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Valemount Public Works Employee Melanie Hystad, Public Works Superintendent Victor Laboucane, Councillors Cynthia Piper and Murray Capstick, MLA Shirley Bond, Councillor Rita Tchir and Public Works Employee Trevor Pelletier cut the ribbon to officially open the Valemount Water Treatment Facility on Monday. The Plant came in about $80,000 under the $2.9 million budget, said Valemount CAO, Tom Dall, but they will utilize the surplus to possibly install backup power generation on the water pumps.
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MLA Shirley Bond gives the order via radio to turn on the newly constructed $2.3 million BC Hydro Biodiesel Generating Station in McBride on Monday. Bond is joined by (L-R) BC Hydro Representative Peter Kobzar, McBride Mayor Mike Frazier, as well as Brian Shawara, Duke Peterson, Community Forests GM Marc von der Gonna and Councillor Rick Thompson. The biofueled units are located about 50 metres from McBride’s previous diesel generating station, which was shut down after McBride joined the grid in 1982.
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he McBride Big Country Snowmobile Association needs your help. At the Village of McBride’s regular Council meeting last week, club president Barry Walline asked Council if funding is available to help with snow removal costs for the Lucille Mountain parking lot for the winter users. “I informed Council what the snowmobile club is about and that we need help with parking lot cleaning,” said Walline. Funding for snow re-
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moval at McBride’s three snowmobile staging areas – Lucille, Bell and Renshaw – had previously been made available from Forest Investment Account (FIA) through the McBride Community Forest Corporation, but Walline said it is no longer available. “We assumed the Community Forest would provide the funds again, but there is no funding this year. Now it’s left up to the club. If they would have given us notice last year, we would have done fundraisers. We will try to contract out a little bit and try to do the rest of it ourselves.
It will be a little bit of a struggle this year.” While there is no money allocated in the Village budget for snow clearing at the parking lots, Council agreed to look into some other options and also suggested the club talk to the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George. Walline said the club will be looking at any kind of funding. “We’re going to have to pursue every single dime we can find. We are trying to make a five-year plan on how to make money. There is so
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hose of us in attendance enjoyed donuts and the attention of five interesting environmentalists reigning from the Ministry of Environment (MoE), the Nature Trust of BC and Duck’s Unlimited Canada, at the Public Open House regarding the long term conservation needs and future designation of R.W. Starratt Wildlife Sanctuary (Cranberry Marsh). Tim Clermont, Crown Land Securement Coordinator from the Nature Trust, (one of the most
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active and effective nonprofit land conservation organization in BC), and Bruce Harrison, Senior Biologist at Duck’s Unlimited, (a private, nonprofit organization that conserves restores and manages wetlands and associated habitats for waterfowl), said their agencies support the MoE in their proposal to designate the marsh as a Wildlife Management Area (WMA). A WMA under Section 4 of the BC Wildlife Act, provides the ministry with “additional tools to manage the land and its associated land uses,” where site-specific
objectives can be developed and accommodated, in consultation with conservation partners, stakeholders and the public. “The proposed area consists of over 330 hectares of public and Nature Trust conservation lands, which provide provincially significant habitat for waterfowl and a diverse variety of birds and small mammals… and is one of the best bird watching sites in BC, due to it’s accessible trails, and viewing towers.” According to the presentation, a WMA is a
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Approximately 2,545 sq. ft. of living space on two floors. Home has been totally renovated from the ground up. 3 bedrooms, 3 baths, office, exercise room, all new appliances, and fully finished basement. New wiring, new insulation, windows, kitchen with pantry cupboards, new flooring, new maintenance free decks/siding. The garage is approx. 24’3” x 16’3” and insulated. YR-R334V
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Log home overlooking the Fraser River. Two titles, 212 acres with 100 acres in hay. This quiet, beautiful place has an approximately 2,180 sq. ft. 11/2 story log home with open ceiling, hot tub and more. It also has a 40’ X 60’ shop with floor heat and a 16’ ceiling plus large barn. These are two of the many buildings on the property. Property has 3 year round creeks. Lots of potential. FA-446D
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Approximately 2,786 sq. ft of living space. Four bedrooms (2 up/2 down) 4 bathrooms (3 up/1 down) bright kitchen, dining room, laundry room, living room on main floor, family room, Finished basement. Electric force air/wood heat. 18’x 25’ deck, hot tub, utility shed in yard. Garage is approximately 788 sq. ft, insulated and heated. Approximately 84’ x 120’ sq. ft. YR-R329V
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HWY #5 & 16 - Three large lots totalling approximately 2.15 acres. Three separate titles. Zoned C2 Highway Commercial. Good access. Vicinity of Tete Jaune. 20'4" X 20’4“ building in (as is condition) on one of the lots. Access to year round creek. FA-421T
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Approximately 1,760 acres in Northern British Columbia. This property has 7 titles. Approx. 800 acres is cultivated, fenced and cross fenced. There is abundant wildlife on the property including moose, white tail and mule deer, elk and bear. Property has 2 summer creeks and two bunkhouses. Owner receives $3,500.00 per year for oil reclamation on oil well sites. FA-417
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Approximately 37 acres close to Valemount. Outstanding views of Cariboo and Rocky Mountains. River frontage. Subdivision potential and excellent access. Not in ALR. Mostly in natural state. FA-452V
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Notes from All Over Historic Society Visitor Numbers Up Summer Students Receive Acclaim “Snaps” for Valemount Historical Society Summer students Priscilla Barr and Saagar Patel. The two are to be commended on a job well done, said Councillor Rita Tchir. The number of visitors to the Valemount and Area Museum this summer was 1919, compared to 1123 last year. Someone’s Paying Attention to Our Rural Schools School District #57 has received $30,000 in School Community Connections (SCC) grants from the province for two special projects involving rural schools. While the Dunster Fine Arts School will not benefit from this, Minister Shirley Bond did say she is, “particularly encouraged to see the work that will be done exploring greater community use of our rural schools. This
would be a practical way to avoid additional rural school closures.” $10,000 Award Offered For Information Regarding Trucker Attack The BC Truckers Association announced they are offering a $10,000 reward for any information, which leads to the arrest and conviction of the assailants who brutally attacked Lumby trucker, Alex Fraser, on Highway 5, south of Valemount on September 24th. Fraser told the Kamloops Daily News that, “he ‘hurts bad’ and has a long way to go in his recovery [after undergoing] facial reconstruction surgery to save an eye and rebuild a cheekbone.” Down to One Health Connections Bus As of last Friday, October 1st, the North Thompson Valley will be serviced by just one Health Connections bus, instead of two, “to avoid duplication of service.”
In the past, the Northern Health bus travelled from PG to Valemount and McBride and to Kamloops, and the Interior Health bus from Blue River, Clearwater and Barriere, to and from Kamloops, delivering patients for medical appointments. “Northern Health will provide the once-a-week service on the same day the two buses currently run…. and ridership will be limited to medical patients and their companions only.” Blue River Health Connections Bus Fares Increase The Health Connections Bus Fares are based on the distance travelled, so for those traveling from Blue River, the fare will increase to $10 one-way, and in recognition of this change, “Interior Health will support Blue River clients through this transition by funding the additional fare increase for the first six months of the new service.” Mountain Bike Trail Database Soon To Be Online
The Valemount Tourism Committee, and especially Jennifer Robinson, are hard at work compiling and setting up trail info and a mountain bike trail database for Valemount and area, that will eventually be available on the visitValemount.com, website. Valemount Wikipedia
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As suggested by Paul Blais of Millier Dickinson Blais Inc., Silvio Gislimberti has opened a Wikipedia account and added information about Valemount to the page. See http://en.wikipedia.org/ wiki/Valemount,_British Columbia. 9/11 Movie and Discussion at the Legion Calling all conspiracy theorists! Next Wednesday night, 7:00 p.m. at the Valemount Legion, Brian McKirdy and John Grogan will be hosting a movie and discussion regarding evidence suggesting that the events of September 11th, 2001, in fact could not have been achieved by a few radicals with box cutters.
