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Mill workers closer to millions in severance Local: A possible appeal to the supreme court is all that stands between workers and their severance pay. Joshua Estabrooks editor
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t’s been years since Carrier Lumber permanently shut down the Valemount mill, and the year of “temporary” closure has been debated by the Union ever since. The argument, from the Union’s perspective, is that when the mill was shut down a few years ago, the company waited until the seniority of it’s employees ran out before announcing a permanent closure, thus trying to get out of having to pay what is being estimated at over $2 million in severance pay to it’s former employees. United Steel Workers Union, Local 417, President, Marty Gibbons, said that the Union immediately took their case to arbitration, stating that they don’t believe the employer intended to reopen the mill. “The arbitrator ruled that the date of permanent closure was the last day of work, which is a big deal because the employer basically ran everyone off the [seniority] list and then announced a closure.” Carrier then appealed
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the decision to the Labour Relations Board, said Gibbons, and that process has taken some time. “The labour board has taken quite a while to make a decision but has decided that the arbitrator did not err in his decision and upheld his decision.” Gibbons said the company has one more chance to appeal the decision, which would bring it to the Supreme Court, but as he understands it, a loss would mean the company would be obligated to cover all legal costs incurred by the union. The severance agreement entitles any worker on the seniority list to 10 days of pay for every year of employment, which can add up to some pretty nice cheques for some of the employees, said Gibbons. “The ball park total would be above $2 million by our count. The average wage for a mill employee is around $27 an hour.” Gibbons did say there is still some dispute over how many employees are actually on the senior-
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Remembering those involved in the Canoe River Train Wreck Members of the Rocky Mountain Rangers Army Cadet Core, based in Prince George, take part in a parade down 5th Avenue, in Valemount. The parade kicked off memorial services for the historic train disaster involving a troop train 60 years ago near Canoe River. Top Left: Legion 2nd Vice-President, Peter Addis, places a wreath as part of the memorial service. More coverage on pages 8-9.
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A unique back to school experience for Dunster students
Donalda Beeson Contributor I asked the eight kids who attended their first day of classes in a makeshift school on the Dunster General Store Property, what it was like being back. Since their school, Dunster Fine Arts Elementary, shut down at the end of last year, these misplaced children, teachers and parents have been trying to find away to continue education in Dunster, and gain access to the school building, which must miss the laughter of children this time of year as it sits empty and heated with its doors locked tight. After school was out for the day, I met Harrison Cinnamon in a tree and he confirmed that, “[he is] happy to be back,” and having school in a tent outside is “cool”, but he was a little surprised as he thought that every person would be in their own tent, instead of having class in one big wall tent. These eager and bright children were all too happy to tell me about their first day back, with their teacher Sharon Stearns, just of one the community members who has volunteered to teach the group of students left over. As expected, all the kids said it is “super fun to be back with friends,” and I do not know how they do it, but these kids love Math! Almost every kid I spoke too told me Math was his or her favourite subject, followed by Gym. Actually Tavish Swets was partial to Math but said his favourite part of school was gym and riding the school bus. When I asked about this fascination with Math, 7-year-old Carrie Marlow, who is in grade 3 this year, told me it is “because numbers are cool…I like adding 7 plus 7, because I’m 7, and next year I will be 8 and I can add 8 plus 8!” When I expressed my
surprise, Grade 3 student, Saeda Rose informed me, “they might not mean much to you, but numbers are everything to me!” 12-year-old Willow Chapman-Glenn said “[she] is the oldest in the school,” and told me in Music they are learning a song by Bob Dylan called “Down in my Easy Chair,” and in Math the older kids got to write questions for the younger kids. She obviously enjoys having the unique opportunity to teach other children, just one of the interesting things about this model of education. Linnaea Swets, in grade four this year, said her school is “so fun,” and writing in her journal is her favourite part. They could journal about anything they wanted, in pictures or in writing, so she made up a story about a magical forest and what happened there on the full moon, complete with pictures. Some of the kids have been to school in either McBride or Valemount, as well as Dunster, and the consensus amongst the kids is they like Dunster better. Tatijana Cinnamon said that she, “better preferr[ed] Dunster”, and told me she enjoyed helping her little sister Abigail at her first day of school. Enthusiastic about education, 5-year-old Abigail Cinnamon could not run to her parents fast enough to show them all the stars she got on her work. Saeda Rose, who has attended the Dunster school almost all her life, said her first day back was “strange but exciting,” and she “want’s to go back to her old school, [referring to the Dunster school building],” and said that she “hope’s that next time they have Math,“ and adds, “if there is a next time.”
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Science trip an incredible opportunity for McBride students Birgit Stutz Contributor McBride Secondary students are gearing up for a trip to the Bamfield Marine Research Station on Vancouver Island this fall. “We are taking 33 kids, students from Grade 8 and Biology 11,” said McBride Secondary science teacher Jill Howard. “We used to do this trip a while back and are starting back up again this year. We will work with specialists in the field and in the lab. It’s an amazing experience.” The Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre (BMSC) is a world-class teaching and research facility located on the outer west coast of Vancouver Island. The marine centre supports diverse coastal and marine research of the highest calibre and is recognized as among the very best research and training facilities in the world. BMSC was established in 1972 by the Western Canadian Universities Marine Sciences Society (WCUMMS)
in order to provide a permanent base for marine and coastal-oriented field operations on the west coast of Canada. BMSC is owned and operated by the nonprofit WCUMSS whose members are Simon Fraser University, the University of Alberta, the University of British Columbia, the University of Calgary, and the University of Victoria. The group will leave for Bamfield by bus on October 12 and return on October 16. Howard said the school has been busy raising money to pay for the trip. “We are renting a coach, which is the most expensive part. Movie nights at the high school have been helping to pay for the bus. We’ve also had contributions from the Regional District and the Village of McBride to help with the bus. The kids are paying for the hotel on the way down and back. During our time at the research centre, we will be staying in the dorm centre.” In order to raise funds, the high school has held two
car washes and a bottle drive, and on Friday, September 17, there will be a carnival at the high school from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. “It will include activities, games, and a BBQ,” said Howard. “Anybody in the community is invited to come out.” Another big fundraiser, and the last one, will be a pie-making day at McBride Secondary high school on September 25 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. “We will be making fresh, 9-inch apple pies,” said Howard. “They are $7.00 each or $6.00 if you order 10 or more. The pies will be ready to bake, they are not frozen or baked. We hope to make 500 pies. If people want to volunteer and help, they can call me at the school at 250569-2295 or at home at 250-968-4410. We’re hoping to have about forty to fifty people here making pies.” Pre-orders for the pies are taken until Monday, September 20 by calling the McBride Secondary at 250569-2295.
