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“Horse Power!”On Saturday June 18th, Gordie MacKenzie of Fort St. John, B.C. (hidden) and his team of heavy horses, Jim and Bob, drag a heavy “boat” 14 feet during the Pioneer Days Heavy Horse Pull that was held at the Gigglin’ Grizzly Pub in McBride. Delbert Dillman (holding the boat) from Prince George was also competing but doubled as the “hook man” for each run. The Heavy Horse Pull was just one of many events that was well attend-ed, despite periodic rain showers, by Valley residents during this year’s Pioneer Days/Adventure weekend held in McBride. For more coverage of Pioneer Days events turn to page 22 and 23. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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A Moment with the Solicitor General of BCDaniel Betts

Editor

It had been a particularly long day for solicitor general Shirley Bond on Thursday June 16th. The Vancouver

“Stanley Cup Riot” had only occurred the night before and as a result she had been dealing with ministerial du-ties, handling media requests from around the country and coordinating a response to the incident. Despite having been requested to be in Vancouver, minister Bond had made a commitment to visit the Valley and as promised she and her aids arrived in McBride in the early afternoon to meet with council and other delega-tions that wanted to speak to their MLA.

It was with much gratitude that minister Bond took the time to speak with The Valley Sentinel while she was in McBride. Even though she could only give us a few minutes of her time she was happy to comment on a couple of pressing issues affecting our valley.Education

One pressing concern is of education in the Valley and how shrinking class sizes could effect school funding and class configurations. Parents have been particularly concerned with dealing with possible three-grade split classes. Shrinking class sizes are expected to affect Vale-mount Secondary School as well.

“I met with a group of parents from the McBride [Cen-tennial] Elementary School and I’m certainly extremely sympathetic to their concerns,” said minister Bond. Ac-

cording to Bond declining enrolment is a big issue, not just in British Columbia but also in rural communities around the world.

“When you have a formula that looks at student en-rolment as the key driving factor I think that is going to be an increasing challenge for rural schools,” said Bond. Something that Bond has been working on for a long time is a new rural education model. “I don’t think there are any easy answers to what that model looks like but I think rural schools are the hearts of communities,” Bond said. While minister Bond believes she has been working hard to “stem the tide of school closures” she cautions that a new model of rural education is not go-ing to help them [parents] in September because its go-ing to take some time. “I don’t think we can continue to see the erosion of opportunity for children in rural com-munities,” Bond said. Minister Bond is very pleased that a rural caucus is now available and one of the primary issues that it is going to focus on is rural education. “As an MLA whose constituency is being affected, I’m going to be a key part of that discussion. I’m going to do some homework to ensure that I have a conversation with the Ministry of Education about concerns around that three-grade split in particular. I certainly am sympathet-ic to the concerns I heard expressed today,” Bond said.Transmission Line Upgrades

Transmission line upgrades in McBride has been a significant priority file for minister Bond. “I have been an advocate for independent power producers. I think

that it offers the opportu-nity for diversification in the Robson Valley, provides badly needed jobs and is part of a green economy,” said Bond. She was pleased that Dan Doyle, the Chair of BC Hydro accepted an invitation to visit the Val-ley. A taskforce was set up and is in a place now where it is presenting proposals and ideas to BC Hydro to look at the viability of in-dependent power invest-ments. “I am really pleased with the work our inde-pendent power producers have done here in the val-ley to make their case to BC Hydro,” said Bond. She believes that, ultimately, it is going to be a decision on where BC Hydro will

make investments in the future and what role indepen-dent power will play in BC Hydro’s green agenda. Min-ister Bond felt it was important to note that BC Hydro is currently undergoing a very extensive review. Premier Christy Clark made it clear that hydro rate increases at the percentage BC Hydro was suggesting was not ac-ceptable and she has asked Energy Minister Rich Cole-man to ensure that a very thorough review of BC Hydro is being undertaken. “We are reviewing BC Hydro at the same time we are asking them to take on more capac-ity. I’m going to continue to advocate for independent power and for the business case to be examined by BC Hydro,” said Bond. According to Bond, the new energy minister has spent a lot of time in the Robson Valley working with her on issues like senior’s housing so she is optimistic that minister Coleman understands the needs that have been looked at by the task force. “I am hopeful that McBride Village Council will be engaging with minister Coleman,” Bond added.

When asked about her summer itinerary Minister Bond lit up with anticipation. “I am coming to the Dun-ster Ice Cream Social. I’ve been there pretty much every year,” Bond declared. “It’s such an amazing community event, definitely we will be there.”

“Honouring Commitments”Solicitor General Shirley Bond and MLA for Prince George-Valemount at the Village of McBride Council Chambers on the afternoon of June 16, takes a moment from her busy schedule to speak with The Valley Sentinel. Photo by Daniel Betts

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An exciting new business has opened in down-town McBride. We would tell you the name of the

business, if we knew it, but owner Denise Yungen doesn’t even know herself. Yungen is hoping a Valley resident will come up with an “awesome name for it,” she said, introducing a contest to name her new antique store. The person with the winning name will receive a $25.00 cash prize.

Located at 222 Main Street, across from the IGA, Yungen decided to opened the store when an op-portunity came up to lease the building. Yungen had opened an antique store before “but this new location is better,” said Yungen.

Yungen sells antiques and vintage items but also takes second-hand items and work from local arti-sans on consignment. For those who don’t know al-ready an antique is something that is older than 100 years and a vintage item is something over 30 years old. However, Yungen is not strictly an antique deal-er and wants her store to be a fun place that offers “old, cool and odd stuff.”

Of the many antique items in Yungen’s store of note are her collection of coffee mills, china, prun-ing sheers and a novel called The Frontiersman by Gustave Aimard printed in 1854.

Among Yungen’s vintage collection one can find a working 1937 console radio, a working singer sew-ing machine from 1921 and an Underwood type-writer that is approximately 80 years old.

Books, lamps, chairs, desks, art, photographs and musical instruments make up much of her visible inventory with more treasures hidden in storage. The store has a decidedly fun atmosphere with old movie posters and artwork hanging from the walls.

Of local historical interest is a cabinet from a Lam-ming Mills mill office and a very old wooden file cabinet drawer from the local Elks. Hanging from the walls is signage from old McBride businesses and on a counter is a lunch box with the name J.O. Leake, a member of a well-known Valley family, scratched into the side.

Valley residents are invited to visit the new an-tique store, browse the many interesting items and perhaps suggest a name for our newest Valley busi-ness for a chance to win $25.00.

Snowmobile CongressCurtis Pawliuk

Contributor

The International Snowmobile Congress (ISC) 2011 was hosted by the Alberta Snowmobile

Association in Calgary, from June 1 – 4, 2011. Del-egates from organized snowmobiling around the world gather once a year to discuss common issues and deliver solutions. Held in downtown Calgary at the Hyatt Regency on historic Stephen Avenue, this year’s event was a great opportunity to show-case mountain snowmobiling. I went on behalf of the Canadian Avalanche Centre as a Director and also our local association, VARDA. I brought loads of brochures as well as local guidebooks and spread the word on the opportunities our area has to offer the worldwide snowmobile traveler. This was only the second time the event has been held in Canada and who knows when it will ever come back so I was very eager to attend

This was a four-day event with representatives from the American Council of Snowmobile Associa-tions (ACSA) – the 26 U.S. Snow Belt states, mem-bers of the Canadian Council of Snowmobile Or-ganizations (CCSO) and the Swedish Snowmobile Owners Federation (SnoFed) as well as snowmobil-ers from Eastern Europe and Russia.

