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Dunster decision comes in on Monday Local: Parents and children in Dunster await the School Board’s final decision. Joshua Estabrooks
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Cooling off in Robson Park
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Former Valemount residents, Chris Edwards and Lauren Jerke, were back for a visit last week, and spent a day rafting down the Robson River where it feeds Kinney Lake up the Berg Lake Trail in Mount Robson Park.
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he final decision on the fate of Dunster Fine Arts Elementary School is set to come down any minute. The School Board met on Monday, July 19 at 2:30 p.m. to make a final decision on both the application to purchase the building from the newly formed Dunster Fine Arts School Society, as well as whether or not the board will support the community with education and curriculum for the upcoming school year. As of Friday, July 16, the official offer was in the hands of the board, said PAC Chair Christine Taylor, and she had been informed that it had already been forwarded on to the Ministry of Education. “On the offer we used legal real estate forms. We offered $10.00 and we gave them until the 29th to respond but obviously hoping we hear back from them sooner than that. They said until they have a buyer they would not discuss the education component.” The society has written up a rough budget, and is currently working on a detailed business plan for the next five years, said Taylor. The society has been offered one-time donations from various community members to get them through this year, as applying for grants may take too long to get something in
place for this year. “From the numbers we have received, Hydro and Propane (utilities) cost just over $12,000 per year, so maintenance of the grounds is the only other cost. We have people who have committed to taking care of the grounds and removing snow in the winter, so that should reduce costs even further.” Taylor added that by responsibly managing the heat and utility costs locally, they should be able to lower the costs significantly. On Friday, the Minister of Education, Margaret MacDiarmid, acknowledged they had yet to receive the proposal for purchase, and that the ball was entirely in the school district’s court. “It is up to the locally elected board of education in School District 57, as the property’s owner, to determine if they wish to transfer the school and to negotiate an agreement. It is also the board’s responsibility to determine whether or not an educational program would be provided in the event the property is transferred.” This sparked another flurry of calls to MLA Shirley Bond, and school board Chair Lyn Hall, to find out where the hold up was in approving the proposal. MLA Bond said that the time for finger pointing was over, and the school board had to start making some deci-
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KINOBE & SOULBEATAFRICA Kinobe is the new voice of Ugandan music. Kinobe has been performing internationally since the age of ten, captivating audiences with virtuoso performances of Ugandan roots music as well as original compositions, reflecting a wealth of African and world influences. This synthesis of African roots and world music, of traditional and modern instrumentation rbings inspiration and magic to every audience they perform for. These musicians represent the new vanguard of Ugandan performers, gifted instrumentalists steeped in the music of their homeland, but with ears opened to the sounds of the world at large. Driving poly-rhythms underlay transcendent melodies. Traditional African instruments – koras, kalimbas, adungus, endongos, drums – blend with guitars, drawing on influences from around the globe. This is a new groove for a new world. Kinobe and Soul Beat Africa will be performing throughout the weekend conducting workshops for all ages and levels on Ugandan traditional song and dance, percussion, storytelling, and a mainstage performance on saturday evening.We are honoured to have them in our valley! www.kinobemusic.com
FAYE BLAIS More than your average girl hailing from Northern Ontario, Faye Blais resonates the sweetest melodies coupled with raw acoustics that swiftly turns into the soundtrack to your life. With a stage presence that is equally delectable, Blais is a force to be reckoned with. This indie-folk princess will certainly win you over with her quick wit, spontaneity, and subtle ability to stroke the warmest pieces of your soul. Originally inspired by the campfire tunes of her youth, this globe-trotting songstress has spent the last four years wooing crowds overseas. After releasing her first full-length album “First Tooth” in 2005, Blais journeyed over to Taiwan with her guitar in tow to serenade distant audiences as the lead of Faye and the Slacks. She then moved down under to finish recording her second album “Two Pieces”. She is now in the process of releasing her third full length CD/DVD in the works.. Recently, Faye was nominated for 4 Northern Ontario Film and Music Awards, and took home the award for “Best Vocal Performance” Detailed as “continuing the thread started by Joni, picked up byAni and fashioned by Feist”, Faye Blais will quickly become a name you’ll never forget. We are excited to have her join our festival lineup this year! www.fayeblais.com
he McBride Community Foundation Committee is pleased to announce its first Mini Grant Program and the winners of the logo contest. “Grants of up to $250 will be awarded to charitable organizations for projects that improve the quality of life and benefit the residents of the Robson Valley,” said Loranne Martin, Chair of the McBride Community Foundation. The McBride Community Forest Corporation and the Northern Development Initiative Trust each donated $50,000 over a two-year period to create the endowment fund, which was invested with the Prince George Community Foundation that manages the fund on behalf of the McBride Foundation. “Each year the interest earned on the fund becomes available for granting back to the community for worthwhile projects. As this is our first year and there was very little to grant; the Committee decided to do a mini grant program thinking that even a little can help a lot.” Committee members Sheliagh Foster, Russ Purvis, Mike Mosley, Joe Kolida and Loranne Martin
were tasked with setting up the foundation’s core policies and procedures; creating a mission statement and designing granting and fund-raising programs. One of the Committee’s first decisions was to run a contest to create a logo that captured the essence of the work the Foundation does. The Whistle Stop Gallery volunteered to run the contest and presented the entries to the Committee, who selected Sheliagh Foster’s, whose graphic black and white logo highlights the rippling effect of the work the Foundation does with Mount Robson in the background. “The image fit perfectly with the Foundation,” stated Martin. Matthew Wheeler was runner up. “It’s really been a collaborative effort and it took a lot of hard work by a lot of dedicated people to get the Foundation to the point of granting money back to the community. The Village and staff have been providing on-going support to the Foundation and Committee members. Joe and Rosanna Kolida sponsored the Committee’s first Meet and Greet to introduce the Foundation to local registered charities and provided Gigglin Grizzly prizes for the logo contest winners.
