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Alpine coaster proposed for Valemount Joshua Estabrooks
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Local entrepreneur, Herbert Boenisch, presented a novel idea to members of the business and tourism community in Valemount last week. The idea came from Boenisch’s own tourism experience in Europe and parts of North America that have invested in what is known as alpine coasters, essentially a small roller coaster that utilizes the ups and downs of mountainous terrain. Boenisch presented a business plan, drawing on numbers from a 1998 feasibility study the Village undertook for a potential ski hill in the area. “The overall cost of a project like this would be $2.5 million,” he said. “It is environmentally friendly, and completely safe.” The coaster operates on a steel rail system that does not require concrete to set up. It has a very low environmental footprint, said Boenisch, and can be removed completely in the future leaving nothing behind. “It has a very low impact, and it is very attractive. I talked to some of the other resorts with this and they say it is a huge success.” Currently there are only two alpine coasters operating in Canada, one in Quebec and one in Ontario, and a around a dozen in the US. Through his research, Boenisch said he found that most resorts started out with the alpine coaster and built more attractions to complement the operation. He said this model would work well in the 5 mile area, as it is already on it’s way to becoming a well-developed mountain biking area. “I envision a family adventure park that would include the bicycle trails and the bicycle park. We can make better hiking trails and install interpretive signs, and at the end of the trail we would build a little tea house, which could be an additional business for the Swiss Bakery or The Gathering Tree or whatever.” Boenisch said that Europeans would flock to the teahouse, as other popular tourist areas have found they are a popular destination, like the one in Lake Louise. “Eventually we could build a little gondola up to McKirdy Meadows, further linking the Village with that important area.“
German company, Wiegand, is a world leader in the construction and development of alpine coasters. Pictured here are examples of the alpine coaster concept operating in both summer and winter seasons.
Cont’d on Page 5 WEATHER WEDNESDAY High: -5°C Low: -10°C Details pg 14
INSIDE: Opinion.........................pg 4 Community Calendar.....pg 6 Classifieds........... pgs 12, 13
Photos Courtesy of Wiegand www.wieganslide.com
Activities......................pg 14 Weather.......................pg 14 Real Estate...................pg 16
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Fatal collision on Highway 16 claims local resident’s life Jennifer Meagher Contributor
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olice are now releasing more details on the fatal vehicle collision that occurred between three commercial vehicles on Friday, January 14th, at approximately 1:15 p.m., in the Yellowhead Lake area of Mount Robson Park, claiming the life of Valley resident Larry Basaraba. Basaraba, age 59, sustained fatal injuries in the collision and was pronounced dead on scene. The driver of the first tractor-trailer unit sustained only minor injuries, was treated in Jasper and then released, while the driver of the second commercial tractor-trailer unit sustained serious injuries and was transported to the University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton, where he remains in critical condition. Basaraba was travelling westbound in a propane truck when it collided with two eastbound commercial tractor-trailer units 10 kms from the British Columbia-Alberta border, near Yellowhead Lake. Due to its proximity to the accident, Jasper Emergency crews were the first to respond. The collision with the first eastbound commercial tractor-trailer unit was on the passenger side in a head-on, sideswipe type collision. The propane truck then continued west, colliding head-on with a second commercial tractor-trailer unit. According to North District Traffic Services Sergeant, Pat McTiernan, said that there is no indication that any of the vehicles were passing at the time. “The contributing factors of the cause of the collision remain under investigation. The police have a number of things they are looking at and hopefully we will be able to establish why the crash occurred. We are only two days into it and these things some-
times take weeks to figure out.” A Collision Reconstructionist from Kamloops responded to the scene. Three additional police investigators were sent from Prince George to assist, as well as the Commercial Vehicle Standards & Enforcement Personnel. Highway 16 was closed for almost twenty-four hours as emergency personnel dealt with the hazards of the dangerous goods, which included the venting of the propane from the loaded truck, for the safety of the scene investigators and the travelling public. To further complicate an already large and complex scene, crews had to work in extreme weather conditions, with temperatures of minus
twenty-four degrees Celsius, whiteout snow, and a strong blowing wind. With varying weather patterns throughout the province over the last week, McTiernan says, “Motorists really need to look at if they need to travel and if they don’t have to travel they need to think about just staying where they are and letting the conditions get better.” If you must travel, he recommends that you keep the windows clear, check your headlights and taillights for snow build-up, and drive for the conditions. He also reminds motorists to keep blankets, food, and water in your vehicle in case you do end up in the ditch as it is going to take emergency crews some time to get to you. One of the commercial vehicles involved in the fatal collision on Highway 16 on Friday afternoon. The Highway was closed for almost 24 hours as emergency responders dealt with the scene amidst incredibly bad weather conditions. Photo By Louis J. Verbeek
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Community Church offers an evening of laughter
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always find it a little like living in a war zone when the snow piles up like it has over the past week and a half. Neighbours band together, take supply lists into town for those who can’t make it out of their driveway, and everyone pitches in to help out their fellow man while enjoying the scenic beauty of our snow laden surroundings. Continuing the war zone analogy, it also wreaks havoc on our roads, as anyone with a police scanner will tell you. Our police officers, road maintenance crews and emergency responders are all out there, when no one should be driving, to help those who fall victim to the hazards winter driving can present, and to try to stay ahead of the snow and ice. This past weekend, the highways were closed as a result of a tragic accident between Tete Jaune and Jasper, but that’s not what this editorial is about. This is about the stories I have heard of people stranded along the way. More than a few people have told me that when they arrived at the Jasper Park gate, they were told the highway was closed and then immediately asked to pay the fee to stay in Jasper. Now, this seems straight forward enough, but when I really thought about it, I wondered if there shouldn’t be a protocol for emergency situations like this, where people who have no choice but to wait in Jasper have some sort of exemption. These people wouldn’t have stayed in Jasper otherwise, so they are hit with a double whammy. First, they have to scramble to find accommodation, which no doubt filled up fast as more and more travellers were diverted to town. And second, they have to pay to even go look for somewhere to stay in the first place. Yeah, sure, it’s not a lot of money in the grand scheme of things, but it’s the principle of the thing that caused some of the already stressed out motorists to get even more annoyed.
