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

THE VALLEY VOTES!

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“Exercising the right to vote” Valley resident, Margaret McKirdy arrives at the polling station to participate in the Federal General Election held on May 2nd, at the Golden Years Lodge in Valemount. Photo by Andrea Scholz

Daniel Betts editor

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ars and trucks lined both sides of Main Street in front of the Golden Years Lodge, shortly after 9 a.m. on May 2nd. With businesses in peril and residents leaving the Valley it would seem the importance of voting was not lost on Valley residents, who lined up and patiently waited to have their say. Every vote cast was an opportunity to make a personal statement. A simple pencil stroke on a folded piece of paper would either support the current incumbent or help bring about a dramatic change. The nation has chosen to give the Conservative Party of Canada a clear majority government, despite a surprising NDP surge which has not only substantially increased their seats in Parliament but has made them the official opposition. While all opposition parties conducted strong campaigns in an effort to upset the Conservative Party the nation has decided to not only retain Stephen Harper but to give him an unchecked mandate of rule for the next four years. In our local ridings Cathy McLeod in the Kamloops-

Thompson-Cariboo riding retained her seat in parliament and in the Prince George-Peace River riding Bob Zimmer successfully kept the Conservative Party seat that was vacated last October by Jay Hill. Retaining Conservative Party representation, the political course for the Valley would seem to be predictable. However having recently visited our area both Zimmer and McLeod have had the opportunity to witness first-hand the current state of affairs of the Valley, which should prompt them both to give our plight some attention. The true results of this election will not be known for sometime. Once our MP’s have returned to Ottawa and have taken their seats it will be important to monitor their actions in Parliament. Will they stand up and address our issues or will they simply follow the party line? As our representatives they need to be kept informed, they need to be watched and they need to continue to hear our voices. The MP’s job may start at the polls but it certainly doesn’t end there. Looking around our valley it is very clear that our MPs have a big job ahead of them and it is important that they be periodically reminded of that job. Our voices must and will be heard.

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alley high school grads are about to take the biggest step of their lives. At the Graduation Transitions Fair, held at Valemount Secondary School on April 27th, graduating students were evaluated by their peers based on individual displays exemplifying each studentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transition between growing up, what they are doing now and what they plan to do in the future. Grade 12 student, Coral Hogg, explained that the fair is about â&#x20AC;&#x153;showing the community what we [the students] plan to do when we graduate and who we are.â&#x20AC;? Required of all B.C. Grade 10, 11 or 12 students â&#x20AC;&#x153;Graduation Transitionsâ&#x20AC;? is intended to pre-

pare students for a successful transition to life after secondary school. Through planning and preparing their education, career, and life goals, students demonstrated the required plan for their growth and development as skilled, healthy, knowledgeable, participating citizens. These students demonstrated a dedication to community service, the arts and especially sports, such as snowboarding, hockey, figure skating, mountain biking, dirt biking, horsemanship, volleyball and basketball, basketball, basketball! True to the nature of their technology driven generation, the 2011 grad students perfectly executed the utilization of nearly every media possible; power point, slideshows, video footage, music, photos, writing examples, accep-

tance letters, books of influence, clay work, wood work, drawings and paintings. They also displayed an interest in the global village with plans to travel or combine travel with education, such as student exchanges and teaching English as a second Language. The majority of students plan on attending a post secondary institution (eventually) in a wide array of areas, from art to business and science. Two students even hope to study locally and take the Northern Outdoor Recreation Education Program at College of New Caledonia, if it is offered next year. It would seem the class of 2011 is ready for a successful transition. The future looks bright with prospective RCMP K-9 Unit members, coast guard officers, firefighters, and nurses joining the workforce.

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Village of Valemount Council Briefs Donalda Beeson contributor

he regularly scheduled council meeting for the Village of Valemount was held on April the 26th, 2011. Mayor Bob Smith, Councillors Bobbi Roe, Murray Capstick, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Tom Dall and Corporate Officer (CO) Sandy Salt attended. Councilors Cynthia Piper and Rita Tchir were absent. Delegations Marion Farquharson Re: Big Foot Trail Council received a presentation from Marion Farquharson regarding “the introduction of a “Big Foot Trail”, a loop of painted feet on the pavement from the Highway, up 5th, across the railway, down main and back to 5th by Dogwood.” Correspondence for Action: Donnie McLean Re: Mapping the Village Council carried a motion to receive for information and reconsideration, a letter from Donnie McLean regarding her disappointment in the Village for not offering local work producing Village maps, to local contractors, such as her family company, GreenStar Forest Solutions. Gene Blackman Re: Removal of buried cables at old airport—Loseth Road. Council carried a motion to allow for Gene Blackman to remove the buried cables and poles in return for the salvage rights to the materials. Kate Soucy Re: VSS Graduating Class of 2011 Council passed a motion to waive the fees for the use of the community hall chairs and tables for the graduation ceremonies to be held at the Valemount Secondary School on June 4th, 2011. Valemount Senior Citizens Housing Society Re: MSP Premiums & Senior Citizens Council carried a motion to receive for information only, as it was past the date of action, a letter from the Valemount Senior Citizens Housing Society asking for their support in a motion to call on the Province of B.C. to eliminate the MSP Premiums