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ust off your brooms; another season of shuffleboard on ice is about to begin. An exciting season of bonspiels, and the possibility of concerts, is in store for the Valemount Curling Club, but they cannot do it without you! The executives are asking all interested community members to come out and exercise their voice at their annual general meeting, September 22nd at 7:00 p.m., in the upstairs lounge at the curling rink. Community input is incredibly important in planning a successful season, so they are looking for new and existing members, people to join the board, and give input for organization and scheduling. What days and times work best for you? Maintaining strong membership levels is imperative to the continuation, existence and survival of the club. Long-time member of the club, Sam Piper, also expressed the importance of public input, “We need people to come out and support us because we are still trying to raise our numbers to a sustainable level. Otherwise the curling rink runs the risk of closing permanently.” For more information, or to jump the gun and get involved sooner rather than later, call 250-566-9070.
Contractor Vince Clark and VARDA General Manager, Curtis Pawliuk discussing the layout and construction of the new Westridge Parking Area. It’s been a long time coming, although on Thursday September 9, VARDA began the construction of a new parking facility to service the recreational users of the Westridge area. Until recently, users of the area were parking in a clearing at the beginning of the Westridge FSR, although it was undesignated and noted as a safety concern by BC Hydro as it was directly under their lines. “We needed a designated parking facility as the popularity of the area is growing and to alleviate any safety concerns for the users.” The parking area is designed to be 200’x250’ and is being constructed in an area recently logged by the Valemount Community Forest. “They graciously took the small space out of their future harvesting area and supported the project,” said VARDA GM Curtis Pawliuk. “It was perfect as it met one of VARDAs goals of utilizing current logging, infrastructure and road systems to create more recreational opportunities while minimizing our impact on the land base” The new parking lot will facilitate both the summer and winter recreational users of the Westridge area and will be the designated parking facility for the proposed Crystal Peak Power Boarding Area.
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Whirlwinds... It’s easy to get wrapped up in the whirlwind of grassroots activism that a number of Valley residents are engaged in; trying to save the Dunster Fine Arts Elementary School. The creativity and passion shown by the parents of many of the displaced students is so emotional, I have found it almost impossible to not jump in head first in support, as do a lot of people in the Robson Valley. I have received a number of phone calls from Dunster area residents who are caught in an interesting predicament, as they wholeheartedly support the efforts of the Dunster Fine Arts School Society, but hesitate in their support if it means having to pay more taxes on their properties. The phone conversations with these concerned land owners have not been negative, by any means, as they truly do see the value of keeping the school, the heart of the community, intact, but they honestly can’t afford to support the efforts financially, given the tough economic times facing everyone these days. The people I talked to have some of the largest parcels of land, and no children that would attend the school, so in their minds, why should they pay? You can’t really blame them either, as they already pay taxes to the school district, for other people’s children, so the thought of even more is a hardship they would rather avoid. I have also found it interesting, how the intoxication of the emotions of the moment have seemed to become a barrier to further conversations with the School District. The members of the society feel betrayed by the school board, and rightfully, as the communication between the two parties has been pitiful at best, and everyone is to blame on that score. The process to acquire the school building was quite logically laid out last week in an interview with Bryan Mix, but it isn’t surprising, as the bad blood has been building steadily over the summer. One can only hope that as the start of the new school year begins, so too can a new round of talks that will ultimately result in a win win for everyone; the re-opening of the school without burdening those who don’t have children and have the most to lose financially. Through all of this, it is, after all, about the children; the heart of any community. I truly believe something can be done, if the will is there, and directed in the right places. So let’s get down to it!
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or many years I have travelled through Valemount, stopping the occasional time for a meal, and once in a while staying overnight on my way to Edmonton. My first time here was back in the early 1970’s when I ran out of gas and had to sleep at the pumps of the old Esso station. I always thought it was a lovely place to stop and felt that one day I would really like to come visit and stay a few days. This past summer I finished my contract at the Army Cadet Camp in Vernon and headed directly to Valemount with my 5th wheel in tow. I was going to make it happen – Valemount here I come! I arrived on Sunday, August 29th, and booked into Irvin’s for three nights. Those three nights turned into 14 days. Once I got here and began to settle in I realized how nice it was, how beautiful the scenery was and how relaxed I got. After two months of looking after cadets aged 13 to 18 plus all the staff I had under me, RVing in Valemount was a great way to decompress. Once I learned about the Canoe Train Crash and the planned memorial, I decided to get my Canadian Forces uniform back out of the box and stay the extra week to take part in the ceremony. Today was a very moving and appropriate service to commemorate the accident. Well
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done to Branch 266! The reason for this letter is to thank the folks of this great Village and community. I met new friends with Les and Terri Dammann and others at the Legion. I also want to thank the staff at the IGA and the Gathering Tree for their kind service on my sometimes-daily visits. At the ‘Tree’ I felt I was in my own living room, and I wish you success. Thanks to all whom I met or who waved as I rode my bike around town. Many thanks to the wonderful staff at Irvin’s and I will certainly recommend the RV Park to my friends. I felt welcomed and enjoyed meeting you. You have many advantages having a small community over what the ‘big city’ is like now. I hope you appreciate the peace, quiet and laid-back atmosphere. I thank all of you for welcoming me to your community in Valemount and I will certainly come back and stay again in the future. Sincerely, Ted Usher New Westminster BC & St George Utah
