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Hall was delighted by the surprising announce-ment made by Dan Doyle, Chair of the BC Hydro Board of Directors, on Tuesday, May 22 during the Regional Economic Investment Pilot (REIP) update meeting held in Blue River, B.C., which detailed a $50 million commitment to upgrade transmis-sion equipment in Valemount and McBride. The announcement

ecoTECH confi rms McBride project moving forwardDaniel Betts

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Everyone who attended the Regional Eco-nomic Investment Pilot (REIP) update meet-

ing held in Blue River, B.C., on Tuesday, May 22 was treated to what Shirley Bond, MLA of Prince George-Valemount, described as “probably one of the biggest announcements in the history of the Robson Valley.”

During the now historic meeting, which was held at Mike Wiegele Heliski Village Resort, Min-ister Bond was greeted by a standing ovation fol-lowing her announcement that BC Hydro was prepared to negotiate for a new Robson Valley transmission project and they would be bring-ing $50 million to the table, which will be used for system upgrades at the Valemount substa-tion that are required for a transmission line to McBride. “What that means is that a transmis-sion line, because of the $50 million investment, is going to be a reality in the Robson Valley,” said Minister Bond.

In addition to a transmission line, BC Hydro will begin negotiating electricity purchase agreements with clean energy producers in the region. Minister Bond believes the announce-ment would bring “a whole lot of hope for the future,” but cautioned there remains work to be done. “Independent power producers have to bring investments to the table, they know that [and] they’ve stepped up to the plate.”

Minister Bond characterized BC Hydro’s de-

cision as an “extraordinary commitment to the Robson Valley.” She explained that on the same day, Tuesday, May 22, Rich Coleman, Minister of Energy and Mines, ordered the British Colum-bia Utilities Commission (BCUC) to lower hydro rates for British Columbia. “At a time when there are challenges, BC Hydro stepped up and said, ‘This is important to us, we’re prepared to do it and we’re prepared to bring $50 million dollars to the table for the Robson Valley corridor.’”

Despite having much on his plate, Dan Doyle, Chair of the BC Hydro Board of Directors, flew and drove to Blue River, B.C. to be in attendance during the announcement. During the meet-ing, Doyle said he realized diesel generators and spending large sums of money removing limbs and fallen trees from the existing power line was not a solution to ongoing power problems in the Robson Valley. He explained building a new trans-mission line is an expensive venture, and would require working together in partnership with lo-cal Independent Power Producers (IPPs).

“I’ve instructed BC Hydro staff to start imme-diately negotiations with independent power producers in the Robson Valley towards achiev-ing genuine success that will get the transmis-sion line built,” said Doyle. “It’s about time. We are pleased to be able to do it.”

Before the announcement Minister Bond ex-plained how she believed the lack of reliable power is one of the biggest barriers the Robson Valley faces, an issue the MLA has been dealing with since taking office 11 years ago.

“How can you attract investment to an area of the province that desperately needs it if you can’t promise them one of the basics and that is a re-liable power source?” asked Minister Bond. She also expressed her respect and support for green power. “I believe in run of the river. I think that if you have the ability to take a natural resource and use it appropriately and you can create jobs at the same time and economic certainty, then I think we better figure out how to make that hap-pen and be big supporters of that.”

Minister Bond believes residents of McBride and Valemount will be getting more informa-tion as the project moves forward. “We expect to have many of the details. We’re going to ne-gotiate hard and quickly and we expect to have many of those details hopefully in place by, I hope, the end of the year,” said Minister Bond. She explained the project was on a fast timeline to make sure it “gets moving.” She characterized the project as a big step in the right direction for the Robson Valley. She expressed her thanks to

Dan Doyle, Minister Pat Bell, Minister Terry Lake and Minister Rich Coleman for their “unbeliev-able advocacy.”

At the close of her initial statement, Minister Bond looked across the room and said, “Thank you for your patience. Mayor Frazier, I told you we’d get good news.”

Mike Frazier, Mayor of McBride, B.C. took the time to thank Minister Bond and Minister Bell for their patience with his enthusiasm in mov-ing the interests of McBride and Area forward. He also expressed his appreciation to Doyle for all his hard work and that of his team, area IPP owners and regional colleagues. “All of this will help our corridor and that’s what we are here for, it’s not just for individuals,” said Mayor Frazier. “While it helps us greatly, it will be an improve-ment for the whole corridor and I hope it is seen that way.”

Margaret Graine, Economic Development Of-ficer for the Village of McBride was more than pleased with the announcement. Addressing those in attendance, Graine stated, “I’ve been doing this job for about five years and you can imagine I have a book of names and numbers of businesses that I’ve talked to over the years who are looking at setting up and relocating and the power was the biggest obstacle. Now I have to call them back and tell them ‘Hey, we are open for business, come on in.’”

Daniel BettsEditor

BC Hydro commits $50 million toward transmission line upgrades

“Big Day For MLA”Above: On Tuesday, May 22, following a historic announce-ment in Blue River, B.C., Shirley Bond, MLA Prince George-Valemount drove to McBride, B.C. to address those attending JobFest 2012. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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Wow, what a week! What a privilege it

is to be able to covey to the valley some much needed great news. It was very exciting when our MLA, Shirley Bond made her surprising announce-ment. To witness those in attendance come to their feet to applaud made the event feel all the more his-toric. Transmission line

upgrades has been something the valley has des-perately needed for years with obvious benefits for the entire corridor, but more than that it proves the value of persistence, conviction and patience.

This news is the result of tireless work and per-sistence by many who insisted this was needed for our valley. During her announcement Minister Bond made several references, in good humour, to Mayor Mike Frazier’s many phone calls and filling the capacity of her inbox with emails on the sub-ject of Robson Valley power issues. Minister Bond herself stated she had not worked harder on any is-sue since coming into office eleven years ago. The members of the Robson Valley Task Force set out to solve the issue of power in the valley and the results of many hours of effort are now coming to fruition. The Ministry of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation came through with their promise. Minister Pat Bell and his team deserve to be commended for their ef-forts, as clearly real progress is evident through the regional pilot project. While my own patience was tested I realize now there were good reasons for the delay, although I still insist some communication would have been reassuring and appreciated.

Government is made up of people working a complicated system, which I’ve heard more than one politician referred to as a ‘creature.’ While the ‘creature’ seems to have a life of its own, the people who choose to work for or fight it are not any dif-ferent than the rest of us. I think we often find it easy to criticize our elected leaders. We start mak-ing assumptions as to their motivations or their abilities on the basis of their chosen occupation. We look at issues in very simplistic terms based on our own needs and can’t understand why problems are not solved quickly and easily, even though we don’t have all the facts. What I’ve come to under-stand over the years is the ‘creature’ is not simple, has many appendages and is fed by the interests of many. Successfully moving this slow and cumber-some beast takes a special kind of person with a unique skill set. In the Robson Valley we are very privileged to have experienced and skilled leaders working with concerned citizens to make things happen for everyone. Sometimes patience and persistence pays off.

To Minister Bond, Minister Bell, Mayor Frazier, McBride Village Council, members of the Robson Valley Task Force, Janine North and everyone else who worked hard to make this happen, thank you for your persistence and hard work.

