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Successful Spring Festival

Looking back at mile 53 - Page 11

BIKE RODEO - Page 12

Silver leaves- Page 14

Valley Profile - Page 19

Weather WEDNESDAY ChanCe of ShowerS High: 14°C Low: 5°C Details pg 18

“Luxury Living for Valley Birds”

On Saturday June 11th, Henry Unger (centre) puts the finishing touches on one of his bird houses as Clayton Burnstrom (left) assists. Unger brought all the equipment and material needed for children to build their own bird houses, a popular attraction at this year’s Spring Festival concession area which was located next to the Best Western Hotel and near the Cranberry Marsh. For more Spring Festival coverage please go to Pages 10 and 11. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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Valemount Elementary School Track and Field Champions Tiffany Smith Special to The Valley Sentinel

alemount Elementary students raced into first place at the annual Prince George division track meet on Thursday June 2, 2011. 28 of Valemount’s elementary students competed against seven other elementary schools from Prince George. “This is the most kids we have had in a long time participation wise and definitely the best all-around performance with top eight finishes in every grade,” says Karen Doughty, the 6/7 teacher at Valemount Elementary, and coach of the track and field team. The third grade students had two top three finishes – first place in boys shot put and third place in girls long jump. “The grade four girls did really well, they brought home five first places, of the eight events,” says Doughty. The girls placed first in the relay, 100m, 400m, long jump and shot put events. In the fifth grade category, one student captured a second place and two-third places for the 200m, 400m and shot put. Of the 28 students who participated 14 were from the grade six and seven class.

“This was the most grade six and sevens to ever participate – 14 of the 32 participated,” explained Doughty. The sixth grade girls and boys came away with five second place ribbons in the 200m, 400m, and long jump categories. One seventh grade student was awarded with three first place ribbons, for the 100m, 200m and long jump. “He excelled at all of his competitions, and had people come up to him ask him to participate at the Prince George track club,” says Doughty. “He got a lot of attention.” There are 16 competitors in each event and ribbons are given out to the top eight in each category. “Our kids did really really well, just about everyone brought home some kind of ribbon,” says Doughty. Valemount Elementary brought home a whopping 41 ribbons. “We have a lot of naturally fit kids,” explains Doughty. “It’s really great because that is what track and field is about—fitness and fun.” Any student who commits to every practice has the chance to participate in the track meet in Prince George. “We practice twice a week all throughout May,” explains Doughty. There are five track meets in Prince George, with 8 schools competing at each meet. “All official rules are kept, however no scores or time are kept as it is a fun event,” says Doughty. “The emphasis is on fitness and fun.”

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Valemount Elementary student Duncan Van Der Roest competes in Prince George with students from 7 other schools, on June 2nd. Valemount Elementary School brought home a “whopping 41 ribbons” Photo by Karen Doughty

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Local News

Cathy McLeod Believes Federal Budget Will Benefit Valley Daniel Betts Editor

ith the 2011 General Election behind us one of the first orders of business for the federal government was the presentation of the revised Budget 2011, which Minister Flaherty tabled at 4 pm on Monday June 6th. The budget tabled on June 6th had a couple additional items that were not seen on the March version, opposition of which sparked the general election. Firstly, there was a $2.2 Billion dollar deal with Quebec for the harmonized sales tax. Secondly, there was the gradual elimination of the per-vote subsidies for political parties. Lastly, “a commitment to return to a balanced budget one year earlier [then planned] including a process as to how to get there,” said Cathy McLeod, MP for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue, from Ottawa on Monday June 6th. McLeod believes the important measures that were tabled in March and campaigned on are still in place and the government is moving forward with them. “An increase to guaranteed income supplements for struggling low income seniors, measures around rural doctors and nurses and a continuation of programs like the ‘Work Sharing Program’ are important measures that were tabled back in March and are still present,” said McLeod. McLeod explained the Economic Action Plan, now entering “Phase 2” will be withdrawing from government stimulation and have a number of measures to encourage businesses to set up and be successful. “Whether it be a lower corporate tax rate, accelerated capital appreciation or money expiration tax credits, there are a whole number of measures where we believe we will support business in terms of creating the robust economy that we need,” said McLeod. McLeod believes many of the measures are for all businesses. “For something like a manufacturing business or a value added wood business there is something called the accelerated capital costs appreciation that would be a good benefit,” McLeod said. McLeod hails her belief that Canada will now be one of the most competitive “low corporate tax jurisdictions internationally,” and believes Canada and British Columbia will be very attractive for businesses to come to. McLeod said one of the ways small business is supported in the new budget is through the “Employment Insurance Hiring Credit,” which gives Em-

“Swearing in Ceremony”

Cathy McLeod, MP on the role of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue earlier this year. Photo submitted.

ployment Insurance breaks to small businesses for new hires during the year. McLeod is optimistic that the budget tabled in the House of Commons on June 6th will be beneficial to our Valley. “The valley is really looking for diversification and from a federal perspective we are creating the environment that hopefully will be very attractive for people to come to our communities,” said McLeod.

Defined Policy for Special Occasion Licences COPTALK Corporal Trevor Prosser contributor

alemount Detachment will continue to accept Special Occasion Licence (S.O.L.) applications for police approval. However, event organizers have waited until the last day, in some incidents, to seek police approval for the S.O.L. These last minute requests have resulted in modifications to shift coverage and the payment of police overtime. As such, a more defined policy will be put into effect in relation to S.O.L. As of August 1, 2011, any Special Occasion Licence requiring local police approval will not be signed or approved if there is not 2 clear weeks notice (if the number of attendees for the function is 200 or under) and 4 clear weeks notice (if the number of attendees is above 200 people). It also needs to be mentioned at the time, that those licences requiring an exemption, as outlined on the Information Page of the S.O.L., must have received that exemption from the Liquor Control and Licensing Branch prior to seeking local police approval. The 2 or 4-week notice will still apply depending on the number of attendees to the function. If you have any questions, you can contact the local Detachment at 566-4466. Thanks Cpl Trevor PROSSER

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» DAVE MARCHANT Daniel Betts

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The Pioneer Spirit

suppose it was a combination of floating down the Fraser River one day and hiking through the woods with clouds of mosquitos surrounding me the next, that had me thinking about the past and wondering what it was like for Valley pioneers; the pathfinders, forgers and builders of the world as we know it today. Interestingly enough, when people are done with a place, such as Mile 53, it does not take long for the natural world to come back and reclaim that which we had taken. It takes constant vigilance to maintain the world our forefathers have created for us. Lucky for us we have fancy machines and tools to help us with these tasks, but our pioneering forefather’s were not so lucky. In times past, people were taught a variety of skills, which they needed to survive. They built their own homes and used the most basic of tools to do so. It seems in the past the amount of time a home stood was dependent upon the axe skills of the builder. Imagine hewing your own logs with an axe instead of the precision of a chainsaw, not to mention the work of coordinating a team of horses or other livestock to lift logs into place. Imagine doing all this heavy work, in the heat of summer with clouds of mosquitos feeding upon you. We were told that on the docks of Mile 53, men built barges that were meant for one-way trips. We were shown a picture of one of these simple floating devices that was filled with many horses while a two-man team attempted to steer and direct the makeshift vessel at the whim of the river. We were told there were fatalities. In our time a transportation scheme such as that would never get past Worksafe BC. and I have my suspicion a crew would be hard to find. The pioneers of our Valley were hardy risk-takers who faced danger and expected to work hard on a daily basis. This weekend, McBride celebrates Pioneer Days. Many activities and fun events are planned and it is expected to be a most enjoyable weekend. I think it is very fitting that the Valley celebrate the Pioneer spirit and in so doing honour the accomplishments that have given us the opportunity to thrive.

