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Revelstoke Grizzlies owners apply to move team to 100 Mile House AARON ORLANDO
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The 2010/11 Revelstoke Grizzlies reached the pinnacle of Junior B achievement, winning the Keystone Cup to become the western Canadian champions. A move to sell the team to 100 Mile House could mean the victory will remain the high point for the franchise forever. Revelstoke Times Review file photo
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A May 6 meeting of the Kootenay International Junior Hockey League board of governors will determine if Revelstoke will have Junior B hockey next season. On Sunday, April 1, the current ownership team of the Revelstoke Grizzlies sent notification to the KIJHL’s 20 governors notifying them of their intent to sell the team to a group from 100 Mile House. The 100 Mile House Wranglers have their own website, logo and have announced a spring camp taking place April 13–15. Rumours that the two parties have been in discussion have been persistent over the past months. KIJHL president Bill Ohlhausen confirmed the news of the notification to move in an April 2 interview. “This is the first time that the governors have heard about this,” Ohlhausen said. “They will have to decide.” He said he wasn’t in a position to answer political questions about the application to move until after the governors had met on the issue. The teams in the league are pri-
vately held and give the owners broad leeway over what they can do with them. However, the application will also require permission from the league governors. “That’s the basic bottom line to it,” he said. Ohlhausen noted the Grizzlies ownership had missed a Mar. 1 deadline to apply to transfer a team and that approval from the board would require more than 50 per cent of the vote. Revelstoke Grizzlies co-owner Mike Roberts was not available by telephone before press time on Monday. Co-owner Lou Hendrickson was reached but he deferred questions to Roberts. Revelstoke Grizzlies Society president Tammy Kaler said the news was crushing. “I would be devastated if it’s moving,” she said. The Revelstoke Grizzlies first came to Revelstoke in 1991 and were sold to a private ownership group in 2006. The Grizzlies Society has operated in parallel to the ownership group, who are the de facto bosses of the organization. Kaler said the KIJHL, page 13
Multicultural society shares Italian experience Tony Scarcella shares his experience immigrating from a small Calabrian farming town to Revelstoke at multicultural film night at Okanagan College AARON ORLANDO editor@revelstoketimesreview.com
Tony Scarcella’s talk about his experience immigrating to Revelstoke was the highlight of the evening. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review
Revelstoke resident Tony Scarcella was a guest speaker at the Revelstoke Multicultural Society’s monthly film night series at Okanagan College last week. Scarcella followed his extended family to Revelstoke in 1952 when he was 16, leaving his farming community of Spezzano Piccolo in Calabria behind. He was part of the last wave of Italian immigrants to the commu-
nity and Canada. The first was in the late 1800s. John Colotto, the first recorded Italian immigrant, is noted in the Kootenay Star newspaper in 1894. By 1911, there were 491 Italians living here, many coming for work as labourers with the CPR. By the early 20th century the immigrants were integrated into all facets of community life -- shopkeepers, contractors, farmers, merchants and more. Mayor Anselmo served as Revelstoke’s first mayor of Italian descent from 1934–1936. Scarcella came with his father
Frank and the original plan was to stay for a few years to earn some money. “We heard that Canada was a great place for young people,” he said. Scarcella had to give up a potential professional soccer career to come to Revelstoke. “I played soccer in Italy, and I was good at it,” he said. He was on the local all-star team and had eyes on becoming pro. “I asked the coach. ‘Tell me the truth.’” His coach told him he could go pro, but would probably languish in a mid-level pro league. “If I can’t make the big league, I’m going to Canada,” he decided. He remembers a different Revelstoke. Friends helped each other see page 8
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Developer answers questions at Shelter Bay open house
Developer Ender Ilkay address a crowd of about 30 people during an open house for his Shelter Bay development Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review Tuesday evening at the community centre. ALEX COOPER reporter@revelstoketimesreview.com
Revised plans for the proposed development near Shelter Bay show more lots but with higher density and more open land than previously proposed. Developer Ender Ilkay was in Revelstoke on Tuesday for an open house and presentation to go over the revised plans for his proposed development near the Shelter Bay ferry terminal south of Revelstoke. He last presented plans to the community in November 2010. The new plans calls for 774 lots, up from 722, but the lots are clustered together more and are closer to Highway 23 south. They are divided into six planning areas. The previous plan proposed more lots on the hill above the highway.
“This is a concept for a recreational community,” said Ilkay during the presentation. “We see this as being a 25-year project from beginning to end.” Most of the lots are smaller ones that will have full sewer and water servicing, while there will also be 60 lots ranging in size from 2.5 to 5 acres that will have their own water and sewage systems. The focal point of the development will be the Feather Point Lodge. “This we see as being a lodge with restaurant, spa, dining, fitness facilities, hot and cool pools. Just a beautiful setting with the accommodation being these duplex units surrounding it,” said Ilkay. The plan also calls for a marina, and a network of walking, hiking, mountain biking and cross-country
skiing trails that will be open to the public. The trail network will be nonmotorized but there will be staging areas at the northern and southern limits of the property for snowmobilers and ATVers to access Crown land beyond the limits of the 5,200acre property. During a lengthy question and answer session that followed the presentation, Ilkay answered questions on a variety of subjects. - On servicing, Ilkay said the denser areas would have full water and sewage services. The larger lots would use wells and have their own treatment systems. The developer would build the systems but the CSRD would operate them once completed. - The lots will be sold with pre-made homes on them and the
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exandra de Jong Westman, the environmental consultant working on the project. Signage will be put in place to educate residents about wildlife in the area. A wildlife management strategy will be developed over time. “Those management strategies are going to be developed over time as the project progresses,” Westman said. - A large general store will be built near the ferry dock. It will feature groceries, a coffee shop, deli counter, pizza oven and more, said Ilkay. “Everything from eggs to real estate will be sold at this general store.” - An amendment to the official community plan will be required to proceed. Currently the Area B OCP allows for a 143-acre minimum parcel size for rural resource areas and 9.98 acres for rural holdings. “The only way it’s going to happen is if it has broad support,” said Ilkay. “There’s no way we can provide the type of amenities that would make it a viable project and are appealing in a 60-lot project. The math couldn’t work.” Andy Parkin, a member of the Area B Advisory Planning Commission said he thought there were too many units for the development to be permitted, considering what is stipulated in the OCP. - Peter Bernacki, the owner of Nu-Trend Construction, expressed his support. “I’m grateful that you and your team have this project because the neighbour to the south did a disastrous job,” he said, referring to the clear-cutting done by Sage Investments, the owners of the nearby Eagle Bay lands. Ilkay said that he would begin going through the public zoning process shortly. If it doesn’t get approved he said it could either be maintained as a rural resource or divided into 36 large holdings. “It is a great piece of property,” he said. “I certainly hope that doesn’t happen, but if it’s going to happen, I’d rather know sooner than later. You have to work with what you have.”
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development is considering prefabricated homes. Ilkay said this would mean a smaller footprint during the construction stage. The houses would be built in a factory and assembled on site. “Both from marketing perspective and from a control perspective, it’s nicer to offer a finished product and finished houses as opposed to saying, ‘Here’s lots, now come and build at your own pace,’” Ilkay said. - When asked what the cost of developing the property was, Ilkay said it would be in the tens of millions to build the necessary infrastructure. He declined to say what it would cost to buy a property there. “I can’t tell you what the prices will be because we’re not there yet,” he said. “It’s critically important that the first phase is priced attractively enough so it moves.” - When asked about the market for such a development, Ilkay said he thought the property presented a “real opportunity.” He said it would not be developed with a golf course. “There’s one amenity right now in public desire more than golf courses, and that’s a trail network,” he said. “You have the natural amenity of the lake. You have the natural amenity of hundreds of thousands of acres of Crown land immediately behind us. We do have these magnificent draws we do think will be very popular.” Later he added that the property would be landscaped to preserve its natural character. - For fire protection, Ilkay said the development would have its own volunteer fire department once it gets built out enough. “Before it’s big enough to have its own, it burns,” said Area B director Loni Parker. Ilkay added that the need for insurance provided an incentive for fire protection, such as sprinklers. “If you can’t insure it, you can’t sell it,” Ilkay said. - Hunting will not be permitted on the property. - Wildlife corridors have been mapped out and taken into consideration for the plans, said Al-
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Thompson River University is targeting fall 2013 for the launch of the adventure tourism program in Revelstoke, the department’s chair says. “We want to ensure that when and if this gets going, we’d rather delay and do it right rather than press it,” said Gilles Valade, the chair of the Adventure Studies Program. The program would be run in Revelstoke by TRU and Okanagan College, with the university providing the adventure courses and the college the classroom courses. The long-rumoured program appears closer to reality, with the biggest hurdle right now being the financing needed to buy the equipment needed for the program. Alan Mason, the Director of Economic Development for the City of Revelstoke, said funds have been secured from the Economic Opportunity Fund that is administered by the city and the regional district; as well as Columbia Basin Trust, however, that funding is contingent on TRU and Okanagan College also providing some money. Valade said the funding
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was both the “first hurdle and a show-stopper at the same time.” Thompson River University is targeting fall 2013 for the launch of the adventure tourism program in Revelstoke, the department’s chair says. Mason said he has asked that any money raised be spent locally. “If we’re going to raise the money, we’re going to help the program, it would be nice to spend that money locally.” Valade said an adventure program in Revelstoke “has a tonne or potential.” “Revelstoke is one of the best places for an adventure
studies program given where it is,” he said. He said the Revelstoke program would be different from the programs currently on offer and that the Revelstoke brand would be used to promote the program. The program currently accepts 50 students every year and the number of applicants exceeds it. The program already runs courses in the Revelstoke area, such as advanced ski touring and avalanche training. Valade said the program hires as many as 200 part-time instructors to teach courses – many of whom are professional guides. “It is teaching, it’s part of a university program,” he said. “It’s not taking clients out for a tour so we have to make this a training program for future guides and instructors.” The economic benefit of bringing the program to Revelstoke is estimated at $1 million. The cost to start the program is estimated at about $400,000 – most of which would go for equipment and vehicles. “That’s probably the most expensive component,” said Valade.