Jim Imrich, President and Judy Nieser, Executive Director of the Prince George Community Foundation and the Community Foundations of Canada provided their knowledge and expertise throughout the entire process. “I would personally like to thank the Committee members for all their hard work in getting the foundation to this point,” said Martin. When asked about the Foundation’s next steps, Martin responded, “the Committee will be accepting grant applications between July 15th and August 15th; then will review and award grants and then will be taking a well deserved break before starting next year’s granting cycle and turning their eyes toward fund-raising.” Information, the Granting Guidelines, Application, Project Description and Recognition Guidelines are available on the Foundation’s section of the Village of McBride website. Visit the Community Foundation at mcbride.ca. Grant applications may be dropped off by August 15th at the Village Office, 100 Robson Centre in McBride. Contact by email at mcbridecommunityfoundation@ mcbride.ca.
Local photography display at museum Raghu Lokanathan Contributor The work of six local photographers will be on display at the Valemount Museum between July 23rd and August 27th in a show titled “Local Views”. Sheila Blom, Chris Zimmerman, David Lerch, Paul Johnson, Justin
Hooke and Viral Patel are all passionate picturetakers, and the exhibit begins with an opening reception at the museum on Friday, July 23rd from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. It’s not surprising, considering Valemount’s surroundings, that the natural environment is a common subject in all
the artists’ work, from close-ups of flowers to mountain landscapes to cougars. Chris Zimmerman’s work has been inspired in part by what he has seen in 24 years as a seasonal ranger in Mount Robson Park. Justin Hooke is an avid traveller and many of his photos are documents of his encounters during his travels. Sheila Blom has won several photo contests for her work, and also makes cards, calendars and framed photos. Now retired after 35 years at CN Rail, Paul Johnson enjoys manipulating digital images into artistic impressions. David Lerch is an outdoorsman who gains inspiration for his work as a photographer from his wilderness adventures and from publi-
cations such as National Geographic. Viral Patel is studying environmental engineering, works at the Valemount Visitor Centre and has been shooting landscapes for many years. Several of the artists will be attending the opening reception and available to answer questions about their work. There will also be refreshments! “Local Views” opens at the Valemount Museum July 27th and runs until August 27th. The Valemount Museum is open seven days a week in July and August.
Photo (left): One of Justin Hooke’s photos from the display at the Museum.
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Two arrested on HST fight continues on both sides train tracks near BR Joshua Estabrooks
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A suspicious incident south of Valemount has sparked a police investigation involving two Alberta residents; a 21 year old from Enderby and a 42 year old from Salmon Arm. Valemount RCMP Constable Simon Bentley said that the detachment received a call from a passing motorist that a southbound pick up truck had gone into the ditch between the Gosnell Bridge and Dominion Creek. “The accident occurred right at the 45 km marker. It went off the road and splattered everywhere. The witness called in saying they drove by and saw the crash and there was a male standing on the road.” The male said he was okay, and the witness continued on their way, said Bentley, but called it in as soon as they were in cell service. “I get there and no one is around. There are beer cans galore and mess everywhere, power tools all over the roadway. So I went to Blue River to see if anyone dropped them off or picked them up and nothing, so I came back to town and we took the vehicle and it didn’t come back as stolen.” Bentley made some phone calls about the vehicle, and found out that it had been sold four years ago, but they can’t get a hold of the person the VIN number is registered to. At the same time, Bentley received a call from CN stating they have spotted two individuals walking along the train tracks in the paradise falls area. “One of the CN supervisors approached them, but the two individuals wouldn’t identify themselves and gave some story about why they were on the tracks.” Bentley said he headed
back down to Blue River, and arrested the pair at mile 118 for trespassing. Once he got them back to the detachment, he ran their names and found out that they had outstanding warrants and a huge criminal record. “They both had warrants for their arrest, one out of Sicamous and one out of Salmon Arm. They were pretty low-key warrants but they each have extreme criminal histories, from violence to armed robbery to home invasions. They were a couple of bad dudes.” After interrogating the two, Bentley said that they admitted to crashing the truck, but insisted they bought it at an auction in Drayton Valley. “I called the auction house and there was no record of the vehicle, so we are still trying to determine if the vehicle was stolen or not. If it comes back as stolen I will issue a warrant for their arrest.” Because the police couldn’t determine whether or not the truck or the power tools that had been thrown from the vehicle were stolen, the two suspects had to be released on bail. Bentley said he brought them down to the crash site, and informed the Clearwater RCMP of their presence, he said. “Clearwater sent a car up to Blue River to monitor them. They managed to get a lift out of town and if they end up in Kamloops they will most likely get arrested again but they are not here and that was my first and foremost concern.” Bentley said he is in the process of sending serial numbers of all the power tools found at the crash scene to Alberta to verify whether or not they were stolen, and he filed conditions so the two are not allowed back in the Valemount area.
