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Superman (Matt Smider, the head coach of the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club), the Old Hag (Craig Brown, the executive director of Community Connections) and Batman (Mike Hooker, the superintendent of the Revelstoke School District) are the guest skaters in the year-end showcase by the Revelstoke Figure Skating Club on Thursday, March 14. See page 17 for more on the show. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review
Focus group: City spending not affordable, sustainable over long-term Aaron Orlando
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Long-term financial sustainability for the City of Revelstoke is the key concern of a budget focus group that worked alongside council on the city budget this year. A new report by the group says the city needs to take a step back from the annual budget process and take a long view on where the community is going. The report contrasts rising spending with a declining population, saying lack of affordability is the concern. Focus group spokesperson Betty Sloan participated in the current budget process. “We don’t think that the continued increase in services and increasing taxes every year is sustainable over the long term,” Sloan said in an interview with the Times Review. “So we’re saying hit the pause button here and
really look at it on a long-term basis.” The report suggests exploring financial sustainability initiatives such as one underway in Edmonton. “Partly visionary, partly policy, partly tactical, it should lead to rationalized service deliverables matched with realistic resourcing strategies and supporting tax policies, all that align with the values, objectives and realities of a changing Revelstoke,” states the report from the committee. “We seem to be in the same place every year.” Sloan said of the annual rush to meet budget deadline. It prevents a closer look at service levels and costs: “What’s an appropriate service level? What do we need to sustain infrastructure going forward?” The focus group doesn’t support the proposed 3.5 per cent tax increase this year, but want the increase pegged to an inflation index.
Spending a key worry Taxation is just one part the affordability equation, the group found. Like other communities, households in Revelstoke are saddled with debt and face rising living costs. “Continued tax increases coupled with the rise in the cost of living in Revelstoke is eroding affordability and is not sustainable,” they write. The report singles out service and program “creep” in Revelstoke over the past decade that has piled on costs. The report cites new spending for transit, the aquatic centre, the first responder service, highway rescue, planning, curbside recycling, the Grizzly Plaza extension and new IT services as examples. “We feel we need to remember that we are only 7,500 people, and we need to align our spending to reflect that reality,” they write.
“We have added, and continue to add services, staff positions … yet we don’t always see the benefit of those decisions.” The issue of tax fairness has been a central feature of the city budget process over the past few years, after commercial and industrial groups lobbied for relief. However, the group said the fairness issue is complex and the city should make reducing spending a priority over distribution of tax burden.
Proposed budget piles on more debt The proposed budget calls for $2 million in new borrowing, something the group feels is excessive. “We are leveraging our financial future
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Beef, Beets and More from Ginger & Spice Bistro Ingredients 200 g of Gouda cheese 500 g of stir fry beef 22 2–3 inch skewers 3 medium beets
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4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes 3 tbsp of butter 4 garlic cloves 1/8 red onion ¾ cup of heavy cream 1 egg 1 cup of flour 3-½ tsp of salt ½ tsp of pepper 1 tbsp of vegetable oil 2 cups of oil to fry Warm up the oven to 350 Grate the cheese and set aside
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onion and garlic in the vegetable oil with 1 tsp of salt. Put on a baking sheet. Cook for 15 minutes in the oven, stir and put back for another 15 minutes. The potatoes are ready when they are soft inside and crisp on the outside. In a pot, warm up the cream and butter. Do not bring to a boil. When hot add the potatoes, onions and garlic. Add the pepper and remaining salt. Mash until smooth. Let the mash potatoes cool to room temperature, add the beaten egg and the flour. Form the croquettes by making balls with the mash potatoes. Makes 20 to 22 croquettes. Deep-fry the croquettes in oil until golden brown. Assemble in this order: beef, croquette, and beet. Put on a baking sheet with beet at the bottom. Cover each one with some cheese. Bake until the beef is cooked (served medium-rare)
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Man pleads guilty to incest, making child pornography Notes from the March 6 sitting of Revelstoke court
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tencing. A Revelstoke man pleaded guilty to incest and making child pornography in Revelstoke court on Wednesday. The man, who cannot be named due to a publication ban designed to protect the identity of the victims, appeared in court on video from Kamloops Regional Corrections Centre on March 6. He sat slumped over on a bench in the video room wearing prisonissue red clothing and a cross on a chain around his neck. The charges against him were read out – that between the January 1, 2008, and October 26, 2012, he committed the act of incest; and that during those dates he was making or publishing child pornography. To each charge, he responded, “Guilty.” The other charges against him – sexual assault, sexual interference of a person under 14, possession of child pornography, and two other counts of making or publishing child pornography – were stayed. The man was charged and arrested in late October after his laptops were seized and child pornography was uncovered on his computers. The details of his crimes have not been made public. The man is set to undergo a presentencing report with a psychiatric component. Sentencing is expected to take place at the May 1 sitting of Revelstoke court, though an April 23 date has been set to make sure the pre-sentence report will be ready in time. Judge Mark Takahashi asked that the man be present for his sen-
MAN PLEADS NOT GUILTY TO VOYEURISM CHARGES A Revelstoke man charged with voyeurism pleaded not guilty to the charges in Revelstoke court on Wednesday. Aaron John Winger, 38, made his second appearance in Revelstoke on Mar. 6. He is charged with two counts of secretly observing or recording nudity in a private place. The charges date to incidents on Dec. 3, 2012, and Jan. 5, 2013. On that second date, a staff member alleged to have observed Winger sliding his cell phone under a change room door inside the family changing room at the aquatic centre. The case will now be scheduled for trial at a later date. The charges have yet to be proven in court. The charges do not involve children, Staff-Sgt. Jacquie Olsen of the Revelstoke RCMP told the Times Review.
