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THE VALLEY
sentinelWEDNESDAY
August 24, 2011
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Volume 26 Issue 34www.thevalleysentinel.com
Your CommunitY Your newspaper serving the robson valleY sinCe 1986
inCluding the Communities of valemount, mCbride, dunster, tete Jaune, blue river, mount robson, CresCent spur and dome Creek
BIODYNAMIC FARMING - page 10
COuNTING CHINOOk - page 7
VALLEY GENEROsITY - page 15
WeatherWEDNESDAY
Sun and ShowerS
High: 19°CLow: 8°C
Details pg 14
CLAssIFIEDs - page 12
“Mamaguroove at the Robson Valley Music Festival!”Shara Gustafson of Mamaguroove gets the audience grooving to a stellar performance on Saturday night at the 2011 Robson Valley Music Festival. See full coverage on page 8. Photo by Tiffany Smith
• Speciality Coffees• Breakfast• Lunches
• Treats• Patio
• Massage • Readings• Jewellery• Crystals• Books• Gifts
Life is a Journey...stop by
The
1150-5th Ave, Valemount, BC
Gathering TreeOn your way!
250-566-0154
2011 Robson Valley Music Festival
The Valley Sentinel Wednesday August 24, 2011 • 3 2 • Wednesday August 24, 2011 The Valley Sentinel
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CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION OFFICE School District No. 57 (Prince George)2100 Ferry Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 4R5Phone: 250-561-6800 Fax: 250-561-6801
School District No. 57 (Prince George)
BACK TO SCHOOL
All School District No. 57 (Prince George) schools resume classes on
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2011
Students should report to school at the usual time unlessinformed otherwise in June. Dismissal times will vary from
school to school.
School buses will return students home shortly after dismissal.
With anticipated job action please check the district website for the most current
information.
www.sd57.bc.ca
When considering economic development in the Valley starting points are difficult. Sometimes the past holds the key to the future, and it is always wise to consider
what others have done in the same circumstance. Charles Scott is currently a business and marketing lecturer at the University of
Northern British Columbia (UNBC) but ten years ago he was the Business Analyst in our Valley for Community Futures and has a unique perspective on where the Valley has been and has much advice to consider in regard to future economic development.
“My observation to you is that when communities get into a situation like yours there are real opportunities,” said Scott. He looks back at his time in the Valley ten years ago and recalls that there have been a number of efforts to develop opportunities that weren’t always supported by the broader community, because there was a sense of “that’s not what we know.” Scott believes that ten years ago the Valley had strong ap-peal to very innovative people but community resistance to change was sighted as an obstacle in building alternative economic potential. Forestry and the sawmill was what the community was comfortable with. Sometimes communities only change after what they know doesn’t work anymore.
Scott warns that the Valley is almost certainly not going to find the one project that makes it all better. Instead, Scott suggests that the Valley is going to see advances on
Best Practices are Valuable Guides to ConsiderDaniel Betts
Editor
Economic DEvEloPmEnt
Sunday September 11, 2011 marks the 10-year anniversary of the tragic Twin Towers disaster and also the Second Annual community appreciation din-
ner for McBride emergency responders. “It’s to give recognition to the emergency services personnel in the area,” says
organizer Bill Arnold. “We appreciate, very much, their dedication and their hard work and the fact that they are there when we need them.”
The dinner is open to the public. “We felt that it was good for the community to recognized them, to let them
know we very much appreciate their dedication because very often we find that they are going way beyond the call of duty in serving the community,” says Arnold.
All emergency responders will be honoured. “We send an invitation to the Emergency Services; to the fire department to
the police to the ambulance crew, the search and rescue crew, the hospital and the coroner,” says Arnold.
But it’s not just about the emergency responders.“We want the families to show up because it’s not only the people that show
up on the front lines in Emergency situations, it’s the families that are affected, because these people are on call,” explains Arnold. “There is commitment that affects the family.”
This year will be a banquet dinner hosted by the McBride Evangelical Free Church and McBride & District Chamber of Commerce.
“We decided we would do a banquet instead of a picnic, last year we did a
picnic and it rained so we did it inside anyway,” says Arnold. “The chamber and the church are providing a great deal of the food but we are asking people to bring a side dish.”
Arnold would like the community to take part in the event. “We would just like people to show up,” says Arnold. “To give the community
the opportunity to express their appreciation by being there. “The evening will also include a presentation and open mic opportunity. “Were presenting each service with a plaque of thanks,” says Arnold “We will
also have an open mic for anyone wishing to express their thanks for the services.” Fire Chief Dave Hruby feels honoured by the appreciation dinner. “Last year was the first year they had ever done that and it was really nice to
have the public honour us that way, “ says Hruby. “It makes your job a lot easier when you are volunteering all the time.”
Hruby thinks the families sometimes need the appreciation more than the emergency responders.
“When we volunteer we know what we are getting into,” says Hruby. “[The families] don’t know what they are getting into a lot of times.”
“So they need it more so than we do.”
Honouring Emergency RespondersTiffany Smith
Staff WritEr
The Canadian government is optimistic. On August 19, Cathy McLeod, MP for Kamloops-
Thompson-Cariboo and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue was present at a top-level meeting that was attended by Finance Minister, James Flaherty and Bank of Canada gov-ernor, Mark Carney to discuss a number of impor-tant issues surrounding the financial turmoil in the United States and Europe.
“We continue to be very well positioned to deal with the current crisis, “ said McLeod. McLeod told The Valley Sentinel that both the Finance Minister and the Bank of Canada will continue to monitor the situation but they fundamentally believe that it is time to make sure that the financial environment in Canada is focused on jobs and growth. McLeod believes it is time for the private sector to take over from government stimulus spending.
“The current situation is very different from the 2008 credit crisis,” explained McLeod who believes the current crisis is more based upon confidence in the ability for countries to handle their debt. “Not only is Canada really well positioned but also has a plan and we are headed back to a balanced budget.” No changes are expected to the current economic strategy but the government intends to continue watching world financial developments very closely.
“It is a turbulent and difficult time but both Min-ister Flaherty and Governor Carney see huge op-portunities for Canada because of Canada’s stabil-ity, our competitive tax structure for business and because we are blessed with commodities,” said McLeod who noted that exports of softwood lum-ber to Asia exceeded those to the United States for
Cathy McLeod attends top-level finance meeting in OttawaDaniel Betts
Editor
“Ancient Forest”Above: Daniel Betts and daughter Jillian explore the inspiring Ancient Forest west of McBride on August 13, 2011. Above left: Towering cedars have substantial root systems to support the enormous mass of the tree. Photos Submitted
“...tourism is one strategy that will
get you part of the way...”