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Who will clean up the logs along our roadsides? Dear Editor, I am writing in response to your article in last week’s paper concerning the slash piles left under the hydro lines. As you know, due to our conversation, there are many people in this Valley who are concerned about the extreme fire hazard these slash piles pose. From what I understand, the hydro representative is stating that B.C. Hydro’s responsibility has been met and that there will be no further clean up of either the slash piles left under the hydro lines or the fallen limbed timber that has been left neatly stacked beside the flammable, dry, slash piles. These piles are deposited on crown land for miles along the roadsides and in some cases, such as Blackman Rd., they are squeezed between the road and the railway track. Another article in your paper a few weeks ago spoke of the fires that have been started along the railway tracks during our dry season. This compounds the problem when you consider what could possibly occur if a small grass fire along the railway tracks was not spotted quickly enough by local residents and the fire
was to spread to the slash piles that are in close proximity along our roadways and under our hydro lines! The situation would be very dire to a great many rural residents if our roadways were to catch fire and our only way of exit was cut off. Not to mention how long it would take to reconnect the hydro lines that would melt in a fire started directly under them. I find it ironic that such a great deal of money has been spent to create a fire break around the town area and yet a dangerous fire hazard has been created by hydro that literally surrounds the rural population just outside of town! I also understand that the logs lying nearby are no longer acceptable to large mills due to their age. Some local individuals with small milling operations have expressed an interest in these logs but have been met with a stumpage fees from forestry that makes it not worth their while to use the logs. So, no one will be taking the logs and no one will be cleaning up the slash piles and the fire hazard in this Valley along our rural, crown land roadsides has been increased to an alarming level. Are we to just be quiet and behave like polite sit-
ting ducks waiting for a disaster to land in our laps? Or perhaps this situation could be remedied and the summer fire hazard could be rendered to a safer level. I believe that we have local resources at the tips of our fingers that could safely and efficiently clean up these piles this winter when the snow is high and the fires are ready to be burned within those perimeters. It would create jobs for local contractors who have the machinery and experience to take on this project. I now ask how do we make this happen? Who will champion this cause on our behalf? Where do we go from here to bring the roadside fire hazard under control? I ask this of our editor but I also am hoping to hear a response from local citizens whom share the same concerns. I look forward to hearing any ideas that may assist in moving forward with a great solution. Thank you, Michelle Burstrom Tete Jaune
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Burnco’s McBride site “rock”-ing and rolling, and employing Joshua Estabrooks
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or two years, Alberta based Burnco has been operating a rock sort yard on Mountain View Road, near McBride. The Alberta based company will celebrate 100 years of operation in 2012, and has moved from a primarily concrete and aggregate business to include landscaping materials, such as boulders, crush and custom rockwork. The custom rockwork, said Assistant Operations Manager for Landscape Centers, Don Pomfrey, is coming along well, as in June the company installed a rock cutting saw on the McBride site. “The main focus of McBride, right now, is getting into the quarries and getting product going. We will eventually get to a point where we can sell more product on site, which is why we got the saw set up so we can actually cut steps, and custom stuff like benches and table tops.” Currently the custom rock pieces are shipped to their landscape centres, but Pomfrey said more and more people are starting to stop and purchase product from the McBride site. Burnco has approximately 15 different claims in and around the area, including Kamloops, Prince George, McBride and Valemount, said Pomfrey, and each quarrie holds unique rock that they use for their various product lines. “There are different types of rock everywhere. We look for certain types of rock that are big sellers, and what we’re finding this year is earth tone products, with tans and golds and browns in it; and black. Your house can be purple green yellow and blue and black stone will go with it.” Currently Burnco employs about five local workers seasonally, and that’s just the beginning. The ultimate goal, said Pomfrey, is to have the rock cutting saw housed in a winterized enclosure, so they can stockpile rock in the summer, when the quarries are not covered in snow, and cut custom pieces all winter, to be ready for the spring landscaping
rush. “Every guy who’s hired with us, except for the main foreman, is local. If we’re going into an area and bringing in business we want to hire the local people. One thing about Burnco is we have a lot of respect for our staff and we pay people fairly.” The rocks Burnco is getting from the Robson Valley is already making heads turn, said Pomfrey, as some of it is quite unique. “There is spectacular rock up there. One of our quarries has a lot of mica – quartz. They have some laid out in a display out here in Calgary and it looks beautiful. Another quarrie up there by the Holmes River gives us rock that is a blueish gun metal grey, and we brought it in and it’s selling. We want to start doing some more displays with this product, so when people do come in they see what you can do with this material. If you use your imagination you can do anything you want with rock and that is what we try to explain to our customers.” So far, a lot of the work going on at the McBride site is experimentation, said Pomfrey, as they are still learning all the different shapes and sizes of rock they can create with the rock saw. “Right now our big thing is cutting steps but if someone has a request for something we’ll see what we can do. We’re also looking at making benches, custom stones and shapes, like a bulls head cut out of a rock, for example.” Also, Pomfrey said that they can fill orders for landscapers or contractors if they have the product available.
THIS YEAR MARKS THE 30TH ANNUAL TERRY FOX RUN. COME JOIN US FOR THE ANNUAL HIKE UP MT. TERRY FOX OR THE WALK AROUND THE STARRATT MARSH.
Mt. Terry Fox Hike Saturday Sept. 18th. Meet: 7:30 am @ the Hwy. #5 Terry Fox Pull-out Bring: lots of water, lunch, warm clothes & rain gear. 18 kms return trip with 5,700’ elevation gain. (If there is snow we will only go to the snow line.)
Terry Fox Walk in Valemount Sunday Sept. 19th Meet: 1:00 pm in front of the Best Western’s restaurant 6 km walk around the Starratt Marsh. * pledge sheets available both days. For more info call 250 566-8244
Above: Burnco’s Quarry Forman, Larry Andreychuk, shows some of the rock they have on site in McBride.
McBride, B.C.
Below Left: The rock saw that will be used to make custom stone work, hopefully all year round.
