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Shoplifters caught on film at IGA Local: Swift action by staff ensures quick capture of shoplifter.

Joshua Estabrooks

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alemount RCMP Constable Ron George apprehended two shoplifters last week, thanks to quick action by the Marketplace IGA staff and the newly installed video surveillance equipment, he said.

On Friday, November 12, two men were observed wandering around the grocery store, looking at items and discussing prices, said George. “The staff watched them walk away with something in their hand and when they got to the till it wasn’t in their hand anymore but they observed the product in the guys pocket.”

The men were confronted about the pocketed merchandise, but left before the police arrived. “Within half an hour I had located the

vehicle at the A&W,” said George. “The employees did the right thing in writing down their licence plate number.”

After retrieving the video surveillance footage, George forwarded charges on the one individual, and accomplice charges are being contemplated for the second man. Both are in their early 20’s, he said, and are originally out of Clearwater. “The one individual will most likely be facing charges of theft under $5,000.”

George said that the video surveillance system installed in the IGA is very effective, as it has already allowed RCMP to solve two thefts from the business in the last two weeks. “It is a very good system, a very effective system. I have been trying to encourage other businesses to look into the costs of getting something like that.”

Local paramedic receives award Joshua Estabrooks

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hat a way to wake up, said local paramedic Sam Travers, recalling the fateful morning last summer when she received a call from her boyfriend who was working out of town.

“One of his workers had a heart attack on the job site and they didn’t have

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a first aid attendant, so they called me.” Travers walked them through the proper CPR technique over the phone as the crew waited for an ambulance to arrive, and her efforts helped save the man’s life.

BC Ambulance Unit Chief for Valemount, Greg Barmby, nomi-

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‘Tis the Season

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College of New Caledonia NORE graduate (Class of 2008) Shawn Burleigh has been working for local dogsledding outfit, Coldfire Creek Dogsledding, for three years now. The month of November is training season for the kennel, where the teams are hooked up to an ATV as there is not enough snow for a sled. The training gets the dogs into shape for what will hopefully be a busy season for the homegrown business. Check them out at www.cfcdogsledding.com, to book your trip!

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Theatre to host Delhi 2 Dublin

David Newberry and Karyn Ellis come to Valemount Anglican/United Church

Joshua Estabrooks

less.” The band finds this advantageous for their live show as it enables f you’re looking for them to create a flow to high-energy fusion their sets much like a music, look no further DJ would for the dance than the Valemount floor. Tarun Nayar, SanCommunity Theatre, lo- jay Seran, Kytami, Ancated in the high school, drew Kim and Ravi Binfor a much-anticipated ning create a heady and concert by Delhi 2 Dub- energetic mash-up of Bhangra, Celtic, Dub lin on November 28. w w w. d e l of h i 2 dReggae u b l i n . co m Electronica. and The five members the Vancouver-based “Audiences love to see a group come from dif- band transcending steferent backgrounds and reotypes and letting the different musical influ- music speak for itself”.

The group has been ences. A live collaboration put together in touring in support of 2006 as a one-off perfor- their newest CD entitled mance piece for a club Planet Electric, and will night called Delhi to be in Valemount to livDublin was so well-re- en up the cold snap the ceived that requests for Valley is experiencing additional performanc- on Sunday. Tickets cost es lead to the official for- $25.00 in advance (at Inmation of Delhi 2 Dub- finity) and $30.00 at the lin. “Not being able to fit door. The show starts at into any specific genre 7:30 p.m.

To get a sneak peak of allows the band to create whatever we like and not what you’re in for, check be judged for it, our au- out www.delhi2dublin. dience expects nothing com. editor@thevalleysentinel.com

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fter two years of relentless touring, things are looking up for David Newberry, who released his first formal record this year.

His current tour takes him all over British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. “I feel lucky to have this job every time I get a chance to get out on the road,” he said, and he is lucky, indeed. It is a wonder that he can play guitar at all, after a carpentry accident left him without use

of his left hand in 2001. It was only after his doctor suggested that he turn to guitar as a form of physiotherapy that he found his natural inclination – and talent – for writing songs.

It is a talent that critics and peers have begun to notice. He has caught the eye of several of Canada’s folk-elite, including three-time Juno winner David Francey, who calls him ‘absolutely brilliant...’ While national music magazine EXCLAIM! says “his voice has a ring of truth and there is poetic in-

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Newberry was in Valemount last winter with his longtime friend and collaborator James Lamb. “It was a great time,” he said about the packed concert, “and I’m really glad to be coming back, although this time I’m hopeful I won’t have to pull over a Greyhound bus in the middle of the highway at 4:00 a.m. to continue the tour.”

