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The Robson Valley, and Valemount in particular, will benefit from an added $300,000 via the B.C. Rural Dividend. Three projects in the Robson Valley will see the added funding come from the second intake of Rural Dividend applications. The Village of Valemount will receive $100,000 to develop a modern and com- prehensive technology tool intended to help the Valemount Community Forest Cont’d on 12

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The contractor hired to burn slash piles at 202 Ash Street oversees one of the piles Feb. 28, six hours before its burn permit expired. 250-566-4606 / EVAN MATTHEWS [email protected] Ash Street Burn and air quality by EVAN MATTHEWS was ordered to stop burning. Due to their size, the piles smouldered for several days. Join our team! Before slash pile burning at the 65-acre 202 Ash St Valemount was under an air quality advisory for six property can continue, the Village of Valemount plans to days, while the air quality was listed as hazardous. The Houle, BC's most trusted name in electrical consult with local medical professionals and the Provin- Province said the smog was compounded by increased contracting, is currently searching for cial Air Quality Meteorologist. wood burning by residents during several minus 30 qualified Electricians to join our Service At its Feb. 28 meeting, Council received an administra- degree days. division. Positions are available in multiple tive report from Valemount’s Building and Fire Inspector “I will admit the initial burning that took place prior regions including Valemount, Golden and — and Assistant Fire Chief — Dean Schneider, about an to Christmas… didn’t go off as well as expected,” said Williams Lake. application to conduct open air burning of land clearing Schneider, pointing to the inversions. debris between Mar. 11 and 27. “I understand the concerns from residents,” he said. For more information and to apply today The timeframe of the requested burn would fall outside Some Valemount residents made their concerns known please visit www.houle.ca the dates specified in the Village’s open air burning by- during the public comment. law, which states burn permits will only be issued from “We’re becoming known as the community with the Nov. 1 through to Mar. 1 for land clearing projects. worst air quality in British Columbia, if not Canada,” However, a Provincial requirement states burns can not said Gord Peters, who lives roughly four blocks from the take place within 500 meters of schools in session, which Ash Street property. is why the contractor — in working with Schneider — “We seriously have to look at wrestling the needs of the selected Mar. 11-27, as the kids won’t be in school. cost to a developer — who already made money by log- From a risk mitigation standpoint, Village CAO Adam ging that property and selling the logs — to the health of Davey said either the Village burns now at a time that the entire community,” he said. “might minimize the risk somewhat” or have the piles Councillor Hollie Blanchette asked Schneider at one remain a fire hazard “into the mid-term.” point about the piles being shipped away to a landfill Having worked on the file together, Schneider was of near Prince George, to which Schneider responded, “It NEW LISTING the same opinion. comes down to (being) a huge financial burden to the “The burning that’s been taking place at 202 Ash landowners.” 12535 Blackman Road, Valemount Street… is required as a means of mitigating a potential Schneider says the property owners are aware of the fire hazard, first and foremost,” Schneider said. town’s concerns, and have been working with the Village “If those piles remain there through the summer to ensure what happened in December doesn’t happen season, given the right conditions, they could pose a sig- again. nificant fire risk to the community,” he said, making note “If it looks like things are going south, I have no prob- of Fire Chief Rick Lalonde echoing the sentiment. lem shutting it down rather than compromising every- During the 2015 summer, contractors completely one’s health,” Schneider said. logged the privately owned Ash Street property, resulting Council asked about various alternatives to burning, in an extensive amount of slash and debris piles, accord- including transporting the piles to a higher elevation ing to Schneider’s report. and burning, shipping out of town, burning in other In late 2016, the property owners hired a contractor locations, burying, but Schneider said none of the al- to burn the debris and received a permit, but a thermal ternatives were deemed to be possible — mostly due to inversion trapped the smoke and caused a thick smog liability concerns. $625,000 increasing particulate matter to hazardous levels. The Councillor Owen Torgerson motioned to grant the Village revoked the burning permit and the contractor contractor its burn permit, but with Councillors Peter This 4 year-old custom log home is calling you – its Reimer and Sandy Salt absent, the vote fell to Coun. new owner! Loaded with custom details and quality Blanchette. craftsmanship, it offers you open spaces, high ceilings, “My biggest concern is the health of our residents,” said and lots of natural light. The kitchen/living area is Blanchette. open concept with custom, alder cabinets, an eat-up bar, and room for 3 appliances. Three bedrooms, two “People are still going to the clinic with health issues, 4-piece baths, and laundry complete the main floor. people are on puffers that never have been before, so I Upstairs is a finished attic full of light and potential. cannot vote in favour of this,” which resulted in the mo- The basement boasts an independent 1 bedroom Neil Muth tion dying on the floor. apartment, complete with a walk-out entry to the 4 Memorial Council made a motion to defer any decision until acre property. Wood and electric heat keep this 3000+ Scholarship speaking with a local medical professional about the sq. ft. home comfortable and cozy. This home is new, number of health incidents related to air quality, in ad- amazing, and waiting for you. Call me before it’s gone! Are you a local graduate wanting to pursue post-secondary education? dition to its meeting with Provincial Air Quality Meteo- Your personal story of triumph over rologist, Gail Roth. adversity can get you up to $5,000 to Shelly Battensby, Realtor make your dreams come true. The contractor’s most recent burn permit expired on Neil Muth enjoyed skiing at the morning of Mar. 1. Different. Better. the Basin’s many ski hills. Apply now. Deadline April 20, 2017. There is also a controlled burn north of Canoe View Centre City Realty Place planned for sometime in the near future, accord- Cell: 250-566-1086 Office: 250-562-3600 ourtrust.org/scholarship connect with us ing to Schneider, though Council may have to make an www.valemountmcbridelistings.com 1.800.505.8998 exception in order for a contractor to burn outside of the Each office independently owned and operated. bylaw’s specified dates. Valemount | Dunster | McBride | In Print | Online Thursday, Mar 9, 2017 3 Village advocates for highway twinning by EVAN MATTHEWS passes in North America… There are very, very many accidents on this highway,” says Townsend. Owned & Operated Locally With divided highways and passing lanes as proven “There are more transport trucks that are coming from The Rocky Mountain Goat employs local methods to increase highway safety, Valemount’s Village Chicago, to Winnipeg, to Yorkton, Saskatoon, Lloydmin- people and gives 10% of annual revenue Council is hoping its membership within the Yellowhead ster, Edmonton, Tête Jaune and then turning south here back to the community through non-profit Highway Association will prove valuable. and going to Vancouver,” she says. discounts and direct donations. At its Feb. 28 Council meeting, Village of Valemount The Village’s approach, according to Mayor Jeannette Council passed a resolution to support the Yellowhead Townsend, is to shoot for the stars. By aiming for a com- Highway Association advocating for twinning the Yel- plete twinning of the highway, she says the Province may lowhead highway. Council did not specify a specific come back and offer more passing lanes, which increases Fraser Headwaters Alliance portion of the highway at the Council meeting. highway safety in its own right. With Highways 5 and 16 now being the new oversize “We met with Minister (of Transportation and Infra- Annual General Meeting routes into Northern B.C. and neighbouring Alberta, structure Todd) Stone last September at UBCM, asking Councillor Torgerson says there has been “significant maybe if we request a four lane highway that they might Dunster Hall increase” in the number of heavy (commercial) vehicle give us passing lanes,” Townsend said at the meeting. transportation, which in combination with RCMP Asking the Regional District of Fraser-Fort George 1 p.m. Saturday March 18 backed collision statistics, could warrant reviewing the Board of Directors to pass a resolution of its own would current infrastructure. help to take the issue forward into B.C. Caucus dis- The documentary Intelligent Trees Given Valemount’s location, the Mayor says it makes cussions to be held at the Trans Canada Yellowhead sense to advocate now. Highway Association general meeting, according to will be shown, featuring the author “The Yellowhead Pass is the least closed of all mountain Townsend. of The Hidden Life of Trees.

