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Smoke fills Robson Valley
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A bird dog airplane does reconnaissance on a 10-hectare fire that started last Wednesday, July 28 (Above) in the Canoe River area, near the glacier. Smoke could be seen just over Mount Trudeau during the day, but by nightfall was visible across the entire Valley, making for a dramatic sunset for those camping down Kinbasket Lake (Below). Fire Information Officer, Joyce Poulin, said that the fire was not threatening any values, so it is being left, as there are other more immediate values at risk in other parts of the province.
Making a splash in the mud Joshua Estabrooks/The Valley Sentinel
WEATHER WEDNESDAY High: 26°C Low: 7°C Details pg 18
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Valemount snowmobiler, Dave “Catwalk” Craig, wowed the crowds at the first annual Mud Racing event held at the Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds over the weekend. Craig came second in the snowmobile competition to hometown hero, Vince Clark. Dale Mintz came in third. More Pictures on pages 10-11. Results on page 19.
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Two locals involved in accident on Whiskey Fill Road
Donalda Beeson Contributor
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arly Friday evening of the long weekend, at the intersection of Bailey Road and Whiskey Fill Road just south of Valemount, there was a severe motor vehicle accident involving an older model red Nissan, and a motorcycle. Valemount RCMP Constable Simon Bentley, the first of the emergency services on scene, said the call came in at 7:17 p.m., and he responded promptly. While they are still investigating what happened at this time, Bentley emphasizes that this was “definitely an accident, not deliberate.” He verifies that despite
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the rumours already circulating around town, alcohol, drugs, and environmental conditions were not a factor, and “both vehicles were travelling at proper road speeds.” According to Bentley, the red Nissan “made a left hand turn, and did not see the motorbike,” which collided into the passenger side of the car, sending the bike into the ditch and the driver down the road. Eyewitness accounts told Bentley this is also “what they perceived had happened,” one stating he “did not see the motor bike either.” Bentley confirmed that the driver of the motorbike was a Valemount resident, and he is currently in Edmonton at the University of Alberta medical center under going treatment. Bentley said, “he is in stable condition at this time.” The driver of the sedan, a 17 year old Valemount resident, was taken to the health center to be treated. He sustained minor injuries, including a cut to the head. As is the case with all traumatic events, Victim Services
has been in contact with the families, and the community’s support and understanding towards both families in the days to come will be appreciated. Bentley said Eric Myggland, an off duty volunteer fire fighter was already on scene, looking after the badly injured motor bike driver when he got there. Upon his arrival, Bentley immediately started administering first aid and requested an ambulance. The numerous witnesses promptly cleared out, giving them room to work, and one bystander from Washington State actually came back to provide a witness statement later, which Bentley said was helpful. As well, just by chance, the Northern District Traffic Corporal happened to be in town working with Bentley, and was able to do the analysis. Bentley said the motorcycle driver’s family has been notified, and reminds locals, “don’t believe what everybody tells you. Don’t speculate,” and “be supportive.” Once again, this should be a reminder to pay attention while you are driving.
Local bridges receive oil treatment Joshua Estabrooks
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Many motorists passing through the Robson Valley, and those who live here, may have noticed that most of the bridges on the highways have recently received a treatment of fresh oil. Answering some of the questions surround-
ing the treatment, Area Manager for the Ministry of Transportation, Lucille Green, said that the work is a standard practice across the province, and does not endanger the rivers that flow underneath the infrastructure whatsoever.
“It’s a mineral oil, and from my understanding it has very low toxicity, and it is just sprayed on top of the bridge deck itself. It is absorbed into the concrete and is used for preservation. It helps maintain the concrete so there is less structural repair needed in the future.” Green said road contractors either use linseed oil or mineral spirits, and usually apply it either every year or every other year on the bridges made out of concrete. “Usually they
do it for the first few years on a new bridge and then every second year at a minimum, but they can still do it annually.” The treatment process involves the oil being applied in a light spray, said Green, and then the surface of the bridge is covered in a layer of sand to prevent the oil from spreading or sticking to passing vehicles. “The crews make sure the weather conditions are dry when they apply it and it is absorbed right into the concrete.”
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Two fires in Tete Jaune have locals asking questions Donalda Beeson Contributor
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ete Jaune residents have been moonlighting as fire fighters on Blackman Road along the CN Rail tracks lately, and they are getting a little worried and annoyed. As Tete Jaune falls outside of Valemount’s local volunteer fire fighter protection area, and the fires have been nearing homes, twice last week, residents had to drop what they were doing and tend to fires with whatever they had handy, mostly rakes and shovels. One such amateur fire fighter, Rob Bustin said, “It has been a little scary.” The first, and smaller of the two fires, was between his place and his father’s. The second was a little “bigger and scarier,” he said. Luckily, in both cases the wind died down. Had it not, this week’s headlines in the paper
He said the tank has come in handy a few times. Jim Morris, another Tete Juane resident who said he saw the smoke from the road, joined the people working on putting it out, and said the water pump saved the day, “it wasn’t much but just enough.” Both men confirmed that by the end there were about a dozen or so residents working on the fire, before forest services came to take over. Morris’ main concern was the fire escaping into the tall pine trees, because he said, “if those went up we didn’t stand a chance.“ Morris is also concerned about the availability of an emergency number for CN, as no one was able to get a hold of them when they needed to. Steinbart said the second fire was .43-hectare in size, and is being patrolled by forest services right now, “to make sure it is completely out…
“if those (trees) went up we didn’t stand a chance.“~ Jim Morris
might have been very different, said a very relieved Bustin. Bustin, who is careful not to point fingers, says all he knows is that the fires both started in the grass along the tracks after a train whistled by. Kim Steinbart, a Provincial Fire Information Officer, at the Wildfire Management Branch Headquarters for the Kamloops Provincial Coordination Centre, said that while the cause is under investigation, it is suspected that in fact, they may have been caused by train sparks. This would have ignited the dry weeds and grass along the tracks, where it is sometimes waist high, said local residents, and seemingly un-maintained. Bustin said he hopes that CN will at least “take a look at what’s happening.” Ian Woolsey, another “recreational” fire fighting Tete Jauner, said the second fire started between the two sets of tracks, at the lower track, and travelled uphill, igniting a few small pine trees. He also agreed that, while he is no fire expert, it does appear a train caused the second fire. Woolsey, along with a friend, hooked up to a water tank with a pump on it, and grabbed some tools from the Tete Jaune hall to help battle the blaze.