Newberry’s live shows are known for his storytelling, audience interaction, and off the cuff comedy. His new CD, “When We Learn The Things We Need To Learn,” has established him as a legitimate force in Canadian

music, reaching #6 on the national Folk/Roots/ Blues charts in just its first week.

David Newberry will be appearing at the Anglican/United church with Toronto singer/ songwriter Karyn Ellis, who has just released a new album ‘Even Though The Sky Was Falling’, produced by Don Kerr (Rheostatics, Ron Sexsmith, Gordon Downie).

The two are excited to be on the road, optimistic for the show, the tour, and the future.

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VARDA receives donation towards Crystal Ridge Bridge Joshua Estabrooks

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he Valemount Area Recreation Development Association (VARDA) recently received a much-needed donation towards the purchase of a bridge that will allow access to the proposed sled assisted ski area on Crystal Ridge, just south of Valemount.

The area, which is set to be the first of it’s kind in the province, will be open next winter, said General Manager Curtis Pawliuk, and this donation will hopefully be one of many corporate donations to the cause.

“We are still seeking funding for the bridge.

We have the site plan engineered, it has been surveyed, and we’re just waiting on final placement plans. We’ll begin the application process for actually installing the structure this spring. It will be a six month process if all goes well and we hope to have it in for late next summer for use next winter.”

Chief Financial Officer for Yellowhead Helicopters, Carl Forman, said that the donation came from the proceeds raised by their annual charity golf tournament.

Every year, the company holds the tournament, and the money raised is donated to groups and organizations that are looking to make the community better. “After our tournament we ask anyone who is looking

for funding for something in the community to let us know. We try to make it something tangible instead of something operational. We don’t want to become part of someone’s budget, but if you need a piece of equipment or are working on a specific project that creates something we are all for that.”

This year, Yellowhead donated $5,000 in total, supporting Valemount Minor Hockey, Valemount Elementary School, the Valemount MMA Club, the Valemount Legion and the Valemount Lions Club, as well as the Crystal Ridge bridge. “We look for things that will make Valemount better. Over 20 of our 37 employees live here,” said Forman, “so it is important for us to help the community our employees live in. We all think the sled assisted ski hill is a great idea. We don’t have one now so having one will make the area better.”

Pawliuk said that a number of communities in the Province with well-established ski areas started out with a very similar idea as the sled assisted ski hill, but it will take much more funding to make it a reality. “Everyone is very very excited about this. There has been no negative energy so far on the project.”

If anyone is interested in contributing to the project they are asked to call the VARDA office at 250-566-4817.

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VARDA GM, Curtis Pawliuk, receives a check for $2,000 from Yellowhead helicopters Chief Financial Officer, Carl Forman, to go towards the purchase of a bridge needed for the proposed sled assisted ski area on Crystal Ridge just south of Valemount.

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» DAVE MARCHANT

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o I received a $10.00 charge on my Visa card recently for what they called an “inactivity charge.” What the heck? So not going into debt and paying ridiculously high interest gets me penalized financially? Give me a break. I’m going to call those buggers, and cancel the little plastic noose once and for all.

“But how will you buy all your Christmas presents this year Josh?” One might ask. Easy, I’m going to buy locally.

This, however, is harder than it seems sometimes, as the pressure put on us by the major media and corporations (is there a difference?) to head to the nearest mall and tromp around in a capitalistic daze, which quickly turns into a frenzy as we get closer and closer to Dday, Christmas, is pretty intense.

We all know that shopping locally helps fuel the economy, which keeps people working and living in this wonderful Valley. But when little Timmy wants an x-pod360supersoakerdvdplaystationcellphonelaptopthingamajig, where else do you find one? I agree, for some purchases, you have to leave the comforts of the Robson Valley, but if at all possible, shopping right here at home is always the best option.

That’s why this year, I decided to buy items that were not only sold locally, but made locally, as well. We have so many super talented artisans in this area, if you use your imagination; you can and will find something for everyone on your list.

To do this, the annual craft fairs in both McBride and Valemount are incredible places to shop. Within half an hour I was in and out, all my gifts purchased, and to top it all off, I was on budget! The gifts I bought were all hand made by people I know, which for me, whose family lives out of the area, adds an incredible value to the gifts. They are one of a kind, just like this Valley.

So I propose a challenge to you, dear readers, that you try with all your might to purchase as locally as possible this Christmas Season. There will always be exceptions, no question, but if we keep it as a goal in our minds, I bet you’ll surprise yourself with just how much of your Christmas shopping you can do right here.

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Dear Editor; One of the constituents of this electoral riding, who signed my copy of the anti-HST petition, has received a threatening letter from Elections BC, accusing them of signing twice.

