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New Mayor and Council

“Inaugural meeting”Above: On December 6, 2011 the new mayor and council of the Village of Valemount conducted an inaugural council meeting. From left to right: Councillor Sandy Salt, Councillor Christine Latimer, Mayor Andru McCracken, Councillor Hollie Blanchette and Councillor Dallas Bullock. Read the story on Page 2. Photo by Andrea Scholz

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January 3, 2012 at 8:30 amFor those of you wishing to make payments to your tax or utilityaccount, the following payment options are available:

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Valemount’s new mayor and council inauguratedDaniel Betts

EDITOR

Extra seats had to be brought into the Valemount Village Council Chambers to accommodate the

many residents who came to witness the inaugura-tion of the new Mayor and Village Councillors. On

Tuesday, December 6,≠ at 7 p.m., Deputy Mayor Cyn-thia Piper opened the fi nal meeting of the outgoing Village Council, attended by Councillor Murray Cap-stick and Councillor Bobbi Roe. Absent was Council-lor Rita Tchir and Mayor Bob Smith. Both Piper and Roe took note of the large audience. “I see a lot of faces out here which I’ve never seen come to council before and I would really like to hear from the coun-cillors that you guys are coming back. You are all here now but remember the next meeting is in January so maybe you could attend that too, because that is always a good thing for the Village to hear from the people,” said Piper.

“I just wanted to thank everyone for coming tonight and I’d like to especially thank Tom for his guidance over the past few years, it’s been very much appre-ciated and to the rest of the senior staff for all their hard work and dedication to the Village, which most people don’t see,” said Capstick.

“I’m glad to see so many people here, we’ve never had this many unless there was a controversy,” said Roe, who also thanked Corporate Administrative Of-fi cer (CAO) Tom Dall and the Village Staff for all their hard work.

Mayor McCracken and Councillors Sandy Salt, Dal-las Bullock, Hollie Blanchette and Christine Latimer read aloud their oaths of offi ce and took their respec-tive chairs at the Village Council table. “This just feels right,” McCracken declared upon taking his chair

and testing the gavel. McCracken took a moment to acknowledge the efforts of the previous mayor and council. “Their effort, volunteerism and vision is re-sponsible for where the village is at right now,” said McCracken. “So when you hear of positive announce-ments coming in the next few years, and this council steps up to cut the red ribbons in front of fl ashing cameras allow yourselves to think back to last coun-cil, to Bobbi, Murray, Rita, Cynthia and Bob and the work they’ve done. There are a lot of irons in the fi re right now.” McCracken went on and named some of the accomplishments of each Councillor and the former mayor Bob Smith, highlighting the important work they have done for the Village of Valemount.

The new Mayor and Council went immediately to work, opening their inaugural meeting and carrying motions to accept many internal and external coun-cil appointments. (Please note the chart of Village of Valemount Assignments of Council) Council carried a motion to determine the fi nancial signing offi cers as well as accept the Deputy Mayor schedule for the year.

Following the inaugural meeting, those in atten-dance enjoyed cake and refreshments and had the opportunity to socialize with the new mayor and councillors. Forty minutes later, the fi rst offi cial Vale-mount Council Meeting with the new Mayor and Council was called to order. Please see the Vale-mount Council Briefs for details.

“Motion carried!”On December 6, 2011 the new mayor and council of the Vil-lage of Valemount conducted their fi rst council meeting. Above: Corporate Administraive Offi cer, Tom Dall (left) consults the agenda as Mayor Andru McCracken (right) gives the gavel a sharp crack after carrying his fi rst motion. Photo by Andrea Scholz

More than sixty power disruptions occurred in the Robson Valley on December 10, most of them only lasting a second. While some valley residents were only minor

inconvenienced, others lost electronic equipment such as computers, fl atscreen TVs, DVD players, and computer cards for pellet stoves.

Local businesses and their customers were affected by the outages as well.Kevin Taphorn, owner of the Husky gas station in McBride, said the service station

had fi ve complete shutdowns due to the power bumps. “Every time that happens, I am down for half an hour,” he said. “It’s a total inconvenience. If I loose three hours, that’s not good. It all comes back to the town. It creates negativity. Small centres, we just don’t get looked upon as we should.”

Apart from the power issues being an inconvenience for everybody, it’s also detri-mental to the business’ electronics, he said. “When that starts hitting your electronics, it’s just a matter of time,” said Taphorn. “Eventually it is going to fry the computers. And that stuff isn’t cheap.” Taphorn added that personally, he’s already lost a DVD player due to the power outages.

Jim Chuipka, owner of MarketPlace IGA in McBride, was inconvenienced by the out-ages as well.

“I had to call out a refrigeration guy out of Prince George to fi x some things,” he said.“I also had to replace an electric fan motor that cools a compressor. After a few power

blurbs the electrical motors will burn out. I am going to send a bill to BC Hydro. It would be nice if BC Hydro paid for some of the damage.”

Only recently, Chuipka invested in $3,000 battery backups for each cash-out register. “Before, it would sometimes knock out a till,” he said.

Inquiries made with the BC Hydro call centre were answered inconsistently, with an-swers ranging from the cause being a tree on fi re on the powerline and a number of trees touching the lines.

Ken Starchuck, Regional District of Fraser-Fort George Area H director, said that the

local government will keep putting more pressure on BC Hydro from the political side.“In light of the 60 plus power disruptions on Saturday that everyone in the area had

to endure it further encourages myself along with Mayor Mike Frazier and Mayor An-dru McCracken to continue lobbying BC Hydro and the BC Government to get stable and reliable power to the Robson Valley Region sooner than later.”

A BC Hydro spokesperson confi rmed that there were more than sixty power disrup-tions in the Robson Valley on Saturday, December 10. “A few things happened that con-tributed to the voltage fl uctuations,” said Bob Gammer, Community Relations Man-ager for Northern BC.

“One cause was a number of trees that were weighted down with snow, and when the snow load started to fall off the trees, the trees sprang up again, touching the lines if they were in close proximity to lines.”

Gammer said in response to this problem, BC Hydro sent out pruning and fl ashing crews to do vegetation maintenance on Monday, December 12. “BC Hydro has done a lot of clearing over the past year and a half, but the job isn’t fi nished,” he said.

Another cause for power fl uctuations was a burning tree that was contacting the line west of McBride.

However, the main cause for the frequent power fl uctuations on the weekend seems to have been caused by snow. “After patrolling the entire circuit, looking for any kind of problem, crews had to go out into areas where they had to snowshoe into,” said Gam-mer.

“In a section of line where there are three phases, they found that one of the wires had come loose and was not sitting on top of the insulator anymore, so it was in close proximity to one of the other phases. It had started snowing, and there was enough snow built up that it allowed the electricity to travel between the lines, causing a fl ash. The snow would then fall off the line and then rebuild, causing another fl ash. This ap-pears to be the main cause for the frequent power fl uctuations.”

Gammer said unrelated to Saturday’s power fl uctuations, there is also some work be-ing done on the McBride generators.

“We are making some further improvements so the generating station can be oper-ated by the crew that comes from Valemount,” he said.

Two short outages were planned for McBride early Wednesday morning, and a sev-enty-minute outage for areas outside of McBride and west of the Tete Jaune junction.

Multiple power surges disrupt business and damage equipmentBirgit Stutz

CONTRIBUTOR

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LOCAL NEWS

Christmas Joint serviCes

As we enjoy this season of giving, churches in valemount are coming together to celebrate God’s gift to us.