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he battle for and against the HST is now in a holding pattern, as various court processes begin to determine the validity of the tax itself as well as the petition against it that garnered over 700,000 signatures throughout the province. Regional Fight the HST Representative, Mike Summers, said that the petition, which successfully gathered the required 15% in every electoral district in the province, is now in the hands of Elections BC, who will be determining whether or not all the signatures collected are valid. At the same time, Summers said that a coalition of businesses has challenged the constitutional validity of the petition in court. “They are big business people, the West Frasers and all of them. They have very deep pockets.” Summers added that the BC Chamber of Commerce is also involved in the court battle, but individual chambers in various communities may or may not be a part of the legal proceedings. Summers said that the Fight HST group has contracted a lawyer who has a lot of experience in constitutional law, but due to the high cost of taking things to court, they are asking anyone who is willing to donate to the cause. “We didn’t want to go to a court challenge because it is brutally expensive but we were backed into a corner so that’s what we’re doing. When Gordon Campbell says that it doesn’t matter how many signatures we get, that they are still proceeding, we feel the Liberals have gotten to the point of sheer arrogance. We’re going to recall them and we will be successful.” Elections BC has until August to verify the petition, said Summers, but
no one knows how long the court challenge will take. In the meantime, the group will be pursuing the recall of MLA’s that received 25% or higher petition numbers, as it indicates to the organizers that their constituents are not happy with their elected representatives. “Anybody can start a recall petition and there’s really nothing the government can do about that. So one at a time we will recall them.” Currently the list of MLA’s on the recall list includes 24 names. Responding to some of the criticism surrounding the HST, MLA Shirley
“We did a really terrible job explaining the reasons why we did it and the speed at which we did it.”~ Shirley Bond
Bond said that she agrees with the people opposed to the tax that the government did a poor job at explaining it, and that they also implemented the tax in a manner that was to quick for some. “We did a really terrible job explaining the reasons why we did it and the speed at which we did it. It was a decision made very rapidly and communicated terribly. Part of the problem is there is a lot of misinformation and people don’t understand it correctly and are understandably very angry about that.” Bond said that as a member of the senior cabinet, she stands by the government’s statement that they were not considering the tax before or during the election, but due to circumstances that occurred in Ottawa and the province of Ontario the provincial government made the move. “I would say to any constituent we did not discuss
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it during or before the election. It was the new cabinet that made this decision and it was made based on what happened in Ontario. In June we lost two billion dollars worth of revenue because of the recession and secondly there was a new flexibility added by the federal government. Previous to this provinces were not allowed to determine their own rate of a value added tax and so we would have been forced to increase it to 13% and we were not interested in doing that. After the election the Federal Government made it clear that we could have a 12% HST, and that plus
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the $1.6 billion that came as a result of signing the deal was what pushed that decision very rapidly after Ontario. I was at the cabinet table, I was part of an election campaign and it did not come up. It was not a pre-determined outcome and it really came very rapidly after the election by a new cabinet, of which I was a part.” Bond also said that the Province is prepared to abide by the law in this situation, so if the petition is successful it will be sent to a committee of the legislature, and the committee will decide on how to proceed. “The committee have a choice; one would be an act in the legislature
or secondly a referendum for a province wide vote. None of those things I would be involved with as an MLA. The process is basically now in the midst of a process laid out by law and we will comply with whatever those outcomes are.” With regards to the recall process beginning throughout the province, Bond said she will stand on her track record in her riding. “I actually think I have a pretty credible track record of hard work on behalf of my constituents, so what I have to rely on is even though they are angry and disappointed at what our party, our government, has done, that they stop and look at each individual MLA’s track record and they take that into consideration as to who is best to represent them. I don’t think an MLA should take their position for granted and I never do. I hope my constituents would put this one decision by the government in context of a decade of hard work on their behalf.” If the petition is successful, and the tax is rescinded, Summers said there will have to be a process for returning the money collected back to the residents of the province. “The way it is written up the government will be responsible for paying the difference between 7% PST and the 7% portion of the HST. Anything greater than that difference will have to be reimbursed, and it would most likely be on a per capita basis and go right back to the way it was on June 30th.”
