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Details pg 14 “This region has our attention”Above: On Monday, January 16, Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation addressed approximately 112 invited participants of the Barriere to McBride corridor pilot project forum, including Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount, Terry Lake, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson, the mayor and council of the Villages of McBride and Valemount, industry leaders, academia, tourist resort operators and developers and representatives from area First Nation groups. Divided into twelve groups the forum participants narrowed the many projects and ideas that would have an economic benefi t to the region to just 12. In turn, these 12 projects will be classifi ed under three “umbrellas”, Power, Fibre and Destination Tourism which the pilot project team will then focus their efforts upon. See page 2 & 3 for details. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, spent Monday, January 16 in Valemount where he hosted the B.C. Jobs Plan pilot project forum for the Barriere-McBride corridor. Photo by Andrea Scholz

Creating jobs and driving investment is the goal of the Barriere to McBride economic development pilot project. If successful, the formula will be ap-

plied to other regions of the province that need it. As Minister of Jobs, Tour-ism and Innovation, Pat Bell is responsible for implementing the pilot project. Minister Bell was happy to speak to the media while he was in Valemount, B.C., hosting the pilot project forum on Monday, January 16.

“Our success as a provincial government really depends on being success-ful in driving forward economies on a regional basis,” Minister Bell said. Ac-cording to Minister Bell it is very easy to consider larger centres like Prince George, Vancouver or Kamloops but smaller economic areas are much more challenging to push forward. Sometimes it happens by chance rather than planning, such as through the discovery of a mineral resource. In a significant region like the Robson Valley, Minister Bell doesn’t believe the B.C. Provincial Government has ever been engaged in the way that they are right now. The government is stopping to ask, “what can we do to work collaboratively with local business leaders, First Nations, and local government leaders to build a stronger economic outlook for the region?”

Minister Bell believes a measurement of success is somewhat subjective. “I think we will all know if we are successful a year or a year and half from now,” said Minister Bell. Having now identified what projects require focus, if signifi-cant progress toward completion of all the projects is made, this could be con-sidered success. “I suspect we probably won’t argue whether it was successful or not. I suspect we will all say it either did or did not work”

Two other regional economic development pilot projects are being rolled out; Campbell River and the North Fraser communities of Pitt Meadows, Ma-ple Ridge and Mission. Minister Bell sees the Barriere to McBride corridor as different from the other two regions because it includes many smaller com-munities such as Dome Creek, Tete Jaune and Dunster. With 12 projects iden-tified during the pilot project forum it is easier to approach the projects under themes or umbrellas with three to four projects under each umbrella. Going forward, the pilot project team, a group of a dozen to 15 people will be very fo-cused on the projects identified during the pilot project forum, both at a local level and at a provincial level. This team will identify all the elements needed to move the project forward, taking what falls under their specific jurisdic-tions and move the project forward with agreed upon timelines. “Everyone will know exactly what each other is doing. They report back as a team and measure their progress.”

Minister Bell noted, historically local communities have always tried to drive economic development for their region. “It’s pretty tough work to do,” said Minister Bell. “It’s whoever catches your attention to where you put your focus and this region has our attention. We want to try and work in a way that brings all of our efforts with all of your efforts. You have a very strong MLA. You have a very strong local team as well. The premier has provided us with a very strong mandate on this.” Minister Bell noted Premier Christy Clark is “absolutely fo-cused on this job strategy. There is just nothing she cares about more than delivering on this job strategy.”

Minister Bell feels it is important to focus on the things we agree on. “Who am I to force on the Robson valley initiatives you may or may not like, so the first piece of it is to ask ‘What is it do you want to do? What is it that you want to be? Does everyone agree on that?’ If there are things we don’t agree on lets put them aside for now and focus on the things we agree on,” Minister Bell explained.

The new piece to the process, according to Minister Bell is aligning all levels of government, all levels in First Nations, business leaders, union leaders and academia to focus on those initiatives that bring real progress in a shorter pe-riod of time.

Minister Bell and his team expressed a desire to be completely transparent with the process and has promised regular updates on the progress of the proj-ect. Watch for regular updates and reports on this project in future issues of The Valley Sentinel.

Barriere to McBride: A kick-start to regional economic development

Daniel BettsEditor

“Pat Bell addresses forum participants”Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innovation, speaks to the importance of the pilot project and shares his hopes for the region on January 16. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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Last week, a media report out of Edmonton, Alta. alerted both local authorities and North-

ern Health to a possible public health concern. A severely ill Alberta man, who had recently visited Valemount, was found to have contracted Legion-naire’s disease. The disease is caused when a bac-terium called Legionella pneumophila is inhaled into the lungs by breathing in spray or mist from contaminated water.

On Monday, January 9, Northern Health dis-patched an Environmental Health Offi cer (EHO) to Valemount for a routine inspection of all water based recreational facilities in the hotel where the patient had stayed, as well as other hotels in the Village. The EHO arrived Tuesday morning. On Wednesday, January 11, Jessica Quinn, Communi-cations offi cer for Northern Health, reported the EHO “found no indication of a potential source of disease.” A media release from Northern Health the following day reiterated, “routine inspections of hotels in Valemount have found no sources of defective or poorly disinfected water-based facili-ties that may have led to Legionnaires’ disease.”

According to Greg Thibault, Manager, Public Health Protection, Northern Health, after initially discussing the case with Alberta Health Services, Northern Health determined, “test results were presumptive and required confi rmation.” This was after the initial media release in Edmonton. Thibault was also of the opinion, based upon in-formation received from persons directly con-nected to the patient, as the patient was in a coma, the most likely place of contact was Alberta. To be safe the EHO was dispatched to Valemount for inspections, anyway. Thibault noted test results of all pool and food facilities can be found on the Northern Health website, (www.northernhealth.ca) on the Environmental Health Page. The result of the inspection is public information.

While it was a great relief to learn Valemount was

cleared as a source, between the initial report and the time it took to confi rm the facts the Internet rumour mill was in high gear. Area hotel and recre-ational facility operators were very concerned and upset by Edmonton media’s premature release and presumptive implication Valemount was the source of the disease. Sue Marko, Owner and op-erator of Cougar Mountain Lodge, was quite dis-turbed by how Edmonton media outlets handled the story. “I hope the Village is doing something about this,” said Marko. “It’s just incredible how far-reaching this has become. I got a call from On-tario as it was in their news too.” Marko wrote a scathing letter to Global TV Edmonton demand-ing a retraction.

Last weekend, despite the scare, visitors and sledders came to Valemount to take advantage of the fresh snowfall. The Best Western Plus Vale-mount reported they were at capacity all weekend.

Legionnaires’ disease update: Hotels in Valemount up to environmental standards

Daniel BettsEDITOR

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The fi rst stage of a new B.C. Government pilot project to generate jobs and economic devel-

opment in the region is well underway. On Mon-day, January 16, invited representatives from local government, business, industry, First Nations and education fi lled the Eaglesview Room at the Best Western Plus Valemount to attend the Barriere to McBride regional economic development pilot project forum.

The regional economic investment pilot is part of a Province of British Columbia initiative to engage the public to generate ideas aimed at attracting in-vestment and job creation in areas consistent with the B.C. Jobs Plan.

Pat Bell, Minister of Jobs, Tourism and Innova-tion hosted the forum. Also attending were Shir-ley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount and Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General and Terry Lake, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson and Minister of Environment.

