Bulletin Board

Rides Wanted or Offered

Wanted

Robson Valley Spay and Neuter Society offers financial assistance to spay/neuter your dog or cat, if cost is preventing you from getting it done. There are far too many cats and kittens in our communities that are homeless and the best way to prevent overpopulation and keep your pet healthy is to get your pet "fixed". If you are looking to adopt a cat, we currently have 7 cats in our care needing good homes. Contact Wendy Cinnamon at 250-566-9706, message us on Facebook, or by email.

January 28, 2021

Help Wanted

Work Wanted

I'm a professional painter with over 10 years experience. Whether it's painting or just odd jobs around the house, call Phil Boulianne at 250-569-0205 or cell 250-649-5241.

March 5, 2014

Bookkeeper with 25+ years experience. I am very flexible with my time but I also pride myself on professionalism, confidentiality and creating appropriate paper trails for year-end and potential audits. Currently use the newest version of Sage (Simply Accounting). Areas covered include Accounts Payable; Accounts Receivable; Payroll; reconciling A/P, A/R, credit card, cash, bank accounts; Government remittances (employee deductions, GST, PST, WCB). Contact Donna Hampson at 250-968-4435 or by email.

September 2, 2013

Excavator for hire
If you have any excavator needs for pond construction, road construction or maintenance, landscaping, forestry work, etc., Linkbelt 3400C excavator for rent or hire in the Robson Valley. Rent by the day, week, month, or longer terms with or without operator. Call or email for prices and terms. Contact David Salayka at 250-968-4429 or by email.

May 9, 2013

River Road Mechanical is now booking for all automotive repairs.
Full service shop including:
*Tire Mounting and Computerized Balancing
*Brakes and Tune-ups
*Computerized Engine Diagnosis
*Electical Diagnosis
*Fluid Maintenance
All work done by a licenced mechanic and government certified vehicle inspector with over 12 years experience.
Please contact Rick Klokeid at 250-968-4300 to book your appointment. Located at 6820 River Road, Dunster

If you have any needs for logging or land clearing, large or small, give us a call.  We can offer creative small scale solutions for your land management. Hand falling, line skidding, manual processing, and hauling. Equipment available includes a line skidder, skidsteer, 6-axle self loader, and an excavator as required. We will endeavor to sell timber to local mills as a first priority if possible, otherwise to suitable regional mills.
- Land clearing for building sites, pasture, fields |
- Small scale logging (beetle killed or threatened pine, all other species)
- Partial cutting/selective or clear-cutting
- Clear, grub and construct access roads, trails, etc.
- Custom firewood on site
- Contract log hauling
- Custom sawmilling to be added in 2013
Call Dave Salayka or Linden Ladouceur if we can assist at 250-968-4429 or by email.
Local family operated employing Robson Valley youth

December 4, 2012

Buy and Sell (including free items)

I have just released my first published book titled Hallway. Hallway is a classic story of man and Creator, man and God, man and mankind. This is a story of a Saulteau Cree rapper, who is on his deathbed. Follow this story of David and his friends, while they learn about death and dying and Hospice.  This is a glimpse of British Columbia and Alberta poly-sci, health, landscape and poetry. If you would like to learn more about the Author or to purchase Hallway you can visit https://www.circleteachings.ca/store/Hallway-by-Hannah-Clifford-p234567003. The book is shipped out of Edmonton. Hannah Clifford

September 26, 2020

Curtis Culp has just had his Hummingbirds of the Robson Valley book published. The booklet is a beauty and full of information just in time for the hummingbird season.  It is available by donation at the Dunster Store and at Home Hardware and Home Essentials in McBride.  All donated funds will be used to purchase and plant hummingbird flowers in the Dunster and McBride area. Thank you to McBride Community Foundation, Robson Valley Arts and Culture Council, McBride and District Public Library, Kerry Hall,  Loranne Martin and Abi Ward.