Events and programs included Educational Ses-sions, the International Snowmobile Media Coun-cil, the International Snowmobile Tourism Council, the Snowmobile Association of Massachusetts, the International Association of Snowmobile Adminis-trators, and the International Snowmobile Manu-factures Association.

The week was extremely busy with focused meet-ings of many national and international associa-tions. It was great to be able to see how other groups manage snowmobiling as a recreational sport and driving economic industry. You did not need to be a member of any particular organization, anyone was able to sit in on sessions to learn and hear about the issues facing organized snowmobiling in other parts of the world and the solutions they have come up with.

We are not alone with our challenges, but we could also see how far ahead of the game the East-ern Provinces are with government backing and support.

One cool element was that Tourism Valemount was able to secure a third page advertisement on the front cover of the Snoriders publication that was distributed to all attendees of the event. It is great to realize our logo, name and information will be taken back to Europe, Russia, Sweden as well as the United States; you cannot get better advertising and they deserve kudos for acting quickly to secure the spot.

This was a great experience and a great opportu-nity for our little town to be shown to a worldwide audience. Hopefully some of the attendees will find our information intriguing and take a little adven-ture our way in the future!

“Pick a Name and Win!”On June 18, Denise Yungen shows some of her antique and vintage products in her new store located at 222 Main Street in McBride. The store doesn’t have a name yet but if you have an “awesome” idea for a name drop by the store with your sug-gestion for a chance to win $25.00. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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OPINION

I was living in Calgary in 1989 when the Flames won the Stanley Cup. I can remember the cau-

tious optimism of friends and colleagues as the playoffs wound down. There was a very calm atti-tude going into that final game, like nobody wanted to say anything for fear of jinxing the team’s chanc-es. It was game six and the Flames were playing in Montreal; few people believed they could beat Montreal on their home turf so most of the peo-ple I knew were expecting a seventh game. When the Flames defeated the Canadiens 4-2, it was an amazing surprise. Jubilant fans and proud Calgar-ians filled the downtown core. At the time, 8th Av-enue was a natural place for an open-air party. The Calgary Tower dominated the skyline and loomed over the crowd; the great Olympic Flame was lit and a fantastic feeling of pure pride dominated the crowd. There were hugs from strangers, high-fives, dancing and celebration. There was a feeling of pure exhilaration that came with participating in a well-deserved victory.

I can only imagine the disappointment of Ca-nuck fans having come so very close to having an amazing experience and then to have that disap-pointment tainted even further by the selfish dis-regard of a few instigators. When speaking with so-licitor general Shirley Bond, she informed me that she was taking calls from around the world about this shameful incident in Vancouver; not the kind of spotlight we want.

The riot in Vancouver had absolutely nothing to do with the Vancouver Canucks, hockey, or the Stanley Cup. A small group of opportunists, none of whom could be classified as “Fans” took advan-tage of a situation to wage war against peace, inflict property damage and shame our country. I know first hand how proud Canadians come together in celebration. Despite losing that final game, there is no reason why Canuck fans could not have cel-ebrated an amazing season even without the final prize. Idiots stole the moment and tainted our na-tional pride.

The riot in Vancouver was the result of selfish idiocy from a few individuals with the intelligence of concrete. When found, each of them should have to stand before the entire nation, to be rec-ognized, before being marched to prison. They do not represent Canada and their freedom is forfeit.

To the Vancouver Canucks and their true loyal fans, congratulations for a fantastic season.

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Rent Increase Views

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The following is a letter that we have sent to the Mayor and Council with respect to the proposed 420% rent increase for the Valemount daycare and playschool. We urge all other Valemount residents and taxpayers who feel strongly about this to make your views known to Council. We don’t want this to go through with Council thinking no one cares and to lose another important Valemount service!

Dear Mayor and Council:This letter is to express our concerns with respect

to the proposed substantial rent increase for the Valemount Children’s Activity Society.

Although we no longer have children of the age that require daycare or playschool, we strongly sup-port our tax dollars being used to subsidize the rent for the Valemount Children’s Activity Society. As the community struggles to survive economically and to keep our schools open, we need to have the servic-es in place that will encourage families to stay here and to relocate here. Affordable licensed daycare and a playschool could make the difference between a young family settling in Valemount or elsewhere. In

fact, when we moved to Valemount in 1986 with two small children, the existence of the daycare and play-school in the basement of the Community Hall fac-tored strongly in our decision.

The comments in the newspaper mention that the current rent doesn’t even cover the heating costs. We would expect that even if the daycare/playschool was not operating in the building that it would continue to need to be heated. Isn’t it better to be having all those dollars for heat going towards a needed community service rather than an empty building? The article also states that the rent increase is an issue of fairness since other Village tenants are charged a higher rate. However, most of those other tenants have funding from other levels of government that cover the rent costs. As active members of one of those other ten-ants, we do not believe that any level of unfairness is felt with respect to the rents being charged.

In conclusion, we strongly suggest that you re-consider the large rent increase and help Vale-mount to continue to be a community that sup-ports its families.

Sincerely, Bruce Wilkinson and Wendy DysonValemount Residents and Taxpayers

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Dear Mayor, Council, and Administration:

I know, I know, I don’t live in the Village anymore but as a long time resident, business owner, for-mer councillor, and parent I am writing to encour-age you to revisit the proposal to increase the rent for the Valemount Children’s Activity Society who operate the daycare and pre-school in the Vale-mount Community Hall.

It has been a long time since I was a young par-ent seeking childcare but I can remember how important the services offered in the basement of the community hall were for me. I don’t imagine times have changed so much. I expect the services offered there now are every bit as crucial to the parents and children who need them as they were twenty years ago.

It is popular these days to say that it takes a whole village to raise a child. In the Valemount my child grew up in, it was a way of life. And, evidenced by the rent the children’s facility has historically been charged it would seem that Village Council has previously understood this.

I encourage you to reject the proposed rental increase and the philosophy behind it. Childcare, as practiced by the Valemount Children’s Activity Society, is not actually a business. Nor does it need to become one.

Sincerely yours,

Maureen Brownlee – Valemount B.C.

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It’s not hard to tell that something has gone wrong at the new park on Raven Road. The “Memory Lane Trail” where many Valley residents had taken the time and

expense to plant trees in memory of loved ones is covered in water. It is unclear how many of the recently planted trees will survive however once the water has eventually drained a more clear idea of the extent of the damage can be accessed.

Regardless, in the spirit of the International Year of the Forest and the vari-ous green initiatives that exist around the province applying for and receiving grants to replace the damaged trees would likely be a very easy endeavour.

As for the cause of the flooding, engineering a new park and wetlands is a complicated endeavour and it isn’t hard to see how a small overlooked detail can result in a larger problem.

With the clear importance of the park, which has now gained international recognition on the United Nations website, a solution to the problem that has caused the flooding is forthcoming.