Please join us at either or both the following services:

Christmas eve:5-6 pm - Carols and scripture readings at the Anglican United Church

Christmas Day:10:30 - 11:30 am Joint services at the Best Western (Eagle’s View room)

Join us as we join together to thank God for His generosity to us, loving us as we are. Come as you are...even if you don’t have time to get out of your pyjamas!

John 3:16 (NIV)For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

Winter is HERE!

Brookfield Power would like to remind you of the dangers that exist on rivers this time of year. Because river currents can weaken ice – especially backwater currents close to dams – it can be very dangerous to travel on rivers whether on foot, on snowmobile, on skates, on skis, or on all-terrain vehicles (ATV). Also, a dam’s control gates can be activated remotely and will cause unsafe conditions such as water level and river current changes.

Stay Safe! Brookfield Power wants to ensure that all of your outdoor recreational activities are positive and memorable experiences this winter.

For more information: 604-485-2223

The cougar tracks that had started to show up within Village of McBride boundaries in the sec-

ond half of November are still being sighted across town, but now they are within close proximity to residences.

Todd Hunter, conservation offi cer out of Prince George, confi rmed that a live trap had been set in the Village of McBride on December 2 and a second one on December 9.

“We received some reports just prior to Decem-ber 2, alleging cougar activity at a residence in the village,” he said. “The tracks shown in photos (sent to the conservation offi ce) were identifi ed as cou-gar tracks.”

Hunter said the cougar has not exhibited any abnormal behaviour in terms of aggression or any threatening behaviour, and it hasn’t been seen dur-ing daylight hours.

“The cougar is showing solitary behaviour and seems to be focused on deer. There is no indication that it is after any domestic animals. The abnormal behaviour is that he is within close proximity to the residence.”

Hunter said an RCMP offi cer attended that resi-dence on November 30, but the tracks reported on the back deck of the house were obscured in the snow by the time the offi cer got there.

“We received another report of cougar tracks in a carport in the village. This has not been verifi ed. We also received a third party report of another deer kill, however, this is unconfi rmed as well. Other than that, we have received no other information, no attacks on domestic animals, no threatening be-haviour.”

A previous report of a deer allegedly killed by a cougar was unconfi rmed as well.

The reason no traps had been set earlier is that

the conservation offi ce had received very little in-formation before, said Hunter. “We had nothing conclusive from previous reports.”

Hunter travelled to McBride on December 9 to verify tracks near Second Avenue behind the li-brary.

“The wind had obscured them quite a bit, so I can’t make an exact determination of what it is, cougar or lynx,” he said. The second trap was set in that area.

Hunter said there is an abundance of deer in the wooded area close to the high school, which at-tracts cougars. “There is no real cause for alarm,” he said. “The level of response is appropriate for just setting a trap.”

He asks people to not let cats or dogs out astray and keep them on a leash.

“They are live traps and are baited for catlike crea-tures,” he said, adding that the traps are checked periodically throughout the day and that the Vil-lage and the RCMP are aware of the location of the traps and the procedure in dealing with them.

If the cougar gets trapped, it will be de-stroyed.

“We don’t relocate them, we can’t risk that,” said Hunter.

Hunter encourages people to take photos of possible cougar tracks and to contact the offi ce so a conservation offi cer can verify the tracks.

“Tracks can be mis-identifi ed very easily if the person isn’t trained,” said Hunter.

“I encourage people to report sightings to

the CO offi ce, but ask them to make sure that we don’t get reports that are unnecessary. If the cougar displays normal behaviour, there is no need to re-port it. On the other hand, if the cougar deciphers abnormal behaviour, for example is seen in town mid-day or shows stalking behaviour, or if there are tracks around houses, call us immediately.”

Hunter would like to remind people that when living with wildlife, there is always the possibility of confl ict.

“Prevention is better than confrontation,” he said. “Don’t feed wildlife. Don’t go into areas where cougars would be, such as wooded areas, or at twi-light. Don’t let children play unattended and keep an eye on pets.”

Reports about cougar sightings can be made by calling the conservation offi ce in Prince George at 1-877-952-7277.

For more information on human-cougar interac-tion, visit http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/cos/info/wild-life_human_interaction/docs/cougars.html.

Cougar traps set in McBride due to close proximity to residence Birgit Stutz

CONTRIBUTOR

Valley residents have been treated to an early snowfall this year. Cross-coun-try ski opportunities are everywhere. You may be lucky enough to ski out

your backyard or down the street. Anywhere there is snow you can ski. For those wishing a more organized ski opportunity the Yellowhead Outdoor Rec-reation Association (Y.O.R.A.) has been busy tracksetting at Jackman Flats and Camp Creek.

For information on current conditions purchase a membership to Y.O.R.A. at the Caribou Grill, give us your email and you will know when we have track-set and the condition of the parking lots etc. Conditions can change quickly, so we do our best to keep up with everything. Tracksetting at Jackman or Camp Creek typically cost Y.O.R.A. about $100 per setting. You can help us keep the tracks in good condition by following these courtesies:

- Dogs, snowshoeing and walking (without skis) are not allowed on the trackset ski trail at Jackman Flats; off-trail is fi ne.

- When stopping to admire the view or tie your shoe, step off the trail.- Herringbone beside the track on uphills not on it.- If you need to walk on downhills do so to the side of the trail- No littering on trails- Give way to downhill skiers.By following this cross-country ski trail etiquette you will help keep our trails

in good condition.Thanks to all the volunteers that have been busy cleaning trails at Jackman

Flats and Camp Creek.If you need information on current conditions, other places to ski or you are

looking for a ski lesson, call Barb Janzen at (250) 566 – 9811Donations to help offset the cost of tracksetting can be made at the Caribou

Grill or along with your membership renewal.

Cross-country ski seasonSubmitted

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OPINION» DAVE MARCHANT

Walking the Path

Daniel [email protected]

» VIEWPOINT

In one of my favor-ite movies, The Ma-

trix, a character states, “There is a difference between knowing the path and walking the path.” It is a profound statement, which can be applied to many different situations. Admittedly it is some-

times hard to know if your path is right for you.With mixed messages from visual media and

popular programming our modern society makes finding the right path even more dif-ficult. Often we start out on a course only to discover along the way that the path is leading us to a place we never intended to go.

Sometimes it is wise to stop and consider where we are along our path of life and reas-sess where we are going.

This year, Winter Solstice falls on December 22. In some traditions around the world, sol-stice is a time for people to review their lives, determine what isn’t working for them and at the same time put forth their intentions for the next year. Refocusing energy toward more practical or prosperous endeavors sometimes makes sense.

It is believed; solstice is a good time to think about what positive experiences can be achieved during the next year. This can be a specific desire involving a better job, more business or a more meaningful relationship. People can achieve remarkable things by simply putting forth an energetic intention toward an achievable goal. Such thoughts fo-cus our minds and direct our energies toward our desires. Through our day-to-day activities during the year the thoughts and intentions we generate on solstice may be revisited and can shape our choices in order to reach our goals. Much the way we would look at a road map and decide the best way to reach a desti-nation.

Thinking about and imagining our futures are powerful tools that can help to bring about change or solidify what is already working. The key is to be positive about the future, not only for you but for others as well. Attempting to achieve a desired goal through negative or hurtful energy may backfire because whatev-er energy we put forth is returned to us with greater intensity. When we release positive en-ergy and intentions into the world, the same is visited to us in return. Try it. Release the nega-tive parts of your life, send forth the positive and be prepared to receive it in return. Most people are pleasantly surprised when they do this.