NO SHOW AT FIRST APPEARANCE FOR MAN ARRESTED IN 2011 ASSAULT CASE A Revelstoke man charged in connection with a random violent assault in April 2011 had his first appearance in court last Wednesday – but he didn’t bother to show up. Dawson Allan Lindsay was arrested in Estevan, Sask., on Jan.
26, more than a year after a warrant was issued for his arrest. He was wanted in connection with an April 2011 assault that left a man in hospital for three days. He was released on a promise to appear in court last week. Neither he nor his lawyer, Rod Gregory, showed up in court but lawyer Chris Johnston, acting as an agent, said he was instructed to ask for a one month adjournment. It is fairly common for an accused to not show up for a first court appearance, especially if they have obtained the services of a lawyer. However, Crown prosecutor Bill Hilderman said he had not had any communication with Lindsay’s lawyer. Judge Mark Takahashi ordered Gregory to appear on behalf of his client in Salmon Arm court on Mar. 19. Tyler James Colt McKay was also arrested in connection with the assault. He pleaded not guilty and is set to go to trial next month.
ROTARY TENT SLASHER BACK IN COURT One of the youths charged with slashing the Rotary tents at the 2011 Glacier Challenge Softball Tournament has agreed to enter a youth attendance program after failing to complete his court-ordered community service, The youth, who cannot be identified, was one of three who pleaded guilty to mischief over $5,000 for destroying the tents. He was back in court for breaching his probation after being caught smoking marijuana, and for failing
to complete the 50 hours of community service he was ordered to do. Prosecutor Bill Hilderman said that an updated pre-sentencing report recommended he attend a treatment program for six months. Lawyer Chris Johnston said the youth had very little supervision in his life and could benefit from more attention to his social needs. The young offender told the court he was willing to attend the Kootenay East Youth attendance program in Cranbrook.
MAN PLEADS GUILTY FOR RUNNING SMALL GROW OPERATION A father pleaded guilty to a crime that his son was also implicated in Revelstoke court last Wednesday. William David Young pleaded guilty to production of a controlled substance and was sentenced to a six month conditional sentence, with three months house arrest and three months of curfew. Federal Crown prosecutor Nick Vlahos told the court that police uncovered a small marijuana grow operation of about 170 plants while conducting aerial patrols of logging roads around Revelstoke. RCMP set up remote cameras and were able to take photos of Young and his son placing a tarp over the grow operation. Young’s lawyer, Melissa Klages, told the court that the marijuana was for personal use and that Young used it to relieve pain for a number of ailments, including back pain, arthritis and a bleeding ulcer. He is aller-
gic to codeine and used marijuana instead to relive his pain. He is now seeking a medical marijuana license. Charges against the son were stayed. In his ruling, Judge Mark Takahashi noted the operation was small and unsophisticated, and that the marijuana was only for personal use as pain medication.
MAN FINED FOR SKIING IN CLOSED AREA OF GLACIER NATIONAL PARK A Kelowna man was fined $500 for skiing in a permanently closed area in Glacier National Park in Revelstoke court last Wednesday. Daniel James Phillips pleaded guilty to contravening National Parks Act regulations by skiing in a permanently closed area on Dec. 30, 2012. According to crown prosecutor Nick Vlahos, Phillips hiked up through a restricted area, but on his descent he entered into a permanently restricted area. His lawyer, Melissa Klages, said visibility was poor that day and it was not clear where they were skiing. She called it an “honest mistake” and asked for a reduced fine. However, Judge Mark Takahashi said Phillips should have taken more precautions to know where he was going. “The potential hazards of this gentleman’s activity were substantial,” he said. He fined Phillips $500, with $400 going to the Canadian Avalanche Centre and the rest to the government.
