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Local leader to represent women on international stage Daniel Betts Editor

ecently, Reverend Margaret Dempster showed The Valley Sentinel a newspaper clipping. It was of a picture taken on December 6, 1989 on the campus of École Polytechnique, in Montreal, Quebec. It shows a young woman, in a classroom, slouched in a chair with her head back, Christmas decorations hanging above her. The young woman is dead, one of 14 women killed in an infamous, horrific and violent act. “It reminds me of things that go on in the world,” said Reverend Dempster. “Often times we hear about these things and we only observe them intellectually. There are some real concerns in the world.” Reverend Dempster of the Anglican United Church of Canada, Robson Valley Shared Ministry, was recently elected to the International Anglican Women’s Network (IAWN) Steering Committee, which is made up of seven women from around the world who are elected as a result of international balloting. The IAWN was created to enable and empower women. One of their objectives is the elimination of all forms of violence against women and children. The objectives of the steering committee are to pool resources and talents, and ensure sound processes are in place for corporate decision-making. “It’s going to be interesting. It’s going to be exciting,” said Reverend Dempster. “I’m working on my doctorate and I’m going to see if I can work all of it into a thesis.” Reverend Dempster has been deeply involved

with empowering women for many years. Each year, for the past five years, she has attended the United Nations (UN) Commission on the Status of Women (CSW). Two years ago she spoke to the UN Economic and Social Council in the main hall. “I spoke on behalf on the World Council of Churches (WCC),” she explained. For the first time aboriginal women attended the CSW. Reverend Dempster helped to organize a parallel event on violence and indigenous women. Women from around the world were keynote speakers and many women were in their native dress. “We gave the presentation twice to wall to wall people.” She also noted she visited embassies and spoke with the ambassadors to the United Nations for Iraq, Lebanon, and Chechnya. According to Reverend Dempster the IAWN speaks to all women in the Anglican Communion and covers a multitude of issues, concerns and challenges. Much of the work is lobbying. “Lobbying our own government and other governments and also raising awareness of issues, not just nationally but our own concerns. We tie into the White Ribbon Campaign (WRC) in the fall.” The WRC is is the largest effort in the world of men working to end violence against women. Both men and women lead it but the focus is on educating men and boys. “The White Ribbon Campaign was started by Canadian men, which is awesome,” said Reverend Dempster. “It’s not a ‘femanazi’ thing. Men have sisters, mothers, daughters, and aunts.” The IAWN bases its priorities on the Beijing Platform for Action, a declaration of the UN Women, which is the UN entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. “I’m interested in the issues and concerns that we have locally. I want to tap into the organizations

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Above: Reverend Margaret Dempster poses for The Valley Sentinel in her home in Valemount, B.C. She is one of seven women elected to the International Anglican Women’s Network Steering Committee. Photo by Daniel Betts

that exist here.” On October 22, Reverend Dempster will be in Auckland, New Zealand to attend the first meeting of the newly elected steering group. “I’m quite excited about it,” said Reverend Dempster. One evening during her visit the committee will be introduced to the Maori culture, which she is very much looking forward to. “It’s going to be exciting and very interesting and very challenging. I think it’s wonderful for our communities to have a platform, if you will, on the international stage.”

Tire round-up in Valemount Daniel Betts Editor

ire Stewardship BC (TSBC) is holding a Tire Round-Up in Valemount, B.C. at KP Abernathy, 3205 McLennan Road, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday, August 12. Residents are encouraged to retire their old car tires, on and off rim, where, the tire will begin its journey to a new life, by being recycled into products such as playground surfacing, coloured landscaping mulch and athletic tracks. Most consumers return their scrap tires at the same time they purchase new ones, but some may choose to take their old tires home or switch the tires themselves. Ultimately the consumer will need to dispose of these orphan tires. TSBC offers two free disposal options for these tires: Tire Round-Ups for car tires on and off rim; and The Return to Retailer program, where consumers can drop off up to four car tires (clean and off–rim) to participating retailers. Both of these options are great for reducing the burden at landfills. TSBC actively encourages schools and municipalities to consider the use of BC recycled rubber in their projects, making them eligible for funding under the TSBC Community Grant Program. In 2011, TSBC’s grant program kept more than half a million pounds of tires out of landfills by contributing over $600,000 to communities throughout the province for recycled rubber projects including water parks, playgrounds and outdoor fitness areas.

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Rivershed journey of a lifetime begins for young leaders Daniel Betts Editor

ast weekend seven young men and women prepared to undertake a journey they would likely never forget. They gathered at the Robson Shadows Campground, near Mount Robson Provincial Park, camping a short distance from the banks of the famous Fraser River, which they would all soon be intimately familiar with. They were selected to take part in the Sustainable Living Leadership Program (SLLP), a twenty-five day, and 1,400-kilometre journey by canoe, raft and foot down the Fraser River. On Friday, August 3, the young leaders were preparing for their journey by getting used to camping, as well as each other having never before met. The program is run by the not-for-profit Rivershed Society of B.C., with the goal of fostering sustainable living and responsible community and resource development. The program is in its ninth year of development. The SLLP participants, who all live in communities along the Fraser Basin, were eager to speak with The Valley Sentinel. We asked them why they were undertaking this journey. Jacquie Lanthier is a teacher who runs a oneroom school in Gold Bridge, B.C., and uses experiential learning with her students. “I see experience as a way to take a lot of important teachings from the environment,” explained Lanthier. She feels we live in a time of uncertainty in regard to the environmental health of our region. “I want to know how I can make an impact both on my students lives and in my community.” Lanthier is looking forward to networking and connecting with likeminded people on the trip and also along the journey down the river. Brittany Coulter, from North Vancouver, B.C., came on the trip to not only learn about the issues facing the Fraser River, but also to gain her own experiences to share with friends, family, and people in her community. “More so ways that they [people in her community] can improve their own lifestyle and sustainability methods,” explained Coulter. “So if they cannot come on the trip themselves then I feel that this would be the next best thing.” Coulter intends to share her personal stories of the journey with her community. “To become a leader,” declared John Redan of Lillooet, B.C., who noted the importance of sustaining the natural resources of the Fraser Basin such as salmon. “It’s a chance to go down the Fraser River. It’s a once in a life time opportunity,” said Wannes Lup-

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“Modern voyageurs to explore entire length of the Fraser River”

Above: On Monday, August 6 participants of the Sustainable Living Leadership Program pose in front of their 34 foot canoe, Cedar Spirit after two days of exploring the headwaters of the Fraser River. Only 23 days to go. (Left to Right) Program Facilitator Doug Radies, Facilitator-trainee Amy Law, Rivershed Society founder and federal MP, Fin Donnelly, participants, John Redan, Caitlin Hill, Jill Simpson, Jacquie Lanthier, Phillip Douglass, Wannes Luppens and Brittany Coulter. Photo by Andrea Scholz

pens, who lives in Rossland, B.C. and hopes to use his experience to improve the BC Rivers Day. Amy Law, of Quesnel, B.C., a participant last year, is a trainee-facilitator this year. Last year’s SLLP group made headlines when they encountered and rescued a dog stuck on the muddy Fraser River bank. “I think I was one of the first to spot it,” said Law. “We thought it was an albino beaver, we didn’t know what it was.” They were conducting a wildlife inventory and upon spotting the mysterious “white thing” in the water, came in close to investigate. Doug Radies, a program facilitator who was also on last year’s journey said, “She was cemented in, it was unbelievable.” It took four people 40 minutes to dig Lucy the dog from the mud, which had become like hard concrete the closer they got to her paws. Fin Donnelly, MP for New Westminster, Coquitlam and Port Moody, is the founder of the Riv-

ershed Society of British Columbia. He has swum the Fraser River twice to raise awareness about river ecosystems. He spoke of this year’s journey with much enthusiasm. “We’ll be hiking to Kinney Lake. We’ll be hiking through the Goat [River]. We do three days of paddling from Tete Jaune, [B.C.] to Crescent Spur, [B.C.] then we are 8 days on a raft from Soda Creek, [B.C.] down to Yale, [B.C.], then we are paddling 8 days again from Hope, [B.C.] to Vancouver, [B.C.],” said Donnelly. “There’s no better way to learn about sustainability than to be out there in the environment, on the river, going from community to community and witnessing the issues,” says Donnelly, in an official Rivershed Society of British Columbia press release. On Monday, August 6, SSLP’s 34’ canoe, named Cedar Spirit, was pushed into the Fraser River near the Tete Jaune Lodge. With an official “voyageurs” salute, and some enthusiastic hoots, the adventurers began their epic journey of discovery.

