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McBride Mountain Manor

NEW EQUIPMENT - Page 2

CANDIDATES DECLARED- Page 3

“Ribbon Cutting and Dedication”

On Thursday, October 13, 2011 McBride Mountain Manor officially opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony and dedication. From Left to Right: B.C. Housing, Director of Regional Development, James Munro, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Shirley Bond, Village of McBride Councillor Rick Thompson, Village of McBride Councillor Irene Rejman, Chris Morgan, AScT, Radloff Engineering, Chief Administrative Officer, Eliana Clements, and Village of McBride Mayor Mike Frazier.

Photo by Andrea Scholz

Daniel Betts editor

S HORSEMAN - Page 14

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eniors and disabled in McBride have an affordable local housing option thanks to the innovation and hard work of three levels of government. On Thursday, October 13, 2011, local residents gathered at 1170 5th Avenue to witness the official opening of McBride Mountain Manor, which consists of 10 modular housing apartments built specifically for seniors in need and people with disabilities.

“It seemed like a forever journey to get to this point, but we got here,” declared Mayor Mike Frazier during the opening ceremony.

Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Shirley Bond was on hand to help cut the ribbon and had much praise for the Village of McBride. “I just want to say a really big thank you to this council and our mayor. They actually led the charge, not just here in McBride but basically for the whole province,” said Bond during a speech in which she thanked the many

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contributors to the success of the project. “When we first looked at it through B.C. Housing, it would have been a very expensive and probably impossible task to build units like this across the province so some very creative work was done.” Bond enthusiastically acknowledged the contributions of the Minister Responsible for Housing, Rich Coleman. “Rich went out of his way to find a way to build these [units] at more manageable costs for small communities like ours.”

Bond conveyed Coleman’s regrets for being unable to attend the event. Bond also mentioned Member of Parliament for Prince George-Peace River, Bob Zimmer and his predecessor Jay Hill for their contributions in the effort to make the project possible.

While Zimmer was unable to attend he was happy to comment through email. “It is great to see construction completed on McBride Mountain Manor,” said Zimmer, on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development and Minister Responsible Continued on Page 9

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UPFRONT

Petro Canada takes initiative with the Valemount Food Bank

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“Goodwill�

On Monday, October 17, 2011 Jason Van der Wilk shows his Food Bank 50/50 sign.

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s the Valemount Food Bank still struggles to find permanent residence it seems the apathy grows stronger. For Ellen and Jason Van der Wilk (owners of Petro Canada, Valemount), “it doesn’t seem fair.� It is unfathomable that with all the empty space in this town that there is not anything anyone is willing to do.

They don’t have space to offer but they do have resources and goodwill and have offered their business as a hub to facilitate the sale and collection of lottery tickets as well as food donations. Jason states “I was trying to think of ways we could do something to help the Valemount Food Bank deal with the crisis they have run into in our community. The question was how I could help raise funds to subsidize the lack of funding for the Valemount Food Bank. Then it hit me, perhaps a fifty-fifty draw would work. I called the Food Bank and they were on board.� It’s since become a joint venture between the two of them.

It is Jason’s belief that “the draw will be a huge success as the odds are obviously quite high and with

Christmas around the corner�. In the past, his wife and he have “chosen a family from a nomination draw to buy gifts for and will probably execute the same draw again this year. If all goes well perhaps this can become an annual or semi-annual lottery which [they] can take part in.�

Jason knows “many families in the area rely on the help they receive from the food bank year round and especially at Christmas.� He thinks, “It is up to us as a community to come together when others are in need and do what we can.� They will be collecting and delivering donations as well as Christmas gifts to the food bank through the ticket sale period.

Tickets are on sale now for $5, with 50 percent of the proceeds going directly to the food bank, 30 percent to the first ticket drawn, 12.5 percent to the second, and 7.5 percent to the third, so your odds of winning are based on the amount of tickets sold. Tickets are on sale until November 30. The winning numbers will be drawn at Petro Canada at noon, Thursday, December 1.

Valemount’s shiny new grader Daniel Betts Editor

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t’s finally here. After some careful shopping by the Village Office, Valemount’s new grader arrived on October 12, 2011. Victor La Boucane, Public Works Superintendent for the Village of Valemount, was proud to show off the new piece of equipment, which is sure to make short work of snow clogged streets this winter. A 2005 Volvo Snow Fighter has just over 7000 hours of operation, can articulate to get around tight corners and has a device to prevent driveways from getting ploughed in.

Valemount The last owners of this unit, must not have used it very ofLearning ten, judging by its condition. “Maintenance will be less of an issue and parts will be easier to get,� said La Boucane.

Centre The old village grader will be consigned to Dave Anto250-566-4601 niuk of Valemount. When asked how many hours the old grader had, La Boucane had trouble answering. “I think LOCAL JOB we lost count,� La Boucane admitted.

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On Wednesday, October 12, 2011 the Village of Valemount recieved its new grader, a 2005 Volvo Snow Fighter. With just over 7000 hours of operation, pin point articulation and extra power this new grader will make short work of snow clogged streets this winter.

Above: Mayor Bob Smith and Public Works Superintendent, Victor La Boucane show the new “Snow Fighter� to those who came to take a look.

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The Valley Sentinel Wednesday October 19, 2011 • 3

Local governments declare candidates Daniel Betts Editor

list of mayoral candidates. A total of eight councillor candidates are running for four positions in Valemount with only one being an incumbent. or a few weeks now many Valley residents have School District 57 declared their list of 18 Canbeen curious about who was going to be run- didates for seven positions. Included on the list ning in the civic elections this fall. On Friday, Octo- of candidates for School District Trustee are Chris ber 14, 2011 the Village of Valemount, Village of Mc- Taylor of Tete Jaune and former McBride resident Bride, School District 57 and the Regional District Brenda Hooker. of Fraser-Fort George answered many questions The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George dewith the official declaration of candidates. clared three candidates for one position in ElecIn McBride, three candidates are vying for the toral Area H – Robson Valley-Canoe. Incumbent Office of Mayor, including incumbent Mayor Mike Ken Starchuck will be running against Valemount Frazier and currently serving Village Councillor Lo- resident and former schoolteacher, Nathalie Olson ranne Martin. Local resident Allen Birnie has not and McBride resident Don Smith. been shy about announcing his intentions to run The general local election will take place on Satfor the Office of Mayor all year. 11 councillor candi- urday, November 19, 2011. The official lists of candates are contending for four positions in McBride, didates can be found on this page. It is expected only two of which are incumbents and one having that we will hear much from the candidates of this experience from a previous administration. very important election over the next four weeks.