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orthern Health will be holding two community health forums to seek input from residents of the Robson Valley regarding primary healthcare. The forums, said Health Services Coordinator for the Robson Valley, Adrea Rusnak, will allow all residents to voice their opinions on what services are important to them. “We want to determine what different types of services are important to people, whether it is weight loss, pain management, or different services that they feel are important to receive.” Rusnak said that Northern Health is already thinking of adding some services, but they want to respond to what people feel is important. “We have heard the Eat for Life program is really popular and we are looking at expanding it to McBride. We have it implemented right now in Valemount but we can offer it in McBride and maybe even Dunster if the demand is great enough.” Discussing the Eat for Life program further, Rusnak said that the data coming in from the program is very encouraging, and fits right into the mandate Joshua Estabrooks
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of Northern Health in terms of reducing hospital stays and getting people healthier as opposed to treating them once they get sick. “The early data shows that it is a program that works. People are interested in it, and we will continue to run it as long as people are interested in it.” To date, she said that the 34 people who have taken part in the program have lost over 3,000 pounds in total. “This program is a great way of getting people happier and healthier. People are getting off their medications, they have less pain, they are in hospital less, and that is a good thing. If we can get people healthier and moving around, losing weight and with less pain, that’s fabulous.” So come on out to the community forums and voice your opinion, said Rusnak, as input from the public is integral in ensuring that Northern Health continues to offer relevant programs for everyone in the Robson Valley. In Valemount, the community health forum will take place on January 31, from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Valemount Community Hall. In McBride, the community health forum will occur on February 1, from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Community Hall.
“ veryone needs a good laugh in January,” said Laurie Van der Roest, referring to an upcoming comedy show at the Valemount Community Theatre. “We were contacted about the tour and we decided to give it to the community as a gift.” The show in question will see three seasoned comedians, Andrew Bright, Leland Klassen and Matt Falk, come to town as part of their Laughopolis Comedy Combo Tour. The three comedians are being billed as clean, family oriented comedy, which will be sure to help alleviate the winter blahs. “They are sponsored by World Vision. This is something new for Valemount, as I don’t remember ever having comedians come here.” The group contacted the community church because they had driven through the area and marked it as a place they wanted to perform, said Van der Roest. “Tickets for the show are free, but you have to pick them up at Infinity. There will be a concession during intermission just like a regular theatre performance.” The performance will take place on January 22, at 7:00 p.m. If anyone has any questions about the show, or would like information on the community church, they are encouraged to call Van der Roest at 250-566-4772. The Valemount Community Church is a non-denominational group of community members, said Van der Roest. “We started out as a house church and now we are located beside the real estate office.” One of the goals of the group is to serve the community however they can, which is where the idea to offer the show for free came from. The group meets every Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
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Valemount on weather map Alpine coaster Joshua Estabrooks editor@thevalleysentinel.com
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or Valemount resident, Stuart Tait, it has been a matter of dedicated perseverance, but he has finally achieved his goal of getting Valemount on the Global TV weather map. It took a number of phone calls to Global TV’s senior meteorologist, Mark Madryga, said Tait, but he is pleased that the station has finally included Valemount in it’s report. “Years ago I asked him to put in Jasper and Edmonton and it was just coincidence that they were rolling out a new weather machine and format. I thought Jasper would be good to include because so many travellers come through here every day and most of them stop here and they watch the weather report on television.” Following that mind frame, Tait began building a case to include Valemount, even though there are no stations to get
accurate weather information in the area. “I don’t know where they’re drawing the weather from but they show what the next day’s forecast will be. It’s mainly for the travellers coming along Highway 5. Up until now it seemed as if the highway ended at Kamloops. That has always bugged me.” Another benefit to having Valemount included on the weather map is simply name recognition, said Tait, and he expects it to have some sort of positive impact on the area’s tourism. “It gets the name in people’s minds. Everything helps.” For locals, Tait said that everyone knows that the best way to predict the weather is to go outside, or make a guesstimate based on what is happening in areas bordering the Valley, but having Valemount forecasts on a provincial television broadcast may give people more information to base their predictions on.