This person is positive they did not sign the petition twice, so I have advised them to demand copies of the papers they are purported to have signed. I should have advised CERTIFIED copies.

Stories are starting to come in of consitutents in other ridings getting visits from the RCMP at their homes for more direct and personal threats. I advise anyone who signed the petition, and who is now being threatened by Elections BC, to demand certified copies of the papers they are supposed to have signed.

I expect to be threatened shortly by Elections BC and the RCMP. This type of individual and personal threat is common to governments who wish to shut the rest of us up.

Don’t let the Liberals intimidate you.

D. Simpson McBride Joshua Estabrooks

Dear Editor; The News is now getting really entertaining. Even as total non-dancer, Bristol Palin is winning on “Dancing With the Stars”, due to mother Sarah’s political Tea Party machine manipulating votes, as they did in the real mid terms, south side, all for the purpose of electing impotent poseurs to positions of real power.

Hey look at our own B.C. Mothers Against Drunk Drivers elects a drunk driver for premier who now has to resign in shame for being exposed as a common liar. Hello 2010. It’s been going on forever. We always seem to fall for the same old recycled lies. Vote for me, I’ll change things for the better. I bet you will. You’ll change your bank account for the better at the expense of mine. You bet you’ll get my vote, and my money. And now we have a recall campaign and a leadership campaign being run simultaneously.

Imagine the leader the Liberals choose getting recalled before an election? Embarrassing. Welcome to the Wacky Bennett world of B.C. politics. Kind of makes you long for the good old days when tulip bulb czar Bill “Feel Good” Vanderzalm ran things. He might have been the brightest bulb on the tree. Hey, he’s the one running the “I hate H.S.T. campaign.” Go Zalm Go!

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McBride Council briefs Birgit Stutz Contributor

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he regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of McBride was held November 9 with Mayor Mike Frazier, Councillors Irene Rejman, Loranne Martin, Rick Thompson, Chief Administrative Officer Eliana Clements, Deputy Administrator/ Treasurer Danielle Smith, and Economic Development Officer Margaret Graine in attendance. Councillor Mike Moseley was absent.

Public hearing minutes approved Council carried a motion that the minutes of the public hearing for Development Variance Permit Application No. 2010-4 held November 9 be approved as presented.

Removal from ALR Delegate Margaret Graine, acting as agent for Northland Properties Corporation, was seeking support from Council to have Northland’s property near the wastewater treatment facilities removed from the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR). “As part of our contractual obligation to Northland Properties Corporation, the Village of McBride needs to make every effort to have the lands near the waste water treatment facilities removed from the ALR,” Graine told Council. “I have been authorized to act as a dual agent to represent both the Village of McBride and the land owner, Northland Properties Corporation. Today I am acting as an agent for the Northland Properties Corporation. Since the Lot 1 District Lot 5314 Cariboo District Plan 17221, except Plans 17388, 17608, 21072

and PGP 36462 is located within the boundaries of the Village of McBride, the Northland Properties Corporation is hereby seeking support from the Village of McBride for their application to the Agriculture Land Reserve to have the lands removed from the Reserve.”

Council carried a motion to support Northland Properties Corporation’s application to have the above mentioned land removed from the ALR. Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association board meeting Council carried a motion that Councillor Martin attends the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway Association mid-term board meeting November 19 and 20 in Edmonton.

Maintenance Bylaw A motion was carried that the “Village of McBride Maintenance Bylaw No. 706, 2010” be given second and third reading.

Development Variance Permit approved Council carried a motion that the Development Variance Permit Application No. 2010-4 for the property legally described as Lot 4, Plan BCP 18859, DL 5316 Cariboo District be approved.

Snow and Ice Control approved A motion was carried that Council approve Policy PW-7 – Snow and Ice Control. The policy gets reviewed and updated by Public Works when needed.

Conservation Plan approved Council carried a motion that the Village of McBride Conservation Plan be approved as presented.

Valemount Council briefs Donalda Beeson Contributor

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he regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of Valemount was held on November 9, with Councillor Cynthia Piper sitting in for Mayor Bob Smith and Councillor’s Rita Tchir, Bobbi Roe, Murray Capstick, Chief Administrative Officer Tom Dall and Corporate Officer Sandy Salt in attendance.

New Mission Statement for Council This week’s agenda was accompanied by a new header, Council’s Mission Statement, “To support economic development, enhanced community living and the cost effective and efficient delivery of public service through good government and responsible planning and management.”