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Dear Editor,

I am writing concerning the deplorable condi-tion of our highways.

My specific complaint is about Hwy 5 north of Vavenby. In the past two weeks, it has been closed twice due to serious accidents directly attributable to the lack of snow removal.

My trucking business delivers food and other necessary goods to the communities on Hwy 5. Ev-ery day since it started snowing my drivers are see-ing numerous vehicles off the road. They have been very fortunate not to be involved in any accidents; however, I wonder just how long their skills will be able to outmaneuver someone else’s bad luck.

I have been dispatching trucks on Hwy 5 for the past 15 years. Until Lakes District Maintenance acquired the contract, there was not even one oc-casion the highway was closed due to snow. The previous contractors, Interior Roads and North-land Roads, sent their crews out as soon as the snow started falling and they didn’t stop until it was safe. Lakes District has hired many of the same crewmembers who know what needs to be done and when, however, their superiors seem to make their decisions based on their budget rather than common sense safety. I understand they awarded themselves a nice trip to Hawaii with all the money they saved not removing snow last winter.

I have seen their trucks traveling along the high-way with their blades up and lights flashing when there is nothing falling from the sky, nothing on the pavement to plow, not even spreading sand/salt. When the snow starts falling there is not a plow truck to be found. I know all too well the cost of fuel, wages and truck maintenance. I have to wonder how driving around doing nothing fits into their budget, but plowing doesn’t.

The news has been reporting the rate increase ICBC is planning due to all the claims they have paid. I would hazard a guess the claims would be substan-tially less if the highways were properly maintained. Perhaps ICBC should be enforcing penalties to highway maintenance contractors rather than rais-ing rates to innocent drivers. Or our province could implement a law similar to that in Ontario whereby the police can close a highway they deem unsafe and fine the maintenance company.

The non-maintenance of our highways is costly to all commercial carriers and the businesses de-pending on them to bring their goods. Why are these highway maintenance contractors allowed to endanger lives and jeopardize business? Perhaps the safety criteria of the contract should be some-what more explicit.

Suz Lyttle, President - Suz Lyttle Cartage - Kam-loops

Terrible highway conditions


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LOCAL NEWS

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]

As Minister of Public Safety, Solicitor Gen-eral and Attorney General for the Province

of British Columbia, I’m pleased to provide further perspective to the Supreme Court rul-ing on British Columbia’s new impaired driving legislation.

First of all, just one week before the ruling, we recognized the unprecedented success of the fi rst year’s results of this legislation. Since its introduction on September 20, 2010, to September 30, 2011, motor vehicle fatalities

due to impaired driving in British Columbia decreased by 40 per cent - that’s 45 lives saved. The results are irrefutable - we saw 45 more people go home to their families who otherwise wouldn’t have.

Let’s be clear, with the November 30, ruling the judge substantially upheld the law. And that’s a positive decision from my perspective, and from the perspectives of our road safety partners and police offi cers who work so hard every day to ensure public safety on our roads.

The judge’s concern was related to the inability of an individual to challenge the blood alcohol content reading from 0.08 and above. We respect the court’s decision; I am committed to fi nding an appropriate way to amend the Motor Vehicle Act as required.

I can also tell you this: we have an obligation to our current and fu-ture generations, as well as to those families who have lost loved ones, to continue to combat impaired driving with comprehensive and tar-geted measures that save lives in this province.

What does this ruling mean for current practices targeted at im-paired drivers? Driv-ers will continue to be stopped at the roadside by police of-fi cers, and if drivers register in the warn range, nothing has changed.

While the 0.08 issue is being resolved, we will revert to the previous system of 90-day administrative driving prohibitions and criminal charges. Drivers who register a ‘fail’ will immediately be given a 24-hour driving prohibition and may have their vehicle towed and im-pounded for 24 hours. They are taken back to the police station for a second reading. If their BAC is over 0.08 at the station, they are subject to a 90-day driving prohibition and may face charges under the Crimi-nal Code of Canada.

The driver has 21 days to appeal the 90-day prohibition during which they can drive. If, after 21 days, the driver has not fi led an appeal or the prohibition has been upheld by the superintendent of motor vehicles, the 90-day prohibition takes effect. The superintendent may also re-quire the driver to attend the Responsible Driver Program or have an ignition interlock installed on their car if he believes the driver has an “unsatisfactory driving record” or where it is in the “public interest”.

The superintendent has the authority to prohibit the driver during the 21-day appeal period if he believes that this driver poses a risk to public safety.

Let’s also remember that we will continue to use every responsible tool at our disposal to combat drinking and driving. And while we have seen improvements, impaired driving remains a serious problem. It is the number-one criminal cause of death and remains one of the pri-mary causes of fatal collisions.

Clearly, there is still more work to do, but our goal is clear: we must stop drinking and driving and we must continue to support strategic solutions that focus on saving lives and preventing personal injury.

Shirley BondMINISTER OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND SOLICITOR GENERAL AND ATTORNEY GENERAL

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Society members in good standing at meeting time on December 21, 2011 will be eligible to elect officers for 2012. $50 annual memberships will be available at the door. Membership is open to Robson Valley residents and/or landowners who reside in the area between King Creek and Small River, and between Kiwa Creek and Raush River.


SPECIAL EVENTSMCBrIdE ChrISTMAS SkATE Showdecember 14, 2011 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.Come check out the local skating talent at the Rec. Centre and cheer on the participating 4-13 year olds. The admission cost is simply a donation to the food bank.

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.

duNSTEr ChrISTMAS CoNCErT wednesday, december 14, 2011at 7 p.m.At the Dunster Fine Arts School gymnasium with Santa visiting . Stay for potluck, snacks and re-freshments after the concert and socialize!

duNSTEr ChrISTMAS CoNCErT rEhEArSALFor roBSoN VALLEy SENIorSwednesday, december 14, 2011at 11 a.m.Transportation and lunch provided:Leaving Beaver View Lodge at 10:15 a.m. McBrideLeaving Golden Years Lodge at 10:00 a.m. Valemount

VES ChrISTMAS CoNCErT Thursday, december 15, 2011at 7 p.m.The Valemount Elementary School Christmas Con-cert will be held at the Community Theater in the Valemount Secondary School

ChrISTMAS CAroLS ANd rEAdINgSSaturday, december 17, 2011, 2:30-4:30 p.m.McBride & District Public LibraryDoreen Beck will be playing carols on the harp. Come by to hear beautiful music and a few tradi-tional tales.

ChArITy gALA STANd-uP CoMEdy Showdecember 18, 2011 at 7:00 p.m.Valemount Secondary School TheatreTickets are $20 and are available at the Infinity Of-fice. Silent Auction items proceeds go to help local cancer patients. For more information contact Lorelei Schneider at 250-566-4116.

SToryTIMETuesday, december 20, 2011, 10:30 a.m.McBride & District Public Library

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

MATThEw whEELEr“ThE gLACIAL LENS”on display until January 30, 2012McBride Museum/Library Building 241 Dominion St.

Organized and circulated by Two Rivers GalleryOpening 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.