Do systemic problems put Revelstoke at risk of losing its court dates? ON THE BEAT BY ALEX COOPER
Two months I wrote a column about the backlogs in Revelstoke courts. On that occasion, two trials were bumped because of a crowded court schedule. “The problem is Revelstoke just doesn’t have enough trial days,” I wrote. “While often one day is enough (this month there were
no trials on Thursday), there are many instances where one day just isn’t enough. In those cases, the court system needs to be able to allot a second day for trials when required.” The highlighted issue – court days not being used – is as big a problem as days being overbooked,
but for an entirely different reason – it threatens the future of court in Revelstoke. Justice Mark Takahashi was presiding over Revelstoke court last week. A veteran judge, he doesn’t hesitate to criticize the lawyers for their lack of organization. Last Wednesday, as the court was trying
to sort out the case of a man facing the relatively minor charges of possession of stolen property under $5,000, and failure to appear. He was supposed to stand trial last Thursday, but at his trial confirmation hearing in February, lawyer
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Thirty-Four Years of Weekend in the Mountains
Rotary Member for: 11 years in Ontario and 4 years in BC What’s been the highlight of your Rotary experience? Working with fellow Rotarians to make the world a better place, and enjoying the fellowship of some of the finest people you could ever meet.
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It’s been thirty-four years running, and the weekend of February 8th, 9th, and 10th marked another successful “Weekend in the Mountains,” one of Revelstoke Rotary Club’s most recognized projects. It brings both inbound and outbound Rotary Youth Exchange participants, as well as a handful of “rebounds” (Rotary Exchange participants who have recently returned from an exchange) for a weekend that they will never forget. WITM brings together exchange students, and Rotarians, from all over Rotary District 5060 – a large Rotary district which stretches from Yakima, WA right up to Revelstoke and Clearwater on its northern border. The event, which hosted one hundred and twenty guests this year – seventy of which were youth - is an opportunity for those who’ve already had the exchange experience to mentor outbound students from District 5060 preparing to set of on their exchange adventure. Graham Harper, President-Elect of the Revelstoke Rotary Club, has also been chair for WITM for a few years now. “We bring in Youth Exchange participants, as well as host families from all over the district. This year, we had almost every inbound student attend,” Graham explains.
What is Weekend in the Mountains all about?
Rotary Member for: 7 years What’s been the highlight of your Rotary experience? All of the Rotary work I have been involved in with local community events. The friendly atmosphere of Rotary also helped me to settle in Revelstoke when I first moved here.
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Every year, in the wee hours of the morning, a chartered bus rolls out of Central Washington State on a Friday, rolling across the forty-ninth parallel, and picking up youth exchange participants throughout the District, before arriving in Revelstoke around 6PM that evening. It’s the first opportunity where the inbound and outbound students meet, but just the start of many lasting friendships.
Over seventy young leaders, as well as Rotarians from across the BC Interior and Washington State, gathered at the Powder Springs Inn for a weekend of fun and international fellowship. The students are immediately taken out of their comfort zone, but in a nonthreatening way, with games and team building exercises, such as Friday night’s “Goofy Olympics.” On Saturday’s “International Night,” outbound youth are matched with inbound students from the country they’re visiting; for instance, Brazilian students staying in Canada will be matched with Canadian students preparing to travel to Brazil. The groups are given two hours to come up with a skit with very loose criteria, only that it focus on Rotary’s theme, which, this year, is “Peace through Service.” Last year, one group created a skit of an international student coming through US Immigration, and not being able to speak a word of English. “The creativity demonstrated is amazing,” Graham says, and all the while, “the outbounds are learning, ready to go out for their youth exchange experience.”
It’s their weekend… There’s not a great deal of formal training at Weekend in the Mountains. It amounts to about two hours of a structured classroom session, where they might Skype with a current outbound to learn about their experience. Other than that, “it’s their weekend.” That means a hotel full of young people, up literally all hours of the night visiting and learning about each others’ experiences. For that reason, the whole
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hotel is booked to prevent disturbances, and local Rotary members patrol the site 24 hours a day to make sure the students stay safe. In the past, WITM has been held at Glacier Park Lodge, but the Club was forced to find a new venue this year after the lodge closed. Emma Kirkland offered up the Powder Springs on what would have otherwise been a busy weekend for them. Carrying on an ages-old Saturday WITM tradition of tubing at the old Glacier Park Lodge, Saturday saw the group test out newlypurchase commercial-grade inner tubes at the toboggan hill on Mount Revelstoke. What for many of us is a regular winter weekend activity, is an amazing experience for many of these youth. An exchange student from South America who is on a Rotary Exchange to Washington State, for example, may never have otherwise had the opportunity to see snow, let alone “Revelstoke snow.”
A classic example of Rotary volunteerism. Running such a wellorganized, and highlyrecognized event takes a lot of organization from dedicated volunteers. “Some of the Rotarians and their spouses have been coming for years,” Graham explains of the Rotarians from Revelstoke and across the District that come to help out. For many, that might involve a 3AM wake-up to cover
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Perhaps one of the funniest examples of volunteer dedication is the volunteer bus driver who transports the youth up to Revelstoke each year. An eleven-hour trip with a bus full of excited teenagers must make for a tiring experience. And, each year, the bus driver declares that this year will be his last. “But he keeps coming back!” Graham says with a grin. After a weekend with very little shut-eye, most of the youth are asleep by the time the bus leaves the parking lot. “We always joke that it’s probably one of the noisiest rides up, and the quietest trips back.” As one of Revelstoke Rotary’s most long-standing projects, Weekend in the Mountains has changed the lives of thousands of kids – even if just in a small way - over its thirty-four year history. Over the last three decades, we’ve certainly achieved that; in this year alone, there were several European countries represented, as well as Peru, Brazil, Australia, Japan and Thailand. To sum it up nicely, Graham says, “the goal is to foster international peace and understanding. These youth will be adults one day, and they’ll look back on the fun they had with youth from other countries.”