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Discussions around art events up in the meadows also took place at the meeting; including music performances and other art oriented events. In the winter, Boenisch said the community could make the longest toboggan run in BC running the entire length of the road. “This is something the whole community could be working towards. I find there are too many projects proposed all around Valemount, but we need to focus on one idea.” Boenisch’s hope is that the community will get behind the idea, and encour-
From Front ages anyone interested in the concept to get involved in the discussions. “An alpine coaster would be a great way to see nature in a controlled and fun way. The top speed is somewhere around 40 km/h but the rider controls the speed. This is something for young children, adults, and even the elderly. They are very popular with Europeans, who make up 30% of our tourist numbers.” The idea is now being worked on further by Valemount’s EDO, Silvio Gislimberti. Stay tuned to The Valley Sentinel for more as this idea develops.
Thank You from Valemount Arts & Cultural Society For our successful Winter Fun Raffle Thanks To Our Sponsors: • Via Rail • Cold Fire Creek Dogsledding • Alpine Country Rentals • Marmot Basin Ski Hill • You, the public, for buying our tickets. • VCTV, for promotion & the live broadcast for the draw. Your support to V.A.C.S. is very appreciated as we strive to keep Culture Vibrant in Valemount.
Winners: VIA Rail return trip Valemount to Vancouver - Darren Battensby Alpine Country Rentals 2 day snowmobile rental - Julie James Cold Fire Creek Dogsledding 3.5 hr. trip for 2 - Linda Hedberg Marmot Basin 2 day ski pass for 2 - Hiske Gerding
Winter is HERE! Brookfield Renewable Power would like to remind you of the dangers that exist on rivers this time of year. Because river currents can weaken ice – especially backwater currents close to dams – it can be very dangerous to travel on rivers whether on foot, on snowmobile, on skates, on skis, or on all-terrain vehicles (ATV). Also, a dam’s control gates can be activated remotely and will cause unsafe conditions such as water level and river current changes. Stay Safe! Brookfield Renewable Power wants to ensure that all of your outdoor recreational activities are positive and memorable experiences this winter. For more information: 604-485-2223
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Services VALEMOUNT • PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING EVERY 2ND WED. 5 PM DOWNSTAIRS AT THE LIBRARY. • PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT Prenatal Classes, Baby Clinics - Call 566-9138 ext 228 for appointments. • CHAMPS Weight loss Support Team for men and women. Thurs. 6:00 pm Downstairs Valemount Clinic. Shirley 566-9829, Dolly 566-8458. • COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 pm, council chambers. Everyone welcome. • CHAMBER OF COMMERCE General Meeting 2nd Thurs of the month @ 12pm at the Learning Centre
• SADDLE & WAGON CLUB MEETING 3rd Thurs. 7 pm 566-9707 • LIONS BINGO 1st & 3rd Mon, at Lions Hall, doors open 6pm, everyone welcome. • VALEMOUNT CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY CENTRE Board Meeting 2nd Mon. 7 pm @ the Centre beneath the Community Hall (the red door). • ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION General meetings every 3rd Mon of month 7:30pm in Legion. • LADIES AUXILIARY #266 Legion Meetings 1st Tuesday of every month 3pm in Valemount Legion. • VALEMOUNT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. Regular meetings first Thurs of every month at 7pm downstairs lounge at Golden Years Lodge. Seniors Music Night 7PM WED • VALEMOUNT CIRCLE DANCE. For more info please contact 250 566-1782
• ADULT RECREATION BADMINTON. Thurs at 7pm in th Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Jamie @250 566-4656 • ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLYBALL. Tues from 7pm - 9pm. Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Suzanne Bloodoff @ 250 566-9979 TETE JAUNE • TETE JAUNE COMMUNITY CLUB meetings held the 1st Tues. of the month at 7pm at the Tete Jaune Hall. MCBRIDE • VALLEY PIECEMAKERS QUILT GUILD Every other Wednesday. 7:00 pm in the High School. New members welcome, contact Dawna Hickerty 569-3210.
• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Every Sun, 8 pm at the Health Unit. • OAPO STITCH & KNIT Every Thurs., 2:30 - 4 pm, Beaverview Lodge, Hilda Murin 569-3305 • ALANON every Mon. 8pm at the Health Unit • TOPS Tues. 6:45 pm weigh-in, 7:15 pm meeting. Health Unit in McBride. New members welcome. Brenda Molendyk 569-3113 • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues,7:30 pm,Village Council Chambers. • DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 1st Wed, 1 pm at Beaverview Lodge & Sat.10 am -12 pm, 441 Dominion St 569-2658 / 569-0113 • SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES DEALING WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS Last Wed every month 7:30 pm @ McBride Health Centre more info call Norma 569-2637 or Elizabeth 968-4347
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Abnormally high snowfall for Robson Valley residents Jennifer Meagher Contributor
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ecent snowfalls have left the Robson Valley looking like a winter wonderland. While Valemount doesn’t have a weather station of its own, conditions of the last week and a half seem to be similar to those of the nearest station in Blue River. This is due to a warm weather system coming up through the Cariboos. Blue River’s
Photo By Joshua Estabrooks
The Robson Valley has been receiving perfect snowman weather lately. Send us pictures of your snow art. editor@thevalleysentinel.com
station recorded approximately 42.1 cm Wednesday, January 12th, 26 cm on the 13th, and 13.2 cm on the 14th, before turning into rain and freezing rain on the 15th and 16th. According to Meteorologist for the BC Interior, Doug Lundquist, “The most ever in Blue River was in 1972, on the 21st of January and that was 56.1 cm.” He says, “The most ever to fall on January 12th was 20.3 cm.” Heavy snowfalls like these are fairly abnormal and so recorded by daily levels. A week and a half of heavy snowfall like the one we just received is particularly uncommon and the result of an arctic system moving south through the Peace Country to the North, and colliding with a warm system travelling north from the Pacific. “What was unusual”, according to Lundquist, “is we had this really moist air collide with arctic air coming in. Usually when we get a system like this, the arctic air retreats from the trench where you guys live...but it didn’t. The arctic air was flowing southward at the same time that this moist, humid air was moving north from the Pacific and for a long period, since the middle of the week through the weekend. It finally warmed up enough over the weekend that it turned into freezing rain and that was kind of unusual. Usually, the cold air clears out faster so the arctic air isn’t usually pushing up against this warm air.” Valemount was hit as hard as it was due to its location at the British Columbia-Alberta elbow. This is where “...the greatest amount of collision
between the cold conditions from the Yukon and North West Territories, and the moist air from the Pacific, starting about Wednesday and finally ending today (Monday). The real collision started in the middle of the week”, says Lundquist. According to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, heavy snowfall and “unseasonably warm temperatures” have created heightened avalanche activity and unsafe driving conditions throughout much of the province. “Prolonged snowfall, freezing rain and blowing snow” made travelling particularly challenging last week as both Highway 5 south of Tete Jaune, and Highway 16 near McBride and east to Jasper had travel advisories in place.