Sewer lift stations to be upgraded Joshua Estabrooks
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illage of Valemount CAO, Tom Dall, reported last week that upgrades to the sewage lift stations would be commencing shortly. The upgrades, which came about as a result of an intensive study of the sewer treatment system, will take place in phases, as funding come available and as Village reserves will allow. The first phase, which is a backup communications system that will kick into action when the lift station in question malfunctions, will ensure much quicker response times in emergency situations and power outages, said Dall. “We are putting radio communication in all of our eight lift stations, so when one of them shuts down they will phone out to indicate a problem. The blue light will still flash on the top but it will also send out a call.” The second phase of the upgrading project will include a complete over-
haul of the Ash Street lift station, which has been singled out by Council as one of the more important stations in the system. “It will include a complete radio control and a backup generator installed at the station, so it will kick on as soon as the power goes out.” The cost to upgrade a single lift station, as is being done with the Ash Street station, is about $125,000, said Dall. So far, the grant funding received for the Ash Street station upgrades and the installation of radio controllers for the other seven stations totals approximately $165,000. “We’re just upgrading the technology inside the lift stations. When we will get them all done, I don’t know, it will depend on funding.” Dall said the radio controller work was awarded to the Robson Valley Internet Corp. and will commence in the next couple of weeks. The goal is to have the work completed by December.
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much work coming up that we don’t have money for brushing.” The snowmobile club not only does trail clearing and brushing, but club members also haul propane bottles to all three warming cabins in McBride’s snowmobiling areas, which cost around $2,000 last year. “We do all that with our own personal time and sometimes with our own money,” said Walline, “but there is only so much we can do without money.” The club also maintains the three cabins. Walline said the Lucille cabin is owned by the club, and the Renshaw cabin was built by club members with government funding. The McBride Big Country Snowmobile Association, which was formed in 1991, is a non-profit organization with a small membership base. “We have very few volunteers,” said Walline. “We are always looking for new members. The club currently has 10 members. Out of approximately 20 members last year, more than half were Albertans.” Walline said the club has meetings once a month and anybody is welcome to come out. Membership is $25 per year. “Even if you don’t want to be a member, SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEMS
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t seems when you mention ancient cedar in the Robson Valley; you get a plethora of varying reactions. There are those who are very vocally for the harvesting of cedar from these areas, and those who are very vocally against it, and like any issue that polarizes a community, there are those who try to see both sides and find a real and meaningful solution. My office has been inundated with calls from people wishing to voice all of these positions, some abusive and angry, and others calm and thoughtful. What it indicates is that people care about the issue, which is why it is important to include it in the pages of your local newspaper. The main issue, after taking into account all of the differing opinions I have heard this week, is a simple one. The Provincial government’s inaction on making a decision on where and what to protect, has forced both sides to play the “what if” game. Some have taken it to an extreme, saying that any more protected areas will kill the economy and lose the employment headway made recently, while the other side says that not protecting these areas will mean the loss of important, rare and unique ecosystems that have yet to be fully studied and understood. Usually when a side is taken, listening to the opposite opinion is hard to do. It’s human nature. But by spending time with both sides, it is much more likely that a positive solution can be reached. This is where the Province has dropped the ball. They have been leaving it up to either side to fill in the blanks, when they could have facilitated more meaningful discussions, doing away with the polarization that the communities most affected seem to be in now. I believe a solution can be reached. If history has taught us anything in this multi-cultured Valley, it is that we are great at arguing, so much so that it gets in the way sometimes. But we are also great at finding mutually beneficial solutions; one only has to look back at decisions we have reached regarding land use, schooling, job creation and economic development, to see shining examples of this. How is this situation any different?
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TRC Cedar Mill Manager, Dwayne Vause (left) welcomes Minister of Forests and Range, Pat Bell, and local MLA, Shirley Bond, to a re-opening ceremony on Monday, as the mill will be providing 30 jobs for local residents for the coming year! The jobs were the result of an agreement struck with the McBride Community Forest, who will provide 15,000 cubic metres of wood to the world renowned specialty mill. TRC Cedar makes use of lower-grade logs that are not sawlog quality that would otherwise go to waste on the forest floor. Lower-grade logs could be those with severe twists over the entire length of the log, or where less than 50 per cent of the log can produce merchantable timber. TRC converts the logs to post-and-rail fencing, gates and shake blocks. “We use 100 per cent of the log, so absolutely nothing goes to waste,” said TRC Cedar owner Tom Ryan. “We even convert the bark and rot to mulch for use in landscaping, trails and paths – so even the leftover material from these leftover logs is used.” As well, National Choice Specialty Wood saw mill, located on Mountainview Road just outside of McBride, re-opened and is providing 10 jobs, thanks to the growing demand from China for B.C. wood products. National Choice Bio Fuels Industries bought the mill assets from Dore River and have hired 10 workers. The mill will produce 25,000 – 35,000 board feet per day, and half of the rough cut metric dimension lumber is destined for China. “Opening this speciality sawmill was an easy choice for National Choice,” said National Choice Bio Fuels Chief Executive Denis Pelletier. “There’s a demand for lumber, a skilled work force and an economically viable fibre supply, and we were able
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s the Electoral Area H Director, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George in 2005, I wrote a letter to the Village of McBride supporting the McBride Community Forest Corporation. At that time, as a founding member of the MCFC Board, we were assured that forever this was to be a community forest with representation from the entire community on the Board, and that we would always have an open and transparent organization. In fact advocacy from outside the Village of McBride was a requirement before the Minister of Forests and Inspector of Municipalities would sign off on the agreement. We documented an “open-door policy with any and all records freely available to the public.” We also documented that it was of “utmost importance MCFC did not become a political vehicle and/or controlled by a self-interest group.” It is a sad day for McBride that these conditions are being so violated. Although I continue to agree with the original and agreed upon concept of the McBride and district community forest, I have to rescind the above mentioned letter of support and apologize to the people living outside the boundaries of the Village of McBride that I was representing at the time. Had I any idea how badly this could have gone off the rails I would never have leant support to it. The potential and spirit that we so exuberantly sought at the time, for community opportunities through a community forest, has been shanghaied. Sadly, the political vehicle, controlled by self-interest, has come and lit. I believe the conditions and spirit of the original license and the ensuing 25-year agreement have been, and are still being, legally and morally breached by the actions of the Licensee, and by way of this letter I am asking the Minister of Forests to investigate, and assist in returning our community forest to the original intent. Sincerely, Mike Monroe McBride
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he regularly scheduled council meeting for the Village of Valemount was held on October the 12. Mayor Bob Smith, Councillors Bobbi Roe, Murray Capstick, Cynthia Piper, Chief Administrative Officer Tom Dall and Corporate Officer Sandy Salt attended. Councillor Rita Tchir was not in attendance. CNC Robson Valley Advisory Committee Council received a letter regarding an invite from the College of New Caledonia, for a council member to serve on the CNC Robson Valley Advisory Committee. Mayor Bob Smith indicated he was already on the committee and projected he would continue to be. Parking Spaces for the Disabled Council received a letter from Barb Shepherd, expressing her thanks for councils prompt response regarding her concern that there was a need for more parking spaces for persons with a disability, on 5th Avenue. Shepherd notes in her letter, “This will be greatly appreciated by many residents of the Village and tourists with disabilities.” Building Permit -- CN Properties CAO Tom Dall provided council with a report advising Council on the issue of building permits and development variance permits for CN properties. As per Dall’s recommendation, Council carried a motion to “have UBCM research the issue for further clarification if a resolution should be prepared by the Village of Valemount,” as he feels that “other Provinces have addressed the issue in the past based on the legal actions taken by
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Community Hub Meeting Economic Development Officer Silvio Gislimberti provided council with a report about a meeting with Lynda Lafleur, Columbia Basin Trust community liaison, regarding the Enterprising for Non-Profits Program (ENP). “The ENP is a granting program that assists non-profit organizations in starting or expanding a social enterprise business.” Resort Municipality Initiative Agreement Economic Development Officer Silvio Gislimberti provided council with a report for consideration regarding the Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) Agreement, which since the introduction of HST, needed reviewing, as “the additional hotel room tax (AHRT) amounts are no longer managed provincially but federally. Gislimberti notes in his report that “the RMI program funded the Winter Festival, the Spring Festival, and the trail improvements of Cranberry Marsh (Starratt Wildlife Sanctuary).”As per his recommendation Council carried a motion to sign an agreement with the Province. Tax Exempt Property Bylaw No. 658, 2010 Final Reading Council carried a motion to give a final reading, reconsidering and adopting the Permissive Tax Bylaw #658, which provides municipalities with the authority to exempt certain lands and/or improvements from municipal property taxation, and as well as Churches and Senior’s Housing complexes, will include buildings involved in land leases with the Village.