April 25, 2020

Earthen Enterprises
Affordable fertilizer and easy application for your plants, garden, flower pots and lawn or fields. For strong and healthy plants. Supports and feeds the microbes and biology in your soil. Ask about any other products than those listed below as well.
Fish compost- 30 litre bags
Worm castings-3 lb. buckets or 20 litre bags.
Fish fertilizer- 1 litre or 20 litre pails.
Seaweed- 1 litre containers
208 or 1040 litre totes of fish fertilizer available also for farming purposes.
Products available at Joyway Farm, 5173 Mountain View Rd. Contact  Eldon Zimmerman at 250-569-7204 (cell) or by email.

April 23, 2020

Sourdough bread and U-harvest program (Yann Assemat, Dunster): https://rootsnthyme.com

April 20, 2020

Uncle Mark's has fresh bread! Our fancy cool-flour stone grain mill arrived! We're making fresh organic breads of all kinds including super duper sourdough. $5/loaf. Make an advance order and get 6 loaves for the price of 5. Our hot supper Tuesdays menu and all of our stuffis on our un-social media site at
www.unclemarks.ca. Also, another posting of The Hub!

April 4, 2020

Firewood: A necessity for most of us in Dunster. If you are unable or you know of someone (Dunster residents only please) who has difficulties retrieving firewood for the winter season,  please contact the Dunster Community Forest Society; we want to help! We need to know how much firewood you require and what lengths you prefer, as well as your contact information please. Contact Sarah Lukens or our forest manager by email at admin@dunstercommunityforest.ca or ray@dunstercommunityforest.ca.

July 10, 2019

To give away: Dell Photo 926 all-in-one inkjet printer/copier/scanner. Still works, but automatic paper tray doesn't work anymore, so paper needs to be inserted one at a time. Also needs USB cable. Contact Birgit Stutz at 250-968-6801 or by email.

December 11, 2018

Ex-Vancouver Mounted Police English saddles for sale. G. Passier, made in Hanover, Germany. Model P.S. Baum (tree) 18-inch seat. Replacement value $2000. Three to choose from. Asking $500 each O.B.O. Contact Warren Jones at 250-569-7469.

October 1, 2017

Over the years people have asked if I have prints of my paintings. I finally got off of my butt and got 18" x 24" prints made of 5 of my paintings (Robson, Cabbage, Garden, Sunflower, and Hosta #5). The colors are true and they look as good as the originals. I also got cards (complete with envelopes) made of the same five paintings. Both prints and cards are available at the WhistleStop Gallery located at the McBride train station.  If you would like to see what they look like go to my website:  http://www.davidmarchant.ca/Color_%26_Light/Blog/Entries/2017/1/9_Cards_%26_Prints.html .

March 2, 2107

I am selling copies of my popular clay animation movie Pam and Bob, which premiered at the Harvest Dinner. They will be $4.50 each, and I would be happy to sign your copy! Contact Amos Romanow at 250-968-4457 if interested.

November 15, 2016

For sale: "Bear in the Window", a charming book by local author Nadia Kovarik. $20. Aavailable at the McBride Library
or contact Nadia Kovarik at 250-569-8860.

February 10, 2016

Ann Schwartz kindly scanned our 75th anniversary Dunster Cookbook when there were no copies left. Although all of the information from that edition is included in our 100th anniversary edition, along with new recipes and stories, you might be interested in viewing the original athttp://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=330989&id=621096124&l=ff74eb13a1 
There are copies of our 100th anniversary issue available at the Dunster General Store and Welcome Home Gifts & Antiques in McBride.

Valley & Mountain Wear has for sale fleece (socks, hats, toques, mittens, scarves, etc.). hand cream, lip balm, unique post cards, handcrafted glass jewellery and more in McBride at the Whistle Stop Gallery and Indoor Market. Hand cream and lip balm at the Dunster General Store. In Valemount contact Jeannette Lorenz at 250-566 0169.

"Cooking for Lukas - A Cookbook for Beginners" by Jeannette Lorenz
www.wix.com/cookingforlukas/cookbook-for-beginners
$19.95 + shipping

"The Rescue of Belle and Sundance - A Miracle on Mount Renshaw" by Birgit Stutz with Lawrence Scanlan is available in both hardcover and paperback. Hardcovers are available at Odds 'N' Ends in McBride and at the Dunster Store. For signed copies contact Birgit Stutz at 250-968-6801 or by email.

