News and Views – Page 3 – The Rocky Mountain Goat News

Bear season! Remove bird feeders, garbage, conservation officers warn

June 25, 2020 The Goat

Area conservation officers problem bears aren’t up this year, despite numerous reports on social media, but there is still work to be done to prevent problem bears from developing. […]

Valemount enacts Stage 3 water restrictions due to high water, forecasted rain

June 25, 2020 The Goat

By Laura Keil The Village of Valemount is enacting temporary Stage 3 water restrictions June 25th due to high water levels, and the resulting effects on the Municipal Water Treatment Plant. Yesterday, June 24th, it […]

McBride issues DO NOT CONSUME ORDER for drinking water: orders restaurants to close

June 25, 2020 The Goat

Residents in McBride have been boiling their tap water for over a month, but on the evening of June 24th, the Village gave notice to residents they would not be able to consume their tap water at all, boiled or not. […]

Change to liquor pricing may help bars and restaurants: industry reps

June 25, 2020 The Goat

For restaurant and bar owners wavering between operating or walking away, the ability to buy liquor at wholesale prices could provide enough of an edge to help them survive the devastated COVID-19 market, said industry representatives. […]

Zincton Mountain Resort proposal

June 25, 2020 The Goat

David Harley is hoping to rejuvenate the community of New Denver with a ski hill radically different from other BC ski hills: it combines lift access with backcountry skiing. If constructed it would be one of the lowest density ski areas in the world. […]

Celebrating Aboriginal Day!

June 24, 2020 The Goat

Valemount’s recently rehabilitated community garden was abuzz with people during the celebration of National Indigenous People’s Day on June 19. […]

Canada Day fireworks cancelled but new events arise

June 24, 2020 The Goat

Despite the Province lifting the fireworks ban June 18th, both McBride and Valemount have cancelled their usual Canada Day celebrations, including fireworks. But alternative ideas are already in play. […]

Stage 4 water restrictions in Valemount rescinded, but caution urged around river banks

June 24, 2020 Admin

Very high water levels on Swift Creek have prompted the village of Valemount to caution residents about going near rivers and streams because of instability. They also implemented stage 4 water restrictions for most of […]

New routines have altered home electricity use since COVID-19

June 24, 2020 The Goat

A new BC Hydro report found while residential power usage remains average, COVID-19 has changed British Columbians’ daily routines so every day feels like Saturday. […]

Evacuation alert issued for Dore River area due to high water +VIDEO and PHOTOS

June 23, 2020 Admin

Those in the alert area are asked to prepare in the event that an evacuation is required and take precautions to help prevent damage to their home, property and their personal safety. […]

Horseshoe lake road closed due to hole, high water +VIDEO

June 23, 2020 The Goat

Excessive water has claimed another road in McBride. Andrey Antypov and his wife Anya Antypova had been watching the water levels in the ditch along Horseshoe Lake Road for a few days. […]