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HISTORIC SOCIETY - PAGE 7

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LATE NIGHT SHOPPINGPAGE 8

LATE NIGHT SHOPPING DECEMBER 2 from 5-9 pm

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Winter Blows In

“Festive Cheer”The Village of Valemount’s holiday decorations add a colourful accent to the snow and ice covered land-scape. However, wind, rain and snow in the past few days have made driving treacherous. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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UPFRONT

Community medal Bearer & SeleCtion CommitteeThe Village of McBride has been provided the opportunity to select a feature medal bearer for the Rick Hansen Anniversary Relay. The Relay will be coming through McBride on March 19, 2012. To have an opportunity or to nominate someone to have the honour of carrying the medal please let us know in 250 words or less the story of how this person has been a difference maker in the community and indicate why they should have the honour of carrying the medal. Applicants must be a minimum 13 years of age at time of applica-tion to apply. Information requested includes first and last name, mailing address, date of birth, phone number and email address and Medal Bearer Story. Medal bearer sub-missions are to be dropped off at the McBride Village Office at 100 Robson Centre prior to 4:30 pm, December 15, 2011.In addition the Village of McBride Spirit of BC committee is looking for two individuals to assist with the selection of the Community Medal Bearer. If you are interested in being part of the selection process please provide your name and contact information to the McBride Village Office at (250)569-2229 before 4:30 pm December 9, 2011.For further information you may contact the McBride Village Office at (250)569-2229.

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Light Up Contest

Prizes for Commercial and Residential. Contest will start December 3, 2010

with judging taking place December 13, 2010BE SURE YOUR LIGHTS ARE ON!!!

Prize for each category: 1st prize – $50 2nd prize – $25Contest sponsored by the Village of Valemount

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Shopping locally is always encouraged, but by shopping in McBride during the next couple of months, you could be rewarded with ‘Chamber Bucks’.

The Shop Local campaign is the brainchild of the McBride and District Chamber of Commerce. Starting on December 2, during the Festival of Lights, shoppers can pick up a loyalty punch card at participating businesses in Mc-Bride and by shopping locally can win up to $150 ‘Chamber Bucks’ redeem-able at participating retailers.

“Shoppers just present the card where they shop and collect a reward for every $10 they spend,” said McBride and District Chamber of Commerce Trea-surer Linda Fry.

“Once all ten boxes are validated, the shopper will put their name and phone number on the reverse of the card and enter it into the Shop McBride draw box at Scotiabank. We decided on the bank as a not participating, impartial and convenient, central location.”

Fry said this promotion is somewhat different than the PASSPORT TO CHRISTMAS the Chamber had done previously, but the same concept.

“This time shoppers will get a small, near business card size, card with the participating business names and ten boxes to be validated by way of a mer-chant hole punch,” she explained.

The current campaign will run until January 25, 2012 when the Chamber will collect the hole punches and the draw box. Shoppers can fi ll and enter as many cards as they can. The draw will take place January 25, 2012 at the McBride and District Chamber of Commerce annual general meeting for one $150 and two $100 ‘Chamber Buck’ prizes.

Ten McBride businesses signed up for the promotion: Odds N Ends, Sted-man’s, IGA, AG Foods, The Farm Store, McBride Husky, Gigglin’ Grizzly, Whis-tlestop Gallery, McBride Trading Co., and the Robson Valley Home Hardware.

“The merchants have paid $50 to be part of the campaign,” said Fry.“So the McBride Chamber collects $500, pays out $350 in prizes and the bal-

ance covers printing, promotion, distribution, punches, etc. If this campaign is well received, we can repeat it.”

So come on out and shop in McBride and support your local merchants!

Shop McBride promotionBirgit Stutz

CONTRIBUTOR

“Valley Tykes take on Vanderhoof”Above: On Saturday, November 26 at the Robson Valley Recreation Centre in McBride, Kobe Vause of the combined Valemount and McBride Tykes Division, steals the puck. Left: London Sha-wara happily throws herself across the net to put a stop to a shot on goal. The Tykes were wear-ing McBride Grizzlies jerseys but will switch to Valemount jerseys during their next game. Photos by Andrea Scholz

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UPFRONT

Proposed Glacier Discovery Walk Project

An environmental assessment has been prepared for the proposal to construct the Brewster – Glacier Discovery Walk at Tangle Hill on Hwy 93 N, Jasper National Park (approximately 6.5 kilometres north of the Glacier Discovery Centre). Any persons wishing to review and comment on the assessment may do so. Copies can be viewed at:

The Jasper National Park Administration Office (607 Connaught Drive), or by contacting the Office of the Superintendent at 780-852-6171, fax at 780-852-6229, or e-mail at [email protected].

The Jasper Municipal Library (303 Bonhomme St.)

The Glacier Discovery Walk website at:www.glacierdiscoverywalk.ca/downloads.html

All comments should be provided in writing by December 16, 2011 to:

Superintendent Jasper National Park Box 10, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0 Fax: 780-852-6229 / Email: [email protected]

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THANK YOUI wish to thank The Valley Sentinel, The Rocky Mountain Goat, The Fitzhugh and Just Plain and Simple for all of the local government election coverage they have provided all of the candidates over the past several weeks.

I once again thank the Valemount and Area Chamber of Commerce, Toastmasters Valemount and The Rocky Mountain Goat for arranging and hosting the all-candi-dates forum in Valemount.

I wish to congratulate my fellow candidates that obtained their desired seats on Council, and extend my regrets to those that did not.

I thank my nominators whole heartedly for believing in me, and for supporting and encouraging me to run for Council.

Most importantly I wish to thank all electors that took such a strong interest in the local government elections this year, and for ensuring to get out and vote; and a sincere heartfelt thank you to all those who supported and voted for me.

Sandy Salt

Over the past couple of weeks, several McBride residents have noticed cougar tracks within

Village boundaries. Eliana Clements, Chief Admin-istrative Offi cer for the Village of McBride, said the Village of McBride has contacted the conservation offi ce in Prince George to let them know about the sightings.

“The Village does not have the authority to deal with wildlife,” she said, adding that people are en-couraged to report cougar sightings or sightings of cougar tracks to the conservation offi ce in Prince George. McBride Mayor Mike Frazier, the McBride RCMP as well as a couple of McBride residents also contacted the conservation offi ce in Prince George to make them aware of the cougar track sightings.

“We are aware of reports that people have identi-fi ed cougar tracks in their yards in residential areas in the Village of McBride,” confi rmed Todd Hunter, conversation offi cer out of Prince George.

