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Three injured in Robson crash Local: RV t-boned by tractor trailer by Robson Info Centre. Joshua Estabrooks Editor

n unfortunate accident in Mount Robson Park on Thursday has sent all three involved to hospital. Valemount RCMP Constable Ron George said that the accident occurred around 2:30 pm, at the intersection of Hargreaves Road and Highway 5, when an RV driven by a couple from Australia was t-boned by a tractor trailer unit heading west on Highway 5. “Based on witness information the motor home was crossing the highway and is believed to be turning eastbound on the highway, making a left hand turn, and got t-bond by a tractor trailer who had locked up his brakes coming down the hill. They both tried to swerve to avoid the collision but they both kind of went in the same direction.” The tractor-trailer unit hit the motor home on the driver’s side, pushing the vehicle across the road, through the Robson Meadows information sign and into the tree line, said George. The driver of the RV, a 67-year-

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old Australian man, was taken to hospital in Jasper along with the driver of the tractor trailer, while the passenger of the RV, an Australian woman in her 60’s, was airlifted to Prince George before being transferred to Vancouver. “The woman had to be extricated from the vehicle. She has severe head trauma, and that was from being pushed through a large wooden and concrete sign into some trees being she was on the leading edge of all of that.” George said that a traffic reconstructionist came out from Prince George to investigate the incident. “He took care of measuring the scene and he will do calculations on speed. He is looking at seizing the data module out of the tractor to get information from it. At this time we don’t know if speed was a factor for the truck. We have witness statements but we’re trying to see if they line up with the evidence.” At this time, no one has been charged, but

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Getting a sugar fix

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Leah Zellinger and Lehna Cuddeback make the most of their cotton candy purchase as they build up their energy for a very busy Valemountain Days weekend. Check out more photos from all of the events inside. Pages 8-9

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Local physician inducted into northern medical hall of fame Birgit Stutz Contributor

ong-time McBride resident and physician Dr. Geoff Cowburn was honoured by being inducted into the Northern Medical Society’s Hall of Fame at the Dr. Bob Ewert Memorial Lecture and Dinner recently. Dr. Cowburn said he found out about the honour three weeks before the event, which was held at the Prince George Civic Centre. “I was surprised and honoured when I found out and thought it was pretty kind of them,” he said. Dr. Cowburn was born in Lancaster, England and brought up in Dorset, England. He moved to McBride in November 1967 and has been a doctor in the community ever since. Each year the Dr. Bob Ewert Memorial Lecture and Dinner features a lecture as well as inductions into the Northern Medical Society Hall of Fame.

There were three inductees this year: Dr. Cowburn of McBride, Dr. George Magee of Burns Lake, and the late Dr. Joe Sidorov of Prince George. “The induction took place before the dinner theatre,” said Dr. Cowburn. “We were each given a plaque. Mine reads: ‘Northern Medical Society, Hall of Fame, Dr. Geoff Cowburn, In recognition of your outstanding dedication and care to the patients of the Robson Valley, B.C., 1967-2010 and beyond.’ I like that it says ‘beyond’.” Dr. Cowburn said he also received a hand-written note from Minister of Health Kevin Falcon and a hand-written card from MLA Shirley Bond. The keynote speaker at this year’s event was Charles Keating, who presented “I and I: The Sense of Self,” a one-man show reflecting on aging and wisdom. “I don’t know if he chose this presentation because of me or not,” joked Dr. Cowburn. Keating is an Emmy Award-winning, classically trained English actor, who has appeared in countless dramatic works from Brideshead Revisited to the American soap opera Another World. The sixth annual Dr. Bob Ewert Memorial Lecture and Dinner is a fundraising event in support of the Northern Medical Programs Trust and the Dr. Bob Ewert Memorial Lecture Endowment, which is held by the Prince George Community Foundation. Dr. Bob Ewert was the first specialist surgeon in Prince George in 1961 and the son of Dr. Carl Ewert, who was the first licenced physician in Prince George, arriving by paddlewheeler in 1913. The Dr. Bob Ewert Memorial Lecture and Dinner is presented by the Northern Medical Society, the Prince George Community Foundation, and UNBC. The Northern Medical Programs Trust is a partnership involving more than two-dozen local governments and UNBC for the purposes of supporting recruitment, training and retention of health care professionals in northern communities. To date, about $6 million has been invested in the trust.

Dr. Geoff Cowburn and MLA Shirley Bond at the celebration dinner.

A Northern Season Recent Paintings by Gene Bricker Organized & circulated by Two Rivers Gallery

Valemount & Area Museum 1090 Main Street Valemount June 22 – July 19 2010

Saturday · June 26 Art Gathering: 12:30PM Opening Reception & Guided Tour of the Exhibition: 2PM

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Amber Hack welcomes customers of McBride Trading Company with a variety of fresh baked goodies.

SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 57 BOARD MEETING The Board of Education of School District No. 57 (Prince George) will hold its June 22, 2010, public meeting in McBride. The meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. at McBride Secondary School.

Gene Bricker, Winter Solitude, 2009. Oil painting on canvas.

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The first 30 minutes of the meeting will be set aside for members of the public to make presentations to the board. There will be a sign-up sheet for speakers at the door. Presentations are limited to five minutes each. For further information, contact your school principal or Wendy De Marsh, Executive Assistant at (250) 561-6800, Ext. 301 or via e-mail at wdemarsh@sd57.bc.ca

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The Adopt-a-Highway group at their most recent work day.

Birgit Stutz Contributor

he Adopt-a-Highway program in McBride started up this year with drinks and snacks at the Sun Valley Restaurant on April 28 and a first clean-up on May 5 and another one on June 2. Close to 35 people participated in the program last year and continue their support in 2010, however, more participation from the public is needed because there are areas that still need to be ‘adopted’. “During our first clean-up we collected over 45 bags of garbage, mostly plastic,” said Economic Development Officer Margaret Graine. “We continue meeting once a month during the summer, five times in total, to keep our adopted areas clean. The Village is developing an amazing riverside park which will bring visitors to our town. This year we started with cleaning up this whole section to reduce the garbage on the park development site.” The Adopt-A-Highway program covers 22 sections in total along Highway 16 between Mountainview east to Lamming Pit Road. Five to six sections are still available for adoption. “For now we want to fill the space that is vacant, but it would be nice if other communities joined us and we could extend this all the way to Highway 5,” Graine said. “We need more volunteers to cover the town and I am hoping that someone will come forward so we can continue. There are a number of organizations in town who could use the free promotion along the highway and the work is not that difficult.”