For Rent (not real estate)

Valemount Public Library has two new collections just in time for winter.
Snowshoes - 15 pairs available to borrow! Sizes for kids and adults. A great way to get out and enjoy some fresh air in our winter wonderland.
Jigsaw puzzles - choose from 50 puzzles ranging from 300 piece to 2000 pieces! Perfect for a those cozy days indoors.
For more information contact the Valemount Public Library at 250-566-9706 or stop by at 1090 Main Street in Valemount and check them out!

Cross-country skis, boots and poles for rent
The Dunster school has sets of skis, boots and poles for rent. We also have many pairs of skates available too. We usually charge $5 per month for a set of skis, poles and boots and the skates are available for any donation that you would like to make (you may need to get the skates sharpened). Many parents are using this service instead of buying a new set each year for each child as they are growing so fast. If you need more information or would like to check out the rentals, contact Chantal Swets at the Dunster store at 250-968-4488 or Pete at Amyoony at 250-968-4334.

January 4, 2015

Local Real Estate (Buy/Sell/Rent)

Farmable acreage/land wanted to buy, to raise my family in the Robson Valley. Preferably with a livable house, depending on price. Contact Melissa Joy at (587) 350-9959 (landline).

June 24, 2021

Land for sale: 40 acres, Dunster, Highway 16, creek water, access, electric, old house. Subdividable. $280 K. Contact Mike Lorenz at 250-968-4419.

November 20, 2020

Still looking for an acreage to buy. 10 acres minimum. Off grid. Can have an old building on it we can renovate or not. Thought we had something pegged but it didn't work out. Contact Lillian Rowell at 250-961-4530.

September 12, 2019

Camping for two at the Village Green cabin, situated at the back of the field on the north end of Dunster Bridge. First come, first served basis. Has cooking facilities, propane light, heat, privacy, and outhouses just across River Road. Curtains courtesy of  Dunster`s Kat Agnew.

April 7, 2019

Need a venue, central to the Robson Valley? The Dunster Community Hall is available to rent. Reasonable rates. Contact Bridget Uhl at 250-569-7694.

September 25, 2016

Lost and Found, Stolen items

Looking for Long-Lost Friends

Comments and Suggestions

February 3 , 2009

"Dunster road where it comes off the highway and decends to the river, borders the Chambers farm which was my grandfather's farm originally (until 1960 when it passed to the Neilsons) . The stretch of road was known for decades as Blackwood Hill. It never had a road name until the 70's. In the old days, roads and automobiles being what they were, folks had lots of trouble making the hill in the spring ( mud ) and in the winter ( snow ). My grandfather would come out with his tractor or team of horses and help them out which is likely how it got the name. If we can dig out a picture of the road, now or then, would you post it on the list? Thanks."

Mike Kennedy, Kamloops, B.C.

February 3 , 2009

"I am really impressed with the Dunster site. Nice to see a small community showcased so nicely. My mother, Beatrice Blackwood, grew up at Dunster and we come back to visit often. Thanks for your website and please let us know if there is anything we can do for you."

Mike Kennedy, Kamloops, B.C.

December 17, 2008

"The generous people of Dunster showed up at the Saturday morning pot luck (Dec. 13) and $354.20 plus some non-perishable items were donated to the Food Bank.  Thank you to the people who attended and contributed for sales and raffle for your generosity. "

Kathy Peterson , Dunster, B.C.

April 19, 2008

"Congratulations on the site, webmasters!  It's great!  Really helpful to have the links to the weather and road conditions.  Also the bulletin board will be very useful.  I got very homesick looking at the photos. Am looking forward to the time when I can spend more time than a few weeks in the summer in Dunster again, soaking up the beauty and peace of the place, and reconnecting with my friends.  (By the way,  I especially loved the comment from England about Pete's "next conversion".... )."

Cherry Lynn  Brown, Victoria, B.C.   

April 8, 2008

"I have looked at your site and it is very interesting. I drive a lorry and drag from Truro to Bristol and I like Trevor's programme, that is were I heard about your site and have listened to your good self. Unfortunately I do not know of Dunster in the west country as Falmouth is about 200 miles from Bristol. I will be keeping in touch with your web site. I look forward to your next conversion with Trevor. Kind regards."