“We have also received an unconfi rmed report from a third party that a cougar was seen during

twilight hours in a semi-urban area. We have also received information of a deer killed by a cougar, but this report is unconfi rmed as well. The RCMP has removed the deer to prevent the cougar from returning to the carcass.”

Hunter said there are cougars in the valley, and they do from time to time make it into semi-urban areas.

“When we do see them, it’s shocking and scary,” he said. “We understand people’s concerns. How-ever, at this time, we are not attempting to trap the cougar. No abnormal, aggressive, threatening be-haviour has been exhibited by the cougar at this time. He hasn’t been seen during daylight hours. Normal behaviour would be being solitary, elusive, and looking for natural prey, mostly deer, during twilight hours, dusk and dawn, when deer are most active.”

Hunter said the conservation offi ce’s response at this point is to monitor the issue. “It is a concern, and we are being vigilant. We’re working with the RCMP and the Village of McBride. We’re doing what is appropriate for the level of actions the cougar is exhibiting. People safety is paramount, but we have to look at the animal’s well-being as well. If a cougar exhibits abnormal, threatening, aggres-sive behaviour, we trap and destroy the animal. We don’t relocate them. We can’t risk that.”

People are asked to report any sightings imme-diately by calling the conservation offi ce in Prince George at 1-877-952-7277.

Hunter said prevention is better than confronta-tion. “People should be most vigilant during twi-light hours and in areas where there’s an abundance of deer. People are advised not to feed deer close to residential areas or where there’s potential con-fl ict. Cougars follow deer. It’s easy prey. At this time, the deer seem to be what the cougar is interested in. Don’t let children play unattended. Keep them within eye and ear shot at all times. Watch domes-tic animals. Don’t leave livestock in wooded areas or where there’s an abundance of deer. During heavy snow-falls, deeper snowpack

or colder weather, cougars have been known to fo-cus their attention on domestic animals.”

Hunter said if people come across a cougar that is exhibiting aggressive, threatening behaviour, to yell at the cougar aggressively, make yourself look larger, and back away slowly, but to never turn your back on any wildlife and run. “To a cougar, that’s like a fl eeing deer,” Hunter said. “A cougar’s natural instinct to that is to attack.”

If you go into the backcountry, Hunter advises carrying a large stick or pepperspray, and if you have authority, packing a fi rearm.

For more information on human-cougar inter-action, visit http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/cos/info/wildlife_human_interaction/docs/cougars.html.

Cougar tracks spotted in residential McBride spark concernsBirgit Stutz

CONTRIBUTOR

Many of our readers have noticed something is a bit different about The Valley Sentinel but they just can’t put their fi ngers on it. As of the

November 2, 2011 issue, The Valley Sentinel changed printers and went to a larger format. As publisher, I am very pleased with the new format as it means we are able to put more content in each issue.

Every 16-page issue we publish has ap-proximately 2.2 pages of extra content when comparing to out previ-ous size. The extra two inches of height makes a huge difference when it comes to how much information we can convey to our readers.

Our new printer uses ultraviolet ink, which leaves no inky residue and provides better photographic print-ing making our images sharper than ever and our ads stand out.

We hope our readers are enjoying the new format as much as we are.

The Valley Sentinel’s new format

Andrea ScholzPUBLISHER

“Cougar Tracks”On Sunday, November 20 a cougar print in a residential area of McBride. For comparison, McBride Mayor Mike Frazier’s boot and a small print from a housecat are in the picture as well. Photo by Astrid Frazier

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OPINION» DAVE MARCHANT

Forgotten Rivalries

Daniel [email protected]

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» VIEWPOINT

This weekend I witness the combined Vale-

mount and McBride Tyke Division hockey team hit the ice for their first game of the season. Hap-pily they played together while proudly wearing McBride Grizzlies jerseys. Together they represent-

ed our Valley, uniting us in a common cause. Next tournament they will wear Valemount jerseys. Un-aware of any past rivalries Valemount and McBride kids play together as a team. Circumstances cre-ated the need for both villages to join forces. The result is a lesson in cooperation that our youngest athletes will remember their entire lives. It also demonstrates the possibilities for our Valley when we choose to cooperate and join forces.

I’ve heard on many occasions Valley residents referring to a lingering rivalry between McBride and Valemount. I was recently told of a time, long ago, when Valemount and McBride would literally battle each other, but I was also told in the same breath that those times are long behind us. In times of uncertainty it is only by uniting behind a common goal that true strength is discovered.

Our communities are experiencing circum-stances in which cooperation between our com-munities is of mutual benefit. It makes sense for the Valley to find common ground from which to unite. I don’t believe pointing out differences or dwelling on the past serves anyone. I think our youngest athletes show us we are capable of working together.

Recently both the Villages of McBride and Vale-mount had the opportunity to review the progress made toward branding our Valley to the benefit of both communities. Rather than distinguishing our communities from each other with the Rob-son or Canoe valley monikers, the project offers the idea that both communities lie within the same “region” with Mount Robson being a com-monality everyone can recognize and rally be-hind. With continuity and consistency the chal-lenge of marketing our Valley in either direction becomes easier and with benefits for all.

Gone are the days when it was us versus, well us really; after all if we are in this Valley together, then technically we’ve been fighting ourselves the entire time. In these uncertain times we cannot afford to be competing with each other for that which will make us all strong. Valemount, McBride, Dunster, Tete Jaune, Blue River, Crescent Spur and Dome Creek are all home because when one community has a victory, we all benefit. United, our Valley be-comes a force to be reckoned with. I have a feeling future generations will look upon the legends of our past rivalries with amusement, while recog-nizing the benefit of working together.

Serving the Robson Valley since 1986

Sentinel Letter PolicyWe welcome Letters to the Editor on all subjects.

We do not publish anonymous letters, so please include your name and contact information so that we can verify that you wrote the letter. All letters are the opinion of the writer and not The Valley Sentinel. We reserve the right to edit letters for length, clarity or compliance with current stan-dards of public taste.

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The Valley Sentinel office in Valemount.

Dear Editor,

On November 19 Valemount embraced the future. This election was about the economy and the kind of community we hope to be-come.

I think we stand a good chance of making the impossible happen. We are going to diver-sify Valemount’s economy.

We will work with government, industry and developers on projects that make sense, on projects that bring jobs and money. Projects that will increase our standard of living and lower our taxes.

We will look at the experience of other com-munities who were in similar situations to us and evaluate the tools they used to be success-ful.