Watch for further updates in future issues of The Valley Sentinel.

Water Water EverywhereDaniel Betts

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“Wet Land”On Saturday June 18 water from rising creek levels continue to flood the area along the “Memo-ry Lane Trail” where Valley residents had planted trees in memory of loved ones. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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16th Annual Dave Graham Memorial TournamentJuly 31st at 10:00 a.m. at the Valemount Pines Golf

Course and Country Club, will be the 16th Annual Dave Graham Memorial Tournament. It will be a four person Texas Scramble. $65 per person includes golf, lunch, dinner, and prizes! Meet at the Legion after for happy hour and dinner at 6:30. For more information

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DriveABLE Controversial but StickingAccording to Cindy Harnett in the Times Colonist newspaper in Victoria, B.C.

solicitor general Shirley Bond will not be changing the controversial DriveABLE touch screen exam for motorists suspected of having cognitive impairment; however her office will be expanding it through mobile units.

The 45-minute touch-screen exam tests driver’s reactions and distractions with images that appear on the screen and require a time-sensitive response. However people are wondering about the accuracy of this tool, which has a pass rate of only 15% by those referred by police or their doctors to take the in-office test, a 40% fail rate, and 45% with inconclusive scores, (requiring an on-road test, ad-ministered by DriveWise driving school of which only 60% pass.) The computer-ized test also creates confusion for seniors unfamiliar with the technology.

7th Annual Canada Day PartySaturday, July the 2nd Kinsbasket Lake will be host to the 7th Annual Canada

Day Celebration Party, at the Yellowjacket Campsite. Catch the Mighty Battl-eford Galactica live in concert, and fireworks at midnight. Camping is $10.00 a head. Sorry no minors are allowed and absolutely no glass. Tentative shuttle

from town to be announced, and there will be a barbecue on site, so bring that specific kind of Canadian cheer we’re known for!

“Beyond the Market”“Beyond the Market” is another “buy local” initiative which aims to support

and diversify the agriculture sector of Northern British Columbia. According to coordinator Gillian Merrick, in her interview with HQ Prince George.com, “it aims to increase the profile of northern farm products.” They have apparently been reaching out to farmers from Valemount to Terrace and making an inven-tory of what they produce. The information will eventually be data-based on a website, so consumers can better find who produces what, where and when. The program that started in January has been able to hire a second coordinator thanks to a grant from the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.

The Community Tourism Opportunity Funding Pie This just in, 180 small B.C. communities are to receive a piece of the $1-million Tour-

ism Opportunity funding pie. In the Thompson Okanagan region twenty-two com-munities will be dividing up $250,100. Blue River will be receiving money to attend the Alberta RV show and to update and translate their website to target the German market. Valemount, Clearwater and Barriere have merged with the North Thompson Valley. Each community was eligible for up to $9,200, and as much as $23,000 was available to groups of communities, to put towards marketing or development.

Several Thousand Hydro Customers Left in the DarkThe power outage last week affected several thousand Hydro customers from

north of Kamloops all the way to Dome Creek and even parts of Salmon Arm and Revelstoke. BC Hydro’s website lists the problem as a transmission circuit failure affecting a number of substations. The power went out around mid-night, and was not fixed until after 9 a.m. According to BC Hydro spokesperson Jennifer Walker-Larson, an agreement with Hystad Creek a small-scale hydro project on Hystad Creek exists to provide electricity to downtown Valemount during extended power outages. However, as this outage was not predicted to last that long it did not come into effect.


LocaL Government

TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Village of Valemount will consider an application for a Development Variance Permit from Michael and Brenda Dowhun for the prem-ises described as 1145 Canoe View Place, Valemount, be-ing Lot 12 Plan BCP20630 District Lot 7355 Cariboo Land District at the Regular meeting on June 28, 2011 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at the Village Offices at 735 Cran-berry Lake Road, Valemount.

The purpose of the Development Variance Permit is to:

1. Increase the height of the garage in order to cre-ate space for the storage of vehicles and have a loft area in the garage. The increase in height will allow the loft area and extra storage space. 2. Provide storage space for winter and summer equipment to be utilized during vacation and week-end excursions with the intent of building the prin-ciple building within two years.

A copy of the proposed permit may be inspected at the Village Offices at the above address during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, from this date up until June 27, 2011.

Tom Dall Chief Administrative Officer

VILLAGE OF VALEMOUNT

AppLIcATION FOr ADEVELOpMENT

VArIANcE pErMIT

June 28, 2011 @ 7:00 pmCouncil Chambers

735 Cranberry Lake Road

Please take notice that the Village of Valemount is cur-rently in the process of preparing its 2011 Annual Report. Draft copies of the Report are available for viewing at the Village Office.

Any comments received by the general public will be ad-dressed at the Council Meeting on June 28, 2011.

Lori McNeeDirector of Finance

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NOTIcE OF PrEPArATIONANd PrEsENTATION OF ThE MUNIcIPAL

ANNUAL rEPOrT

The regularly scheduled council meeting for the Village of Valemount was held on June 14, 2011.

Mayor Bob Smith, Councillors Bobbi Roe, Murray Capstick, Cynthia Piper, Rita Tchir, Chief Adminis-trative Officer (CAO) Tom Dall and Corporate Offi-cer (CO) Sandy Salt attended.

Correspondence For ActionSasquatch Scramble Use of Visitor Centre GroundsCouncil carried a motion to allow the organizers of “The Sasquatch Scramble” to use the Visitor Informa-tion Grounds as part of their event. It would be used to register teams, be the location of the finish line and where they would host a barbecue at the end of the event. Organizers assured Council “the organizing committee will take full responsibility for cleaning the area and leaving it in as good or better condition” than when they arrived.

VARDA Request for an Application – Recreation Site/ShelterCouncil carried a motion to support VARDA’s appli-cation made to Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resources to construct a winter warming shelter/emergency cabin for winter snowmobile use in the vicinity of Chappell Creek.

Valemount Museum Request for use of Village Tent and Picnic Tables for Canada Day Celebration.Council carried a motion to allow the Valemount His-toric Society the use of the large “Village” tent and 4 picnic tables, including set up, during the Canada Day celebrations at the museum. Council amended the re-quest to include 2 large garbage cans for their use.

Tourism Valemount Committee Meeting MinutesCouncil carried a motion to accept the Tourism Vale-mount Regular Committee Meeting Minutes. Includ-ed in the minutes was a recommendation to coun-cil to “consider appointing a member from Regional District Fraser-Fort George, Area H and the informa-tion Centre to the Tourism Valemount Committee”

Administration Reports

CAO – Draft Open Air Burning BylawCouncil carried a motion to accept a report from the CAO to seek Council and public input on a draft Burning Bylaw. The bylaw would “create more flex-ibility”, allow burning when the Provincial Govern-ment allows and to keep the Village in line with the surrounding area.

CAO – Draft Signage BylawCouncil carried a motion to accept a report from the CAO to seek council comments and then approval to proceed with the legislative process for the Signage Bylaw. The bylaw is a result of recommendations of a committee selected by the Village of Valemount and the Valemount and District Chamber of Commerce. The bylaw outlines the administration, construction, prohibitions, exemptions and regulations in regard to signs used within the Village of Valemount. The bylaw will also require permits be obtained to con-struct, place, erect, display, alter, repair or re-locate a sign depending upon exemptions.