for medical insurance to conform to the situation for seniors in all other provinces. Valemount Community Forest Company Ltd Re: Jared Smith application for VCF Board Director Council carried a motion to accept the application and appoint Jared Smith as Director to the VCF Co. Hollie Blanchette Re: Town Hall Meeting Council carried a motion to receive for information only a letter from Hollie Blanchette requesting a Town Hall Meeting May 5th at the Community Hall. Administrative Reports CAO Re: CAO Report Council carried a motion to receive for information only, a report from Tom Dall CAO, regarding an update on the recent activities and meetings that have taken place, including a review of projects and meetings. Projects: 1. OHSP—Work Safe 2. Water Treatment Plant 3. Lift Station Ash Street 4. Secondary Dwelling Bylaw 5. Zoning Bylaw Amendment 6. Lift Station Phase II 7. School District Agreement 8. Low Impact Study Grant 9. Fire Hall Land Use Agreement Meetings: 1. Off Road Vehicle Meetings 2. Community Forest Meeting 3. OBAC Meeting Prince George 4. School Board Meeting 5. Wildfire Meeting 6. LDM Meeting 7. ICBC 8. OBAC Airport Strategy Meeting 9. OBAC Energy Grant Meeting 10. RCMP Meeting CAO Re: Garbage Contract Renewal Council carried a motion to approve the CAO to sign the Garbage Collection contract with Rickster Holdings for a one year term May 1, 2011 to April 20, 2012 for the amount of $55,000.00 including HST. CAO Re: Council Conference and Travel Expenses Council carried a motion to, when approving travel,

registration and hotel costs for Council members, that if the partner costs are to be included it becomes part of the resolution. CAO Re: OBAC Green Energy Grant Council carried a motion to post approve the OBAC Green Energy Project application to do a study on the creation of a utility company and to research the potential economic spinoffs for the utility company, with a shortlist of four or five shelf ready projects. Council also carried a motion to have staff proceed to submit applications to Northern Development Trust and to Columbia Basin Trust to cover balance of the cost of the feasibility study. CAO Re: Financial Audit RFP Village of Valemount and Community Forest Council carried a motion to approve staff to proceed with the financial audit RFP review and bring back the results for Council consideration when completed. Bylaws/Policies Village of Valemount General Election Bylaw No. 670, 2011 Reconsideration and Adoption Council carried a motion to amend the bylaw to lower the number of qualified nominators required to make a nomination for office as a member of Council from ten to five, and if by law it is not allowed, then to leave the number of nominators at ten and give a fourth and final reading to the Village of Valemount General Elections Bylaw No. 670, 2011.

Village of McBride Council Briefs Birgit Stutz contributor

he regularly scheduled council meeting for the Village of McBride was held April 26th, 2011 with Mayor Mike Frazier, Councillors Rick Thompson, Irene Rejman, Loranne Martin, Mike Moseley, Chief Administrative Officer Eliana Clements and Deputy Administrator/Treasurer Danielle Smith in attendance. Economic Development Officer Margaret Graine was absent. Special meeting minutes approved Council carried a motion that the special meeting minutes of April 19, 2011 be approved as presented. Minutes of budget meeting approved Council carried a motion that the minutes of the budget meeting held April 29, 2011 be approved as presented. Minutes of the public information meeting approved A motion was carried that the minutes of the public information meeting “Village of McBride Financial Plan for the Years 20112015 Bylaw No. 713, 2011” be approved as

presented. No objections to road blocks Council received a request from the Elks and Royal Purple Organization requesting permission to close some roads within the village for Pioneer Days being held June 18 and 19. The organization is planning a variety of kids activities and is also wishing to hold the logger sports on Holdway Street. Council carried a motion that a letter be sent to the Elks and Royal Purple Organization to let them know that Council has no objections to blocking of sections of the village’s streets during Pioneer Days. Council request in the letter that the organization identify insurance coverage for the event. Letter requesting support from First Nations Council carried a motion that a letter be sent to First Nations groups in the area asking for their support with the Village of McBride initiative requesting BC Hydro upgrade the existing powerline to allow for economic opportunities in the Robson Valley.