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Village of McBride Request for Proposal For CASE Feasibility Study Request for Proposal: VOM2017-02 McBride resident Bill Arnold casts his vote. Elli Haag and Jennifer Gloger help to run the polls. / MONICA MARCU Purpose: by EVAN MATTHEWS Voter turnout numbers were not available by presstime, but there were 757 markings on the ballots, as each voter To complete a feasibility study that will recommend a The by-election is over and, at least unofficially, Mc- marked their ballot up to three times. course of action to move forward with the Compact- Bride has three new Councillors. On Nov. 18 Councillors Ralph Bezanson, Sharon Affordable-Sustainable-Efficient (CASE) small house concept in the Village of McBride including: a The top three vote getters this time around, were Reichert and Edee Tracy submitted their walking papers, business case for the project; OCP and Bylaw change Rosemary Hruby with 158 votes, Lucille Green with 107 leaving Councillor Rick Thompson and Mayor Loranne recommendations; engagement with the local business votes, and Harold Edwards who garnered 104 votes. Martin as the only remaining members of council. community around their roles in the larger project Official results will be released March 8th. The three The former councillors issued an official statement that This is a grant funded project to a maximum of $10,000. councillors will be sworn in Mar. 21. said “After several unsuccessful attempts to have our The newly elected members of Council will see their councillors’ concerns addressed and having no other re- Information packages will be available March 10 by term in office end in October 2018, with the next regular source, we could not continue to participate any further email: [email protected] or in the Village Office for $5/ municipal election. on council, for the best interest of our community.” package. The race was a close one, as Bob Balcaen narrowly On Nov. 29, Minister Fassbender signed a Ministerial Please submit your proposal with samples of past work missed taking office by two votes, getting 102 total. Allan Order to allow the remaining two members of council and 3 professional references to: Frederick was also close with 91 total votes. to constitute a quorum until the vacancies are filled Kelley Williams CAO Rounding out the election results were Joseph Rich through a by-election. PO Box 519 with 72 votes, Diane Smith with 45, Irene Rejman with During this time of transition, Minister Fassbender in- McBride BC V0J 2E0 40 and Mike Moseley with 38. structed Mayor Martin and Councillor Thompson to not Or by email to [email protected] Advanced polls were open at the Robson Valley Com- make any long-term decisions, including any creating Submission Information: munity Centre on Feb. 22. All other voters took to the legal or financial liabilities for the village. Proposals will be received until polls on Mar. 4 at either the McBride Hospital and The Village’s focus was to be on decisions essential to Closing Date: March 24, 2017 Beaverview Lodge, or the Robson Valley Community sustaining the operations of government only, according Time: 2:00 PM PST Centre. to the Province. 4 Thursday, Mar 9, 2017 therockymountaingoat.com Letters/Op-Ed Editorial How does Facebook make you feel? Evan Matthews Editor

Facebook is an interesting medium. Originally it was designed to bring people together, and in so many ways, the social media platform does just that. It does the obvious things like keeping us connected through messaging and photos. We have the ability to engage with people from our past, and people we cannot see due to geographical impediments or circumstance. But it also allows us to connect with people we don’t know all that well, and create a sense of community, even if only virtually. One of my favourite things about Facebook is how it provides the ability to generate positive and thoughtful discussion with people who are willing. It allows for people to share perspectives and gain un- derstanding that might not otherwise be shared. But in the same breath, people can choose to approach anything — including social media, and Facebook — any way they choose. 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Dear Editor, • The 11 teams competing at Zones traveled from as I appreciate the seed of interest in “all things basket- far away as Fort Nelson and Bella Coola Dear Editor, Re: Letter to the editor – Time for dog owners to ball” that has germinated this year in the Editor of the • Because of the Valemount Senior Girls strong play Goat Newspaper regarding both the Valemount and the step up – dated Mar. 2, 2017 during the regular season and Zone Champion- Maybe the dog (and owner involved) sincerely McBride basketball teams. It has been a very busy and ship, they will enter the Provincial Champion- successful secondary school basketball season. believe the bank is an appropriate place to make a ship Tournament ranked as number seven of 16 deposit. As a follow-up to the Valemount Girls Provincially qualifying teams Bound article in the Mar. 2, 2017 edition, I would like to My encouragement is for the owner of the dog submit the following data for basketball fans in the val- • Nineteen individual athletes were recognized at the in question to not only “step up,” but if they also ley to be aware of. Zone Championship “stepped in” maybe they would get the message. The Zone Championship for Single ‘A’ senior girls • Six players from Valemount received individual Tim Nusse teams and senior boys teams is a “mountain peak” expe- award recognition rience that concludes four months of weekly basketball • Best Offensive Player of the Tournament: practices and usually weekly competitions. Diquita Cardinal Because of the size of our North Central Zone (the geographic area is the size of France — 34 per cent of • 1st Team All-Star: Danni-Lee Hystad B.C.) there is no option but to travel for teams to secure • 1st Team All-Star: Katlyn Jensen game competition. Often every weekend is committed to travel. This is a huge commitment on the part of the • 2nd Team All-Star: Shae-Lynn Carlson athletes. These athletes are students first and foremost. • Honourable Mention: Taylor Clark-Felton Time management skills are required, and sometimes • Runner-up for the 6th Player Award: Taylor must be learned. Beallie Thank you to the teachers and staff for supporting these teams and for creating extra time in their already In the Valemount Senior Girls Basketball Program, the busy teaching and administrative schedules to accom- philosophy is when an individual receives an award, it is The Goat frolics in modate student athlete requests for advance assignments actually the team that has earned the award. and for review of classes missed. Thank you to all basketball fans in the Robson Valley Additional information in regards to the Vale- who have given the Valemount Senior Girls Team so mount Senior Girls second place finish at the Zone much support. Jasper Championship: Advertise today: Tim Nusse, head coach 250-566-4606 / 250-566-5135 • One-hundred-and-twenty athletes attended among Valemount, B.C. 11 teams