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ith thunderous applause, cheers and showers of champagne, NASA’s Curiosity rover successfully touched down on the Martian surface on the evening of Sunday, August 5. Onboard the newest Mars rover, which is about the size of a compact car, is the Alpha Particle X-ray Spectrometer, which was developed and fine-tuned by a team of researchers from the University of Guelph in Ontario and will be used to measure the chemical elements existing in rocks and soil. Curiosity made the 55 Millionkilometre, nine month, journey in order to determine if Mars currently has or has ever had conditions to support microbial life, at a cost of US$2.5 billion. I’m a big science fiction fan so of course my creative mind has been formulating outrageous ideas surrounding Curiosity for months. How cool would it be for Curiosity to beam back images of a crashed alien spacecraft, the ruins of an ancient alien civilization or even a particularly hardy alien species on spindly legs staring into one of Curiosity’s many cameras? Of course in reality, if such a thing were possible, we would never hear about it. Whether or not there is something cool on the surface of Mars we’ll likely only be treated to dusty views of a rocky deserted surface. In a few months scientific jargon will be translated and the big question of whether there was or could be life on Mars will be answered. Then what? Science fiction aside and other than a noteworthy scientific achievement how does life on Mars change anything here on earth? Sure, if life were possible on Mars perhaps science could find a way of terraforming the red planet for future colonization. It would also answer some fundamental questions on whether or not other planets in our galaxy could have formed life, perhaps even intelligent life. Still, this doesn’t help us now. Right now, people are being slaughtered in Syria. Iran and Israel are rattling sabres. Flooding in North Korea has killed hundreds. Closer to home, Curiosity certainly isn’t going to help solve our economic concerns or generate more business. Don’t get me wrong, I completely understand the need to reach for the stars and advance our scientific knowledge. However, I also believe before we reach to the stars humanity needs to unite and find a way to thrive on our own home world. Will future Martian colonists fight for Earths resources because we went to space before we learned to be civil with each other? While gratuitous space battles and high tech combat make for interesting science fiction, in reality do we really want to take our war-like nature to space? I’m certain being killed in space is just as horrific as it is on Earth. I can think of more dire places and circumstances in need of $2.5 billion.

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OPINION The MP Report Cathy McLeod MP KAMLOOPS-THOMPSON-CARIBOO

athy McLeod, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and Member of Parliament for KamloopsThompson-Cariboo, on August 3, 2012, highlighted that those affected by flooding can apply for relief from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) if they are having difficulty meeting their tax obligations because of extreme weather events. “Severe weather conditions can prevent Canadians from meeting their tax obligations” said McLeod. “Recently, Canadians from several regions, including ours, have had to rebuild because of severe weather events; our taxpayer relief provisions ensure that all Canadians receive fair tax treatment, while they are recovering from the damage resulting from flooding.” All Canadians have access to the CRA’s taxpayer relief measures and will be considered for relief if they miss a payment or filing deadline because their lives were disrupted by uncontrollable weather events, including forest fires caused by lightning strikes, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and hurricanes. “It is during these tough times that the CRA’s taxpayer relief provisions

prove their value by ensuring that Canadians are not further penalized when they are unable to make payments on time because of abnormal weather conditions” McLeod added. The taxpayer relief provisions use a balanced approach to help taxpayers to resolve tax issues that arise through no fault of their own. Under these provisions, any taxpayer can apply to the CRA to have interest and/ or penalties waived or cancelled in situations where they are unable to file a tax return and/or make a payment on time due to a natural disaster or other extraordi“Having Ryan here nary circumstances gave me time to plan beyond their control. for business growth Taxpayers must suband strategy. “ mit their request in HIRE A STUDENT ROB PORTER, OWNER, writing using form JUST LIQUID SPORTS THIS FALL AND RC4288, Request for Taxpayer Relief. The RECEIVE A WAGE SUBSIDY CRA will consider School Works provides an $8/hr student wage subsidy these requests on a for the full school year. case-by-case basis. • Columbia Basin small businesses, non-profit, Affected taxpayers First Nation or public organizations may qualify. who have questions • Guidelines available at www.cbt.org/schoolworks. or concerns about the • Application intake starts August 14. CRA’s taxpayer relief Contact College of the Rockies for more information at provisions can access schoolworks@cbt.org or phone 1.877.489.2687 ext. 3584. additional informawww.cbt.org/schoolworks Connect with us: tion on the CRA website at www.cra.gc.ca/ taxpayerrelief or they can call the CRA at 1-800-959-8281. Business owners and self employed individNOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING uals can call the CRA at 1-800-959-5525. TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 162 Twitter

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Part 2 My research tells me that, at one time, there were migratory caribou in the vicinity of Starvation Flats (Jackman Flats) between Tête Jaune and Valemount. So, therefore, we may assume that Joe actually did shoot several caribou in that area and, perhaps, this was how he got that famous name. Soon after my first meeting with Caribou Joe, back in 1971, I became fixated and excited about the stories that Joe shared with me. I would meet up with friends in Valemount and describe to them my encounter and start retelling the small details, like, “He tied his horses to a small tree and started crawling along on the ground towards the herd on his knees and elbows holding onto his rifle at the same time and stopping once to brush fresh snow onto his shoulders” and so on. My friends suggested that I should write the stories down before I forget. I followed their advice and thus began the saga of Caribou Joe. Included, this time, is a pencil drawing by Chelsey Hofsink of Smithers, B.C. She is a part-time artist and sketches whenever she has a free moment. In Part 3 of The Art Of Caribou Joe we will feature a drawing by a Prince George artist that shows Joe and Constable Bigumpound in their first confrontation.

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1:30 p.m. Thursday, August 16, 2012 Regional District Board Room 155 George Street Prince George, BC Temporary Use Permit No. 162 is proposed to allow operation of a cement plant and gravel screening and crushing on a portion of the subject property for a three year period. The property is legally described as the South East ¼ of District Lot 7154 Cariboo District except Plan 22669. The property is located on the south side of McBride Hwy 16 East, along Croyden North Road. The owners are Albert, Sylvia, Michael and Norman Lorenz.