Village of McBride Financial Plan A motion was carried that the “Village of McBride Financial Plan for the Years 2011-2015 Bylaw No. 713, 2011” be given second and third reading. Village of McBride Tax Rate Bylaw A motion was carried that the “Village of McBride Tax Rate Bylaw No. 714, 2011” be given second and third reading. Village of McBride Zoning Amendment Bylaw A motion was carried that the “Village of McBride Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 715, 2011” be given first reading. Public hearing Council carried a motion that a public hearing for the “Village of McBride Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 715, 2011” be held on May 16, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

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» VIEWPOINT Daniel Betts editor@thevalleysentinel.com

Honouring Mothers

his weekend, North Americans will be offering tributes to mothers and honouring the role they play in everyone’s lives. While this holiday has become highly commercialized it remains a worthy community and family practice. It is interesting to note that the modern origins of the holiday can be traced back to a mother’s response to the carnage of the American Civil War and the Franco-Prussian War. In the late 19th Century, “Mother’s Day for Peace” was a day for mothers to honour peace, motherhood and womanhood in an effort for women to rise up against war. At the turn of the 20th century “Mother’s Friendship Day” was established to help reconcile embittered Union and Confederate neighbours decades following the end of the American Civil War. The modern Mother’s Day that we celebrate today was the result of a movement to honour mothers both living and dead in an effort to increase respect for parents and strengthen family bonds. Every year in the United States the President is required to proclaim Mother’s Day and his cabinet, the members of both houses and all federal officials are required to wear a white carnation. In keeping with the past, many mothers who have lost children in the various wars the United States is and has engaged in will take the opportunity to protest war on Mother’s Day. The connection to war is understandable, after all what could be more devastating for a mother than having to endure the destruction of a life she spent eighteen years loving, growing, nurturing and teaching. We have thousands of sons and daughters in Afghanistan and 155 of them didn’t come home alive. Now sons and daughters are enforcing a nofly zone over Libya. Being a mother is probably one the most thankless jobs imaginable. Children can be guided, mentored, nurtured and loved, but their need to spread their wings and fly from the nest begins the moment they can walk and their voices can be filled with deep hurt when dealing with the restrictions imposed upon them for their own protection. Often it isn’t until children become parents themselves that they realize why their mother’s were so tough, so restrictive or so protective. Mothers endure, sacrifice and suffer for the sole purpose of bringing healthy and productive sons and daughters into our world. To our mothers, living and dead, we thank you.

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“Ghost Mayor,” your community awaits Dear Editor: I read the article regarding the “Big Foot Trail.” I found it humbling, flattering and frustrating simultaneously. Two years ago I approached numerous stores to retail “Sasquatch Sandwiches.” I spoke of many marketing tools that I would use to increase traffic. Catherine’s Corner/Premier Coin Laundromat uses the “Big Foot” template to lead patrons from outside into the restaurant. Are my marketing ideas new and smart? How about a ghost template leading our tourists to the downtown “Ghost town” of empty stores and services? I actually have a few other “fresh and new” ideas for our community, however from this and previous experiences it makes me cautious to share. Mr. Mayor, you should stop being a “Ghost Mayor” and be out asking your neighbours, friends, families; your community, two questions: Why are

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Mail & Regional News Goodbye Trash

Walker Rainforest Wilderness Spotlight Daniel Betts Editor

Donalda Beeson

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ast week millions of conscious Canadians volunteered to participate in 19,000 Pitch-In projects for Pitch-In Canada Week, just in time for annual local events, the Friends of Valemount Spring Garbage Pick-Up, and the Village of Valemount Spring Clean-Up Week. This Saturday May 7th, the Friends of Valemount in co-operation with the Chamber of Commerce, are hosting their annual village beautification project, Spring Garbage Pick-Up. They will be pickingup all the way down 5th avenue and along the back allies and then will work their way towards the Best Western, collecting trash in the ditches along the way. If you are interested in keeping your streets tidy, and your community pretty, you are invited to come out and get involved! The clean-up crew will be meeting at the Caribou Grill at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday and there will be a BBQ, compliments of the Best Western to follow at the Best Western at 3:00 p.m. A Pick-Up representative Patricia Thoni says don’t forget to (BYOG) bring your own gloves! In keeping with the theme, the Village of Valemount in co-operation with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is hosting their annual “curbside pick-up” program from May 2nd to the 8th. This is intended for residents who cannot get their spring clean-up waste out to the transfer station on their own. Sorry this service is not available to commercial properties. Please phone the Village office to arrange for curb-side pick-up (250) 566- 4435.

