vehicles and stayed the night at the Robson Valley Community Centre. They were on their way to conduct military training exercises in an undisclosed location in northern British Columbia, from their base in Edmonton. In refuelling their vehicles strict guidelines are followed that left little room for the possibility of detrimental environmental effects. Please see the story on Page 2. Photo by Allan Frederick

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Canadian Forces stop in McBride Allan Frederick STAFF WRITER

urious McBride residents may have noticed a considerable increase in military traffic in and around McBride last week. On Sept. 24, Canadian Forces, out of Edmonton, Alta., stopped in McBride on route to the Chilcotin area for a two-week military exercise. During their overnight stay in McBride, approximately 75 troops used the local community centre as their barracks for the night and parked their vehicles, approximately 35, on the frontage road adjacent to the recreation centre. The vehicles travelled in “packets” of three to 10 with 15-minute intervals between the packets, to allow for efficient refuelling and maintenance checks upon their arrival to McBride. During their visit, Sergeant Adams, with 23 years of service, provided primary control for the troops. In a discussion with Sergeant Adams, he indicated that the Canadian Forces appreciated the community welcoming his unit and the Village’s accommodating the request to allow the troops to billet at the McBride Commu-

“On the Move”

Left: One of the military maintenance trucks carrying oil and other lubricants used to maintain all the vehicles in the convoy. Above: On Sept. 24, Canadian Forces vehicles rolled into McBride under the watchful eye of military police. Below: Military procedures require the safe transfer of fuel to their vehicles, including personal safety gear. Photos by Allan Frederick

nity Centre. Travelling from Edmonton the vehicles were greeted upon arrival by military police and directed to their “staging” area for refuelling and maintenance checks. Master Corporal Lattat, with nine years of service, directed the operations at the staging area. Refuelling of military vehicles is done under extremely strict guidelines, which includes placing drip trays under vehicles during refuelling. Large fuel leak catching mats are placed directly under the 30,000-litre tanker, while it is parked on the road in the staging area. A truck with dedicated spill kits as well as recovery and clean up materials is parked directly in front of the refuelling unit. Another service truck with materials such as engine oil, transmission fluid and brake fluid is also located in the immediate area. Following the refuelling and maintenance checks, rations and bottled water were made available for the troops. They were then directed to their assigned parking area and shown to the barracks for their overnight accommodations. The “staging crew,” which are separate from the travelling troops, returned to Edmonton the following morning, while the remaining troops went on to the exercise area near Chilcotin, B.C. During their interviews both Sergeant Adams and Master Corporal Lattat remarked of their rewarding careers as members of the Canadian Forces. Master Corporal Lattat, originally from Newfoundland, found that her career with the Canadian Forces was very rewarding. She had recently returned from a base in Ontario and back to Edmonton upon receiving her promotion to Master Corporal. The troops are expected to return for another overnight stay in McBride during their trip back to Edmonton, following the completion of their exercises.

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COMMUNITY

Forest Practices audit complete – now the wait

Valemount Learning Centre

Allan Frederick STAFF WRITER

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he Forest Practices Board (FPB) audit at the McBride Community Forest Corporation (MCFC) and the Valemount Community Forest Company Ltd. (VCF) was concluded at their respective offices Sept. 28. The preliminary draft report will be provided to the general managers in four to six weeks for their review and comments. The final report from the Forest Practices Board will be available to government and the public early in 2013 once finalized by the auditors and board. Shane Bressette, Manager of the VCF, found that during the exit interview with the auditors they were “careful not to provide conclusions” in their discussions. For the VCF the audit sampling was in excess of 80 per cent in the areas of road maintenance and construction as well as in the area of fire hazard and prevention. Silvaculture was also sampled in the range of 80 per cent. The sampling covered the last two years of operations. “Having an outside, independent, reputable third party review of what you are doing is never a bad thing,” said Marc von der Gonna, MCFC Manager. During a telephone interview with von der Gonna he also felt that the exit interview went well. Von der Gonna said the MCFC experienced similar percentages of sampling. He mentioned approximately 40 per cent of road construction and maintenance was surveyed from the air via helicopter and 15 per cent directly on the ground. Twenty cut blocks were directly reviewed. In addition to the paperwork and field examination some of the active contractors were interviewed and checked for proper equipment requirements and procedures. Both the VCF and MCFC general managers are looking forward to the draft and final reports for their respective community forests.

Duane Steele at Valemount Legion and happenings for Fall Marie Birkbeck CONTRIBUTOR

