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Serving the Robson Valley since 1986

THE VALLEY

Including the communities of Valemount, McBride, Dunster, Tete Jaune, Blue River, Mount Robson, Crescent Spur and Dome Creek

Rock the Block!

Keeping it clean- Page 7

Face to Face - Page 8

“Planting a living legacy!”

In the shadow of spectacular Canoe Mountain, Rock Reforestation’s efficient and jovial tree-planting crew take a fun break.

Photo by Andrea Scholz

Daniel Betts editor

R Working dog - Page 9 Classifieds - Page 12

ob Reimer of Rock Reforestation in Dunster is excited.

Carrier Lumber recently awarded his company the first tree-planting contract in the Valley for this year. Reimer has been planting trees for over thirty years. When he was 20 years old, he was the first reforestation contactor in the Robson Valley, receiving a 50 thousand-tree contract from the Ministry of Forests. Reimer declares he has planted an astounding two million trees in his lifetime. Since 1975

Reimer has built his business, starting as a husband and wife team, having three children along the way and today, following in their father’s footsteps, his two sons Josh and Caleb, continue the legacy. Reimer noted that there are trees in the Valley, which he has recently trimmed branches on, that came out of his bag as a seedling. This year, Rock Reforestation, which has never received a quality control fine, is expected to plant 700,000 trees in the Robson Valley.

The name, Rock Reforestation and the slogan “Rock Continued on Page 2 the Block,” which Reimer invented,

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upfront Rock the Block: Continued from Front Page comes from a combination of his two pursuits, Forestry and Rock Music. “For me the musical notes are the trees and when the block is perfect and all the plots are perfect it makes beautiful music,” Reimer explained.

Working on Block 262, Kilometre 4 of West Canoe Road, Reimer’s 10-person crew is an eclectic group of young men and women with a variety of skills and experiences. Coming from Valemount, Dunster, Prince George and Vancouver Island, Reimer described his crew as being made up of “farm boys and mountain girls.” Some of his crew include his foreman, Darren Rockcliffe, a videographer who has solo kayaked the entire west coast of Vancouver Island. Reimer is very proud of his tree-planting son, Caleb, who is pursuing a career in forestry starting with a trip to New Zealand to take a forestry research program for a year. Grace, John and Carla McKirdy are continuing the rich McKirdy history in the Valley. “We love our forests,” declares Carla McKirdy. 15-year old Josh Reimer, recently attended the youth 16 hockey tryouts in Prince George, where he scored two assists for his team; had he not missed the first day of tryouts due to the highway closure, he would have made the youth 16 team. Matt Vogel is a Dunster resident and university student. “That’s how we are interested in helping local people, by training and giving them jobs,“ Reimer said.

When shaking hands with Reimer’s enthusiastic crew members all apologized for having dirty hands but Reimer declared proudly, “a tree planters hands are always dirty, if they aren’t they aren’t

a tree planter.” The tight-knit crew were jovial and bantered back and forth with each other comfortably; a testament to Reimer’s family oriented management style.

Following a casual friendly break, the crew’s attitude and demeanour quickly shifted to the focused execution of the planting contract. A discussion of tree ratios for the plot they were about to begin revealed the science behind tree planting. Reimer joked that Grace McKirdy was their “mathematician” to which Grace proudly replied, “Valemount Secondary School, represent!” With a plan decided the entire crew entered the plot area and with the efficiency of a seasoned army troop, went straight to work. Watching the crew working together, helping each other and communicating so well was inspirational. Clearly everyone knew their job well and displayed a rare dedication and love for their work. Reimer’s crew can plant 12 to 15 thousand trees in a 10-hour day. Reimer deploys his team using the “Crew Plant” method, which means all 10 crew members plant together. In most tree planting companies crew members get their own trees but since the crew members are paid a day rate based on production the crew is more efficient and can help each other. “Because of our philosophy we have everybody working as a team together and we can cover two hectares in two hours, “ which is equal to about 3,200 planted trees. “I call it my tree planting machine,” Reimer says, “we have taken the best of all the different tree planting situations we have seen. We have found that everyone makes more money and the job is done more efficiently with our system.”

Reimer and his crew will be planting trees that will be standing tall and proud 100 years from now, a living legacy for the future of the Valley.

LEADERSHIP AND CERTAINTY

“This is how it’s done!”

Above: Katie Gable of Prince George proudly displays the heavy bag of saplings and equipment used for planting trees.

Below: Caleb Reimer demonstrates the most efficient method of planting trees, perfected and taught to him by his father, Rob Reimer, who has over 35 years of tree planting experience.

Photos by Andrea Scholz

A CHOICE FOR CANADIANS

Thank you very much for putting your faith in me to carry your wishes to Ottawa.

You have my utmost commitment that I will represent everyone in this region to the best of my abilities.

I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the other candidates for their efforts in bringing the issues of this riding to the forefront.

It is truly an honour to serve this constituency and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely Cathy McLeod MP-Elect Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo

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Regional News

Bob Zimmer Victory Joe Fries Special to The Valley Sentinel

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ew name, same overwhelming result.

In his first run at office, Bob Zimmer kept Prince George-Peace River in Conservative hands with almost two-thirds support and more than double the votes of his closest rival.

“It’s like Christmas in May. It’s just unbelievable,” the Fort St. John man said Monday night as the last of the votes were tallied.

He was equally enthused by his party’s new 167-seat majority in the House of Commons: “To get a mandate like this is just an amazing feeling.”

Unofficial results on Tuesday morning showed Zimmer with 23,946 votes, way ahead of the 9,876 posted by runner-up Lois Boone of the NDP. Hilary Crowley of the Green Party placed third with 2,301, and Liberal Ben Levine was not far behind at 2,008. The Pirate Party’s Jeremy Cote placed fifth with 415.