Redi-mix concrete Aggregates Concrete blocks Concrete form rental
Excavator & bobcat Gravel truck Site preperation
Myron Baer Business: 250.968.4492 Cell: 250.569.7245
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» 60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CANOE RIVER TRAIN DISASTER
Historic memorial brings tears and cheers Donalda Beeson Contributor Recently the Valemount Legion held a memorial service for the 60th Anniversary of the Canoe River Train Wreck, which injured 70 and killed 21, including four train engineers, and 17 soldiers belonging to the 2nd Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, heading to Korea, from Camp Shilo, Manitoba. The troop train collided with the Eastbound Continental CN No. 2 passenger train on November 21, 1950. It was a reunion of veterans, and a memorial recognizing the sacrifice made by the soldiers. There was a parade, lunch; tour of the wreck site by Train Historian and 49 year retired CN employee Harry Home, live music, cocktails, dinner and dancing. 96-year-old Valemount resident, Bob Beeson, led the press, who had fallen behind the main entourage after a quick stop to check Beeson’s mail, to the wreck site, and the cairn, which was moved from the actual site, because, said Beeson, they bulldozed the land so the railroad could run straighter around that fateful corner. The cairn is now at the crossing, which Beeson and Ralph Lebans put in to access their sawmill, above the wreck sight. That historic morning, Beeson said, “Les McKirdy and [himself ] heard the crash, and went to give a hand,” howev-
er, “the officer in charge of the crew on this end, was very upset, and told [them] ‘your absence would be much more appreciated then your presence’.” Beeson figures he was trying to protect the civilians from the horrendous wreck. Dale Mainprize, retired conductor after 38 years, was the only one left that he knows of who was on the train. He was the head-end brakeman, and considers himself lucky to not have been up front; he was at the back doing rounds when the trains collided. He pointed out, “It could have been a lot worse,” had they met at the bridge up the tracks. The only soldier in attendance from the train was 81-year-old, Jim Henderson, a.k.a. internet blogger, the Crabby Canadian. He recalled the kindness of a Jasper nurse who gave him her bed. Also present was the Korean man who aided in lobbying to change the name from ‘Korean Conflict’ to ‘Korean War.’ Jasperite, Dong Han, said, “From the bottom of my heart I feel obligated to do something and continue recognizing the soldiers that helped my country.” Han has written a story that will be published in CN Dreams, and also sent a letter to the Korean embassy in Ottawa, asking for official recognition of the sacrifice made by the soldiers. He added, “war is a very horrible thing, where both sides lose, and nobody gains…to achieve peace and freedom, we have to have harmony together, not you versus I, or I versus you.”
Photos by Joshua Estabrooks
Top: The train wreck memorial located at the Cenotaph of the Valemount Legion. Right: Retired CN conductor, Dale Mainprize, and former soldier, Jim Henderson, were the only two actual crash survivors in attendance.
Bottom: Legion First Vice-President, Pete Pearson and his wife, Carrie Pearson were in attendance.
Above: Jasperite, Dong Han, reads a statement on behalf of the Korean community. Left: Legion President, Les Dammann, is presented with a commemorative coin from Lieutenant Kernel Liam McGarry and Regimental Sergeant Major, Don Moyer, of the Second Regiment Royal Canadian Horse Artillery. Photo by Jos Hughes
Top: One of the two cadets who stood guard at the entrance to the Cenotaph during the wreath laying ceremony.
» 60th ANNIVERSARY OF THE CANOE RIVER TRAIN DISASTER
The Valley Sentinel Wednesday, September 15, 2010 • 9
The Canoe River Train Wreck By Cpl L. eadie Far in the Canadian Rockies One cold November’s day. Two passenger trains collided While rolling on their way. One rolling to the Pacific; One to the Prairies wide; And no one thought this journey Would be their fatal ride.
The fireman had a signal To stop that westbound train: He thought the man just waving… And the signal was in vain. The Westbound was a trooper, The Flyer rolling east: When this disaster happened All thoughts of joy did cease. There were soldiers bound for Korea Who gave their lives that day. For them and all their loved ones
This day we’ll kneel and pray. Seventeen soldiers will be honoured As in some foreign land. They died for King and Country While going to make their stand. The day will live forever, In some dear loved ones heart. Time will help to ease the pain But in dreams they’ll never part. Below: The group that ventured out to the actual train crash site near the Canoe River.
Photos by Joshua Estabrooks
Above: Local trumpeter, Greg Barmby, plays during the ceremony, while piper, Master Warrant Officer, Colin Norris salutes. Right: Rocky Mountain Rangers Cadet Core members, Kasey Burr, Jessika Bennett and Anthony Houston help with serving and doing the dishes.
Above: The stretch of track the tragic event occurred.
Below: The parade down 5th Avenue on Saturday morning.
Above: Dinner is served in the Valemount Legion for all attendees.
Mica Mountain Transport Overnight service from Edmonton, Kamloops & Kelowna Service to Hinton, Jasper and The Robson Valley
Phone Jim or Chris Morris (250) 566-9907 or (250) 566-1179
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
The Valley of Opportunity
“Thank You”
Valemount & Area Chamber of Commerce wishes to thank CBT for their generous funding which permitted us to have our new website developed www.valemountchamber.com and also to purchase a "Chamber only", Computer & Printer.
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» COMMUNITY
College of New Caledonia to offer new courses in McBride and Valemount Donalda Beeson Contributor
T
he opportunities seem absolutely endless at the College of New Caledonia’s (CNC), Canoe Robson region, and we have a fairly new, fearless leader spearheading a mountain of possibilities, but she needs your help. “Yes,” Riette Kenkel told me during a recent interview, “I do have a new position with CNC, I am the Program Coordinator for Continuing Education (CE),” within the Canoe Robson region. Kenkel is also still the Business Manager and Team Leader for the Valemount Learning Centre and her office is still in Valemount but she is now also providing opportunities for CE, through CNC, in both Valemount and McBride. “Since CNC has decided to run the NORE program every other year, they would like to run CE programs in the non-NORE years, which is where I come in,” said Kenkel. “Since the Valemount Learning Centre already runs CE courses, such as safety courses, gun courses, general interest stuff, arts, etc., I hope to be able to
run some college credit courses, or possibly do something in conjunction with the school district and maybe run some grade 12 courses that people might need to get into a university or college program.” This is the first non-NORE year, and Kenkel hopes to get the ball rolling as far as CE is concerned. She is holding a public information meeting to get input, ideas and see what courses the general public would like to see offered. The Valemount meeting will be on September 22nd, at 7:00 p.m., at the Valemount Learning Centre. The McBride meeting will be September 29th, at 7:00 p.m., at the Robson Valley Support Services. It will be more of a brainstorming session, she said, and she hopes that some businesses will also come and discuss the option of running some courses for their employees, such as supervisory, or computers, and perhaps in conjunction with another businesses who may like to see the same course offered. She wants to find out, “what are our resources, who lives here, what can people bring to the table?” She also wants to know if there are, “any
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Women’s conference focuses on empowerment and education Joshua Estabrooks
editor@thevalleysentinel.com
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Thank You I would like to thank everybody for their support through my recent operation. Thank you for the flowers, food, best wishes and for taking care of our children. Most importantly of all, thank you for all your prayers. God is Good & Faithful Love Elizma DuToit
he Robson Valley Support Society (RVSS) and the Valemount Learning Centre (VLC) are teaming up to provide a day of learning and networking for local women. “A Woman’s Voice” is the title of the conference this year, said Shelley Battensby, Services Coordinator for RVSS, and has been made possible by two grants from the Columbia Basin Trust. “We received money form the Community Initiatives Fund and their sponsorship fund. We received just under $4,000 in total.” The grants ensure the conference will be free of charge for women, said Battensby, which organizers hope will remove any economic barriers for local women who wish
Valemount Community Forest Co. Ltd.