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maybe for another day.” Steinbart was asked if there are any restrictions on train traffic during these extreme conditions. She said “there are restrictions for high risk activities, as outlined in the regulations,“ and that “those working in the bush in an industrial manner need to check weather stations, and if they are in a high fire danger rating for three consecutive days or more, certain levels of activities need to cease or they need to provide fire patrols for a certain length of time.” She said she is not sure if trains fall into that category, and said they could have different rules, but she will be looking into it. Warren Chandler, Regional Manager of Public Affairs for CN, said that at this time there is nothing that indicates that CN caused either of the fires. “There is nothing that indicates that CN had any responsibility for this.” He added that CN is Federally regulated, so they do not have to follow the provincial fire regulations. “We are definitely cognisent of times there is fire warnign in effect but we continue our operations to serve our customers.”
Region supports Prince George Winter Games bid Joshua Estabrooks
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very four years, amateur athletes from across the country gather to compete in the Canada Winter Games. In 2011, Halifax will host the event, but there is a competition going on to decide who will host the games in 2015. Prince George, Kamloops and Kelowna are vying for to be the host of the 2015 Canada Winter Games, and municipalities throughout the region are supporting Prince George’s bid. Mike Davis, Manager of Communications for the City of Prince George, said that the judges who will be deciding on which city gets the games will be on site on August 9. “They come up for the day and assess some of the venues and the facilities and gauge the community’s support. Then in the afternoon there will be a more formal event with some presentations.” A lot of the athletes that compete in the Canada Winter Games will go on to the Olympics, so the caliber of competition is top notch. “If Prince George gets this it will be the largest multi sport event ever held in our community. We would be expecting approximately 3,700 athletes, 4,000-6,000 volunteers, 1,300 officials, media medical personnel, and thousands of visitors to the community. There would be about $70-90 million in economic spinoffs to the community in all sectors. The legacy that will be left behind in the community will also allow for future event hosting.” Davis said that Prince George’s bid recognizes that the North is closely
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connected, so they are billing it as an event for the entire region. “We want to highlight that this is not only Prince George’s games but it is a regional event. We really want to engage our regional partners so everyone is experiencing the excitement. Our biggest strength is our region and our communities and that is what we are presenting.” The other strength Prince George is presenting is that being in the north, they are winter. “Whatever oth-
er communities have for weather we will be more winter. Our theme for the bid process is ‘We Are Winter’. If it’s snowing in Kamloops or Kelowna that’s great but it will be more winter up here. Our facilities, our infrastructure and our snow clearing equipment is set up for winter. Our airport is prepared. We are always ready for winter.” To follow the bid process, the city has set up a facebook page, at w w w. f a c e b o o k . c o m / pg2015.
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Valemount Mayor, Bob Smith, and Marketing Coordinator for Tourism Valemount, Jennifer Robinson, show their support for Prince George’s bid by having residents sign these two posters of support to be sent off this week.
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Planes, trains and grass fires
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ou’d have to have been living under a cool, damp rock not to notice the fires burning around the province this week. There was smoke filling our Valley from all directions, and the Ministry of Forests has many regions on a strict fire ban. In the fire ban notification the Ministry sends out, it is very clear that residents and visitors are to limit all activities that could lead to a forest fire. They ask people to be careful with their cigarettes, and even go so far as to warn us about driving vehicles in areas where weather conditions have made the vegetation tinder dry. So why is it that trains are still ripping through these areas? Trains that have caused, and continue to cause, fires around the province. Last week a train started a fire in Kamloops, and there have been two suspicious fires along the tracks in Tete Jaune. Now, I know what you’re thinking, and no, we can’t confirm what exactly started the fires in Tete Jaune last week. All we know is that there were two grass fires along the tracks shortly after a train went by; but it did get me thinking about why they continue to run in these extremely risky conditions. Other industries that operate in risky conditions are forced to curtail their actions, like forestry, whether they start fires or not, but I have yet to hear of any kind of restrictions on train traffic. If in fact there are no restrictions on trains, the reason is a simple one, and I think it has to do with big money. Go figure. Again, I’m not saying the train started those fires in Tete Jaune, as I am sure there will be a thorough investigation. But I couldn’t imagine the feeling those residents must have endured, looking out their window at the flames, knowing it was up to them to put out or risk losing their homes. I think this issue needs some further exploration, for sure. Whether or not there’s an answer to these questions will be almost as interesting as asking them though.
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Community comes to the aid of local trapper after tragic fire
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Legendary local trapper, Greggo Mutch, and his partner, Ilona Pallagi, will be cozy this winter in their new cabin, built with the assistance and support from a number of McBride residents. The couple’s old cabin was destroyed in a recent fire.