Here’s the rub: Regardless of how we pro-ceed, we will challenge the status quo. Every-thing we do that will make meaningful change is going to inconvenience someone.

Change is always hard. Whether someone wants to change the stop signs, revitalize the downtown, or buy a new grader, there will always be detractors. When things change, someone is always inconvenienced. Com-pared to the kind of changes required to re-energize our economy, stop signs, a couple

planters and a new grader are trifles.The only thing that is truly impossible is mak-

ing everyone happy. I can’t speak for council, but for myself, I don’t plan to try it.

Here is the thing. The election results prove we are ready to change, and ready to shoulder minor inconveniences for the greater good.

I hope that you will turn out to council and town hall meetings to help decide what this greater good is.

Mayor-Elect, Andru McCracken - Valemount B.C.

PS: The new council is sworn in on Decem-ber 6, 2011. They say it’s impossible to fill that room for a council meeting. Let’s make the im-possible happen.

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LOCAL JOBPOSTINGS

Updated Nov. 30, 2011

We are here to help. Please call or drop in. For more

information on these jobs or other employment assistance

services visit us at Regency Place 1201- 5th Ave, Valemount.www.valemountlearningcentre.org

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Banquet Servers Bartender (1) Care Taker & Maintenance Cook / Chef (2) Front Desk (8) Housekeepers (15) Laundry Motel Managers (Couple) Red Cross Swimming Instructor. Servers (7) Skid Steer Operator Specialty Cook/International

Cuisine Traffic Control Person Front desk staff can give you detailed information about each of these postings, including info on how to submit your application for these job opportunities.

LOCAL JOB POSTINGS

Updated November 30, 2011

Valemount Learning Centre 250-566-4601

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TAKE NOTICE that the Council of the Village of Valemount will consider an applicati on for a Development Variance Permit from Dennis Neuman for the premises described as 1950 Cranberry Place Valemount, being Lot 17 Plan 19779 District Lot 7354 Cariboo Land District at the Regu-lar meeti ng on December 6, 2011 at 7:00 pm in Council Chambers at the Village Offi ce at 735 Cranberry Lake Road, Valemount.

The purpose of the Development Variance Permit is to:

1. Allow an Accessory Building (Existi ng Garage) larger than 50% of the principle residence on the property2. Allow a second Accessory Building (New Shed) on side of property in front of principle building3. Allow an Accessory Building (Existi ng Garage) in front of principle building

A copy of the proposed permit may be inspected at the Village Offi ce at the above address during regular busi-ness hours, Monday to Friday, from this date up unti l December 5, 2011.

Tom Dall Chief Administrati ve Offi cer

VILLAGE OF VALEMOUNT

APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT VARIANCE

PERMIT

In the spring of 1993 at a Chamber of Commerce meeting RCMP Corporal Dennis McDonald

asked the chamber to foster Crimewatch. Ap-proximately 38 people signed up and held meet-ings at Pepe’s Pizzeria. Maria Berardi was very active in our Crimewatch group. We had four seasonal meetings a year, spring to fall.

Patrols consisted of two people in a car, who reported to RCMP dispatch using a radio signed out earlier in the day for our contact with the RCMP constable on duty. In the Spring-Fall sea-son we began around 10:30 p.m. and worked until 2 a.m. or sometimes as late as 4 a.m. The driver had a helper in his passenger seat who kept notes in his ‘black book’ and together fi led and signed a report that was given to the RCMP the next day.

In the winter months we began our drive around 10 a.m. ending between 2 or 3 a.m.. Before pick-ing up the radio at the station, we checked the notes for surveillance around homes that occu-pants had left town for out-of-town visits or ‘sus-pects’ that were wanted by police.

When calling dispatch we identifi ed ourselves with designated numbers given to us when we fi rst signed up for duty.

We received a car from Lois Boone, MLA and monies from Crimestoppers for insurance. How-ever the standard drive car soon needed repairs

and was only used by those drivers who could operate a standard car. Thus, we requested monies from the Village of Valemount and Re-gional District of Fraser–Fort George for a newer car. Then our enrollment began to drop as we initiated a $15 voucher to help pay for our gas for the nightly trips. The majority of us just re-turned the vouchers and continued our duty.

Fern Simms was treasurer since September 2003 and Ina Ewart was secretary since 1999. In February 2004 we, through the RCMP, in-troduced the DARE program to grades 6 & 7. As Crimestoppers, we’re still hoping to see the DARE program return to grades 6 & 7. We also purchased pens with lights for our reporting and fi les. On February 27, 2005 we bought a radio, $600 plus battery, $70 for the charger plus taxes, for Crimewatch. In May 2006 Crimewatch gave Meals on Wheels $200 for trays. We also gave Theresa Smith a $500 bursary.

Unfortunately on October 5, 2011 Crimewatch members voted to disband; thus we decided to distribute our funds. $283 was designated for the Valemount Food Bank, $283 for Meals on Wheels, and $3,309 for Valemount Crimestop-pers.

I thank all of the past members of Crimewatch and our sponsors throughout the years and hope, one day, we can initiate another group of concerned citizens for Crimewatch, maybe un-der the direction of our new mayor and council, and RCMP.

Thank you to all the residents of Valemount who voted for me on Nov. 19th.

All the best,

Jeannette Townsend

OPINIONCrimewatch: A history of citizens on patrol

Joan NordliSUBMITTED TO THE VALLEY SENTINEL

Dear Editor,

Hello Valemount. I am a resident here in Vale-mount and on Wednesday I had to go out of town for medical appointments. This was the day of the big dump of snow. I came home late Thursday to a driveway that was all snowed in, a deck and both sets of steps impassable. I made a small path to get in but I have recently broke my wrist so am un-able to manage a shovel. I had gone to bed and was asleep when my little dog woke me up letting me know that something was going on outside. I live alone so got up and peeked outside. There was a

large person out there swaying around and mak-ing a strange grinding sound. I turned on the out-side light and there at nearly midnight was a local teenager with a shovel clearing my huge driveway. When I got up in the morning all the paths to my out buildings and my deck were shovelled. I just would like to say that we have wonderful children in the Robson Valley.

Thank You from the bottom of my heart.

Kent Felmark - Valemount, B.C.

Wonderful Children


SPECIAL EVENTS“THE GLACIAL LENS”On display until January 30, 2011McBride Museum/Library Building 241 Dominion St.Opening reception and Artist’s Tour Friday, December 2 at 7 p.m. Local photographer, Mat-thew Wheeler displays his unique photography taken through a lens crafted from ice.

