Revelstoke Times Review, February 27, 2013 by Black Press Media Group

ROD & GUN CLUB AWARDS BANQUET PHOTO GALLERY: Award winners and new lifetime member - 24

$1.25

It’s On, It’s Off - 13

PM40050491

50 0 1 6

Weds., February 27, 2013 www.revelstoketimesreview.com Vol. 115, No. 09

78195

TIMESReview

Residents vote on long-term sustainability priorities Aaron Orlando

editor@revelstoketimesreview.com

Climate adaptive landscaping? An urban forest plan? Greeley Creek watershed protection? Illecillewaet Greenbelt management plan? A backcountry recreation plan for the region? A food security charter? Financial awareness initiatives? A storm-water management plan? Stable paramedic staffing? More inter-generational activities? Better small and homebased business support? An arts centre at Mountain View School? This is just a small sampling of may ‘priority actions’ residents voted on as part of an Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) fair at the community centre on Feb. 21. Residents placed stickers next to ideas they’d like to see move forward over the 20-year plan. Many of the ideas were generated during planning sessions in late 2012. Consultant Peter Russell explained the ICSP is an umbrella plan that charts a course for the city over the

next 20 years. “It’s going to be an overarching plan,” Russell said, explaining it helped coordinate the dozens of other planning documents the city has created over the past decade. “This is a high-level plan and a long-term plan.” ICSP committee member Kevin Dorrius said he was impressed with the plan so far. “It’s been a real interesting process,” he said. “It’s meant to be a guiding tool.” Dorrius, a business analyst with Community Futures Revelstoke, helped bring economic input to the ICSP. Consultants working on the plan have struggled to convey the plan was not a ‘green’ plan, but one that sought to balance economic and social development as well as environmental concerns. Past iterations of the ICSP were known as Community Development Action Plans, but the new ‘sustainability’ wording caused some to assume it was primarily environment-related.

ICSP, page 3

Consultants, staff and residents look through an information display on the City of Revelstoke’s ongoing Integrated Community Sustainability Plan on Feb. 21. Residents used stickers to vote on their priorities for city and community initiatives over the course of the 20-year, long-term plan. The report is near completion and will head to city council for comment and approval in the coming months. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review

Avalanche survivor remembers victim as ‘positive’ and ‘always happy’ Alex Cooper

reporter@revelstoketimesreview.com

A view down Greeley Bowl. The skiers were touring in an area to the right of this photo when the avalanche happened. File photo

Holger Achim Fritz was a passionate skier who loved the outdoors. On Friday, he was leading a group of five skiers into the backcountry beyond Greeley Lake when disaster struck. “We knew it was dangerous but Holger was very confident. He was definitely the leader of the group,” David Fritzsche told me. “He was the first, he made the tracks.” The group was skinning up from Greeley Lake towards an out-of-bounds run known as Birthday Chute early Friday afternoon. They weren’t planning on skiing the chute, but were instead going to descend along

the ridge back in bounds. The group was in the alpine and, recognizing the avalanche hazard, they decided to go one at a time up the slope. Fritz went first while the other four waited in what they thought was a safe spot. “We waited for Holger to traverse. He was maybe 10 metres in front of us and we waited on a spot we thought it was safe,” said Fritzsche. “The guy behind me screamed ... I just saw from the right, coming from top, huge clouds, noise. I set my skis into the direction of the slope, pulled my backpack. Everything was white, there was snow in my mouth. I was tumbling, tumbling.” Fritzsche opened his ava-

lanche airbag and was able to remain above the snow. Another in his group also wound up on top of the debris field. Two others were able to stay out of the avalanche. When the snow settled, they called out to each other to say they were OK. “We thought for a moment everyone was safe,” he said. “We couldn’t see the guys on top and they couldn’t see us. We screamed, ‘We are OK.’ They screamed, ‘We are OK too.’ That was a problem.” When they realized Fritz was missing, they started a search. They found him lower down the slope. He had been swept over some large cliffs.

Avalanche, page 23

"NOBODY WORKS HARDER FOR YOU THAN RE/MAX"

149 Colbeck Road $930,000

1975 Beruschi Road $469,900

55 Johnson Way $249,000

"Right Agents for Today's Market" Revelstoke Realty

1503 Front Street $439,000

#4 - 320 Second St. East $184,350

209 1st St. West, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 250-837-5121/fax: 250-837-7020

revelstoke-realty.com

327 Pearkes Drive $449,000

OMREB

Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board

2 n TIMESReview n Wednesday, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

News

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Dumping its load Annual General Meeting will be held 3:30 pm Monday, March 11, 2013 at the Revelstoke Business Information Centre Members of the public are invited to attend. Please RSVP before Friday, March 8, 2013 to communityhousing@revelstokecf.com or 250-837-5345

A logging truck nearly crashed into Jim’s Refrigeration at the intersection of Victoria Road and Fourth Street last Friday morning. The truck was turning left from Fourth onto Victoria when it skidded out and the trailer broke off. The load of logs tipped over, nearly smashing into the building. No one was hurt and crews were on scene to get the truck and the logs out of the way. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review

Anne Cooper awarded Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal Times Review staff

Anne Cooper, the soonto-be-retired of the Revelstoke School District, received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal at a ceremony in Victoria on Thursday. “ I was truly honored by my nomination by the Minister of Education from among the thousands of outstanding educators in this province,” Cooper said. “I send my sincerest thanks to Minister McRae, Speaker Barisoff, former Minister Abbott and Deputy Minister Gorman for the kind and gracious hospitality Bob (Cooper’s husband) and I received on Thursday. “ Cooper received the honour along with two other educators – Laura Verhoeven, a sustainable resource class at the Metchosin Technical Centre of Pacific Secondary school in the Sooke school district, and Steve Cardwell, the superintendent of the Vancouver School District. “Anne, Laura and Steve epitomize the sacrifice and dedication the Queen’s Diamond

Anne Cooper, the retiring superintendent of the Revelstoke School District, receives the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal from B.C. Education Minister Don McRae (right) and Bill Barisoff, the Speaker of the House. BC Government photo

Jubilee Medal represents, and I am very honoured to present them this award,” said McRae. “Their contributions to our education system have been phenomenal, and I thank them

for their service.” Cooper is retiring at the end of the school year as the Superintendent of the Revelstoke School District after more than 13 years in the post. In her

time, she has led it to become one of the top performing districts in the province, with high marks in early childhood learning, literacy and high school graduation rates.

IT’S IMPORTANT TO GET INFORMATION WHEN YOU CAN USE IT. Now you don’t have to wait until your bill arrives to see how much electricity you’ve used. Seeing your current consumption online will give you greater control of your bill and help you save energy. Create a MyHydro Profile at bchydro.com/myhydro.

TIMESReview n Wednesday, FEBRUARY 27, 2013 n 3

news

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Council balks at 5% budget, puts 3.5% plan to public Aaron Orlando

editor@revelstoketimesreview.com

Revelstoke city council balked at a five-per property tax increase, instead opting to put a 3.5 per cent increase scenario in front of the taxpayers for a budget comment period. The finance committee was working on a general two per cent increase, and a special one-time increase of three per cent to build city reserves. The scenario adopted for public review halved the reserve allocation to 1.5 per cent. The change came at a Feb. 18 special council meeting to review the 2013–2017 financial plan. A motion to put the five-per cent scenario received no support at the table, as almost all councillors took pot shots at the budget as it stood. Coun. Tony Scarcella said the process hadn’t focused enough on finding efficiencies, and that he didn’t support the reserve allocation. “Businesses and taxpayers, they can’t afford this.” Coun. Chris Johnston said the process lacked long-term vision. “I don’t see the path that we’re on as being sustainable,” Johnston said. “[Taxation] is not an endless pool of money that we’re dealing with. We have to address it through rationalization of services. Some people are going to have to do without some services. That’s just the way it goes. You can’t keep adding on and adding on.” Johnston said he’d been through a decade of city budget meetings and hadn’t seen adequate efforts to sharpen pencils. “The solution is always not to find efficiencies, not to reduce services, not even to try to reduce services or identify services to be reduced, it’s just, ‘It’s only two per cent,” … and now ‘It’s only five per cent,’ and I don’t think it’s sustainable.” Coun. Linda Nixon echoed the need to connect long-term vision with the budget process. “We do need to take a couple steps back from the whole picture and look at

sustainability, and look at maybe not adding new programs or not adding new positions when we’re not in a boom time.” Coun. Steve Bender, who is chair of the finance committee, said cutting tax rates meant cutting services. “We all know what that means. That means when taxes are raised we get half a dozen official comments about them being too high. You cut a service and you have almost an armed revolt on your hand with ten times the amount of response — in these times and in that particular case I’m willing to take that heat.” Coun. Phil Welock said services needed to be maintained, but he didn’t support the big tax bite. “I know that we need to fix our sewer and water, we need to maintain our policing, we need to maintain our fire protection,” he said. “I would like to move the five-year financial plan forward, but I’m certainly not in favour of a five-per cent tax increase at this time.” The city’s budget focus group, a collection of citizens who are working parallel with council to provide input, were scheduled to provide their report at the meeting. However, spokesperson Betty Sloan said they hadn’t been able to distill the report in time for the meeting. Sloan did provide some comments. “The proposed one-time tax increase, we’re not really comfortable with that -- the three per cent.” “There’s really a longer term bigger issue here that isn’t getting addressed after this process,” Sloan said. “We feel more that what’s needed is a long-term strategic financial strategy that’s focused at sustainability.” While city finance director Graham Inglis fired up the overhead projector to show council the effects of the tweaked numbers on the spreadsheet, mayor David Raven filled the few moments with a reflective soliloquy on the budget process:

City finance director Graham Inglis presents a version of the 2013 city budget at a finance committee meeting in February. Council has shied away from a 5-per-cent increase to build reserves and instead opted for a more modest 3.5-per-cent increase, which is now subject to taxpayer comment. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review

I’ve listened to this debate for five years. And as I look at the previous mayors up on the [wall] there’s a whole issue of legacies, and what legacy you will leave when you step away from this office. There’s not going to be a large building or anything other than sound financial management at the end of the day. The issue in Revelstoke is that we’ve been spoiled, frankly, over the years. And if you look at what each one of these mayors have contributed over these years, we’ve come to rely on a level of service from the municipal government that may not be sustainable in the context of the world that we live in. And that world requires that everybody pays their taxes, that everybody treats each other in a fair and equitable manner, and that at the end of the day we make decisions based on sound business practices and sound financial practices, rather than picking the colour of the day. It takes a lot of thought and a lot of work to get into this. Unfortunately at this point in time our reserves are run down, and we do have an infrastructure deficit, and we’ve got a tremendous number of services that people are expecting us to deliver. We can cut those services. We’ve got the intestinal fortitude to do that. But council has to

have the strength and the community has to have the strength to not have that level of service that we currently have. We tend to get ourselves in positions where we’ll end up with a lawsuit that costs us a lot of money, we’ll end up fighting over something that is minuscule — and signs is an [example] we spend more money chasing people around on signs. What do you want? What does the community want? And I struggle with that really. Because I can find the efficiencies, and it’s not decimating the city staff — that’s not going to solve the problems. It’s learning to deal with less service. It’s less snow removal. It’s less efficiencies … It’s less service. It’s saying no to developers who want you to service them. It’s saying no to a whole bunch of stuff. … The input I’m looking for is tell us what you don’t want. What do you take off the table? Coun. Chris Johnston said the public feedback system was flawed, noting only a handful of people provide feedback on the process every year — and that council shouldn’t interpret a lack of public input as validation of successive tax-increase budgets. “That’s not the way we find out what we do. This table should should take a hard look at what we do. Maybe it’s

because they’re like frogs in a kettle of water that’s getting hotter and hotter and they just sit there until finally it boils.” In response to questions from the Times Review, city CAO Tim Palmer said efficiencies had been created through the budget process, but that it wasn’t possible to put a dollar value on that because they were hard to quantify and offset by new costs. At the Feb. 18 meeting, council also discussed integrating $50,000 needed to fix deficiencies at the Revelstoke Golf Club into the budget, which will also need to be factored in. The City of Revelstoke has advertized the financial plan, including detailed figures, in this issue of the Times Review. Visit this story online for links to more comprehensive city documents. Want to provide comment on the budget? It’s not that complicated. Put your thoughts into an email and send them to city finance director Graham Inglis before Mar. 18 at: ginglis@revelstoke.ca Inglis will provide the written comments to council and they will be considered during final budget considerations.

Capsule Comments REVELSTOKE

SILVER BEAR CONDOMINIUMS

309 First St. West 1 Bedroom Condo and 2 Bedroom Condo Don’t miss out - Price Reduced!

RETAIL/OFFICE BUILDING

109 Second St. East 4,769 square feet – Seller Motivated

MINI-STORAGE

1220 Powerhouse Road. 29 units/ 2 bedroom 1.5 bath apartment and office Excellent Investment!

RARE DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY

Located off of Oak Drive, below Hillcrest Hotel 73.47 acres residential and commercial zoning DON TEUTON - Associate Broker 250-837-9544 office • 250-837-8710 cell • dteuton@telus.net

With David Lafreniere It’s not hard to imagine what the most common medical problems are in Canada by looking at the top ten drugs prescribed in 2012. This list includes a drug for hypothyroidism, two for lowering cholesterol, three blood pressure pills, one antibiotic, one antidepressant, one blood thinner and one to reduce stomach acid.

to our heart and muscles. But there are benefits to the brain as well. Tests show that regular exercise increases the oxygen to the brain. This increased blood flow to the brain can help slow cognitive decline that is associated with aging.

Blood alcohol levels over 0.05 in Canada put drivers at risk. In some countries, the Everyone is aware of level tolerated is 0.02. the benefits of exercise These countries include

China and Sweden. In If you have questions Japan, the limit is 0.03. about what you read in the media, check with You have to be our pharmacists. Part cautious when reading of our job is keeping statistics. If you read up to date on what’s a headline that says new in medicine and “25% reduction in risk pharmacy. We can of death” with (some help put things in particular drug), it can perspective for you. be misleading. If risk of death without the drug On another note, the is 4 in 1000, and with staff of Peoples Drug the drug it is 3 in 1000, Mart #110 would like that is a 25% reduction to welcome back John but in reality not quite and Bonnie Teed as the as dramatic. owners of our store.

Open seven days a week! Monday to saturday - 9 am - 6 pm, sunday - 11 am - 4 pm alpine village shopping Centre • 250-837-5191 • 250-837-5658

news

4 n TIMESReview n Wednesday, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Murdered Kelowna man linked to Sam Brown heli-smuggling bust Aaron Orlando

editor@revelstoketimesreview.com

The Southeast District Major Crimes Unit confirmed a man found murdered in Kelowna on Monday, Feb. 18 is connected to a major drug smuggling sting that led to the capture of Revelstoke resident Sam Brown. Brown was arrested by U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) officials in Washington State while piloting a marijuana-laden helicopter. Brown committed suicide in a Spokane, Washington jail just days later.

West Kelowna resident Jeremy Daniel Snow, 33, was found dead on Monday inside a crashed car alongside Tiffany June Goruk, 30, also of West Kelowna. Investigators announced the pair were murdered before the car wreck. Snow was recently paroled. He was arrested in March 2009 in Idaho while piloting a helicopter full of marijuana he was flying south from Canada. The arrest was part of a joint DEA and RCMP counter drug smuggling operation called Operation Blade Runner. Snow pleaded guilty in a U.S. federal court in

June of 2009 to a charge of possession with the intent to distribute. As part of an agreement, government prosecutors recommended a sentence of a little less than four years. He was eventually transferred to a Canadian prison before his recent parole. Just days before Snow’s arrest in Idaho, Brown was arrested in a similar drug smuggling flight to Washington State. Police eventually arrested seven people and seized two helicopters, 83 kilograms of cocaine, 340 kilograms of marijuana and nine pounds of ecstasy as part of

One dead after crash in Glacier National Park Times Review staff

One person died after a crash in Glacier National Park Saturday afternoon. The crash happened on Feb. 23 at around 1:30 p.m. when a westbound van heading down a moderate grade was struck from behind by a tractor-trailer about 60 kilometres west of Golden, RCMP said in a news release. “The impact caused the van

to cross over the double solid line where it sideswiped an eastbound tractor-trailer unit,” said Cpl. J.B. Watson of the RCMP’s Trans-Canada East Traffic Services. The driver of the van was unable to exit his door due to the impact, but he was able to get out on the passenger side. He was taken to Golden General Hospital and later airlifted to Kelowna General Hospital, where he was

left in stable condition. The passenger, who was in the back seat, died at the scene. RCMP said road conditions were wet and slushy, which may have contributed to the crash. The crash closed the highway until about 8:30 p.m. Saturday evening. The RCMP and BC Coroners Service are investigating the crash.

notIfIcatIon of PlanneD IllecIllewaet RIveR DReDgIng BC Hydro, the City of Revelstoke and the Ministry of Forests Lands and Natural Resource Operations would like to advise the public that dredging of the Illecillewaet River is planned for spring 2013 to reduce flooding risk to low-lying residences in the area. The work to remove river gravel will be conducted downstream of the Fourth Street bridge starting in early March when river conditions are suitable. The work is expected to take about 10 days. We ask that recreational users of the Illecillewaet River area be mindful that heavy equipment may periodically cross the Illecillewaet dyke and Illecillewaet Greenbelt Society Lands from the Downie Mill yard and use the road along the south side of the Illecillewaet River and Illecillewaet River bridge. Traffic control measures will be in place as needed to protect public safety. For more information about this project please contact:

the Blade Runner operation. Several individuals with multiple legal brushes with the law were implicated, including Malakwa resident Colin Martin, whose company leased the helicopter seized by U.S. authorities in Washington. Martin claimed the helicopter was stolen from his property, although he waited several days to report the theft. In a 2009 interview with the Times Review, Martin confirmed he was a friend of Brown. Martin is a self-confessed drug kingpin who did an interview in the year following Blade Runner,

saying he was trying to reform his ways — although the vow didn’t seem to hold. Martin is currently behind bars and facing extradition proceedings to the U.S. and is also facing charges including production of a controlled substance and possession for the purpose of trafficking following a police raid of a major marijuana grow operation at his residence in Malakwa in July of 2010. He is amongst several individuals facing extradition proceedings.