The NDP gained ground on its 2008 election result here, as its share of the popular vote rose eight points to 26 per cent.

“I would have liked to have seen it a bit closer, but we all know this is a tough riding,” said Boone, a former provincial cabinet minister. “I went into it with my eyes wide open.”

She watched the election results roll in with supporters in a private room at a Prince George restaurant. The buoyant crowd there booed when the Conservative majority was declared, but cheered as the NDP solidified its role as Official Opposition with 102 seats.

Boone, a Prince George school trustee, said she was “very happy” with her party’s

new status, and called it the election’s “saving grace.”

The NDP’s gains in this riding - and elsewhere - came largely at the expense of the Greens and the Liberals.

Crowley, who also ran in 2008, saw her share of the vote decline four points to six per cent. She could not be reached for comment by press time Tuesday.

Greens were, however, celebrating their win in B.C.’s Saanich-Gulf Islands riding, where leader Elizabeth May earned the party’s first-ever seat in Parliament.

The Liberals, meanwhile, lost three points under Levine, who saw only five per cent of voters select his name.

Still, the Prince George lawyer said he is “feeling great” after his first shot at office.

“I really want to congratulate Bob Zimmer on his victory,” said Levine, who was the winner’s most vocal critic throughout the campaign.

The Liberals were decimated in the election as they picked up just 34 seats nationally, down from 77 when the writ was dropped.

“This isn’t the first time that’s happened,” Levine said. “We lost the game and the series, so to speak, but we’ll be back.”

Back in Prince George-Peace River, Zimmer and the Conservatives earned the support of 62 per cent of voters, down two points from 2008.

However, the 42-year-old collected almost 1,900 more votes than the 22,060 earned last time out by his predecessor, the now-retired Jay Hill, who held office for 17 years.

Zimmer, who will now go on permanent leave from his job as a high school teacher, celebrated the victory with family and friends at his hometown campaign office.

“We knew the NDP were taking this serious,” he said. “We knew we had to work hard and we did.”

And even though his party’s own polls showed plenty of breathing room, Zimmer said his crew took no chances during the campaign.

“You just don’t know until you know, and to get this strong mandate just proves our team did a good job,” he said. “We pulled it off.”

Cathy McLeod going forward in Ottawa Jennifer Meagher contributor

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he election behind them, triumphant members of parliament return to Ottawa, including Cathy McLeod. On Monday May 2nd, McLeod won her second consecutive term in the House of Commons under the Conservative Party of Canada, in the Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo riding. The Conservative platform ran their campaign focused on a low tax plan for economic recovery and growth.

Short-term projects for the Conservatives include forming government, when they recall the House of Commons, elect a Speaker of the House, and perform a thrown speech; a process that will take approximately one month.

The Conservative Party won a strong majority with 167 seats and 39.6% of the popular vote. The New Democratic Party won 102 seats and 30.6% of the popular vote, putting them in place as the official opposition party. The last majority government was prior to the election in 2004, under the Liberals. McLeod says, “I think we can look forward to stability for the next four years. I think people were finding either the election 4 in 7 years or the threat of an election every few months getting very tiresome and I think Canadians said enough, they just want a focus for the next four years.”

From there, McLeod says they will focus on balancing the budget while keeping taxes low. There will be targeted support for groups such as seniors on guaranteed supplement and tax credit for volunteer fire fighters. They also plan to deal with the controversial gun registry.

In terms of economic recovery, in places like Valemount, “Certainly our plan, our focus is on economic recovery to make it easier for businesses, mining, forestry to be successful.” McLeod tells us the way forward is through conversation, “I think certainly from the time I have spent in Valemount, whatever congruency I can support whether through conversations with your MLA and your local government, I think we need to put some focused efforts to the future.”

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INVITATION TO TENDER The Village of McBride is interested in contracting out the following summer maintenance services:

1. Hanging Baskets and Planters – provide necessary equipment, materials and labor to maintain and water the Village of McBride’s hanging flower baskets and planters.

NOTICE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MCBRIDE Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 715, 2011 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing with regard to amending the Village of McBride Zoning Bylaw No. 703, 2010 will be held at: Monday, May 16, 2011 7:00 pm Village of McBride Council Chambers 100 Robson Centre – 855 SW Frontage Road McBride, BC The purpose of the proposed Bylaw 715, 2011 is to change the zoning of Lot 2, Plan PGP 40203, District Lot 5316, Cariboo District from Rural (RU1) to Rural Residential (RR1).

2. CN Station Garden – provide necessary equipment, materials and labor to maintain the grounds of the CN Station garden area in a neat condition. (includes watering, weeding, mowing, whippersnipping, and picking up discarded wrappers, papers, pop cans, etc.)

The contract term is June 1, 2011 to October 15, 2011.

Interested parties can obtain a copy of the scope of work from the McBride Village Office at 100 Robson Centre-855 SW Frontage Road, McBride, BC during regular office hours. Bids will be received by the Village of McBride at 100 Robson Centre-855 SW Frontage Road, McBride B.C. up to 2:00 pm, Monday, May 16, 2011.

The lowest or any bid 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: Eliana Clements – Chief Administrative Officer Village of McBride 100 Robson Centre-855 SW Frontage Road, McBride, BC Phone: (250)569-2229

At the public hearing, all those who deem their interest in land to be affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. Please note: emails will not be accepted as written submissions. Any material received before or at the public hearing will become public information. The bylaw may be examined at the office of the Village of McBride during regular office hours from April 27, 2011 to May 16, 2011.

Eliana Clements Chief Administrative Officer

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THE VALLEY

OPINION

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» DAVE MARCHANT

» VIEWPOINT Daniel Betts editor@thevalleysentinel.com

Conservative Win?