In Valemount four candidates are seeking the The Valley Sentinel intends to provide unbiased Office of Mayor including former Village of Vale- coverage of the election campaign and to that end mount Mayor, Jeannette Townsend who is coming we will be asking each candidate exactly the same out of retirement to join the race. Currently serving questions and give them all opportunities to have Village Councillors Murray Capstick and Cynthia their voices heard. We also want to give valley resiPiper are offering village residents their expertise dents the opportunity to judge for themselves who and Valemount Community Television, Station would best represent the interests of their comManager, Andru McCracken added his name to the munity. Please check next week’s issue of The Valley Sentinel for election coverage, including re2011 Village Elections sponses to some of our questions.

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Elections Candidates Candidates for the office of Mayor: Allen Birnie Michael Frazier Loranne Martin

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THE VALLEY

OPINION

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» DAVE MARCHANT Daniel Betts

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Local First

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ommunity Futures’ Ten Percent Shift project, advocates buying local first to build strong local economies and I am in full agreement. However, I feel it is important for consumers to consider what “local” means. If consumers are asked to be selective of businesses based upon how “local” they are, whether based in truth or speculation, I believe that is misleading.

Buying local makes perfect sense, particularly on paper. A local producer sells a product in a local store and the local store sells that product to a local consumer; the money stays in the Valley, circulates nicely and everyone benefits. Of course, we all know it is a bit more complicated than that. Telephone, electrical and cable bills are automatically sending vast amounts of money out of the valley.

Local stores obtain the majority of their products from outside the Valley. Only recently did we learn the sale of local meat to local stores and restaurants will soon be available. Another problem is because of the small size of our communities, local grocers and stores cannot supply everything local consumers need, forcing them to shop out of town. Once out of town, how hard is it to not hit a box store and stock up on items that are half the price? It is unavoidable that money leaves the Valley.

I would never suggest that buying local first has no benefits, quite the opposite, but our Valley sits in the middle of a global economy, dependent upon outside consumers and unavoidable spending outside our communities. Suggesting we should only patronize the most local businesses is unrealistic.

It doesn’t take much study to see what contributions the various businesses in our Valley make to our communities, no matter their base. Economic contributions are not always black and white. How many local employees (who are also local consumers) does a business support and subsequently how many local children are kept in school because of it? How many of those employees pay mortgages, rents and local taxes? If the business is paying rent, that money is supporting a local landlord who is also a local consumer. A business that contributes to local charities and organizations helps the community on a very intimate and local level also. So it’s OK to patronize any business in the valley, because they all contribute to the community in their own way.

What about choice? Should local consumers settle for a local product even though it isn’t what

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they are looking for? Local business must compete for local dollars based on the quality or availability of their products, not expect patronage simply because they exist.

I agree buying local helps to build strong sustainable local economies and it makes sense to spend money locally whenever possible, but I think any active storefront and business in the Valley is “local.”

They all contribute to our local economy by paying employees, paying rent, paying taxes, supporting local charities and organizations and providing great products and services that we all need and enjoy.

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Amused by telemarketers Dear Editor: I got one of those irritating advertising phone calls on Saturday. This one wanted to sell me long distance calling for $6.95, instead of the $20.00 they claimed I paid at Telus, which I don’t. The Conwave Telecommunications caller told me, in the course of our very long conversation, they would indeed inform Telus, after I committed to their plan, that Conwave was now providing my long distance services.

She also confirmed Conwave was not going to pay Telus for the wires, poles, connectors or lineman repair services. In other words, Conwave was going to steal the use of all that equipment from Telus, and charge me $6.95 for the privilege.

It was the most fun I’ve had in years listening to the caller trying to answer my many, many questions about how they supposedly knew what I paid Telus and whether they were going to remunerate Telus for equipment use. While trying to get back on track selling me long distance services.

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REGIONAL NEWS

B.C.’s education transformation Hon. George Abbott Minister of Education

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ith the new school year well underway, contract talks between government and the teacher’s union have been at the heart of most discussions about education in this province. Like all British Columbians, I continue to hope for a swift resolution to these negotiations.

At the same time, I want you to know about another discussion that’s taking place. It’s a much broader conversation government has been having with students, parents, teachers, and other education partners about our plan to make our good education system a great one.

To do that, we need to first acknowledge that every student has their own unique learning style, as well as individual interests and passions, and we need to give them opportunities to achieve their goals.

The reality is that our world has changed, and continues to change. An education system designed in the very different circumstances of an earlier century can’t possibly meet the challenges students face - both now and in the future. Education, to be truly meaningful for students, must reflect the times in which we live and recognize the promise of every child.

That’s why B.C.’s new education plan is based on a simple principle: every learner will realize their full potential and contribute to the well-being of our province. The plan has five key elements: * Personalized learning for every student. * Quality teaching and learning. * More flexibility and choice. * High standards. * Learning empowered by technology.

As we transform education in this province, we will see some key changes. These include maintaining basic core skills for students, but at the same time redesigning curriculum to include key competencies like critical thinking, insight and teamwork - the kinds of skills and knowledge that students will need to succeed in the 21st century.

We will also support families by creating better opportunities for parents to engage in their child’s learning with more flexibility and choice with respect to what, how, when and where their child learns.

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We will expand our current learning credential program to better recognize learning that takes place outside of the classroom - like arts, sports, science and leadership programs - so that students are fairly recognized for the passion and commitment they bring to this work.

New legislation will create a teacher regulation system that puts the public interest first. The goal is to increase public confidence in the profession’s disciplinary processes and to raise the stature of the teaching profession.

Our plan for education supports a simple truth - children are born learners, and teachers are passionate about teaching. We have a unique opportunity to forge that common bond toward a more innovative education system that meets the needs of B.C. families today and in the future, to keep our young people achieving and thriving in a dynamic, rapidly evolving world.

The good news is that innovative change is already happening in schools and neighbourhoods across the province. Educators have great ideas for preparing students to take on the future and we want to allow them the freedom to act on those ideas. A more nimble and flexible education system will be able to adapt more quickly to better meet the needs of students.

As both a parent and grandparent, I want an education system that gives all children the best opportunities to be successful in whatever career they pursue. I’m sure every British Columbian feels the same way.

Very shortly we will be engaging the public and tabling our plan to move education forward, handin-hand with teachers, parents, students and all those who share an interest in ensuring our province’s bright future.

We’ve all got a stake in preparing our young people for success in a changing world. Our goal is to take what is widely viewed as a good education system and make it exceptional. Together, we can and will accomplish that goal.

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Bond Abattoir Comment During her recent visit to McBride, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General, Shirley Bond, took a moment to comment on the recent news of Monroe Creek Meats Ltd. successfully licensing as an abattoir in McBride.

“One of our major concerns was that we needed to have that capacity here in the Valley, other wise it was a huge cost for people to have to deal with. There was a program available where additional funding could be provided in certain parts of the province. As MLA for the area I wanted to make sure we had capacity right here in the valley.