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For this year the plan is to meet for clean-up on July 7, August 4 and September 8 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Village office parking lot. “Participants come at 6:00 p.m. to pick up garbage bags and/or additional safety vests as well as to report items that are unsafe to pick-up, such as tires or heavy items which the LDM crew picks up,” said Graine. All participants are insured by the Ministry of Transportation for injury or loss of life at no cost but they have to be registered to be insured. The Ministry of Transportation also provides road signs (“Adopt a Highway Litter Control”), safety vests and garbage bags as well as installing an Adopt Highway sign with the organizations or individuals’ name in recognition along the adopted segment of the highway. Participants are also provided with written guidelines and a safety video. If any business or individuals would like to participate in the Adopt-A-Highway program, they can contact Graine at 250-569-7556 or Beryl Hagen at 250-569-3225. The 2009 – 2010 Adopt-A-Highway group is made up of Margaret Graine, Beryl Hagen, Stan Graine, Darrell Hagen, Mike Moseley, Karen Andrews, Jean Moseley, Desiree Andrews, John Moseley, Melody Andrews, Darrell Roth, Pat Andrews, Diane Roth, Anna Christison, Mark Roth, John Christison, Mathew Roth, Clara Appleby, Jim Harte, Linda Monroe, Leonard Dovich, Christine Monroe, Glen Stanley, Mellany Ford, Elsie Stanley, Keri-Lynn Morrison, Kristy Warner, Stacey Pleasants, Ted Warner, Susan Morris, William Hryhirchuk, Tania Gaiesky – Blixad,

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Dear Editor;

World cup of ideas

o the greatest sporting event in the world is happening right now. The FIFA World Cup touched down last week in South Africa, the first time in the storied history of the tournament that it has occurred on the African Continent. It is a truly historic event, and it only comes around once every four years. But does anyone in North America care? I find it funny, how everywhere in the world, except for Canada and the United States, soccer is infused into every aspect of a person’s life; and for the next month the world will be living and breathing the sport. In a similar way that we in North America are isolated from the world’s sport, we in the Robson Valley live in isolation from much of the province, and the rest of Canada. Policies that make sense in other areas of the province or country just don’t seem to work up here. We are a unique culture, and we have our own struggles and our own dreams. The recent presentation from Jeannette Townsend to Valemount Village Council illustrates this uniqueness perfectly. A zip line for Canoe Mountain. Sounds like fun doesn’t it? For many, the mention of any development on what was supposed to be the great Canoe Mountain Gondola brings skepticism, and rightfully so. We were strung along the garden path for a decade, regardless of if the developers themselves knew the project would ever reach the light of day. They say the gondola was their goal, so I take them at their word, but it’s all water under the bridge now. So they have returned with a new idea. Why not use the already cleared right of way as a zip line? Great idea! I have often wondered, standing at the top, what it would be like to zip down that mountain, or across the lake. It would be a pretty exciting trip, that’s for sure. As is with any proposal for this area, I have already heard people grumble about the idea, and it seems that they are grumbling more at what happened in the past, as opposed to what is proposed for the future. I for one would rather see something developed on that property as opposed to keeping it vacant. A zip line may not be as grand or flashy as the original proposal, but it could be the beginning of something much greater. More variety means more visitors, right? What do you think?

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Waste of money Dear Editor;

just walked out of a “meeting” sponsored by the Village of McBride, regarding the recent survey about the McBride Community Forest. I had not heard any concrete examples of the Community Forest wasting money, but I sure got an eyeful of that practice tonight. For $40,000 ripped from the sides of our mountains, we were treated like kindergarten pupils and asked to repeat exactly the same exercise the recent survey asked us to do: namely list the qualities we needed to see in the Community Forest Board and rate them 1, 2 and 3. And when I asked the facilitator if these weren’t the very same questions and lists we answered on the survey, she said if I didn’t like it I could leave. So I did. Of course, the choices offered on the papers taped to the walls did not include education in the subject, independence from interference or knowledge of community forests. Nor would they include all the little extras the facilitator was squeezing out of a confused and reluctant audience. The Community Forest can be proud to have shown so clearly how they can throw away money in these economically tough times, while refusing to allow local taxpayers to buy our own wood at affordable prices. This has to be the biggest waste of money since the Hazard Land “survey” attempted by the Regional District some years ago. No wonder people criticize the Community Forest board and management.

nce again the annual Valemountain Days Quilt show was a big success, with one of our largest displays of quilts ever. We want to thank everyone for the support they showed us, by buying raffle tickets, and donating to our silver collection jar at the door, which gave them a chance to win one of the many door prizes we had. We had 84 people who chose to judge the quilts, and many more who said it was just too hard to make up their minds which ones they liked the best, but just wanted to walk around and admire them all. This year we had three guest quilts, two made by Elice Blackman, and one by Ishbel Cochrane, also a couple of quilts and pillow cases made by two little girls, one eight and the other ten, who are taking sewing lessons from Terri Dammann. Pat Bennett had her sewing machine set up, and was working on a quilt, so people could see the cutting, piecing, and sewing of a quilt in progress. This generated quite a bit of interest. Thanks Pat for that. Our raffle quilt was a Dresden Plate pattern, and was won by Tracy Dryden; we know you will enjoy it Tracy. We had 13 door prizes, all donated by members of the Guild, and they were won by Bonnie Markland, Jody Newham, Emma Gallop, Ruth Zimmerman, Helen Hansen, Maureen Brownlee, Chris Zimmerman, Bridget Kivell, Barbara Zimmerman, Christy Balle, Sharon Darragh, Charlene Kroohman, and Bob Beeson. The money made from selling the raffle tickets, and the silver collection will be used to buy fabric for the backing, the batting, and the quilting for the charity quilts (cancer and fire) made and donated by the Guild. Linda Hedberg Valemount