LOCAL MANUFACTURER’S MEETING 7:00 pm, September 28, 2010 at the Valemount Learning Centre • Gain a better understanding of the existing log manufacturing capacity and log supply requirements in the area. • Identify opportunities for the VCF to meet local log supply requirements. • Collectively discuss ideas/options that might be available to help develop and expand our local manufacturing capacity. This meeting is designed for existing log manufacturers and/or persons interested in starting up a log manufacturing business in the area. Please confirm your attendance by e-mail to vcfadmin@valemount.ca, or by leaving a message with Jody Newham at 250-566-4601.
Shane Bressette, RFT Valemount Community Forest Company Ltd. Box 1017, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0
instructors living here we are not aware of,” can anyone teach anything, is there anyone with some higher education, perhaps Masters Degrees or PhDs. She is also wondering if “people want degrees, certificates, or diplomas?” The options are literally endless. If you can think it up they can try to make it happen. Anything from entry level courses for trades, prep courses for High School grads that want to pursue further education, first year college courses, such as English 101 or Psych 101, or maybe we can start something altogether different and make the Robson Valley a Mecca for a specific type of education. If there are enough people to take a course, they will offer it, as they are running strictly “based on a cost recovery basis.” She even said, even if they have one teacher, and just one person who wanted to take a course, if they are willing to pay the full amount, it can be arranged. The Dean of Continuing Education from CNC will also be at the meeting to help answer any questions the public may have. Don’t miss your chance to have your ideas considered!
250-566-4601 (office) 250-566-1371 (cell) • 250-566-4602 (fax) forestry@valemount.ca
to attend the day of informational seminars. “Women will traditionally spend their money on their kids and their households rather than themselves, so we wanted to remove that cost barrier and have a day for women to honour themselves.” Battensby said that the event will take place on September 25, from 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. at the Valemount Secondary School. Interested women are asked to preregister by September 19, choosing three of the twelve available sessions. Lunch will be provided for all attendees. “Packages are available at RVSS, the Learning Centre, Infinity, The Gathering Tree and The Valley Sentinel office. There will also be registration packages at the community awareness night.” Some of the session topics in-
clude; self-defence, belly dancing, yoga, vegan lifestyle choices, how to get the most out of your digital camera, home improvements, making beaded jewelry, reflexology, creative writing, an many more. Some of the sessions are limited in size, so Battensby said registration will be on a first come first served basis. “We are asking people to choose a first choice and a second choice. Some classrooms are capped and some aren’t, depending on the size of the space.” There will also be a keynote speaker, who will speak on social justice issues and violence against women, she said. “One of the things we want to do is raise awareness for some social justice issues and how the whole community can help prevent violence against women.”
Valemount Veterinarian Clinic The office will be open Thursday, Sept 23rd and Tuesday, Sept 28th From 11 am - 2pm for food sales only. There will be a vet in Jasper but not in Valemount on those 2 days. Regular hours and service will resume Sept 30th. Thank you and we apologize for any inconvenience. 250-566-4194 • 1070, Main Street, Valemount
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BUSINESS DIRECTORY Systems
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sunday - Monday Closed tuesday - Wednesday 1-5pM tHursday - friday - saturday 10aM - 5pM
GOOD SHEPHERD ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
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
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VALEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH Sundays 9:00 am 1275 5th Ave 250 566-4772.
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Call liz or KiM everard at 250.566.9111
VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
reduCe • reuse • reCyCle
250 566-9990 Praise & Worship 11am
Massage Therapy
Sands Bulk Sales LTD Husky Oil Limited
in the Robson Valley
Alaina Chapman Registered Massage Therapist Deep tissue massage. Trigger point therapy Myofascial release
Valemount - Tuesday, Friday 9am - 4pm at the Valemount Health Centre Dunster (and McBride area) - Wednesday 10am-8pm To book an appointment phone 250-968-4300 (senior/student discount available)
Canwest Propane Ltd.
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
Delivering Fuel East to McBride
YOUR LOCAL PROPANE PROVIDER
Vanderhoof & District Co-Operative Association
DUNSTER
ROCKO’S CHURCH
Jen Applebaum
Licensed Property Manager * Handyman Services * Design Consulting
rusticluxury@telus.net
250.566.4005 Office 250.566.1323 Cell Valemount
www.rusticluxury.com
“Your Local Mortgage Consultant”
Greg Belshaw
Sales Service 250-566-1324 Installation 1-800-424-6331
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
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Closed Dec 8-Jan 8 Call Mac Cochrane
250-968-4498
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. 441 Dominion St., 250 569.3206
or 250 569.3386. Worship/Kids church 11:30am
Debra Parker AMP Mortgage Consultant
Phone: 1-866-426-8211 Cell: 250-421-7600 Email: debra_parker@centum.ca
Looking out for your best Interest.