new BC park in the Robson Valley is on the horizon. Independent economic consultants commissioned by the Regional District of FraserFort George suggest the protection of the Walker Rainforest Wilderness (WRW) is one of the top two ways to increase the economy for the Robson Valley in their 211 page report presented earlier this year. The Wilderness Committee, a non-profit society with 30,000 members from coast to coast, has ranked the Save-the Cedar League’s (STCL) proposal for the WRW third in priority for protection in the province. Located Northwest of McBride, the WRW is the largest unprotected wilderness area remaining in the world’s only inland temperate rainforest region. STCL has been working for years to protect this area where red cedar trees, some over 10 meters in girth and centuries old, tower above grizzly, wolf, cougar, wolverine, lynx and the endangered mountain caribou habitats. The Wilderness Committee believes its “time to double BC’s Park system.” In a recent spring report they list 50 areas across the province in need of protection, including WRW, Rainforest Conservation Corridor, Bear Paw Ridge and Goat River, which all can be found among the 10,000 hectares the STCL is working to protect. For more information visit the STCL’s website: SaveTheCedarLeague.org

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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:

Thanks for support Dear Editor The Yellowhead Ski Club would like to thank the following for their generous support via donations/grants, donations in kind and plain old elbow grease throughout the 2010-2011 Nordic Ski season at Belle Mountain: The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George McBride Community Forest Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts Lloyd and Fern Sansom The Farm Store Barbara Jackson The McBride Snowmobile Club Lance Steinhauer and Jesse Milner Groomers: Kjell Valestrand and Terri Jensen Club members/cabin users This has been a great season – with excellent access via Belle Mtn. Road (thanks to the McBride Community Forest) and lots of later season snow. Grooming has improved with the purchase of the club’s new-tous Alpine 2 snowmobile, meticulously maintained by Lloyd Sansom. The club was able to purchase this machine with support from the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. We have seen many more outof-town guests on the Belle Mtn. trails and Pine Lake cabin this winter. In fact; ski club membership grew from 40 last season to 73 this winter! This summer we hope to see the installation of new trail head signs and markers as well as a new trail map, coordinated by Elaine Gillette with the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Arts. We look forward to working with the McBride Snowmobile Club again next fall on trail maintenance. Keep an eye out for the new Yellowhead Ski Club website in early autumn. Karen Dube - Directory Yellowhead Ski Club

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A cedar grove in the Walker Rainforest Wilderness. Photo by Julie Zammuto

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COMMUNITY EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS VACS Presents: U of A Mixed Chorus Friday May 6 at7 p.m.

Valemount Community Theatre Admission by Donation

On the Gift of Dyslexia

“It’s so much work to be your friend” Tuesday, May 10th - 7-9 PM Valemount Lions Hall

Valemount Chamber of Commerce, YORA and Friends of Valemount Annual Pitch in Campaign

AGM Valemount Community Bus Society

Call Patricia at (250) 566 8244

Valemount & Area Chamber of Commerce

Saturday May 7th

Dunster Annual Mother’s Day Yard Sale Behind the Dunster Store Sunday May 8th

Sellers welcome. Bring your own table Concession available.

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

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

Valemountain Days Clarification

Mother’s Day Special

Valemount Pines Golf Course Sunday May 8th

The current Valemountain Days committee felt it was important to clarify that they have been organizing the event for only the past 4 years and a different group was involved with organizing this important event for many years prior to this.

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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 a.m. and 3 p.m., where a representative from Encorp will be available to assist you. This service will be provided FREE OF CHARGE.

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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.

• 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. • 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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ARTS & entertainment

“Hot Stuff, Coming Through!”

Left: Grand Prize Winner Dave Szerencei of Team “Heat Seekers!” stirs his prize-winning concoction. Centre: Courtney Hallsmith, Wes Lewis and Shelly Lewis won Best Table for their Mexican Theme. Right: People’s Choice Winner, Vern Mickelson, of Team “Nothin’ Butt ‘Nucks” displays his assets. Photos by Andrea Scholz

First Annual Chili Cook-Off a Fiery Success Daniel Betts editor

he first annual “May the Mountains Move You” Chili Cook-Off was a great and wellattended success. On the afternoon of Saturday

April 30, the parking lot of the Valemount Legion Hall, who hosted the event, was filled with the aromatic scents of a dozen tasty chili’s being prepared, cooked and ultimately judge by a hungry crowd and three judges who had a difficult decision to make. Contestants not only created tasty

chili, they also decorated each table with their own unique theme. Many Valley residents took the time to enjoy the great food and socialize. At the close of the event it was clearly stated that because of this years success the Valley could expect another Chili Cook-off next year.