Prizes: Best Rider Hand brand new western Saddle
! !
Fees: Rider Hand: $20
Ghost Rider Hand: $5 each (unlimited per rider)
Best Ghost Rider Hand $100 cash!
Sunday, September 11, 2011 Start time: Between 9am and 12 noon Riding time: approx 4 hours
Poker Ride ,
The Valemount Saddle and Wagon Club invites you to join us for our
For more information please call RIETTE KENKEL at 250-566-4193.
Please email [email protected] for pledge forms.
The Valley Sentinel Wednesday August 24, 2011 • 3
155 George Street, Prince George, BC V2L 1P8Telephone: (250) 960-4400, Toll Free 1-800-667-1959
Fax (250) 563-7520, Web: www.rdffg.bc.ca
The Regional District of Fraser-Fort George invites applications for the following employment opportunities:
General Maintenance Worker I (2 positions)(Permanent, Part-Time)
Canoe Valley Recreation Centre, Valemount, BC
To perform maintenance and janitorial duties as required. These are union positions with a salary rate of $16.48 per hour (January 2010 rate). Start date is Monday, September 12, 2011.
More detailed information on the above positions is available on our website under “Employment Opportunities”.
Please forward your resume by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2011 to:
Lise Hope, CHRPManager of Human Resources Regional District of Fraser-Fort Georgeat the address or fax number set out below or E-mail: [email protected] ADMINISTRATION OFFICE
School District No. 57 (Prince George)2100 Ferry Avenue, Prince George, BC V2L 4R5Phone: 250-561-6800 Fax: 250-561-6801
School District No. 57 (Prince George) STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR SEPTEMBER 2011
Students new to School District No. 57 (Prince George), including those students who have moved to a different
attendance area within the district, are asked to register at their new schools on the following dates:
Parents registering their children are asked to bring a copy of the child’s birth
certificate as proof of age and name.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS should register on Tuesday, August 30, 2011, between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS should register between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. as follows:
McBride Secondary August 29, 30, 31, Sept 1, 2
Valemount Secondary August 29, 30, 31, Sept 1, 2
When registering in a secondary school, please provide a copy of birth certificate and a copy of the most recent report card.
Students transferring from elementary school to secondary school in the same attendance area need not register.
When considering economic development in the Valley starting points are difficult. Sometimes the past holds the key to the future, and it is always wise to consider
what others have done in the same circumstance. Charles Scott is currently a business and marketing lecturer at the University of
Northern British Columbia (UNBC) but ten years ago he was the Business Analyst in our Valley for Community Futures and has a unique perspective on where the Valley has been and has much advice to consider in regard to future economic development.
“My observation to you is that when communities get into a situation like yours there are real opportunities,” said Scott. He looks back at his time in the Valley ten years ago and recalls that there have been a number of efforts to develop opportunities that weren’t always supported by the broader community, because there was a sense of “that’s not what we know.” Scott believes that ten years ago the Valley had strong ap-peal to very innovative people but community resistance to change was sighted as an obstacle in building alternative economic potential. Forestry and the sawmill was what the community was comfortable with. Sometimes communities only change after what they know doesn’t work anymore.
Scott warns that the Valley is almost certainly not going to find the one project that makes it all better. Instead, Scott suggests that the Valley is going to see advances on
a number of fronts that are relatively modest, all of which combined will turn the course around. However Scott does not believe the course will change by the spring of 2012. “I have seen com-munities mortgage their futures or bankrupt themselves trying to come up with a silver bullet that will make up for years of decline,” Scott said and adds it is not a good idea to play the lottery with your future. It is better to do the incremental steps because they work best.
“Concentrating on tourism is one strategy that will get you part of the way, the rest of the way will come from utilizing your strengths,” advises Scott. “I think it is very important to go into this with a practical understanding of what could be.”
Scott sites the success of the town of St. Jacobs, Ontario where much like our Valley, the primary industry that supported the town closed. Local businesses were suffering because local residents preferred to shop in the larger urban centres and many of St. Jacobs stores went out of business as a result. In the aftermath of a dying economy the need for change became imperative. A core group of residents, who had a very specific dream for their imperilled town of 1,600, got directly involved with the turn around of St. Jacobs. They realized they had to reinvent their small picturesque town. In time, new business-es that catered to the new vision for the town appeared on their main street. There had not been a consolidated strategic plan but a series of successful events that built upon each other. Today, St. Jacobs attracts 1.5 million visitors a year from all over the world. The vision was a success.
Scott believes turn around is not only possible it is inevitable. “Patient action; you don’t get to a good place till you do what you need to do and that involves sustaining effort despite no quick wins.”
Best Practices are Valuable Guides to ConsiderDaniel Betts
Editor
Economic DEvElopmEnt
The Canadian government is optimistic. On August 19, Cathy McLeod, MP for Kamloops-
Thompson-Cariboo and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue was present at a top-level meeting that was attended by Finance Minister, James Flaherty and Bank of Canada gov-ernor, Mark Carney to discuss a number of impor-tant issues surrounding the financial turmoil in the United States and Europe.
“We continue to be very well positioned to deal with the current crisis, “ said McLeod. McLeod told The Valley Sentinel that both the Finance Minister and the Bank of Canada will continue to monitor the situation but they fundamentally believe that it is time to make sure that the financial environment in Canada is focused on jobs and growth. McLeod believes it is time for the private sector to take over from government stimulus spending.
“The current situation is very different from the 2008 credit crisis,” explained McLeod who believes the current crisis is more based upon confidence in the ability for countries to handle their debt. “Not only is Canada really well positioned but also has a plan and we are headed back to a balanced budget.” No changes are expected to the current economic strategy but the government intends to continue watching world financial developments very closely.
“It is a turbulent and difficult time but both Min-ister Flaherty and Governor Carney see huge op-portunities for Canada because of Canada’s stabil-ity, our competitive tax structure for business and because we are blessed with commodities,” said McLeod who noted that exports of softwood lum-ber to Asia exceeded those to the United States for
the first time in history. “Taking time to diversifying and expanding our markets will be a priority of our government. We have to be flexible with how we move forward,” said McLeod.
Despite the financial crisis across the border, ac-cording to McLeod the Bank of Canada is still pro-jecting modest growth in the economy for the next
quarter. Growth exceeded expectation in the first quarter however slower growth in the second quar-ter was related to the catastrophe in Japan. McLeod said the most critical point to consider is that the current situation is much different from the 2008 crisis and that moving toward a balance budget is more important than ever.