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the early morning patrol, but it’s clear that many local Rotarians and their spouses get a lot out of volunteering at WITM. Take Brett Renaud, for example, who has been the “chief architect” for the tube run for years. Or Linda Beerling, who has been handling the behind-thescenes organization of WITM for almost thirty years. I asked Wally Mohn, a regular at WITM for decades, what keeps him coming back as a volunteer. “I could go on for hours as to why,” he says. “To see the kids have fun, and make lasting friendships is priceless.” Incidentally, Wally’s grandson Jacob Wallach attended WITM this year, in preparation for his exchange experience to Germany.
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R/C Club seeks new airstrip in Big Eddy AARON ORLANDO
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Revelstoke remote control model airplane enthusiasts want to relocate their small air strip to the Big Eddy after running into financial hurdles at their current location on southern Airport Way. Revelstoke R/C Club president Ken Kushner said the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District is requiring the club to spend about $25,000 for environmental studies and other permits on their exist-
ing field adjacent to the Montana Slough. An environmental survey costing about $20,000 was necessary because the airfield is located in an environmentally sensitive area. Kushner said the club just can’t afford it. They packed up their infrastructure last year and are looking for a new home. The club has put a request before the City of Revelstoke to use a strip of grassland in the Big Eddy across the Columbia River from Centennial Park. They hope to build a 150-metre long
runway, a pit area about 20 metres in length and a public viewing area. The development would include grading the area and removing some trees. Kushner said the club would be responsible for development and maintenance costs and carries insurance. In addition to local hobbyists, the club hosts meets each seasons that attracts model airplane pilots from the region and beyond. Council is scheduled to consider the request at their Mar. 12 meeting.
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City needs to take long-term look at spending Budget focus, from page 1 to serve our current fiscal requirements,” They write. “Until we have control over our spending habits, we will not be able to control our tax increases and address the bigger issues of tax fairness and affordability.” They point to development cost charges (DCC) as somewhere to explore to find funding for infrastructure projects, saying Revelstoke DCCs are currently average compared to other communities.
IS REVELSTOKE GETTING VALUE FOR MONEY? The group feels the city could be more efficient by focusing on results instead of the work at hand. The report flagged questions council could ask before moving ahead with new spending: “What is required in business cases? Are they adequate? How widely are they used? Do they consider risk; require whole cost on a life‐cycle basis; require rigorous def-
inition of services and expectations aligned with city objectives?”
FOCUS GROUP CITES SPECIFIC ISSUES In addition to general recommendations, the focus group flagged specific spending issues for special consideration. – Fire protection costs continue to escalate. The group wants an exploration of alternate options, such as improved fire-proofing. – A planned $800,000 renovation of the city hall building shouldn’t go forward without a comprehensive review of needs. – Information Technology expenses need to be curtailed. Ad hoc spending needs to be stopped and a comprehensive IT strategy needs to be adopted. – The group found 20 per cent of sewer and water rates are eaten up by administrative costs, something they’d like reviewed. – The federal gas tax revenues should be directed to highest use priorities; currently they’re directed into the planning department.
IT WILL TAKE TIME Sloan empathized with city council over the taxation issue, saying they face constant demand for new services. “We have a really good quality of life in Revelstoke,” she said. “It’s not easy. I don’t envy them. “If you just go slash and burning, I don’t think that’s going to make people happy either. Some more thoughtful process on what’s an appropriate level of service [is needed.] Probably really looking at things differently when there’s demand for new services.” She encouraged everyone to get involved and provide their feedback on the budget by the Mar. 28 deadline. “I think it’s admirable of city council looking for outside perspective. That’s healthy. I think they’re genuine in their interest.” The focus group was Dale Morehouse, Betty Sloan and Nathan Weston.
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Where do your property taxes go? ALEX COOPER
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Where do your taxes go? Every year, all the attention centres on the city tax rates and how much they’ve gone up. However, the city rates are only a portion of property tax bill. The city also collects library taxes, school taxes, hospital taxes, regional district taxes and funds for the Municipal Finance Authority and BC Assessment Authority. In 2012, the city portion of your property taxes made up about 56 per cent of your total tax bill. The next biggest chunk is school taxes, which make up 32 per cent of the bill. However, the city portion of the tax bill has been steadily increasing, from 52 per cent in 2008 to 56 per cent last year. Note that these numbers are based on the mill rate and not actual tax dollars, which depends on property
value. They also don’t include sewer and water rates. For businesses, city taxes made up 68 per cent of the tax bill in 2012, with 24 per cent going towards schools, and the rest divided up fairly evenly amongst other targets. The mill rates has decrease slightly since 2008, but the portion going to the city has stayed about the same. Major industry, which is just Downie Timber, has seen its mill rate decrease by more than 40 per cent from 2008 to 2012. 71 per cent of Downie’s property tax bill goes to the province, 19 per cent to the city and the rest to the library, hospitals and regional district. Light industry has seen its mill rate decrease slightly over the past five years. 72 per cent of its tax bill goes to the city and 19 per cent to the schools – numbers that are mostly unchanged in the past five years.