Caption Don’t mess with Contest Valemount We will run a photo and you – Jack Neale can enter your humorous or entertaining caption. We I can move the will run the same photo for a month, and then publish all mountains, too! the captions we receive. Will – Catherine Arntson yours be the best? email us: [email protected] or drop into the mailbox at 1070 5th ave. This month’s photo is taken by Bob Hoskins.

Sledders not getting training they need, says group Avalanche Canada warns March “deadliest month”

By LAURA KEIL snowmobile avalanche deaths, 15 were Albertans, Valade says convincing more sledders to take this including 12 from the “Edmonton area” – an area that training where they will learn safe travel techniques for Last week Avalanche Canada released a warning that includes places as far as Red Deer and Lloydminster, ac- avalanche terrain and how to self-rescue is a significant the majority of recent avalanche deaths for snowmobil- cording to an Avalanche Canada map. goal for Avalanche Canada, a non-profit organization ing involved men from Alberta, and that snowmobilers Curtis Pawliuk, General Manager of the Valemount geared to avalanche data and awareness. are not getting the training they need to stay safe. and Area Recreation Development Association in Vale- It often comes down to managing risk, Pawliuk says. Gilles Valade, Executive Director of Avalanche mount guesses 75 per cent of VARDA riders are from “Far too often we see terrain choices that simply do Canada, says more than 8,000 people take avalanche the Edmonton region and north. not fit the conditions,” says Pawliuk. “These people are training each season, but fewer than 15 per cent are With March the deadliest month for avalanches, Ava- getting lucky.” snowmobilers. lanche Canada is trying to get the message out to this “While the snowmobile community has come a long Over the past five years, a little over half of the 45 group. way, we need to start seeing greater buy-in and respect deadly avalanche accidents involved snowmobiling, all “Unlike other user groups, snowmobiling avalanche fa- for the hazards of the backcountry.” of which occurred in B.C. talities are showing a clear pattern,” Valade says. “When Valade says an Avalanche Skills Training course is the Avalanche Canada did not provide data on the per- we see such a cluster in terms of place of residence, it first step for anyone recreating in the backcountry. centage of snowmobilers in the backcountry compared raises a concern that our safety messages aren’t reaching Valade says everyone in a backcountry party needs to to other groups, or whether they are disproportionately the people who clearly need it most.” have an avalanche transceiver, probe and shovel that affected. Last year five sledders from Alberta were killed in an they know how to use. For current avalanche conditions, A large proportion of mountain sledders hail from avalanche that swept up a group of people in the Mt. check www.avalanche.ca. For information on training, Alberta. In the past five years in Canada, of the 24 Renshaw area north of McBride. click on the “Learn” tab. 6 Thursday, Mar 9, 2017 therockymountaingoat.com Garbage bag sneak; fatal crevasse

Robson Valley Regional RCMP Police Report In an effort to better keep the community informed the Robson Valley Regional RCMP will be providing weekly press releases to the local papers. The list is not inclusive of all calls of service the local RCMP detachments receive, but provides a cross section of what is happening in the Robson Valley.

Feb. 14: McBride RCMP were notified of a collision on Morkill Forest Service Road involving a logging truck and moose. The driver of the truck was not injured, and con- servation was contacted to assist with the injured moose. Feb. 14: McBride RCMP were dispatched to a report of a logging truck that had caught fire on Highway 16 near Slim Creek Hill. The fire occurred outside the McBride Fire Department protection zone, thus they did not attend. Upon arrival police learnt the fire had been extinguished, but the cab of the truck was destroyed. The driver was not injured during the incident, and the vehicle did not pose a traffic hazard. Feb. 16: A vehicle being towed by a local tow company caught fire on Highway 5 near Bone Creek. The driver of the tow truck was able to safely off load the vehicle before it became engulfed. The burnt vehicle was being recovered as scrap, and the cause of the fire was un- known. No one was injured during the incident and the tow truck was not damaged. Feb. 17: A member of the Valemount RCMP was patrolling Highway 5 east of the CVSE scales when a black pickup westbound was observed exceeding the speed limit, 113kph in a 70kph zone. A traffic stop was On Feb. 22, 2017, members of Valemount RCMP participated in Pink Shirt Day to support and raise awareness against bullying. Pictured are Constable Marika Masters and Corporal Jason Nash. / SUPPLIED BY RCMP conducted with the pickup, and the driver was unable to provide any documents or valid driver licence. Police checks were conducted and the male driver was wanted they owed a specific amount of money and if payment a controlled substance. The driver was issued a violation on outstanding warrants for arrest in British Columbia was not made, warrants would be issued for that per- ticket and released at the scene. and Alberta. The male was arrested and later released to son. The Robson Valley RCMP would like to remind Feb. 28: McBride RCMP were notified of an injured appear in court at a later date, as well served documents people that if you receive such communications, please moose on the Highway believed to have been struck by for multiple violations under the motor vehicle act. take precaution as these scams go around under differ- a vehicle. BC Conservation Service was notified of the Feb. 19: Valemount RCMP were notified of a SPOT ent headers. Never send money unless the company can incident and the animal dispatch on scene. beacon activation in the Allen Creek area. It was learnt be verified. When in doubt, contact your local police Feb. 28: Valemount RCMP received a report of a that two males were stranded at the bottom of a hill detachment for assistance. domestic disturbance at a residence. Police arrived and and unable to get out for a period of time. Search and Feb. 24: McBride RCMP was notified of a mischief through further investigation arrested a male for assault Rescue was notified and mobilizing to extract the males, complaint in which someone had dragged garbage bags with a weapon. The male was later released on condi- but were unable to safely complete the task at night, and onto someone’s property and left them there. No sus- tions and to appear in court at a later date. would have to wait until morning to utilize a helicopter. pects were identified. Mar. 3: Valemount RCMP received a report of a domes- The two males were able to make their own way out Feb. 26: Valemount RCMP was called to the Tete Jaune tic disturbance involving multiple family members. Upon safely, and further rescue efforts were called off. weigh scales on Highway 16 regarding a commercial arrival it was learnt a female had allegedly assaulted three Feb. 20: McBride RCMP was notified by BC Parks that truck driver exhibiting symptoms of impairment. Police others in the residence. A female was arrested at the scene a male had fallen down a crevasse while snowmobiling attended and during subsequent investigation, the male for assault with a weapon and mischief and later released in Kakwa Provincial Park. Unfortunately the male died driver failed a standard field sobriety test for possible on conditions and to appear in court at a later date. as a result of injuries sustained during the fall, which was impairment by drugs. As a result the male was issued a Mar. 4: Valemount RCMP attended a collision on approximately 50 metres. Search and Rescue assisted 24-hour suspension under the Motor Vehicle Act. Highway 16 near Red Pass involving a tractor-trailer with the call. The BC Coroner Service assumed control Feb. 27 McBride RCMP attended the CVSE Scales in unit, which had jack-knifed. The driver of the vehicle over the investigation. Tête Jaune Cache and assisted CVSE who had stopped was not injured and the road and weather conditions Feb. 23: McBride RCMP became aware of a report of a commercial vehicle for speeding. The driver of the at the time of the collision were poor. The vehicle was scammers contacting a local resident via email. This per- vehicle was arrested for possession of a controlled sub- later towed from the scene and opening the highway to son was contacted by a fake company by email stating stance and a subsequent search resulted in the seizure of regular traffic.