LyNhA MILNE: CErAMIC ArTon display until January 30, 2012McBride Museum/Library Building241 Dominion Street, McBride

VALEMouNT MoNdAyS:• VALEMOUNTSENIORSCarpetBowling9amGoldenYearsLodge• LIONS BINGO 1st & 3rd Mon, at Lions hall, doors open 6pm, everyone welcome.• ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION General meetings every 3rd Mon of month 7:30pm in

Legion.• CURLINGCLUBLEAGUE7 p.m. anyone welcome

TuESdAyS:• VALEMOUNTMMACLUBupstairs at The Trading Post. Co-ed from 7-8:30 pm• VALEMOUNTChILdREN’SACTIVITYCENTREBoard Meeting 1st Tuesday of the

month - 7 pm @ the Centre beneath the Community hall (the red door). • AdULT RECREATIONAL VOLLEYBALL 7 - 9pm. Valemount Sec School gym.

Contact Suzanne Bloodoff @ 250 566-9979• COUNCILMEETING 2nd & 4th Tues., 7 pm, council chambers. Everyone welcome.• LAdIES AUxILIARY #266 Legion Meetings 1st Tuesday of every month 3pm in

Valemount Legion.• CURLINGCLUBLEAGUE7 p.m. anyone welcome

wEdNESdAyS:• PLAY AND LEARN 10AM until noon at the Lion’s hall.• PUBLICLIBRARYBOARdMEETING Every 2nd Wed. 5 pm Downstairs at the

library.• VALEMOUNT SENIORS MUSIC NIGhT

7-9 pm Golden Years Lodge• TOASTMASTERS meets every 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month. 7:30-9:30PM at

the Best Western.• fREEONE-ON-ONECOMPUTERTUTORING4p.m. at the Valemount public

Library call 250-566-4367 to book a time

ThurSdAyS:• AdULT RECREATION BAdMINTON. 7-9 pm in the Valemount Sec School gym.

Contact Betty @250 566-4656• ChAMPS Weight loss Support Team for men and women. Thurs. 6:00 pm Down-

stairs Valemount Clinic. Shirley 566-9829, Dolly 566-8458.• ChAMBER OF COMMERCE General Meeting 2nd Thurs of the month @ 12pm at

the Learning Centre• SAddLE&WAGONCLUBMEETING3rd Thurs. 7 pm 566-9707• VALEMOUNT SENIORS SOCIAL CLUB. Regular meetings first Thurs of every

month at 7pm downstairs lounge at Golden Years Lodge.•JUNIORCURLING2:30P.M.All welcome.

FrIdAyS:• VALEMOUNTMMACLUBupstairs at The Trading Post. Co-ed from 7-8:30 pm• VALEMOUNTLEGIONfridayNightdinnersstartingat5pm• fREEONE-ON-ONECOMPUTERTUTORING11a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Valemount

public Library call 250-566-4367 to book a time

SATurdAyS:• VALEMOUNTMMACLUBupstairs at The Trading Post. Open Mat from 9-11 am

by appointment only.• VALEMOUNTCIRCLEdANCE.for more info please contact 250 566-1782

SuNdAyS:• VALEMOUNTMMACLUBupstairs at The Trading Post. Kids class from 6-7 pm.

TETE JAuNE• TETEJAUNECOMMUNITYCLUB meetings held the 1st Tues. of the month at 7pm

at the Tete Jaune hall.

duNSTEr• dUNSTERfAMILYdANCEStarting again in February.

MCBrIdE• MCBRIdECOMMUNITYfORESTOpen meeting first Wednesday of the month.

McBride Village Council Chambers 7 pm

TuESdAyS:• TOPS Tues.6:45pmweigh-in,7:15pmmeeting.healthUnitinMcBride.New

members welcome. Brenda Molendyk 569-3113• VILLAGECOUNCILMEETING2nd & 4th Tues,7:30 pm, Village Council Chambers.• ALCOhOLICSANONYMOUSEveryTuesday,8pmatthehealthUnit.

wEdNESdAyS:• fREE dROP IN COMMUNITYVOLLEYBALL from 7:30 to 9pm at the McBride

Secondayr School• KIdZKRAfTS2:30-3:30ATOddSANdENdS• dIABETESSUPPORTGROUP 1st Wed, 1 pm at Beaverview Lodge Sat. 10am -12 pm,

441 Dominion St.• SUPPORTGROUPfORfAMILIESdEALINGWIThMENTALhEALThPROBLEMS

Last Wed every month 7:30 pm @ McBride health Centre more info call Norma 569-2637 or Elizabeth 968-4347

• VALLEYPIECEMAKERSQUILTGUILdEvery other Wednesday. 7:00 pm in the high School. New members welcome, contact Dawna hickerty 569-3210.

•LEGIONAUxILLIARYBINGOfirstandThirdWednesdayofthemonthatMcBrideLibrary.

ThurSdAyS:• OAPO STITCh & KNIT Every Thurs., 2:30 - 4 pm, Beaverview Lodge, hilda Murin

569-3305• Free dance lessons at 7 p.m. at the Elks hall

oNgoINg EVENTS

COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Christmas ConcertThursday Night, December 15th @ 7 p.m.

Secondary School TheatreAsking for non-perishable donations for the Food Bank

The Valemount Elementary School Children’s Christmas Concert

The Valemount Secondary School

Christmas Breakfast For All Students

Thursday, Dec 15th

Asking for non-perishable donations for the Food Bank

The Valley Sentinel Wednesday December 14, 2011 • 7

ARTS & EnTERTAinmEnT

R & D Automotive

I would like to thank all my loyal customers for the past years of business.

I will be moving on to a better opportunity and will be closing my business as of December 13, 2011.

My dad George will still be here to assist you with mechanical repairs and if he is not available please

contact Doug at Monashee Motors.

Thank you again to all,Rob Raabis

2895 Tamarack Road, Box 388Valemount, BC V0E 2Z0

Call Rob & George:Shop (250) 566-0063

Cell (250) 566-1105

Hours: 8:30 - 5:30 pm • Monday - Friday

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You have to let Santa know! Send a letter to him at:

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Charity comedy gala and bake sale for locals with cancerDaniel Betts

Editor

This year the spirit of giving has united our Valley with many worthy causes, which have touched

us all but have also had significant personal mean-ing to some residents. Local Valley resident Bob McKenzie is currently in Calgary, Alta. undergoing treatment for cancer. “When I was small, maybe 5 or 6, Bob was my neighbour and he used to take care of me for a few hours when my mom had to go to work at the newspaper,” explained Zachary Schneider. He and his mom, Lorelei are organizing a Christmas Bake Sale and Silent Auction to assist McKenzie and his family during this very difficult time. “Ellen Duncan is organizing a pie and cake sale table,” Schneider added. The event will take place on December 18, at 6 p.m. in the Valemount Secondary School foyer.

However, the bake sale is just the icing on the cake, so to speak. A uniquely exciting and fun-filled evening of entertainment awaits Valley residents. Lorelei Schneider contacted comedian James Uloth who is the producer for The Charity Gala, a comic tour that performs for worthy causes. “The whole design of The Charity Gala is to support causes with comedy. We strive to create an annual event in each

town we play and take on local causes as they come about in the years to come,” said Uloth.

“I’ve seen the comedy show in Jasper. They were raising money for cancer and I thought it was a good cause. That’s how I learned about him, [Uloth]” said Schneider. She explained Uloth usu-ally works with community groups and finding a benefactor was a challenge on short notice. “Even though we are raising funds for Bob MacKenzie, I would like to say it is equally important to mention that it is also for the family. Family members often have to leave the comforts of home and leave work. We would just like to make it easier for the family to be together, especially at Christmas.”

