Environment

Valemount Council: Retailing Cannabis, Retail Bylaw

July 19, 2019 The Goat

Valemount Council Notes Mayor Owen Torgerson, councillors Hollie Blanchette, Sheri Gee, Donnie MacLean and Pete Pearson met on July 9, 2019 for their regular council meeting. Staff Chief Administrative Officer Wayne Robinson, Deputy Corporate Officer […]

Accidental captive makes out okay

July 18, 2019 The Goat

By Andru McCracken Recently Anna Christison and her friend got a surprise. A doe was up on the porch, just inches from the glass door. “It just didn’t make sense to us…” said Anna. The […]

Blocked Fraser shouldn’t obstruct Chinook

July 14, 2019 Arthur Tanga

By Andru McCracken A blockage in the Fraser River that happened on July 21 near Big Bar northwest of Kamloops is threatening migrating salmon, but Chinook salmon who are born and die in the upper […]

Not the dump

July 10, 2019 Arthur Tanga

Clearing land without making a dust bowl

July 8, 2019 Arthur Tanga

By Andru McCracken When Chris Diamond asked Joseph Nusse to clear his Fifth Avenue commercial property, the initial idea was to use an excavator to level it and haul the organic matter out. “We would […]

BC Hydro scraps E-Plus program, forces more wood burning

July 7, 2019 Arthur Tanga

By Andru McCracken Rene Nunweiler would rather not burn wood, but BC Hydro’s rate structure is leaving her no other option despite the fact she believes that it is not good for Valemount’s air. Nunweiler […]

McBride Council: SummerFest, airport, climate action

July 5, 2019 Arthur Tanga

By ANDREA ARNOLD The McBride Council met for their regular meeting on June 25, 2019. The meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m. by Mayor Gene Runtz. Also in attendance were Councillors Frederick, Smith, […]

Valemount Council: bike repair station; air quality info, sportsplex upgrades

July 4, 2019 Arthur Tanga

By Goat Staff Mayor Owen Torgerson, councillors Hollie Blanchette, Sheri Gee and Pete Pearson met on June 25, 2019 for their regular council meeting. Chief Administrative Officer Wayne Robinson and Administrative Services Coordinator Tracey Dennis […]