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Jasper Rodeo returns for 86th year

Stephen Pavlov. “Our rodeo history goes back to 1926 in this park in one form or another. “The rodeo here didn’t come out of the traditional iddy up! ranching community like you have in Southern AlDust off your cowboy hat, shine your belt buck- berta. It came out of the outfitters and guides in this le, squeeze into your Wranglers and saddle up for the park,” he said. Jasper Heritage Rodeo. To keep that history alive, each year the Jasper The annual event kicks off on Monday, August 13 Heritage Rodeo honours one outfitter or guide who with the Jeans and Beans Affair, a fundraiser for the brought the rodeo to Jasper and kept the Western Jasper Park Chamber of Commerce. spirit here in the Rocky Mountains. As the name suggests, the all-day shindig will inThis year, John Ward Sr., commonly known as Cacclude a bean lunch or dinner, your choice, and every- tus, will be honoured. one’s encouraged to don their best Western digs. “Friday night we bring him in by carriage and inPerforming between noon and midnight will be troduce him and his family to the audience,” said Stethree country acts: Sam Heine, Moonshine Marma- phen Pavlov. lade and Jessica Dale. The final day of the rodeo, Saturday, the Jasper Vol“The bands will play until they can play no more,” unteer Fire Brigade will be flipping and serving flapsaid chamber executive director Pattie Pavlov. jacks in the fire hall parking lot from 9 to 11 a.m. All Rodeo week will continue on Wednesday, August 15 of the proceeds from the breakfast will go toward the with a stick pony parade beginning at the Jasper Activ- Edmonton Burn Unit. ity Centre at 10 a.m. Youth from the out of school care Then, after breakfast, the arena will be open early program will gallop their way around town on hand- for the ATCO Li’l Britches Corral, which begins at made ponies they constructed the day before. noon. There will be face painting, horseback rides, The professional rodeo events will begin that eve- games and crafts for children of all ages, and at 2 p.m., ning and carry on through to Saturday, August 18, when the corral closes up, a bike will be raffled off to running from 7 to 9 p.m. each night. one lucky cowboy or girl. Each night, the show will open with the Rocky The rodeo will wrap up that evening with a dance in Mountain Riders performing a drill in the dark. the curling rink. “They do a spectacular show for our opening,” said Canadian country star Codie Prevost will be there Stephen Pavlov, president of the rodeo. “They do a full to perform, providing plenty of opportunities to show drill on horseback using glow stick on the horses, so off your two-steppin’ skills, and there will also be an it looks like ghosts in the dark. All you see are little opportunity to win two tickets to the Canadian Finals hooves moving and maybe just the outlines of the rid- Rodeo in Edmonton. ers and the horses.” The prize, which includes accommodation at the Thursday night is family night, with a special rate Edmonton Sawridge Inn, will be behind lock and key. for a family of four. And the key, will be hidden inside one of the 100s of Then, Friday is heritage night. balloons that will, at some point during the evening, “We’ve called ourselves the Jasper Heritage Rodeo fall from the ceiling. and that’s what were really trying to showcase,” said “It’s a riot when all these balloons come down and you just hear ‘Pop, pop, pop!’” Pattie Pavlov said of the mad rush to find one of the five hidden keys. “But only one key fits the lock.” Rodeo tickets will be on sale Wednesday through Saturday. From noon until 4 p.m., they’ll be available in the lobby of the Athabasca Hotel, and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. they’ll be for sale at the door. This is the Jasper Heritage Rodeo’s 22nd year as a professional rodeo, and its 86th year in existence. Originally, the rodeo We’re Advertising Standards Canada, the industry’s self-regulatory body. was held outdoors at what is now the Whistlers We’re here to administer the Canadian Code of Advertising Standards, a code Campground. According to the Jasper Heritage developed by and for the advertising industry to set the standards for responsible Rodeo website, www.jasadvertising. If an ad causes you concern, you have an avenue to express your perheritagerodeo.com, it made the move indoors point of view. Just share your concern with us in writing. We promise a thoughtful in 1977 when the Jasper Curling Club took over and prompt response. the event. 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McBride Council Briefs from July 24 Birgit Stutz Contributor

he regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of McBride was held July 24 with Mayor Mike Frazier, Councillors Irene Rejman, Rick Thompson, Lori Kimpton and Raj Basran, Economic Development Officer Margaret Graine and Deputy Administrator/ Treasurer Danielle Smith in attendance. Chief Administrative Officer Eliana Clements was absent. One member of the general public was present as well. Reports Mayor, councillors, and EDO provided verbal reports on activities. Support for Canadian Energy Strategy Councillor Thompson made a motion that the council of the Village of McBride adopts the statement of support in regards to a Canadian Energy Strategy, an effective tool to accelerate Canada’s transitions to an efficient low-carbon energy economy. The motion was seconded by Mayor Frazier and carried. For more information, see “Towards a new energy accord: how and why a Canadian Energy Strategy can accelerate the nation’s transitions to a low-carbon economy” at http://tidescanada.org/energy/. Support for Success by 6 program Council received a letter from Kim Thorn, Success by 6 Outreach Co-ordinator for the Robson and Canoe Valleys inviting council to join the Robson and Canoe Valleys Success by 6 advisory committee. The committee meets three times a year in person, five to six times a year by tele-conference, and several times a year through email. Success by 6 supports young children and their families in the two valleys. Success by 6 has again made $10,000 available to this area for 2012/13 for projects that help children under six years of age have a greater chance of success in life. Mayor Frazier made a motion that the Village of McBride supports Robson and Canoe Valleys’ Success by 6 program. The advisory committee is well represented. Council will decline representation at this time, but would like to request copies of the meeting minutes for council’s record. The motion was seconded by Councillor Thompson and carried. Council opposes privatization of BC Liquor Distribution Branch Council received a letter from Darryl Walker, president of the BC Government and Service Employees’ Union regarding the provincial government’s recent announcement of its intentions to privatize the province’s public liquor distribution system and sell off its warehouses. In his letter, Walker asked council to consider adopting a motion opposing the government’s intentions. Mayor Frazier left the council chambers due to a conflict of interest. Acting Mayor Rejman resumed the chair at that time. Councillor Thompson made the following motion, which was seconded by Councillor Kimpton and carried. That the Village of McBride Council opposes the Government’s plan to privatize the BC Liquor Distribution Branch warehouse by adopting the following moratorium: Moratorium to privatize liquor distribution Village of McBride:

Whereas the provincial government, without consultation or business case, has announced plans to privatize the Liquor Distribution Branch distribution system and sell off its warehouses, which is the first step in the full privatization of our public liquor system including the liquor stores; and Whereas the sale of this profitable, socially responsible and proven public asset that generates almost a billion dollars a year in net income for health, education and other public services will lead to reduced revenues, higher consumer prices, less selection, and a host of social problems associated with liquor privatization that may fall on local governments to deal with: Therefore be it resolved that council urge the provincial government to put a moratorium on the privatization of the Liquor Distribution Branch and to provide a formal vehicle, perhaps through appointment of a commissioner, a committee of MLAs, or similar means, for public discussion and community input into these issues. After the resolution was passed, Mayor Frazier returned to the council chambers. Emergency Program Bylaw Mayor Frazier made a motion that the Village of McBride Emergency Program Bylaw No. 724 be given second and third reading. The motion was seconded by Councillor Rejman and carried. Accounts payable report approved Councillor Rejman made a motion that the June 2012 accounts payable report be received. The motion was seconded Councillor Basran and carried. McBride public library Council received a letter from Naomi Balla-Boudreau, library director of the McBride and District Public Library, asking council for support and informing council that the library’s current space can no longer provide adequately for the informational, technological and recreational needs of the community’s residents. In her letter, Boudreau wrote that “the Annex building is not viable as a long-term solution due to its condition, and to accommodate programs of more than five attendees we are required to move furniture and block our bookshelves. We are therefore beginning to explore what options may be available to expand the library facilities in order to better meet the community of McBride’s needs. As we seek outside resources for our expansion, our fundraising efforts would greatly benefit from a letter of support from the Village of McBride.” Council instructed administration to schedule a meeting with the McBride Library board. Council meetings open to the public The next council meeting is scheduled for August 14. The public is reminded that the Village of McBride council meetings as well as the Village of McBride budget meetings are open to the public. Dates for council meetings, agendas and minutes, as well as information on how to address council and provide input at a council meeting can be found on the Village of McBride website at www.mcbride. ca. For more information, contact the Village of McBride at (250) 569 2229. Additional information on village happenings can also be found on Councillor Thompson’s blog at www.rickthompson.webs.com. Both Councillor Thompson and Mayor Frazier also maintain a Facebook page with public information.