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Dealing with the HST Dear Editor Well. Here we are again: dealing with the HST. I don’t know about you, but I’ve already said NO to the HST. As did over 700,000 people in the province who signed the Anti-HST Petition in 2010 they didn’t want it either. Now, as if that never happened, we’ve all received the “HST Referendum Voters Guide”. It contains statements which imply that we’ll completely ruin our future as a province if we don’t accept the HST. Please, PLEASE - be very certain: the most important result of keeping the HST is that you will pay tax on products and services. Forever. And so will your children. As long as there’s an HST in the Province of British Columbia, anyone who needs a product or service in this province will be paying tax on both: products and services. It’s like having a provincial GST. It doesn’t matter if the Premier lowers the HST to

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Health Concerns Dear Editor (From a letter written to the Northern Health Board) I am writing this letter to make known my concern about the future of health care in the Robson Valley. I retired five years ago and moved with my wife to the Village of McBride for the peace and serenity of the valley and the fact that there was a viable hospital attended by three reliable, consistent and competent physicians. Over the past year the situation has changed somewhat. One doctor has taken a year away to further his education in a specialized field. While this is admirable and will be useful in the future of our health care, it has left us with three locums over the past year. This has left my wife and I along with many other seniors and others in the town lacking consistency in developing a rapport with a doctor, which I believe to be crucial to effective health care. We currently have as a locum Dr. Jonathan Price who in the short span of a few months has made an invaluable contribution to our village and our health. In this short span of time he and his team have brought the Dr. DuToit “Eating for Life” program to the town. There are currently 40 people enrolled in the program of which I am one. There are perhaps another 40 people in the region that would sign up and benefit from the program if it were still offered. I have been diagnosed with high cholesterol, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes for the past 15 years; in short a walking heart attack waiting to happen. I have a history with my father suffering a non-debilitating heart attack at age 44 and my mother being Type 1 diabetic for the last 16 years of her life. All the doctors up to this point have prescribed pills to control the disease and nothing to prevent them. I have been in the DuToit program for three week, have lost 16 pounds and gone off all meds. I feel energized and my blood glucose readings are back to normal. The next blood test in three weeks will show a significant drop in cholesterol as well I’m sure. There are rumours circulating that our regular doctors will be cutting to half time or be retiring soon or will stop taking on new patients. There are a significant number of people going to Valemount at the present time. Dr. Price is a definite asset and a good fit for the community. With reluctance of trained doctors to move to the northern communities it seems to me a logical option to somehow find a way to offer Dr. Price a contract, provide some health care stability to our village and gain a practitioner who wants to be here. I sincerely hope the board will consider this appeal and act appropriately on it. Yours In Good Health,

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Particle Accelerator Success Dear Editor: No one could have predicted back in the early nineteen-sixties that the race to put a man on the moon, and the basic scientific research needed to accomplish the task, would launch the multi-billion dollar semiconductor industry and ultimately lead us to personal computers, Microsoft, Apple and Google. But that’s exactly where the space race and the basic scientific research lead us; as well as to many of the other technological marvels we enjoy in every facet of our lives. That’s why I was so excited to read about the game-changing accomplishment of a team of Canadian physicists lead by a researcher at UBC’s TRIUMF particle accelerator. They succeeded in storing antimatter in a special apparatus for more than 16 minutes; infinitely longer than anyone else has ever previously achieved (notwithstanding the fictional use of antimatter in the Star Trek TV series). Just like the space race of the sixties, no one can predict what the future energy potential may be for antimatter provided a way can be found to produce and store it reliably. But as everyone knows, matter and energy are interchangeable (E=MC2) and a little bit of matter can be transformed into a lot of energy. Energy is the fundamental building block of VILLAGE OF VALEMOUNT human civilization. Without energy, civilization would not be possible and we would be lost. That’s NOTIcE OF PrEPArATION why basic scientific research into such matters is ANd PrEsENTATION so essential even when you cannot predict where it will lead. OF ThE MUNIcIPAL However, it is very clear that scientific research ANNUAL rEPOrT has reliably lead us from very basic energy sources like burning wood to increasingly more sophistiJune 28, 2011 @ 7:00 pm cated energy sources that are cleaner, more powCouncil Chambers erful and more practical. Pushing forward with 735 Cranberry Lake Road research that could lead to new sources of clean energy is therefore well worth the effort even if the Please take notice that the Village of Valemount is curfinal destination cannot be precisely known from rently in the process of preparing its 2011 Annual Report. the starting point. Draft copies of the Report are available for viewing at the Michael McBratney - Port Moody, B.C. EDITOR’S NOTE: The experiment UBC researchers participated in took place at CERN, a Laboratory located on the Franco–Swiss border near Geneva. For more information on this ground-breaking experiment visit: http://public.web.cern.ch/public

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VILLAGE OF VALEMOUNT AppLIcATION FOr A DEVELOpMENT VArIANcE pErMIT TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Village of Valemount will consider an application for a Development Variance Permit from Michael and Brenda Dowhun for the premises described as 1145 Canoe View Place, Valemount, being Lot 12 Plan BCP20630 District Lot 7355 Cariboo Land District at the Regular meeting on June 28, 2011 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at the Village Offices at 735 Cranberry Lake Road, Valemount. The purpose of the Development Variance Permit is to: 1. Increase the height of the garage in order to create space for the storage of vehicles and have a loft area in the garage. The increase in height will allow the loft area and extra storage space.

Robert Sharp – McBride, B.C.

CLARIFICATION : June 8th, 2011 Volume 26 Issue 23 – “McBride’s Memory Lane”

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2. Provide storage space for winter and summer equipment to be utilized during vacation and weekend excursions with the intent of building the principle building within two years. A copy of the proposed permit may be inspected at the Village Offices at the above address during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, from this date up until June 27, 2011. Tom Dall Chief Administrative Officer

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regional news

BC Parks Celebrates 100 years with Passport to Adventure Submitted To The Valley Sentinel

C Parks celebrated its 100th birthday on March 1, 2011. This date marks the 100th anniversary of the creation of the very first provincial park in British Columbia – Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island. Mount Robson Provincial Park, the second oldest park in British Columbia’s park system, was created in 1913. In order to celebrate 100 years of Parks, there will be a number of events and activities happening around the province all summer long. One way you can participate is by picking up a free BC Parks 100 Passport to Adventure at the BC Visitor Centre @ Mt. Robson, the Valemount Visitor Centre other participating visitor centres throughout the province. The BC Parks 100 Passport offers park visitors of all ages a chance to collect stamps at over 180 participating parks and visitor centres and win prizes. Don’t forget to ask for your Visitor Centre sticker when you come in to pick up your passport! Along with the chance to collect stickers and win awards, the passport includes advice on trip- planning, special offers and information about events and activities taking place in B.C. parks this summer.

The passport program, which runs until Sept. 30, is the latest incentive for families to get out and enjoy B.C. parks. B.C. has almost 1,000 parks and protected areas, offering amenities including: · More than 340 campgrounds. · 118 boat launches. · 263 day-use areas. · Nearly 7,000 kilometres of trails. Two new online tools are also now available to help people plan their park experience. The Discover Camping system (www.discover camping.ca) lets you book campsites in advance and a new Google Maps overlay at www.bcparks.ca links you directly to individual park websites. The passport also includes a high-tech feature linking directly to parks information online. Smartphone users can scan an embedded barcode, called a QR code, on the back cover to go straight to the BC Parks 100 web page. To pick up your Passport or for more information, visit the BC Visitor Centre @ Mt.Robson or the Valemount Visitor Centre. Mount Robson

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HST will be reduced from 12% to 10%.

Transition cheques for families & seniors.

After listening to British Columbians, the government has proposed

Under the proposed change to a 10% HST rate, the average B.C. family

an HST reduction from 12% to 11% by 2012, then to 10% by 2014.

will be $120 better off annually than under the old 12% GST + PST

This proposed change will take effect if the province votes to keep

system. And to help transition to the lower rate, the government will

the HST in the referendum. If B.C. votes to return to the GST + PST

provide $175 for every child under 18 and every senior with income

system, the combined rate will remain at 12%.

up to $40,000.

Decide for yourself. Learn more at HSTinBC.ca

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NOTES FROM ALL OVER Notes from All Over Donalda Beeson contributor

VCAS Summer Day Camp During the months of July and August the Valemount Children’s Activity Society is offering a Summer Day Camp, with games, crafts, field trips, swimming lessons, and more! Children aged five to twelve are welcome. While the initial registration was June the 14th, you are welcome to sign up your child up until the week before you wish your child to attend, with the exception of swimming lessons which requires two weeks advanced registration. Contact Justine for more information at 250-566-4826 Mt. Robson Marathon Status Update Sorry but the registration limit of 100 is maxed out for both the full and the half marathons already! Hurry up and sign up for the 5km look-out run if you haven’t already as spots are sure to fill up for this one too! Go to http://www. mountrobsonmarathon.ca. To have your name added to the waiting list for the full or half, please send an email to waitinglist@mountrobsonmarathon.ca. Be sure to mention for which event you want to be on the waiting list. Mamaguroove in Jasper Don’t forget Mamaguroove’s CD release party is in Jasper, Alberta at the Legion this Friday, June 17th at 9:30 p.m.! Be there or be funk-less. Village of Valemount Water Restrictions Effective June 1st, 2011, all properties may water each day between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m. You can help the community conserve water by following these tips: • The best lawns need only 2.5 cm of water a week • To prevent water loss from evaporation, only water your lawn in the early morning and do not water when it is windy • Water plants, not your driveway • Deep roots are happy roots. If you gradually decrease the amount of watering you do, the shallow roots of over watered plants will grow deeper, and will be able to live with less water • Cut your grass less often, and not as short Tree Vandalism According to the Village of Valemount many of the trees planted at the park and around the Village have been vandalized. They would like to remind the public of the many volunteer hours dedicated to planting the tress and the expenses associated with replacing and repairing vandalized trees. In contrast, “snaps” (or “cheers” for those older folk) are in order for the Village staff for their green thumbs in keeping the glorious vegetation alive and green along Main Street! Burning Bans Please be advised that the burning of yard waste is not permitted between the months of May and October. You are welcome to haul your debris to the transfer station. Back yard cooking fires are permitted. Stacey Zegers at the De’d Dog in Jasper On Wednesday June 15th, come out to Jasper’s De’d Dog and support an up and coming Canadian performer on her steady ascent to the top! Stacey Zegers is an independent Canadian singer/songwriter with a long list of musical accomplishments. Her style blends country with folk with rock, and it’s easy to understand why her voice can be heard on every avenue in Canada. Being her own manager, Stacey has a strong grip on her future which is apparent with her charismatic performance and bubbly attitude towards life. Show is from 8:30 p.m. till 12:30 p.m. and there is no cover. Preview her at staceyzegers.com. The Sasquatch Scramble Saturday, June 25th from 12:00pm until 4:00 p.m. Valemount will be home to its own Amazing Race type event, for youth aged 16-26. The race will be made up of teams from Valemount, Blue River, McBride, and Jasper. The race will consist of a series of challenges in which a three-person teams work together to complete tasks. The Sasquatch Scramble will push you to your limits, test your endurance, mind, and physical abilities. Deadline for registration is Wednesday June 15th. For more info and an application form email: thesasquatchscramble@gmail.com

