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 […]
Environment
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 […]
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, […]
Valemount Council: bike repair station; air quality info, sportsplex upgrades
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 […]
TMX pipeline construction timeline still unclear
By Andru McCracken Locals are anxious to know what to expect after the federal government approved the Trans Mountain Pipeline, even though pipe for the project is making its way to the staging area in […]
McBride’s secret refinery, biochar plant
By Andru McCracken Farmer, veteran, and inventor Phillip Marsh has developed a technology that can help battle climate change and create useful products from organic waste, and he has done it on his family farm […]
Valemount Council: Cannabis retailing, grant support
By Goat Staff Mayor Owen Torgerson, councillors Hollie Blanchette, Sheri Gee, Donnie MacLean and Pete Pearson met on June 11, 2019 for their regular council meeting. Chief Administrative Officer Wayne Robinson and Deputy Corporate Officer […]
Pipeline approval will ignite local construction boom
By Laura Keil The federal government approved the controversial Trans Mountain pipeline expansion Tuesday, giving the go-ahead to twin the existing pipeline and triple the capacity. The new pipeline largely follows the same route as […]
McBride Council: Care Aids, Cannabis Conversation, Maple Trees and Rezoning
By: Andrea Arnold The McBride Council met for their regular meeting on April 30, 2019. The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Gene Runtz. Councillors Smith, Green, Hruby and Frederick were […]