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Valemount council briefs; June 8 Raghu Lokanathan Contributor

he regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of Valemount was held on June 8. Acting Mayor Murray Capstick, Councillors Bobbi Roe, Cynthia Piper Rita Tchir, CAO Tom Dall and Deputy Director of Corporate Services Sandy Salt attended. Mayor Bob Smith was absent. Canoe Mountain Zip Line Jeannette Townsend made a delegation on behalf of the Terracana Ranch Resort requesting that the Mayor and Council write a letter of support to the province for the installation of a zip line through the area where the gondola was going to be built. There is currently a provincial restriction preventing this installation. Townsend described the economic benefits of this venture and explained that the owners of the resort would dismantle the zip line if financing came through to proceed with the gondola project. Council carried a motion to bring the request to staff to write a letter of support for the project. UNBC/Canada West Athletics Association Council carried a motion to write a letter of support for UNBC to the Canada West University Athletics Association (CWUAA). The CWUAA recently decided to deny UNBC membership. Village Water and Sewer Extension to 17th avenue

Council received two requests from property owners on 17th avenue who wish to connect to Village water and sewage systems. One of the applicants, Giovanna Gislimberti, also requested an extension of the Village boundary to include her property, and expressed a willingness to make an adequate personal contribution towards the boundary expansion costs. Council carried a motion to refer the matter to staff for further consideration. Outdoor Events at Valemount Visitor Centre Council received a request from Wendy Dyson to organize some outdoor events at the Valemount Visitor Centre such as community markets and art events. Council carried a motion to refer the matter to Village staff to look into considerations such as possible locations and times as well as what kind of licenses might be necessary for such events. Affordable Seniors’ Housing Council received a joint news release from the Columbia Basin Trust and the Province of BC announcing a partnership between the province and the CBT to construct 114 affordable housing units for seniors and people with disabilities in eight communities throughout the Columbia Basin, including Valemount. CBT has committed $425,000 towards a total of 114 units in the eight communities, while the Province

will provide $8,550,000 in cash equity. The housing projects will be managed by local non-profit societies. Video Conferencing Council carried a motion to approve the signing of a contribution agreement with the Columbia Basin Trust in order to install video conferencing equipment in the Council Chambers. The CBT has approved $12,240 for the purchase of this equipment through the Community Development Fund. Prison Task Force Council received a letter from CAO Tom Dall seeking Council’s support to establish a Select Committee to investigate the potential for a prison in or near Valemount. Council carried a motion approving a Mayor’s Select Committee comprised of Chris Torgerson, Ken Starchuk, Silvio Gislimberti, Murray Capstick and Holly Blanchette. The task force will look into questions such as whether federal and provincial governments are currently building new facilities, where such facilities are likely to be built, whether Valemount would be a community of interest for the building of such facilities and what the land and infrastructure requirements would be. The task force has two months to report back to the Council. Saas Fee Development Inc. Council carried a motion to send a letter of support to Saas Fee De-

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velopment Inc. for their Village Resort and Spa project in Valemount. The letter will be sent by Saas Fee to the lenders to show them that the Village still supports the project. Strategic Plan Update Council received a report from CAO Tom Dall which provided an update on the Strategic Plan. In accordance with Dall’s recommendation, Council carried a motion to remove three items from the active list, to be pursued later. These items are: affordable housing; the Kinbasket Weir; and the West Side Sewer Extension. Downtown Revitalization Completion Council received two reports from Economic Development Officer Silvio Gislimberti concerning outstanding tasks to complete the downtown revitalization project. There are several items for which no money has been allocated in this year’s budget, including an entry sign to downtown, street painting on Cedar Street and some street signs. Council carried a motion to refer the matter to Village staff to consider alternative funding, or deferment until next year’s budget, for these tasks.

services to McBride and the Robson Valley. Councillor Roe informed the council that there will be a similar meeting in Valemount on June 23rd.

tive energy options; and where feasible, to choose low emitting and energy efficient options when buying vehicles for the Village.

Greenhouse Gas Reduction Bylaw Council carried the first and second readings of the amendment to the Official Community Plan to cover the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan as required by the Province. The amendment includes a statement that the Village will work towards a measurable reduction in greenhouse gases by 2015, with further reductions by 2020, through the following measures: supporting a wood stove exchange program; encouraging residents not to let their vehicles idle unnecessarily; encouraging long haul truckers to turn off their trucks, weather permitting; promoting energy efficient building; promoting alterna-

Public Comments With respect to Terracana putting in a zip line, Andru McCracken commented that he feels Terracana has failed to live up to its responsibilities to the community, and that he would like to see the Village show a greater commitment to supporting local business initiatives. Jeannette Townsend vigorously disagreed with McCracken’s characterization of Terracana, which she considers a local business. John Grogan expressed concern that the public hasn’t had more opportunity to comment on the proposed zip line before the Council decided to write the letter of support for the project.

Hydro Service Concerns Council received a report from Economic Development Officer Silvio Gislimberti about a workshop held in McBride on May 21 with representatives of BC Hydro to discuss concerns about BC Hydro

School District No. 57 (Prince George)

NOTICE TO PARENTS, STUDENTS AND FORMER STUDENTS SUMMER CLOSURE OF SCHOOLS Elementary schools will be closed for summer effective 3:00 pm on June 30th. They will reopen during the week of August 30th. Secondary schools will be closed for summer effective 3:00 pm on July 2nd. They will reopen during the week of August 30th. Note: All schools will be closed on July 1st – Canada Day. Please note that report cards, transcripts and other items held at schools are only available when schools are open. Any requests for these items must be made before schools close for the summer, or after they reopen for the new school year. Central Administration Ofﬁce - School District No. 57 (Prince George) 2100 Ferry Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 4R5 Phone: 250-561-6800 Fax: 250-561-6801

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Community Service Listings 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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JUNE 24

• Valemount Seniors Dance Night 7-9pm • Hamburger Night at the Legion 5PM

• “Robson Valley Home School Student Art” Exhibition of student art and creativity at the Mueum/ Library Building 241 Dominion St, McBride from now until July 15th

JUNE 16 • Valemount Seniors Music Night 7-9pm FREE CONCERT AT THE VALEMOUNT PUBLIC LIBRARY “HEY ROMEO THAT’S WHAT I AM” Album Launch Party at 7pm. Refreshments,Draws, Displays. Call Wendy at Library 250 566-4367 for info JUNE 23

• Valemount Seniors Music Night 7-9pm

• Valley Museum & Archives Society AGM 4PM at the United Church Hall in McBride

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• Valemount Seniors Dance Night 7-9pm • Hamburger Night at the Legion 5PM

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JULY 03/04 • Valemount Seniors Music Night 7-9pm McBride E-Free Church -Drop-in Walking 7-8 AM , Low Impact Exercises for Women 4-5PM