I think while it has taken some time to get this in place what is important is that people can be served here in the Valley. It did take some hard work but we are in a place now where we can have that capacity dealt with inside the valley.

My primary goal as an MLA has always been to ensure that we have services closer to home. The Abattoir is no different than looking at affordable housing or health care, so I’m glad we are at a stage where we are getting close to be being able to operate and move forward.”

Minister of Public Safety 3.36and x 4 Solicitor General – Shirley Bond, speaking in McBride, B.C. on October 13, 2011.

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COMMUNITY EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS

7:30 at the Valemount Community Theatre Tickets are availavle at Infinity

“DEEPER” A SNOWBOARD MOVIE Thursday, October 20th, 7pm at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Lamming Pit Rd. The movie will be shown following the Ozalenka Alpine Club AGM.

MARIA’S COMMUNITY BOOK FAIR Saturday & Sunday, November 12-13, 2011 Saturday 10am-9pm and Sunday 11am-5pm at the Valemount Secondary School. With full concession.

Come check out the local writers and artists. All procedes go to Meals on Wheels.

SELF DEFENCE WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN& GIRLS Saturday, October 22 at the old CNC Classroom at 99 Gorse St. Valemount 9:30 am -12:30 pm Participants must pre-register at the Learning Centre. $20 plus HST THE NORTHERN ORCHESTRA Sunday, October 23, 1:30 pm at the Roundhouse Theatre in McBride. $20 in advance $30 at the door.

INDOOR WINTER MARKET Saturday, October 29, 2011 Once monthly there will be an Indoor Market hosted by the McBride Elks and Royal Purple. The first market will be held on Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the Elks hall from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.. There will be soups and sandwiches available.

SONGBIRDS TRAVELLING MUSIC SCHOOL Thursday, November 15-17, 2011 SONGBIRDS is a wandering music school that focuses on inspiring the human spirit through creative and musical skill-sharing. For more information, please contact Shara at 250 968 4411 1ST ANNUAL MMA FUNDRAISING DINNER Friday, November 18, 2011 - 6:30 p.m.

Help the club raise money and enjoy a great meal and bid on auction items. MMA demonstrations. Tickets $25 each can be purchased through the Best Western, Infinity and through the MMA club. Call Erik or Jodi for more info 250 566 4808

VALEMOUNT ANGLICAN/UNITED CHURCH ANNUAL HARVEST SUPPER Friday, November 4 at 6 PM at the Seniors Citizen’s Hall. Adults $15, Children 6-12 $8 and 5 and under Free. Contact Pat Bennett for tickets 566 4179

VALEMOUNT ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR Saturday, November 19, 2011 - 10 a.m to 3 p.m.

Valemount Secondary School Gym Concession and Childrens Activities Please contact Jan (250) 566 4396 to book a table.

Proceeds got to the VSS French Trip

VACS PRESENTS COMPANY JUMP Saturday, November 12, 2011

MCBRIDE SECONDARY CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR Saturday, Nov. 26, 2011

11a.m. to 3 p.m. McBride Secondary School Approximately 40 tables of beautiful handcrafts and baked goods from throughout the Robson Valley.

Table fees are $15 or 10% of sales whatever is greater to a maximum of $50. Proceeds to go toward the PAC. Please contact the school at 250 569 2295, if you are interested in booking a table or to ensure you will have your usual table asap.

Play & Learn starts October 26 Wednesdays, 10 - Noon Valemount Lions Hall Free program for young children and their parents, grandparents or care-givers Lunch included For info call Kim Thorn 566-8467 or kthorn@cbal.org

Valemount Crafter’s Guild

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October 24th at 7pm Basement of Valemount Public Library VSS FRANCE TRIP FUNDRAISER FALL YARD/GARDEN CLEAN-UP Contact Sylvia @ 566-4788

ONGOING EVENTS VALEMOUNT MONDAYS: • VALEMOUNT SENIORS Carpet Bowling 9 am Golden Years Lodge • 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.

TUESDAYS: • VALEMOUNT MMA CLUB upstairs at The Trading Post. Co-ed from 7-8:30 pm • ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL 7 - 9pm.

Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Suzanne Bloodoff @ 250 566-9979 • COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 pm, council chambers. Everyone welcome.

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

WEDNESDAYS: • PLAY AND LEARN 10AM until noon at the Lion’s Hall.

• PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING Every 2nd Wed. 5 pm Downstairs at the library.

• VALEMOUNT SENIORS MUSIC NIGHT 7-9 pm Golden Years Lodge • TOASTMASTERS meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. 7:30-9:30PM at the Best Western.

THURSDAYS: • ADULT RECREATION BADMINTON. 7-9 pm in the Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Betty @250 5664656 • CHAMPS Weight loss Support Team for men and women. Thurs. 6:00 pm Downstairs Valemount Clinic. Shirley 566-9829, Dolly 566-8458.

• CHAMBER OF COMMERCE General Meeting 2nd Thurs of the month @ 12pm at the Learning Centre • SADDLE & WAGON CLUB MEETING 3rd Thurs. 7 pm 566-9707 • VALEMOUNT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. Regular meetings first Thurs of every month at 7pm downstairs lounge at Golden Years Lodge.

FRIDAYS: • VALEMOUNT MMA CLUB upstairs at The Trading Post. Co-ed from 7-8:30 pm • VALEMOUNT LEGION Friday Night dinners starting at 5 pm SATURDAYS: • VALEMOUNT MMA CLUB upstairs at The Trading Post. Open Mat from 9-11 am by appointment only.

• VALEMOUNT CIRCLE DANCE. For more info please contact 250 566-1782 SUNDAYS: • VALEMOUNT MMA CLUB upstairs at The Trading Post. Kids class from 6-7 pm.

TETE JAUNE •

TETE JAUNE COMMUNITY CLUB meetings held the 1st Tues. of the month at 7pm at the Tete Jaune Hall.

DUNSTER

• DUNSTER FAMILY DANCE First Saturday of each Month from 7 pm -10 pm Instruction from 7-8pm and short sessions throughout the evening. Lots of variety dances (-waltz, fox-trot, polka, cha-cha, twostep,schottische, etc.) Pot luck snacks at 9pm and then more dancing until 10pm. Admission - $5 for anyone over 12 - maximum of $10 per family. All welcome!!

Contact Pete at 250-968-4334 for more information.

MCBRIDE • MCBRIDE COMMUNITY FOREST Open meeting first Wednesday of the month. McBride Village Council Chambers 7 pm TUESDAYS: • TOPS Tues. 6:45 pm weigh-in, 7:15 pm meeting.

Health Unit in McBride. New members welcome.

Brenda Molendyk 569-3113 • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues,7:30 pm, Village Council Chambers.

• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Every Tuesday, 8 pm at the Health Unit.