Ignoring the signs Trial date set for Buehler could mean fines by LAURA KEIL local trapper’s cabin. submitted by RCMP At the time of the incident, Buehler A judge has set the date for Shanna was 21 years old. She was shot several While commercial vehicles continue to ignore the mu- Buehler’s trial, which will start Nov. times, and her father John was killed on nicipal bylaw, Valemount RCMP continues to crack down. 27th in BC Supreme Court in Prince Sept. 17th, 2014. Semis continue to park in the no parking zones on George. A four-day preliminary inquiry for Karas Drive on a regular basis, according to RCMP, and They have scheduled two weeks for Buehler wrapped up Thurs. Jan. 12th in as a result RCMP have been and will continue to en- the trial, which will be by judge and Valemount. A publication ban prevents force the location to prevent a bottle neck effect at the jury. In April, Buehler plead not guilty the Goat from publishing any evidence intersection. to seven charges, including carry/use/ from the hearing until the trial is con- Vehicles hauling sled trailers, and vehicles hauling recreational equipment need the threaten to use a weapon, pointing a cluded or Buehler is discharged. area to manoeuver safely in and out of traffic, RCMP say, and it applies in both the firearm, unauthorized possession of a Buehler’s lawyer at the preliminary summer and winter months. firearm, and break and enter. inquiry, Ken Tessovich, died suddenly Larger vehicles stopped in the no parking zone in front of Petro-Canada block vis- The charges stem from an incident Feb 10th, as reported by Kamloops This ibility to both entrances of the parking lot, RCMP say, as well the stop sign for 5th Ave, in 2014, as previously reported in the Week. The 69-year-old was skiing with which poses a safety risk. Goat, when the RCMP’s Emergency family at Sun Peaks resort when he col- Fines regularly issued in this location as per the Motor Vehicle Act include: Response Team was called to a remote lapsed from suspected heart failure. • Obstruct Traffic by Parking $81 spot on the west side of Kinbasket Buehler is now being represented by • Obstruct Visibility of Traffic Sign $109 Reservoir, some 50 kilometers south Kamloops lawyer Anthony Varesi. • Unsecured Motor Vehicle $81 of Valemount where Buehler and her Stay tuned for the Goat’s coverage of • Restricted Parking Zone $40 father John Buehler were squatting in a this case. Valemount | Dunster | McBride | In Print | Online Thursday, Mar 9, 2017 7 Runs in the family Submit by RCMP; edited in service to the RCMP. Cst. Masters is following in the On Feb. 21, the Valemount footsteps of her father Retired Staff RCMP’s Corporal Jason Nash pre- Sergeant Alain Richard, as did Cst. sented Constable Marika Masters Masters brother, Constable Tyson with her Generational Service Richard, who is also a member Insignia pin. Cst. Masters is the currently posted in Anahim Lake, second generation in her family B.C., according to Nash. to continue a tradition of service “The RCMP is filled with genera- in the Royal Canadian Mounted tions of families who have proudly Police. served our country and shared The Generational Service Insig- our core values. To recognize their nia is a pin that will be presented loyalty, dedication and sacrifice in to all regular members, civilian service to Canada, the RCMP has members and long-term public launched the new Generational service employees whose families Service Insignia,” says Valemount continue to serve within the ranks RCMP Corporal, Jason Nash. of the RCMP. The pin incorporates our regi- mental colours with an enameled Valemount RCMP Corporal Jason Nash royal blue background and cavalry presents Constable Marika Masters with yellow maple leaves to represent her Generational Service Insignia pin on the number of direct generations Feb. 21. / SUPPLIED BY RCMP

“Creating safe communities means protecting the environment and the people.”

– Dion Arnouse, Emergency Management Consultant, Kinder Morgan Canada

Trans Mountain’s emergency management team has connected with over 130 Aboriginal communities • There is a constant focus on community safety, emergency preparedness and environmental protection. along the BC-Alberta pipeline route. We assess each community’s capacity to respond to a civil emergency, • Emergency preparedness training benefits include skills in dealing with all hazards, including fires, floods and extreme storms. then provide support to upgrade emergency response • To date, 51 Aboriginal communities located along the pipeline and marine corridor skills accordingly. The primary objective is to ensure in British Columbia and Alberta have signed Mutual Benefit Agreements. an organized response to a spill. However, as the • For both Trans Mountain and Aboriginal training, we conduct exercises and drills year-round chances of a spill are low, local residents who are in all seasons and conditions – on land, water, even on ice – throughout the entire system. trained well with a safety mindset are equally • We have connected with more than 130 Aboriginal communities along the entire pipeline route. prepared to respond to a more likely natural event, • There are 15 equipment caches along the pipeline and over $3 million will be invested such as a fire, flood or ice storm. Putting safety first in new emergency response equipment. is our number one priority.