So while no records were broken, these weather conditions are quite rare for Valemount and create their own particular set of challenges and delights. Whether you are shovelling your walkway, going for a drive, or playing outside, there’s no way to ignore the recently massive dump. We can expect a slight cooling off period early this week before the next system comes in and, according to Lundquist, it should warm up again to above zero degrees for Thursday and Friday. However, he says, this time there won’t be as great a collision of arctic and warm air. So while more snow can be expected, it will be back to normal, more manageable levels.
THE VALEMOUNT SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING SOCIETY WILL BE HOSTING AN OPEN HOUSE OF THE NEW SENIORS HOUSING UNITS AT 24-F CEDAR STREET ON MONDAY, JANUARY 31, 2011 1:00 P.M. - 4:OO P.M. EVERYONE WELCOME
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Local takes first at US SkiMo National Championship; A first hand account from Reiner Thoni Reiner Thoni Contributor
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ver since I read “The Short History of Nearly Everything” I have wanted to witness for my self the massive caldera of a super volcano. Last weekend I found myself standing in spandex with 100 other racers getting ready to race up the southern flanks of Yellowstone’s caldera in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Although scientists have measured the earth’s gravitational forces to be weaker in and around Yellow-
stone, it didn’t seem to help on the first climb! Greg Ruckman, an Olympic rower and top notch Nordic skier, set a cracking pace that had us all wondering if this could go on for 8,000 feet. Getting a feel for the pace I decided to fall back a little and conserve some energy for the later parts of the race. After a couple smaller climbs and descents over a couple ridges I found my self in second pacing off Brendon French. He reminds me of a terminator showing no signs of breath-
ing or distress as he powers on ahead. On our way to Corbett’s couloir, Pete Swenson and Luke Nelson took the lead, Luke with a quick transition and fast pace lead the way up to the top. Once on top all I could think of was how the heck I could get off this mountain as fast as possible! I knew 4,000 feet of variable skiing was going to take its toll but at this point in the race the first to the last assent was going to have a very valuable edge. Skiing fast I found myself first to the bottom so I took some extra time to make sure I had good skins for the last Overnight service technical assent and once from Edmonton, again the four Kamloops & Kelowna of us headed
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up, separated by only seconds. Polls punching through and skins slipping it was a tedious technical assent and at times I would look back wondering if the others were having as much trouble as I was. Feeling surprisingly good I just put my head down trying not to think of the terminator hot on my heals. Maybe out of fear of having to race the last descent I found myself with just enough of a cushion to take the win. The awards ceremony was very well done with copious amounts of prizes. Pete Swenson gave a great speech on the future of the sport comparing it to the National Off Road Bicycle Association in 1982 and then we were all off to get some rest to race the next day in Targhee.
For 2010, McBride Secondary School is proud to announce that Amy von der Gonna is the recipient of the Governor General’s Academic Medal. Amy is currently attending the University of Northern BC in the Biomedical/Health Sciences Program with the intention of proceeding into Dentistry. She is off to an excellent start as she achieved A+ in her first semester of study. Amy was McBride Secondary’s UNBC Scholar and District 57’s Prince of Wales Scholarship winner.
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Reiner Thoni during the US National Ski Mountaineering Championships in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
A community health forum will be hosted on: Your Health Is Your Wealth
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In Valemount on Mondays Variety of Chiropractic Techniques Soft Tissue Overuse Disorders Custom Foot Orthotics
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Tuesday February 1, 2011 7:00 – 9:00 PM Robson Valley Community Centre (McBride)
We are seeking feedback in the provision of our health and other primary health care services. For questions regarding this session, please contact Adrea Rusnak at (250) 566-1997. All community members are welcome to this event.