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• Valemount Seniors Dance Night 7-9pm • Hamburger Night at the Legion 5PM

• “Robson Valley Home School Student Art” Exhibition of student art and creativity at the Mueum/ Library Building 241 Dominion St, McBride from now until July 15th

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• Valemount Rec Volleyball VSS 7PM

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• Valemount Rec Volleyball - VSS 7PM MCBRIDE • TOPS 6:30pm at the Health Unit • 7-9 PM VFD mtbg @ Fire Hall

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• “Robson Valley Home School Student Art” Exhibition of student art and creativity at the Mueum/ Library Building 241 Dominion St, McBride from now until July 15th

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» COMMUNITY

McBride Council briefs; June 8 Lots going on at info centre Joshua Estabrooks

editor@thevalleysentinel.com

he regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of McBride was held on June 8. Mayor Mike Frazier, Councillors Loranne Martin, Irene Rejman, Mike Mosely, Rick Thompson, CAO Eliana Clements and Deputy Treasurer/Administrator Danielle Smith attended along with 16 members of the public. Presentation Resident Allan Frederick addressed council with regards to the community forest controversy, as well as the Take back the Forest group currently challenging the community forest board and council. Frederick said that the information provided at the recent public meeting was very helpful and informative, but it is a shame the Village had to budget up to $36,000 to “try and satisfy some community members who, in my opinion, do not represent the majority of the overall community but only a small number of the public.” He also said he was disappointed in the way some members of the public interrupted the very people who were trying to provide answers when it “appeared that the person asking the question wasn’t going to like the answer being given.” Frederick then asked Councillor Loranne Martin where the list of 44 issues raised by the Take Back the Forest Group was, and if she had submitted them to the board of to council. He then asked her “are you acting in the best interest of the Village population who elected you by withholding these issues and not bringing them forward? Are the forms that you were asked to sign to be able to be on the MCFC Board not similar to the oath of Municipal Office that you swore when elected to the Village Council?” Frederick went on to remind Martin that she was elected by citizens of the Village and not those outside of the Village boundaries, as those in the community forest footprint but outside of Village boundaries vote for and elect a Regional District Rep. Frederick continued by stating that he is concerned about the negative impact the current conflict within the community has had on future economic development. “I am aware of two individuals who would look at businesses within the community but are now holding off.” Frederick also cautioned the public to be wary of the Take Back the Forest group as they have only one goal, “takeover of the

Community Forest. If ever elected, they may be overwhelmed by properly taking care of the business of running the Village of McBride affairs in the best interests of the Village citizens.” He then stated that he would be willing to form a counter group that will show support for the community forest board. Legion grant Council carried a motion to provide a grant in aid to the McBride Legion in the amount of $457.80 which represents the general municipal portion of their 2010 tax notice. (Councillor Irene Rejman left the room out of a possible conflict of interest for this decision). Slow pitch Council carried a motion to grant a beer garden application for the Loaded slopitch team from June 18-June20 for Pioneer Days. (Councillor Loranne Martin left the room out of a possible conflict of interest during this decision).

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he Valemount Visitor Centre has kicked off its 2010 season and the staff is very excited about showcasing everything Valemount has to offer, as well as helping visitors with travel plans for the entire Province. “We hope to see more locals come in to the Centre to take advantage of our services as well,” said supervisor, Viral Patel. What services are they offering, one might ask? Through the Visitor Centre one can book local recreation activities, as well as adventure recreation and sightseeing tours throughout the Province. The Centre can also provide discounted tickets for a wide variety of attractions; anything from general admission to Barkerville, Vancouver Aquarium tickets or lift tickets at mountain resorts is available. “It’s not the variety of bookings that visitors care about; it’s the savings they get. I plan on using it myself this summer,” said Patel. The Visitor Centre can also make accommodation reservations throughout the Province as well as Northern BC Ferry bookings. It is a B.C. freshwater fishing license vendor as well. So if you’re planning on exploring the Valemount Area or travelling in B.C. this summer it might be well worth dropping by the Visitor Centre first. This year at the Visitor Centre you will also find more local crafts by artisans in the Valley. What started out as a small section with local souvenirs has now expanded significantly, said Patel. “It’s great to have work by local artisans in the Centre

GARBAGE PICK UP Village of Valemount Effective June 21st ,2010

Monday, Wednesday and Friday All Commerical Businesses Tuesday - Residential Pick Up 6th Ave to 14th Ave and streets including Beaven Crescent, Mountainview Apartments, CNR yard, Cranberry Mobile Home Park and Residence, Senior High School, CNR Apartments, Hartman Trailor Court, Helen's and R.Lewis' dwellings. Wednesday - Commercial Pick-Up Plus Hillside Mine Road, King Road, 17th Ave, Cranberry Place and Canoeview

because it gives people a chance to buy something you cannot find anywhere else and more importantly because it supports the community.” Currently the Centre is host to local works by: Forest Felters, Mountain Pottery, Fox Den Vintage, Valley Mountain Wear, Glen Stanley, and Darwin Patton. The Valemount Arts and Culture Society’s Art Gallery will be in the Centre as of June 10, with an official open house taking place on Friday, June 18th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

The Canoe Mountain Gallery is just one of the new attractions at the Valemount Visitor Information Centre.

Village of Valemount Wildfire Protection/Prevention Committee Committee Member Vacancy The Valemount Wildfire Protection/Prevention Committee has two (2) openings for members on its Committee. Persons who are interested in serving on this Committee are encouraged to submit a letter of interest outlining background qualifications which would support appointment to the Committee and compliment the Committee make-up. Appointment to the Committee will be for a three year term.

Thursday - Residential Pick-Up 1st,2nd,3rd,4th and 5th Ave and streets and crescents, Main Street, Juniper and side streets and crescents.

For further information please contact Tom Dall at the Village of Valemount municipal ofﬁce or by phone at (250) 566-4435.

Friday - All Commercial Businesses

A letter of application outlining your interests and qualiﬁcations to serve on the Valemount Wildﬁre Protection/Prevention Committee should be submitted to the Village of Valemount by June 30, 2010 c/o P.O. Box 168, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0.

Please have your 2 cans of garbage curb-size by 8:00 am. Remember All cardboard paper etc is recyclable. Thank you for your co-operation in this matter.

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» VALEMOUNTAIN DAYS: JUNE 11-13

Valemount Museum musical float featuring Valemount’s old time musicians.