WEDNESDAYS: • FREE DROP IN COMMUNITYVOLLEYBALL from 7:30 to 9pm at the McBride Secondayr School • KIDZ KRAFTS 2:30-3:30 AT ODDS AND ENDS • DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 1st Wed, 1 pm at Beaverview Lodge & Sat.10 am -12 pm, 441 Dominion St 569-2658 / 569-0113 • SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES DEALING WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS Last Wed every month 7:30 pm @ McBride Health Centre more info call Norma 569-2637 or Elizabeth 968-4347 • VALLEY PIECEMAKERS QUILT GUILD Every other Wednesday. 7:00 pm in the High School. New members welcome, contact Dawna Hickerty 569-3210.

• LEGION AUXILLIARY BINGO First and Third Wednesday of the month at McBride Library.

THURSDAYS: • OAPO STITCH & KNIT Every Thurs., 2:30 - 4 pm, Beaverview Lodge, Hilda Murin 569-3305 • Free dance lessons at 7 p.m. at the Elks Hall

Do you know of an event that is missing?

Call us at 250-566-4425

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COMMUNITY

Crystal Ridge ski area closer to reality

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Daniel Betts Editor

hile nobody will be hitting the new slopes this year, work on the ridge trail and the first run of the Crystal Ridge Power Boarding Area began in the first week of October.

R. Smith Logging Ltd. has begun working on the uptrack and The Source Tree Service is working clearing the first run.

“VARDA has been working on the logistics of this project for a long time and its great to see some actual progress. You can really get a feel for how amazing this project is and the great skiing and boarding opportunities that we are creating for the public,” said Curtis Pawliuk, General Manager, Valemount Area Recreation Development Association (VARDA).

The creation of the access and initial run will allow VARDA Staff and Volunteers another winter season on the ground to complete a better planned layout of the

next phase of runs and clearing. The actual opening of the recreation facility will not be until the winter season of 2012/2013 due to the delay in the bridge construction, According to Pawliuk, the bridge will be installed next summer during the allotted “fish window” (when they are able to cross the stream.) “The bridge site is approximately 5 km up the Upper CMH road, where a previous logging bridge used to be. We will be utilizing a double train car that we have had engineered for this purpose,” said Pawliuk. Once all engineering and construction plans and documents are received, the job will be placed out to tender.

The grand opening of the facility will take place early next winter, once there is sufficient snow cover.

Royal Canadian Legion Valemount Branch #266 Membership Matters Legion dues for 2012 will be $45.00

“Clearing the first run”

Brendan Taylor, Owner/Operator of The Source Tree Service works to clear the trail for the first run.

Photo submitted

Pay now and until November 30, 2011 and your 2012 dues will only be $40.00.

“Happy Birthday”

Every month seniors gather at the Beaverview Lodge in McBride to celebrate all the birthdays of the month. There are 90 members over the age of 55 registered to celebrate their birthdays.

Left: Only two people with birthdays were present to celebrate this month; Dorothy Simpson (right) and Joyce Godfrey (left), cut the birthday cake.

Below Left: Residents enjoy the afternoon tea, cake and music during their monthly gathering to celebrate all the birthdays of the month at the Beaverview Lodge in McBride.

Photos by Andrea Scholz

Early Bird Membership Day – October 29, 2011 Noon to 4:00 PM Pay your 2012 dues at the Legion and we’ll treat you to a FREE barbequed hamburger lunch AND PAY ONLY $40.00 FOR YOUR 2012 DUES.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT McBride Council Briefs Birgit Stutz Contributor

see last week’s issue of the Valley Sentinel or visit www.ecogrow.ca.

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of McBride was held October 11 with Mayor Mike Frazier, Councillor Rick Thompson, Councillor Irene Rejman, Councillor Loranne Martin, Councillor Mike Moseley, Chief Administrative Officer Eliana Clements and Administrator/Treasurer Danielle Smith in attendance. Deputy Economic Development Officer Margaret Graine was absent.

Emergency Telephone Extended Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1194, Amendment Bylaw No. 2546, 2009 At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George held on September 15,2011, the Regional Board of Directors gave third reading to Bylaw No. 2546 and authorized participating area approval be obtained by consent on behalf of the electors. Prior to the forwarding Bylaw No. 2546 to the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development for statutory approval, the consent of two thirds of the participating areas must be obtained in writing pursuant to Section 802 of the Local Government Act. Council carried a motion that whereas the entire area of the Corporation of the Village of McBride is a participating area for the above service; and whereas the Council of the municipality believes that it is in the best interests of the electors to consent on their behalf to the above bylaw; now therefore be it resolved that the Council for the Corporation of

Police report Corporal Barry Kennedy of the McBride RCMP Detachment presented Council with the detachment’s quarterly report which covers the period from April 1 to September 30, 2011. See story below.

Update on ecoTECH ecoTECH CEO and chairman Colin Hall presented Council with an overview of the company’s proposed ecoGrow development in McBride. For more information on ecoTECH’s ecoGrow development,

McBride Police Report Birgit Stutz Contributor

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orporal Barry Kennedy of the McBride RCMP Detachment attended the Village of McBride’s regular Council meeting on October 11 to present the detachment’s report for the first half of 2011. The report covered April 1 to September 30, 2011 as well as community priorities.

Detachment status “When at full strength, the McBride detachment consists of one corporal/ detachment commander and two constables,” Corporal Kennedy said.

“The detachment has the support of one public servant. Our detachment is at full provincial strength. I have been advised that no plans are in the works to change the detachment strength at this time.”

Community Priorities Corporal Kennedy said that earlier in the year, he conducted community

Job Fair

Saturday, October 29, 2011 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Robson Valley Community Centre 441 Columbia St. McBride, B.C. ecoTECH Energy Group Inc (“the Company”) is organizing a Job Fair in the Village of McBride for their proposed Green Technology Industrial Park development around McBride.

The Company seeks employees, trades and contractors for the construction & subsequent operations of the following: • 24/7 Biomass fuelled combined heat & power generating facility 430,000 sq. ft.

• Produce Greenhouse 108,000 sq. ft • Indoor Aquaculture facility 18,000 sq. ft • Cold Storage with flash freezing 18,000 sq. ft.

• Vermiculture, MicroAlgae fish/food fertilizer blending & packaging 1,000 sq. ft

Company representatives will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding the development of the project, including timelines.

According to ecoTECH Energy Group, over 200 permanent and temporary jobs will be available beginning 2012.

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the Village of McBride hereby gives its consent to the adoption of the “Emergency Telephone Extended Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1194, Amendment Bylaw No. 2546, 2009” by the Board of Directors of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, and that the Regional District be so advised.

Columbia Street project Clements reported that Columbia Street was paved in the last week of September.

“We did not pave Second Avenue as the grant we had applied for that part of the project was not approved and we did not have the funds to pave that section.”

Eco-Sensitive Solution to Wastewater Treatment project Clements told Council that construction of the next portion of the Wastewater Treatment project has commenced.

consultations with policing partners and Village Council.