Valemount Wild Fire Protection Committee Awarded at UBCM Valemount was one of six communities recognized at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) conference and annual meeting held in Whistler Sept. 27 to Oct. 2. The award recognized local governments for outstanding leadership and achievement in community wildfire prevention. The Minister of Forests and Range, the Honourable Pat Bell, presented Mayor Smith with a plaque for the Wild Fire Protection Committee in recognition of the work they have done in fire smarting our Village. “Making Homeownership More Affordable in B.C. “ Council attended a Seminar on “Making Homeownership More Affordable in B.C.” where both Valemount and McBride were mentioned by Minister Coleman (Housing and Social Development) as being leaders in Senior’s Housing. They “discussed Senior’s housing, laneway or gateway housing, secondary suites, rental housing, density housing… [and] ways to streamline regulations, i.e. zoning, DCC studies, engineering time etc., things that prolong the start up time of building.” Rural Resource Roads Seminar Council attended a Seminar on Rural Resource Roads in BC, by Minister Bill Bennett (Energy, Mines and Petroleum), as they are “trying to keep these roads open as they know how important they are to the use of the back country by recreationists”. This is an issue because “BC has more than 400,000 kilometres of these roads, so there is quite an expense,” not to mention “the liability question.”
McBride Council briefs Birgit Stutz Contributor
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he regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of McBride was held October 12 with Mayor Mike Frazier, Councillors Irene Rejman, Mike Moseley, Loranne Martin, Rick Thompson, Chief Administrative Officer Eliana Clements, Deputy Administrator/Treasurer Danielle Smith and Economic Development Officer Margaret Graine in attendance. Weed issues Andrea Eastham of the Northwest Invasive Plant Council presented Council with information on the invasive plant issues in the Robson Valley and ways to mitigate the invasion by promoting awareness and education. Eastham was also looking for funding and other ways of partnership. Council informed Eastham that there is currently no funding available in the budget, but agreed to have Village staff work with the local contractor next spring to control noxious weeds within the Village boundaries.
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Contract awarded Council carried a motion that the concrete works and installation of structures (three wooden advertising kiosks and interpretive gazebo) be awarded to G&A Moore Ventures. Maintenance Bylaw received A motion was carried that the draft version of the “Village of McBride Maintenance Bylaw No. 706, 2010” be received by Council.
Snow clearing at sledding staging areas
Zoning Bylaw
Delegate Barry Walline, president of the McBride Big Country Snowmobile Association, asked Council if funding was available to help with snow removal cost for the Lucille Mountain parking lot for the winter
A motion was carried that the “Village of McBride Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 707, 2010” be given first reading. Council carried a motion that the public hear-
ing for the “Village of McBride Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 707, 2010” be held November 2, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Water Conservation Plan received A motion was carried that the Village of McBride Water Conservation Plan be received and that the plan be made available for public comments from October 1320. ALR applications Council carried a motion that the Village of McBride appoint Margaret Graine as the Village of McBride representative regarding the Agricultural Land Reserve (ALR) applications being submitted for Lot 1, Plan 17221, DL 5314 and NE ¼ of DL 5314. Graine, on behalf of the Village of McBride and Sandman Hotels - Inns, is applying to have the lands on which the Eco Sensitive Waste Water Treatment project is being established, removed from the ALR. “It will be easier for us to deal with things in the future once the lands are removed,” she said. Storm sewer improvements Council carried a motion to approve recommendation from R. Radloff & Associates Inc. to hire Caputo & Sons Contracting to install five additional lawn basins as part of the Columbia Street Storm Sewer Improvements – Phase 1.
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users. The funding that was made available from the Forest Investment Account (FIA) through the McBride Community Forest Corporation is no longer available. Council informed Walline that there is currently no funding allocated in the budget for snow removal, but agreed to look into some other options. Council also carried a motion that a letter be sent to the Ministry of Forests and Range asking to re-evaluate their criteria in order to include the “recreation site and trail development and maintenance” as part of the activities that are eligible under the FIA funding.
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THE
ROBSON VALLEY MONDAY
TUESDAY
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OCT 21
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OCT 23/24
• Valemount Seniors Music Night 7-9pm • Valley Museum & Archives in McBride: Jeck Family Pioneering Family Series until Oct 27th • Drop in Community Volleyball at McBride Sec. School. 7:00-9:00 pm
• Cribbage 1pm - 4pm at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge in lower lounge •ADULT RECREATIONAL BADMINTON starts at Valemount Sec. School Gym 7-8:30pm
OCT 26
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OCT 29
OCT 30/31
• 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 • TOASTMASTERS at The Best Westerm 7:30pm9:30pm
• 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! • Valemount Curling Club mini bonspiel tonight and tomorrow Sat Oct 30th. Starts at 7 pm curling arena.
• HALLOWEEN on Sun October 31st. • Valemount Curling Club mini bonspiel Sat Oct 30th. Dance to follow at 9 pm upstairs in the lounge.
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• TOPS 6:30pm at the Health Unit in McBride • 7-9 PM VFD mtg @ Fire Hall • ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL 7-9pm at the Valemount Sec. School Gym
• Valemount Seniors Music Night 7-9pm • Drop in Community Volleyball at McBride Sec. School. 7:00-9:00 pm
• 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!