Notification of Road Closure LOCATION: 15.0 km Morkill FSR START DATE: Aug 8, 2012 (8:00 am) END DATE: Aug 22, 2012 (8:00 pm) This road will be closed to all traffic during the above mentioned dates for the installation of a retaining wall located at 15.0 km on the Morkill Forest Service Road. CONTRACTOR West River Holdings For further information please call: CARRIER LUMBER LTD. Adrian Vander Zwan Office: (250) 566-4421 Cell: (250) 566-1506

Village of Valemount Request for Proposals Cranberry Marsh Trail The Village of Valemount seeks the services of a General Contractor to build a new trail section for the Cranberry Marsh Trail System, located south of Valemount, British Columbia. Request for Proposal and Environmental Management Plan may be downloaded at www.valemount.ca/bids Closing Date: Monday, August 27, 2012; Closing Time: 4:00 p.m. Village of Valemount 735 Cranberry Lake Road Box 168 • Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Telephone: 250.566.4435 www.valemount.ca Applications will be received until 3 p.m. June 20, 2012

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COMMUNITY EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS

“MCBRIDE 80’th INCORPORATION ANNIVERSARY”- HISTORICAL ARCHIVAL & ARTIFACT SHOW- On exhibit now until Sept 30 at Museum/ Library building-241 Dominion Street, McBride CHILDREN’S SUMMER HERITAGE PROGRAM Every Thursday 2 p.m.-3 p.m. July-August at the Valemount Museum There are different activities planned for each week. Come out and see what fun activity they have planned! ROBSON VALLEY SUPPORT SOCIETY HOSTS: INFO SESSION REGARDING ELDER ABUSE Wednesday, August 8 at 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the Golden Years Lodge Constable Simon Bentley will be the guest presenter. Learn about how to identify a predator, be aware of local risks, and ﬁnd ways to stay safe. Call Shelly at 250-566-9107 for more information. TRUE STORIES TOLD AT THE MCBRIDE LIBRARY Friday, August 10 at 7 p.m. Come listen to Monica spin a few fascinating and TRUE tales.

ROBSON VALLEY MUSIC FESTIVAL - Aug 17-19 Come out and enjoy a weekend of music, food, and good friends. This years line up will include acts like Don Alder, Allen & Alexander, Ball Gag n Chain Gang, and many more talented artists. There will be local vendors, food vendors, and wares vendors. If you would like to participate in any way or want any more information please visit their website. www.robsonvalleymusicfestivalbc.com MCBRIDE STREET DANCE Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Come out for a Street Dance on Main Street in McBride by the Village Park. There will be a concession stand available at the event. For more information contact Jen Quam at 250-569-2266 or Rick Thompson at 250-569-0165. VALEMOUNT MARINA FISHING DERBY September 1-2, 2012 Takes place at the Valemount Marnia, 26km from Highway 5 by Kinbasket Lake. Enjoy some great ﬁshing, spectacular views and good friends. MOUNT ROBSON MARATHON - Sept 8, 2012 There will be full marathon, half marathon, and a 12km run on the Berg Lake Trail. There will also be

ONGOING EVENTS VALEMOUNT MONDAYS: • VALEMOUNT SENIORS Carpet Bowling 9 a.m. Golden Years Lodge • ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION General meetings every 3rd Mon. of month 7:30 p.m. in Legion. • TAI KWAN DO & SELF DEFENSE 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and TAI KWAN DO KIDS CLASSES 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. • LADIES DAY at Valemount Pines Gold Club (all day) TUESDAYS: • VALEMOUNT CHILDREN’S ACTIVITY CENTRE Board Meeting 1st Tuesday of the month - 7 p.m. @ the Centre beneath the Community Hall (the red door). • COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 p.m., council chambers. Everyone welcome. • LADIES AUXILIARY #266 Legion Meetings 1st Tuesday of every month 3 p.m. in Valemount Legion. • CARDIO KICK BOXING 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. • VALEMOUNT PINES KIDS DAY at the Valemount Pines Golf Course starting at 6 p.m. The program is free and equipment will be provided for children who do not have their own. WEDNESDAYS: • PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD MEETING Every 2nd Wed. 5 p.m. Downstairs at the library. • VALEMOUNT SENIORS MUSIC NIGHT 7-9 p.m. Golden Years Lodge • TOASTMASTERS meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Best Western. • TAI KWAN DO & SELF DEFENSE 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and TAI KWAN DO KIDS CLASSES 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. • MENS DAY at Valemount Pines Gold Club (all day) THURSDAYS: • CRIBBAGE GAME at Golden Years Lodge at 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Everyone Welcome! • CHAMPS Weight loss Support Team for men and women. Thurs. 6:00 p.m. Downstairs Valemount Clinic. Shirley 566-9829, Dolly 566-8458. • CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Quarterly General Meetings 3rd Thurs. of January, April, July and October @ 4:45 p.m. Location TBA • SADDLE & WAGON CLUB MEETING 3rd Thurs. 7 p.m. 566-9707 • VALEMOUNT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. Regular meetings ﬁrst Thurs. of every month at 7 p.m. downstairs lounge at Golden Years Lodge. • CARDIO KICK BOXING 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. • VALEMOUNT FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP will meet the last Thursday of every month at the old Village Ofﬁce, 99 Gorse St., at 7:30 p.m.. For families dealing with mental health issues. Call Irene Brady at (250) 566 1958. • FARMER’S MARKET 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. beside the Information Centre. FRIDAYS • VALEMOUNT LEGION Friday Night dinners starting at 5 p.m.

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a 6.5km run up to the top of Lookout Hill and back, and for the kids there will be a 1.5km run around the nature trail by the Mount Robson Visitor Centre. Come out and cheer on the locals and visitors participating!

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Come join us! You can buy, sell or book a spot at the Annual Yard Sale You can buy, sell or book a spot at the Annual Yard Sale 1215511255 Hwy Hwy 16 E16Between Valemount theTerracana Terracana Ranch Resort E Between Valemountand and McBride McBride atatthe Ranch Resort JUNE 30Th 2012 8:00 PMDAILEY DAILY 8:00AMAM- 4:00 4:00 PM INVENTORY ITEMS LIST

Lawn Mower Garden Tools Antiques Seasonal Ornaments Wood Furniture House Wares Horse Tack Horse feeders/Water Computer Equipment

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Garage Door Bikes Tiles Cables Kids VHS Movies Curtains/Blinds Canoe Sport Equipment Pictures

File Cabinet /Office ETC Gym Equipment Tires and MUCH MUCH MORE!!!!!!!

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Friday evenings at 8 p.m. in the Good Shepherd Catholic Church basement

SATURDAYS: • VALEMOUNT CIRCLE DANCE. For more info please contact 250 566-1782

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

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MCBRIDE COMMUNITY FOREST Open quarterly meetings on the ﬁrst Wednesday of the month on January 4, April 4, July 4, and October 3. McBride Village Council Chambers 7 p.m.

TUESDAYS: • TOPS Tues. 6:45 p.m. weigh-in, 7:15 p.m. meeting. Health Unit in McBride. New members welcome. Brenda Molendyk 569-3113 • VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues.,7:30 p.m., Village Council Chambers. • ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Every Tuesday, 8 p.m. at the Health Unit. • STORYTIME at the McBride & District Public Library 10:30 a.m. •

WORDS OF WHIMSY creative writing for teens at 7 p.m. at the McBride Library.

WEDNESDAYS: • FREE DROP IN COMMUNITY VOLLEYBALL from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the McBride Secondary School • KIDZ KRAFTS 2:30-3:30 p.m. AT ODDS AND ENDS • DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 1st Wed., 1 p.m. at Beaverview Lodge Sat. 10 a.m. -12 p.m., 441 Dominion St. • SUPPORT GROUP FOR FAMILIES DEALING WITH MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS Last Wed every month 7:30 p.m. @ McBride Health Centre. More info call Norma 569-2637 or Elizabeth 968-4347 • VALLEY PIECEMAKERS QUILT GUILD Every other Wednesday. 7:00 p.m. in the High School. New members welcome, contact Dawna Hickerty 569-3210. • LEGION AUXILIARY BINGO First and Third Wednesday of the month at McBride Library. THURSDAYS: • OAPO STITCH & KNIT Every Thurs., 2:30 - 4 p.m., Beaverview Lodge, Hilda Murin 569-3305 FRIDAYS: • FARMER’S MARKET 12 noon - 3 p.m. at the pavilion in the Park SATURDAYS: • WRITERS’ CIRCLE at 1 p.m. Alternates between Dunster Fine Arts School & McBride Library. All Welcome. Contact 569 2411/ library@mcbridebc.org for more info.