Mac’s Small Engine Service & Repair
• Lawn & gaRdEn • aTV’S • powER SawS • SnowMobILES
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ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
ANGLICAN UNITED CHURCH
DRIVER SALES REPRESENTATIVE For Commercial and Farm Personal Contact Where High Level of Customer Service is JOB #1
Sun. 11:00 am Home group meeting at Rod & Deb Reimer’s - Brown Road, Dunster. 250 968-4335.
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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PUBLIC NOTICE
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
JUN 30 GTS
1989 Plymouth Sundance. Good car for parts. Open to any offers. Contact 250 569-3234
JUNE 9 GTS
1993 Chrysler Concorde. 190,000 km, excellent condition, V6 engine. Asking $1750 obo. Call Mike @780 931-6253
MAY 26 GTS
2000 Chrysler Intrepid. Very good shape. 4 summer tires, 4 studded winter tires $4000 obo. Phone 250 566-4555
APR 28 GTS
1991 Ford F250 XLT, extended cab, 4WD, 206,183 original km, new tires, new brakes, box liner, trailer hitch. Reverse gear needs work. $2000 Phone 250 968--4493
AUG 11 GTS
1989 Jeep Cherokee. 4 door, manual, very good shape. $2000 obo. Call 250 566-1212
JUNE 2 GTS
DIRT BIKE
2003 Honda CRF 150 Dirt bike. Well maintained, low hours. $1800. For more info call 250 566-9834 JULY 28 GTS
MISC. FOR SALE
Custom Hand Split Cedar Post and Rail. Call for details. 250 569-7286
JUL 7 GTS
PUBLIC NOTICE
PUBLIC NOTICE
EMPLOYMENT
LOCAL JOB POSTINGS
THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MCBRIDE
VILLAGE OF VALEMOUNT
TAX SALE
2010 TAX SALE
Updated Sept 15, 2010
Autobody/Paint
Under the authority of Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be offered for sale by Public Auction to satisfy taxes due to the Corporation of the Village of McBride. Said sale shall take place at the McBride Village Office, 100 Robson Centre – 855 SW Frontage Road, McBride, BC, on Monday, September 27, 2010 at 10:00 am, unless delinquent taxes and interest owing are paid before that date.
As authorized by Section 403 of the Local Government Act, the following properties will be offered for sale at public auction at 10:00 a.m., on September 27, 2010 at the Village Office, 735 Cranberry Lake Road, Valemount, BC, unless delinquent taxes and interest owing are paid before that date. Folio
Street Address
Legal Description(Cariboo Land District)
FOLIO
CIVIC ADDRESS
LEGAL DISCRIPTION
1. 4.000
1285 5th Avenue
1. 00075.000
1057 3rd Avenue
2. 18.000
1290 6th Avenue
1154 3rd Avenue
Lot 16, Block 2, Plan 9689, District Lot 7355, Cariboo Land District; PID 012-874-795
2. 00155.000
3. 121.058 865 Beaven Cres
#12 – 151 Columbia St. #15 – 151 Columbia St. #19 – 151 Columbia St.
Lot 24, Plan 23725, District Lot 7355, Cariboo Land District; PID 008-461-902
3. 70350.122 4. 70350.150 5. 70350.190
Lot 13, Block 6, Plan 1373, DL 5316, PID 013-918-397 Lot 11, Block 12, Plan 1373, DL 5316, PID 013-917-161 Manufactured Home Reg #61395 Manufactured Home Reg #13662 Manufactured Home Reg #32937
Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 9689, District Lot 7355, Cariboo Land District; PID 012-874-825
4. 124.010 1301 2nd Avenue
Lot 8, Plan 8948, District Lot 7356, Cariboo Land District; PID 004-295-692
5. 209.000 1300 2nd Avenue
Lot 5, Plan 10466, District Lot 7356, Lot 6, Plan 10466, District Lot 7356, Lot 7, Plan 10466, District Lot 7356, Lot 4, Plan 10466, District Lot 7356, Cariboo Land District; PID 004-019-369, 004-019-385, 004-019-407, 004-019-342
Eliana Clements CAO
MAY 19 GTS
1998 Mercury Mystique. 4 door auto loaded, 2 sets of good tires. $2500. Call 250 569-2471
PUBLIC NOTICE
EMPLOYMENT
6. 230.122 1085 4th Avenue
EMPLOYMENT
VARDA EMPLOYMENT The Valemount Area Recreation Development Association is accepting applications for a Mountain Host for our 2010/2011 Season. Position is three days a week, Fri-Sun. Extensive mountain riding experience, avalanche training, first aid and previous guiding experience are all important assets. Must provide your own reliable late model snowmobile and vehicle. Compensation is based on experience. Please forward any questions along with a resume and cover letter to the VARDA office at varda@ valemount.ca or phone 250 566-4817
TRAPPERS
Attention Trappers Trappers Rendezvous Sun Sept 19, 2010 at 10 am Dunster Picnic Grounds Everyone Welcome Potluck Call Claude 250 968-4459
7. 230.206 1154 3rd Avenue
Lot 54, Plan 16682, District Lot 9778, Cariboo Land District, Manufactured Home Reg. # 61876; PID 008-066-663
8. 230.300 1060 5th Avenue
Lot A, Plan 26495, District Lot 9778, Cariboo Land District; PID 006-875-912
9. 230.302 1050 5th Avenue
Lot B, Plan 26495, District Lot 9778, Cariboo Land District; PID 006-875-921
10. 371.000 1442 5th Avenue
Lot 22, Plan 16593, District Lot 5708, Cariboo Land District; PID 011-749-474
11. 385.000 1300 6th Avenue
Lot A, Plan 23181, District Lot 7354, Cariboo Land District & DL 7355; PID 008-580-367
12. 411.000 1501 9th Avenue
Block B, District Lot 7354, Cariboo Land District of NE ¼; PID 015-200-931
13. 413.500 955 13th Avenue
Lot 1, Plan 20929, District Lot 7355, Cariboo Land District, Except Plan BCP22799, 26584 Cranberry Manufactured Home Park, MHP Roll #26-584-00413.500; PID 004-423-194
14. 415.090 1080 14th Avenue
Lot 9, Plan 26762, District Lot 7355, Cariboo Land District; PID 003-659-348
HOUSE FOR SALE
Newly renovated, conveniently located 6 bdrm, 2 storey log home on double lot in Valemount. 1280sq ft per floor, full basement. Brick fireplace, wood/ electric furnace, 21/2 bathrooms, master craft oak kitchen. Perfect for winter and summer tourism B&B accommodation. Don’t miss out on a great business opportunity. Call 250 615-8457
OCT 2010
Lot 12, Plan 16682, District lot 9778, Cariboo Land District, MHR 86128 Exempt from MH Act 20Jun2000 (#180928) Manufactured Home Reg. # 86128; PID 008-784-507
Technician Chambermaids (2) Cook / Chef (2) Cooks and Servers Front Desk (5) Housekeepers (11) Laundry Attendants (2) Motel Managers (Couple) Night Cleaner (Part time) Night Auditor (Part time) On Call Firefighter Porter Prep Person for Kitchen Public Area Cleaner Receiver/Cashier Servers Snowhost Specialty Cook ( International Cuisine) Waitress
Front desk staff can give you detailed information about each of these postings, including info on how to submit your application for these job opportunities. For more information about these jobs, please call: Valemount Learning Centre 250-566-4601 Box 789 99 Gorse St. Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0
FIREWOOD FOR SALE
NORDLI CONSTRUCTION LTD. SNOW REMOVAL
NORDLI CONSTRUCTION LTD. will not be accepting any contracts for winter 2010-2011 for snow removal. Thank you for past patronage. The Nordli Clan
Firewood for sale. Contact 250 566-0177
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Log Duplex for rent in valemount. 5 bdrm, N/S, $900/mth. Avail. immed. Call Chris at 780 264-1651.