• DUNSTER FAMILY DANCE 7-10 PM. on Sat Nov. 6th at the Dunster Comm. Hall. Call Pete for details 250 968-4334
OCT 25
• Valemount Seniors Carpet Bowling 9am
• Adult Computer class at the Valemount Library 6:30pm-8:30pm
NOV 1
• Valemount Seniors Carpet Bowling 9am
• Adult Computer class at the Valemount Library 6:30pm-8:30pm • Lions Bingo at Valemount Lions Hall tonight. Doors open at 6pm
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• Valley Museum & Archives in McBride: Jeck Family Pioneering Family Series until Oct 27th
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• 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 • ADULT RECREATIONAL VOLLYBALL. Tues from 7pm - 9pm. Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Suzanne Bloodoff @ 250 566-9977
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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Video conferencing will benefit the entire community
New face on the local beauty scene Donalda Beeson Contributor
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ou can now address all your beauty urges under one stylish roof, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Saturday’s, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Introducing Melanie’s Hair and Esthetics Boutique, Noreen’s new business roommate. The newly renovated shop located at 1215 5th Avenue Valemount, features the well polished and fully licensed Melanie Fleetham bringing seven years esthetics and hairstyling experience to match Noreen’s 30 years in the hairdressing industry. Fleetham obtained her esthetics license six years ago in Vancouver at Blanche Macdonald, and her stylist’s license two years ago in Alberta at Evelyn Charles. Fleetham, who is “really excited to be here, and loves the Robson Valley,” traded in an urban center for the rural beauty of the Mountains with her move from Vancouver to Jasper and most recently to Tete Jaune. Her and her partner Will have been coming here snowmobiling and dirt biking for 5 and 7 years respectively, and finally decided to just move here, as they could both find good jobs and Jasper, plain and simply, is not affordable for most young couples. Fleetham met Noreen through her friend who is a client of Noreen’s, and they decided to share
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t may just look like a large television, but the flat screen that showed up recently in Valemount Village Council chambers could prove to be a very valuable asset to everyone in the area.
Noreen Saul and Melanie Fleetham are ready for all of your esthetics needs.
a space. Together they can address all your hair service interests, such as cuts, colors, color corrections, foils, streaks, reverse streaks, perms and styling, to manicures, pedicures, paraffin treatments, waxing, 3D eyelash extensions and eyelash and eyebrow tinting. Early in the New Year, Fleetham hopes to bring in a skin care line and offer facials, and eventually she will bring in a make-up line and be able to provide the Valley with make-up artistry. Something that is probably unique in the Robson Valley, Fleetham offers 3D Lash Extensions, which are individual synthetic lash extensions that adhere to individual lashes. Thicker and longer than most peoples regular lashes, she has about twenty different sizes and a full new set costs $95, as it takes her about an hour and fifteen minutes to apply 60 to 80 individual lashes, per eye. They last four to six weeks as they naturally shed out with your regular eyelashes, at which
point she will remove them free of charge or you can get a fill for $35. Amongst all the beautifying options, during my visit to the boutique I opted to try out the eyelash tinting in a blue-black, which uses a gentle, non-abrasive, non-permanent, vegetable based dye, that lasts four to six weeks, and costs $25. I would recommend the non-invasive tinting, as I am really pleased with my shiny dark lashes, and happy to put away my mascara for a good month! As these co-conspirators plot to beautify our community in their own way, they also plan to feature more giftware and are open to any input from the community regarding things, products or services they would like to see in the boutique. So watch for an official open house, meet and greet, or just come by and introduce yourself to Fleetham, who said, “everyone’s already been really welcoming and friendly.” Also make sure to check out the new renovations and new lines of hair products, including Chi by Farouk, American Crew for men, and Unite, which is a vegan organic line.
“It will reduce a lot of our costs without sacrificing being able to have face to face meetings with people. It has huge potential.”~ Tom Dall
Village CAO, Tom Dall, said that the video conferencing system is ready to be installed, and as soon as the Columbia Basin Trust IT staff member comes up it will be hooked up and online. “All of the equipment has been purchased, so we are in a holding pattern until they come and install it.” The idea was suggested by the CBT, said Dall, and should prove to be a unique and beneficial addition to Village services. “This is going to be open for the public to use. Specifically it will be for the universities and
other schooling, so we can reduce some of the costs for residents interested in taking a class.” The potential cost savings are huge, as cutting out travel and accommodation expenses for students, while still allowing them to take part in a course, takes down a myriad of barriers facing residents seeking to expand their education. “Instead of needing five students to create a program, we might be able to do it with one or two because they are piggy backing on a course that is already happening that they can access through this system.” The system will also allow Mayor and Council to meet with MLAs, MPs as well as regional counterparts without having to travel over great distances. “It will reduce a lot of our costs without sacrificing being able to have face to face meetings with people. It has huge potential.” The grant to fund the equipment was approximately $12,000, and came directly from the CBT, said Dall. “It is 100% paid for other than the Internet connection. They are using it in Nakusp right now and in the CBT area, but it is not something that is common. Once people start realizing the value and the advantages I can almost guarantee more municipalities will look into this.”
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Notice of Public Hearing Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 707, 2010 Notice is hereby given that a public hearing with regard to amending the Village of McBride Zoning Bylaw No. 703, 2010 will be held at: Tuesday, November 2, 2010, 7:00 pm Village of McBride Council Chambers 100 Robson Centre – 855 SW Frontage Road McBride, BC The purpose of the proposed Bylaw 707, 2010 is to change the zoning of Lot 4, Plan BCP 18859, District Lot 5316, Cariboo District from Rural Residential (RR1) to Residential (R1).
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Halloween started early at the Gibson Farm in Dunster this year. This pumpkin bale greets visitors driving by on Highway 16.
At the public hearing, all those who deem their interest in land to be affected by the proposed bylaws shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. Please note: emails will not be accepted as written submissions. Any material received before or at the public hearing will become public information. The bylaw may be examined at the office of the Village of McBride during regular office hours from October 20, 2010 to November 1, 2010. Eliana Clements Chief Administrative Officer
NOTICE OF EXCLUSION APPLICATION REGARDING LAND IN THE AGRICULTURAL LAND RESERVE I, Village of McBride of 100 Robson Centre, PO Box 519, McBride, B.C. V0J 2E0 intend on making an application pursuant to Section 30(1) of the Agricultural Land Commission Act to exclude from the Agricultural Land Reserve the following property which is legally described to as, P.I. 011-547-634, Lot 1, District Lot 5314, Cariboo District Plan 17221, Except Plans 17388, 17608, 21072 and PG 36462 AND P.I. 010-731-261, the Fractional North East 1/4 of District Lot 5314 Cariboo District except plan 21072 and located at Bridge/Raven Roads. Any person wishing to express an interest in the application may do so by forwarding their comments in writing to Margaret Graine EDO, Village of McBride, 100 Robson Centre, PO Box 519, McBride B.C., V0J 2E0 by 3rd Day of November, 2010.