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Red Cross meeting brings positive outcomes for Valley Joshua Estabrooks
editor@thevalleysentinel.com
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fter the dust settled on the meeting between community members, the Red Cross, and Northern Health to discuss access to equipment, some of which was donated by the local Ladies Auxiliary, Health Services Administrator for the Robson Valley, Adrea Rusnak, said that they now have access to even more equipment locally. The meeting, which was called after the Red Cross made a decision to recall all of their equipment from the local Hospital, as they realized they needed a better way to clean and maintain the equipment. “They fully withdrew the service,” said Rusnak, “and then they realized they should have consulted the public prior to that happening which was why the meeting was instigated so they could get a sense of the community needs. Validly the community wanted to be consulted and they want to know that when they need to access those services for equipment that it is there.” The meeting was productive, said Rusnak, and as a result Northern Health and the Red Cross have developed a referral program so they can get additional equipment the Hospital never had before. “For infection control purposes, it is being sent to Prince George so they can maintain and clean the equipment but we are predicting that movement Ron Worobec/The Valley Sentinel with the clients. We will be This beautiful shot of Mount Robson was taken during a break in the snow that has been falling sending it back and forth steadily over the Robson Valley for the past week. on the northern connec3.25” x 4”
tions bus and if clients ever need equipment we will be able to judge that in advance and make the proper referrals so there is no obstruction to service. Our patients shouldn’t no-
“They realized they should have consulted the public prior to that happening which was why the meeting was instigated...” ~ Adrea Rusnak tice a difference, and we have emergency equipment on hand as well.” In response to the perception that Ladies Auxiliary donations have been sent away, or are no longer being used, Rusnak said that they are all in the Hospital and will not be sent out of the Valley. “If there are donations we will screen them for safety and if they want it to stay
in McBride then it will. We will make sure that happens.” The furnished rooms that that Ladies Auxiliary so generously created are also still being used as patient rooms, said Rusnak. They are no longer dedicated maternity rooms, as the Hospital does not regularly do maternity care unless there is an emergency delivery, so the rooms are used as general patient rooms. “The donated items are still in all these rooms as donated, and we truly appreciate having them.” During the meeting, Rusnak said she was very pleased and proud to see how much the members of her community care about their health services. “I was proud to see that they actually cared enough to say something and I would like to reassure the public that we are going to work with the Red Cross to coordinate referrals and to express needs. We actually learned that there is a whole lot more equipment that we have access to so that is a good thing that came out of all of this.”
YORA and Friends of Valemount Meeting When: Saturday January 22nd Time: 1:00pm Where: Caribou Grill
2011 Membership forms will be available
Village of Valemount Schedule of 2011 Regular Council Meetings
School District No. 57 (Prince George) Pre-Registration Pre-registration is recommended for Kindergarten in School District No. 57 elementary schools. Registration will take place between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm on Wednesday February 2, 2011 Children whose fifth birthday falls on or before December 31, 2011 are eligible to enter Kindergarten in September 2011. A birth certificate is required. Further information is available in schools on preregistration day. Note: Full day Kindergarten will be in effect for all schools beginning September 2011
CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE School District No. 57 (Prince George) 2100 Ferry Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 4R5 Phone: 250-561-6800 Fax: 250-561-6801
Call for Submissions Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance, in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust, invite individuals of all artistic disciplines, arts, culture and heritage groups in the Columbia Basin to apply for project funding. Program brochures and application forms are available online at www.basinculture.com, or call CKCA at 1.877.505.7355 or email wkrac@telus.net.
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January 11 & 25, 2011 February 8 & 22, 2011 March 8 & 22, 2011 April 12 & 26, 2011 May 10 & 24, 2011 June 14 & 28, 2011 July 12 & 26, 2011 August 9 & 23, 2011 September 13, 2011 October 11 & 25, 2011 November 8 & 22, 2011 December 13, 2011
1.800.505.8988 www.cbt.org Deadline for applications is March 11, 2011 or March 25, 2011, depending on the program.
No meeting has been scheduled for September 27, 2011 due to the UBCM Conference.
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Meetings are at 7:00 pm at the Village Office in the Council Chambers 735 Cranberry Lake Road, Valemount BC.
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Notes from All Over 30-Year Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal Bar for Hruby The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George 2010 Fire service recognition awards saw a 30-Year Fire Services Exemplary Service Medal Bar for Fire Chief Dave Hruby of the McBride District Volunteer Fire Department. Congratulations from the Sentinel Chief Hruby! Listen for Valemount on the Radio Tune in to the Bear in Edmonton and the B100 in Kamloops, and listen for Valemount on the radio, thanks to Tourism Valemount who has put some money towards advertising on both these radio stations this season. New Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development British Columbians have a new Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development; welcome Stephanie Cadieux to the crew! Grant Funding Sought for Robson Valley Recreation and Community Centres The Regional District of FraserFort George will be applying for $400,000.00 from the Towns for Tomorrow Program for energy improvements at the Robson Valley Recreation and Community Centres. “The project would see a retrofit of the arena to install a heat recovery system, capturing low-grade heat and redirecting it into the dressing rooms, curling rink, hockey arena and community centre, and has the potential of reducing energy costs by 70%. Also they would replace high-pressure sodium lights with LED lights, which have a potential energy savings of 95%. The project would cost $650,000.00, and if the funding is approved the remaining $250,000.00 would come from the Community Works Fund.