Ian Hewson, Falmouth, Cornwall, England

April 5 , 2008

"Love the website, great job, thanks for it too."

Deb Cochrane, Dunster, B.C.

March 19, 2008

"Hello to all you folks in Dunster. Just heard about you guys and Dunster on radio Wiltshire here in England, sorry missed the chaps name talking on the radio at your end. Logged on to your web site which I must say for a small community is very impressive.  Must say the place sounds and looks fantastic so much space, heaven, fully understand what the chap meant when he said he was blessed with beautiful views, I live at the foot of Roundway Hill here in Bromham, Wiltshire and feel the same way. With a great aunt in Grande Prairie you never know I may one day have the opportunity to drop in and see the place. Best wishes to you all."

Jim and Geraldine Dibben, Netherstreet, Bromham, Wiltshire, England
PS We have a web site in the village here at www.bromham.org.uk you may wish to visit.

March 19, 2008

"I would like to congratulate you on a wonderful and informative website which I heard of while listening to Trevor Fry on Radio Bristol.  I have heard the various descriptions of the landscape over the years from Trevor's programme and having now seen the pictures on the website; it has made me want to visit your area of Canada even more so. Many thanks."

Chris Gummer, Bristol, UK

"I have visited your new site and just wanted to say: Looks fantastic! You have put a lot of thought into it. Kudos to you!"

Margaret A. Graine STI PFP
Regional Economic Development Officer
Village of McBride, B.C.
1-877-569-7556
edo@mcbride.ca

February 12, 2008

"Cool website!"

Bob Thompson, Dunster, B.C.

DFAS bottle recycling
We have caught up with all the bottle recycling at the Dunster Schoolhouse. The Valemount depot is open so you can bring your bottles to the blue bin at the Schoolhouse once more.

Please rinse and sort your bottles into five categories:
* beer cans
* pop cans
* small plastic
* large plastic
* Liquor bottles
This saves time and labour for the volunteers. All proceeds go to the operations of the Dunster Schoolhouse. Thank you for donating!

July 16 , 2020

Are you looking for an affordable and centralized venue to host a workshop or birthday party or a picturesque place to have a family gathering this summer? The Dunster School House is perfectly situated and incredibly affordable for rentals. Call Donna Hampson at 250-569-4026 for inquiries.

March 17, 2020

Dunster General Store hours:
Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday 1-5 p.m.

From Dunster Community Association:
All residents of Dunster who use the garbage bins, recycling bins and the swap shed are asked to please try to keep the area clean and to follow the guidelines set out by the Regional District and the Community Association:
1. Only bagged, household garbage should be put in the four regular dumpsters. They are not to be used for construction waste, farm waste or commercial waste. Please take all these materials to either McBride or Valemount Transfer Stations. All clean cardboard and paper waste should be placed in the recycling bin just across the yard and not in the garbage dumpsters.
2.  Flatten cardboard boxes before putting them in the recycling bin. Put rinsed out plastic household containers and rinsed out tin cans in the recycling bin.
3. Please do not leave furniture, refrigerators and other appliances outside the bins or swap shed. These should be taken directly to McBride or Valemount Transfer Stations. Please do not expect your neighbours to pick up after you and take them to the Transfer Stations.
4. Please do not leave computers, TVs, and other electronic equipment in the swap shed or around the dumpsters. They should be taken directly to the Valemount Recycling Depot to be recycled.
5. The swap shed is a no smoking area as the smoke lingers in there and makes all the contents stink.
6. If you go into the swap shed to browse, please leave it a bit cleaner and tidier when you leave than when you entered. Pick up a few hangers, take items out of bags and boxes and pile them neatly on the shelves, put toys that your children played with back on the shelves and take any broken items to the dumpsters.  It is a community asset and it is up to all residents who use it to keep it clean and tidy.
7. If you see bits of garbage on the ground around the swap shed, dumpsters and recycling bins, please pick them up and put them in the bins where they belong.
Thanks to all who help keep our community area neat and tidy!