City city wants vacation rental zones exploration Aaron Orlando

editor@revelstoketimesreview.com

The City of Revelstoke is opening a public dialogue about the possibility of creating vacation rental zones in Revelstoke. Currently, renting your residence for periods of less than 30 days is not allowed, with some exceptions such as certain strata buildings. The city actively tracks down those violating the rules and attempts to stop them, including sometimes resorting to legal action. The city’s planning department is asking city council for permission to explore creating vacation rental areas, such as around Revelstoke Mountain Resort and along arterial roads. No exact maps or proposals are laid out in a report to be discussed at council’s Feb. 26 meeting. The report by city planning director John Guenther suggests creating separate taxes for the properties, such as a ‘tourist accommodation’ levy. It also explores the legal framework for the change, which would include revisions to bylaws and other legal documents. Supporting documentation shows policies from other municipalities with vacation rental bylaws, such as Canmore and Tofino.

The report references a Dec. 5, 2012 public meeting exploring rental suites and other related topics. “A number of people were interested in legalizing vacation rental options and suggested new policies and bylaws,” it states. The Times Review attended the Dec. 5 meeting of about 75 residents and city staff. Several individuals advocated for allowing vacation rentals, arguing it would create income for residents and spur real estate development and investment. However, many others at that meeting highlighted the downside of creating vacation rentals, including increases in the cost of housing, black window syndrome and infrastructure costs associated with empty vacation homes. At the meeting, proponents and opponents discussed the Whistler model. Proponents noted homeowners could rent their homes for profit; opponents noted Whistler is unaffordable for average families because allowing vacation rentals in residential zones turns housing into a revenue-generating business. The specialized vacation rental zone is not a new topic; it has been discussed at city meetings and in public forums related to the Unified Development Bylaw and other recent planning processes.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #46 Revelstoke OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY at 3:00pm SATURDAY at 2:00pm MEAT DRAW EVERY SATURDAY from 3:00 - 5:00pm

Jen Walker-Larsen BC Hydro

Jennifer.walker-larsen@bchydro.com

3800

250-814-6645

Members & Guests Welcome! Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111 www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca

Publication: Revelstoke Times Review (BCNG)

KNOW YOUR LIMIT, PLAY WITHIN IT

19+ to play

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

F EAT U R E

What does climate change mean for Revelstoke winters? A report on climate change by the Columbia Basin Trust predicts warmer winters throughout the region, with more preciptation. That means more rain than snow, and a number of other impacts that could effect Revelstoke in the future. ALEX COOPER

reporter@revelstoketimesreview.com

Revelstoke seems to be enjoying an early spring this year. The roads have been free of snow for weeks and the little snow that has fallen hasn’t been sticking lately. Is this the future of winter in Revelstoke? Will climate change make Februaries start looking more like March in the future? Making weather predictions based on one low-snow year could be rather foolish – after-all, we’re only two years removed from one of the snowiest winters in recent memory in Revelstoke. For the 106 years the City of Revelstoke has kept records, it’s snowed an average of 396.5 centimetres in town. Over the past 10 years, the average is 369 centimetres, with a high of 520 centimetres in 2010-11 and a low of 206 in 2004-5. Even this winter was shaping up to be a very snowy one, with 145 centimetres in November and December of 2012 and 125 centimetres more snow in January. And then February came and with it went the snow. Now, the streets are dry, the snowpack in town is dwindling and there’s even patches of grass showing up here and there. Are snow-free or snow-less (as in less snow) winters the future? A report on the impacts of climate change released by the Columbia Basin Trust last fall sheds some light on what could happen. The report, Climate change, impacts and adaptation in the Canadian Columbia Basin: From dialogue to action, takes an in depth look at the expected impact of climate change on the Columbia River Basin. Using data from the Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium (PCIC), the report looks at how warming climate will impact everything from growing season to tourism to the forest industry. According to the report, winters will be warmer and wetter – meaning more snow at higher elevations and more rain in the valleys. The data from PCIC shows that for three decade period from 2041-70, the average temperature in Revelstoke will

increase by about three degrees Celsius. Winter precipitation will increase by from 0-10 per cent. The CBT report goes into a great deal of examination of what this will mean for the Basin. Glaciers will continue to shrink, and with that glacial runoff will eventually decrease, meaning lower water flow in many streams during summer. The spring melt will start earlier and peak flow will be reached earlier. There will be more freeze/ thaw cycles as temperatures rise and more rain-on-snow and rain-on-frozen-ground events, which could lead to increased landslides. In areas where snowfall increases, warmer temperatures and increased rain could result in more avalanches. In practical terms, this will present a number of stresses. More freeze/thaw cycles will put more stress on roads. Darren Komonoski, the Public Works manager for the City of Revelstoke, said they are seeing more pot holes and popping in the roads due to freeze-thaw cycles. “More freeze-thaw creates more difficulties in road condition,” he said. “We have moderately increase our road patching budget for these types of activities.” The snow that does fall will be heavier, putting a greater load on roofs. The CBT report recommends incorporating climate change effects into design guidelines for buildings, and infrastructure plans and maintenance. Environment Canada recently raised Revelstoke’s legal snow load requirements, which planning director John Guenther said could be seen as an impact of climate change. The report also says costs related to snow removal will be reduced in lower elevations, but there could be increases from extreme weather events. It won’t snow as much, but when it does snow, it will snow a lot. Komonoski said snow removal costs the city about $2,000 to $2,200 per centimetre. He also added that there are savings when more snow falls because the it’s cheaper per centimetre to clear 20 cm than 10 cm (unless there’s a huge snowfall, in which case the cost can go up). Based on

his numbers, a metre less snow in a winter could mean the city saves $200,000 on its snow removal budget. However, Komonoski said he isn’t willing to reduce the budget yet based on climate change predictions. “I’m not prepared to do that because I have to provide access for emergency service and life safety,” he said. “That’s my number one goal and council has bought into that.” Up in the mountains, shrinking glaciers can impact winter activities like skiing and snowmobiling, and higher snow levels will mean snowmaking will become even more important at low-elevation resorts to compensate. The CBT report also recommends resorts groom the slopes in summer so they don’t require as much snow to be skiable. “I know one of the advantages we have if things stay warmer at lower elevations, the gondola gets us to 5–6,000 feet and that keeps us above the warm zone,” said Rob Elliott, the operations manager of Revelstoke Mountain Resort. “There is an advantage to the system that we have.” He pointed out that the resprt has expanded up Mount Mackenzie over time. It used to be located on the lower mountain up to the existing day lodge. Then it was expanded with the old Powder Slug chair above the day lodge because the snow became less and less reliable lower down. Now, the majority of the resort’s terrain is above 5,000 feet, positioning it well for future warming trends. Elliott said snowmaking was added on the lower mountain so people could ski down to the village all winter. He added they have talked about extending the system above the day lodge. “Snowmaking, it’s a safety net for us,” he said. “If we don’t get the snow we can pump it out when it’s cold and make sure we have enough.” The impacts of climate change extend far beyond winter. It will impact the spring melt, water supply, summer weather, the growing season, wildlife and the prevalence of airborne disease. Those impacts will be explored in a future article.

‘Overarching’ ICSP will set long-term Revelstoke priorities ICSP, page 3 During one of two presentation, stakeholders gave talks about the ICSP and other planning processes. A key theme was the important relationship between planning processes and realworld community projects. They said that most big community initiatives were first identified in planning documents; if you don’t identify them in the plan, they aren’t likely to happen. At a sparsely-attended 4 p.m. presentation (the main one was later at 7 p.m.) city economic development director Alan Mason listed many past and current civic projects first identified through planning processes. He gave examples such as the

Social Development Committee, the antiidling policy, solid waste management plan, curbside recycling, the Grizzly Plaza extension, transit improvements and bike pathway improvements as a few. Mason also stressed economic sustainability was key; just over a decade ago, the city struggled to keep residents in town due to failing economic circumstances. At the time, other towns were unveiling ambitious green initiatives, while Revelstoke focused on economic diversification, such as local wood manufacturing, just to keep the lights on. Presenter Nelli Richardson also said planning was key to initiatives, including the social sector – one of three traditional pillars of sustainability. She noted

the completion of new schools and said it wasn’t long ago that Revelstoke risked being amalgamated into the Salmon Arm school district. The community had to fight to maintain autonomy and Revelstoke has made many social development strides since then, but still has serious issues to tackle. “Substance use in our community is a huge, huge problem. As a community, we need to understand addiction better,” Richardson said. “That is definitely something that needs to be addressed.” The tally of stickers from the all-day open house wasn’t available by press time. The ICSP report is scheduled to be completed for council consideration in about a month.

TIMESReview ■ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013 ■ 5

Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club Annual General Meeting The Revelstoke Rod and Gun Club will be holding its Annual General Meeting on

March 6, 2013 at 7:00 pm at the Clubhouse at 1906 Camozzi Rd. All members please attend.

If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors email revelstokerodandgun@gmail.com for more information.

www.revelstokerodandgun.ca

Annual General Meeting Thursday March 14th, 2013 7:00 p.m. MacPherson Room Revelstoke Community Centre All members of the public are welcome to come and learn more about the Revelstoke Bear Aware program www.revelstokebearaware.org 2.833" x 4"

PUBLIC INPUT MEETING Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs Project applicants for Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs are presenting their proposals to the public on: Date: Monday, March 4, 2013 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: Revelstoke Community Centre For further information contact Debra Wozniak at 1.250.837.5345 or by email to dwozniak@revelstokecf.com. Administered and managed by:

Hungry? visit

chomp-monster

the new online dining guide! Find out what’s tasty in Revelstoke, Salmon Arm and Sicamous. Check for Specials and Daily Deals! Satisfy your cravings at www.chomp-monster.com

Photo Contest Enter a food related photo and win! Entries must be in by Feb. 15th See website for details.

www.chomp-monster.com

6 ■ TIMESReview ■ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

O PI N I ON

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Question of the Week We asked: Would you be OK with a 5% property tax increase this year, if city council went ahead with it?

Survey results: 8% 92%

YES NO

11 VOTES 120 VOTES

New question:

Speaking of the ICSP and longterm sustainability, do you think Revelstoke will be a better place to live 20 years from now?

Vote online at:

revelstoketimesreview.com Got news photos? Email them to editor@ revelstoketimesreview.com

TIMESReview Mavis Cann PUBLISHER mavis@revelstoketimesreview.com

Alex Cooper REPORTER

Aaron Orlando EDITOR

editor@revelstoketimesreview.com

Annie Hewitt SALES

Rob Stokes PRODUCTION

sales@ production@ reporter@ revelstoketimesreview.com revelstoketimesreview.com revelstoketimesreview.com

Fran Carlson OFFICE MANAGER circulation@revelstoketimesreview.com It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Times Review, in the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser and that there shall be no liability greater than the amount paid for such advertising.

Mill owner protests log export change TOM FLETCHER Black Press

PROVINCIAL NEWS

VICTORIA – A member of the B.C. government’s Timber Export Advisory Committee has resigned so he can speak out about what he calls a disastrous policy mistake for the south coastal sawmill industry. David Gray’s Mill and Timber Products Ltd. owns two mills in Metro Vancouver. Smallwood Sawmill in the Port Kells industrial area of Surrey has been shut down for a year and a half, and Flavelle Sawmill in Port Moody is running at half capacity. Gray says that is due to a lack of logs, primarily from Vancouver Island. Gray said Thursday “it may be too late” for his operations, after a January decision by B.C. Forests Minister Steve Thomson to change the way B.C. regulates Crown land log exports on the south coast and Vancouver Island. What the government billed as a minor administrative change is “the straw that broke the cam-

el’s back” for B.C. mills bidding on logs against aggressive log buyers in China, Gray said. The change allows Vancouver Island log producers to count the cost of transporting logs to Metro Vancouver as part of the the domestic log price, in effect giving them the green light to export more logs to Asian buyers who pay $20 to $30 more per cubic metre of wood. Gray said his mills can compete on a level playing field, but not against a Chinese government that has made a policy decision to buy up logs at whatever price it takes to keep its vast workforce employed. “It’s a government decision on the other side, and it’s an abdication by our government of the policies that have been in place for 100 years,” Gray told a news conference at the B.C. legislature Thursday, organized by NDP forests critic Norm Macdonald. Thomson announced in January that B.C. was

MLA promotes proposed government ad curbs

BC Press Council

The Revelstoke Times Review is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-6872213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

The Revelstoke Times Review is a publication of Black Press. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 20, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 Office Address: 518 2nd Street West. Publisher: Mavis Cann www.revelstoketimesreview.com Phone: 250-837-4667 Fax: 250-837-2003

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Canadian Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES LOCAL: 1 Year $44.64, 2 Years $75.90 + HST NATIONAL: 1 Year $71.43, 2 Years $133.93 + HST

increasing its log export fee by 20 per cent for south coast logs, but that increase amounts to less than $2 a cubic metre for a typical sale. Macdonald and Thomson resumed their debate about log exports in the legislature’s question period Thursday, where Macdonald noted that log exports have climbed to six million cubic meters a year under B.C. Liberal policy. Thomson responded that the NDP has refused to disclose what it would do to curtail log exports, and what the cost would be in logging jobs. The Coastal Forest Products Association and the Truck Loggers Association argue that one profitable export log allows companies to bring out two lower-grade logs for sale to domestic mills. Gray said lobbying by those two organizations has caused the B.C. government to shift away from protecting B.C. mills. “There’s an unspoken presumption that manufacturing is yesterday’s thing, and we should just go back to logging and exporting logs,” he said.

MLA REPORT

BY NORM MACDONALD With the release of the latest provincial budget, British Columbians are taking a close look at where the BC Liberal government is saying they plan to spend taxpayer’s money. But there is one line item in the budget that continues to raise the hackles of voters across the province: the on-going

spending spree on partisan, pro-Liberal government advertising. The $17 million wasted on these ads could actually be spent on programs and services that make life better for British Columbians. But that is not the choice the BC Liberals are making. Adrian Dix, leader of the Opposition, is serious about putting a stop to government-funded, partisan ads. In fact, he has already prepared legislation, the Government Advertising Act, which will establish strict guidelines for all government advertising. This legislation was presented in the House on February 18. If the BC Liberals were willing to allow this legislation to be debated and passed, all government advertising would have to meet certain standards. Government advertising would be restricted to presenting information objectively, in tone and

content, with facts expressed clearly and accurately using unbiased and objective language. Gone would be the feel-good ads promoting the BC Liberal’s Jobs Plan that claim that job numbers in British Columbia are on the increase when in fact jobs have been lost. Government ads could no longer include the name, voice or image of the Premier or members of Cabinet. Government ads could no longer be partisan in nature. And government ads could no longer be timed to promote the governing party’s political interests ahead of an election. And it would be the responsibility of the Auditor General to review every government ad to ensure that it meets this

MLA Report, bottom of facing page

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Forest reform sparks privatization debate Tom Fletcher Black Press

VICTORIA – The B.C. government has introduced amendments to allow the conversion of volume-based forest cutting permits to area-based tenures, a move that some have described as a move toward privatization of Crown forests. Forests Minister Steve Thomson said the government intends to proceed carefully with converting existing cutting permits, which set a maximum amount of timber that can be removed from a licence area each year. Consultation with communities and First Nations in the forest areas would be extensively consulted first, Thomson said Wednesday. The change is designed to make forest licences more like existing tree farm licences or community forests, which give licence-holders an incentive to invest more than the legal minimum in replanting and silviculture to increase forest productivity over the long term. Cariboo North MLA Bob Simpson has warned that the move could lead

to public forests coming under the control of large forest companies. Jason Fisher, vice-president of Dunkley Lumber, rejects the privatization argument. His company bought a volume-based tenure at Fort St. James in 2009 when it took over Stewart Lake Lumber, and also holds an area-based tree farm licence at Hixon between Prince George and Quesnel. “I think that is a misrepresentation of what goes on,” Fisher said Wednesday. “We have numerous recreation areas, lakes where people go fishing, roads that people use to access their favourite hunting sites, berry picking site or mushroom harvesting. All that takes place in the area of the [Hixon tree farm licence].” NDP forest critic Norm Macdonald said the timber supply committee that toured the province last year to study the state of B.C. forests in the wake of the pine beetle epidemic supported the use of area-based tenures. But the ministry didn’t have studies to show area-based tenures are a better way to go, although most foresters believe it is better.