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The roughly two-foot dump of snow Valemount received last week helped put the “winter” back into the “winter festival” Mar. 5th. Using the Canoe Valley Recreation Centre and Sportsplex Grounds as the festival’s hubs, the Valemount Parental Advisory Council (PAC) hosted over 80 people who took part in Cold Fire Creek Dogsledding, the RCMP’s Shot on Goal contest at the arena, free curling at the Valemount Curling Club and other activities. The event was put on in order to raise funds for a new playground at the Valemount Elementary School with an estimated $150,000 price tag. Loving PAC estimates funds raised to be in the neighbourhood of $2,000. “(The festival) was very successful, and the kids just loved it,” says Travers. Cold Fire Creek Dogsledding generously donated a $4,500 day, according to PAC Chair Sam Travers; sleds ran non-stop for five hours. “So many kids would have never have had the opportunity because it’s costly at $140 per person,” says Travers. “This gave them a 10 minute taste of what it’s like.” Chilli and bannock were on at the Community Hall, while others were doing face painting, tattoos and crafts. A small bonfire burned on the Sportsplex Grounds, some kids toasting marshmallows. Winter Valemount | Dunster | McBride | In Print | Online Thursday, Mar 9, 2017 9 Loving Winter

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Top left: Valemount RCMP Officer Mark Trembley dives across the sprawling cage to (hopefully) make a big save; top middle: Latisha Mintz crouches to keep the Cold Fire Creek Dogsledding team company; top right: Piper L’Hirondelle learns to curl for the first time. Bottom left: Mackenzie Matte helps her little brother, Quark Ryerson, learn to REGULAR HOURS skate; bottom middle: Nealla Masters takes her shot during the RCMP’s Shot on 8–5 Mon–Fri, 10–5 Sat, Closed Sundays Goal contest, and with a little help, Nealla scored; bottom right: Cooper L’Hirondelle Kitchen closes at 4pm has a little more curling experience than his brother, maybe that’s why he chose the blue rock. / ALL PHOTOS BY EVAN MATTHEWS. The Gathering Tree Eatery & Gift Shop 5th Ave. Valemount 566-0154

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2017 Valemount Figure Skating Exhibition

The Canoe Valley Recreation Centre played host to the 44th Annual Ice Skating Carnival. From pre-school skaters to skat- ers in their late teens, the kids put on quite a display. / BOB HOSKINS Bottom left: Abigail Cinnamon skates to the song, I’m like a bird by Nelly Furtado. / BETH RUSSELL

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In the last column, I discussed some basic guidelines Safety and Convenience – Are the paths laid out in for designing your gardens and landscape that gave a way that leads strangers to the correct door and not broad general directions to keep in mind throughout roaming around your yard looking lost? Are steps that Pete has lived, worked & gardened in the Dunster area the process. Now I would like to give some guidelines may be used at night well lighted or at least equipped for 35 years. He tries to deal with the “down to earth to help select the goals you have for your outdoor space with a motion sensor for friends dropping by after nuts and bolts of organic gardening” in his columns. – how to make it more liveable- so you and your family dark? will want to spend more time in your “outdoor living Flexibility – How about a double purpose bench that space”. The following nine checkpoints should help. also serves as a storage box for toys or tools? – Or a as much of your own fresh food as possible? Beautification – trees and shrubs can soften the look sandbox that can be covered to make a support for pot- Entertaining – Are you the social type who is al- of the property and highlight the attractive areas of the ted plants or a table for eating at cookouts? - Or a fire pit ways inviting friends over? Will the garden be used for property and house. Flowers and varied shapes give that can be covered when not in use for a low table for frequent barbecues, dinner parties or even a wedding or more interest. children’s games. two? Privacy – a walled or fenced in area or an area sur- Recreation – Does your property have enough room Ease of maintenance – Although we all know there rounded with shrubs or rows of trees can give a quiet for a pool, a badminton area, horseshoe pits, croquet or is no such thing as a “no-maintenance garden” we can and relaxing retreat from the workday world. It can also bocce area? Do you want a play area with swings and make our outdoor areas easier to maintain by the use of be used for small intimate parties or entertaining away slides for the children or grandchildren? Will your patio the following – less lawns to mow, mowing strips around from the eyes of those on the street or the next- door or deck have to double as a dance floor at parties? Will lawns to cut down on trimming, raised bed planting, neighbours. you need a shady area to set up the card table on warm mulching perennials, irrigations systems on timers, use Comfort – Having a place to sit and relax under a afternoons? of slower growing plants and trees to cut back on the shady arbour or peacefully drift off to sleep in a ham- Food production – Would a few dwarf fruit trees, a pruning mock on a warm afternoon or to sit quietly and read row of raspberries and a bed of strawberries be enjoyed If you take time to identify your goals before lifting a your favourite book will encourage you to spend more during the summer months? Does your family want a shovel, you will more than likely end up with the garden time outdoors in the yard. small salad garden or are you more inclined to growing you want and will use more when you are done. Valemount | Dunster | McBride | In Print | Online Thursday, Mar 9, 2017 11