MOVIE NIGHT AND LATE NIGHT SHOPPING BABY SITTING SERVICEFriday, December 2, 2011Valemount Community Theatre - VSSBaby Sitting - 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. - $10 per child or $25 for 3 or more in the same family.$5 for dinner and a movie (No babysitting)6 p.m - The Polar Express (Part of the babysit-ting package)8 p.m. - Super 8 (Not part of the babysitting package)

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS AND LATE NIGHT SHOPPINGFriday, December 2, 2011Starting at 6:00 p.m. with the Santa Claus Parade the McBride and District Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Late Night Shopping. If you are at the starting point, Robson Centre, before 6:00 p.m. you might get to help bring Santa into town. Call 250-569-3366 to let him know you are com-ing. Also enjoy free hot chocolate at the Elks.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT E-FREE CHURCHSaturday, December 3 , 2011 - 7 p.m.Support the Hospital Auxiliary and attend!

BEGINNERS QUILTERS FREE WORKSHOP Saturday and Sunday, December 3 -4, 2011 Golden Years Lodge - Seniors Hall - 9 a.m - 4 p.m.Learn to sew or quilt from long time quilters.Contact: Betty (250) 566 4524

SIYABONGA FUNDRAISERSunday, December 4, 2011 12:30 p.m.At the E- Free Church, McBrideCabin Fever already? Make a difference this season for others not so fortunate! You’ve gotta eat anyway!Come Fellowship and Eat for a worthy cause.By Donation. Enjoy a wide selection of hot soups with fresh bread and bananas.There’ll be some pictures & African background mu-sic. [ Uganda is the banana capital of Africa. ]Shop for unique African crafts, along with baking.And fi nish off with a great dessert assortment.For more information: 250-569-2561

LADIES CHRISTMAS TEAThursday, December 8, 2011 At the E- Free Church, McBrideEnjoy music, song and scripture. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., refreshments served at 6:30 p.m., pro-gram to follow. Everyone is welcome.

MOVIE NIGHTFriday, December 9, 2011 McBride Secondary School4:30 p.m. - REAL STEEL - Hugh Jackman7:00 p.m. - 80 MINUTES or LESSAdmission $5.00

MCBRIDE AVALANCHE AWARENESS DAYSaturday, December 10, 2011 Lucille Mountain Events 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.Beacon Check - Trailhead, Exercises at Safety CabinGigglin’ Grizzly - 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.Booths and tables

CHRISTMAS POTLUCK SUPPERSaturday, December 10, 2011 - 6 p.m.Golden Years LodgeHosted by the Valemount Senior Citizens Club. Turkey and Potatoes supplied by the club. Gift ex-change (Maximum $10)All Seniors Welcome!

TETE JAUNE COMMUNITY CLUBANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY

Sunday, December 11, 2011 - 5:30 p.m.Tete Jaune Community HallBring a side dish and/or dessertAnnual Membership due - $10 per FamilySilent Auction Fundraiser - Please bring an un-wrapped gift. - Everyone Welcome!

ANGEL TREEBy December 14, 2011Pick an angel tag, buy a gift, drop it off at the library by December 14, 2011 unwrapped. The Valemount Food Bank will wrap and distribute the gifts for the children with the food hampers.

GOOD SHEPHERD CATHOLIC PARISH, VALE-MOUNT- Christmas Mass ScheduleDecember 24, 2011- Carol Singing-8:30 p.m.Mass- 9:00 p.m. , December 25, 2011- Mass - 8:30 a.m., New Years Day - Mass -12 noon., THE BLESSED SACRAMENT- 9 p.m. to midnight New Years EveOn 3rd Avenue & Elm Street, Valemount.BLUE RIVER- Dec. 25th mass at noon

COMMUNITY EVENTS

Canada Councilfor the Arts

Conseil des Artsdu Canada

Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor GeneralGaming Policy and Enforcement Branch

Valley Museum & Archives241 Dominion Street, McBride

December 2 · 2011to January 30 · 2012

Organized & circulated by Two Rivers Gallery

Photography Workshopwith Matthew Wheeler:

Breaking the Rules–Letting Chance Happen

Saturday, December 3, 1–4PM

Pre-registration required250-569-2503

Matthew Wheeler, Wild Rose III, 2006. Ice lens photograph digitally printed on paper.

Matthew Wheeler: The Glacial Lens

Valley Museum & Archives241 Dominion Street,

Organized & circulated by Two Rivers Gallery

Photography Workshopwith Matthew Wheeler:

Matthew Wheeler, Wild Rose III, 2006. Ice lens photograph digitally printed on paper.

Opening Reception & Artist’s Tour

Friday · December 2 · 7PM

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This month, to be exact December 4, 2011, the Valemount Historic Society celebrates its 30th anniversary of incorporation.

This is a good reason to acknowledge and celebrate the people who made and make the Valemount Museum & Archives possible.

Thirty or so years ago Aleda Bain, Jean Osadchuk, Leonard Frazer, Ishbel Co-chrane, Louise McLean, Joan Nordli, Ellice Blackman and Frank Blackman, de-cided to put Valemount’s history together for generations to come. They went on the quest of collecting stories, researching places, peoples’ histories, and searching for photographic and written materials for this idea.

As one of this founder group Jean Osadchuk, told me, some of them were good writers and some, like her, knew the people, the stories and the places. Jean was born and lives on a farm just outside of Vale-mount and has never moved from Valemount.

The outcome of this tedious work became THE reference book, the book that historians and interested people still refer to when they need information of anything between Albreda to the south, Tête Jaune Cache and Croydon to the

north-west, and Lucerne on the British Columbia/Alberta border to the east.The book is called The Yellowhead Pass and its People. It was first printed in

1984 and received in 1985.What an accomplishment, what a festive situation it must have been when they

received the first copies, held them in their hands, browsed through the book. I can just imagine the ooohs and aaahs and the “Do you remembers…”.Did the Valemount Historic Society come first and then the book idea? Did it

happen the other way around? Joan Nordli told me that the society was found-ed because its members wanted to preserve buildings in Valemount, as many were torn down or burned at that time and history would be lost forever.

The members of the first decade of the Valemount Historic Society didn’t stop at writing the book, when the opportunity came in 1987 to purchase the disbanded railway sta-tion they embraced it. They bought the station for $1.00, the cheque which CN never cashed , moved it to its present location where it was transformed into the Museum.

The next big addition was the purchase of the caboose – again for $1.00 – located just out-side of the museum on its own tracks.