CAO Valemount Curling Club – Community Hall TablesCouncil carried a motion to accept a report from the CAO to seek Council’s approval for the Curling Club to utilize the tables and chairs from the Community

Hall for a dance during the Spring Festival.

CAO Travel ExpensesCouncil carried a motion to accept a report from the CAO to seek Council approval to cover expenses for Councillor Roe to attend the Bone Creek Hydro Grand Opening.

CAO Development Permit and Development Vari-ance PermitCouncil carried a motion to accept a report from the CAO to seek Council approval to provide Valemount Car Wash and Mini Storage with a development vari-ance permit and a development permit. The new owner of the businesses will be adding a Mini-Stor-age facility, extra wash bay, living quarters and a con-venience store to the existing facility.

CO CBT Community Initiatives & Affected Areas Program AgreementCouncil carried a motion to accept a report from the CO to seek Council approval to sign a contribu-tion agreement with Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) in order to implement and maintain the Community Initiatives & Affected Areas Program in partnership with CBT. “The combined total that Valemount will receive from these two programs over the next five years is $1,138,915.00” Councillor Tchir commended CO Salt on her work with the CBT Community Initia-tives saying it was a “job well done.”

Economic Development Officer Report

Monthly Report May 2011Council carried a motion to accept the monthly re-port by EDO Silvio Gislimberti for the month of May 2011. Highlights included: • Ameeting discussing a planned visit by an engineer from Wiegand in Valemount in June to check terrain in regard to the proposal for an “Alpine Coaster.” • Preparationsfor artwork for the “Salmon are Here” billboard that will be installed above the Re-sort Municipality sign on the Village’s property facing Highway 5. • Preparationsof the “Big Foot Trail” map with sign locations.

Select Tourism Committee MembersCouncil carried a motion to vote for and accept 4 hotel/motel representatives and appoint them to be members of the Tourism Valemount Committee. Council conducted a secret ballot during the Council session. The 4 representatives are:Charles Kosmadia of the Alpine InnChristine Latimer of the Best Western ValemountPeter Felmark of the Valemount HotelMichelle Thomson of the Yellowhead MotelOther Committee Members include:Diane Fowler of The Chamber of CommercePatricia Thoni of YORACouncillor Murray Capstick of the Village of ValemountThe committee is still seeking representatives from the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George and the Visitors Information Centre.

Resort Municipality Initiatives – New AgreementCouncil carried a motion to accept a report for Coun-cil to consider and approve the budget for three proj-ects/events to be implemented in the next five years by the Village and Tourism Valemount.Cranberry Marsh Trails (70% of annual funds)Winter Festival (15 % of annual funds)Spring Festival (15% of annual funds)

Public Works ReportCouncil carried a motion to accept a report for coun-cil by the Public Works Department.

Financial ReportsCouncil carried motions to accept the following Fi-nancial Reports• MonthlyReport May 2011• AccountsPayable Report May 2011• Requestfor Proposal – Audit Services• PolicyRevisions• Statement of Financial Information (SOFI)Report

Valemount Council BriefsDaniel Betts

Editor


COMMUNITY EVENTS

Valemount monDaYS:• VALEMOUNTSENIORSCarpetBowling9amGoldenYearsLodge

• VALEMOUNTMMA CLUB upstairs at TheTradingPost.Co-edfrom7-8:30pm

• LIONSBINGO 1st&3rdMon,atLionsHall,doorsopen6pm,everyonewelcome.

• VALEMOUNT CHILdREN’S ACTIVITY CENTREBoardMeeting2ndMon.7pm@theCentrebeneaththeCommunityHall(thereddoor).

• ROYALCANAdIANLEGIONGeneralmeetingsevery3rdMonofmonth7:30pminLegion.

• VALEMOUNT PINES GOLf COURSE - Ladies day.fun,foodandfriends.HolePrizesPlay9or18holes.NewGolfersalwayswelcome.

tueSDaYS:• AdULT RECREATIONAL VOLLYBALL 7 - 9pm.Valemount Sec School gym. Contact SuzanneBloodoff@250566-9979

• COUNCILMEETING2nd&4thTues.,7pm,councilchambers.Everyonewelcome.

• LAdIES AUxILIARY #266 Legion Meetings 1stTuesdayofeverymonth3pminValemountLegion.

WeDneSDaYS:• PUBLICLIBRARYBOARdMEETINGEvery2ndWed.5pmdownstairsatthelibrary.

• MCBRIdE COMMUNITY fOREST Open meetingfirst Wednesday of the month. McBride VillageCouncilChambers7pm

• VALEMOUNTMMA CLUB upstairs at TheTradingPost.LadiesKickboxing&fitness7-8:30pm

• VALEMOUNT SENIORS MUSIC NIGHT 7-9pmGoldenYearsLodge

• TOASTMASTERSmeetsevery2nd&4thWednesdayofthemonth.7:30-9:30PMattheBestWestern.

• VALEMOUNTPINESGOLfCOURSE-Men’sNight.fun,foodandfriends.HolePrizesPlay9or18holes.NewGolfersalwayswelcome.

tHuRSDaYS:• AdULTRECREATIONBAdMINTON.Thurs at 7pminthValemountSecSchoolgym.ContactJamie@250566-4656

• CHAMPS Weight loss Support Team for men andwomen.Thurs.6:00pmdownstairsValemountClin-ic.Shirley566-9829,dolly566-8458.

• CHAMBEROf COMMERCE GeneralMeeting 2ndThursofthemonth@12pmattheLearningCentre

• SAddLE&WAGONCLUBMEETING 3rdThurs. 7pm566-9707

• VALEMOUNT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. Regularmeetings first Thurs of every month at 7pmdownstairsloungeatGoldenYearsLodge.

FRIDaYS:• VALEMOUNT LEGION friday Night dinnersstartingat5pm

SatuRDaYS:• VALEMOUNTMMA CLUB upstairs at TheTradingPost.OpenMatfrom9-11am

• VALEMOUNTCIRCLEdANCE.formoreinfopleasecontact250566-1782

• VALEMOUNTPINESGOLfCOURSE -Burger and Beer $10.11a.m.till2p.m.ComeandenjoytheviewfromourPatio.Non-golferswelcome.

SunDaYS:• VALEMOUNTMMA CLUB upstairs at TheTradingPost.Kidsclassfrom6-7pm.

tete Jaune TETEJAUNECOMMUNITYCLUBmeetingsheldthe1stTues.ofthemonthat7pmattheTeteJauneHall.

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• VILLAGECOUNCILMEETING2nd&4thTues,7:30pm,VillageCouncilChambers.

• ALCOHOLICSANONYMOUSEveryTuesday,8pmattheHealthUnit.

WeDneSDaYS:• dIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 1stWed, 1 pm atBeaverviewLodge&Sat.10am-12pm,441dominionSt569-2658/569-0113

• SUPPORTGROUPfOR fAMILIESdEALINGWITHMENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS LastWed everymonth7:30pm@McBrideHealthCentremoreinfocallNorma569-2637orElizabeth968-4347

• VALLEY PIECEMAKERS QUILT GUILd Every otherWednesday.7:00pmintheHighSchool.Newmemberswelcome,contactdawnaHickerty569-3210.