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ired of hearing about the election? So am I but before we put this baby to bed I really think it is important to look at some statistics that concern everyone who voted or didn’t vote in the last federal election.

As I reported in last week’s issue of The Valley Sentinel the nation had given the Conservative Party of Canada a clear majority. This statement was based upon the number of seats the party won, however there is another way of looking at this Conservative victory. Across the nation, 5,832,401 Canadians voted for the Conservative Party while 7,867,870 Canadians voted for the Liberal Party, NDP, Green Party or a plethora of smaller parties. Stephen Harper and his Conservative Party were given a 4-year mandate with just 39.6% of the popular vote.

Only 4 nations around the world do not have a form of proportional representation and Canada is one of them. Proportional representation would be of particular interest to Valley residents, as it would illuminate the suggestion that elections are decided in Kamloops or Prince George. A system that counts, respects and values every single vote would make Election Day results look much different and it would force our representatives to work much harder for us.

Meanwhile we have a majority government with just 39.6% of the popular vote. I don’t know about anyone else but I wouldn’t be particularly proud to declare such a victory. When I was in school I was never proud of anything less than 95%. How many students race through college halls holding up a failing math final declaring, “Dude, check it out!

39% I smoked that one!” That’s just nuts.

What happens now? For the next four years, I suspect nothing is going to happen. This doesn’t mean our representatives get to slide for four years. Call, write or email; they were elected to represent us, make them do it. If they say something in question period that doesn’t make sense, let them know. If there is an issue that needs attention, let them know about it and get your friends, neighbours and family to let them know about it too. I’m not suggesting they be harassed, just that they hear our voice and they speak for us during question period. Meanwhile we have 4 years to get election reform on the agenda.

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Farm Tax Injustice Dear Editor: One of Vernon Pawkoske’s neighbours told me that the tax department in Prince George confiscated his homestead that he bought in the 60’s because he was not making any money. Who makes money on a farm around here? One person, Jim Stewart, in Valemount can do that because most people aren’t’ farming. A few years ago the tax department in Prince George tried to do the same to us in spite of the fact we always farmed. A complaint from us forced them to rescind. Mr. Pawkoske has full title on his father’s homestead as well as his own quarter section. His farm is on Hinkelman Rd by the Beaver River (renamed Holmes River) he can still farm when he can afford to but he can’t expect to leave it in a condition in which he can’t farm it and still claim farm tax.

Margaret McKirdy – Valemount

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Mail & Regional News

BC Hydro awards Mica Dam Contract Daniel Betts Editor

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s part of its regeneration program to upgrade and renew B.C.’s electricity system, BC Hydro announced today that Peter Kiewit Infrastructure Company has been awarded a $40 million contract for civil work needed to install the fifth and sixth generating units at Mica Generating Station. With the awarding of this new contract, BC Hydro will create 121 person years of direct employment over the next five years.

The civil contract includes the supply and placement of reinforced concrete needed to house the turbine parts and for other purposes related to the installation of the additional generating units.

All labour for the Mica 5 and 6 Project will be hired through the Columbia Hydro Constructors agreement that gives preference to Columbia basin workers and equity hire. Throughout the entire life of the project, the Mica Unit 5 and 6 expansion is expected to create 800 person-years of direct employment.

“BC Hydro is taking important steps to secure our province’s future electricity needs by re-investing in our heritage generating facilities,” said Energy and Mines Minister Rich Coleman. “The work being done at Mica will not only ensure the facility continues generating clean electricity for British Columbians for years to come but will also benefit many families through job creation.”

The Mica Units 5 and 6 Project is part of BC Hydro’s overall regeneration program over the next three years to invest in and renew the province’s electricity system. These investments are required to improve and replace aging facilities that were built primarily between 1950 and 1980, ranging from upgrading dams and

» MAILBAG

Who’s Confused?

Dear Editor: I wandered into Council meeting for some entertainment. My quirky interest in things political found it all interesting, and the wind certainly blows from the left!

A report, “Review - Directors-At-Large Election Process” was presented by the Community Forest Board secretary with the Board Chairman smiling encouragingly. Apparently the Council had, in a previous meeting, decided to change the Board structure to 3 council members and 2 directors-at-large.

The report recommended that the council appoint the directors-at-large, and also; “It is not recommended to follow any form of election process as it is fundamental to ensure the directors-at-large not to be confused as to their duties as a director under the Business Corporations Act”. This was based on the observation that the previously elected director-at-large, “appeared confused and conflicted by the apparent dual duty to both the company and his “constituents”.

Now I don’t know about you, but when my horses are “at large”, it means that the fence is down and they are wandering around my neighbours yard!

Yup, if you picture a bunch of steaming horses, ears up, with big cheeky grins and me with only a bucket of oats and a rope, now that’s confusion! The present council has a similar problem.

Seriously, even at meetings before the Community Forest was applied for, several people suggested that a village council wasn’t an appropriate group to run a business. Municipal government is almost the exact opposite of running a business. There is

generating stations, to building entirely new transmission lines linking existing and new substations, and much more. These investments are also essential for BC Hydro to maintain among the lowest rates for electricity in North America.

“The Mica Units 5 and 6 Project is a low cost and low impact project that will provide the much need additional capacity to BC Hydro’s electricity system,” said Chris O’Riley, BC Hydro’s Executive Vice-President of Generation. “This is a significant amount of electricity that will increase BC Hydro’s provincial capacity by nearly nine per cent, allowing BC Hydro to provide clean, reliable and affordable electricity to an additional approximately 80,000 homes at peak demand periods.”

Already the tallest dam in the province at 243 metres in height, the additional capacity will also make Mica Generating Station the most powerful. The additional two units will increase the generating capacity of the facility from 1,805 megawatts to approximately 2,805 megawatts, surpassing BC Hydro’s current largest facility - GM Shrum Generating Station on the Peace River System at 2,730 megawatts.