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s if the disgusting waste of money weren’t enough, the police brutality and gestapo operation was very disturbing. I left the USA 31 years ago to come to this? Your administration is, I repeat, very disturbing. Police state? Certainly. You should be ashamed. There is no doubt in anyone’s mind the only destruction was caused by the police themselves to discredit legal protestors. What has Canada become under Harper? Congratulations, you’re becoming as dangerous to Canadian citizens as the American government is toward their own citizens. Do I dare protest? Will a police car come to my home and beat me now? Michael Callas Robson Valley
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ich friends of the BC Liberals have now moved to drag us all into court to defend the rights we should be able to take for granted as free citizens of B.C., namely to peacefully petition our elected representatives. This is going to cost money to defend, so if anyone wants information on how to help with the costs, contact me and I will give you
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information. And in the meantime, anyone who didn’t tick the privacy box on the petition, make sure the person who calls you is really Elections BC, because at least one person has gotten a very strange call, at 6:30 p.m. on a Saturday night. Doesn’t sound like a civil servant to me. Dorothy Simpson McBride Joshua Estabrooks
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utdoor enthusiasts now have a brand-new outdoor recreation guide available to them. The Robson Valley Outdoor Recreation Guide is a two-sided map of the Robson Valley, from Sugarbowl Grizzly Den Provincial Park northwest of McBride to Jackman Flats Provincial Park and Mount Terry Fox Provincial Park north of Valemount to Mount Robson Provincial Park in the east. The map lists and describes more than 30 trails of varying lengths and difficulties and also includes symbols of amenities and tips on bear safety. “I’ve been pushing for a map for a long time,” said Manager of McBride Community Development and Visitor Services Dannielle Alan. “People would come in to the visitors info and ask about hiking. We would photocopy maps out of books. So we thought we have to do something better than this. I thought the map was necessary. I Deanna Mickelow
knew what I wanted it to look like.” Alan and staff member Denise Lamming came up with the trail descriptions for each trail, while Matthew Wheeler did the layout of the brochure. “With permission from author Rob Bryce, we used his book ‘Hiking North Central BC’ as a reference for trail information,” said Alan. The maps came out at the end of May and are available at the McBride Visitor Centre. “It’s incredibly popular,” said Alan. “It’s being requested all the time. It promotes outdoor recreation throughout the whole of the Robson Valley. We want people to stay in the area and explore the whole area.” There is no advertising in the brochure as the project was funded through grants from Northern Tourism BC and the McBride Community Forest Corporation. Alan, who volunteered her time to design the map, said the Robson Valley Community Development & Visitor Services was the driving force behind it. We acknowledge the financial support of
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Grizzly footage causes flurry of reaction and opinion Joshua Estabrooks
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t’s been a busy month for local filmmaker Leon Lorenz. His remarkable footage of a near Grizzly attack garnered an instant reaction from news media and individuals from across North America, so much so that he was tied to his telephone for a week straight after the footage made it on CBC television. Immediately after the footage aired, Lorenz said he was flooded with calls from other news organizations, and individuals reacting to the story. “I have been getting a lot of feedback. I did receive some hate mail to my personal e-mail address but I got a lot more positive comments from the people who have their head screwed on right. If my dad was alive now he would say it goes with the territory and I have to have thick skin, so I have been taking it all in stride.” Both initial stories on television left some viewers questioning some of the aspects of Lorenz’s ordeal, so each program ran a rebuttal a day or two after the story broke, explaining that Lorenz was a professional filmmaker, and with that line of work comes the risk of interacting with the subjects of his films in various ways. “They did a good job at answering back to the bear biologist and the negative feedback from some viewers. I got even more feedback from that and it was nice to have the extra airtime as well.” Many of the letters Lorenz received came from ordinary viewers. Some understood the risks Lorenz takes for his films, while others chastised him for everything
from being there in the first place to using his firearm to break the bear out of its charge. Most of the letters he received were positive, however; “I hope that you take the stupidity of some of the remarks made about your encounter with the grizzly sow and cub, with a ‘grain of salt.’ I find nothing wrong with what you did,” said Tom Redhead of Sooke. Another supporter, Jacques Drisdelle, a licensed bear safety expert from Williams Lake, said, “This is a great video taken by a very brave man who remained calm and knew exactly what to do under extreme pressure. Lorenz lives in British Columbia where like all other Canadians he has the Right to Mobility and can enter the bush to film wildlife. Those that think he should be charged for various idiotic reasons should consider the serious implications to all. You are actually talking about restricting and removing personal rights away from this man, something which is illegal, unlawful and dangerous to promote. He is a wildlife photographer and filmmaker and has the right to pursue that lifestyle and business. There was nothing illegal or unethical in Leon Lorenz’s filming and deterrence of the charging Grizzly Sow. She exhibited typical aggressive defensive behaviour in defence of her cub. Mr. Lorenz’s response was highly appropriate and sensible in light of the circumstances. I’ve known many people who have killed such a charging bear. This film segment has great educational value in teaching people about bears and their behaviour. Mr. Lorenz did not panic upon being charged, he prepared his defences and deployed it appropriately
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Legendary Roots performer, Petunia, wowed those lucky enough to attend his show last week at the Anglican/United Church in Valemount. Petunia played in Jasper and Valemount on his way through the province, but enjoyed his time in the Robson Valley so much he is already talking about coming back soon, so stay tuned to The Valley Sentinel for future dates if you missed out this time.
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as a last resort. He showed that he was prepared and that he had a plan in case of an attack. Most people don’t plan ahead and are unable to deal appropriately when charged by a bear. Bears live in a dangerous world and sows defend cubs because males will kill them to bring a female into estrus. There is no greater trauma than having your young ones torn to pieces by another bear. The sow and cub in this instance will live on without any serious effects from the man encounter; so relax and enjoy a great film and be thankful that Mr. Lorenz and the bears are safe and have learned a new respect for each other.” Lorenz said the exposure he has received from the footage going viral has also kept him busy. “I’m sure a million dollars wouldn’t pay for that kind of exposure. Macleans magazine did a little story on my experience. It was on the Rick Peterson show on CHAD radio in Montreal. I did an interview with Mark Forsythe on BC Almanac, as well the Prince George Citizen, Vancouver Sun, Globe and Mail, National Post and was featured on Global TV, CBC, and NBC.” The footage was not supposed to be released in the United States, said Lorenz, so there is still some legal negotiations involving CBC and NBC as to how the American network got a hold of it. All in all, Lorenz said that things are slowly returning to normal at home, and he is now able to head back out into the woods to continue filming for his wildlife films. The Grizzly footage will be included in his upcoming feature length film entitled “Wildest of the Wild.”
