Bob Balcaen (centre) stands with wife Hazel, flanked by daughter Corrine and son Lee, granddaughters Natasha (L) and Charlotte (R) Dickerson, after a small ceremony honour- ing him for 50 years of service with the Legion in McBride. This week also marks the 50 year anniversary of his discharge from the Air Force. /ANDREA ARNOLD
David Hruby marches in the parade. /ANDREA ARNOLD
Photos top to bottom, L to R: Korie Marshall (current spouse of the mayor) and Louise MacLean (the spouse of the first-ever Valemount mayor). Peter Reimer and Sandy Salt accept gifts for their time on Council. / LAURA KEIL
Council Chambers were packed for the swearing-in. Newly-elected Councillor Donnie MacLean stands with her mom Louise MacLean and a photo of her dad Sandy MacLean, Valemount’s first mayor. / PHOTOS LAURA KEIL
McBride’s new Council L to R Rosemary Hruby, Lucille Green, Diane Smith and Al Frederick. / ANDREA ARNOLD
Andy prepares a sandwich at the Beanery 2. He has been able to continue his love of food and service in the Robson Valley alongside his partner Donna Perkins.
/ANDREA ARNOLD