“Out of these consultations, I determined what the community priorities are in relation to the police,” he said.

“There are three prevalent issues that surfaced and need to be priorities, and these are the ones that the police will focus on. The first one is that of trafficrelated incidents, such as speeding in town and on the main highway; the second is overall safety and that includes school safety such as bullying, internet access and vulnerability. The third identified issue is that of substance abuse, which includes impaired driving.”

Corporal Kennedy said that in response to these identified topics, the McBride RCMP has taken the following actions and initiatives to address these.

“We continue to enforce the speed limits on Highway 16 and maintain a visible presence on the highways as well as in town with regards to speeding and distracted driving. We have utilized the assistance of North District Traffic Services, who frequently work in this area. From April 1 to September 30, we have had eight vehicles impounded for excessive speeding, that is speeds of 40 kilometres per hour over the speed limit.”

Corporal Kennedy said that with regards to safety, the police are participating in the area youth committee, which has recently started.

“As this progresses, we are hoping to be more interactive with the youth. We continue to provide school talks at the high school and attend their social functions. We are trying to find things for youth to do and trying to curb issues of bullying. At the younger level, there is the possibility of police going to daycare and the younger kids at school and read stories to interact with them. We want more involvement with youth.”

Corporal Kennedy said that with regards to substance abuse, the McBride RCMP is acting on all tips and information they receive.

“Since April of this year, we have had six possessions of drug seizures and one marijuana grow operation,” he said.

“Alcohol abuse is also considered part of substance abuse, and our efforts to target these were in the form of impaired driving investigations. Since April, three people have been charged with impaired driving. We had eight road checks set up since April in a proactive effort to curb drinking and driving.”

Corporal Kennedy said that overall, the detachment’s calls for service statistics are still reflecting that McBride is a very safe community.

“The calls for service from April 1 to September 30, 2011 for our entire service area is 266 as compared to 237 during the same period of time last year,” he said.

“Our overall charges have gone from 19 in 2010 to 21 in 2011, and our Criminal Code charges have increased from 10 to 17 respectively. For the Village of McBride, there have been 119 calls for service from April 1 to September 30, 2011 as compared to 118 during the same period of time last year. The Police Victim Services Unit has also been kept busy, providing their services on 13 files ranging from assisting stranded people at accident scenes, to comforting assault victims. Their efforts are a huge asset to the community. I have personally heard the praise from people that have been assisted. This recognition has provided favourable reflection on the community as a whole. I look forward to continuing to work with all the community’s partners in the McBride area to ensure that we meet our goal of Safe Community, Safe Homes.”

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COMMUNITY FOREST

Carbon, Climate Change and Community Forests Amber Stayer Contributor

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his past Thursday and Friday the Dunster Community Forest Society hosted the first annual Carbon, Climate Change and Community Forests (C4F) Conference at the Dunster Fine Arts School. The theme “Managing the ICH/Wetbelt of Interior B.C.”.

The purpose of this conference is to discuss the impacts of carbon stores and emissions in forests on climate change and the steps community forests can take to enhance management of the forests within their tenure. This year’s theme centres around managing the wet and very wet Interior Cedar-Hemlock zones of Interior B.C. Presentations were made by professors, students and graduates from UNBC and SFU as well as the McBride Community Forest, Dunster Community Forest Society, Simpcw First Nations and BC Ministry of Forests Lands and National Resource Operation (BC MoFLNRO).

The Northern Interior Wetbelt is made up of an area that spans from Prince George to Dunster. This is the only known Interior Temperate Rainforest (ITR) in the world. The point in question currently being researched by the Future Forest Ecosystems Scientific Council of BC (FFESC), a council made up of

For more information on this topic, the conferrepresentatives from BC MoFLNRO, UBC and UNBC, is how will climate change affect these areas and the ence and presentation groups you can go to www. populations that surround them. The FFESC was c4f.ca and http://wetbelt.unbc.ca . brought together in 2008 to begin researching this and other relevant topics, which include past, present and future climates, and growth rate of trees, existing plant life and management of community forests.

The Valley Sentinel was able to attend the closing discussion presented by Dr. Darwyn Coxson, a Professor at UNBC. Dr. Coxson discussed with the audience a Provincial Park proposal for the Ancient Forest Trail as well as the Driscoll Ridge region. A copy of his presentation will be made available once it is completed to his satisfaction. For anyone not familiar with the Ancient Cedar Forest trail it is located approximately 90 kilometres west of McBride on Highway 16. Along with trees that are thousands of years old you can expect to find many unique species of plants, lichen and fungi.

According to Tim Kelly, a presenter, SFU grad student and coordinator, the event was well attended “C4F Conference” with over 50 registrants initially and approximately Above: Dr. Darwyn Coxson discussing his proposal.

38 attendees on day one of the conference and 25 Below: Meeting of the Dunster Community Forest Society after on day two. In usual form the community of Dun- the conference on October 14, 2011 ster was very hospitable to the presenters by offering Photos by Amber Stayer accommodations and locally grown fare for both the conference and regular daily meals.

Map to the Left: The location of remnant very-old cedar stands in the upper Fraser River Valley (ICHvk2 region) is shown in red (from B.C. Integrated Land Management Bureau 2008). Provincial parks (from left to right in light blue) are (A) Sugar-Bowl Grizzly Den and Grand Canyon of the Fraser, (B) Slim Creek, (C) Erg Mountain, and (D) Ptarmigan Creek Provincial Park.

Senior Housing continued from Page 1 for Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC). “The opening of this housing facility allows seniors and those with disabilities to stay at home in McBride.”

Mayor Frazier thanked both Bond and Coleman, “without them and their federal partners, none of this would have happened.” Frazier spoke of the contributions of the McBride Community Forest Corporation who provided funding for water and sewer services. Frazier also acknowledged the contributions of the Village of McBride, Chief Administrative Officer, Eliana Clements. “Eliana was a huge part of this. We come up with these wild ideas and Eliana makes them happen,” said Frazier. Frazier explained the significant partnership with the Northern Health Authority, which resulted in a valuable land swap for the new facility.

“We recognize that the need for supportive living facilities for seniors close to home is important across the North,” said Cathy Ulrich, CEO of Northern Health. “We were pleased to partner with the community of McBride to ensure that the land was available for this new facility.”

According to the Village of McBride, the Government of Canada contributed $742,000 to support the construction of McBride Mountain Manor. The Province of British Columbia provided $886,000 for this project. The Village of McBride provided the land, through the land swap with the Northern Health Authority.

The Senior’s Rental Housing initiative is a result of a $365 million joint investment between the federal and provincial governments with the goal of developing approximately 1,300 new affordable rental housing units in small communities across British Columbia.