• LEGION AUxILLIARY BINGO first and ThirdWednesdayofthemonthatMcBrideLibrary.

tHuRSDaYS:• OAPO STITCH & KNIT Every Thurs., 2:30 - 4 pm,BeaverviewLodge,HildaMurin569-3305

Bryn Stevenson art exhibitFrom June 18th to July 14thValemountMueseum

the Hospital auxillary Strawberry teathursday June 23th 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.TheBeaverLodge-McBride

mcBride Graduation ceremoniesSaturday June 25thdinnerat5:00p.m.Ceremonydirectlytofol-low.dancestartsaround9:00p.m.

Valemount Historic Society FundraiserSaturday June 25th 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.BurgersattheIGAon5thAve.

Friends of Valemount and YoRa’s Quarterly meetingSaturday June 25th 1:00 p.m.TheCaribouGrillNewMembersWelcome

musical concert (local musicians)Sunday June 26th 7 to 9 p.m.AtNewLifeCentre-ValemountfundraiserforBryanStephensonandstu-dents.

canoe mountain RodeoSaturday July 9th and Sunday July 10thCanoeRiverCampground/RodeoGrounds6190SouthHwy5,Valemount

ladies’ club tournament openSaturday July 23rdValemountPinesGolf&RVPark$60/entryincludes27holesofgolf,lunchdur-ingtournament,dinnerfollowingtournament,chippingcontest,puttingcontest,doorprizesandmore.RegisterbeforeJuly9:250-566-4550

8th annualFlower Show and Garden tourSaturday July 23rd 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.ValemountMuseum

Robson Valley Fighting championship 1July 29th - 6:00 PmCanoeValleyRecreationCentreinValemount

northwest mudbogJuly 30th & 31stCanoeRiverCampground/RodeoGrounds

Robson Valley music Festivalaugust 19 to 21stdunster,B.C.

Valemount marina Fishing DerbySeptember 3-4ValemountMarina

mount Robson marathonSeptember 10Mt.RobsonandValemount

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Shirley BOND, MLAPrince George - Valemount

It’s almosthere…

Plan now to attend the 34th AnnualDunster Ice Cream Social on

Saturday, July 2nd, at 7:00pm.

“Valemount Secondary School Awards”Valemount Secondary School Awards were presented on June 15. Diplomas were awarded dur-ing the ceremony. Awards for academic and extra curricular activities were recognized. Farewell to the departing students and 4 of the teaching staff were given. Congratulations to all the stu-dents for their acheivements. Left: Senior girls basketball team members surprise coach Tim Nusse with plaque in gratitude for his contribution.Below: VSS staff offer departing students a song wishing them a happy journey. Photos by Andrea Scholz

“The Bachelor King”

Valemount Secondary drama presented “The Bachelor King” on June 16.

Above: The old king address-es his subject while his son the prince and other members of court and staff look on.Below: The bachelor king interviews 5 potential can-didates for wives, each with their unique personalities.

Photos by Andrea Scholz

10 • Wednesday June 22, 2011 The Valley SentinelCMYK

Office: 1350 5th Avenue Prince George, BC Toll Free: 1.866.612.7333 Phone: 250.612.4181

[email protected] www.shirleybondmla.bc.ca

Shirley BOND, MLA Prince George–Valemount

Congratulations to the 2011 Grad Class from

McBride Secondary School!

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” – Nelson MandelaNow go and change it for the better!

McBride Secondary GraduateS 2011

June is always a very special time of the school year as we celebrate the achievements of all students - especially our graduates. It is with enormous pride and pleasure that I extend congratulations to this group of extraordinary young people as they reflect on their past years

together and prepare for future options awaiting them. The staff of McBride Secondary are very

proud of each of you for displaying your self con-fidence and character that make each of you who you are. We remind you that the learning does not end with graduation and encourage you to

continue the hard work to ensure all your dreams come true. Enjoy the upcoming ceremony and time with family and friends.

Sincerely,

Derrick Shaw



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2011

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Hard Work, Patience and Integrity is rewarded by success.

Best Wishes, To the McBride Grads of 2011, from: Daniel, Andrea, Deanna, Birgit, Donalda,

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McBride’s Entrepreneurs of TomorrowDaniel Betts

Editor

Starting a new business is hard work with no guar-antee of success, just ask the many who have

tried. Through the Business Education 10 course offered at McBride Secondary School (MSS), Val-ley grade ten students are getting a reality check on free enterprise and are receiving the tools for suc-cess early. Principal Derrick Shaw, who teaches the course, says the students are “excited.”

“I am very proud of them, “ said Shaw of his six entrepreneurship students. “They [students] have drive and persistence.”

The course is designed to introduce students to the world of business using a hands-on approach that en-courages students to think creatively about business problems and solutions. The class was instructed to design, implement and evaluate a business plan and assess the suitability for launching a new business.

The students brainstormed to come up with a mar-ketable product to sell. Two products were chosen for evaluation, wooden IPOD holders and wooden wheelbarrow planters. To determine the best prod-uct the class built prototypes of their proposed prod-ucts and conducted market surveys for both. Poten-tial customers were asked questions like, how much would you pay for the proposed product? Or what do you like about our product? Using these market sur-veys the class quickly determined that the best prod-uct to pursue was the mini-wheelbarrow planter. The

class formed a pretend company, which they named “The Mini-Wheelbarrow Company,” and even wrote a jingle for their new organization.

“The students developed a team mentality and understood the project could not be done unless everyone participated,“ said Shaw. The students went to work building 50 wheelbarrows using an as-sembly line technique, which gave every student a hand in the construction of each unit. Quality con-trol measures were introduced to ensure each cus-tomer would receive a quality product.

While entrepreneurship is the goal of the course, students have chosen to donate 100% of all funds to the BC Children’s Hospital. Shaw hopes to present $1000 during the next Children’s Hospital Telethon. “It’s going to be fun,” said Shaw, who feels the act will give his students a greater sense of community.

When hearing the students plan to donate their proceeds to the BC Children’s Hospital, Craig Ar-nold of Syncra Wood Products agreed to donate all the “kiln dried fir” the students needed to build 50 wheelbarrows. “I am really impressed with the kids and with the school,” said Arnold who likes that the school is encouraging the students to learn the prac-tical aspects of building a business plan. “I think it is great! I encourage them [students] to learn all the angles and to have that experience.”

The Mini-Wheelbarrow Company is selling their product from the McBride Secondary School and any-one interested in purchasing one of these hand-craft-ed planters should contact the School at 250 569 2295.