Senior King and Queen Jim and Doris McKirdy before the parade. The Robson Valley Pioneers in a fleet of Ron Baer’s classic car collection.

New arrivals at... Valemount VVale alemount PPu Public ublic LIBRARY LIB LI BRA RARRRYY David Craig soaks the crowd from the top of a fire truck.

Adult non-fiction The story of stuff ~ Annie Leonard The man who ate his boots ~ Anthony Brandt Finlay's river ~ R.M Patterson

Adult fiction Vivian and Riette Kenkel (Avatars) lead the contingent of horses down 5th.

Never look away ~ Linwood Barclay Nine dragons ~ Michael Connelly What the dog saw ~ Malcolm Gladwell

Junior non-fiction Bugs and bugsicles ~ Amy Hansen Face to face with butterflies ~ Darlyne Murawski Jacques and de beanstalk ~ Mike Artell

Junior How to train your dragon ~ Cressida Cowell Green witch ~ Alice Hoffman Fang ~ Garth Nix

DVD Vince Clark shows how high his new piece of equipment can go.

Front of the class The time traveler's wife Where the wild things are

Marcel Favron leads the classic tractor section through the crowds.

Music CD Celtic Tides Women of the world acoustics Jeff Woods, Garett Lidin, and Jennifer Robinson represent the Great Escape.

Many more new arrivals are listed on our website http://valemount.bclibraries.ca

Hey Romeo at the Library!

Bella Janum helps Hannah Galluop’s stuffed friend, Mr. Scruffles at the teddy bear clinic.

The Valemount Public Library is hosting a free concert on June 16 at 7:00 p.m. Hey Romeo, who were the opening act for the Deric Ruttan concert at the community theatre are promoting their new cd, and will be doing an acoustic performance for about an hour. The event will also kick off the sum-

mer reading club, who’s theme this year is “Reading Rocks!” There will be refreshments, displays and lots of book giveaways during the intermission. So come on by and have a chat and get your picture taken with Hey Romeo. If the weather does not cooperate, the show will be moved next door to the Lions Hall.

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» VALEMOUNTAIN DAYS: JUNE 11-13

Catherine Hiroe and Janice Bruce try to keep their balance while placing a choker during the loggers sports.

Photos: Joshua Estabrooks/The Valley Sentinel

Ross McKirdy hits the line during the pole climbing event.

“Safety” Paul Fonger, self proclaimed Alberta Log Burling Champion, get’s taught a lesson by best overall logger, Donovan Gee.

Ron Worobec launches an axe at the bullseye.

Max Fonger whips a cream pie at Jim L’Hirondelle’s head.

Nicole Gerow and Sean Stadey in the Cross Cut competition.

Valemountain Days Loggers’ Events Winners 2010

Jenn Pehl and Kelly Mastre are looking at you!

Cassidy Brawn, Valemount Idol winner, performs at the bandstand.

Chainsaw Bucking under 85cc 1. Donovan Gee 2. Dan Cuddeback 3. Steve Chandler 4. Brendan Taylor 5. Mark Mueck

Axe Chopping 1. Donovan Gee 2. Brendan Taylor 3. Ron Worobec 4. Dan Cuddeback 5. Mark Mueck

Chainsaw Bucking over 85cc 1. Dan Cuddeback 2. Donovan Gee 3. Brendan Taylor 4. Mark Mueck 5. Jos Hughes

Cross-Cut Jack and Jill 1. Donovan Gee & Catherine Hiroe 2. Dan & Sylvia Cuddeback 3. Brendan Taylor & Janice Bruce 4. Sean Stadey & Nicole Gerow 5. Ross & Angie McKirdy

Obstacle Bucking 1. Donovan Gee 2. Brendan Taylor 3. Dan Cuddeback

Tree Falling 1. Dan Cuddeback 2. Brendan Taylor 3. Vince Clarke 4. Wally Plummer 5. Travis Bryant

Obstacle Choker Run 1. Donovan Gee 2. Brendan Taylor 3. Ross McKirdy 4. Dan Cuddeback 5. David Carson Obstacle Choker Run Ladies 1. Angie McKirdy 2. Alana Duncan Alex Mueck gets soaked after the kids events on 5th Avenue.

Pole Climbing 1. Brendan Taylor 2. Sean Stadey 3. Travis Bryant 4. Donovan Gee 5. Dan Cuddeback Axe Throw 1. Dan Cuddeback 2. Jos Hughes 3. Donovan Gee 4. Brendan Taylor 5. Paul Marklund

Aubrey Scheller and Jakobi Blais go head to head in the watermelon eating contest. Scheller ended up winning in his age group.

Ladies Axe Throw 1. Jen Dewey 2. Alana Duncan

Iron Man 1. Evan Scheller 2. Sean Stadey 3. Brendan Taylor 4. Dan Cuddeback 5. Travis Bryant Iron Woman Dash for Cash 1. Janice Bruce 2. Angie McKirdy Log Burling 1. Donovan Gee 2. Ross McKirdy 3. Brendan Taylor 4. Paul Fonger 5. Dan Cuddeback Best Overall Logger 1. Donovan Gee 2. Brendan Taylor 3. Dan Cuddeback 4. Sean Stadey 5. Ross McKirdy

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» COMMUNITY

Sign stolen in Loos Canoe Mountain gallery open for season Joshua Estabrooks

EDITOR@THEVALLEYSENTINEL.COM

recent theft of a sign on Loos Road has landowners scratching their heads. Julie Zammuto, who along with her husband own 200 acres along both sides of the Loos Road near Crescent Spur. “It’s vacant land but it is on both sides of the Loos Road and it runs about half a km stretch and then there’s someone else’s property and then it goes for another half a km.” The missing sign said “No Hunting for 2 km, report poachers, reward” with the Zammuto’s phone number underneath, she said, and was put up as a joint effort with the other land owner along that stretch of road. “It’s a 4’ by 3’ sign, and was six feet tall. The reason we put it up is because there have been hunting issues in this community over the years.” Zammuto said there are a lot of very responsible hunters in the area, but there are also those that do not follow the rules.

“There have been issues. We have had people hunting on our land before and they have been charged. We just wanted to let people know that we don’t want any trouble.” Every landowner has the right to enjoy their property how they see fit, and for Zammuto, she would prefer that people do not hunt on their land. “We know the majority of hunters are law abiding and do the right thing and want to do the right thing and they give no one any problems. We truly respect that. But there are a few that don’t, like with anything.” The sign cost approximately $300.00, she said, and they will be offering a reward for anyone who provides information that leads to the recovery or proof of who took it. “We just want our property back. I don’t know why anyone would trespass onto someone else’s land and steal private property.” If anyone has any information on this incident, please contact The Valley Sentinel or Julie Zammuto.