TRUSU Campaign Endorsement Request Using the newly acquired equipment, Council received a live video-conferencing presentation made by Nathan Lane, Executive Director, Thompson Rivers University Student’s Union (TRUSU), about the value of education, and requesting endorsement and support from the Village in the province wide, “Drop Fees” campaign. The campaign pushes for “the rolling back of tuition fees to 2001 levels,” (which have risen 287% in the last 10 years); the re-establishment of a BC student grants program; the restoration of per-student college and university funding to 2001 levels; and the elimination of interest on student loans.”

Canadian Blood Services “Partner’s for Life” Council carried a motion to have Tamara Sweet, Community Development Coordinator for Canadian Blood Services, Prince George and Kamloops, come and present Council about their program, as per a request made by John Grogan in his short presentation to Council. Grogan suggests

that as a community Valemount could get involved, and perhaps serve as a “template to encourage other outlying municipal communities to pull together for the common good.”

Variance Bylaw No. 563, 2004 Section 4.26.2 (a) e Council carried a motion to refer to staff, the request made by Les Dammann, President of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 266, to consider a variance to the bylaw, to allow for an electronic message board sign to be put up on the Legion building to promote Legion activities, as well as meetings and activities being held free of charge at the Legion by other groups. The Sign would be 134 cm long, and 48 cm high, and display two scrolling lines emitting a soft light.

CAO Report: Secondary Suites Review Council carried a motion to approve staff to start the legislative process to amend Bylaw 610, 2010 to include a new Zoning Classification, Rural Residential RR2, to allow for Secondary Suites to be built on larger parcels of land, as per the report provided to council by CAO Tom Dall.

Calgary Geothermal Power Investment Workshop Council carried a motion to continue to work with Borealis GeoPower and to educate Council on the benefits of the project, and to approve the Mayor and CAO to attend the conference in Calgary on December 2, as per the recommendations made to Council by CAO Tom Dall in his report.

Water Supply Rates Amendment Bylaw Council carried a motion to give a 3rd reading to the Village of Valemount Water Supply Rates Bylaw #659, 2010 which will increase by 40%-50% as per the Five Year Financial Plan and due to the increase of operating expenses for the new Water Treatment Plant.

Local paramedic receives award Cont’d From Front nated Travers for an award of recognition when he heard the story, he said, and just this week received word that she will indeed be receiving one.

“I thought she should really be nominated for an employee recognition award and there was one for delivery of patient care and client service. She did incredible patient care and client service but she wasn’t even working. She literally happened to be on the other end of the phone and walked them through it and he lived.”

Barmby said that this kind of dedication and professionalism deserves to be rewarded, and is pleased that Travers will be recognized. “I really think she did something she didn’t have to do but she stepped up with her training and was able to save this guys life. It was fantastic.”

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NOV 26 • MARIA IN THE SHOWER concert (Fundraiser for Dunster Fine Arts School) • Friday night dinners at the Valemount Legion 5pm • Karyn Ellis and Dave Newbury 7pm Anglican/ United Church

NOV 27/28 • Dunster Winter Market Sat Nov 27 11:30am -1pm Dusnter Commuinity Hall • Legion LA Branch #266 Soup and Sandwich with Bake Sale Sat Nov 27, Noon-2pm $6 includes beverage and dessert

DEC 4/5 • Dunster Family Dance 7pm-10pm at Dunster Community Hall Sat Dec 4.

• Dunster Winter Market Sat Nov 27th 11:30am -1pm Dusnter Commuinity Hall

• Valemount Seniors Music Night 7-9pm • Drop in Community Volleyball at McBride Sec. School. 7:00-9:00 pm • TOASTMASTERS at The Best Westerm 7:30pm9:30pm • CBAL Play and Learn 10-Noon Lions Halls NOV 29

• Valemount Seniors Carpet Bowling 9am

• Walk to Raise Awareness of Violence Against Women and Children 11:50am Robson Valley Support Society 932 3rd Ave. McBride • Lions Bingo 6pm Valemount Lions Hall

• Cribbage 1pm - 4pm at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge in lower lounge •ADULT RECREATIONAL BADMINTON starts at Valemount Sec. School Gym 7-8:30pm

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DEC 1

DEC 2

DEC 3

• 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

• 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

• 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

DEC 6

• Valemount Seniors Carpet Bowling 9am

Coming Events

DEC 7

DEC 8

• 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

VALEMOUNT LATE NIGHT SHOPPING Friday December 3rd 5-9 pm Lots of activities in the downtown core!!

Saturday Dec 4th 1-4 pm Santa and his elves at The Best Western

Services VALEMOUNT • PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING EVERY 2ND WED. 5 PM DOWNSTAIRS AT THE LIBRARY. • PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT Prenatal Classes, Baby Clinics - Call 566-9138 ext 228 for appointments.