Macdonald: Forests legislation likely won’t proceed Aaron Orlando

editor@revelstoketimesreview.com

Opposition Forestry critic and Columbia River—Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald said the forest legislation amdendments introduced by the provincial government (see story above) likely won’t get passed prior to the May election. “If they try to use closure on this one, I tell you, it would be criminal,” Macdonald said of a proposed policy that would allow the conversion of volume-based forest cutting permits to area-based tenures. Macdonald said the proposed legislation lacked clarity around First Nations and community oversight, and wasn’t something to be rushed through. “You are giving up real property rights when you create a [Tree Farm Licence],” Macdonald said. “You have to be very careful in doing that.” Macdonald said, adding that as they stood, the proposals had “huge shortcomings on the public interest.” He worried about loss of public input, saying the area-based TFLs could fall under the control of Macdonald also reacted to the latest provincial budget, saying it ignored

MLA Report, from previous page standard. This is the kind of legislation that British Columbians want and need. It is an example of how government should function to ensure that the public good is put ahead of partisan interests.

the recommendations of a 2012 timber supply committee he participated in. The committee toured the province, gathering over 650 submissions. Macdonald said a $35 million cut in the ministry budget would hurt silviculture and the ministry’s ability to gather data. “We have 74 per cent of our land base is working from data that is over 30 years old, and obviously you can’t manage what you don’t measure,” he said. “As Revelstoke knows, there’s no money to involve communities in land use decision-making. We called for all of these things. Not only did the government not move, they chose to cut another $35 million.” Some environmental groups also reacted to the announcement. Wilderness Committee national campaign director Joe Foy said the creation of more TFLs would make protecting the environment and jobs harder. “If this passes, it will set off a massive privatization of the public’s forest lands as more and more forestry companies roll over their tenures into Tree Farm Licence Agreements,” he said. “This is the biggest change proposed for forestry that I’ve seen in my lifetime – and it’s all bad,” said Foy. If you support the implementation of the Government Advertising Act, make sure the Premier is aware of your opinion. Send an email today to premier@gov.bc.ca demanding that this legislation, which is now before the House, be allowed to go forward for debate.

N ew s

TIMESReview n Wednesday, FEBRUARY 27, 2013 n 7

Trans-Canada twinning not in budget, but still possible Aaron Orlando

editor@revelstoketimesreview.com

With the Ministry of Transportation visiting Revelstoke this week for public consultations on proposed Trans-Canada Highway upgrades, we flipped through the new provincial budget to see if a $509-million commitment to local highway twinning announced by the premier in September of 2012 was in the budget. The answer is no, but that doesn’t mean it’s off the table. The government is required to list all projects over $50 million in a section of the the transportation capital plan — and no parts

of the 10-year project are listed there. However, that doesn’t mean the project won’t get going, some day. After all, the announcement at the Union of British Columbia Municipalities, and a subsequent tour of the region to promote the promise by transportation minister Mary Polak early this month both emphasized the need for federal funding. Local MLA Norm Macdonald, a member of the opposition, reiterated his view that the tour by the minister and consultation sessions are designed to win votes in the upcoming May election. “There is new signs and an

attempt to create the impression of something that it is not real,” Macdonald said. However, he said the exclusion of the project in the transportation capital budget didn’t mean it’s not going ahead. The key to large highway investments, as always, is federal funding. “If we can get the federal government to go in, it would trigger an action no matter what government is in,” said Macdonald. “The minister was very careful with what she said, and she’s right. If we get federal money, we’re going to jump on it and that’s always been the case,” he said.

as they turn six years old. To qualify, registered parents have to open a Registered Education Savings Plan and apply for the grant before their child turns seven. Eligible children are those born on or after Jan. 1, 2007, resident in B.C. with an RESP account set up by Feb. 28, 2014. The budget also provides $32 million over three years for new

childcare spaces, and a new early childhood tax benefit for families with young children, to take effect in April 2015. It would provide up to $55 per month for children up to age six, administered through the Canada Child Tax Benefit system. De Jong noted that an RESP is applicable to vocational, trade and college programs as well as university.

B.C. breaks piggy bank for parents Black Press

A children’s education fund set up by the B.C. government in 2007 is being distributed to parents, with a suggestion that they add to the fund for their kids’ education. Finance Minister Mike de Jong announced in Tuesday’s budget that payouts of $1,200 will be made from the fund for each child

8 n TIMESReview n Wednesday, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Revelstoke Community Calendar

On March 2nd & 3rd Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club is hosting

List your community event here for free! Visit www.revelstoketimesreview.com/calendar or email editor@revelstoketimesreview.com to add your event.

Wednesday, February 27 Spectators and recreational skiers are welcome to use the Free Shuttle Bus running between Big Eddy Fuel (Hwy 23 South - look for signs) and the ski centre from 6am. NOtiCe: The Nordic ski club parking lot will be closed to the public on Saturday and Sunday, March 2nd and 3rd.

WINTERLUDE: TRACKING WINTER WONDER

Snowshoe your way around the wilderness as we track everything from rabbits to wolverines. Guided by wildlife biologist Harry Van Oort and others. This is a family-friendly outing. Snowshoes provided - please wear appropriate footwear. Dress for the weather, bring a snack, some water, a mug and a headlamp. Hosted by the North Columbia Environmental Society. Meet at the Community Centre at 3 p.m. Suggested donation of $5-10. E-mail ncesociety@ gmail.com to register or for more information.

Thursday, February 28

INCREDIBLE EDIBLE FILM FEST presents Queen of

ONE OKANAGAN ~ ONE BOOK

Folk Singers John Bartlett & Rika Ruebsaat MARCH 7 • SALMON ARM BRANCH • 1 PM MARCH 8 • ARMSTRONG BRANCH • 7 PM

Curator of Revelstoke Museum Cathy English MARCH 5 • REVELSTOKE BRANCH • 7 PM

the Sun. Learn about the global bee crisis, how it impacts our lives and what we can do about it. Hear from a local bee farmer and learn how to start your own colony. At the community centre at 7 p.m. EMBEDDED PREMIERE Embedded, the movie that was filmed in and around Revelstoke, makes it Canadian debut at the Roxy Theatre, with producers Mike Bafaro and Don Knodel in attendance. THE BOOM BOOMS A six-piece rock-pop band that combines the feel of Ben Harper with the diversity of Manu Chao. Part of the StokeFM Frostbite Music Series. Live at the Big Eddy Pub at 9 p.m. 45 MINUTES Local cover duo who knows almost every song, it seems. Live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.

Thu, Feb. 28 to Sat, Mar. 2

IT’S ON, IT’S OFF It’s two days before Tina Humread • discuss • connect okanaganreads.ca SPONSORED BY: www.orl.bc.ca

prey’s wedding and her parents Gerald and Daphne are expecting their daughter’s future mother-in-law for dinner. However, with infidelity, illegitimate children and a case of mistaken identity, all Daphne really wants to know is whether it’s on or it’s off. Presented by the Revelstoke Theatre Company at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre. $15.

Looking for work? We can help. Get the training and support you need to find and keep a job in B.C. Job search resources • Personal employment planning • Workshops and training • Specialized services

MEN’S 61ST ANNIVERSARY CASHSPIEL

The premier curling event of the year. Sign up a team or come watch from the bar. At the Revelstoke Curling Club.

NATHAN DOWN A

singer-songwriter who fuses influences ranging from prog rock to hard rock and R&B to old country. Live at the Last Drop at 9 p.m. Sat, Mar. 2 & Sun, Mar. 3

TECK MIDGET CROSS COUNTRY SKIING CHAMPIONSHIPS The Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club plays host to several hundred cross-country ski racers in grades four to seven. At the Mt. Macpherson Nordic Centre.

Saturday, March 2 MATT POTTER Local

Locations across B.C. WorkBCCentres.ca Vancouver Island 250.387.6121 TDD: 1.800.661.8773 Vancouver 604.660.2421 TDD: 604.775.0303 Elsewhere in B.C. 1.800.663.7867 TDD: 1.800.661.8773

The Employment Program of British Columbia is funded by the Government of Canada and the Province of British Columbia.

BROWN BAG HISTORY on automobiles, roads and service stations. Enjoy a talk on Revelstoke’s history by Cathy English, the curator of the Revelstoke Museum & Archives. 12:15 p.m. $5. RITA CHIARELLI Canada’s most highly acclaimed female roots and blues artists. Live at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre. 7:30 p.m. $20.

Thu, Mar. 7 to Sat, Mar. 9

IT’S ON, IT’S OFF It’s two days before Tina Hum-

Thursday, March 7

FARM & CRAFT MARKET Find crafts, produce,

baked goods, and more at the winter market. At the community centre from 2-5 p.m. MINDIL BEACH MARKETS Rock n roll laced with elements of funk, hip hop and reggae. Part of the StokeFM Frostbite Music Series. Live at the Big Eddy Pub at 9 p.m. DEVON COYOTE The Interiors most rocking one-manband returns to Revelstoke for a show at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.

Friday, March 8

ANYTHING GOES ART SHOW A group exhibition at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Come bid on works by local artists created on 20” X 20” canvases. This is a fundraiser for the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. The show opens at 6 p.m. Tickets are $5. CECILE DOO-KINGUE Called one of Montreal’s most electrifying and versatile guitarists, this artists blends blues, soul and afro-folk. Live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.

Fri, Mar. 1 to Sat, Saturday, March 9 Mar. 2 HOME FOR THE HUNTS DANCE & SILENT

Friday, March 1

WCG International Consultants Ltd. 117 Campbell Avenue, Revelstoke, B.C. 250.814.0244 info@WorkBC-Revelstoke.com www.WorkBC-Revelstoke.com

singer and guitarist plays live at the Last Drop starting at 9 p.m.

Sunday, March 3 NATHAN DOWN A

singer-songwriter who fuses influences ranging from prog rock to hard rock and R&B to old country. Live at the Last Drop at 9 p.m.

Wednesday, March

AUCTION Come out for this fundraiser as the Hunt family tries to raise money to bring Habitat for Humanity to Revelstoke. The goal is to renovate the Hunt’s home to make it wheelchair accessible for Pauline, who has been diagnose with ALS. The dance and silent auction takes place at the Catholic Church Hall at 8 p.m. E-mail home4thehunts@gmail.com for more information. BLUESMYTH This three-piece forges blues music, with some heavy metallic overtones and gospel & soul influences. Live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.

Sunday, March 10

WINTERLUDE: THE WONDERS OF NATURE Join

energy worker and author Frieda Livesey for a guided mediation and awareness exercises to help deepen your relationship nature. Please dress for the weather, and bring a journal, a snack, and water. At the Monashee Mandala on Begbie Road at 3 p.m. Hosted by the North Columbia Environmental Society. Suggested donation is $5-10. COMEDY NIGHT IN REVELSTOKE with comedian Phil Hanley. His style can best be described as unpredictably reflective, delivered with sharp accuracy and rooted in the grand tradition of joke-telling. At the community centre. DEANNA CARTEA Captivating vocals, haunting melodies and thought-provoking lyrics from this Sunshine Coast singer-songwriter. Live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.

Monday, March 11

WINTERLUDE: GEOCACHING WILD THINGS & WINTER SURVIVAL SKILLS Hone your GPS and

winter survival skills, develop your naturalist senses, and enjoy the beauty of Mt. Revelstoke National Park in it’s wintery state. Come dressed to be outside, wearing footwear appropriate for snowshoes, bring a snack, some water and mug. GPS units, snowshoes, and a hot beverage provided. Meet at the community centre at 3:15 p.m. Hosted by the North Columbia Environmental Society.

TIMESReview n Wednesday, FEBRUARY 27, 2013 n 9

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

City of Revelstoke

ty of Revelstoke ty ty of of Revelstoke Revelstoke

3-2017 3-2017 Financial Financial Plan Plan 3-2017 Financial Plan

216 Mackenzie Ave., Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0. Tel: 250-837-2161 web: city.revelstoke.ca The city anticipates capital expenditures over the next five years to be as follows: $’thousands

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

Millions

2013-2017 FINANCIAL PLAN

Reserves

5.00

Millions

City Council is pleased to present its financial plan for 2013-2017. The following4,493 is a 1,165 Reserve 1,554 1,351 1,295are anticipated to fall to their 2008 levels in 2013 but recover by the end General funds cial 582 405 298 325 Water cial summary of the plan 2013 which highlights the main aspects. The complete plan be found of 2017: Thecan city anticipates capital expenditures over621 4.00 Consolidated Revenue 919 1,250 2,220 2,690 1,399 Sewer cial Reserves mmary the city’s website city.revelstoke.ca. The focus of the current plan is to maintain 2013 Consolidated Revenue the next fiveservice years be as follows: 5,994 to 2,820 4,072 4,366 3,315 Total mmary at 2013 Consolidated Revenue levels, reduce the dependency on long term debt and increase reserves. 3.00 mmary ects. $’thousands 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 5.00 ects. 4,493 1,165 1,554 1,351 1,295 General of the specific projects included in the 621 2.00 $’millions 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Some ects. y’s 582 405 298 325 Water City Revelstoke 22.63 22.94 23.69 24.50Taxation 4.00 y’s ofRevenue above 24.72 919 1,250 2,220 2,690 1,399 Sewer are: & grants y’s 5,994 2,820 4,072 4,366 3,315 Total 1.00 ocus Expenses 20.73 20.48 20.92 21.23 21.24 Taxation & grants Project $ Year 3.00 ocus Taxation & grants 1% Operating surplus 10% 1.90 2.46 2.78 3.27 3.48 800,000 2013 Services City hall stucco, ocus 1% 10% levels, Net Financial 0.00 013-2017 Plan surplus 0.65 0.89 0.72 1.07 0.96 5% Services renovations andspecific projects included in the 1% levels, Some of the 2.00 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2% 5% 10% Services surplus 1.28 2.17 2.90 3.97 4.93 elevator tlevels, and Accumulated4%2% above 5% Own sources Fire 500,000 2014 truckare: #2 4%2% t and Own sources Water tender 225,000 2015 1.00 4% t and The consolidated plan includes both water and sewer utilities. net Visitor surplus is after Own The sources Long term borrowing for general and water 1,200,000$ 2013 information Project Year Unconditional centre 800,000 2013 City hall for capital expenditures paid out of current revenues, transfers tostucco, reserves projects 0.00will decrease over the term of the plan Unconditional ancial accounting 57% 300,000 2013 Court House roof renovations and transfers and from equity in capital assets. 2013for2014 2016 2017to while borrowing sewer2015 projects is likely Unconditional 57% 21% elevator transfers 2013 Consolidated Conditional dome 2017 57% Revenue 115,000 2013 21% ummary CPR PRV 500,000 2014 increase as a result in large part to the Fire Hill truck #2 transfers Conditional 2017 200,000 2014 TCH water main 225,000 term borrowing 2015 Long for general water projects Water tender transfers Where our 21% funding comes from: 24.72 relocation of theand sewer outflow from the will decrease over the term of the Conditional 2017 Long term borrowing for general andincrease water (Oak Drive) 1,200,000 2013 transfers Visitor information 24.72 pects. plan while borrowing for sewer projects isColumbia likely to as a result in large part to the Non-TCA Illecillewaet River to the River: 21.24 1,200,000 2017 STP expansion transfers centre 24.72 projects will decrease over the term of the plan Non-TCA relocation of the 21.24 4,500,000 2015-2016 2013 Consolidated Revenue Sewer outflowroof 300,000 2013 sewer outflow from the Illecillewaet River to the Columbia River: Court House Non-TCA 3.48 city’s while borrowing for sewer projects is likely to 21.24 relocation dome Other 3.48 1,000,000 2014 Taxation &Downie grants 115,000 2013 CPR Hillforce PRV main Long Term increase as a result in large partDebt to the Other 3.48 focus replacement 200,000 2014 TCH water main Other relocation of the sewer outflow from the 14 Note: The visitor information centre is fully funded by grants 1% (Oak Drive) 10% Services STP expansion Illecillewaet River to the Columbia River: 1,200,000 2017 es levels, 0.96 5% 12 Sewer outflow The city anticipates funding4,500,000 its capital 2015-2016 0.96of Revelstoke 2% General City 4.93 relocation 0.96 4% bt and expenditures from a variety of different sources Own sources 10 4.93 1,000,000 2014 Downie force main Long Term Debt