In order to get posters made Uloth chose “Make a Wish Foundation” as the benefactor of the Vale-mount show. All local fundraising will go toward Bob McKenzie and other local families affected by can-cer. “I’m also going to donate all of my DVD and T-Shirt sales at the event to those families,” said Uloth. “The show itself is stand up comedy featuring Flip Shultz who’s been on HBO, Comedy Central. Myself, I’ve done over 2000 shows in 4 different countries.”

All Valley residents are invited to check out The Char-ity Gala, an evening of comedy on Sunday, December 18. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available at Infinity.

Thank you for everyone who showed up and voted in the elections. Thank you especially to all who marked their “X” beside my name. Your support is appreciated from the bottom of my heart. Congratulations to Andru, Sandy, Dallas, Hollie and Christine. I pray for wisdom for you and understanding as you help direct Valemount’s successful future especially for the next three years. Together we can still all make a positive difference to build the future for Valemount.

All the best, Peter Reimer

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Rod Reimer (aka Rocko the Rhymer) local singer, songwriter, and recording artist will be perform-

ing on the Valemount Super 8 stage this Friday and Saturday night, December 16 and 17. Reimer has re-quested that all donations for this event go towards the Food Bank.

Reimer is a passionate local artist who has written, produced, and recorded six CDs in the past 2 years. Reimer explains that the inspiration for these songs came to him “while living here in the Robson Valley over the past four decades.” Reimer recalls his “first professional gig was in Valemount at what is now the Great Escape restaurant.”

He and his band have performed in many venues in the Valley as well as in cities across Canada, most recently in Calgary as part of their Grey Cup celebra-

tions in 2009, and his songs have since been played to rave reviews on a Calgary University FM station.

The name “Rocko” morphed out of Reimer’s mid-dle name Peter coming from the Greek word Petros meaning Rock. Also, from the year of his birth, 1955, it being the same year Rock n’ Roll was born. “My last name means the same in German as the English Rhymer. In fact one of my medieval ancestors was a famous minstrel bard named Thomas the Rhymer,” said Reimer.

Super 8, in Valemount, invites everyone to come hear “Rocko the Rhymer” perform on their “Living Room” stage this weekend. They are very pleased to team up with Reimer to host a fundraising concert with all donations going towards the Valemount Food Bank. Donations of non-perishable foods or toys are encouraged. All of Rocko’s CDs will be for sale with part of the sales going towards the food bank.

Rocko the Rhymer will be playing Friday and Sat-urday December 16 & 17 from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Su-per 8 is located at 1465 5th Ave, Valemount. If you would like to help raise proceeds for the Food Bank at this event or want more information please call (250) 566-9171.

Rocko the Rhymer at the Super 8 ValemountCharlene Chouinard

contributor

“Funny guy!”Above: James Uloth in a promotional photo for his charity comedy act. Uloth and Flip Shultz will be performing in Vale-mount on December 18, proceeds going toward the “Make a Wish” foundation and local families dealing with cancer. Photo by Bruno O’Hara Photography


valley Traveller

Special Pickups and Recyclables can be arranged.Please call Rick or Sandy at 250-566-4564 or cell 250-566-1175

Garbage Pickup During the Holidays In Valemount

There will be no changes in pickup for December 2011 & January 2012

Thank You for you supportHave a Merry Christmas

& A Prosperous New Year

Calling ladies of Valemount

Looking for CHRist CenteRed fellowship (nondenominational) with others of a like mind?

Join us for Soup and Sandwich at the Great Escape on the 2nd Wednesday of every month, beginning the 11th of January 2012 at 12:30 pm. The tab will be picked up by us and donations towards this will be welcomed and tax receipted.Bring a non Churched friend along!!!interested? Contact Barbara at 250 566 4021LADIES of VALEMOUNT COMMUNITY CHURCH

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Polar Bear ExpressDaniel Betts

Editor

Every year, 25 kilometers east of Churchill, Manitoba on the shore of Hudson’s Bay, lo-

cal photographer and tour guide, Neil Mumby, leads tourists on spectacular views of the en-dangered polar bear.

While this year the bears seemed a little skin-nier than normal what was more significant were the lack of tourists. The “buggies” Mumby drove could hold up to 40 people, however he noted that none of his tours this year were ever full. In nor-mal years the tour season runs from late October for six weeks, this year only 3 weeks of tours had been booked.

Mumby lead an eight hour tour everyday along the shore of Hudson’s Bay where tour-ists were given the opportunity to photograph not only polar bears, but foxes, snowy owls and lemmings. Mumby noted the weather felt much warmer than normal this year, even warmer than the weather in Valemount and attributed the skinny bears to the unusually warm temperatures. The temperature in the Churchill area did not drop significantly until after he left in November. When the ice finally formed on the surface of Hudson’s Bay, the polar bears departed the area over the frozen surface.

“I know you are but what am I?”Above: On November 8, 2011 two bears, one named Victor, get into a tussle while visitors watch. The bears often “workout” this way to get into shape. Photo by Neil Mumby

“Enjoying the sunshine!”Above: a ptarmigan rests on a rock enjoying the warm sun. Photo by Neil Mumby

“The quick brown fox”Above: Along the shore of Hudson’s Bay the foxes are often seen following the bears in the hope of scavenging one of their kills. Quick and agile they are often seen harrasing the bears, nipping at their heals attempting to encourage them to hunt. Photo by Neil Mumby


community

The regularly scheduled council meeting for the Village of Valemount was held on December 6,

2011. Mayor Andru McCracken, Councillors Sandy Salt, Dallas Bullock, Hollie Blanchette and Christine Latimer, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)/Cor-porate Officer (CO) Tom Dall were all in attendance.

correspondence for ActionRe: Northern Health – Prince George Meeting – “Partnering with Communities to Improve Primary Health Care.”Council carried a motion to send their regrets to Northern Health for not being able to attend the meeting.

Re: Northern Development Initiative Trust (NDIT) – Appointments to Prince George Regional Advisory Committee following Local Government Elections.Council carried a motion to advise NDIT of the new appoint to the Regional Advisory Committee. May-or Andru McCracken was named the Village Repre-sentative to the Northern Development Initiative Trust.

Re: Tourism Valemount request for use of the Visitor’s Information CentreCouncil carried a motion to grant the request of Tourism Valemount to use the Visitor Information Centre, supplies from the Village Office and Com-munity Hall for the Winter Festival to be held on February 11, 2012

Administrative ReportsCAO Re: Lease Agreement – Valemount Community ForestCouncil carried a motion to approve the Mayor to sign a lease agreement for one year six months expir-ing on December 31, 2012 with the Valemount Com-munity Forest in the amount of $435 per month until December 31, 2011 and then $510 per month from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012.

CAO Re: Municipal Office Janitorial ContractCouncil carried a motion to allow the Mayor and CAO to sign a contract with Linda Hicks for a pe-riod of one year one month expiring on December 31, 2012 for the amount of $646.00 plus taxes and $25.00 per day for Janitorial services for the Infor-mation Centre.

CAO Re: Wood Stove Exchange ProgramAfter a discussion and explanation of the program. Council carried a motion to approve the CAO to sign an agreement with the BC Lung Association and the Village of Valemount for the amount of $4,000 to have the Wildfire Committee do the Provincial Wood Stove Exchange Program for 2012. Funding for the project will be covered with the funding re-ceived several years ago and with new grant fund-ing plus a partnership with the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.