• CHAMPS Weight loss Support Team for men and women. Thurs. 6:00 pm Downstairs Valemount Clinic. Shirley 566-9829, Dolly 566-8458.

• COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 pm, council chambers. Everyone welcome.

• CHAMBER OF COMMERCE General Meeting 2nd Thurs of the month @ 12pm at the Learning Centre • SADDLE & WAGON CLUB MEETING 3rd Thurs.

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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 • TOASTMASTERS Best Westerm 7:30-9:30pm

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DEC 10

• 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 5pm

MCBRIDE LATE NIGHT SHOPPING Friday November 26th 6-9 pm Lots of activities in town!!

Community Hub Meeting for local groups and organizations.

Wed. November 24, 2010 7pm Council Chambers Village Office in Valemount

Santa Claus parade down Main Street at 6 pm

• LIONS BINGO 1st & 3rd Mon, at Lions Hall, doors open 6pm, everyone welcome.

• VALEMOUNT CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY CENTRE Board Meeting 2nd Mon. 7 pm @ the Centre beneath the Community Hall (the red door).

• ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION General meetings every 3rd Mon of month 7:30pm in Legion.

• LADIES AUXILIARY #266 Legion Meetings 1st Tuesday of every month 3pm in Valemount Legion.

• VALEMOUNT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. Regular meetings first Thurs of every month at 7pm downstairs lounge at Golden Years Lodge.

Seniors Music Night 7PM WED • VALEMOUNT CIRCLE DANCE. For more info please contact 250 566-1782 • ADULT RECREATION BADMINTON. Thurs at 7pm in th Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Jamie @250 566-4656

DEC 11/12 • Dunster Family Dance 7pm-10pm at Dunster Community Hall Sat Dec 4.

• Dunster Winter Market Dec 4 11:30am -1pm Dusnter Commuinity Hall

• ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLYBALL. Tues from 7pm - 9pm. Valemount Sec School gym.

Contact Suzanne Bloodoff @ 250 566-9979 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 asked to control weeds Green Party Deputy leader visits Ancient Forest trail Birgit Stutz Contributor

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eeds know no boundaries, and the program manager of the Northwest Invasive Plant Council is asking everybody to join forces.

Andrea Eastham of the Northwest Invasive Plant Council (NWIPC) made a presentation to McBride Village Council at a recent meeting, informing them on the invasive plant issues in the Robson Valley, ways to mitigate the invasion by promoting awareness and education, and how the NWIPC operates. “As program manager, I routinely do presentations to partners,” said Eastham. “Some of them give us money or in-kind contributions, others just listen to us. This was the first presentation to the McBride Village Council. I am looking for funding and at other ways of partnership.”

Eastham said invasive plants are species that are able to quickly establish and flourish in new areas due to a competitive ability over other vegetation. “Invasive plants are non-native and can quickly form extensive and dense infestations.

Infestations in the natural environment can threaten biodiversity, reduce forage for wildlife and reduce habitat for rare or endangered species. Certain invasive plants also have undesirable traits such as toxicity to animals and humans or they can restrict recreation due to forming extremely dense infestations or containing spines. When invasive plants infest agricultural areas, they can reduce forage for livestock, contaminate seed stocks and reduce crop yields. Some invasive plants are known to affect regeneration of tree seedlings in the forest industry.”

Eastham said the NWIPC categorizes weeds by their invasiveness and prioritizes sites. “Most sites are along transportation corridors such as highways, forestry roads, utility corridors, and railways as we move (weeds) around.”

There are seven invasive plant management areas within the NWIPC, which are contracted out to local contractors for treatment. “Your area is called the Robson Valley Invasive Plant Management Area,” said Eastham. “There are certain weeds that the local contractor must treat. In the McBride area it is the Marsh Plume Thistle and Spotted Knapweed. We focus on what we have opportunity for control through use of chemicals and digging.”

While contractors do inventory of noxious weeds, the public is encouraged to contact the NWIPC if they notice a problem site. “We need to keep everyone aware. As well, under the B.C. Weed Control Act, we are required to control noxious weeds on our own properties.”

After her presentation, Council informed Eastham that there is currently no funding available in the budget for weed control, but agreed to have Village staff working with the local contractor next spring to treat noxious weeds within Village boundaries. “We will do whatever works with each partner,” said Eastham.

“It would be nice if the Village of McBride could contribute some funds, but it’s tough times for everyone. That’s only one way to partner. Valemount used to contribute $2,000 a year, but we did $79,000 worth (of treatment) a year.”

For more information on the NWIPC call toll-free 1-866-44WEEDS (449-3337) or visit www.nwipc.org.