BC Assessments Down for Blue River As properties all over BC are receiving their assessment notices in the mail, the North Thompson Valley, including most homes in Clearwater, Barriere and Blue River, are worth less on paper this year than last year, said Graham Held, deputy assessor. As always property owners who feel their property assessment does not reflect the market value as of July 2010 or see incorrect information on their notice should contact the BC Assessment office as indicated on their notice as soon as possible in January, said Heid. The BC Assessment website provides a listing of property assessments and sales to help property owners understand their property’s market value and provide comparable sales information. Go to www.bcassessment. ca and click on the e-valueBC link. Heid also said, “If a property owner is still concerned about their assessment after speaking to one of our appraisers, they may submit a Notice of Complaint (appeal) by Jan. 31 for an independent review by a Property Assessment Review Panel.” Bonds Resolutions for 2011 Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond said her top resolution is “to commit the best work ethic possible to her constituents.” She also looks forward to “continued progress on the BC Cancer Agency Centre for the North in 2011... and striving to work to advance an open skies policy, and promote the Northern Asia-Pacific Gateway.” Go Bond! Pick Up Your Balls and Birdies Valemount “Serrrrrvice!” Community Recreation drop in badminton is running Thursdays, and drop in volleyball is running Tuesdays from 7:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. at the Valemount Secondary School.
Local youth excels on the field
Dion Lachance on the field with the Prince George Axemen.
Birgit Stutz Contributor
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ootball isn’t the type of sport a lot of kids participate in, and in the Robson Valley that is even truer since there is no local football team. But that doesn’t stop 14-year-old Dion Lachance. The Grade 9 student has been playing football for three years in Prince George while attending Duchess Park Secondary School. Since November, Lachance has been attending McBride Secondary high school until his football season starts back up again in July. This is the first time Lachance is splitting his school year between McBride and Prince George. Before that, he attended Duchess high school year-round while staying with his mom in Prince George. Lachance plays on two football teams, the Prince George Axemen, a city team, and the Duchess Condors, a junior var-
Community Health Forum A community health forum will be hosted on: VACS Presents Grammy Award Winner
Alex Cuba February 1 @ 7:30pm Tickets at infinity $30 each ($35 at the door) Valemount Community Theatre
Monday, January 31, 2011 7:00 – 9:00 PM Valemount Community Centre
We are seeking feedback in the provision of our health and other primary health care services. For questions regarding this session, please contact Adrea Rusnak at (250) 566-1997.
sity high school team. “I got into football through a friend,” said Lachance, who is a quarterback. “I played football on the city team for one year and did really well.” During his second year of playing football, while attending Grade 8, Lachance also started playing on the high school team. “Usually you have to be in Grade 10 to play on the high school team,” he said, adding somebody pulled “some strings” so he could get on the high school team. Lachance has a very demanding training schedule. He practices eight times a week, four times with each team, and sometimes has back to back training sessions. On the weekends, he has games with both teams. “Sometimes we have games back to back,” he said. Lachance said he likes the adrenaline rush of playing football. “There’s lots of contact in football. It’s more physical than hockey. I also like the chance to show people what you can do. It’s fun.” Lachance has won several awards in his short football career, all of
which are from playing on the city bantam division team. In 2008, Lachance received his first award, the MVP Rookie of the Year award. He was MVP of the Year again in 2009, and the same year he also received the Outstanding Performance and Teamwork award. “He was also MVP in the entire league last year,” said his step-mom, Dunster resident Shara Gustafson. Only recently, Lachance was awarded the 2010 Most Improved Player award. Lachance’s city team, the Prince George Axemen, have been doing well over the past couple of years, winning the bronze medal for the north in 2009 and being second place overall in B.C. The Axemen also got second place in the city league in 2010. The Axemen are part of the Bantam Division of the Prince George Minor Football Association and play against teams from Prince George, Vanderhoof, Kamloops, and Quesnel. Lachance said he wants to pursue football for his future as long as he can do it.
Greenhouse and Community Garden Meeting Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Time: 7:00 pm Place: Council Chambers, Village Office
All community members are welcome to this event.
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1995 Saturn SW 1, 4 door, 196,600 km, economical, standard, good winter tires, no rust, recently replaced engine, brakes, muffler. Asking $2000 obo. Phone 250 566-9987
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JAN 12 GTS For Sale: A recording quality George Benson Ibanez Hollow Body MISC. FOR SALE Electric Guitar + case, $1000. We also have 5 Bulb sway lamp. $20 a variety of acoustic + obo. Call Deanna after electric guitars for sale. 5pm at 250 566-9021 For more info call Deb JAN 26 Reimer @ 250 968-4335
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1991 Ford F250 XLT, extended cab, 4WD, 206,183 original km, SNOW MOBILE new tires, new brakes, MAY 19 GTS box liner, trailer hitch. 2008 Skidoo 800 XP Reverse gear needs 163’ track, new motor. 1998 Jeep Grand work. $1750 Phone $6000 obo. Call 250 Cherokee Larado, 250 968--4493 566-8447 for more Alpine Stereo. $4500. SEPT 22 GTS information. Call for more info. 250 DEC 29 566-4318
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The Valley Sentinel Wednesday Janaury 19, 2011 • 13 Main: 250.566.4425 | Toll-free: 1.800.226.2129 | E-mail: classifieds@thevalleysentinel.com | Web: classifieds.thevalleysentinel.com OBITUARY
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Wilford Fraser Wilson
June 25, 1927 – January 5, 2011 On January 5th of this new year, Wilf Wilson, known lovingly and respectfully as “The Chief”, passed away peacefully in Armstrong, BC, in the company of his loving family. Wilf, who also answered to “Will” and even sometimes “Willy” was born June 25, 1927 in Liberty, Saskatchewan. His father, John Wilson, was a Scottish immigrant who met his bride , Isabelle Fraser, in Nova Scotia. Wilf was the fourth of 7 children and if you ever met his brother Frank you’d swear it was Wilf only 2 feet shorter! He grew up on a Saskatchewan farm during the Great Depression and life was no easy task. He had never been given a birthday party until he was 21 when his wife, Margaret, threw the very first of many more birthday parties to come.