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nother testament to the community spirit of McBride was recently completed up the Holmes river, where on July 3, local legend and seasoned trapper, Greggo Mutch and his partner, Ilona Pallagi, lost their home and belongings to a fire. Local realtor, Al Miller, who has known Mutch for the past 18 years, said that a number of people immediately offered money to help Mutch rebuild, so he and Vince Vecchio began making plans to get the materials. “The project was started to build him a new home. With donations from friends and many others,
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an account was set up at McBride Home Hardware to purchase basics.” To get the project started, TRC Cedar Ltd, donated lumber and beams, and others paid for the roofing, a wood cookstove, a chimney, windows and a door. Miller said that Vince Vecchio, with help from Jim Manton and Bob Frederickson, went up and started building the house, while other donations of kitchen utensils, dishes, furniture, bedding, food, and clothes continued coming in. Vehicles to haul everything up to his place were supplied by Miller and Vecchio, a trailer by Dwayne Vause, and Manton’s generator was used for the power tools. “It’s not a big place, but it is air tight and dry. There is still lots to do, but at least
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McBride receives “Community Project of the Year” Award Birgit Stutz Contributor
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he hard work of McBride’s Economic Development Officer has recently been recognized by the Economic Development Association of B.C. (EDABC). At B.C.’s Economic Development Conference awards banquet held in Osoyoos, the McBride Economic Development Office was presented with the Community Project of the Year 2009/2010 award for its innovative approach to the Village’s waste water treatment and expansion. “I am very proud of this accomplishment,” said Economic Development Officer Margaret Graine. “We all should be proud! Together, we have permanently secured our place on the provincial ‘radar screen’.” The awards were presented in three categories: Economic Developer of the Year Award, Marketing Award and the Community Project Award. The Community Project Award recognizes a community or partnership working together in economic development. Other nominees included Penticton, the City of Langley, the Township of Langley, the District of Lillooet and the City of Quesnel. “You went against some pretty big budgets and communities and won,” said Dale Wheeldon, Chief Executive Officer of EDABC. Graine said McBride has demonstrated leadership in addressing a common obstacle to economic development
facing small communities in B.C. – addressing insufficient supporting infrastructure on a limited budget. “This project demonstrates a unique balance between economic, environmental and quality of life goals, as well as synergy between traditional engineering and ‘green’ technical solutions. In
was launched through the in-kind contribution of HELP International, a leader in green technologies implementation. “Margaret deserves this momentous award for being the innovator, for having the vision to imagine taking something your community inherited as a liability and turning it
“Margaret deserves this momentous award for being the innovator, for having the vision to imagine taking something your community inherited as a liability and turning it into a project that was not only environmentally cutting edge and sound, but a project that went far further to become an economic engine via eco-tourism,”~ Rodney Sidloski
addition, it brings together a diverse range of public and private partners.” McBride’s Eco-Sensitive Solution to Waste Water Treatment Project is the biggest project ever approved for McBride. The provincial and federal governments jointly provided $1.38 million in funding, with the Village of McBride investing over $690,000. The Village of McBride has also partnered with Northland Properties Corporation, who is leasing a 60-acre piece of property to the Village at a nominal fee for the development of an eco-park and a wildlife refuge. The project
into a project that was not only environmentally cutting edge and sound, but a project that went far further to become an economic engine via eco-tourism,” said Rodney Sidloski of HELP International. “As a peer in the business of designing, developing and implementing environmental projects I fully appreciate the incredible efforts she has gone through to include many others in her vision and to successfully carry out such a project.” Graine said McBride’s Eco-Sensitive Solution to Waste Water Treatment Project can be directly replicated in
Locals help battle slash pile fire in Small River area Donalda Beeson Contributor
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nother fire still under investigation ignited Saturday of the long weekend, around 4:00 p.m. just south West of Small River. Again, locals-turned fire fighters, were the first to respond, fighting it until forest services showed up. Kim Steinbart, Provincial Fire Information Officer, at the Wildfire Management Branch Headquarters, for the Kamloops Provincial Coordination Centre, said it is suspected that the fire could have ignited when a bridge crew replacing the Small River bridge was using metal tools and cutting torches while
working in a nearby rock pit. It “probably happened a couple of days ago and smoldered somewhere under the ground, went undetected, and then in the heat of the day, was pushed by the wind, and ended up popping up and turning into a fire.” Locals said it caught some grass on fire, which ignited a slash pile 20 X 30 feet in size. Steinbart said the .6-hectare fire, is now being patrolled, and “Forest Services have turned it over to the industry, who has crews and equipment on site.” She believes they should be able to call it out in a couple of days, but they need to first make sure it will not start back up with wind.
other communities and serve as a model project for other municipalities in B.C. and beyond. “Since funding announcements have been made, the project has stirred considerable interest from the media across the province,” said Graine. “The project illustrates that ecologically sound solutions can be implemented in practical, cost effective ways that harmonize with economic goals.” This is the 21st year the EDABC has presented the awards to association members who produce outstanding work in economic development that has helped to make a difference in supporting local economies in British Columbia.