Thank you to the ladies from Jasper,

Dunster, and Valemount for the fun-filled stagette! Thanks for all the wine and other gifts, and special thanks to Susie & Jen!!! Kelly WHISKEY FILL ENTERPRISES LTD Welcoming - Robert Miko Will have a trained autobody & paint technician starting June 1st. Power buffing and detailing will also be available. Phone: 250-566-1231 to book an appointment for a quote.

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Fine Arts School...Farewell and

to the school as we know it today

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space has been made available to us and we are very grateful.” Currently there are only paintings being displayed, but the selection committee is open to any and all mediums and forms of art, said Cinnamon. “We do have requirements, because we want a certain standard of appearance, but we don’t want that to intimidate anyone into not submitting their work.” The works are also for sale, and visitors can purchase artwork from the staff at the visitor centre, with 25% going to the info centre and 10% going to VACS. The Gallery will have an official opening celebration on June 18,

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For a second year, the Canoe Mountain Gallery is opening to the public. Located in the Valemount Visitor Information Center, the gallery is dedicated to showcasing local artist’s creations and making them available for sale. Currently, there are seven local artists being represented in the gallery, but more are expected as word spreads about the space. “It’s a VACS initiative,” said Valemount Arts and Cultural Society (VACS) member Pam Cinnamon. “We have been wanting a place for a gallery for a long time so this

Robson Valley Music Festival update Joshua Estabrooks

EDITOR@THEVALLEYSENTINEL.COM

For a sixth year, the Robson Valley Music Festival is ready to go for August 20-22. Coordinator Shara Gustafson said that submissions for this year’s lineup tripled from last year, making the selection process even harder then in years past. “Last year we had about 120 submissions and this year we have almost 400. It’s been through word of mouth and it was just overwhelming.” The current lineup for the festival includes, as always, an incredibly diverse cross section of international, national and regional talent, spanning a variety of genres, ensuring there is something for everyone. “We’re really excited to have Papagroove here. We have been trying to get them for three years. They found us on MySpace and we have been trying to get the mamas and the papas together ever since.” Other headlining acts include Kinobe and Soul Beat Africa, who are considered the new voice of Ugandan music. “They play on all hand made instruments. I saw them at the Duncan festival last year and the crowd was awestruck. They sat there with their mouths open.” Other headliners this year include Linda Mcrae, Aurora Jane and Massive Change, Brian Macmillan, Fish and Bird and the F-Holes, just to name a few. Local acts will include Peter Allan, Jos and Joan Hughes, Bob Matchet and Pam Moul, a number of local kids and of course, Mamaguroove. Last year’s attendance was around 1,200 people, said Gustafson, and this year they will be capping the number of tickets at 1,500. “It seems to grow by three or four hundred every year, but there are only so many people we can fit on the property.” As always, there will be a variety of vendors selling everything from food to djembes, she said. This year they will also be adding a local vending tent, which

will be dedicated to any and all artisans from the Valley who will be working in it together to sell their creations. “We also have more children’s performances this year, as well as more workshops to accommodate more people.” Some of the topics to be explored in the workshops include politics and music, ladies in the round, percussion, Ugandan traditional dance and song, yoga, belly dancing and independent cd production. Tickets have been on sale for a while, said Gustafson, and are available at Infinity in Valemount, Steadmans in McBride, the Dunster Store, Books and Company in Prince George, Pocos Café in Jasper and Blackbird Music in Edmonton. Tickets cost $65.00 up until August 1st, said Gustafson; afterwards they will cost $80.00. “We are still the cheapest music festival out there.” More and more locals are catching on to the good time too, she said, as the crowds have been steadily growing over the years. “There are lots of people that come from Alberta. Lots and lots from Jasper, Hinton, Edmonton and Grand Prairie. There are more locals getting excited about it than the last couple of years, which is good to see, but I would still say that the majority of the people are from out of town. Many stores in McBride and Valemount say that they have a huge boost that weekend.” There is still a need for volunteers, however, so anyone interested in helping out with the little festival that could are asked to call Alaina Chapman at 250-9684300. “We need volunteers in all areas. You can never have enough volunteers, so anyone interested can contact us. If they put in eight hours over the weekend or before or after they get a free pass, and if they put in over 16 hours they get to eat at the kitchen throughout the weekend. We will start having work bees in August.” For more information on the music festival, please visit www.robsonvalleymusicfestivalbc.com.

Three seriously injured in crash (From front) George said that could change in the future. “As a general rule, a driver has the obligation to give right of way to those that already have it. If you’re at a stop sign you are obligated to stop until it is safe to proceed, whether the other guy is coming fast or not.” George

said that due to the location of the crash, and where the vehicles finally came to rest, highway traffic only experienced very minor disruptions, which he feels might have saved subsequent accidents on that busy stretch of highway. “We were fortunate for the location that

JUNE 24, 2010 @ the school 5:00 pm Gather 6:00 pm Potluck Supper

we had no traffic interruptions. We were able to route westbound traffic through Robson frontage road and eastbound traffic took the westbound lane. We didn’t have to stop traffic which saved a lot of time for people and the risk of secondary incidents.” SOLAR HOT WATER SYSTEMS

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from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be available, and the artists will be there to meet and greet the public. If anyone is interested in having their artwork shown in the gallery, they are asked to call Pam Cinnamon at 250-566-4674. “We have had really positive feedback from locals, and the visitor center staff. The idea is about exposure and providing something else for tourists to enjoy.” Currently the gallery is showing works from the following artists: David Norwell, Keith Heidorn, Bonnie Marklund, Hiske Gerding, Pam Cinnamon, June Haring and Carol Bustin.

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ANGLICAN UNITED CHURCH

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250.566.4005 Office 250.566.1323 Cell Valemount

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Mac’s Small Engine Service & Repair Closed Dec 8-Jan 8

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VALEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH Sundays 9:00 am 1275 5th Ave 250 566-4772.

VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP 250 566-9990 Praise & Worship 11am

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Sun. 11:00 am Home group meeting at Rod & Deb Reimer’s - Brown Road, Dunster. 250 968-4335.