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BY NORM MACDONALD As we begin to prepare for the upcoming election, voters across the province are asking what kind of British Columbia they want to live in. And for many, a sustainable economy is their most important issue. As I travel throughout the province in my role as Opposition Critic for Forest, Lands and Natural Resources, meeting with representatives of the industry, there is one theme I hear more often than any other. Businesses operating in Brit-
ish Columbia need consistency and competence from government. Over the last four years, businesses in British Columbia have lived in a near constant state of uncertainty. The BC Liberal government has reeled from one idea to another, leaving businesses struggling to keep up. Just one example is the implementation of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). Business owners asked all political parties ahead of the 2009 election for their position on the HST. The BC Liberals promised in writing that they would not implement the HST. And, in large part, those business owners felt comfortable electing a BC Liberal government based on that promise. This tax change had profound implications on many local businesses. Some are still reeling from the business losses caused by the increased costs to their customers. And now, with the re-introduction of the PST, businesses are reeling again. But the HST is not the only example of
inconsistency and incompetence with this government. When I speak to the people who are leaders in this province’s top industries, I hear, again and again, that they have lost faith in the basic functions of this government. This is not a slight on the individual government workers within the bureaucracy. This is a comment on the ability of Ministers of the Crown to manage their ministries in a manner that inspires confidence. And while headlines across the province and the country tell stories of one BC Liberal scandal after another, perception of this province’s ability to be a safe and secure environment to run a business suffers. Every day, I’m told that it is time for a change. Major corporations, and small and medium-sized business owners, are looking for that change. They are looking for competent, thoughtful and consistent government; something that has been lacking in British Columbia for far too long.
Revelstoke caribou to be mentioned on Nature of Things AARON ORLANDO
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Revelstoke-based mountain caribou researcher Rob Serrouya will appear on an episode of the Nature of Things on Mar. 21. The episode called Billion Dollar Caribou focuses on issues facing the woodland caribou in Alberta’s boreal forest. Oil development is pressuring caribou habitat,
and there are competing ideas about what to do about it. Environmental organizations and First Nations groups favour protecting land, while oil companies favour habitat resgoration, predator control and fenced enclosures. Serrouya, the science lead on the Revelstoke-based Revelstoke Caribou Rearing in the Wild (RCRW) maternity penning proj-
Resident opposes Begbie Falls logging Editor An open letter to the Ministry of Forests manager Kurt Huettmeyer, I wish to add my concerns in writing to those of many others over the current and planned logging of the Begbie Falls forest area by StellaJones.
The local economy of Revelstoke no longer relies heavily on forestry and this area holds great economic value in the diversity of resources present. The Begbie Falls area is also heavily used for recreational, aesthetic, and spiritual purposes, and for traditional food harvesting, not to mention its inherent value for wildlife and biodiver-
ect, appears to share his expertise. “I’m guessing that Revelstoke and me will be on three minutes of the show,” Serrouya told the Times Review. He pitched the RCRW project, but isn’t sure the mention will be aired. Even if the Revelstoke section is short, Serrouya encourages everyone to watch the show to better understand the issues. sity in our region. I wish to add my support for a moratorium on further logging until meaningful public consultation occurs to facilitate the integration of current values of this area with harvesting needs. I request that you give our concerns serious consideration. Robin Brooks-Hill, Revelstoke
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Unified Development Bylaw ditched Aaron Orlando
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Revelstoke city council has quietly killed the Unified Development Bylaw (UDB) – an ambitious overhaul of the city’s patchwork of zoning bylaws into a modern, unified system. Work on the UDB began in 2010, and included public open houses, input sessions and work by an outside consultancy. The demise of the UDB, however, was much less public; there was no standalone website with YouTube videos and interactive graphics – in fact, there was no announcement at all. A Feb. 15 city report by planning director John Guenther outlines the steps to proceed with zoning changes on an independent basis, noting the demise of the UDB. “Council struggled with this one,” Guenther said in an interview with the Times Review. “It was seen as being too complicated.” Although Guenther is now making plans to move ahead without the UDB, he said it wasn’t all for not. “80 per cent of the UDB was the zoning bylaw,” Guenther said. “That’s still moving ahead. We figure it’s about 80 per cent done. The bulk of the UDB as far as the zoning is concerned is still moving ahead.”