Photo By Roy Howard

Adrian Carr, GPC Deputy Leader, with Prince George and Dunster children in front of Treebeard on the Ancient Forest Trail.

Roy Howard Contributor

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Joshua Estabrooks/The Valley Sentinel

he Ancient Forest Trail was the site of a quest appearance by Adrian Carr, the Deputy Leader of the Green Party of Canada, last week. After paying her respects to Canada’s veterans in Prince George on Remembrance Day, Ms. Carr and a group of about twenty Prince George and Robson Valley residents walked the Ancient Forest Trail near Dome Creek.

Noel Senor, Caledonia Ramblers Hiking Club President and major booster of the trail, guided the tour, with assistance from Dome Creek resident Hugh Perkins.

Though cool and somewhat overcast, the weath-

Valemount shopper, Pete Pearson, is disturbed by the paparazzi as he checks out the wares of local crafters Marion Farquharson and Marcia Languay at the Annual Valemount Craft Fair held at the Secondary School.

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er cooperated enough to allow a glimpse of Mt. Sir Alexander at the viewpoint.

Casual conversations with the Deputy Leader covered a range of topics from the biodiversity and carbon values of old forest, concerns about community forest logging, and the closing/ reopening of the Dunster Fine Arts School.

Carr was very impressed with the size and apparent age of the cedar

giants, stating that other than the height of the trees, the stand was very comparable to the few remaining very old coastal cedar stands she is familiar with.

Noel Senor proudly showed off the wheelchair access trail that he and other volunteers are installing on the lower portion of the trail. All present were awed by the amount of work and materials going into the universal access trail.

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Tete Jaune resident turns stones into art Joshua Estabrooks

editor@thevalleysentinel.com

For many people, a rock is a rock is a rock, but for Tete Jaune resident John Shaw, they are pieces of art.

Shaw has lived in the Robson Valley for over 35 years, and has been exploring the backcountry here, and around the province, for as long as he can remember. During his wilderness adventures, Shaw has come across hundreds of interesting stones, and has taken it upon himself to share some of the more striking pieces through his business, Arcadian Stone.

Shaw’s business also includes landscaping rock, as well as a recent line of exquisite jewelry, but his main focus, and passion, is for the Japanese style of displaying unique stones in a style known as Suiseki. “Sitting on the ground it is just a rock,” he said. “But if you can see an image in a rock readily so that other people can see it then it has some meaning and reverence.”

The Suiseki style is all about simplicity, he said, displaying the stone on a small wooden platform, in a dish of sand (called Suiban), or even in water, depending on the characteristics of a specific piece. “The tradition is related to Bonsai. You often see Suiseki stones in conjunction with Bonsai.”

To appeal to a wider audience, and incorporate more Asian traditions into his business, Shaw also offers Feng Shui stones, Tao stones, LOCAL EMPLOYMENT Zen stones, all of which refer to the way in which a stone is displayed, or the purpose a particuValemount lar stone is used for.

Shaw began the business with the assistance of Community Futures, and has incorporated the landscaping and jewelry line as a way to keep the business going as he develops a reputation in the close knit Suiseki community. “I consider the Suiseki pieces nature’s art and I am just sort of creating a frame, so to speak.”

Recently, Shaw sold his first piece to a dealer in Luxemburg, which is his first sale into the European market. He has sold pieces throughout North America, as well as China, but his goal is to have his work recognized in Japan, where Suiseki has its roots. “It’s a big field to get into. I want to appeal to a multitude of traditions, and I want Suiseki stones from the Canadian Rocky Mountains to be recognized internationally, which is all the better for Valemount and the Robson Valley.”

For more information on Arcadian Stones, please check out the website, www. arcadianstones.ca. You can also check out some of his pieces, and jewelry, at The Gathering Tree.

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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.

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Notes from All Over Blue River Exploration Agreement Commerce Resources of Vancouver and the Simpcw First Nation have signed an exploration agreement regarding the Blue River tantalum-niobium project which lies approximately 10 km north of Blue River in the Simpcw traditional territory. The agreement will allow the Simpcw and Commerce Resources to work together during the exploration phase to “ensure their mutual interests are respected and met.” In addition, CR will work with the band to provide training and employment opportunities for Simpcw members.

Is there enough demand for bus coverage from Blue River District of Clearwater Mayor John Harwood wants to know “if there is enough demand to warrant,” a shuttle running as far north as Blue River, as he said, from Vavenby it would add four hours to the schedule. He and Wells Gray Country (Area A) director Tim Pennell met with Jack Keough, administrator of Yellowhead Community Services, regarding this matter, as the former shuttle which ran weekly from Blue River to Kamloops, ended Oct. 1, as Interior Health, (which helped fund the service), combined interests with Northern Health’s bus from Valemount to Kamloops. The only problem is the Northern Health bus is limited to those with medical appointments, as opposed to those on limited incomes wanting to travel to Kamloops for shopping. Fur-

ther discussion of this matter is planned for the future.