Mica Generating Station, located 135 kilometres north of Revelstoke, was originally designed to house six generating units though only four were installed when the facility was constructed in 1977. The Mica 5 and 6 Project will install two new 135-metric-tonne generating units in the empty bays for a total of six generating units.

On-site work will start in May 2011 with the contractors arriving at Mica Generating Station and setting up work areas. The project has an in-service date of 2014 for Mica Unit 5 and 2015 for Mica Unit 6.

BC Hydro is committed to hiring through the Collective Agreement between the Columbia Hydro Constructors Ltd (CHC) and the Allied Hydro Council of British Columbia (AHC), which represents the affiliated unions. All union labour for the Project must be hired through this CHC Agreement and BC Continued on Page 15

no earned income, no profit or loss, no income or capital gains taxes and accounting is very different.

So the “confusion and conflict” is even greater for the elected members of Council. They are first elected by the people to run the local government and then sit on the Community Forest Board only because of being elected. They must always represent the people who elected them first and that is the problem.

A solution to this confusion is a completely elected Community Forest Board. Put egos aside and put some trust in a group elected specifically to operate a Community Forest.

Leonard McCarty - McBride

Our Community Forests Dear Editor: First I would like to commend the Valemount Community Forest for working toward the local use of our local wood. If the McBride Community Forest Corporation (MCFC) had been doing this for the last eight years there would be no problem as to who was in control of the company! Their method of keeping every move a secret concerns people.

If they are seriously looking for open-minded people to be on the board I would volunteer.

However I must stipulate that if there is anything that I think concerns the public I will see to it that it is given to the media and any other method of communication I find convenient. In addition, I will let the public know how each member voted on any motions that affect the running of OUR community forest as the taxpayer owns it not just the village council. Thanks again.

Dave Marsh - McBride

THANK YOU CIBC and The Loose Moose Pub would like to thank all of its supporters over the past ten years in our BC Children’s Hospital Charity Golf tournament. Together we have raised over $30,000.00 for this wonderful cause. Due to circumstances beyond our control, this year we are unable to run the tournament. However, plans are being made for future events. We appreciate all the support we have received from the community, previous sponsors, the Loose Moose Pub and CIBC staff.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS

McBride Centennial Elementary Art

An exhibition of creativity by students in Grade 5 & 6 “OPEN RECEPTION” Wednesday May 11th 7 p.m.

Exhibit May 4th to June 20th at the Museum/Library building - 241 Dominion Street - McBride

Equine Behaviour Workshop,

May 14 (1-4 p.m.), at Falling Star Ranch in Dunster.

Phone Birgit at 250-968-6801 for more information or visit http://www.fallingstarranch.ca/ClinicPage.htm

AGM Valemount Community Bus Society Tuesday May 17, 3 p.m. Valemount Secondary School - All Community Members Welcome

Valemount & Area Chamber of Commerce

Meet & Greet to Welcome new businesses to town Tuesday May 17, 7 p.m. Caribou Grill Everyone is welcome Call The Chamber (250) 566 0061

Round Penning Workshop

May 21, at Falling Star Ranch in Dunster.

Phone Birgit at 250-968-6801 for more information or visit http://www.fallingstarranch.ca/ClinicPage.htm

Dunster Spring Market

Dunster Hall - Saturday May 21st Lunch Available. Bedding Plants, Misc.

Sellers Welcome - Call Pete (250) 968 4334

High School Rodeo

Saturday & Sunday May 28th and 29th Canoe River Campground/Rodeo Grounds

“Bravo!”

The Universtiy of Alberta Mixed Chorus and Bell Ringers concert was a magical evening. The sounds of so many beautiful voices and instruments blended perfectly and filled the Valemount Community Theatre last Friday night.

Photo by Andrea Scholz

The PRINCE GEORGE TRIO

Saturday May 28, 8p.m. Roundhouse Theatre All Faculty members of Prince George Music Conservatory will be performing with Special Guest, Jane Houlden, French Horn (from Dunster). This promises to be an evening of special entertainment - a variety of classical music you won’t want to miss.

Admission by Donation.

Village of Valemount - Electronics Round-Up

Saturday May 28th If you have electrontics(desktop Computers, portable personal computers, display devices, printers, fax machines, scanners, audio/ video playback/recording systems, non-cellular telephones and answering machines) that you would like to recycle, please drop them off at the Village Office Parking Area, between 10 -3 p.m., where a representative from Encorp will be available to assist you. This service will be provided FREE OF CHARGE.

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.

• 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.

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 SUNDAYS: Council Chambers 7 pm • valemount mma club upstairs at The Trading • valemount mma club upstairs at The Trading Post. Kids class from 6-7 pm.

Post. Ladies Kickboxing & Fitness 7-8:30 pm • valemount seniors music night Tete Jaune 7-9 pm Golden Years Lodge Tete Jaune Community Club meetings held the • TOASTMASTERS meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesday 1st Tues. of the month at 7pm at the Tete Jaune Hall. of the month. 7:30-9:30PM at the Best Western.

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 5693210.

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THURSDAYS: • OAPO Stitch & Knit Every Thurs., 2:30 - 4 pm, Beaverview Lodge, Hilda Murin 569-3305

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Business Watch Car Wash Takes New Ownership Jennifer Meagher contributor

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ets face it, Valley residents drive everywhere and keeping our hot rods, beaters, wheels, RV’s and rock climbers looking spiffy is a chore. Help is still available.

On Monday May 2nd, Robert VanHaaften took possession of the local car wash in Valemount. VanHaaften, formerly of Edmonton, has big plans for the car wash. Already, construction of a 20-unit mini-storage facility has begun.

Lakewest Enterprises, of Valemount, has started laying the roadway for the mini-storage at the back end of the property. Construction of the units should begin in the next week or two.