ven though summer and the Friday night BBQ is coming to an end, the activities at the Royal Canadian Legion (RCL) Branch #266 in Valemount continue. The last BBQ of the season is Friday, Oct. 5 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. But that is not the end of Friday night dinners at the Legion; beginning in late October, Jeanne Dennis will be putting her culinary talents to work and creating some delicious affordable meals each Friday throughout the winter. Branch #266 wishes to thank all the volunteers and the supporters of everyone for their continued support of the fund raising endeavors and hope that you will all continue to support them as they go into the next season. With the Ladies Auxiliary folded, the Legion has taken over the Friday night meat draws. RCL #266 is honored to be a host venue during Valemount’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations next weekend. Saturday morning, Oct 6. from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. there will be a free breakfast of pancakes and sausages served up by the Legion volunteers. After a day of activities, put on your dancing shoes and come down and enjoy the music of CCMA Award winner Duane Steele. Duane will go on stage at 7 p.m. Cash bar and appetizers will be available. For this occasion only, the regular Saturday meat draw will take place during the evening. October is Legion membership renewal time. Each year the British Columbia/Yukon Command sets its goals for membership recruitment and offers an early bird prize to the branch that achieves the highest percentage of renewals. Valemount wants to win, so your local branch is offering you a free hamburger on Oct. 20, if you come in and pay your dues on that day, or show proof that you have paid. The barbeque will be on from noon until 4 p.m. For only $45 you can become a member of one of the largest community service organizations in Canada. Don’t delay, sign up today! Most of the monies raised from Legion projects stay within the community and support youth, seniors, the disabled, and other programs. Membership also gives you access to a wide range of benefit programs including MBNA Canada, Dell, Connect Hearing, Ancestry.ca, Carlson Wagonlit, Dulux, Travelodge, Phillips Lifeline, Medipac and others. For a full range of member benefits available, please contact any Legion Executive or visit the branch at 970 Main Street during business hours. With Remembrance Day just around the next corner, volunteers are needed to assist with the poppy campaign; if you can help out, please contact Les Dammann at (250) 566 4406. Watch for the Poppy boxes in stores from Nov. 1 – 11 and give generously; help keep our Legion alive!

Carol Patton, CGA Certified General Accountant In Valemount every 2nd Wednesday of the month. 1-800-846-9190 or 250-672-9921

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ast week the British Columbia Mayors Caucus got together during the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention and voted to lobby Ottawa to study the benefits of taxing and regulating cannabis in an effort to decriminalize pot. On Monday, according to a Liberal Party press release, British Columbia’s Federal Liberal Council of Riding Association Presidents endorsed a policy resolution to legalize and regulate cannabis in Canada, as approved by Liberal Party delegates from across Canada. “More and more Canadians are realizing the current laws, supported by the Harper government, are doing more harm than good and protecting the profits and lifestyle of gangsters,” said Brian Price, President of the Liberal Party of Canada – British Columbia (LPC-BC). According to the Liberal Party, 80 per cent of delegates attending the Liberal Party of Canada’s Biennial Policy convention voted in favour of a policy resolution which included legalizing marijuana, ensuring regulation and taxation of its product distribution and use, but also extended amnesty to all Canadians previously convicted of simple and minimal marijuana possession and the elimination of related criminal records. These are both major steps toward a significant change in Canadian law with far reaching implications. Debate on the prohibition of marijuana has raged for decades now. It has been argued marijuana is considered a gateway drug, leading to the use of harder more addictive illegal substances. It has been argued legalizing marijuana would increase its use among teenagers. Debate on its safety led to the discover that THC, the principal psychoactive ingredient of the cannabis plant, actually has anti-cancer properties, although what the product mostly does is influence thinking, concentration, memory as well as sensory and time perception. It gets a person high, much like alcohol. The worst part of the prohibition of any illicit substance is the lack of control which occurs. If people want a product, even if it is illegal, they find a way to get it. This creates a black market and all its supporting elements, like hidden grow-ops, back room deals and eventually violence and murder, which creates a terrible strain on our protective services around the country.

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Working Together on Your Behalf Honourable Shirley Bond MINISTER OF JUSTICE AND ATTORNEY GENERAL

he Union of BC Municipalities convention meetings may be over, but the work generated will continue for some time. The annual gathering of elected officials provided the perfect opportunity for community leaders across the province to debate issues, network and share ideas, and also meet with government Ministers to present proposals and ask for assistance. As a Minister and MLA, the week is always hectic with dozens of meetings to host and attend. Despite the frantic pace, I always consider the dialogue and interaction very important. As always, the delegations from our region did a very good job representing their constituents in Victoria. As MLA for Prince George-Valemount, I attended a number of meetings with our village councils and regional district representatives. In each of those meetings, the groups were well prepared and clearly laid out their concerns to Ministers and the Premier. My job was to support them and help advocate wherever I could. It was a productive time and I was proud of the hard work our local government officials did. One of the meetings held focused on the need for power and the completion of the new transmission line in the Robson Valley. The Village of McBride met with the Premier, Minister Coleman, and Minister Bell to get an update on the economic pilot project and also to emphasize the importance of the power project for an improved economy in the valley. The Village of Valemount had a number of meetings including one with Education Minister Don McRae and Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson. The Regional

District of Fraser-Fort George met with Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick about the importance of adequate support for the agriculture industry and with Minister of Education Don McRae about a modular school in Giscome. It was a personal highlight to announce the project had been approved and that the families and students in Giscome would have a new modular school expected to open in September of 2013. The City of Prince George held meetings with the Ministers of Finance and Transportation to talk about partnering on important infrastructure projects and the importance of resource revenue sharing. All in all I have to say that Northern residents were very well represented at UBCM this week. A number of my colleagues commented about the level of preparedness and focus that our local representatives demonstrated in their ministerial meetings. While the days are long and the meetings short, the process allows all communities, regardless of size or location, to have equal access to government. That is an important principle and makes the exercise very worthwhile from my perspective. As the UBCM convention wraps up for another year, it is important that we continue to work together and follow up on the priority issues that were raised in Victoria. After almost twelve years as MLA for Prince George ValeQUOTE of the week mount, I can say unequivocally that when all levels of government “What has our economic work together, we can development done for us?” more effectively serve our constituents and deliver results for the resi- Louise Maclean on dents who elected us.