CAO Re: Council Meeting Date ChangeDue to the fact that Mayor and Council would be “going to school” council carried a motion to ap-prove the change in meeting dates from January 10 to January 9, 2012 and to have staff prepare the proper advertising to the public.

CAO Re: Lease Agreement - Valemount Community TelevisionMayor McCracken declared “a conflict of interest” and excused himself from the council chamber. Deputy Mayor Christine Latimer assumed the chair. Council carried a motion to approve the CAO to sign a lease agreement for one year eight months expiring on December 31, 2012 with the Valemount Entertain-ment Society in the amount of $332 per month until December 31, 2011 and then $350 per month from January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012.

EDO Re: Monthly Report November 2011Council carried a mo-tion to accept the Monthly Report of the Economic Develop-ment Officer.

VBI Re: Monthly Report November 2011 Council Carried a motion to accept the Monthly Report of the Village Building In-spector

VBO Re: Monthly Re-port November 2011

Council carried a motion to accept the monthly report of the Village Bylaw Officer. Councillor Blanchette ques-tioned the number of parking tickets issued in front of the Petro-Canada. Councillor Latimer expressed concerns that the actions may deter visitors from stopping in the village. In the future, Council may discuss investigating whether adequate signage is present in this location.

Financial ReportsDOF: Re: Monthly Report November 2011Council carried a motion to accept the Monthly Re-port of the Director of Finance.

DOF: Re: Accounts Payable Report November 2011 Council carried a motion to accept the Accounts Payable Report of the Director of Finance.

DOF: Re: Muniware AgreementCouncil carried a motion to approve the Muniware Agreement to be signed by Lori McNee, Director of Finance. The agreement is for the Muniware com-puter program that the Village uses for all financial data and statements.

DOF: Re: Councillors with Signing AuthorityCouncil carried a motion to assign Christine Latim-ers signature to be present in the Village Database for automatic direct deposit for payroll purposes.

Bylaws/PoliciesRe: Village of Valemount Renewal of 2% Hotel Room Tax Bylaw No. 677.2011 4th and Final Reading.Council carried a motion to approve 4th and fi-nal reading of the 2% Hotel Room Tax Bylaw No. 677.2011

Public commentResident Bobbi Roe complemented and reassured the new Mayor and Council on their first council meeting.Resident John Grogan complemented the new Mayor and Council as well as noted, for public ref-erence, that Council is considering changing the time of regularly scheduled Council Meetings from 7 p.m. to 12 p.m. Council assured Mr. Grogan that there would be public input and advertising prior to adopting such a measure.Resident Peter Fox questioned council as to wheth-er it was a conflict of interest for Councillor Latim-er to be part of the Tourism Committee. CAO Tom Dall reassured Mr. Fox that it was not a conflict of interest.

Village of Valemount council BriefsDaniel Betts

editor

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COUNCIL COMMITTEESINTERNAL DECISION Council Member

Tourism Committee Dallas BullockWildfire Committee Sandy SaltTraffic Committee Dallas BullockBylaw & Policy Committee Hollie Blanchette/Sandy SaltSchool/Village User Group Committee Hollie Blanchette/Dallas BullockValemount Chamber of Commerce Liasion Sandy SaltVARDA Liasion Christine LatimerColumbia Basin Initiative Sandy SaltValemount Arena Committee Hollie BlanchetteRobson Valley Initiative/Branding Christine LatimerVCTV Liasion Hollie Blanchette

EXTERNAL COMMITTEESEXTERNAL REQUESTS

Regional DistrictRegional District Rep Rep Andru McCracken

Alt Dallas BullockColumbia Basin Trust

Columbia Basin Trust Rep Bob Smith till March 31, 2012Dialog on Rural Action Dallas BullockColumbia River Treaty Christine Latimer

OBAC Andru McCrackenNDIT Andru McCrackenMIA Rep Hollie Blanchette

Alt Andru McCrackenMFA Christine LatimerPrince George Treaty Advisory Committee Sandy SaltValemount Community Forest Dallas BullockTransCanada Yellowhead Highway Association Rep Hollie Blanchette

Alt Sandy Salt

DEPUTY MAYOR

December to February Christine LatimerMarch to May Sandy SaltJune to August Hollie BlanchetteSeptember to November Dallas Bullock

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The inaugural meeting for the Village of McBride was held December 5 with Mayor elect Mike Fra-

zier, Councillors elect Irene Rejman, Rick Thomp-son, Raj Basran and Lori Kimpton, Chief Administra-tive Offi cer Eliana Clements, Deputy Administrator/Treasurer Danielle Smith, and Economic Develop-ment Offi cer Margaret Graine in attendance.

There was a good turnout of the public including family and friends of the elected Council to watch the inauguration of the Council.

Administrator Clements took the Oath of Offi ce from the candidates elect.

Mayor Frazier thanked the outgoing Councillors, Mike Moseley and Loranne Martin (absent), com-mending them on their dedication to the job and all of the accomplishments that they achieved dur-ing their term in offi ce.

Regional District AppointmentsA motion was carried that Mayor Frazier be ap-

pointed as the Village of McBride representative to the Board of Directors of the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George.

A motion was carried that Councillor Thompson be appointed as the alternate representative to the Board of Directors of the Regional District of Fras-er-Fort George.

A motion was made and carried that Mayor Fra-

zier be appointed as the Village of McBride repre-sentative to the Northern Development Initiative Trust Regional Advisory Committee.

A motion was carried that Councillor Thompson be appointed as the alternate Village of McBride representative to the Northern Development Ini-tiative Trust Regional Advisory Committee.

A motion was carried that Councillor Thompson be appointed as the representative to the Prince George Treaty Advisory Committee.

A motion was carried that Councillor Thompson be appointed as the representative to the Omineca Beetle Action Coalition Board.

Acting Mayor AppointmentsA motion was carried that the councillors be ap-

pointed to the position of Acting Mayor for a term of nine months each with Councillor Rejman serv-ing the fi rst nine-month term, followed by Council-lor Thompson, Councillor Kimpton, and Council-lor Basran respectively for each succeeding term.

Signing AuthorityA motion was carried that Mayor Frazier, Coun-

cillor Rejman, Councillor Thompson, Councillor Kimpton, and Councillor Basran, together with CAO Clements and Deputy Administrator/Treasur-er Smith be authorized as signing offi cers for the Village of McBride.

Mayoralty AppointmentsThe Mayor, Councillors and Staff are required to

attend committee meetings as needed.

The following is a list of some of the committees and the individuals who act as representative on these committees:

Councillor Thompson:Robson Valley Recreation Committee (RD liai-

son); high tech issues/McBride website; youth committee (with Councillor Kimpton); tourism representative and Spirit of BC committee; Public Works including airport; CNC Community Advi-sory Committee.

Councillor Rejman:Health and healthy communities including se-

niors; cemetery, recreation and beautifi cation proj-ects; public relations and community events; Spirit of BC committee; McBride Community Foundation.

Councillor Basran:Recreation committees; tourism committees;

Yellowhead Highway Association representative; Public Works including airport.

Councillor Kimpton:McBride Chamber of Commerce representative;

health and healthy communities; McBride Com-munity Foundation; youth committee.

Mayor Frazier:Retain Municipal Finance Authority and Munici-

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An un-authored email was recently passed around inciting a “new American Christmas tradition,” which I think could be extended to all North Ameri-

cans. It asks us to rethink the holidays in relation to our consumption habits, something we could all afford to do, especially since Christmas tends to put a dent in our pockets and somehow simultaneously our spirits. As the holi-days approach, the email emphasizes the giant Asian factories kicking it into high gear to provide us with the “monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of [North] American labour.”

