An accident involving a semi and a motorcycle last week is still under investigation by Valemount RCMP. Constable Stephen Newport said that the accident occurred on Monday, June 8, at Read more
Dunster residents Bonnie and Curtis Culp hosted the 9th annual lilac walk on their farm June 14. The Culps have over 100 different lilac bushes in their 1-acre flower garden. Read more
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Semi truck sideswipes motorcycle, sendinTop Stories | Joshua Estabrooks | Saturday, 20 June 2009 Read more |
Restoration begins in parkTop Stories | Joshua Estabrooks | Monday, 15 June 2009 Read more |
Robson Valley responds to first fire ofTop Stories | Joshua Estabrooks | Monday, 15 June 2009 Read more |
The Robson Rock huntTop Stories | Joshua Estabrooks | Saturday, 30 May 2009 Read more |
Using local woodTop Stories | Shawn Alain | Wednesday, 27 May 2009 Read more |
Bond wins convincing victory in 39th BCTop Stories | Joshua Estabrooks | Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Read more |
Mountain Bike ProvincialsTop Stories | Joshua Estabrooks | Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Read more |
McBride Mountain Sports Ltd. for your spTop Stories | Birgit Stutz | Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Read more |
Wiegele’s words get swift reactionTop Stories | Joshua Estabrooks | Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Read more |
![]() The Court ReportCharged with impaired driving Mr. Clinton Meek stated in court that he wishes to represent himself but then decided to speak with duty council. He requested more time to secure ... Local News | The Valley Sentinel | Saturday, 20 June 2009 Read more |
![]() Vandals rock ValemountMany residents of Valemount couldn’t believe their eyes when they woke up on Wednesday to a Village covered in graffiti. Valemount RCMP Corporal Ed Burstrom said almost everyone in town ... Local News | Joshua Estabrooks | Saturday, 13 June 2009 Read more |
E-mail fraud hits Dunster residentDunster resident recently got hit by a scam that’s been going around for years. The woman, who is selling puppies on the Internet, said she received an e-mail from a man ... Local News | Birgit Stutz | Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Read more |
Paramedics on strike, local service remains unaffectedEmployees of the BC Ambulance Service voted in favour of strike action recently. Residents of the Robson Valley will not see any disruption in service, however, said Valemount Unit Chief ... Local News | Joshua Estabrooks | Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Read more |
Residents without power for 12 hoursThe Robson Valley experienced around 12 hours without power last week. During the early morning hours on Tuesday, May 5, the BC Hydro system detected a major outage, said BC ... Local News | Shawn Alain | Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Read more |
Local business voices concern over Village revite plans... Local News | Joshua Estabrooks | Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Read more |
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![]() 9th annual lilac walkDunster residents Bonnie and Curtis Culp hosted the 9th annual lilac walk on their farm June 14. The Culps have over 100 different lilac bushes in their 1-acre flower garden. ... Community | Birgit Stutz | Saturday, 20 June 2009 Read more |
![]() Valley wide silviculture project set to go in JulyIf everything goes according to plan, the Robson Valley may soon see a large silviculture project approved. Gene Runtz, manager of L.C.R. Holdings Ltd., said the company has applied for a gr... Community | Shawn Alain | Saturday, 20 June 2009 Read more |
Fruit and vegetable program keeps students healthyMore McBride students have been benefiting from an expansion of a province-wide healthy living initiative. McBride Secondary high school secretary Kathy Molendyk said that the school is pleased to have been ... Community | Birgit Stutz | Saturday, 20 June 2009 Read more |
![]() Valemount Secondary School Graduation Ceremony: June 6, 2009Mayor Bob Smith addresses the graduating class. The graduating boys. The graduating girls. Jered Barnes hands out flowers to his fellow graduates. Britney Antoniuk rides home from the ... Community | Joshua Estabrooks | Saturday, 13 June 2009 Read more |
![]() Niam Karas Mayor for a dayValemount Elementary Student Niam Karas tried his hand at the Mayor’s job this week as part of the “Mayor for a day” program put on by the Village Office and ... Community | Joshua Estabrooks | Wednesday, 27 May 2009 Read more |
4-H club looking for interested leaders and membersAre you looking for some exciting activities for your kids to be involved in? Then the 4-H program may just be what they need. Dunster resident Pat Cousineau, who has been ... Community | Birgit Stutz | Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Read more |