Cathy McLeod attends top-level finance meeting in OttawaDaniel Betts
Editor
“Patient Action”Charles Scott is a business and market-ing lecturer at UNBC. Photo submitted
“...tourism is one strategy that will
get you part of the way...”
4 • Wednesday August 24, 2011 The Valley Sentinel THE VALLEY
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OPINION
Striking a Balance
My experiences as a cog in a corporate machine often
had me feeling like I was living in a dystopian society. State of the art technology was implemented for the purpose of high efficiency and careful monitoring of corporate citizens. Every morn-ing, upon logging into my workstation I would receive the daily, often computer generated, mandatory cor-porate policy messages designed to both inspire and keep all us cogs in line. Disturbingly, there was often a message from the “CEO” and his face would appear on our screens to personally deliver some important, inspirational or informative monologue. I often won-dered if a security team in tactical gear would drop out of the ceiling with cattle prods at the ready if I were to dare close my eyes during his speech.
One message we cogs often received was a reminder to schedule vacation time because, apparently, work-ing for “The Company” was such a wonderful expe-rience cogs often forgot to take time off. Mind you if cogs hesitated to take vacations it was out of fear of being replaced during their absence, but that’s anoth-er story. As a benevolent and undisputed leader the “CEO” did get one thing right, striking a healthy work-life balance is an important aspect of modern life.
While I’m grateful that I’m no longer under the scru-tiny of accusing corporate eyes, working indepen-dently means we often have to remind ourselves to take a break. We live in a performance based culture that demands more and more of our time. While tech-nology is meant to make our jobs easier it also makes everything work faster and we are forced to keep up. An unhealthy work-life balance can lead to increased stress, absenteeism and eventually burnout. While most people don’t have an issue with taking time off, workaholics like myself often need a little coercion in the right direction. Taking time to exercise is particu-larly important when working long hours in front of a computer. Keeping the mind and body active with fun activities is a healthy necessity to avoid work stress as it can have a long-term effect on both cardiovascular and immune systems. Work stress can also lead to de-pression and relationship strains. As much as I love my job it is important that I take time to go for a hike, watch a movie or enjoy a local event like The Robson Valley Music Festival. One saying I’ve heard often is “work to live, don’t live to work.” I hope all our readers had a chance to take some downtime this summer but if you haven’t yet I highly recommend it. Even a couple hours a day can make all the difference in the world.
Daniel [email protected]
» MAILBAG
» VIEWPOINT
Dear Editor,
Anyone who has been camping lately will have no-ticed that many campers are starting to make use of solar energy panels. These panels are not cheap, but they are clearly making inroads through a growing awareness and interest in renewable energy, com-bined with marketplace innovation and ingenuity.
Battery storage is also starting to make great strides and prices are likewise coming down, and for the same reasons. Just look at the battery in your cell phone compared to the first cell phone you may have owned.
This is good news for people in those parts of the world (even here in remote BC communities) where there is no electricity grid and where the electric-ity they do have typically comes from diesel gen-erators. Combining a local renewable energy source with battery storage has the potential to greatly im-prove the lives of these people and eliminate their dependence on diesel power.
Obviously, in hot, dry places, solar power makes
sense as a renewable energy source, and it could be used to pump water for improved irrigation and im-proved crop yield.
Equally obvious, in wet, windy places as can be found here in BC, hydro and wind energy make sense. These renewable energy sources could im-prove living conditions in remote BC communities and expand economic opportunity and job possi-bilities. In addition, all of this is becoming possible through the innovation and ingenuity that thrives in a free market environment.
Properly motivated, the free market is an unri-valled tool for bringing down costs, improving qual-ity, and increasing supply. Solar panels for campers and ever-smaller, more powerful batteries for cell phones are just a small taste of what the free mar-ket has in store for us as awareness and interest in renewable energy continues to increase and drive demand in a changing global economy.
Yolanda Lora Vilchis - Surrey, B.C.
Renewable Energy Sources
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COMMUNITY
� is summer couldbe a scorcher.
Nearly half of wildfi res in British Columbiaare caused by human carelessness. Please prevent
and report wildfi res. To report a wildfi re,call *5555 on your cell.
For more information, visitwww.BCforestfi reinfo.gov.bc.ca
notice of power interruption – valemount, mcbride and surrounding area
3034
Time: starting at 7:00 am for up to 1 hour each day When: Monday, August 29; Tuesday, August 30; Wednesday, August 31
We will be making electrical system improvements in Valemount, McBride and surrounding area on August 29, 30, and 31. To ensure the safety of our work crews, it will be necessary to interrupt electrical service for up to 1 hour, starting at 7:00 am each of these 3 days.
Please protect all sensitive equipment. We recognize the inconvenience this may cause, and will restore service safely and as efficiently as possible.
Shorten restoration time during a power outage by switching lights and electrical equipment off. Wait one hour after power is restored before switching on multiple appliances to allow the system time to stabilize.
Prepare for outages and stay informed by visiting bchydro.com/outages or bchydro.com/mobile from your handheld device. Please call 1 888 POWERON (1 888 769 3766) if you experience any electrical difficulties or for more information.
For 50 years, BC Hydro has been providing clean, reliable electricity to our customers. Today we are planning for the next 50 years by investing in new projects, upgrading existing facilities and working with our customers to conserve energy through Power Smart.
Learn more at bchydro.com/regeneration50
Publication: Valley Sentinel (PMCP) Size: 5.13” x 89 lines Insertion date: August 24, 2011
With the Valemount Learning Centre moving into their new location in the Regency Building on 5th Avenue, many residents will be interested to
learn some history about this vital Valley organization.Many Valley residents fondly remember the Canoe Robson Educational De-
velopment Association, commonly known as CREDA, which was formed in 1984 in association with the College of New Caledonia. While the name is no longer in use it was the foundation on which the current Valemount Learning Centre was built. CREDA served the Valley well, becoming a household name. To this day, long time Valley residents will mistakenly refer to the Valemount Learning Centre as CREDA.
In 1994 the Village of Valemount decided the formation of a Learning Centre was an economic development priority within their new economic develop-ment plan. A committee was formed, comprised of members of the commu-nity and representatives from CREDA, the Village of Valemount, UNBC, CNC, the Ministry of Small Business, the Open Learning Agency, the Prince George Regional Economic Development and others. Unfortunately, for two years, the committee struggled to convince government agencies to allow Valemount to be a location for a provincial skills centre. Government agencies were uncon-vinced that a village with a population of only 1,300 was a feasible location for a learning centre.