Snowmobilers at RMR raise questions about protecting city watershed ALEX COOPER reporter@revelstoketimesreview.com
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The City of Revelstoke and province are looking into issues regarding the Greeley Creek drainage after four snowmobilers reportedly used the area to infringe on the boundaries of Revelstoke Mountain Resort. “It looks like there is no recreational closure in the area so it is something we need to be following up on,” said Brian Mallett, the city’s director of engineering and public works. Mallett said he was contacted by an official from the Ministry of the Environment who said the Mar. 23 snowmobiling incident was being investigated. Greeley Creek is the source of most of the city’s water. The official said she could not speak about the incident with the press. The incident has also garnered the attention of the RCMP. “We’re working on running them down,”
said Staff Sgt. Jacquie Olsen. The incident happened on Friday, Mar. 23, at around 2 p.m. when four snowmobilers rode up the Greeley Drainage to the southside of the resort. “From the south-side of the boundary, they rode to the top of the Stoke chair where they were met by Mountain Operations personnel,” Sarah Windsor, RMR’s spokesperson said in an e-mail. “They were asked to leave but resisted.” The group was told the RCMP had been contacted but the snowmobilers expressed disregard for them. They took pictures and then took off at high speed back the way they came. It was later noted they broke the boundary rope at the point where they had accessed the resort. “Ultimately, they breached Revelstoke Mountain Resort’s controlled recreational area,” said Windsor. “Due to safety concerns, the resort’s controlled recreational
area is closed to public motorized access, as designated by the province. Our primary concern is, and remains, our guests’ safety.” Mallett said there was no restriction on motorized access to the Greeley drainage “it would be so hard to get through there, they never bothered to do it.” “Maybe it’s time – machines are getting more powerful and they’re getting to more places than ever before,” he added. The group’s actions received broad condemnation on popular snowmobile forum snowandmud. com. In a string devoted to the incident, an overwhelming majority of comments condemned the action. Some worried the incident would give all sledders a bad name. The ministry official asked that anyone with information about the incident call the Conservation Offices Report All Poachers and Polluters line at 1-877-952-7277.
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Regional district criticized over airport fence ALEX COOPER reporter@revelstoketimesreview.com
A local resident is seriously questioning the Columbia Shuswap Regional District's decision to block access to the Columbia River flats near the Revelstoke Airport. "The way they went ... about this makes you wonder if further actions to cut off access will happen just out of the blue," said Jim Maitre, who lives near the Airport. "They don't talk to anyone about it, there's no signs to indicate potential hazards for people running around the runway. They just arbitrarily closed access and there's no reason to think they won't close other access." Maitre was reacting to a decision by the CSRD to place a fence that would block access to the trail used to access the area. The CSRD, which operates the airport, said the action was being taken because of concerns that people and their pets accessing the runaway could conflict with aircraft taking off or landing at the airport.
The new fence will cut off access to the Columbia River Flats in the airport area. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review file photo
"We don't have any known instances of individuals interfering with air traffic but the hazard is there," said Loni Parker, the director for Area B of the CSRD. "Any time you have people and dogs alongside runways there's always an oportunity for a dog to go off and chase something onto the runway."
There was no public consultation done on the issue and residents were not notified of the changes. The CSRD sent out an announcement last Tuesday morning announcing the decision. "I expect we probably will have people calling us," said Parker. "We're prepared to answer their questions."
No serious injuries after avalanche Vernon Morning Star
Skiers were caught in an avalanche between Lumby and Revelstoke on Friday, Mar. 30. Police received a report just after 11 a.m. of skiers injured by an avalanche in the Monashee Mountains. “What is known is that a guide and a photographer were out with several clients,” said Gord Molendyk, RCMP spokesperson, adding the group was associated with Monashee Powder Snowcats. “They had been skiing in the area
when a natural avalanche started high in the mountains above them.” Two Monashee Powder Cats employees were caught in the slide. A guide and several clients were able to dig them out of the snow. “Two employees sustained non-life threatening injuries,” said Molendyk. “Both were flown by air ambulance to Revelstoke hospital for treatment. Both employees were examined treated and released from hospital.” The area could only be accessed by helicopter.
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She recognized the area was popular but added, "It's also an airport. I don't know of any airports that aren't secured against the public going in or accessing the runways." The district said it considered placing a $100,000 fence alongside the south side of the runway but the cost was prohibitive. Instead it is
installing a smaller, $18,000 fence that would block the access path. The area is used by many people to walk their dogs, ride their bikes and for cross-country skiing, said Maitre. "I understand their need to have some sort of security out there but I think public education and consultation are in order out here," he said. "They seem to make these decisions in Salmon Arm with the help of other people and it doesn't seem to reflect the wishes of people around here." He said improved signage and enforcement would be a better solution than the fence. "Making it clear that if the airport manager catches anyone and their dog up there, they're going to be faced with a fine," he said. "If somebody needs to be made an example of for bad actions, then so be it. I agree that airport security is paramount."
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Residents want consultation on airport fence Editor, Re: Fencing to be installed to block access to Revelstoke airport area wetlands, revelstoketimesreview.com, News, Mar. 28 An open letter to Ms. Cathy Semchuk, CSRD SEP Assistant, ESS Director; Mr. Gary Holte, CSRD Engineering and Environmental Manager; Lonnie Parker, CSRD Area B Director Pursuant to the CSRD plan to eliminate access to the Columbia River Flats adjacent to Revelstoke Airport. I vigourously disagree with the decision to eliminate public access to the Columbia River flood plain adjacent to the Revelstoke Airport. This apparently arbitrary initiative in no way reflects the wishes of residents adjacent to the airport or the City of Revelstoke. The frequency with which taxpaying outdoor enthusiasts, naturalists, students, teachers, birders, hikers, runners, skiers, cyclists and their families use this access must be poorly understood by CSRD policy makers and the Airport Committee. While it may seem unnecessary complaining when other access points are available, it seems that other closures are entirely possible. Public engagement and education are rational first steps to avoid any further acrimony. Realizing the need for security of the runway, I would suggest clear signage that indicates stiff fines for anyone or their pets trespassing on the runway or within a reasonable distance to it. I urge you and your superiors to reconsider this unnecessary and soon to become unpopular restriction. Please consider arranging a public consultation at a suitable location (Revelstoke Flying Club or Rev-
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L E T T ER S elstoke Recreation Centre) with adequate notice to establish a dialogue with those affected and find a workable solution to this issue. Jim Maitre Revelstoke
FENCE WILL BLOCK OFF RESIDENTS’ RECREATION, BIKE ACCESS TO CITY Editor, Re: Fencing to be installed to block access to Revelstoke airport area wetlands, revelstoketimesreview.com, News, Mar. 28 An open letter to Gary Holte, Manager of Environment and Engineering Services; Lonnie Parker, CSRD Area B Director I am sending this letter because I oppose your plans to try to block the trail that we use to access the Columbia River Flats near the airport. I am extremely disappointed at the lack of effort put in to working with the airport neighbourhood and other users of this area to come up with a plan to protect the security of the runway, and continue to allow access to the beauty of what we like to refer to as ‘our back yard’. This is an area that my family has enjoyed for 20 years, walking and biking, all without having to get in a car and drive anywhere. It is also a great place to launch a kayak or row boat when the water is high. Going down for a walk to the flats is a big
part of our recreational life and something we do on a daily basis at times. It is also a safe route to ride to town without being subjected to the traffic along Airport Way and Red Devil Hill. My dog and I were out there on the flats yesterday and again today, it was lovely. You need to realize the effect this would have on the families that live by the airport. It is obvious to me that the only way you can improve the security of your airport is to put up a fence along the runway and around your weather station equipment. Is it really $100,000 for just that amount of fencing? Maybe you should get a few different quotes. You already wasted money last time you tried to block access and had to remove the fencing because it affected the deer that also use that same route. Did you save that fencing? It could be reused in a more appropriate place. Is it really necessary to put up a fence with 3 strands of barbed wire at the top? I would think that a 4 or 5 foot fence would suffice to keep a dog out, and would result in considerable cost savings. The fact that there has never been an incident really makes me question why this is being done at all. Maybe you just need a fence around the weather station equipment. I am requesting that you set up a public meeting to discuss this issue so that we can all work together to find some solutions that will keep the trail accessible. I am sure that we can come up with something better than what you have suddenly announced. Renee Myers, Revelstoke
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Don’t fence me in! The decision to fence off access to the Columbia Flats near the Revelstoke Airport is problematic in many ways – the main one being the lack of consultation with local stakeholders. Does it need to be said that residents don’t want to trade off their natural recreation spaces so that private airplane and jet owners can have a theoretically safer landing? It was clear from a Columbia-Shuswap Regional District media release announcing the decision that controversy was anticipated. If this was the case, then why not set up community meetings to discuss the issues? The dialogue that should have taken place in these kind of meetings is already turning up more creative solutions than just banning everyone from the area. What about fines for entering the airport zone? How about cheaper fences? What will the impact be on this wildlife corridor? What about the impact it will have on those who use the area to recreate on a regular basis? Does it even mesh with the City of Revelstoke’s new bridge and trails network plan? -- after all, the creation of the Illecillewaet pedestrian bridge now makes this route a viable alternative to Airport Way for cyclists for several months of the year. Although the CSRD made the announcement, they shouldn’t shoulder all of the blame for the lack of consultation. The City of Revelstoke also has a rep-
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resentative on the Airport Committee. The airport and land surrounding it is a patchwork of jurisdiction shared by the two. The remaining representatives on that committee are ‘airport’ interests. It sounds a lot like the committee should invite more representatives from the surrounding neighbourhood to have their say. Perhaps better ‘solutions’ could be found with more input.
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FLATS NEAR ILLECILLEWAET PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE NEED USE PLAN At the Revelstoke end of the Columbia Flats, the city has completed the Illecillewaet Pedestrian Bridge. No doubt many more cyclists and recreationalists will now use the bridge to access areas south of the river for walking, fishing, dog-walking, bird watching, cycling and more. The trail heading south along the old railway line is just another relatively well-kept Revelstoke secret that is soon to be wellknown now that the pedestrian bridge is there. So, what’s the plan for dealing with this influx of people to this environmentally-sensitive area? We’ve heard of the proposed trails network, but haven’t seen much in the way of details. The snow is melting. Now is a good time to meet these issues head on and develop responsible rules and guidelines for using this beautiful and delicate area.