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT

Valemount Council Briefs Donalda Beeson Contributor

The regularly scheduled council meeting for the Village of Valemount was held on October 11, 2011. Mayor Bob Smith, Councillors Rita Tchir, Cynthia Piper, Murray Capstick, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Tom Dall were all in attendance. Councillor Bobbi Roe was absent.

Delegations: David Craig Re: Stop Signs Council received a presentation from David Craig regarding some questions he had about the changing of the direction of the stop signs in town and the new proposed speed limit.

Unfinished Business: CO Re: BC Council on Substance Abuse – Annual Membership Council carried a motion that the report from the Corporate Officer regarding Council on Substance Abuse – Annual Membership be deferred to the next Regular Council meeting for a report back with more information from Councillor Roe. EDO Re: TOTA 2011 Tourism Summit at Delta Sun Peak Council carried a motion that the expenses for CAO Tom Dall will be covered to attend the TOTA 2011 Tourism Summit at Delta Sun Peaks on behalf of the Village of Valemount.

Correspondence for Action: Valemount Arts and Cultural Society Re: Valemount Secondary School—Community Use Council carried a motion to refer the letter from the Valemount Arts & Culture Society to the Community/School Use Agreement Committee.

RDFFG Re: Consent Process—Emergency Telephone Extended Service Establishment Bylaw No. 1194, Amendment Bylaw No. 2546, 2009 Council carried a motion to have the Village of Valemount consent on behalf of the electors to the adoption of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Bylaw No. 1194, Amendment Bylaw No. 2546, 2009 Kiwa Coffee House Re: Reserve Fund Council carried a motion to have the report from the Kiwa Coffee House regarding the release of the funding to pave the parking lot referred to staff and a report brought back to the next meeting.

CBT Re: Valemount Rep for Dialogue on Rural Action Council carried a motion to have the CAO Tom Dall be appointed to be the

Village of Valemount Representative on the CBT Committee for Dialog on Rural Action.

Northern Health Re: Possible New Date for “Partnering with Communities to Improve Primary Health Care” Meeting Council carried a motion to defer the report to the first meeting in December for the new council to consider.

Valemount Senior Citizens Housing Society re: Request for Use of Village Tent and Accessories Council carried a motion to grant the request from the Valemount Senior Citizens Housing Society for use of the Village tent, two tables, twenty chairs, podium and two garbage cans for the Official Opening of Valemount House in November and further that the Village staff will do the set up and take down for the event and furthermore the tent will be allowed to be erected in the Lane behind the Valemount Senior Housing.

Firm Foundations Christian Outreach Re: Request to have Community Hall Rental Fees Waived for Youth Group Council carried a motion to waive the rental fees associated with use of the Community Hall for Firm Foundations Christian Outreach, as long as there is no conflicts with paying renters for this season (Fall/Winter) on a weekly basis (Sundays); AND that the fees for Janitorial be waived as long as the Firm Foundations Christian Outreach Group clean the premises before they leave.

Administrative Reports CAO Re: Buildings Energy Opportunity Assessment Council carried a motion to approve the Building Energy Opportunity Assessment document provided by the Community Energy Association, and to approve the Care Systems Services Report on the Information Centre/Village Office regarding improvements to the heating and cooling systems.

CAO Re: Development Variance Permit (DVP-05-11 1145 9th Ave.) Council carried a motion for James and Chris McKennit’s application for a Development Variance Permit to allow a garage, which is larger than the requirements to Residential 1 (R1) be allowed to proceed the public process.

CAO Re: Corporate Officer Position Council carried a motion to have the CAO Tom Dall appointed as the Corporate Officer for the Village of Valemount, temporarily.

CAO Re: MCLGMA Fall Conference Expense Claim Council carried a motion to approve the amount of $818.69 for the CAO to atContinued on Page 15 tend the NCLGMA Fall Conference in Terrace.

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Family Worship 10:30am.

Prayer meeting Thurs 7pm

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2000 Pontiac Montana Mileage: 32,000 kms.

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Studded winter tires. Asking $35,000 Phone250-566-4580 GTS OCT 19

2004 Black GMC Sierra 1500 Truck. 4 door, 95,000 kms, automatic, new box cover, remote, air conditioning, side steps, window guards. Like new $17,000 250-566-1242 GTS SEPT 21

1992 Cavalier Wagon PW & PL, Good condition, Good for student or second reliable vehicle. Contact 250-566-9854 $1200 OBO GTS SEPT 14

2000 Pontiac Maverick van, 161,000 km.

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Youth dirt bike, 2009 BAHA 125 cc, 4 stroke, average condition. $700 OBO 250968-4481 GTS MAY 18

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12’ Aluminum Boat and late model 4HP Mercury Motor for sale. Includes removable chairs.

Good condition. $1400 OBO Call 250566-9950

CN Apts 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites $520 and $590 per month plus Hydro. On site laundry, no pets please.

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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 + electric guitars for sale. For more info call Deb Reimer @ 250 968-4335 GTS SEPT 08

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FRUIT

Last day Oct 31st!

The “Apple Guy”, Doug Kadatz will be in Valemount Monday Oct. 31 from 8-11am at the Ramada.

Call Frank 250-566-9707 EMPLOYMENT 3.36” x 4”

Yellowhead Road & Bridge Slim Creek division is hiring snow plow operators for the 2011-2012 winter season.

Must have a valid class 1 or 3 drivers licence with air endorcement.

Send resume to 2424 Hart Highway Prince George BC V2K-2X8 Attention Larry Gordon .

You can also apply in person at the Slim Creek yard or phone 250-614 7600 .

Celebrating 25 Years ~since 1986~

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Reliable Verified Recognized Professional Engaging Experienced

For Sale Horse Hay Square or round bales. Can deliver Semi-loads. Contact Doug 250-569-3201 McBride

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Deadline for submission is Friday, October 28, 2011 by 4:00 pm.

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For Terms of Reference and details contact Silvio Gislimberti at 250.566.4435.

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Hay for sale, $40 a round bale. Call Terracana 250968-4304

Prepare Valemount Area Map and Tear Away Map.

EMPLOYMENT

Grazing lease available for cows, fenced pasture with grass and water available.

Call Terracana for details.

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YARD SALE at Terracana Ranch continuing daily from 8am to 4pm until everything is gone.

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MANAGER, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT CBT has an opening for a Manager of Planning and Development. Qualified applicants should have familiarity and/ or experience with local government and strong financial and economic analysis skills.

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Please forward resumes to dstewart@cbt.org by noon (Pacific) November 9, 2011 for consideration. www.cbt.org • 1.800.505.8998

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3 sessions: $50, former students $40.