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Macdonald’s DIY Biodiesel By Donalda Beeson
Seth Macdonald is part of a large and rapidly growing worldwide band of biodiesel home brewers, and though he has been accused of, “misappropriating grease”, he is actually recycling a troublesome waste product and doing his part in supporting the sustainable agriculture movement. Rubber gloved, The Valley Sentinel was honoured to be taken on a tour of a truly forward thinking, successful science project, that has been happening in Macdonald’s garage in Dunster for over a year and a half. It has the potential of turning into a full-fledged local business, said Macdonald, and he will be hosting an open house in mid November. It doesn’t smell like diesel, because biodiesel is made from biological ingredients such as vegetable and animal oil fats, instead of petroleum (or crude oil), through a series of chemical reactions with household chemicals, Lye (drain-cleaner), and Methanol (stove fuel). It’s a clean, safe, alternative or additive to standard fuel that can be used in diesel engines with little to no modifications, claiming your motor will run better and last longer, it’s better for the environment and your health, cheaper and you’re recycling a waste product instead of it ending up in sewers and landfills. “Biodiesel will also run in the winter on its own, although,” Macdonald notes “at about minus 20-25, it starts to get cloudy so you cannot rely on it,” but at any time you can add regular diesel to it. “The only difference is pump diesel leaves heavy deposits in your tank, and everything is attracted to biodiesel, as it is a solvent. So often when you switch over, it will pick everything up and deposit it in your filter, so you will have to change your filter more often if you are switching back and forth.” It is also relatively safe to make if you’re careful and sensible; Macdonald has never had any serious accidents. He uses WVO (waste vegetable oil, also called UCO, used cooking oil), from Robson Valley restaurants most likely using Canola Oil. Not only is it cheap, usually free for the taking, but it is also non-toxic and renewable, as plant and animal sources can be replenished through farming and recycling. Since Macdonald uses WVO for each batch of grease, the food particles, impurities and water, must first be
If you would like to learn more about biodiesel, Seth Macdonald suggests checking out the website Journey to Forever (http://journeytoforever.org/), where he said he gets “80-90%” of his information.
removed, and it should be deacidified. He starts the process with the raw WVO, filters out any large chunks, and starts to heat it. While it’s heating, he needs to gauge the quality of that batch of oil, so he takes a small sample and does a titration test. He is testing the ph balance of the oil to determine chemically how much catalyst or base (lye) is needed to break off the glycerin molecule from the triglyceride long-chain fatty acid molecules, in order to combine them with a molecule of methanol, to create mono-alkyl esters, or Fatty Acid Methyl Esters (FAME) a.k.a., biodiesel. He is “trying to separate the mono and triglycerides from the oil and the more oil is cooked the more acid there is going to be in it, which is why [he] does a titration test, to see how much caustic is needed to cancel out that acid.” Once the chemical composition is calculated, he applies it to the greater amount of oil, dissolves the correct amount of lye into the correct amount of methanol, “shaking it violently,” and then lets it sit until he is confident that it’s fully dissolved. He then adds the mixture to the oil, and continues to heat and circulate it. After the reaction is complete, he lets it sit (the longer the better), to settle it. At that point, hopefully “the glycerin has pulled all the by-products,” including a lot of the alcohol, out and settled “the tar like substance” to the bottom, so it can be extracted from the biodiesel, a process called transesterification. He tests the biodiesel by adding water, “shaking vigorously”, and waiting for what should happen; “the oil should rise to the top and the water laden with methanol and lye should drop to the bottom and form a white surface.” If it passes that test a couple of times, he washes the biodiesel on a larger scale, and lets it “dry”, until it is clear, and you are left with pure biodiesel. The goal is to eventually create a closed system, so he is still experimenting, trying to find a viable use for all the by-products. One such by-product, glycerin, could be made into soap, but as it is “really hot and really efficient”, Macdonald will likely mix it with sawdust to make firebricks, and/or just burn it for heat. The other by-product, Methanol is actually, “the only chemical, that completely reabsorbs into its environment, and does not bio-accumulate.” One option is getting a still,
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to extract the alcohol (the biggest expense in this process) out, saving 70% of it to be reused. It is however, “completely deadly toxic to monkeys and humans, in overdose quantities…and it’s not as dangerous as gasoline but it is extremely flammable,” so you have to be careful. The overall goal said Macdonald “is to try to serve as many locals as possible…but primarily focus on the Robson Valley Growers Group, and their operations, as part of the sustainable agriculture movement.” So you will have to become a member of the co-op to utilize his biodiesel. Macdonald supplies almost every restaurant in the Robson Valley with collection barrels for their used oil, and through his titration tests, he “ironically” has an inside scoop about where he would eat, based on how often they change their oil. Other than saying the Caribou Grill has the best oil in town, changing it so often it’s almost new, he wouldn’t say where doesn’t. His main priority is that if he is going to use WVO it has to be only oil, preferably Canola, with no scrapings, and there can be no water in it. Water turns the mixture into a soapy jelly “nightmare” in the pipes. Stay tuned for an open house at his homemade manufacturing facility, and if you would like to learn more about biodiesel, Macdonald suggests checking out the website Journey to Forever (http://journeytoforever.org/), where he said he gets “80-90%” of his information.
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Marsh meeting informative for attendees From Front conservation area where the wildlife/habitat values are of regional, provincial, or national significance, and require a special level of protection and management, while still allowing certain types of activities or developments to continue. Permitted activities within a WMA vary, but generally, activities that are compatible with the objectives identified in the WMA Management Plan are permitted. Being that there are only 23 in BC, a WMA affords a wide
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Jason Blaine performs at the Valemount Community Theatre on Saturday, October 16. Make sure you get your tickets for the upcomming performance, Delhi 2 Dublin, on November 28. This show will surely sell out, so make sure you get your tickets early!
Victoria Banks, CCMA 2010 Female Entertainer of the Year thrills the audience at the McBride Roundhouse Theatre last Thursday with her extensive repertoire of songs and her angelic voice. The next show for the Roundhouse Theatre Society is a return visit of John Reischman and the Jaybirds on Thursday, November 4. Tickets are on sale now!
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Robert Piccini, Section Head of Water Stewardship with the Ministry of Environment, informed us that the “marsh is a recharge zone, which feeds three aquifers…one on the north end, the south end, and the deep one,” and said they’re limited, but there are funds available and they do have a proposition to drill a well and monitor the water levels, at least on the North end, they’re hoping by early January of next year. Scott Back, Planning
“The marsh is a recharge zone, which feeds three aquifers…one on the north end, the south end, and the deep one,”~ Robert Piccini
range of opportunities to raise an area’s profile while engaging the public in shared conservation and stewardship activities. Luckily, Clermont is on board with his 25 years of experience in wildlife management, restoration of aquatic and terrestrial habitats, and focus on “the securement of Crown and private lands containing high biodiversity throughout BC,” he said. He has also written and co-ordinated the development of twelve Conservation Area Management Plans, to assist the province and its conservation collaborates with the designation of new WMA’s, which he said he would likely do for us as well. Equally informative,
Section Head in the Environmental Stewardship Division for Ministry of Environment said they are “gauging support,” which seems to be high, and hope to designate it by spring. Wayne Van Velzen, Area Supervisor for Mount Robson with the Ministry of Environment, Parks and Protected Areas Division, said his main goal, from a jurisdictional perspective, is first the ecological integrity of the area, and quality and quantity of the waterfowl, and secondly facility development. Interested local, Peter Felmark was also there asking questions, and indicated that Tourism Valemount would likely have funding put aside to help with trails and monitoring the water level.
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Deep tissue massage. Trigger point therapy Myofascial release Valemount - Tuesday, Friday 9am - 4pm McBride - Wednesday 10:30 am - 6:30 pm To book an appointment phone 250-968-4300 (senior/student discount available)
Open 7 days a week 11:00 am - 10 pm Free Delivery within Valemount Village Limits Take Out and Catering
Smorgasbord
Authentic Cantonese Cuisine & Western Food
250-566-8238 1200 Main Street, Valemount
every Friday and Saturday, 5 pm - 9 pm, $14.95
Delivery:
over $25.00 is free delivery under $25.00 will be a $3.00 charge
Smorgasbord every Friday
Monday-Friday Saturday Sunday
11:30 am - 9:30 pm 4 pm -10 pm 4 pm - 9 pm
250-569-8820 • 1117 SE Frontage Road, McBride
Sands Bulk Sales LTD Husky Oil Limited
845 Cedarside Rd. Valemount BC Phone: 250-566-4818 or 1-866-566-4818 Fax: 250-566-4815 Cardlock and bulk plant facility Fuel truck for all your delivery needs “Your Local Mortgage Consultant”
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peration
sunday - Monday Closed tuesday - Wednesday 1-5pM tHursday - friday - saturday 10aM - 5pM
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Call liz or KiM everard at 250.566.9111
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Systems
Valley
Joel Steinberg P.O. Box 124, Clearwater, B.C. V0E 1N0 250-674-0017 joel_valleygeo@telus.net
Str8 Up Renovations All aspects of construction Renovations Supply & Install Windows Call Jeff • 250-569-7906
Canwest Propane Ltd.