In 1996, the Ministry of Advanced Education, Training and Technology, ap-proved funding for a computer training program for local mill workers. The funding was used to renovate the office space provided by the Village of Vale-mount and to purchase eight computers for the new computer lab. Further funding from the Ministry of Small Business, Tourism and Culture provided furniture and audio-visual equipment. While many expected that CREDA would operate the Valemount Learning Centre the funds needed to operate the facility were not available, so all assets were turned over to the centre. In the same year, funds were provided by Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) to operate Employment Assistance Services (EAS) with the Valemount Learning Centre providing the use of its assets. Eventually, and to this day, the
funding for EAS was taken over by the BC Ministry of Housing and Social De-velopment, Employment and Labour Market Services.
In 1998, HRDC again came up with funding for another great program called Targeted Wage Subsidies, which is an employment program that provides em-ployers with financial assistance towards wages of eligible individuals whom they hire. In June of 2006 the program was centralized to Prince George.
In 2000, Literacy Services were established through initial funding by the Na-tional Secretariat with funding changing hands in 2002 to the Ministry of Ad-vanced Education.
Today the Valemount Learning Centre is man-dated to provide clients with “the assistance needed to gain enriching, meaningful employment through: career counsel-ling, assessments, job search techniques, goal setting, referrals and life-long learning.”
The Valemount Learn-ing Centre will be in their new offices at 1201 Re-gency Place, 5th Avenue in Valemount on Mon-day, August 29. Watch for a Grand Opening event to take place in October.
History of The Valemount Learning CentreDaniel Betts
Editor
6 • Wednesday August 24, 2011 The Valley Sentinel
Horsemanship Clinic for Kids(intermediate to advance riders only), August 27-28, Falling Star Ranch, Dunster. For more information call Birgit at 250-968-6801 or visit www.fallingstarranch.ca.
Summer Blowout Day - August 27thAt the Valemount Fair GroundsCome check out what treasures can be found at the all day garage sale! Or bring the family down for some three-legged races and don’t forget to check out the grand finale, ‘Valemount Has Talent.’Free Admission or to register for the garage sale, contact Hollie: 250-566-9095
Valemount Pines 2011 Juniors Golf Tourna-ment- August 28th 9:30am Start, All age groups. $10 Entry Fee includes: 9 holes of Golf, BBQ lunch, Prizes, and Skills Competition
Horsemanship Camp for AdultsAugust 29 - September 9, Falling Star Ranch, Dun-ster. For more information call Birgit at 250-968-6801 or visit www.fallingstarranch.ca.
Valemount Marina Fishing DerbySeptember 3rd-4th at the Valemount Marina
Mount Robson MarathonSeptember 10thMt. Robson and Valemount
Valemount Saddle and Wagon Club Second An-nual Poker Ride September 11th, ValemountThe ride takes place in the Westridge area. Grand Prize is a new western saddle. Draw Prizes. Wie-ner Roast. For more information, contact Riette Kenkel at 250-566-4193 or email [email protected]
Emergency Responders Appreciation DinnerSeptember 11thThe McBride & District Chamber of Commerce and the McBride Evangelical Free Church will host a potluck dinner and presentation of certificates of appreciation starting at 6:00 PM on the 10th an-niversary of the 9/11 attacks.For Information or to get involved, please contact Bill Arnold at 250 569 3381, Teresa Frederickson at 250 569 2332 or Linda Fry at 250 569 0138
First Annual Robson Valley Back Country Horsemen of BC Poker RideSeptember 17, McBrideFor more information contact Brian Wallace at 250-569-2324, Mellany Ford at 250-569-2359, or Mac Cochrane at 250-968-4498.
Yellowhead Helicopters Ltd. 15th Annual Charity Golf Classic- September 17, 2011All locals are welcome to participate, the cost to enter the tournament will be $100.00 per player. Entry fee entitles each player to: Registration gift, Barbecue lunch, Green fees, Dinner and Prizes.
CIBC RUN FOR THE CURE LADIES NIGHTSeptember 17, 2011 - Best Western CIBC is looking for you to put in a table for this wonderful event, a great way to advertise and a good opportunity to sell. RVSP ASAP no Later than August 30. Call Barbara or Diana 250 566 4483 ext 0 $5 + $35 tables for rent.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
VALEMOUNT MONDAYS:• “Sticktime” (ball hockey) at the Canoe Valley Rec
Centre from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Helmets and gloves required.
• VALEMOUNT SENIORS Carpet Bowling 9 am Golden Years Lodge• VALEMOUNT MMA CLUB upstairs at The Trading Post. Co-ed from 7-8:30 pm
• LIONS BINGO 1st & 3rd Mon, at Lions Hall, doors open 6pm, everyone welcome.
• VALEMOUNT ChILdREN’S ACTIVITY CENTRE Board Meeting 2nd Mon. 7 pm @ the Centre beneath the Community Hall (the red door).
• ROYAL CANAdIAN LEGION General meetings every 3rd Mon of month 7:30pm in Legion.
• VALEMOUNT PINES GOLf COURSE - Ladies Day. Fun, food and friends. Hole Prizes Play 9 or 18 holes. New Golfers always welcome.
TUESDAYS:• AdULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL 7 - 9pm.
Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Suzanne Bloodoff @ 250 566-9979
• COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 pm, council chambers. Everyone welcome.
• LAdIES AUxILIARY #266 Legion Meetings 1st Tuesday of every month 3pm in Valemount Legion.
WEDNESDAYS:• “Sticktime” (ball hockey) at the Canoe Valley Rec
Centre from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Helmets and gloves required.
• PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARd MEETING Every 2nd Wed. 5 pm Downstairs at the library.
• VALEMOUNT MMA CLUB upstairs at The Trading Post. Ladies Kickboxing & Fitness 7-8:30 pm
• VALEMOUNT SENIORS MUSIC NIGhT 7-9 pm Golden Years Lodge
• TOASTMASTERS meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. 7:30-9:30PM at the Best Western.
• VALEMOUNT PINES GOLf COURSE - Men’s Night. Fun, food and friends. Hole Prizes Play 9 or 18 holes.
New Golfers always welcome.THURSDAYS:• AdULT RECREATION BAdMINTON. Thurs at 7pm in
the Valemount Sec School gym. Contact Jamie @250 566-4656
• CHAMPS Weight loss Support Team for men and women. Thurs. 6:00 pm Downstairs Valemount Clin-ic. Shirley 566-9829, Dolly 566-8458.