Forum participants were divided into 12 tables. Each table discussed various economic develop-ment ideas that could benefi t the region. They also needed to determine what barriers existed to bring-ing those ideas to fruition and how the provincial government could assist with breaking those bar-riers. At the end of the forum each table had three minutes to outline the best of the discussed ideas to the rest of the group. Each table had much to discuss and consider but the ideas they returned to the forum have the potential to change the cor-ridor for the better. These twelve ideas will be the focus for the B.C. Government’s pilot project team and are as follows.

1. Biofuel and Fibre Access in the Barriere area.2. Global Marketing Taskforce. The taskforce

would be made up of EDO’s from the corridor and would focus on marketing area resources and tour-ism to Asian and other global markets.

3. ecoTECH Aquaponics Facility and Biofuel Power Plant in McBride, B.C.

4. Year-round Glacial Mountain Resort near Vale-mount, B.C.

5. Land Use Inventory to generate agricultural jobs from Kamloops, B.C. to Blue River, B.C.

6. Proposed Mining activity in the area includ-ing Commerce Resources proposed Tantalum and Niobium mine in Blue River, B.C.

7. Proposed Wood Pellet Plant in McBride, B.C. and Barriere B.C. 60 job potential, shovel ready and can break ground 90 days after securing fi bre needs.

8. International School in Valemount, B.C., of-fering outdoor experiential learning through local expertise. International students could be offered high school as well as outdoor education. Would take an estimated 18 months to implement.

9. North Thompson and Robson Valley Power Upgrades.

10. Land Use Planning including addressing poor road maintenance, which is “diminishing the expe-rience” for tourists.

11. Borealis Geopower Facility south of Vale-mount, B.C.

12. Mike Wiegele Helicopter Skiing, Saddle Mountain and Eight Peaks development in Blue River, B.C.

Bell determined that three themes or “buckets”

came out of the forum that would help economic development and create jobs.

1. Power2. Fibre3. Destination Tourism

The twelve projects will be validated and catego-rized into the appropriate “bucket” by area EDOs. The pilot project staff will be divided into teams to tackle each “bucket.” Bell suggested the fi rst prog-ress report would be made available the fi rst week in February with regular monthly reports occurring after that. Bell also suggested another forum meet-ing be planned for April in Blue River.

For more information on the BC Jobs Plan visit: www.bcjobsplan.ca

First Stage of B.C. Jobs Plan pilot project unleashedDaniel Betts

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Last weeks Legionnaires’ disease scare is a very

good example of how an un-substantiated claim can be exaggerated to dangerous proportions. Someone in a coma with a deadly disease is a serious situation, so I can understand why people would want answers. Unfor-

tunately when answers are not available, people tend to want to make things up. The media in Edmonton report-ed speculative information in their initial report when they stated the patient “may” have contracted the dis-ease while visiting Valemount, B.C. over Christmas. The problem is the patient “may” have contracted the disease in any of a number of locations between Valemount and Edmonton, including a private hot tub or even his own showerhead at home and during any period before or af-ter his visit to Valemount. It takes two to 10 days for the disease to incubate in a person’s lungs, that is a big mar-gin to simply zero in on Valemount as the source.

Even I was taken back by the report and worried about the outcome for our economy. It took time for me to think about what the report really meant and after some research I realized something was seriously wrong with their report. To include speculation in any report seems irresponsible to me, but with such big ramifications one would think special care would be exercised in reporting about a public health issue. This small report unleashed a tide of speculation around the Internet including out-rageous conspiracy theories suggesting government cov-er-ups. Ridiculous.

The problem is people in our society expect instant answers, even when they are not available. It takes time for public health officials to mobilize. It takes time for samples to be taken, tested and verified. It takes time to walk through the whereabouts of a person’s life for 10 days to determine when and how a potentially deadly bacterium may have entered his lungs. Since the facts were unavailable, others were more than happy to pro-vide more speculative and colourful explanations. How much easier would it have been to simply state firstly, “it is not known where the patient contracted the disease” and secondly “while there have been no other reports of infection, public health officials are investigating.” If speculation was necessary why not list all the possible sources of infection, instead of making the wild assump-tion the source was located in Valemount?

Despite everything I think Northern Health acted quickly and appropriately to the situation. While talking to them I could sense their concern but also their frustra-tion at what they were hearing was being said over the In-ternet. It was a great relief to learn Northern Health had found no source for the bacteria in Valemount. I posted their findings on The Valley Sentinel website the moment I knew, in the hope it would end the speculation. Facts trump speculation every time.

My thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery go out to the Alberta patient and his family.

Dear Editor: As Canada’s doorway to the Asia-Pacific, BC is

well-poised to be a 21st century economic leader nationally and internationally. We have natural re-sources that are in demand and we have a provincial government that understands very clearly that jobs flow from removing barriers to investment while also having our economic and fiscal houses in order.

However, the investment and economic activity being driven by the province’s well-considered job creation plan means BC is going to need a substan-tial amount of new energy, and hopefully most of that new energy will come from clean, renewable sources.

In fact, given the level of economic growth planned for BC, particularly in the North of the province, it pretty much renders any previous discussion about electricity self-sufficiency moot. Clearly, BC is go-ing to need far more than electricity than previously thought and likely far sooner than expected.

It therefore seems logical to move beyond any question of energy self-sufficiency and, instead, take steps to make sure the clean energy we need to power sustainable economic growth, jobs and pros-perity is available when and where it’s needed. If we can do that successfully, then BC will truly be poised to take its place as a leading 21st century economy.

Pamela Gardner - Burnaby, BC

Serving the Robson Valley since 1986

Power economic growth Correction from January 11, 2012 issue:Anne Yanciw is officially the Deputy Corporate Officer and not the Corporate Officer as stated in last weeks issue.

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Hiring contractors who are not covered by your province’s worker’s compensa-tion might save a little money but it could ruin your farm business.

Helping farmers and ranchers reduce the risks in their operations is the core message of the theme Plan • Farm • Safety, a three-year focus for the Canadian agricultural safety campaign. In 2010, the campaign promoted “Plan” with safety walkabouts and planning for safety. This year, the focus is on “Farm” including implementation, documentation and training. And in 2012, emphasis will be on “Safety” including assessment, improvement and further development of safety systems. More information on the campaign is available at www.planfarmsafety.ca .

Some farm operators mistakenly think that if they hire services from an inde-pendent contractor or an occasional day worker, any follow-up safety or disability costs won’t be on their books. Wrong. Here is why.

First you must distinguish between a self-employed, independent contractor and someone who is your employee – even if only occasionally. Typically, an inde-pendent contractor must meet all three of the following criteria: a) offer service to various clients; b) report to the government as a self-employed business; and, c) own and operate his or her own equipment.

If workers‘ compensation coverage is required in the agriculture sector in your province, contractors who don’t meet all three criteria are automatically covered by their employer’s premiums – and that is you! Even if worker’s compensation coverage is not required and an injury occurs, the contractor could sue you.

If your independent contractor meets the criteria and is a one-person opera-tion, you should confi rm that he does have the required worker’s compensation coverage or some other approved form of disability/liability insurance. You also should discuss and document your farm’s health and safety policies with the con-tractor and outline the contractor’s responsibilities for health and safety.

Furthermore, independent contractors may hire helpers. In that case, the con-tractor is an employer and must pay workers’ compensation premiums for those employees. However, if you hire an independent contractor, it is still your respon-sibility to ensure that he or she is registered with the provincial workers’ compen-sation authority and that premiums for employees are in good standing.

Ask the contractor to supply you with a clearance certifi cate. You will then need to verify the clearance certifi cate with the provincial workers’ compensation body to ensure it is current and in good standing and to determine whether it includes or exempts the contractor.