Bryn Stevenson at the Valemount Museum There will be an opening reception June 18th from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Valemount and Area Museum to showcase the art of Slocan Valley’s Bryn Stevenson. Stevenson’s paintings capture local mountains he has hiked and he classifies his art as an impressionistic form of realism. This show is funded by the Columbia Basin Trust and will run until July the 14th. What are the Chances? I think it’s safe to say that Gerry Wilkie of Valemount was surprised to say the least when informed of his impending win of one of the B.C. Children’s Variety Club top prizes of either a $2.5 million dollar home or $1.4 million dollars cash! Community Canucks Fans Last Friday the Legion was host to a plethora of Canuck fans robed in Green and Blue and Canucks jerseys from every era. The fans dined on burgers, beers and even a homemade Canucks cake by Denise Walker, and most of all they cheered the Canucks to their 1-0 victory over Boston! Summer Blowout Day The Valemount Sports Day Committee is trying something different this fall. The Committee is organizing a huge Swap and Shop/Garage Sale Event at the fair grounds for Saturday, August 27, 2011. We hope to turn the fairgrounds into one big marketplace with your participation. Sellers, buyers and entertainers are all wanted to take part. If you are a community group trying to raise money, a hard core entrepreneur or an individual looking to make a few extra dollars selling things you no longer use, we want to hear from you! As long as it’s legal you can bring it and sell it or promote it at the biggest little sale in the valley. Entertainment is planned - the event will kick off with a pancake breakfast and bingo, beer garden, music, horseshoes, watermelon eating contest and other events for the kids will be ongoing throughout the day. The grand finale will be the “Valemount has Talent” contest. Got a gift for singing? Dancing, Fiddling? Juggling? Whatever your talent, prepare your act and register for this exciting event. More information about the event and how to register will be forthcoming next week in this paper. Vendors should contact Hollie Blanchette 5.13” x 7” at 250-566-9095 to pre-register.

SUCCESSFUL PROJECTS Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs The Village of Valemount and Columbia Basin Trust have approved 13 projects for this year’s funding allocation, which totals $160,556. Successful applicants are as follows: Organization

Project

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 266 The Crafters Guild of Valemount Valemount Ambulance Association Valemount Ambulance Association Valemount Area Recreation Development Association Valemount Curling Club Valemount Historic Society Valemount Lions Club Valemount Mixed Martial Arts Club Valemount Public Library Association Valemount Senior Citizens Housing Society Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association (YORA) Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association (YORA)

Community Clock Advertising, Signage and Shelving Airway Management Training Paramedic Diagnostic Equipment Crystal Ridge Access Bridge Project

$4,000 $2,000 $2,500 $5,200 $70,000

Valemount Curling Club Renovations Heritage Site Mapping Valemount Lions Club - Furnishings Mat Purchase Library Expansion Plans Low Energy Window Retrofit Five-Mile Road Upgrades Valemount Bike Park and Ride Center Administration Funding

$17,656 $14,200 $8,000 $2,000 $6,000 $15,000 $12,000 $2,000

Administered and Managed by: Village of Valemount 735 Cranberry Lake Road PO Box 168, Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Ph: 250.566.4435

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COMMUNITY EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS

Valemount Secondary Drama (Grades 9-12) Present: The Bachelor King Thursday, June 16th 7:00 p.m. Valemount Community Theatre Come out and enjoy a playful combination of Hee Haw, American Idol, and the Bachelor with just a dash of corruption. Tickets by donation

Bryn Stevenson Art Exhibit

From June 18th to July 14th Opening Event - June 18th - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Valemount Mueseum

McBride Pioneer Days

Friday June 17th to Sunday June 19th Parade - Saturday, June 18th 10 a.m Dance - Saturday, June 18th 9 p.m.

Tete Jaune Community Club Annual Father’s Day BBQ

Sunday June 19th 5 p.m. Tete Jaune Hall Steaks $12 Burgers $6 Potluck Salads & Deserts Tickets at Infinity - Everyone is welcome.

Ralph Shaw Concert - King of the Ukulele

Monday June 20th - 7:00 p.m. Anglican/United Church in Valemount Tickets $10 Adults, $5 Ages 6 - 18 or 65 and over, Kids 5 and under is free.

The Hospital Auxillary Strawberry Tea Thursday June 23th 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. The Beaver Lodge - McBride

• Free eVenT For The whole Family •

McBride Graduation Ceremonies

Saturday June 25th Dinner at 5:00 p.m. Ceremony directly to follow. Dance starts around 9:00 p.m.

Friends of Valemount and YORA’s Quarterly Meeting Saturday June 25th 1:00 p.m.

The Caribou Grill New Members Welcome

Canoe Mountain Rodeo

Saturday July 9th and Sunday July 10th

Canoe River Campground/Rodeo Grounds 6190 South Hwy 5, Valemount

8th AnnualFlower Show and Garden Tour Saturday July 23rd 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Valemount Museum

An evening with

David Bouchard Tuesday NatioNal aborigiNal Day

June 21

Valemount Community Theatre

Community Picnic 5:30 - 7 pm -VSS lawn Bring a picnic for your family, plates, cups, cutlery and blankets or chairs. Pot-luck desserts, free beverages.

Lighting literacy fires 7 - 8:30 pm - Theatre Stories, native flute songs and a message that will delight all ages.

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July 29th - 6:00 PM Canoe Valley Recreation Centre in Valemount

Northwest Mudbog July 30th & 31st

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ONGOING EVENTS Valemount MONDAYS: • VALEMOUNT SENIORS Carpet Bowling 9 am Golden Years Lodge • valemount mma club upstairs at The Trading Post. Co-ed from 7-8:30 pm • 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. • Valemount Pines Golf course - Ladies Day. Fun, food and friends. Hole Prizes Play 9 or 18 holes. New Golfers always welcome. tuesdays: • adult recreational vollyball 7 - 9pm. Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Suzanne Bloodoff @ 250 566-9979 • Council Meeting 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 pm, council chambers. Everyone welcome. • Ladies Auxiliary #266 Legion Meetings 1st Tuesday of every month 3pm in Valemount Legion. WEDNESDAYS: • Public Library Board Meeting Every 2nd Wed. 5 pm Downstairs at the library. • Mcbride community forest Open meeting first Wednesday of the month. McBride Village Council Chambers 7 pm • valemount mma club upstairs at The Trading Post. Ladies Kickboxing & Fitness 7-8:30 pm • valemount seniors music night 7-9 pm Golden Years Lodge • TOASTMASTERS meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. 7:30-9:30PM at the Best Western.

• Valemount Pines Golf course - Men’s Night. Fun, food and friends. Hole Prizes Play 9 or 18 holes. New Golfers always welcome. THURSDAYS: • Adult Recreation Badminton. Thurs at 7pm in th Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Jamie @250 566-4656 • CHAMPS Weight loss Support Team for men and women. Thurs. 6:00 pm Downstairs Valemount Clinic. Shirley 566-9829, Dolly 566-8458. • 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 • VALEMOUNT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. Regular meetings first Thurs of every month at 7pm downstairs lounge at Golden Years Lodge. FRIDAYS: • VALEMOUNT LEGION Friday Night dinners starting at 5 pm SATURDAYS: • valemount mma club upstairs at The Trading Post. Open Mat from 9-11 am • Valemount circle dance. For more info please contact 250 566-1782 • Valemount Pines Golf course - Burger and Beer $10. 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. Come and enjoy the view from our Patio. Non-golfers welcome. SUNDAYS: • valemount mma club upstairs at The Trading Post. Kids class from 6-7 pm. • SLOW-PITCH - At the Baseball Diamond near the Arena. 5:30 pm - EVERYONE WELCOME

Tete Jaune Tete Jaune Community Club meetings held the 1st Tues. of the month at 7pm at the Tete Jaune Hall.

