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Farm & Craft Market proposes move to Campbell Avenue
Home for the Hunts celebrates
End of an era? Revelstoke Farm & Craft Market organizers are proposing moving the market to Campbell Avenue. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review
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The organizers of the very successful summer Revelstoke Farm & Craft Market are proposing a relocation to Campbell Avenue between Victoria Road and First Street. For those less familiar with street names, that’s the wide, divided avenue in the block where the Revelstoke BC Liquor Store is located. A Dec. 5 letter to Revelstoke City Council signed by the market’s executive committee points to two issues driving the relocation request.
Pauline and Simon Hunt celebrate the completion of the Habitat for Humanity Home for the Hunts project on Dec. 15. Over a hundred volunteers contributed and many businesses donated to make the extensive home renovation project happen. The newly-finished interior looked fabulous, featuring contemporary, natural mountain-town aesthetics and lots of wide-open space. To learn more about the project, see page 15. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review
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Water pipe to Arrow Heights threatened, floods probable cause Engineering firm assessing situation and exploring fixes after erosion possibly caused by summer storm exposes water pipe to Illecillewaet River flow Aaron Orlando
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The main drinking water supply pipe to Arrow Heights that crosses the Illecillewaet River near the industrial park has been exposed
by erosion. The heavy rains in June are a likely culprit, senior city staff believe. The large pipe was buried under rocks and earth under the river, but it’s now completed exposed to the river, causing city engineers to worry
about water integrity and possible future damage. On Dec. 12, City of Revelstoke development services director Mike Thomas told the city’s development services committee that an engineering consultant has been hired to investigate the situation and find solutions. If the pipe is breached, it would cut off supplies feeding a reservoir that services Arrow Heights and Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Thomas said an alternate pipe runs across the Illecillewaet River Bridge,
and that it could be used to replenish the reservoir. Barring any serious incidents, like a big fire, the back-up system should be able to maintain water supplies, Thomas said. City public works manager Darren Komonoski said city staff perform routine spring patrols of city infrastructure, and the exposed pipe was not noted then. A passerby and former city employee recently noticed the exposed pipe while out for a walk by the river. The timeline caused city staff to speculate the damage was caused by the June
floods that drove raging torrents of water through Canmore and flooded other Alberta cities like High River and Calgary. Thomas said city staff have an emergency response plan in place and are now developing a long-term solution to the issue. In the week following the flash flooding, a city emergency coordinator told the Times Review the wet weather system was originally forecast to pass over Revelstoke. The bulk of the precipitation veered south of town.
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City council approves Revelstoke Airport extension funding Regional district plans to extend runway closer to Airport Way to allow for larger planes, turnaround area Aaron Orlando
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Revelstoke City Council has approved $300,000 in funding to extend the Revelstoke Airport runway and add a space for planes to turn around. The idea is to upgrade the airport for larger aircraft, and possibly facilitate scheduled or charter flights. The decision came at council’s Dec. 10 meeting, where they approved a request from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District for $300,000 from the city’s Tourism Infrastructure Program. The funding is part of an ongoing upgrade program at the airport, which has to date included the installation of a
new navigation system and the extension of one runway area. The new upgrades will total $360,000 and will include: — An increase in the length of the runway that will increase its technical length for take-offs and landings as defined by aeronautic regulations — A ‘turning D,’ which is essentially a cul-de-sac at the end of the runway that allows larger planes to turn around safely without damaging the asphalt runway A plan provided by the CSRD shows the new ‘turning’ D would be located at the end of the runway closest to Airport Way, extending the runway closer to residences there.
In a letter to the City of Revelstoke, CSRD Environment and Engineering Services Manger Gary Holte said the funding will help pay for a detailed design and also the physical work of removing soil, laying a gravel base and then asphalt and line markings. The Revelstoke Airport is operated by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. Airport managers are also planning to implement improved de-icing and fuelling infrastructure. The existing fuel pumps are relatively slow. At an airport committee meeting this fall, CSRD representatives said improving the speed and capacity of the pumps could attract more air traffic, such as large firefighting tankers that require quick fuelling. This will generate more income for the facility because the airport takes a cut of fuel sales.
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Councillors feel communication issues at core of farm market request Farm & Craft Market, from page 1 The first is space conflict with retailers in Grizzly Plaza. The executive committee notes vendors need to use covered stalls to protect their wares from sun and rain, but that’s caused visibility complaints by retailers who feel blocked out by the market. The second issue is a snub of the 30-year-old market on the 2014 May long weekend. City staff informed the market they wouldn’t be able to hold their traditional Saturday market on May 17, 2014 because the plaza has been booked for a vintage car show. “We are very disturbed that we were not consulted on this matter,” stated a letter undersigned by the market executive. “In the history of the market, this has never occurred. This is one of our best days of the entire season and that business cannot be recovered. Farmers have produce, eggs, bedding plants … that they depend on selling weekly. Otherwise they become compost.” In an interview with the Times Review, Revelstoke Farm & Craft Market executive president Tamaralea Nelles said pre-empting the May market was disappointing. “We are not happy; we were just told this is happening.” The idea to move permanently arose at the same time the committee scrambled to find a new location for that weekend. The farmers’ market executive sent a proposed layout for the new market. It includes 65 stalls lined along the curb lanes and angle parking stalls on the divided, one-way streets. The farmers’ market executive said another option is to keep the market in Grizzly Plaza and open up part of the parking lot next to the public washrooms to add more room for stalls. At the city’s Dec. 12 development services meeting, councillors expressed concern that communication issues are at the root of the matter. The market shouldn’t have been pre-empted for a car show, or at least should have been given the right of first refusal, they said. Coun. Chris Johnston noted the farmers’ market was a leading reason why Grizzly Plaza was built in the first place. The committee will seek to open communications with the committee to work through the issue. Also at the development services meeting, committee members asked staff to provide an update on plans to close Grizzly Plaza to vehicle traffic permanently. At a Dec. 12 city security committee meeting, the fire chief expressed concern that the proposed Campbell Avenue location was on a main fire department egress route.
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City seeks sewer stink solutions Aaron Orlando
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Southside residents living in the vicinity of the City of Revelstoke sewage treatment facility will be pleased to hear city staff are following through with plans to reduce the summer stink. As reported in the Times Review, smell issues at the treatment facility came to a head late this summer when residents organized a protest at the city public works yard. City staff investigated the problem, and new testing seemed to indicate the odour was emanating from the sewer head works, not the sewage lagoons as previously thought.
In other words, the smell that wells up in the summer seems to be coming mostly from the underground sewer system. The City of Revelstoke has budgeted $200,000 in 2014 to find a solution to the issue. The budget is still in a preliminary phase. Also, the city has issued a request for expressions of interest on BC Bid, seeking proposals from engineering companies interested in designing systems to help mitigate the smell. City of Revelstoke Development Services director Mike Thomas said he is hopeful that request for solutions will result in worthy proposals.
He said the city will be factoring in life-cycle costs when making a decision on which systems to use. Thomas said one challenge is many available solutions rely on proprietary technologies that have high long-term maintenance costs. For example, one system might be inexpensive to install, but you’re stuck buying the suppliers brand of filters for the rest of the system’s life. Given residents’ vocal complaints about the smell, steps to improve the situation may be a prerequisite for another capital project in the budget; the city plans to put aside $1.2 million in 2017 for a sewage treatment plant expansion.
Neighbour with bucket saves Christmas Aaron Orlando
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Revelstoke firefighters responded to three blazes in just a few days last week. A quick-acting neighbour used a bucket and water to douse an electrical fire in a Columbia Park home on Dec. 11. The fire broke out around 11 a.m. in a residence in the 300block of Pearkes Drive. The basement of the home received medium smoke damage in the incident. Fire Chief Rob Girard said the man’s actions likely prevented significant damage. “This was a great save due to the quick actions of the neighbour, who, incidentally, is a relative of the home owners,” Girard said. “I am glad he was home otherwise this would have been a much different outcome, especially before Christmas.” The man received treatment for smoke inhalation. There were no injuries to any of the 24 fire personnel who attended. The fire department is investigating the cause of the fire.
Firefighters attend a Dec. 11 fire in the 300-block of Pearkes Drive on Dec. 11. A quick-thinking neighbour managed to get the fire under control with a bucket and water. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review
Frozen pipes lead to trailer fire
Cause mystery in mobile home fire
An afternoon fire on Lundell Road on Saturday, Dec. 7 was the result of an errant attempt to use a space heater to thaw frozen water pipes. Fire Chief Rob Girard warned residents to be extremely careful when using space heaters or torches in attempts to thaw frozen pipes. There were no injuries in the incident. The occupants of the trailer are being helped to find shelter.
Fire officials couldn’t determine a cause for a fire that broke out in the entrance to a trailer located in the 1000-block of Lundell Road on Dec. 13. Nobody was injured in the Friday afternoon fire. Both occupants were out when firefighters arrived. The mobile home received some fire and smoke damage. Chief Rob Girard reminded residents to be careful with Christmas lights outside, inside and on the Christmas tree.
News Briefs Aaron Orlando
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CBC Kelowna returns Jan. 2 When a new CBC Kamloops bureau was created in 2012, CBC Radio switched the Revelstoke listening area from the Kelowna-based Daybreak South to the Kamloops-based Daybreak Kamloops. Residents protested, arguing they weren’t consulted. They asked city council to intervene. Council opted to request the change, but bureaucratic bungling led to a big delay. The request led to an online poll, in which residents expressed their preference for CBC Kelowna. CBC executives then made the decision to switch back. The final hold-up was a regulatory OK from federal radio regulator the CRTC, which came in a Dec. 11 decision. Johnny Michel is the senior managing director of CBC British Columbia and Alberta. He said the CBC had received residents’ signals. “We have heard the voices and passion of loyal CBC Radio listeners in Revelstoke loud and clear. The move back to Kelowna’s programming to Revelstoke just reinforces CBC’s commitment to provide the most relevant content for our many communities.”