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Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Sept. 20 Board Meeting Highlights Submitted TO THE VALLEY SENTINEL

Regional District endorses recommendation for implementation of proposed paper and packaging stewardship program The Regional District is endorsing recommendations put forward in a policy paper for UBCM surrounding the implementation of the proposed packaging and printed paper product (PPP) stewardship program. The paper lists four key recommendations to resolve potential local government issues with the program. The recommendations range from local government compensation for the management of PPP materials that end up in their waste streams; a call for programs to have an equitable level of service between urban and rural areas; local government first right of refusal to provide PPP stewardship services and that the design and implementation of PPP programs eliminate the need for landfilling or incinerating program materials. Directors also asked that a letter be sent to the Ministry of Environment to express support for the government to adhere to the original timeline that would see implementation of the new program in 2014. Northern Health to receive $1 million global equipment grant from Regional Hospital District The Fraser-Fort George Regional Hospital will be providing a $1 million global capital grant to Northern Health for the purchase of equipment for hospi-

tals and health centres throughout the region. The grant will be utilized to purchase equipment such as a defibrillator, pediatric monitors, beds, pumps and a surgical table. The Regional Hospital District has been supporting Northern Health with an annual grant for minor equipment purchases since 1999. Regional District to consider support for labeling products containing genetically engineered ingredients The Regional District considered a motion to request mandatory labelling of products containing genetically engineered ingredients. The motion came after a motion to declare the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George a Genetically Engineered Crop-Free Zone was defeated. Directors have asked for a report to be prepared that provides background on the issue and draft a resolution calling on producers to label food products that contain genetically engineered ingredients.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS

STACEY MCKITRICK Friday, October 5 - 7:30 p.m. The Roundhouse Theater in McBride presents Canadian Country Music’s rising star Stacey McKitrick. Tickets $25 available at Stedmans or $35 at door. SCRABBLE’S ON @ THE MCBRIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY October 13 at 2:30 p.m. Come on out for a game or two! READY, SET, LEARN @ THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. beginning October 16 Families and their 2-5 year olds who attend will engage in play-based early learning activities. Call 569-2721 to register. THE NUMBER 14-Tuesday, October 16 at 7:30 p.m. VACS presents The Number 14 at the Valemount Community Theatre. Tickets in advance at Inﬁnity or at the door. STORYTIME WITH MOTHER GOOSE @ THE MCBRIDE LIBRARY Wednesdays at 10 a.m. beginning October 17 Join RVSS and Library staff for rhymes, songs, ﬁngerplays and fun! Aimed at families with children ages 0 to 3 years old.

FAMILY PHOTO SHOOT FUNDRAISER Throughout the month of October One hour family photo shoot, for $50. The proceeds from this special will be going towards a woman in town ﬁghting cancer, and is in need of ﬁnancial support for various concerns including travel to chemotherapy. Arrangements can be made for larger groups and special circumstances. For more inforValemount Learning Centre

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**FREE**Drop-in Seniors Basic Computer Skills Course every Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Valemount Learning Centre. For more information call 250-566-4601 or just drop-in.

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**Board Development Workshop** A video conference workshop for the Valley’s non-profit organization’s board members. Some topics include: Roles and Responsibilities of the board, Meeting Management and Organizational Planning. Monday October 1st , 9am-12pm. $25 per person+HST.

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** Vegetarian Cooking Lessons**Join us for some fantastic tasting food and learn three vegetarian recipes and many helpful tricks from a Mauritius/Swiss trained chef. On Wednesday October 10th at the Valemount Legion from 6pm-8pm. $35+HST.

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CALLING LADIES of VALEMOUNT DON’T FORGET our Christ Centered lunch on Wednesday the 10th of October

at Pepe’s Restaurant at 12:30 p.m. See you there Bring a guest if you can!

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

VALEMOUNT MONDAYS: • VALEMOUNT SENIORS Carpet Bowling 9 a.m. Golden Years Lodge • ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION General meetings every 3rd Mon. of month 7:30 p.m. in Legion. • TAI KWAN DO & SELF DEFENSE 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and TAI KWAN DO KIDS CLASSES 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. TUESDAYS: • VALEMOUNT CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY CENTRE Board Meeting 1st Tuesday of the month - 7 p.m. @ the Centre beneath the Community Hall (the red door). • COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 p.m., council chambers. Everyone welcome. • LADIES AUXILIARY #266 Legion Meetings 1st Tuesday of every month 3 p.m. in Valemount Legion. • CARDIO KICK BOXING 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS: • PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING Every 2nd Wed. 5 p.m. Downstairs at the library. • VALEMOUNT SENIORS MUSIC NIGHT 7-9 p.m. Golden Years Lodge • TOASTMASTERS meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Best Western. • TAI KWAN DO & SELF DEFENSE 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and TAI KWAN DO KIDS CLASSES 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. THURSDAYS: • CRIBBAGE GAME at Golden Years Lodge at 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Everyone Welcome! • CHAMPS Weight loss Support Team for men and women. Thurs. 6:00 p.m. Downstairs Valemount Clinic. Shirley 566-9829, Dolly 566-8458. • CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Quarterly General Meetings 3rd Thurs. of January, April, July and October @ 4:45 p.m. Location TBA • SADDLE & WAGON CLUB MEETING 3rd Thurs. 7 p.m. 566-9707 • CARDIO KICK BOXING 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. • VALEMOUNT FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP will meet the last Thursday of every month at the old Village Ofﬁce, 99 Gorse St., at 7:30 p.m.. For families dealing with mental health issues. Call Irene Brady at (250) 566 1958. • FARMER’S MARKET 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. beside the Information Centre. FRIDAYS • VALEMOUNT LEGION Friday Night dinners starting at 5 p.m. • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Friday evenings at 8 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Catholic Church basement