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In loving memory of Tresa Ann Huculak 1922-2011 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and grandmother Tresa (Terry) Huculak on Wednesday January 5, 2011 at the Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital from congestive heart failure. Tresa is lovingly remembered by 5 of her seven children: Virginia Hutzuliak of Victoria, BC, Tom Huculak of Edmonton AB, Harlie Jones of Penticton, BC, Jacquie Huculak of Kamloops, BC and John Keith (Huck) Huculak of Smith, AB, brother Alex Kowalski of Edmonton AB, sisters Mary Innes of Powell River, BC and Pauline Niemi of Edmonton, AB, as well as her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends. She was predeceased by sons Lance Huculak of Valemount, BC and Vern Bose-Huculak of Wabamun, AB.
Why worry about vacancy when you can INVEST in a beautiful 6 bdrm log home staying together, enjoying a conversation about your spectacular ride and winter adventures in the Valemount Rockies. Don’t miss out!! Call now and make that investment for your future. Call 250 615-8457
A memorial service was held for Tresa at 2 PM on Tuesday January 11, 2011 in Kamloops, BC. In lieu of flowers donations can be make to the Kamloops Royal Inland Hospital at 311 Columbia Street, Kamloops V2C 2T1.
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Around age 11, Wilf and family moved west to Vancouver, driving a Model A Ford over the Rockies. His first job in Vancouver was at the Panorama Roof Restaurant. He lived far away and so he visited the local dump and found the parts he needed to construct a bicycle. He had a major hand in keeping his family fed even at this early age. Wilf’s mother wanted her boys to learn a trade and so with this in mind, he began to learn carpentry and thus started an amazing career and a legacy of many buildings built. He helped restore the historical town of Barkerville. When he was working on the Wake-Up Jakes Saloon there, he had a blacksmith form square-headed nails just to make sure everything was authentic! He built the largest saw mill at the time in La Pas , Manitoba and it was there that he saved a man’s life at great risk to his own and was recognized by the province of Manitoba. Wilf either built or had a hand in building many buildings across BC including their first home in Valemount, a brick-faced house in Cranberry Place. He later built his second Valemount home on 14th Ave where he was surrounded by his family as most of them lived next door on either side of him. He had a habit of building a deck and then deciding to slap four walls and a roof up and make it an addition – then he would say “Well, we don’t have a deck, I better build one” and on it went. He was the Building Inspector for Valemount for a time and was involved in the building of many landmarks such as the Village Office ( which also housed the firehouse at the time), the medical Clinic, and he even had a hand in building the Dunster Community Hall. Wilf also worked on the rigs in the Beaufort Sea, on the W.A.C. Bennet Dam and built a house for the Karas family in Greece. He was known for his love of animals, his shop on Commercial Drive and his never ending generosity to his fellow man. Above all of these things though, Wilf built a family. He leaves behind his loving wife, Marg, oldest daughter Debra ( Cliff) Harder, son Dean (Glenda) Wilson and daughter Dayle (Ebert) Erickson. He had 7 grandchildren: Joseph, Benjamin, Kathleen, Meagan, Jennine, Alyson and Darlene. He also has 6 great-grandchildren and another on the way. All of these people are mentioned because they were profoundly affected by Wilf and they dearly loved and respected him. Wilf was a man of few words but near the end of his life he told his family that he had always known that Jesus Christ had died on the cross but now he knew why.” He didn’t expand on this thought but we know from Scripture that “… God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” Romans 5:8. Love and Justice met at the cross. As a family of faith we are resting in the assurance that through the grace of Jesus Christ our Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather has gone before us “ To a home on God’s celestial shore”.
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Activities to Entertain & Amuse Pioneer Photo
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About this photo Description: Joe Desrociers with a bear cub in Eddy, BC.
Date: 1964 Credits: Valley Museum & Archives ID: 2003.1.7 Image: 20 of 21 If you have any more information on this photo or any others that appear you can contact The Valley Museum & Archives in McBride, The Valemount Museum or contact us at The Valley Sentinel.
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LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
Aries, a desire for change finds you on an open-ended adventure this week. Who knows where this journey will take you and what will happen along the way?
Leo, there’s something you’re forgetting, but it could take a few days before it pops back into your head. Try slowing down because life is passing you by.
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Virgo, your traditional approach to business won’t work this week. It’s time to change the way you present yourself and interact with others. It could help you all around.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 There’s no time for ambivalence, Gemini. Make a choice and stick with it. Financial matters come to the forefront on Wednesday, when paying bills becomes a sticky situation.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 A change is going to come, Libra, and for you it’s going to be a big change. Start packing your suitcase because travel is in your immediate future. Bring a loved one along.