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2012 Robson Valley

Agricultural Producers Guide • Local Producers • Farmers’ Markets • Beyond The Market Update

Background photo and eggs by Tiffany Smith. Cabbage and flower photo by Andrea Scholz

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2012 Robson Valley Agricultural Producers Guide The Robson Valley’s

Farmers’ Markets Daniel Betts EDITOR

ome of the best, freshest and most wholesome foods are grown right here in our valley and there is no better place to discover what is available than visiting our area Farmers’ Markets. Shopping in the sunshine for garden fresh, non-GMO foods while supporting sustainability and the local economy is easy in the Robson Valley Region.

Valemount, B.C.

The Valemount Farmers’ Market is located next to the Visitor’s Information Centre and is open between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., every Thursday. All kinds of produce, tasty baked goods and even artwork can be found. Besides area farmers, local retailers such as The Swiss Bakery and Infinity often offer their wares. For more information call (250) 566 1450

McBride, B.C.

Located at the pavilion in the park, the McBride Farmers’ Market hosts a number of area agricultural treats. It is open between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. every Friday. Hungry? Enjoy a tasty burger. Some of the best homemade doughnuts, cakes and pies are often available for sale. Try a tasty crepe with gluten free options available. For more information call (250) 569 2427

Dunster, B.C.

The Dunster Farmers’ Market is located at the Dunster Community Hall just off Highway 16 and is open between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Saturday. Dunster boasts the best “Buy Local Burgers” in the valley, made from genuine Robson Valley beef. Honey, fresh berries, leafy greens and home baking are also offered. For more information contact Nancy at (250) 968 4358

Eat Healthy, Eat Local!

Photo by Andrea Scholz unless otherwise marked

Shirley BOND, MLA Prince George–Valemount

Office: 1350 5th Avenue Prince George, BC Toll Free: 1.866.612.7333 Phone: 250.612.4181 Shirley.Bond.MLA@leg.bc.ca www.shirleybondmla.bc.ca

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Featured Producers Joy Way Farms Address: 5173 Mountainview Road, McBride Telephone: 250-569-3103 *Please, no Sunday calls* Type of goods/services offered for sale: Natural government inspected grass fed Beef; Hay; Straw Season of availability: All Year

Falling Star Ranch Address: General Delivery, Dunster Telephone: 250-968-6801 Email/Website: fallingstar@valemount.com / www.fallingstarranch.ca Type of goods/services offered for sale: Horse Training; Riding Lessons; Horsemanship Clinics; Camps for Adults ; Kids Camps; Demos and Short Courses; Equine Behaviour Workshops; Mentorship Programs; Horse Sales; Horse Whispering Demonstrations. Season of availability: Contact Ranch

Mac & Deb Cochrane Address: 8729 Horsey Creek Road, Highway 16, Dunster Telephone: 250-968-4498 Type of goods/services offered for sale: Ground Beef (no additives/vaccinations, worming or shots); Farrier; Small engine service & repair. Season of availability: Ground Beef year round

Jesse & Elizabeth Trask Address: 3057 Eddy Road, McBride Telephone: 250-569-8831 Type of goods/services offered for sale: Hay, Horse boarding Season of availability: All year

Legrand Farm - Harold and Jackie Edwards Address: Box 579 McBride, BC V0J 2E0 Telephone: 250-569-7100 or 250-569-7101 Email/website: h_ _edwards@hotmail.com, jackie.c.edwards@gmail.com Type of goods/services offered for sale: Grass fed lamb $5.50/lb dressed wt. Sold by whole or half lamb. Grass fed beef $3.50/lb Sold by the quarter. Available this fall. Please preorder Hamburger $3.00/lb. Available year round. All prices include custom cut and wrap. Naturally grown vegetables May-Aug/Sept. Season of availability: See listing

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Featured Producers Pete Amyoony Address: 7675 Read Rd, Dunster, BC, V0J 1J0 Telephone: 250-968-4334 Email/website: peteam@telus.net Type of goods/services offered for sale: Mixed vegetables, potatoes, garlic. Season of availability: From May until October

Robson Valley Growers - Dallas Bullock, Coordinator Address: P.O. Box 925 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Telephone: 250 566-1450 Email/website: rvfresh@gmail.com, www.robsonvalleygrowers.ca Type of goods/services offered for sale: vegetables, bedding plants, grain, meat and eggs Season of availability: Check with Coordinator

Robson Valley Sheep Company/Theres & Hani Gasser

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Address: P.O. Box 801, 4110 Eddy Rd., McBride, BC, V0J 2E0 Telephone: 250-569-0333 Email/website: www.sheephappens.ca Type of goods/services offered for sale: Certified Organic beef & lamb; Border Collies and livestock guardian dogs. Season of availability: All year

Roger Beck Address: Tete Jaune Cache, BC Telephone: 250-566-9794 Email/website: autumnmelodie@gmail.com Type of goods/services offered for sale: Naturally grown vegetables (no chemicals); place orders now to assure your winter’s supply of garlic, delivered in September; check for availability of fresh sauerkraut; some winter sales of vegetables from root cellar. Season of availability: All year

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The Robson Valley’s

Featured Producers Simpson’s Farm - Loretta Simpson Address: Box 584 Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0 Telephone: 250-968--4453 Email/website: loretta@valemount.com Type of goods/services offered for sale: Beef Cattle, Vegetables — organically grown garlic, pumpkins, winter squash Season of availability: Fall

Twin Meadows Organics- Garry & Wendy Lowe Address: McBride, BC Telephone: 250-569-7810 Email/website: info@twinmeadowsorganics.com, www.twinmeadowsorganics.com, www.organicgarlicbc.com Certified Organic by PACS # 16-362 Type of goods/services offered for sale: Local Organic (Certified) Weekly Veggie Boxes, Bi-Weekly Organic (Certified) Fruit from farmer friends in Cawston, Bulk farm gate sales, Ancient Grains and custom milled flour, Hard-neck Garlic - gourmet cooking or seed stock Season of availability: Call/email

Ursus Herb Farm - Kim Thorn Address : Box 824, Valemount, B.C., V0E 2Z0 Telephone: 250-566-8466 Email/website: ursuslog@telus.net Type of goods/services offered for sale: Medicinal herbs, tinctures, oils, & teas Season of availability: Year round availability at Infinity (Valemount), Whistlestop Gallery (McBride), and Nutter’s (Jasper).

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The Woolaway Address: 6076 Dunster Station Road, Dunster Telephone: 250-968-4347 Type of goods/services offered for sale: Lamb, Custom wrought iron work and Hay (Round and Square) Bales Season of availability: All year

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www.beyondthemarket.ca

BC Ministry of Agriculture

So let’s eat fresh, eat tasty, and eat healthy! Let’s Eat Local! Who?

Farmers, Ranchers, Food Retailers, Food Service Managers and Consumers. Anyone who has a taste for local can promote their farm or business on www.beyondthemarket.ca

What?

Online local farm profiles and local business profiles. Searchable directory with listings of local products.

Why?

To strengthen our local economies through the growth and development of the agriculture industry, connecting consumers and producers, and strengthening our local food system.

What is Beyond the Market? Beyond the Market: Growing the North is designed to expand market opportunities for northern food producers, support new opportunities for the local agri-food industry, and provide more northern residents with access to fresh, healthy and affordable food products. The project hopes to strengthen agriculture in the region by supporting entrepreneurial and innovative farmers, working together with communities, service agencies, research institutions, local businesses, and passionate individuals like you.