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Dutch horse enthusiast reaches silver level certification
Marjolein van den Berg riding Sam, one of the training horses at Falling Star Ranch. Joshua Estabrooks
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young Dutch woman has recently been certified as a coach and trainer by Chris Irwin, one of Canada’s top trainers and clinicians, with the silver level in both groundwork and riding. Twenty-one-year-old Marjolein van den Berg, who is staying at Falling Star Ranch in Dunster for the second year in a row in order to advance her horsemanship skills, has been riding horses since she was six years old. “I took riding lessons for 10 years in dressage and jumping,” she said. “Between the ages of 10 to 15, I had two riding lessons a week, a dressage lesson and a jumping lesson. I was riding horses at the riding school every day, and on the weekends competed in dressage and jumping.” During her stay at Falling Star Ranch, van den Berg works alongside Chris Irwin gold certified trainer and coach Birgit Stutz on a daily basis, round penning, lungeing, long-lining and riding both Falling Star Ranch owned horses as well as horses belonging to clients. “I work with a variety of horses, from foals to mature horses, from unstarted, green horses to ‘problem’ horses who
need retraining to horses who need more schooling,” van den Berg said. “I also assist with the coaching of the students. I really like that here at Falling Star Ranch; it is really about the horse, and not just about making money with the horse. I am learning a lot, both on the ground and in the saddle. I have improved my body language a lot and my awareness for the horses’ body language. I have learnt to understand how a horse behaves and communicates, and I have learnt to understand the training concepts and how to implement them.” Stutz said she is very grateful for the competent help with the horses. “Marjolein is a very skilled, talented, dedicated horsewoman and an accomplished rider.” “In order to achieve her silver status, she had to prove her skills both in groundwork and equitation. A silver trainer must be fluent in equine body language, know how to ‘read’ a horse, determine the cause of a problem instead of just seeing the symptom, and then be able to resolve any issues by giving the horse what it really needs, rather than applying a quick fix.” Irwin recently presented van den Berg with the silver certification at Ir-
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their temperament, respond in a positive way. Everything Chris says or does really works. I’ve never experienced that with any other method. I really liked the philosophy so I started attending some of Chris’ clinics as a spectator. I talked to Chris at one of his clinics and asked him about a work experience program, but due to his heavy travelling schedule, he recommended a work experience stay at Falling Star Ranch.” Van den Berg just finished a fouryear-long equine business management program at Clusius College in Alkmaar. Participants of the course have to partake in at least two work experience stays per year. While van den Berg did most of her stays in Holland, she also did a short stint on a quarter horse farm in Belgium. Van den Berg also did work experience stays on breeding farms, at boarding stables, as well as on various training farms, including a training farm for harness racing horses. “The smallest farm had 10 horses, the biggest one 400 plus horses,” she said. Upon her return to Holland, van den Berg will work as a riding instructor at a riding school as well as working as a freelance coach and trainer.
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Phoebe Powell, Sabie Sugden, Gianetta Baril and Tete Jaune Resident, Doreen Beck, play their sections of the final number.
McBride resident, Roberta Froese plays her recital piece, Air and Rondo by C. Bochsa.
Harp Colony established in Valley Joshua Estabrooks editor@thevalleysentinel.com
A secret society of Harp enthusiasts revealed themselves to the community over the weekend. The group has been engaged in an intensive week of instruction and practice, and invited a number of Robson Valley residents to their closing recital to officially announce their presence in the area. The colony was the brainchild of two prolific harp masters, Gianetta Baril and Regina Timmins. Both women have decades of experience with the instrument, and in fact, Timmins used to teach Baril when they both lived in Edmonton in the 70’s. Timmins lives in the Valley, but has been the principle harp player in many symphony orchestras throughout Canada for decades, and still plays as needed. She said that she and
Baril have wanted to establish a harp colony for quite some time, to offer private instruction in a spectacular setting at an affordable cost for students. “Every place we looked into was far too expensive. We looked in the Okanagan but it is too expensive, so I started talking to the North Country Lodge in McBride and when I was told the rate we would get for the rooms then it became possible.” The North Country Lodge also has allowed the group to use their private heli ski lodge area, which Timmins said is both aesthetically pleasing and has wonderful acoustics. “They have been very kind to allow us to use this space. It has made the first colony a success.” The main goal this year was to establish the colony, and to start accumulating pictures and video of the classes to build their website, www.harpcolony.com. Now that the website is established, Timmins said they will be contacting their friends in the harp world, many of whom will be gathering in Vancouver next year for the 11th World Harp Congress.
The first official class of the Harp Colony playing the grand finale.
“We are starting to look towards next summer. The Principal Harp Player in the Vancouver Symphony said they would be teaching with us next summer, and also the most amazing teacher in North America, Judy Loman.” Timmins said they are already talking about expanding the weeklong retreat to ten days or two weeks, and is also excited that other classical musicians are taking notice of the concept. “The Concert Master from the Prince George Symphony Orchestra came out to play with us, and he is thinking about holding something here. Keith and Jane from McBride might do a French horn camp as well. There could be some more camp type events going on. It’s the perfect location and we hope word will spread when our students return to where they came from.” A number of locals took part in this year’s colony, as well as harpists from around the country. The final piece of music played at the recital incorporated all ten harpists.
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»First Annual NWMRA Mud Race at Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds, Valemount – July 31-Aug 1 Dave Biddlecombe, President of the Northwest Mud Racing Association, wearing the first of a variety of hats during the weekend event.
Stuart Wightman, owner of “Bog Dog” rips down the track in front of the crowds.
Valemount Mayor, Bob Smith, checks out “Frankenstein,” one of the competition vehicles at the event.
Valemount residents Bob Smith, John Brown and Bob Weeks take in the action from the back of a pickup truck.
Jason Voth, of McBride, may have come in second last in the street class, but he definitely had fun in the mud.
Vince Clark rockets his way to an overall win during the crowd pleasing sled racing event. Clark’s fastest recorded time was an impressive 3.222 seconds.
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»First Annual NWMRA Mud Race at Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds, Valemount – July 31-Aug 1 Valemount resident, Greg Valemount handyman, GregSchafer, Schafer, stayed up all night putting a turbo stayed up all night putting a turbo charger in his truck, shaving two charger in his truck, shaving two seconds histime time by endend of the seconds offoff his bythe the of competition. the competition.
Representing McBride, Clint Traquair drives the Big Red Chev, a truck project he and Joel Cinnamon worked specifically for the competition.