“Entrepreneurial Team”On June 16th, McBride Secondary School, Business Education 10 students Vinson Morin, Jared Mclennan and Damion Sharp work together to assemble one of 50 mini-wheelbarrow plant-ers as part of their course requirements. Students conducted market surveys to determine the best product to sell. 100% of all sales will go toward the BC Children’s Hospital. Photo by Daniel Betts


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Donairs - Burgers - Middle East Cuisine - BaklavaDine in or take out

250-566-4453Located in the Karas Mall, Valemount

Tuesday - Saturday 11:00 am - 11:00 pmSunday 12:00 am - 7:00 pm

Closed Mondays

Glacier Ridge Automotive Ltd.All your Automotive & Industrial Supplies

Tel: (250) 566-4140Toll Free: 1.800.269.5795e-mail: [email protected]

Mark Taron (250) 566-4572 cell (250) 566-1190

Painting, Textured Ceilings, Drywall Boarding and Taping, Tile,

Hardwood and Laminate Floors, Decks, Fencing, and Complete Landscape Renovation.

• GIS Services • Timber Cruising • GPS & Mapping

• Forest Development• Total Chance Planning

• Visual Impact Assessment• MPB Assessment & Control

John McGuire250.566.6801 or [email protected]

1012 3rd AvenuePO Box 967, Valemount, BC, V0E 2Z0

ChurCh ListingsVaLemountGOOD SHEPHERD ROMAN CATHOLIC

CHURCH 3rd Ave & Elm St.

Phone: 1 877 314-4897 Sunday 8:30am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat-9am, Wed & Fri

7pmANGLICAN UNITED

CHURCH 250 566-4797

7th & Cedar, Sunday Worship 9:00 AM

NEW LIFE CENTRE 1247 - 1st Ave. 250-566-

4824 Sunday School 10am.

Family Worship 10:30am. Prayer meeting Thurs 7pmCHRISTIAN SCIENCE

SERVICES 250 968-4349 or 250 566-

4568 Sunday-11am,

Sun. School 11am

VALEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH

Sundays 9:00 am 1275 5th Ave 250 566-

4772.VALLEY CHRISTIAN

FELLOWSHIP 250 566-9990

Praise & Worship 11am

DunsterROCKO’S CHURCH

Sun. 11:00 am Home group meeting at Rod & Deb

Reimer’s - Brown Road, Dunster. 250 968-4335.

mCBriDeST. PATRICK’S

CATHOLIC CHURCH 197 Dominion, 250 569-2606

Sun. Communion Service 11am

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCH

Church 569.2378 or 569.8845 1st Ave Worship Service on

Sun 1030am ANGLICAN UNITED

CHURCH 441 Dominion St.,

250 569.3206 or 250 569.3386.

Worship/Kids church 11:30am

SEVENTH - DAY ADVENTIST

Lamming Pit Road 250 569.3370

Sabbath School: Sat. 9:30 am, Worship Service Sat. 11am, Pathfinders Tues

7pm, Prayer Meeting Wed 7pm

MOUNTAIN CHAPEL (PAOC)

Church 569-3350 Office 569-6802

Sunday Worship 11:10am, Prayer Service Wed. 7 pmMENNONITE CHURCH

Sun. Sch. 10am Sunday Services 11am, 7:30pm Wed 7:45pm


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GTS for 20 words and $1 plus HST for each additional word. Offer valid for the following classified categories: Automotive, Campers/Motorhomes, Miscellaneous, Recreational Vehicles, Pets/Livestock, and Building Materials. This offer is valid for single item sales only. Your ad will run for one month then you must call to keep it running for up to 3 months after which you can choose to renew your ad.

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2001 Ford Taurus. Air Condition, power seats and power pedals. 92,051 km. $4500 Phone 250 566-4514 APR 27 GTS

2007 Cedar Creek Fully Loaded 40 ft 5th Wheel. Washer/Dryer, Central Vac, Winter Package, Bunks, 13,000 GVWR, [email protected] 39,900.00. FEB 23 GTS

2007 Springdale Holiday Trailer, 31ft. Brand-new, never used. Totally winterized, sleeps 8. Will sell for $21,000 or will take 16’ cargo trailer in part trade. Call 250 566-4586 FEB 9 GTS

FOR RENT OR LEASE:4 Bedroom 2 Bath House with attached garage. 1900 sq. ft. with central A/C and 6 appliances. $1088/mo. Available long term. Contact Crystle Booth 250-566-8491 or 250-566-1147 cell. Available Aug. 1 or sooner. JUNE 29

CN APTS. 1&2 BDRM Suites, $520 and $590 per month plus Hydro. On-site laundry, no pets. Please call Scott 250-566-1569 JULY 6

FOR RENT: Large log house, 5 Bed, 5 bath on 6 acres. Close to McBride. Pets OK - 250-989-2228

JUNE 29

1,132 sq ft.- 4 bedroom mobile home, large addition with covered deck on large, fenced lot. Five appliances plus pellet stove. $800. per month.Available immediately. Call B. Roe 250-566-4687 JUNE 29

Furnished 2 Bdrm home, 3 Bdrm home and Bachelor suites available for rent. Short term or long term. Call 250 566-9884. JAN 5 TFN

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Call Frank 250-566-9707

MOBILE HOMES: 2 OR 3 BEDROOM FOR SALE. CONTACT 250-566-9884

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1990 Rallye Jamboree 23 ft motorhome, 142,000 km, sleeps 6, come see at 1345

3rd Ave Valemount. $6,500 OBO 250-566-9176

GTS JUNE1

Gentle Horse, 15 yo registered Arabian mare ridden by confident 11 year-old girl. $2500 OBO 250-968-4481 Ask for Diquita Cardinal

GTS MAY 18

Youth dirt bike, 2009 BAHA 125 cc, 4 stroke, average condition. $700 OBO 250-968-4481

GTS MAY 18

12’ Aluminum Boat and late model 4HP Mercury Motor for sale. Includes removable chairs. Good condition. $1400 OBO Call 250-566-9950 APR 6 GTS

For Sale: A recording quality George Benson Ibanez Hollow Body Electric Guitar + case, $1000. We also have a variety of acoustic + electric guitars for sale. For more info call Deb Reimer @ 250 968-4335 SEPT 08 GTS

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HOUSEKEEPERS WANTED

The Yellowhead Motel is looking for housekeep-ers. Campetitive wages. Please drop a resume off at the Yellowhead Motel or call 250-566-4411

JUNE 22

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Home sitter wanted for the week of July 11-17. Must live-in. Duties include feeding cat, wild birds, watering plants. Mt Robson home has wireless and satellite. Honorarium of $200 for the wk. Call Carmen 250 566 4010

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Rental listings Valemount Real estate

www.rusticluxury.com - Call Jen 250-566-1323

#002-2 Great family home on large fenced corner lot. 3 Bdrm + office/2 bath, storage shed & gardens. Pet ok. $825

#014-1 Fully renovated interior! Furnished 4 bdrm - 2 bath family home. Propane/wood heat. Pet ok. $1095

#014-2 Updated 3 bdrm - 1.5 bath house with attached garage. Electric/wood heat. Pet ok. $775#019 - Breathtaking views! Large family home on 10 acres. 4 bdrm/4 bath. Pet OK.

$1100.

#015-1 Furn. 1 Bedroom suite in Triplex. Great space, great neighbours! Shed storage, ample parking. Pet ok, no smoking. $500.