Dylan Walchuk all over Google News That 5-foot-9, 170-pound young forward for the Vernon Vipers Hockey team is making headlines again. Dylan Walchuk, from McBride, has been playing his heart out at the 2010 World Junior A Challenge men’s hockey tournament, as part of the Western Canada team. He has also committed to Northern Michigan for the 2011-12 season and is described in the media as “a great skater, who uses his speed, great hands in close, and creativity to take advantage of opponent’s mistakes. Walchuk is a good team player that comes to the rink ready to work every shift.”

Singin’ for a Twonie Last week, the Anglican/United Church in Valemount was alive with not only an entertaining concert, but also of audience participation to raise money for a good cause. Church Minister, Susan Hutchinson, organized the event in conjunction with a massive fundraising effort to raise money to support military chaplains in the Canadian military.

The idea is simple, videotape the audience singing a Christmas carol (last year was Amazing Grace, and this year Silent Night) and have the carollers donate a townie, as Anglicans do not sing carols before Christmas Eve. “We’re paying for the privilege of singing the carol early,” she said. The footage then gets edited together with other congregations’

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across the country singing the same song.

Last year, $100,000 was raised, which went to hire a full time suicide counselor in the North; a position that has now become full time. VCTV’s Andru McCracken was on hand to film the event, which preceded the night of music from Raghu Lokanathan, Catherine MacLellan and Kim Barlow.

Passport clinic draws crowd Local MP, Cathy McLeod, hosted a very well attended passport clinic in Valemount last week. People from all over the Valley attended the event, eager to get their passports done up at the one stop shop, supported by McLeod’s staff and local volunteers.

Over 60 people were served in various capacities, 43 of which left with everything in order, and six of which slid their completed paperwork under the door of McLeod’s staffers hotel room.

The clinic was a huge success, and another one is being tentatively planned for the summer, although we’re not sure how many people will be left in the Valley with all the potential travellers all “passported up” and ready to go off gallivanting around the world. They will be back, won’t they?

Slippery roads cause some headaches Residents and regular travellers had to take it slow, or take on the ditches last week as a snowstorm developed overnight on Tuesday. The snow continued to fly all day Wednesday, which caused Village streets to get slippery and the highways treacherous in some locations.

Valemount and McBride RCMP dealt with a number of vehicles that went off road, and highway crews were busy spreading sand and salt wherever they could.

RCMP constable Ron George wants to remind people that winter is here, and they should make sure their vehicles are properly equipped for winter travel, and to drive according to conditions.

Although it is not a surprise that the white stuff falls from the sky, it still seems to be the talk of the town, as everyone and their brother has a better way to make sure the streets are perfectly cleared milliseconds after the first flakes hit the ground.

Christmas with Bells on Even though the WinterLights program will not be running this year in the Valley, Marketing Coordinator for Tourism Valemount, Jennifer Robinson, is reminding Valley residents that the

“Christmas with Bells on” initiative is once again going to be ringing in support for the local food bank. The bells will be out on December 3, just in time for late night shopping, so remember to falalalafind some and show your support for this important community service.

Holy musical madness, Batman!

Keep in mind, oh Valley resident, that there are four fabulous entertainment events occurring this weekend.

On Friday, November 26, you have a choice of heading to the Dunster school to take in the sounds of critically acclaimed musical group, Maria in the Shower. This event is a “fun” raiser for the newly acquired, and moved into, Dunster Fine Arts School, so make sure you bring holiday spirit. That’s the giving one, right? A silent auction will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the music will begin at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15.00 for adults and $8.00 for children aged 7-14. Call 250-968-4411 for more information.

Also on Friday, November 26, David Newberry will be returning to the Anglican/United Church in Valemount. You may remember Newberry when he was here playing with local favourite James Lamb. Well, he is back, but with songstress Karyn Ellis. Tickets are $10.00 at the door, and the show starts at 7:00 p.m. You don’t want to miss this dynamic duo, do you?

If you’re looking for high-energy fusion music, look no further than the Valemount Community Theatre, located in the high school, for a much-anticipated concert by Delhi 2 Dublin on November 28. Yes, you guessed it. This is a high-energy mash up of Banghra, Celtic, dub, reggae and electronica, which is guaranteed to please all of your senses (you can feel the base with these guys and gals). Tickets cost $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door, so it just makes sense to run over to Infinity to grab yours early. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. This one will be talked about for some time, so make sure you’re in on the conversation.