Trans-Canada crash injures 10 Golden RCMP say one person was airlifted to hospital by BC Air Ambulance and nine others were treated and transported to hospital by ground ambulance after a serious MVI at Rogers Pass on the afternoon of Dec. 13. Golden RCMP spokesperson Cst. Amber Brunner said Golden RCMP responded to the incident at 2:30 p.m. Pacific Standard Time at a location 45 kilometres west of Golden. Police provided little more information on the details of the collision, other to say it was a head-on crash. Cst. Brunner said that speed relative to conditions and inadequate tires “appear to be factors in the collision.” The investigation is ongoing. “Police would like to remind motorists to slow down and drive to the conditions of the road,” said Cst. Brunner in a statement. The incident closed the Trans-Canada between Revelstoke and Golden for about three hours, RCMP said. It wasn’t the only incident to close that stretch of highway on Friday. Sometime before 9:50 p.m., another vehicle incident caused a closure of the section for over an hour. Unconfirmed reports say a transport truck hauling explosive or flammable chemicals caught fire. Local officials couldn’t confirm this by press time.
Hospital heli-pad study funding Revelstoke City Council approved $32,050 in funding for a feasibility study for a helipad at Queen Victoria Hospital. The existing facility at Queen Victoria Hospital has not been used for years because it isn’t up to Transport Canada standards. The $32,050 in funding is for the first phase of the project, that will include study and design. Red Deer, Alberta-based aerodrome consulting company GroundEffect provided an estimate via Interior Health. The first phase of the study will determine construction costs. A letter from Queen Victoria Acute Health Services/Site Manager Julie Lowes said the construction costs will be a community fundraising project but Interior Health will provide operating costs once the helipad is complete.
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Stakeholders want Conservation Officer Service maintained, improved in Revy Revelstoke Bear Aware, Rod & Gun Club say Conservation Officer Service in Revelstoke has been eroded by staffing shortage, want two officers based in Revelstoke Aaron Orlando
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Two Revelstoke conservation organizations are calling on the Ministry of Environment to maintain its Conservation Officer Service here in Revelstoke. The issue came to the fore after Revelstoke RCMP shot a bear in the Big Eddy on Dec. 8. Residents complained that the situation could have been better dealt with if a provincial conservation officer had attended, instead of police. Police and residents said the bear had been spotted and reported several times in the week before its death. Although the impending retirement of the Revelstoke-based conservation officer Adam Christie had been known amongst stakeholder
groups for some time, official confirmation came from the RCMP following the incident. Staff-Sgt. Kurt Grabinsky of the Revelstoke RCMP said police have been notified that after Dec. 19, there won’t be a conservation officer in Revelstoke. Grabinsky said that some police officers may have had training to deal with bears or wildlife, but in general, police do not receive training on how to deal with problem bears. Revelstoke Bear Aware community coordinator Sue Davies said the local conservation officer has worked closely with their organization, serving as an agency member on their board of directors. She said Christie has provided “invaluable help and support to the program.” She added: “In a town with as many bears as Revelstoke, a conser-
Revelstoke Conservation Officer Sgt. Adam Christie responds after a bear attacked and killed a dog at a Highway 23 North residence in July of 2011. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review
vation officer who is trained specifically in dealing with wildlife is an essential part of our community.” However, Davies said the BC Conservation Officer Service has been stretched too thin in Revelstoke in the past years, after the local conservation officer took on district manager duties that require him to travel out of town on a regular basis. Davies said this leaves Revelstoke with no conservation officer on many days. “This has put pressure on the
local RCMP who have had to step in on these occasions,” Davies said. “Revelstoke’s remoteness from other towns with conservation officers also means that a single officer has little backup when needed.” Revelstoke Bear Aware is urging the Ministry of Environment to assign at least one, and preferably two conservation officers in Revelstoke. Although it couldn’t be confirmed officially, Davies said Bear Aware understands provincial authorities
will make a decision on the future of the service in Revelstoke in February of 2014. The Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club joined Revelstoke Bear Aware in calling for two conservation officers here in Revelstoke. In a letter to the Times Review, (see page six) club president Gary Krestinsky said the results of a conservation officer service that is stretched thin is already evident. “We are aware of flagrant disregard for hunting regulations, poaching, and trapping infractions that are occurring with minimal success in investigations or convictions,” Krestinsky wrote. He said added supervisory duties placed on the Revelstoke conservation officer had eroded the service’s presence in the field, in the forest and on the lakes. The Times Review contacted a B.C. Ministry of Environment spokesperson on Dec. 9 to ask about the future of the B.C. Conservation Officer Service in Revelstoke. They did not respond to our enquiries by our Dec. 13 deadline.
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NOTICE OF 2014 BUSINESS LICENCE RENEWALS
Please note that the City of Revelstoke has posted a list of scheduled Council, Committee and Commission meetings dates for the year 2014 on the notice board located in the Finance Department of City Hall, 216 Mackenzie Avenue, Revelstoke, BC and on the City of Revelstoke Website at revelstoke.ca.
Attention all business owners. It is that time of year again to renew your 2014 Business Licences. The renewals were mailed out December 2, 2013 and can be paid at City Hall, 216 Mackenzie Avenue, on or before January 2, 2014 to avoid late penalties.
If you require additional information, please contact the Corporate Administration Department at 250-837-2911. Lyle Huntley Director of Corporate Administration and Communications
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS TO DEVELOP A REVELSTOKE FOOD SECURITY STRATEGY The City of Revelstoke is seeking proposals from interested and experienced parties to develop a Food Security Strategy for the community of Revelstoke. Reporting to the Revelstoke Food Security Steering Committee, the consultant will undertake research on food security activities in other communities; identify tasks, measurable objectives, priorities and timeframes related to food security issues in the community; and identify organizations in the community who can implement actions to advance local food security in Revelstoke. Interested parties should provide an expression of interest which outlines: • • • • • •
Education and experience relevant to food security matters; Communication, organization, research and group facilitation skills; Key success factors and approaches to achieve success; Timeframe for completing the Food Security Strategy; Lump sum amount expected as remuneration for developing the Food Security Strategy.
Please note that any business operating within the City is required to have a City of Revelstoke business licence. New business applications can be found online at revelstoke.ca under the Development Services tab and can be dropped off at the Development Services Department on the second floor of City Hall or emailed to development@revelstoke.ca If you require additional information, please contact Development Services at 250-8372922. Teresa LeRose Manager of Legislative Services
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVELSTOKE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The City of Revelstoke invites applications from members of the general public to serve as members of the Revelstoke Social Development Committee. The purpose of the committee is to provide advice and suggestions to the City of Revelstoke with respect to Social Action Goals and Objectives that arise from the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan. Committee members are volunteers selected for their interest, experience, knowledge, skills and ability to represent the population of the area. If you are interested in applying, please submit a letter noting your interest and a brief outline of your qualifications. This can be mailed or delivered to the attention of the Teresa LeRose, Manager of Legislative Services, City of Revelstoke, Box 170, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0 or sent via e-mail to tlerose@revelstoke.ca. The deadline to submit applications is 4:30pm on Thursday, December 19, 2013. For additional information, contact Alan Mason, Director of Community Economic Development at 837-5345 or e-mail amason@revelstoke.ca.
For further information, please contact Alan Mason, Director of Community Economic Development at 250-837-5345 or via e-mail at amason@revelstoke.ca. Expressions of interest should be addressed to: Alan Mason, Director of Community Economic Development, Box 2398, Revelstoke, BC, V0E 2S0, or dropped off at 204 Campbell Avenue, Revelstoke. Expressions of interest must be received by 4:30pm on Friday, January 10th, 2014. The City wishes to thank all those who submit Expressions of Interest. Only those whose Expression of Interest meets the needs of the City will be contacted.