BC Ministry of Agriculture

FREE TO JOIN, FREE TO USE • A directory of local farms offering direct sales • A calendar of food and agri events in the region • A listing of all northern BC farmers’ markets • Information on northern food products availability • Monthly farm and business proﬁles • Free to sign up and free to use • Farm business planning tools and advisors • Financing for new or expanding farm businesses • Advice for businesses and consumers for buying local

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2012 Robson Valley Agricultural Producers Guide

Beyond the Market: Food opportunities for the valley Submitted TO THE VALLEY SENTINEL

eyond the Market would like to take this opportunity to congratulate the Robson Valley on the publication of this great resource and its celebration of farming in the region. We would also like to thank the many community volunteers who have worked with us over the past year and a half to help grow and develop the opportunities for agriculture across the north and put local food on the plates of local residents. For the third year in a row, the Canadian Restaurant and Foodservices Association survey of over 300 chefs across the country listed locally sourced foods as the top trend for 2012. Not only did local ingredients top the list for the overall trends, but they dominated the top spot in many subcategories as well, including white meat, red meat, seafood, produce, alcoholic beverages and culinary themes. Now this local food philosophy is spreading beyond fine dining restaurants and top chefs into small town cafés and neighborhood lunch spots. Slowly but surely, northern menus are also beginning to include locally-raised meat and seasonal produce. Of course, many Robson Valley residents have long known the secret to good food, and leading edge culinary inspiration can be found in many of our own home kitchens. Despite its small population, the Robson Valley boasts three farmers’ markets: Valemount (Thursday 4 p.m.-7 p.m.), McBride (Friday 12 p.m.-3 p.m.), and Dunster (Saturday 11 a.m.-1 p.m.) and great number of enthusiastic and passionate farmers and gardeners. Farm fresh products available in the Robson Valley range from beefsteak tomatoes to bison, and everything in between, include tree fruits, greens, root vegetables, eggs, beef, lamb, and more. If the farmers’ markets don’t have what you are looking for, a perusal through Beyond the Market’s online farm directory will put you in touch with the farmer who does. While this year’s farm may be bountiful, many in the Robson Valley worry about the future of farming and food security in the region. This year, Statistics Canada reported that the average age of the farm operators in the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George is nearly 57, and the number of farms in the region continues to decline. Soon, our existing farmers will retire and few new farmers are there to take their place. Farming can be a challenging business, with high costs of entry and low initial returns. Farming can also be a rewarding business, with a deep connection to community and environment, and an income that can support a family without having to leave home. The Robson Valley offers amazing opportunities for new farmers, with fertile soils, sunshine, and affordable land, as well as community support – with the Robson Valley Growers Group providing a community network, Twin Meadows Organics providing hands-on training, and the Beyond the Market project providing guidance for farm business development. If you and your family have ever considered farming, contact the Beyond the Market coordinator to learn more and find out if farming might be the right choice for you.

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Above photos by Tiffany Smith

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BUSINESS WATCH McKale Guest House Astrid Frazier CONTRIBUTOR

he historic house at 421 Main Street in McBride, B.C. has been recently purchased by Rick Thompson and Carol Hammar. It has been renamed “The McKale Guest House” and offers a blend of unique accommodation, modern amenities, such as wireless internet, and plenty of old fashioned charm. The house was built in 1922 by Jack McKale. Co-owner, Hammar, states, “We were very interested in this property for two reasons: it’s a very interesting historical house and offers unique accommodation. Currently we offer a main floor self contained 2 bedroom suite with full kitchen, including a dishwasher. Rick and I have plans for the renovation of the second floor that will provide another 2 bedroom suite.” The McKale Guest House accommodation is available for families, sledders, as well as for professionals such as locums who want the freedom and space to make themselves at home during their visit to McBride, B.C. Thompson and Hammar report that since taking possession of the McKale Guest House in mid June, they have had many requests for information and rental of the space. Keep posted for a grand opening date and for information call (250) 569 0165.

McBride Self-Storage; another new business

“Two businesses, same owners”

Above: On Saturday, August 4, Rick Thompson and Carol Hammar stand in front of the McKale Guest House at 421 Main Street in McBride, B.C., offering old fashion charm but modern amenities to weary travellers. Below: Also on Saturday, August 4, Thompson and Hammar show off the new paint job at 971 2nd Avenue, McBride, B.C. where a new heated indoor storage facility will soon open. Grand openings for both locations will soon be announced.

Astrid Frazier CONTRIBUTOR

Photos by Astrid Fraser

ick Thompson and Carol Hammar saw potential in the building at 971 2nd Ave. McBride, B.C. They both had been thinking about owning and operating a business for a long time. Thompson, a retired school principal, also needed a challenge in his retirement. Thompson said, “It’s a sturdy building and, with a bit of remodeling, fits our plan for a new storage business. There are no heated storage units in McBride, in fact, none between Kamloops and Prince George. We believe there is need for heated storage units.” The new enterprise quickly took off. First they spruced up the exterior of the building with new paint and trim. Thompson has been diligently working inside, partitioning off the rooms, securing doors, and re-fitting for the new business. There will be nine units of various sizes (4’x 6’ to 10’x 12’) in the rear of the building. The front half of the structure will house the office, possibly more storage units or another potential business. McBride residents since August 1998, Thompson and Hammar say, “We are excited about the new venture and have already booked a few storage units even though we are not completely finished with the renovations. We are also thrilled with the positive community comments of the new look of the building.” Keep watching for a grand opening date. For more information regarding rental of a storage unit call (250) 569 7620.

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LocaL Government

village of valemount: Project Status Updates Donalda Beeson contributor

uring the regularly scheduled council meeting of the Village of Valemount, held on July 24, 2012 the statuses of the following village projects were updated. Community Hall Renovations: New linoleum has been installed and is complete. All lights have been replaced with more energy efficient lighting, and the old boiler and heating system has been replaced with a more energy efficient system. All asbestos containing material from the bathrooms has been removed and new drywall is currently being installed. New lower water use toilets will be installed once the walls are finished, including a wheelchair accessible toilet in each washroom. New countertops will be installed for the sinks, and will include a wheelchair accessible sink in each. All village work in the basement is complete, and the Children’s Activity Society will move back in when they complete some maintenance resulting from installation of the new heating system. They plan to move back in on July 24. The painting of the walls is next, followed by installation of the acoustic panels. As there are 2x4s behind the curtains which cannot be removed due to asbestos in the walls, a different style of acoustic panel was chosen. The new style can be hung from the 2x4s, and has a much higher acoustic absorption rating, so fewer panels will be required. These will be spaced around the walls with gaps in between. Swift Creek Emergency Response: Most of the emergency response is complete, with berms on the right bank now secure enough to easily manage the 35cm rise in water seen on Monday night during the thunderstorm and torrential downpour. Remaining is finishing building the berm up high enough at the apex of the alluvial fan, and placing gravel on top of the silty berms to secure them against rain and erosion. Also remaining is cleaning out of the wet well, which has a great deal of sediment in it, which is wearing out the pumps for the water system. This clean-out is critical to ensure a reliable water supply and water capacity in case of a fire. Swift Creek Emergency Recovery: Application has been made for Disaster Funding Assistance (DFA), and a plan is in the early stages of development. This plan must be filed within 90 days of approval for Valemount to apply for DFA. The village