Out of Alba - In the Valley Daniel Betts Editor

he Valley is in for a musical treat. Out of Alba, a Celtic quintet out of Prince George will be bringing their power, passion and talent to the Roundhouse Theatre in McBride on May 7th at 7 p.m. Out of Alba have been entertaining audiences, young and old, for 17 years with music punctuated by driving rhythm and harmony. The members include Alan O’ Reilly who plays the bodhran, a traditional Celtic drum, with veracity and flare. Also Jim Sayle, an enormously talented fiddler and Carolyn Kelly, whose whistle playing and compositions bring a flair to the band that is akin to the Irish players of old.” Margaret Coyle sings with the power and passion their music deserves and Jim Coyle’s song writing, guitar and vocals round out the group with intense energy. The group has played in pubs, clubs, concert

halls, theatres, house parties and a number of folk festivals through out the province. They have also enjoyed some impressive collaboration with such artists as Delhi 2 Dublin, Spirit of the West, The Prince George Symphony Orchestra and Scottish folk legend, Dick Gaughan. Recently Catholine Butler of “The Celtic Connection-line” reviewed their latest and third CD, Nithi Sessions, saying “If it’s Celtic music that you long for, then I would highly recommend that you go to see the group Out of Alba next time that they’re in your neck of the woods – they won’t disappoint.” “We are really excited to be playing in McBride. As individuals we have visited McBride in the past. It will be great being there as a group and we expect to have a great time and an awesome show. We just love playing to different audiencPes. Few will have heard us in McBride so we will thoroughly enjoy it and it should be a good show for all,” Out of Alba said in an email to The Valley Sentinel.

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Beauty Lou And...

“Saddle-up Buckaroos”

Top: Saturday April 9th, McBride Centennial Elementary School cast of “Beauty Lou and the Country Beast” Left: Buckaroo Bonnie shows off her “Barnyard Critters” Below: Buckaroo Bonnie, her daughters and Fleabite Clyde, get an earful after Bonnie tells the family some bad news. Photos by Andrea Scholz

Once Upon a time a Fairy Princess found her Prince Charming.

Together they have decided to marry

amongst the beautiful snow capped peaks of Valemount.

Beauty Lou and the Country Beast Daniel Betts Editor

The proud parents of

Nick Beddington & Caitlin Thompson are happy to announce that the wedding will take place this August!

alley Elementary School students enjoyed a unique learning opportunity this month. Both McBride Centennial Elementary School and Valemount Elementary School received visits from the Missoula Children’s Theatre who in just four days trained both sets of participating students to perform and execute a full-length musical production. A new twist on a modern classic fairy-tale, Beauty Lou and the Country Beast is a fun story with a timeless message. Most of all it was a enjoyable and exciting opportunity for Valley children to show their talent and learn valuable lessons about teamwork and commitment. Judging by the performances from both Valemount and McBride the children learned their lessons well and treated the Valley to well executed and entertaining performances. Well done kids, you did great! FACTOID: Beauty and The Beast is based on a story found in, Gianfranceso Straparola’s “Le piacevola notti” (The Nights of Straparola), a collection of fairy tales, written in 1550 and was an ancient Basque tale where the father was a King and the beast a serpent.

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the Country Beast

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“A whole lot of fun!”

Top: Saturday April 30th, Valemount Elementary School perform, “Beauty Lou and the Country Beast.” Country folk, Fleabite Clyde, Buckaroo Bob and his “young’ins” prepare to enjoy the country fair. Left: Buckaroo Bob, his daughters, Fleabite Clyde, Slim and Dusty kick up their heels during a lively dance routine. Below: Buckaroo Bob laments his plight as Slim, Dusty and Fleabite Clyde react to the news in their own special way. Bottom: Beauty Lou’s sisters unanimously agree it should be she who must go to the beast, while her troubled father, Buckaroo Bob looks on helplessly. Photos by Andrea Scholz

BIRDING 101 - a 2 part course A FREE introductory course in Birding, led by local naturalist Bruce Wilkinson will help you to quickly identify bird families. Wednesday May 11, 2011 Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm Location: CNC Classroom at the Learning Centre