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Bottles can also be dropped off Valemount McBride at the McBride Secondary School 6:00-7:30 pm March 31st, or 10-2 Thurs, Mar 9 Physio Education March 31st, April 1 & 2. 2017 Sat. April 1st. Call Karen Shaw at Workshops-Become Your Own McBride Loggers Community 250 968 4331 for questions. Trainer-FREE. Open to everyone! Bonspiel. We invite you to put Thursday March 9th, Saturday together a team (or two) from Sat. April 29th Ducks Unlimited March 11th and Thursday March your business or just a bunch of McBride Chapter hosting their 16 12:30pm-2pm. At the Vale- good friends. 30th annual Dinner & Auction at mount Anglican United Church Robson Valley Community Cen- Please wear loose clothing and Fri. March 31st at 6:30 pm Movie tre. Tickets are $40 per person. bring a mat and water bottle Night – watch the movie “Sing” Contact any member or Beth and help the Grade 4, 5, and 6 Frederick at 250-569-7460. Friday March 10 Abstract classes from McBride Centennial Stained Glass FREE for Seniors. School go to Barkerville in June. Friday March 10 at 10AM-1:30PM. “Sing,” is rated General for all At the Valemount Anglican ages. Admission is $5. Showing United Church at McBride Secondary School. Wed March 15 Valemount Public Wed. April 1st students from Mc- Library AGM 5pm at the Library Bride Centennial and their par- meeting room 1090A Main St. ents will be out collecting bottles for recycling to raise funds for Fri March 17 Valemount Legion our fieldtrip to Barkerville. will be hosting a St Patrick’s Day Dance – Get your green on and plan to attend. Fri. March 17th St. Patrick’s Day Dance Party at the Valemount Lions 9pm. With DJ C.A.S. 250-566-4606 The Valemount/McBride Bantams hockey team won the Quesnel tournament this past weekend [email protected] with only eight skaters and a goalie — including two players from the age group below (PeeWee). / JEN QUAM

Monthly Book Discussion. Meets Main St. Open to all caregivers RVSS Adult Literacy Craft Club. the 4th Thursday of the month and their kids. Drop by for play A new quick, easy and fun craft at 1:30pm at the McBride Li- time and to meet with other each week. Come on in Fridays ONGOING EVENTS brary. Themes change monthly, families! Please bring water 1-3pm 942 3rd Ave., McBride. check in at 569-2411 or find us bottle for your child. Info: 569- 18+ on Facebook. All welcome! 2411 Hatha Yoga at the Valemount Living Water Fellowship @ Jim technology with computer pro- The Valley Piecemakers meet Game Zone. Fridays at 7pm, Community Hall. Tues & Thurs Church & Cheryl Boos Place in Dunster. gramming, robotics and more. the 3rd Saturday of the month McBride Library. Board games, 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Dropin $10. For 250 968 4321 service 10 am Sun- at 1pm in the Elks Hall. All WiiU & more! Ages 13+ more info call Brigitta 566-9196 Saturdays 8:00am Prayer com- Every Monday 7:00-9:00pm Quilters and Wannabe quilters day. [email protected] The manager of the DCFS is AA meetings every Friday munity 9:30am Bible study/ Knitting @ Sandy Bernie’s are Welcome. For more info holding office hours at the Dun- 8:00pm @ the Valemount Cath- Sabbath school 11:00am Wor- House 835 Bridge Road, Mc- contact Barb Brabant 250-569- ster Schoolhouse on Fridays olic Church. Free. All welcome. ship service @ Seventh-Day Bride. 0068. from 9am to 4pm and is open to Phone: 250-566-1139 Adventist Church, 1075 Lam- Sports The Valemount Scribblers cre- Monthly Meeting of the Dunster the public to visit. ming Pit Road, McBride. Phone: Drop-in adult hockey Sundays ative writing group for all levels Fine Arts School Society will Valemount Ladies walking 250-569-3370. 6:30 and Wednesdays 8:15 at of writers. Most Thursdays be held on the last Thursday RVSS Valley Girls. For ages 12 group meet Thurs at 1pm @ the and up. Wed 3:00 - 4:30 in the Anglican/United Church parking Choir practice in McBride, 2pm; the Valemount arena. Full gear 6:45pm-8pm. Like to write? Join of each month, 7:00pm @ the afternoon. Share time with lot. Mountain Chapel on Main St. All required. $15 per person. us! 566-9121 school. All welcome! other girls, enjoy activities, be ages welcome. Questions? con- Drop-in volleyball and badmin- Music Jam. Tuesdays 7:00pm Fibre Arts Group, Thurs 10am heard and make a difference. tact Barb (569-8882, ringnut@ ton at Valemount Secondary @ the McBride Library Annex. in the McBride Library annex. 942 3rd Ave., McBride. telus.net). Workshops gym. Volleyball Tuesdays 7-9 Want to learn new music? Tired (previously met at Odds & Ends) Dunster Playgroup. Meets on Prayer meeting Wed 7pm at the and badminton Thursdays 7-9 of playing alone? Come out for Bring your knitting, crochet or Want to learn how to knit? Thursdays from 10am to noon Seventh-Day Adventist Church, bluegrass, folk, country, rock. needlework project and come Already know how and want to Drop-in volleyball Mondays at the Dunster Schoolhouse. 1075 Lamming Pit Road, Mc- Phone: Dave Marchant at 250- hang out! get together to socialize? Will- 7-9 at the McBride Secondary Kids 0 to 6 grab your grown Bride. Ph: 250-569-3370. 569-2569. ing to share your knowledge? School Gr 8 and up. Jodi Little- The OAPO Stitch and Knit will up and come enjoy open play, child 250-569-7899. The Valemount Public Library Valemount Anglican United Taking Off Pounds Sensibly be meeting @ the Beaverview crafting and gym time. Please is offering space and supplies Church 7th Ave and Cedar Drop-in basketball for yrs 12 (TOPS) group meets Tues @ the Lodge, McBride Thurs from bring a snack to share. Info: Sunday afternoons from 2-4pm Street - Sunday 10am. and up at McBride High School, McBride Health Unit. 1126 5th 2:00-4:00pm. 569-4033 Avenue 6:30pm. Every Monday from 11am-1pm McBride Anglican United Thurs 6-8pm. Free. Christine Unity in Community, Thurs at 250-569-0090 resume and Cover Letter Work- Church 441 Dominion Street - Council Meetings Every 2nd 7:30pm, McBride Health Centre. shop, free, at the Valemount Sunday @10:00am. Pickleball at the McBride High and 4th Tuesday at 7:00pm in 250-569-2586 Seniors Learning Centre. Helping you Valemount, and McBride. Valemount Seniors’ Music create your best resume yet! Christian Science Services school, Wed 7-9pm. We will Book Club for adults – Meet Night, 7:00pm Wednesday at Call 250-566-4601 for more info. Dunster Sunday Worship @ play every Wednesday that the The Valemount Children’s second Thursday of the month the Valemount Golden Years 10:00am. Phone: 250-968-4349 school is open. Age range is Activity Society holds board at 7pm at the library. Call 250- High School students to adults. Lodge. Free One-on-One Computer meetings on the 1st Tuesday of 566-4367 for more info. Tutoring Wed 4pm and Fridays Valemount Community Church All equipment is provided. every month at the centre. Gentle Seniors’ Exercise, Tues 11:00am and 1:00pm @ the • Evangelical Free Church of Bring runners and come try it McBride and District Chamber 10-11am, upstairs, Golden Years Valemount Public Library. Canada Sunday 11am ph. 250- out. For information call Shar- Tete Jaune Community Club of Commerce meets at 6:30pm Lodge, Valemount. Call Diane Phone: 250-566-4367 to book a 566-0070 970 Main St (Vale- ron at 250-569-2583. monthly meetings at 7 pm on on the 3rd Wednesday of each on 250 566 4297 for more info. session. mount Legion) the first Tuesday of the month month, @ the Evangelical Free Tete Jaune Community Club at the T-Jaune Community Hall Church Hall. Seniors Bingo @ the Beaverview Good Shepherd Catholic Church has Ping Pong Night at the Tete Lodge, McBride Thurs 6:30pm. 3rd Ave and Elm Street Vale- Jaune Hall, every Wednesday Adventist Community Services Bingo at McBride Legion Hall, Music mount. Sunday Mass @ 4pm 7 pm - 8:30 pm. For more meets Tues 1:00-3:00pm and every 1st, 3rd & 5th Wednesday Cribbage and other games: Phone: 250-566-4662 information, contact Andy @ 7:00-8:00pm @ the Seventh Day of the month. 6:30 Early Bird Everyone Welcome; @ the Dinner and live music at 250-566-9987 Adventist Church 1075 Lam- starts. Valemount Golden Years Lodge Valemount Legion Branch #266. Valemount New Life Centre, ming Pit Rd, McBride. lower level Thurs 1-4 pm. Fridays 5:30-9:00 Service at 10 AM. 1245 1st Avenue Valemount Anglican United Church Old Time Music Gathering fam- Clubs & Women’s Group Thrift Shop Youth ily event at Dunster School- Mountain Chapel 299 Main open 1:00-3:00pm Every Tues- The McBride Play group is Wellness house. First and Third Friday of street McBride Phone: 250-569- Groups day & Friday @ church hall, 459 meeting on Fridays 10 am to Each Mont7- 10pm. Bring your 3350 Yoga in McBride with Jeanette RVSS Adult Literacy group Dominion St, McBride. noon at the E-Free Church. All fiddles, guitars, mandolins, Chiupka. Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 keyboards, accordions, dancing St Patrick’s Catholic Church Games Day. Join us for games, kids ages 0-6 and their care- @ the fire hall. refreshments and some laughs. Toastmasters 7:00-9:00pm (1st shoes, etc Bring a snack. Coffee, 197 Dominion street, McBride and 3rd Tuesday) at Golden givers are welcome to come out Phone: 250-569-2606 Tues 1-3 in the afternoon. 942 for playtime, socializing and a Go with the Flow Yoga with tea and juice will be supplied 3rd Ave., McBride. 18+ Years Lodge upstairs in the Donalda Beeson in Valemount, lounge. Call 566-4179 free snack! For more informa- Valemount Seniors’ Music Evangelical Free Church, Mc- tion, please call Emilia Roth @ on Mondays and Wednesdays Bride Worship @ 10:30 am. Ph: Geek Squad. Mondays at 3pm Night, 7:00pm Wednesday at Saddle & Wagon Club meet- 569-6809 from 6-7 p.m. at 960 Main the Valemount Golden Years 569-2378 at the Library Annex. Ages 9-13. Street. Limited spots, so please let us ings every 3rd Thurs. at 5pm. Lodge. Contact 566-1779. McBride Parent-Child Group. know you’re coming. Discover Meeting Fridays 10:00am @ 521 12 Thursday, Mar 9, 2017 therockymountaingoat.com