DUNSTER Dunster family Dance First Saturday of each Month from 7 pm -10 pm Short Lessons throughout the evening. Lots of variety dances. Admission $5 anyone over 12, Maximum $10 per family. All welcome! Contact Pete at 250 968 4334

McBride tuesdays: • 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. • Alcoholics Anonymous Every Tuesday, 8 pm at the Health Unit. WEDNESDAYS: • 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 • Valley Piecemakers Quilt Guild Every other Wednesday. 7:00 pm in the High School. New members welcome, contact Dawna Hickerty 569-3210. • LEGION AUXILLIARY BINGO First and Third Wednesday of the month at McBride Library. THURSDAYS: • OAPO Stitch & Knit Every Thurs., 2:30 - 4 pm, Beaverview Lodge, Hilda Murin 569-3305

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An evening with David Bouchard Submitted To The Valley Sentinel

he road closure that prevented B.C.’s best-selling author and internationally sought-after public speaker David Bouchard from getting to Valemount on March 30 has resulted in the promise of an even better event, now planned for June 21. Prior to the presentation, the public is invited to share in a community picnic on the lawns at Valemount Secondary School, from 5:30 – 7 pm. Bring a picnic for your family, plates, cups, cutlery and blankets or chairs. There will be a potluck dessert table and free coffee, tea and juice. If the weather is poor, the picnic will be moved to the school’s foyer. Mr. Bouchard’s presentation in the Valemount Community Theatre will be from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. and will appeal to all ages. He has presented to hundreds of thousands of educators, parents and students the world over and is a champion for children and literacy. David is the author of over 40 bestselling books, including The Gift of Reading and

For the Love of Reading. His books I am Raven, The Song Within My Heart and Voices from the Wild have all received prestigious awards. Locally, his If you’re not from the Prairie and The Elders are watching are favourites. In 2009, he was named to the Order of Canada. June 21 is also National Aboriginal Day and as Mr. Bouchard is proudly Metis, Valemount is extremely fortunate to have him with us, to share his passion for Aboriginal heritage. Expect an evening full of stories, Native flute songs and literacy inspiration. “The greatest gift we can give our children is the gift of reading and there is no magic in giving it,” said Bouchard. “There is no toy or program that will do the job for us; it takes time, commitment and most of all, fire. But we cannot hope to light a fire in the hearts of others without a fire burning in our own.” David Bouchard has been invited to Valemount by Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy (CBAL) and the Valemount Public Library. Admission to this exciting event is FREE, thanks to the generous support of Success By 6 and Children First.

Movie Review: Pirates of the Caribbean- On Stranger Tides Daniel Betts Editor

have to admit, I am not a big fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean series of movies. I think I watched the first one but I have no idea what happened in the second and third instalments, so I had very low expectations for the fourth incarnation. It turns out I was pleasantly surprised. The movie’s opening was very amusing with some surprising elements and skilfully choreographed action sequences. I was soon sold and engrossed, which is an important indicator that the movie was worth the money spent. Johnny Depp is a skilled actor and his portrayal of the pirate Jack Sparrow is pure entertainment. Penelope Cuz did her best to keep up with Johnny and she managed to hold her own. Geoffrey Rush is another skilled actor who has little trouble performing

Humorous and Sincere Father’s Day Quotations s we honour the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and uncles in our lives, here are some inspirational and funny words to live by. “To be a successful father, there’s one absolute rule: when you have a kid, don’t look at it for the first two years.” -- Ernest Hemingway “Never raise your hand to your kids. It leaves your groin unprotected.” -- Red Buttons “By the time a man realizes that maybe his father was right, he usually has a son who thinks he’s wrong.” -- Charles Wadsworth “Any man can be a father, but it takes a special person to be a dad.” -- Proverb “When I was a boy of fourteen, my father was so ignorant I could hardly stand to have the old man around. But when I got to be twenty-one, I was astonished at how much Overnight service he had learned in seven from Edmonton, years.” -- Mark Twain. Kamloops & Kelowna “One father is more than a hundred schoolService to Hinton, Jasper masters.” -- George Herand The Robson Valley bert To all fathers, enjoy Phone Jim or Chris Morris your day! (250) 566-9907 or (250) 566-1179

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convincing characters like Barbossa. The “fish out of water” love story seemed a bit forced to me but the deadly mermaid idea was an interesting twist. The ending left plenty of room for yet another sequel. There has been much criticism of Hollywood’s recent gluttony of sequels, however adding fresh ideas to continuing stories makes the difference. Clearly, replaying old storylines does not always have the same appeal as when they are first introduced. Audiences don’t mind seeing their favourite characters in action; they just want to see them doing something new and interesting. With a dynamic formula and some fresh creativity the next instalment might be worth the ticket price as well.

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Valemount Spring Festival “As Fast as Little Legs Will Go”

Left: Off and running, the youngest group of runners get a fast start. Below: The racers on the return leg approach the finish line. Photos by Andrea Scholz

“Oh So Sweet”

Below: Gwenelen Hanson enjoys her first taste of cotton candy. Photo by Andrea Scholz

“Full of Colour”

“Patchwork Wonders”

The Valemount Quilters Guild Annual Quilt Show and Tea was held on Saturday June 11. There was an amazing array of quilts of all shapes and sizes. Above: Attendees enjoy viewing the many quilts. Below: Alexandra Scott stands in front of her quilt. This quilt is done in the paper piecing method and had a theme based upon old European fairy tales. Below right: A sampling of the many beautiful and detailed quilts on display. Photos by Andrea Scholz

Above: Carol Bustin spends the day at Cranberry Marsh enjoying the fresh air as she works on her pastel artwork and explains her process to those passing by. Right: Sydnie Pelletier holds up one of two pine cone feeders she made for the Chickadees in her yard. Photos by Andrea Scholz

“Fraser River Float Trip”

Art Carson guides one of the rafts in the group participating in Valemount’s Spring Festival River Float. The fun float trip was offered by Mount Robson Whitewater Rafting. Photo by Daniel Betts

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Valemount Spring Festival Mile 53: An Enduring Pioneer Legacy Daniel Betts Editor

“Echoes of the Past”

Above: Art Carson explains the existence of a fine stonework fireplace in the middle of the forest. Below: A train passes by the former location of the Tete Jaune Railroad station. Below Centre: The former home of the Gladish Family near Mile 51. Below Right: Art Carson displays a photo of two people enjoying the same fireplace when a house stood around it. Photos by Daniel Betts

ith Mosquitos swarming about us hungrily, we left the road to venture into the deep forest and follow a winding narrow path. One at a time, we crossed a rushing stream over a bridge that was too rickety to risk more than one set of feet at a time. Our guide, Art Carson, paused during our journey to motioned up the path we were following. “This was once the main street of Mile 53,” Carson declared. All around us, tall trees towered into the sky while shrubs and grass grew heavy on either side of our path, completely devoid of any evidence of a busy street. We continued our journey up a hill, which was nicknamed “Snob Hill” where the relatively wealthy railway contractors had made their homes. As we crested a rise a wooden and stone ruin stood out on the path before us. The forest had overtaken much of the home, except for the fine stonework of the fireplace and chimney and the crumbled remains of one square beam wall. Carson displayed an old photograph of two gentlemen sitting by the fireplace when the building was intact and clearly the image was depicting this very place; where once there had been a comfortable living room now shrubs and grass grew among debris and rusting relics of the past.

“Group ATV Ride”

34 Riders participated in the Second Annual VARDA Group ATV Ride in association with Valemounts Spring Festival. The ride took the group from the Kinbasket Lk area to attempt the summit of Canoe Mountain, but unfortunately last winters snow was still around to stop the ambitious group just shy from reaching the full summit of the mountain. The group was a great mix of all ages of riders with locals and visitors alike. The ride was a free event put on by VARDA for the Spring Festival, but donations were excepted and over $600 was raised to help with future signage, maintenance and development of the local ATV trails. A lunch was provided by Tourism Valemount and the hungry group stopped at the Camp Creek Shelter for a campfire and hot dog roast to end off the ride. This was a great event and grew in attendance from last season and all riders were looking forward to the next event ! Photos by Paul Johnson

Earlier we had visited the foundation of an old railroad water tower that had stood near the tracks overlooking the Fraser River. From the shore of the river we could see the remains of wooden pilings where once stood wharves. Barges built on the wharves were used to float supplies down the river to other railway construction sites. On these wharves, sternwheelers arrived at the head of the navigable portion of the Fraser River. More pictures showed the wharf with waiting passengers. Railroad contractor Foley Bros. Welch & Stewart had built great warehouses on the docks at Mile 53. Now tall trees and shrubs occupy the shoreline. Without guidance the evidence of the once bustling construction hub would be lost to all but the most observant eyes. During our journey to Mile 53 we were shown other evidence of other temporary construction towns. A pile of rubble is all that remains of a Police Barracks at what was once Mile 51 and the site of Mile 52 was flooded and taken by the Fraser River. Across the railroad tracks and over two fences, in a hidden, serene meadow, is the resting place of many who had forged their way before us, their final resting places marked with wooden and stone markers. Perhaps the most heartbreaking were the graves marked with the names of children. Much has been lost in our Valley, but it has been the sacrifices of the past that has brought us to our present and that strength will take us into the future.