If your independent contract is exempt from workers’ compensation, then you should request proof of coverage under other accident and sickness insurance and verify it with the insuring company.

It is also important to make sure all independent contractors carry public liabil-ity and property damage insurance. Again, do your homework by taking the time to check with the insurance agency to verify that the policy is currently effective and will continue throughout the duration of your engagement.

As a farm operator, you must manage risks to your business whether they are obvious or not. Knowing how your province’s workers’ compensation system works and your role within it is an important part of a successful farm business risk management strategy. For information specifi c to your farm operation, con-tact your provincial workers’ compensation authority.

Hiring uninsured contractors exposes your farm to risk Theresa WhalenFARM SAFETY CONSULTANT

“New billboards up in Valemount”The new promotional billboards were erected on January 10. The snowmobiler on the billboard is VARDA’s manager Curtis Pawliuk. Photo by Andrea Scholz


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BIBLE READINGS AT THE mCBRIDE & DIS-TRICT PuBLIC LIBRARYJanuary 17, 24, 31 and February 7 at 7:00 p.m.Joinforstoriesfromoneoftheworldsmostwidelyprintedbooks:theBible.HostedbyJohnChristi-son

VACS PRESENTS HARRY mANxJanuary 23, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.WithhismixoftheBluesandclassicalIndianragashecreatesmusicalshortstoriesthatyouwillnotsoonforget.Ticketsare$30/$25forseniorsand

studentsor$35atthedoor.TicketsavailableatInfinity.

RoBBIE BuRNS SuPPERSaturday, January 28 at 6 p.m.Supperincludesbagpipesandhaggis.AtthedunsterHall.ContactKenMcNaughtonat2509684467.CallbeforeJanuary25fortickets.

SCRABBLE TouRNAmENTmcBride & District Public Library January 28 at 2 p.m.CelebratefamilyLiteracydaywithsomefriendlyScrabblefun.Allagesandinterestswelcome!

LADIES oNLY BoNSPIELJanuary 27, 28 and 29AttheValemountCurlingClub.Entrancefeeis$70perpersonincludingdinner,aweekendofcurlingandmaleentertainment.GetyourteamtogetherandcontactdianaPiperat2505669974.

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DuNSTER SCHooLHouSE CoNCERTSaturday, February 4WithPharisandJasonRomero!doorsopenat7:00p.m.Musicat7:30p.m..Ticketsare$15,or$8forchildrenunder13.Theyareincredibleperformers!www.jasonandpharis.com

mCBRIDE RouNDHouSE THEATRE PRESENTS CHARLIE mAJoR AND VICToRIA BANkS February 16, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.Ticketsare$30inadvanceand$40atthedoor.

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VACS PRESENTS CALADH NuA march 12, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.Ticketsare$30/$25forseniorsandstudentsor$35atthedoor.TicketsavailableatInfinity.ComecheckouttheirtraditionalIrishmusicanddancealong.

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mCBRIDE RouNDHouSE THEATRE PRESENTS THE JESSE PETERS TRIoApril 25, 2012 at 7:30 p.m.Ticketsare$30inadvanceand$40atthedoor.

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Don’t miss the Valemount Arts and Cultural Society’s first show of the year; join musical link Harry Manx, Monday, January 23, at 7:30 p.m. The Vale-

mount Community Theatre (located at Valemount Secondary School) will be host to this “Mysticssippi” blues man who has been referred to as an ‘essential link’ between the music of East and West, creating musical short stories that wed the tradition of the Blues with the depth of classical Indian ragas. Come judge his unique sound for yourself, as his personal biography suggests, it is an unique amalgamation you won’t soon forget for it is a blend of Indian folk melodies with slide guitar blues; add a sprinkle of gospel and some compelling grooves.

This style that is so distinctively Manx, stems from studying at the feet of the masters first as a sound man in the blues clubs of Toronto during his formative years and then under a rigorous five-year tutelage with Vishwa Mohan Bhatt in India, who is also the inventor of the 20-stringed Mohan Veena instrument, which has since become Manx’s signature instrument. The Mohad Veena is at least partially responsible for his unique sound. Manx also plays the slide gui-tar, harmonica, six-string banjo, and Ellis stomp box.

Born on the Isle of Man, Manx spent his childhood in Canada, his teens in Europe, Japan, India and Brazil, and now resides on Salt Spring Island, B.C.. Manx says, that in the live setting, the bridge between “heavenly” India and “earthy” American blues is most effectively built. He explains,

“Indian music moves inward. It’s traditionally used in religious ceremonies and meditation, because it puts you into this whole other place. But Western music has the ability to move out, into celebration and dance. So when we play the Indian stuff on stage, it has the tendency to draw people into something really deep; they’ll get kind of quiet and spacey. Then we’ll play some more Western music, and it grounds them once more, they sort of come out of the mood the Indian music had put them in and get into the performance. I love to see that working — that effect on the audience. My goal has always been to draw the audience as deep as possible into the music.”

Manx has released nine albums and was a nominee in the 8th Annual In-

dependent Music Awards for his cover of “I’m on Fire”. He has received seven Maple Blues Awards and his mantel shelf also holds honours from the Cana-dian Folk Music Awards, Vancouver magazine Georgia Straight, and the South Australia Blues Society. He received CBC Radio’s Great Canadian Blues Awards for 2007 and his albums have garnered five Juno nominations.

Tickets are on sale now for $30 ($25 for seniors or students) in advance and available at Infinity, or they will be $35 at the door. Come and enjoy an evening of worldly influence and allow yourself to be drawn into what has been dubbed “the Harry Zone” while supporting your local venue and Arts and Culture club.

Harry Manx: East meets West in ValemountDonalda Beeson

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“Mysticssippi blues man - Harry Manx”Harry Manx will be performing at the Valemount Community Theatre on Monday, January 23. Promotional Photo

If you have a hankering for some old-time country music you won’t want to miss the

next Dunster School House Concert, which will feature Pharis and Jason Romero. Accord-ing to their website, it was an old-time fiddle jam that brought Pharis and Jason Romero together in 2007. Both musicians were drawn to early country, old time, blues, bluegrass and fiddle-banjo music. The Romero’s live in Pharis’ hometown of Horsefly, B.C. where they build “finely crafted banjos” as well as “write and sing dreamy old time country.”

The Romero’s released a concept recording in 2010 entitled Back Up and Push, an instru-mental album of fiddle tunes by nineteen cele-brated west coast old-time fiddlers with guitar and banjo back-up, earning the pair the title of “old-time duo of Canada” by Penguin Eggs magazine.

Their first duo album was released in 2011, entitled A Passing Glimpse, which is a collec-tion of songs sourced from old recordings or written by Pharis. In September 2011, A Pass-ing Glimpse was the #1 Album on the North

American Folk DJ playlists and now attracts a global audience.

Besides being skilled performers, the Rome-ro’s also teach at music camps and workshops. Some of the workshops they have attended in-clude the B.C. Bluegrass Workshops in Sorren-to, B.C., 108 Mile Bluegrass Camp and Georgia Straight Guitar Workshop in Vancouver, B.C..

Come see an amazing performance on Sat-urday, February 4. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the music begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, under 13 get in for $8.

For more information on the Romero’s, visit their website www.jasonandpharis.com.