This year, the email vows, will be different, because this year we will “give the gift of genuine concern for others,” and our communities. It challenges, we can no longer use the excuse that there is nothing to be found that is produced by North American hands. Transforming some ideas from the email and adding a few of my own, I give you these Christmas shopping suggestions:

Think outside the box; say outside the manufactured gift box “wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper.” Build your own box, and sew your own reusable wrapping paper, (an idea we borrowed from Patricia Thoni). The ob-vious option is giving of your time to someone or make a gift for someone, but for the less crafty-type, or those without time to spare, here are some things money can buy, that will in turn support your local community.

Haircuts. Everyone gets their haircut. What about a gift certifi cate from a plethora of local hair salons, some of which offer other aesthetic treatments. Treat someone to a service they wouldn’t buy for themselves.

What about a local gym membership? Appropriate for all ages and timely as residents community wide are thinking about their health and making im-provements. I think Dr. Du Toit would approve! Maybe give a round of golf at one of the local courses, or treat a friend to a Yoga class?

Who wouldn’t appreciate getting their car detailed? Another service provid-ed locally; I’m sure our local car wash would love to sell you a gift certifi cate for a detailing or a card to keep your truck or sled clean for a least a few washes.

Maybe you count yourself one of those more extravagant gift givers, maybe you’re thinking a Chinese made fl at-screen? Perhaps that lucky gift receiver would rather their driveway be plowed for the winter or lawn mowed for the summer? Or what about a sled or quad rental from the local rental shop? Or a rafting trip from a local outfi tter?

Don’t forget the plethora of owner-run restaurants in our area -- all of which I know offer gift certifi cates. Or what about a half-dozen coffees at one of the local coffee shops? The point isn’t about continuing to blindly support big Na-tional chains -- it is about “supporting your home town [North] Americans with their fi nancial lives on the line to keep their doors open.”

How many people couldn’t use an oil change for their vehicle, or tune-up for their sled done by one of our competent local mechanics? Or the services of a local cleaning lady for a day, or a computer tune-up?

How about buying tickets to the local theatre, I know the Valemount Arts and Cultural Society are currently selling tickets to the next two shows as well as memberships. Or send someone a subscription to your favourite local news-paper!

Still want something you can wrap? Try a local artisan, author or crafter, hit up the craft fairs, and stop by the local Crafter’s Guild.

If you are in the Christmas spirit and still feel you have ‘bucks to burn’, why not leave the waitress, garbage collector or babysitter a nice BIG tip, perhaps improving their holiday spirit.

Hence, Christmas is no longer about draining our pockets so that another Nation can profi t. Christmas among the obvious things, should be about car-ing for your local community and encouraging “small businesses to keep plug-ging away to follow their dreams.” When we care about our communities, we care about our lives and the benefi ts come back to us in ways we can’t imagine. This is the new North American Christmas tradition, I hope you follow.

A New North American Christmas TraditionDonalda Beeson

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NOTES FROM ALL OVERNotes from All Over

Donalda Beesoncontributor

New at the Valemount Public LibraryAdult fi ction

A world elsewhere ~ Wayne JohnstonThe lady of the rivers ~ Philippa GregoryThe Scottish prisoner ~ Diana Gabaldon

A dance with dragons ~ George R.R. MartinThe forgotten affairs of youth ~ Alexander McCall Smith

Adult Non-fi ctionBoomerang ~ Michael Lewis

Winter ~ Adam GopnikFalling backwards ~ Jann Arden

The looneyspoons collection ~ Janet Podleski

JuniorSkeleton key ~ Anthony HorowitzThe winter pony ~ Iain LawrenceSecrets at sea ~ Richard Peck

Mastiff ~ Tamora PierceCan you see what I see? Walter Wick

One love ~ Cedella MarleyOver and under the snow ~ Kate Messner

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Bond say’s not likely Integrity BCAccording to Prince George’s Online Head-

quarters at hqprincegeorge.com “A group called ‘Integrity BC’ is mailing out the postcards to sev-en different ridings, pushing for an end to union and corporate political donations.” However

Prince George-Valemount MLA and Solicitor-General Shirley Bond says “It’s not on our priority list at the moment. There are a lot of significant issues on our agenda as a government but you know having said that we’re always willing to have a conversation.” B.C. is one of only three provinces that have not set donation limits, but apparently “ministry staff continue to investigate comparisons for best-practice purposes and the govern-ment is comfortable with the way things are.” Limits on personal dona-tions are also on Integrity BC’s wish list.

VACS Memberships Now on Sale

Season’s Greetings from Valemount Arts & Cultural Society (VACS)! Mem-berships are a bargain at only $10! Besides the satisfaction of supporting arts and culture in your community, your 2012 membership perks will in-clude: advance ticket sales - concert tickets will be available to member-ship card holders one day in advance of sales to the general public, and ad-vance seating - membership card holders will be seated ten minutes prior to the general public. Your membership cards must be presented at time of ticket purchase and at the door for early seating. These perks apply to 2012 concerts only, and VACS reserves the right to limit quantities of tickets sold per membership per show. Tickets for the first two shows in 2012 (Harry Manx and Caladh Nua) are on sale now! Buy your membership and get your tickets early. These would make great Christmas gifts!

December’s DJ Shows at Jasper’s Horseshoe Club Warrior Music

Sunday, December 18, Warrior Music will be performing a FREE SHOW at Jasper’s Horeshoe Club. Canada’s, Warrior Music is “inspired by melo-dy but driven by bass.” You might recognize him from his “top charting

single ‘I Will Find You’ released alongside Barletta on Burner Records, his residency at Canada’s premier Bass Music night ‘Bassmentality,’ or as co-founder of Future Roots Records, which has released the likes of DZ, Trill Bass & Phatcat.” Wherever however, “this 20 year old Canadian producer has no plans to slow down.”

Beatz Radio Monday, December 19, Beatz Radio featuring DJ’s Inferno and Benjamin

Beatz will be performing a FREE SHOW at Jasper’s Horseshoe Club. Beatz-radio.com is a radio station from Edmonton that do live DJ performances over their live radio stream via the World Wide Web.

Mama Miche Wednesday, December 21, Mama Miche will be performing a FREE

SHOW at Jasper’s Horseshoe Club. “Bitchin’ is Kenzie Clarke and Mama Miche: best friends since ‘04, licensed unicorn trainers, accomplished wearers of wild outfits, and the reigning Queens of Beats n’ Bass in North America. The Bitchin’ strategy is simple: dropping an endless onslaught of fun and funky bass-bombs on party people’s heads. That Kenzie and Mi-che happen to be women matters not. The Bitchin’ sound, developed over five years of playing together, is singular and eclectic, leaving no dance genres alone. House, techno, electro, disco, 80s funk, booty breaks, what-ever. If it’s a bomb, it will be dropped.”

DJ Slim PickinsThursday, December 22 DJ Slim Pickins will be performing at the Horse-

shoe Club in Jasper. Tickets are $5. DJ Slim Pickins is “one half of the Su-preme Hustle DJ duo and an original Boodang Music Canada DJ. His pas-sion for music stems from the combination of a varied musical upbringing and a heavy exposure to urban music at a young age. Deep ties to the world of hip hop break beats and funk led Slims to take his place behind the turntables and since then there has been no looking back. A decade of drums later has brought Slim into the upper echelon of break beat culture as a result of timeless performances as a DJ, a respected history as a pro-moter and in recent years an up and coming producer.”