• CHAMBER OF COMMERCE General Meeting 2nd Thurs of the month @ 12pm at the Learning Centre
• SAddLE & WAGON CLUB MEETING 3rd Thurs. 7 pm 566-9707
• VALEMOUNT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. Regular meetings first Thurs of every month at 7pm downstairs lounge at Golden Years Lodge.
FRIDAYS:• VALEMOUNT LEGION friday Night dinners
starting at 5 pmSATURDAYS:• VALEMOUNT MMA CLUB upstairs at The Trading
Post. Open Mat from 9-11 am • VALEMOUNT CIRCLE dANCE. for more info please
contact 250 566-1782• VALEMOUNT PINES GOLf COURSE - Burger and
Beer $10. 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. Come and enjoy the view from our Patio. Non-golfers welcome.
SUNDAYS:• VALEMOUNT MMA CLUB upstairs at The Trading
Post. Kids class from 6-7 pm.
TETE JAUNE• TETE JAUNE COMMUNITY CLUB meetings held the
1st Tues. of the month at 7pm at the Tete Jaune Hall.
DUNSTER• dUNSTER fAMILY dANCE First Saturday of each
Month from 7 pm -10 pm Instruction from 7-8pm and short sessions throughout the evening. Lots of variety dances (-waltz, fox-trot, polka, cha-cha, two-step,schottische, etc.) Pot luck snacks at 9pm and then more dancing until 10pm. Admission - $5 for anyone over 12 - maximum of $10 per family. All welcome!!
Contact Pete at 250-968-4334 for more information.SATURDAYS:• dUNSTER fARMERS MARkET - Every Saturday from
10 - 12 pm, Dunster Hall, Starting July 9 - September 10MCBRIDE• “The McNaughton family”- 3rd of the Pioneering
Families Series - Ongoing exhibit -Valley Musuem• MCBRIdE COMMUNITY fOREST Open meeting
first Wednesday of the month. McBride Village Council Chambers 7 pm
TUESDAYS:• TOPS Tues. 6:45 pm weigh-in, 7:15 pm meeting.
health Unit in McBride. New members welcome. Brenda Molendyk 569-3113
• VILLAGE COUNCIL MEETING 2nd & 4th Tues,7:30 pm, Village Council Chambers.
• ALCOhOLICS ANONYMOUS Every Tuesday, 8 pm at the health Unit.
WEDNESDAYS:• kIdZ kRAfTS 2:30-3:30 AT OddS ANd ENdS
dIABETES SUPPORT GROUP 1st Wed, 1 pm at Beaverview Lodge & Sat.10 am -12 pm, 441 Dominion St 569-2658 / 569-0113
• SUPPORT GROUP fOR fAMILIES dEALING WITh MENTAL hEALTh PROBLEMS Last Wed every month 7:30 pm @ McBride Health Centre more info call Norma 569-2637 or Elizabeth 968-4347
• VALLEY PIECEMAkERS QUILT GUILd Every other Wednesday. 7:00 pm in the high School. New members welcome, contact Dawna Hickerty 569-3210.
• LEGION AUxILLIARY BINGO first and Third Wednesday of the month at McBride Library.
THURSDAYS:• OAPO STITCh & kNIT Every Thurs., 2:30 - 4 pm,
Beaverview Lodge, Hilda Murin 569-3305FRIDAYS:• MCBRIDE FARMERS MARKET - Every Friday, 12 - 3
pm, McBride Village Park, Starting July 8 - September
SUMMER KIDS PROGRAMS IN VALEMOUNT:
Summer Reading Program - Until August 31Every Wednesday from 1 pm to 2 pmValemount Public Library
* On the week of August 23, the Children’s Events at the Museum and the Summer Reading Pro-gram will be combined and will run on Thursday August 25 at the Museum from 1pm-3 pm*
BIRCH LOGS WANTEDColborne Lumber Ltd in Clearwater, BC requires large volume
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The end is nigh, for this year’s returning chinook salmon. It is all part of the life cycle of our Valley’s most anticipated and bittersweet homecoming
event. The salmon that are fighting the current up our streams have come to die in the same place they were born. They start their lives in gravel beds, called redds, along Valley creeks and streams like Swift Creek in Valemount. As salm-on fry, only an inch in length, they spent a year in our fresh water streams be-fore maturing into smolts. Having a desire to migrate to the ocean, the smolts made a run for the Fraser River. Having spent the last four to five years feeding and maturing in the Pacific Ocean, nature called the salmon home to our valley where they will now spawn and die, completing a short but amazing life cycle.
Once a week for three weeks, Konrad Frederick, of the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation near Prince George and Chris Pharness, an independent contrac-tor working for the Lheidli T’enneh, will don waders and walk Valley streams counting the returning salmon. The data Frederick and Pharness collect will be used by the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) to determine fish stocks. For years the DFO collected this data themselves but in recent years the task has been contracted to local first nations.
“Any fish we see we determine if they are holders, which are just fish moving up and holding, spawners or mortalities,” explained Pharness, who is new to counting chinook salmon in our Valley but has had much experience counting burbot and sturgeon in the Fraser River. Frederick has been counting chinook salmon in our valley for the past three years.
On Aug. 16 the team spotted only 23 chinook in Swift Creek. “Everything is really late this year,” said Pharness. The late winter and high water levels have been suggested as an explanation. As of Monday Aug. 22 the salmon had yet to start spawning.
“We’ve never had anything like this happen be-fore,” said Gregor Cuddeback, natural history inter-preter for the Valemount Visitor Information Centre. So far this year, visitors have been able to witness some salmon at George Hicks Regional Park but it has been “hit and miss,” according to Cuddeback.
Most of the salmon are hanging out in pools out of sight farther down stream. “Unfortunately they are waiting for their eggs to get ripe because the water temperature is quite a bit colder than it should be,” said Cuddeback. Fish are cold blooded and the envi-ronment surrounding them dictate how fast bodily functions work such as heart rate, and also how fast the eggs will ripen. Normally high water like we have had this year would be warmer, but since our ambient temperatures have been colder than average this year it has cooled everything down. However this doesn’t explain what would appear to be a low fish count. In normal years Cuddeback would expect to see up to 200 fish in Swift Creek by now. “They may just still be making their way up here,” Cuddeback suggested but neither he nor any of the interpreters he has spoken with have seen the salmon this late before.