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While it may have been promised two months earlier, it was certainly worth the wait. Over 50 participants attended the long awaited Re-

gional Economic Investment Pilot (REIP) update meeting held on Tuesday, May 22 in Blue River, B.C. at Mike Wiegele Heliski Village Resort. Business owners, local government leaders, economic development officers, re-gional district directors, and both provincial and federal political repre-sentatives were among those in attendance.

During opening remarks, Cathy McLeod, MP for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, commented that following her trip to the United States, as a member of the Finance Committee, she was thankful she lived in Canada. “Although I know we are having some challenging times I think we have an incredible opportunity,” said McLeod. “Canada compared to many other countries is in an excellent position. I think these sorts of initiatives will really help keep us in that position.”

Alison Coyne, from the Ministry of Jobs Tourism and Innovation (JTI) and the Provincial Lead for the REIP, reviewed the scope and purpose of the REIP and gave a summary of the progress made since the forum held in Valemount, B.C. in January. “We looked at the projects that came forward at the forum …we looked at them alongside larger strategic pieces related to tourism, fibre and power,” said Coyne. She stated that since the project was a pilot exploring new territory, JTI wanted to do much groundwork before moving forward. “We’ve really appreciated your patience and un-derstanding as we work through that process.” She stated that some of the strategic pieces are long-term in scope and it is harder to see progress in the short-term. She did recognize the existence of communication gaps, which she hoped the update meeting would address. She noted not all the projects presented in the January forum were included in the REIP, but some were still receiving provincial government assistance through other agencies and programs.

Tourism was the first of the REIP categories discussed at the update meeting. Of particular interest to the corridor was the stated progress made toward the proposed Valemount Glacier Destinations resort. Follow-ing the receipt of a formal “Expression of Interest” in December, the Prov-ince of British Columbia reviewed the document with various government agencies and First Nations and came up with a list of challenges the resort would need to deal with. However the project was given an “ok” in terms of moving forward to the next step, which according to JTI is the submission of a formal proposal coupled with an interim agreement application. The formal proposal will be reviewed by provincial agencies, stakeholders and First Nations, and based on that review, the province will make a decision whether to issue an interim licence. An interim licence will allow propo-nents to go forward and undertake studies on the land base, which would include wildlife surveys, water-gauging stations, and possibly air quality studies. The interim licence provides the mechanism for the proponent to actually place monitoring structures on the land to get to their next step. Unlike the “Expression of Interest”, the formal proposal will have much more detail about the project and will allow the province and others to re-ally see what the project truly looks like.

Also in the Valemount area, for the Five Mile Mountain Bike Park, the proponent of which is the Yellowhead Outdoor Recreation Association (YORA), JTI learned there were two different tenures required for the proj-ect. Simple trails would likely fall under the Recreation Sites and Trails BC (RSTBC) program but also the more intensive mountain bike park would likely require a Land Act Tenure under British Columbia’s Community and Institutional Land Use Policy. There are a number of options within that policy that needs to be reviewed and decided upon. FrontCounter BC and map officers will work with YORA moving forward to determine the best course of action to take and JTI will continue to liaise with Forests, Lands, and Natural Resources Operations (FLNRO) to support YORA in moving this project forward. Patricia Thoni, President of YORA, was at the meeting and commented that, “It is a work in progress.” She was excited to report that a trails consultant would be visiting Valemount, B.C. on June 4, for ten days to look at the whole layout of the project. “We are hopefully moving forward.”

The Crystal Ridge Sled Assist Ski Hill, the proponent of which is the Vale-mount and Area Recreation Development Association (VARDA), was men-tioned during the meeting. Coyne reported the trail has been approved under RSTBC and is in the process of being legally established. Construc-tion of a needed bridge is still planned for this year.

Two recreational trails in the Valemount area were also mentioned.

Regional Economic Investment Pilot - Part One: TourismDaniel Betts

Editor

“Government and Business Leaders”On Tuesday, May 22 in Blue River, B.C., local, provincial and federal government leaders as well as area stakeholders attended the Regional Economic Investment Pilot update meeting held at Mike Wiegele Heliski Village Resort. Above: (Left to Right) Andru McCracken, Mayor of Vale-mount, Shirley Bond, MLA Prince George-Valemount, Tom Oberti of Pheidias Project Manage-ment Corp., and Cathy McLeod, MP Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo, pose in front of the McBride to Barriere Corridor map outlining many projects. Photo by Daniel Betts

The Swift Creek Trail has been approved with the RSTBC program and is close to becoming a legally established trail, which would open the door to provincial funding for maintenance. For the Cranberry Marsh Trail, JTI learned the trail system requires a Land Act Tenure. Trail designs and ar-chaeological studies have been completed and they have proposed to pro-ceed with an application. JTI will be assisting the Valemount Economic Development Officer, Silvio Gislimberti in helping to move the project through the tenure process.

In the next issue of The Valley Sentinel coverage of the REIP update meet-ing continues with an important discussion and progress made toward the “Fibre” category of the pilot project.

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had a positive impact on ecoTECH’s investors. “The [BC] Hydro initiative has enabled us to move ahead with our biomass power generation plan,

which we started four and a half years ago. As our initial investment came on the basis of a power initiative, the BC Hydro move has rekin-dled enthusiasm with our investors,” Hall ex-plained. “The minute the [BC] Hydro announce-ment was made that trig-gered the availability of

our fi nances much sooner. Immediately we knew we were on a fi rm footing with moving forward on the project, we could catch up to where we were. Now that we know there is going to be a power line along the valley, we can safely go ahead with the stand alone food project.”

Hall added, “I’m especially grateful and pleased both for and with Mayor Mike Frazier, Minister Shirley Bond, Janine North and McBride Economic Develoment Offi cer Margaret Graine. They have all worked tirelessly to get this put together.” Janine North is the Chief Executive Offi cer of the Northern Development Initiative Trust and a director on the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority.

During a job fair held last October in McBride, B.C.,

over 300 local resumes were collected. “My approach is that we will be contacting each of the applicants in the upcoming months as we move these projects ahead and are able to commit to specifi c time frames,” said Hall. He added that although delayed, the fresh food production facility plan is moving ahead.

Transmission line uncertainty prompted ecoTECH to explore other projects in the interim, however with BC Hydro’s commitment and negotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in the works, Hall explained his company is concentrating on the McBride Green Industrial Park. “McBride always was and always will be our fl agship project. We want to do it, we want to live there, [and] we want to do our thing. We are back on this thing full time.”

ecoTECH moving forward continued from front page

The Village of McBride was recently awarded $126,700 for phase one of the vil-lage loop walking trail project.

The funding came through the Towns for Tomorrow grant under the Community Recreation Program. This is an 80/20 grant, meaning the grant is 80 per cent of the total cost, whereas the village needs to come up with the remaining 20 per cent.

“The grant money will be used for sidewalks from Main Street along First Avenue to Columbia Street and then all the way to Frontage Road and back to Main Street to connect the arenas and parks in town,” explained Margaret Graine, Economic Development Offi cer (EDO) for the Village of McBride.

“This will allow locals and visitors alike to walk instead of having to drive. The old sidewalks along First Avenue will be removed and replaced with wider ones. There are currently no sidewalks along Columbia Street.”

The entire village loop trail will be a three-kilometre trail, connecting residents and visitors alike with retail and commercial centres, educational facilities, recre-ation areas, and other assets. The entire project consists of three phases.

“Another phase will include improvements to Main Street by putting some benches, trees and some planters there, just to make it more walking friendly for seniors or mothers with strollers,” said Graine.