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• Valemount Seniors Music Night 7-9pm McBride E-Free Church -Drop-in Walking 7-8 AM
• Cribbage 1pm - 4pm at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge in lower lounge
• Jam Night Gathering Tree, Valemount 7-9pm • Hamburger Night at the Legion 5PM in Valemount • Valemount Museum: opening reception for local photographers showcase 6pm - 8pm 1090 Main Street
•Dunster Farmers Market Sat July 24 10am - 12pm at The Dunster Community Hall. Sellers Welcome. Call Pete for more info at 250 968-4334 • Local photographers showcase at the Valemount Museum 1090 Main St.
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• Valemount Seniors Carpet Bowling 9am • Local photographers showcase at the Valemount Museum 1090 Main St.
• TOPS 6:30pm at the Health Unit in McBride • 7-9 PM VFD mtbg @ Fire Hall • Local photographers showcase at the Valemount Museum 1090 Main St.
• Valemount Seniors Music Night 7-9pm • Local photographers showcase at the Valemount Museum 1090 Main St.
• Cribbage 1pm - 4pm at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge in lower lounge • Local photographers showcase at the Valemount Museum 1090 Main St.
• Jam Night Gathering Tree, Valemount 7-9pm • Hamburger Night at the Legion 5PM in Valemount • Local photographers showcase at the Valemount Museum 1090 Main St.
JULY 31 AUG 1 •Dunster Farmers Market Sat July 31 10am - 12pm at The Dunster Community Hall. Sellers Welcome. Call Pete for more info at 250 968-4334 • Local photographers showcase at the Valemount Museum 1090 Main St.
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• Valemount Seniors Carpet Bowling 9am • Local photographers showcase at the Valemount Museum 1090 Main St.
• TOPS 6:30pm at the Health Unit in McBride • 7-9 PM VFD mtbg @ Fire Hall • Local photographers showcase at the Valemount Museum 1090 Main St.
• Valemount Seniors Music Night 7-9pm • Local photographers showcase at the Valemount Museum 1090 Main St.
• Cribbage 1pm - 4pm at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge in lower lounge • Local photographers showcase at the Valemount Museum 1090 Main St.
• Jam Night Gathering Tree, Valemount 7-9pm • Hamburger Night at the Legion 5PM in Valemount • Local photographers showcase at the Valemount Museum 1090 Main St.
•Dunster Farmers Market Sat Aug 7 10am - 12pm at The Dunster Community Hall. Sellers Welcome. Call Pete for more info at 250 968-4334
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• Valemount Seniors Carpet Bowling 9am • Local photographers showcase at the Valemount Museum 1090 Main St.
• TOPS 6:30pm at the Health Unit in McBride • 7-9 PM VFD mtbg @ Fire Hall • Local photographers showcase at the Valemount Museum 1090 Main St.
• Valemount Seniors Music Night 7-9pm • Local photographers showcase at the Valemount Museum 1090 Main St.
• Cribbage 1pm - 4pm at the Valemount Golden Years Lodge in lower lounge • Local photographers showcase at the Valemount Museum 1090 Main St.
• Jam Night Gathering Tree, Valemount 7-9pm • Hamburger Night at the Legion 5PM in Valemount • Local photographers showcase at the Valemount Museum 1090 Main St.
AUG 14/15 •Dunster Farmers Market Sat Aug 7 10am - 12pm at The Dunster Community Hall. Sellers Welcome. Call Pete for more info at 250 968-4334 • Local photographers showcase at the Valemount Museum 1090 Main St.
Services VALEMOUNT • PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING EVERY 2ND WED. 5 PM DOWNSTAIRS AT THE LIBRARY. • PUBLIC HEALTH UNIT Prenatal Classes, Baby Clinics Call 566-9138 ext 228 for appointments. • CHAMPS Weight loss Support Team for men and women. Thurs. 6:00 pm Downstairs Valemount Clinic. Shirley 566-9829, Dolly 566-8458. • COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 pm, council chambers. Everyone welcome. • CHAMBER OF COMMERCE General Meeting 2nd Thurs of the month @ 12pm at the Learning Centre • SADDLE & WAGON CLUB MEETING 3rd Thurs. 7 pm 566-9707
• 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. • LIONS BINGO 1st & 3rd Mon, at Lions Hall, doors open 6pm, everyone welcome. • 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 250 566-0095 • 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 Shelley Mainprize @ 250 566-9854
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 5693210. • 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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» COMMUNITY
50-Year Golden Jubilee celebrated in Blue River Eleanor Deckert Black Press
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n July 17, 1960, Bishop Harrington drove to Blue River, accompanied by Father John MacIntyre and Father Emil Sasges, for the blessing of the newly built church of Our Lady of the Snow. Fifty years later, on Sunday, July 18, there was a golden jubilee 50th anniversary celebration in Blue River with Father Sasges, now serving Our Lady of the Snow for the third time. All past parishioners, residents of Blue River and visitors were on hand for the celebration, sharing their old photos and stories from the past.