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SATURDAYS: • VALEMOUNT CIRCLE DANCE. For more info please contact 250 566-1782

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TETE JAUNE COMMUNITY CLUB meetings held the 1st Tues. of the month at 7 p.m. at the Tete Jaune Hall.

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MCBRIDE COMMUNITY FOREST Open quarterly meetings on the ﬁrst Wednesday of the month on January 4, April 4, July 4, and October 3. McBride Village Council Chambers 7 p.m.

TUESDAYS: • TOPS Tues. 6:45 p.m. weigh-in, 7:15 p.m. meeting. Health Unit in McBride. New members welcome. Brenda Molendyk 569-3113 • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues.,7:30 p.m., Village Council Chambers. • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Every Tuesday, 8 p.m. at the Health Unit. • STORYTIME at the McBride & District Public Library 10:30 a.m. •

WORDS OF WHIMSY creative writing for teens at 7 p.m. at the McBride Library.

WEDNESDAYS: • FREE DROP IN COMMUNITY VOLLEYBALL from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the McBride Secondary School • KIDZ KRAFTS 2:30-3:30 p.m. AT ODDS AND ENDS • DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 1st Wed., 1 p.m. at Beaverview Lodge Sat. 10 a.m. -12 p.m., 441 Dominion St. • SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES DEALING WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS Last Wed every month 7:30 p.m. @ McBride Health Centre. More info call Norma 569-2637 or Elizabeth 968-4347 • VALLEY PIECEMAKERS QUILT GUILD Every other Wednesday. 7:00 p.m. in the High School. New members welcome, contact Dawna Hickerty 569-3210. • LEGION AUXILIARY BINGO First and Third Wednesday of the month at McBride Library. THURSDAYS: • OAPO STITCH & KNIT Every Thurs., 2:30 - 4 p.m., Beaverview Lodge, Hilda Murin 569-3305 FRIDAYS: • FARMER’S MARKET 12 noon - 3 p.m. at the pavilion in the Park SATURDAYS: • WRITERS’ CIRCLE at 1 p.m. Alternates between Dunster Fine Arts School & McBride Library. All Welcome. Contact 569 2411/ library@mcbridebc.org for more info.

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Junior skills competition at Valemount Pines Extended Season 2012 at the

To celebrate Valemount’s 50 Years of Incorporation, we have extended our season to October 7. Hours in October: Tuesday, October 2 to Sunday, October 7 from 10 am – 5 pm

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Above: The kids of the Valemount Pines Junior Golf Club, who were out Saturday for the skills competition. Back row from left to right: Bernard Du Toit, Daniel Middleton, Niam Karas, and instructor Arnold Wied. Front row from left to right: Kirby Scheller, Danelle Du Toit, Sam August, Georgia August, Aubrey Scheller, and Cole Scheller. Photo by Laura Johnson

Laura Johnson Contributor

or junior golf players, the required skills to succeed have the same elements as the pros, including chipping, putting, driving, and iron play. Each of these skills requires practice, and patience. That’s where junior golf instructor Arnold Wied comes into the picture. Wied, and his two helpers this season Tamika Wied, and Daniel Middleton, spent hours helping future golf pros with every aspect of the game. The Junior Skills Challenge, under the Canadian Future Links program, is a national golfing challenge, and is sponsored in part by CN Future Links. The junior golf club also is supported by the men’s club, which held the James Nordli fundraising tour-

nament. The women’s club has helped with funds for the kids as well. The junior club has been running for at least six years, and is very popular with all the kids but especially Niam Karas. Karas who has been playing golf for four years, and has his sights set on the pro tour. “It’s relaxing, and it’s something you can get out and do,” said Karas. Karas speaks of Wied, his instructor, very highly. “He is very generous.” Karas also enjoys playing with his Grandfather, which he does most Sundays. Golf is a growing sport in Canada, and according to Wied, “Canada has more golfers than anywhere else in the world.” That being said, it makes a person wonder if we are looking at the faces of future golf stars.