“That way they don’t actually have to go from A to B, but they can stop a few times along the way and enjoy their walk, instead of just going shopping and then going straight back home. Although some individual discussions have taken place, we will be seeking input from all businesses located on Main Street.”

Another phase will include the extension of the sidewalk along First Avenue from Columbia Street toward the Gigglin’ Grizzly pub all the way to Highway 16, then continue along Highway 16 to the village offi ce.

“There will be a bridge needed along that portion,” said Graine.“We are hoping to have benches, solar streetlights and garbage bins along Highway

16. We have priced the items and now we are waiting for another grant announce-ment. The progress is subject to the approval by Council as the funds are limited and we need to prioritize. The grants availability will determine which phase goes fi rst, so I can’t say Main Street is next or the trail along Highway 16 is next.”

Graine said when she fi rst put together the Community Action Plan a few years

ago, she recognized the need of making improvements to the town to make it more appealing not only to the tourists, but also to motivate some businesses to make improvements to their own windows and facades.

“The idea is that once you have a trail like that, the tourists that stay overnight, they don’t have to take their car and drive everywhere, they can walk around town, which keeps our air cleaner.”

Graine said it would also be great for people who live in town, as not everybody can afford to drive everywhere or owns a vehicle. As well, the loop would connect with the Dominion Trail.

“If we are to be supporting green initiatives, this is one of them. So it supports not only the green imitative, but it supports the Healthy Living Activity.”

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“Proposed new walking trail”Above: The proposed three km loop trail is indicated on the McBride map. Image submitted


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McBride, BC

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2742 is proposed to amend zoning on The Fractional North East ¼ of District Lot 3541 Cariboo District from Rural 5 (Ru5) to Controlled Recreation Commercial (CRC1) to allow for a recreation accommodation cabin and campground use, or other uses, pursuant to the Controlled Recreation Commercial zone. The subject parcel is located at 720 Shovar Road. The owners are Melvin and Kelly Taphorn.

At the public hearing, all those who deem their interest in land to be affected by the proposed bylaw shall be afforded an opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions. Written submissions delivered by hand, mail, fax or email must be received by the Regional District no later than Friday June 8, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. to be considered at the public hearing. Please contact the Regional District for acceptable methods for submitting comments by email. Any material received before or at the public hearing will become public information. The public hearing will be chaired by a delegate of the Regional District Board. Copies of the proposed bylaw, and other relevant background documents, may be examined at the office of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George, 155 George Street, Prince George, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., between Friday, May 25 and Tuesday June 12, 2012.

The Staff Report with background information and bylaws can be viewed online at:

http://tinyurl.com/RDFFGBylaw2742Report

Kenna Latimer Prince George BCDevelopment Services Fax: 250-562-8676

2012 Annual Report ApprovalPlease take notice that the Village of McBride Council will be approving the Municipality’s 2012 Annual Report on June 12, 2012 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 May 28, 2012 to June 12, 2012.

Eliana ClementsChief Administrative Officer

Dated: May 25, 2012

VILLAGE OF MCBRIDE

NOTICE

THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF MCBRIDE

New at the McBride Public LibraryAdult fiction

Dorchester Terrace- Anne PerryWhy Men Lie – Linden MacIntyre

Blackout - Connie WillisThe Peach Keeper- Sarah Addison Allen

Adult Non-fictionKool-Aid and Cariboo Stew – Verena Berger

The Vegetable Gardener’s Book of Building Projects – C. LittlefieldUnorthodox: The scandalous rejection of my Hasidic roots- Deborah Feldman

JuniorNancy Clancy: Super sleuth – Jane O’ConnorStink-o-pedia (vols 1 & 2) – Megan McDonaldOne Dog and His Boy – Eva Ibbotson (CDs)

DVDsWhere the Wild Things AreDeadwood (seasons 2 & 3)

Sense & SensibilityPleading Guilty - Scott Turow (CDs)

Come by the library for free internet access or to check out our new titles & upcoming events! Join our group on Facebook to keep in touch.

www. mcbride.bclibrary.ca

While this is not the official theme of the An-niversary Celebrations, it should get you

thinking! December 12, 1962 the Village of Valemount

was born (Incorporated). This year, on October 5, 6 & 7, under the leadership and guidance of Councillor Christine Latimer, Deputy Corpo-rate Officer Anne Yanciw and Angie Perkins, and with a generous contribution from the Province of British Columbia, Valemount is ready to cel-ebrate fifty great years!

The initial meeting held last Wednesday eve-ning May 23, quickly became a brainstorming session, on what could possibly be done. This party is intended to be a collaborative effort by

everyone for everyone. The village attempted to reach out to and invite representatives from as many clubs and organizations as possible, and apologizes if you were inadvertently missed on the first mail out, but please know that it was not intentional and your attendance and input is more than welcome. From invitations and ac-commodations, to decorations and documenta-tion, to communications and information, and almost everything in between, there is literally no limit to the input and the contributions that you can make. Some of the tasks will be income gen-erators, while others will be simply a necessary service. To level the playing field, it was agreed that any profits realized will be shared equally amongst the participating groups. This is an op-portunity for every organization to take part and help to make a difference.

The village has created an email specific to the anniversary celebrations: [email protected]. Please submit any ideas, thoughts, or sugges-tions to this email address, or contact one of the organizing committees. Written suggestions can be mailed to PO Box 168, attention: Councillor Latimer. There will soon be a Facebook page cre-ated for the benefit of those who thrive on so-cial media. The next meeting of the Anniversary Committee is Tuesday, June 19, at 7 p.m. in the Community Services Building on Gorse Street (old CNC Classroom). Hope to see you there!

Where Were You in ’62?Marie Birkbeck

Contributor

“Potential Village of Valemount signs”Left: This is a sample of what the directional signage may look like. The size of the sign has been increased, as has the lettering, which is now reflective orange for greater visibility. This signpost is located on the corner of 5 Ave and Fir Street; the other location is the corner of 5 Ave and Main Street. After an undetermined trial period, other businesses will be invited to advertise on these signposts. Photo by Marie Birkbeck

“Youth Soccer”The Valemount Youth Soccer Team, in white jerseys, played two practice games with the Jasper team in Jasper, Alta. on Saturday, May 26, 2012. Sydnie Pelletier throws the ball in to her teammates. Photo by Andrea Scholz


COMMUNITY EVENTS

Valemount monDaYS:• VALEMOUNTSENIORSCarpetBowling9a.m.GoldenYearsLodge• ROYALCANAdIANLEGIONGeneralmeetingsevery3rdMon.ofmonth7:30p.m.inLegion.

• TAIKWANdO&SELFdEFENSE6:30to7:30p.m.andTAIKWANdOKIdSCLASSES5:45to6:30p.m.

tueSDaYS:• VALEMOUNTChILdREN’SACTIVITYCENTREBoardMeeting1stTuesdayofthemonth-7p.m.@theCentrebeneaththeCommunityhall(thereddoor).

• AdULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL 7-9 p.m. Valemount Sec. School gym.ContactSuzanneBloodoff@250566-9979

• COUNCILMEETING2nd&4thTues.,7p.m.,councilchambers.Everyonewelcome.• LAdIESAUxILIARY#266LegionMeetings1stTuesdayofeverymonth3p.m. inValemountLegion.

• CARdIOKICKBOxING6:30to7:30p.m.