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NOTES FROM ALL OVER Notes from All Over Donalda Beeson contributor

Self Defence Workshop for Women Boost your confidence by learning a few tips and tricks to defend yourself. Instructors James Bos and Simon Bentley are offering a self-defence workshop for women surrounding education in self-defence training to help minimize the risk of becoming a victim. This workshop is being offered in Valemount at the old CBT classroom on Gorse Street, on Saturday, October 22 at 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. so bring a friend! Girls aged 13 to 16 are welcome to attend, however they must be accompanied by an adult.

The class cost is $20 plus HST and is being brought to you in partnership with the Robson Valley Support Society Safe Shelter Program.

Hardest Working Man in Canada On behalf of her father-in-law, Charlotte Abernathy submitted an entry to CAT’s Hardest Working Man contest, and locals far and wide have been voting daily ever since! “You probably know Ken Abernathy,” said Charlotte. “He is a tow truck operator as well as a welder & mechanic...He owns and operates K.P. Abernathy Ltd.; a family owned and run business. The company services over a 120km radius including Hwy 5 and Hwy 16. He is the hardest working person [Charlotte’s] ever known. He has been in business for over 35 years and is on call 24/7. It doesn’t matter what time of day it is he is there to help. He is well known by all that pass along this highway. His tow truck is like its owner....well aged and well past retirement. Ken owns cat machinery and has worked on cat engines for over 35 years. He has always wanted a cat truck and I believe he deserves it! It would make life so much easier for him and his company and make them more efficient and successful by being a reliable and durable truck he can depend on. Vote for Ken! For those of you who know him....you know he deserves it.” Voting closed Friday, and the winner is announced November 1; we can’t wait to hear what happens!

Halloween with Mamaguroove Mamaguroove is performing a pre-Halloween Shakedown at the curling rink in Valemount on Friday, October 28. Doors open at 9:30 and tickets are $10 at the door. Costumes are highly recommended.

Then on Saturday, October 29, Mamaguroove will be performing with Earthbound (you may remember them from the Robson Valley Music Festival) at the Blue Grotto in Kamloops. Tickets are $7 at Long & McQuaid or $10 at the door if there happen to be any left!

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Cosmetic Tattooing in Valemount Come down to Melanie’s Beauty Shop, located at 1215 5th Ave Valemount, for some cosmetic tattooing! Melanie would like to introduce Cosmetic Tattooing with Andrea Rheaume, October 24 to 27, offering, areola tattooing for breast reconstruction, eyebrows (fill-in and feather touch technique), eyeliner, lips, and dry needling for deep lines, wrinkles, acne scars and stretch marks. Melanie says, “Andrea is an incredibly talented Medical and Cosmetic tattooist based out of a Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery clinic in Vancouver. We are all very excited to welcome Andrea to our beautiful Village of Valemount and Andrea already looks forward to future opportunities within this beautiful Robson Valley.” Andrea will only be booking appointments for October 24 - 27, so make sure to

book your appointment as soon as possible since there is only limited space available. Any inquiries please call Melanie at Melanie’s Beauty Shop 250 566 0009 or to book an appointment please contact Andrea at 604 868 2939.

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An Andrews Sisters Tribute in Valemount Company Jump! is coming to a theatre near you!

VACS is proud to be hosting this comedic musical theatre production, showcasing a 1940’s swing music tribute to the Andrews Sisters, featuring “tight harmonies, audience interaction, 1940’s costumes, humour and dancing suitable to audiences of all ages.”

With swingin’ tunes such as “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy”, “Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree” and “Accentuate the Positive” this show should get your toes tappin’. Company Jump! features “lively performances and brassy vocals of Nadine Tremblay, Andréa Isaak and Marie West.” The show is Saturday, November 12 and tickets are $20 at Infinity.

Notice of Valemount and Area Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting The VACC AGM will be taking place on Thursday, October 20, 2011 at 7 p.m. in the Eagle’s View at the Best Western PLUS Valemount. Taking place will be the year in review, financial report & election of officers and a wine and cheese social! There will be a cash bar, door prizes and special guest speaker Susan Stearns from Community Futures.If you want to help make a difference in our Business Community please consider letting your name stand for election.

Contact Tammy 250 566 1025 or to RSVP call Marie at 250 566 0061. Also anyone wishing to donate an item for a door prize, please contact Marie.

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ACTIVITIES HOROSCOPE FOR THE WEEK

by MICHAEL O’CONNOR Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Your passions and desires will take an even deeper turn this week. Love may be in the equation, but more primitive and instinctual yearnings may be the source of your arousal. Will you direct this rising heat or will it lead you? Expect sparks to fly to fire-up all your engines! The results could be really fun and/or dramatic.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) The focus is shifting from work to relationships. Making room for love in more ways than one is a main focus. Sharing responsibilities and negotiation fair deals is on the airwaves. You could feel a little overwhelmed by circumstances for a while and this theme will increase this week. Pace yourself and see the humour.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21) Some decisions are harder to make than others. Life has a way of making all directions seem harsh sometimes. Accessing our truth is easier said than done, but it is right there. Summon the courage to get honest with your self first, then others. Having faith in the process is a spiritual challenge. If you merely appease others it will not work anyway. Let your truth liberate you.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) A passionate mood is steadily rising. Feeling frisky and impatient could go in all directions and probably will. Balancing your enthusiasm with the realities of your energy levels will prove important. Directing your desires with grace and charm could prove challenging, but likely. Don’t just dream, do it!

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) A busy social cycle will enter into a quieter flow now. Creating a cozy atmosphere close to home will feel right. Fall cleaning may be part of the plot. Creating a space where you can tend to creative activity and/or practical affairs is a core motivation.

The time is right to strengthen your overall foundation and/or constitution to feel more confident.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) An investigative mood is directing your focus. You want answers and insights that have substance and use. Some of these will come from research while others will come from a more meditative and/or contemplative approach. Pushing through fears and opening yourself to methods and techniques about ‘how to’ will achieve results.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) Taking new steps and initiatives is the call now. This includes investigations into what you sense you truly need, want and desire. A rebellious urge to push through blocks and opposition of any kind feels right. Tune-in to cooperate with the dynamic change process unfolding in you and at home and it will bring in some big rewards… soon.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) Taking some time out to rest and retreat continues. Learning how to let go into the flow and/or do inner emotional work may feel necessary. Listening within for guidance feels more important now than it has for some time. Tuning-in to how others see you and what they want and need is ideal for balance. Speak less and listen more.

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) Your individuality is coming through loud and clear now. Communicating with your self at core levels is natural and important. Accessing higher will is important, to assist you to be clear about exercising your personal will in accordance. You feel ready and able to assert your passions. Yet, you want to be sure you are motivated by the best intentions. “Thy will be done….”