Application packages for VCF Local Grants 2012 are now available at the office location of the Valemount Community Forest Company Ltd. during regular business hours at 99 Gorse St. Eligibility criteria and other details for completing applications are provided in the application package. Submission Deadline is set for Oct. 31, 2012, with final approvals issued no later than Nov. 30, 2012. For more program information contact Janey Weeks, phone: 250 566-4610 email: vcfadmin@valemount.ca

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Famous Players Band set to rock Valemount Daniel Betts Editor

hey have been described as Vancouver’s best dance band, party band, cover band and wedding band. They have played for such corporate giants as Toyota, Microsoft, Mercedes Benz, and the NBC Media Party for the 2010 Olympics. They are the Famous Players Band and they are coming to Valemount to celebrate its 50th Anniversary. Not your average wedding band, they play music that caters to a variety of tastes of guests from all different backgrounds. Their repertoire includes ABBA, AC/DC, Neil Diamond and even LMFAO just to name a few. The band also claims a vast musical repertoire and choreography from the 60s through the 90s and beyond, with lots of audience participation where possible. “An exceptional performance!” said William Holms of Pricewaterhouse Coopers. “I could have danced all night! The band was amazing!!!” said Sheilagh Mans of the Kenneth Gordon School Gala. Come celebrate Valemount’s 50th Anniversary of incorporation with a bash that won’t soon be forgotten at the Valemount Airport on Saturday, Oct. 6, from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Tickets are $10 and must be purchased in advance. Tickets are available at Infinity Office and Health in Valemount during the week and until 5 p.m. on Saturday, the Valemount Village Office during the week, or the Visitor Information Centre Friday from 5 p.m - 7p.m and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday. Phone Tourism Valemount at 250-566-1261 if you need to reserve tickets and cannot get to one of these locations to purchase your tickets in advance. A free shuttle service will be available at the Valemount Visitors Information Centre.

Remembering our valley in the mountains Donalda Beeson Contributor

or many it is hard to imagine Valemount 50-years-ago, at that pivotal moment in our history when the community decided to seek incorporation under the Municipal Act (now Community Charter). According to Wikipedia, the push to incorporate solidified on December 13, 1962, showing that “local residents cared about the community and wanted to be directly responsible for the future course of their village.” As Valemount’s transient population grew, so did concern over the concentration of wells,

septic tanks, and outhouses contaminating the water supply. Louise Maclean’s late husband Sandy Maclean was the first Mayor of Valemount and they hosted the first few council meetings in their living room. “It was so positive, and such a neat community at that time,” said Maclean. “Everyone was anxious to go ahead. They could see the possibilities because there was employment for everybody.” However, “There was lots of opposition. It took two or three meetings to convince everyone.” Some were against it because taxes would go up, “however when you consider the alternative of digging wells and putting in your own septic tank systems (which wasn’t safe), there wasn’t much else to do.” The first priority was water and then streets. Bob Beeson remembers a surveyor coming and laying out the streets and avenues. A consultant from the department of highways in Prince George “was a big help” said Beeson, as he encouraged the placement of 5th Avenue. Beeson recalls getting on his CAT and pushing trees over to connect the railroad crossing to the area, which the highway would be coming through in the next few years. When asked what life was like during this time, Beeson said, “everyone worked hard. There was more of a social life. Families went from place to place together for suppers...we seemed to get along better then.” Maclean agreed, saying, “It was a much more social atmosphere. Everyone knew each other. When there was a dance or supper the whole town turned out and everybody worked together,” pitching in. Through incorporation, “there were great plans made,” said Maclean. “Things really progressed and things prospered, but right now we are at a definite standstill. What has our economic development done for us?” While she doesn’t like to sound negative, Maclean is actually kind of “disturbed” by the 50th Anniversary plans for celebration. She said she feels the people involved in the initial incorporation, or that lived here at the time, especially all the people that worked for the village at the time, “have not been contacted to see what they feel is an appropriate celebration for the time.” Maclean said upon incorporation, 50-years-ago, there was a celebratory dinner but “it was a serious business; there was a lot to find out because they were all new at it.” They were not having fun at their meetings, like you hear this council saying. That is not why they were there. Council is there to get the town on board again and get it so everybody doesn’t want to leave.” While there isn’t room or time to interview everyone, just off the top of her head, Maclean mentioned many that should have been consulted and/or recognized; Berna Meersman (she went everywhere with her late husband Frank Meersman who was the first garbage man), Aleda Bain (wife of the late Duncan Bain, who were very prominent community members), and Tom Woods (the first Secretary, and dog catcher).

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The Captain studied his new recruit. Finally the ‘Skipper’ spoke, “You’ll do fine. You can start working right away. Now, go and get your orders from the Boatswain.” Joe thanked the Captain and turned to leave the wheel-house. As he reached the top of the staircase Captain Baker yelled after him, “Hey you, Deck-boy! You need a haircut!” In the next episode, THE PAYOFF, Joe starts his first day onboard the B.C. Express.