Dunster School House: Pharis & JasonDaniel Betts

Editor

“Jason & Pharis”Jason and Pharis Romero will be performing at the Dunster School House on Saturday, Feb 4. Promotional Photo

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The regularly scheduled council meeting for the Village of Valemount was moved from January 10, 2012 to January 9, 2012 as council would be away

that week for political ‘charm’ school. Mayor Andru McCracken, Councillors Sandy Salt, Dallas Bullock, Hollie Blanchette and Christine Latimer, Chief Ad-ministrative Officer (CAO)/Corporate Officer (CO) Tom Dall, and Deputy Cor-porate Officer Anne Yanciw were all in attendance.

Correspondence for ActionRe: Tourism Valemount - Request for use of Visitor Information Centre and

village supplies for Rick Hansen RelayCouncil carried a motion to allow Tourism Valemount use of the Visitor In-

formation Centre and village supplies.

Re: Northern Health - New date for ‘Partnering with Communities to Improve Primary Heath Care’ meeting in Prince George

Council carried a motion for two people to attend the meeting. Those to at-tend will be discussed closer to the date.

Re: UBCM- UBCM MembershipCouncil carried a motion to renew their UBCM membership.

Re: NCLGA- Resolution Submission Deadline: March 2, 2012Council carried a motion to consider resolutions as the date gets closer.

Re: Northwest Invasive Plant Council - Thank you and Request for Continued support in 2012

Council will address this further in the budgeting process.

Re: Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations- Request for Comments on Expression of Interest

Council carried a motion to inform the Ministry that they are not aware of any “existing land uses that may preclude the development of a four season resort in this location”. Council has no “specific interest within or adjacent to the study area” and they are not aware of any other tenures within this area.

Information ItemsRe: RDFFG- 2011 UBCM Discussion follow upAfter discussion council agreed to get specific statistics on the power situa-

tion in Valemount.

Re: Resources North Association- Congratulations and Invitations for future discussion

Council carried a motion to write a letter to Resources North Association to have them talk to council.

Re: UNBC Community Development InstituteCouncil carried a motion to get more infor-

mation on the program.

Administrative ReportsCOA Re: Council Procedure Bylaw ReviewCouncil carried a motion to defer until the

next council meeting possible time alterna-tives for council meetings. Changing the council meeting time to noon was discussed and decided against. Further discussion brought up the possibility of changing the time to 5:00 p.m. or slightly later. This topic is still open, and in the public awareness stage of the bylaw review.

COA Re: Regional District Application for Temporary Industrial UseCouncil carried a motion to send a letter to the Regional District of Fraser-

Fort George stating that they have no concerns regarding the Temporary In-dustrial Use Permit for the Craig property.

COA Re: Valemount Information Centre Management and OperationsCouncil carried a motion to post the Request for Proposal for the operations

and management of the Information Centre to be accepted from January 10, 2012 to February 24, 2012.

COA Re: VOV Traffic Regulation Bylaw AmendmentCouncil carried a motion to approve the Fourth and Final Reading of the

Village of Valemount Traffic Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 678, 2011 to change the town speed limit from 50 km/h to 40 km/h.

COA Re: Wildfire Plan Update ProjectCouncil carried a motion to approve the Mayor and CAO to sign an agree-

ment with B.A. Blackwell & Associates to complete the Wildfire Plan Update for the Village of Valemount in the amount of $14,960.00 plus taxes. Of this amount, $7,500 will come from Community Forests and $7,500 will come from a community grant.

COA Re: CMH Airport Snow Removal Letter of UnderstandingCouncil carried a motion to approve the Mayor and CAO to sign a letter of

understanding with CMH to have the snow removed on the runway when the roads and Village needs have been met. The cost of the charges to CMH will be $200.00 per hour as per the agreement. This agreement will also provide CMH the ability to have a qualified employee check the runway prior to their chartered flights landing at the airport and a report be provided to the Village when the inspection has been completed. There was discussion to the value of this agreement as the airport is a public space and it is in the Village’s interest to keep it maintained.

COA Re: Development Variance Permit Application - 1950 Cranberry PlaceCouncil carried a motion to allow the “Approving Officer” to sign the Devel-

opment Variance Permit No. DVP 06-11 for 1950 Cranberry Place which will allow the property to have an accessory building to be larger than 50% of the principle residence (existing garage), to allow a second accessory building (small shed) on the side of the property in front of the principle building and to allow the existing accessory building (existing garage) in front of the prin-ciple building.

EDO Re: Monthly Report December 2011Council carried a motion to receive the Monthly Report of the Economic

Development Officer.

EDO Re: Highway Billboard Lease AgreementsCouncil carried a motion to accept Option one to give permission to CAO

to sign the agreements on behalf of the Village of Valemount once they are completed and signed by the property owners to have Village billboards on properties.

PWO Re: Monthly Report November 2011 and December 2011Council carried a motion to receive the both Monthly Reports of the Public

Works Officer.

VBI Re: Monthly Report December 2011Council carried a motion to receive the Monthly Report of the Village Build-

ing Inspector.

VBO Re: Monthly Report December 2011Council carried a motion to receive the Monthly Report of the Village Bylaw Officer.

Financial ReportDOF Re: Monthly Report December 2011Council carried a motion to receive the Monthly Report of the Village Finan-

cial Officer.

DOF Re: Accounts Payable Report December 2011Council carried a motion to receive the Accounts Payable Report of the Vil-

lage Financial Officer.

Village of Valemount Council BriefsJennifer Meagher

Contributor


LOCAL GOVERNMENT

The regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of McBride was held Janu-ary 10 with Mayor Mike Frazier, Councillors Irene Rejman, Rick Thompson,

Raj Basran and Lori Kimpton, Chief Administrative Offi cer Eliana Clements, Deputy Administrator/Treasurer Danielle Smith, and Economic Development Offi cer Margaret Graine in attendance.

McBride Community FoundationDelegate Loranne Martin from the McBride Community Foundation com-

mittee made a presentation to Council, reporting on the McBride Community Foundation 2011 activities and achievements and providing a look ahead to the committee’s goals for 2012. The McBride Community Foundation will pro-vide a letter to Council with a request that the 2011 budgeted amount of $500 that was not used by the McBride Community Foundation be brought forward to Council’s 2012 budget discussions.

Martin also reported that the committee expects to have about $5,000.00 to grant in 2012.

Martin reported that several of the members of the committee had resigned (Marilyn Wheeler, Sheilagh Foster and Russ Pervis), leaving only three con-tinuing members (Mike Moseley, Kelly Porter and Loranne Martin). During the previous year the committee requested to expand to nine members to en-able them to complete the work of the committee. With the addition of two Councillors, Irene Rejman and Lori Kimpton, there are four vacant positions still to be fi lled on the committee.

McBride Emergency PlanCouncil carried a motion that the Village of McBride Emergency Plan 2011

be given fi nal approval.

Improvement to power reliabilityCouncil carried a motion that a draft resolution in regards to “Improvement

to Power Reliability” be prepared for Council to review at the next Council meeting as there is still a need for power stability and improvements. The reso-lution is in support of improvements to the Hydro lines throughout the entire region, from Kamloops to Dome Creek. It will be forwarded to the North Cen-tral Local Government Association (NCLGA) for presentation to the NCLGA members for a vote during the May convention in 100 Mile House.

Rate increases for garbage, sewer and water ratesGarbage collection rates amendment bylawCouncil carried a motion that the “Village of

McBride Garbage Collection Rates Amendment Bylaw No. 717, 2011” be given fi nal reading and adoption.

Sewer rates amendment bylawA motion was carried that the “Village of McBride Sewer Rates Amendment

Bylaw No. 718, 2011” be given fi nal reading and adoption.

