March 2017 – The Rocky Mountain Goat News

Regional district approves Valemount arena requisition increase; extends fit pit hours

March 30, 2017 The Goat

by EVAN MATTHEWS The arena in Valemount won’t close this August, but taxpayers are on the hook for a little bit more, as the Canoe Valley Recreation Centre asks taxpayers to foot the bill for […]

Windshield repair program starts this week

March 29, 2017 The Goat

by EVAN MATTHEWS Starting on Monday, March 27, ICBC is rolling out its windshield repair program — and customers won’t even have to call ICBC to make a claim. Customers who purchase ICBC’s optional comprehensive […]

Council fast-tracks and amends Open Air Burning Bylaw – UPDATED

March 29, 2017 The Goat

Editor’s note: This article was updated on Mar. 29 after Council’s decision to pass the amendment. / EM by EVAN MATTHEWS Despite a growing public opposition, the Village of Valemount Council has passed a bylaw amendment […]

Carcasses rotting near Kinbasket

March 29, 2017 The Goat

by EVAN MATTHEWS A number of animal carcasses were left to decay on the ice of the Canoe River, but unless the culprit is found, not much will be done to clean up the mess. […]

Valemount Glacier Destinations MDA approved: Early ski resort construction to begin this summer

March 28, 2017 The Goat

Freeride World Tour already eyeing Valemount by EVAN MATTHEWS There is nothing left to sign; the Master Development Agreement is signed, and Valemount Glacier Destinations ski and sightsee resort is slated to start construction this summer. […]

Tech-savvy seniors

March 28, 2017 The Goat

by EVAN MATTHEWS “This is a tablet, not a computer. I’ve been learning how to use it,” says soon-to-be 82-year-old Byron Bustin, adding he’s just learned how to use the camera function on his device. […]

CBT grants coming

March 27, 2017 The Goat

by EVAN MATTHEWS Soon, organizations that have applied for CBT funding will hear their financial fate. The Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) had its local input session on Mar. 7. The night started with members of […]

Money talks (to Council)

March 27, 2017 The Goat

by EVAN MATTHEWS, editor There is one aspect to the Ash Street burn not being discussed. At its Mar. 14 meeting, Council decided to grant a burn permit extension to the property owners and burn […]

Diesel spill avoids Fraser, mostly

March 27, 2017 The Goat

by EVAN MATTHEWS A rolled over semi-truck caused concern last week among Valemount locals, as the truck came to rest just a few feet from the Fraser River. On Mar. 16 at about 10:30 AM, […]

McBride’s Provincial advisor stays to ease councillors’ transition

March 27, 2017 The Goat

by EVAN MATTHEWS The by-election is over, and as of Tuesday Mar. 21, McBride’s newest councillors have been sworn in, so where does that leave Provincial Advisor Isabell Hadford? Hadford says she’ll be a part […]

Fire department gives ‘pat on the back’ to local

March 27, 2017 The Goat

by EVAN MATTHEWS Valemount isn’t far removed from tragic fires in recent memory, and the Valemount and District Volunteer Fire Department is giving due credit to a local man for being alert and taking action. […]