Mark Etty (aka Elly) does a bit of showboating as he takes first place in the quad category.
Dave Biddlecombe races down the track, placing second overall in his class.
Some of the many trophies handed out after the competition, some of which stayed right here in the Robson Valley.
Valemount resident, Kurt Smith, takes on the mud with his trusty quad, placing fifth overall in the category.
Local resident, Denise Walker, takes some of her cousins out for a ride. (Left to Right) Kohl, Dakota, Rae and Grady Wedman enjoy every minute.
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A group of tourists watch as whitewater rafters take on the rapids south of the falls from the main viewing platform.
Mount Robson Park undergoes major upgrades: Rearguard Falls and Portal Lake Joshua Estabrooks editor@thevalleysentinel.com
If you haven’t been down to Rearguard Falls lately, you may be surprised by the recent upgrades that have been constructed on the site. Mount Robson Supervisor, Wayne Van Velzen, said that the upgrades to the Rearguard Falls area took longer to complete then originally expected, but he is pleased with the new infrastructure. “Rearguard took quite a bit longer than we had expected due to some engineering anomalies with the lay of the land. Some of the abutments needed to be altered which required some fairly significant engineering changes.” The approximately $483,000 project included a complete overhaul of the pathways and boardwalks, new stairs, railings, fencing and some strategically placed viewing platforms, one of which allows visitors to stand over top of part of the falls. “The litmus test is what the public thinks about it and they seem to love it. The viewscapes were taken into consideration during the design process. We wanted a couple of spots where people could stand and not be in the way of people going up and down the stairs. We also wanted people to be able to take pictures of the salmon jumping, that’s why there are multiple extensions put on it. It seems to be functioning beautifully and it is pretty thrilling to be right down there.” This summer, construction is continuing at Portal Lake, on the BC-Alberta border. “East Portal is going to be a focus point for what will be called the Yellowhead Pass National Historic Site,” he said. “This historic site is going to cover provincial lands in Mount Robson and Federal lands in Jasper. It will run from the easterly crossing of the Fraser River to the junction at the Jasper town site where you turn to go down the Ice fields.” The corridor is going to be designated as a national historic site, so all the interpretation signs and displays associated with the area will be integrated into the location at Portal Lake, he said. “As part of that development on Portal Lake we will be putting in a wheelchair accessible fishing ramp and float so people in a wheelchair will be able
to go down into Portal Lake and actually catch a trout. The trail will be upgraded to be wheelchair accessible to that point as well.” The work at Portal Lake will be ongoing throughout the summer, said Van Velzen, so the area will remain closed to the public until mid to late September. “The displays may come in later. They are a joint effort between Parks Canada and the Province of BC. I think you’re going to see a bit of transportation material, and a focus on early First Nations.” The final cost of the project will be similar to the work done at Rearguard, he said, but final numbers were not available at the time. Other upgrades to Mount Robson Park include a large viewing deck on the Visitor Information Centre, a play structure complex for the kids and a webcam so people can view Mount Robson live over the Internet. Van Velzen said that the money to do upgrades comes out of a provincial capital improvement fund, which is shared by all of the parks in the province. “The capital budget is separate from our operational budget. The provincial capital budget is based on, of course health and safety issues, but then they look at significant areas that contribute to tourism in BC and obviously Mount Robson is very important.” Van Velzen said that a rough estimate based on vehicle counters puts the annual visitation numbers in the park at around 450,000 during the summer months. “Whether our numbers are up or down overall it always seems really busy this time of year. Being on a major highway and close to Jasper we get a lot of traffic. This year in the backcountry areas, like the Berg Lake trail, the use there is definitely up. We won’t know the numbers for a while, but it seems that even mid week there are very few vacancies on the trail.”
Top: Upgraded trails and boardwalks greet visitors to one of the more popular Salmon viewing spots in the Robson Valley. Bottom: A network of walkways and ramps allow unobstructed foot traffic flow while still allowing visitors to stop and take in the incredible view of Rearguard Falls.