#024 Mtnview Apts. No smoking, no pets, clean and quiet building. Renovated 2 bdrm $575 Bachelor - $375

#026 Spacious basic 2 Bdrm unit in 4-plex. No Pets, No smoking. $550

#021-2 Well-maintained 2 Bdrm trailer w/large storage shed in Cranberry MH Park. Vaulted ceiling, wood finishes. $600

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CORPORATION OFTHE VILLAGE OF MCBRIDE

The Village of McBride invites tenders for Mowing of the Right of Way along the Frontage Roads in various locations within the Village of McBride.

Scope of work includes the following:a) Grass cut to a minimum of four (4) inches b) Mow and whipper snip from shoulder edge to property linec) Contractor to be aware of water shutoffs, manholes culverts and other objects that require whipper snipping around.

The mowing of this area is to be conducted twice, once during the period of July 7 to July 22 and once during the period of August 24 to September 9, 2011. A record of previous experience and references must be provided.

Tender Documents will be available June 13, 2011. Tender Docu-ments may be obtained from the McBride Village Office at 100 Robson Centre - 855 SW Frontage Road, McBride BC during regular business hours.

A site meeting will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 11:00 am at the McBride Village Office.

Sealed Tenders will be received by Robert Callaghan, Public Works Supervisor, Village of McBride, 100 Robson Centre - 855 SW Frontage Road, McBride, BC up to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2011.

The cost for each tender package is five dollars ($5.00) (HST included) and is non-refundable.The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted. The Village of McBride reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

For further Information please contact:Robert CallaghanVillage of McBride100 Robson Centre-855 SW Frontage Road, McBride, BCPhone: (250)569-3363 shop or leave message at (250) 569-2229 / Fax (250) 569-3276

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School District No. 57 (Prince George)

NOTICE TO PARENTS, STUDENTS AND FORMER STUDENTS

SUMMER CLOSURE OF SCHOOLSElementary schools will be closed for summer effective 3:00 pm on June 30th. They will reopen during the week of August 29th.

Secondary schools will be closed for summer effective 3:00 pm on July 8th.

They will reopen during the week of August 29th.

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 4R5Phone: 250-561-6800 Fax: 250-561-6801

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HOME FOR SALEVery attractive 2300 sq ft home features, 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, living room, family room, formal dining room, large eat in kitchen, main floor laundry, cold room, glassed sun room with wonderful views and a two level outside deck. Also included on this beautifully landscaped .37 acre lot, is a paved double driveway, two sheds and storage for recreation vehicles. Phone 250-566-4088 or e-mail [email protected] for viewing. Asking price is $299,000.

UniqUedrift contracting:-framing-concrete-installations-steel roofing, siding and flashing-decks-fences-repairsAlternative building methods:-earth-shipsFraser valley contractor moving to Valemount and looking for work e-mail to [email protected]

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Wanted Standing Timber, Spruce and Pine.

Call Derek 250-566-4649 0r 250-566-1419

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Job Posting

The Valemount Public Library is seeking an up-beat, motivated, and organized person

to run the Children’s Summer Reading Program at the library this summer.

This program will run once a week during the months of July and August.

The position is 4 hours/week.This job involves organizing crafts and other activities and promoting books and reading.

Wage is $12-$15/hour, depending on experience.

Please apply in person, with resume, to Wendy

Cinnamon at the Valemount Public Library.

Library DirectorMcBride and District Public Library, McBride, BC

You are looking to lead a small public library in a vibrant, outdoor-focused community. You have post-secondary training in Library Science or Library Technology or a Community Librarian Cer-tificate. You bring strong organizational, interpersonal, leadership and communication skills. The small size of our library means, as Library Director, you will be involved in all aspects of library ser-vices. You will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Library: time management and multi-tasking skills are a must.

Please go to the McBride and District Public Library website to see the Library Director job posting and job description: http://mcbride.bclibrary.ca/about/staff-positions/job-posting-library-director

For more information about McBride and its amenities, please see the Village website at http://www.mcbride.ca/.

Deadline: July 15, 2011

CORPORATION OFTHE VILLAGE OF MCBRIDE

The Village of McBride invites tenders for Sidewalk Replace-ment in various locations within the Village of McBride.

Scope of work includes the following:a) Removing and disposing of old Sidewalks and extra Materialsb) Some Concrete cutting and Jack Hammering will be requiredc) Framing, levelling and packing gravel Based) Installation of four (4) inches of Concrete with mesh reinforce ment at a minimum 30 MPA.e) Ends of sidewalks properly sloped to meet existing road, for wheel chairsf) Ends of sidewalks properly sloped to meet existing driveway accessesg) Broom finish, properly edged, with cuts every six (6) feet plus requested cutsh) Remove forms and clean up of area once sidewalk has curedi) Extra cement MUST be hauled awayj) Concrete Construction a MUSTk) Random testing will be taken and a 10% holdback will be held until satisfactory test results have been received.

The work is to be completed prior to August 31, 2011 and references of previous concrete sidewalk installation experience and references must be provided.

Tender Documents will be available June 13, 2011. Tender Docu-ments may be obtained from the McBride Village Office at 100 Robson Centre-855 SW Frontage Road, McBride BC during regular business hours.

A mandatory site meeting will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 10:00 am at the McBride Village Office.

Sealed Tenders will be received by Robert Callaghan, Public Works Supervisor, Village of McBride, 100 Robson Centre-855 SW Frontage Road, McBride, BC up to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 29, 2011.

The cost for each tender package is five dollars ($5.00) (HST included) and is non-refundable.The lowest or any Tender may not necessarily be accepted. The Village of McBride reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids.

For further Information please contact:Robert CallaghanVillage of McBride100 Robson Centre-855 SW Frontage Road, McBride, BCPhone: (250)569-3363 shop or leave message at (250) 569-2229 / Fax (250) 569-3276

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AUTOMATED TANK Manufacturing Inc. is looking for Journeyman Welders, $31. - $35. per hour. 2nd/3rd year apprentices, hourly rate based on experience. Full benefits after 90 days. Profit sharing semi-annual after 90 days. Full-time career minded individuals preferred. This job is located in Kitscoty, Alberta. 10 minutes f r o m L l o y d m i n s t e r. Send resume to: [email protected] or call ATM at 780-846-2231 to set up an interview.