He noted the land use bylaw was completed in 2012. Several bylaws will now be removed from the propose UDB. They include unsightly premises bylaw, the building bylaw, the sign bylaw and the subdivision bylaw. “We’re just going to administer them differently,” Guenther said. Subdivision and street standards elements of the bylaw will be segmented into portions and will be presented to council separately. One of the elements of the UDB not going forward is a combined administration and enforcement sections. The aim was to better coordinate administration of development. The bylaw sought to streamline administration processes involving city departments such as planning, fire services and engineering. “That part gets left out,” Guenther said. Guenther said the ‘forms-based approach’ is still moving forward. That prominent portion of the bylaw guides development based more on their form and look, instead of a set of prescriptive rules that dictate heights, lengths, setbacks and other rules. The planning department will now work to complete the new zoning bylaw (ZB). At their Mar. 12 meeting, city council will review a timeline for the proposed zoning
bylaw targeting adoption by October, 2013. Mayor David Raven said council had concerns about the UDB. “It’s a unique form of planning” Raven said. “Over the last year we’ve watched the timelines slide, so that it became in our minds and overly complex and untried process.” He said they were concerned about legal challenges and a risk of uncertainty for development. Despite the formal end of the UDB, Raven felt it had been a worthwhile learning process, and the city continued to benefit from it. So, why did the city embark on the UDB in the first place? Raven said the resort development and the subsequent OCP overhaul highlighted a need to modernize the city’s zoning bylaws. The UDB was “innovative and creative,” Raven said. “However, at the end of the day this became overly complex, expensive and challenging to implement.” Neither Raven nor Guenther could put a price tag on the UDB. City finance director Graham Inglis is away from the office. The cost of the UDB included consultants’ fees and other costs, they said. The Times Review will follow up on the final tally of the abandoned effort.
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: Jen Walker-Larsen BC Hydro
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The Revelstoke Rod and Gun Club would like to thank the following for their contributions which helped to make our annual fundraising banquet a huge success: Life Members: Ken Howe Family Vera Aura Lino Grifone Taxidermy Clancy Boettger Lordco George Buhler M.C. Mechanical Alex Cameron Mark Gallicano Trucking Doreen Cameron Matt Angus, CORE/PAL Larry Caponero McDonalds Restaurant Jack Carten Mountain Goodness Natural Foods Ed Jaatteenmaki Mountain Meals Moira Jaatteenmaki Mt. Begbie Brewing Cyril Keates NAPA Kim Doebert Natural Escapes Sponsors: Neptune Pools & Spas 1st Impressions Nomad Food 3 Valley Gap Nutrend Construction Ltd A&W People’s Drugmart Acklands Pharmasave Alpine Inn Powder Rental’s Arrow Helicopters Praetorian Strategies Group BA Sausages (Barry/Cheri Asmundsen) Randolph David Jewelers BCWF Ray’s Butcher Shop BDM Tire RCFC BDO Dunwoody Refinery Day Spa Barry Keates Family Remax Revelstoke Realty Begbie Glass Revelstoke Credit Union Big Eddy Pub Revelstoke Dog Sled Adventures Bob Roggensack Revelstoke Excel Tire Boulder Mt Sled Shed Revelstoke Golf & CC Brensrud Contracting Revelstoke Legion Brian & Jeanette Jackson Revelstoke Mobility Cameron & Son Meat Cutting Revelstoke Theater Group Canada Post Revelstoke Times Review Canadian Pacific Railway Rick’s Sausages (Rick Vigue) Canyon Industrial Electric RMR Chantilly Kitchen, Bed & Bath Roberta’s Tanning Salon Chris Bostock Ron Taylor Trucking CIBC Rona City of Revelstoke Rough Country Marine City Transfer Royal Bank of Canada Classic Collision & Towing Sangha Bean Columbia Towing Score Construction Coopers Foods Selkirk Graphics Crazy Creek Hot Pools Selkirk Tangiers Dan & Dawson Caponero Sew What…/Angela Brule Dan Boltwood Shampoo Alley Del Selin Gunsmith Shuswap Xtreme Recreation, Arctic Cat Downie Timber Silver Tip Aviation East End Autobody Skalicky’s Plumbing & Gas Fitting Ltd Ed & Moira Jaatteenmaki Sky Trek Adventure Park Energy Matters Canada Snap On, Tim Ferguson Expressive Interior Designs Spice O Life EZ Rock Astral Media Radio Stay Cool Radiators Finning Canada Stella Jones Glacier House Resort Style Trend Clothiers GRB Custom Muzzle Brakes/Greg Brule Sure Haul Transport Grizzly Auto TD Canada Trust Grizzly Books The Rev Grouse River Outfitters Tom Brake H&R Block Touch Of Elegance Hillcrest Resort Hotel Trans Canada Fitness Home Hardware Revelstoke Troy & Gail Ferguson HUB International Barton Insurance Two Moon Holdings Infinite Creations Graphic Design Universal Footwear Jacobson Ford Valley Black Top/H&J Ready Mix Jake & Jay Trucking Village Idiot John Aura Service Centre (Vera Aura) Westside Store, Salmon Arm K&W Trucking Wholesale Sports Kamloops Kasbro Drilling & Blasting Wild Ridge Taxidermy, Ian Shipmaker Keith Frederiksen Work & Play Ken’s Repair & Rentals Wright’s Machine Works Kicking Horse Coffee Zala’s If we have inadvertently left you off our list, please accept both our apology and also our sincere thanks for the part you played in the success of this event.