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erhaps even at the time of his visit 50 years ago the bishop foresaw that Fr. Emil would be the first resident priest of Blue River less than five years later. The CNR crews as well as men from a large sawmill then in Blue River afforded volunteers and materials to build the church and, along with their families, were eager for Mass as often as possible. In the early days the church was full every Sunday. In 1972, volunteers built a permanent residence and parish centre. When the priest in the late 1970s took up residence in Valemount, volunteers in Blue River, serving as “lay apostles,” enabled the Blessed Sacrament to remain accessible to all with the doors of the church open each day. Fred and Fran Wolf have coordinated volunteer work since 1988. In 2002, parishioners Fran Wolf and Lolly Fehr raised the money for new windows while Barb Farina fashioned window frames and improved the woodwork for the chancel. What difference does it make to have such a tiny, one room church in such a tiny town amidst all those vast mountains covered with snow? Fran Wolf can tell of many who have come in off the highway to stop for a visit in the church ... like the time a busload of men from Haiti came by. They were so happy to find the church open and went in and prayed the Rosary. One visitor from Austria spoke for many in the note that he gave Fran: “I am skiing this week. I asked where the nearest Catholic Church was and was amazed and very happy to find this wonderful little church of Our Lady of the Snow. What a beautiful surprise to also find it open and Jesus present in it. Thank-you for giving me access to the Lord in the Blessed Sacrament here in this wilderness! I will pray for you and your little community.” Priests who have served the area The following is a list of the priests who have served this area (McBride, Valemount, Blue River, Avola, Vavenby and Clearwater) over the years: 1941: Rev. M.A. Phelan (resident in Merritt) 1949: Rev. J.A. Quigley (resident in Little Fort) 1965: Rev. Emil Sasges (first resident pastor in Blue River) 1976: Rev. Desmond; Rev. A. Vella (resident in Valemount) 1983: Rev. Emil Sasges 1988: Rev. J.C. Mulligan 1989: Rev. Thomas O’Neill 1992: Rev. Robert Haggerty 1996: Rev. Louis Hoffart 2004: Rev. Martin Moser; Rev. Richard Hanzowski 2006: Rev. Emil Sasges
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Members of the Catholic Church from around the Robson and North Thompson Valleys gather for the golden jubilee celebration for the historic Blue River Church, “Our Lady of the Snow.”
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The celebratory cake was made by Valemount resident, Danielle Reid, and enjoyed by all in attendance.
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»GARDEN BEAUTY: 7TH ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW AT THE VALEMOUNT MUSEUM, JULY 17
Flower Arrangements by Local Garden Enthusiasts
Giuseppina Masciarelli Delphiniums My Heart Lies Bleeding
Stephanie Hannis Roses, Marigolds, Pansies, Poppy
Bonnie Culp Peony, Delphinium, Ami Majus, Maltese Cross
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»GARDEN BEAUTY: 7TH ANNUAL FLOWER SHOW AT THE VALEMOUNT MUSEUM, JULY 17
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Nancy & Ted Barr Ferns, Bell Flowers, Roses
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» COMMUNITY
Local contractor sets the record straight on wildfire work Joshua Estabrooks
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veryone has a different opinion on how the forests should be treated in light of the pine beetle epidemic. There are those who feel everything should be cut as soon as possible while the trees retain at least some of their value, and others who feel everything should be left as it is to let nature take its course. Both philosophies can be seen in the Robson Valley, but the closer the beetle creeps to the communities in the Valley, even more factors and values need to be considered. For over a year, local forest company, Greenstar Forest Solutions has been working to remove beetle killed or attacked pine from the forest surrounding the Village of Valemount in an attempt to safeguard the community from forest fire risks. The company has also been successful at bringing in a large amount of grant money into the community, which has allowed owner John McGuire to employ over a dozen workers on a semi permanent basis. The goal of McGuire’s work is to safeguard the key areas identified by the Wildfire Prevention and Protection Committee, which was set up by the Village of Valemount to plan and execute fire smart activities in and around the Village. The first chunk of work occurred by the old dump, and out at Cedarside, said McGuire, and the money has come from two grant streams, one from UBCM and the other from the Job Opportunities Program. The most recently completed section, Cedarside, brought in about $640,000 in grant money, and provided 12 full time jobs, he said. To get the work, McGuire said he had to prepare proposals laying out what he intended to do and what he planned to accomplish. Two other companies, one out of Prince George and one out of Kamloops, also submitted for the project but were unsuccessful. To put together a proper proposal, McGuire consulted with a group doing similar work in the Jasper area, because he wanted to disturb the areas he was protecting as little as possible, for a variety of reasons. “When you drag the logs across the ground you create a seed bed, and if you’re going to reforest the area it’s great, but every one of the areas we have done are settlement reserve areas which means there are no silviculture obligations. So to maintain
the integrity of the site, it’s best not to disturb the ground cover.” By using low impact techniques, McGuire said he has been able to maintain the integrity of the forest floor, which prevents noxious weeds from springing up and prevents thick regeneration of trees, which would in turn have to be thinned out again in 30 years. It costs about $4.00 more a ton to harvest in a low impact way, but in the long run, it is much much cheaper, said McGuire. “It’s four bucks a ton cheaper to just clear cut it all with machines, but what happens when you do it that way is you get a stand that grows up thick and in thirty years we will have the same problem we had before. Also, the noxious weeds creep in when you remove the top layer of earth. A lot of money is spent on invasive plants in the Valley and they are having a hard time making an impact.” Currently, Greenstar is working near the transfer station, but due to an unexplainable shift in government thinking, the work will not be as extensive, and will employ less local workers as the previous areas. The reason for this, said McGuire, is that it seems that McGuire’s current work site illustrates how the ground cover is the government is now trying to deal with the problem maintained. as cheaply as possible, which actually works out to a greater expense down the road. “Harvesting with less disturbance is a bit more expensive but it is a net benefit in the long term.” McGuire said the work he is doing is not fully understood by the community, and has heard the lack of understanding manifest itself into criticism of the project. “Lots of people are questioning what I’m doing, and it’s at the point where it is starting to cost us opportunities because people are seeming to think that this program is not a good thing. Because of this perception we lost an opportunity for about $250,000 that could have come in to this town.” The perception McGuire is trying to change is that the areas he is working in should just be clear cut like the community forest areas by the airport, but the techniques used by Greenstar will actually save money in the long run, as well as possibly create more forest values as they preserve the forest plants, like blueberries. “These areas wouldn’t be worth it to log conventionally. If it were a normal cut block out in the middle of nowhere the best way to deal with the mistletoe would be to just nuke it. It seems to cost less up front but only if you factor out the social and environmental aspects.”