During what must be an excruciating journey for the returning fish it can’t be known with any certainty what they encountered between the Pacific Ocean and their places of birth. This weekend, a few salmon were witnessed attempting to jump the torrent of wa-ter cascading over Rearguard Falls near Mount Rob-son Provincial Park. The salmon are here, but whether these are the strongest of many or the few that sur-vived is a question that can only be answered with time.
Valley Salmon Spotting Difficult this YearDaniel Betts
Editor
Valemount Idol is back, but this year competitors can do what-ever they are good at. Expect anything from sword swallow-
ing, to puppy whispering, singing & dancing, to speed crafting or sparring. In Valemount Idol 2011 anything goes.
This year the stakes are higher than ever, a single grand prize of $250 will be awarded to the contestant who makes it into the fi-nals and is deemed most popular by the crowd.
As the final cap to this year’s Valemountain Day celebration, the produc-tion will be attended by multitudes. The event will be held at the fabu-lous Valemount Com-munity Theatre in the High School.
The pace will be fast and furious, contestants have 3 minutes to per-form and delight, while a celebrity panel with expertise in every aspect of human performance
will select five finalists. Finalists will be judged by the crowd.Unlike previous years it is imperative to register early, espe-
cially if your talent has unique requirements, like back up music, seating arrangements or rings of fire.
Call 566-VCTV to register your act. Show begins at 6:30 pm on Saturday, August 27.
New Talent Competition Raises StakesSubmitted
Andru MccrAckEn
“Seeking the Salmon”Chris Pharness (left) and Konrad Frederick counted 23 chinook salmon in Swift Creek in Vale-mount on August 16, 2011. Photo by Andrea Scholz
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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Village of Valemount is looking for two (2) members of the public to assist a Committee of Council to update and renew the Water By-laws for the Village of Valemount. If you are interested please provide why you would like to be on the commit-tee in writing to the Village Office before August 31, 2011.
If there are more than two people interested the selected Council members for the Committee will make the selec-tion and advise those two parties of their selection.
If you have further questions feel free to contact the Office for more details.
Tom Dall Chief Administrative Officer
VILLAGE OF VALEMOUNT
Water Bylaw Revisions and Update
“F---ing awesome!” “Epic.” “Phenomenal.” “Rag-ing.” “Family affair.” “Perfect.” Were all words to de-scribe this year’s Robson Valley Music Festival.
It was the “biggest turn out ever” says Shara Gus-tafson, Artistic Director of the Robson Valley Music Festival.
“It was so excellent,” says Gustafson. “The weath-er was amazing.”
“I couldn’t have asked for a better weekend.”It was a weekend filled with exceptional talent
from across the globe. Saturday night the crowd cel-ebrated life with a performance by Saritah that was soulfully powerful, followed by Headwater who did more than “play the hell out” of their set. Digging Roots recent winners of Aboriginal People’s Choice award for Best Blues Album, and the Native Ameri-can Music Award for Best Pop Album, pumped up festival goers for Maria in the Shower who slammed the crowd with a raging, high energy, swing/jazz/gypsy/roots performance that left the audience
screaming for more. Local Valley talent and fan fa-vorite Mamaguroove infected the audience with “irresistible rock/reggae/jazz/and world grooves,” ensuring they were ready for OKA’s hypnotic com-bination of raw and electric sound, which showed the crowd just why they were voted “one of the top five memorable festival performances,” of all time.
It was truly a festival for the whole family. “It was great,” said Chris Lane of OKA. “This is a
lot more chilled out and a lot more family friendly.”“We loved it.”Jack Garton of Maria in the Shower agreed. “There were so many beautiful moments between
people that I saw,” said Garton. “The festival was just the right size for everyone to get to know one another.”
The festival was special for Garton.“This has been for me one of the most beauti-
ful festivals because for me my family was here,” explained Garton. “I don’t usually get to bring my family, so it’s pretty great.”
“This is how a festival should be!”
Robson Valley Music Festival 2011Tiffany Smith
Staff Writer
“The Sounds of Mother Earth”DidgeriStu of OKA plays the didgeridoo at the Robson Valley Music Festival on Saturday August 20, 2011 Photo by Tiffany Smith
“Robson Valley Music Festival
2011”
Top Right: Todd Biffard of Maria in the Shower creates some raw sound using a hammer and chain during Sunday’s performance at the Robson Valley Music Festival.Middle Right: Chris Lane of OKA and Shara Gustafson of Mamaguroove pose together for a photo on Sunday August 21, 2011. Bottom Right: Raven Kanatakta of Digging Roots pumps up the audience during Saturday night’s performance at the 2011 Robson Valley Music Festival. Photos by Tiffany Smith
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New at the Valemount Public LibraryAdult fiction
Buried secrets ~ Joseph FinderHeat wave ~ Nancy Thayer
Secret ingredient ~ Laura SchaeferButterfly’s daughter ~ Mary MonroeThunder of heaven ~ Tim Lahaye
Adult Non-fictionIdentity theft toolkit ~ John Lenardon
Old Indian trails of the Canadian Rockies ~ Mary SchafferPractical guide to drugs in Canada
Water in Canada ~ Hanneke Brooymans
Junior fictionClue in the recycling bin ~ Warner
Darke ~ Angie SageBoom! ~ Mark Haddon
Along for the ride ~ Sarah DessenGarfield keeps his chins up ~ Jim Davis
Junior Non-fictionUsborne first encylopedia of science ~ R. Firth
Usborne first encylopedia of the human body ~ F. Chandler
DVDPowder
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Summer reading club program starts on July 6th at 1pm!
Plus many, many more new titles listed on our websitehttp://valemount.bclibrary.ca
Check them out! Library hours
Tues, Thurs, Fri 10am-5pmWed 10am-9pm and Sat 11am-3pm
“More Robson Valley Music
Festival 2011 ”
Top Left: Songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Saritah sings during Sunday’s collaborative performance at the Robson Valley Music Festival.
Bottom Left: The audience is pumped and on their feet dancing to an epic collaborative performance on Sunday on August 21, 2011, that concluded the 2011 Robson Valley Music Festival.
Photos by Tiffany Smith
Above: Jack Garton of Maria in the Shower gave fans one last taste during Sunday’s collabora-tive jam at the Robson Valley Music Festival. Photo by Tiffany Smith
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The word biodynamic originates from the Greek words bios meaning life and dynamis
meaning energy. “Working with the energies which create and
maintain life” is said to enhance the health of the entire ecosystem of the farm as well as the quality and flavour of the food.