WeDneSDaYS:• PUBLICLIBRARYBOARdMEETINGEvery2ndWed.5p.m.downstairsatthelibrary.

• VALEMOUNTSENIORSMUSICNIGhT7-9p.m.GoldenYearsLodge• TOASTMASTERSmeetsevery2nd&4thWednesdayofthemonth.7:30-9:30p.m.attheBestWestern.

• TAIKWANdO&SELFdEFENSE6:30to7:30p.m.andTAIKWANdOKIdSCLASSES5:45to6:30p.m.

tHuRSDaYS:• CRIBBAGEGAMEatGoldenYearsLodgeat1p.m.-3p.m.EveryoneWelcome!• ChAMPSWeightlossSupportTeamformenandwomen.Thurs.6:00p.m.down-stairsValemountClinic.Shirley566-9829,dolly566-8458.

• ChAMBEROFCOMMERCE QuarterlyGeneralMeetings 3rdThurs. of January,April,JulyandOctober@4:45p.m.LocationTBA

• SAddLE&WAGONCLUBMEETING3rdThurs.7p.m.566-9707• VALEMOUNT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. Regular meetings first Thurs. of everymonthat7p.m.downstairsloungeatGoldenYearsLodge.

• CARdIOKICKBOxING6:30to7:30p.m.• VALEMOUNT FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP will meet the last Thursday of everymonthattheoldVillageOffice,99GorseSt.,at7:30p.m..Forfamiliesdealingwithmentalhealthissues.CallIreneBradyat(250)5661958.

FRIDaYS:• VALEMOUNTLEGIONFridayNightdinnersstartingat5p.m.

• ALCOhOLICS ANONYMOUS Friday evenings at 8 p.m. in theGood ShepherdCatholicChurchbasement

SatuRDaYS:• VALEMOUNTCIRCLEdANCE.Formoreinfopleasecontact250566-1782

tete Jaune• TETEJAUNECOMMUNITYCLUBmeetingsheldthe1stTues.ofthemonthat7

p.m.attheTeteJaunehall.

mcBRIDe• MCBRIdECOMMUNITYFORESTOpenquarterlymeetingsonthefirstWednesdayofthemonthonJanuary4,April4,July4,andOctober3.McBrideVillageCouncilChambers7p.m.

tueSDaYS:• TOPSTues.6:45p.m.weigh-in,7:15p.m.meeting.healthUnitinMcBride.Newmemberswelcome.BrendaMolendyk569-3113

• VILLAGECOUNCILMEETING2nd&4thTues.,7:30p.m.,VillageCouncilChambers.• ALCOhOLICSANONYMOUSEveryTuesday,8p.m.atthehealthUnit.• STORYTIMEattheMcBride&districtPublicLibrary10:30a.m.

WeDneSDaYS:• FREEdROPINCOMMUNITYVOLLEYBALL from7:30 to9p.m.at theMcBrideSecondarySchool

• KIdZKRAFTS2:30-3:30p.m.ATOddSANdENdS• dIABETESSUPPORTGROUP1stWed.,1p.m.atBeaverviewLodgeSat.10a.m.-12p.m.,441dominionSt.

• SUPPORTGROUPFORFAMILIESdEALINGWIThMENTALhEALThPROBLEMS LastWedeverymonth7:30p.m.@McBridehealthCentre.MoreinfocallNorma569-2637orElizabeth968-4347

• VALLEYPIECEMAKERSQUILTGUILdEveryotherWednesday.7:00p.m.inthehighSchool.Newmemberswelcome,contactdawnahickerty569-3210.

• LEGIONAUxILIARYBINGOFirstandThirdWednesdayofthemonthatMcBrideLibrary.

tHuRSDaYS:• OAPOSTITCh&KNITEveryThurs.,2:30-4p.m.,BeaverviewLodge,hildaMurin569-3305

SatuRDaYS:• WRITERS’CIRCLEat1p.m.AlternatesbetweendunsterFineArtsSchool&McBrideLibrary.AllWelcome.Contact5692411/[email protected].

onGoInG eVentS

Peter Reimer Notary Public

250-566-4464Real Estate & Mortgages

Wills, Contracts & Affidavits

1222 5th Avenue, ValemountCell: 250-318-8808 • [email protected]

1222 5th Ave. Valemount, B.C.Phone: 250-566-4464 • Fax: 250-566-4271

Monday - Th ursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.A� er hours by arrangement

SPecIal eVentSValemount GRaDuatIon ceRemonY June 2 @ 2 p.m. at the Secondary School

DIamonD JuBIlee tea PaRtY June 2 @ 2 p.m. the museumComeoutandcelebratethediamondJubileeofherMajestyQueenElizabethII.Tea,sconesandsandwicheswillbeservedandmailfromBucking-hamPalacewillbeunveiled.EveryoneisWelcome!

ScRaBBleS on @ tHe mcBRIDe & DIStRIct PuBlIc lIBRaRYJune 2 at 2 :30p.m. Allinterestswelcome!

YoRa & FRIenDS oF Valemount HIke anD meetInG at camP cReekJune 3 at 10 a.m. Meetat10a.m.attheA&W.Lunch(bringyourown)andmeetingwillbeheldattheCampCreekCabin.FormoreinformationcallPatriciaThoniat(250)566-8244.Newmemberswelcome!

DunSteR ScHoolHouSe conceRt: FISH anD BIRD

thursday, June 7 at 7 p.m. at the Dunster Fine arts SchoolThisisthefinalconcertintheseries.Comeoutandenjoytheindie-folk-rootsband.Ticketsareavail-ableatthedoorfor$15adultand$8forkidsages6-14.Childrenunder6arefree.Concessionwillalsobeavailable!

StRaWBeRRY SHoRtcake tea HoSteD BY tHe mcBRIDe & DIStRIct HoSPItal auxIllaRYJune 8 at 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Beaverview lodgeFresh,homemadeStrawberryShortcake.Ifyouwishtoorderandhaveitdelivered(between11-2),pleasecallPatat(250)569-2459.

100 YeaRS oF monRoeS In tHe RoBSon Val-leY: eVeRYone InVIteD! June 16, 2012Welcometoapotluckbreakfast,8:00–9:30amatthe“MountainviewCommunityhall,”thebuild-ingthatoncehousedPhilMarsh’sfarmstoreonMountainviewRoad.Wehavephotos,familytreeandapowerpointdisplaytoshare.Alookat“changesthroughtheyears”willfollowwithaTrappingpresentationbyBryanMonroe,aTele-phonePolecampandforestrypresentationbyMikeMonroeandatourofhomesitesandmemo-riesthroughtheeyesofdaveMarshandShirleyGardner.Comebackforsandwichesandmore

visitingafterthetoursandpresentations.

ValemountaIn DaYS - June 22-24helpValemountcelebrateits50thanniversarybyparticipatingintheparade,orpartakingingamesandactivities.Therearealotofthingstopartici-pateinincludingkidsgames,facepainting,aBBQ,apancakebreakfast,bingo,garagesales,andalotoffoodtoindulgein.

canoe mountaIn RoDeo - July 14-15Supportlocal,andoutoftownridersforafunpackedweekend.

noRtHWeSt muD RacInG - august 4-5200ftsidebysidemudracing,dragraces,andabogpit.AttheCanoeRiverCampgroundRodeoGrounds.