The museum’s ar-chives were started by Shirley Klettl and Ishbel Cochrane, and added onto over the years.

Later came the building of the Museum Annex, which houses old farm and logging equipment.

The Valemount Muse-um & Archives could not have been such an asset to the Village of Vale-mount without the sup-port of its members and the dedication of the boards of directors over these three decades.

The board of directors and community mem-bers

• committed hours of work into the museum building and the collection

of artifacts and archival material,• volunteered all these years, making the annual Canada Day celebra-

tions, the Flower Show & Garden Tour, the Art Shows, and Heritage Tours & Hikes possible with donating their skills and time whenever needed,

• fundraised, baked treats for the museum’s events, barbecued at Canada DayI could go on and on.Again, and again we are told by the visitors what a great little museum this is.

The major reason is the enthusiasm and support of the Board of Directors and our predecessors the administrators and managers. I always say that “we are just raking in what they have done” as we, Paul Johnson (manager) and I, Jean-nette Lorenz (adminis-trator) have just started this year.

Celebrating Thirty Years of Valemount Historic Society Jeannette Lorenz

Submitted to the Valley Sentinel

Please Take Notice that an Inaugural (first) meeting of the newly elect Council of the Village of Valemount shall be held on Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 7:00pm at the Village Office Council Chambers.

Members of Council shall be sworn in to their offices of Mayor and Councillor at that time. As well, the new Council will conduct its Inaugural business meeting in-cluding appointment of Committees, Auditor and other agency appointments.

This will be the final meeting of Council for 2011. Regular Council meetings will resume January 10, 2012.

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“The First Board of Directors”Above: The original Valemount Historic Society board, Frank Blackman, Ishbel Cochrane, Louise McLean, Joan Nordli, El-lice Blackman, Leonard Frazer and (sitting) Aleda Bain, Jean Osadchuk. Photo submitted (taken approx. 1984/1985)

“Today’s Board of Directors”Above: Linda Hedberg (president), Rita Tchir, Betty Hannis (vice president), Rhoda Tamboline and Joan Nordli (secretary). Photo Submitted


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The support our community shows for those in need is unprecedented. On Thursday, November 24 at the Valemount Legion Hall, many members of

the community gathered to enjoy a good meal, bid on a silent auction and send their best regards and hopes to Paul Johnson and his family. Earlier this year, Johnson, a well-respected member of the community, photographer and one of the managers at the Valemount Museum was surprisingly diagnosed with leukemia. He has spent much of his time since learning of his condition in the Lower Mainland undergoing treatments. He will remain away from home for at least another four months.

Back at home in Valemount, his friends, family and neighbours organized and attended a fundraising dinner on his behalf, where an astounding $10,000 was raised.

Local residents Pete Pearson and Ellen Duncan hosted and organized the event, which featured a meal of beef on a bun, with salad and dessert. Many and various items were on display for the silent auction, which included jew-ellery, helicopter rides, items of clothing, tools, gift certificates at local hotels and even farm produce.

“It was absolutely totally a fantastic event,” said Grace Craig who assisted at the fundraising dinner. “I have lived in this community since 1954 and I have never seen such an outpouring of support.” Craig found the event was filled with positive energy.

“I’m overwhelmed by what our community did,” said Pearson, who has been managing the donations. He said approximately 120 people came to the event

and all the money raised was from the participants through the dinner, silent auction and head shaving. Pearson said some residents who were unable to stay for dinner still purchased meals or made donations.

The highlight of the evening was the head shaving. Four residents bravely came forward to have their head’s shaved in solidarity. Pete Pearson raised $460, Jim Stewart raised $550 and Adrian VanderZwan raised $646 in just four days. Surprisingly at the last minute, local resident Mandy McMinn volun-teered to have her head shaved and in just two minutes raised $310 from the generous participants.

Johnson expressed his gratitude from Vancouver on Facebook. “Laura and I are overwhelmed at the outpouring of support at last nights event. Thank you does not begin to express how grateful we feel to live in a community that cares so much. Many thanks to everyone who put in many hours of hard work to make this happen and also many thanks to everyone who donated food or auction items,” said Johnson from his Facebook wall and with his permission to print in The Valley Sentinel.

Pearson said the fund is still ongoing; the account will be open until the end of December for anyone who wants to make late donations residents can go to the CIBC in Valemount and deposit directly to the Paul Johnson Fund. A card is also available to sign.

Community rallies for a family in needDaniel Betts

Editor


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“A generous community!”Above: On Thursday, November 24 at the Valemount Legion Hall, the community gathered to enjoy a good meal, bid on a silent auction and witness four residents shave their heads during a fundraising dinner held for Valley resident, Paul Johnson who was diagnosed with cancer this year. Upper Right: Grace Michaud and Hollie Blanchette serve beef on a bun during the dinner. Photos by Andrea Scholz

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ber 2, when the Caribou Grill opens to begin the winter season, they will be offering patrons a light menu, a casual atmosphere and big screen sports in a lounge-style setting after 10 p.m.

“We’ll have our regular menu till 10,” said Patricia Thoni, manager of the Caribou Grill. The lighter smaller menu will be introduced for pa-trons not interested in a late meal but a snack while enjoying a game or even a snowmobile or heli-skiing movie. “It’s nice for people to know there is a late place where they can get something to eat,” said Thoni. She noted that in years past patrons have inquired about access to sports events, like the Stanley Cup, and wanting to meet those demands, they made the decision to install a big screen TV.

Regular patrons concerned about the appearance of a big screen TV while enjoying their dinner need not worry, as the TV cannot be seen from the primary dining area. If requested, movies or sports events may be available as soon as 9 p.m. for patrons looking to socialize in a casual setting and enjoy a delicious light snack.

Concerned about drinking and driving, the Caribou Grill is also offer-ing free non-alcoholic drinks for designated drivers and will drive pa-trons home who have had too much to drink.

With winter weather settling into the Valley and the coming of sledders and heli-skiers looking for adventure in the high alpine, having a late night option for both locals and visitors is sure to fi nd its appeal.

Something new at the Caribou GrillDaniel Betts

EDITOR

“Game On!”Above: Rudi and Patricia Thoni on Wednesday November 23 sitting beneath the big screen at the Caribou Grill. Starting December 2, the Caribou Grill will be offering patrons after 10 p.m. a light menu and a place to socialize while enjoying sports events in a casual lounge-like set-ting. Also there will be free non-alcoholic drinks for designated drivers and the offer of a ride home if necessary. Photo by Andrea Scholz


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LOCAL GOVERNMENT

The regularly scheduled council meeting for the Village of Valemount was held on November 22, 2011. Deputy Mayor Cynthia Piper, Coun-

cillors Bobbi Roe, Murray Capstick, Rita Tchir and Chief Administrative Offi cer (CAO)/Corporate Offi cer (CO) Tom Dall were all in attendance. Mayor Bob Smith was absent.