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PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS The City of Revelstoke wishes to advise the Public that although City crews assist property owners with the clearing of deep snow and sanding sidewalks, the ultimate responsibility for keeping the sidewalks clear of snow and ice, rests with the property or business owner, whose property borders the sidewalk. (pursuant to Bylaw #1400, 1992). Public Works Department
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City exploring relocating council chambers back to city hall Tour designed to clarify city hall renovations project leaves many questions unanswered Aaron Orlando
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The Dec. 12 tour of ongoing renovations at Revelstoke City Hall was designed to clarify for the public what’s going on with the stalled renovation project. Due to a last-minute commitment, City of Revelstoke CAO Tim Palmer was unable to attend, leaving Director of Development Services Mike Thomas with the impromptu tour guide duties. Two members of the media showed up – myself and David Rooney from the Revelstoke Current – but other than that, it was two city councillors and senior staff pulled out of a concurrent security committee meeting. Thomas explained that city hall was poorly laid out, leading to the idea to renovate. City council approved the demolition project on the first floor this summer, which is where the project is stalled. The idea was to streamline services and improve customer service. Upstairs, planning, engineering and bylaw staff are shoehorned into the former engineering department. Thomas explained that city hall was com-
City staff and media look at floor plans of the new Development Services department offices under construction at Revelstoke City Hall on Dec. 12. The tape on the floor indicates where the new front counter will be located. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review
partmentalized before, and they hope relocating all those services down to the first floor will improve work flow. The idea is to make the customer experience more seamless. Someone getting a building permit wouldn’t be sent “upstairs,” literally, to another department. Over in the second-floor lunch room, Thomas pointed out the building wasn’t well
laid out. Down in the gutted former planning department, city staff had stuck masking tape on the floor in the shape of the new reception desk. Likewise, a planned new curved-glass brick entrance was marked with tape. Floor plans for the room were placed on easels. Thomas explained how the new layout would be conducive to better customer ser-
vice. He also said the building just needed an upgrade. “We’re excited to be moving into a new space,” Thomas said. “We want a city hall that looks good.” As for the failing stucco exterior, Thomas said the city is proposing using an EIFS system, which is an acronym for exterior insulation finishing system. The idea is cause for concern. That’s because back in 2010, the City of Revelstoke was planning to install an EIFS system when they were waylaid by the Canadian Art Deco Society, who objected to a plan they felt would mar the significant heritage values of C.B.K. Van Norman’s “modernist gem.” Eventually, this led to a $23,000 heritage study of the building by Vancouver-based Donald Luxton & Associates. The study identified putting the exterior cladding as the least desirable option because it isn’t necessary and it would destroy the building’s exterior heritage values. Donald Luxton is a leading figure in the B.C. heritage community, having been involved in a spectrum of heritage projects over a 30-year career. He was awarded the 2009 British Columbia Heritage Award and is the founding president of the Canadian Art Deco Society. That the EIFS option is still on the table displays a distinct lack of institutional mem-
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Correction: The Times Review erred in our reporting in our Dec. 11 story, RCMP defend actions in Sunday bear shooting. Although not stated in our story, Grabinsky said police had multiple reports of a bear in the area over the past week. When asked why the police decided to move in on Sunday night, Staff-Sgt. Grabinsky said that it was due to “the number of people present on the roadway.” We misinterpreted our notes, believing he meant to say there were fewer people around. In fact, Grabinsky went on to say they acted because there were many people around viewing the bear on Sunday night. In subsequent communication, he said the police had received a complaint on Sunday night. We regret the error. R
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Poaching, wildlife conflicts result when Conservation Officer staffing inadequate Poaching, violations, ongoing wildlife conflicts result of inadequate Conservation Officer staffing in Revelstoke, says Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club Editor, An open letter to Hon. Mary Polak, B.C. Minister of Environment The community of Revelstoke requests that a permanent field operational Conservation Officer (CO) be assigned to this area to ensure compliance and enforcement of the environmental laws of B.C. We are aware that the incumbent C.O. will be retiring soon. This is the third written request that our club has made to the ministry in two years, with no action by the ministry. Two years ago the local C.O. was assigned to supervisory duties and spent the vast majority of time travelling and dealing with administrative needs of staff in a number of other communities. Within this time period Revelstoke no longer has timely, effective enforcement as complaints are now dealt with by staff from Golden. A single investigation requires over three hours of highway travel, sometimes overnight stays, and associated costs of travel. A recent incident in our community resulted in the RCMP having to deal with and dispatch a black bear as the C.O. was not available to attend. With all due respect to the RCMP, while we believe their action was appropriate given the sit-
L ET T E R S uation that arose, this type of encounter is not their responsibility and they have not been trained in wildlife management. We believe this ineffective system of management has caused the escalation of complaints and lack of successful resolve over the past fishing and hunting seasons. We are aware of flagrant disregard for hunting regulations, poaching, and trapping infractions that are occurring with minimal success in investigations or convictions. We are aware of flagrant infractions such as: fishing immediately below the Mica Dam, fishing above the Bigmouth River cut-off zone line, fishing in the Columbia above the Trans-Canada Bridge in Revelstoke, as well as other fishing regulation infractions. In canvassing our Rod & Gun Club members and the public, there is no effective presence in the field by C.O.s for deterrence or investigation of incidents on our local lakes or in the forest. We again request that a field Conservation Officer be assigned to Revelstoke on a permanent basis to put an end to these ongoing and intentional infractions. We need a full time C.O. that is able to provide a presence in the field, in the forest and on the water; for enforcement and compliance of the regulations as well as to deal with emergency situations as described in the black bear encounter noted above. We would like to suggest the following options to alleviate the current situations: The supervisory duties of the Conservation Officers should be located in an office that has two conservation officers
so that one is always available to address complaints. Also, that the supervisory office be located in Revelstoke because of its remoteness to other offices, and the inability to call upon these other offices in a timely manner when two officers are required. Thank you for addressing this serious deficiency in the enforcement of the Wildlife Act and Regulations. Gary Krestinsky President Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club
Trans-Canada bridge is deathtrap, tragedy waiting to repeat Editor, An open letter to Todd Stone, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure I am writing to express my anger regarding the condition of the TransCanada Highway between Revelstoke and Sicamous. I request that the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure move ahead quickly with implementing the planned highway upgrades and the replacement of the 60-year-old, narrow bridges on that route. Last night and today the Trans-Canada Highway was closed between Revelstoke and Sicamous due to a multi-vehicle incident on the Malakwa Bridge, immedi-
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Letters, from previous page ately east of the twinned highway at Malakwa. I’m sure you receive reports of these major incidents. But you do not hear about the near-misses, of which there are many. I hope that by describing my near-miss, I can add to your list of reasons to move forward quickly with the highway upgrades. On Friday November 29, 2013, I left Revelstoke westbound at about 7:30 a.m. The road surface heading west varied from water to slush to snow, depending on elevation. As I approached the Malakwa Bridge, there was a semi-truck travelling behind me at a normal distance. I was travelling at about 85 km/h. I was about four seconds from the bridge when I saw that at the west end of the bridge, an eastbound mini-van was doing 360-degree spins and about to move onto the bridge. I could not stop with the truck behind me and I could not veer off into the ditch to avoid the mini-van because of guard rail and the river bank. So I drove onto the bridge. The van was wildly out of control, travelling east in the westbound lane with the vehicle on an angle as it moved forward. Very fortunately for me, I was able to drive around him in the oncoming lane and I missed him by inches – all while on the bridge. The semi-trailer behind me also moved into the oncoming lane. By the time the truck passed the van, the van was almost under control – although still in the wrong lane on the bridge.
That time, nobody was hurt and no vehicles were damaged. I speculate that the highway’s design was a major factor in this near-accident. Eastbound traffic merges to one lane after leaving the Malakwa passing lanes (maybe or maybe not slowing down for the slower speed on the one-lane highway) and then immediately rounds a bend to encounter a narrow bridge. When there is oncoming traffic, including a big semi-truck, many people would touch their brakes before crossing the narrow bridge, which was made even narrower with slush from snow ploughs. Then depending on road surface conditions, whether the vehicle had snow tires, how fast he was going, and how hard the brakes were applied, it’s easy to see how a vehicle could lose control. I speculate that with a highway and bridge designed to modern standards, the van would not have lost control. My near-miss need not have happened. I have been following your ministry’s plans to upgrade the Trans-Canada Highway from Kamloops to the Alberta border. I attended the public consultation session in Revelstoke on February 26. I will be sending in comments regarding your “Rural highway safety and speed limits” consultative processes. I do have a grasp of the constraints you are under. I urge your ministry to move forward quickly with the upgrades to the Trans-Canada Highway. This highway is not an abstract whose worth can be
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rated against the worth of other government priorities. Upgrading the Trans-Canada Highway near Revelstoke is worth our lives. Jackie Morris, Revelstoke
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THE CHRISTMAS SHOP A chance to buy
affordable art gifts for friends and family. At the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Opens Friday, December 13, at 6 p.m. WES MACKEY This great blues musician returns to the 112 Lounge for a week of intimate shows. Starts at 6 p.m. each night.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort pro team from 12–2 p.m. SHEPHERD’S PIE DINNER At the community centre from 5–7 p.m. $5.
B3 Kings
TEEN POOL NIGHT SURVIVOR CHALLENGE At the aquatic centre at 8 p.m. WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION AT MONASHEE MANDALA Truth reconnection
Wednesday, December 18
ceremony to help clarify your intentions for the new season at 7 a.m.–8 a.m., then a yoga mala featuring 108 sun salutations from 11 a.m.—2 p.m. Bring water and a mat. By donation. Monashee Mandala, 1641 Mt. Begbie Road. Look for small sign.
REVELSTOKE WINTER MARKET It’s the
last winter market before Christmas, and your last chance to buy local crafts, produce and baked goods before the holidays. At the community centre from 12–5 p.m. B3 KINGS This funky jazz quartet has become well known for their annual Christmas shows. Vocalist and drummer Denzal Sinclaire is joined by organist Chris Gestrin, saxophonist Cory Weeds and guitarist Bill Coon. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, available at Arts First, the Chamber of Commerce or through the Revelstoke Arts Council website. OPEN MIC NIGHT at the Last Drop. 8 p.m. JOHN JENKINS Alt-country one-man-band, live at the Big Eddy Pub at 7 p.m.
SOMEWON COLLECTIVE WHITE OUT PARTY celebrates local outdoor lifestyle clothing
company and raises donations for the Revelstoke Food Bank. At the Traverse at 10 p.m.
Monday, December 23
CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS Join the Revelstoke
Museum & Archives for a multicultural Christmas celebration for children of all ages. $4 per child, free for teenagers and adults. 1–3 p.m.
Tuesday, December 24
I STILL BELIEVE A Christmas Eve drama and carol sing at the Revelstoke Alliance Church. Starts at 7 p.m.