Heritage Commission seeking to revitalize heritage thinking in Revelstoke ALEX COOPER reporter@revelstoketimesreview.com
Efforts are underway to revitalize heritage planning in Revelstoke, with a workshop held at the community centre last Saturday the first step towards doing so. “I think it’s an important update to how we view heritage in Revelstoke in that we’re moving towards the values-based heritage decision making,” said assistant city planner Chris Selvig, who organized the workshop. About 20 people attended the workshop, which was led by Carla Jack and Judith Cook from the
here, and more. Each person was given the chance to answer each question and then put a blue dot next to answers they agreed with most. For examples, for the question, “What is unique about Revelstoke’s expressions of intellectual and cultural life?” The most popular answer was one that listed the number of museums, galleries and historic sites in the area. On why people want to live here, one person answered that Revelstoke was a friendly, welcoming community, with great lifestyle opportunities, a strong sense of community and fantas-
workshop. He said Revelstoke’s heritage is something youth and people new to the community should be thinking about. “It’s here because people before my generation thought about it, we’re thinking about it and by the time they get there, maybe it will be they’re turn to think about it for the next bunch of people that come here,” he said. Cook said websites, virtual tours and more should be used to get youth interested. “In a time when classrooms don’t have money to do field trips, they can still visit these places virtually.” The information from the workshop will now be brought
I THINK SOMETIMES THERE’S A TENDENCY TO BECOME COMPLACENT AND THINK WE’VE DONE IT ALL ~ CATHY ENGLISH, CURATOR, REVELSTOKE MUSEUM B.C. Heritage Branch. The attendees included three city councillors, most of the city’s heritage committee and several members of the public. The Times Review was not able to attend the workshop but we did speak to people afterwards. “These are important exercises for the community to build interest and get people thinking along the line that’s going to get us somewhere,” said Mike Dragani, the chair of the heritage committee. During the workshop, several questions were asked about Revelstoke’s intellectual, cultural life, social and community life; the importance of heritage conservation, why people live
tic physical setting. That answer was surrounded by blue dots. After that, the important locations relating to the answers were indicated on a map of the city. “A lot of it is about really understanding the context about what that place means to the community, whether its social values, aesthetic, scientific, spiritual values or culutural values,” said Cook. Cook said she was impressed by the stock of heritage buildings and places here. “I think there’s a lot of potential to use these places as an asset for the community to enhance the quality of life and enhance the tourism experience,” she said. One thing Dragani noted was the lack of young people at the
to the heritage commission and then turned into a summary document. The commission is also planning on setting up a booth at the farmers market to seek more input from the committee. There is also talk of updating the city’s heritage strategy, which was last done in 1995, said Selvig. For Cathy English, the curator of the Revelstoke Museum, she thinks the workshop will help get heritage back in the public view. “I think sometimes there’s a tendency to become complacent and think we’ve done it all,” she said. “I think if we do that we’re in danger of losing things again.”
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Film nights highlight immigrant experiences out more education. He decided to move back to open a restaurant -- Tony’s Roma (which came before the chain Tony Roma’s, who actually called him once about infringement but backed off when they found out he opened before them.) He hired Italian chefs and worked his location next to city hall before expanding to the current home of the Village Idiot. He struggled and drew no wages for years. “16 hours a day, everyday was nothing,” Scarcella said. Over the Above: Below: Revelstoke Multicultural Society organizers (l-r) Amaiur Unzu- years, the business improved. Then the Revelstoke Dam construction came eta, BR Whalen and Miriam Manley. Aaron Orlando and it took off. He eventually sold the restaurant in 2004. Scarcella worked a few jobs before Tony Scarcella is known to readfrom page 1 landing a job with the federal govern- ers of the Revelstoke Times Review build their first homes. “On Sunday ment. He tested concrete being used for as Coun. Tony Scarcella. He’s served nobody worked,” he said. “Everybody bridges and other structures being built many terms on council and is known for played bocce – and drink beer.” They’d during the construction of the Rogers efforts to trim the city budget and mind walk the neighbourhood and drop Pass highway. debt. He first ran in the early 1990s at in unannounced. “It’s not like now, He was always good at math and his friend Carmen Saporito’s urging. you’ve got to have a reservation to go studied English hard to help him ad- Initially reluctant, he was eventually visit someone.” vance at his work. “My English was convinced. “I’m not going to sit home One hallmark of these Italian-built not great yet and it is not great yet ei- and let the vote come to me,” Scarcella homes was the focus on the garden. “In ther,” Scarcella jokes. told Saporito. “I’m a businessman. Evthe front and the back we had a gar“I never looked at a watch,” he said. erything I had I worked for.” den,” Scarcella says of the family home “I just loved my job.” He moved on and He went door to door and topped in Revelstoke. “There was no lawn.” up, working on projects around Banff the polls in his first effort. “I was so surMany homes were placed to maximize and Jasper before transferring to Van- prised – I couldn’t believe it,” he says. garden space – sometimes placed very couver and eventually Victoria. He also noted he once again topped the close to the road to maximize the size But at the age of 27 he’d gone as far polls in the 2011 election. The most of the backyard garden. as he could with the government with- recent result was likely due to his hard
line on budget issues – he continually challenges council to find cuts and reduce taxes, although his appeals don’t often gain council support. Scarcella’s family has spread out through the region, taking careers in education and business.
REVELSTOKE MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY New immigrants to Canada Miriam Manley and Amaiur Unzueta of the Revelstoke Multicultural Society organize the new film series. Last week, the film following Scarcella’s presentation highlighted Italian immigration to Schreiber, Ontario, a small rail town with similar immigration patterns to Revelstoke. The Revelstoke Multicultural Society will host monthly film screenings highlighting the immigrant experience. The April event will highlight women’s experiences. Time TBD. Check revelstoketimesreview.com/calendar for community event listings.
TOMO FUJIMURA IS BIG IN JAPAN I got a call from a Vancouver-based scout a couple of weeks ago looking for avalanche survivors for the TV Tokyo program Sekai de Ganbaru Nihonjin, a national program that documents the lives of Japanese working overseas at jobs they’re passionate about. Later
Tomo Fujimura with son Taiki at the Multicultural film night. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review
that week, a friend of a friend had a Japanese film crew taping as Revelstoke Mountain Resort patroller Tomo Fujimura helped with first aid after he blew out his shoulder in a skiing crash. I got a chance to speak with Fujimura at the multicultural event. He’s been featured on the show before and it’s paying off by putting Revelstoke on the map in Japan. He’s started his own tour company called Canadian Alps Tours and is seeing an uptick in interest from Japanese tourists and tour companies as a result of the show. Fujimura is also focused on bridging the gap between avalanche education and regulation between the two countries as he furthers his career in the direction of avalanche forecasting. The episode aired across Japan this past Sunday.
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REVELSTOKE COMMUNITY ENERGY CORPORATION The Revelstoke Community Energy Corporation has 2 vacancies on its Board of Directors and is seeking applications from interested individuals. Persons responding should provide reasons for their interest in joining the Board and provide evidence of any expertise that would be beneficial to the Board, such as financial or project management, power, electrical or general engineering knowledge. Applications close on April 21, 2012 and should be submitted to Geoff Battersby, Chairman of the Revelstoke Community Energy Corporation, for recommendation for appointment by City Council. For any question or concerns, do not hesitate to contact Geoff Battersby at: Revelstoke Community Energy Corporation 200 – 103 Second Street East E-mail: rcec@rcfc.bc.ca PO Box 3199 Office: 250-814-0115 REVELSTOKE, B.C. V0E 2S0 Cell: 250-837-1930
PUBLIC WORKS WATER OUTAGES The City of Revelstoke Utilities Department wishes to advise City of Revelstoke residents that beginning on Wednesday March 28, 2012 we will be water valve testing and hydrant flushing through out the city, excluding the Big Eddy area. This will be taking place from Wednesday March 28 – ongoing to July. During this time you may experience water outages for up to one hour and dirty water. Water services will be restored by the end of each day and to clear your lines of dirty water please let your water run. If you have any questions in regards to the above taking place please call the City of Revelstoke Public Works Department at 250-837-2001. The City of Revelstoke thanks you for your patience and understanding during this time.
In accordance with the requirements of the Province of British Columbia’s Community Charter, Revelstoke City Council hereby gives notice of its intention to lease to the Revelstoke Visual Arts Society, for a five year term, property located at 320 Wilson Street. The property is legally described as Lots 1-2, Block 24, Plan 9504. Revelstoke City Council intends to provide assistance to the Revelstoke Visual Arts Society. The Society will pay rent in the amount of $10.00 per term, which is less than fair market value rent. Tim Palmer Chief Administrative Officer
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 Community Development Action 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, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration, City of Revelstoke, Box 170, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0 by 4:30pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2012 For additional information, contact Alan Mason, Director of Community Economic Development at 837- 5345 or e-mail amason@cityofrevelstoke.com.
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City of Revelstoke 216 MacKenzie Ave., Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 Tel: (250) 837-2161 Fax: (250) 837-4930 city.revelstoke.ca Notes: 1) The average decrease in assessments in 2012 is 9.32% (5.39% decrease - 2011) for residential (Class 1) and an increase of 1.67% ( 2.09% increase - 2011) for business (Class 6). Property owners with increases in assessments that are more than the average will pay more than the posted increase. Those with assessment increases that are less than the average will pay less than the posted increase. 2) The above table relates to city taxes only. It does not include taxes collected for other taxing authorities such as the school and regional district.