City4.93of Revelstoke

r0and24.72 r3and21.24 ancial 7 3.48

57%

How our funds are spent:

8 14 Millions

013-2017 Financial Plan 21% 6 2017 Financial How ourPlan funds are spent: 013-2017 r and How our funds are spent:

as shown in the following table: replacement

Note: The visitor information centre is fully funded by grants Unconditional $’thousands 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 transfers Reserves 1,869 funding 780 721 The city anticipates its836 capital709 1,326 0 1,333 1,667 806 Grants & Conditionalexpenditures from a variety of different sources other transfers Debt as shown in the following 2,015 1,844 table: 1,402 1,384 403 300 0 0 0 290 Non-TCA's DCC’s

Sewer

6 12 4 10

Water

484 196 501 606 1,095 Revenue $’thousands 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 06 5,994 2,820 4,072 4,366 3,315 Total 1,869 780 836 709 721 Reserves 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 1,326 0 1,333 1,667 806 Grants & 4 other is proposed that property taxes rise by about 2% a year across all classes for the term 2,015 1,844 It 1,402 1,384 403 Debt 2 It isin proposed that property about 300 0 of the 0 plan. 0 Additionally, 290 DCC’s 2013 only, theretaxes will rise be by a further 1.5% increase. These funds 484 196 501 606 1,095 Revenue 2% a year across allreduce classes for thereliance term of theon long term debt. The average will be used to boost reserves and our 0 Reserve funds 5,994 are anticipated to fall to their 3,315 2,820 4,072 4,366 Total

2013 Consolidated Revenue 2013 Consolidated Expenses Other ut of ummary 2013 Consolidated Expenses ut of ancial 2013 Consolidated Expenses dut of How our funds are spent: 2013 Consolidated Revenue pects. d7 ummary 0.96 d 2013 Consolidated Expenses city’s plan. Additionally, there 3 will be a 2017 pects. 7 4.93 Employment 2013 in 2013 2014 2016 annual across all classes for only, the2015 last years has been about 1.5%. levels in 2013 but recover by thetax endincrease of 13% Taxation &2008 grants Employment further 1.5% increase. These funds will be used 13% focus 2017: Employment city’s 13% boosthome reservesand and reduce our reliance on 1% 5% What does this meanto business owners? 10% 34% It isfor proposed that property taxes rise by about The following tables provide Contracted Services Taxation & grants 5% esfocus levels, 34% Contracted examples of the impact of the proposed tax increase in 2013 at various assessment 5% 2% a year across all classes for the term of the services 8% 5% 34% Contracted 2% Reserve funds are anticipated to fall to their 1% services levels: 8% 10% plan. Additionally, in 2013 only, there will be a 4% bt and Miscellaneous Own sources Services How funds are spent: services 2008 levels in 2013 but recover by the end of es 8% our Miscellaneous 5% further 1.5% increase. These funds will be used terlevels, and 2017: 2% Miscellaneous HOUSE Aboost reserves and reduce B our reliance on C to 4% bt and Unconditional Own sources Other Assessment

d6out2017 of 0 24.72 and 6 2017

16% 21% 16% 16% 21%

Other transfers operating

57%

Other operating 2013 Consolidated Expenses Conditional Unconditional Amortization operating 15%57% 15% 15%

Amortization transfers Amortization Non-TCA Conditional 3 21.24 Interest Interest transfers 0 24.72 7 3.48 Interest Other 's Non-TCA Employment 3 21.24 13% Non-TCA's Non-TCA's 7 3.48 Non-TCA's 5%capital expenditures over the next 34% The city anticipates five years to be as follows: Other Contracted 7 0.96 services 8% 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 7 4.93$’thousands Miscellaneous 7 0.96General 4,493 1,165 1,554 1,351 1,295 7 4.93Water 582 405 298 325 621 Other Sewer 919 1,250 2,220 2,690 1,399 operating 16% Total 5,994 2,820 4,072 4,366 3,315 Amortization How our funds are spent: ter and 15% 9% Some of the specifi c projects in the above are: How our funds included are spent: Interest

ter and d out of dand out of

and

9% 9% 9%

Year 2013 Consolidated$ Expenses Non-TCA's 800,000 2013 500,000 2014 2013 Consolidated Expenses 225,000 2015

Project City Hall stucco, renovations and elevator Fire truck #2 Water tender Visitor information centre Court House roof dome 13% CPR Hill PRV 5% TCH water main (Oak Drive) 13% STP expansion8% 5% Sewer outflow relocation Downie force main 8% replacement

2013 Employment 2013 2013 Employment Contracted 2014 services 2017 Contracted 2015 - 2016 Miscellaneous 2014 services Miscellaneous Other Note: The visitor information centre is fully funded by grants operating 16% Other The city anticipates funding its capital expenditures from a varietyAmortization of different sources as 15% operating 16% shown in the following table: 9% Amortization Interest 15% $’thousands 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 9% Interest Non-TCA's Reserves 1,869 780 836 709 721 Grants & other 1,326 0 1,333 1,667 806 Debt 2,015 1,844 1,402 1,384 403 Non-TCA's DCC’s 300 0 0 0 290 Revenue 484 196 501 606 1,095 Total

5,994

2,820

1,200,000 300,000 115,000 34% 200,000 1,200,000 34% 4,500,000 1,000,000

4,072

4,366

3,315

2012 2013 Taxes 2012 2013 Increase

$100,000 $95,179

$250,000 $237,946

$500,000 $475,893

$401 $415 $14

$1,003 $1,038 $35

$2,006 $2,076 $70

Note: In 2013 residential assessments decreased by an average of 4.82%

BUSINESS Assessment 2012 2013 Taxes 2012 2013 Increase

$100,000 $98,857

$250,000 $247,143

$500,000 $494,285

$1,841 $1,906 $64

$4,603 $4,764 $161

$9,206 $9,528 $322

Note: In 2013 business assessments decreased by an average of 1.14%

With regard to utilities a homeowner can expect those to increase as follows in 2013: UTILITY Water Sewer Garbage Recycling Total

2012 $328 $195 $108 $40 $671

2013 $335 $225 $108 $40 $708

Those homeowners receiving all four services will see an annual increase of $37 or about $3 a month. The larger than normal increase in sewer rates is to ensure that there are sufficient funds generated in this utility to fund reserves and future capital projects. Commercial utility rates will increase at the same percentage. The public is invited to submit comments on the financial plan in writing to: Mayor and Council, City of Revelstoke, Box 170, Revelstoke, BC, V0E 2S0 While the City welcomes comments and suggestions from the public at any time, the deadline for submissions regarding the financial plan is March 28, 2013. Council may alter or otherwise adjust the plan as it sees fit, based on community feedback and other factors, at any time prior to its adoption. If you have specific questions concerning the financial plan please contact: Graham Inglis, Director of Finance, City of Revelstoke Tel: 250-837-2161 Email: ginglis@revelstoke.ca

10 n TIMESReview n Wednesday, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

f eat ure

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

In focus: exploring men’s mental health services

2.815x4

Aaron Orlando

editor@revelstoketimesreview.com

“The Summer Works Program enabled us to hire a staff member we wouldn’t have been able to otherwise.” AndreA rymAn, oWner, endleSS AdvenTureS.

HIRE A SUMMER STUDENT TO HELP YOUR SMALL BUSINESS GROW Twitter Subsidized summer wages for students • Up to $8/hour wage subsidy Twitter • Employment of students ages 15 and up • Application forms available as of February 22, 2013

Call 1.877.489.2687 ext 3644 or visit our website to find out how you can apply.

www.cbt.org/summerworks

Join us:

This is the second of a two-part story exploring mental health services for men in Revelstoke.

Community Connections counselling services client numbers up

Facebook

RSS

Facebook

RSS

Doug Egan is the program manager for counselling services at Community Connections Revelstoke. The organization covers a broad range of free counselling services, including help for anxiety, depression, stress, addictions, separation/divorce, relationships and violence. He said one of the keys to their services is accessibility. “It’s not a complicated, bureaucratic process. You phone in and get an appointment. There’s no big hoops, there’s no fees. It’s accessible.” The team of counsellors have been offering services for about 20 years, but Egan said in the past five years the services have gained real traction as a network of referral agencies use them more often. This includes agencies such as police-based victim services, counsellors in the schools and everyday citizens.

Last year, they had about a 20-per-cent increase in clients; the year before that they jumped up by a dramatic 60 per cent. Egan said the increases are driven by better awareness and referrals. The higher number of seasonal employees may also be a factor, but is harder to quantify. He said that Community Connections has tried to reach out to new members of the community, such as outreach to resort management. Despite increased traffic, their funding and staffing model has adapted and they haven’t had to turn people away, Egan said. Their clients are almost exactly evenly split between males and females when young clients are factored in. As far as Revelstoke is concerned, Egan said it was a myth that men don’t access counselling as often women – although it may be the case elsewhere. In addition to counselling, programs offered by Community Connections also support those experiencing relationship crisis. That means everything from healthy relationship consultations, housing support services and programs to help manage conflict. Other non-crisis services include a popular twiceweekly drop-in parenting group for families looking for peer connections, youth groups for boys, independent living skills and adventure-

based learning. Community Connections is located at 314 Second Street East. They can be reached at 250-837-2920.

CMHA manager offers group and telephonebased services Canadian Mental Health Association regional program manager Dianna Churchill points to two new programs available through CMHA. The CMHA is part of a larger network of service providers. The Salmon Armbased manager said CMHA services focus on programming for those living with long-term mental illnesses. This includes local programs such as the Revelstoke Awareness and Outreach Program (or RAOP pronounced ray-op) which is located in a facility across the alleyway from the Regent Inn. The referral-based centre provides a range of services for those living with mental health challenges. The CMHA also provides shorter-term programming. She points to their upcoming Living Life to the Fullest program available in March. It’s an eight-week group program designed to help clients tackle everyday stressors. It’s about “getting people together to help people.”

She also points to their phone-based program called Bounce Back, which targets those with chronic low mood issues that aren’t clinical depression, but nevertheless require help. The program uses workbooks, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy-based program and a coach to help clients overcome their low mood issues. The programs would benefit men, but neither are tailored specifically to men. Churchill manages an area including Salmon Arm and Revelstoke, and often provides referrals to other mental health and counselling services. “What happens a lot of times is people don’t know where to go, so they phone us,” she said. Like other providers, she refers those who call to more appropriate services, if necessary. Contact the local CMHA branch at 250-542 3114, or via the Interior Crisis Line Network for critical incidents at 1-888-353-2273. *** Correction: The first part of this series stated that the RCMP were classifying the fatal Jan. 17 house fire in Arrow Heights as a suicide. In fact, the Revelstoke RCMP hasn’t made a final determination on the fire, which will be up to the BC Coroners Service. An RCMP spokesperson told the Times Review that all indications pointed to suicide.

There is a better way...

Got something you really want to sell? Put it in front of the faces of thousands of readers everyday in the Classifieds. Call today to place your ad! R

TIMESReview

250.837.4667

TIMESReview n Wednesday, FEBRUARY 27, 2013 n 11

news

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

B.C. budget borrows NDP tax hikes properties to be marketed this year are expected to produce a net return of $260 million. They include a former hospital site on 152 Street and two vacant lots on 192 Street in Surrey, a vacant lot near Victoria General Hospital, and the former location of North Saanich Middle

Tom Fletcher Black Press

VICTORIA – The B.C. Liberals’ pre-election budget proposes to implement income tax increases on business and higher-income individuals, similar to proposals from the NDP opposition. The corporate income tax rate would rise one point to 11 per cent effective April 1, accelerating by a year an increase announced in 2012. NDP leader Adrian Dix has repeatedly promised to increase the corporate rate to 12 per cent, where it was in 2008. In Finance Minister Mike de Jong’s budget, tabled Tuesday, personal income taxes for those earning $150,000 or more would rise 2.1 per cent to 16.8 per cent for two years, starting next January. That increase is to be rolled back to the current rate of 14.7 per cent in 2015, de Jong said. Dix has indicated that if the NDP forms government, he would impose an income tax increase for those earning $150,000 or more a year, with specifics promised in the NDP election platform. De Jong stressed that B.C.’s personal income tax rates are still the lowest in Canada for those earning up to $122,000 a year. With a provincial election set for May 14, this budget will not be passed by the time the brief legislature session ends in late March. Its measures are part of a campaign platform for Clark’s government, and the winner of the election must pass a budget in the fall. Also proposed is a tobacco tax hike of $2 per carton of cigarettes. De Jong said the effective date is held off until Oct. 1 to give people time to quit smoking, with 100,000 B.C. residents currently taking advantage of a provincial program offering free nicotine patches, gum or approved prescription drugs. The last tobacco tax increase was seven per cent when the harmonized sales tax was implemented in 2010, replacing the provincial sales tax that didn’t apply to

Finance Minister Mike de Jong describes B.C. government efforts and projections to control the growth of spending and balance the budget. Tom Fletcher/Black Press

tobacco. That tax is to be retained when the province reverts to the PST on April 1. De Jong’s budget also proposes to phase out school property tax credits for light industry for the 2013 budget year.

Reaction: ‘modest’ surplus rests on low spending Finance Minister Mike de Jong unveiled his government’s promised balanced budget Tuesday, bolstered by Crown property sales, increased income tax rates and economic growth expected to continue for three years. De Jong’s projections call for spending to increase by 1.5 per cent overall in the coming three years, with health care spending increases of 2.3, 2.7 and 2.2 per cent over the same period. “This is not enough even to maintain existing health care services, given the cost of population growth and inflation, not to mention what’s needed to make needed improvements,” said Debra McPherson, president of the B.C. Nurses’ Union. “As a result, health authorities will be forced to continue jamming hospital patients into offices, lounges and other areas not designed for patient care,

as well as using hallways to take up the slack.” De Jong argued that the government has already established a track record of containing the rise of health care funding in recent years. His budget also adds a four per cent increase in Medical Services Plan premiums to take effect next January, the latest in a series of increases paid by individuals or their employers for basic medical care. Business organizations are concerned about a one per cent increase in corporate income tax, on top of the carbon tax on fossil fuels and the end of the harmonized sales tax that provided input tax credits. Rick Jeffery, president of the Coastal Forest Products Association, said the return of the provincial sales tax amounts to a $140 million tax increase to his members. The forest industry understands the financial pressure and the revolt against the HST, but now needs regulatory reform and skills training from the government to keep it competitive, he said. The Canadian Restaurant and Food Services Association applauded the end to the HST, projecting a year of growth for B.C.’s 12,000 restaurants once the sales tax on prepared foods drops by seven per cent on April 1. Finance officials say 16 Crown

School. The government expects to finish the current fiscal year with a deficit of $1.2 billion, the fourth straight deficit since the global economic meltdown that unfolded before the 2009 election.