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![]() Chuckwagon racersRecently, Valemount had Rosedale Chuckwagon Racers Lincoln Douglas, and Ron Schulz visit while on their way to a Chuckwagon race in Grande Praire. Lincoln Douglas and Ron Shultz, along ... Sports | The Valley Sentinel | Saturday, 20 June 2009 Read more |
![]() Local residents take part in horse historyDevanee Cardinal helps get one of the horses ready during the largest colt start in North America. Local ranchers Buddy and Devanee Cardinal recently returned from what is being considered to be... Sports | Birgit Stutz | Monday, 15 June 2009 Read more |
![]() BC Mountain Bike ProvincialsFrom top to bottom: A group of Valemount students get ready for the Criterium on Friday night.; Linden Ladouceur speeds down a tricky section of the course. He ended up coming ... Sports | Joshua Estabrooks | Wednesday, 27 May 2009 Read more |
Golfing helps kidsThe 8th annual CIBC/Loose Moose golf tournament is set to take place May 30th at Valemount Pines Golf Club. The tournament began nine years ago, said Bank Manager Laurie Smith, ... Sports | Joshua Estabrooks | Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Read more |
![]() McBride youth scouted for elite team and college showcaseKelly Shawara, a 12-year-old peewee hockey player from McBride, has recently been scouted and named to a female elite team. “Kelly was at a tournament in Surrey, and they had ... Sports | Birgit Stutz | Wednesday, 25 March 2009 Read more |
![]() Tournament honours local facility managerTournament honours local facility manager Co-ed hockey players in Valemount took some time during their annual tournament (this year there were too few teams to hold a regular tournament schedule) to ... Sports | Joshua Estabrooks | Sunday, 22 March 2009 Read more |
![]() Come on down to The Goat restaurantThe Goat restaurant recently opened its doors to the public. Chef Dave Grant has been living in the Mount Robson area for six years, he said, and has worked in ... Business | Joshua Estabrooks | Saturday, 20 June 2009 Read more |
![]() Revamping your sense of styleNicole Dryden, Donalda Beeseon, Sadie Stewart and Emily Gray are “Revamping” your ideas about fashion. For long time friends Donalda Beeson, Emily Gray, Nicole Dryden and Sadie Stewart, opening a stor... Business | Joshua Estabrooks | Saturday, 20 June 2009 Read more |
![]() Local residents start new business venture; McBride AG FoodsDutch and Brenda Molendyk are the proud new owners of McBride AG Foods, which opened for business on May 21st. Brenda Molendyk owned Health, Heart and Home for many years ... Business | The Valley Sentinel | Monday, 15 June 2009 Read more |
![]() McBride council briefsThe regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of McBride was held May 26 with Mayor Mike Frazier, councillors Irene Rejman, Mike Moseley, Rick Thompson, Loranne Martin, Chief Administrative Officer Eliana ... Business | Birgit Stutz | Saturday, 13 June 2009 Read more |
![]() Valemount council briefsThe regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of Valemount was held on May 26. Mayor Bob Smith, Councillors Murray Capstick, Bobbi Roe, Cynthia Piper, Administrator Doug Fleming, and Deputy ... Business | Joshua Estabrooks | Saturday, 13 June 2009 Read more |
Downtown revite to cost more than expectedWhen Valemount’s downtown revitalization project was first proposed back in 1999, the estimated costs for the project were just under $500,000. The plans were never carried out, so when Economic ... Business | Joshua Estabrooks | Saturday, 13 June 2009 Read more |
MCFC holds 7th annual AGMThe McBride Community Forest Corporation (MCFC) held its 7th annual general meeting on May 13. “There were twelve members of the public in attendance, five out of seven board members, ... Business | Birgit Stutz | Wednesday, 27 May 2009 Read more |
2nd annual birding festival this weekendTourism Valemount is hoping the second annual bird festival; scheduled to take place this weekend, will be even more successful then last year’s. Marketing Coordinator for Tourism Valemount, Riette Kenkel, ... Business | Joshua Estabrooks | Wednesday, 27 May 2009 Read more |
McBride council briefsThe regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of McBride was held May 12 with Mayor Mike Frazier, councillors Irene Rejman, Mike Moseley, Rick Thompson, Loranne Martin, chief administrative officer Eliana ... Business | Birgit Stutz | Wednesday, 27 May 2009 Read more |
Valemount council briefsThe regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of Valemount was held on May 12. Mayor Bob Smith, Councillors Rita Tchir, Murray Capstick, Bobbi Roe, Cynthia Piper, Administrator Doug Fleming, and ... Business | Joshua Estabrooks | Wednesday, 27 May 2009 Read more |