CITY OF REVELSTOKE FINANCIAL PLAN 2012-2016 The City of Revelstoke is pleased to present its financial plan for 2012-2016 which is summarized in the following table:
2011
2012
2013
2014
2012 2015
2013
2014
2015
2016
Taxation and user fees 13.03 Other income 8.20 Transfers from reserves and surpluses 1.80 Transfer from equity in capital assets 1.73 Debt proceeds 2.74 TOTAL 27.50
Millions of Dollars 13.39 13.96 14.61 7.46 9.70 7.82 0.63 0.81 0.70 1.73 1.73 1.73 1.26 1.97 1.05 24.47 28.17 25.91
15.16 8.96 0.65 1.73 6.97 33.47
Operating expenditures Capital expenditures Transfers to reserves and surpluses Amortization of capital assets Debt principal and Interest TOTAL
Millions of Dollars 16.39 16.79 17.03 2.07 4.90 1.83 2.53 2.88 3.34 1.73 1.73 1.73 1.75 1.87 1.98 24.47 28.17 25.91
17.19 8.72 3.69 1.73 2.14 33.47
16.45 5.00 2.81 1.73 1.51 27.50
Residential water rates will increase by about 2% in 2012 to $328 with a similar percentage increase in commercial rates. Residential sewer rates will increase by about 3.7% in 2012 to $195 with a similar percentage increase for commercial customers. Garbage collection and disposal rates will remain at $108 and the tag-a-bag rate of $2 per bag will stay the same. There is a new fee this year for residential customers of $40 a year for recycling collection and disposal. Capital expenditures are estimated to be about $22.5 million over the five year period. Capital expenditures 2012 General Capital Fund Roads and other infrastructure Water Capital Fund Infrastructure upgrades
In 2012 expenditures are anticipated to be allocated as demonstrated in the following chart:
Sewer Capital Fund Infrastructure upgrades Total
2013
2014
2015
2016
Total
$3,699,822
$1,625,163
$1,523,171
$1,333,507
$1,268,533
$9,450,196
581,400
284,200
582,400
308,000
262,000
2,018,000
7,190,000
11,055,000
720,000
165,000
2,790,000
190,000
$5,001,222
$2,074,363
$4,895,571
$1,831,507
$136,822 1,629,400 2,735,000 300,000 200,000
$91,163 601,200 1,256,000 0 126,000
$95,721 793,850 1,966,000 290,000 1,750,000
$100,507 680,000 1,051,000 0 0
$5,001,222
$2,074,363
$4,895,571
$1,831,507
$8,720,533 $22,523,196
Where the money goes .... 3.7%
Source of funds General revenue Reserve funds Borrowing DCC'S Grants and other funding
1.6%
1.8% 6.3%
General operating Water utility Sewer utility
18.2%
Transfers to reserves and surplus Capital expenditures Amortization of capital assets
54.3%
Total
Debt principal repayments
$105,533 631,000 6,984,000 0 1,000,000
$529,746 4,335,450 13,992,000 590,000 3,076,000
$8,720,533 $22,523,196
Debt interest payments Transfer to prior years' surplus
Some of the road projects that are scheduled for 2012-2016 include Hiob Road (Windsor to Dogwood), Benson (from 1st to Douglas), 1st Street (from Hanson to Benson), King Street (from 2nd to Douglas) and Victoria (from 8th to Mill). Other projects planned over the five years include further upgrades at the sewer treatment plant, the relocation of the sewer outflow from the Illecillewaet to the Columbia, a refit of the salt system at the aquatic centre and rehabilitation of the Court House roof dome.
8.6% 2.2% 3.3%
And the sources of funding for the above expenditures are projected as follows:
Where the money comes from ....
The City proposes borrowing about $14 million over the next five years to help finance some of its capital projects. This may be reduced to some extent if the city is able to generate sufficient surpluses over the term of the plan. It is anticipated that the City’s total long term debt will be approximately $26 million at the end of 2016 as can be seen from the following chart:
User fees - water and sewer Grants/Other Governments
0.9% 0.4% 8.0%
5.3% 7.3%
16.5%
$30
Debt proceeds DCC'S
$25
Transfer from equity in capital assets Non-TCA funding
Millions
5.9%
Other Transfers from reserves and surplus
Transfer from prior years' surplus
The budget has been balanced with a 2% property tax increase for each class for each year. General operating expenses are anticipated to increase by less than 1% in 2012 and by about 1% a year compounded over the term of the plan. As a result, the city should be able to generate surpluses over the next five years to provide additional funding for reserves and to reduce our dependency on borrowing for various projects.
$20 $15 $10 $5
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It is proposed that property taxes across all classes rise in 2012 by 2%, except Class 2.
1 2 4 5 6 8
Residential Utility Major industry Light industry Business Seasonal
2% 10% 2% 2% 2% 2%
Increase Increase Increase Increase Increase Increase
Increase
Assessed value Assessed value
2011 2012
Taxes Taxes
2011 2012
Increase Increase Business
Class 6 2011 2012
Taxes Taxes
2011 2012
Increase Increase
$ %
House B
House C
House D
-9.32%
$200,000 $181,356
$350,000 $317,373
$500,000 $453,391
Rate 3.5414 3.9836
$354 $361
$708 $722
$1,239 $1,264
$1,771 $1,806
$7 2.00%
$14 2.00%
$25 2.00%
$35 2.00%
Increase
Assessed value Assessed value
House A $100,000 $90,678
$ %
Sewer
2012
The impact on Class 1 (homeowners) and Class 6 (businesses) of the above increase is demonstrated in the following table: Class 1
Water
Total
The following table shows the city’s anticipated resources available at the end of each fiscal year. The numbers are approximate and dependent on actual results:
The Class 2 rate is mandated by provincial regulation and the utility class is mostly CP Rail. Council is still in the process of deciding how property taxation will be divided up amongst the various classes. There are a variety of options open to Council which include reducing Class 4 taxation, keeping Class 6 taxation at the same level as in 2011 and increasing Class 1 taxation by more than 2% to compensate.
Residential
General
About $7 million of the additional borrowing is earmarked for sewer treatment plant expansion, the relocation of the sewer outflow to the Columbia River and the Downie force main replacement.
The increase for each individual class is as follows: Class Class Class Class Class Class
Borrowing
20 16
Frontage tax Sale of services
30.9%
20 15
1.1% 9.9%
20 14
Property taxation 1% Utility tax
20 13
0.6%
6.8% 6.3%
Business A
Business B
Business C
Reserve Funds: Building Cemetery Fire Capital Replacement Recreation Capital Replacement Equipment Replacement Park land Cash in lieu Land Sale Community Centre Operating Water Replacement Sewer Replacement Snow Removal Liability Self-insurance Police Station Capital
2013
2014
2015
2016
1,763 4,258 10,275 3,191 8,038 238,451 1,339,071 200,000 132,815 165,400 51,250 39,975 4,788 $2,199,273
313 370 9,764 4,847 4,032 250,474 1,432,596 200,000 150,526 84,495 105,063 40,974 927 $2,284,380
6,991 3,976 9,227 9,455 6,796 263,098 1,530,797 200,000 12,092 57,970 161,566 41,999 973 $2,304,940
5,803 8,788 6,101 5,530 5,086 276,354 1,633,907 200,000 3,472 4,493 220,894 43,049 1,022 $2,414,498
10,194 7,177 7,431 57,783 10,465 290,272 1,742,174 200,000 42,595 14,968 283,189 44,125 1,073 $2,711,445
Development Cost Charges Future Services Upgrading
$1,502,935
$2,605,178
$3,451,608
$4,603,730
$5,805,414
Electric Utility Reserve Fund
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
379,407 10,667 240,222 $630,296
792,171 48,204 214,354 $1,054,729
1,279,274 35,213 222,508 $1,536,995
2,126,797 10,897 300,394 $2,438,088
3,234,981 24,395 282,750 $3,542,127
$5,332,504
$6,944,287
$8,293,543
$10,456,316
$13,058,986
Operating Surpluses: General Water Sewer
TOTAL
Business D
1.67%
$100,000 $101,670
$250,000 $254,175
$500,000 $508,349
$1,000,000 $1,016,699
Rate 18.6329 18.6934
$1,863 $1,901
$4,658 $4,751
$9,316 $9,503
$18,633 $19,006
$37 2.00%
$93 2.00%
$186 2.00%
$373 2.00%
The foregoing represents a summary of the financial plan for 2012-2016 and only highlights certain areas. The full plan document detailing the complete revenue and expenditure programmes can be viewed online at city.revelstoke.ca or at City Hall during normal office hours. If you have questions or require further explanation please contact the Director of Finance at 250.837.2161 or ginglis@ cityofrevelstoke.com. The financial plan must be adopted by Council on or before May 15, 2011. You are invited to submit your comments on the plan in writing to: Mayor and Council, City of Revelstoke, Box 170, Revelstoke, BC, VOE 2S0
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The style of music known as jazz manouche, or Gypsy jazz, cannot be talked about without mentioning Django Reinhardt. The French jazz guitar legend is regarded as the inventor of the genre and one of the great jazz innovators ever. Denis Chang was 18 when a friend recommended he listen to Reinhardt’s music. “I checked him out and I loved it,” Chang said. “It was very guitar oriented, there was a lot of energy. It mixed a lot of styles that I like, there was some rock elements, classical music, jazz, lots of different things.” Chang, now 29, is now the leader of his own band, the Denis Chang Manouche Quartet. Since his revelation more than a decade ago, he has played and studied alongside many of the world’s great jazz manouche guitarists. He has been dubbed the godfather of the Montreal jazz manouche scene – an accolade he said he is flattered by, though he’d rather not have any. He has also developed a following of his own, touring regularly and teaching classes and workshops on the art of manouche. “I really love sharing knowledge,” he said. “My father was a teacher so I guess it’s something I inherited. It’s something I’m very passionate about.” Chang’s biography cites influences ranging from Bach to George Benson to Michael Jackson. Growing up he also listened to a lot of rock, classical and world music, he said. Chang’s upcoming tour, which begins in Revelstoke, is being billed as “On the Road with Django Reinhardt,” but he said the songs will mostly be his
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own compositions. “The influence is still going to be there,” he said. “It’s the music I grew up listening to mixed with what Django did at the time. It’s a mix of everything I’ve listened since I was kid.” Change will be joined on stage by a rhythm guitarist, bass player and saxophone player. He said to expect lots of guitar work
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and varied compositions. “Faster songs, slower songs. Stuff that sounds a little bit like pop music, ballads...” he said. “I’d say there’s a bit of everything for everyone.” Denis Change plays Revelstoke on Thursday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the United Church. Tickets are $20.
Visual Arts Centre readies for 2012 season Times Review staff
Saturday April 7th
Denis Chang (2nd from right) with his quartet.
The Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre is set to kick off its 2012 exhibition season next Friday, April 13. The centre has nine shows scheduled for the year, including four members’ shows and shows celebrating the BC Forest Service, Mt. Revelstoke National Park and more. The first show runs from April 13 to May 4. Called A Sense of Place, it will feature the work of all contributing members. May bring Bryn Stevenson’s Light and Beauty of Landscapes to the main gallery. Alongside it will be Sandra Flood’s Fragments, and Recent Works from the Golden Girls Watercolouring Group. The show runs from May 11 to June 1.
On June 8, the Columbia Basin Community Art Project comes to the gallery. It will be joined by Coreen Tucker’s Behind the Mask and Dawn Thrasher’s Upward Bound. The exhibit runs until July 6.. From July 13 to Aug. 3, the main gallery will feature an open show, Forests: Celebrating 100 Years of the BC Forestry Service. The side galleries will showcase Wide Open Spaces, a group show by Tina Lindegaard, Nicola McGarry, Gwen Lips, Cherie Van Overbeke, Val Speer and Aran McCormick. On Aug. 10, the always popular Midsummer Art Fair takes over the gallery until Sept. 7. Four shows will be on display from Sept. 14 to Oct. 10 – The Landscape Reflected by Jennifer Hedge, Recent Works by Rachel
Kelly, Anything Goes 3D, and Fabulous Light by Peter Blackmore. Chloe Juwon Kim work will be displayed in October when she presents My Revelstoke: Four Season’s Beauty. She will be joined by Barbara Maye’s The Subtle Body, and The Bugaboos, an exhibit from the Golden Art Gallery. The exhibit runs from Oct. 12 to Nov. 2. In November, the main gallery exhibit will be Up Close! Flora and Fauna of Mount Revelstoke. The Best of Banff Photography will take over one side gallery while Teria Davies’ Deviant Abstraction will be shown in the other. The exhibit runs from Nov. 9 to Dec. 1. Finally, in December, the season will close with the annual Gifts from the Gallery.