RoBSon ValleY muSIc FeStIVal - aug 17-19Comeoutandenjoyaweekendofmusic,food,andgoodfriends.ThisyearslineupwillincludeactslikedonAlder,Allen&Alexander,BallGagnChainGang,andmanymoretalentedartists.Therewillbelocalvendors,foodvendors,andwaresvendors.Ifyouwouldliketoparticipateinanywayorwantanymoreinformationpleasevisittheirwebsitewww.robsonvalleymusicfestivalbc.com.

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th Avenue Prince George, BC Toll Phone:

[email protected] www.shirleybondmla.bc.ca

Shirley BOND, MLA Prince George–Valemount

Congratulations to the

Valemount Secondary School!

“If you can imagine it, you can achieve it; if you can dream it, you can be come it.”

– William Arthur Ward

Congratulations... to our leaders of tomorrow.

Cathy McLeod, MPKamloops-Thompson-Cariboo

Kamloops Office979 Victoria St.Kamloops, BCV2C 2C1

Phone: 250-851-4991Toll free: 1-877-619-3332Fax: 250-851-4994E-mail: [email protected]

VALEMOUNT SECONDARY GRADUATES 2012

This is the time of year where we have to say goodbye to another group of amazing young men and women as they go out into the world. Every

year, it amazes me to see these graduates, dressed up in their formal wear, looking all grown up, tall and con� dent. Far from the small, shy and scared grade 8’s that entered our school only � ve years

prior. I know it seems like a long time ago for them, but for us adults, the time � ies by.

Graduates, I wish you well as you enter the next stage of your life. For some of you, it will be fur-

ther education. For others, the workforce. Regardless, we want you to remember that

Valemount will always be your hometown, and that you have played an important role in our school and community. Come back often. Visit. Celebrate your successes and as new alumni,

know that your legacy will continue to have in-� uence over our school’s success and reputation.

On behalf of the collective staffs of Valemount Secondary and Valemount Elementary, with

whom you have spent the last 13 years of your life, we wish you every success with the knowledge that you are ready and able to take on the world.

To the graduating class of 2012, I wish you the warmest congratulations on your achievement.

Dan KenkelPrincipal, Valemount Secondary SchoolDan KenkelPrincipal, Valemount Secondary School


Dana Barnes

DustinCraig-

Pelletier

Fernando Albanez

IlariaCerioni

Congratulations Grads of 2012 on your Achievements!

Canwest Propane Partnership250-566-1324

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From Cariboo Lodge/CMH From Cariboo Lodge/CMH (Canadian Mountain Holidays) Heli skiing(Canadian Mountain Holidays) Heli skiing

250-566-9888250-566-9888

to the 2012 Graduating Students

From Carol Patton,CGA (Certified General Accountant)

1-800-846-9190

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Congratulationsto the Grads 2012!

FromRex’s Recycling Centre

250-566-9111

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Graduating Students

566-9096Wendy Gropler

Congratulations & Good Luck To The Graduating

Class Of 2012 FromSnowfarmers250-566-9161

Congratulations Kent, Dawson, Dustin

and The Rest Of The Graduating Class Of 2012!

From: Valemount Travel Centre250-566-4151

Congratulations2012 Grads!

Vanderhoof & District CO-OP1.866.309.2667

Congratulations to Rylan Battensby and all his classmates

K.P. ABERNATHY LTD.McLennan Car/Truck Stop

250-566-9199


CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADS OF 2012 ON YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS!

SPAZ LOGGING LTD. 250 566-4742

From Dave, Melanie & Family

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Kent Felmark

Martin Gislimberti

Melanie Brown

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CongratulationsTo the Valemount 2012 Grads

Canoe Valley Recreation Centre250-566-4740250-566-4740

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WISHING YOU EVERY SUCCESS IN THE

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Royal Canadian LegionBranch No. #266

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2012 Grads and Best Wishes to all

FromShell Mighty Mart

250-566-9837

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Wishing you all Good Luck in the future

Valemount Hotel 250-566-4363

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BEST WISHES TO ALL BEST WISHES TO ALL THE GRADS OF 2012! THE GRADS OF 2012!

FromVALEMOUNT CAR WASH

& MINI STORAGE(on the corner of 5TH Ave & Ash St.)

250-566-9195

Especially Melanie Brown and Rylan Battensby

From the Management & Staff1195 - 5th Ave. Valemount 250-566-4331

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Keep on Truckin’

From Mica Mountain Transport

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Best Wishes To all Grads From everyone at

Valemount Home Centre250-566-42561248-5th Ave, Valemount

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CONGRATULATIONS

CLASS OF 2012!May all your dreams

and aspirations be fulfi lled!

Good Luck Sylvia, we are all so proud of you!

From the Staff atThe Valley Sentinel

Quilted Gifts• Sewing & Quilting Supplies1418 Bruce Place • 250-566-0005

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADS OF 2012 ON YOUR

ACHIEVEMENTS!

From BLACKMAN BROS.

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From Canoe Mountain Extreme Sports

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Congratulations & Best Wishes to the 2012 Grads

for a successful future!“Way to Go Leath-Anne”

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From ArnoldTarmigan Towing

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From

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Kelsey Griffin

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FromValemount & District Volunteer Fire Department250-566-9800

Congratulationsto all the Grads of 2012!

As you venture into the future,may it be fi lled with great things.

Valemount Pharmacy250-566-45941163-5th Ave., Valemount, BC

A Cut Above, By Sherry1080 Commercial Drive, Valemount

Well Done!Class of 2012

"Ride high Kelsey"

CONGRATULATIONS & BEST WISHES TO THE 2012 GRADUATING STUDENTS.

May your Dreams &Aspirations

become Reality. Mayor ANDRU McCRACKEN,

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McBride AG Foods250-569-0140

Congratulations 2012 Grads!From all the staff at

Alpine Country Rentals Ltd.250-566-9774 • 1140 Main Street, Valemount

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE 2012 GRADS

from the staff at

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Alpine Inn & The Moose Pub

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“Graduates, I encourage you to use your skills within your community to help it to grow.”

~ Drake Smith

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“In real life every day you graduate. Graduation is a process that goes on until the last day of your life. If you can grasp that, you’ll make a difference.”

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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE GRADS OF 2012

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COMMUNITY

According to Dan Kenkel, Principal of Valemount Secondary School (VSS), when classes begin at

VSS in the fall there will be one less teacher, a few less services and approximately 75 students, which is a drastic drop from this years enrolment of ap-proximately 90. However, Kenkel feels strongly the lower enrolment has absolutely nothing to do with the quality of education at VSS. “In fact that is what we are trying to preserve,” said Kenkel.

When reviewing exam results, the quality of graduates leaving VSS, and what they are capable of, Kenkel believes his school is very competitive provincially. According to Kenkel, English 12 results last year at VSS were fi rst or second in the whole district. He also noted the amount of students that take senior academic courses at VSS is signifi cantly higher than in other schools. “I think that just look-ing at it from an academic perspective we are offer-ing a high academic quality of education here that I don’t think you can get in the same degree in other places,” said Kenkel.

He also believes the healthy lifestyle offered at VSS, which includes healthy foods served and daily physical activities, are not seen anywhere else. He noted crime rates are low, drug and alcohol use is very low and there are almost no cigarette smokers. “We know our kids extremely well and because we are a small school community, we have that ability to manage and control.”

