Rainbow takes a seat
By Andru McCracken Sherral Shaw has been frustrated that the Village of Valemount doesn’t have a Rainbow Crosswalk. For three years it has bothered her that village council resisted calls to paint one, but one […]
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Blocked Fraser shouldn’t obstruct Chinook
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 […]
Tales, advice from Whistler Bike Park
By Andru McCracken Annie Gareau is an emergency room doctor at the Whistler Health Centre, and when people are injured at Whistler Blackcomb Bike Park, they get the chance to meet her. For reference, Whistler […]
Big demand for seniors housing: survey
By Andru McCracken The results of a survey show there is clearly a need for more local housing for seniors. Spirited Exchanges consultant Rashmi Narayan tabulated the results of a recent survey, and according to […]
Cheryl Sansom Award Recipient
By Andrea Arnold Each year during the weeks leading up to Canada Day, members of the McBride community have the opportunity to nominate people have made a significant contribution to the community, for the Cheryl […]
Bailey the bear ready for the wild
By Laura Keil When Angelika Langen picked up Bailey the bear from Valemount Dec. 10th, 2018, he had an injured leg and weighed only 25lb – roughly half the expected weight for a yearling cub. […]
Clearing land without making a dust bowl
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 […]
Local girl excels in the city
By Andru McCracken Shae-Lynn Carlson had few regrets about leaving Valemount after high school. She graduated in 2017 and eagerly anticipated a change of scene. Any fears she had about moving to the city or […]
BC Hydro scraps E-Plus program, forces more wood burning
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
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, […]