Correspondence for ActionRe: Signage on 5th Avenue for businesses on Commercial DriveCAO Tom Dall noted the receipt of a request to place signs on 5th Av-

enue to direct traffi c to businesses along Commercial Drive. He noted a possible problem with sign visibility and would refer the issue to next council.

Re: ICS CivicSpatial Grant ProgramCouncillor Bobbi Roe thanked those responsible for applying for a

grant the Village of Valemount received in the amount of $5,000 that will be used to improve the accuracy of village mapping.

Administrative ReportsCAO Re: Corporate Offi cer PositionCouncil was advised on the selection of the Corporate Offi cer Posi-

tion, which has been vacant for the past few months. Council was in-volved with the selection process. There were four candidates. The suc-cessful candidate was Anne Yanciw who is currently working for the City of Calgary. She will be starting her new duties as Corporate Offi cer on January 3, 2012.

Financial ReportsDirector of Finance (DOF): Re: Sewer Lift Station Enhancement ProjectCouncil received for information only a report from DOF Lori Mc-

Nee an update on the Sewer Lift Station Enhancement Project, which involved installation of a SCADA system at the public works building. This SCADA system sends signals and information to Public Works when there are problems with the lift stations. The project was com-pleted August 2011 and fi nal paperwork submitted, with fi nal payment being received from the government this month. The project was $355 over budget.

Economic Development Offi cer (EDO) Reports

EDO Re: Tourism Committee Maps

Council considered, motioned and passed a recommendation by the Tourism Committee to enter into an agreement with The Val-ley Sentinel regarding the printing of the Valemount and Area Trails map and a Village of Valemount tear-away map, for a total amount of $6,395 plus $767.40 HST.

EDO Re: Community Recreation Program – Big Foot Trail

Council considered, motioned and passed a recommendation of the Tourism Committee and have prepared applications to be submitted to CBT and to the Ministry of Community, Sport and Cultural Development by December 28, 2011.

EDO Re: Highway Winter Theme BillboardsCouncil considered, motioned and passed a recommendation of the

Tourism Committee and have staff order the billboards for the total amount of $7,100 plus HST ($3,550 each) and have the billboards in-stalled by Public Works staff.

Bylaws/PoliciesRe: Village of Valemount Traffi c Regulation Amendment Bylaw No.

678.2011 Reconsideration and Adoption.Council re-considered Traffi c Regulation Bylaw Amendment No.

678.2011, which reduces the speed limit in the village from 50 km per hour to 40 km per hour. Council decided to defer the decision to the new mayor and council.

Council ReportsCouncillor Cynthia Piper took the opportunity to thank village staff,

CAO Tom Dall, DFO Lori McNee, EDO Silvio Gislimberti, Public Works and the front offi ce staff for all their help and hard working during cur-rent mayor and council’s term of service. She wished all the best to the next mayor and council and offered a special thank you to John Grogan for his attendance at Village Council meetings and his valuable input.

Valemount Council BriefsDaniel Betts

EDITOR


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Avalanche Awareness Day McBrideCMH will be holding another avalanche awareness

event in McBride to kick the winter off to a, hopefully, safe start, says Erin Teunissen, Lodge Manager CMH Cariboo Lodge. The event will take place on Saturday, December 10. Avalanche Awareness Days McBride starts on Lucille Mountain. Events scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. From Lucille Mountain Trailhead

there will be a beacon check with Robson Valley Search and Rescue, then at the Lucille Mountain Safety Cabin there will be a Beacon Park exercise, Companion rescue exercises, Adventuresmart information and refreshments. Then later, at the Gigglin’ Grizzly Pub Basement 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., there will be an informal social and information session with information and displays from CMH, Recreation Sites and Trails, McBride Snowmobile association, Robson Valley Search and Res-

cue, Canadian Avalanche Center, Adventuresmart, and the BC Ambulance Service.

Local Acts Open the Canadian Country Christmas Tour in ValemountThe Best Western Plus Valemount is set to host the 2011 Canadian Country

Christmas Tour, Thursday, December 8 at 7 p.m. in the Eaglesview Conference Room. The tour will be featuring Canadian Country artists Duane Steele, Saman-tha King, Jake Mathews, and the Pear Band. The show will be opened by melodious musician and long-time local Janey Weeks and a songstress you may or may not have seen perform at this year’s Valemount Idol, Michelle Gunderson. The first half of the show will be Country, the second half will be Christmas music, and each set is about 60-70 minutes long. Tickets are on sale now at the Best Western Plus Vale-mount Front Desk for $35 each and there will be a cash bar. For more information, call the Best Western 250 566 0086.

Sold Out Doc WalkerLabelled ‘the hardest working country band in Canada,’ Doc Walker was nomi-

nated for four 2011 CCMA Awards including Fans’ Choice, Group or Duo of the Year, CMT Video of the Year for “I’m Gonna Make You Love Me” and Country Music Program or Special of the Year for their 2010 DVD “Doc Walker’s Dock Party.” The Doc Walker “Are You with Me Tonight Tour 2011,” featuring “A Rockin’ Night of Hits and Christmas Classics,” is coming to Valemount Wednesday, December 14, but is sold out! They are also playing in McBride at the Roundhouse Theatre the night

before, on Tuesday, December 13, 2011.

Christmas Presence—Giving Yourself the Gift of Peace and Joy

Does the thought of Christmas fill you with excite-ment? Or does it cause your body to tighten and fill with dread? For many of us, the holiday season brings with it extra demands that drain our energy and rob us of our ability to fully enjoy the season. A full-day yoga and meditation “play” shop will slow things down, using movement, breath and meditation to explore the patterns that add stress to our lives and to tune into the natural calm that is within us all. Par-ticipants will learn simple techniques that we can use at home to bring true peace and joy to the sea-son. Check it out on Saturday, December 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., upstairs at the Old Fire hall in Jasper, at Jasper Open Yoga Studio. The cost is $50 per person. Call Annie at (780) 852 7436 or email her at [email protected]. Your instructor for this workshop is Annie Baker. Annie is a certified yoga teacher, Reiki master practitioner and an IRI-certified Integrative Restora-tion teacher. In her classes, she invites her students to explore beyond the physical form of the pose, using body and breath to bring awareness to the peace and joy that lies within, whatever the season.