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WEDNESDAY, APRIL 4 (AS THE) CROW FLIES Psychedelic indierock. At the River City Pub. 9 p.m.
THURSDAY, APRIL 5 DENIS CHANG MANOUCHE QUARTET Heralded jazz guitarist inuenced by likes of Django Reinhardt, Bach, Chopin, George Benson and Michael Jackson. Live at the United Church. $20.
SOCIETY SHREDFEST FILM FESTIVAL Enter your own locally-produced short snowboard ik for this show at the River City Pub to beneďŹ t the Columbia Valley Skateboard Association skate park fund. Fest is from 1 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Info at Society Snow & Skate. DEVON COYOTE Rocker and singer-songwriter, live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.
FRIDAY, APRIL 6 REEL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL Watch a collection of the world’s best movies about kayaking, rafting, stand-up boarding, canoeing and exploring wild water places of the world. At the Big Eddy Pub. 7 p.m. $15. NEW MOON Alt-rock/reggae band with inuences from Bob Marley to Pink Floyd. At the Last Drop. 9 p.m.
SATURDAY, APRIL 7 EASTER SWIM Show your Easter Spirit. Bring a non-perishable food item and swim for a toonie. All donations go to the food bank. At the aquatic centre. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE RIDE Dust off your old snowmobile (at least 15-years-old) and join the Revelstoke Snowmobile Club for a ride to the Boulder Mountain cabin. Includes a poker run and show and shine at the cabin. $30 to enter, includes trail pass and ďŹ rst hand on poker run. For more information contact Dusty Dancer at 403-850-5266. STOKE TO SPOKE RELAY RACE This three-leg relay race features skiing, biking and an obstacle course. Followed by live music in the plaza. Join as a team of three or go solo. At Revelstoke Mountain Resort. 12 p.m. NEW MOON Alt-rock/reggae band with inuences from Bob Marley to Pink Floyd. At the Last Drop. 9 p.m.
SUNDAY, APRIL 8 SEASON PASS HOLDER APPRECIATION DAY Pancake breakfast for season pass
Award-winning Canadian folk singer Mae Moore is playing an intimate house show at the Benjamin Moore 2010 photo Amble Inn on Sunday, Apr. 8, at 7 p.m.
WINTER FARMERS’ MARKET Buy food, crafts and other local products at the indoor market at the Revelstoke Community Centre. 2–5 p.m.
BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION INFORMATION SESSION A roundtable information session open to builders, developers, contractors, sub-contractors and the general public. Hear from Chantal Keerak of Verda Tech Energy Management and Consulting; Penny Page-Brittin, the city’s Environmental Sustainability Coordinator; Areaworx Lighting and Interior Design; Greg Hoffart, the builder/owner of Green Built Project. Sponsored by the City of Revelstoke Building Department. RSVP to Marty Herbert at 250-837-3637 or marty.herbert@revelstoke.ca. At the community centre. 7-9 p.m. ANIMAL NATION Live at the River City Pub. 9 p.m. REDGY BLACKOUT Alternative folk rock with a touch of pop. At the Last Drop. 9 p.m.
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With community care social worker Tuulikki Tennant. At the community centre. 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. Call 250-837-2131, ext. 204, for more information. FREE CITY COLLECTIVE Vancouver Indie band with inuences including Radiohead, Supertramp, The Beatles, The Dead Weather, Kraftwerk and more. Live at Last Drop. 9 p.m.
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This week’s topic is Scandinavian Settlers. Hosted by Cathy English, curator at the Revelstoke Museum & Archives. 12:15-12:45 p.m. Coffee and cookies provided. $5.
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holders and $5 lift ticket special for Revelstoke locals. At Revelstoke Mountain Resort. MAE MOORE The renowned Canadian folk singer and Juno award nominee performs live at the Amble Inn. 7 p.m. Tickets available at Talisman Trading Co.
anniversary of Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion World Tour in 1987. The relay will arrive at Grizzly Plaza for a celebration, including speeches, presentations, bands and other entertainment at 5 p.m. The next morning will begin with a rally at Revelstoke Secondary School before the relay hits the road towards Golden.
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art show at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Show opens Friday, Apr. 13 at 6 p.m.
River City Pub. 9 p.m. REDFISH Energetic rock/pop. Live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.
SUNDAY, APRIL 15 STAND UP FOR THE GREAT BEAR RAINFOREST Environmental ďŹ lm fest and speaker night. The ďŹ lms spOIL, Stand Up 4 Great Bear, Oil in Eden, and Cetaceans of the Great Bear
Rainforest will be shown. At the Royal Canadian Legion Hall. 7-10 p.m. $5 for children, youth and seniors; $10 for adults. All proceeds will go to PaciďŹ c Wild. SISTER GIRL AND DAVID ESSIG Join local country songstresses Sister Girl and legendary Canadian folk/Delta blue guitarist David Essig for a show at the Amble Inn. 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at Talisman Trading Co.
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KIJHL must approve move from page 1 arrangement has been awkward at times. Kaler argues that a condition of the sale in 2006 included a clause that the team must remain in Revelstoke for 10 years -- until 2016 -- unless the society approved of the move. Whether that clause still exists or has bearing in the situation is unknown. The Revelstoke Grizzlies Society will hold its annual general meeting this Tuesday, April 3 at 7 p.m. at the Revelstoke Forum. Revelstoke History of Hockey president Dennis Berarducci was part of the society that brought the team to Revelstoke. He operates the history displays that adorn the Revelstoke Forum. “I think it’s a sad day in Revelstoke to move a Junior B team,” Berarducci said. “People who worked so hard to move the team here -- it’s a direct slap in the face to the original society that brought that team here. “It’s going to hurt minor hockey -- it’s going to hurt everything,” he said.
The Revelstoke Grizzlies shake hands with the Sicamous Eagles early in the morning hours after an avalanche-delayed midnight-start game 7 in their round 1 playoff defeat in the 2011/12 season. This could be the last time the team takes to the ice in Revelstoke. Revelstoke Times Review
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Reel Paddling Film Fest features Pipedreams Project AARON ORLANDO editor@revelstoketimesreview.com
Revelstoke audiences will be treated to an encore presentation of Pipedreams Project, the kayaking film that won the Grand Prize and Audience Choice awards at the 2012 Revelstoke Mountain Roots Film Festival earlier this year. It’s one of many films on display as part of the annual film festival that focuses on any paddle-powered vessel. The film features kayak activists who travel from Kitimat to Vancouver via the inside passage to express their opposition to the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway oil pipeline. Faroe Des Roches was one of three kayakers featured in the three-month voyage. It was the Vancouver-based kayak instructor’s first documentary. “It taught me just how amazing this coast is,” Des Roches says of the trip. “It taught me about the people who live along the coast.” Team members Ryan Vandecasteyen and Curtis White were motivated by their opposition to the pipeline. They felt left out of the decision-making process and sought a way in. All kayakers, the voyage was a way to show the unseen wilderness and diverse communities at stake in the area to audiences from a unique perspective.
“We left as co-workers and came back as friends,” Des Roches said of the journey. She says the film has served as another voice of protest over the pipeline and has served to consolidate opposition. “I think it also opens up discussion around how this decision is being made.” She admits she worries that the message may only be getting to those who have been converted in opposition. Although she feels alternative media projects like this are a powerful new tool, she feels mainstream media reporting on issue like these still hold considerable influence over populist opinions. She encourages everyone interested in the project to come see fort themselves a unique take on the beauty of the region portrayed in the film. Disclosure: Curtis White is author Aaron Orlando’s first cousin.
TRACING THE COLUMBIA Tracing the Columbia follows the journey of a team of canoeists who in 2011 journeyed the entire length of the Columbia River from its headwaters in the East Kootenay to its mouth in Oregon. Along the way, they travelled past Revelstoke. It’s one of many films featured at the festival. They include: So Fine, Paddle to the
From left: Curtis White, Ryan Vandescasteyen and Faroe Des Roches on their journey from Kitimat to Vancouver to protest the Enbridge Northern Gateway oil pipeline proposal. Pipedreams Project image
Ocean, Chasing Water, ReImagined, The Grand Canyon In Winter, Searching for the River God, I Just Love to Paddle, International Whitewater Hall of Fame, Seeing Nature, Currents First Descents, On The Line and Wildwater. ***
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MLA: Jumbo Glacier decision erodes democracy NORM MACDONALD MLA Report
One of the biggest local stories since my last MLA report has to be the BC Liberal government’s decision to give Jumbo Glacier Resort the green light. This is just one more example of this government’s determination to remove from local residents the ability to make decisions for ourselves. One of the most telling aspects of the announcement by Minister of Forests Steve Thomson was where they decided to hold the press confer-
ence. If this was a good news story, as the government likes to claim, they would have made the announcement a big media event in the community that will be most affected by the development. But instead of a big announcement in Invermere, the government decided to hold this press conference in Victoria, 921 kilometres away. In a move that illustrated more of a colonial attitude than a commitment to democracy, the BC Liberal government made a decision that completely ignored the stated will of local residents.