Kenkel. the Province. Dividend cont’d from page 1 In Oct. 2016, Kenkel told The Goat the Learning “I recognize the importance of rural communities and Society had $257,000 in the bank to go towards start-up the challenges they face growing and diversifying their to access up-to-date information on their wood supply costs, and VLC’s hope was to secure funds for launching economy,” says MLA for Prince George-Valemount, and to assess the manufacturing capacity and vegetation the school through CBT and the Rural Dividend. Shirley Bond. resource inventory. The last of the three Robson Valley projects is The The dividend is also a key commitment from the 2015 When asked how it would develop the tool or how the Community Futures Development Corporation of Union of British Columbia Municipalities (UBCM) tool would work exactly, the Village did not respond by Fraser Fort George, which will receive $100,000 to help Convention, according to the Province. presstime. deliver a training and support program to help farmers Under the guidelines of the BC Rural Dividend, single The Valemount Learning Society — out of the Vale- access tools and resources offered through Small Busi- applicants can apply for up to $100,000 for community- mount Learning Centre (VLC) — will receive $100,000 ness B.C.’s Export Navigator. driven projects and must contribute at least 20 per cent to expand the services of the society by creating the not- Community Futures is the only organization through- of the total project cost, according to the government, for-profit Valemount College. out rural BC with a mandate for small business and while applicants representing partnerships can apply for VLC Manager Riette Kenkel told The Goat its recently community economic development, according to its up to $500,000 and must contribute 40 per cent of the completed business plan includes four areas of study website, offering assistance through 34 offices in rural total project cost. leading to certificates: Rural Entrepreneurship and Small communities. The $25-million-per-year BC Rural Dividend Fund Business Management, Mountain Outdoor Recreation The website states the organization offers a variety was extended for a fourth year in 2017, according to the Tourism, First Nations Cultural Tourism, and Tourism of services and tools to help entrepreneurs and small Province, saying funding is available in four categories Administration. business owners achieve their goals, including business including community capacity building, workforce de- Valemount hopes to receive an additional $46,000 support services, business planning advice, loans and velopment, community and economic development, and via the Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives self-employment assistance. business-sector development. Program to help cover the start-up costs, according to The B.C. Rural Dividend — the source of the added The BC Rural Dividend is one of the ways the B.C. funding — is designed to government is taking action to strengthen rural commu- help eligible rural com- nities, according to the Province. In order to support the PUZZLE NO. 598 PUZZLE NO. 599 munities diversify and needs of rural communities and grow local economies, strengthen their local econ- the Province says it will be releasing a rural economic