Thursday, December 19
EMMY ROSE Australian vocalist plays alterna-
tive, folky pop at Benoit’s Wine Bar starting at 8 p.m. WES MACKEY live at the 112 Restaurant. 6 p.m. JAYSE ASPEY Whistler, B.C.-based DJ at the Traverse. 9 p.m. DEVON COYOTE live at the Last Drop Pub, 10 p.m.
Friday, December 20
Wednesday, December 25
This funky jazz quartet has become well known for their annual Christmas shows. Vocalist and drummer Denzal Sinclaire is joined by organist Chris Gestrin, saxophonist Cory Weeds and guitarist Bill Coon. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20, available at Arts First, the Chamber of Commerce or through the Revelstoke Arts Council website. Proceeds to Revelstoke Food Bank. B3 Kings image
GET THE GIRLS OUT A flash mob and ski clinic
for women. At Revelstoke Mountain Resort at 1 p.m. CHRISTMAS SINGING RECITAL Joanne Stacey and her students at ProEdge music host their annual Christmas recital. Come enjoy your favourite Christmas songs to bring in the Christmas spirit. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre from 7–9 p.m. REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES vs. 100 Mile House Wranglers at the Revelstoke Forum. 7 p.m. MAT THE ALIEN Live at the Traverse at 9 p.m. Dex. 20-21
Saturday, December 21
SHRED WITH THE STARS Come ski with the
Friday, December 27
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Saturday, December 28
REVELSTOKE COFFEE HOUSE FUNDRAISER EXTRAVAGANZA Revelstoke’s de facto event
celebrating local talent and live acoustic music, the Revelstoke Coffee House, is holding its annual fundraising event. The featured performers are Birchbark and the Sumner Brothers. Many pleasant surprises await. Come one, come all! At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15. SKI TOUR DJS At the Traverse at 9 p.m.
Sunday, December 29
OKANAGAN CUP NORDIC RACE The RevelHailing from South Carolina, blues guitarist Wes Mackey has been performing for more than 50 years. He’s a regular at the 112 Lounge and he’s back for another string of shows until Dec. 21. Catch him to hear some great, old-time blues guitar by a unsung legend. Contributed
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Thursday, December 26
ATOMIC HOOLIGAN At the Traverse at 9 p.m.
MAGIC LANTERN CHRISTMAS SHOW
featuring the Charles Dickens story ready by Rev. Ken Jones, Gabriel Grub illustrated in slides, Rock of Ages in fantastic dissolving effects, Christmas songs by Robyn Abear and the signature Victorian Disco Light Show. $12 suggested entry donation, proceeds to Revelstoke Food Bank and Revelstoke Cancer Support Group. Revelstoke United Church on Mackenzie Ave. 7 p.m.
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER A free turkey dinner for families and individuals who may wish fellowship on Christmas Day. Everyone is welcome. At the Frontier Restaurant from 1–3 p.m. If you need a ride or wish to help out, please call Ginger at 250-837-4129 or 250-837-4101.
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The our focus of 50,000 2014-2016 2014 9% 1% 12% Skateboard Park TCH water main Unfortunately, city200,000 suffered some significant lossby of about property tax revenue due to 3.00 9% 1.65 2.39 It is the proposed that property taxes rise 8% 1% 50,000 2014-2016 Employme nt 9% ce the dependency on long Skateboard Park successful assessment appeals in 2013 and the money would have gone into 30,000 2014 (Oak Drive) increase should be divided amongst thethat various Pump2018 track 5% 5%$’thousands 2.50 2014 2015 2017 prove service in Taxation & grants 2016 34% Project $ all classes Year 3% 5% Taxation & grants Contracted services reserves has instead been returned to those taxpayers. 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The examples average annual tax increase 1.50 Services 4% 2014 5% Miscellaneous City hall stucco, Contracted1,558 services (Oak Drive) 34% 800,000 2014 Own sources 195 395 210 2,913 City hall stucco, Grants & 7reserves. 2018 2.39 2013 the increase was200,000 2% plus 1.5%in 1.00 across all plan. classes for the last tax 3of years has beenabout 1.65 2014 Own sourcesEmployme nt 8% ofInthe impact the proposed tax2.25%. increase main The city anticipates capital expenditures over OtherMiscellaneous operating renovations andTCH water Unconditional transfers 0.50 2016 2017 2018 renovations and other Contracted 3th2015 25.24 Unconditional transfers services Other operating toDrive) fund reserves. Unfortunately, the as city Amortization elevator water24.03 and 24.63 25.24 2014 at various assessment levels assuming 0.00 Conditional point, Council has not given any consideration to how this that property tax increase the to be as follows: (Oak 17% next five years 23.17 800 0 transfers 467 2,036At this Miscellaneous 0 elevator Debt Amortization Conditional transfers 2014 57% 2015 2016 2017 2018 2016 2017 2018 17% 71521.0621.38 Inte rest 500,000 2015 should be divided amongst the various classes. The following tables provide examples of 57% Fire truck #2 Non-TCA Other operating 21.11 21.27 21.38 the increase is applied evenly to both suffered some significant loss of property tax Inte rest fter 350 80 530 400 290 500,000 2015 DCC’s Fire truck #2 21% Non-TCA the impact of the proposed tax increase in2015 2014 at various assessment levels assuming Amortization 21% Non-TCA's 225,000 7.172.1124.03 3.852.9224.63 3.3725.24 3.85 Other Water 1,360 tender 15% 246 15% The city 17% anticipates capital over 2014Revenue 2015 expenditures 2016 2017 2018905Non-TCA's 1,306 256 225,000 2015 Other Water tender .06 21.11 21.27 21.38 $’thousands residential and commercial property owners: property owners: Inte rest s paid out of 9% that the increase is applied evenly to both residential and commercial 9% revenue due to successful assessment appeals Long term borrowing for general and water 80,000 2014 Kovach7,499 Park 1,882Total 836 1,706 1,500 3,368 1,981 2,179 Non-TCA's 3,071 4,882 80,000 2014 .11 water 2.92 and 3.37 3.85 General oth Kovach Park 15% the next five years to be as follows: erves andThe city anticipates washrooms in 2013 and the money thatAwould haveBgone 6599% over 1,028 775five 811 to be 1,200 projects will decrease over term of the plan Water capital expenditures the next years as the follows: washrooms House C 0.11 0.03 0.47 0.74 after 50,000 2014-2016 Skateboard Park 828 315 590 2,090 4,799 Sewer 50,000 2014-2016 7 1.15 0.741.18 while borrowing for sewer projects is likely to into reserves has instead been returned to Skateboard Park Assessment 1.65 2.39 $’thousands 2014 2,179 2015 3,071 2016 4,882 2017 7,499 2018 .11 0.03 0.47 0.74 Total 30,000 2014 3,368 Pump track es paid out of 30,000 2014 Pump track $100,000 5 2.39 2013 increase as a result thewater .15 1.18 1.65 2.39 General those taxpayers. those$250,000 funds need$500,000 1,882 836 1,706 1,981in large 1,500 part toTCH 200,000 As a result, 2014 main 200,000 2014 Taxes TCH water main erves and relocation of the 811 sewer1,200 outflow from 659 1,028 775 Water (Oakthe Drive) to be2013 recouped in 2014 in$441 order to meet $1,102 our $2,204 (Oak Drive) The city anticipates capital expenditures over 828 315 590 2,090 4,799 Sewer $458 $1,145 $2,290 Capital reserves balances are projected to be as Illecillewaet River to the Columbia River: Business A B C 2014 If you have sp Some of the specific projects included in over the objectives. The average annual tax increase nue capital 3,368 2,179 3,071 4,882 7,499 n includes both water andTotal The city $17 $43 $86 Increase Assessment the anticipates next five years to expenditures be as follows: Millions
sewer utilities. The net surplus is after accounting for capital expenditures paid out of City of current Revelstoke revenues, transfers to reserves and City of Revelstoke from equity in capital assets.