YOUR LOCAL PROPANE PROVIDER
Donairs - Burgers - Middle East Cuisine - Baklava Dine in or take out
250-566-4453
Located in the Karas Mall, Valemount Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 am - 11:00 pm Sunday 12:00 am - 7:00 pm Closed Mondays
Looking out for your best Interest. Delivering Fuel East to McBride
Irly Building Supplies
250-566-0007 940 Main Street, Valemount
Sales Service 250-566-1324 Installation 1-800-424-6331
Phone: 1-866-426-8211 Cell: 250-421-7600 Email: debra_parker@centum.ca
John McGuire
GOOD SHEPHERD ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
3rd Ave & Elm St. Phone: 1 877 314-4897 Sunday 8:30am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat-9am, Wed & Fri 7pm
ANGLICAN UNITED CHURCH 250 566-4797
7th & Cedar, Sunday Worship 9:00 AM
NEW LIFE CENTRE
1247 - 1st Ave. 250-566-4824
Sunday School 10am. Family Worship 10:30am. Prayer meeting Thurs 7pm
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES
250 968-4349 or 250 566-4568 Sunday-11am, Sun. School 11am
VALEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH Sundays 9:00 am 1275 5th Ave 250 566-4772.
VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 250 566-9990 Praise & Worship 11am
Dunster ROCKO’S CHURCH
Sun. 11:00 am Home group meeting at Rod & Deb Reimer’s - Brown Road, Dunster. 250 968-4335.
ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
Debra Parker AMP Mortgage Consultant
Hill Bill Products Ltd
• Hardware & Hardware for Cabinets • Electrical and Plumbing • Ply Woods, Drywall & Roofing
Valemount
McBride
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Greg Belshaw
990 Railway Road Prince George 1-866-309-2667 Office: (250) 564-3488
Vanderhoof Office Office: (250) 567-4488 Fax: (250) 567-4490 Cell: (250) 565-8436
197 Dominion, 250 569-2606 Sun. Communion Service 11am
EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH
Church 569.2378 or 569.8845 1st
Ave Sun 11am Sunday School 9:45am.
ANGLICAN UNITED CHURCH
441 Dominion St., 250 569.3206 or 250 569.3386. Worship/Kids church 11:30am
SEVENTH - DAY ADVENTIST
Lamming Pit Road 250 569.3370 Sabbath School: Sat. 9:30 am, Worship Service Sat. 11am, Pathfinders Tues 7pm, Prayer Meeting Wed 7pm
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rusticluxury@telus.net
Jen Applebaum 250.566.4005 Office 250.566.1323 Cell Valemount
www.rusticluxury.com
(PAOC)
Church 569-3350 Office 569-6802 Sunday Worship 11:10am, Prayer Service Wed. 7 pm
MENNONITE CHURCH
Sun. Sch. 10am Sunday Services 11am, 7:30pm Wed 7:45pm
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Rental listings Valemount Real estate #024
#003 #014-2
Mountainview Apts. No smoking, no pets, clean and quiet building. Bach, 1 & 2 Bdrm units $375-$575 2 Bdrm Trailer on town lot with wired workshop. Nov 1st $650 3 Bdrm house with attached garage. Nov 1st $850
Photos and details at
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EMPLOYMENT
Valemount Learning Centre 250-566-4601
LOCAL JOB POSTINGS
Updated Oct 20, 2010 • Autobody/Paint Technician • Bartender/Servers • Bus Person • Chambermaids (3) • Cook / Chef • Front Desk (4) • Housekeepers (4) • Laundry Attendants • Motel Managers (Couple) • Night Cleaner (Part time) • Night Auditor (Part time) • On Call Firefighter • Porter • Prep Person for Kitchen • Servers (3) • Specialty Cook (International Cuisine) We are here to help. Please call or drop in. For more information on these jobs or other employment assistance services visit us at 99 Gorse Street, Valemount. www.valemountlearningcentre.org
Funded in whole or in part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement
RENTALS
2 Bdrm house and 1 Bdrm furnished house for rent 4 km north of Valemount. $550 each per month. References required. Contact Betty at 250 566-4524 or Joan at 250 566-4270
2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Limited Edition. Fully loaded, automatic, bloack leather interior, 10 disc CD changer, roof rack, hitch mount, etc. $13,000. Call 250 569-7588
AUTOMOBILES
1998 Mercury Mystique. 4 door auto loaded, 2 sets of good tires. $2500. Call 250 569-2471
APR 28 GTS
MISC. FOR SALE
SNOWMOBILES
Combination Machine: Drill Press, Table Saw, Wood Lathe, 12” Sander - $280. DVD/VCR - $30 Call 250 566-9894
OCT 20
EMPLOYMENT
2001 Skidoo 800 151’ track, brand new motor. $2000 obo. 2004 Skidoo 800 159’ high mark. $2400 obo. Call 250 566-8447
OCT 27
1989 Jeep Cherokee. 4 Hand Split 2009 SKIDOO door, manual, very good Custom Cedar Post and Rail. XP800 154” track. shape. $2000 obo. Call JUN 30 GTS Call for details. 250 Good Condition, 250 566-1212 569-7286 2000 Chrysler Intrepid. $6700.00 plus tax. JUNE 2 GTS JUL 7 GTS 5 machines to choose Very good shape. 4 summer tires, 4 studded from. Online at www. winter tires $4000 obo. FIREWOOD alpinecountryrentals.com INSTRUMENTS Phone 250 566-4555 or call 250 566-9774 Firewood for sale. $75 MAY 19 GTS for a pick-up load. Call For Sale: A recording OCT 27 quality George Benson 1991 Ford F250 XLT, 250 566-8447 Hollow Body OCT 27 Ibanez extended cab, 4WD, Electric Guitar + case, DIRT BIKE 206,183 original km, $1000. We also have 2003 Honda CRF new tires, new brakes, WELL PUMPING a variety of acoustic + 150 Dirt bike. Well box liner, trailer hitch. electric guitars for sale. maintained, low hours. Reverse gear needs Well Pumping and work. $1750 Phone cleaning. 25ft deep or For more info call Deb $1800. For more info Reimer @ 250 968-4335 call 250 566-9834 250 968--4493 less. Call Reesa at 250 JULY 28 GTS SEPT 22 GTS 566-9707
Dozer and Hoe Operators required for company that constructs oil field roads and leases. Requires operators with oil field experience. Competitive wages and rooms and meals provided by company. Call 1 780 723-5051 (Edson, Alberta)
OCT 27
Employment Line Cooks & Waitress needed. Wages negotiable. Possible accommodations, Full time. Blue River Husky. Phone 250 673-8221 or email mnicol@mercuryspeed. com
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OCT 20
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RENTALS
Furnished 3 bdrm and bach suites available in Valemount. Call 250 566-9884 or 250 5661884
OCT 13 TFN
CN APTS. 1 & 2 Bdrm units, $520 & $590/ mth plus hydro. Juniper Manor - Bachelor Suite $400 + hydro, large refurbished 2 bdrm. C/W all new floors, paint, cupboards & counters. Also laundry hookups. $590 + hydro. Call Scott at 250 5661569
NOV 10
3 Bdrm trailer in Valemount. $650/mth + damage deposit. No pets. Call 780 6217171
NOV 10
For rent in Valemount: 2 bdrms up, 2 down in unfinished basement, nice deck. Large lot w/ heated double garage, greenhouse. $700/ month. Call Joanne at 1 250 769-5910
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The Valley Sentinel Wednesday October 20, 2010 • 13
Activities to Entertain & Amuse Pioneer Photo
CROSSWORD AND SUDOKU
About this photo Description: A group of boty scouts and their leader in Tete Jaune BC.