EPISODE 45: UP THE GANGWAY Last week, Joe got a haircut and joined the B.C. Express

oe was confused at first but soon realized that, to the man, he must have looked like a passenger boarding the ship. “I’m Joe Leboe the new deckhand,” he said. “I’m to start working today on this boat.” The man introduced himself, “I’m Anders, ship’s Steward. The Boatswain is busy right now. He’s in charge of the deck crew. I suppose I could leave my post for a moment. Here, I’ll show you to your cabin.” Anders led Joe along the side deck and through a door that led down a narrow staircase. At the bottom of the stairs they entered a dark hallway. Anders opened a side door on the left and a stream of sunlight from the room fell across their path. “This is your cabin. There’s only one bunk left . . . four bunks altogether. You’ll be sharing with three other deck-hands” Joe peered through the doorway. “Is there a lantern or a candle nearby?” It’s dark down here.” “No candles allowed below decks,” replied the old man. “Them’s in the regulations. You can get a storm lantern later. They’re safe enough. Right now you’d better get to the wheelhouse. Captain Baker will be expecting you. Here, just leave your bag inside and I’ll show you the way.” A few minutes later Joe found himself standing in the wheel-house of the B.C. Express holding his letter of introduction in one hand and his floppy felt hat in the other. He was wondering if any one would notice his new work-boots and hair-do. The Stewart approached the Captain, “Here’s the new Deck-hand sir,” he explained. Anders pointed over his shoulder with his thumb.” Joe held out the square white envelope towards the Captain who grabbed the letter and placed it on a side table without acknowledging its contents. They shook hands and introduced themselves. Captain Baker sat down in his chair. Joe remained standing. There was a long silence.

“The B.C. Express arriving at Mile 53” Photo courtesy of Valemount Historic Society, from the Jowett Collection

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Be “Bear Smart” during the fall Submitted TO THE VALLEY SENTINEL

s British Columbia’s bears go through their annual ritual of preparing for hibernation, avoiding conflicts between bears and humans is a particularly high priority during the fall season. At this time of year, bears are actively seeking out food to build up fat reserves, creating potential for trouble when they get access to non-natural food sources. For example, exposed pet food, ripe fruit, improperly stored garbage, dirty barbecues and easily accessible composts all can create problems. Bears who find such food soon will repeatedly return to these food sources. This often leads to conflict with humans. Once a bear is conditioned to non-natural food sources, it is extremely difficult to solve the problem without euthanizing the bear. Despite the best efforts of conservation officers, relocation and other non-lethal solutions are rarely successful. Relocated bears typically return or become problem bears in other communities. In addition, they often fail to adapt to their new habitat and, as a result, either starve or are killed by bears already occupying the area.

The only effective, long-term solution is to prevent conflicts between bears and humans from occurring in the first place. New for the 2012 bear season, is a brand-new mapping system on the Bear Aware website that gives a reasonable approximation of where human-wildlife interactions are occurring throughout the province. The Bear Aware education program helps reduce human-bear conflict in residential areas. Administered by the BC Conservation Foundation and funded by the B.C. government in partnership with municipalities and supporting organizations, the program focuses on education, innovation and co-operation and has proven effective in decreasing conflicts. “It’s so very important to keep British Columbians - and our bears - safe, and the key to accomplishing this is to minimize the risks of conflict. We all share responsibility for making sure this happens, especially by making sure we don’t provide bears with non-natural food sources,” said Environment Minister Terry Lake. “The last thing conservation officers want to do is euthanize bears or other wildlife. They look for every possible alternative before doing so. In the case of conflict between bears and humans, prevention is the only real way to keep everyone safe.” This year the B.C. government has contributed $225,000 to Bear Aware. Bear Aware is part of the Ministry of Environment’s Bear Smart Community Program, a voluntary, preventative bear conservation program that encourages communities to address the root causes of bear-human conflicts, thereby earning “Bear Smart” status.

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Notes from all over Donalda Beeson Contributor

New Youth Group in McBride Youth Quest is a youth group run in McBride by Kim McNaughton. They are meeting in the basement of the McBride Anglican United Church on Wednesday afternoons from 3 to 4:30 p.m. It is for kids in grade 5 to grade 8. Robson Valley Support Society is hosting a Suicide Prevention Workshop Thursday, Oct. 18, Robson Valley Support Society is hosting a Suicide Prevention Workshop. There will be two sessions, one from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and one from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. (you only need to attend one session). The instructor is Social Worker, Sean Tobin (formerly of McBride). It will be at the Robson Valley Support Society at 942 3rd Ave McBride. The price is $10 per person to cover materials. Please register by calling the Robson Valley Support Society office at (250) 569 2266 and mention which time you will be attending. Spaces are filling up quickly! This is a great course for all frontline workers, health staff, first responders, parents, older teenagers, everyone! More info at http://www. livingworks.net/page/safeTALK Valemount’s $1.2-Million Firefighting Centre According to 250 News, Valemount is starting work on a $1.2-million, two-storey, firefighting centre. The 35-square-metre structure is to replace the Wildfire Management Branch’s existing trailer complex located on property leased from the Village of Valemount. It will house a fire zone office and initial attack base, featuring an operations centre, staff offices, briefing room, workshop, and fire crew facilities. Currently the centre is staffed by two full-time staff and 11 seasonal staff, which include two auxiliary staff and three, three-person initial attack crews. When not fighting wildfires the fire crews assist with local fuel management activities. They aim to be operational by the start of the 2013 fire season. New Funding Announced at Opening of the 25th BC Seniors Games As Ida Chong, Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development, opened the 25th BC Seniors Games this year, she also announced that ten B.C. Seniors Games zones will share in $265,950 of new Community Gaming Grant funding in addition to the $175,000 the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development already provides in direct support for the Games. These games promote active and healthy seniors in British Columbia, and feature participants in the age range of 55 plus, in 26 events at various venues throughout Burnaby.