Water rates and regulation amendment bylawA motion was carried that the “Village of McBride Water Rates and Regula-

tion Amendment Bylaw No. 719, 2011” be given fi nal reading and adoption.The rate increases are due to an aging infrastructure and increasing day-to-

day operating costs.The combined increase for the total of the garbage, sewer and water functions for 2012 is 3%. For a single family residence, these increas-es would result in an annual increase of $5.84 for sewer fees, $2.84 for garbage fees, and $4.15 for water fees, resulting in a total rate increase of $12.83 for all three functions for the year which would be an increase of $1.07 per month. Based on a single family residence, the total billing for water, sewer and gar-bage functions of the 2011 annual cost of the utility bill is $437.69. The new rate increases for all three functions will result in an annual bill of $450.52 for 2012.

Village of McBride Offi cial Community Plan Amendment BylawCouncil carried a motion that the “Village of McBride Offi cial Community

Plan Amendment Bylaw No. 720” be given fi rst reading.

Village of McBride Zoning Amendment BylawCouncil carried a motion that the “Village of McBride Zoning Amendment

Bylaw No. 721” be given fi rst reading.

Public hearingA motion was carried that a public hearing for Bylaw No. 720 and Bylaw No.

721 be held February 7 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers.

Meeting rescheduledCouncil carried a motion that the regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of

McBride on February 14 be cancelled and rescheduled to Monday, February 13.

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The combined Valemount/McBride Novice team won Clearwater tournament held on January 14 -15

Jenn QuamCONTRIBUTOR

The team played a Williams Lake team on Saturday winning 8 to 3. In their second game they faced another Williams Lake team and

beat them 5 to 1. In their fi nal round robin game they faced Clear-water. The “McVale” team was losing 6 to 4 with minutes left in the game. With great team play they tied the game 6 and 6 which left the Clearwater and “McVale” teams in a two way tie for fi rst place af-ter the round robin. In the championship game the two teams faced each other again and the combined Valemount/McBride team took fi rst place beating the Clearwater team 6 to 3! Great team play by everyone!

“Tournament Winners”The combined Valemount/McBride Novice team that won the Clearwater tournament held on January 14 and 15.

Not in order: Braden Smith, Logan Forman, Dustin Byford, Dawson Wikstrom, Cody Osadchuk, Riley Kunka, Hannah Black, Riley Hill, Kaiden Wiltsie, Seth Hulka, Connor Quam, Chayse Sha-wara, Tanner Molendyk. Coaches: Ole Quam, Kurt Smith, and Carl FormanMissing from photo is Joseph Bergen and Managers Lori Forman and Kathy Molendyk Photo by Jenn Quam

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Throughout her fi ve years of working at the Centre for Family Lit-eracy in Edmonton, Alta., Program Director Kim Chung has seen

remarkable achievements in the fi eld, including having witnessed en-tire communities blossom because of participating in family literacy programs.

“These programs are incredibly important and appropriate for any-one who has children,” says Chung. She adds that even parents with high education levels might not know how to apply literacy skills when dealing with children every day, so these programs are benefi cial to all Canadian parents.

Family literacy is the way parents and children use literacy and lan-guage in their daily lives. It encompasses how families learn, how par-ents improve their skills to help their kids develop strong literacy levels, and how families use literacy to maintain relationships with each other and with the community.

“Parents are a child’s fi rst teacher. Research has shown that when par-ents know how to support their kids through literacy from birth, chil-dren become more successful at school,” Chung points out.

Through family literacy programs parents learn tips on how to incor-porate learning in everyday activities with their children, such as fold-ing the laundry, for example. This simple chore can be fun and useful to teach kids how to count, help them identify different colours and also to teach new words, such as bigger and smaller, clean and dirty. Family bonding is also an important outcome of family literacy programs.

Family literacy initiatives involve three different levels: the intellectu-al level, where vocabulary and other learning tools are used; the emo-tional level, stimulating participants to play, touch and interact with their kids; and fi nally the social level, where parents can engage with other parents.

As surprising as it may seem, even in a developed country like Can-ada, 40 per cent of adults still struggle with reading, writing and math. Family literacy programs are a great and safe way for families to in-crease their confi dence and skills.

On January 27, 2012, Canada will celebrate Family Literacy Day®. This years theme is “Journey to Learning”, emphasizing everyday lit-eracy skills development. In Valemount, B.C., Kim Thorn, Valemount Community Literacy Coordinator for Columbia Basin Alliance for Lit-eracy, Wendy Cinnamon of the Valemount Public Library and Pat Pow-

ell of the College of New Caledonia are organizing a scavenger hunt with questions and answers related to, primarily, community service locations around the village. Entry forms will be sent home to families through both schools and will be available at the Valemount Public Li-brary. Participants will have about a week to complete their hunt and the full day of January 27, as it is a Pro-D day for both schools. Those who complete the scavenger hunt will be entered in a draw for a Kobo E-Reader. Other draws will be open to all those attending the event. A musical component is in the works, but is not yet confi rmed. There will be a reading, games and refreshments. This is an opportunity for valley residents to join millions of Canadians, who will take the learning jour-ney with their families, schools and communities this year.

For more information on Family Literacy Day ®, visit www.FamilyLit-eracyDay.ca.

Scavenger hunt planned for Family Literacy DayDaniel Betts

EDITOR

“Parents are a child’s fi rst teacher”Family Literacy Day is January 27. Join millions of Canadians who will take the learning jour-ney. In Valemount an exciting scavenger hunt with amazing prizes is being offered, including a Kobo E-Reader. Entry forms will soon be coming home from school. Photo Submitted

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Spaz LoggingDave Craig

Phone: 250-566-4742 Cell: 250-566-1089

Returning Flow Acupuncture

Micah Yoder, Registered AcupuncturistPhone: 250-566-1782

Wednesday & Fridayin Valemount

Thursdays in McBride

TOUCHTHERAPY INTERNATIONALGeotran™ Brain/Mind IntegrationsBio-Photonic Lymphatic DrainageMassageIonCleanse® Detox Foot Bath

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ROCKO’S MUSICAll Music Supplies available

Rocko’s Music - 250-968-4335 Brown Rd. Dunster Just Past Vogels

Assorted Blues Harps, Strings, Cords, Capos, Mikes, Stands, Chord Books, Song

Books, & Local Cd’s

CHURCH CHURCH CHURCH LISTINGSLISTINGSLISTINGSVALEMOUNTVALEMOUNTVALEMOUNT

GOOD SHEPHERD ROMAN GOOD SHEPHERD ROMAN GOOD SHEPHERD ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHCATHOLIC CHURCHCATHOLIC CHURCH

3rd Ave & Elm St.3rd Ave & Elm St.3rd Ave & Elm St.Phone: 1 877 314-4897 Phone: 1 877 314-4897 Phone: 1 877 314-4897

Sunday 8:30am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat-Sunday 8:30am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat-Sunday 8:30am Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat-9am, Wed & Fri 7pm9am, Wed & Fri 7pm9am, Wed & Fri 7pm

ANGLICAN UNITED CHURCHANGLICAN UNITED CHURCHANGLICAN UNITED CHURCH250 566-4797 250 566-4797 250 566-4797 7th & Cedar, Sunday 7th & Cedar, Sunday 7th & Cedar, Sunday

Worship 9:00 AMWorship 9:00 AMWorship 9:00 AM

NEW LIFE CENTRENEW LIFE CENTRENEW LIFE CENTRE1247 - 1st Ave. 250-566-48241247 - 1st Ave. 250-566-48241247 - 1st Ave. 250-566-4824

Sunday School 10am. Sunday School 10am. Sunday School 10am. Family Worship 10:30am. Family Worship 10:30am. Family Worship 10:30am.