Date: 1910s Credits: Valemount Museum & Archives ID: 2003.21.24 Image: 24 of 70 If you have any more information on this photo or any others that appear please contact The Valley Museum & Archives in McBride, The Valemount Museum or contact us at The Valley Sentinel.
Horoscopes
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, you must express a great deal of passion in your heart. Find that special someone and let him or her know just how you feel.
TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Trust your instincts, Taurus, even when it seems they may be holding you back. Realize that you know more than you think and have a good handle on the situation.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, now is the time to take a trip with a friend or loved one. You need a break from reality, and this is your chance to get away for awhile. Expect work when you get back, though.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, seize the day and make the most of what’s at hand. Get outdoors, socialize and be adventurous. You will enjoy what happens as a result. Thursday is a power day for you.
Wednesday
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Things flow very well for you this week, Leo. Where issues of love and beauty are concerned, you will find great success. Watch out for Aquarius in the days to come. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 Go for the gold, Virgo. Sitting back and doing nothing this week will get you nowhere. Feel free to experiment with things you enjoy or want to try. LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your love life is full of complicated patterns and you’re not quite sure in which direction to go. Talk to your partner and find out what he or she desires.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, you could find that all that’s needed is a small spark to rekindle a big flame in the romance department. Focus a lot of energy on your love life this week.
Thursday
Daytime Variable Condition cloudiness
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SAGITTARIUS-Nov Dec21
LAST WEEKS ANSWERS
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Sagittarius, you have been going to extremes in your life as of late. It doesn’t have to be that way, though. Mellow out and take a more centralized approach.
CAPRICORN- Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, avoid questioning the motivations of others this week. Pay such thoughts no mind at all. As long as you trust your instincts, all will work out. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Aquarius, don’t get swept up in old patterns. It’s time to try something new and gain a fresh perspective on your life. All it will take is a few minor changes. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, you have a great deal of energy but don’t know where to focus it. Why not visit a friend and spend time together?
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90% 4°C 0°C S 5 km/h 2-4 cm
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Monday
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A few flurries
80% P.O.P. 2°C High -5°C Low Wind SW 10 km/h 2-4cm 24/HrSnow
14 • Wednesday, October 20, 2010 The Valley Sentinel
Small Business Week Valemount Chamber recognizes small businesses Statistics show that more than 50% of businesses in BC are micromanaged, that is, having four or less employees. A small business is classified as having 50 or fewer employees, which makes up most of the businesses in the Valley. The Business Development Bank of Canada has declared that the 3rd week in October each year be Small Business Week ® (SBW) across Canada. This year SBW is Oct 17 – 23. The theme this year is Power Up Your Business. Invest. Innovate. Grow. The Business Development Bank describes the theme: “To prosper in the post-recession economy, businesses have to adapt. At BDC, we encourage and support entrepreneurs as they tackle new challenges. We believe now is a good time for businesses to boost their competitive position by investing to become more efficient and innovative. This is reflected in the theme we’ve chosen for this year’s edition of Small Business Week.” They go on to say that this is a chance for a fresh start with bright ideas, charged operations and a re-energized team. It is usually during this week that many Chambers of Commerce coordinates and hosts their Business Excellence Awards. What a great opportunity for communities to gath-
er and recognize, acknowledge and award the Small Businesses and the Entrepreneurs in the area for a job well done. Awards Ceremonies events can range from breakfast meetings, an informal Afternoon Tea to an Evening Gala with a catered meal and keynote speakers. Many Chambers, especially in the larger centres, offer a wide range of activities for the small business community, bringing in keynote speakers that can address many of the hurdles that businesses may encounter, whether it be how to access funding, how to attract your target market, or how not to reinvent the wheel. Or perhaps it may be just a motivational speaker to give attendees a boost. It is also during SBW that the Business Development Bank of Canada launches their annual campaign for nominations for their prestigious Young Entrepreneur Awards. Eligible candidates must be Canadian citizens between the ages of 19 and 35, and have shown not only exemplary success in their business, but creativity, innovative spirit and community involvement. The YEA Gala Awards ceremony is May 2 in Saskatoon. For more information on more specific criteria and how to apply, call the Chamber office at 250-566-0061
or visit the BDC website at http://www.bdc.ca/en/yea2010. One perk to receiving a YEA is that a candidate is then eligible to receive a bursary from the BC Chamber of Commerce to attend their AGM. Your local Chamber has been considering re-instating the Business Excellence Awards (or a modified version of) but it takes manpower to make it happen. We have also been trying to identify areas of concern for business owners, what types of guest speakers would attract our local audience. Over the past year we have hosted four or five seminars; some well received, others not so much. We welcome your comments, input, suggestions, and ideas. If you would like to know more about Valemount Chamber of Commerce, or want to get involved, plan to attend our Wine and Cheese Social and AGM on Thursday Oct 21 at 7:00 p.m. at the Caribou Grill. Submitted by: Marie Birkbeck Valemount Area Chamber of Commerce www.valemountchamber.com
Small Business Week; the past and present Our economy is driven by small and medium-sized businesses, which total 97.5% of all Canadian companies and employ the majority of workers across the country. In recognition of the contributions and achievements of Canada’s entrepreneurs, the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) has been organizing Small Business Week® in the third week of October for over 30 years.