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Vegetarian Cooking Class The Valemount Learning Centre is offering an introduction to vegetarian cooking class. Raj will teach you to prepare three vegetarian dishes. You will leave the class with a full stomach, recipes and helpful hints and tricks from a Mauritius/Swiss trained chef. This class will be one session, two hours long, and at the Legion. The cost is $35 plus HST. The evening in October is still to be announced. Please call the Learning Centre to register or for more information (250) 566 4601. A Roast of Billy Saunders To friends, family and fans of Billy Saunders, and anyone else you can drag out! Oct. 13, 2012, there will be a hockey game, 90’s dance party, and a roast of Billy to celebrate his birthday! The hockey game will be starting at 4 p.m. at the Canoe Valley Recreation Centre, there will be a regular drop-in fee. The Roast of Billy Saunders is at the Lions Hall, to discuss expansion plans for the doors open at 9 p.m. McBride Library and Valley Museum with a the roast starting around 10-ish, followed Wednesday, October 17 by a 90’s Dance Party 7:30 p.m. featuring DJ Loud! Dust off the old Levi, Guess, Elks Hall, McBride and Gasoline jeans, get your Doc Martin dancWe want to hear from you. ing shoes on, it’s HamHope to see you there! mer time! Starter shirts, jackets, and grad jackContact 569-2411 or email: ets are a must, whether library@mcbridebc.org with questions. they still fit or not! $10 per person, and sorry no minors.

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New at the McBride Public Library Adult fiction

The Kingmaker’s Daughter- Philippa Gregory All Men Are Liars- Alberto Manguel The Time Keeper- Mitch Albom The Age of Hope- David Bergen

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The Fry Chronicles- Stephen Fry Adele- Marc Shapiro The Verbally Abusive Relationship- Patricia Evans Financial Fitness for Beginners- Diana E.

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WEEKLY HOROSCOPE by MICHAEL O’CONNOR Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Saturn in Scorpio stands to be especially powerful for you. Get ready to undergo some measurable changes. These can prove positive and productive, yet that may require that you be particularly aware, tuned-in and cooperative. Are you ready to undergo a metamorphosis process? Ready or not, one is about to begin. Positively, caterpillars become butterflies this way. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) A deepening of commitments is implied by Saturn transiting through Scorpio. Whatever is in place will become cemented in, so to speak. If you are not happy with how things are or where they seem to be headed, you had better act quickly and deliberately. Otherwise, expect your focus and the current pace to continue. All being well, you are in a steady learning curve. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21 Your overall health and that of your lifestyle will be a central theme over the next 2-3 years as Saturn transits Scorpio. Hopefully, you are ready and willing to be disciplined and willing to do the work required. Escapist tendencies, denials, evasions and the like stand to produce very negative results. However, if you do set yourself to the task of improving your health, you could turn back the years! Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) A powerful, creative learning curve will synchronize with Saturn in Scorpio. Changes in your beliefs, perceptions, attitudes and overall philosophy of life are very likely. This creative process stands to be something of a crunch. Although it will unfold slowly, it will be sure. Your task includes a willingness to replace any limiting inherited beliefs and adopt better ones. Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Are you ready to face some of your fears? Hopefully you are because Saturn in Scorpio indicates that it is time for you to so. Many, if not most of these, stand to be subconscious. How can you identify them? There are ways if you are open and sincere. Fears linked to money and protection and/or the lack of it is a likely theme. Focus to break through these and you will! Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) The 2.5 year cycle of Saturn in Scorpio beginning now will have a lot to do with a deep, steep and powerful learning curve. Knowing your direction early on in the process is important. Your focus and perceptions stand to sharpen measurably.

This is a very good cycle for concentrating your focus on deepened self-awareness, new techniques or technologies that nurture your whole being. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) Saturn in Scorpio for you implies making important investments for long-term consideration. Learning the true value of money is featured. Knowing what constitutes lack and/or excess are woven into the plot. Deep changes in the ways you handle money and the understanding, respect and importance you give to it, or lack thereof, will emerge as central themes. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Saturn in your sign over the course of the next 3 years will challenge you to clearly decipher your direction. The sooner you can get clear on a long-term plan the better, in terms of getting disciplined to achieve your objectives. Just as has been the case for the past few years, a steady process of replacing outworn expressions and priorities with better ones will continue. Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) Saturn in Scorpio for you will have a direct affect on your health, lifestyle, values and financial status. Any excesses in terms of appetites will undergo a purification process. If you cooperate, your confidences will grow. If you rebel and resist you will experience a steady rise in worry and anxiety. With a healthy approach you could achieve the health and/or fitness goals of your dreams. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Saturn’s transit through Scorpio generally marks a time of returns for you. How much you have been focused, disciplined and fulfilling your social and spiritual responsibilities is about to be revealed. If you have been diligent the rewards could be grand. If you have lacked integrity and discipline then you could well have a few debts to pay. It could also be a mixed bag. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) Saturn in Scorpio will test your strengths and temper your mettle. You have entered an important cycle of self-improvement. A learning curve is implied. The implications may even prove frightening. Yet, if you face your fears and patiently direct your focus to learn and cultivate your talents you will be right on track. Take new initiatives then persevere patiently. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) The next few years while Saturn moves through Scorpio will direct your focus to higher learning. A creative focus is implied. Spiritual self-mastery, which includes emotional strength and maturity, philosophical investigations, intellectual development and an overall process of self-improvement are all likely and ideal areas of focus.