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Loss of court dates could lead to lack of access to justice for people from page 3
Chris Johnston said he’d lost touch with his client and the trial was removed from the list. On Wednesday, the matter was back before the court – Wagner had resurfaced, but since his trial had already been delayed, a new date would have to be set.
To be honest, I wasn’t paying too much attention until Takahashi started to speak. “I’m concerned for Revelstoke court because we’re supposed to have a trial tomorrow but we’re not because everything fell through,” he told the court. “So, when they start sort of having these things that might or might not go to trial, that’s fine from the individual’s perspective, but from the whole perspective of trying to maintain the court list in Revelstoke, it makes it difficult.
staff, from the clerks to the judge, still get paid, but nothing happens. There are backlogs in the court system across the province, so if administrators see court dates in Revelstoke are going unused, they might decide to take away the trial day here and move it to Salmon Arm. That means everyone involved in the case – defendants, lawyers and witnesses – would have to travel there for the trial. Later that day, I called Chris Johnston to talk about the matter – he has been practic-
ing to a warrant for their arrest and a lot of people wasting their time showing up for a trial that doesn’t happen. On a day where four half-day trials are scheduled, two can end up being resolved the day before with a stay or guilty plea, and the court day proceeds with the remaining two. Or a trial could be shorter than expected, leaving more time for others. The worst scenario is a trial getting delayed to another day. “I think the judge was pushing was
I HAVE GREAT FEARS FOR THIS COMMUNITY AS FAR AS COURT IS CONCERNED ~ JUDGE MARK TAKAHASHI “The way everybody’s yelling for court time, if we keep having court dates fall through at the last moment for Revelstoke, then you’re going to have fewer court dates. That concerns me because I think Revelstoke is sufficiently isolated it would be unfair to make people travel to larger centres just because they don’t have a lot of work that’s coming in up here. “In the long term I’m concerned about that. We have court dates that are assigned to Revelstoke. It used to be we had a first appearance day and two trial dates in a month but lately its only one trial date and a first appearance day and its seems to be getting less and less. “If there are triable issues, then lets have trials. We can’t go on with setting trial dates and not following through with them because it’s going to have a bad effect on court time being held in Revelstoke. “I have great fears for this community as far as court is concerned.” Empty trial days cost money. Court
ing in Revelstoke since the 1980s, so I figured he would have some insight into the issue. “I agree with what he’s saying,” Johnston told me. “There’s a risk if the time is not spent, it gets taken away and put somewhere else.” Revelstoke used to have two trial days one month and one trial day the other, but one of those days got taken away a few years ago because it wasn’t being used. Johnston said he could see another day getting taken away. “I don’t think it’s going to go anywhere right away but it’s a big expense to send the judge and all the crew up here,” he said. It’s a difficult balance because so much can happen leading up to a trial day. Often, trial days are overbooked, which could mean some cases get bumped. Just as often, as the trail date approaches, cases are resolved because the accused pleads guilty and/or a settlement is reached. Sometimes the accused is a no-show, lead-
that if it’s not going to go, use some better efforts to resolve it ahead of time,” said Johnston. “If it is going to be resolved, don’t wait and leave it on the trial list then resolve it the day before trial. But that’s what lawyers are inclined to do. “It’s settling on the courthouse step. That’s the way the legal practice works. You can ask any trial scheduler and they will tell you that’s the thing.” There could be a whole host of problems if Revelstoke lost a trial day. As mentioned above, that would cost a lot of people a lot of time traveling to Salmon Arm. It could save the government money, but for the accused, it would likely mean much bigger legal expenses. It could mean the loss of jobs as lawyers working in Revelstoke pack up and move elsewhere where there’s more work and less travel. A fair justice system is one that is accessible. If justice becomes too costly for people in Revelstoke, than it’s a sign of the system failing.