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EDUCATION

RCMP Gives Valley Students a Lesson on Bicycle Safety Daniel Betts Editor

or children, bicycles are one of the most popular ways to get around on Valley streets. Recognizing the need for children to act safely and lawfully on our streets, on Friday June 10th, Valemount Elementary School (VES) and the Valemount RCMP Detachment conducted a “Bicycle Rodeo” to educate children on safe bicycle handling and the rules of the road. Constable James Bos ran children through different situation drills including, “The decision maker” during which children were forced to safely react to an object in their path and the quick stop drill where children had to stop their bicycles safely. Constable Moe Smith directed children through

a winding obstacle course through pylons and at times objects in their path, with the goal of going through the entire course without knocking over a pylon. Constable Smith helped children learn where their pedals should be when safely executing turns. Corporal Trevor Prosser showed children how to safely control and balance their bicycles at low speeds. The object of the turtle race was to cross the finish line at the slowest controlled speed possible. Shawn Pelletier of Canoe Mountain Extreme Sports donated his time and expertise by conducting safety and quick maintenance checks on each of the children’s bicycles. Each child received a maintenance check sheet with maintenance recommendations. Underwriters Insurance Brokers donated over $500 in bicycle parts including lights and reflectors. Safety

training will certainly help our young cyclists get around safely however, Valley drivers are advised to keep extra vigilant for children on bicycles this summer.

“Avoid Hitting the Cones”

Above: VES students run through the drills the officers set up for them. Above Centre: Shawn Pelletier does a safety check on all the bikes. Above right: Constable Bos surprises the students testing their braking skills. Photos by Andrea Scholz

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Robson Valley Recreation Centre Goes Green Daniel Betts Editor

he Village of McBride will soon benefit from significant provincial government funding. The Robson Valley Recreation Center is receiving $400,000 towards energy saving upgrades through the Towns for Tomorrow program.

Why this matters: • This project will result in a more energy efficient building, the reuse of waste heat, reduced Greenhouse Gas production and the provision of heating and cooling to a neighbouring civic building. • This project will also reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions by approximately 13.9 tonnes of CO2 equivalents annually; and result in an overall energy savings up to 70% for the rec-center. “Small communities like McBride have fewer resources to deal with the challenges they face and that’s why this type of funding provided by the Towns for Tomorrow program is so important. The grant requests far exceeded the money available so difficult decisions were required. I am very glad that one project in the Robson Valley is receiving funding in this round. The Robson Valley Recreation Center serves about 2,500 people and the project will also have a positive impact on the environment,” said Shirley Bond, MLA Prince George-Valemount.

This project will upgrade the energy efficiency of the Robson Valley Recreation Centre and provide heat to the adjacent community centre, including: • Installation of a heat recovery system on the arena refrigeration system. • Installation of a heat pump and associated ducting. • Installation of insulated ducting to connect to adjacent community centre. • Retrofit 87 lights with LEDs. • Installation of low emissivity ceilings in arena and curling rinks. Quick Facts: • Towns for Tomorrow was initially established in 2007 as a three-year, $21-million program for communities with populations up to 5,000. • In 2008, the program was expanded from three to five years and the parameters were changed to include regional districts and communities of 5,000 to 15,000 residents. • This program has provided close to $70 million to smaller communities throughout B.C. • This project is one of 47 that are benefiting from a total investment of $17.2 million through the last round of Towns for Tomorrow funding. • With this final round of grants, the program has now funded 201 infrastructure projects in smaller communities throughout the province.

• Communities with a population under 5,000 are receiving up to 80 per cent provincial funding, to a maximum contribution of $400,000 for approved projects. Communities with populations from 5,000 to 15,000 are getting up to 75 percent to a maximum provincial contribution of $375,000. Towns for Tomorrow funding is intended to support the development or improvement of local infrastructure. Eligible projects include those related to water quality, wastewater, environmental energy improvements, local roads, recreation, culture, tourism, public transit, protective and emergency services infrastructure and community development.

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Leaf Miners Responsible for Silver Coloured Aspen Trees Daniel Betts Editor

hen travelling around the Valley many have remarked on the odd silver-like colour some of our aspen forests are displaying. While inspecting leaves near the Cranberry Marsh on the weekend I heard one person remark with alarm, “I hope it’s not due to radiation from Japan.” Looking closely at affected leaves one can see a small intricate serpentine pattern that is devoid of green, which are actually caused by a leaf mining larvae. Leaf mining larvae feed on the green tissue inside the leaves leaving the transparent upper and lower membranes intact. The silver tracks in the leaf are the serpentine mines of the larvae. It is likely that the culprit responsible for our silver looking trees is the aspen serpentine leaf miner or Phyllocnistis populiella, a tiny moth that deposits a single egg on the edge of newly emerged leaves. Generally the effect of the mining larvae is visual, however tree growth can be diminished do to reduced photosynthesis. A heavily damaged leaf can loose up to 75 percent of their photosynthetic capability. There is no effective way to control large outbreaks. Over time nature usually takes it’s course and between predators, disease and weather changes the leaf miner population will inevitably crash. For more information go to WWW.emr.gov. yk.ca/forestry/pdf/forest_helath1.pdf.

“Silver Trails”

Evidence of leaf miners on aspen trees found on the Cranberry Marsh Trail, Saturday June 11th.

Photo by Andrea Scholz

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Skid steer services with attachments & Mini Excavator Services Gerald Moore - 250.569.2269

Looking out for your best Interest.

Sands Bulk Sales LTD Husky Oil Limited

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845 Cedarside Rd. Valemount BC Joel Steinberg Phone: 250-566-4818 or 1-866-566-4818 P.O. Box 124, Fax: 250-566-4815 Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0 Cardlock and bulk plant facility Fuel truck for all your delivery needs

250-674-0017

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Drywall ServiceS Boarding Taping Textured Ceilings

Call Todd At Wahoo Enterprises (250) 569-0320 “Serving The Robson Valley For Over 15 Years”

Call now!

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Business directory Glacier Ridge Automotive Ltd. All your Automotive & Industrial Supplies Tel: (250) 566-4140 Toll Free: 1.800.269.5795 e-mail: glacauto@telus.net

Church Listings Valemount

“When you need us, we’re close by” NORTH THOMPSON FUNERAL SERVICES LTD.

GOOD SHEPHERD ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH

Helping you make all arrangements to honour your loved ones wishes including cremations. Serving Robson Valley families since 2005. Ready to serve you 24 hours a day. 73 Taren Drive, Box 2404 RR2 Clearwater, BC, V0E 1N0 Telephone: 1-877-674-3030 (24 hours) www.norththompsonfuneral.com

3rd Ave & Elm St. Phone: 1 877 314-4897 Sunday 8:30am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat-9am, Wed & Fri 7pm

ANGLICAN UNITED CHURCH

Drake Smith, MSW Funeral Director

250 566-4797

7th & Cedar, Sunday Worship 9:00 AM

NEW LIFE CENTRE

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Conway Carriage Septic Services Member of the British Columbia Onsite Sewage Association

We’re here to help you maintain and manage your septic system.

Solar Hot Water Systems

Solar Hot Waterwith Systems (CanSIA Certified & Registered Solar BC)

Garn

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Garn Hydronic Wood Heaters Smokeless

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Solar, Wind Solar, Wind

and Micro Hydro Electric Systems

and Micro Hydro Electric Systems (250) 968-4490 www.rockymountainsolar.ca

Call us at: 250.569.8880 or 250.569.7371

Low rates, great service! NO charges for travel time! There when you need us!

Mac’s Small Engine Service & Repair Closed Dec 8-Jan 8

• Lawn & gaRdEn • aTV’S • powER SawS • SnowMobILES

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Canwest Propane Ltd.

YOUR LOCAL PROPANE PROVIDER

250-968-4490

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Rex’s Recycling Hours of operation

sunday - Monday Closed tuesday - Wednesday 1-5pM tHursday - friday - saturday 10aM - 5pM

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1247 - 1st Ave. 250-5664824

Mark Taron (250) 566-4572 cell (250) 566-1190

Sunday School 10am. Family Worship 10:30am. Prayer meeting Thurs 7pm

Painting, Textured Ceilings, Drywall Boarding and Taping, Tile, Hardwood and Laminate Floors, Decks, Fencing, and Complete Landscape Renovation.