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) You may feel like you are top of the world. At best you feel triumphant and at worst cold and exposed. Your thoughts and feelings are racing to keep pace. With your ambitions still running high, this is a last call for this round to get the attention you feel you need and have earned. Gather your facts but above all, speak from your heart.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) Circumstances are taking a better turn of late. With this your confidence levels are rising. Gathering tools and information to stay on track includes cleaning-up your day timer to make way for this incoming boon. Meeting the demand of a rather steep learning curve is where you need to be disciplined. Accept the challenges coming from others as part of the game plan now.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) You may be experiencing a stimulated flow coming in now.

Money, people and other resources and opportunities are coming in droves. Colourful and moving cultural exchanges are likely features in the plot. These may be inspiring you to new experiences and experimentations. Having the freedom to embrace this flow is a pre-requisite for success.

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World-Class Horseman visits the Valley Devanee Cardinal Submitted To The Valley Sentinel

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ardinal Ranch is located between Dunster and Tete Jaune, B.C.. Buddy and Devanee Cardinal specialize in training and selling horses. Devanee is a Parelli Natural Horsemanship instructor. Here at Cardinal Ranch we keep some cattle, but it is pretty much for use with the horses. Roping is for the purposes of doctoring and branding cattle, cutting and sorting cattle. We are mostly getting back to more traditional use of horses with our cattle because it is so great for our horses, and so much fun. It can be quite challenging to handle cattle in this way because it requires a unique set of skills with horses and ropes. We are learning a little more each year and that is one of the reasons we invite Martin Black to come and teach every year.

A couple of weeks ago we hosted a clinic with world-class Horseman Martin Black. Black is one of the best in the world when it comes to his knowledge of ranch roping and stockmanship.

He comes from the Great Basin area in Idaho.

Students attended from Northern BC, Alberta, Ontario, and even the UK. The ranch roping includes a lot of rope handling skills. We learn to throw quite a few ‘loops’ from the ground, then

try it from horseback, and eventually on a real live cow. You need a good bit of understanding between you and your horse in order to succeed.

We practice how to catch the head of the calf (called ‘heading’), then a partner comes in and catches the back feet (heeling). We also learned how to restrain an animal to doctor them out in the open. They were all techniques of handling cattle without pens and shoots.

The ‘Stockmanship’ portion of his teaching covered lots of “Cow Psychology.” It is not what you see in rodeos when the stock is chased and handled rough. (You wouldn’t want your real herd handled this way.) It is quiet and careful handling that takes patience and skill. For example, Black drew a circle in the sand in the middle of the arena and we had to get the cow to put a left hind leg in it. He also made an obstacle course and we had to put the herd through the course, single file through barrels, etc. It was careful work and the saying ‘slow and right, beats fast and wrong’ was our motto. One of the most impressive things was when Martin loaded the herd of 10 into the stock trailer without getting off his horse. Quite a few of us were thinking it couldn’t be done!

More photos and slideshows of the event at www.cardinalranch.com

Valemount Council Briefs continued from page 10 CAO Re: Cemetery & Centennial Park Survey Quotes Council carried a motion to approve the expenditure of a maximum of $7685 to have Mr. O’Dwyer do the surveying and take photographs of each gravesite in the Valemount Cemetery plus do the survey work for Centennial Park.

Economic Development Officer Report Permission to use Visitor Information Centre Council carried a motion to grant use of the Visitor Information Media room and allow Public Works staff to bring two tables and 20 chairs from the Community Hall.

Tourism Committee Recommendations to Council Re: Cranberry Marsh/Boardwalk RFP Council carried a motion to approve to enter into an agreement with DWB Consulting Services Ltd. In the amount of $23,000 (plus $2,760 HST) for the purpose to provide consulting and environmental monitoring services for the Cranberry Marsh Trail/Board Walk Project.

Tourism Committee Recommendations to Council Re: Amend Terms of Reference Council carried a motion to delete from the Terms of Reference the sentence regarding the serving term of the Chair (the Chairperson shall not serve more than a three-year-term), and add to the Terms of Reference the following sentence: The chair elections will be held every November after Council Elections.

Tourism Committee Recommendations to Council Re: Budget for Two Percent Hotel Room Tax Council carried a motion to approve the proposed budget for the renewal ap-

“Working as a team”

Above: Devanee Cardinal (riding her Andalusian mare, ‘Rosa’) holding the cow by the hind legs. Kyla Pollard (from Ft. St. James) working the ropes from the ground. This is a simulation for how you would work as a team out on the range to doctor or brand a cow.

Bottom Left: Martin Black showing how to properly handle the rope while you dally. (The right method if you want to keep all of your fingers!)

Bottom Middle: Diquita Cardinal focusing on doing things ‘slow and right’, instead of ‘fast and wrong’.

Btottom Right: Buddy Cardinal putting some cattle through the obstacle course.

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plication of the Municipal Hotel Room Two Percent Tax. Financial Reports 99 Gorse Street—Community Services Building: Classroom Rental Fees Council carried a motion to approve the suggested rental rates for the classroom located at 99 Gorse Street.

Bylaws/Policies Permissive Tax Bylaw No. 676, 2011 Reconsideration and Adoption Council carried a motion to reconsider and adopt to the Permissive Tax Bylaw #676, 2011.

Village of Valemount Renewal of Two Percent Hotel Room Tax Bylaw No. 677, 2011 First, Second, and Third Reading Council carried a motion to give a first, second, and third reading the Village of Valemount Renewal of Two Percent Hotel Room Tax Bylaw No. 677, 2011.

Village of Valemount Traffic Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 678, 2011 First, Second, and Third Reading Council carried a motion to give a first, second and third reading of Village of Valemount Traffic Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 678, 2011. Councillor Capstick was in opposition to this motion.

For more information concerning this bylaw and/or anything else mentioned at the Council meetings, please contact the Village Office and note that the public is invited to these meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday’s of every month at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

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• Cozy newer mobile • Private and scenic 2 acres • carport and garage • Backs onto crown and the Dore River

13980 Dome Creek Rd. $162,500 dome Creek, BC • 10 acres , 2-3 developed and the rest wooded • 600 amp power • water and septic • Owner motivated

1480 7th Ave Valemount, BC

• Shows like new!

• 3 Bdrm - 1 & 1/2 bath • Good Location

250-569-7397 Irene Berndsen ireneb@royallepage.ca

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e d i u G s ’ r o t i Vis 2012 W INTE R 2011/

McBride Secondary Grad 2012 Community Calendar The 2012 Community Calendar is coming soon!

Grads are taking orders for the calendars which will be $11.00 including postage.

Calendars must be paid for in advance.

If you are not approached by a grad please place your order at the school and have your name added to the birthday/anniversary list.

Deadline is October 31st to order and pay for your calendar.

2011/2012 Winter Visitor’s Guides are here!

Stop by The Valley Sentinel office or a retail outlet and pick up your guide.

We have a couple of spots open for businesses to advertise which will be filled on a first called basis.

If your club or organization would like to put in their meeting times, or if you know of a special event to be listed in the calendar please call the school at 250 569-2295 by October 31, 2011