FREE* COFFEE From February 25 – March 3

*Really. It’s completely free. You don’t have to do anything. Not even answer a skill-testing question. Just show up at McDonald’s® and claim your reward. By the way, why are you still reading this? Wouldn’t you rather be drinking your free, small hot Premium Roast Brewed Coffee? Because we mean it – there’s no catch. Not even in the fine-fine print. Check it out for yourself – Ok, really now. Get going. The coffee is rich, smooth and delicious, and it’s waiting. You don’t want to miss out do you? Plus you’re probably squinting by now. Not valid with any other McCafé® beverage, Extra Value Meal or Value Picks® offer. Limit one per customer, per visit. At participating McDonald’s restaurants in Canada. ©2013 McDonald’s

111124177-1 McD Regional NSP_BC.YK_Common_4.312x8.indd 1

13-02-15 10:52 AM

CREATION DATE: 02/07/13 MODIFICATION DATE: February 14, 2013 3:35 PM OUTPUT DATE: 02/15/13

#600 – 1085 Homer Street, Vancouver BC, V6B 1J4 p: 604 647 2727 f: 604 647 6299 www.cossette.com

CLIENT PROOF #

DOCKET #: 111124177-1 CLIENT: McDonald’s DESCRIPTION: Regional NSP

Prod Mgr.:

FILENAME:111124177-1McDRegionalNSP_BC.YK_Common_4.312x8.indd

Acct Exec.:

TRIM: 4.312" x 8.0"

Art Director: AM

IMAGE INFO: 300 dpi

NOTES:

Software: InDesign C M Y K Version: CS5

P151C

Cool Gray 11U

DIELINE

Copywriter:

Operator:

INTERNAL REVI

APPROVALS

Art Director: Copywriter: Producer: Accounts:

PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK FO

PLEASE NOTE: Colour lasers do not accurately represent t finished product. This proof is strictly for layout purposes

250-837-7192

• Accounting Services

• Estate Planning

• Assurance Services

• Succession Planning

• Business Advisory

• Purchase & Sale of a Business

• Bookkeeping and Payroll

• Non-resident Tax Services

• Financial Planning

• Accounting Software & Training

Rain or Shine... We’ve got you covered!

www.drewleehai.ca

12 n TIMESReview n Wednesday, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Acrobats bounce to podium at Flip City Protests greet first Jumbo Jef Kline

Revelstoke Acrobats Club

Jenna Bollefer competes i the double-mini-trampoline at the Flip City acrobats meet in Abbotsford last weekend. Jef Kline/Revelstoke Acrobats Club

Carnival capers Columbia Park Elementary held its big Family Friendship Carnival on Friday. The school fundraiser featured games like bowling, pillow fights, bean bag tosses, cake walk, ping pong ball toss, and more, not to mention a bake sale. Clockwise, from right: Pre-schooler Hugo PecoraThomas goes bowling for prizes, with his mother Cari looking on.; Victor Wu (left) and Kaeson Newsome have some fun whacking each other with pillows.; Xaydee Fresman tests her aim in the bean-bag toss. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review

The Revelstoke Acrobats just returned from their second competition of the season. Flip City Gymnastics hosted the meet in Abbotsford, B.C. With more than 190 competitors this was a big meet with lots of hard divisions. There was 13 attending from Revelstoke. Here are some of the highlights: Ainslee Arthurs competed in national trampoline for the first time, she had been out two seasons with a personal injury that might have prevented her from ever competing again, she has worked so very hard to recover and compete at this high level. When others might of quit she never gave up and was always there for her teammates making her coaches so proud. Frankie Howe brought home hardware in all three events she competed in, with two silver and a bronze. Both Chloe Suchovs and Frankie Howe put in their best performance ever in the Provincial 2 double mini trampoline final. Chloe scored a 9.9 with Frankie scoring 9.8. Scores are combined from the total of their four routines. Other medal winners were: Stephanie Batke – gold in P4 trampoline; Josh Winger – silver in P2 double mini trampoline; and Jenna Bollerfer – bronze in P3 trampoline The schedule made for very long days and there was some very tired athletes performing but when it came time to compete they all did amazing. The next big meet the athletes are training for is the B.C. Provincial Championships from March 15-17 in Kamloops. Check www.revelstoketimesreview.com for the complete results.

municipality meeting Greg amos Black Press

Key staff members at the Village of Radium Hot Springs will soon be filling double roles by also working for the new Jumbo Glacier mountain resort municipality. Against a backdrop of more than 100 anti-Jumbo protesters from across the Kootenays chanting outside Radium’s village offices, the municipality’s inaugural meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 19 solidified several aspects of how Jumbo Glacier will work. All meetings will be held at the Radium office on the third Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m., a time that’s convenient for both Radium staff and Jumbo’s council, consisting of Mayor Greg Deck and councillors Nancy Hugunin and Steve Ostrander. All three were sworn in by Radium chief administrative officer Mark Read to commence the meeting. “Are you sure you want to do this?” he wryly asked Mr. Ostrander, as protesters began pounding on the building’s doors and windows in time with a slogan of “Save democracy.” At that point, Columbia Valley RCMP Staff Sergeant Marko Shehovac, who was in the room, called for backup, as protest organizer Bob Campsall went outside to calm down the crowd. Two additional police cars arrived, though no arrests were made. The new municipality encompasses more than 6,000 hectares in the Jumbo Mountain area located 55 kilometres west of Invermere, where a worldclass ski resort is slated to be built on a 104-hectare resort base. The development would include 5,500 bed units, and has faced intense opposition in the region over the 22-year history of the proposed project. The resort would offer year-round glacier skiing at elevations as high as 3,400 metres via 23 ski lifts. The decision to establish a new municipality in the area, which as yet has no buildings and no population, was made by the province last November. To keep costs down, the council

will earn lower-than-average remuneration. Mayor Greg Deck will be paid $7,500 for each full year, while the two councillors will earn just $5,000 per year. “You guys are on the bottom of the barrel as far as being paid,” noted temporary administrator Phil Taylor, who will be replaced by Mr. Read within months. “Our constituent load is going to be relatively light,” quipped Mr. Deck in response. Elderly Shuswap Band chief Paul Sam opened the council meeting with a prayer, and remarked he had never seen a grizzly bear in the Jumbo area in his life. “When you say Jumbo Wild, it’s fine, but what has wild ever done for us?” he said. “They’re protesting everything, but we’ve got our own heart and soul to tell us what to do. I’m glad that you people chose the right way to go.” About two dozen protesters were brought to Radium by Nelson’s West Kootenay EcoSociety, who on Monday, Feb. 18 filed an application for a judicial review of the Jumbo municipality on constitutional grounds. “Our action today is in defense of democracy,” said EcoSociety executive director David Reid in a press release. “Every Canadian should shudder at the idea of a provincial minister appointing a mayor and council for a municipality with no residents. It’s an affront to our constitution and our democracy.” The West Kootenay EcoSociety has been a long-standing member of the West Kootenay Coalition for Jumbo Wild! and an active opponent of the proposed ski resort since 1994. Radium will earn a fee for service in exchange for having their staff members double as the administrator, chief financial officer and corporate officer for Jumbo. Kootenay Savings Credit Union will be the Jumbo municipality’s official banker, while Vancouver law firm Murdy & McAllister will advise the new community on legal matters. The Municipal Insurance Association of B.C.

TIMESReview ■ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013 ■ 13

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

rts

& Entertainment Contact the Times Review with your arts & entertainment story ideas and events. 250-837-4667 editor@revelstoketimesreview.com

Theatre Company hits the big stage with new play ALEX COOPER

reporter@revelstoketimesreview.com

The Revelstoke Theatre Company is moving into the big theatre, taking to the stage with a grand British farce in the tradition of Fawlty Towers and Black Adder. It’s On, It’s Off, by Ray Lawrence, opens at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre this Thursday, Feb. 28, the first of six shows in town. It’s the theatre company’s first performance in the new theatre, and a big step up from it’s usual venue of McGregor’s at the Powder Springs Hotel. The decision came about in several phases. First, the theatre company said they would put on a production for Spirit Fest. “It was immediately brought up by a bunch of people that if it was for Spirit Fest it would have to be high energy and absolutely funny,” Darren McKay, the play’s director told me. He went looking for scripts and settled upon It’s On, It’s Off, which he found on a website called Lazy Bees. “I found this one and I was laughing my ass off as I read it,” he said. “I’ve always been a fan of British Comedy. I’ve been watching it since I was a kid – Monty Python, Black Adder, all that stuff. I’ve always loved that kind of humour.” Once that decision was made and the play went into production, they realized the set just wouldn’t fit into McGregor’s. “We also wanted to get in here and do a show and see what it was like,” McKay said. I spoke to McKay shortly before the casts first rehearsal with the set at the new theatre. The crew was busy making sure the lighting was

The cast of It’s On, It’s Off, from left: Cecilia Lea, as Daphne Humphreys, Imogen Whale as Tina Humphreys, Emily Horkley as Monica Cauldwell, Wendy Harper as Angela Hill and Graham Harper as Gerald Humphreys. Lying down is Jamie Ellis as Robert Humphreys. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review

working and the sound cues were ready. The set – with its look of a traditional British living room – filled the stage. It’s On, It’s Off starts with husband and wife Daphne and Gerald Humphreys, played by Cecilia Lea and Graham Harper respectively. Their daughter Tina (Imogen Whale) is about to get married and, of course, they’re having the usual pre-wedding jitters, and then some. They’re also waiting for their daughter’s future mother-inlaw Angela Hill (Wendy Harper) to show and stay with them for a few days. To make matters worse, their son Robert (Jamie Ellis) calls to say his

wife has hit him over the head with a wok. He eventually stumbles onto the stage, dazed and very confused (during the rehearsal I saw he accidentally broke a glass during his stumbling. To the actors credit, they didn’t break character at all and even worked the clean up into the play). True to British farce standards, there’s a lot of outlandish dialogue, with people mishearing each other. Daphne, in particular, goes into panic mode several times after concocting wild situations based on mis-hearing someone. (Is Robert in custody, did he kill his wife? No, he’s actually at the hospital, in the casualty section.)

When Tina shows up, she comes with the news that she told her fiance to “bugger off.” Does that mean the wedding’s off? What about the caterer and all the food that’s been ordered? And the groom’s father wants to wear what kind of hat? And that was just the first 20 minutes that I was able to see. “All hell breaks loose,” McKay told me. “There’s miscommunications everywhere, everyone’s been sleeping with everyone else.” The cast of six is a mix of Revelstoke theatre veterans and rookies. The play also features Emily Horkley as Monica Cauldwell, who is looking for the man of her dreams.

From left: Cecilia Lea as Daphne Humphreys, Imogen Whale as her daughter Tina, and Graham Harper as the father, Gerald.

It’s also the first big directing gig for McKay, who’s directed two smaller plays recently, but never done anything this big. “British farce is like taking comedy and taking it a couple levels above what you would normally do with a comedy,” said McKay. “It’s a lot faster, it’s a lot faster with how they have to deliver the lines. The timing is definitely key.” He credited many crew members, including stage manager Martin Ralph and guest artistic director Anita Hallewas, with helping him out. “Another big challenge with British farce is not only are you trying to focus on the two people talking, everybody else on stage is going to be doing stuff to,” McKay said. “It’s always in action so its tough to catch everything that happens.” With six shows in a 275-seat theatre, McKay said he’s definitely feeling nervous, but at the same time he’s excited for the show to start. He said he’s heard a lot of buzz from people excited to see a play in the new venue. “I’m really looking forward to seeing this open, seeing what an audience will think of it,” he said. “I want to hear them laugh at it.” It’s On, It’s Off is at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre from Feb. 28 to Mar. 2 and Mar. 7-9. Doors are at 7:30 p.m. and showtime is at 8 p.m. each night. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students and seniors. They can be purchased at the Powder Springs or online at www.revelstoketheatrecompany.org.

Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review

14 ■ TIMESReview ■ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

ports & Rec

Contact the Times Review with your sports schedules, results, standings, and story ideas. 250-837-4667 editor@revelstoketimesreview.com

Nordic Club glides forward with Midget Championships Big volunteer effort helps club host first major event since 1980s

YOU ARE HERE. AND SO ARE WE. Alana Brittin, who won gold at the BC Championships earlier this month, will be a favourite for a medal at the Midget Championships. Debbie Koerber/Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

ALEX COOPER

reporter@revelstoketimesreview.com

FREE

BASIC INSTALLATION AND NO EQUIPMENT TO BUY!1 One-time Activation fee applies. Packages starting from

54.99

/month2

XPLORNET’S NEW 4G HIGH-SPEED INTERNET IS NOW AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA!

The Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club will take a big leap forward this weekend when it hosts the Teck B.C. Midget Championships this weekend, Mar. 2-3. The Nordic club has hosted big races in the past, but this will be the first major event since it has hosted since the Western Canadian Championships in 1986. “We were sending athletes to races across the province for years,” said Nordic club president Dave Kaegi. “We were going to other clubs who were taking on the effort to put on

races so we felt it was our turn to step up and host something.” Stepping up has meant a huge volunteer effort for the club, with about 80 volunteers ready to help out with everything from shuttling people to and from Mt. Macpherson to running the race timing to serving at the big banquet on Saturday. Before the club could host the championships, it had to upgrade the trail network, he said. The Titan and Dynamite trails were added to the Mickey Olson Loop to create the one and two kilometre loops that you need for Midget-level races. The club also acquired timing equipment and held a practice event around Christmas to

We know that there’s a lot to do and see online and with Xplornet’s new 4G network you can now surf, chat, and stream video faster than ever before. Looking for high-speed Internet that is truly high-speed?

“Come Play with us”

CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER TO FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN GET XPLORNET TODAY.

Kamloops

August 20-24

...Over 3500 55+ BC Seniors expected to participate !

Golden Satellite 250.344.3553

Visit our website to find out more about what we have to offer

FOR ALL OF CANADA 1If

installation requirements go beyond the scope of a basic installation, additional fees may apply. 2Limited time offer and subject to change without notice, where 4G Satellite service is available; cannot be combined with any other offer unless otherwise specified. Actual speed online may vary with your technical configuration, Internet traffic, server and other factors. Traffic management applies to all packages. For details visit Xplornet.com. Monthly Service Fee includes $15/month rental cost of equipment. Taxes will apply. Xplornet® is a trade-mark of Xplornet Communications Inc. ©Xplornet Communications Inc., 2013.

XPLO124 REVELSTOKE TIMES REVIEW 5.8125X11.429.indd 1

BC 4GSat admat 01/2013

HIGH-SPEED INTERNET

2/14/13 5:07 PM

Click on your It includes geographic zone and contact info for people you will find lots of who would be glad information to help you get involved

www.bcseniorsgames.org

Archery Badminton Bridge Carpet Bowling Cribbage Cycling Darts Dragon Boating Equestrian 5 Pin Bowling Floor Curling Golf Horseshoes Ice Curling Ice Hockey Lawn Bowling Mtn. Biking Pickleball Slo-Pitch Soccer Swimming Table Tennis Tennis Track & Field Whist

TIMESReview ■ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013 ■ 15

S POR T S

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

town. He said this competition should prime the club to host other races in the future and promote Revelstoke as a Nordic skiing destination. “It’s huge, it’s a really big step forward,” he said. “Not only does it

increase our skill sets to hold events, it’s also bringing people from all across the province, Alberta and Washington to come ski our trails.” With files from Sarah Newton/Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club.

Coming to Vernon? We’d love to be your home away from home!        

Comfortable guest rooms Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna Fitness Room Restaurant & Sports Bar Liquor Store Complimentary Wireless Internet 100% Non-Smoking Pet Friendly

(extra charge applies)

Conveniently located across from the Village Green Centre and just steps away from Wal-Mart, Future Shop and other fine stores. Ask for our $79.00 Stay & Shop Rate Special

Clocwise, from left: Hayden Mallett, Nelson Luxmoore and Elizabeth Elliott have all had success at recent races and are looking to do well at the Teck Midget Championships in Revelstoke this weekend.

* bring in this ad to include our Value Breakfast & a 15% Off Coupon for Lunch or Dinner. (some restrictions apply)

Debbie Koerber/Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club

Offer Expires: Feb 28, 2013

make sure it was working. The Teck Midgets are open for skiers born from 2000 to 2003. While it is a competitive event, skiers of all abilities are encouraged to take part and the focus is on fun and participation. In addition to the races, there will also be a banquet, dance contests, costumed mascots, draw prizes, and a gift bag for every athlete. On top of medals for the top racers, there are also awards for technique and team spirit. Your child doesn’t have to be a racer to take part. “The Teck Midgets is the premier event for cross country skiers of this age, but the emphasis is on participation and fun for everyone,” said Matt Smider, the coach of the Revelstoke Nordic

Ski Club. “This is a low stress and friendly competition. It is a great opportunity to expose younger skiers to this fantastic sport, and to get them hooked on the wonders of nordic skiing. It is truly a lifelong sport and something that benefits every aspect of an individual’s life.” The weekend will start Saturday morning with the 2.5-kilometre classic race. The action continues in the afternoon with the 4X1.5-kilometre classic and skate skiing relays. Saturday night is when the banquet and dance takes place at the community centre. The event wraps up with 300metre skate spring races on Sunday. “Cross country skiers are an incredible bunch,” said Debbie

Koerber, who is handling registration for the race. “They love skiing uphill and downhill. Rosy Cheeks, big smiles, and burning lungs are pretty inspiring, especially on a nine year old.” Of note, the Mt. Macpherson parking lot will be closed during race weekend. Instead, club members will be shuttling people to the trails from the HMC yard on Highway 23, just south of the Trans-Canada Highway. With about 470 members, club membership has increased substantially in recent years, said Kaegi. As well, day pass sales have multiplied in recent years – a sign that tourists are using the trails as well. The Teck Midgets are expected to provide an estimated $50,000 tourism boom to

Evans’ sisters medal at Western Canadian Championships Times Review staff

Sisters Brittany and Megan Evans both returned from the Haywood Western Canadian Nordic Championships with a little more luggage. Brittany won three medals amongst the junior women, finishing third in the 1.4 kilometre

free technique sprint on Friday, second in the 10 kilometre classic race on Saturday and second in the 15 kilometre free technique race on Sunday. Megan took home two medals amongst junior girls, finishing second in the 10 kilometre classic race on Saturday and third in the 10 kilometre free technique

race on Sunday. She also finished fourth in the 2.5 kilometre free technique spring on Friday. The races took place at the Wapiti Nordic Ski Club in Grande Prairie, Alta. Up next for the two sisters are the Haywood Nordic Nationals at the Callaghan Valley Nordic Centre in Whistler, B.C. from March 23-30.

