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New leadership at the McBride and District Chamber of Commerce

February 2, 2020 The Goat

SUBMITTED BY Linda Fry Local realtor and retired dentist Mike Moseley was acclaimed chair of the McBride & District Chamber of Commerce at the 2020 AGM held in January. Russ Purvis General Manager of Kakwa […]

Weekend thieves likely pros

February 1, 2020 The Goat

By Andru McCracken Valemount Corporal Jacob Joslin is asking for the public’s help regarding two thefts that occurred over the weekend. On Saturday, January 25th, a 2006 Ford F-350 flat deck was stolen from Swift […]

Jumbo dies; proposed Valemount resort becomes one-of-a-kind

January 31, 2020 The Goat

By Andru McCracken In a letter to council, Pheidias Project Management Corporation announced they have relinquished their interest in the Jumbo Glacier Resort in exchange for a cash buyout. “This means that the Valemount Glacier […]

The above photo shows a view of Mt. Robson from the area around Mount Pierre Elliot Trudeau and Mount Arthur Meighen west of Valemount. A proposed yearround glacier ski and sightseeing resort is proposed for the Premier Range. Valemount Glacier Destinations Oberto Oberti

Cancelling Jumbo: What does it mean for Valemount?

January 30, 2020 The Goat

By Andru McCracken Is the cancellation of Jumbo Glacier Resort in the Kootenays linked to the future of Valemount Glacier Destinations Resort? Tommaso Oberti, the Vice President of Pheidias Project Management Corporation and the person […]

Supreme Court rules against B.C. in battle over TMX pipeline

January 29, 2020 The Goat

By Goat Staff B.C. does not have the right to control what can be shipped in the TMX pipeline that originates in Edmonton and terminates in Burnaby. That’s the unanimous decision of the Supreme Court […]

Firefighters lauded for saving a home

January 29, 2020 The Goat

By Andru McCracken The McBride District Volunteer Fire Department responded to a house fire at a First Avenue home at 8:43 am last Thursday morning. Karen Lovell was inside. “I woke up in the morning […]

NOW IN BUSINESS: Jasper Physio comes to Valemount

January 28, 2020 The Goat

By Laura Keil Sean FitzGerald, owner of Jasper Physiotherapy, is bringing Physiotherapy to Valemount and right away they’ve had to increase their available appointments due to high demand. Physiotherapy Intern Vanessa McGibbon will be in […]

Money for journalism and a new kid in Victoria

January 27, 2020 The Goat

By Andru McCracken and Laura Keil Rocky Mountain Goat Media Inc. is taking part in a new federal initiative aimed at increasing news in underserved communities across Canada. The 5-year program is called the Local […]

Valemount council: Building inspection report, RCMP report

January 26, 2020 The Goat

By Andru McCracken Council held their regularly scheduled meeting on January 12th and it began with the public comment session. Eugene Jamin asked that council consider the environmental impacts of a proposed zoning change to […]

McBride Council: Housing Options, Library Update, and Infrastructure

January 25, 2020 The Goat

By ANDREA ARNOLD The regular meeting of the McBride Village Council was called to order on Tuesday January 14, 2020 at 7:03p.m. by Mayor Runtz. Also in attendance were Councillors Green, Councillor Smith, Councillor Hruby […]

Logging shouldn’t stop skiers on 5 Mile

January 23, 2020 The Goat

By Andru McCracken The contractor logging on 5 Mile said he is working to ensure locals can continue to use the road for recreation, despite ongoing logging in the area. 5 Mile Road is the […]