![]() Spring means lambing time in the Robson ValleyIt’s the time of year when Dunster farmer Richard Chambers and his wife Elizabeth spend long hours outside with their newborn animals. But unlike many other valley farmers, who raise ca... Business | Birgit Stutz | Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Read more |
Valemount council briefsThe regularly scheduled meeting for the Village of Valemount was held on April 28. Acting Mayor Rita Tchir, Councillors Murray Capstick, Bobbi Roe, Cynthia Piper, Administrator Doug Fleming, and Deputy ... Business | Joshua Estabrooks | Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Read more |
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![]() Exciting addition to concertThe Robson Valley Music Society is thrilled to announce, that multi instrumentalist Shane Philip will be joining the lineup of incredible performers at the Dunster Community Hall On Saturday, June ... Arts & Entertainment | The Valley Sentinel | Saturday, 13 June 2009 Read more |
Dinner and music in the Dunster HallLooking for something to do on a Saturday night? Look no further then the Dunster Hall on June 13, as the Robson Valley Music Society will be holding their final ... Arts & Entertainment | The Valley Sentinel | Saturday, 13 June 2009 Read more |
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Arts & Entertainment | Joshua Estabrooks | Wednesday, 27 May 2009 Read more |
![]() New gallery space in Visitor Info CentreWhat better place to showcase some of our local artists work then in the Valemount Visitor Information Centre? Valemount Arts and Cultural Society President Bonnie Marklund said that the group ... Arts & Entertainment | Joshua Estabrooks | Wednesday, 27 May 2009 Read more |
Don’t miss Foothills BrassThe Foothills Brass Quintet is coming to town, and they’re bringing some serious fun. The last show of the season for the theatre committee, it will have you wanting more ... Arts & Entertainment | Shawn Alain | Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Read more |
![]() Invitation to march for peace globallyDear Editor: Be one of the brave and help us to create a new, non-violent global consciousness. The power of one cannot be overstated. One million is merely a million ones. I recently heard of the World March for Peace and Nonviolence by accident, or was it magic or destiny? The fact remains I heard of it and now you have too. I am moved to act in whatever capacity at my disposal to promote the idea and the ideal to others, even to send a letter to the editor. I will try to be brief: The march will begin in New Zealand on October 2 (Gandhi’s birthday), and will travel around the world, ending in Argentina on January 2, 2010. A peace march around the world? Indeed. Many hands make light work, and many feet can cover vast distances. It seems to me a natural fit for Canadians to pitch in by walking the walk for peace and nonviolence in ... Letters | The Valley Sentinel | Saturday, 20 June 2009 Read more |
![]() Regarding the downtown revitalization projectDear Editor: Regarding the downtown revitalization project. Dawson should not be allowed to do any work that exceeds the contracted price. Local people are quite capable of doing the work themselves. We have some underground piping for sewage which we would willingly supply to younger citizens capable of working. They could install it, and I am sure others have material they could contribute. We farmers have moss, leafy mold, manure and trees or shrubs for hedges. Since it is our town, and times are tough, and the environment needs our protection, we should follow the example of the students and make our town a thing of beauty. Something to be proud of. Margaret ... Letters | The Valley Sentinel | Monday, 15 June 2009 Read more |
![]() How much will it cost?Editor: According to our laws, Brian Mulroney didn’t do anything wrong so he must be feeling pretty happy, maybe even laughing up his sleeve. The court case went on for a long time. A few lawyers filled their pockets, but how much was the cost in our money? Now the courts have decided that politicians have to reveal all their spending etc. Aren’t the courts breaking the law? How much will that trial cost? Margaret ... Letters | The Valley Sentinel | Wednesday, 27 May 2009 Read more |
Banning all snowmobile use on Crown lands in British ColumbiaEditor: Following another recent newspaper article with regard to banning all snowmobile use on Crown lands in British Columbia; The Association of British Columbia Snowmobile Clubs felt it necessary to respond again to these current comments. Recreational snowmobilers have been accessing the backcountry of British Columbia over the past 45 years, and have been doing so in a very safe and responsible manner. When one considers the number of recreational snowmobilers in the backcountry on any given weekend as opposed to other users, the incident of injury and death associated with the sport is VERY low. That is not too suggest that any injury or death is acceptable, nor that some may not be avoidable, but it does suggest that most snowmobilers are very responsible when indulging in their sport and that these incidents are accidents which can be associated with any form of backcountry recreation. The British Columbia snowmobile community holds our right to recreate in the British Columbia backcountry as close to our ... Letters | The Valley Sentinel | Wednesday, 27 May 2009 Read more |