And if that weren’t enough for you, make sure you head to McBride on Tuesday, November 30th, for what will be a heartwarming performance by Juno Award winning trio, The Good Lovelies. Their sound is described as folkroots and western swing, so you know it will have your foot tapping and your hands clapping. Tickets for this show cost $25.00 in advance at Stedmans, or $30.00 at the door.

Logo Contest!

Win a 30 minute helicopter tour of the Valemount Community Forest!

Former McBride residents Sherre and Doren Watson still keep in touch with the Robson Valley by reading The Valley Sentinel, even though they now live on a remote island off the east coast of Baffin Island. The community they live in is called Qikiqtarjuaq, which is about 100 kms North of the Arctic Circle.

Take The Valley Sentinel with you on your next vacation!

Send your sentinel sightseer to editor@thevalleysentinel.com Don’t forget to send us a brief description, include who is in the photo, where they are and what they’re doing!

The Valemount Community Forest Company Ltd. is looking for a design concept and slogan that best reflects the values of our Community Forest.

The emphasis should be on local management of forest resources and creating and sustaining local employment opportunities. Designs can be hand drawn or computer generated.

The contest winner will receive a 30 min helicopter tour sponsored by the Valemount Community Forest & Yellowhead Helicopters.

Submit your logo design & slogan by mail to: Valemount Community Forest Co. Ltd. Attn: Jody Newham P.O. Box 1017, Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Or email to: vcfadmin@valemount.ca In person to: 99 Gorse Street, Valemount, BC. Contest Deadline: 4:30pm, December 22, 2010.

Winner will be chosen by the VCF Board of Directors & announced January 21, 2010.

Contest is open to the community of Valemount & surrounding areas.

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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

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

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VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 250 566-9990 Praise & Worship 11am

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

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Sunday School 10am.

Family Worship 10:30am.

Prayer meeting Thurs 7pm

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Worship/Kids church 11:30am

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RENTALS

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JUL 7 GTS Requires operators with oil field experience.

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For Sale: A recording Call 1 780 723-5051 quality George Benson (Edson, Alberta) Ibanez Hollow Body NOV 24 Electric Guitar + case, $1000. We also have a variety of acoustic + RENTALS electric guitars for sale.

For more info call Deb 3 bdrm mobile home near McBride. $550/ Reimer @ 250 968-4335 month. Includes washer,

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21’ Holiday trailer for $100. Call 250 566sale. In nice shape. 8447 Phone Mike at 250 566- DEC 17 4382

EMPLOYMENT

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Activities to Entertain & Amuse Pioneer Photo

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About this photo Description: RCMP Officer Peever with his cruiser at Red Pass, BC

Date: 1940s Credits: Valemount Museum & Archives ID: 2003.17.152 Image: 13 of 20 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.

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Wednesday

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VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, if every day were easy, life would be pretty boring.

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LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Focus on your relationships, Libra. They are the most important part of the equation for the time being.

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, it’s time to talk about your feelings with a romantic partner. For a while you have been holding back and it’s not good for the relationship at all.

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SAGITTARIUS-Nov 23/Dec21

Sagittarius, don’t let misunderstandings with family lead to long-term arguments. Life is too short to hold a grudge so bridge the gap of communication and you will be happier.

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 Challenges seem to find you, Aquarius. However, you may not be in the right frame of mind for dealing with any crisis this week. Buckle down and pull through.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, it’s amazing how much you can see when you really slow down and admire the scenery. Work responsibilities can wait.

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Veller’s parents were living in Saskatchewan where they had their first-born son. They then moved to Kelowna where they raised their family of four sons and one daughter. “Mom stayed home with the kids,” said Veller, “while Dad worked as an Auto Mechanic.”

When Veller was 24 years old, he moved to Fort St. John where he started his own business in the plumbing and heating industry.

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After being in Dawson Creek, Veller wanted to make more of a future for his family, so he decided to move to Prince George in 1993 where he was offered a job.

In 1999 he decided to start his own company, Fraser Plumbing & Heating Ltd. in Prince George, and has never looked back.

Finding the name for Fraser Plumbing & Heating Ltd. took awhile, and then suddenly it came to him, he said.

His wife is from an Irish background, from the Fraser Clan, and of course thinking of the Fraser River that runs through Prince George.

Veller started out with a floor space of 600 sq. ft. and after two and a half years expanded to 4000 sq. ft. and after five years up to 6000 sq. ft., which he is operating as of today.

It’s all about customer service, he said and having a very positive attitude in everything that you do.

Fraser Plumbing Ltd. will always get inventory for any customer if they do not already have it in stock.

“We have a phenomenal show room,” he said.

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