Thursday May 12, 2011 Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm Location: Cranberry Marsh, Best Western Parking Lot

Pre-registration required: Tourism Valemount 250.566.3335 Sponsored by Tourism Valemount

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NOTES FROM ALL OVER Notes from All Over Donalda Beeson contributor

An Applaud for New Businesses Opening Up in Hard Economic Times According to the Valemount Chamber of Commerce there are no less than 25 new businesses (or businesses under new management) in the area since last summer. In light of that heroic feat the Chamber is hosting a welcome tea for new businesses at the Caribou Grill Tuesday May 17th, at 6:00 p.m. Cookbook Swap Want something new on your plate or your shelf? Or want to clean out some clutter? Come out to the Cookbook Swap, May 14th from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lions Hall. All are welcome, with or without books. Thanks in part to the Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy and the Valemount Lions Club for this great recycling opportunity! For more information call Kim Thorn with CBAL 250-566-8467. Still No Justice for Alex Fraser The Valemount RCMP still lack evidence enough to link suspects to the horrendous beating of Good Samaritan trucker Alex Fraser, said the victim’s wife in her interview with the Kamloops Daily News. Carole Fraser also shared that the RCMP are trying to connect the culprits involved in another assault in the North Thompson. They are hoping to catch a glimpse of the suspects’ vehicle (apparently maroon) by watching surveillance footage from service stations in the area. Larry Hall, president of the North American Truckers Guild, said their agency in addition to the B.C. Trucking Association and Canadian Trucking Alliance, have offered more than $30,000 in combined rewards for any information leading to an arrest. Either way, if an arrest is not made by October, the North American Truckers Guild plans to donate the $10,000 portion it has raised to the Fraser family. Valemount Sawmill Employees Help to Set Legal Precedent The 100 or more sawmill employees that were recently awarded a multi-million dollar severance package were able to set a legal precedent in the province of B.C., a union president told the Kamloops Daily News. The president of United Steelworkers Local 1-417, Marty Gibbons said, “We’re hoping employers think twice before they try to avoid paying severance the workers are entitled to. This is an example of an isolated community that was gutted by the loss of almost a hundred jobs.”

University of Alberta Choir a Gift to Valemount The season’s not done yet, on Friday May the 6th the VACS Valemount Community Theatre Committee is hosting the University of Alberta Choir. They will be performing at 7:00 p.m. at the Valemount Community Theatre located at the Secondary School. Thank You Members from VARDA Curtis Pawliuk, General Manager for the Valemount Area Recreation Development Association wants to thank YOU for a great season, as their grooming season has now come to an end. On behalf of VARDA and the businesses of Valemount, Curtis “would like to offer a sincere Thank You, for riding in Valemount. Our little sledding Village relies on your presence and continued support. The dollars brought into our Village by the snowmobiling community is our lifeline and main economic driver during the winter months and we sincerely appreciate your patronage.” Curtis also reminds that “the VARDA office is open year round, so please do not hesitate to call for advice on other recreational opportunities in the Valemount Area, including off-road adventures, camping, fishing, rafting and amazing alpine hiking/sightseeing.” Curtis would be happy to help you set up a summer weekend adventure. In addition keep an eye out for the ATV group ride in mid June. Curtis also thanks all VARDA/ABCSC members for their support. He hopes “you will continue with your membership in the future and convince your friends to sign up as well. Membership is more important than you think on many levels and is a cheap and effective way to ensure snowmobiling has a future.” Lastly Curtis said, “The alpine is still boasting an exceptional base and the spring riding is great.” Please call the VARDA office for advice on access. Curtis will pass along any information that he can and will keep updating the website. Tim Hortons in Jasper? Recently the community of Jasper was heard in from of the Planning and Development Advisory Committee (PDAC) for Parks Canada. The Tim Horton’s representatives were also given the chance to address the public’s concerns. Tim Horton’s has applied to operate without drive thru in the former McDonald’s location.