One of 17 noxious weeds identified on a site close to McGuire’s current work site. This site had been conventionally logged in the past.
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John McGuire identifying 17 different varieties of noxious weeds on a site that has been conventionally logged.
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sions on the fate of the Dunster School now. “From my perspective, all of us, including the school board, should be looking for creative ways to help these parents and kids. I can understand the growing frustration but all I can do is ensure that the province of BC is not standing in the way and I can tell you today that Minister MacDiarmid reiterated that. The school board must make a formal request of the province and the minister has committed to signing it off.” Board Chair, Lyn Hall, said that he called a special board meeting for Monday, July 19, to discuss and decide on whether or not to sell the school, and whether or not the board would be providing education for the 2010 school year. In an interview on Friday, he said that the board would not be pursuing charges or seeking restitution in response to the illegal occupation of the school that occurred two weeks ago, but could not say for sure what the decision on the fate of the school would be. “The board certainly sees the occupation of Dunster school as an illegal occupation. We spent between $20-30,000 on the occupation of Dunster school, having to pay lawyers and court fees. I think that is
important for the community to know.” Hall did say that right now, before the meeting on Monday, that the board’s position is that there would be no educational programs in Dunster in the fall of 2010. “That is an issue that the society wants us to address. I can’t speak to it until the board makes its decision. We will be discussing the whole package. I’m hoping on Monday it will be laid out and everyone will know where we’re headed.” For Bond, the issue has reinforced the fact that rural schooling needs to be discussed at the provincial level, and she committed to working on removing the rural schools from the current education model. “We need to change how we manage rural schools in the province and this compels me to work harder on this issue.” A phone call from Board Chair Lyn Hall just before press time on Monday afternoon confirmed that the meeting had concluded. Hall said the board has directed senior administration to put together a counter offer to be sent to the Dunster Fine Arts School Society within 24-36 hours. He also said that he has requested a face to face meeting with the society to discuss the educational possibilities.
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Activities to Entertain & Amuse Pioneer Photo
CROSSWORD AND SUDOKU
About this photo Description: Laura Hollis, Valemount school teacher 1935-1938
Date: 1935 Credits: Valemount Museum & Archives ID: 2003.18.121 Image: 74 of 117
Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20
LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23
SAGITTARIUS-Nov 23/Dec21
Aries, a health kick has you feeling good while you get in shape. If you already have been on an exercise regimen, you may want to step it up a little. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21
Leo, it is time to carefully consider all relationships. Determine which relationships need to become a higher priority and which can be placed on the back burner. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22
Sagittarius, you might need a little alone time this week. It’s perfectly acceptable to retreat to your room or a quiet corner for as long as you need.
Taurus, strange things fall into your lap when you least expect it. You can’t help but wonder where they have come from. Don’t question your good fortune.
Gemini, there’s not much you can do to change someone’s mind. Instead of arguing, try seeing things from the other’s perspective. Opportunity for romance arrives later this week.
CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Cancer, success can be difficult when you don’t have a goal or plan in mind. Start mapping out a course of action and enjoy the road to success.
Libra, a change of scenery might be just what you need. Your biggest challenge is deciding where to go. Take a friend or family member along for the ride.
SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Scorpio, your luck changes for the better at a time when you can truly appreciate the change in fortunes. What a different perspective you have on life this week.
THURSDAY
CAPRICORN- Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, play your cards right and you might be in for a financial reward. The hard part will be spending your newfound riches. It’s easy to get carried away.
AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18
LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23
GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21
WEDNESDAY
Virgo, don’t trust your intuition this week. Instead, rely on others to be your sounding board for ideas. Big changes are in store soon.
LAST WEEKS ANSWERS
FRIDAY
Daytime Variable Condition cloudiness
Daytime Cloudy with Condition showers
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40% P.O.P. 23°C High 7°C Low Wind SE 5 km/h 24/Hr Rain
30% P.O.P. 20°C High 8°C Low Wind SW 5 km/h 24/Hr Rain
20% P.O.P. 23°C High 7°C Low Wind SW 5 km/h 24/Hr Rain
Cloudy periods
Aquarius, when an opportunity for advancement at work arises, jump on it as fast as you can. Though you may have passed on the opportunity before, the paycheck is well worth the work. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, others are worried about your attitude. If you’ve been in a slump, turn to friends to help you get in a better mood.