Prayer meeting Thurs 7pmPrayer meeting Thurs 7pmPrayer meeting Thurs 7pm

CHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICESCHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICESCHRISTIAN SCIENCE SERVICES250 968-4349 or 250 566-4568 250 968-4349 or 250 566-4568 250 968-4349 or 250 566-4568

Sunday-11am, Sunday-11am, Sunday-11am, Sun. School 11am Sun. School 11am Sun. School 11am

VALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPVALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIPVALLEY CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP250 566-9996250 566-9996250 566-9996

Worship Service Worship Service Worship Service on Sun 10:30am on Sun 10:30am on Sun 10:30am

DUNSTERDUNSTERDUNSTERROCKO’S CHURCHROCKO’S CHURCHROCKO’S CHURCH

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

Dunster. 250 968-4335.Dunster. 250 968-4335.Dunster. 250 968-4335.

MCBRIDEMCBRIDEMCBRIDEST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCHST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCHST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH

197 Dominion,197 Dominion,197 Dominion,250 569-2606 250 569-2606 250 569-2606

Sun. Communion Service 11amSun. Communion Service 11amSun. Communion Service 11am

EVANGELICAL FREE CHURCHEVANGELICAL FREE CHURCHEVANGELICAL FREE CHURCHChurch 569.2378 or 569.8845 1st Church 569.2378 or 569.8845 1st Church 569.2378 or 569.8845 1st Ave Ave Ave

Worship Service on Sun 10:30am Worship Service on Sun 10:30am Worship Service on Sun 10:30am

ANGLICAN UNITED CHURCHANGLICAN UNITED CHURCHANGLICAN UNITED CHURCH441 Dominion St., 250 569.3206 or 441 Dominion St., 250 569.3206 or 441 Dominion St., 250 569.3206 or

250 569.3386. 250 569.3386. 250 569.3386. Worship/Kids church10:00amWorship/Kids church10:00amWorship/Kids church10:00am

SEVENTH - DAY ADVENTISTSEVENTH - DAY ADVENTISTSEVENTH - DAY ADVENTISTLamming Pit Road Lamming Pit Road Lamming Pit Road

250 569.3370 250 569.3370 250 569.3370 Sabbath School: Sat. 9:30 am, Worship Sabbath School: Sat. 9:30 am, Worship Sabbath School: Sat. 9:30 am, Worship

Service Sat. 11am, Pathfinders Tues Service Sat. 11am, Pathfinders Tues Service Sat. 11am, Pathfinders Tues 7pm, Prayer Meeting Wed 7pm 7pm, Prayer Meeting Wed 7pm 7pm, Prayer Meeting Wed 7pm

MOUNTAIN CHAPELMOUNTAIN CHAPELMOUNTAIN CHAPEL(PAOC)(PAOC)(PAOC)

Church 569-3350Church 569-3350Church 569-3350Office 569-6802 Office 569-6802 Office 569-6802

Sunday Worship 11:00am, Sunday Worship 11:00am, Sunday Worship 11:00am, Prayer Service Wed. 7 pmPrayer Service Wed. 7 pmPrayer Service Wed. 7 pmMENNONITE CHURCHMENNONITE CHURCHMENNONITE CHURCH

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

7:45pm7:45pm7:45pm

Artists in all disciplines—as well as arts, culture and heritage organizations—are invited to apply for funding through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural

Alliance (CKCA), which delivers the Arts, Culture and Heritage Program of Co-lumbia Basin Trust (CBT).

For 2012/13, funding has increased by $55,000, to $706,000. This will help CKCA better meet demand in sought-after programs like minor capital for arts and heritage facilities, support for touring and major project funding.

“We’re very happy CBT has increased the funding made available to arts, heritage and culture through our programs,” said Jacquie Hamilton, CKCA Chair. “The works of these organizations and individuals touch upon the lives of people throughout the Basin, and CKCA appreciates the opportunity to pro-vide support.”

Funding is available for:· individual and group projects;· minor capital projects;· touring;

· arts and heritage mentoring/master classes;· organizational development;· major projects;· artists in education;· major exhibits;· major heritage capital projects; and· heritage projects.“This is support for our neighbours, our museums, our local theatre troupes—

for the many ways arts, culture and heritage weave through our lives,” said Gary Ockenden, CBT Director of Community Engagement. “We’re proud CBT can strengthen this sector in order to benefi t the whole community.”

Find out more and get the application form by visiting www.basinculture.com, contacting your local community arts council or phoning CKCA at 250.505.5505 or 1.877.505.7355.

Applications must be received by March 9 or March 23, 2012, depending on the program.

CBT delivers economic, social and environmental benefi ts to the residents of the Columbia Basin. To learn more about CBT programs and initiatives, visit www.cbt.org or call 1.800.505.8998.

CBT: Arts, Culture and Heritage GrantSubmitted

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4 bedroom home for rent in McBride. Wood stove.Nice landscaped yard.Mature family only.$800 month.250-566-9126 JAN 25

CN Apts 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites $520 and $590 per month plus Hydro. On site laundry, no pets please. Call Scott 250-566-1569 JAN 25

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

lIVeSTOCK / hay

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For sale horse hay, square or round bales. Contact Doug 250-569-3201 or Jess 250-569-8831 McBride

FEB 29

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

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

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1998 380 SKIDOO. Asking $1500.00 - Call for more information 250-566-9834 GTS JAN 11

4 Cooper Weathermaster Winter Tires With Rims, P215/60R15,Balanced, Installed on new Canadian Tire winter rims, 5 Bolt, Stud-ded, 2.7inches center to center, Like new $500 obo will ship anywhere at buy-ers expense. Call 604-588-0069 for more info GTS NOV 30

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2000 Pontiac MontanaMileage: 171,000 kms. New summer tires. Studded winter tires. Asking $3,500 Phone 250-566-4580 GTS OCT 19

2000 Pontiac Maverick van, 161,000 km. Nice condition, running order but needs some transmission work $1,400 obo. Call 250-566-4392 GTS AUG 3

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

2007 Prowler Travel Trailer24 foot. Like new, rarely used. Nice floor plan, Full bathroom, shower, stove, oven, microwave, sleeps six. Large awning. Must be seen - 250-566-9834 $15,000.

2005 Red Ford Focus. Parts vehicle, was in accident, Make offer. 250-566-9817 JAN 18

1986 GMC 3/4 ton truck, white. Call Bernard Cantin 250-566-9817 JAN 18

Looking to buy your unused musical instruments. Call 250-968-4338 please leave message, or email [email protected] JAN 25

Full size 1” X 6” aromatic cedar boards; small quantity, rough cut. Contact Al Pernicelle 250-569-2602 or email [email protected] FEB 8

FREE dog to a good home: 2 year old black lab, female, spayed, good with kids. 250-566-8400 JAN 25

In Loving Memory of

Sophie Cummings1912 – 2012

Sophia Cummings passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 8th , 2012 two weeks before her 100th Birthday. Born in Slovakia she im-migrated with her mother Angelina Blysak to Golden B.C. in 1927. Sophia was predeceased by her husband Ellis Eugene Cummings on

October 3, 1991. She is survived by her brother Edward Blysak (Barbara) of Golden, sisters

–in-law Grace Rideout , Leona Grant, Shirley Grant (Ervine) all of New Brunswick, nephews Edwin Rideout (Arline), Stephen Grant (Sha-ron), nieces Irene Mottley, Elonra Rideout and

Valerie Fougere.