An Exciting Evening of Celtic Music

May 7th, 2011 Doors Open 7 p.m. Show Starts at 7:30 p.m. Advanced Tickets: $20.00 (Stedmans in McBride) Tickets at the door: $30.00

Do you have a note for us? Send Donalda Beeson an email at donalda@thevalleysentinel.com

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APR 27 GTS

21’ Holiday trailer for sale. In nice shape. Phone Mike at 250 566-4382

2005 Toyota Matrix. Two sets of tires and two sets of rims, standard, $8000 obo. Call 250 566-4557

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Private enrichment lessons for good students reading & writing. Individual & group lessons. Adults & children. Tutoring: E.S.L., Academic & Conversational English, Distance Education. Mrs. Germain, B.A., B.Ed/Ad. Call 250-566-9875

CLEAN AND COZY ONE BEDROOM HOME on large lot in Valemount. Centrally located. Fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Pets upon approval. 23 Cedar St. $500 plus utilities. call Wendy, 250-566-4317

May 11

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HOLIDAY TRAILER

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2007 Springdale Holiday Trailer, 31ft. Brandnew, never used. Totally winterized, sleeps 8. Will RFP

RENTALS

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The Valemount Crime Stoppers Society would like to thank Mike and Fern Simms and their staff at the IGA Store for sponsoring our annual BBQ on April 30, 2011. We would also like to thank Lakes District Maintenance for the use of the community barbeque. And last, but not least we would like to thank all those people who came out to support us. BUSINESS FOR SALE

Tanning Salon For Sale - Rent - or Lease! Will Consider Selling Tanning Booth separately. All is negotiable. Call Tammy @ 566-1025

Private German Lessons. Adults & children, Individual & group lessons. Mrs. Germain, B.A., B.Ed/Ad. Call 250566-9875 MAY 11

YARD SALE

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MAY 4

For Rent or RENT TO OWN! Cozy 2 bedroom mobile, nicely renovated inside but needs some work outside. Would consider rental purchase with a down payment. $450 per month. Call Tammy @ 566-1025

MAY 4

YARD SALE: Dunster Annual Mother’s Day Yard Sale Sunday May 8 10AM Right beside the Dunster Store. Sellers Welcome (free). Bring your own table. Concession Available. Claude 250-968-4459 MAY14

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MAY 4

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ADM-11-01 Robson-Canoe Valleys Branding The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George invites proposals from experienced and qualified consultants to develop a regional brand for the Robson-Canoe Valleys, inclusive of McBride, Valemount and Electoral Area ‘H’. The branding project objective is to identify the Robson-Canoe Valleys’ core characteristics, strengths and brand messages, and distill them into a memorable brand identity and associated imagery, logo, tag line, presentation, and the like, which will be used consistently throughout all local marketing campaigns. Request for Proposal documents may be obtained: • In PDF format from the Regional District’s website at www.rdffg.bc.ca • In hard copy from the Regional District Finance Department, 155 George St., Prince George, BC between 8:45 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday excluding statutory holidays. Proposals will be received until 2:00 pm local time, May 12, 2011 at the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George office, 155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8. Submissions received after the stated closing date and time will be disqualified and not considered by the Regional District.

For Rent - 3 bedroom trailer. References required. Damage deposit + $650/ month rent+ hydro. George 1-780-621-7171 MAY 25

PROPERTY FOR SALE

5 Acres, Mobile home, Large Shop, 1 minute from town. 530 17th Avenue, Valemount. $259,000 250-566-0075 MAY 27

All inquiries relating to this Request for Proposal must be directed to: Terry McEachen, General Manager Development Services Phone: (250) 960-4400 Email: tmceachen@rdffg.bc.ca

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Rental listings Valemount Real estate #002-2

Great family home on large fenced corner lot. 3 Bdrm + office/2 bath, storage shed & gardens. Pet ok. $850 #021-1 - 2 Bdrm trailer w/add. in Cranberry MH Park. Solid wood kitchen/floors, bright and comfy. Electric/wood heat. $625. #014-1 Fully renovated interior! Furnished 4 bdrm - 2 bath family home. Propane/wood heat. Pet ok. $1095 #014-2 Updated 3 bdrm - 1.5 bath house with attached garage. Electric/wood heat. Pet ok. $795 #024 Mtnview Apts. No smoking, no pets, clean and quiet building. Renovated 2 bdrm $575 #026 Spacious basic 2 Bdrm unit in 4-plex. No Pets, No smoking. $550 #021-2 Well-maintained 2 Bdrm trailer w/large storage shed in Cranberry MH Park. Vaulted ceiling, wood finishes. $625 #030 Furnished 3 Bdrm trailer w/addition. New flooring throughout. Oil/Wood heat. $650

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MISC. FOR SALE

Selling Cheap 2 vending machines. Pop and Snack both in excellent condition. Great small home business. Asking $1600 OBO phone 250-566-4205 GTS APR 27

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

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

65 Round Bales of Hay Shedded $40 each per bale. Contact 250-9684347.

APR 6 GTS

EMPLOYMENT

MAY 18

EMPLOYMENT

Valemount Community Forest Company Ltd.