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES

DDUK BAE KIE

Korean Traditional Restaurant 1233 5th Ave, Valemount

Eat In & Take out 250-566-4163

Cell:250-566-1780 Delivery over $20.00 Hours: Mon-Sun - 11:00AM - 8:00PM

Hill Bill Products Ltd

Irly Building Supplies • Hardware & Hardware for Cabinets • Electrical and Plumbing • Ply Woods, Drywall & Rooﬁng 250-566-0007 940 Main Street, Valemount

Smart Nuts Technology Simple, Innovative Website Solutions Website Design - Graphic Design Interactive Websites Business Cards Call for quote: 250-566-4425 www.smartnutstechnology.com Delivering Fuel East to McBride

Vanderhoof & District Co-Operative Association

DRIVER SALES REPRESENTATIVE For Commercial and Farm Personal Contact Where High Level of Customer Service is JOB #1

Greg Belshaw

Sales Service 250-566-1324 Installation 1-800-424-6331

990 Railway Road Prince George 1-866-309-2667 Office: (250) 564-3488

Vanderhoof Office Office: (250) 567-4488 Fax: (250) 567-4490 Cell: (250) 565-8436

250 968-4349 or 250 5664568 Sunday-11am, Sun. School 11am

VALEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH Sundays 9:00 am 1275 5th Ave 250 5664772.

VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP

250 566-9990 Praise & Worship 11am

Dunster

ROCKO’S CHURCH

Sun. 11:00 am Home group meeting at Rod & Deb Reimer’s - Brown Road, Dunster. 250 968-4335.

McBride

ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

197 Dominion, 250 569-2606 Sun. Communion Service 11am

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

Church 569.2378 or 569.8845 1st Ave Worship Service on

Sun 1030am

ANGLICAN UNITED CHURCH 441 Dominion St., 250 569.3206 or 250 569.3386. Worship/Kids church 11:30am

SEVENTH - DAY ADVENTIST

Lamming Pit Road 250 569.3370 Sabbath School: Sat. 9:30 am, Worship Service Sat. 11am, Pathfinders Tues 7pm, Prayer Meeting Wed 7pm

MOUNTAIN CHAPEL (PAOC)

Church 569-3350 Office 569-6802 Sunday Worship 11:10am, Prayer Service Wed. 7 pm

MENNONITE CHURCH Sun. Sch. 10am Sunday Services 11am, 7:30pm Wed 7:45pm

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2001 Ford Taurus. Air Condition, power seats and power pedals. 92,051 km. $4500 Phone 250 5664514 APR 27 GTS

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2007 Springdale Holiday Trailer, 31ft. Brandnew, never used. Totally winterized, sleeps 8. Will sell for $21,000 or will take 16’ cargo trailer in part trade. Call 250 566-4586 FEB 9 GTS

1999 25 foot Wilderness Lite trailer. Living room slide, front island, queen bed, 2 doors, outside shower, air, solar battery charger, new tires, 1/2 ton towable, interior very clean and redecorated. $11,500 OBO Call 250-569-2471or cell 250-569-7077

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Call The Valley Sentinel and place your classified ad today Phone us at 250-566-4425 EMPLOYMENT

TRAIL GUIDES Jasper Outfitter is looking for trail guides and a camp helper. Horse experience required for trail guide positions. Please see www.tonquinvalley.com for details or email resume to packtrp@telus.net. JUNE 15

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1990 Rallye Jamboree 23 ft motorhome, 142,000 km, sleeps 6, come see at 1345 3rd Ave Valemount. $6,500 OBO 250-566-9176 GTS JUNE1

LIVESTOCK

Gentle Horse, 15 yo registered Arabian mare ridden by confident 11 year-old girl. $2500 OBO 250-968-4481 Ask for Diquita Cardinal SERVICES

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Well Pumping & Cleaning Call Frank 250-566-9707 Uniquedrift contracting: -framing -concrete -installations -steel roofing, siding and flashing -decks -fences -repairs Alternative building methods: -earth-ships Fraser valley contractor moving to Valemount and looking for work e-mail to uniquedrift@yahoo.ca

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Wanted Standing Timber, Spruce and Pine. Call Derek 250-566-4649 0r 250-566-1419 JUNE22

Rental listings Valemount Real estate #002-2 #014-1

GTS MAY 18

12’ Aluminum Boat and late model 4HP Mercury Motor for sale. Includes removable chairs. Good condition. $1400 OBO Call 250566-9950 APR 6 GTS

For Sale: A recording quality George Benson Ibanez Hollow Body Electric Guitar + case, $1000. We also have a variety of acoustic + electric guitars for sale. For more info call Deb Reimer @ 250 968-4335 SEPT 08 GTS

MOBILE FOR SALE

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JUNE 15

The Yellowhead Motel is looking for housekeepers. Campetitive wages. Please drop a resume off at the Yellowhead Motel or call 250-566-4411

Youth dirt bike, 2009 BAHA 125 cc, 4 stroke, average condition. $700 OBO 250968-4481

PROPERTY FOR SALE

HOME FOR SALE

Very attractive 2300 sq ft home features, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, family room, formal dining room, large eat in kitchen, main floor laundry, cold room, glassed sun room with wonderful views and a two level outside deck. Also included on this beautifully landscaped .37 acre lot, is a paved double driveway, two sheds and storage for

recreation vehicles. Phone 250-566-4088 or e-mail boblausmith@telus.net for viewing. Asking price is $299,000.

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-Houses For rentGreat family home on large fenced corner lot. 3 Bdrm + office/2 bath, storage shed & gardens. Pet ok. $825 Fully renovated interior! Furnished 4 bdrm - 2 bath family home. Propane/ wood heat. Pet ok. $1095 Updated 3 bdrm - 1.5 bath house with attached garage. Electric/wood heat. Pet ok. $775 Breathtaking views! Large family home on 10 acres. 4 bdrm/4 bath. Pet OK. $1100. -ApArtments For rentFurn. 1 Bedroom suite in Triplex. Great space, great neighbours! Shed storage, ample parking. Pet ok, no smoking. $500. Mtnview Apts. No smoking, no pets, clean and quiet building. Renovated 2 bdrm $575 Bachelor - $375 Spacious basic 2 Bdrm unit in 4-plex. No Pets, No smoking. $550 -trAilers For rentWell-maintained 2 Bdrm trailer w/large storage shed in Cranberry MH Park. Vaulted ceiling, wood finishes. $600 Photos and details at

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CN APTS. 1&2 BDRM Suites, $520 and $590 per month plus Hydro. On-site laundry, no pets. Please call Scott 250-566-1569 JULY 6

FOR RENT: Large log house, 5 Bed, 5 bath on 6 acres. Close to McBride. Pets OK - 250-989-2228 JUNE 29

1,132 sq ft.- 4 bedroom mobile home, large addition with covered deck on large, fenced lot. Five appliances plus pellet stove. $900. per month. Available immediately. Call B. Roe 250-566-4687 JUNE 29

Furnished 2 Bdrm home, 3 Bdrm home and Bachelor suites available for rent. Short term or long term. Call 250 566-9884. JAN 5 TFN

CLEAN AND COZY ONE BEDROOM HOME on large lot in Valemount. Centrally located. Fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Pets upon approval. 23 Cedar St. $475 plus utilities. call Wendy, 250-566-4317 TFN MAY 18

EMPLOYMENT

CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MCBRIDE

Invitation to Tender The Village of McBride invites tenders for Mowing of the Right of Way along the Frontage Roads in various locations within the Village of McBride. Scope of work includes the following: a) Grass cut to a minimum of four (4) inches b) Mow and whipper snip from shoulder edge to property line c) Contractor to be aware of water shutoffs, manholes culverts and other objects that require whipper snipping around. The mowing of this area is to be conducted twice, once during the period of July 7 to July 22 and once during the period of August 24 to September 9, 2011. A record of previous experience and references must be provided. Tender Documents will be available June 13, 2011. Tender Documents may be obtained from the McBride Village Office at 100 Robson Centre - 855 SW Frontage Road, McBride BC during regular business hours. A site meeting will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 11:00 am at the McBride Village Office. Sealed Tenders will be received by Robert Callaghan, Public Works Supervisor, Village of McBride, 100 Robson Centre - 855 SW Frontage Road, McBride, BC up to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. The cost for each tender package is five dollars ($5.00) (HST included) and is non-refundable. The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted. The Village of McBride reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. For further Information please contact: Robert Callaghan Village of McBride 100 Robson Centre-855 SW Frontage Road, McBride, BC Phone: (250)569-3363 shop or leave message at (250) 569-2229 / Fax (250) 569-3276

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School District No. 57 (Prince George) NOTICE TO PARENTS, STUDENTS AND FORMER STUDENTS

The Valemount Public Library is seeking an upbeat, motivated, and organized person to run the Children’s Summer Reading Program at the library this summer. This program will run once a week during the months of July and August. The position is 4 hours/week. This job involves organizing crafts and other activities and promoting books and reading. Wage is $12-$15/hour, depending on experience. Please apply in person, with resume, to Wendy Cinnamon at the Valemount Public Library. EMPLOYMENT

SUMMER CLOSURE OF SCHOOLS

Library Director

McBride and District Public Library, McBride, BC You are looking to lead a small public library in a vibrant, outdoorfocused community. You have post-secondary training in Library Science or Library Technology or a Community Librarian Certificate. You bring strong organizational, interpersonal, leadership and communication skills. The small size of our library means, as Library Director, you will be involved in all aspects of library services. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Library: time management and multi-tasking skills are a must. Please go to the McBride and District Public Library website to see the Library Director job posting and job description: http://mcbride.bclibrary.ca/about/staff-positions/job-posting-library-director For more information about McBride and its amenities, please see the Village website at http://www.mcbride.ca/.