Christmas with Bells OnJingle bell, jingle bell, jingle bell rock! The Vale-

mount Chamber of Commerce has taken over Opera-tion Christmas with Bells On, with proceeds going to the local Food Bank. Watch for the boxes of bells dis-tributed by the Chamber of Commerce, and get your jingle bells on!

McBride Festival of LightsOn Friday, December 2, 2011 the McBride and Dis-

trict Chamber of Commerce will be celebrating the Festival of Lights and Santa Claus parade. You can participate by escorting Santa down Main Street at the beginning of the parade, which starts at 6:00 p.m. During the Festival of Lights, pop into one of the par-ticipating local businesses and pick up your loyalty punch card. When you shop at all ten participating businesses and get them to validate the card, you can enter to win up to $150 ‘Chamber Bucks’. Just drop your punch card off at Scotiabank before the January 25, 2012 draw date.

Donations for Ted BarrUntil Tuesday, December 20, 2011 Bogdon & Silvia

have begun a DONATION JAR for Tedd Barr at their Valemount Swiss Bakery located at 1020 Main Street, Valemount, B.C. 50 cents per bread purchase will be put into the jar. No purchase is neccessary so please stop by to contribute! You choose the amount and into the jar it goes.

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Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)Sometimes it is harder to see the forest for the trees or the re-verse. This may be one of them leading you to achieve more tangible answers. Beyond information you want a plan of ac-tion and the tools to make it so. Yet, the plan may require a larger vision, which, in turn, requires bigger commitments. An outline of the next 3 years or 5 might suffi ce.

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)You are poised to expand somehow. Unless you are pregnant, an increased waist size is probably not your goal. In fact, the an-swer may be to downsize, consolidate and/or restructure. Some inspiration woven with practicality to design a more effi cient fl ow is on your mind. Above all, it is habitual thoughts, percep-tions and behaviour patterns that may be in the way.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)Some noticeable changes on relationship fronts are rolling in. Digging deep to access reserves of faith is implied. Opening yourself to new considerations regarding love, fun, play and ro-mance will help. To co-create a brighter future may require that you initiate new connections. Reach out to new networks and clubs, especially those you can enjoy in-person.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)Healing rifts, divisions, contradictions and fragmentations is the call now. Tending to these within more than with others, at least initially, is ideal. Choose to be your own best friend, con-sciously forgive yourself if you feel guilty or ashamed. Meditate more and do what you say and say what you do. These are some examples of how to do it.

Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)To achieve your creative goals your current challenge is to steady your focus. This is not the same as dig in your heels. Get clear on your objectives. Acknowledge fears, request feedback from others, think twice and cut once, yet follow through. The time has come to expand your position in the world. Calculated risks and investments are in order.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)Shifts and changes close to home are part of a new norm. There is reason to believe that these are very good changes. A creative cycle is implied. This may include a review & consolidation of past efforts, successes and/or completions of projects and ac-tivities that have been on the shelf. Be willing to put in the time to advance to the next level.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)You are beginning to grow new wings. As eager as you may be to try them out, you may feel uncertain about how to fl y. Yet, you feel determined and are committed. Creating a new kind of beauty, comfort and/or functionality close to home is featured. As ever clearing within to experience a smother fl ow without is the call, slowly but surely.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)Life often includes changing fortunes and this theme is active now. To shift to the positive end of this you may have to ad-dress some crystallized attitudes, beliefs, perceptions and self-concepts. Being open to learning new creative skills may be just a shift of your focus, or two, away. Be willing to let go of the old, even if gradually. Take new leads; try new angles.

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)Getting clear on your goals and ideals and actualizing them with action is the call now. All the great ideas, truths and mor-al/ethical standards in the world are empty without follow through. Be willing to give more and differently to situations. Realistic achievement of your goals means taking one sure step at a time. Perhaps save the leaps and bounds for spring time.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)Heeding the guidance of your inner counsel continues. The time has come to make a few refi nements. This may require that you take new leads. Yet timing is of the essence and this may not be it. So, how can you improve, adjust and build confi -dence in the meantime? Vanquishing any doubt demons is one measure. It may be time to tuck in while the crowds are nipping out.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)Some shifts and changes among friends, associates and/or at work are prompting some adjustments. New thoughts, ideas and visions of the possibilities are being activated. Taking steps and measures to feel more confi dent is featured. Be willing to learn, gather new tools and do your homework now, so you are prepared for in-coming opportunities soon.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)Changes and opportunities in you public and professional life continue to roll in. To meet them you are wise to review previ-ous successes and tend to your professional image. The review part implies making sure that any leaks, malfunctions, confl icts and inequities are repaired and resolved. Now is the time to prepare because the pace will quicken again soon.

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The regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of McBride was held November 22 with Mayor

Mike Frazier, Councillor Rick Thompson, Council-lor Irene Rejman, Councillor Mike Moseley, Chief Administrative Officer Eliana Clements, Deputy Administrator/Treasurer Danielle Smith and Eco-nomic Development Officer Margaret Graine in at-tendance. Councillor Loranne Martin was absent.

The meeting was the final Council meeting be-fore the new council will be sworn in.

Mayor Frazier said he would like to thank both Councillor Mosley and Councillor Martin for their service to the community. Councillor Moseley served for four and a half years and Councillor Martin served three years.

Support letter to Fraser River Boating AssociationDelegate Glen Hooker, Vice President of the Fras-

er River Boating Association, informed Council that the application from the Fraser River Boating Asso-ciation for a grant through the McBride Community Foundation was denied due to an incomplete appli-cation and that the Fraser River Boating Association is looking at other funding opportunities.

Council carried a motion that the Village of Mc-Bride supports the Fraser River Boating Associa-tion’s project in regards to their application to the provincial program for the boat launch.

McBride Emergency PlanDelegate Gord Simmons of Simmons Enterprises

presented Council with the final draft of the Village of McBride Emergency Plan 2011.

Simmons was hired by the Village of McBride to revisit and upgrade the emergency plan. The fund-ing for this project came from a Joint Emergency Preparedness grant that the Village applied for.

Simmons reported that it had taken six to eight months to get the draft done, which has been re-viewed by a local committee consisting of police, fire, ambulance, search and rescue, as well as mem-bers of the public. Simmons explained that the plan consists of two parts, the first part being the legal section and the second part being on the ac-tual emergency operating centre, which is located upstairs in the community hall, and how it is set up.