Job Posting VCF Co. Ltd. is seeking applicants for a part-time position starting May 30th, 2011, working as a Grant Writer. The successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual with experience in executing grant applications and reporting requirements, demonstrating excellent computer skills and communication skills, and able to carry out proven research methods. The Grant Writer is intended to act on behalf of local businesses and non-profit groups, in addition to the VCF Co. Ltd. and the Village of Valemount, to provide research on grant opportunities, and to provide grant writing services. Support for the position comes through funding from the VCFCo. Ltd., the Village of Valemount, and Northern Development Initiative Trust. Interested applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume by mail, e-mail, or fax before 4:00pm May 20th, 2011. Address applications to: Shane Bressette, Community Forest Manager Valemount Community Forest Company Ltd. Box 1017, 99 Gorse Street, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0 forestry@valemount.ca, 250-566-4602 (fax)

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community forests

Our Community Forests: Marketing and Structure Daniel Betts Editor

1240 Week of 05.02.2011

oth our Valley community forests have had a busy first quarter. Valemount Community Forest Company, Ltd. (VCF) Three initiatives stemming from a fall meeting with local Manufacturers, with the intention of discussing ways in which the VCF might be able to better support existing manufactures in the valley, has seen some progress. The VCF is advertising for a Grant writer position, which will begin on May 30th and be supported through funding supplied by VCF, Northern Development Initiative and the Village of Valemount. The Grant writer will be providing services to local businesses, non-profit groups, the Village and VCF. Sales at the local log yard have been steady since its establishment in December. The objective of the project was to support and increase local manufacturing in the Valley, which it appears to be doing. VCF has been invited to apply for funding to Employment and Labour Market Services for the “Market Researcher” position, designed to boost local manufacturing and associated labour requirements through research and identification of market opportunities. A researcher could link existing small manufacturers in the Robson Valley and their

products with a wider range of market opportunities. VCF will be advertising for this position as well, pending confirmation of funding approval. McBride Community Forest Corporation (MCFC) On April 19th, the council of the Corporation of the Village of McBride completed an extensive internal review of the composition of the McBride Community Forest Corporation Board of Directors. Stating that they needed to protect the interests of the taxpayers and the electorate of the municipality, Council decided the Village of McBride needed to maintain control of the company and passed a resolution to advocate that the McBride Community Forest Board be comprised of a five member board, consisting of three members of the Village of McBride Council and two directors at large. This Board composition is similar to the original structure of incorporation that was approved by the Inspector of Municipalities in 2002. “Council reviewed our legal advice and obligations, considered various options available, received public input and weighed what the best scenario would be for the owners of the MCFC licence. The majority of Council felt it was in the best interest of the Village of McBride to maintain control of their company. Not everyone will be happy with this board structure however, the MCFC will con-

tinue to be managed for the overall benefit of this community,” said Mayor Frazier. In the next few weeks Council will be reviewing the process of acquiring individuals to consent to be directors and in the next couple of weeks MCFC hopes to have a board in place.

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BC Parks Celebration Submitted To The Valley Sentinel

011 marks a milestone in the British Columbia Parks system. It was 100 years ago on March 1, 1911 that the first provincial park in British Columbia was designated. Strathcona Provincial Park in central Vancouver Island was the start of great things. In 1913 Mount Robson became the second provincial park to be designated and as the years went by more parks were added. By 1926 there were 10 parks and by 1956 there were 111 parks. The system was growing at a pace that reflected the diversity of landscapes in

the province as well as the ever increasing demand for quality outdoor recreation. Today British Columbia’s park system is widely recognized as one of the finest in the world. With almost 1,000 parks and protected areas, covering 13.5% of British Columbia, the park system covers every corner of the province. Many vulnerable or at-risk species and the habitats they depend upon are protected. From costal marine parks to vast wilderness areas, the British Columbia park system shines. Some parks are devoted to providing high quality recreation opportunities while others are managed for ecological integrity, predator prey relationships

and the maintenance of natural processes. It is well recognized that people need to be connected to nature. It makes us happy. It keeps us healthy. For some folks a family picnic on the beach or a short day hike provide that connection while others may seek out a remote wilderness backcountry experience taking several days or even weeks. The British Columbia parks and protected areas system has it all. Parks help keep our air and water clean, provide critical habitat to a vast array of plant and animal species and provide places where we can play outdoors. The early park planners and managers would be proud indeed. Happy 100th Birthday BC Parks!

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