Kenkel feels the quality of education at VSS is noteworthy and should be celebrated. “We fi rst need to offer quality educational programs that meet the needs of a wide variety of students from direct university bound to trades and college to the work force. It’s a tall order and it is diffi cult to do with small amounts of students, but we are doing it

and I think we do it very well,” said Kenkel.Kenkel admits there maybe a volume of choice

that VSS lacks in terms of courses offered. Where students may be offered a specifi c art course, mul-tiple varieties of art courses are not available. VSS may not have a band program but VSS often works with the community to keep music programs alive either in the school or through local music instruc-tors at affordable prices. VSS tries to do the best with what they have to maximize course quality if not being able to provide a width of programs. Trades and shop classes are also small in size, how-ever this gives the teacher the ability to individu-alize instruction and customize the experience for each of those students.

Another example of VSS turning small school challenges into unique opportunities can be seen in their Drama 9-12 course. Where traditionally a secondary school may offer a separate drama course at each grade level, VSS groups the program into one course. While this has the disadvantage of less individual instruction the opportunity for stu-dents to learn from each other would not exist any other way. Younger students learn from older stu-dents and students that excel at a younger age can meet expectations sooner and really shine. Also, a wide variety of casting can be accomplished for school productions.

Declining enrolment has placed signifi cant pres-sure on VSS staff, however Kenkel feels confi dent offering a unique mountain experience at VSS can be sold to the outside world, which is being con-sidered as a possible solution. According to Ken-kel VSS plans to offer such innovative courses as log home construction, furniture construction, pioneer woodworking and building techniques in an effort to lure international students to VSS and raise enrolment. Next week, The Valley Sentinel will examine this bold new plan.

Declining enrolment at VSS does not affect quality of educationDaniel Betts

EDITOR

“Working Hard”Valemount Secondary School Principal Dan Kenkel took a mo-ment out of his busy day to pose for us on Monday, May 28. Although the enrolment numbers for next year are lower he has no worries about the quality of education students will receive. Photo by Andrea Scholz

New at the Valemount Public LibraryAdult fi ction

Headmaster’s wager ~ Vincent LamIn one person ~ John Irving

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Level 1, 8:30am to 4:30pm• Tuesday, July 10 Transportation Endorsement• July 12-15, CORE, CFAS, CRFAS• July 9-20, Swimming lessons for all ages!!

McBride Community Forest CorporationPublic Consultation Meetings – Management Plan

Recreation/Tourism Objectives - Wednesday, May 30, 2012Education/Research Objectives - Thursday, May 31, 2012

Timber Harvesting Objectives - Tuesday, June 5, 2012

7:00 p.m., Robson Valley Community Centre

You are invited to attend a series of meetings to provide input into the McBride Community Forest Corporation’s Management Plan. Each meeting will target a specific set of objectives and strategies related to one of the three categories listed above. Opportunities will also be available to provide written input via our web-site or by picking up forms available at the village office starting on June 5, 2012.

For more information please contact:Marc von der GonnaGeneral ManagerMcBride Community Forest CorporationPhone (250) 569-2229Or visit our website at www.mcbridecommunityforest.com

The BC Chamber of Commerce on Monday, May 28, 2012 welcomed the announcement of the

Micro-Business Training Pilot Program by Premier Christy Clark at our 60th Anniversary AGM & Con-ference in Penticton.

“This program leverages the unique ability of the Chamber of Commerce Network to deliver skills training to micro-business owners in the sectors which need it most,” said John Winter, President & CEO of the BC Chamber of Com-merce.

“Through “Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan,” we are commit-ted to supporting train-ing programs that meet the needs of British Co-lumbians all throughout the province,” said Pre-mier Clark

Working closely with the Ministry, the BC Chamber of Commerce has created a $3.1 mil-lion pilot program to allow the BC Chamber and its local Chamber of Commerce members to deliver training to small business owners and enhance their skills.

Training will be tar-geted to micro-business owners who have less

than fi ve employees and no post-secondary educa-tion, or other recognized certifi cation. Eligible par-ticipants can receive up to $1,500 to cover the cost of training fees, materials and travel.

“By focusing this program on existing businesses, Chambers of Commerce will focus on skill devel-opment in the specifi c areas which will offer the greatest potential growth in productivity,” contin-ued Winter.

Premier Clark Announces Small Business Training Program

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT

The regularly scheduled council meeting for the Village of Valemount was held on May 22, 2012.

Mayor Andru McCracken, Councillors Christine Lat-imer, Hollie Blanchette, Sandy Salt, and Dallas Bull-ock, Chief Administrative Offi cer (CAO) Tom Dall, and Deputy Corporate Offi cer (DCO) Anne Yanciw were all in attendance.

Public Hearing:

There was no public hearing this week.

Delegations:There were no delegations this week.

Committee of the Whole:There was no committee of the whole this week.

Unfi nished Business:There was no unfi nished business this week.

Correspondence for Action:ICBC Re: Basic Vehicle Insurance Rating System

2012 Consultation and Engagement Council received a letter for information only

from ICBC regarding their Vehicle Insurance Rating System 2012 Consultation and Engagement meet-ing. Council will be unable to attend the meeting.

BC Hydro Re: Integrated Resource Plan Public Consultation

Council received a letter for information only from BC Hydro regarding their Integrated Resource Plan Public Consultation. Council will be unable to attend the meeting.

UNBC Re: Establishment of Endowment/Long-Term Funding for the CDI

Councillor Blanchette made a motion to refer the establishment and long-term funding for the CDI back to staff to gather more material and in-formation on whether this will be covered when the speaker from UNBC comes here to present to Council on June 4. Councillor Bullock seconded this motion.

Tourism Valemount Re: Minutes of Regular Com-mittee Meeting

Councillor Latimer made a motion that a letter from TOTA’s Ten-Year Tourism Strategy be sent to Council for ratifi cation. Councillor Salt seconded this motion.

Cindra Gurnon Re: Dust and Traffi c Problems Cy-press off 14th Ave

Council made a motion to look into the feasibility of closing Cypress Road, which is not a maintained public road belonging to the village.

WildFire Pro-tection Prevention Committee Re: Min-utes of Regular Com-mittee Meeting

Councillor Latimer made a motion to allow Byron Krisselbrink to re-sign (despite the Mayors hopes that he would stay) and to advertise for his re-placement. Councillor Salt seconded the motion.

Valemount Secondary School Re: Track and FieldCouncillor Bullock made a motion to approve a

donation of $100.00 to Omar Medina to support his Track and Field competition in the Provincial Championships. Councillor Salt seconded this mo-tion.

CBAL Re: Centennial Park June 4, 2012Councillor Blanchette made a motion that Coun-

cil approve CBAL to set up a tent in Centennial Park for their wrap up event. Councillor Bullock second-ed this motion.

Mayor McCracken Re: Corridor Regional Econom-ic Investment Pilot meeting

Village of Valemount Council Briefs Donalda Beeson

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Councillor Blanchette made a motion that Coun-cil approve staff to send letters of appreciation for the staff time and support for the Barriere to Mc-Bride Corridor Regional Economic Investment Pilot Project to the following: Minister Terry Lake, Minister Shirley Bond, Minister Pat Bell, and Mem-ber of Parliament Cathy McLeod. Councillor Bull-ock seconded this motion.

Administrative ReportsDCO Re: Community Use Agreement CommitteeCouncillor Latimer made a motion for Council to

approve the Community Use Agreement Commit-tee decisions. Councillor Salt seconded this motion.