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- 2 acres in Dorval Place - energy efficient solar design -17 acres minutes from McBride - over 1300 sq ft mobile with addition - recently refurbished - great views overlooking the Holmes River - large deck and covered porch - 3 Bdrm - plus 2 Bdrm suite - adjacent to Crown land and recreation area - workshop - landscaped - large yard - excellent location - nicely treed - great cabin spot 3874 Hwy 16 W, McBride 1377 2nd Avenue, McBride 1162 McBride Crescent, McBride $749,000 $159,000 $149,000

- viable cedar mill - cozy 2 bdrm home, - 4 level split - over 62 acres with hwy access - nicely decorated excellent condition - 3 bedrooms, 1 1/2 bath - rail access on property - large 1/2 acre lot , great views - large rec room -10,000 sq ft building - fenced and landscaped - detached garage 8985 Crescent Spur Road. Loos 155 Lamming Pit Road, McBride 196 2nd Ave, McBride $995,000 $355,000 $13,500

- 226 acres - large shop - over 4 acres with some pasture - spectacular mountain view - commercial lot - private with beautiful mature trees. - excellent location - unique home - finish as you choose - large family home with walk out basement - peaceful and private - great views - adjoins Dore River recreation area - excellent price ! 865 4th Avenue, McBride 1131-2nd Ave McBride 10300 Yardley Road, Hixon $95,000 $34,000 $1,555,000

SOLD! - large home- full basement - level lot - in grass - over 1350 acres, 800 acres hay land - great floor plan - excellent location - substantial fencing and cross fencing - detached garage - water on property - agricultural outbuildings - currently rented - great views - 4-bedroom home. DL 7135 Hwy 5, Valemount 4443 Mountain View Rd, McBride Lot 2 Crown Road, Tete Jaune $165,000 $367,500 $105,000

- 7 + acres - over 11 acres - some pasture and fencing - almost 2 acres - Hwy 5 Frontage - 3 bdrm 3bthrn home recent renovations - 15 mins from Valemount - Gorgeous mountain views - full walkout basement - perfect for home or cottage - one of 4 parcels for sale - great views minutes from McBride - priced to sell 16 Thursday, Mar 9, 2017 therockymountaingoat.com YELLOWHEAD REALTY LTD PHONE 250-566-4438 FAX 250-566-4460 EMAIL [email protected] Member of the A Rocky Mountain lifestyle can be yours! BC Northern Real Estate Association Visit our website to see all of our listed properties www.yellowheadrealty.com John Peterson, R.I., A.A. Bela Janum Owner/Broker Office Administrator JOHN 250-566-1017 Single family home in Well maintained BR-61 VM-169 FA-535 3000 sq. ft., home Blue River, BC. This little gem home, 2 bedrooms, kitchen, with 3 bedrooms and boosts a completely reno- dining room, pantry, metal den. roof and vinyl siding. 4.5 bathrooms, open vated kitchen and bathroom. Drive- concept kitchen/living and Situated on a large corner way is cement and leads to the dining room and attached lot, this home is 2000 sq.ft., home and to the double car ga- garage. Country living with- 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. rage at the back and a 200 amp in minutes of the Village of Appliances include a May- service. Wood heat system that Valemount. Beautiful views tag propane stove, fridge heats the home and garage. of the mountains. and washer, plumbing and Wheel chair accessible close to electrical updated. Includes a school and amenities. Must be 20’x24’ workshop and a gar- seen to be appreciated. den shed, and a garden shed $225,000 $185,500 FA-532 Lot #3. 1 of 4 newly FA-533 Lot #4. 1 of 4 newly $749,000 developed small acreages developed small acreages located within Village limits. located within Village limits. Now available with water Now available with water to to the property, and hydro, the property, and hydro, phone phone nearby. Beautiful nearby. Beautiful mountain mountain views. Plan your views. Plan your property to property to your unique style your unique style and make it and make it truly yours! 2.47 truly yours! 2.47 acres, zoned acres, zoned RR1. RR1.

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MR-20 164 ACRES OF OP- BR-58 HIGHWAY FRONTAGE FA- 539 Lot #2, 17th Ave. PORTUNITY! Two year round FOR YOUR COMMERCIAL VEN- Large acreage located within creeks, southern exposed TURE! Located in Blue River, town boundaries. Good ac- gardens, orchard, and first B.C. Approximately 1.85 acres cess. Approximately 3.23 Ha. water rights in place. Property along Highway 5. Zoned C3 Zoned RR1. backs onto government land. Commercial. Includes well-kept 3 bedroom home with full basement. Fire- place in living room, oil forced air furnace in the basement. 4 pc bathroom on main floor. Close to town and easy access.

$470,000 $139,000 $295,000

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$785,000 $377,000 $4,480,000

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The Real Estate Brokerage office on Main St! MRC-C878 800 Frontage Rd, McBride MRC-DA896 8101 Indian Lake Rd, Wells, BC MRC-C906 Sturgeon Pt Rd, Vanderhoof, BC Easy access, wheelchair 6.5 acres zoned CR-2. Permitted uses include motel, Remote but accessible 94.7 acres! Very nice 4 bedroom 5,443 acres! Estimated 800 acres cleared & in field. friendly. Wall and window restaurant, gasoline service station, retail, office or 2 bath home. Surrounded by Crown land. Extensive river Balance semi-natural condition. Fertile river bottom land, displays. Coffee always government office. Easy access. Totally undeveloped. High frontage on the Bowron River. Spring water! Great views miles of river frontage on the Stuart River. Extensive on! Info packs available. visibility from Yellowhead Hwy #16. and sun exposure! fencing. Primary use was for bison & cattle production. Extensive wildlife. 4 bdrm / 1 bath 1,500 sq ft home; Honest and friendly! needs repair. $199,000 $145,000 $470,000 LTY C EA EN R T E R D E I

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Aerial videos MRC-R854 833 – 3rd Ave, McBride, BC MRC-A910 Dome Creek, BC MRC-DA867 3496 Laing Rd, McBride, BC 4 bdrm home, open floor plan, large master bdrm, walk- Remote, accessible, river frontage on Slim Creek, great 164 acres, 3 bdrm home with basement. Good rental available in closet, ensuite w/ Jacuzzi. Lots of kitchen cabinets. views! 152 acres! Some old growth cedar & other mixed income from house. 2 creeks, gardens, an orchard. Tree Cedar panel fence, big deck, lovely backyard. New 2-car trees on property. Close to the well-known Ancient Forest! plantation, trails, abundant wildlife. Beautiful mountain on selected insulated & wired garage built in 2013. Some trees harvested summer 2016. views. First water rights in place. Backs onto gov’t land. properties!