“This year my strawberries are so sweet,” says Deb Cochrane, a local Robson Valley Grower. “Other peo-ple have commented on the taste of the stuff I grow.”
Other than the taste of her strawberries Deb says she hasn’t seen much difference in her crops.
“I don’t think there will be a big visible difference I think it will be more in the nutritional profile,” ex-plains Deb.
Deb first heard about biodynamic farming when researching healthier food options.
“I was trying to loose weight for three or four years, trying various diets and whatnot and started reading about food, and one of the books that I read was called the Omnivores Dilemma,” explains Deb. “That was where I first read about biodynamics and it really resonated.”
The book is said to “change the way we think about the politics and pleasure of eating.”
And it did just that for Deb. “From there I just researched [biodynamic farm-
ing] and started doing it,” says Deb. So just what is biodynamic farming?Biodynamic farmers consider that it takes more
than just chlorophyll for crops to grow, thus they
work with universal energy to encourage high qual-ity crops. They take into account that each farm is an individual organism, and the location, climate, ecology, as well as the people working the land, all affect the ecosystem of the farm.
“If there is not a good explanation of it then it just comes off sounding weird and witchy,” laughs Deb. “I’ve been working with it for two or three years now and I still can’t explain it.”
Some have referred to biodynamic farming as, in a way, going back to basics.
“Some people say that when farmers still farmed by instinct that they were moved to do it,” says Deb “They didn’t really think about it or have books or calendars, but that has been lost. Some people still farm by the moon, but biodynamics goes even far-ther than that. “
Biodynamic farming originated from a series of lectures in 1922, by the late anthroposophist, Ru-dolf Steiner, and has since been evolving.
For Deb it’s just about a healthier alternative. “I wanted to make food available to people that is
health giving,” says Deb. “So much of the food that we are exposed to is not necessarily health giving.”
Deb has been selling her produce at the Jasper Farmers Market for the second year in a row.
The Cochrane’s are close to being self-sustainable; another part of the biodynamic process.
“We have all our own meat and eggs, and now I have a cow so we have milk,” says Deb. “We freeze produce and I grow tomatoes through the winter so we are pretty self-sustainable.”
“I just buy lettuce and greens in the winter.”
Enhancing the Life of Nature with Biodynamic FarmingTiffany Smith
Staff Writer
“Farm Life”Above: A jersey cow is the newest edition to the Cochrane’s biodiverse farm.Right: Bacon anyone? Photos by Tiffany Smith
“Got Eggs?”Top: Mac Cochrane holds up the days freshly laid eggs.Above: Chickens do their part eating the grass on the Cochrane farm. Every animal has their role on a farm making them part of their own living ecosystem.
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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
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UNDER THE WARE-HOUSE LEIN ACT, the following vehicles will be SOLD on Sept 3, 2011 at 10am at 1455 5th Ave. Monashee Motors LTD. :
1984 Ford 4WDR VIN 1FTHX2612EKA16173, amount of Dept. 1894.43, name of Dep-tor Janet Lynn Martens.
1985 Honda Civic VIN JHMH5333FS801985, amount of Dept. 1232.00, name of Dep-tor Colin James Johnson.
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The Valemount Health Centre is seeking a candidate to fulfill a private contract, providing for the needs of housekeep-ing and laundry services within the facil-ity. This position is crucial to the mainte-nance of the cleanliness of the building and also provides added duties of small loads of laundry and gentle outdoor up-keep (sweeping / de-icing) to sidewalks.
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For any questions, relative to this con-tract or position, applicants can contact Adrea at 250-566-9138 (Local 239).
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#012 Large trailer with full addition on fenced lot. Bright and updated. Wired shed.Oil/wood heat. $725
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As a host of essential services, such as banking, healthcare and e-government, are looking to the
Internet to make services more easily and constantly accessible, so too are many of the users of those ser-vices. However, it seems as though senior citizens are being left behind as they continue to be wary of adopting the online versions of those services. Some researchers have even referred to the divide between younger and older Internet users as the ‘gray gap.’
More troubling still are the untapped possibilities in small and rural communities where many of these ser-vices are often moving, reducing services, or shutting down as they downsize and transition to online ser-vices. Indeed, if seniors fail to take advantage of these services on the Internet, they might be neglected by the very services on which they so vitally depend.
Some studies suggest a variety of reasons why se-niors are not going online for these services as much as they could be, ranging from a lack of perceived need to a fear of an over technological society. Re-gardless of the reasoning, it is important to under-stand and reduce this ‘gray gap’ as much as possible to make sure senior citizens aren’t left in the past.
Researchers at Simon Fraser University are cur-rently attempting to understand how senior citi-zens in rural and remote communities are (or are not) using computers for their health and safety. To take part in the study, or for more information, see www.sfu.ca/silversurfers.
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Informed decisions are critical to financial health—yet many young people are thrust into the “real
world” with little preparation for making financial choices. That’s what motivated the creation of The City, a financial life skills resource designed to pre-pare students for financial management—before they leave home.
The free Web-based resource was developed by the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada (FCAC) and the British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC). It was based on the award-winning pro-gram developed by the BCSC that has been adapt-ed for all Canadian provinces and territories.
In the safe, virtual world of The City, students learn how to separate their needs from wants, and create a financial plan and budget.
“The entire resource deals with how to handle credit and investments, how to deal with insur-ance, how to deal with fraud...I do believe that it is a very relevant resource,” says Lucy Johnson, a teacher at Kate Andrews High School in Coaldale, Alta.
A student said, “My birthday is on Facebook, so I went and I took that off because we are not sup-posed to have that on there.”
But what really separates The City from other financial education resources is its interactive approach. The “soap opera” stories used to intro-duce financial topics to students make learning about money easy and fun, helping them relate to the life-like events they experience through the featured characters.
More information can be found online at fcac.gc.ca. You can also follow @FCACan on Twitter and YouTube.
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ActivitiesHOROSCOPE FOR THE WEEK
by MICHAEL O’CONNOR
Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)Getting back to work mode will actually feel good now. While there remain some urges to play directing your creative energy into cleaning and clearing will feel good too. This may include renovations or rearrangements close to home. Increasing your income or earning potential is also a priority. It is time to tackle some bigger projects.
Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)A creative wave is washing in now. What was is rapidly changing and new responsibilities are approaching. Anticipating their requirements means obtaining knowledge and training. To succeed you may well need to take a few risks. Playing with new ideas and angles is likely. Setting your sights on the future will help you to make a realistic plan.
Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)Balancing summer fun with more serious considerations continues. Focusing to create a more stable financial flow is likely. Yet security can include feeling purposeful and focused as well. What new skills can you cultivate? Accessing the resources of others whose authority you respect is likely. Decipher how you can be purposeful, useful and productive.
Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)Curiosity about what is next is on your mind. What talents can your develop? With big changes sweeping through your world these days you may feel inspired, if challenged, by the opening. Dealing with some very real power players asks that you cooperate. With many places to go and people to see, your ‘to do list’ may be quite full.
Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)Establishing a more solid and efficient base is a main focus now. Acting to get organized on all fronts is likely. Such actions will help you feel more confident. While fun and games is great, sometimes it is work and practical actions that prove most satisfying. How to achieve these with a big twist of creativity is a good question to ask.
Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)With the Sun in your sign the time has come to take some new leads ad initiatives. As a first step, allow yourself time and space to dream, meditate, reflect and contemplate. Accessing your creative wellspring will produce fresh insights and inspirations. Diversifying your creative focus is extra ideal these days. Invest into tapping hidden reserves of talent and power.
Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)Taking some time out to rest, retreat and reflect upon your current situation is the call now. This may include reaching out to key contacts and probably enjoying some quality time with friends. A push to learn new skills and perhaps get some form of training is also the deeper layer. Fixing whatever does not seem to be working is the practical part.
Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)Who are your friends and allies? Deciphering who they are and reaching out to them will feel right. Sharing dreams, visions, goals and future possibilities and prospects is likely. Your focus will be a mix of play and strategic intention. Increasing your scope of connections is part of the plot. Identifying new ways to be creative will activate your originality.
Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)Asserting your position in the world is likely now. You would like more recognition. The Mercury retrograde cycle which ends August 26 may have been particularly challenging. Positively, you have expanded your horizons somehow. Facing fear demons in order to access your hidden treasures is the deep story. Acquire tools now: mechanical, self-help and so on….
Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)Push has turned to shove bringing changes to your world. All your relationships – personal, professional and familial are feeling the shift. Listening within you know what is true and how you feel. If not, sit and write them and there they will be. Acknowledging what is true for you will prove liberating. Negotiate new terms with fairness, mutual respect and pragmatic realism.
Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)Clearing, cleaning, cleansing and the like are on your mind. You are in the mood to create a new rhythm. Changing the atmosphere and/or your attitude and perspective is featured. Asserting your individuality may include a rebellious edge. You are willing to make sincere efforts. Intelligent, clear and creative communications is music to your ears.
Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)Stimulating more harmonious relations is a central focus. A creative yet constructively critical attitude is likely. Your energy levels may seem higher than usual and you want to play. Focusing on projects and hobbies may be your way. Ambitions to cover a lot of bases may require better time management. Balance productivity with social quality time.
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Volunteerism
The Mount Robson Marathon needs volunteers!
On Saturday, September 10th up to 300 runners will participate in the first ever Mount Robson Marathon in celebration of the BC Parks 100th Anniversary. There will be full marathon and half marathon events on the Berg Lake Trail. There will also be a 5km race and kids runs near the Visitor Centre. We need volun-teers to help with a variety of tasks on the race courses, at water stations, the start/finish line, and in the Visitor Centre area. We are also looking for volunteers to help with other day’s events such as interpretive walks, bird watching, musical talent, or any other skill you would like to share!
Whether you’re available for the full day’s events or only a portion; whether you’re able to hike up the trail to assist at a water sta-tion or would like to stay closer to the Visitor Centre, we can use your help. Volunteers will receive a t-shirt to identify them on race day, and will be eligible for draw prizes at the awards cer-emony wrapping up the day!
If you want to volunteer please contact us at:email: [email protected]: Jennifer 250-566-5207
Thank you for your support in making the Mount Robson Marathon
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“New Home is the Result of Valley Generosity”Last week Odetta and her children moved into their brand new home in Rwanda and are they ever so happy! A celebratory get to-gether at her house was held to thank all the workers the day they moved in. The Torgersons handed out water treatment to everyone who worked and also to the surrounding villagers. The smiles on the faces of Odetta and her kids speak a thousand words. This project was funded by funds raised in the Robson Valley and Edmonton Area by Ed and Kathy Torgerson. Above: August 19 in Rwanda, Odetta’s new house stands behind the old house. Upper Right: Odetta’s first bed, she cried when she saw it.Lower Right: Giving water to the project foreman Fulgence (wearing the red shirt) and to all the villagers. Photos submitted by Ed and Kathy Torgerson
Notes from All Over
Valemount gets a Video Forum as Part of the Gam-ing Grant Review
According to Opinion 250 News, the provincial government has added five video forums to their 14 scheduled in-community public forums, as they search high and low for input from B.C.’s northern-
most communities as how community gaming grants are distributed to chari-ties and non-profit groups are taken under review. The Village of Valemount was one of five communities scheduled for a video conference.
Money, Money, Money-Regional District of Fraser-Fort GeorgeThat Regional District is at it again, dispersing money in our communities!
This time they are awarding a grant to the Valemount Saddle and Wagon Club in the amount of $1200 for a horsemanship clinic.
Valemount Pines Junior Golf Tournament“Fore!” Sunday, August 28, 2011, will see the junior golfers in the Valemount
area teeing off against each other for the lowest score, longest drive and furthest from the pin putts! The Valemount Pines Junior Golf Tournament will have a 9:30 a.m. start. The entry fee is $10 and includes nine holes, a BBQ lunch, priz-es and participation in a skills competition. You can sign up at the Valemount Pines Golf Course or call 250-566-4550.
The Yellowhead Helicopter Ltd. 15th Annual Charity Golf Classic Happening this September the 17, 2011, all locals are welcome to come par-
ticipate. The cost to enter the tournament is $100 per player and all entry fees entitle each golfer to a registration gift, a barbeque lunch, green fees, dinner, and the chance to win a plethora of prizes! You can stop by Yellowhead Heli-copter’s main office at 3010 Selwyn Rd. to pick up a registration form.
Snow In August?According to Opinion 250 News, there are some snowflakes in the higher el-
evations between Prince George and McBride and there’s frost in the forecast! How did this happen? Opinion 250 News contacted Environment Canada me-teorologist, Jim Steele, who said it’s odd for this time of year but not unheard of. “The record low for this date [is] minus 1.7,” in 1973, and the current forecast only called for a low of 4-degrees overnight. And he said, while there are some warmer days in the forecast, “You’re being polite calling it summer.”
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