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AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, you don’t like to be out of control, but this week you may have to put your trust in fate. You won’t be able to guide this ship into port on your own. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, step up and take control when the going gets tough. Someone has been seeking you out. An admirer?
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Valemount Family Poker Run for the BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities on Saturday Feb 12, 2011 Bring your family and friends to experience the thrill of riding in the beautiful mountain trails of the Lower Westridge area, while raising funds for BC Lions Society for Children with Disabilities. Tourism Valemount, in cooperation with the Valemount Snowgoers Club and VARDA will be hosting the annual Winterfest Poker Run. The trail is a low-elevation, clearly marked 30-km-loop where you will experience beautiful views of the valley and village below. Take a break and fight off winter chills with a complimentary hot chocolate and a treat at the warming hut at approximately the 20 km mark of the trail. This trail is also an excellent place for new riders to improve their snowmobiling skills before heading into more serious territory. The Poker Run will start and finish at the new Westridge Parking Lot where you will pick up your cards and hope for the best hand! Prizes will be given for best hands, pledges, rider categories and ghost riders.
Registration and Pledge Forms are available online at www.valemountrecdevelopment.com
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Winter Festival 2011 Feb. 11 - 13
Winter Festival Schedule Friday, February 11, 2011 Valemount Visitor and interpretive Centre 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Registration drop off 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm Display tables by local organizations 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Welcome Reception—Free appetizers, live music, cash bar and door prizes
Saturday, February 12, 2011 Westridge Parking Lot 9:00 AM – Approx. 1:00 PM Snowmobile Poker Run Cranberry Marsh. Parking for Events at Canoe View Park off McKirdy Road 8:00 AM Pond Hockey (Start and end time may change dependant on the number of teams entered) 11:00 am Winter Triathlon 11:00 am – 3:00 pm Organized Family Activities, On site concession available TBA - Dogsledding
Sunday, February 13, 2011 5 mile Road, parking is tba 12:00 pm – Approx. 3:00 pm Tobogganing Race, On site concession available
Valemount Visitor and interpretive Centre Festival Hours Friday: 9:00 am – 9:00 pm Saturday: 8:30 am – 1:00 pm
Get ready for a fun-filled, energetic outdoor winter experience at the Third Annual Valemount Winter Festival. Whatever your winter pleasure, you will find it here. A snowmobile poker run in the lower elevations, a winter triathlon, dogsledding, a pond hockey tournament, and family games at the marsh; tobogganing races, bonfires, and hot chocolate. Friday, February 11, 2011 On Friday evening come and enjoy a wine and cheese reception and listen to local Harpist Doreen Beck who will play classical, folk, and Celtic tunes. Browse through the booths displayed by local organizations. Event information, package pick-ups and last-minute registration for some of the events will also be available. Enter a draw to win door prizes!
Saturday, February 12, 2011 Pond Hockey Tournament–Come out and compete in on of Canada’s favourite winter sports in a 3-on-3 game in the Winter Festival’s first ever Pond Hockey tournament. All registered participants will get a Valemount Winter Festival t-shirt. Pond Hockey hats will be given for first, second and third place. Fee: $50 per team (maximum of 5). Family games on the Marsh – Play in the great outdoors as you compete in family games on the marsh. Some of the games include kitchen curling, snowman building, egg-toss, beacon search, tea boiling and more. After joining the kids in the family games, warm up at the bonfire with your hot chocolate and goodies from the concession. This event is free to anyone who wishes to join in the fun! You can park at Canoe View Park off McKirdy Road. Winter Triathlon – Set a personal best, strap on a pair of cross-country skis and compete against a friend or family member, or join up with two friends for the relay version of this race. You will feel the crisp, clean winter air on your face as you ski, skate and run through picturesque snow-covered landscapes, from wide-open vistas and spectacular views of the mountains to serene winter trails and friendly side streets through town. You will ski along the dikes and skate on the frozen surface of the marsh; and run through the outskirts of Valemount’s friendly village and cross the finish line back at Cranberry Marsh. There will be a long course and a short course, and you can compete on your own or with your friends on a relay team. All registered participants will get a Valemount Winter Festival t-shirt. Fee: $10 per person. Dogsledding – Climb aboard a dogsled–Canada’s oldest form of winter transport–with Cold Fire Creek Dogsledding. A professional guide will take you for a short ride through the trails near the marsh behind a team of friendly and energetic sled dogs. If you have never experienced the exhilaration of dogsledding, this is a great opportunity to check it out for the first time. First come, first served. No pre-registration necessary.
Sunday, February 13, 2011 Tobogganing Races–Come and Join in the fun at the Winter Festival’s first tobogganing race. This race is for family, adults, youth and kids. Slide down Valemount’s snowy hills on your toboggan, sled, crazy carpet or sleigh. Chose from two 500-m-short races or a 2-km-long race. Enjoy a warm drink and lunch. Great fun for everyone!
SPONSORS Valemount MMA Club • Mystic Journey Spa Gift Store and Boutique
For more information on any event go to our website: www.visitvalemount.ca or contact Jennifer Robinson at 250.566.3335.
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