Your Health Is Your Wealth
DR. Peter Boyne BSc, BEd, DC
In Valemount on Mondays Variety of Chiropractic Techniques Soft Tissue Overuse Disorders Custom Foot Orthotics
from Jasper Chiropractic & Body Care Clinic Jasper, Alberta 780-852-5288 780-931-2911 (cell) www.jasperchiro.ca contact@jasperchiro.ca
Events held during the week bring entrepreneurs together at conferences, luncheons and trade fairs where they have the opportunity to learn, network and exchange information and ideas with their peers. Last year, hundreds of activities across Canada attracted more than 10,000 businesspeople. With the support of sponsors from the private and public sectors, BDC branches play an active role in planning and publicizing activities in their areas. History Small Business Week has become a must-attend event for Canadian entrepreneurs. Its origins date back to 1979 when BDC branches in British Columbia’s Lower Fraser Valley pooled their resources to organize small business management sessions during one week, which they labeled “Small Business Week.” BDC branches in British Columbia repeated this successful experiment the following year, tripling the number of sessions presented to local businesses. In 1981, Small Business Week® was officially launched nationwide by BDC. In 1988, the Young Entrepreneur Awards (YEA) was created to highlight the success of young Canadian entrepreneurs and recognize their innovative spirit and business acumen. The YEA nomination campaign will be launched during Small Business Week and will run until November 30, 2010. More details on the YEA can be found at www. bdc.ca/yea
Until Nov 24th
Thank you for your patronage! 250-566-8244 • 1002-5th Avenue, Valemount
SBW 2010 theme: Power Up Your Business. Invest. Innovate. Grow. As the economy recovers, the time is ripe for entrepreneurs to gear up to seize new opportunities. They need to hone their competitive edge with dynamic plans and a renewed commitment to meeting the needs of a rapidly changing marketplace. The theme of Small Business Week 2010 — Power Up Your Business. Invest. Innovate. Grow. — reflects the opportunities and challenges facing entrepreneurs as the economy builds steam. It’s a chance for a fresh start with bright ideas, charged-up operations, and a re-energized team eager to break into new markets here and abroad. Small Business Week 2010 will take place October 17 – 23. 2010 Small Business Week sponsors BDC proudly counts on the support of several sponsors to promote SBW and contribute to the organization of local events across Canada. 2010 SBW sponsors are: Deloitte and Cisco; Borden, Ladner, Gervais; Sage Simply Accounting; and CBC/Radio-Canada. Information www.bdc.ca/sbw Toll free: 1 888 INFO BDC (1 888 463-6232) ® Small Business Week is a registered trademark of BDC. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT BANK OF CANADA
Trailer Parts, Service, RV and Vehicle Service & Repairs 24 Hr Towing
Winter Is Coming
Get your winter tires early! Monashee Motors Ltd 1455 5th Avenue, Valemount • 250-566-4318
The Valley Sentinel Wednesday, October 20 2010 • 15
McBride Chamber salutes small business owners The McBride and District Chamber of Commerce salute the small business owners of the Valley. You are the backbone of the local economy providing stability and continuity. The small business owners, whether in agriculture, forestry, the service industry, construction, arts and crafts or any other, are the strength and character of our Valley. The McBride and District Chamber of Commerce strives to assist and encourage small businesses by providing an avenue whereby they can access information and benefits such as Chamber group insurance, Chamber discounts on fuel, courier, bank fees and other business costs. The most current list of member benefits and how to access them are available on the B.C. Chamber website bcchamber.org, or Google “McBride Chamber Benefits”. The McBride and District Chamber membership dollars are used to support local Chamber initiatives such as: Partner in staffing of the Information Centre (14,000 visitors were served last year through the McBride Info centre),
partner in the creation of the “Welcome” signs, organizing the annual Loggers Bon-spiel, and partnering with the Village and others in working with Hydro to achieve dependable power throughout the Valley. The Chamber initiated the first annual McBride Adventure Weekend in 2010, which ran concurrently with the Elks annual Pioneer Days events. The McBride and District Chamber endeavors to provide a venue for all businesses in the community to work together for the benefit of all. Small businesses, whether they are a one-person operation or the employer of 30 or 40, are not a small voice when they work together for the benefit of all. Small businesses provide friendly, dependable service and we, as a community, show our appreciation by supporting them. As a result, the community is strengthened and we all benefit. McBride and District Chamber of Commerce Bill Arnold, Chairman
Fifth Anniversary Sale The Valley of Opportunity You are invited to the Valemount & Area Chamber of Commerce AGM Thursday Oct 21, 2010 7 p.m. Caribou Grill Wine and Cheese Social and Election of Officers “Together we can make a difference!”
BUILDING SUPPLIES From Plumbing to Flooring: Hardware Hardware for Cabinets Electrical & Plumbing Ply Woods, Drywall & Roofing 250-566-0007 940 Main Street, Valemount
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Vitamins & Supplements
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Carrying a wide range of organic products, from fresh produce, Baking Needs, Frozen, Canned Goods and More We make it easier for you 250-569-2712 • 233 Main Street, McBride
Today’s Mortgage Rates at CIBC Rates as of Oct 14,2010
5-Year Fixed Rate 3.89% 7-Year Fixed Rate 4.45% 5-Year CIBC Variable Flex 2.85% APR (annual percentage rate). Closed mortgages only. Rates subject to change without notice.
Talk with a CIBC advisor today 250-566-4483 1221 5TH Avenue, Valemount
Pine Pellets
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Glacier Ridge Automotive Ltd
250-566-4140 1500 7th Avenue, Valemount
Dine In or Take Out! Donairs - Burgers - Middle East Cuisine - Baklava
250-566-4453
Located in the Karas Mall, Valemount
Noreen & Melanie Full Hair & Esthetics
Home - Farm Auto Insurance Contact Rosemary Hruby, Owner Locally owned and Operated 433 Main St. McBride tel: 250-569-2264 fax: 250-569-8838
We are carrying a variety of Gluten Free Products Watch for the Gluten Free Tags 250-566-4331 1195 5th Avenue, Valemount
Full Hair & Esthetics Services Call for an appointment 250-566-4820 1215 5th Avenue, Valemount
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• 424 gorgeous acres • 5 bedrooms & 3 baths • Workshop, barn, corrals, farmland and riverfront • This property has it all!
411 Main St. MCBRIDE, BC
199,000
$
1505 S Hwy 5 VALEMOUNT, BC • Large home on 3.9 acres • 3 bdrms & 3 baths • Minutes from Valemount • Large shop & greenhouse • Exceptional value
249,000
$
• Prime downtown location • 5000 sq. ft. • Main flr - 2 retail tenants • Second flr - 3 furnished rental suites • Great investment opportunity
259,000
$
• Run & Own a growing “green” business • Bottle/Recycling depot • Everything you need to start your own business!
ireneb@royallepage.ca
1620 Shelby Rd. MCBRIDE, BC
• Affordable & well kept • Family size - 4 bdrms & 2 baths • Open floor plan • Attached garage
205 Horseshoe Lake MCBRIDE, BC
259,000
$
• Family home on 3 lots • Great location • Large backyard
332 Dominion St. MCBRIDE, BC
249,000
$
• 39 acres with creek • 3 bedroom home • Good location minutes from town
1020 Commercial Dr. VALEMOUNT, BC
Irene Berndsen Sales Representative in McBride
289,000
$
1474-8th Place VALEMOUNT, BC
189,000
$
Lot 4, Pine Rd. VALEMOUNT, BC
• Executive style home • Beautiful custom kitchen • All new bathrooms with custom tile • Legal suite, corner lot
5361 Mountainview MCBRIDE, BC
339,000
$
• Approx. 40 acre parcel • Minutes from Valemount • Extensive Swift Creek frontage • Very unique • Excellent opportunity!
• 22 acres • Panoramic Mountain Views • 1700 sq. ft. home • Large shop with studio
250-569-7397
PRINCE GEORGE
www.mountainviewrealty.ca Valemount Learning Centre
The Valemount Learning Centre provides many services to your community, including: . . . . . .
Employment Assistance Services Up-to-date local and out-of-town job postings Career Books and Resources Career Advice and Resume Assistance Literacy Services Continuing Education courses
Please drop in and check out our services. Our friendly, professional staff will be happy to assist you with your employment needs.
Riette Kenkel Manager
Bernadette Roe
Bookkeeper/Assistant Career Advisor
Jodi Pownall
Administrative Services Coordinator
Pat Powell
Literacy/ESL Coordinator
Valemount Learning Centre
Funded in whole or in part through the Canada-British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement
Phone: 250-566-4601 • Fax: 250-566-4602
Check out our new website at www.valemountlearningcentre.org Come and visit us again for the first time. 99 Gorse Street, Box 789, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0 Monday to Friday - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Jody Newham
Program Coordinator/Administrative Administrative Asst, Valemount Community Forest
Mike Austin
Career Advisor
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