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New member at McBride RCMP detachment Birgit Stutz Contributor

he McBride RCMP detachment has increased from three to four members by welcoming a new constable recently. The detachment now has three constables and one corporal. Const. Brady Knezacek was born in Saskatoon, Sask., and moved to Vernon, B.C. when he was about 12 years old. He met his wife Diane in Saskatchewan when he moved back to his home province for work in the mid-eighties. In 1988, the couple moved back to Vernon. “I don’t miss the winters in Saskatchewan,” said Const. Knezacek, who worked in the transportation business before becoming a member of the RCMP, driving Greyhound busses for 15 years all over British Columbia as well as parts of Alberta. Const. Knezacek has been a member of the RCMP for a little over six years. His first posting was in Golden, where he worked in general duty for 4 1/2 years and then did traffic duties for two years. However, Const. Knezacek had been working alongside the RCMP for a lot longer, working as an auxiliary in Vernon for five years. That’s also where he met McBride RCMP Corporal Barry Kennedy, who was working at the detachment in Vernon at the time. “The first night I was out with Corporal Kennedy was in the summer,” recalls Const. Knezacek.

“It was very busy and I was hooked.” Through his work as an auxiliary, Const. Knezacek became interested in becoming a full-time member. He was also encouraged by others to follow that career path, including Corporal Kennedy. “It took 22 months to get into the “depot,” said Const. Knezacek. In 2006, Const. Knezacek spent six months at the “depot” in Regina. “It was tough, I had three kids and a wife,” he recalls. Const. Knezacek and his wife Diane have a 19-year-old daughter and an 18-year-old daughter, who live in Kelowna and Kamloops, respectively. Their 13-year-old boy attends Grade 8 at McBride Secondary high school. Const. Knezacek started his position in McBride in July. Corporal Kennedy, who also worked with Const. Knezacek in Golden, had mentioned a possible opening in McBride. “I applied and I got it,” said Const. Knezacek. It is a minimum of three years position. “The RCMP are pretty flexible as it is expensive to move people,” he said. Const. Knezacek said McBride is slower paced than Golden, with about 10,000 people including surrounding areas and Highway 1 running through it. “Golden has 24 members, including traffic services,” he said. “I like it here [in McBride]. Everything’s been good so far. I am enjoying it. It’s a total different situation as it is a smaller detachment so you’re on call a lot more. When I was doing traffic services in Golden I wasn’t on call, so I have to get used to that again. I am just getting to know the area. It’s a beautiful area, with lots of wildlife. My wife is really enjoying it here too.” Const. Knezacek said he likes camping and spending time with his family. With fall having arrived in the valley, he said he is looking forward to a nice quick winter. “I am not looking forward to the wind.”

Little Fox Run in McBride Allan Frederick Staff Writer

n the afternoon of Thursday, Sept. 27, the children and staff of Stepping Stones Children’s Centre walked about the Village of McBride in an effort to raise funds under the Terry Fox Foundation umbrella. The foundation was looking for daycares and preschools to host their own Little Fox Run and Stepping Stones Children’s Centre came forward. While they raised $82.40 for cancer research, the children also benefited, as it was an excellent opportunity to teach them the importance of “giving back.” One of the more vocal children informed people, “This guy is Terry, and he was sick in his leg and walked all over to raise money for other people that were sick,” as part of his contribution to spread awareness and encourage others to donate.

Pickle Ball comes to McBride Allan Frederick Staff Writer

here is a new game in McBride and it’s catching on. Sharon Schiefelbein is introducing the village to Pickle Ball, a cross between tennis, Ping-Pong and badminton. The name comes from its inventors, two dads from the United States who were trying to occupy their bored children. While creating the game their dog, Pickle, kept taking the ball and running off with it and they found themselves saying “Pickle ball, bring back the ball!” Wednesdays at the McBride Secondary School at 7 p.m. is the time to explore and find out about this game for all ages, which is played together in a friendly and fun atmosphere. High school aged students to seniors being introduced to this fun game will get some exercise, enjoy a somewhat small competitive atmosphere but also plenty of laughs. The game set consists of a low tennis type net, large Ping-Pong type paddles and a plastic ball the size of a tennis ball with holes. The rules are fairly simple and the game is easy to learn. Schiefelbein has been looking for funds to replace the presently borrowed equipment and has received $500 from the McBride Elks and Royal Purple group. They have also applied for funding from the McBride Community Forest Corporation and the McBride Community Foundation. Schiefelbein is expecting to

hear from these groups in the next few weeks. Pickle Ball is being introduced at the Seniors Summer Games this year for the first time. The first night, Sept. 19, saw 19 participants. Wednesday, Sept. 26, there were 17 players. If you are looking to find out more about Pickle Ball come out on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. to the McBride Secondary School and check it out. For more information call Schiefelbein at (250) 569-2583.

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