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RENTALS

LORNE AUGUST EINAR MARTIN May 17, 1938 - June 5, 2010

Lorne passed away June 5, 2010 in Ganges, Salt Spring Island, where he resided. He was a logger, log home builder, and an artist with a chainsaw.

RENTALS

COZY Valemount home, central location. 2 bdrms on main, partially finished basement with 2 additional bdrms and laundry. Avail. July 1st. Pets upon approval. 1295 6th Ave. $675 plus utilities. Phone 250 566-4317 JUN 09 TFN

AUTOMOBILES

1989 Plymouth Sundance. Good car for parts. Open to any offers. Contact 250 5693234 JUNE 9 GTS

BUSINESS FOR SALE

2 Bdrm apt. across from the hospital in McBride. CEDAR MILL FOR SALE Fridge, stove included. McBride, BC. Over $525 per mth. Call 250 $1.4 mm in assets. 569-0208 Asking $850K US. MAR 17 TFN Leases contingent to sale. Owner willing to consider some financing. WELL PUMPING Call Arthur Berry & Co. Well Pumping and 1 208-336-8000 JUN 30 cleaning. 25ft deep or less. Call Reesa at 250 566-9707 LOOKING TO RENT

1994 Jeep YJ. 4 Cyl, 5 speed, 196,000 km, hard-top and soft-top, 1/2 doors, new tires, studded winter tires on rims, no rust, very economical. $6000 Looking to rent a 3 obo. Call 250 566- bdrm house for family 0090 with pets, for Aug 1st. APR 28 GTS Responsible, reliable. Call 250 992-8201 1989 Jeep Cherokee. 4 door, manual, very good shape. $2000 obo. Call 250 566-1212 JUNE 2 GTS

1993 Chrysler Concorde. 190,000 km, excellent condition, V6 engine. Asking $1850 obo. Call Mike @780 931-6253 MAY 26 GTS

2000 Chrysler Intrepid. Very good shape. 4 summer tires, 4 studded winter tires $4000 obo. Phone 250 566-4555 MAY 19 GTS

1998 Mercury Mystique. 4 door auto loaded, 2 sets of good tires. $2500. Call 250 5692471 APR 28 GTS

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Celebration of Life to be held June 26 from 12 - 5 pm at The United Church Friendship Room in Ganges, Salt Spring Island, BC.

1272 3rd Ave in Valemount. 2 bdrm house with basement newly renovated up & down. Price $129,000. Open to offers. Call Joyanne at 250 542-5922 or Penni at 250 5669192 JUN 16

1330 4th Ave. 4 bdrm house in centre of Valemount. Large lot, garage, large cabin, across from the park. Reduced price $289,500. Phone Joyanne at 250 542-5922 or Penni at 250 5669192 JUN 16

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Is seeking an employee that is qualified under the Student Summer Jobs Program Guidelines for Summer Employment. (8 week position @ 40 hrs per wk)

Eligible student employees must:

• Have been registered, full-time students (between 15 & 30 years) during the preceding academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year. • Be legally entitled to work in Canada and cannot have another full-time summer job.

The position involves the following:

• Working with the public and Chamber members. • General office duties that include researching on all levels of government sectors. • Attending meetings with Chamber.

Skills:

FOR RENT: 2 Bdrm house and 1 Bdrm furnished house for rent 4 km north of Valemount. $550 each per month. References required. Contact Betty at 250 566-4524 or Joan at 250 566-4270

• Communication skills a necessity • Personable • Strong computer skills • Self starter • Able to work with little or no supervision • Organizational skills

Start date: June 28th. Please submit your resume to the following: Valemount & Area Chamber of Commerce Phone: 250-566-0061 Email: info@valemountchamber.com

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2 Bdrm house and 1 Bdrm furnished house ENTAL ISTINGS for rent 4 km north of ALEMOUNT EAL STATE Valemount $550 each per month. References Mountainview Apartments required. Contact Betty #024 2 Bdrm available July 1st - $575 at 250 566-4524 or Joan at 250 566-4270 Clean & Quiet Building JUN 23

Lorne is survived by twin sisters, Heather and Laurel, brother, Harry, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

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Corporation of the Village of McBride Notice of Presentation of Annual Report Please take notice that the Village of McBride Council will be approving the Municipality’s 2010 Annual Report on June 22, 2010 at 7:30 pm at the regular scheduled Village Council Meeting. A copy of the report is available for viewing at the office of the Village of McBride at 100 Robson Centre – 855 SW Frontage Road, McBride BC during regular office hours from June 8, 2010 to June 22, 2010. Eliana Clements Chief Administrative Officer Dated: June 8, 2010

PUBLIC NOTICE

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June 22, 2010 @ 7:00 pm Council Chambers 735 Cranberry Lake Road

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Please take notice that the Village of Valemount is currently in the process of preparing its 2010 Annual Report. Draft copies of the Report are available for viewing at the Village Oﬃce. Any comments received by the general public will be addressed at the Council Meeting on June 22, 2010. Lori McNee Director of Finance

LOST: Pair of expensive prescription Oakley sunglasses on the cutline somewhere below YORA’S Clemina backcountry ski hut. Brown in color. If found please contact Dan in Jasper at 780 852-1108 or cu_downstream@yahoo.ca

Chambermaids (2) Cook / Chef Front Desk (4) Front Desk/ Reception Housekeepers (3) Motel Managers (Couple) Servers Specialty Cook ( International Cuisine) Summer Office Assistant (Student)

Front desk staff can give you detailed information about each of these postings, including info on how to submit your application for these job opportunities. For more information about these jobs, please call: Valemount Learning Centre 250-566-4601 Box 789 99 Gorse St. Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0

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The Village of McBride invites tenders for the construction of sanitary sewer, water distribution mains and water valve replacement. The works are located on the McBride Hospital site, and various locations around McBride, BC. The major work components include:

Supply and Installation of 50m PVC sanitary sewer. Supply and Installation of 2 prebenched manholes. Supply and Installation of 55m C900 PVC Watermain. Removal of 6 existing water valves. Supply and Installation of 9 water valves. Supply and Installation of 2 water services. 1193 Week of 06.14.2010