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Wild Salmon Express passes through Valley to raise awareness Birgit Stutz CONTRIBUTOR
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wo dedicated wild salmon enthusiasts are currently cycling close to 4,000 kilometres, zigzagging across the Fraser River Basin in the name of Wild Salmon Conservation. The Wild Salmon Express, which is a project of the Fraser River Ripple Effect, is the brain-child of 32-year-old Michelle Nickerson. Nickerson and fellow cyclist Daniel van der Kroon, age 23, are cycling through the Fraser River’s 13 sub-watersheds from August 1 through August 31 with a mission of connecting the voices, the stories, the knowledge, the concerns and the people who live near the waters of the Fraser River. “We want to enable people to take concrete action based on watershed wisdom to promote the sustainability of salmon stocks for future generations,” said Nickerson about the inaugural journey. “Our goal is to raise awareness of Pacific wild salmon, the oceans they live in and the rivers they spawn in. We invite people to share salmon stories with us and hear about the salmon initiatives happening around them.” Nickerson and van der Kroon were relaxing at the Culp farm in Dunster after their first day of cycling. “We started out at the Overlander Falls,” said Nickerson. “That’s as far as the fish can go. We will be travelling through every community in the Fraser Basin, connecting with community leaders, First Nations, MPs, MLAs, local government representatives, fishermen and salmon enthusiasts of all sorts, and stopping in at various points of interest including hatcheries, dams, stream contamination sites, paved streams and discovery centres.” Nickerson and van der Kroon had recently lost their driver for the first section of their trip. “We had four drivers in total lined up, but one of them backed out at the last moment,” said Nickerson. “We are now taking turns driving during the first section. But the idea is to cycle the entire stretch.” Nickerson and van der Kroon started their journey with just the two of them, but they are hopeful it will snowball. “We have commitments from about half a dozen people in Prince George to join us, and many more in the Lower Mainland,” said van der Kroon. At the Terry Fox rest stop, the two met Aaron Bernstein from New Paltz, New York, who is biking 8,500 kilometres from New York to Alaska during a threemonth trip. “I am doing this trip out of pure selfishness,” said Bernstein. “I am cycling with Michelle and Daniel to Prince George or Vanderhoof. Then our trails will divert as I head up to Alaska.” The duo’s cycling adventure is taking place in the season when spawning salmon travel upriver. “We want to create a public platform to draw people together in support of the Fraser River salmon runs,” said Nickerson. “We invite people to come out to meet us and find out more about the proposed Provincial Aquaculture Regulation changes and what is happening to the salmon and learn what actions they can take to keep and care for wild salmon forever. Especially, come sign postcards addressed to MP Fin Donnelly supporting Bill C-518 calling for closed containment for fish farms.” “If enough MPs support Fin Donnelly’s private members bill, it would move fish farms from open pens to closed containment,” added van der Kroon. “We think (the bill) should go one step further, but we are supporting the bill. Another problem we see is that fish farms don’t have to report diseases.” “Climate change and sewage is affecting salmon as well,” said Nickerson. “Last year there were one Million Sockeye returning, out of 10 Million that were expected. We are trying to do something. Seeing the effects of nine million fish not returning, I wanted to make a broader impact.” The group’s next stop will be Dome Creek. Other places along their journey are Prince George, Vanderhoof, Fraser Lake, Quesnel, Williams Lake, Blue River, Louis Creek, Salmon Arm, Lumby, Sicamous, Kamloops, Cache Creek, Lillooet, Chilliwack, Mission, Abbotsford, Langley, Burnaby, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and Vancouver. “We are staying at rec centres, in gardens and people’s backyards,” said Nickerson. “People are helpful. We are learning so much along the way.”
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Travel Journal: The end of a great adventure Donalda Beeson Contributor
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acking my backpack and as much as I can into my last travel journal, I labour to fit the things I’ve done and my epiphanies into a newspaper length article, and conclude I can’t. These are the brief highlights of the last few foreign and fresh months. I adore Costa Rica (CR), however on our border run to the less expensive, Nicaragua (Nica), it was love all over again, and I’ve been here for three months. Aside from an overnight in colonial city Granada, and a trip to San Jose, I’ve been in around quaint surf town, San Juan del Sur (SJDS). It’s proven to be another piece of paradise, perfect rendezvous point, and to our surprise and the locals disdain, where Season 21 and 22 of Survivor currently has some of the best surf breaks shut down for filming. Here Emily Gray and I met up with Valemountonians, Andreas Thoni, Steve Gray (Emily’s brother), and Jasperite Jason Nicholson, who travelled by plane, bus, sailboat and thumb, all the way from Las Vegas, through Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, and El Salvador, to Nicaragua, stopping to spend a week or so with us, and continuing through to CR. Exploring a foreign country with friends, especially one where 72% of the population is under 30, is endless entertainment, but also makes for good discussions and reflections on a plethora of cultural observations. I cannot help but compare Nica to its comparatively rich neighbour CR, and our increasingly rich home Canada. To give a bit of an overview, Nica is the largest country in Central America (CA), but by economic measures, it’s the second poorest of all the Americas. Almost 50% of the population lives below the poverty line and 80% on less than $2.00 a day. In addition, while Nica’s unemployment rate is low at 4%, compared to 5.5% in CR, and 6% in Canada, the difference is that 50% of Nicaraguans (Nicas) are underemployed. In Canada the underemployment rate is only 9%, and even at the depths of the depression in 1933, it only went as low as 27%. It’s also estimated that 25% of all Nicas suffer from undernourishment, which is the highest percentage in CA. While not evident in SJDS, in Granada, we were urged to give food over money to the children begging. Tourism’s the second
largest industry in Nica, and has grown by 70% in seven years. Like CR it’s known for its biological diversity, tropical climate, active volcanoes, and surfing. It’s commonly known as, “La Tierra de Lagos y Volcanoes”, Spanish for the Land of Lakes and Volcanoes, because the Central American Volcanic Arc, runs through the spine of the country, and it’s home to Lake Nicaragua, the largest freshwater lake in CA and 20th in the world, with some of the world’s only freshwater sharks! Instead of being a typical tourist breezing in and out of tourist traps, following the beaten loop, conversing only with English speaking guides, my friends and I aim to be travellers, which involves immersing in culture, participating in community, and attempting to learn the language and make a positive impact. Baseball being Nica’s national sport, one of my most memorable days was as the only foreigners amongst the fanatics, climbing out windows, throwing food in support of the local team at their championship game. In addition, while I missed Valemountain days and the Rodeo, I did participate in San Juan del Sur days, a greased pig chase, 50-foot greased pole climb, and parades through the night. We were also the only foreigners attending the local Rodeo, where Rodeo clowns need not apply, as two dozen inebriated locals make themselves entertainment as permanent fixtures inside the bullpen, scrambling up the cage when the bulls near. I built my basis for learning Spanish by spending two weeks with a family in San Carlos, a central mountain town where English is rare. Now I converse well enough to have made friends with a few Spanish speaking local girls. I read Dr. Seuss and spoke English with their children, who learn English in school. Trading language lessons, and participating in home stays, are invaluable ways of learning and I recommend them, as well as hosting home stays. Some Robson Valley-ers do similar things through online programs like WOOFing, Couch Surfing and more. The locals are also teaching me what one small, tourism-based town, not unlike the Robson Valley, is doing to stay afloat. Entering Nica from CR on the Pan-American Highway, next to Lake Nicaragua, there’s a noticeable wind turbine project
that will eventually provide a large percentage of Nica’s electrical power. In other improvements, the rippedup streets of downtown SJDS resemble Valemount’s last summer, as crews modernize the sewage treatment facilities and lay pipe to bring potable water 17 kilometres from Lake Nicaragua. Both projects are vital to sustain the growing tourism industry and real estate development. In other industries, Nica’s lumber industry, like B.C.’s, has slowed drastically since the 1980’s, largely because of restrictions placed on lumbering due to growing ecological concern about destruction of the rain forest. In addition, the best, most easily accessible trees are gone, and pure groves of trees are uncommon in tropical forests. Unlike B.C., where one species dominates an area, in Nica 100’s of species exist in just one acre, which greatly complicates harvesting them. Despite economic turmoil, Nica was progressively the first country in the Americas to democratically elect a female head of state, when they elected Violeta Barrios Torres de Chamorro as their president in 1990. CR followed suit recently, and elected Laura Chinchilla, as their first female head of state. According to the Tico Times, she has already signed three executive decrees, banning open-pit mining, establishing an anti-drug commission, and national elderly-care and infant development network, and plans to work towards a more innovative, intelligent and enterprising CR, relying on a new economy of biotechnology, organic agriculture, and the audiovisual, aerospace and aviation industries. With home insight, I find myself wondering where a female Prime Minister could take Canada, and where the last six months have gone. I wouldn’t say I’m ready to come home, but now seems as good a time as any as rainy season is heavily upon us. Unlike home where we cycle through four seasons, here there are two, summer and winter. Summer is high and dry season, extending from December to April, and winter is wet and low season, from May until November. Therefore, as I say audios to a very wet CA, and say hello to the tail end of a BC summer, hot water, toilets with seats, and the friendly smiles of home. I’m back! Thanks for reading along.
A cow on the beach in Nicaragua.
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1993 Chrysler Concorde. 190,000 km, excellent condition, V6 engine. Asking $1750 obo. Call Mike @780 931-6253
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Mobile home for sale in Valemount. Full addition, large garage on lot. Recently renovated. Comes with fridge, stove, washer and dryer. Currently rented. $110,000 OBO. Call 780 328-7285 and leave a message.
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Nordic Walking & Balanced Muscle Sequences are spine-friendly concepts and done regularly these will contribute greatly to general well being! Join us as you train, trim and shape yourself.
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Room for rent in quiet neighbourhood in Valemount. Queensize bed, private bathroom and entrance. Monthly rate is $375 which includes hydro. Also available daily, weekly and Bed and Breakfast. Call 250 566-0169
3 Bdrm trailer in Valemount. $650/mth + damage deposit. No pets. Call 780 6217171
JUL 28
2 Bdrm lower floor for rent. Grenfell Place in Valemount. All AUG 4 appliances $750/mth including utilities. Call 1 2 Bdrms house for rent 800 683-6595 AUG 25 at 1115 Juniper St. in Valemount. Upper level includes fridge, stove, DIRT BIKE washer and dryer. Also includes garage and wood stove plus existing 2003 Honda CRF wood supply. Central 150 Dirt bike. Well location. 5 mins walking maintained, low hours. from downtown. $600 + $1800. For more info utilities. Contact Derrik call 250 566-9834 at 250 962-7068 JULY 28 GTS
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Dozer and Hoe Operators required for company that constructs oil field roads and leases. Requires operators with oil field experience. Competitive wages and rooms and meals provided by company. Call 1 780 723-5051 (Edson, Alberta)
Chaba Movie Theatre Jasper Showtimes 604 Connaught Dr, Jasper Tel: (780) 852-4749
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About this photo Description: Parade floats passing by the McBride train station.
Date: 1950s Credits: Valley Museum & Archives ID: 2003.22.5 Image: 31 of 56 If you have any more information on this photo or any others that appear you can contact The Valley Museum & Archives in McBride, The Valemount Museum or contact us at The Valley Sentinel.
Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
SAGITTARIUS-Nov 23/Dec21
Where there is a will there is a way, Aries. You definitely have the will, so now you just have to figure out how to get things done. Scorpio could have a hand in it. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Leo, you’re not one to let others walk all over you so there’s no point in starting now. A twist of fate has you face-to-face with an old rival. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Sagittarius, others will not take your side if you bully them into making a decision. Take a more gentle approach to get your point across in a nice way.
Taurus, you have a lot on your plate and don’t know where to start to get things done. Don’t fret too much because the answers will come to you in time.
Virgo, some people have noticed your demeanor has taken a turn for the worse of late. Maybe you simply have too much on your plate and need a break.
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, don’t put your needs ahead of others’. Otherwise you may make more enemies than friends this week. There is a way to find balance so that everyone is happy.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, it’s remarkable how much you can get done when you simply set some time aside for the tasks at hand. Procrastination will get you nowhere.
WEDNESDAY
Daytime Condition
Cloudy periods
20% P.O.P. 26°C High 8°C Low Wind NE 5 km/h 24/Hr Rain
There’s trouble in paradise, Libra. That steady love interest may be looking for greener pastures and you are completely in the dark. Open your eyes to what’s going on.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 You may need a little help from Lady Luck, Scorpio. There’s a time for everything, and this week may be your time for some good news that you have been anxious for.