VanHaaften is turning the office into a store front and bringing in a host of car cleaning products including air fresheners, chamois, tire shines and waxes as well as some accessories. Additionally he will be bringing in chips, pop, chocolate and other goodies to keep car cleaners and kids fuelled up when washing and cleaning.

Other plans include a new end-bay for larger vehicles that will include a 7-foot high catwalk for washing the top of the rigs. VanHaaften plans to build his living quarters above the new bay. He is currently looking for local contractors for this project.

VanHaaften travelled throughout British Columbia looking for a place to live and a business to purchase. When asked what made him choose Valemount he said, “The town was very willing to work with us and it was the best opportunity for success. The people at the Village Office were very helpful and open to new business. Other towns weren’t so much, they almost shunned the prospect of new business.”

The opportunity to own and operate a car wash was also a major draw to the community, “I’ve always liked the car wash business, it was the business I’ve always wanted to get into so it was a natural fit for me.” He encourages everyone to come by and say hello and see what’s happening; he’d love to meet you!

“Come by to say hello”

Robert VanHaaften sends out a friendly welcome to come by and introduce yourself to him.

Photo by Andrea Scholz

Mount Robson Park Hosts Fall Marathon Donalda Beeson Contributor

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ount Robson Park will be a magnet for marathon enthusiasts this September. In celebration of BC Parks recent 100th birthday YORA has been awarded $2000 in funding from the “BC Parks 100 Years of Adventure Event Series” to hold the first, hopefully annual, Mount Robson Marathon.

Saturday September the 10th, 2011, the Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association (YORA), and Tourism Valemount will be holding a Celebrate BC Parks 100 Years Mount Robson Race, in partnership with Mountain Equipment Co-op (MEC). The marathon will offer something for everyone with three FREE tentative events: a full length marathon to Berg Lake and back (42.2 km, 26.6 miles), a half length marathon to Kinney Lake and back (21.1 km, 13.3 miles), and a youth run starting at the Visitor Center area.

One of Valemount’s newest residents Jennifer Meagher is enthusiastic about being awarded the position of Marathon Event Coordinator. Meagher said, “We are looking at this event as an opportunity to link Valemount to Mt Robson. We want people to see Valemount as a hub to the park and a staging ground to the area.

It’s a free event with fun for the whole family, even if you don’t run.” Also she added, “There will be other activities at the Mount Robson info centre such as nature walks and possibly even a pancake breakfast.”

The marathon will have runners travel between three different vegetation zones, home to over 182 species of birds, and all of the Rocky Mountains’ indigenous wildlife. At 3,954 meters, not only does Mount Robson Park contain the highest peak in the Canadian Rockies, but at 224,866 hectares, it also contains part of one of the world’s largest blocks of protected areas, as designated by UNESCO as a part of the Canadian Rocky Mountains World Heritage Sites. The 100 year historic milestone marks the anniversary of the creation of the first provincial park

in British Columbia (Strathcona Provincial Park on Vancouver Island), but did you know our very own, Mount Robson Provincial Park is the next oldest park with its 100th birthday happening in 2013?

Meagher said they “are already looking for local runners to participate and volunteers to help out” so anyone interested should contact Jennifer via email at coordinator@mountrobsonmarathon.ca.

There will only be 100 spaces available in each race so watch for more information in The Valley Sentinel, as an official plan as this event develops.

Keep up to date online at: http://www.mountrobsonmarathon.ca/

Valemount Arts & Cultural Society would like TO THANK • The audience, for attending our recent University of Alberta Choir & Bell Ringers concert.

• All the people who opened up their homes offering everyone a place to sleep.

• All the volunteers who baked, cooked and served a delicious dinner to 80 people.

• The Community Church, for feeding everyone breakfast & providing bag lunches for the road.

• Bill Logan, our guest emcee.

Thank you everyone in the community “who pulled together” to make this concert happen.

VACS continually strives to Keep Culture Vibrant in Valemount

Mount Robson

Photo by Keana Nisbet

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Travel Spotlight

Silverbacks in the Mist Donalda Beeson Contributor

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id you know there are only 700 Silverback gorillas left in the world? Valemount local Justin Hooke took time out of his day running Home Hardware to enlighten us on the subject, and share a bit about his African adventure through three countries in three weeks. From Rwanda and Uganda, to the Congo, Hooke had a well rounded, humanitarian adventure, in which seeing the Silverbacks was his main goal.

Named for the distinctive patch of silver hair on their backs, typically Silverbacks are the male gorillas more than twelve years of age. Hooke was able to view two Silverbacks (one of which was 280 kg), four females, and one baby. He told us there can be more than one Silverback in a Pod, (a group of gorillas), and that generally the oldest is the boss.

Led by a warden with a rifle it was a hard hike in. The tropic trail was “slippery and caked with mud,” said Hook, and it could take up to 8 hours to travel through the tropical and subtropical African forest. One looked right at him when he was no more than five feet away, breaching the ten-foot distance rule. Silverbacks are not generally dangerous, and the ones they were viewing seemed quite docile and are particularly inactive in the rain.

In addition to the Silverbacks Hooke saw four out of five of the big five African mammals on an African Safari through the National Park, missing only the leopard. He was successful seeing the lion, elephant, white rhino and water buffalo. He also saw zebra, wildebeests, baboons, giraffe, millions of birds, and monkeys everywhere!

As if visiting gorillas wasn’t adventurous enough, Hooke also went white water rafting on the Victoria Nile! In addition, he visited the Genocide museum in Rwanda and Jane Goodall Institute for Chimpanzees, which he said, are “eerily like humans” in their mannerisms. “They even eat like a humans,” he said and are 98.7 percent similar to us.