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Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)Centering upon home and family continues. Spending quality time is important, but so to is the need to rest and rejuvenate. Meanwhile bigger ambitions are brewing. Your sights are set on the world stage. Travel appeals yet too does security. Experiencing quality time with family will stir thoughts and concerns about the future. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)Nurturing many new ideas, dreams, schemes and/or visions is keeping you busy now. You are in an expansive mood and are ready to entertain new possibilities. Change is in the air and you are committed to cooperating with it to succeed. With your energy levels running high, this is a good time to advance your position. Focus on key communications. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)Bringing affairs to a more solid and stable place is now a central focus. Now that you are on a roll, you will want to take new leads. This is an experimental time and it is better to try first than commit to things or people. Drawing upon deeper reserves of faith is also important these days. Ask and you will receive, but do your part as well. Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)You are in a proactive mood taking leads and initiatives to makes things happen. This includes stimulating and building upon new friendship and social networks. Investing time and energy into creative interests is featured. More than just plans, you need a vision outlined with sub-goals. Vote for yourself and conquer any doubt demons by taking deliberate action. Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)A busy time behind the scenes nurturing your plans is likely now. Clearing the clutter from your mind and living space is included. It is important that you know what you need and want to learn now and set yourself to that task. Affirm what makes you special and don’t allow the negativity of others to block your flow. Refine your skills and take calculated risks to increase your confidence. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)Deepening bonds with friends and family is an important current theme. So too is the importance of nurturing your dreams and visions for the future. To this end, the time is right to gather new tools and techniques. This may well include training of some kind. Be willing to see what is and is not working in your approaches. Exercise self-reliance. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)Activating your place in the world is the call now. Change is brewing and you are determined to participate in it. Some of your choices may take others by surprise. To this end you are ready to communicate with people whose authority can make a difference. By the time of the next Full Moon your decisions and choices will become apparent. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)Change continues to brew in your world. You might as well accept this and work with the process. Resistance will only cause problems. The first consideration includes recognizing that things cannot and will not be as they were. Seeing yourself and the world and in the world in new ways is vital. Increase your scope of vision and exposure to new people and possibilities. Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)Change is in the air and you want to get things in order. Whether it is simply getting organized with your possessions, bills and other responsibilities, you want to be efficient. Your confidences may be wavering these days and creating a more solid foundation is on your mind. Beyond material considerations, strengthening your spiritual connection is implied. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)Nurturing new relationships is a central focus now. You are ready to invest and commit to whatever will help you to feel a deeper sense of integrity. With change stirring on the home front and no clear signs of it ceasing soon, you must make extra efforts. While escape, denial and avoidance may feel tempting, they will erode your core. Ask for help, yet confront your challenges. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)Nurturing a more solid base and emotional state is a central theme now. Begin by finding reasons to feel confident and include the spiritual as well as the material. This can include reaching out to your community and the cultural stimulations it offers. As you identify with a larger purpose you will feel less scattered and more centered Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)A playful and creative mood is rising. This will include clearing the clutter and perhaps renovations on the home front. Creating more beauty will prove satisfying. Meanwhile, taking initiatives to diversify your earning potential is brewing. That this includes deepening your sense of responsibility will ideally lead you to refine your skills. Weave play into your plans.

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When Ed & Kathy Torgerson held a bottle drive to assist a Rwandan genocide survivor they were

not expecting the out-pouring of help they received. “We were expecting maybe $500,” said Ed Torgerson, so it was with pleasant surprise that $726.50 was raised during a bottle drive on Saturday, June 11th. The bot-tle drive had been a last minute endeavour that was sponsored by the Valemount New Life Centre. “The Valemount New Life Centre has always supported us in our missionary work,” said Kathy Torgerson.

The Torgersons are missionaries that had spent time in Rwanda where they met a widow by the name of Odetta Nirere with three children and two grand children. Nirere’s husband was a soldier who was killed during the 1994 genocide. She was one of the few who survived the terrible events of that year, en-during the entire length of the genocide and its after-math. Nirere lives in a mud shack that doesn’t hold any weather out and she has no means to change her life. The Torgersons met Nirere when they were running an orphanage in Rwanda. She was the head cook who prepared 3 meals for 60 children, everyday.

“We just want to give back to her,” said Ed Torg-erson. To build Nirere a new home they only need to raise $5,800, which would give her a cozy 5 x 8 meter cement block house with three bedrooms, a living room and eating area. “Solid concrete with a real roof, very very nice by African living standards,” said Kathy Torgerson. The Torgersons plan to return

to Rwanda July 29th with the hopes of having the funds they need to finish the project. Judging by the response so far they should have no problem reach-ing their goal.

Ed Torgerson is a former Valley resident, who grew up and went to high school in the Valley. He and his wife, Kathy, who grew up in Calgary, now live in Thailand and operate an organization called “Hand to Hand”, that works with kids in the slums who are at risk of sexual trafficking and exploita-tion. There facility includes a pre-school, day care centre and drop in centre.

The Torgersons are organizing a silent auction and luncheon to further raise funds for this worthy cause on Saturday July 9th, between noon and 7 p.m. To donate items for auction please call Cheryl at 250 566 9737.

Valley Reaches Out to Rwandan Genocide SurvivorDaniel Betts

Editor

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of McBride was held May 14 with Mayor Mike Frazier, Councillor Rick Thompson, Councillor Irene Rej-man, Councillor Mike Moseley, Councillor Loranne Martin, Deputy Administrator/Treasurer Danielle Smith, Economic Development Officer Margaret Graine and Chief Administrative Officer Eliana Cle-ments in attendance.Notice on Village of McBride Maintenance Bylaw No. 706

Council carried a motion that a notice on the “Vil-lage of McBride Maintenance Bylaw No. 706, 2010” be sent to Village residents in the form of a mail-out for information purpose. The Maintenance Bylaw deals with issues such as drainage, roof snow re-moval, proper fencing, display of house numbering, noxious weeds, graffiti, indecent advertising, and other nuisances and unsightliness.Village of McBride Zoning Amendment Bylaw ad-opted

A motion was carried that the “Village of McBride Zoning Amendment Bylaw No 715, 2011” be given final reading and adoption.McBride 2011 Annual Report approved

Council carried a motion that the Corporation of the Village of McBride 2011 Annual Report be approved.Grant-in-aid to Legion

A motion was carried that the Council of the Cor-poration of the Village of McBride agrees to provide a grant-in-aid to the McBride Canadian Legion #75 in the amount of $488.32 which represents the Gen-eral Municipal portion of the 2011 Taxation Notice.

Village of McBride Council Briefs

Birgit Stutzcontributor

In follow up to the June 8th article regarding the proposed rent increase for use of the Com-

munity Hall where the Valemount Children’s Ac-tivity Society (VCAS) currently operates, Shelly Battensby, Services Coordinator for the Robson Valley Support Society (RVSS) wished to clarify and elaborate on a few things concerning the In-fant Development Program and specific thera-pists available to the Centre.

Battensby said, The Infant Development Pro-gram is operated by RVSS (not the VCAS) and the Speech and Occupational Therapists referred to “come into the valley for outreach via the Child Development Centre (CDC) for Prince George and District.” Battensby explained that RVSS and the CDC “provide these services to families in both communities [McBride & Valemount], not only to those children enrolled in childcare. Additionally, families with children with special needs can re-ceive additional support through RVSS’s Support-ed Child Development Program.”

Battensby elaborated, “These programs are free of charge and parents can self-refer to the servic-es or be referred by a professional, i.e. doctor or public health nurse. Parents need only to contact their local RVSS office. Staff and visiting therapists support VCAS when the children they are involved with are also enrolled at the Centre. This may take the form of child-specific education around chal-lenges or supportive therapy within the child care

setting. Primarily however, these programs pro-vide family-direct support through in-home vis-its.”

For more information concerning these pro-grams please feel free to contact Battensby at RVSS at 250-566-9107 or by email at [email protected].

Infant Development ProgramDonalda Beeson

contributor

“She Needs Our Help”Above: Rwandan genocide survivor Odetta Nirere outside her home in Rwanda. Above Left: Nirere inside her home. Below: Nirere with her children. A little can go a long way to help this family. Photos Submitted


McBride Pioneer days

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