then has 18 months to complete all aspects of the plan. One piece of the Recovery plan, which cannot wait, is the clean-out of the reservoir behind the weir. This provides security for Valemount’s winter water supply as well as an area of calmer water to reduce turbidity in the water intake, but the normally three to four metre deep reservoir is now less than one metre deep. An environmental consulting company has been hired, both to meet the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) requirements, and to facilitate a speedy approval for this work with DFO and the BC Ministry of Environment. This speedy approval is required because of the small window of time left before spawning season. Additional items in recovery will include the rebuilding of the fish ladder, additional berm rebuilding, restoration of the areas where hasty roads were built to access the creek, and replanting of vegetation. Leak into Village Office: The leak has been repaired. Bylaw Adjudication Process: Valemount has been approved for inclusion in the provincial Bylaw Adjudication System. Review of tickets and priorities will help to determine how this system will be used. Some other communities that have been approved find that they use it very little or not at all, relying on the Screening Officer to resolve cases before they go to adjudication. Minister Bond of the Ministry of Justice would like to do a press release on Valemount’s inclusion in this system as a good news story. The village is working with the ministry on this. Courthouse Renovations: The contract for the courthouse renovation has been awarded to Lewis Contracting. A contract will be signed shortly, and the selection of colour for the siding will be made together with the tenants on the week of July 23. VARDA Building: A wall has been constructed underneath the building to separate the porch from the rest of the building. The crawl space underneath was then insulated. Caulking and chinking is going to be applied between the logs to improve the insulating value of the walls. The ceiling will also be insulated. This will all be done by Public Works staff. Village of Valemount Entrance Sign: No bids were received for the maintenance of the entrance sign. A contractor has recently inquired and the village is waiting for a quote on this work. A second option is to have Public Works staff complete this. With all other projects planned for Public Works this summer, this is not an ideal choice. New Logo: The new logo has been formatted for letterhead. Transitioning to the new logo has begun. Woodstove Exchange Program: Nine applications have been received for this program, with eight approved and in the process of replacing stoves, and one still in the evaluation stage. One additional opportunity still exists if any other citizens are interested. The BC Ministry of Environment has just informed municipalities that funding is again available for 2013, so Valemount will be able to apply for funding in fall. Accessible Doors for the Visitor Information Centre: The federal government has recently announced a new grant program, the Community Infrastructure Improvement Program. This program has a 50 per cent matching requirement. Columbia Basin Trust has set aside funding to assist communities applying for the federal funding by providing up to half of the matching requirement and assisting communities with their applications. Valemount will be applying to this grant for several projects, including the accessible doors.

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ACTIVITIES

WEEKLY HOROSCOPE bY MICHAEL O’CONNOR Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20) Your social agenda stands to be quite full now. The tempo is running high and perhaps the drama as well. Opportunities are opening new doors and your mind too. Covering a lot of ground these days is likely. You may feel a little stretched, however, causing you to feel less patient. Ideally you are adapting to the new momentum. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21) Changes on the home front are a main focus. Improvements and renovations are possible and perhaps even bigger moves yet. Thoughts about security are spurring your ambitions. Creating more beauty is also featured. Yet, the real change stands to be occurring deep within where others can not see them. Work inside and out! Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21 A dynamic creative wave continues to roll in and this trend will continue.. A focus upon increasing your income flow remains likely. To succeed you will probably have to give more than usual. With Jupiter in your sign until July 2013, taking risks towards expansion of some kind is likely. Make it your net worth and not your waistline…. Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22) Accessing untapped talents, your own and those of others, is on your mind. You may have experienced a creative block over the past few weeks and now finally it should be flowing again. Feeling as confident as you would like, may not be so easy these days. Avoid thinking too much and over analysis. Exercise gratitude for what is and what you do have. Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23) Your sights are set on the future. You are in the mood to take some pioneering leads. Plans and ideas have likely been brewing in your mind the past few weeks and now it is time to take action. This includes key contacts, phone calls, emails and any other correspondences. Make your interests known with deliberate action. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) A time of rest and retreat, or at least of ducking out of the limelight, is the call now. In order to be productive you will have to be extra focused. This includes a clear list of objectives. Otherwise, you may slip into the dream. If you can afford to do so, then the timing is perfect. Otherwise, be willing to take a few risks, yet make them calculated ones.

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Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22) Expressing your uniqueness may be mixed with something of a rebellious mood. You are determined to cut through any blocks or obstacles. Making use of or acquiring specific tools for the job is featured. However, don’t expect quick results. Meanwhile, an itch for adventure is demanding your attention. Spread your wings and fly any way you can. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21) If you have been yearning for recognition a window of opportunity is now open wide. You may have felt less than confident lately but that should be blown out by now as well. To succeed your resolve will have to be clear, however. A courageous assertion of your will could catch you and others by surprise. It could go either way but if you take a lead you will win. Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21) A playful mood lingers. These may manifest as sports or cultural activities or as playing with ideas, concepts and philosophies. Significant opportunities on relationship fronts will also be presenting themselves. You may feel the need and/or desire to break through any and all lines of resistance. Fortunately, your energies should be running higher than usual. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19) Your ambitions are running high now and the pace will increase yet. Accessing the resources and talents of others is part of this plot. Giving/and or receiving training is featured. Yet this is a time to give and give and give some more. This giving is a reflection of the investment required to achieve your ambitions. Do so and your returns will be multiplied. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19) Much is shaking and moving on the ‘western front’, the place where we encounter others. You are in a playful mood and want to do just that. Taking the lead may be necessary, however. Avoid waiting for others to decide. Be the one to choose and decide and send the message. We all get our turn to be the director and now it is yours. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20) Nurturing a healthier rhythm and routine is on your mind. Your ambitions are running high and you are determined to perpetuate changes in this regard that have already begun. With your confidences steadily on the rise now is a good time to persevere. Make efforts to perpetuate the momentum. Don’t just think and dream about health and fitness, get to it!

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The McBride Anglican United Church is inviting bids for the project of removing old windows, installing new windows, exterior insulation, and siding, including trim, corners, and gable ends, on the McBride Anglican United Church building, 459 Dominion Street, McBride BC. Windows, Insulation, Siding, Trim and Gable End Fibre board supplied. Please call Betty Long @ 250-569-3386 to arrange site viewing. Bids to be submitted to: McBride Anglican United Church, C/O Eleanor Johnson, Secretary, Box 284, McBride, BC V0J 2E0. Closing date: Monday, August 13, 2012. The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted. We reserve the right to accept or refuse any or all bids.

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NOTES FROM ALL OVER Donalda Beeson Contributor

Run for YOUR Life The First Annual “Run for YOUR Life”, 10 kilometer run will be taking place Saturday, August 11, 2012 in McBride. Register as soon as possible by calling (250) 569 7080 or (250) 569 7771. They are also in search of some volunteers for water stations, the BBQ and food preparation. If you would like to volunteer, please call. Strange…But True Summer Reading Clubs at McBride and Valemount Public Libraries Trick of Truth? Wednesday, August 8, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Valemount Public Library, Gordon Carson presents, Trick or Truth? With magic tricks, illusion, hoaxes and mysteries, and they will even be making twig frames. True Stories! Fun Fridays on Friday, August 10, at 2 p.m. presents True Stories! at the McBride Public Library. It Came From Outer Space Wednesday August 15, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Valemount Public Library, Keith Heidorn presents, It Came From Outer Space; featuring space exploration, astronomy, alien life, and science fiction. Learn more about natural disasters, ecosystems, the power of nature and cloud recognition, and they will be making watercolor clouds. Hot Summer Reads Program at the McBride & District Public Library Throughout the summer, the McBride & District Public Library will be maintaining a Hot Summer Reads program! Come and enjoy a selection of popular books and win prizes in the process! Stop by the library and pick up one of their well-received, handpicked books from the display shelf by the front desk. If you finish reading one, be sure to grab a review slip and tell them what you thought about it. They will then enter you into a random draw, which will give one lucky reviewer a prize every week!