Where our funding comes form: City of Revelstoke
Some of the specific projects included in the above are:
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Theabove city anticipates capital expenditures over follows: are: ncludes both and the next five years to be as follows: et surplus is water after Some of the specific projects included in the above are: er andis after surplus theofnext five$’thousands years to be2014 as follows: 2015 2016 2017 2018 l expenditures paid out Project$’thousands $ 1,706 Year 1,500 2014 2015 2016 2017 1,981 2018 1,882 836 General xpenditures paid out of 5.00 Some of the specific included in the 2014 1,200 nsfers to reserves and City 1,882 projects 1,706 1,981 1,500 hall stucco, General nue 659836 800,000 1,028 775 811 Water 4.50 ers to reserves and $’thousands 6592015 1,028 2016 775 811 2,090 1,2002018 2014 2017 Water renovations and 828 315 590 4,799 Sewer 4.00 above are: lout assets. of 315 2,179 590 3,071 2,090 4,882 SewerTotal elevator sets. 3.50 3,368 7,499 1,882 828 836 1,706 1,981 4,7991,500 General
across all classes for $100,000 the last 3 years has been $500,000 $250,000 2013 Business A B C Taxes about 2.25%. Assessment
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$1,832 $4,579 $9,158 2013 $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 2013 $1,903 $4,758 $9,515 2014 $179 $357 At this point, Council has$71 not given any Taxes Increase $1,832 $4,579 $9,158 2013 consideration as to how this property tax $1,903 $4,758 $9,515 2014 $71amongst $179 Increase increase should be divided the various $357
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1,028 775 811 Year 1,200 Water Projecttender 659 2.50 225,000$ 2015 Water 828 315 590 2,090 4,799 2.00 Sewer 800,000 2014 80,000 2014 City hallPark stucco, Kovach 1.50 Some of the specific projects included in the 3,368 2,179 3,071 7,499 renovations and Totalwashrooms Some of the specific projects included4,882 in the 300,000 2014-2018 Hydrant 1.00 50,000 2014-2016 Skateboard Park are: above elevator replacements 0.50 above are:
With regard to utilities a homeowner can
classes. The homeowner following tables provide examples to increase as follows: With regard to expect utilities athose can expect those to increase as follows: ofLong the impact of the proposed tax increasecan in Term Debt With regard to utilities a homeowner Utility 2013 2014 12 2014Water at various assuming that $369 $335 expect thoseassessment to increaselevels as follows: 10 $225 $235 the Sewer increase is applied evenly to both 8 $108 $108 Garbage Utility and commercial property 2013 owners: 2014 residential $40 $40 Recycling Long Term Debt 6
financial plan If you have sp Graham Inglis financial plan Director of Fin City of Revelst Graham Inglis Director of Fin Tel: 250 837 2 City of Revelst Email: ginglis@ Tel: 250 837 2
30,000 2014 Pump track 500,000 2015 Fire truck #2odour 200,000 2014 0.00 Scrubber for Email: ginglis@ 200,000 2014 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 TCH water main 225,000 2015 Project $ Year WaterProject tender control $ Year Services (Oak Drive) 80,000 2014 2014 1,200,000 2017 City hall stucco, Kovach Park STP expansion Some of the specific projects included 800,000 800,000in the 2014 City hall stucco, Own sources 300,000 2014-2018 Hydrant 4,500,000 2015-2018 renovations and Sewer outflow washrooms renovations and Unconditional transfers Long term borrowing for general and water $335 $369 Water above are: replacements elevator relocation elevator $708 $752 Conditional transfers 50,000 2014-2016 Total Skateboard Park 57% $225 $235 12 57% Sewer 4 200,000 2014 500,000over 2015 of the plan Scrubber for odour Fire truck #2 projects will decrease the 500,000 2015 1,000,000 2015-2018 Non-TCA truck #2 Downie force main 30,000 2014term Pump Fire track House A B C $108 $108 Garbage 225,000 2015 10 Other 225,000 2015 control 2 WaterWater tendertender replacement axation & grants 200,000 2014 Those homeowners receiving all four services will see TCH water main while borrowing sewer2014 projects Assessment $40 an annual increase $40 of $44 or about Recycling Project $for Year 80,000 2014 is likely to 8 80,000 1,200,000 2017 Kovach Kovach Park Park STP expansion 0$3.67 a month. Commercial property owners will see similar percentage increases in ervices (Oak Drive) $708 $752 Those homeowners receiving all four services Total 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 2015-2018 washrooms washroomsincrease 4,500,000 2014 outflow as800,000 a result in large part to the CitySewer hall stucco, utility2013 charges. In addition the sewer frontage tax will increase from $0.70 per foot 6 their wn sources General 11,358,575 10,828,907 9,699,541 9,100,713 50,000 50,000 2014-2016 2014-2016 Skateboard Park Park Skateboard Taxes will see an annual increase of $44with or about relocation to $1.40 per foot. Both10,276,232 businesses and residences a minimum 50 foot frontage renovations and relocation of the sewer outflow from the Water 2,879,437 2,619,122 2,346,943 2,062,358 1,764,801 4 nconditional transfers 30,000 2014 Pump track The city anticipates its capital 30,0002015-2018 2014 should expect to pay an additional $35 per year. These funds will be used to pay for much Pump track funding 1,000,000 $441 $1,102 $2,204 Downie force main 2013 $3.67 a month. In addition the sewer frontage Sewer 3,630,896 3,501,167 3,366,248 3,692,932 5,567,321 elevator 200,000 200,000 2014 TCH water main Illecillewaet onditional transfers 2014 TCH water main 2 needed infrastructure $458 receiving $1,145 $2,290 replacement River to the Columbia River: 2014Those projects. expenditures from a variety of different sources homeowners all four services tax will increase from $0.70 per foot to $1.40 (Oak Drive) 500,000 2015 Fire truck #2 (Oak Drive) on-TCA $17 $43 $86 0 Increase The city anticipates funding its capital expenditures from a variety of different sources as The public is invited to submit comments on the financial in writing 2014 2015 2016annual 2017 2018 will see an increase of $44 or plan about as shown in the following table: per foot. Both businesses and residences with a to: 225,000 2015 ther Water tender shown in the following table: Mayor and Council, of Revelstoke Box 170, Revelstoke, BC, V0E 2S0 General 11,358,575 10,828,907City10,276,232 9,699,541 9,100,713 $3.67 ataxes month. In addition the sewer frontage 80,000 2014 minimum 50rise foot frontage should expect to pay It is proposed that property by about budget@revelstoke.ca Kovach Park Water Email: 2,879,437 2,619,122 2,346,943 2,062,358 1,764,801 The city anticipates capital2017 $’thousands 2014 funding 2015 its2016 2018 Sewer 3,630,896 3,501,167 3,366,248 3,692,932 5,567,321 tax will increase from $0.70 per foot to $1.40 washrooms additional per These funds will be 3.9% a year across allan classes for the$35 term ofyear. the 1,778 a variety 1,448 of1,427 1,152 900 expenditures from different sources Reserves While the City welcomes comments and suggestions from the public at any time, the 50,000 2014-2016 per foot. Both businesses and residences a Skateboard Park deadline for submissions regarding the financial is Januarywith 14, 2014. Council may used to pay for much needed infrastructure 195 395 210 1,558 2,913 Grants & in the following table: plan. In 2013 the tax increase was 2% plus 1.5% plan as shown alter or otherwise adjust the plan asfrontage it sees fit,should based on community feedback and other 30,000 2014 Pump track other minimum 50 foot expect to pay projects. reserves. the city factors, at Unfortunately, any time prior to its adoption on or before May 15, 2014. 800 0 200,000 0 467 2,036 Ittoisfund proposed that property taxes rise by about Debt 2014 TCH$’thousands water main 2014 an additional $35 pertax year. These funds will be 2015 2016 2017 2018 suffered some significant loss of property 350 80 530 400 290 DCC’s If you have all specific questions concerning the financial plan please 3.9% a year across classes for the term of The public is invited to the submit comments on contact: the (OakReserves Drive) 1,778 1,448 1,427 1,152 900 used toofpay for much needed infrastructure 246 256 905 1,306 1,360 Revenue Graham Inglis, Director Finance, City of Revelstoke revenue due to successful assessment appeals 195 395 210 1,558 2,913 financial plan in plus writing to: Grants plan. In 2013 the tax increase was 2% 1.5% 3,368 2,179 3,071 4,882 7,499 Total & Tel: 250-837-2161 Email: ginglis@revelstoke.ca projects. other in 2013 and the money that would have gone to fund reserves. Unfortunately, the city 800 0 0 467 2,036 Debt Mayor and Council into reserves instead been Theloss public is invitedto to submit comments on the suffered somehas significant ofreturned property tax 350 80 530 400 290 DCC’s City of Revelstoke those taxpayers. As a result, those funds need 246 256 905 1,306 1,360 Revenue Other
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Free disposal for Christmas lights! If you’re putting up new LED Christmas lights this year, the regional district doesn’t want you to throw your old light strings in the garbage because they can be recycled. “Last year’s Christmas light recycling program was the first in our District, and we collected hundreds of light strings” said Carmen Fennell, Waste Reduction Facilitator with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. “That’s a huge amount of material that was repurposed into new product, instead of taking up space in our landfill.” Fennell said you don’t have to remove the bulbs from the strings before recycling, and power cords are also accepted as part of the program. “Recycling your old light strings instead of tossing them out makes sense, environmentally and financially. By upgrading your lights, you’ll be saving energy and money on your electricity bill, as LED (light emitting diode) lights use up to 95 per cent less energy than regular Christmas lights and last at least ten times longer,” said Fennell. “Plus,” she added, “LED lights produce very little heat, so they reduce the risk of fire, which is essential for your family’s safety.” Old light strings returned for recycling are part of the LightRecycle program managed by Product Care. The lights are baled and exported for processing and the copper is recovered for new use in wiring and plumbing. As Revelstoke has no permanent drop off depot, lights may be brought to the Revelstoke Landfill until January 15th. For more information, go to the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca, or contact the office at 250-833-5950/1-888-248-2773.
Disposal Fees set to change in 2014 In 2014, the CSRD intends to review the Solid Waste Management Plan, the document which guides decisions related to garbage and recycling. Key items that will be examined during the plan review include: - a review of how we are doing; - changes to the fee structure to fund landfill closure and program costs; - food waste diversion programs; - enforcement strategies to help change behaviours; and - new ideas for increasing waste diversion. The previous Solid Waste Management Plan was completed in 2009. Public input will be sought throughout this process and CSRD staff look forward to working with users of disposal facilities.
DID YOU KNOW: Every person in Canada will throw away an average of 110 lbs of garbage this holiday season.
This is according to Zero Waste Canada, a non-profit organization that promotes solid waste solutions that eliminate the use of landfills and waste-to-energy plants. Zero Waste Canada has some suggested ways to change your habits this Christmas to give the planet a gift by reducing the amount of waste you generate.
Columbia Shuswap Regional District
• Buy local
What was in your Trash?