In Kenya he visited the East Africa Orphanage where he played and went to school with 200 kids. Hook said, “The best part about Africa is the kids. It’s just genuine kids being kids. They are so inquisitive, wanting to know where you are from and to play with your camera.”

In his sixteen years of travelling Hooke has visited 31 countries, and six continents.

Hooke said, “Travelling is important to give a different perspective. Seeing people with nothing, living in third world countries makes you appreciate what you have more.”

Hook said he would recommend Africa to anyone. He tries to travel somewhere every spring and doesn’t know where he will go next but he has a few more places on his bucket list. Hooke took over 12,000 photographs on his last adventure. Check out more of his adventure photos soon to be up on his website, at justinhookephotography.com.

“Out of Africa”

Above: Silverback gorilla in the wild.

Left: Justin Hooke on his adventure.

Below: A sample of some of the animals Hooke had the opportunity to spot while on his trip.

Photos by Justin Hooke

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McBride resident attending World Sheepdog Championship Birgit Stutz Contributor

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cBride resident Jennifer L’Arrivee will be spending her summer holidays in England.

But she won’t be touring the countryside. L’Arrivee, a stock dog trainer and competitor, will be competing at the World Sheepdog Championship in Cumbria, England, in September as a member of the Canadian National Team “Last summer, my six-year-old Border Collie, Braeside Spot, placed fourth in the Western Canadian Sheepdog Championship Finals held at Maple Creek in Saskatchewan,” said L’Arrivee, who has raised and trained Spot from a puppy.

“Spot is one of the most athletic dogs I have ever owned. From this placing, I was eligible to apply to be a part of the Canadian National Team going to the World Sheepdog Championship in England.

Canada had four spots available this year and we are sending four, two people from Ontario, one from Alberta, and myself.”

L’Arrivee started competing in sheepdog trials in 1993. She has spent many summers shepherding in northern B.C. and over the years has attended many clinics by top handlers and stock people from across North America. It has been a long-time dream of hers to compete in England. In March L’Arrivee applied to the registry for working bor-

der collies in Canada, The Canadian Border Collie Association, and was accepted in mid-March to compete with the Canadian Team. The event will consist of 240 dogs from 24 countries competing in two days of qualifying runs, the semi-finals and the finals. There will be about 170 handlers, with some of them having two dogs qualified.

“The dogs compete on large fields at the Lowther Estates in the Lake District of Northern England,” said L’Arrivee.

“In the qualifying runs, the sheep are placed about 400 to 500 yards away from the dog and handler and the dog gathers the sheep and then proceeds through the rest of the course, ending with demonstrating practical aspects of a working sheep dog such as driving, penning and separating (shedding) of the sheep. The dog and handler usually have about 15 minutes to complete the judged event.”

Only the top 40 dogs make it through to the semi-finals, with the top 10 moving onto the finals.

“The finals course is much larger and is about 30 minutes long,” said L’Arrivee.

“The dogs work almost solely on whistles with some voice commands and must be in excellent condition. I am fortunate to have an alternate dog to run, Kinloch Bee, who is owned by a friend of mine, Angie Driscoll, who is a Welsh team member. If I decide not to fly over my own dog, I will compete with Bee. Angie offered me the use of one of her fully trained dogs and has emailed me all of Bee’s whistle commands to learn. I am now training one of my young dogs with all of Bee’s whistles so that I have time to get comfortable with the commands.”

L’Arrivee will be heading to Wales a month before the World Trial and will train and compete in Wales and Scotland leading up to the Worlds.

“This is my dream trip and I am looking forward to absorbing all the knowledge I can from the lands where the Border Collie origi-

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Above: Braeside Spot alertly working the sheep.

Below left: Kinloch Bee moving the herd.

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nated,” she said.

“I am also excited about meeting so many people from all over the world who have a similar passion, the working sheepdog. Best of all, I get to compete in front of a castle at the Lowther Estates.”

L’Arrivee enjoys working with stock dogs for several reasons.

“First and foremost the relationship is a true partnership. It is not like obedience training, which I have also done for many years where the handler just gives commands and expects results. With stock dogs, the dog plays a very important role in keeping control of the sheep by their eye and body movement. This innate ability coupled with the handler providing guidance creates a team. The relationship a handler develops with their dog is one based on complete respect of the dog’s talent.

The second reason that I enjoy working with stock dogs is that I love working outside with the animals and being surrounded by nature. Finally, the work I have done with the dogs has allowed me to travel, work, and visit with some wonderful people.”

L’Arrivee currently has three dogs under the age of three - Max, Mitch, and Tweed - that are coming along well in training.

“Spot is my main competition dog and I have two older retired dogs,” she said.

L’Arrivee said that a border collie puppy will often show herding signs as early as eight to ten weeks. However, most training on stock won’t begin until at least eight months, and depending upon the dog, may be much later.

For more information on L’Arrivee and her dogs, visit http://www.doreriverbordercollies.ca/

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NOTES FROM ALL OVER Notes from All Over Donalda Beeson contributor

Monster Run Through Valemount, McBride and Blue River A Monster Run to fight Muscular Dystrophy will pass through McBride, Valemount and Blue River sometime in July! The route starts where it was organized in Quesnel on July 8th, and is set to continue on to Prince George, McBride, Valemount, Clearwater, Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Vernon, Kelowna, Osoyoos, Oliver, Keremeos, Princeton, Merritt, Spence’s Bridge, Cache Creek, 100 Mile House, Williams Lake and back to Quesnel.

The Monster Run is “an endurance ride, not a race, and will cover 1,800 kilometres over 30 hours.” They said “Bikers are encouraged to collect pledges to generate donations for Muscular Dystrophy Canada, but for those who just want to participate, a minimum $75 donation is required.”