“There is also a contact list included which gets updated every six months as well as a bunch of forms,” he said.

Simmons explained that all communities, wheth-er they are big cities or small municipalities, follow the same guidelines, but that he made some ad-justments to the plan which are McBride specific.

Simmons suggested that Council needs to look at how to notify people in case of an emergency as well as looking at an evacuation process.

“If something happens here that is considered an emergency, chances are that the problem affects people both inside the municipality and in Area H,” added Mayor Frazier.

“So we would most likely be working together with the Regional District representative and the staff at the Prince George regional office. Our plans should be closely aligned to handle problems in the valley. As well, the Regional District and municipal-ity share services like the fire department, the hall and the arenas, for example, so partnering on use of facilities and staffing is a must for all of us.”

Council has slated January 2012 to approve the emergency plan.

Support for North Central Interior Web Portal projectCAO Clements informed Council in a written

report that recently the Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDI) brought forward a project proposal to numerous north central interior com-munities outlining a partnering opportunity for a regional investment attraction website portal. The purpose of the project would be to create a region-wide website to ‘establish a powerful one window portal for investment attraction to BC’s central in-terior region’.

“This website provides an op-portunity to connect investors with communities and compa-nies that are developing and ex-panding,” said CAO Clements in her report.

“In 2011, communities across northwest British Columbia took advantage of the funding available and partnered with NDI and developed a region-wide investment portal and cre-ated www.investnorthwestbc.ca.”

CAO Clements said that the project would require the Vil-lage’s EDO to work together with NDI and EDO’s from other com-munities to provide the informa-tion to showcase major projects and investment opportunities in their communities. “NDI will co-ordinate the ac-counting and facilitate the community collabora-tion,” said CAO Clements.

The total cost of the project is projected to be $105,650, with project funding proposed from community partners, private sector and public sector partners. The Village of McBride’s monetary contribution to the project would be $3,500.

“NDI has confirmed that the economic develop-ment community collaboration funding that is avail-able for each community to apply for annually may be used for this project,” explained CAO Clements.

“Therefore, if interested, we would apply for the NDI funding of $5,000 and commit $3,500 to go to-wards this project. This initiative is an opportunity to provide key economic benefits for our commu-nity to ensure that investors have direct access to information about our communities and local in-vestment opportunities.”

CAO Clements made two recommendations to Council: First, that the Village of McBride commits $3,500 to the regionally focused investment attrac-tion web portal for the north central interior for the 2012 project proposed by the NDI. And second, that a letter be sent to the Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation in support of the NDI funding applica-tion for the North Central Interior Web Portal project.

Council carried a motion that the Village of Mc-Bride commits $3,500 to the regionally focused in-vestment attraction web portal for the north cen-tral interior for the 2012 project proposed by NDI. Council also carried a motion that a letter be sent to the Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation in support of the NDI funding application for the North Central Interior Web Portal project.

Support for McBride Model Railroad Society’s model train display

Councillor Thompson, on behalf of the newly formed McBride Model Railroad Society, asked Council for initial rent-free access to the baggage room at the McBride train station that would allow the society to establish a model train display and tourist attraction.

“As the society grows, it is the intention to assist with rent and utilities,” said Thompson.

“Funds will be raised through membership fees, and the founding directors have also talked about setting up a system where there is a box that if you put in a toonie, the power comes on and you can watch the trains run.”

To date, the society has been successful in getting a $750 grant from the McBride Community Forest Cor-poration to assist with start up costs and has made an application to the Fraser-Fort George Regional District for a grant-in-aid to further assist with start-up costs. Councillor Thompson has been assisting the society, which consists of a group of long-term McBride residents and model train enthusiasts, with submitting the necessary society and incorporation papers and getting some start-up funds.

Council gave approval for the McBride Model Railroad Society to have use of the baggage room at the CN train station to establish a model train

display and tourist attraction. Council carried a motion that the Village of McBride provides funds up to $1,500 for renovation of the baggage room at the CN train station in order to allow the project to move ahead.

Festival of LightsThe McBride and District Chamber of Commerce

asked for Council’s support of this year’s Festival of Lights and Santa Claus Parade on Friday, December 2.

“We would welcome your participation in the pa-rade to escort Santa down Main Street and appreci-ate your community spirit,” wrote Dannielle Alan on behalf of the McBride and District Chamber of Commerce in a letter submitted to Council.

Council agreed to support the Festival of Lights.

Eco-Sensitive Solution to Wastewater Treatment projectCAO Clements informed Council that the lagoon

project is shutdown for the winter season.

Village Loop Trail projectEDO Graine presented three separate proposals

on the Village Loop Trail project for Council to con-sider: sidewalks along both First Avenue and Co-lumbia Street; sidewalks only along First Avenue; or sidewalks only along Columbia Street.

Council chose proposal 1 (village loop walking trail with sidewalks along First Avenue and Colum-bia Street) and carried a motion that the Village of McBride applies for the 80/20 Community Recre-ation Project Grant for the Village Loop Trail phase 1 project and that funds be committed for the proj-ect. Total cost estimate for the project is $158,765 with grant funding at 80 percent in the amount of $127,000 and McBride’s contribution at 20 percent for $31,765.

Men’s Health CoalitionEDO Graine informed council that Northern

Health’s Men’s Health program is providing up to 15 seed grants in the amount of $1,000 to com-munities across the region to build a Men’s Health Coalition. The grants are offered to community partners that wish to address men’s health at the local level to develop Men’s Health Groups that will feed into a larger, region-wide Men’s Health Coali-tion. The money should be used to leverage new or existing partnerships at the local level with com-munity based organizations, businesses, industry partners, service clubs, etc. The primary applicant for the seed grant must be a not-for-profit organi-zation in the Northern Health region. The applica-tion deadline is December 31, 2011 and all funds must be dispersed by February 15, 2012. Council suggested that the McBride and District Hospital should be approached with this.

Meeting dates changed and cancelledCouncil carried a motion that the regular Council

meeting of December 13 be rescheduled to Mon-day, December 12.

Council carried a motion that the regular Council meeting of December 27 be cancelled because it is during the Christmas break.

McBride Council BriefsBirgit Stutz

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“A team effort!”Above: On Saturday, November 26, from left to right, Irene Rejman, Dennis Rejman, Mayor Mike Frazier and Astrid Frazier, gathered at the McBride Village Yard to build Christmas baskets, bows and wreaths to be placed around the village. The Valley Senti-nel’s publisher, Andrea Scholz assisted also. Photo by Andrea Scholz


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