SATURDAY
Daytime Condition
Cloudy periods
40% P.O.P. 21°C High 6°C Low Wind W 5 km/h 24/Hr Rain
SUNDAY
Daytime Condition
Sunny
10% P.O.P. 17°C High 2°C Low Wind W 10 km/h 24/Hr Rain
MONDAY
Daytime Condition
Sunny
10% P.O.P. 19°C High 2°C Low Wind NW 5 km/h 24/Hr Rain
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16 • Wednesday July 21, 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. 3512 Hinkelman Road, McBride, BC
934 5th Avenue, McBride, BC - Immaculate home - First time on market - Excellent location - Oak kitchen - Detached garage
$249,000
1040 Cypress Road, Valemount BC
$550,000
14510 Blackman Rd, Tete Jaune Cache, BC
- Nice country rancher - Large 2.25 acre lot - 4 bdrm, 2 baths - Paved driveway - Immaculate & private
$265,000
13180 Dome Creek Road, Dome Creek, BC - Prime riverfront property - Large 2 storey home - Excellent buildings - Fenced, good farmland - In nice community
$550,000
848 1st Avenue, McBride, BC
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- Awesome hobby farm - Immaculate 4 bdrm home - Spectacular gardens - Large truck shop - Semi treed on 79 acres
$159,900
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
361 Dominion Street, McBride, BC
- Fixer Upper - Zoned Commercial - Good investment - High traffic street - Slashed to SELL!
$37,500
- Nice getaway property - Immaculate older mobile - Fenced yard & lawns - Excellent location - 4 bedrooms w/family room
$238,500
Each office independently owned and operated.
Data is from sources believed to be reliable but accuracy is not guaranteed.
831 Bridge Road, McBride, BC - Modular on 1 acre - In town on services - 3 bdrm, 2 bathroom - Fixer upper, good potential - Excellent location
$125,000
2300 Westlund Road, McBride, BC
835 Beaven Crescent, Valemount, BC
$239,000
3709 Hinkelman Road, McBride, BC
- Home & acreage - Semi treed 37 acres - Large 4 bdrm home - Shop & barn - Excellent location
$549,500
$375,000 201 Dominion Street, McBride, BC
$163,500
- Nice 5 bdrm home - On 2 fenced lots - Very open & spacious - Finished up & down - Detached garage
#10 151 Columbia Street, McBride, BC
- Nice executive home - With shop on 3 lots - Immaculate estate sale - Natural wood craftsmanship - Priced to sell
$49,900
- Modern mobile home - Spacious 2 bdrm - Best lot in MHP - Large private yard & deck - Immediate occupancy
- Immaculate home - 2 bdrm, 2 bthrm - Large attached garage - Paved yard, nice trees - Wheelchair ramp - Large 3/4 acre corner lot
- Riverfront horse farm - Semi treed 30 acres - Fenced & cross fenced - 3 bdrm log home with shop - Very private and immaculate
1155 3rd Avenue, McBride, BC
$185,000
- Nice house on two lots - Good garden & lawns - Set up for assisted living - Or 3 bdrm family home - Excellent Location
McBride S Road, McBride, BC
$99,000
- Spectacular view lot - Level with access - 2 Acres on Dominion Creek - On water & Sewer - Ready to build on
250-981-5742 or 250-569-0125 or Toll Free: 1-877-732-5767 • allanmiller@remax.net
Al Miller
McBride, valeMount, and area www.robsonvalleyrealestate.ca
The hard-Working nice guy
HST: What’s Taxable & What’s Not in Regards to Real Estate Banking and Investments GST-taxable before July 1, 2010
PST-taxable before July 1, 2010
Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
Mortgage Interest Costs
No GST
No PST
No HST
Most Financial Services
No GST
No PST
No HST
GST-taxable before July 1, 2010
PST-taxable before July 1, 2010
Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST?
New Homes up to $525,000
5%
No PST
No change 15
New Homes over $525,000
5%
No PST
Yes 16
Previously Occupied Homes
No GST
No PST
No HST
BANKING AND INVESTMENTS
Supplied by Al Miller Of Re/max
Home Purchases HOME PURCHASES
Legal fees
5%
7%
No (remains 12%)
Real Estate Commissions
5%
No PST
Yes (changes to 12%)
See all my listings on www.robsonvalleyrealestate.ca
Leases and Rentals GST-taxable before July 1, 2010
PST-taxable before July 1, 2010
Condo Fees
No GST
No PST
Long-term Residential Accommodation
No GST
No PST
No HST
Hockey Rink and Hall Rentals
5%
No PST
Yes (changes to 12%)
Equipment Rentals (e.g., carpet cleaners, power washers)
5%
7%
No (remains 12%)
DVD/Video Cassette Rentals
5%
7%
No (remains 12%)
LEASES AND RENTALS
Is there a change to the amount of tax payable under the HST? No HST
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250-569-0125 Toll Free: 1-877-732-5767 allanmiller@remax.net For information on HST transition rules, please go to:
http://hst.blog.gov.bc.ca/2010/04/01/learn-more/