Sealed tenders for –“Village of McBride – 2010 McBride Infrastructure Upgrades” will be received at the offices of the Village of McBride, 100 Robson Centre, McBride, BC, V0J 2E0 until 1:00 p.m. local time, June 22, 2010 at which time all tenders will be publicly opened. Tender documents may be obtained from the office of the Village of McBride or from the office of R. Radloff & Associates Inc., 925 Vancouver Street, Prince George, BC, V2L 2P6, June 10th, 2010 upon deposit of a certified cheque in the amount of fifty ($50.00) dollars payable to the Village of McBride. The deposit will not be refunded. Tenders must be submitted in accordance with the terms and conditions specified in the tender package. Tenders must be accompanied by: a) A Bid Bond, Certified Cheque or Irrevocable Letter of Credit in the amount of Ten (10%) percent of the tender price. b) A Consent of Surety relating to subsequent security arrangements for Performance and Labour and Materials payment guarantees. Bidders must provide proof of satisfactory completion of previous work of like kind. The lowest priced or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. A site visit will be held on June 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. local time. Please meet at the Village of McBride office, 100 Robson Centre. For inquiries please contact Chris Morgan, AScT, R. Radloff & Associates at 250-562-6861 (fax 250-562-6826).

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Activities to Entertain & Amuse Pioneer Photo

CROSSWORD AND SUDOKU

About this photo Description: Hay was one of the main

crops in Dunster. Potatoes also grow disease free in this area

Date: 1920s Credits: Valemount Museum & Archives ID: 2003.8.42 Image: 11 of 63 If you have any more information on this photo or any others that appear you can contact The Valley Museum & Archives in McBride, The Valemount Museum or contact us at The Valley Sentinel.

Horoscopes ARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20 If someone has a fit this week, don’t let it ruin your days. Remember, it’s their issue and not yours. Move along with what you have planned, Aries. TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, this week is one of those rare occurrences where everything falls into place and the stars are aligned. Use it to your advantage and have some fun.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23 Trust your powers of intuition, Leo. They rarely steer you in the wrong direction, especially this week. You finally tackle that to-do list that has been hanging on the fridge. VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22 You can earn a lot of brownie points by showing others you are receptive to their feelings, Virgo. Make the focus more about them than you for the next few days.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21 You have been doing a lot of hard work at your job, but this may not be the time to ask for a raise, Gemini. Bide your time for another few days and think up your strategy.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23 You deserve better, Libra. Now go out and get the things you want and desire. Fight for yourself.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22 Friends and family are what get you through the days, Cancer. They’re of the utmost importance, so connect with some loved ones this week and reap the rewards.

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SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22 Home is where the heart is, but that doesn’t mean your heart can’t be in a new space soon, Scorpio. Put all of your effort into finding that dream place.

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The stars point to serious budgeting this week, Sagittarius. If need be, hide your wallet and your credit and debit cards and keep your purse at home. You need to save, save, save.

CAPRICORN- Dec 22/Jan 20 Don’t bottle up your feelings, Capricorn. It isn’t healthy to let all of those emotions grow stagnant inside of you. Talk with family and try to make some new friends. AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18 Don’t take too long with chores this week, Aquarius. You simply need to get them done quickly and then move onto other obligations. Ask for help if need be. PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20 Get outside and socialize with other people, Pisces. You will find that chatting with others will boost your spirits.

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Daytime Variable Condition cloudiness 20% P.O.P. 18°C High 4°C Low Wind W 10 km/h 24/Hr Rain

END OF SEASON SALE All 6” Flowers & Vegetables: $2.00 ea Perennials & Shrubs: 50% off All Hanging Baskets: $15.00 ea Everything Else: $1.00 ea

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The Valley Sentinel Wednesday June 16, 2010 • 15

Call Today about these and other Robson Valley Listings brought to you by Irene Berndsen

265,000

2470 Zeidler Road $129,000 McBRide, BC

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79,000

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1964 Cranberry Place $ ValeMounT, TT, BC

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1245 2nd a avenue venue V MounT, BC Vale

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$74,500

209,000

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295,000

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1745 Red Tail Road $70,000 McBRide, BC

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16 • Wednesday June 16, 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. 1040 Cypress Road, Valemount BC

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

$159,900

4592 Mountainview Road, McBride, BC

$350,000

13292 Bunbury Road, Tete Jaune Cache, BC

1097 5th Avenue, McBride, BC

- Beautiful property - Mountainside cottage - Tastefully decorated - Awesome views - Treed 10 acre lot - Year round mountain stream

$315,000

- Nice house on two lots - Good garden & lawns - Setup for assisted living - Or 3 bdrm family home - Excellent Location

$185,000

831 Bridge Road, McBride, BC

McBride S Road, McBride, BC - Spectacular view lot - Level with access - 2 Acres on Dominion Creek - On water & Sewer - Ready to build on

- Spacious 3 bedroom mobile - Nice one acre lot - Perfect location - Priced right

$125,000

$99,000

934 5th Avenue, McBride, BC

835 Beaven Crescent, Valemount, BC

- Beautiful home - Bright and open - Five bedrooms - Large corner lot - Excellent gardens - Central location

$198,500

1155 3rd Avenue, McBride, BC

- Country family home - Six bdrms, two baths - Excellent gardens and lawns - Large truck shop - 17.8 view acreage

$398,000

- Nice executive home - With shop on 3 lots - Immaculate estate sale - Natural wood craftsmanship - Priced to sell

$238,500

$349,000

100 Mountainview Road, McBride, BC

361 Dominion Street, McBride, BC

- Spectacular view home - Renos completed - 5 bdrm, 4 baths - On 13.5 ac treed parcel - Perfect B&B or rec home

- Prime 217 acre parcel - Riverfront property - Partially treed - Farmland or pasture - Good access & views

$375,000

- Vast Valley view parcel - Cleared 9.15 acres - 3 bdrm Modular home - Guest cottage & gardens - On mountain water - Best view in the area

$179,500

Mountainview Road, McBride, BC

- Home & acreage - Semi treed 37 acres - Large 4 bdrm home - Shop & barn - Excellent location

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$580,000

2300 Westlund Road, McBride, BC

- Nice getaway property - Immaculate older mobile - Fenced yard and lawns - Excellent location - Four bedrooms w/family room

Spittal Creek, Tete Jaune Cache, BC

2345 Westlund Road, McBride, BC

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- Immaculate home - 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom - Large attached garage - Paved yard, nice trees - Wheelchair ramp - Large 3/4 acre corner lot

$239,000

- Immaculate home - First time on market - Excellent location - Oak kitchen - Detached garage

249,000

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