The Rocky Mountain Goat News

08/29/2024

The newspapers have been delayed. Hopefully we can get them delivered tomorrow. Sorry for the inconvenience.

07/24/2024

08/08/2023

The 5-bedroom, 3-unit building – once used as a B&B – is located on 6th ave, beside another Village-owned lot. Northern Health contributed $100,000 towards the $675,000 purchase price, with the Village fronting the rest.

Valemount Mayor Owen Torgerson, Councillors Hugo Mulyk, Hollie Blanchette and Donnie MacLean and Northern Health rep Kim Nordli stand in front of the 6th Ave home. /SUBMITTED By Laura Keil The Vill…

08/01/2023

In the peak-bagging world, it’s rare to find an opportunity for a first ascent. Most of Canada’s Rocky Mountains have already been summited, many a century ago. But when John Crowley got his eye on Karluk Peak, the more he learned, the more he realized he may have a first ascent on his hands.

The view from Mount Karluk. /SUBMITTED By Laura Keil In the peak-bagging world, it’s rare to find an opportunity for a first ascent. Most of Canada’s Rocky Mountains have already been summited, man…

07/31/2023

The 11 new equine campsites have corrals, water for horses, manure pits, and riders can access 42km of trails directly from the rec site.

The 11 new equine campsites have corrals, water for horses, manure pits, and riders can access 42km of trails directly from the rec site. /SUBMITTED By Laura Keil A new rec site will be a convenien…

07/30/2023

The Gigglin’ Grizzly RV Park in McBride hosts its first guests as the major construction is completed. Adjustments and improvements are still being made before it’s officially open to the public.

The Gigglin’ Grizzly RV Park in McBride hosts its first guests as the major construction is completed. Adjustments and improvements are still being made before it’s officially open to t…

07/29/2023

Last week, we wrote an article voicing some of the frustrations and concerns regarding the recent sealcoating of the highway through McBride and on to Tete Jaune. The Ministry of Transportation had since replied to our inquiry for more information.

By Andrea Arnold Last week, we wrote an article voicing some of the frustrations and concerns regarding the recent sealcoating of the highway through McBride and on to Tete Jaune. The Ministry of T…

07/28/2023

Gourmet mushroom biz closes its doors

Paul McManus, Valemount’s resident gourmet mushroom guy, has closed down his business and is moving to the coast. McManus says he is moving to Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast to help his sister run h…

07/27/2023

Now on stands!

07/27/2023

Local trees granted celebrity status

Al Bernie stands with the Stanley Tree to illustrate the size of the massive Douglas Fir. /SUBMITTED By Al Birnie, Fraser Headwaters  Alliance Two local Interior Douglas Fir have made it onto …