Waste characterization is the process of examining waste and separating it into over 60 categories. Waste Managers must take into account the overall composition of waste generated in the region in order to design effective waste reduction strategies, and to assess
the effectiveness of the current solid waste planning. This summer, TRI Environmental Consulting conducted waste characterization studies at all four of the CSRD Landfill locations. The 2013 study provides an update from the previous study that was completed at the Salmon Arm landfill
Christmas trees not allowed in Garbage Christmas trees are not accepted as garbage! By recycling your Christmas tree, you are reducing the amount of waste that has to be buried in the landfill. You are also supplying organic material that can be added to the composting program which will begin in 2014. “Live Christmas trees, free of decorations and tinsel, will be accepted at all landfills and transfer stations from December 27th until January 15th” says Waste Reduction Facilitator Carmen Fennell. “The trees are kept separate from the regular garbage, so that they can be chipped, and added to the organics pile and turned into compost”. If you would like to arrange pick up of your tree at your home, contact the Revelstoke Fire Station at 250-837-2884 to arrange a pick-up for a donation which will be given to Muscular Dystrophy Canada and the Burn Fund.
Composting operations for yard and garden wastes are scheduled to begin in the spring of 2014, and once the material is finished the composting process, it will be made available for distribution to the public. “Its great to see such a large amount of material turned into a useful product that will help enhance our soils, that would have otherwise been buried and wasted in a landfill”. For more information contact the Waste Reduction Facilitator at 1-888-2482773.
in 2006. Findings indicate that for the Revelstoke Landfill (which receives waste from the Trout Lake Transfer Station), compostable organics comprise the largest portion of the waste at almost 37%. Paper and plastic were the second and third largest categories at 19% and 17% respectively. Almost 2/3 of the paper disposed of in the garbage is recyclable. “When you look at the overall categories, many of them have recycling options available and shouldn’t be in the garbage at all” says Waste Management Coordinator Ben Van Nostrand. “We can do our best to educate about separating yard waste from the garbage, putting paper in the blue bag, and taking electronics to the Bottle Depot, but sometimes monetary penalties are the only way to get people to change their behaviors”. The reports are available on the CSRD website.
The CSRD has a brand new website!
The site is a more user friendly site, with the addition of interactive mapping. Visit www.csrd.bc.ca to explore our new site and tell us what you think!
New Items Banned from Garbage
• Seek gifts with less packaging
In addition to the extensive list of items already banned from the garbage, two new items have been recently added.
• Make a shopping list and stick to the budget to avoid impulse purchases
Switch the ‘Stat is a stewardship program focused on recovering and recycling thermostats that are no longer in use. They accept mercury-containing, electronic and mechanical thermostats and ensure that all the components, especially the mercury, are kept out of the waste stream. Switching to newer and more energy-efficient programmable thermostats and responsibly disposing of older mercury-containing thermostats reduces energy consumption,
producers and retailers of electronics to provide recycling programs for unwanted electronics. In August of 2013, ERPA expanded its list of acceptable items to include electronic toys. So in addition to televisions, computers, printers, audio video equipment, medical devices etc, toys such as remote control vehicles, electronic musical toys, interactive plush toys and children’s learning computers may now be dropped off at the Revelstoke Bottle Depot.
• Send electronic greeting cards
• Wrap presents in reused paper or gift bags • Give a gift of time-a gift certificate to take a friend or loved one to dinner, or a movie • Plan Christmas meal menus to only buy what you need, and buy local when possible
greenhouse gas emissions, and prevents mercury from contaminating our air, soil, and water. Home owners wishing to recycle their old thermostat can drop them off with the site attendant at CSRD landfills and transfer stations free of charge during regular hours of operations. Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) is a not-for-profit extended producer responsibility association set up by the major
Stop Trashing our Back Yard The Larch Hills Nordic Race Team was out in full force this fall to partner with the CSRD in an illegal dumpsite clean up effort on the 110 Road near Canoe. “This site was cleaned up a couple years ago” says Facilities Superintendant Isaac Walker. “But with the amount of trash still left behind and the amount of new garbage being thrown there, it needed another sweep”. The race team, comprised of almost 80 young skiers from the age of 8 to 18, made quick work of the site, combining the clean up with a team practice. Over 4 tonnes of garbage was hauled away to be properly disposed of. “It is totally disgusting to see what people are doing with their trash” said one parent who stayed to help the team. “I had no idea it was this bad”.
Want to be In the Loop? The CSRD has an Illegal Dumping Bylaw which gives the ability to fine those who dump garbage in the bush. If you do witness an offense, contact the CSRD or the Ministry of Environment RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.
Visit our website at www.csrd.bc.ca
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Free disposal for Christmas lights! If you’re putting up new LED Christmas lights this year, the regional district doesn’t want you to throw your old light strings in the garbage because they can be recycled. “Last year’s Christmas light recycling program was the first in our District, and we collected hundreds of light strings” said Carmen Fennell, Waste Reduction Facilitator with the Columbia Shuswap Regional District. “That’s a huge amount of material that was repurposed into new product, instead of taking up space in our landfill.” Fennell said you don’t have to remove the bulbs from the strings before recycling, and power cords are also accepted as part of the program. “Recycling your old light strings instead of tossing them out makes sense, environmentally and financially. By upgrading your lights, you’ll be saving energy and money on your electricity bill, as LED (light emitting diode) lights use up to 95 per cent less energy than regular Christmas lights and last at least ten times longer,” said Fennell. “Plus,” she added, “LED lights produce very little heat, so they reduce the risk of fire, which is essential for your family’s safety.” Old light strings returned for recycling are part of the LightRecycle program managed by Product Care. The lights are baled and exported for processing and the copper is recovered for new use in wiring and plumbing. As Revelstoke has no permanent drop off depot, lights may be brought to the Revelstoke Landfill until January 15th. For more information, go to the CSRD website at www.csrd.bc.ca, or contact the office at 250-833-5950/1-888-248-2773.
Disposal Fees set to change in 2014 In 2014, the CSRD intends to review the Solid Waste Management Plan, the document which guides decisions related to garbage and recycling. Key items that will be examined during the plan review include: - a review of how we are doing; - changes to the fee structure to fund landfill closure and program costs; - food waste diversion programs; - enforcement strategies to help change behaviours; and - new ideas for increasing waste diversion. The previous Solid Waste Management Plan was completed in 2009. Public input will be sought throughout this process and CSRD staff look forward to working with users of disposal facilities.
DID YOU KNOW: Every person in Canada will throw away an average of 110 lbs of garbage this holiday season.
This is according to Zero Waste Canada, a non-profit organization that promotes solid waste solutions that eliminate the use of landfills and waste-to-energy plants. Zero Waste Canada has some suggested ways to change your habits this Christmas to give the planet a gift by reducing the amount of waste you generate.
Columbia Shuswap Regional District
• Buy local
What was in your Trash?
Waste characterization is the process of examining waste and separating it into over 60 categories. Waste Managers must take into account the overall composition of waste generated in the region in order to design effective waste reduction strategies, and to assess
the effectiveness of the current solid waste planning. This summer, TRI Environmental Consulting conducted waste characterization studies at all four of the CSRD Landfill locations. The 2013 study provides an update from the previous study that was completed at the Salmon Arm landfill
Christmas trees not allowed in Garbage Christmas trees are not accepted as garbage! By recycling your Christmas tree, you are reducing the amount of waste that has to be buried in the landfill. You are also supplying organic material that can be added to the composting program which will begin in 2014. “Live Christmas trees, free of decorations and tinsel, will be accepted at all landfills and transfer stations from December 27th until January 15th” says Waste Reduction Facilitator Carmen Fennell. “The trees are kept separate from the regular garbage, so that they can be chipped, and added to the organics pile and turned into compost”. If you would like to arrange pick up of your tree at your home, contact the Revelstoke Fire Station at 250-837-2884 to arrange a pick-up for a donation which will be given to Muscular Dystrophy Canada and the Burn Fund.
Composting operations for yard and garden wastes are scheduled to begin in the spring of 2014, and once the material is finished the composting process, it will be made available for distribution to the public. “Its great to see such a large amount of material turned into a useful product that will help enhance our soils, that would have otherwise been buried and wasted in a landfill”. For more information contact the Waste Reduction Facilitator at 1-888-2482773.
in 2006. Findings indicate that for the Revelstoke Landfill (which receives waste from the Trout Lake Transfer Station), compostable organics comprise the largest portion of the waste at almost 37%. Paper and plastic were the second and third largest categories at 19% and 17% respectively. Almost 2/3 of the paper disposed of in the garbage is recyclable. “When you look at the overall categories, many of them have recycling options available and shouldn’t be in the garbage at all” says Waste Management Coordinator Ben Van Nostrand. “We can do our best to educate about separating yard waste from the garbage, putting paper in the blue bag, and taking electronics to the Bottle Depot, but sometimes monetary penalties are the only way to get people to change their behaviors”. The reports are available on the CSRD website.
The CSRD has a brand new website!
The site is a more user friendly site, with the addition of interactive mapping. Visit www.csrd.bc.ca to explore our new site and tell us what you think!
New Items Banned from Garbage
• Seek gifts with less packaging
In addition to the extensive list of items already banned from the garbage, two new items have been recently added.
• Make a shopping list and stick to the budget to avoid impulse purchases
Switch the ‘Stat is a stewardship program focused on recovering and recycling thermostats that are no longer in use. They accept mercury-containing, electronic and mechanical thermostats and ensure that all the components, especially the mercury, are kept out of the waste stream. Switching to newer and more energy-efficient programmable thermostats and responsibly disposing of older mercury-containing thermostats reduces energy consumption,
producers and retailers of electronics to provide recycling programs for unwanted electronics. In August of 2013, ERPA expanded its list of acceptable items to include electronic toys. So in addition to televisions, computers, printers, audio video equipment, medical devices etc, toys such as remote control vehicles, electronic musical toys, interactive plush toys and children’s learning computers may now be dropped off at the Revelstoke Bottle Depot.