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OP INION In the more than 20 years that have passed since the resort development in the Jumbo Valley was first proposed, local residents have used every tool provided to them to state their opposition. They participated in the Environmental Assessment process, they wrote letters and they signed petitions. In every instance, it was clear that the majority of residents oppose the resort development. But that opposition has fallen on deaf ears. With the
announcement of the approval of the Master Development Agreement for Jumbo Glacier Resort this government has shown that it has no respect for local residents’ rights to make decisions for themselves. And this is the key reason that the approval of Jumbo Glacier Resort has raised hackles across the Interior of British Columbia. Whether or not people think that Jumbo Glacier Resort is a good idea, people in rural British Columbia absolutely reject the premise that a few people in Victoria can make better decisions about
our land than we can. If we allow the government to push through the development of Jumbo Glacier Resort against our will, we are not only allowing the giveaway of another one of British Columbia’s wild places, we are setting the standard for democracy in this province. British Columbians need to continue to say no; not just to this misguided decision but to the erosion of our democracy. Norm Macdonald (NDP) is the MLA for Columbia River - Revelstoke
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Drew Derosier the final medal bearer in Rick Hansen relay ALEX COOPER reporter@revelstoketimesreview.com
As far he knows, Drew Derosier is the first kid to grow up in Revelstoke in a wheelchair. The 16-yearold grade 10 student at Revelstoke Secondary School has cerebral palsy, which has kept him in a wheelchair since he was born. “It’s the only thing I’ve ever known,” he said. “It’s been pretty good for me but there’s some big challenges I have to go through.” Derosier experienced a brain hemorrhage when he was born that damaged the part of the brain that communicates with his legs. As a result, he is unable to walk. On Tuesday, Apr. 10, he will be the final medal bearer when the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay comes to Revelstoke. The relay is being held in honour of Hansen’s 1987 Man-in-Motion world tour, in which he circumnavigated the globe in a wheelchair to raise money for spinal cord research. Derosier will carry the medal being used in the relay into Grizzly Plaza during the Revelstoke leg of the tour. Despite the obvious challenges of growing up in a wheelchair, Derosier’s outlook on life is very positive and inspiring. “I really don’t worry about what I can’t do,” he said. “There’s no use in doing that because all that really does is make you sad. I try to keep a positive outlook and do what I can.” What he does do is sit-skiing at Silver Star resort, where they have an adaptive skiing program; biking with his father Cliff on his hand-pedalled bicycle, swimming at the aquatic centre, playing video games and watching hockey. As Brenda Diebert told me and I found out, he also has a great sense of humour. “When I get put under medication, I’ll be funnier,” said Derosier. “My history of medication has some pretty funny stories.” When asked about the challenges in every-day life, Derosier mentioned he couldn’t get in and out of bed without help. He also has trouble getting around in snowy Revelstoke. At the same time, he had good things to say about the new high school, especially compared to the old one. “The new school I’ve been enjoying,” he said. “I do have to say that was definitely a good investment. If I had to go through that crappy old school until grade 12, I wouldn’t be very happy.” Derosier has undergone surgery five times and he’s about to experience a sixth when he travels to the Shriner’s Hospital in Portland, Or., next month for spinal fusion surgery. Compounding his issue, Derosier has
lordosis, a condition that has given him a S-shaped spine and forces him to sit in a specially modified wheelchair. “I am nervous about the surgery, like anyone, but it’s something you have to go through,” he said. Derosier’s dream is to become a hockey play-by-play man. It’s been a dream of his since he was five and he’s grown up doing his own play-byplay while watching hockey games. A huge Canucks fan, he has been fortunate to attend several games in Vancouver. I asked Derosier if he ever hoped to get out of a wheelchair. He said he’d been asked the same question by his doctor. “I’m good either way. If I live in a chair, I’ll live in a chair. If I walk, I walk,” he said, adding that he expects to stay in a chair barring future scientific advances. He said his main goal is to be able to take care of himself in his day-today life. As he put it – be able to get in and out of bed and in and out of his sports car without help. “With all the medical stuff I’ve had to endure over the years – I’ve had to go through a lot of pain and go through a lot of things – but you just have to get past them and try to have fun with the life you have because you’re only alive for so long.” *** The Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay is arriving in Revelstoke on Tuesday, Apr. 10. It will make a 30 minute sponsor stop at McDonald’s at 3:37 p.m. After that, the relay will head to the community centre for a community stop at 4:41 p.m.. The relay is scheduled to arrive in Grizzly Plaza at 5 p.m. Derosier will be the final medal bearer in the relay. There will be speeches, a singing of O Canada, music and more when the relay arrives in the plaza. There are also plans to have musicians play on street corners to provide atmosphere during the relay. On Apr. 11, the relay will start up again with a rally at Revelstoke Secondary School at 9:30 a.m. It will then hit the road towards Golden. Rick Hansen’s appearance has not been confirmed. Derosier said he is hoping to meet him. “If not, it’s not big deal but I’m still honoured to do this,” he said. “I can’t believe I was chosen, this is a big thing for me.” The other medal bearers taking part in the relay are Chris Ball, Kendra Blakely, Talia Camozzi, Pauline Hunt, Raine Carnegie, Dzidra Gallicano, Simon Brittin, Scott Guthrie, Maria Speerbrecker, Kees Vandermeer, Drew Derosier, Emily Suchy, Laura Deslaurier, Gina Cinelli, Todd Hicks, Kitt Redhead and Jonah Deschamps.
Drew Derosier is excited at the possibility of meeting Rick Hansen, though if that doesn’t happen, he’s still honoured to take part in the Rick Hansen relay this coming Tuesday. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review
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Max Scharf races in the dual slalom on Sunday. The Revelstoke racer was coming off a gold medal win in the slalom the previous day. Michael Welch photography
Max Scharf, Callum Hicks reach podium at Okanagan Zone Finals at RMR Contributed by the Revelstoke Ski Club
This past weekend the Revelstoke Ski Club and Revelstoke Mountain Resort hosted alpine racers from across the Okanagan as well as competitors from the Hemlock Ski Club and the Windermere Valley Ski Club for the Okanagan zone finals. With more than 150 racers, the weekend was busy and fun filled. The lower portion of Hollywood was the run of choice for slalom on Saturday. The volunteers loaded the lifts early to prepare the track for the K2 racers who were scheduled to run first. Max Scharf of Revelstoke completed two clean runs to earn the gold medal, with team-mate Callum Hicks earning the bronze. The 9- & 10-year-olds made their first experience at a Kinder level race and shared the K1 course. In the E2 category Jenna Knight topped the Revelstoke girls with a 5th place and Aleks Klassen the boys with a 5th finish as well.
Sunday’s event was all about fun as racers had the opportunity to go head to head in the dual paneled slalom course. The action was exciting as racers ran each of the two courses against an opponent for a combined timed finish. Top finishes again included Jenna Knight and Aleks Klassen each walking away with silver medals and Callum Hicks tying for first place with Ryan Moffat of Kelowna. Complete Revelstoke results are as follows: E2 girls Saturday Slalom: Jenna Knight: 5th; Sophia Humphreys: 6th; Hannah Vickers: 7th; Caitlyn Vopni: DSQ Sunday Dual Slalom: Jenna Knight: 2nd; Caitlin Vopni: 6th; Sophia Humphreys: 7th; Hannah Vickers: 11th E2 boys Saturday Slalom: Aleks Klassen: 5th; John Sidjak: 11th; Nolan Gale: 14th; Erik Brosch: 16th; Owden TarankoGoodrider: 17th; Colm Molder: DSQ Sunday Dual Slalom: Aleks Klassen: 2nd; Colm Molder:
8th; John Sidjak: 11th; Nolan Gale: 17th; Erik Brosch: 18th; Owden Taranko-Goodrider: 19th K1 girls Saturday Slalom: Linnea Allain: 15th; Erin Behncke: 20th; Alexis Welch: 21st; Claudia Cinelli: 23rd Zakiya Journeau: 26th; Gisele Atkinson: 29th; Kate Granstrom: 31st; Elizabeth Elliott: 32nd Sunday Dual Slalom: Erin Behncke: 12th: Linnea Allain: 19th; Claudia Cinelli: 22nd; Alexis Welch: 24th: Gisele Atkinson: 25th; Elizabeth Elliott: 30th; Zakiya Journeau: 31st; Kate Granstrom: 34 K1 boys Saturday Slalom: Olin Mosher: DSQ Sunday Dual Slalom: Olin Mosher: 22nd K2 girls Saturday Slalom: Maia Journeau: 7; Sonia Schwenck: 9th; Caroline Bouwmeester: 16; Thea Peasgood: 17th Sunday Dual Slalom: Maia Journeau: 8th; Caroline Bouwmeester: 15th; Thea Peasgood: 17th; Sonia Schwenck: DSQ K2 boys
Saturday Slalom: Max Scharf: 1st; Callum Hicks: 3rd; Bryce Molder: 9th; Mitch Smith: DNF Sunday Dual Slalom: Callum Hicks: 1st; Bryce Molder: 12th; Max Scharf: DSQ; Mitch Smith: DNS The Revelstoke Ski Club extends its gratitude to Revelstoke Mountain Resort for its cooperation and effort in assisting the club to provide a first class event. A huge thank you also goes out to the many volunteers who make such an event possible. The ski club extends its congratulations to Mitchell Smith for qualifying for the Whistler Cup BC Team and Callum Hicks and Max Scharf who also qualified for this event. The Whistler Cup is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year and will see more than 400 athletes from over 20 countries compete April 6-8. Erin Behncke and Gisele Atkinson will also be participating in the Whistler Cup K1 Festival portion of this exciting weekend of ski racing.
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The Revelstoke Snowmobile Club is hosting its first ever Vintage Snowmobile Ride this Saturday, April 7. Vintage, in this case, being snowmobiles more than 15 years old. Organizer Dusty Veideman said he is hoping to get some truly vintage models to come out. The ride will start at 9 a.m. at the Boulder Mountain parking lot (or nearby, depending on snow levels at the trail head) and go from there to the cabin, where there will be a show and shine and poker ride. It is $30 to enter, which includes a trail pass and your first poker card. Pictured above is a Revelstoke Museum and Archives photo from the Earle & Estelle Dickey collection that appeared in the museum’s recent Reflections book, which is available for sale at the Revelstoke Museum. The caption read: Qualified Approval of Louie Bergen’s new motorized toboggan is given by Angus Beaton, old-time dog-team driver. He is shown wishing Bergen luck at start of 100-mile trip over snow-swept Big Bend Highway to reach his auto camp at Boat Encampment, north of Revelstoke. Earle Dickey took promotional photos and wrote promotional photos on behalf of the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce. The following story from 1948 in the Vancouver Sun was the result of his efforts to promote Revelstoke through the media: Mechanized ‘Dogs’ Put Louie Ahead. Special to the Vancouver Sun. Revelstoke, February 21. The hazards of winter motoring can’t stop Louie Bergen. Louie, who runs the auto camp at Boat Encampment, 100 miles north on the snowed-in Big Bend Highway, couldn’t wait for reopening of the road this spring, so he started out Thursday on his new 25-horsepower motor toboggan. Joe Findler, a logger, braved the journey with him on the 12-foot toboggan which gives no protection from the weather except a windshield. Barring snowslides or unforeseen difficulties, they expected to reach Boat Encampment without trouble. Berger bought the auto camp in 1946, and stayed there that winter with his wife. During their sojourn in the winter wilderness they had an occasional visit from trappers, but saw more moose and caribou than humans, one day witnessing the killing of a moose by a wolf. Now they have the toboggan for emergencies, they anticipate spending winters at the camp again. Local trappers and prospectors have been viewing the mechanized toboggan critically. Angus Beaton, who drove dog teams along the Skeena River near Hazelton during the Grand Trunk construction days, says he would rather ride behind a team of dogs. Photo courtesy Revelstoke Museum & Archives -- Earle & Estelle Dickey Collection
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The Revelstoke Acrobats’ competitive team got an exciting start to their spring break, travelling to Kamloops for the B.C. Trampoline Gymnastics Championships March 16–18. The large meet saw teams from all over B.C. vying for the elusive titles of B.C. Champions; most categories had twenty to thirty athletes in them. The largest team that Revelstoke has had in many years competed over the weekend, and saw five new athletes competing for the first time.