I never thought I’d see the dayEditor: Well! How wrong was I. I can just see Gordon Campbell standing by his desk, phone in hand, talking to the mint. “Print up ten billion or so,” I hear him saying. “We can’t let our friends go bankrupt in these tough times.” Close your eyes and think about it. Gordon goes to work, and he will do his share and more to heat this cold planet. I never thought I would see it happen in my lifetime. Margaret ... Letters | The Valley Sentinel | Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Read more |
Everybody Loses. Even the ones who hold the reigns on powerEditor: The results of the election last week stunned me, showed me clearly and frightfully how we humans respond irrationally when we act on emotion, rather than upon fact. Last week was not a time for voting based upon emotion. I doubt that the responsibility of exercising the vote ever was, and that rational thinking is called for in a functioning democracy. But society is changing. Such diminished attention spans today, distractions, and evidently, even shorter memories. Why does it bother me so much that we fed into the fear last week, into the fear of change, of innovation, of inclusion, and in such a BIG way. Parallels to the rise of Nazism in Germany might be something to explore another day, after the indigestion has passed. Unfortunately, the defeat of the STV vote (which represented potential for a more inclusive, dynamic legislature, intelligent debates, injection of fresh ideas for economic growth, for stimulus in a recession, and improved governance) has ... Letters | The Valley Sentinel | Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Read more |
Editor: I am writing in support of the letter Jean Dennis wrote last week
![]() McBride gets accessibility grantsThe Village of McBride’s Measuring Up the North (MUTN) Committee has been busy applying for grants to enhance accessibility to recreation facilities and parks for people with disabilities. The village has ... Tourism | Birgit Stutz | Saturday, 20 June 2009 Read more |
![]() Valemountain Days 30th Anniversary: JuneValemount Mayor Bob Smith and Mayor for a Day Ian Forman hit the parade route in style. Valemount Senior King and Queen Mike and Anne Osadchuk. Local musicians play for ... Tourism | Joshua Estabrooks | Saturday, 20 June 2009 Read more |
Valemountain Days celebrates 30 yearsFor thirty years, residents of Valemount have set aside a weekend in June for sports days, now known as Valemountain Days. To recognize the anniversary, the Valemountain Days Committee have ... Tourism | Joshua Estabrooks | Monday, 15 June 2009 Read more |
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![]() Gunfire in national newsWith all this summery weather, and events going on every weekend like machine gun fire, I’ve been neglecting the national news. I took some time yesterday, while recovering from Valemountain Days, to peruse the headlines. Looks like I missed a lot. Iran is in election controversy insanity, Israel is not as opposed to a Palestinian State as they have been in the past, and Canada might be going back to the election table. Wait a minute, what? Another election? ... Viewpoint | Joshua Estabrooks | Saturday, 20 June 2009 Read more |
![]() Summer Good, Forest Fires badI think it’s safe to say summer is here. So far it seems like we have had more sun this year then we did all last summer. It’s nice for swimming and sunbathing, but bad if you don’t find forest fires a welcome part of the dry season in the BC woods. Over the last few years, I have had the distinct pleasure of getting to know many of the young men and women who come here to help protect our ... Viewpoint | Joshua Estabrooks | Monday, 15 June 2009 Read more |
![]() ViewpointI was all set to write an upbeat, optimistic editorial this week. Really, I was. The sunny summer weather has been glorious throughout the Valley, and people are happy about it. It’s hard to be pessimistic in the summer. It just seems like everything takes a deep breath and relaxes a bit, even though our lives seem to get busier as well with events almost every weekend. That’s why it was extra shocking, for me anyways, when I drove into town ... Viewpoint | Joshua Estabrooks | Saturday, 13 June 2009 Read more |
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