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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 […]

Royal LePage moves in, as independent realtor retires

July 17, 2019 The Goat

By Andru McCracken Realtor John Peterson is retiring and his Yellowhead Realty building has been purchased by Royal LePage in Prince George. In an email to clients and friends, Peterson said that he retires with […]

Take a seat: Business owner takes rainbow crosswalk into own hands

July 15, 2019 Arthur Tanga

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 […]

Blocked Fraser shouldn’t obstruct Chinook

July 14, 2019 Arthur Tanga

By Andru McCracken A blockage in the Fraser River that happened on June 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

July 13, 2019 Arthur Tanga

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

July 11, 2019 Arthur Tanga

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 […]

Not the dump

July 10, 2019 Arthur Tanga

Cheryl Sansom Award Recipient

July 9, 2019 Arthur Tanga

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

July 8, 2019 Arthur Tanga

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

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 […]