2 bdrm, 3 bdrm, & bach furnished suites ENTAL ISTINGS available. All season ALEMOUNT EAL STATE short term or long term on winter rates. #015-1 Furnished 1 bdrm suite - lots of Available starting 5th SEPT 15 space and updates. week of Sept. Contact Available Oct 1st $500/mth 250 566-9884 or 250 3 bdrm mobile with #015-2 2 Bdrm suite in renovated Triplex. large workshop/garage. 566-1884 SEPT 08 TFN Available Oct 1st. Great space! No dogs, no smoking. $600/mth. No smoking, 2 Bdrms house for rent Available Oct. 1st. $600/mth pets negotiable. Call at 1115 Juniper St. in #015-3 2 Bdrm upper floor of Triplex. Anna or Gil at 1 780 Valemount. Upper level Available Sept 15th. $550/mth 785-4012 includes fridge, stove, #024 Mountainview Apts. Bachelor, SEPT 15 washer and dryer. Also 1 bdrm & 2 bdrm units. No smoking, includes garage and 2 Bdrm lower floor for wood stove plus existing no pets, clean and quiet building. rent. Grenfell Place wood supply. Central Available Oct 1st. $375 -$575/mth in Valemount. All location. 5 mins walking #021-2 2 Bdrm trailer in Cranberry MH Park. appliances $750/mth from downtown. $600 + Excellent condition! including utilities. Call 1 utilities. Contact Derrik Available Oct 1st. $625/mth at 250 962-7068 800 683-6595
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3 Bdrm trailer in Valemount. $650/mth + damage deposit. No pets. Call 780 6217171
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Busy family restaurant requires full time cook. $16/hr. Send resume to fax 250 566-4176 attention Leslee at The Great Escape Restaurant. SEPT 15
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)
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6 Month Leave Coverage October 1, 2010 to April 30, 2011 CLOSING: September 22, 2010
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Activities to Entertain & Amuse CROSSWORD AND SUDOKU
Pioneer Photo
About this photo Description: Shops on 2nd Avenue in McBride BC.
Date: 1910s Credits: Valemount Museum & Archives ID: 2003.26.34 Image: 6 of 48 If you have any more information on this photo or any others that appear you can contact The Valley Museum & Archives in McBride, The Valemount Museum or contact us at The Valley Sentinel.
Horoscopes
ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
SAGITTARIUS-Nov 23/Dec21
Aries, it will be difficult to keep your emotions in check this week, especially when someone is attempting to ruffle your feathers. Keep a smile on your face and try. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Leo, take advantage of an opportunity to go out and socialize with friends. Just don’t burn the candle at both ends. Wait until the weekend for further festivities. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Sagittarius, there’s no rest for the weary, and you certainly are weary. That’s because you have been trying to do too much with little to no help. Things must change. CAPRICORN- Dec 22/Jan 20
Not much is keeping your ego in check this week, Taurus. Therefore, you may find some people are staying away for fear of being in your shadow.
Virgo, normally you are very mild-mannered. But lately everything sets you on edge. It is important for your health to calm down and avoid stressful situations.
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
Capricorn, take a few moments to assess a situation before you jump right in. You may find what you were thinking of doing isn’t the best plan of attack.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
Gemini, throw a party and invite your closest friends. You deserve some time to simply kick back and relax this week. If a party isn’t in the cards, go out for dinner.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 It may be time to expand your family, Cancer. For those who are not ready for more kids, a new pet can add a different atmosphere to the house. Visit a local shelter for some prospects.
WEDNESDAY
LAST WEEKS ANSWERS
Libra, keep an open mind and open ears when someone offers advice this week. It is important that you keep all options open for the next several weeks.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Continue to do whatever works for you, Scorpio. Don’t worry about what other people say, or what you think they’re going to say. Embrace your spirit of innovation.
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Aquarius, be careful when offering an opinion that might be taken as negative. It might be best to say nothing at all for the time being. Look forward to Wednesday. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, be extra diligent when making a big purchase this week. You need to put in a little more homework before sealing the deal.
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The Valley Sentinel Wednesday September 15 2010 • 15
Women be Whole
Call Today about these and other Robson Valley Listings brought to you by Irene Berndsen
379,000
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A Conference for all women, all ages!
1445 Aspen Road
199,000
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October 15 & 16, 2010
v leMount, BC vA
1245 2nd Avenue v leMount, vA ount, BC ount
• 3 bd, 2 bath • No wasted energy or space • Totally renovated • Immaculate
• 3600 sq ft home • 6 bedrooms • Large workshop • Income producing B&B
Guest Speaker - Cheryl Lubeck Have you found yourself missing something? Do you feel afraid, lonely, sad and overwhelmed? If this is you, you are not alone! Come as you are and join with us to hear.