Elementary schools will be closed for summer effective 3:00 pm on June 30th. They will reopen during the week of August 29th. Secondary schools will be closed for summer effective 3:00 pm on July 8th. They will reopen during the week of August 29th. Note: All schools will be closed on July 1st – Canada Day. Please note that report cards, transcripts and other items held at schools are only available when schools are open. Any requests for these items must be made before schools close for the summer, or after they reopen for the new school year.

Deadline: July 15, 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

EMPLOYMENT

1246 Week of 06.13.2011

CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MCBRIDE

Invitation to Tender The Village of McBride invites tenders for Sidewalk Replacement in various locations within the Village of McBride. Scope of work includes the following: a) Removing and disposing of old Sidewalks and extra Materials b) Some Concrete cutting and Jack Hammering will be required c) Framing, levelling and packing gravel Base d) Installation of four (4) inches of Concrete with mesh reinforce ment at a minimum 30 MPA. e) Ends of sidewalks properly sloped to meet existing road, for wheel chairs f) Ends of sidewalks properly sloped to meet existing driveway accesses g) Broom finish, properly edged, with cuts every six (6) feet plus requested cuts h) Remove forms and clean up of area once sidewalk has cured i) Extra cement MUST be hauled away j) Concrete Construction a MUST k) Random testing will be taken and a 10% holdback will be held until satisfactory test results have been received. The work is to be completed prior to August 31, 2011 and references of previous concrete sidewalk installation experience and references must be provided. Tender Documents will be available June 13, 2011. Tender Documents may be obtained from the McBride Village Office at 100 Robson Centre-855 SW Frontage Road, McBride BC during regular business hours. A mandatory site meeting will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 10:00 am at the McBride Village Office. Sealed Tenders will be received by Robert Callaghan, Public Works Supervisor, Village of McBride, 100 Robson Centre-855 SW Frontage Road, McBride, BC up to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2011. The cost for each tender package is five dollars ($5.00) (HST included) and is non-refundable. The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted. The Village of McBride reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. For further Information please contact: Robert Callaghan Village of McBride 100 Robson Centre-855 SW Frontage Road, McBride, BC Phone: (250)569-3363 shop or leave message at (250) 569-2229 / Fax (250) 569-3276

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Activities HOROSCOPE FOR THE WEEK by MICHAEL O’CONNOR Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Your focus is turning to pay much more attention to home and family now. Enjoying a variety of interests and activities is on your mind. Too much of any activity could lead you to get impatient. Meanwhile, assessing your income against what you actually want and need is featured. Aim to stimulate new streams of income and other interests to be in-tune. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) Your world is expanding. Whether this includes your scope of vision, influence, family or simply your waistline is for you to decipher. With new interests come new perspectives and vice versa. Fortunately, your energy levels will continue to rise. Getting to the bottom of things will become increasingly important. Creating a deeper sense of security will take center stage. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Taking new leads and initiatives have been keeping you busy. A will to explore, combined with a desire to sample, are motivators. Staring this week you will aim for more tangible results. Balancing security needs with desires to create more beauty is in the mix. Clearing the clutter and anything else that seems in the way will become a priority. Getting healthier is also likely. Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) The pace of things will increase noticeably this week. Already you are paying more attention to the details. Finding time to do what you love has been important and this will continue. With a whole new chapter in your life underway, building new friendships is likely. This will trend will continue all year and will accompany some surprising turns yet…. Enjoy the journey! Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Getting creative behind the scenes will become a natural part of the flow starting this week. You will still want social stimulation, but this may be more work related than play. Increasing your scope of power and influence is on your mind and this includes gathering new knowledge, sharpening your skills, and so on. Research and homework will prove rewarding. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Advancing your position in your work and/or social standing and status in general continues. Stimulating your social network is part of the plot. Gathering tools and techniques is featured and will become increasingly important over the coming weeks. Increasing your income levels or making key investments is likely now and asks that you concentrate your focus. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) Paying attention to the details of the big picture has been on your mind. Who are you now and where do you go from here… are possible questions. Travel is on your mind yet your attention is turning towards family and practical considerations. Your ambitions may be on the rise but how clear is your focus? Changes on relationship fronts may make this difficult, however. Prioritize! Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Contending with conflicting thoughts and desires is a current challenge. With much that once was melting steadily away, you may be left wondering who you are and what is your best direction? This may require that you re-invent yourself and the various roles you play in the world. Continue to nurture new perspectives and try new angles. Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) A lot of stimulation on relationship fronts is keeping you busy now. You are happy to meet new people and make new friends. Yet, you also feel somewhat serious and sober about the next steps you feel you need to make. This theme will continue and deepen this week. Listening more and speaking less will accompany a quest for new answers and insights. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Dreaming a new dream and paying attention to the details of it is a central theme. Although committed to your power and potential, undeniable changes occurring within and/or close to home do not offer a lot of certainty or stability. The time has come to take a few risks. Yet you want to be fully aware of your options and the liabilities. Inquire! Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) You have begun to see the world with new eyes. At best you feel inspired to take new leads. The trouble is deciphering which one(s) is (are) the best for you. There is reason to believe your confidence levels are rising. Yet, paying closer attention to the details will become apparent this week. Investing your energy verses merely spending time will bring returns soon. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) A busy time on the home front continues. You will begin to make even more deliberate changes this week. Mixing play with the more serious business of life will feel right, even necessary, for balance. The tendency to get scattered is higher than usual these days and you are wise to know your priorities. Knowing what they are may require concentration.

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ELLEN DUNCAN: Shaman, Healing Partner and Energy Worker Donalda Beeson contributor

ccording to Ellen Duncan “life is changing perspectives.” Born and raised in the Robson Valley Duncan is aware of the “community family”; the way small towns make us aware of our “interconnectedness.” Spiritual Healer, Ordained Minister, and Earth Steward, (though her journey is the removal of titles), she’s been studying and practicing alternative healing and wants to help facilitate people’s journeys to their own discoveries of their own Truth. Moments before ordination Duncan struggled with another title, Reverend, until another student asked, “Do you not hold all people in reverence?” “Of course I do,” Ellen replied. This was a miniature teaching of all she had learned. “Anytime you need to enter into change (needed for growth), it’s simply a matter of shifting your perspective.” Due to life’s synchronicities Duncan began her journey with a book by Lynn Andrews, which led her to enrolling in the Lynn Andrews School. During this time she read another book, by Brandon Bays where, in story structure, Bays explains how she healed herself from a basketball sized tumor by “taking herself out of circulation, sitting in quiet meditation and listening to her inner-self.” This put Duncan on a double journey which took her all over North America, taking Bays’ courses and continuing with the Lynn Andrews School. Duncan took courses in psychology, Greek goddesses, the healing aspects of sound vibration, how

to work with and transfer energy to tools, and conscious communication. All the while what was driving her “was the feeling she was coming home… hearing things that resonated with [her] soul.” For instance she said, “We have a body that reproduces every cell in it annually... so why do we hold disease, what does it do for us? Some people think it’s a teaching tool… But how does disease actually sit in our bodies if we are reproducing new cells?” This led to the discovery that when anything happens what’s important is our reaction “if we can...come out with a positive spin then there’s no attachment. If we get stuck...and drop into despair, anger, resentment, pain, grief, sorrow, and hold on to them then we actually attach that memory to the cellular structure, so cells are reproducing with this memory.” In healing work you change the energy, changing the charge attached to the event. If we shift the memory (because we cannot change the actual event) your thoughts become healthy and so will your cells. In her third and fourth years of the Lynn Andrews School she studied art therapy and writing the Shamans story, a healing story. The unique thing about the school she said is “you are only working on yourself because healing is done on and by ourselves.” The fourth and fifth years she trained under Pete Bernard, an Algonquin Shaman and was adopted into the Algonquin Nation where she studied the 8th Fire Algonquin Healing. Duncan said what was in the courses was what she needed, and though she has completed her training it’s only led to the truth that we’re never done learning. She doesn’t pretend to have all the answers but

she has accumulated an immense number of tools to help people. If you can’t seem to get through an issue ask her to help you, then she is honored to take what she’s learned, lead you on a journey and you can unravel it and heal yourself. She’d never claim to heal anyone but as her card says, she’s a willing partner; willing to “Reverence” hold sacred space and Ellen Duncan relaxing at the Best offer what knowledge Western last weekend. she has gleamed in her Photo by Andrea Scholz accumulative seven years of training and together “move through it.” Duncan doesn’t want to be intimidating and believes “everyone is important.” The best compliment she ever received was from her niece Kimberly Duncan when Duncan stopped to help Jim McKirdy (even though he couldn’t remember her name), and Kimberly said, “Aunty I love you for doing random things.” That, she said, is exactly what she wants to live for; making those little differences in people’s lives, because she knows, “in his long years, Jim McKirdy has made huge differences in other people’s lives, and that is the inter-connectedness and that’s the full circle.”