Recovery Centre for Women Our ever-excited MLA Shirley Bond is stoked on the news that there is a society being formed to investigate the potential of “creating a comprehensive recovery centre for women in Prince George.” In an interview with HQ Prince George, PG’s online head quarters, Bond said “it is essential we look at services in our communities for women and there are a lot of amazing organizations in PG that deal with females.” She also said “any additional services added are beneficial... and the society and board that has been put together will work closely with other organizations that have been providing great service in the city.”

George Canyon For those of you lucky enough to have gotten tickets early, George Canyon is in town tomorrow! Thanks again to VACS for rounding up this cowboy and bringing him here to you! If you didn’t get a ticket you’ll get one more chance: The Roundhouse Theatre in McBride is hosting an encore performance on May 17th, tickets will be available at Stedman’s in McBride but not for long so don’t wait.

9 New Flaggers for the Valley and New Company Last weekend a group of nine Traffic Control Person (TCP) hopefuls and their new boss Bowdry Widell, took the TCP training course at the Tete Jaune Hall. Instructor Susan Gunn, of Cariboo Traffic Control out of 100 Mile House BC, offered an interactive, comprehensive 2 day course in Traffic Control, complete with a road test, with help from Valemount local Wayne Gunderson of Quickway Traffic Control.

“Training for Courage” Paul Dufresne with his unique brand of equestrian teaching is visiting the Valemount

area, June 11th to 12th. There will be a demo on the 10th at 6:00 p.m. at the Valemount Saddle and Wagon Club grounds on Loseth Road. “Training for Courage” helps horses and horse owners gain the confidence and knowledge to develop an exceptional relationship based on mutual trust and understanding. Intended for novice to advanced riders, the clinics and lessons are sure to help you to improve your horsemanship skills, using “natural horsemanship, classical riding skills, operant conditioning techniques, creativity and fun to improve the partnership between you and your horse. Paul, in partnership with the Valemount Saddle and Wagon Club invite you to, “Take your performance to the next level!”

TNRD Supports Telus Cellular Tower in Vavenby and Blue River This just in, the Thompson-Nicola Regional District board of directors has indeed passed a resolution in support of the Telus application to the Ministry of Natural Resource Operations “to locate a cellular tower, building and equipment on the TNRD’s Vavenby television rebroadcasting repeater site property.” This includes other towers planned for the North Thompson Valley near Wire Cache Provincial Park and Blue River. According to Tim Pennell, director for Wells Gray Country (Area A), in his interview with the North Thompson Times, he “actually brokered the deal. It was just a chance conversation with the right guy.” Apparently he ran into VILLAGE OF VALEMOUNT a Telus representative last June during the North Kamloops Library opening; AppLIcATION FOr A they’ve “been trying to get DEVELOpMENT cellphone service for years and [Pennell] told him we VArIANcE pErMIT had the site with power connected with B.C. Lands. He liked the idea.” The North TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Village of ValeThompson Times also said mount will consider an application for a Develop“Normally, only that por- ment Variance Permit from Corey McDonald for the tion of the public that lives premises described as 1301 3rd Avenue, Valemount, or owns property within 180 being Parcel A Lot 6, Plan 10406, DL 7356, Cariboo meters of a proposed tower Land District, of L 6 (90742M) at the Regular meetor three times the height of ing on May 24, 2011 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at the Village Offices at 735 Cranberry Lake Road, the tower need be consulted, Valemount. conditions that do not apply to any of the three Valley The purpose of the Development Variance Permit is sites.” to: Jump Ropes Hoops for Heart Last week Valemount Elementary School students raised $4930.76. Great job fundraisers!

amend Section 5.4 A.6 of the Village of Valemount Zoning Bylaw by Increasing the height of the garage from 3.5m to 5.12m 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 May 20, 2011.

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

William (Billy) John Hayes November 05, 1949 – April 27, 2011

William (Billy) John Hayes passed away suddenly and quietly April 27,2011 in Prince George, BC at the age of 61.

Survived by his children Kristina (Sarin) of Kamloops, BC and Michael (Mandy) of Fredericton, NB; their mother Gloria Hayes (Dunphy) of Montague, PEI; sisters and brothers Bobby (Babette), Terry, Jimmy, Patricia, Patrick (Susan), and Cindy (Murray); along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Predeceased by parents, John Thomas and Isabella (Knox) Hayes and sister Maureen Hayes.

Born in Terrace Bay, Ontario, his family moved their brood to Prince Edward Island in the early 1960s where Billy spent his formative years.

This is where he married Gloria in 1973 in Souris, PEI and they had the first of their two children.

In 1975, Billy and his young family drove from Charlottetown, PEI to McBride, BC, where he worked at Zeidler’s Forest Industries, becoming a Millwright. It was in this close-knit community where Billy’s impromptu guitar performances around a campfire with friends was not uncommon and he was able to combine his love of socializing with his love of fishing, hunting, camping and hockey, spending many a weekend, with his family watching on, in a tournament with the Old Timers Hockey Club. He would later work in Mackenzie, Vanderhoof, and lastly settling in Prince George.

Billy loved to read and always had a book in progress on the nightstand or coffee table. He will be forever loved for his infectious smile, good nature and generous spirit towards those who were blessed to know him.

At Billy’s request, a cremation will take place. No formal service will be held and a private family Celebration of Life will be done at a later date on Prince Edward Island.

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Dunster Community Forest First Cutting Permit Birgit Stutz Contributor

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small blocks approximately 12 hectares each, but things vary widely,” said McLean.

“We’ve been looking at some cutblocks in the area and done some reconnaissance work to see where would make a viable cutblock. Presently we have two small blocks laid out that will be tendered for our first sale. Additional blocks are under development. Perhaps this summer we have something ready to go.”

McLean said the DCFS will have a presentation for the public when the cutting permit gets approved.

“We will have plans for the public to look at,” he said.