Economic Development Offi cer Report:Memorandum of Understanding with Borealis Councillor Blanchette made a motion to refer

back to staff for more information on the Memo-randum of Understanding with Borealis. Council-lor Bullock seconded this motion.

Improvements of Existing Underpass Vale-mount-Swift Creek

Councillor Salt made a motion to support the MOT Improvements of Existing Underpass Vale-mount-Swift Creek. Councillor Bullock seconded this motion.

Public Works Report:There was no Public Works Report this week.

Building Inspector Report:There was no Building Inspector Report this

week.

Bylaws and PoliciesDCO Re: Local Government Liaison PolicyCouncillor Blanchette made a motion that Coun-

cil approves the amendment to Policy 49 “Appoint-ment of Local Government Liaison”. Councillor Salt seconded this motion.

To clear up anything mentioned in these notes, please contact Donalda Beeson at the Valley Sen-tinel, at [email protected]. For more information, concerning anything mentioned at the Council meetings please contact the Village Of-fi ce and note that, as always, the public is more than welcome to attend these meetings, as well as make a delegation or public comment, on the second and fourth Tuesday’s of every month at 7 p.m. sharp in the Village of Valemount Council Chambers.

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1996 GMC 3/4 ton long box, super cab, 6.5 diesel, automatic, 4 x 4, tunnel cover. $3,000 OBO 250-5697181 GTS DEC 21

1988 JEEP YJ C/W SnowBlade, Beaconlight, 2-way radio. Approx. 275,000 km. $7,000 OBO Contact 250-574-5880 or email [email protected] GTS NOV 2

1995 Blue SUBARU JUSTY4WD - $1200 OBO Contact 250-981-1621 GTS OCT 26

1997 FORD F 150 4 x4, reg cab, long box. Motor knocks, easy fi x or good for parts. $700 250-566-4557 GTS JULY 20

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Mobile Home: 3 Bedrooms, small addition, 1 Bath with F/S, W/D $24,000 OBOCall Deanna 566-9086 or 566-1188 cell GTS FEB 8

Mobile Home: Hartman’s Trailer Park 2 bedrooms, new roof, bathroom, win-dows, and carpet. Pellet Stove and propane fur-nace. $20,000 OBO Call Nathan 250-566-5040 GTS FEB 15

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#004 3 Bdrms, 2 Baths: Double-wide trailer on town lot w/wired workshop. Propane/wood heat. Pet ok. $725

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

#025 2 Bdrm trailer w/full addition. Large wired workshop, fenced yard. Propane/wood heat. Pet ok. $600

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Grazing lease available for cows, fenced pasture with grass and water available. Call Terracana for details. 250-968-4304

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Hay for sale, $40 a round bale. Call Terracana 250-968-4304

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Two bedroom house for sale or rent in Valemount. Includes a large shop and two private lots. Available July 1. $700/month. 250-566-4557.

JUNE 6

Furnished two bedroom homes / bachelor suites and cabins with TV and kitchenettes email [email protected], or call 250-566-9884

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For Rent, 1199 Juniper St. Large 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen & additional large room for offi ce or exercise equipment. Comes with 5 appliances, window coverings & CSA approved wood stove for winter heating. Double garage & fenced yard. Available June 1, 2012 $790/month Call Scott at 250-566-1569 MAY 30

Three bedroom mobile on large lot with large workshop on quiet street in Valemount. Nonsmoking pets negotiable. Available immediately. $650.00 - 780-305-9200 evenings. TFN MAY 30

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For sale: 1992 20 foot lar-son 200 bowrider. 5.01in-board/outboard mercruiser. Alpha one leg. With ez load trailer. New battery, rebuilt prop, new tires on trailer. $9,500.00 obo. Phone 250-566-4411 GTS MAY 30

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Village of ValemountValemount Big Foot Trail

Request for Proposals The Village of Valemount is seeking General Contrac-tor Services for the planning, project management, and quality control of the construction of the Big Foot Trail in Valemount, British Columbia.The Request for Proposal and a map may be downloaded at www.valemount.ca/bidsHardcopies of the Request for Proposal are also available at the Village Office, 735 Cranberry Lake Road.Interested candidates are invited to submit a proposal prior to the Closing Date of Monday, June 11, 2012, on or before 4:00 pm.

95 Chevy 4x4 1/2 ton, extended cab, Body great!Motor runs great, trans does not shift into 3/4 $1200.00250-569-2337 MAY 30

2004 Ford Freestar minivan Sports model. Tan colour. Loaded. Good condition. Clean. WInter rims and tires included. $6,500 OBO Phone 250-569-7295 daytime or 250-968 4322 evenings. GTS JAN 25

Housekeepers WantedThe Yellowhead Motel is looking for housekeepers. Competitive wages. Please drop a resume off at the Yellowhead Motel or call 250-566-4411

GARAGE SALEMulti Garage Sale on 8’th Ave. Saturday, June 2 at 10 a.m. to ? Come out and check it out!

MAY 30

GARAGE SALESaturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10, starts 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1095-8 th Ave (Ballard and Atkinson)

JUNE 6

To Whom it may Concern:

I, Arnold E. Merrill of Valemount, B.C. will no longer be responsible for any debts on behalf of (Florence M. Cardinal) Merrill as of Tuesday, May 22,2012.

PUBLIC NOTICE

REQUEST FOR BIDSTHE VALEMOUNT SENIOR CITIZENS HOUSING SOCIETY ARE ACCEPTING BIDS FOR THE REPLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION OF NEW ENERGY EFFICIENT WINDOWS FOR THE GOLDEN YEARS LODGE.BID TO INCLUDE ALL HARDWARE, SCREENS, TRIM AND MOULDINGS PLUS THE DISPOSAL OF OLD WINDOWS.SEND BID TO - B. ROE, ADMINISTRATOR, BOX 598, VALEMOUNT, B.C. VOE 2Z0. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CALL 250-566-4867


COMMUNITYNotes from All Over

Valemountain Days June 22 to 24, 2012 are the offi cial dates for the

return of Valemountain Days! Coinciding with Valemount’s 50th year of incorporation, be sure to check out the many different events planned. This year Tourism Valemount will be collaborating with

the Valemountain Days Committee to host this event. For more information go to www.visitvalemount.ca/events or call Chris at (250) 566 4688 or Jennifer at (250) 566 9905.

Vendors Wanted for Valemountain DaysPeople and vendors who would like to set up a table on June 22, on main

street, from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., June 23 on the grounds by the arena from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 24, and at the grounds, from 9 a.m. to noon, for $5 a day con-tact Melanie Smith to reserve your spot. Information booths are also welcome.

Valemountain Days Slow pitch Tournament June 22 to 24 there will be a Slow pitch Tournament coinciding with Valemoun-

tain Days. Teams and volunteers needed. Call Pete Pearson at (250) 566 9945.

World HostJune 13 and 14, the World Host course will be offered from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30

p.m. each night. Registration must be received by June 1 to allow time to order books and organize the room. Interested parties can register at the Valemount Learning Centre or call (250) 566 4601.

