April 2016 – The Rocky Mountain Goat News

Regional District reviews Valemount Glacier Destinations bylaw changes

April 29, 2016 The Goat

by KORIE MARSHALL Over two dozen people showed up for a public hearing on bylaw changes that will pave the way for building permits at an all season resort just west of Valemount. The Board […]

Dunster school mortgage paid off

April 28, 2016 The Goat

This month, the Dunster Fine Arts School Society will send the final mortgage payment to the school district for the purchase of the school. […]

Mayor responds to warming denial

April 28, 2016 The Goat

In response to the Rocky Mountain Goat editorial, March 31, 2016, “Mayor denies global warming, but inaction is our real flaw.” The statement “Mayor denies global warming” is not true. I made reference to the […]

Letter: 521 classy addition to the town

April 28, 2016 The Goat

I want to add my name to the list of supporters for the library/museum Boards’ endeavours to obtain and move into the building on Main St. What a wonderful, classy addition this will be to […]

Letter: Two more votes for 521 Main

April 28, 2016 The Goat

To the Editor: We have recently moved to the Robson Valley and were drawn here by the natural beauty of the area and the quality of life available to residents. It is evident that many […]

Letter: Library move a money sink

April 28, 2016 The Goat

We are nearing April 30th polling day for voting on the referendum for the acquisition of 521 for the new home of the library and museum. It should be made clear right up front, as […]

Editorial: Environmental silica – what is the risk?

April 28, 2016 The Goat

by KORIE MARSHALL, EDITOR With the amount of dust getting blown over and through Valemount the last couple of weeks from the dry lake bed of Kinbasket Reservoir, I’m hearing a lot of people asking […]

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Community Forest survey results released

April 28, 2016 The Goat

Concerns include the Village of McBride being the sole shareholder, especially when those most affected by management decisions live outside of the Village. […]

Valemount Legion gets new furnace

April 28, 2016 The Goat

by KORIE MARSHALL The Valemount Legion will get a new furnace, thanks to a grant from the provincial government. Shirley Bond, MLA for Prince George-Valemount was at the Valemount Legion on April 18th to help […]

Letter: let’s showcase our town!

April 27, 2016 The Goat

We are all after the same goals and objectives: a vibrant economy, a healthy town, a nice place to live and to work. Now it is time to come together and decide how we get […]

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New economic development and geothermal committees appointed

April 27, 2016 The Goat

by KORIE MARSHALL Council appointed members to two new committees during the April 12th regular meeting, but some spots on each remain vacant. A staff report to Council says the Village received six applications to […]