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very narrowly missing the gold. Many had personal best performances, including Alyssa Bollefer qualifying for finals in double mini at her very first competition. Other individual results: Alyssa Bollefer, ‘10 and under’: 9th double mini, 16th trampoline Devyn Gale, 10 and under’: 12th double mini, 13th trampoline Hannah Winger, ’10 and under’: 15th double mini, 12th trampoline Isabella Mendonca, ’10 and under’: 20th double mini, 7th trampoline Julia Dorrius, ‘C’: 18th double mini, 20th trampoline Amanda Batke, ‘C’: 15th double mini,
On the podium, winning gold in level ‘A’ synchronized trampoline were Stephanie Batke and Marissa Duncan. Cheyenne Brule and Jordan-Vandenberg-Clark also placed 4th in the same category. In ‘B’ Kayla Fenwick and Jenna Bollefer earned a silver medal, just beating out Chloe Suchovs and Frankie Howe, winning the bronze. Isabella Mendonca and Hannah Winger placed 5th in the 10-and-under category. Stephanie Batke and Frankie Howe also earned bronze medals for their individual trampoline events. Joshua Winger earned a silver medal on the double mini trampoline,
16th trampoline Willow Shewchuk, ‘C’: 24th trampoline Chloe Suchovs, ‘B’: 8th double mini, 9th trampoline Kayla Fenwick, ‘B’: 14th double mini, 7th trampoline Jenna Bollefer, ‘B’: 7th double mini, 5th trampoline, 5th ‘D’ tumbling Frankie Howe, ‘B’: 17th double mini, 3rd trampoline, 6th ‘C’ tumbling Joshua Winger, ‘C’: 2nd double mini, 4th ‘B’ trampoline Jordan Vandenberg-Clark, ‘B’: 9th double mini, 6th ‘A’ trampoline Cheyenne Brule, ‘A’: 11th double mini,
13th trampoline Stephanie Batke, ‘A’: 8th double mini, 3rd trampoline Marissa Duncan, ‘A’: 13th double mini, 11th trampoline In the team events, Revelstoke placed fourth in trampoline and sixth in double mini out of all the clubs in the province. For many athletes, this was the last competition of the year, although some will compete in the Western Canada Cup in Edmonton in May. As the Acrobats finish off their season, closing May long weekend, they will be saying goodbye to their existing facility and packing up to move to the new elementary school come fall.
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This spring in Revelstoke T HURSDAY, APRIL 5 DENIS CHANG MANOUCHE QUARTET Heralded jazz guitarist influenced by likes of Django Reinhardt, Bach, Chopin, George Benson and Michael Jackson. Live at the United Church. $20.
SOCIETY SHREDFEST FILM FESTIVAL Enter your own locally-produced short snowboard flik for this show at the River City Pub to benefit the Columbia Valley Skateboard Association skate park fund. Fest is from 1 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Info at Society Snow & Skate.
sic in the plaza. Join as a team of three or go solo. At Revelstoke Mountain Resort. 12 p.m.
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FIRST FARMERS MARKET Revelstoke’s
pass holders and $5 lift ticket special for Revelstoke locals. At Revelstoke Mountain Resort.
famous Saturday farmers market kicks off in May. Featuring all sorts of foods, crafts and more. Every Saturday until October from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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25th anniversary of Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion World Tour in 1987. The relay will arrive at Grizzly Plaza for a celebration, including speeches, presentations, bands and other entertainment at 5 p.m. The next morning will begin with a rally at Revelstoke Secondary School before the relay hits the road towards Golden.
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Bring a non-perishable food item and swim for a toonie. All donations go to the food bank. At the aquatic centre. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE RIDE Dust off your old snowmobile (at least 15-years-old) and join the Revelstoke Snowmobile Club for a ride to the Boulder Mountain cabin. Includes a poker run and show and shine at the cabin. $30 to enter, includes trail pass and first hand on poker run. For more information contact Dusty Dancer at 403-850-5266. STOKE TO SPOKE RELAY RACE This three-leg relay race features skiing, biking and an obstacle course. Followed by live mu-
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FRIDAY, APRIL 6 REEL PADDLING FILM FESTIVAL Watch a collection of the world’s best movies about kayaking, rafting, stand-up boarding, canoeing and exploring wild water places of the world. At the Big Eddy Pub. 7 p.m. $15.
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S ATURDAY, MAY 12 HEART & STROKE BIG BIKE Come take a ride on the Heart & Stroke Foundation’s big bike. The bicycle will be making loops of Revelstoke from 12-5 p.m. Trips start on Mackenzie Avenue between First and Second Streets.
JUNE 8-10 R/C CLUB SUMMER HUCKFEST Come watch remote control pilots from all over fly their planes and helicopters over the Columbia River Flats. Micro’s to giants, all skill levels and types of flying with 3D encouraged. At the R/C Club airfield at 6 Mile.
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S ATURDAY, JUNE 9 PONY RIDES at the Selkirk Saddle Club equestrian grounds. Rides are $5. Trails rides are also available. Please bring your child’s bike helmet. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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or Revelstoke ski and bike photographer, quitting the day job actually meant cutting back on the night job. The full-time groomer operator at Revelstoke Mountain Resort cut back to slim part-time hours this season to focus on photography. Over the past couple of seasons he’s received many credits in big name magazines and their affiliated websites. Current and upcoming credits include work for Solomon Freeski TV, Powder, Paved Magazine, Bike, Backcountry Magazine, Ski Canada, Bike Magazine and Kootenay Mountain Culture. Long photographs the ski touring and mountain biking scene in Revelstoke and is branching out into storytelling as well. A day’s work means rising early and keeping up with some of the world’s top athletes on ascents – all while lugging a heavy pack of photo gear. “Just be there,” is the first step, he explains. Along the way, Long has developed an organic style that’s of the mountains and valleys around Revelstoke. He’s an “opportunistic” photographer who takes advantage of the angles and scenes that present themselves through physical exploration. Revelstoke’s notoriously cloudy winter season has also shaped Long’s style, forcing him to be more creative and fluid with the lighting that’s available. He explores composition and contrast to draw images out of the otherwise challenging grey-on-grey of a socked-in day. Long’s images are defined by the Revelstoke ski lifestyle, which is more laid back than the amped breakneck stunts that command the front page of the ski press. “You just want to ski as much as you can, but you don’t want to push your boundaries too far,” explains Long. “It’s all about being able to go skiing again tomorrow and the next day and the next day. There’s a place and time to do the more serious stuff.” Along the way, he’s worked with local skiers and boarders famous here and abroad, as well as visiting professionals. “It definitely helps,” Long says of working with the likes of Greg Hill and visiting pro teams. “Your images, not only are
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they high quality but they have big-name athletes which definitely helps for exposure.” Long has been instrumental in bringing the gravity biking scene into the sanctioned cycling fold in Revelstoke. He’s excited to work on trail expansions and renovations. “It’s going to be world class,” he says. Find Bruno Long at www.brunolongphotography.com
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WHEN THE SNOW MELTS IN THE VALLEY AND THE WATER LEVELS ARE LOW, REVELSTOKIANS HEAD OUT THE COLUMBIA RIVER FLATS TO PLAY. By Alex Cooper
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pring is a joyous season in Revelstoke. As the snow melts in town and the sun makes more frequent appearances, the thoughts of winter powder turn into dreams of biking down mountains, scaling rocky faces and venturing down logging roads in search of that amazing new adventure. Yet, with snow lingering in the alpine into July (and sometimes later), those dreams are tempered. Instead, outdoor experiences are sought in the valleys, where the snow goes first. That’s when Revelstoke flocks to the Columbia River Flats – that vast stretch of lowlands that emerges in the spring when the mix of sun and rain melts the snow and the low water levels on the Arrow Lakes means that all that former farm land is still accessible. The Flats are where high schoolers go party away from the prying eye of parents and the law. It’s where families go for a picnic, where couples walk their dogs, where adults go for a bonfire, where friends go camping, where riders go dirt biking and where people fish and launch their boats to wander in and out of the many channels that form as the river fluctuates. Before the Flats became the Flats, they were farmland. From Revelstoke down to 12 Mile, there were some 200 family farms. The first farm in the area was established at the Montana Slough by Samuel D. Crowle in 1887. In the early 20th century, Ukrainian immigrants established a number of farms along the Flats between 11 and 16 kilometres south of Revelstoke. The Arrow Lakes region was once regarded as one of the most fertile areas in British Columbia, rivalling the Okanagan. Then the dams came and the land was flooded. Hundreds of farms were submerged and small communities were uprooted. South of Revelstoke, evidence of that farm land is evident by the network of dirt roads that show up in the spring when the water is at its lowest. According to Adam Croxall of BC Hydro, following the flooding the Flats were a big dust bowl into the early 90s. “It used to be really inhospitable,” he told me. A re-vegetation program along most of the area has brought dust storms to an end. he Flats are mostly BC Hydro land but 35 per cent is Crown Land, two per cent private and the rest run by others such as the city and regional district. The vast majority is open for public use. A code of conduct has been developed and posted at each main access point. The Flats are accessible by taking Airport Way south from Revelstoke past the airport. The main spots are known by their distance from Revelstoke – they are 6 Mile, 9 Mile and 12 Mile. It was just announced that access to the area near the airport would be restricted for security reasons. The first stop is 6 Mile. Drive south until you see a small white sign for the R/C Club. A small turnoff provides access to the Flats below. 6 Mile is where the Revelstoke R/C Club have a landing strip where they can launch their remote control planes and helicopters. If you come out on a nice day, you can see them manoeuvre their aircraft high in the sky, with the Monashees as a spectacular back-
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drop. Beyond the landing strip, the land stretches seemingly forever. This is probably the flattest of the Flats, almost Prairie-like in its barrenness. The Columbia River snakes through the area far across the valley and Mt. Begbie soars above. Walking out to the river gives you a view from the middle of the valley of the Monashees on one side and the Selkirks on the other. 9 Mile is the next access point to the Flats. The turnoff is to the right, just past the small bridge that crosses over Kokanee Creek. On the way there, you’ll pass Cartier Road and the remnants of the Ukrainian farming community. There is a small parking lot at the 9 Mile turnoff. After that, you can follow one of the old roads further out, water level permitting. The terrain at 9 Mile is undulating, perfect for dirt biking or finding that hidden nook. Thick grasslands and scattered trees provide habitat for birds and other animals. 12 Mile is the most distant and most expansive of the Flats. To get there, keep going along Airport Way past the end of the pavement. Stay on the dirt road, making sure to take the right fork when necessary, until you come to the end of the road. With long, sandy beaches, expansive grass lands and rolling terrain, there is lots to explore at 12 Mile. Boaters can drive right down to the water to launch their vessels and dirt bikers zip about. This is where high schoolers go to celebrate graduation and fishers come in hopes of luring a Kokanee or other catch. f course, everything about the Flats depends on the level of the Arrow Lakes reservoir. At high water in summer, they are almost completely submerged. However, in the spring, before the snow melts and the runoff from the mountains descends to the valley, the Flats are accessible. The changing nature of the landscape also means a change in activities. What was once grassland might make for great boating. It also means that if you venture too far out, you might find yourself stranded should the water level rise. That said, the water level doesn’t fluctuate so rapidly as to make it so that if you go camping, you run the risk of waking up underwater. The Flats are important wildlife habitat. Deer are frequently sited and for birds, the area marks an important stopping point on their migration from south to north. A number of species nest on the Flats in the spring, hatching their young before continuing north. For birders, this presents a tremendous opportunity for bird watching, with hundreds of thousands of birds making use of the area during the spring. There are some concerns about the flats – mud bogging can damage wildlife habitat, fires can burn rapidly on the dry grassland and illegal dumping is also an issue, said Croxall. Camping isn’t allowed in the code of conduct, but the code is voluntary and enforcement is difficult, he said. BC Hydro’s main goal, he said, is to get the idea across that the Flats are along a working reservoir. Still, as Croxall put it, as one of the few lowlying, flat areas in the area, “There’s not a better place to go sometime.”