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Call Today about these and other Robson Valley Listings brought to you by Irene

127,000

488 Main St. mcBRide, Bc

• Established turn key business -ex. opportunity! • Specialty in fabrics/yarns • Building, extra lot, business & stock

129,000

140,000

McBRide, BC

249,000

4686 Mountain view Rd. $149,000 mcBRide, Bc

332 dominion St $339,000 mcBRide, Bc • Executive style home • Beautiful custom kitchen • All new bathrooms with custom tile • Legal suite, corner lot • Wonderful views

1245 dorval Rd mcBRide, Bc

229,000

• Cozy newer mobile • Private and scenic 2 acres • carport and garage • Backs onto crown and the Dore River

1196 - 6th ave vaLeMount, BC

• Lovely rancy style 3 bdrm, 2 bath • Large living room and den • in the heart of Valemount • Well maintained, detached garge

199,000

1020 Commercial dr vaLeMount, BC

• Run & Own a growing ‘green’ business • Bottle/Recycling depot • Everything you need to start your business!

• Large home on 3.9 acres • 3 bedrooms & 3 baths • Minutes from Valemount • Exceptional value

ireneb@royallepage.ca

639,000

934 5th ave mcBRide, Bc

10272 Loos Road cRescent spuR, Bc

• Good condition throughout • Roughed in suite • Fenced yard - detached garage - many features • Great location

1505 South Hwy 5 $269,000 Valemount, Bc

Irene Berndsen Sales Representative in McBride

199,000

Featured Listing

• 4.1 acres, great views • 2 story with basement • Being sold“as is where is” • Bring your offer

•4 Bedrooms - 4 Baths • Large spacious rooms • Large landscaped lot • New roof

Bridge Road • Approx. 3 acres • Perfect small acreage • River views • Village Services

179,000 D U

1148 MCBRide CReSCent ! C E D MCBRide, BC

Berndsen

1430 King Road Valemount, BC

• 424 gorgeous acres •5 bedrooms & 3 baths • Workshop, barm, corrals, farmland and river frontage • This property has it all!

79,000

• 4.7 acres quiet subdivision • Great gardens- village water • Excellent views • Large shop

n newlands GRiSCoMe, BC

• Remote Property • 161 Acres • Lots of Wildlife

250-569-7397

Prince George

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Summer Blowout Day -auguSt 27, 2011at the Fair grounDS * Free aDmiSSion*

A great place for

weddings!

Start saving your treasures now for Valemount’s

HUGE DAY LONG GARAGE SALE

VENDORS of all kinds are WELCOME (to pre-register, Contact Hollie - 250-566-9095)

Activities include:

• Three Legged Races • Bingo • Rubber Boot Throwing Contest

• • • • •

Sack Races Horseshoes Lawn Mower Races Water Balloon Toss Wheelbarrow Races

Beer Garden will be OPEN Concession will be selling Hamburgers, Chips , Drinks and Coffee Grand Finale is ‘VALEMOUNT HAS TALENT’ Valemount Sports Day Committee is trying something different.

Come out and ENJOY YOUR DAY!

• weddings • family events • entertainment • concerts

• meetings • conferences • training • trade shows

Robson Valley Community Centre is a brand new facility located in McBride. An ideal setting surrounded by our beautiful mountain views and just walking distance from accommodations, eateries, gift shops, and outdoor activities. By choosing to have your next event here you will enjoy: - 5,000 sq. ft. - meeting space and reception area - seating for up to 360 - professional stage - hardwood dance floor - commercial kitchen - commercial wet bar - state of the art audio visual system

For more information or to make a reservation:

www.rdffg.bc.ca | McBride Village Office: 250. 569.2229

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The Valley Sentinel Wednesday June 15, 2011 • 19

ELLEN DUNCAN: Shaman, Healing Partner and Energy Worker Donalda Beeson contributor

she has accumulated an immense number of tools to help people. If you can’t seem to get through an issue ask her to help you, then she is honored to take what she’s learned, lead you on a journey and you can unravel it and heal yourself. She’d never claim to heal anyone but as her card says, she’s a willing partner; willing to hold sacred space and offer what knowledge she “Reverence” has gleamed in her accumulative seven years Ellen Duncan relaxing at the of training and together Best Western last weekend. Photo by Andrea Scholz “move through it.” Duncan doesn’t want to be intimidating and believes “everyone is important.” The best compliment she ever received was from her niece Kimberly Duncan when Duncan stopped to help Jim McKirdy (even though he couldn’t remember her name), and Kimberly said, “Aunty I love you for doing random things.” That, she said, is exactly what she wants to live for; making those little differences in people’s lives, because she knows, “in his long years, Jim McKirdy has made huge differences in other people’s lives, and that is the inter-connectedness and that’s the full circle.”

20 • Wednesday June 15, 2011 The Valley Sentinel

Call Today about these and other Robson Valley Listings brought to you by Irene

127,000

488 Main St. mcBRide, Bc

• Established turn key business -ex. opportunity! • Specialty in fabrics/yarns • Building, extra lot, business & stock

129,000

140,000

McBRide, BC

249,000

4686 Mountain view Rd. $149,000 mcBRide, Bc

332 dominion St $339,000 mcBRide, Bc • Executive style home • Beautiful custom kitchen • All new bathrooms with custom tile • Legal suite, corner lot • Wonderful views

1245 dorval Rd mcBRide, Bc

229,000

• Cozy newer mobile • Private and scenic 2 acres • carport and garage • Backs onto crown and the Dore River

1196 - 6th ave vaLeMount, BC

• Lovely rancy style 3 bdrm, 2 bath • Large living room and den • in the heart of Valemount • Well maintained, detached garge

199,000

1020 Commercial dr vaLeMount, BC

• Run & Own a growing ‘green’ business • Bottle/Recycling depot • Everything you need to start your business!

• Large home on 3.9 acres • 3 bedrooms & 3 baths • Minutes from Valemount • Exceptional value

ireneb@royallepage.ca

639,000

934 5th ave mcBRide, Bc

10272 Loos Road cRescent spuR, Bc

• Good condition throughout • Roughed in suite • Fenced yard - detached garage - many features • Great location

1505 South Hwy 5 $269,000 Valemount, Bc

Irene Berndsen Sales Representative in McBride

199,000

Featured Listing

• 4.1 acres, great views • 2 story with basement • Being sold“as is where is” • Bring your offer

•4 Bedrooms - 4 Baths • Large spacious rooms • Large landscaped lot • New roof

Bridge Road • Approx. 3 acres • Perfect small acreage • River views • Village Services

179,000 D U

1148 MCBRide CReSCent ! C E D MCBRide, BC

Berndsen

1430 King Road Valemount, BC

• 424 gorgeous acres •5 bedrooms & 3 baths • Workshop, barm, corrals, farmland and river frontage • This property has it all!

79,000

• 4.7 acres quiet subdivision • Great gardens- village water • Excellent views • Large shop

n newlands GRiSCoMe, BC

• Remote Property • 161 Acres • Lots of Wildlife

250-569-7397

Prince George

w w w. m o u n t a i n v i e w r e a l t y. c a

Summer Blowout Day -auguSt 27, 2011at the Fair grounDS * Free aDmiSSion*

A great place for

weddings!

Start saving your treasures now for Valemount’s

HUGE DAY LONG GARAGE SALE

VENDORS of all kinds are WELCOME (to pre-register, Contact Hollie - 250-566-9095)

Activities include:

• Three Legged Races • Bingo • Rubber Boot Throwing Contest

• • • • •

Sack Races Horseshoes Lawn Mower Races Water Balloon Toss Wheelbarrow Races

Beer Garden will be OPEN Concession will be selling Hamburgers, Chips , Drinks and Coffee Grand Finale is ‘VALEMOUNT HAS TALENT’ Valemount Sports Day Committee is trying something different.

Come out and ENJOY YOUR DAY!

• weddings • family events • entertainment • concerts

• meetings • conferences • training • trade shows

For more information or to make a reservation: