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Lest We Forget. Remembrance Day ceremonies were held throughout the Robson Valley on November 11. Residents of McBride, Valemount and Blue River braved blustery winds to take some time to honour their veterans, and those who are currently serving.
Remembrance Day Photos on Pages 8 - 9
WEATHER WEDNESDAY High: -6°C Low: -13°C Details pg 16
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Local youth arrested for early morning smash and grab Joshua Estabrooks
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usiness owners on 5th Avenue in Valemount woke up to more broken glass last Tuesday, as the door to Marketplace IGA was smashed, as well as the main window of the Liquor Store. Valemount RCMP were still gathering clues from the previous morning’s destruction, but because this time an individual actually entered the grocery store to steal cigarettes, they had surveillance video footage to work with. Constable Simon Bentley said that the police received information as to the identity of the individual, and collected fingerprints at the scene. “Meanwhile, during another investigation I was conducting with a youth, it was determined that that individual was the
one who did the B and E at the IGA and they were arrested. I got a confession from him, but due to his age I cannot give his name.” The RCMP recommended charges of break and entry with intent and theft, said Bentley, specifically for the IGA incident. “At this point in time the individual is not claiming responsibility for any of the other damage done in the community the previous night.” That investigation is moving along, said Bentley, and the police do have persons of interest they will be speaking with. “We have suspects in the other incidents but at this time we still can’t link them to the damage. If anyone has any information that will give us the evidence so we can charge then they should absolutely come forward. If they don’t want to get involved but they saw something they can give us the information anonymously. We are still waiting for prints
to come back on some of the other items that were seized. There were finger prints on some of the beer bottles.” The criminal code of Canada has more severe penalties for anyone who damages church, or religious property, said Bentley, so he is confident those individuals involved in the first night rampage will be facing charges. “Mischief to religious property is an indictable offence. It is more severe than damaging a business. We’re not going to have any problem getting the charges approved, but if the crown modifies them that’s up to them. I’m confident that the charges will stick.” The youth involved in the break and enter was released on a promise to appear as well as other conditions, said Bentley, and will appear in court on January 6th.
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Three Edmonton youths caught “borrowing” vehicle Joshua Estabrooks
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alemount RCMP took on the role of babysitters last week after a report of an impaired driver in Mount Robson Park revealed three Edmonton youths on a joyride in one of their parent’s
vehicles. Constable Simon Bentley said that around 8:00 a.m. Thursday morning, Corporal Trevor Prosser received the complaint, and when he pulled the vehicle over discovered that all occupants were underage. “None of them were licenced drivers.”
Because the vehicle had not been reported stolen, and one of the youths gave false identity information, it took the RCMP a few phone calls to determine just what was going on, but following their hunch paid off. “The licence plate didn’t belong to the vehicle. “Further investigation
revealed that all three were out of Edmonton and the vehicle belonged to the one kids father and he just took it and went for a drive and ended up in BC. The one kid had an extensive criminal history out of Edmonton for all sorts of things. He was on conditions not to be out of the province
of Alberta so Trevor located all the parents and they came out to pick their children up.” The youths were 15,14 and 16 years old, said Bentley. None of them will be facing any criminal charges as the vehicle was not reported stolen, but the driver received over $1,200 in fines.
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HST question
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Dear Editor; Any vaguely intelligent person can see the way the government in Victoria has worded the HST referendum question. “Do you wish the HST to be rescinded and the PST and GST taxes charged?” In plain English (or French or any other language) the two taxes would be shown on your sales slip once again, BUT the list of taxable items would remain at HST levels. So all those hundreds of items the Politicians want to collect taxes on will remain. The question should be “Do you want the HST rescinded AND the list of taxable items restored to pre-HST condition?” Don’t let Victoria play sleight of hand with wording. Demand of your MLA, of all parties, that the wording be simple and clear.
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t’s that time of year again. The trucks and trailers are beginning to show up in both Valemount and McBride, driven by eager snow seekers from Alberta and BC. The snowmobile season is an incredibly important one for the Robson Valley, as it brings in millions of dollars to our local businesses. The sledders come expecting one thing, snow, and a way to get to the snow. In Valemount, VARDA handles the trails, and charges a fee to cover the costs of maintaining them. There isn’t anything in place in McBride like that, so it is up to volunteers and local groups to manage the trails that bring our sled-riding tourists to their paradise. It came down to the wire, but I was very pleased to see a resolution reached by the community of McBride recently. The issue was a simple one, but had serious implications for this year’s snowmobile season. Grooming the trails costs money, and that money has to come from somewhere, so a task force was struck to find a solution to the problem, and fortunately one was reached. The meeting, from my conversations with those involved, was positive. There wasn’t any finger pointing or blame shoveling, as everyone recognized that it is in the best interest of the community to reach a solution. Not having a trail system is not an option, and because many different sectors, if not all, benefit from the influx of visitors, it just makes sense that the costs of the trails are covered by a variety of groups. So kudos McBride on finding a swift solution to a problem when it was brought to your attention. If only all of the world’s dilemmas could be solved in such an efficient and effective way.
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A letter to local businesses regarding Late Night Shopping in Valemount this year Dear Editor and local business owners;
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nother year is drawing to an end, and it has proven to be challenging at best for most businesses. On behalf of VACC, The Late Night Shopping Committee has been working hard to ascertain the best possible combination to entice shoppers to come and spend their time and money in the down town core during the evening hours. Our sincere desire and hope is that you will be able to participate in the planned activities, which are scheduled to start at 5:00 p.m. and continue to about 9:00 p.m. We determined that the previous years experiences did not concentrate people in the core. Rather, they were split up into several areas of town, and there was not enough time for them to partake of all that was offered. In an effort to keep the shoppers and evening revellers in the downtown core Friday night, we have split the festive events into 2 days. Dogsled rides courtesy of Cold Fire Creek Dogsledding, (weather conditions permitting) on the SAAS Fee lot, caroling, Bon Fire (pending); many in-store specials and prizes, hot chocolate and treats are some of the events taking place on Friday Night. Participating businesses include: Alpine Country Rentals, Canoe Mountain Extreme Sports, Fields, IDA, IGA, Home Hardware, Kiwa Crafts, Infinity, Noreen & Mel’s Hair & Esthetics, Pepe’s, Caribou Grill, Gathering Tree, Country Wide, Diamond H Donairs, Catherine’s Corner, Mystic Journey, A Cut Above, Valemount Crafter’s Guild, Best Western Inn Joshua Estabrooks
and Suites. Santa and his elves will be visiting on Saturday afternoon from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at The Best Western Hotel. A photographer will be on-site to take photos for a nominal fee. Bring your toboggans out to Twin Peaks Resort from 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. for an afternoon of sliding fun. Hot chocolate and marshmallows will be available as well. We recognize that we must learn to have fun without it costing folks so much, so we have deliberately not approached businesses for donations, as we all have to watch the bottom line. We have tried to create a marketing opportunity for you, and we are asking that you take advantage of promoting your business in some special way. So here’s to a successful year-end splash. Thank you all for working so hard this year, in order to survive, especially in this tough economic climate. On Friday Dec. 3rd, be encouraged, and encourage your staff to work hard, up-sell, and above all, to have fun. Season’s Greetings to you and yours, and may God give us all a prosperous New Year.
Maurice Hill. Vice President Valemount & Area Chamber of Commerce
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Regarding water and industry Remembering our musical martyrs this November 11 Dear Editor;
and all our Village people can talk about is TOURISM. Tourism alone will not do it. read in last week’s paper about the wa- We need INDUSTRY! Thanks to a rotten ter rates going up, 40% residential, 50% government and a rotten company (and business. we all know who I am talking about), we Our illustrious mayor says that he be- don’t even have a saw mill left for somelieves that if you are going to use the wa- one to possibly come and look at. All that ter, you should pay for it. 40% or 50% is guy wanted was the timber. more than paying for it. To me, that is outPeople said behind my back that I rageous! should have kept my mouth shut as I did And then I listen to this other guy whin- not know what I was talking about when I ing about why he should pay the same said this mill would never start up again. rate as the other guy, when the first guy I hate to be the one to say I told you so, uses less than his neighbor. If you want but… So, if people don’t like what I am people to conserve water, there is such a saying have the courage to confront me. thing as “policing”. Don’t talk behind my back. I walk all over town during the summer I would also like to say when the mill around 6:00 a.m. I see sprinklers on that was Here is all the information you'll need on forits last legs; the mayor and council look like they have been on all night. Oth- at the time did not support the crew out the sprinklers invitations Valemount poster. ers have onand theirthe roofs keeping there. The only thing they did, after it was theirI places coolthe andinformation other peoplefor use late, was say that they would write a also have the too ad in themthe to wash their driveways. Valley Sentinel newspaper: 3 x letter 6.75 of support for the crew. Too little, So, if you want to conserve water, too late. (5.1300 x 6.75 inches). The deadline maybe get theInches Valemount public workers Thanks a lot, for nothing. Now our curout there, policing the community. But I rent mayor and council say that they had for the ad in the newspaper is June 10th guess that would be too simple. Just raise supported Bill Kordyban because the @ 3 PM it is not an emergency! door had not been “completely” closed. the taxes. Whyso not? There is talk of possible water meters in As we have found out, that door has been the future. If you do, I hope you put it to closed, locked, welded shut and finally a vote with the people. (Look what hap- demolished. pened to Campbell when he shoved the Now I think the Village should be lookHST down our throats). ing into some kind of industry for ValeIn my opinion, this is just another tax mount. I was just down in Merritt visiting. grab in a community that is already de- One day I drove by a huge building. My pressed. Typical politicians. How many son said it was a pellet plant and from the businesses have we lost already? People size of it is capable of employing 50-100 are leaving town every day! At the rate we people. That is something to look into. are going there won’t be enough people We have more than enough timber here. left to pay these outrageous taxes. It is Bill Kordyban should not have it all, in my time you got your head out of the sand. opinion. The next issue I would like to talk about If the Village office had backed us up that I read in the paper, is that a sawmill with the plant, it could still have been in McBride is going to be up and running here. At least you could have tried. with 40 new jobs and 10-20 spin-off jobs. So, I would just like to say, again, that Good for McBride. it is time to get your head out the sand. Blue River is going to benefit from the Remember these guys at election time. I mine whenever it starts. Good for them. know I am. I understand the mining company had This is one man’s opinion. approached Valemount, but got the cold shoulder. How sad is that? In the meantime we are in the middle Morris Turmel of these two communities with nothing, Valemount
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Movie night in McBride
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cBride Secondary high school will be hosting a movie night on Friday, November 19 at the Roundhouse Theatre. The 4:00 p.m. movie, Sorcerer’s Apprentice, is an action-packed, suspenseful, and funny movie produced by Walt Disney Pictures. This movie is 109 minutes long and is rated PG. The 7:00 p.m. movie, Inception, is an exciting science fiction thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Ellen Page. Visionary filmmaker Christopher Nolan (Memento, The Dark Knight) writes and directs this psychological sci-fi action film about a thief who possesses the power to enter into the dreams of others. Inception is rated PG-13 and is 2 hours and 24 minutes long.
By Birgit Stutz
Teacher and organizer Jill Howard said both movies are pre-releases that haven’t come out on DVD yet. “All children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult,” she said, adding that an adult can bring up to three kids. As usual, a concession will be available to satisfy any craving. The movie night is a fundraiser for the school’s next trip to the Bamfield Marine Research Station on Vancouver Island. Advance tickets are $5.00 per person and are available at Stedman’s, the McBride Trading Company, or at McBride Secondary. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $6. Only 160 tickets will be sold, so get yours early!
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hanks for publishing my song “SAPPHO’S COME TOGETHER” in last week’s Remembrance Day issue. It was a special Remembrance Day edition and I applaud your paper’s efforts to make it that. Of course it is our brave soldiers, our heroes in the Armed Forces, that make this day so special. It is also the men and women in uniform known as peace officers (police), first responders (known as firemen and paramedics) and all the countless, faceless volunteers that make up today’s heroes. However, I wish to draw attention to another group of heroes; our artist/activists who have also sacrificed everything to help change our world for the better. There is an age old adage that states, “The pen is mightier than the sword”. I would like to update that to, “The guitar is mightier than the gun”. I listened tearfully on November 11 as ROCK 101.1, Vancouver, played John Lennon’s Imagine (nothing to kill or die for and no religion too...) and “all we are saying is give peace a chance” and Bob Marley’s “Buffalo Soldier”. Both died as martyrs for peace. You know, war is not the only way to solve the world’s problems. We could try singing, dancing and making music together regardless of race, religion or social standing. It worked for Europe, when one song, “Winds of Change”, by Germany’s Scorpions, was penned by singer Klaus Meine in Gorky Park after a state dinner with hosts, Mikhail and Raisa Gorbachev, The Soviet Union’s last communist dictator. The Soviet army soldiers, all in their 20’s, were listening to Scorpions “Winds of Change”, when they disobeyed orders from their communist army commanders, and pointed the tanks at the Kremlin and ended 90 years of communist repression in Russia and all of eastern Europe. What the cold war, the nuclear arms race, and Ronald Reagan’s rhetoric could not do, one song by one rock group did. It’s no wonder the German government brought in the Scorpions to play live as the machines smashed down the Berlin Wall, a symbol that freedom had finally been won for all of Europe. Let’s also remember all the artists and musicians who have given their lives for the same cause as our soldiers. Sincerely; Rod Reimer/Sappho/Rocko the Rhymer Dunster
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ROBSON VALLEY MONDAY
NOV 22
• Valemount Seniors Carpet Bowling 9am
• Adult Computer class at the Valemount Library 6:30pm-8:30pm
NOV 29
• Valemount Seniors Carpet Bowling 9am
• Adult Computer class at the Valemount Library 6:30pm-8:30pm
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• TOPS 6:30pm at the Health Unit in McBride • 7-9 PM VFD mtg @ Fire Hall • ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL 7-9pm at the Valemount Sec. School Gym
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• Cribbage 1pm - 4pm at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge in lower lounge •ADULT RECREATIONAL BADMINTON starts at Valemount Sec. School Gym 7-8:30pm
• Jam Night at The Gathering Tree 7-9 pm. Come on out and enjoy some of our local musicians play! • Friday night dinners at the Valemount Legion will continue through the winter 5pm
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• Cribbage 1pm - 4pm at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge in lower lounge •ADULT RECREATIONAL BADMINTON starts at Valemount Sec. School Gym 7-8:30pm
• Jam Night at The Gathering Tree 7-9 pm. Come on out and enjoy some of our local musicians play! • Friday night dinners at the Valemount Legion will continue through the winter 5pm
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• Valemount Seniors Music Night 7-9pm • Drop in Community Volleyball at McBride Sec. School. 7:00-9:00 pm • CBAL Play and Learn 10-Noon, Valemount Lions Hall call Kim Thorn at 250 566-8467
• Cribbage 1pm - 4pm at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge in lower lounge •ADULT RECREATIONAL BADMINTON starts at Valemount Sec. School Gym 7-8:30pm
• Jam Night at The Gathering Tree 7-9 pm. Come on out and enjoy some of our local musicians play! • Friday night dinners at the Valemount Legion will continue through the winter 5pm
NOV 27/28 • Dunster Winter Market Sat Nov 27th 11:30am -1pm Dusnter Commuinity Hall • Legion LA Branch #266 Soup and Sandwich with Bake Sale Sat Nov 27th, Noon-2pm $6 includes beverage and dessert
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TETE JAUNE • TETE JAUNE COMMUNITY CLUB meetings held the 1st Tues. of the month at 7pm at the Tete Jaune Hall. MCBRIDE • VALLEY PIECEMAKERS QUILT GUILD Every other Wednesday. 7:00 pm in the High School. New members welcome, contact Dawna Hickerty 569-3210. • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Every Sun, 8 pm at the Health Unit. • OAPO STITCH & KNIT Every Thurs., 2:30 - 4 pm, Beaverview Lodge, Hilda Murin 569-3305 • ALANON every Mon. 8pm at the Health Unit • TOPS Tues. 6:45 pm weigh-in, 7:15 pm meeting. Health Unit in McBride. New members welcome. Brenda Molendyk 569-3113
• VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues,7:30 pm,Village Council Chambers. • DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 1st Wed, 1 pm at Beaverview Lodge & Sat.10 am -12 pm, 441 Dominion St 569-2658 / 569-0113 • SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES DEALING WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS Last Wed every month 7:30 pm @ McBride Health Centre more info call Norma 569-2637 or Elizabeth 968-4347 • DOOR STORIES SERIES 2008-2009 Art Exhibition by Pamela Cinnamon. Nov 12 2009 - Jan 15 2010 at the Museum/Library Building 241 Dominion St. McBride
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McBride snowmobile trails will be open for 2010/2011 season Submitted
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Task Force arranged by the Corporation of the Village of McBride met Wednesday, October 27 to address a shortfall in recreation funding for providing access and plowed parking areas to destination snowmobile and cross country ski trail heads in McBride. The Task Force consisted of representatives from the Recreation Sites and Trails BC, Regional District of FraserFort George, Yellowhead Ski Club, Big Country Snowmobile Club, McBride Community Forest Corporation, Lakes District Maintenance and the Corporation of the Village of McBride. Rick Thompson, Task Force Chair, said he is pleased a solution was reached. “It demonstrates how working together as a community is the best way to deal with issues that arise.” Funding will be provided by the Regional District through a grant in aid, existing funding from Recreation Sites and Trails BC, in kind clearing by the McBride Community Forest Corporation, Lakes District Maintenance and the Village of McBride as well as private donations by Sarah and Greg Gibson, owners of The Farm Store. In addition, the McBride Com-
munity Forest Corporation will review the budget for this year to find additional funds to assist with the shortfall. “I am pleased that all groups present looked at how they could be a part of the solution, not just at someone else to solve the problem,” said Thompson. Specific details of the arrangement will be handled by Elaine Gillette, Recreation Sites and Trails BC and the Big Country Snowmobile Club. In previous years, the McBride Community Forest Corporation has been able to fully fund the snow plowing of the access roads and parking lots through targeted Forest Investment Account funds. With the elimination of FIA Funding there is an estimated shortfall of up to $15,000 for parking lot and road maintenance costs for the 2010-2011 season. The task force recognized the importance of the Valley’s winter recreation and the need to address this issue and looked at all available resources to overcome this shortfall. The Big Country Snowmobile Club raised the concern to Council on Tuesday, October 12, that due to the elimination of Forest Investment Account (FIA) Funding previously provided to the McBride Commu-
nity Forest Corporation by the Provincial government, roads and parking lots to the three (3) recreation sites (Bell Mountain, Lucille and Renshaw) may not be maintained this season. The club said they have not had sufficient time to raise funds for this season to address this unexpected shortfall created by the elimination of FIA funding. In the past, FIA funding has also been used to assist the Yellowhead Ski Club with crosscountry ski trail grooming costs. The Big Country Snowmobile Club has offered to work with the Yellowhead Ski Club to assist with the initial packing and grooming for the season. This will help reduce costs to the ski club. The McBride Community Forest Corporation will review its current budget to find additional funds to assist the ski club for this season. To ensure that a plan is in place for the future, the Big Country Snowmobile Club and the Yellowhead Ski Club will work with Recreation Sites and Trails BC regarding appropriate user fees for crown land. The McBride Community Forest Corporation will also look to including a recreation allocation in future budget discussions and will actively pursue other funding opportunities.
Chamber hosts Late night shopping in McBride
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ooking for that perfect locally purchased gift this holiday season? Well look no further than the shopping bonanza the McBride and District Chamber of Commerce has in store for you. At 6:00 p.m. on Friday, November 26th Santa Claus is going to parade down Main Street and stop at the Elks on his way back to the North Pole – He is hoping to hear the Christmas wishes of all the good little boys and girls in the Robson Valley. His arrival will kick off the start of fantastic deals and late night shopping offered by your local businesses. Take the kids around for free apple cider at the McBride Trading Company and meet the author of “The Rescue of Belle and Sundance” Brigit Stutz, who will be autographing copies of her book between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. Stop in the Whistle Stop and pay no HST on everything in the store and enter a draw to win a handcrafted gift, or drop by Odds’n’Ends to take advantage of their GRAND parents night. Bring a photo of your grandchild (or children) and enter a draw to win a Dover book for each child. Additionally, buy a locally made item at Odds’n’Ends and receive 50% off a unique toy from the toy
shelf. The Farm Store will be offering free sleigh rides. Enter prize draws at Stedmans, Wahoo and Home Hardware while enjoying great in store specials. Balcaens Electronics will be offering a 5% discount on everything in the store and be sure to drop in at Spindrift, IGA and AG Foods for surprise specials and much more. Most stores will be open until 8:00 p.m. for your shopping convenience. The Chamber wishes to send out a big thank you to the Village Council, McBride Volunteer Fire Department, RCMP, our many volunteers, parade participants and the local businesses that have worked hard to make this night happen – they couldn’t do it without you. Also, thank you to the Robson Valley residents who come out and participate, and a special thank you to SANTA CLAUS and his elves!
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Valemount Mayor Bob Smith lays a wreath on behalf of the Village of Valemount
The winners of the poster and poetry contest held by the local schools and Legion Branch 266.
The colour guard makes its way down Main Street.
Valemount veteran Bob Beeson pays his respects to fallen comrades.
Valemount Legion President Les Dammann addresses attendees of Remembrance Day ceremonies at Valemount Secondary School.
Mica Mountain Transport Overnight service from Edmonton, Kamloops & Kelowna Service to Hinton, Jasper and The Robson Valley
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Village of Valemount Request for Proposals Janitorial Services The Village of Valemount is seeking proposals from qualified Contractors for janitorial services to clean the Village Office & Visitor Information Centre commencing November 30th, 2010. Contractors, who are interested and capable of providing janitorial services to the Village of Valemount, are encouraged to submit a letter of proposal.
A strong showing of community members attended the McBride Remembrance Day ceremony.
Pre-qualification responses from prospective proposals will include: • Names, qualifications and experience of personnel available to be assigned • Identification of the type of equipment available • Price lists, such as staff charge out rates • The contractor’s ability to meet security deposit or performance bonding requirements • A general statement describing the types of work the contractor has done previously • References All contractors must also ensure appropriate levels of insurance coverage and required licenses. Information packages are available at the Village Office, 735 Cranberry Lake Road, between the hours of 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. A letter of proposal outlining your interests and qualifications to provide the Village of Valemount with Janitorial Services should be submitted to the Village of Valemount by 12:00 pm on November 22, 2010 c/o P.O. Box 168, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0.
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The colour guard makes its way down Main Street.
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Geothermal company to explore potential of Kinbasket Joshua Estabrooks
editor@thevalleysentinel.com
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here’s been a lot of hype building around the geothermal power generating potential of Kinbasket Lake, but residents should be aware any kind of development or power station is a long way off. Borealis GeoPower is a Calgary based company who have primarily been doing consulting for other companies’ geother-
mal projects while they get their own projects off the ground. Currently the company is working on two projects, one in the foothills of Alberta and one in the North West Territories. Their interest in Kinbasket Lake is currently for exploration, having recently purchased exploration rights for 11,000 hectares on both sides of the lake. This is far more territory than the other company operating in the same
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Tourism Valemount is seeking the expression of interest of individuals or companies willing to prepare and maintain some ice-skating circuits on Cranberry Marsh for the winter season 2010-2011. For more information please contact Jennifer Robinson Tourism Valemount Coordinator 736 Cranberry Lake Road, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0 Phone: 250-566-3335
area, Comstock, who only has rights for 550 hectares. Chief Financial Officer for Borealis, Tim Thompson, said that the exploration phase is pretty low impact, as the year long process is to determine what areas, if any, will be converted to a more longterm lease for more intensive exploration. “We believe the area holds promise. Our technical view is that there is sufficient geothermal opportunity to warrant putting together an exploration program. So we think that there is the possibility of a power plant there. As to exactly where it is that would be the point of the exploration program.” The exploration permit is good for a year, said Thompson, the first phase being gathering interest and investment to pay for the exploration. Once the funding is in place, the company would begin what Thompson calls non-destructive testing, which means tak-
pects to see temperatures that would allow them to operate a binary geothermal plant, which extracts the hot spring water from approximately 2,500 metres under ground. “Think of a big u-tube stuck 2,500 metres in the ground. We take it up from one side and put it back with the other. The water never gets exposed to the surface. At the cross part of the U we wrap around a heat exchanger, and that thing is filled with a fluid that boils at really low temperatures and we use that to run a steam turbine.” The water being returned under ground will likely be in the 100 degree Celsius range, so there would be more than enough heat to run subsidiary infrastructure, such as a bathing pool, but the pool would not use the original water, as more often than not it is poisonous to the environment. In terms of jobs, Thompson said there might be a few, but peo-
“We believe the area holds promise.”~ Tim Thompson
ing soil, water and plant samples, as well as some magnetic tests. “If we get really crazy we might do something that is a light version of seismic. You won’t see any real impact on the environment at all. You won’t even notice we are there.” If all goes according to plan, the company ex-
ple trained in the industry would do much of the work. “If we were looking at a 10 MW plant, which is average to medium sized, to put that on the grid, the plant itself would cost $45 million give or take. The vast majority of that money will be spent on drilling, completing wells, and the
MINES ACT PERMIT NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR MINES ACT PERMIT APPROVING THE MINE PLAN AND RECLAMATION PROGRAM FOR KING CREEK GRAVEL PIT Public Information Meeting Wednesday, November 24, 2010 7:00 p.m., Robson Valley Community Centre You are invited to attend the McBride Community Forest Corporation’s Annual Public Information Meeting. MCFC staff and the Board of Directors will provide information on initiatives we have been involved with over the past year, and will be available to hear your views and answer questions you might have about our operations. For more information please contact: Marc von der Gonna, General Manager McBride Community Forest Corporation Phone (250) 569-2229 Or visit our website at www.mcbridecommunityforest.com
Take notice that Victor Bugaychuk of King Creek Gravel Pit has filed with the Chief Inspector of Mines, pursuant to part 10.2.1 of the Health and Safety Reclamation Code for Mines in British Columbia, a proposed mine plan together with a program for the protection and reclamation of the land and water courses related to the proposed Sand & Gravel Pit. Located at 5306-16 HWY E. McBride, Lot 1 D.L. 7218 + Lot 1 D.L. 7219, Cariboo District Plan 45718 A copy of the permit application, including supporting documentation, is available for public viewing at McBride Village Office. Any person affected by or interested in this program has 30 days to make written representation to N&V Construction Ltd, 5306 Hwy 16 E, McBride. with a copy of your letter to the Chief Inspector of Mines, Ministry of Energy and Mines and Petroleum Resources, c/o Joyce Beaudry, Regional Director, Mining and Minerals Division, North Central/Northeast Region, Suite 350 1011 4th Avenue, Prince George BC, V2L 3H9, Facsimile: (250) 565-4328.
An overall map showing the 11,000 hectare area recently awarded as exploration permits for Borealis GeoPower (The small keyhole area in the center of the map indicates exploration rights held by another company).
generator sets. All those things aren’t things that can be procured locally. In terms of local employment there’s probably a construction job that is in the range of about $1 million, and there would also be a BC Hydro transmission line upgrade and that would be a seven figure job but I can’t speak for hydro.” The timeline for the project is long term, said Thompson, as it could take seven years if the exploration shows promise and all other factors fall into place. Those factors include obtaining a power purchase agreement and working with Hydro to develop the proper infrastructure to transport the power once it is generated. According to Thompson, Geothermal power
is arguably the best out of all the renewable options, but for some reason there is no government support for developing a geothermal operation. “It is better than solar or wind. It is base load power available 24/7. It is the most energy intense per square metre so you disturb the least amount of land. It has zero emissions and it is quiet and clean. However our governments have deemed that it is not renewable so there is absolutely no support. We don’t enjoy any green power support whatsoever.” Thompson said that company representatives will be visiting Valemount to speak with Village Council, and they plan on beginning their exploration in the spring.
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RESTAURANT
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Open 7 days a week 11:00 am - 10 pm
250-566-4453
Located in the Karas Mall, Valemount Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Sunday 12:00 am - 7:00 pm Closed Mondays
Free Delivery within Valemount Village Limits Take Out and Catering
Smorgasbord every Friday
Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday
Valemount
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Kilin Restaurant Donairs - Burgers - Middle East Cuisine - Baklava Dine in or take out
Church Listings
11:30 am - 9:30 pm 4 pm -10 pm 4 pm - 9 pm
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Smorgasbord
every Friday and Saturday, 5 pm - 9 pm, $14.95
Authentic Cantonese Cuisine & Western Food
250-566-8238 1200 Main Street, Valemount
Delivery:
over $25.00 is free delivery under $25.00 will be a $3.00 charge
GOOD SHEPHERD ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
3rd Ave & Elm St. Phone: 1 877 314-4897 Sunday 8:30am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat-9am, Wed & Fri 7pm
ANGLICAN UNITED CHURCH 250 566-4797
7th & Cedar, Sunday Worship 9:00 AM
NEW LIFE CENTRE
1247 - 1st Ave. 250-566-4824
PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
FUEL DELIVERY Delivering Fuel East to McBride
Jen Applebaum
Licensed Property Manager * Handyman Services * Design Consulting
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250.566.4005 Office 250.566.1323 Cell Valemount
www.rusticluxury.com
MORTAGE CONSULTANT
For Commercial and Farm Personal Contact Where High Level of Customer Service is JOB #1
Greg Belshaw Vanderhoof Office Office: (250) 567-4488 Fax: (250) 567-4490 Cell: (250) 565-8436
SMALL ENGINE REPAIR
“Your Local Mortgage Consultant”
Mac’s Small Engine Service & Repair
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CONSTRUCTION
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Str8 Up Renovations All aspects of construction Renovations Supply & Install Windows Call Jeff • 250-569-7906 CONSTRUCTION
Dome Creek Builders
Custom Cedar & Exterior Finish (20 years Experience)
Call Kohl @ 1.250.553-6867 or Mal @ 1.250.553.2336
Sales Service 250-566-1324 Installation 1-800-424-6331
ADVERTISING
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VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 250 566-9990 Praise & Worship 11am
Dunster
McBride ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
197 Dominion, 250 569-2606 Sun. Communion Service 11am
BUILDING SUPPLIES
Hill Bill Products Ltd
250-320-4372
Sundays 9:00 am 1275 5th Ave 250 566-4772.
Sun. 11:00 am Home group meeting at Rod & Deb Reimer’s - Brown Road, Dunster. 250 968-4335.
Call Mac Cochrane
PAINTING
VALEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH
ROCKO’S CHURCH
Closed Dec 8-Jan 8
Debra Parker AMP Mortgage Consultant
250 968-4349 or 250 566-4568 Sunday-11am, Sun. School 11am
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990 Railway Road Prince George 1-866-309-2667 Office: (250) 564-3488
Sunday School 10am. Family Worship 10:30am. Prayer meeting Thurs 7pm
FORESTRY
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Irly Building Supplies
Church 569.2378 or 569.8845 1st
• Hardware & Hardware for Cabinets • Electrical and Plumbing • Ply Woods, Drywall & Roofing
ANGLICAN UNITED CHURCH
250-566-0007 940 Main Street, Valemount GEOTHERMAL
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Joel Steinberg P.O. Box 124, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0 250-674-0017 joel_valleygeo@telus.net
Ave Sun 11am Sunday School 9:45am.
441 Dominion St., 250 569.3206 or 250 569.3386. Worship/Kids church 11:30am
SEVENTH - DAY ADVENTIST
Lamming Pit Road 250 569.3370 Sabbath School: Sat. 9:30 am, Worship Service Sat. 11am, Pathfinders Tues 7pm, Prayer Meeting Wed 7pm
MOUNTAIN CHAPEL (PAOC)
Church 569-3350 Office 569-6802 Sunday Worship 11:10am, Prayer Service Wed. 7 pm
MENNONITE CHURCH
Sun. Sch. 10am Sunday Services 11am, 7:30pm Wed 7:45pm
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250-566-8238 1200 Main Street, Valemount
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2000 Chrysler Intrepid. Very good shape. 4 summer tires, 4 studded winter tires $4000 obo. Phone 250 566-4555
MAY 19 GTS
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition. Fully loaded, automatic, bloack leather interior, 10 disc CD changer, roof rack, hitch mount, etc. $13,000. Call 250 569-7588
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1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee Larado, Alpine Stereo. $4500. Call for more info. 250 566-4318
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MISC. FOR SALE
1998 Mercury Mystique. 4 door auto loaded, 2 sets of good tires. $2500. Call 250 569-2471
FIREWOOD
Custom Hand Split Firewood for sale. $75 Cedar Post and Rail. for a pick-up load. Call Call for details. 250 250 566-8447 569-7286 OCT 27
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APR 28 GTS
1991 Ford F250 XLT, extended cab, 4WD, 206,183 original km, new tires, new brakes, box liner, trailer hitch. Reverse gear needs work. $1750 Phone 250 968--4493
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For Sale: A recording quality George Benson Ibanez Hollow Body Electric Guitar + case, $1000. We also have a variety of acoustic + SEPT 22 GTS electric guitars for sale. For more info call Deb 1989 Jeep Cherokee. 4 Reimer @ 250 968-4335 door, manual, very good SEPT 08 GTS shape. $2000 obo. Call 250 566-1212
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1999 Ford F150 XLT Triton V8. Fully loaded, power seats, P/W. Asking $4700 or best offer. You can view at 980 Beaven Crescent (Beaven and Ash)
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DIRT BIKE
2003 Honda CRF 150 Dirt bike. Well maintained, low hours. $1800. For more info call 250 566-9834
SNOWMOBILES
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JUL 7 GTS
2001 Skidoo 800 151’ track, brand new motor. $2000 obo. 2004 Skidoo 800 159’ high mark. $2400 obo. Call 250 566-8447
OCT 27
RENTALS
RENTALS
3 bdrm mobile home near McBride. $550/ month. Includes washer, dryer, fenced yard, new flooring. Phone 250 569-8845 or 250 2276920
DEC 1 21’ Holiday trailer for sale. In nice shape. Phone Mike at 250 566- 2 Bdrm lower floor for 4382 rent, Grenfell Place NOV 3 GTS in Valemount. All appliances $700/mth EMPLOYMENT including utilities. Call 1 800 683-6595 Dozer and Hoe NOV 24 Operators required for company that constructs 3 Bdrm trailer in oil field roads and leases. Valemount. $650/mth Requires operators with + damage deposit. No oil field experience. pets. Call 780 621Competitive wages 7171 and rooms and meals DEC 8 provided by company. Call 1 780 723-5051 Furnished 3 bdrm house (Edson, Alberta) and bach suite and 1 and 2 bdrm homes. NOV 24 Winter rate. Call 250 566-9884 or 250 5661884
OCT 27 TFN
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Mountainview Apts. No smoking, no pets, clean and quiet building. Bach, 1 & 2 Bdrm units $375-$575 3 Bdrm house with attached garage. Nov 1st $850 Fully renovated interior. Furnished 4 bdrm, 2 Bath Home. $1200
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CN APTS. 1 & 2 Bdrm units, $520 & $590/ mth plus hydro. Juniper Manor - Bachelor Suite $400 + hydro, large refurbished 2 bdrm. C/W all new floors, paint, cupboards & counters. Also laundry hookups. $590 + hydro. Call Scott at 250 5661569
NOV 10
Cute 2 bedroom home for rent on Main Street in Valemount. On decent size lot, close to town. $500/ month. No smokers, pets negotiable. Call Marcy at 604 574-0904 or (cell) 778 320-6032. May call collect.
The Valley Sentinel Wednesday November 17, 2010 • 13 Main: 250.566.4425 | Toll-free: 1.800.226.2129 | E-mail: classifieds@thevalleysentinel.com | Web: classifieds.thevalleysentinel.com IN MEMORIAM
HOUSE FOR SALE
Frederick W. Barnett In memory of our father who passed away November 15, 1975
HOUSE FOR SALE
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Activities to Entertain & Amuse Pioneer Photo
CROSSWORD AND SUDOKU
About this photo Description: Mt. Whitehorn, Mt. Robson Provincial Park.
Date: 1970s Credits: Valemount Museum & Archives ID: 2003.19.20 Image: 66 of 66 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 Aries, an interesting meeting with someone you haven’t seen in a while gets you thinking about future projects. Creativity is flowing.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, a mistake has others wondering who is to blame, but you know the truth. Errors are inevitable, so don’t let it get to you too much. Redemption is coming.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, what seemed like a chance encounter is turning out to be more of a routine meeting. Perhaps this person has feelings for you that have otherwise gone unexpressed.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 It’s not like you to ask for help, Cancer. But this week even you can’t take it all on. Talk to Scorpio or Aquarius for some ideas and a startingoff point. They’ll be happy to assist.
Wednesday
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, you dug up a photograph and were laughing at how you looked only a few years back. Make a few new memories this week with close friends and family. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, mull over all the possibilities before looking for a job with a different organization. Don’t give notice until you have something new already lined up. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Don’t rely too much on chance, Libra. It will take a bit more planning to tackle something you need to get done in the days to come. Start thinking about it. SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Hold a loved one close, Scorpio, because you don’t know when you may see this person again. It’s best to make the most of every moment you have with family.
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LAST WEEKS ANSWERS
Sagittarius, if you rush through events you will hardly enjoy them. Linger and savor all of the sights and sounds of parties and special moments.
CAPRICORN- Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, you’re losing lots of energy because you have been running yourself ragged. If you don’t take a break, then your body will take it for you. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Just when you thought you could circumvent something that would cost a lot of money, a new problem arises that will make avoidance impossible. Take it in stride. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, a minor adjustment will give you an entirely new perspective. You know you’ll be able to handle anything.
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Who are you going to call?
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16 • Wednesday November 17, 2010 The Valley Sentinel
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Looking for a job, but need more certification? The Valemount Learning Centre can help! We have upcoming courses in: • WHMIS (Nov 26) • Transportation of Dangerous Goods (Nov 27) • Ground Disturbance (Nov 28) • H2S Alive (Nov 27) • Confined Space and Pre-Entry (Nov 28) Mike Austin
If you are unemployed you may be eligible for financial assistance towards shortterm training. This benefit will only be offered for a limited time, so book your appointment now to see Mike for more information. Valemount Learning Centre
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Phone: 250-566-4601 • Fax: 250-566-4602 Check out our new website at www.valemountlearningcentre.org Come and visit us again for the first time. 99 Gorse Street, Box 789, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0 Monday to Friday - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
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