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

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

The Columbia Basin Trust is in the process of developing a two-year project to support

economic development and diversification in the Manufacturing and Technology sectors within the basin area. This innovative program will facilitate the competition and adapta-tion of rural economies to the changing global trends towards these sectors. In a public meet-ing held on Friday, December 9, in the Vale-mount Council Chambers via teleconferenc-ing, six Valemount residents discussed sector potential in the valley with program partners and representatives from The Kootenay As-sociation of Science and Technology (KAST) and the Kootenay Rockies Innovation Council (KRIC). The discussion was open to all basin members but Valemount was the only location where participants attended.

KAST is “a professional organization that ac-tively promotes science, technology and inno-vation; and facilitates meaningful connections to stimulate entrepreneurial and economic de-velopment.” KRIC is “a non-profit society that provides programming and events targeted at businesses, communities, students and edu-cators related to science, technology and inno-vation.” They will be testing “a series of activi-ties targeted at improving the circumstance of these sectors [manufacturing and technology] economic performance and outlook.” The goal is to develop a delivery and cost model that could then be made available across sectors enhancing the resiliency of the basin economy.

The pilot program will receive $300,000 over the course of two years. It will work towards the expansion of the manufacturing and technol-ogy sector through the development of peer

mentoring and network programs, sector re-search through business and retention style surveys with business owners, business incu-bation programs, and sector symposium.

Additionally, they will help fill a funding gap for start up businesses. Currently there is the Self Employment Assistance program but it is only available to EI qualified applicants.

All these initiatives will help communities keep their local talent in these sectors thus re-versing the migration trends.

Discussion Friday established a consensus to focus on small-scale business and not solely on potential large-scale projects, though these are also important. An attempt to identify these businesses and bring them out for dis-cussion was also agreed upon. The one-person manufacturer was identified as one potential business that could benefit from this type of program.

Action items were put forward to be con-ducted both locally and by partners, includ-ing a local “Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) Survey” conducted from a list of con-tacts, which is currently being amalgamated by the Chamber. In addition, accumulation of more background information on Valemount’s geographic area and research on what other resources exist to small business to be made accessible to residents (i.e.. small business workshops). Also to keep in mind a potential business or individual who could begin work-ing immediately with KAST & KRIST through mentoring and coaching. If you would like more information or have any questions you can contact the Valemount Chamber. “Imple-menting this Basin wide, sector focused BR+E project will help us fulfill our goal of support-ing growth in the manufacturing and technol-ogy sector,” said Kelvin Saldern, KAST Execu-tive Director.

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Aries (Mar 21 – Apr 20)Growing desires and/or requirements to deepen commitments is in focus. As much as you may want to rebel you know it won’t help. This urge probably won’t last very long anyway. Financial considerations are activating your determination. Yet you need new tools, skills and/or approaches. An attitude adjustment may be in order as well. Work with it and it will work for you! Taurus (Apr 20 – May 21)Expanding your vision includes increasing your lot. Ironically, this may include the urge to downsize. Creating a more effi cient fl ow is a central goal. Is there anything unnecessary in the way? It could be old stuff, or perhaps the blocks are in you. Either way get clear as you can and must. Given the time of year the time is right. Aim for a fresh start on 2012. Gemini (May 21 – Jun 21)Establishing new alliances on personal, social and/or profes-sional fronts continues. Accessing truths and building upon new levels of trust is a current theme. Digging deep to access under-standing and forgiveness is part of the plot. This delicate learning curve is requires emphasizing ethical values like fairness. Speak your truth. Cancer (Jun 21 – Jul 22)Aims to establish a steadier daily rhythm remain a top priority. Showing the courage to access latent gifts, talents and powers is important. This is a call to assert a commanding lead. This is when your strong offence is your best defence. Ideally you are willing to sample and experiment. Balance assertiveness with di-plomacy for best results. Leo (Jul 22 – Aug 23)A creative cycle continues to rock your boat. You are gearing up for a dynamic push. Yet, your confi dence levels may feel chal-lenged. A commitment to learning new methods and embracing new philosophies is more than just ideal. This is a time to give more than usual. You are allowed to weave practicality into your offering. Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22)Creating new foundations continues. Whether it is actual struc-tures, your confi dence levels or otherwise, this is a time to build. Implied is the process of replacing what is outworn with ‘new and improved’. Fortunately, you are in a creative mood. Good invest-ments will pay off handsomely and soon, yet lack of action and effort could be the reverse. Step it up! Libra (Sep 22 – Oct 22)Increasing your social network continues. Dreams and visions of a brighter future are dancing in your mind. Accepting changes that have occurred on relationship fronts is important. You are just about through a major cycle. You will enter new territory somehow in 2012. For now, create beauty in your home, embrace family and friends and appreciate the changing season. Scorpio (Oct 22 – Nov 21)Gently letting go of what was and nurturing a new vision of pos-sibility is in the spotlight. The challenge includes letting go of perceptions and roles of power and authority. Perhaps the new you or approach is merely a different shade or refl ection of what once was. Alternatively, you are ready for something quite differ-ent. Discerning between what you want and what is wanted of you is the spiritual challenge. Sagittarius (Nov 21 – Dec 21)New levels of passion and determination are on the rise. The search for tools, methods and modes of approach that are more refi ned and streamlined than what they once were is on your mind. This distillation process asks that you decipher how you can be of greatest service. Thus how can you meet others accord-ing to their needs, styles and levels of understanding? Good an-swers could produce big returns. Capricorn (Dec 21 – Jan 19)Taking some time out to rest and rejuvenate before a new round begins continues. This may also prove to be a contemplative, ex-perimental and strategic time. You are eager to make some solid investments. Diversifying probably makes most sense. Many streams of return can amount to a river. How to balance asser-tiveness with diplomacy to win is ever the ideal question. Aquarius (Jan 19 – Feb 19)Dreams and visions of a brighter future are more than a tease in your mind. Somehow you are being groomed for bigger things to come. For now you must earn your stripes and build your confi -dence levels. This will continue well into 2012. How can you en-gage pro-actively? Tune-in to your souls desire, decipher what is realistically required and follow through. Pisces (Feb 19 – Mar 20)Whether your goals are directly linked to business or to increas-ing your popularity and infl uence, taking calculated risks to expand your scope of infl uence in the world continues. This includes tapping-in to your friend network. Your willingness to change and adapt to the times is important. Diversifying without scattering your focus remains ideal.

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On Thursday, December 8, the Canoe Valley Skating Club put on an impressive display of skill, form and beauty during their 2011 Annual Christmas Exhibition.

Above: A group photo of the Pre-Star class of skaters.

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Left: Star class skater, Hailey Knelsen glides across the ice with ease as her teammates remind her to “Smile!”

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“Music fills the valley!”At least two venues were featuring live music last week. Above: On Friday, December 9, tal-ented local artist, Ellise Bressette performed at the Super 8 Valemount, Living Room Stage, to a captive audience. Visiting sledders particularly enjoyed the live music. Photo by Andrea ScholzBelow: On Thursday, December 8, 97 people gathered in the Eaglesview Conference Room at the Best Western PLUS Valemount for the Canadian Country Christmas Tour which featured Jake Mathews, Pear, Samantha King, and Duane Steele. Local musicians Michelle Gunderson and Janey Weeks opened for the event. A portion of the proceeds from the event will help support local charity. Photo by Jennifer Meagher


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