• Send electronic greeting cards
• Wrap presents in reused paper or gift bags • Give a gift of time-a gift certificate to take a friend or loved one to dinner, or a movie • Plan Christmas meal menus to only buy what you need, and buy local when possible
greenhouse gas emissions, and prevents mercury from contaminating our air, soil, and water. Home owners wishing to recycle their old thermostat can drop them off with the site attendant at CSRD landfills and transfer stations free of charge during regular hours of operations. Electronic Products Recycling Association (EPRA) is a not-for-profit extended producer responsibility association set up by the major
Stop Trashing our Back Yard The Larch Hills Nordic Race Team was out in full force this fall to partner with the CSRD in an illegal dumpsite clean up effort on the 110 Road near Canoe. “This site was cleaned up a couple years ago” says Facilities Superintendant Isaac Walker. “But with the amount of trash still left behind and the amount of new garbage being thrown there, it needed another sweep”. The race team, comprised of almost 80 young skiers from the age of 8 to 18, made quick work of the site, combining the clean up with a team practice. Over 4 tonnes of garbage was hauled away to be properly disposed of. “It is totally disgusting to see what people are doing with their trash” said one parent who stayed to help the team. “I had no idea it was this bad”.
Want to be In the Loop? The CSRD has an Illegal Dumping Bylaw which gives the ability to fine those who dump garbage in the bush. If you do witness an offense, contact the CSRD or the Ministry of Environment RAPP line at 1-877-952-7277.
Visit our website at www.csrd.bc.ca
781 Marine Park Dr. NE Salmon Arm • PO Box 978 V1E 4P1 • 250-833-5950 Toll Free 1-888-248-2773
Email recycling@csrd.bc.ca and request to be placed on our email distribution list to receive updates on upcoming events, new programs and initiatives, etc.
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It’s a Big Eddy welcome. A random barking dog challenges me in the parking lot in the industrial district. After gaining rapport with the gatekeeper, I’m allowed to pass into the Somewon Collective warehouse, a run-down, split-level converted former mechanic’s shop that now houses the clothing manufacturer’s Revelstoke headquarters. An octopus-like silk screening machine sits near the back. Boxes with Chinese lettering are stacked to the ceiling. Upstairs, the walls are lined with wooden cubby-holes, each stacked with piles of folded Somewon Collective stock. The room is cluttered with piles fabric samples, invoices, catalogues, blank T-shirts, baseball caps and stickers. Clothing samples line the back wall. Web designer Rachel Petrie
mans a computer near a nest of largeformat printers that create the screening designs. The Somewon logo is everywhere. I sit down with co-owner Jen Kipling and we’re joined by her busi-
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ness and life partner Mark Baron via FaceTime on the iPad. He’s in Northern Alberta where he works in the field on oil projects as a geologist. The Times Review did a business profile when Somewon set up shop in the Big Eddy; we’re checking back now. They started out as a lifestyle brand. “Our roots are
deep in snowboarding,” Kipling explained. They wanted to create “a clothing company we could wear and look good in.” Kipling said the company has expanded and grown in many ways. They’ve added riders and collaborators to the team, which now includes Rob Alford, Sabrina Gauthier, Cole Vibert, Sam Tuff,
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Revelstoke Figure Skaters brought home some serious bling from the recent Okanagan Interclub Figure Skating Competition. Led by senior skater Megan Cottingham, who achieved a personal best at the competition with two gold medal and two silver medal performances, the girls won a total of nine medals in ranked events and delivered two gold, four silver, and four bronze-rated performances during assessed events.“I would like to congratulate all our skaters for such strong skating at their first competition of the year,” said Head Coach Nina Greschner. “This is a great start to the season and I am very proud of them for their dedication and hard work
that allowed them to reach their goals.” A total of 13 senior and intermediate skaters from Revelstoke competed during the three-day event in Winfield that wrapped up on Dec. 2, 2013. “More and more of our Revelstoke skaters are participating in competitions.” said Greschner. “This experience is a great confidence builder because it shows our skaters that they have the skills to successfully compete with other skaters in the province, even those from the larger centres.” In addition to preparing skaters for competitions, the Revelstoke Skating Club is building upon the very successful Superhero and Villains Skating Carnival last year and working hard to plan another top-notch figure skating event scheduled for Thursday March 13, 2013 in Revelstoke. Mark the date on your calendar and plan to come to see a terrific show and support our local skaters. This year the Revelstoke Skating Club has continued to expand and improve its programs for both young and adult skaters with the help of a strong coaching staff under the guidance of Greschner. The club offers Skate Canada Kidskate and Canskate plus development programs for junior, intermediate, senior and adult skaters that run September through March. The club also offers a Power-
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work hard to make it work. Jen and Mark moved from Alberta to Revelstoke for the snowboard lifestyle, and they’re committed. “We do what it takes to make it work here,” Kipling said. “You definitely have to have a passion for that to make it.” She added: “It’s looking at what your can offer this town. We’d like to stay here, we’d like to give back to this community.” Part of that giving back is the Somewon Collective White Out party on the evening of Dec. 21 at Traverse, featuring DJs Bryx and Wakcutt. Proceeds support the Community Connections Christmas Hampers program. Dress in white and come ready for the raffles. Tickets at Society Snow & Skate.
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Home for the Hunts celebrates successful renovation project Revelstoke’s first Habitat for Humanity home celebrates (near) completion with ceremony honouring volunteers, plans to tackle future projects after a rest
nant], balance. And for Cindy [Pearce], unbelievable, unstoppable dedication and perseverance. Mark [McKee] and the Revelstoke [Community] Housing Committee, trust and [Habitat for Humanity], trust. And last of all, joy. And very last of all, courage.
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The skateboard park debate seems to have put to rest after Revelstoke City Council voted in favour of Kovach Park as the location for a new facility following a lengthy debate. Revelstoke council voted 4-3 in favour of Kovach Park, with Mayor David Raven casting a rare deciding vote at the Dec. 10 meeting of council. They were presented with a lengthy staff report, featuring an evaluation of numerous potential sites, dozens of letters from skateboard park supporters and a handful of letters from neighbourhood opposition. The staff report recommended Kovach Park as a location. The skateboard park location has been an ongoing concern for several years. In 2011, council approved the parking lot next to the Workers’ Memorial in Centennial Park as a location. However, geotechnical issues with the location caused the Columbia Valley Skateboard Association to ask the city to approve Kovach Park as a site. The CVSA hopes to build a new, 20,000-square-foot skateboard park in Kovach Park. The debate last week was a divided one that lasted nearly 30 minutes. Raven noted that it featured
“the most oratory I’ve ever heard at a council meeting and the most defined positions we’ve had in the term of this council.” Coun. Gary Starling, the chair of the city’s parks and recreation committee, led off the discussion, saying the issue was a “personal embarrassment.” “For me, it’s kind of tearing apart the social fabric of our society,” he said. “These two groups seem to be very polarized and I don’t know what we can do to resolve that.” He expressed support for Kovach Park, saying building in Centennial Park, with its questionable ground fill, could lead to long-term structural problems. Reading from a study done for the City of Lethbridge, he said Kovach Park fit the location criteria for a neighbourhood skateboard park. “If you are going to ask me if it’s perfect — it’s not perfect,” he said. “We have a number of people objecting to this that I have known for years and I don’t feel comfortable on one hand voting in favour of it but on the other hand I feel that I have to do what is right for our community and the majority of the people.” Each councillor took the time to state their position. Linda Nixon voted in support of Kovach Park. “I think there is an opportunity to pro-
vide a model neighbourhod park that is fully intergenerational,” she said. “I would really like to see staff work with the skateboard park association and the neighbourhood.” Chris Johnston voted against Kovach Park. He said council was being pressed to make a decision for the sake of making a decision, not because it was the right one. “As far as I can see, this is it, and it’s going to be it for a long, long time,” he said.
ing and put himself in the mindset of the neighbours. “Wait a minute – you want to build something beside my house that needs monitoring? What?!” he said. “That doesn’t feel very good. People live there, they don’t want it. They’re ratepayers, they’re zoned residential.” Phil Welock said he supported Kovach Park and that the CVSA should work with neighbourhood residents as they move forward. “I think
hood, but it’s an enhancement to the park,” he said. He then turned his words to the CVSA and advised them to be cautious moving forward. “You’ve got a tremendous responsibility and obligation and society is going to be looking for responsible actions as we go forward from here.” Josie Woodman, who lives near Kovach Park and has helped lead opposition to expanding the existing skateboard park, said she was disap-
“It’s the most oratory I’ve ever heard at a council meeting and the most defined positions we’ve had in the term of this council.” ~ Mayor David Raven “We’re not going to be having other [skateboard parks] so we better do it right the first time even if we have to wait a little bit longer.” Tony Scarcella voted against Kovach Park, saying that grant funding should be sought to do a geotechnical study of Centennial Park and that Kovach Park, located in a residential neighbourhood, was not the right place. “It’s about the future of Revelstoke and I don’t feel that for the future of Revelstoke Kovach Park is the right place.” Steve Bender expressed agreement with Scarcella, and he also raised the issue of police monitor-
pointed in council’s vote, but not surprised. She said she asked Karl Jost to keep the new skatepark the same size as the existing one, which is 16,000-square-feet. “I would just be really encouraged as a compromise, as an olive branch, it wouldn’t cost so much, it would get done sooner,” she said. “I’m hoping that the CVSA, now that they have a spot, will consider the neighbours.” Note: Aaron Orlando, the editor of the Times Review, is the secretary with the CVSA. He played no part in the writing of this article, other than providing a recording of the council discussion.
right now Kovach is the right place for a small, enhanced skateboard park,” he said. “It’s in the public eye, it’s on the bus route and I think its’ already 55–60 per cent effective as it is now.” That left Mayor Raven to express his opinion and cast the deciding vote. He said council needed to consider both the supporters and the opposition, but also the advice of staff. He voted in favour of Kovach Park, citing the costs of investigating Centennial Park, and the potential problems that could come from drilling into an old landfill site. “I apologize to the neighbour-
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ory at city hall, which has seen senior staff changes since the exterior renovation started. When that was pointed out, Thomas said that EIFS was only one option. “How we do it is sort of the question,” Thomas said, adding the exterior cladding would make the building “an inch or two fatter.”