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• Very clean • Has had many updates • Nice open floor plan • Excellent location
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639,000
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When: Fri Oct 15,- Registration begins 5:30pm, Conference begins 7:00pm Sat Oct 16 Breakfast 9- 10 am (included), Morning Session 10:00 - 12:30 Lunch 12:30 (included), with optional hike to the marsh or rest shop Evening Session 7:00pm, Where: Best Western Hotel - Eagles Room
1950 S Hwy 5 - 250-566-0086
10272 loos Road CReSCent SPuR, BC
189,000
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• 424 acres of privacy, farmland, and riverfront • 9 titles, good outbuildings • pasture, hay • 5 bdrm, well-maintained ranch house
379,000
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McBRiDe, BC
1474 8th Place v leMount, BC vA
• Affordable and well kept • Family size - 4 bdrm, 2 bthm • Open floor plan • Attached garage
650 Dominion Street $
Cost: Early Bird Registration - $50.00 per person (received by Sept 15, 2010) $65.00 after Sept 15, 2010 to Registration Day.
McBRiDe, BC
• Country living awaits! • 93 Acres • 3 bdrm, 2 bthrm mobile • Rolling hills with plenty of pasture
38,000
• Large 1 acre lot on Dominion Creek • Park-like backs onto greenbelt • Immaculate 3 bdrm home • 2-3 car garage
1165 14th Avenue v leMount, BC vA
• Large village lot • Treed • Priced to sell • Build your dream home!
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Register by mail with cheque payable to Firm Foundations, to Box 581, Valemount, B.C. VOE 2ZO by phone 250-566-4807 - Marian or 250-566-4638 - Darlene
250-569-7397 Sales Representative in McBride
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16 • Wednesday September 15, 2010 The Valley Sentinel RE/MAX Centre City • 1679 15th Avenue • Prince George BC V2L 3X2 • 1-250-562-3600
The Right Agent... For Today’s Market. HWY 16, MCBRIDE, BC
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1365 S HWY 5 VALEMOUNT, BC
$120,000 $1
$579,000
2300 WESTLUND ROAD, MCBRIDE, BC
835 BEAVEN CRESCENT, VALEMOUNT, BC
$187,500
- Immaculate home - 2 bdrm, 2 bthrm - Large attached garage - Paved yard, nice trees - Wheelchair ramp - Large 3/4 acre corner lot - Price slashed $51,500!
#10 - 151 COLUMBIA STREET, MCBRIDE, BC
$45,000
- Immaculate large home - 4 bdrms, 3 baths - Fenced & secure on 3 acres - Paved driveway, RV storage - Very spacious & modern
1455 8TH PLACE VALEMOUNT, BC
- Awesome mobile home - Corner lot with huge deck - 2 bdrm, 2 baths - Fenced yard with shrubs - Centrally located - Immediate occupancy
- Home & acreage - Semi treed 37 acres - Large 4 bdrm home - Shop & barn - Excellent location
$230,000 - Near new 3 bdrm home - Excellent location - Less than 2 years old - Fenced & landscaped - Immaculate & spacious - Priced right
$375,000
SPITTAL CREEK, TETE JAUNE CACHE, BC
$159,000
- Vast valley view parcel - Cleared 9.15 acres - 3 bdrm Modular home - Guest cottage & gardens - On mountain water - Best view in the area
3270 HWY 16 E, MCBRIDE, BC
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Why Use a REALTOR®? Dual Agency Dual agency occurs when a Brokerage is representing both the buyer/tenant and the seller/ landlord in the same transaction. Since the Brokerage has promised a duty of confidentiality, loyalty and full disclosure to both parties simultaneously, it is necessary to limit these duties in this situation, if both parties consent.
Your Relationship with a Realtor than those contained in the listing; ii) the Brokerage will not disclose the motivation of the buyer/ tenant to buy or lease or the seller/ landlord to sell or lease unless authorized by the buyer/tenant or the seller/landlord; iii) the Brokerage will not disclose personal information, not otherwise necessarily disclosed in the transaction documentation, about the buyer/tenant or seller/ landlord to the other party unless authorized in writing.
If you find yourself involved in a dual agency relationship, before making or receiving an offer, both you and the other party will be asked to consent, in writing, to this c) The Brokerage will disclose to new limited agency relationship. the buyer/tenant defects about the This relationship involves the physical condition of the property following limitations: known to the Brokerage a) The Brokerage will deal with the buyer/tenant and the seller/ landlord impartially; b) The Brokerage will have a duty of disclosure to both the buyer/ tenant and the seller/landlord except that: i) the Brokerage will not disclose that the buyer/tenant is willing to pay a price or agree to terms other than those contained in the offer, or that the seller/landlord is willing to accept a price or terms other
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Buying, selling or leasing real estate is probably the most important and potentially rewarding financial transaction you’ll make in your life. So it is a good idea to take a moment and consider the kind of relationship you might be entering into with a REALTOR®. The more you know, the more satisfied you will be with the results.
of their principals as they would their own. Specifically, the brokerage has the following duties. Undivided loyalty. The brokerage must protect the principal’s negotiating position at all times, and disclose all known facts which may affect or influence the principal’s decision. To obey all lawful instructions of the principal.
An obligation to keep the confidences of the REALTORS®, Brokerages and real estate boards principal. need to collect, use and disclose some personal information to help you sell, buy or lease real To exercise reasonable care and skill in performing all assigned duties. estate. To account for all money and property placed REALTORS® work within a legal relationship in a brokerage’s hands while acting for the called agency. The agency relationship principal. exists between you, the principal, and your brokerage, the company under which the You can expect competent service from your individual representing you is licensed. The brokerage, knowing that the company is essence of the agency relationship is that the bound by ethics and the law to be honest and brokerage has the authority to represent the thorough in representing a property listed for principal in dealings with others. sale or lease. Both buyer/tenant and seller/ landlord can be represented by their own Brokerages and their licensees are legally obligated to protect and promote the interests brokerages in a single transaction.