Seven ways to beat the heat in the Robson Valley
by Ruby Hogg Summer has arrived, and with it comes the heat. Luckily, we’ve come up with a few ways to have you feeling cool all summer long. Chasing Waterfalls This valley is home to […]
Month: June 2018
Biomass company reveals more at open house
by Andru McCracken What if, instead of burning piles of wood debris throughout the Robson Valley, that fibre could be turned into a high-value and relatively earth-friendly fuel to create electricity in coal plants overseas? […]
Local cedar mill adds new product line
by Andru McCracken Valemount’s Cedar Valley Specialty Cuts is now manufacturing post and rail fencing and they have hired four more employees to manage the line, doubling their existing staff. Owner Jason Alexander said he […]
Lheidli T’enneh treaty voted down
by Andru McCracken A treaty that would have given the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation powers to self-govern has been voted down by the majority of eligible voters. Provincial Minister of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation Scott […]
Valemount Council: affordable housing hearing; permit for commercial lodging
by Goat Staff Mayor Jeannette Townsend, councillors Hollie Blanchette, Peter Reimer, Sandy Salt and Owen Torgerson, met on June 12, 2018. Interim Chief Administrative Officer Gord Simmons, Corporate Services Clerk Carleena Shepherd and Planner-1 Megan […]
College clash: residents protest against so-called “slum”
by Andru McCracken A rezoning application to support a post-secondary educational institution raised concerns for some residents at the last council meeting. The application was jointly submitted by the Valemount Affordable Rentals Society and the […]
$2000 raised for ALS
Submitted On Sunday, June 3rd, 33 WALKers came out for the 5th Annual Valemount WALK for ALS. Valemount raised over $2,000 for ALS. The ALS Society of BC congratulates coordinator Sherry Tinsley and her volunteer […]
Global Thoughts: Migrants, The Borders Are Closing
by Gwynne Dyer There are actually fewer migrants than usual crossing the Mediterranean and landing in European Union countries this year: only 37,000 so far, although the flow will increase with good summer weather. But […]
Valemountain Days baking contest & parade results
by Goat Staff Valemountain Days held its first ever baking contest this year. They had 3 different age categories in five categories Pies, Cookies, Cakes, Squares, and Muffin/Cupcakes. The baked goods were labelled with […]