4801—27th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4Z1 Toll Free: 800.663.4433 reservations@villagegreenhotel.com

f o ! n k a e F e W e th

If the person highlighted in the photo is YOU, cut out this ad, bring it to the Revelstoke SUBWAY and you will receive a free FOOTLONG of your choice. This offer is redeemable once only and only at Subway in Revelstoke. Offer valid 1 month from print date. Not valid with any Premium Sub, other promotion or offer.

Earlybird Registration On Now! Early Bird Registrants are automatically On entered into a draw Earlybird Registration Now! to win one of 3 iPads.

RELAY FOR FOR LIFE LIFE RELAY CELEBRATE CELEBRATE

REMEMBER REMEMBER

FIGHT BACK BACK FIGHT

Early Bird Registrants are automatically entered into a draw to of 3until iPads. $10win (allone ages) March 1, 2013. $10 $20 (all (all ages) ages) until after March that. 1, 2013. $20 (all ages) after that.

Visit relayforlife.ca relayforlife.ca or or call call Cheryl Cheryl Fry Fry Visit at 250-837-9462 250-837-9462 for for more more information. information. at

16 n TIMESReview n WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Revelstoke Babies 2012 The next generation ...

Daisy Bostock

Mathis Amyot

Nixon Frank Gianni Bafaro October 24, 2012 Phil & Karley Bafaro

February 5, 2012 Mike and Sheena Bell

July 20, 2012 Diana & Chris Bostock

Onyx Hallewas Brennan

Lincoln Jayce Buckler

Sidda Leslie Christy June 1, 2012 Nadine & Andrew Christy

Kalem Croxall

October 16, 2012 Adam & Kelsey Croxall

Oliver Atticus Fitzmaurice

Jayden Christopher Gauer

Emma Jane Greenwood December 25, 2012 Darren & Jessica Greenwood

Aubrey Lynn Halvorson

December 11, 2012 Brandon Halvorson & Lauren Dieleman

Natalie Kerrie Hutton

Ava Lavigne

March 13, 2012 Marie-Claude Asselin & Frédérick Amyot

August 7, 2012 Blair Brennan & Anita Hallewas

April 8, 2012 Khrystal Fitzmaurice

April 21, 2012 Jason & Kristin Buckler

April 10, 2012 Chris & Julia Gauer

Jack Michael Bell

August 22, 2012 Kory Hutton & Amanda Silano-Hutton

Liam Iaccino

August 26, 2012 Peter Iaccino & Meredith Grey

Carlene Janice Rayna Jacob November 10, 2012 Liandra Young & Jason Jacob

April 20, 2012 Alex and Jodi Lavigne

Piper Graye Leonard

Oscar Lloyd Moore

Zola Okafor

Marley Jae Ormondy

June 29, 2012 Dayna VanOverbeke & Matt Leonard

August 6, 2012 Birte Paschen and Steve Moore

April 2, 2012 Kasey Buhler & Chucks Okafor

January 28, 2012 Mike and Sherrelle Ormondy

TIMESReview ■ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013 ■ 17

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

October 24, 2012 Craig Piattelli & Robyn Heenan

Scarlett Patricia Roe

April 7, 2012 Anne Murphy & Brydon Roe

James Olav Rorstad

October 20, 2012 Mike & Natasha Perkins

Emmi Anze Scarcelli

Levi Adam Sessa

Charles Curtis Simpson

Scarlet Elizabeth Sutherland-Loesch

Archie Werner

Dylan Keith Williams

Corbin Rodney Graham Perkins

Hazel Dawn Piattelli

August 4, 2012 Derek & Eliisa Scarcelli

February 19, 2012 Adam & Melissa Sessa

Bridget Autumn Rain Thurlow

Jasper Neil James Wallwork

November 24, 2012 Amy Torgunrud & Trevor Thurlow

February 27, 2012 Christina Griffith & Jonathon Wallwork

January 5, 2012 Jim & Meghan Simpson

November 23, 2012 Sebastian Werner & Hayley Johnson

Thank You

September 18, 2012 Elmer & Liz Rorstad

January 8, 2012 Tara Sutherland & Stefan Loesch

April 18, 2012 Erin Williams

to all the proud parents for sharing your beautiful sons and daughters with the community of Revelstoke.

Seth Daniel Zacker July 7, 2012 Cory & Leah Zacker

E L L E

Congratulations!

BAMBIN

CONGRATULATIONS to you all on your Belle Bambini!

We carry a large selection of clothing (0-30 months), giftware, toys and many baby necessities, from cloth diapers to Keekaroo high chairs and Guzzi & Gus strollers. We have your baby covered!

New Spring Arrivals Daily! Baby Clothing, Accessories and Unique Gifts! YOUR ONE STOP BABY SHOP 202 West 1st Street, Revelstoke 250.837.6662

OUR LINES INCLUDE: Bumbo - Sophie the Giraffe ˜ Vulli - Sweet Peanut Bebé Bean - Mexx for Babies - Mud Pie Baby Robeez Footwear - Gund Plush - Trudi Toys Melissa & Doud Toys & Plush

18 n TIMESReview n WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES

S po rt s

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

It’s Playoff Time!! Revelstoke vs. Sicamous Eagles Game 6 - (If necessary) Saturday March 2nd Puck drops at 7:00pm All fixtures played at the Revelstoke Forum Come out and Support your local team!

RONALD'S RAVE REVIEW

Teck MidgeT cross counTry skiing chaMpionships Saturday & Sunday March 2nd & 3rd

The Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club plays host to several hundred cross-country ski racers in grades four to seven.

1880 Trans-Canada Hwy. 250-837-6230

At the Mt. Macpherson Nordic Centre.

Attention service groups, community and non-profit organizations, Kevin & Cathy Blakely of the Revelstoke McDonald's are pleased to sponsor this spot to present your message. Please call Mavis Cann at the Times Review with your information at 250-837-4667.

a Home for tHe Hunts

Members of the Revelstoke Figure Skating Club. Back from left to right: Cassidy Legebokow, Alexandra Robertson, Jaimie Reynolds, Jacqueline Cottingham, Megan Cottingham and Alexis Larsen. Front, from left: Sophie Dorrius and Makenna Howe. Contributed

Cottingham sisters bring home medals from Okanagan Championships Jen Walker-Larsen

Revelstoke Figure Skating Club

Revelstoke figure skaters had a strong showing at the Okanagan Regional Championships held in West Kelowna from Feb. 15-17. Revelstoke senior skaters Jacqueline and Megan Cottingham brought home medals with Megan winning gold for her Interpretive program and bronze for her Elements program and Jacqueline winning bronze for her Interpretive program. Revelstoke intermediate skaters Alexandra Robertson, Jaimie Reynolds, Alexis Larsen, Sophie

Dorrius, Makenna Howe, and Cassidy Legebokow were also rewarded for solidly demonstrating their skating skills in both creative and elements categories. Of special note Cassidy was awarded gold for her Star 1 elements, Makenna received silver for her Star 2 elements, and Alexandra, Alexis and Sophie received bronze for their Star 2 elements. But these and other figure skaters in the Revelstoke Figure Skating Club aren’t sitting back on their laurels. They are working hard with Head Coach Nina Greschner to showcase their talents to their own hometown at

the Figure Skating Carnival on Thursday, Mar. 14, at the Revelstoke Forum. You don’t want to miss this Heroes versus Villains extravaganza that features guest Revelstoke skaters School District Superintendent Mike Hooker, Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club Coach Matt Smider, new Community Connections Executive Director Craig Brown, and new Revelstoke Secondary School principal Greg Kenyon. Admission is by donation and the doors open at 6 p.m. Bring a twoonie to vote for the best guest skater and help their favourite charity.

free spirit sports

Crazy Winter Sale Starting Thursday, February 28th

Home for tHe Hunts fundraiser dance and silent auction

30% OFF all Adult Outerwear,

30% OFF

saturdaY, marcH 9tH 7:00Pm catHolic Hall tickets $10, available at talisman trading co. Contact Dana Prunkle to donate to the Silent Auction Home: 250.814.0298 Cell: 250.814.8508

a Hand uP, not a Hand out

Snowboards, Boots and Bindings

20% OFF Gloves, Toques, Helmets and Select Backpacks

ing ply oke p u S elst 2 9 Rev ce 19 sin

203 First St. West, Revelstoke. 250-837-9453 www.freespiritsports.com

30% OFF

20% OFF Find us on Facebook

TIMESReview ■ WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013 ■ 19

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Take a Break CROSSWORD

December 22– January 19

January 20– February 18

February 19– March 20

You don’t like to pitch a fit, but if you want to be heard, that’s what you’re going to have to do. Make your stance known, Capricorn. Only then will you get the action you seek.

CLUES DOWN 1. Disentangle stitching 2. Plane passenger places 3. Assoc. for Women in Science

Attention, Aquarius. Stop dragging your Someone close to you feet, Taurus. You know has something what needs to to besay, done, and they you to so do it. need The sooner listen. A home you finish, the sooner improvement you can moveproject on to turns out better something youthan really expected. want to do.

January 20– April 20– February May 20 18

It’s a tall order, Pisces, but it’s not impossible. Gather your supplies and the troops and get crackin’. A report receives glowing reviews just in time.

2 0 1 2

You don’t like to pitch Please, Aries. You aare fit, abut if you want go-getter, but tosometimes be heard, you that’sgo too what you’re going far. Keep that in mind tothis have to do. Make week as you work your withstance othersknown, to get a Capricorn. Only then project off the ground. will you get the action you seek.

December March 21–22– January April 1919

Attention, Aquarius. Someone close to you has something to say, and they need you to listen. A home improvement project turns out better than expected.

CLUES ACROSS You don’t like to pitch 1. Utilization a fit, but if you want 6. 2nd largest Estoniatocity be heard, that’s 11. Spiral staircase center what you’re going 12. Fisherman’s basketto have to do. Make 13. Gain an objective your stance known, Capricorn. Only then 15. Aromatic pine December 22–resinwill you get the action 18. Thai monetary January 19 unityou seek. 19. Ancient capital of Nabataea 20. Strays Attention, Aquarius. 21. Served food Someone 24. “Rubber Ball” singer Bobbyclose to you has something to say, 25. Foot digit and they need you to 26. Profound fear listen. A home 28. Atomic #77 improvement project 29. Faced up to turns out better than January 20– expected. 33. Unit of pain intensity February 18 34. Confederate soldier 36. In an inconsiderate manner 43. Blue Hens school It’s a tall order, Pisces, 44. Yemen capital but it’s not impossible. Gather your supplies 45. Swiss river and thecuckoo troops and get 47. Black tropical American crackin’. A report 48. Short stroke receives glowing 49. Competent reviews just in time. 50. Unit used to19– measure buttons February March 20 52. Liabilities 53. Loafers 55. A social outcast 56. Old Man’s beard lichen 58. County north of The Golden Gate 59. Short literary composition 60. Norwegian composer

M a y

February May 21– 19– March 20 M June 21

It’s a tall order, Pisces, Pragmatic Gemini. but it’s not impossible. You’re always Gather your supplies looking to get things and thewell troops and get done in the crackin’. report shortest A time possible, receives glowingjust but sometimes reviews just in time. won’t work. Patience is key.

a y

FOR SALE 1985 GMC 4x4 Short Box - RARE! 1991 GMC 4x4 Club Cab 1995 GMC 4x4 2500 w/Canopy

HOROSCOPES

View 981 Lundell Road. Call 250-837-2541

2 — WDAYS... e e k 4 THE — M W aNEXT e ye k 2 04 1SEVEN

March 21– June 22– April 19 July 22

Aries, direct your efforts Please, Aries. You Clarify, Cancer. toward helping other are a go-getter, but Make certain you people. You find sometimes youmay go are understood ontoo you are more far. that this inenergized mind all Keep accounts this week as you work when helping others, week. Leave nothing with others to friend get awill be to chance. A and your efforts project off the ground. drops by with an much appreciated. June 22– 23– September unusual request. July 22 22 October

Surround yourself with

April 20– July 23– May 20 22 August

May 21–23– August

friends and family Stop dragging your Bickering rarely solves this week,soTaurus. You feet, Taurus. You anything, put know a stop should have some what needs to be done, to the madness the first downtime, you can so do it. The sooner chance you and get, Leo. you thenothing sooner use this to catch Youfinish, will time get you can on to with done if move you don’t. up and reconnect something really your lovedyou ones. want to do. Gemini, some levels

of communication Pragmatic Gemini. A loved one has a may bealways compromised You’re meltdown, and you’re this week, so your looking to get left to pick upthings the messages notit, done well inmay the pieces. You can do shortest timeintended possible, reach Virgo, the and you will do but sometimes just recipient. It could take it well. A new do lifts won’t Patience in more ways aspirits littlework. longer to get isyour key. than one. point across.

21 2 0 1 2 June — W e e k September 22

July 23– 23– October August 22 21 November

Libra, although you are Clarify, Cancer. Clam up, Libra, and Clam up, Libra, and ablewill to think quickly, Make certain you you will regret it. you regret it. youunderstood much prefer have are on to Prepare to present your Prepare to present your things all accounts this the If you idea and watch the idea andorganized. watch week. nothing sparks fly. The to-do have Leave afly. presentation sparks The to-do to tolist chance. A friend list nears completion nears completion make next week, start “Finest drops by with an with Piercing an addition. studio in the Monashees” with an addition. working on it now. September 23– unusual request. “Finest Piercing studio in the he Monashees”

SKATE SKIM SNOW October 22 Snowboard Gear 30-50 %off %Monashees” “Finest Piercing studio in the30-50 Snowboard Gear Snowboard Gear G off %off % 30-50 50 off %shoe pile % % time 20%ASnowboard OFF all 50 Skateboards & Longboards for a% limited change in attitude 50 off30-50 shoe pile off shoe pile Gear off has been re-upped! Snowboard Gear off All 2013 Snowboard Gear is 30-50 up to 50% off! picks up the pace, and has been re-upped! has been re-upped! % New shoesfinishes arriving & lots pile being liquidated %weekly 50 the team well off shoe 50 off shoe for 25-50% offpile “Finest Piercing studio in the Monashees”

Scorpio, there has

never been a better Bickering solves A change rarely in attitude time to romance anything, so a stop picks up put theput pace, and in the forefront. If you’re tothe theteam madness the first finishes well single,of put all Leo. your chance you get, ahead schedule. cards table. You willon getthe nothing Bravo, Scorpio. YourIf done if you don’t. you’re matched efforts won’t go up, unnoticed. increase your amorous gestures.

“Finest Piercing studio in the he Monashees”

has been re-upped!

October 23– November 21

Sagittarius, some AWhat’s loved one that,has a people you know may meltdown, and you’re Sagittarius? Your betocaught upthe wondering left pick up pleas are falling on about pastPerhaps decisions pieces. You can do it, deaf ears? thatyour might notwill have Virgo, andmethod you it’s ofdo itpresentation. well. A out. new Be do lifts worked Help them bold, spirits in more ways and you’llon getthe what to focus here August 23– 22– than November 22– November one. you andseek. now. Capricorn, while you are You don’t like to pitch Clam up, Libra, and to regret lend ait.want helping aglad fit,will but if you you hand when you are to be heard, that’s Prepare to present your asked, the request what you’re going idea and watch the that to have to The do. Make comes in this week sparks fly. to-do your stance list nears could becompletion soknown, big that you Capricorn. Only with addition. mayanactually bethen caught March 21– will you get the action off-guard. April 19 you seek.

May 20

It’s a tall order, Pisces, What’s that, Pisces, although but it’s not impossible. Sagittarius? Your you can certainly use Gather supplies pleas areyour falling on your share the limelight, and theoftroops and get deaf ears? Perhaps letyour another person crackin’. A report it’s method of receives glowing presentation. Be bold, shine this week and reviews just inwhat time. and you’ll getyour you’ll have own you seek. glow.

115 Mackenzie Avenue, Revelstoke, B.C.

Please, Aries. You

sometimes you go too far. Keep that in mind this week as you work with others to get a project off the ground.

Clarify, Cancer.

are understood on all accounts this week. Leave nothing to chance. A friend drops by with an unusual request.

June 22– July 22

Stop dragging your feet, Taurus. You know what needs to be done, so do it. The sooner you finish, the sooner you can move on to something you really want to do.

Bickering rarely solves anything, so put a stop to the madness the first chance you get, Leo. You will get nothing done if you don’t.