McLean said the DCFS has recently entered into a five-year trail maintenance agreement for hiking trails with the Ministry of Tourism, Sports and Arts. The hiking trails include Tom’s Cabin and Groenevelt Trail as well as the Shere Lake Recreational Site.

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“The DCFS submitted a Forest Stewardship Plan for the Dunster Community Forest to the Ministry of Forests and Range last June,” said DCFS Chairman Archie McLean.

“This was approved in early winter. In April we put

in a cutting permit application to the Forest Service.

There is a 60-day review period before we get an answer. We are hoping to hear back mid-June.”

McLean said earlier this year, DCFS Secretary Debby Ladouceur completed a telephone survey of 13 families in the Dunster area who had expressed interest in forest operations work with the Community Forest. A multi-year tenure was proposed to allow contractors the flexibility to accommodate market fluctuations.

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by MICHAEL O’CONNOR Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Establishing a more solid base is on your mind. The challenge includes overcoming an imbalance between ambition and actual energy levels and/or other resources in general. While you feel able you may also feel uncertain of what you really want. All this will change this week as your resolve takes a more certain turn. The bar of your desire levels raised, your ambitions will be supported.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) You have entered new territory somehow. You are in the mood to try new approaches. A plan that has been brewing in your mind will finally get a chance to be realized. The time to take key initiatives has arrived. The momentum will rise steadily over the next few weeks and you will soon be taking some big risks. To succeed however, you may have to align your powers with those of others.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) The time has come to retreat for a while. You may feel escapist.

Yet, you also are feeling waves of love desire. Your mood is revolutionary and your focus is sharp. Yet you remain open to new possibilities. Curiosity is also brimming. You will settle into a more concentrated mode this week. Tending to your home and family may prove to be your only concern for the next while.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Big changes continue to sweep through your world. Perhaps you suddenly are in the spotlight. Whether it is the kind of attention you want is another question. Either way, you are shaking the world and it is shaking back. You must contend with some major power players and or circumstances and this trend will continue for some time. Acknowledge fears then face them to win!

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) If you want attention, now is your big chance to get it. Favours requested and rewards earned will be acknowledged and granted.

Gathering tools and resources is on your mind. Giving and/or receiving instruction of some kind is likely. You are gearing up to take some calculated risks to increase your over all revenue. Match your desire with skill development and better service to succeed!

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) Your mood is philosophical and deep. Yet, practicality remains a top priority. You are willing to push extra hard for what you want.

Cultural interests and perhaps some travel and adventure is in the mix. Your overall power levels are probably on the rise yet so too is your scope of responsibility. You are covering a lot of ground and this trend will continue so get used to it.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) Who has what you want and need? Drawing upon the resources of others feels extra important. You may be on the verge of some long awaited returns. Financial interests and plans are on your mind.

You want to discuss terms yet you will also pay close attention to the details and do some research to verify the facts. Meanwhile you feel called to take on new challenges.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Establishing new relationship foundations is keeping you busy.

These will be of both the personal and professional kind. This will soon lead to a measurable increase in your popularity ad confidence levels. Yet, you should be willing to put in the extra efforts now. Changes in your lifestyle are part of the plot. The more you are willing to entertain new perspectives the better.

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) You desire to establish healthier and more reliable lifestyle patterns.

You will make any extra efforts you can. Be willing to give big to the situation. This includes new knowledge and probably some innovation. Taking an honest look at yourself and your situation to decipher if behaviour patterns, beliefs, attitudes or habitual perceptions are blocking your vision will accelerate your success.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) The crest of a creative wave is rising to a peak. This trend will continue this week. Cleaning and clearing dead wood, junk and negativity of any kind and replacing these with something new and better is on your mind. You would like to feel more natural, closer to nature, in the flow. These principles will guide your focus. An aggressive push may not be as refined as your goals.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) A busy time close to home includes many errands and social encounters. A wide array of thoughts, perceptions and people are stimulating your mind. Yet, you are being called to bigger things.

Expanding your scope and vision to embrace a wider reality is lingering. This includes both gathering and giving wisdom, inspiration and faith. Thus the challenge is to remain positive and strong.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) Mixing adventure with practicality is a current theme. Your thoughts are swinging from the details to more philosophical perspectives. Your ambition levels are likely high yet your energy levels may not be quite so. With emerging levels of responsibility to contend with, you may feel challenged to persevere. Deciphering a realistic strategy, so you can worker smarter and not harder, is a main goal.

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Mica Dam Contract continued from page 5 Hydro has CHC staff on site to manage the hiring process for both BC Hydro and our contractors.

Hiring Preference The CHC hiring process for any position gives preference to local workers: • The collective agreement gives preference to qualified workers who are residents of the Columbia River Watershed. Union members are given first hiring priority in the Columbia River Watershed area and then the hiring priority is given to non-union residents in this area.

• If the position cannot be filled with the Columbia River Watershed area, the hiring process is then opened province wide to residents of British Columbia. Union members are given first hiring priority within British Columbia and then the hiring priority is given to non-union residents in this area.

• Any non-union persons hired through this process will be required to

join the appropriate union within 30 days of starting work on the Mica Projects. BC Hydro, CHC, and the AHC are also committed to equity hiring and the collective agreement has equity provisions which set out employment targets for employment of persons who are First Nations, women in non-traditional job classifications, visible minorities and disabled. These four equity groups are given priority at each stage of the hiring process.

How to Find Out About Jobs All jobs will be advertised at local union halls. Jobs may also be advertised at local employment centres and newspapers as necessary.

The best contact for job seekers is their local union or Columbia Hydro Constructors at chcgeneral@bchydro.com, phone 250 921 9008, fax 250 814 6666. CHC will forward all resumes they receive to the appropriate union hall and to the appropriate contractors working on the Mica Projects.

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