THURSDAY
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P.O.P. High Low Wind 24/Hr Rain
20% 29°C 9°C S 5 km/h
FRIDAY
Daytime Condition
Isolated showers
40% P.O.P. 25°C High 10°C Low Wind SE 5 km/h 2-3 mm 24/Hr Rain
LAST WEEKS ANSWERS
CAPRICORN- Dec 22/Jan 20 Take a chance at work and ask for a raise, Capricorn. You may be surprised at the answer you get this week. Changes in your finances are in order.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, a big decision must be made and it has to be a joint venture. The other party involved isn’t the only one to benefit. Remember there’s a lot at stake for you, too. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, frustration is the name of the game this week. Find a creative outlet by which to ease your frustration.
SATURDAY
Daytime Condition
Cloudy periods
40% P.O.P. 25°C High 10°C Low Wind SE 5 km/h 24/Hr Rain
SUNDAY
Daytime Condition
Cloudy periods
40% P.O.P. 22°C High 10°C Low Wind SW 10 km/h 1-2 mm 24/Hr Rain
MONDAY
Daytime Cloudy and Sunny Condition 40% P.O.P. 21°C High 7°C Low Wind W 5 km/h 1-2 mm 24/Hr Rain
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Results Summary Sheets Valemount July 31 st – Aug 1st 2010 CLASS STREET 3rd 2nd 1st Fast Pass: CLASS A 3RD 2nd 1st Fast Pass:
Vehicle: Ram Rod Vehicle: Bad Medicine Vehicle: The Jewell Vehicle: The Jewell Vehicle Adrenalin Rush Vehicle Intestinal Fortitude Vehicle Steel Horse Vehicle: Steel Horse
CLASS B 3rd Vehicle 2nd Vehicle 1st Vehicle Fast Pass:
Vehicle: Piss & Vinegar Vehicle: Mud Sweat & Bear Vehicle: Midlife Crisis Vehicle: Mud Sweat & Bear
Time 16.938 Time 15.528 Time 15.160 Time 4.702 Time 16.157 Time 15.783 Time 15.393 Time 5.020 Time 14.957 Time 12.461 Time 12.355 Time 3.965
CLASS C 3rd Vehicle 2nd Vehicle 1st Vehicle Fast Pass:
Vehicle: Twister Vehicle: Anger MGMT Vehicle: Straight Shot Vehicle: Straight Shot
Time 11.361 Time 11.347 Time 10.865 Time 3.444
CLASS D 3rd Vehicle 2nd Vehicle 1st Vehicle Fast Pass:
Vehicle: Good to Go Vehicle: Alarming Vehicle: The Boss Vehicle: The Boss
Time 10.391 Time 9.646 Time 9.307 Time 3.020
CLASS E 3RD Vehicle 2nd Vehicle 1st Vehicle Fast Pass:
Vehicle: Boondoggle Vehicle: Ricochet Vehicle: Lethal INJ Vehicle: Lethal INJ
Time 13.211 Time 12.783 Time 9.926 Time 3.210
CLASS F 3rd Vehicle 2nd Vehicle 1st Vehicle Fast Pass: QUAD 3rd Vehicle 2nd Vehicle 1st Vehicle
Vehicle: Dirty 30’s Vehicle: Bog Dog Vehicle: OverDraft Vehicle: OverDraft Cole Bridge Vince Clark Mark Etty
Time 8.264 Time 8.126 Time 7.913 Time 2.578 Time 18.457 Time 17.685 Time 16.572
MECHANICS 3rd Vehicle 2nd Vehicle 1st Vehicle
Vehicle: Road Rash Vehicle: Grocery Getter Vehicle: Outtta R Mind
Time 0.142 over Time 0.078 over Time 0.004 over
SLED 3rd 2nd 1st
Dale Mintz Dave Craig Vince Clark
Time 11.338 Time 11.278 Time 10.177
POWER PUFF QUADS 3rd Amanda Kemp On #26 2nd Jamie Black On #27 1st Serena Tinsley On #41
Time 5.965 Time 5.864 Time 4.960
Trophy was presented to David Craig for the Wildest Ride of the weekend.
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14510 BLACKMAN RD, TETE JAUNE CACHE, BC
- Nice getaway property - Immaculate older mobile - Fenced yard & lawns - Excellent location - 4 bedrooms w/family room
- Ni Nice country rancher - Large 2.25 acre lot - 4 bdrm, 2 baths - Paved driveway - Immaculate & private
$265,000
$159,900
SPITTAL CREEK, TETE JAUNE CACHE, BC
835 BEAVEN CRESCENT, VALEMOUNT, BC - Immaculate home - 2 bdrm, 2 bthrm - Large attached garage - Paved yard, nice trees - Wheelchair ramp - Large 3/4 acre corner lot
$239,000
- Vast valley view parcel - Cleared 9.15 acres - 3 bdrm Modular home - Guest cottage & gardens - On mountain water - Best view in the area
$159,000
HWY 16 & DYKE ROAD, MCBRIDE, BC
- Nice executive home - With shop on 3 lots - Immaculate estate sale - Natural wood craftsmanship - Priced to sell
$238,500
831 BRIDGE ROAD, MCBRIDE, BC
- Modular on 1 acre - In town on services - 3 bdrm, 2 bathroom - Fixer upper, good potential - Excellent location
$125,000 2300 WESTLUND ROAD, MCBRIDE, BC
- Home & acreage - Semi treed 37 acres - Large 4 bdrm home - Shop & barn - Excellent location
$375,000 201 DOMINION STREET, MCBRIDE, BC
361 DOMINION STREET, MCBRIDE, BC
- Cleared & treed 19.64 acres - Perfect growing soil - Hwy frontage for marketing - On water system - Good accesses
$132,500
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- Nice heritage home - On two large lots - Five bdrms, 2 baths - Excellent guest house - Central location
$163,500
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