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The project was budgeted for $800,000 in the current budget, and again at $800,000 in the 2014 budget. The $800,000 renovation project began in the summer of 2013, but stalled recently due to budget issues. The Times Review requested budget information on the project when details of the renovations were announced in July of 2013. City officials said they’d have an estimate by the end of summer, but none has been forthcoming yet. In late November, the Times Review filed a series of questions that asked for budget details on the ongoing renovations when it was learned the project had stalled because of budget issues. In a Nov. 29 email, new City of Revelstoke communications director Lyle Huntley said they would be available in a report to council at their Dec. 10 meeting. However, no budget details were contained in the two-page report. It was a one-page invitation to the Dec. 12 open house, and graph showing staffing level changes at city hall since 2011. City staff last week provided limited information on the budget. They sent a one-page PDF of a “construction budget estimate” from Meiklejohn Architects Inc. The document appeared removed from a larger document and lacked context, but totalled $256,672 with tax. The city hall building envelope has been budgeted for $250,000 and the elevator (to go in the old fire hall hose tower) is a $300,000 line-item. The cost of planned exterior renovations have not yet been itemized. They include benches, signs and sidewalk realignment on Second Street. Thomas said expenditures so far on the project are in the tens of thousands. He also said that testing turned up no asbestos. Two days before the city hall tour, city CAO Tim Palmer revealed he’s considering a new wave of renovations on the second storey of Revelstoke City Hall, including considering relocating Revelstoke Council Chambers back into the building. Revelstoke City Council meetings were once held in council chambers that were located in the building. Council chambers are currently located in a rented space across Second Street from city hall, in the building next to Benoit’s Wine Bar. Palmer told council the plans are preliminary: “We haven’t done any detailed design on that,” he said, adding the idea is making “more and more sense.” He hoped relocating into city hall would create “operational cost savings.” The move would require renovations; the former council chambers have been taken over by office space since they were removed. At council meetings, presenters often use a computerized presentation system, and the current location is wired with telecommunications equipment. Back on the city hall tour, I asked city councillor Phil Welock for more budget and plan information. “Whatever you’ve seen is all we’ve seen,” he said. Also along for the tour was city councillor Chris Johnston, who said councillor’s had okayed the commencement of the reno earlier this year. “It was done with council’s approval,” he said.
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Questions remain At a November council meeting, Coun. Tony Scarcella asked for a budget on the project. Documents released last week indicate a larger package exists, but hasn’t been before council yet. The fact that city administrators are hosting an open house to clarify the project is evidence there is concern about public perception. It’s unclear if the renovation project needs further council approval, perhaps during the 2014 budget cycle. The absence of a clear package describing the goals and budget for the renovation seems to be harming public confidence in the project. Improved customer service, everyone agrees, is a great target, but is renovating the building the best way to achieve that goal?
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The Eagle River Bridge in Malakwa was closed to traffic on Dec. 10 following a multiple-vehicle incident involving a truck and three semis. No one was injured in the incident, which occurred on Monday,
lost control, rolled and come to rest in the middle of the highway. The driver was able to exit the vehicle unharmed. Three tractor-trailer units then drove into the accident scene and became part of it. One of the semis wound up blocking traffic, while another became
Dec. 9 at approximately 9:41 p.m., reported Sicamous RCMP Sgt. Dave Dubnyk. Officers responding to a report of a multi-vehicle accident on the bridge, about 15 kilometres east of Sicamous along the Trans-Canada Highway, learned a Ford Bronco had
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to cause damage to the bridge. Dubnyk said representatives from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure were at the scene Tuesday to assess the bridge’s structural integrity, and that the cause of the incident remains under investigation. At the beginning of the year, the ministry revealed plans to replace the Eagle River Bridge as part of the B.C. government’s commitment to fourlane the Trans-Canada. Work is expected to begin in the spring of 2014. It was noted during an open house hosted by the ministry staff that 30 collisions occurred on the bridge between 2002 and 2011. Two of those involved fatalities, 12 resulted in injury and 16 in property damage only.
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Season’s Greetings is a Special Supplement to the December 18 edition of the Revelstoke Times Review
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The cold weather earlier in December meant for some rare skating on the ponds along the greenbelt below the Downie Mill, as well as elsewhere in the area. Alex Cooper photography
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Some lucky Revelstoke children got to ride in one of Revelstoke’s vintage firefighting vehicles on Dec. 15, and take Santa along for the ride. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review
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Community choir The CP Holiday Train departs Revelstoke on Dec. 13. CP presented a $13,000 cheque to the food Aaron Orlando/RTR bank, hot dog sales raised $800 and residents donated 550 pounds of food!
Season’s Greetings! The Revelstoke Community Choir mixed Christmas classics and religious tunes during their fantastic weekend performance at the Revelstoke United Church on Dec. 15. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review
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Thank you for your support throughout the year. We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. From the staff of Revelstoke Builders Supply
201 Campbell Avenue, Revelstoke email:revhome@telus.net • 250-837-2185 The Revelstoke Community Band hosted a Christmas concert at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre on Dec. 15. They were joined by the Salmon Arm Community Band. Together they played traditional Christmas favourites and some jazz arrangements. Here band leader John Baker conducts Chris Selvig (left) and Kevin Lavelle (centre).
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Season’s Greetings Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! from Uldis Bokis, Angela Bokis, Dave Grimsdell, Don Teuton & Rich Hamilton at
The Christmas Shop at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre is a great opportunity to pick up affordable art in time for holiday giving. The reception was held on Dec. 13 (pictured) and the display runs through until Dec. 21. The paintings, pottery, jewellery, photography, cards, gifts and more are curated with the holiday shopper in mind. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review
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Merry Christmas
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Author Laura Stovel (left) and contributor Karen Waugh speak about Mountain Harvests at a book reading at the Revelstoke Library earlier this month. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review
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At this time of year... Our thoughts turn to loved ones, both past and present. Remembering always their kindness and love. Thanks for looking to us in times of sorrow and loss.
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Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. HUB International Barton Insurance Brokers 101-103 1st Street East, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0. Phone: 250-837-5211 Toll Free: 1-877-299-2299
Gardening is a big deal in Revelstoke. The North Columbia Environmental Society, through their Local Food Initiative, has actively promoted the activity. Their latest effort is Mountain Harvest: Revelstoke’s Senior Gardeners Share Their Secrets, a new book where locals share centuries of experience of gardening in Revelstoke. The book was published by the NCES through funding by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program and it features 38 gardeners, who were interviewed and photographed by a team of 38 people. Several people were both interviewers and interviewees. Laura Stovel, who wrote First Tracks, A History of Skiing in Revelstoke, is credited as the main author. It was designed by Carly Moran. Mountain Harvests is divided into five sections with between two and nine sections each. The 136-page book is full of colourful photos of the people and their gardens. The first section is titled The Land, and has chapters on Sinixt elder Marilyn James, who talks about the First Nations uses of the land; and Pat Wells, a long-time local who has spent decades fishing, hunting, mushroom picking and berry picking around Revelstoke.
The remaining four sections are divided into the four seasons. The winter section contains chapters on greenhouses, early starts, fruit trees and more. The knowledge imparted is invaluable. Manuel Amaral, well known for his giant tomatoes, speaks about his greenhouses.
you wouldn’t expect to grow in Revelstoke. To make it work, he grows the tree in a big barrel, which he brings inside his garage during the winter. Donna Hannah talks about composting and Biagio Palumbo about planting. Sam Olynyk, who grew up on a farm south of Rev-
John Augustyn, 94, is pictured on the cover of Mountain Harvests. Contributed
He uses an electric heater and fan to circulate the air and keep his greenhouse at a temperature of 24–27 C all winter. He stores rain water and funnels it through pipes to water his plants. Giuseppe Iaccino talks about his fruit trees and figs – a fruit
elstoke, talks about garden structures. There are chapters on raising chickens, beekeeping pest control, and on the history of the Revelstoke Farm & Craft Market. Look for Mountain Harvests at stores around Revelstoke for $25.
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Season’s Greetings from Ken & staff at
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All the Best in 2014!
Season’s Greetings May the Holidays be filled with Joy and the Love of your family and friends.
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Ken Jones and Judy Vigue provide some cheery Christmas music at the Seniors’ Christmas dinner earlier this month. The dinner, at the community centre, was a packed affair. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review
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Merry Christmas
Mayor David Raven and City Council would like to wish all citizens of Revelstoke a Very Safe and Happy Holiday Season and All the Best for 2014.
Santa has popped into town a few times in the past month, including the annual Santa parade held in his honour. He’ll be back in week, if you’ve been good. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review
In lieu of Christmas Cards this year City Council will be making a monetary donation to the Revelstoke Community Foundation.
A little cheer goes a long way!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Kurt, Brenda & staff at
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