Sophia has resided in Kamloops since 1975 and was a member of Catholic Women’s Leagues in Golden, Valemount and Kamloops since 1950

Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 am on Friday, January 13, 2012 in Our Lady of

Perpetual Help Catholic Church.

Prayers will be recited at 7:00 pm, on Thursday, January 12, 2012 in Our Lady of Perpetual Help

Catholic Church.

Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marjorie Willoughby Snowden Memorial

Hospice Home, 72 Whiteshield Cr., South, Kamloops BC V2E 2S9

Arrangements entrusted toKamloops Funeral Home

250-554-2577Condolences may be emailed to the family from

www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com

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New at the McBride Public LibraryAdult fiction

Fortune Cookie – Bryce CourtenayZachary’s Gold – Stan Krumm

What the Night Knows – Dean Koontz

Adult Non-fictionThen Again – Diane Keaton

The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari – Robin SharmaI Once Was a Cowboy – Art Hagen

The Harley-Davidson … Archive Collection – Randy LeffingwelliPhone 4S: Portable Genius – Paul McFedries

JuniorLife in the Far North – Bobbie Kalman

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The Lego Ideas Book – Daniel Lipkowitz

DVDThe Magic School Bus Catches a Wave

The Chronicles of NarniaThe History Boys

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NOTES FROM ALL OVERNotes from All Over

Donalda Beesoncontributor

Congratulations to Valemount’s Justin HookeThe Fitzhugh’s 5th Annual Photo Contest yielded

some incredible works of photography and fea-tured some names you might know! Valemount’s Justin Hooke won the contest this year with his photo of a Silverback Gorilla. Also featured was Ron Worobec who you might remember from his photo spread a couple of issues back in The Valley

Sentinel, as well as a photo by David Edwards who’s work you can see in the Valemount and Area Snowmobile guide, also featured is David’s mother Lydia Edwards.

Attention Ladies: the Curling Club is Cranking up the Heat! Body Heat, Canada’s quality exotic male entertainment is making an ap-

pearance at Valemount’s Ladies Only Curling Bonspiel! Friday and Saturday, January 27 and 28 curling will be taking place with dinner Saturday night, and the Male Entertainment will follow! Whether you are curling or not come out and join the ladies for some memorable entertainment and support the Vale-mount Curling Club. For more information contact Diana at (250) 566 9974.

Nobody’s Perfect Parenting Workshop in McBrideThis six-week parenting program focuses on building on parents’ strengths.

The content is parent-focused and designed with the parents to meet their specific needs. Weekly classes are starting Friday, January 20, at the McBride Health Unit. This program provides a safe and supportive place for the sharing of ideas and building a network with other parents. It is free to participate and childcare is available. The group is open to moms and dads with children of any age. To register, contact Beth or Jen at (250) 569 2266.

JasperLIFE Mountain Adventure Club: Maligne Canyon Descent Monday, January 23, the JasperLIFE Mountain Adventure Club will be host-

ing a day trip into Maligne Canyon, including a technical descent to the deep-est section...the upper canyon. As per usual, transportation is provided. Space is limited. Advanced registration is required. To sign up contact JasperLIFE at (780) 852 2100.

Cell Service for Blue RiverIf you travelled south at all over the holidays you may have noticed the ad-

dition of a new cellular service area on highway 5. The dreaded dead zone of cell service between Valemount and Clearwater is now serviced with a break in Blue River. I’m certain residents, snowmobilers and travellers alike will enjoy the additional service in this area!

Fearing & White at the Jasper LegionCanada meets Ireland, and together singer/songwriters Stephen Fearing and

Andy White make, Fearing & White, folk and roots artists. They will be playing a show Tuesday evening, January 24, at 8:00 p.m. at the Jasper Legion. Tickets are $20 or $15 in advance. There will be food and drink specials all night.

Village of Valemount “Did You Know?”The Village of Valemount reports “for every garbage truck load that goes to

the transfer station, the Village is invoiced $30.90 from the Regional District.” The total cost from January to September of 2011 is $20,062.05. We can help to reduce this amount if we recycle whenever possible.

SnowmobilerTV.comSnowmobiler TV (STV) recently featured snowmobiler friendly Valemount

and VARDA’s Curtis Pawliuk on their program. An exceptional job! Well done in promoting Valemount as a snowmobile destination Curtis! You can check it out by Google-ing Snowmobiler TV Valemount.

Parent and Tots Ice Skating• CanoeValley Recreation Centre: Valemount, Monday and Wednesday,

10-12, and Friday 11-12.• RobsonValley Recreation Centre: McBride, Monday, Wednesday, and

Friday 10-12. Parents skate for free, and the cost per a

child is $1.65. Rental skates are available at $1.30 a pair. Please bring your own hel-mets.

Valemount Gymnastics Club Starts Win-ter Classes

Monday: 3:15 p.m. age nine and up 4:30 p.m. age five and under

Wednesday: 3:30 p.m. ages 6-8

The cost is just $80 for the season, which runs until spring break, plus $22 for insur-ance. Call Karen Doughty for more infor-mation (250) 566 9726.

Seasonal DepressionFollowing up Micah Yoder’s January 4,

2012 article on Seasonal Depression, in ad-dition to the plethora of excellent sugges-tions provided, did you know that the Rob-son Valley Support Society (RVSS) offers Free Light Therapy? According to RVSS:

“Many of us are daylight deprived. In fact, most people spend more than 23 hours a day indoors, where illumination rarely exceeds twilight levels. Living in northern latitudes, in cloudy or overcast areas, often being homebound, or work-ing shift work can lead to light deprivation. Light Therapy is doctor recommended for the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disor-der, Winter Depression and Sleep Disor-ders.”

Appointments are available during of-fice hours by calling RVSS. Call (250) 566 9107 for more information and to book a spot. Each session is 20 minutes long and you can attend each day if you like. Bring something to read and enjoy the light!

Got a TipIf you have a note idea or tip, or would

like to share your event or happening with us, you are encouraged to contact Donalda Beeson at [email protected] or The Valley Sentinel 250 566 4425. Please note that all items for publication on the Wednesday issue must be in by the previ-ous Friday.

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Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)A stimulation of friendships and other social activities is dawn-ing. You may feel rebellious, however. Ironically, a preference for work over play may be at issue. Yet, you also yearn to retreat or escape somehow. Reconciling these confl icting urges is the challenge. Aim for quality time over quantity on all fronts to have it all!

Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)The time to assert your position to gain some earned or at least desired recognition has arrived. Important meetings behind the scenes are likely. Whether these are with your own source, or outer power players, or both depends on the specifi cs of your destiny. Either way, you are eager to take determined and stra-tegic measures to direct the action in your favour.

Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)Many new realizations and visions of the future are being stim-ulated and this trend will continue. Seeing who you are and where you are headed is running through your mind. Some-how, you may sense that you have some important work to do. Attending to certain sobering realities is part of the plot. For the sake of security you are willing to do the work, though you may not truly want to.

Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)Considering some of the deeper mysteries of life is an emerg-ing trend. Thoughts and questions about sex, death or taxes, or perhaps what is the deeper purpose of your life, or the mean-ing of life in general… are lingering. Exchanging thoughts and ideas with others will prove satisfying, as long as you are open to new ideas verses solely defending existing beliefs. Honour the process. Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)Searching for deeper truths and new realizations about the ac-tual states and realities of you’re your important relationships is on the rise. You are committed to do the work to make some improvements. Do be willing to negotiate. Yet, avoid trying to change others. Instead, review how you can better yourself. Be patient yet sure by taking actual steps backed by a plan.

Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)Making improvements and changes in your daily routine and overall lifestyle is an emerging theme. This will lead you to look deeper at yourself and others than usual. At worst you will try to defend your position. At best, you will decipher, outline and visualize the solutions required, then take action. By open to a variety of solutions, seek support, yet do not lean.

Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)A creative wave of inspiration is washing in on your shores now. It will push you to make key changes in the relationship you have with yourself. Learning to love your self and give to your-self more fully is the goal. The consequences of this may pro-duce ironic results, however. For example, you may be guided to give more to “your” relationships with others.

Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)Are you ready for change on the home front and/or at core lev-els? Well, ready or not…! These may be just the kind you want and/or need. Ideally you will respond to any confl icts with oth-ers to spur you on. Yet, the tendency to react aggressively is also high and this trend will continue. Make extra efforts to be open minded and replace suspicion with communication.

Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)Initiating a new round of communications will become obvious this week. Your focus will be sober and pragmatic, yet diplomat-ic. Creating more beauty in your home environment may be a core motivation. This can be as basic as a big clean-up. If you focus this way and follow through you are likely to feel inspired.

Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)Innovative designs to establish a new momentum and/or a new overall mode of expression will soon become apparent. You want to be heard and heeded. You will be open to exchanges of ideas and visions and may feel impatient and/or depressed where these are not forthcoming. Your core motivation is to ex-perience new levels of freedom.

Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)The New Moon in your sign indicates an activation of your overall mode of expression. The stimulation of new percep-tions is likely. Desires to acquire practical tools that can make a real difference are motivating you. Yet, there is reason to believe that you are feeling a little lost and confused as well and feel the need for guidance.

Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)The urge to retreat and even escape may feel especially strong starting this week. Yet, one can also be productive behind the scenes and you will want to be. This will include opening your mind to new incoming intuitions and increasing your scope of communications somehow. Extra care to be trusting is advised, especially in your closest relationships.

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Jock Finlayson, executive vice president and chief policy officer, Business Council of B.C., is

predicting the economic growth in Canada will be weaker in 2012 than in 2011.

Finlayson spoke about the global and local economy during the Natural Resource Forum Wednesday in Prince George, B.C.. He said, cur-rently the economic environment is turbulent with a lot of drama in the Euro zone. Those prob-lems reached a crescendo in autumn, he added, and the likelihood is that area is heading into a recession.

The U.S. is doing better which is encouraging news locally, however it, like most other coun-tries, is still struggling.

The global economy is still growing, but slowly.The emerging markets are doing better, though

China’s economy is slowing down somewhat, however it is still growing far more rapidly than elsewhere in the world. Japan is recovering from the natural disaster that country suffered.

The positive news, he said, is for those interest-ed in borrowing right now.

“If you are a borrower, you will benefit from very low interest rates,” he said.

Debt, including household and corporate, is one of the core issues facing the world economy today. The cost of government borrowing is tre-mendously divergent. Greece is at 30 per cent, an amount Finlayson said is unsustainable. A num-ber of other countries also have punishing rates. Conversely, Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. are at

two per cent.“So investors are lined up around the block,”

he said. “When the rates march back up to four or five per cent you will know we are back to nor-mal.”

Many onlookers have speculated as to why the Euro zone hasn’t come together to deal with their issues, understanding the key to a solution would lie with Germany, Finlayson said. However, he added, the chancellor of Germany has made it clear she doesn’t want her country to come to the table and underwrite a debt caused by fiscal irre-sponsibility in other countries.

The outlook for the U.S. in 2012 will be muted, first because American households are deleverag-ing and second because the woes in Europe will spill over into that country. There will be grow-ing fiscal austerity though corporate America is in great shape, with two trillion in cash to invest, however the environment is missing for them to take risks at the moment.

The job crisis in the U.S. is the worst since World War II, with 15 per cent of the population effec-tively unemployed. The unrest in that country is all signs of the stress and tension in the labour mar-ket, but things are finally beginning to thaw out.

The net worth of houses has decreased, and in fact there has been an epic slump in real estate, something which was not mirrored in Canada. Incomes have fallen seven per cent since 1999, combined with a 20 per cent drop in net worth since that year, affecting household well-being.

In Canada, the real Gross Domestic Product is a bit weaker but there will be some improvement by 2013.

“We are not in recession. We are holding our own,” he said.

The province is doing better than the national average.

With continued growth in Asia far outpac-ing growth in Europe, North America and Japan, emerging markets have a decisive strategic ad-vantage going into the future.

“China’s economy surpasses the U.S. in eco-nomic size,” Finlayson said.

In fact, over the next four decades it is expected growth for emerging markets will occur at be-tween 300 and 700 per cent, compared to about 80 per cent in the U.S.

“Resources are in a strong demand globally. The rise of Asia is already very evident in B.C.,” he said.

Weaker economic growth in Canada predicted in 2012DeLynda Pilon

Special to the Valley Sentinel

Stockwell Day, former minister responsible for international trade, issued several chal-

lenges to some of the groups involved in the growing trade potential in emerging markets in Asia. Day spoke during the Natural Resource Forum held Wednesday, January 11 in Prince George, B.C..

He encouraged industry leaders to work harder to get their story out in the public.

There have been huge changes over the years, he said, in everything from safety prac-tices to extraction methods. The environment is cared for and is not only left pristine, but on occasion left in better shape than it was prior to extraction.

“In terms of restoration, we have changed so much so that there is a remarkable story to tell,” he told the crowd at the ninth annual B.C. Natural Resource Forum in Prince George Wednesday. “You have to get that story out in a stronger, better way.”

It’s up to industry, he said, to broadcast all the changes and improvements that have been made over the years.

The media, he said, is very competitive, with outlets trying to get the attention of audienc-es, wanting to be watched, listened to or read. And though you don’t garner that audience by being boring, he said the facts don’t have to be dull and he challenged media to be factual and transparent.

Politicians and elected officials, he said, need to be aware of the effect of spending as well as government policies.

“You raise taxes and you drive out innova-tion,” he said.

A common sense approach to policies, like combining provincial and federal environ-mental processes, might alleviate some of the waiting time placed on projects, he said.

For example, it took several years for one mining venture to go through all of the reviews

and processes before work could commence.“They have to watch policies on spending

and make sure the regulation process is com-mon sense,” he said.

No one wants to be accused of not caring about the environment, he added. In fact, he said, many politicians fear streamlining pro-cesses then winding up marked with that sort of label. However, Day said he wasn’t talking about cutting corners, just cutting unneces-sary red tape.

He challenged the public to understand that just because something is reported doesn’t mean it’s true.

He used a meeting in the north as an exam-ple, where one member of the public claimed a pipeline would stop caribou from mating. The comment was reported by media.

Day said there are many opportunities for Canada in the Asia-Pacific markets. In Chi-na alone, over the next five years 85 million homes will be needed. In India, 200 cities will be needed.

The growth is indicative of the needs of a middle class that is expanding exponentially.

“It’s the most fantastic story in modern his-tory The positive growth of the middle class in those two countries alone is phenomenal. You folks have an idea of the resources required to build 200 cities. Canada has those resources,” he said.

It also has stability, human rights, freedom of education and religion, and a free media.

However, if Canada lays a field of unreason-able processes between what those markets need and the natural resources this country has, those market needs will be filled else-where, and Canada’s social programs will dry up and education will suffer.

In closing, Day pointed out that, if the pro-cesses in place now were in place in the 1800s, then the Canadian National Railway uniting the country would never have been built.

Industry leaders need to work harder to get their story outDeLynda Pilon

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