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he dates on the newspapers that lined the cedar chip insulation provide the best evidence of a construction date of the building: 1926. Since then, 506 Fourth Street East was Vince’s Italian Grocery, and Bocci’s Groceteria -- another Italian grocery serving the Southside neighbourhood amongst a small, nearly-extinct cluster of retail shops. When current owner Diane Mahoney bought the building about five years ago, it was in need of serious repair. Faulty sealing of the old coal chutes on the sidewalk had flooded the basement. There were structural issues. The building bowed like a saddle. The back end wasn’t far from falling over. It was a mess. After five years of work the bright, newly-renovated building is completely transformed into Welwinds Therapeutic Spa. Other than exposed brick chimneys that bring warmth to the treatment rooms, there’s little to indicate its past use. “It’s a historic building that belongs to Revelstoke,” says Mahoney as she tours me through the yoga studio and three treatment rooms in the back. Wood features prominently in the makeover. Locally-milled tongue and groove cedar planks line the walls; fir, hemlock and other local varieties form everything from structural post and beams to trim on the windows. A barn door suspends from the ceiling to separate the tea bar from the yoga studio. The colour patterns are concrete greys, light creams and muted environmentally-friendly stains that bring out white and blue hues from the grain. Creamcoloured leather chairs line the concrete-slab tea bar. Clear glass and exposed metal fixtures add to the neutral tones. The theme, says Mahoney, was unisex. A majority of massage clients are male skiers looking to get their legs rejuvenated to finish off their ski vacation. Lots of men go to yoga classes these days. Mahoney wanted a neutral look so everyone can feel at home. Mahoney developed the design and worked with Simon Duval of Mack Dog Construction to complete the renovation. Welwinds Therapeutic Spa is a combination tea bar, yoga studio, massage therapy clinic and acupuncture clinic. Mahoney describes herself as a long-time skier who’s spent much of her life working and playing around skiing. The registered massage therapists spent seasons working in Whistler, Crescent Valley, Nelson, Vernon and Rossland. She’s spent much of her career working as a massage therapist in heli-ski lodges. When came to Revelstoke and bought the building she saw an opportunity to settle down and found a business that would allow her to indulge her love of skiing. Welwinds Therapeutic Spa is open for business, but Mahoney explains many facets are still in development. Her website (www.welwinds.com) is up but she’s still working on it. Yoga classes have started, but she’s looking to offer specialized classes and also develop the space into a yoga teaching centre. The tea bar is also open for business. It features a wide variety of loose teas. She hopes to develop the afternoon trade and also make the tea shop a focus of summer Saturday market outings, including a summer patio space. She’s also exploring buying the raw products in bulk and mixing her own locally-made brand; she’s off to a tea convention in Las Vegas to explore the idea. Mahoney hopes to make the combined tea bar/yoga room space available for non-alcoholic social gatherings. Massage therapy is at the core of Mahoney’s business, as is acupuncture. “People don’t get better unless they move,” she explains of her core philosophy. Local clients with extended medical will also form a core component of the business. Much of the business, she explains, follow the rhythms of the ski market. Massage therapists work through the ski season and tend to be mobile. Mahoney hopes that Welwinds can evolve into a centre for practitioners in Revelstoke for the season. Welwinds Therapeutic Spa is located at 509 Fourth Street East. Find them at www.welwinds.com or call 250-837-6084.
arts council concert series Denis Chang Manouche Quartet Brazilian music, dance and capoeira Greatly influenced by the music of Django Reinhardt, guitarist Denis Chang, the “Godfather of the Montréal Gypsy jazz scene” brings his highly regarded and unique style to Revelstoke for a one-off concert. Tickets: $20 or $40 for Families
Thursday April 5th, 7:30pm at the United Church
arts council concert series A Celebration Concert Axé Capoeira Brazilian music, dance and capoeira Featuring traditional Brazilian music with upbeat vocals and instrumentals, Axe Capoeira showcases professional capoeiristas and dancers at the height of their skill. The group has enthralled audiences of all ages and sizes across the globe for more than 20 years.
Sunday April 29th, Venue to be announced
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Top left: Welwinds owner Diane Mahoney in one of three treatment rooms. Top left: Loose tea served in tea sleeves with foamed milk at the Welwinds tea bar. Centre: Welwinds Therapuetic Spa is located at 509 Fourth Street East.
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Bottom: Cream leather chairs line the concrete bar at Welwinds. The space can be combined with the yoga studio for events.
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Street Fest from june 29th - august 31st
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3 days at the Asulkan
Alive
Words and pictures by Alex Cooper
WHEN YOU ENVISION A PERFECT SKI TRIP WHAT DO YOU PICTURE? OVERNIGHT STORMS, BLUEBIRD DAYS AND NO CROWDS? FOR THREE DAYS LAST APRIL AT THE ASULKAN HUT IN GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, TEN OF US WERE LUCKY ENOUGH TO ENJOY ALMOST JUST THAT.
DAY 1 – FRIDAY
DAY 2 – SATURDAY
DAY 3 – SUNDAY
I get up early, ready to hit the road to Rogers Pass for an early start. The route to the Asulkan Hut follows the creek bed for several kilometres before it passes through the Mouse Trap – a treacherous terrain trap with avalanche paths coming into from both side and no easy escape. We leave in three groups, the eager ones up at the crack of dawn, Chris and I in the middle, and three more pulling up the rear. The skin up isn’t too bad, even with the extra food and clothing. I feel bad for Chris, who overpacked and suffers the whole way. Fortunately for us, the first group set a nice skin track, so we didn’t have to break trail. We arrive at the cozy cabin before noon. The stove isn’t working but a bit of tinkering gets it going. With two picnic tables and a small kitchen downstairs, and 12 beds upstairs, its cozy but not cramped. The first group to arrive goes out for a ski while we recover. When the last of the group shows up, a few of us head out up the Seven Steps of Paradise for a quick run. We only ski three or four of them – soft snow, and gentle, rolling terrain back to the hut. It’s a short but satisfying run and a good way to kick off trip. There’s no sense killing ourselves on the first day. Back at the hut we fall into a routine of melting snow for drinking water, cooking dinner, and playing cards. As night falls, a storm moves in.
We wake up early to a foot of fresh, fluffy powder. And its still snowing. With white-out conditions in the alpine, we descend below the hut to the protection of the Tree Triangle. For our first run we head to the left, shredding around the trees, the turns effortless and the face-shots numerous. The snow continues to fall and the wind blows to the point our tracks are filling in as we hike back up for another lap. This time we spot a nice pillow in one of the openings. Time for some jumps! One at a time we take off, soaring one-by-one, old school style It doesn’t matter if we crash, the snow is so deep you don’t feel a thing. We ski off to the right of the triangle. The snow continues to fall. For our third lap, we go right down the middle. There’s no day-trippers in the area today; not once do we cross tracks and the snow is blinding as it flies up in our faces. After three laps in the trees, we skin back up the hut for lunch. During lunch, the skies clear and we look at the Seven Steps of Paradise – a sparkling white tapestry of snow. After some rest we go for another lap and some more powder. That evening the sky stays clear and we enjoy the mesmerizing sunset from the shelter of the hut. It’s a full moon and as it rises in the sky we can make out our tracks on the Steps above the hut. The stars dazzle in the night sky. Who needs television when you’ve got this?
It’s another bluebird day and a few of us have our sights set on one goal – 2,850 metre high Young’s Peak. We set out early and make our way to the steep, foreboding headwall. With all that new snow we’re wary of the avalanche hazard so we dig a pit to get a measure of the snowpack. A few of us are confident, others not. I’m torn but the risk-taker in me wins out and I follow three others up the headwall while the rest turn back. At the summit, we’re treated to 3,100-metre-plus peaks of the Dawson Range, shrouded in clouds beyond. The sun produces a rainbow-coloured halo as it shines through the thin veil of clouds. The skin down is what we hoped – steep and deep – and, most importantly, the snowpack holds and we get to enjoy the long ski back to the hut. There’s still time to do some more skiing but the general consensus is to call it a weekend and head back to town. We ski down through the Tree Triangle, past the Mouse Trap and along the creek to our cars. It’s a slog, but thoughts of the skiing we enjoyed make it fast. The Asulkan Hut is located in Glacier National Park. Bookings can be made through the Alpine Club of Canada. You must be an ACC member to make a reservation. For more information visit www.alpineclubofcanada.ca.
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