For more details and a complete list of all accepted books, contact the library staff. Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA) 1 The Valemount Learning Centre will be offering an Occupational First Aid Level 1 (OFA 1) course on Monday August 27 from 8:30 to 5 p.m. This course books up quickly so call (250) 566 4601 to register as soon as possible if you are interested. Dr. Vogel was able to save dog after it was struck According to Sam Travers of Valemount, B.C., Dr. Tom Vogel was able to save her neighbour’s dog after it was struck on the corner of Elm Street and 6th Avenue last week. She urges drivers to “please slow down avoid unnecessary heartache and potentially devastating impact on a family.” “Garden Grow and Smell” Don’t forget the Community Learning Project “Garden Grow and Smell” continues to meet bi-weekly at the Robson Valley Support office in McBride and visit various garden sites in the village. Participants are asked to bring gloves, rakes, shovels, forks, and hand tools marked with their names. The next meeting will be Friday, August 10, 2012 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. They will follow with lunch at the McBride Community Market. Help plan for a community garden project in McBride, and contribute to the learning/teaching log to chart the progress from week to week. Call Nancy Taylor at (250) 569 2266 or (250) 968 4358 for more information. Got a Tip? If you have a note idea or tip, or would like to share your event or happening with us, you are encouraged to contact Donalda Beeson at donalda@thevalleysentinel.com or The Valley Sentinel (250) 566 4425. Please note that all items for publication on the Wednesday issue must be in by the previous Friday.

Valemount Public Library Presents the 2012 Summer Reading Program Wednesday’s July 4 to August 29 at 11 a.m. For kids aged 6-12

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Guest Speaker Keith Heidorn presents: cloud recognition and painting clouds in watercolour!

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Prizes and snacks will follow

New at the Valemount Public Library Adult ﬁction

Holiday in death ~ JD Robb Between the lines ~ Jodi Picoult The drowning ~ Camilla Lackberg 15 seconds ~ Andrew Gross Damia’s children ~ Anne McCaffrey Bed of roses ~ Nora Roberts

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Setting sail: ten thousand years of seafaring adventure ~ Luc Cuyvers Illustrated encyclopedia of country living ~ Abigail R. Gehring Fire on board: the adventures of a young commercial ﬁsherman ~ Walter Theriault The Maclean’s book of lists

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Bear went over the mountain ~ Iza Trapani Island of shadows ~ Erin Hunter Gift of magic ~ Lois Duncan Planets ~ Carney

Tuskegee ~ Lionel Ritchie Trail in life ~ Dean Brody Dirt ~ Dean Brody

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ll summer long the McBride and District Public Library has put on fun and interactive activities for kids. This past Friday, August 3, was just one more fun and interesting afternoon attended by about 10 curious and excited participants. The theme of this particular day was “Weird Science with Weirder Scientists.” The scientists, Kaileen Starlund and Lino Kaputo had everyone’s attention with their fun and sometimes messy experiments. Some of the scientific experiments included; making a fountain with a bottle of Coke or Pepsi and a few Mentos peppermints, a home-made lava lamp with vegetable oil, water, food coloring and Alka Seltzer tablets, inserting a wooden skewer into an inflated balloon without popping it, making your own Silly Putty with dish soap and white glue. Everyone had a great time and couldn’t wait to share their new found knowledge of science with their families and friends. For information on any future fun events held by the McBride and District Public Library, feel free to call (250) 569 2411 or look for Coming Events in The Valley Sentinel.

New at the McBride Public Library Adult fiction

The Key- Simon Toyne The Four Ms. Bradwells- Meg Waite Clayton The Coffee Shop of Kabul- Deborah Rodriguez The Lost Souls of Angelkov- Linda Holeman

Adult Non-fiction

The Ayurveda Bible- Anne McIntyre iMac for Dummies- Mark L. Little Princes- Conor Grennan The Uchuck Years- David Esson Young

Junior

“Weird Science and Weirder Scientists”

On Friday, August 3, 2012, 10 participants from McBride, B.C. came out to explore science at the McBride and District Public Library. “Weird science and Weirder Scientists” was the theme of the day, and many colourful, messy experiments were done all in the name of science of course. This was just one of the many fun activities that Kaileen Starlund led in the afternoon. Photo by Astrid Frazier

Marley’s Big Adventure – Susan Hill Kai: Ninja of Fire- Greg Farshtey Zane: Ninja of Ice- Greg Farshtey The Golden Lily- Rachelle Mead

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Awakening the Skeena Patch Adams Conviction A Perfect World We’ve got Summer Reading Club adventures! Come register and keep an eye out for our Strange but True programs all summer long.

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MUD BOGS

“Playing in the mud”

Upper left: Huge engines, and lots of noise with flying mud and dirt all come together for another huge success for Bob and Lorna Griffin, and their army of volunteers at the 3rd annual mud races held at the Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds on Saturday and Sunday, August 4 and 5, 2012. Middle left: Serena Tinsley-Dawson from Valemount, B.C. gives it her best shot, as she wrestles with her quad in an effort to gain another foot. Lower left: Mud and excitement both filled the air on this the 2nd day of the North West Mud Racing Association’s mud races, held at the Canoe Mountain Rodeo Grounds, in Valemount B.C. Below: Dave Craig’s skill is apparent once again, as he easily out classes the competition by being the only one to successfully tackle the bog, and get to dry ground on the other side. Craig, from Valemount, B.C. was one of several local participants. Bottom right: Turns out Black Betty is not just the name of a great song, but a great entry from McBride, B.C. Photos by Laura Johnson

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Arts And EntErtAinmEnt

Robson Valley Music Festival Presents Daniel Betts Editor

career. Kytami is one of the “must-see” performances at this year’s festival. Blending classical violin with alternative fusion to create an amazing and unique sound, her performance is nothing less than memorable.

t’s August! Time once again for the Robson Valley Music Festival and a special look at some of the artists festivalgoers will get to experience this year.

Miss Quincy and The Showdown will be bringing their 2011 BC Indie Award winning talents to the Robson Valley featuring a “moody collection of songs with dirty guitar licks, sweet gospel harmonies, swampy grooves and stories of old time deal breakers.” Her “smokin’ new band,” The Showdown, features upright bass and drums. Armed with attitude and killer musicianship they claim to be the hottest all-girl rhythm section around. They plan to get down and rocking out with raunchy electric roots and blues. “Miss Quincy & The Showdown have never played a boring show and never intend to.”

Ballgag ‘N’ Chain Gang is out of Victoria, B.C. and according to Monday Magazine is known for their raucous, fun-lovin’, string-pickin’ sound. Fernwood Vibe says, “Ballgag charms its audience with confident, unabashed stage presence and music you can’t resist partying to.” The audience can expect to be blown away by horns, lap steels, didgeridoo, banjo and three lead vocals, each with their own unique sound. Their stage show promises much audience interaction and “infectious dance rhythms.” Don Alder has the reputation of being Vancouver’s “best kept little secret.” A world-class fingerstyle guitarist he has produced a signature acoustic guitar the “Don Alder G4.” His unique style incorporates fingerpicking with simultaneous percussion on the soundboard to create a wall of sound. “Alder can make a single instrument sound like a 4 piece band. The guy’s like the acoustic Hendrix,” says Picque News Magazine. Alder plays to Canadian, American, European audiences and has been a finalist or winner of many international and national competitions, including the 2004 Vancouver Guitar Show “Shred Contest.” Kytami is from Victoria, B.C. and performs across the country. She was born Kyla T. Uyede and started taking violin lessons at the age of three and was trained classically at the Vancouver Academy of Music. In 2006 she became part of the group Delhi 2 Dublin but left in 2010 to pursue a solo

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“Acrylic Workshop”

On Sunday, August 5 Karma Vance put on a free Acrylic Workshop at The Valemount Museum. There were 11 participants who took part in this workshop entitled ‘Encounter in the Forest: Adding Movement and energy fields to your forest landscape paintings’ sponsored by the Two Rivers Art Gallery in Prince George, B.C. Pictured above: Karma Vance (right) helps Manjoo Anghnoo (left) with her technique. The day prior to this event, August 4, a new exhibit was revealed at The Valemount Museum, ‘The Verge: Between Worlds’, this exhibit, featuring the work of Andrea Fredeen, Annerose Georgeson, Karma Vance, and Michele Jensen will be on display at the museum until August 30, 2012. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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