Turn your wounds into wisdom. Oprah Winfrey July 23– August 22

n's SEAFOOD TRUCK August 23– Partners in Brine Seafood!

Orio May 21– June 21

looking to get things done well in the shortest time possible, but sometimes just won’t work. Patience is key.

September 22

left to pick up the pieces. You can do it, Virgo, and you will do it well. A new do lifts spirits in more ways than one.

Orion's Fish Bus will be in Revelstoke at Zalas next week, FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY

Thursday March 7th TIGER PRAWNS $20 Boneless/Skinless, vac-packed wild WITH THIS COUPON Cod portions 2.5 lbs $15! (reg $20)

Stop by the truck and join our email list to get tasty Seafood recipes and a free bonus every $100!

Health Approved • Good Prices • Great Selection REALLY GOOD SEAFOOD!

French Toast, Waffles, Bacon & Hash Browns with Pasta Features, BBQ Chicken, Pulled Pork and Desserts! We also offer Catering for Special Events

Something new each week! 415B Victoria Rd., Revelstoke. 250-837-5880

. SPECIAL EVENT .

1hr 37m

FILMED IN REVELSTOKE, by our very own MICHAEL BAFARO...This is a Revelstoke Premiere Engagement !! Embedded portrays the search for a missing child in the Rocky Mountain wilderness, discovering things beyond the darkest realms of human nature.

thursday feb 28 at 5:30 & 8:00 pm

. STARTING FRIDAY . A Good Day to Die Hard 1hr 38m

friday saturday sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday

are a go-getter, but Make certain you info@salmonarmfi replace.com

Sunday Brunch 8:00am - 3:00pm

wednesday feb 27 at 7:30 pm

Movie Line: 250-837-5540

W e e k

Buns and Beyond!

. NOW PLAYING . Identity Thief 1hr 52m

For full movie info go to www.roxytheatre.info

—

Have a thought you want to share? Here’s yourAchance. Pragmatic Gemini. loved one has a You’re always meltdown, and you’re Contact Annie: sales@revelstoketimesreview.com

• Each horizontal row contains each digit exactly once • Each vertical column contains each digit exactly once • Each subgrid or region contains each digit exactly once

Embedded

2 0 1 2

Office: 250-804-0333 Fax: 250-804-0808

Weekly Wisdom

Itchange is hardinto make Aquarius. AAttention, attitude progress this week, Someone close toand you picks up the pace, especially since it could has something towell say, the team finishes feel they like you’reyou going and need to ahead of schedule. listen. A home at a snail’s pace. Stick Bravo, Scorpio. Your improvement project efforts go with itwon’t and everything turns outlist better than to unnoticed. on your is likely April 20– expected. get done.

The objective of sudoku is to enter a digit from 1 through 9 in each cell, in such a way that:

revelstoke, bc

a y

1140 4th Ave SW Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1T1

GAS ∙ WOOD ∙ PELLET ∙ BBQs

SUDOKU

T H E AT R E

What’s that, Sagittarius? Your pleas are falling on deaf ears? Perhaps it’s your method of presentation. Be bold, and you’ll get what you seek.

December 21 M

September December 22 21

4. 1st bible book (abbr.) Cancer, your boundless Aries. You Clarify, Cancer. 5. The in spanish Please, FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY keeps people FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY energy are a go-getter, but Make certain you 6. Atomic #43 happy and engaged sometimes you go too are understood on and shouldthis be used as 7. Arbitrager (inf.) far. Keep that in mind all accounts muchLeave as possible 8. Harvest grain this week as you work week. nothingin the next few days. You also with to get a to chance. A friend 9. Broadcast images onothers the airwaves project off the ground. drops an after couldbybewith sought 10.March Nine county December 23– 22– 21– No. Irish province June 22– September unusual request. to fix problems. 13.April Assist January22 19 19in some wrongdoing July 22 October 14. An old 78 card game of Italy 16. They __ Leo, tap into your Bickering rarely solves 17. Partner of Pa Stop dragging your creative side toashake feet, Taurus. anything, so put stop 21. To and ___: back and forthYou know things up and the stave needs to be done, to the madness firstoff 22. Records electricwhat brain currents some boredom. Others so do it. The sooner chance you get, Leo. 23. Female revolutionary descendants maywill think actions you finish, the sooner You getyour nothing 26. Doctor of Theology are suspect, but you you can move on to done if you don’t. 27. The People’s Princess something you really know these efforts will January23– 20– 20– July 23– want to do. 30.April Temperament help you achieve your October February 21 18 May 20 August 22 November ultimate goal. 31. One of Santa’s helpers 32. Pakistani rupee 35. Divulging a secret Pragmatic Gemini. A loved one has a You have to accept 37. Foreign ServiceYou’re always meltdown, and you’re thattothings change and looking to get things left pick up the 38. Possessed you cannot preserve done well in the pieces. You can do it, 39. US Nursing Organization the present, Virgo, and youVirgo. will do 40. Quickly grab shortest time possible, start but sometimes just itThat well.said, A new do making lifts 41. Prosecuting offiwon’t cer work. Patience spirits plans in formore newways things for 42.May WW21– II Crimean is conference site February 22– 19– August 23– key. than this one. year starting with November March 20 21 21 September 22 December 43.June Unstick right now. 46. 20th Hebrew letter 47. The work of caring for someone FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY 49. Any high altitude habitation 50. Atomic #3 51. Sea eagles 52. Afghan persian language 54. A large body of water 55. Golf score 57. Antarctica 58. Magnesium 56. Albanian monetary unit

CROSSWORD SOLUTION

ahead of schedule. has been re-upped! 444 Trans Canada Hwy, SW, BC • 250-832-8233 Bravo, Scorpio.Toll Your Free: 866-844-8233 efforts won’t go unnoticed.

mar 01 mar 02 mar 03 mar 04 mar 05 mar 06 mar 07

at at at at at at at

6:00 & 8:30 pm 6:00 & 8:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm

TIGHTWAD TUESDAYS ARE BACK! ON TUESDAYS ALL SEATS ARE JUST ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ $6.00 ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ Here are some future movies we are considering: • Warm Bodies • The Impossible • Beautiful Creatures

ALL DIGITAL • ALL THE TIME www.roxytheatre.info

S por ts

20 n TIMESReview n WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Grizzlies, Eagles split opening games Times Review staff

The Revelstoke Grizzlies split the opening two games of its bestof-seven series with the Sicamous Eagles on the weekend. Revelstoke won game one 2-1 behind a 46-save performance by goaltender Aaron Brandoli. Brayden Beckley scored in the first period and Tyler Reay potted the Grizzlies second marker four minutes into the second period to put Revelstoke up 2-1. After that, the team held on, with Brandoli holding the fort in net. He was beaten once, by Cameron Berry in the third period, in the win. In game two, Sicamous once again peppered Brandoli in nets, firing 55 shots on the Revelstoke goaltender. This time they were able to put five pucks past him for a 5-2 win. TJ Christensen opened the scoring for Revelstoke, but Sicamous got goals from Nathan Grieve and Brayden Taekema to make it 2-1 at the end of one. Berry scored his second of the series to give Sicamous a 3-1 lead early in the second, but Christensen got Revelstoke back within one just over two minutes later. Sicamous put the game away in the third, with goals from Berry and Brendan Devries for a 5-2 final.

RCMP vs. firefighters

Revelstoke netminder Aaron Brandoli gloves an attempt by Sicamous’ Brendan Devries in playoff action Friday night in Sicamous.

Lachlan Labere/Black Press

Revelstoke played both games without leading scorer Austin Donaldson, who was out sick. In the other Doug Birks Division series, the North Okanagan Knights won the opening two games of its series against the Kamloops Storm on the weekend. The Times Review went to press Monday at noon, before games three and four of the series. Check

www.revelstoketimesreview.com for up-to-date series coverage. *** The Revelstoke Bantam Grizzlies won the opening game of the Okanagan-Mainline Tier 3 finals 5-1 over Kelowna on Sunday. Game two is Saturday. Mar. 2, in Kelowna and game three is in Revelstoke on Sunday, Mar. 3, at 1 p.m., if necessary.

Louie Fuscaldo of Revelstoke Fire Rescue Service (left) and Const. Bernie Gallon of the RCMP take the opening faceoff of the annual RCMP vs. Firefighters charity hockey game. The game raised $1,053 for Trees for Tots, Muscular Dystrophy and the Burn Fund. The firefighters won 9-6. “On behalf of the Revelstoke Fire Department and the RCMP, we would like to thank not only those who attended, but those who donated and those who volunteered,” said Cpl. Thomas Blakney of the Revelstoke RCMP. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review

BUSINESSDIRECTORY R

Advertise in this

Space... Email Annie at

sales@revelstoketimesreview.com or call 250.837.4667

WRIGHT MACHINE WORKS LTD. 721 Begbie Road, Revelstoke, B.C.

GET GRIPPY Winter Tire Sale on NOW! FOR ALL YOUR AUTO NEEDS

Come see us for all your machining and steel fabricating needs. Phone: 250-837-5034 Email: wrightmachine@telus.net

AUTO SERVICES

MACHINING & FABRICATING

TRUKARS AUTO & TIRE

All makes • Air Conditioning• Alignments Diagnostics • Warranty Servicing • Govt. Inspection 250-837-6800 • 731 Haines Road in the Big Eddy

TOPPA STONE SURFACES

Income Tax Service

Danny Donato Anthony Donato

fastax@telus.net

CUSTOM COUNTERTOPS

WRIGHT MACHINE WORKS LTD. 721 Begbie Road, Revelstoke, B.C.

EMAIL:D.DONATO.5@HOTMAIL.COM PHONE: 250-837-8105 • REVELSTOKE, B.C.

Jim Gallicano 250-837-2281

WWW.PUREGRANITEROCKS.COM

Enter our draw for a Kobo eReader Touch

Come see us for all your machining and steel fabricating needs. Phone: 250-837-5034 Email: wrightmachine@telus.net

COUNTERTOPS

INCOME TAX SERVICES

MACHINING & FABRICATING

Revelstoke Times Review www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

TIMESReview n WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013A21 n 21 www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Your community. Your classiďŹ eds.

250.837.4667 fax 250.837.2003 email production@revelstoketimesreview.com INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS TRAVEL CHILDREN EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS SERVICES PETS & LIVESTOCK MERCHANDISE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE RENTALS AUTOMOTIVE MARINE

AGREEMENT

Announcements

Employment

Services

Merchandise for Sale

Place of Worship

Financial Services

St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Anglican Church

Heavy Duty Machinery

Misc. for Sale

Alliance Church

Drivers/Courier/ Trucking

Service Times

Saturday Nights @ 6:30pm ( we meet every other weekend) Sunday Mornings @ 10:30am (2nd & 4th Sundays) Sunday Night Impact 4:30pm - 6pm Sept to Apr

Sunday 10 am Holy Eucharist Family Worship Service ALL ARE WELCOME Parish Hall Rentals call 250 837-3275

It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.

1559 Illecillewaet Road www.revelstokealliance.com

622 2nd St. West (wheelchair access) 250 837-3275

Pastor: Matthew Carter

Information

bcclassified.com cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition.

Youth Service 6:30 pm Sunday at the church

bcclassified.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisment and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassified.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisment and box rental.

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassified.com. Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

ON THE WEB:

250 837-4008 C3 Church 108 1st St. West above the Royal Bank

Service Time 10 am Kids Klub Wed 4 pm - 5 pm

250 837-4894 www.c3revelstoke.ca

Fellowship Baptist Church Worship Service - 10:30 am

Sunday School (Sept - June)

Life Groups various locations and times thru the week Pastors: Rick Eby, Jason Harder

1806 Colbeck Rd 837-9414 www.revelstokebaptist.com

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection (Lutheran Church- Canada) Sunday Service @ 10:30 am 1502 Mt. View Drive Arrow Heights 250 837-3330 Pastor Richard Klein 250 837-5569 Revelstoke United Church 314 Mackenzie Ave. 250-837-3198 revelstokeuc@telus.net Sunday Morning Worship 10:00am Crystal Bowl Meditation Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. Wednesdays 6:15 p.m. - 6.:45 p.m. Rev. Kenneth C. Jones Visit us at revelstokeunitedchurch.com Seventh-Day

Adventist Church Saturday Service Sabbath School 9:30 am Worship Service 11 am 662 Big Eddy Road

)HWFK D 'RJ )URP WKH 6KHOWHU

250 837-3917 or 250 837-9662 Pastor Frank Johnson 250 344-4795

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church

4HE "#30#! CARES FOR THOUSANDS OF ORPHANED ABAN DONED AND ABUSED DOGS EACH YEAR )F YOU CAN GIVE A HOMELESS DOG A SECOND CHANCE AT HAPPINESS PLEASE VISIT YOUR LOCAL SHELTER TODAY

"#30#!

WWW SPCA BC CA

Mass Times: Saturday: 5 pm Sunday: 9 am Father Aaron de Dios 250-837-2071 sanfran@telus.net 510 Mackenzie Avenue

ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2013-2015 BC Freshwater Fishing Regulations Synopsis

The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women. Two year edition- terrific presence for your business.

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca CLASS ACTION Claim Support â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Vioxx, others. The Nurses at The Optio Group will help prove your claim and get you the money you deserve. 1 - 8 5 5 - 9 3 9 - 0 4 9 9 ; Claims@TheOptioGroup.ca; www.TheOptioGroup.ca.

Travel

Timeshare CANCEL YOUR Timeshare. NO Risk Program, STOP Mortgage & Maintenance Payments Today. 100% Money Back Guarantee. FREE Consultation. Call Us NOW. We Can Help! 1-888-356-5248.

Employment Business Opportunities 22+ beautiful, subdividable acres in Burton BC with 50,000 cubic yards of gravel approx 8 - 10,000 yards of material stock piled. Includes lg covered workshop, 2 cabins, river frontage, historical 75T bridge. Excellent sun exposure, fenced garden, power drilled well, short field runway. Can include equipment - Power screen gravel screener, Peterbilt gravel truck, 644B John Deere loader, 200 Cat excavator, guarded with 3 buckets, 37 ft Avion 5th wheel. May consider property subdivision. Call 250 818-3820. ACCOUNTING & Tax Franchise - Start your own Practice with Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading Accounting Franchise. Join Padgett Business Services 400 practices. Taking care of small business needs since 1966. www.padgettfranchises.ca or 1-888-723-4388, ext. 222. GET FREE vending machines Can earn $100,000.00 + per year. All cash-retire in just 3 years. Protected territories. Full details call now 1-866668-6629, www.tcvend.com

Career Opportunities TRAIN TO be an Apartment/Condominium Manager at home! We have jobs across Canada. Thousands of graduates working. 32 years of success! Government certified. www.RMTI.ca or 1-800-6658339, 604-681-5456.

Class 1 Drivers to haul dry vans Western Canada & US. Only drivers with 2 years exp. & US border crossing capability. Dedicated tractors, paid drops, direct deposit. No phone calls Fax 250-546-0600

DRIVERS WANTED:

Terrific career Opportunity with outstanding growth potential to learn how to locate rail defects. No Rail Experience Needed!! Skills Needed - Ability to travel 3 months at a time, Valid License w/ air brake endorsement. Extensive Paid Travel, Meal Allowance, 4 weeks Vacation and BeneďŹ ts Package. Compensation based on prior driving experience. Apply at www.sperryrail.com under careers, keyword Driver. DO NOT FILL IN CITY OR STATE

Required Immediately: Experienced Class 1 Drivers with at least 3 years verifiable experience for the following positions: Part Time Canada/ US capable; Casual /On Call Boat Truck driver Canada/US; Full Time Drivers for future scheduled runs. Please indicate on your resume position applying for. Please fax resume to 250-546-0600 or by email to parris@ricknickelltrucking.com No phone calls please.

Help Wanted EXPERIENCED PARTS person for a progressive auto/industrial supplier. Hired applicant will receive top wages, full benefits and RRSP bonuses plus moving allowances. Our 26,000ft2 store is located 2.5 hours N.E. of Edmonton, Alberta. See our community at LacLaBicheRegion.com. Send resume to: Sapphire Auto, Box 306, Lac La Biche, AB, T0A 2C0. Or Email to: hr@sapphireinc.net. GUARANTEED JOB Placement: General Laborers and Tradesmen For Oil & Gas Industry. Call 24hr Free Recorded Message for Information: 1800-972-0209. HIRING LOCAL DRIVERS to transport railway crews. Vehicle & training is provided. Class 4 driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license is required, assistance will be provided for those who require upgrade. Flexible schedule for a 24/7 operation. F/T & P/T opportunities WINTER WAGES $19.50/HR Contact Wolf Bigge: wolfgang.bigge@hallconcrewtransport.com

Fax: (403)504-8664 Resident Manager for 20 unit Silver Star Motel,Vernon Fax 250-545-3859 email silverstar motel@shaw.ca RIVER FLY FISHING GUIDE AVID FLY FISHER, JET AND DRIFT BOATS EXPERIENCE AN ASSET. REMOTE LODGE IN BC. EMAIL RESUME AND REFERENCES TO TSYLOS@TSYLOS.COM

Trades, Technical PYRAMID CORPORATION is now hiring! Instrument Technicians and Electricians for various sites across Alberta. Send resume to: hr@pyramidcorporation.com or fax 780-955-HIRE.