Anyone needing help getting an animal spayed or neutered? Aware of a stray cat in need of assistance? Robson Valley Spay and Neuter Society  is here to help you and your pets. We have funds to help offset the cost of spaying and neutering your pets. Partial and /or all costs can be covered. If you or someone you know can benefit from this call Chris Dolbec at 250-566-3174 or Wendy Cinnamon at 250-566-9706 for info and to book your appt today. We can also help re-home cats and dogs . Please, help your pets live a long and healthier life. Having your animals"fixed" promotes a healthier life for your pet and stops the suffering of many unwanted kittens and puppies.

Ann Schwartz kindly scanned our 75th anniversary Dunster Cookbook when there were no copies left. Although all of the information from that edition is included in our 100th anniversary edition, along with new recipes and stories, you might be interested in viewing the original athttp://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=330989&id=621096124&l=ff74eb13a1 
There are copies of our 100th anniversary issue available at the Dunster General Store and Welcome Home Gifts & Antiques in McBride.

If anyone knows of stray/feral cats that need to be spayed/neutered we have funding to cover the costs involved. Please call the Robson Valley Spay and Neuter Society at 250-566-3174 or 250-566-9706 . Lets stop the overpopulation and indiscriminate disposal of cats in the valley!

September 1, 2014

Please use caution when coming down Brown Road. My chickens, turkeys and guineas are out and about and are at times on the road. My two turkey hens have decided to lay the nests on the other side of Brown Road, so at any given time you may see my tom turkey strutting his stuff down the middle of the road. Also if you decide to walk your dogs down here please keep them under control. Thanks. Deb Reimer.

April 24, 2014

The Dunster school has a wonderful shower that is available if you are having water problems. $5 for non-members, $2.50 for members of the Dunster Fine Arts School Society.

From Dunster Fine Arts School Society: We would like to remind everyone that we do have the six computers at the school that are available to all community members. We do not charge for this service but donations are gratefully accepted. You just have to pick up the school key at the Dunster General Store and take it back when you are finished. There is a high speed connection through Robson Valley Internet.
We also have a shower that is available to anyone who is without running water or has no shower at home. There is a charge to offset the hot water costs of $5 for non-members and $2.50 for members of the Dunster Fine Arts School Society. Memberships are available at the Dunster General Store at $10.

A reminder to those who borrow items from the Dunster Hall kitchen. Please, return them immediately when you have finished using them. Many items, such as the gray bussing tubs, are used by the farmers' market concession crew every week. It is very inconvenient to discover they haven't been returned. Thank you to all who keep our community activities buzzing. Marg Johnson.

August 26, 2013

Our resident rockologist Andy Jones has left us but a little bit of his geological expertise lives on in the form of a computer program he wrote called "Geology" that asks you questions to hopefully lead you to a correct ID of several of the general types of rock found in the Robson Valley. I've got it if anyone wants it. It's a 127kB file. You just put it somewhere and double-click on it, no installation needed. Probably not Apple compatible. Contact Art Carson at 250-566-4694.

The McBride & District Chamber of Commerce has a community message board available for all to use.
We have just repainted it with blackboard paint, making it simple to use. Each side has a surface of approx 4'x 4'. Chalk is supplied. Community groups are invited to create their poster on the chalk board or continue to attach their poster to the board.
The unit is on a rolling wagon making it mobile.  If you take it away, please return it. 
Alternatively you are welcome to park it close to it's home at Linda Fry's office.
We invite all community groups to make use of this sign board - use your creativity with coloured chalk, add some streamers and balloons, too, if you like.
Linda Fry, 532 Main Street, McBride, 250-569-0138

Dunster residents should recognize that the property along Pepper Pit  Road (including the road right of way) is all private land until the gravel pit at the end of the road. Therefore, any firewood cutting or  hunting requires specific permission of the owner. Nature walks, mountain biking, berry or mushroom picking, etc. is allowed and encouraged. Roy Howard at 250-968-4410.

Recycling bins at the Dunster Community Hall

Since there is no one person responsible for calling the Regional District when the bin is totally full, if you see that it is, please call 1-800-667-1959 and ask for Environmental Services, or email district@rdffg.bc.ca and tell them the bin is full. Thanks!