Valemount Museum Now Open for the Season!The museum summer hours for May and June are, Tuesday to Saturday, from

10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Got a Tip? If you have a note idea or tip, or would like to share your event or happening

with us, you are encouraged to contact Donalda Beeson at [email protected] or The Valley Sentinel (250) 566 4425. Please note that all items for publication on the Wednesday issue must be in by the previous Friday. Donalda Beeson

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Fish and Bird are coming to our valley for the last of our wonderful Dunster Schoolhouse Concerts. I can’t think of a more lovely way to end this series

and enter into our busy and long awaited summer season in the Robson Valley!Fish and Bird, began in Victoria in 2006 as an acoustic duo comprised of

Taylor Ashton (Banjo, Guitar and Vocals) and Adam Iredale-Gray (Fiddle). Some friends enlisted to help fi ll out the sound on their fi rst record and live shows, and eventually became a permanent part of this now fi ve-piece indie-folk-roots powerhouse we know today. They like to explore the space between traditional folk music and reckless creativity, sometimes it seems like they are playing bluegrass, and they might even make you cry.

Recently the band released their second full-length album “ Every Whisper is a Shout Across the Void” has met with rave reviews. The band performed to a sold out CBC studio audience for a concert that aired on radio and television nationwide. They were selected to perform an offi cial showcase at the Inter-national Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis, Tennessee. They also picked up a Western Canadian Music Award nomination.

Most recently, they played a sold out show in Vancouver with Spirit of the West, and are looking ahead to a busy festival touring season!

Come and see what all the buzz is about on Thursday, June 7 at 7:00pm at the Dunster Fine Arts School. Tickets are available at the Door for $15 Adult and $8 for 6 -14 year olds. Under 6 are free. There will be a concession of yummy things too!

www.fi shandbird.ca

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Valemount Real Estate Ltd.Property ManagementLocal rental listings and management services

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“Hunting through the past”The Valemount Museum Scavenger Hunt for Seniors took place last Saturday, May 26. The scavenger hunt was a great success with 16 participants, the feedback was all positive and many participants said they would like to do this again next year. Photos by Jeannette Lorenz

2012 marks the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne. Join us on June 2nd at 2 p.m. at the museum to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of our head of state. We will be serving scones, sandwiches and of course, tea. We will also be unveiling mail from Buckingham Palace. Everyone is welcome!


ACTIVITIES

Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)A busy schedule with plenty of places to go and people to see continues. Yet the theme of work is at least tightly woven into the otherwise varied activity list. Some flare ups with significant oth-ers, especially of the opposite sex, are likely amidst the complex pace. Do your best to synchronize re-spective rhythms, yet be flexible in the mix. Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)Balancing your life between wants and needs, duties and talents is in focus. This is a common theme yet is strong now. This emphasis on mul-tiple streams of income and expression is a reflec-tion of a core life theme. Too much focus upon any one thing is contrary to your nature. Decipher a healthier balance and make it so! Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)You are in a go-ahead cycle right now. Expressing yourself creatively will come naturally, since you have such a strong solar/Leo aspect to you. Make the most of it by shining your light on others I equal measure to being recognized. When you get the attention you are seeking, mirror it back right away to perpetuate the cycle! Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)Your time to shine is coming, but it is not here yet. Now is a time to rest, retreat and reflect. You may have work, inner ad/or outer to do behind the scenes. In this inward, meditative state, generate love for yourself and allow yourself to dream. Yet, intend to take note of what you are receiving from your reverie. Silence is golden! Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)What dreams may come is on your mind. As much as you would like to dive into a creative focus, you may feel distracted by one curiosity after another. Recognition may not be as a forthcoming just now and your creative focus may be blurred. Giving more attention to others may work better. Yet you may achieve creative satisfaction if your discipline your focus. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)Refining your overall self-image continues. This may include gathering new tools or clothes or be-ing more efficient, or focusing on increasing your overall fitness level, or all of the above. However you feel inspired to do so, build today for tomor-row. Do be conscientious towards others yet do not let any ‘takers’ get the better of you. Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)You are beginning to see a bigger picture. Changes in your overall lifestyle, daily rhythms and health in general are featured. Creating more freedom within and cultivating a deeper feeling of freedom without is the deeper story. Yet experiencing vari-ety is also a current theme and this will likely draw you out to social, cultural and perhaps spiritual activities. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)Feeling pulled in more than one direction is a like-ly theme now. Balancing fun with responsibility is the target. Too much of one or the other will likely prove troublesome. Be careful that desires for im-mediate satisfaction do not vie with acting with in-tegrity. Manage your time well and assert healthy boundaries and you can probably have it all. Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)Shifts and changes on relationship fronts continue to roll in. At best these are opening new doors. Yet be careful not to become too needy of other people’s attention. Exercising social grace implies poise and balance, speaking and listening, taking the stage and then giving it over to others. There is excitement in the air and some measure of travel adventure too! Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)Creating a healthier rhythm continues. This may require that you acknowledge what you realistical-ly need. Giving more to your situation is implied. Yet the twist here is that you be willing to give more to yourself. Yet, for overall balance give oth-ers more room and avoid excessive criticism and perfectionism. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)A creative, playful cycle is upon you. The time is right to entertain new possibilities. This wave will grow larger still starting this month. With your confidence levels fortified you may feel able to tackle bigger goals. Yet, be aware of slipping into pride and then projecting expectant attitudes. Where possible, direct your energies to get to the bottom of things. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)A busy time close to home is likely now. You de-sire to create more beauty in your surroundings. The time is right to tend to the details. At best this will activate your talents. You are more likely to do the rounds than focus on one thing at a time, so go with the flow with clear intentions to complete them all!

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The BC High School Rodeo was in town this weekend, May 26 and May 27, and Valemount, B.C. was well represented by its two participants, Kelsey Griffin and Melanie Brown. Above: Kelsey Griffin showed her skills for the three events she took part in; pole bending(left), barrel racing(right) and goat tying.Below: Melanie Brown quickly and expertly ties a goat. This is one of the three events she participated in this weekend, the others being barrel racing and pole bending. Photos by Andrea Scholz

“Valuable Tools at JobFest 2012”Above: On Tuesday, May 22, Mike Frazier, Mayor of McBride (Left) and Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation (centre) receive instruction from JobFest event presenter Devan Williams (right) on how to use one of the online career tools. Both Mayor Frazier and Minister Bell were surprised to discover their Occupational Profile suggested they would make great Optometrists. Below: JobFest event presenter Jessica Stewart (left) assists Laura Thompson (centre) and Becca Thompson (right) with receiving career path tattoos.Right: Shirley Bond, MLA Prince George-Valemount discovers her Occupational Profile suggests a career in acting. Photos by Andrea Scholz “JobFest rocked participants”

Above: Shirley Bond, MLA Prince George-Valemount and Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation address partici-pants at JobFest 2012. Both politicians seemed to be in good spirits despite their long day, having just driven north from Blue River, following a significant announcement affecting the region. Photo by Andrea Scholz


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• Run & Own a growing ‘green’ business• Bottle/Recycling depot• Everything you need to start your business!

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$185,000• Executive style home• Beautiful custom kitchen• All new bathrooms with custom tile• Legal suite, corner lot• Wonderful views

332 Dominion StMCBRIDE, BC

$249,000

• 3 Bdrm family home• Beautiful kitchen• Excellent location

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$669,000

• 139 acres with creek• Fraser River frontage• Beautiful home, great views• Nature lovers paradise

10050 Dunster Croyden Rd.DUNSTER, BC

$449,000

• Ice cream & fast foods• Large level landscaped lot• Serviced - on the frontage road• Lot or business? Options available

1008 Frontage Rd.MCBRIDE, BC

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