Services

Financial Services DROWNING IN debts? Helping Canadians 25 years. Lower payments by 30%, or cut debts 70% thru Settlements. Avoid bankruptcy! Free consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1 877-556-3500 IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s That Simple. Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877987-1420. www.pioneerwest.com M O N E Y P ROV I D E R . C O M $500 Loan and +. No Credit Refused. Fast, Easy, 100% Secure. 1-877-776-1660.

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

Contractors Custom blueprints.Visit: wwldesigns.ca Save! Save! Save!

Moving & Storage Williams Moving & Storage (Cranbook) LTD. Now offering winter moving special. Local moves within the East Kootenays Will receive 10% off hourly rate of $84.00 As well as airmiles on all Local and Long distance moves. Call 250-426-4271

SAWMILLS FROM only $3997 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD:

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;40â&#x20AC;&#x2122;45â&#x20AC;&#x2122;53 in stock. SPECIAL 44â&#x20AC;&#x2122; x 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800! Sets up in one day! Also Damaged 40â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $1950 Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph. 1-866-528-7108 Free Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or check online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Help Wanted

www.NorwoodSawmills.com/400OT

1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

The Revelstoke Dental Centre is seeking a full time enthusiastic and friendly CDA to join our exceptional team for a maternity leave from May1, 2013 to May 1, 2014. Come join us in North America's greatest outdoor adventure area. Continued employment, after the maternity leave will be available for the right candidate. Please send your resume electronically to office@revelstokedental.com.

Pets & Livestock

Pets ENGLISH Bull Terrier puppies, (Don Cherry dog), CKC, CH bloodlines, Ex Family pet, $2000 (604) 853-4273

Golden Retriever puppies. Vet checked. First shots. Dewormed. 6 males and 3 females. Dark gold in color. $475. 250 265-3320.

Merchandise for Sale

Auctions KWIKAUCTIONS.COM Restaurant Equipment Auction Saturday, March 2nd @ 11am, 7305 Meadow Burnaby BC

Trades, Technical

CAREERS AT CBT Manager, Community Initiatives (13-14 month maternity leave coverage) A detailed description can be viewed at www.cbt.org/careers or requested from Debra Stewart at 1.800.505.8998. Please forward resumes to dstewart@cbt.org CZ OPPO 145 .BSDI GPS DPOTJEFSBUJPO XXX DCU PSH t

Trades, Technical

Join us:

Trades, Technical

Commercial Transport Mechanics Needed in Kitimat

Kitimat is located in the northwest corner of British Columbia, which hosts a population of over 8,000 people. It is located at the head of the Douglas Channel and provides amazing ďŹ shing opportunities in both fresh water and salt water. The Kitimat Valley is a scenic valley with all kinds of wildlife and is a playground for outdoors enthusiasts. The community of Kitimat has every type of recreational facility possible. As a Commercial Transport Mechanic you will be performing preventative maintenance and repairs on a ďŹ&#x201A;eet of coaches, transit and school buses in a well-equipped three bay union shop. The position offers $38.00 per hour base rate with additional premiums depending on certiďŹ cations. We also provide a generous beneďŹ t package which includes Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Eyecare, Tool and Boot Allowance and a Pension.

Please e-mail: phil.malnis@ďŹ rstgroup.com or fax 250-632-2154 We are an equal opportunity employer.

22 n TIMESReview n WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013 A22 www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Merchandise for Sale

Real Estate

Misc. Wanted

Houses For Sale

Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Accumulations, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins + Coin Guy: 778-281-0030

Exclusive MOUNTAIN HOME For Sale - Visit:

www.newbuildinglinks.com

Mobile Homes & Parks RETIRE IN Beautiful Southern BC, Brand New Park. Affordable Housing. COPPER RIDGE. Manufactured Home Park, New Home Sales. Keremeos, BC. Spec home on site to view. Please call 250-4627055. www.copperridge.ca

Mortgages TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Best rate 5yr-2.99%OAC

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976. Rates Consistently better than banks

(250)832-8766

Wednesday, February 27, 2013 Revelstoke Times Review www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Rentals

Transportation

Homes for Rent

Auto Financing

3-bedrooms, 4 appliances, furnished. Convenient downtown location. Available March 1st, 2013. Asking $2000./mth. 250 837-6171. For Rent 2 bedroom suite. Fridge, stove, washer & dryer, and heat included. 250-8374918 Lg. 3-bdrm house on ski hill. Open beam, lg. deck, greenhouse,raised vegetable beds, heated pool. ADULTS ONLY. 250 359-2245 btwn noon - 6 pm and lve #. Two manufactured homes on acreage on TCH near Three Valley. Semi-furnished, sat. phone. $650/mth each. 250837-5319.

www.stokerealty.ca Ste. H, 200 Campbell Ave. Office: 250-837-6300 stokerealty@telus.net

Joe Verbalis

Managing Broker Brokerage 250-837-6300 joeverbalis@telus.net

Real Estate

901 Oscar Street Must See! Upgraded 2-1 home on .224 corner view acres w/mountain panoramas near both RMR & Downtown. Carport/covered porch. $229,000

Seasonal Acommodation $449 CABO San Lucas, all inclusive Special! Stay 6 Days in a Luxury Beachfront Resort with Meals & Drinks! For $449! www.luxurycabo hotel.com 1-888-481-9660.

Rentals

Transportation

Apt/Condo for Rent

Auto Financing

2022 Highland Road Modern vacant walk in Brokerage Representative ready 3BR/2.5 Bath split Residential/Commercial level home w/attached garage/recent roof. Large Mobile: 250-814-9764 treed corner lot near RMR! nworby@telus.net $369,000

216 Track Street East Lovely home on 2.28 hillside acres with great views near Downtown Core. Hot Tub, Covered Porch, Outbuildings! $394,900

#52 Johnson Way Own this Brand New Moduline home w/warranty on attractive parcel of land with a monthly payment about the cost of renting! $167,900

1788 Griffiths Road Beautiful fully renovated up and down 3BR/2Bath home with large modern â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;mother-in-law suiteâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; on.37 lovely wooded acres. $349,500

2255 Tum Tum Crescent Lovely 4/2 Split Level w/ double garage, tastefully renovated modern kitchen, large yard, huge separate Storage bldg/2 Rooms. $324,000

911 Victoria Road Attractive 3/1 Home in Downtown Core With Separate Garage. Recent Furnace and recent Roofs on Garage & Home, 200 Amp. Elec., More! $299,000

1508 A&B Front Street Purchase one or both sides of this charming, modern, nicely upgraded, and perfectly located duplex!

101 Fourth St. East Modern upgraded 4/1 home very close to Downtown core activities/amenities. Recent separate Garage. Walk/ Cycle â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;everywhere!â&#x20AC;&#x2122; $299,000

3249/3251 Weird Woods Rd. Exceptional Opportunity. Restaurant/Pub plus an upgraded home on 3 acres of land 4km from Revelstoke with 427 feet TCH Frontage! MLS#10057661 & MLS#10057640 $895,000

406 Second Street Superb opportunity in Downtown Core w/Apt.above & Shop below renovated in 2007 to code! C1 Zoning allows for daily or long term Rentals (currently $700mo.!) $224,000

802 Second Street West Ideally located 4/3 Heritage Style Home operating as B&B. Enjoy additional substantial revenues from lovingly renovated suite!

1949 Leidloff Road Immaculate Euro Style 4BR/2B home on 1.85 acres with spectacular mountain & bench vistas just a quick walk to the Gondola! $499,900

Mackenzie Park Estates 15 Large Extraordinary Lots for timberframe buildout near both Downtown & RMR. All DCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paid! From $139,000

414 Moss Street Centrally located modern cozy split level 5/3 home w/covered deck, patio, huge garage, large yard, hot tub and great mountain views! $424,000

#206, 800 Mackenzie Ave. Immaculate 719 sq ft. 1BR Downtown Condo near shops, services and activities. Underground Parking is also Included. $159,000

304 Edward Street A rare find. Perfectly Located newly subdivided Downtown area R2A Lot with Stunning Views. All DCCâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Paid! Duplex allowed! $107,000

684 Moss Street Large .56 acre Central Revelstoke parcel with stunning views and Fantastic 223â&#x20AC;&#x2122;x32â&#x20AC;&#x2122; private driveway near both RMR and Downtown Core. $129,000

Natasha Worby

Vehicle Wanted

Affordable Apartments 1,2,3 bedroom units and townhouses. Furnished units available. Rivers Edge and Columbia Gardens. 250-837-3361 or 250-837-8850

Wanted: for parts 1976-1984 VW Rabbit/Jetta or up to 1989 Cabriolet. Email: valleyvdub@gmail.com.

Trucks & Vans

Furnished 1-Bedr. apt avail. Mar. 15. $850 p/m incl. all utilities. N/S, N/P. 250 837-3405 or riverview@rctvonline.net

2005 Ford F-150

DreamTeam Auto Financing â&#x20AC;&#x153;0â&#x20AC;? Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

4x4 Super cab Extended warranty - 2 years left Automatic 70,500 km $13,900.

www.iDreamAuto.com DL# 7557

250 837-5146

1-800-961-7022

! * & *& " *& * % ! % % ( & ! */ #!$!% * ) /&+( '!* # !%) * . % !) * )* !%, )*$ %* !% * % ( +) &+( &$$!*$ %* - * , ( !*) )!0 -!## #' $ " % ( !)*&(/ % ! % % ( & ! */ +% ) * $&)* ( ) ( )+''&(*) * $&)* ' &'# % ! *) *& '( , %* ## */' ) & % ( # ) &%* * .* &( $ !# *)* +%*&% % ( --- % (

Real Estate

Stoke Realty Ltd.

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

Furnished 2-bedr. apt avail. Mar. 1. short or long term from $1200.00 p/m incl. all utilities. N/S, N/P. 250 8373405 or riverview@rctvonline.net

Real Estate

$237,900 + $239,900

$559,900

STOKE REALTY LTD. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Your Local Real Estate Brokerage Alternative to Purchase or Sell Residential and Commercial Property.â&#x20AC;? Contact Joe or Natasha today!

N EW S

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Avalanche victim was RMR employee from page 1 “That’s what makes me and the other guy more lucky, that we didn’t go down that cliff,” said Fritzsche. “There was only 10 metres difference between Holger and us. We were very lucky.” Fritz, 24, from Stuttgart, Germany, worked in the rental/repair shop at the resort. Rob Elliott, the general manager of RMR, described Fritz as someone who loved skiing and the outdoors. “He was a great, outgoing gentleman,” Elliott said. “He’s a very bright young man who was finishing school and he was following his passion for skiing and the outdoor lifestyle.” Fritz was in Revelstoke to enjoy the ski season and had been actively exploring the resort and the backcountry around Revelstoke, said Elliott. He said they had a number of discussions about skiing together. Fritzsche said he didn’t know Fritz that well, but they had been skiing together once in Germany and stayed in touch because they were both coming to Revelstoke this winter. “Skiing was such a big part of his life,” Fritzsche said. “He was always so stoked to go skiing. He was always happy.” Fritz was wearing an avalanche airbag, which he was able to deploy, but the trauma from the fall over the cliffs likely killed him. Fritzsche said they performed CPR to no avail. He skied back inbounds to get help while the rest of his group tried to carry Fritz inbounds using skis as a toboggan. However, the snow was deep, it was getting dark and they were cold and wet. They left him in the backcountry; his body was recovered by Revelstoke Search and Rescue on Saturday morning. “People are affected pretty traumatically by it all. He was a genuine character, he got along with everybody and it’s tough to get over it,” said Elliott. The avalanche danger for the alpine and treeline was rated high on Friday, and remained high throughout the

weekend, meaning natural avalanches were likely and human-triggered avalanches very likely. The day was characterized by heavy snow and wind, with the resort reporting 23 centimetres of new snow over 24 hours as of 4 p.m. on Friday. The avalanche bulletin said a spike in natural avalanche activity was to

be expected on Friday. “Direct action storm slabs and deeper persistent slab avalanches are very likely with this system,” the bulletin states. According to an incident report filed with the Canadian Avalanche Centre, the avalanche was up to a size two slab avalanche that fractured 60 metres wide. A size two avalanche

TIMESReview n WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013 n 23

is considered capable of burying and killing a person. It is not yet known if the avalanche was natural or skier-triggered. “It was not a good day for touring. We shouldn’t have gone up there,” acknowledged Fritzsche, adding that they knew the risk and had experience skiing in the backcountry. He also said there some confusion immediately after avalanche and they didn’t realize

that Fritz was missing right away. The area the group was skiing is a popular backcountry area that is easily accessible from the resort. Fritzsche said he does not want to go back there, but eventually his group would like to go back and place a memorial for Fritz. “He was always so positive. He was a great guy,” said Fritzsche. “It’s very sad.”

BIGGERRRrrrrrr on the TELUS 4G mobile network. In partnership with the Government of BC, TELUS has brought 4G to Fraser Canyon. It’s all part of our commitment to being your best mobile network. Join BC’s biggest mobile network at telusmobility.com *

For more details on TELUS 4G mobile coverage, visit your TELUS store, authorized dealer or retailer, or call 1-866-264-2966.

TELUS STORES & AUTHORIZED DEALERS Revelstoke 120 Connaught Ave *See telus.com/network. TELUS, the TELUS logo, the future is friendly and telusmobility.com are trademarks of TELUS Corporation, used under licence. Samsung and Samsung Galaxy S III are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Canada, Inc. and/or its related entities used with permission. Screen images simulated. © 2013 TELUS.

24 n TIMESReview n WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2013

S port s & re c

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club Awards Banquet 2013

Clockwise from top left: A proud Kayser Cameron shows off the two trophies he won for catching the two biggest kokanees of the year. His first place effort was a one-pounder, the second 15 ounces. His brother Justus Cameron took second place in the junior rainbow trout category with a two-pound, 14 ounce fish. As you can guess, the food is always a highlight. The menu included roast duck with a brandy marmalade sauce, elk lasagna, a whitetail sausage and pepper penne, roasted moose heart, cougar roast, moose & bacon cabbage rolls, cougar chow mein, smoked bear hams, elk sausage casserole with asparagus -- and vegetarian Chinese fried rice. That’s less than half of the items on menu. Long-time member Kim Doebert (with microphone on right) received a lifetime membership at the event. Organizer Gail Ferguson explained Kim has been volunteering and helping out with the club for about 40 years and was honoured for his long service and commitment to the club. Here, Doebert gives a quick speech. Karen Colby swept the ladies’ fishing category with her seven-pound, 14 ounce dolly, winning biggest dolly and largest fish in the ladies’ derby. Robert Bernava (left) won the first place cougar trophy for a cat scoring 14 points. He won the big award for the night when he was named the Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club’s Hunter Sportsman of the Year. Here, Alex Cameron presents his trophy. Here are the overall results: Fish Juniors: 1st place rainbow, Teigan Lenzi; 2nd place rainbow, Justus Cameron; 1st place kokanee, Kayser Cameron; 2nd place kokanee, Kayser Cameron; 1st place dolly, Matt Cadden; largest fish caught by a junior, Matt Cadden. Fish Ladies: 1st place dolly, Karen Colby; ladies sport fish derby largest fish, Karen Colby. Fish Men’s: 1st place men’s rainbow, Peter Bernacki; 2nd place men’s rainbow, Franco Bafaro; 1st place men’s dolly and Art David Memorial Trophy for largest fish, Hiebert/Mair trophy for largest dolly, Barry Keates; 2nd place men’s dolly, Barry Keates. Hunting Juniors: 1st place moose, Daryin Cameron; 1st place black bear, Dakota Brule; 1st place whitetail deer, Adrian Bernava. Hunting Ladies: 1st place whitetail deer, Janet Kendall. Hunting Men’s: 1st place whitetail, Mitch Roggensack; 2nd place whitetail, Kyle Buhler; 1st place mule deer and Lorne Taylor Memorial trophy, Gary Rohde; 2nd place mule deer, Charlie Keates; 2st place grizzly bear; Kyle Buhler; 1st place moose and Bruno Dicaire Memorial Award for Largest Moose, Art Buhler; 2nd place moose, Mike Vopni; 1st place elk and Rob Lenzi Memorial for Largest Elk, David Bungay; 2nd place elk, Clancy Boettger; 1st place cougar, Robert Bernava. Photos and story by Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review