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Senior abuse hotline expanded Tom Fletcher Black Press
VICTORIA – The B.C. government has announced a $1 million boost to its seniors’ abuse protection programs, including extending the hours for a hotline to report suspicions of abuse or neglect. The bulk of the funding is to allow the Vancouver-based Seniors Abuse and Information Line to extend its hours to 12 hours a day, seven days a week. It offers information, advice and emotional support for seniors and their friends and relatives who suspect elderly people are being abused or taken advantage of. The number is 604-437-1940 in Metro Vancouver and toll-free province-wide at 1-866-437-1940. Saanich councillor and former MLA Susan Brice, a volunteer with the seniors’ support organization Silver Threads, said members see cases of abuse frequently. “It’s the elderly woman who comes to her craft class with unexplained bruises,” Brice said. “It’s the couple who lose thousands of dollars through a telemarketing scam. And it’s the quiet-speaking gentleman, who while living with family, appears neglected and uncared for.” Minister of State for Seniors Ralph Sultan said he has encountered abuse and exploitation of seniors in his own family, and it comes up frequently as he has trav-
eled B.C. asking seniors and their caregivers what they need from government. In an interview, Sultan acknowledged that the funding is a modest effort to bolster volunteer efforts. “It is a beginning step, but it also reflects the fact that this problem can not be solved top-down,” Sultan said. “It will have to be solved bottom-up by mobilizing many different organizations around the province.” The B.C. government also provided $1.4 million last year to the B.C. Association of Community Response Networks, for prevention and education to reduce elder abuse and neglect. Katrine Conroy, NDP critic for seniors, said she agrees with extra support for the information line, which is supported by lawyers and other experts to help seniors find help. “Anything that’s done to eliminate elder abuse is a good thing,” Conroy said. “The community resource networks are really good organizations.” She added that the government’s proposed Seniors’ Advocate is inadequate, because it is not an independent office and won’t deal with individual cases. Sultan said the advocate is to help develop policies to protect seniors, and a federal study being funded partly by the program will provide the information needed to to that.
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Supporting the Avalanche Centre
Revelstoke Snowmobile Club president Greg Byman, right, presents Canadian Avalanche Centre interim executive director Karl Klassen with a $6,000 cheque. The money was raised via a Team Thunderstruck video premiere and raffle in late 2012. Klassen thanked the club for their “level of commitment that is really helping the Canadian Avalanche Centre.” “I really thank all the people who showed up,” Byman said, and invited everyone to the event in 2013. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review
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JOB VACANCY CASUAL LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR
In accordance with the requirements of the Community Charter, Revelstoke City Council hereby gives notice of its intention to lease to Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of British Columbia, as represented by the Ministry of Justice, premises located in the Revelstoke Courthouse having an area of 5,500 square feet for a 5 year term at an annual rate of $41,655.60 plus applicable taxes. This property is legally described as Lot 1, Plan NEP19536. Tim Palmer, Director of Corporate Administration
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REVELSTOKE YOUTH ADVISORY COMMITTEE The City of Revelstoke invites applications from two residents aged between 15 and 29 to serve as members of the new Revelstoke Youth Advisory Committee. The purpose of the committee is to provide advice and suggestions to the City of Revelstoke with respect to enhancing services and opportunities for youth in the community. Committee members are volunteers selected for their interest, experience, knowledge, skills and ability to represent the youth population of the area. If you are interested in applying, please submit a letter noting your interest and a brief outline of your qualifications. This can be emailed, mailed or delivered to the attention of Teresa LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration at tlerose@revelstoke.ca or City of Revelstoke, Box 170, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0 by 4:30pm on Thursday, March 28, 2013. For additional information, contact Alan Mason, Director of Community Economic Development at 250-837-5345 or e-mail amason@revelstoke.ca.
REVELSTOKE SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE The City of Revelstoke invites applications from members of the general public to serve as members of the Revelstoke Social Development Committee. The purpose of the committee is to provide advice and suggestions to the City of Revelstoke with respect to Social Action Goals and Objectives that arise from the Community Development Action Plan. Committee members are volunteers selected for their interest, experience, knowledge, skills and ability to represent the population of the area. If you are interested in applying, please submit a letter noting your interest and a brief outline of your qualifications. This can be emailed, mailed or delivered to the attention of Teresa LeRose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration at tlerose@revelstoke.ca or City of Revelstoke, Box 170, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0 by 4:30pm on Thursday, March 28, 2013. For additional information, contact Alan Mason, Director of Community Economic Development at 250-837-5345 or e-mail amason@revelstoke.ca.
The City of Revelstoke invites applications for the position of Casual Lifeguard / Instructor. The successful candidate must have current National Lifeguard Service and Water Safety Instructor certificates. This position is within the Bargaining Unit of C.U.P.E. Local 363. A copy of the job description can be viewed in the Parks, Recreation & Culture Department, 600 Campbell Avenue or online at city.revelstoke.ca. If you are interested in one of these positions, please submit resume and other relevant material to the undersigned by Friday, March 22nd, 2013. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Laurie Donato Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture City of Revelstoke, Box 170, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0 Email: ldonato@revelstoke.ca
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE OF PROPERTY DISPOSITION In accordance with the requirements of the Community Charter, Revelstoke City Council hereby gives notice of its intention to lease to Rimcher Investments Ltd. for a two year term at $6,000 per year, plus applicable taxes. The civic address of the property is 1151 Powerhouse Road and is leased for the purpose of a storage compound. The property is legally described as that part of Legal Subdivision 15, Section 26, TWP 23, R-2, W6M, Kootenay District except: (1) Plan (DD4181); (2) Parcel 2 (DD869); (3) Parcel 3 (DD2585); (4) part included in RW Plan 633A; (5) parts included in Plans 4474,6262, 9770, 9958, 10022, 10185, 10249 and 11381; (6) part covered by the waters of the Illecillewaet River; and (7) part included in SRW Plan 10547. Tim Palmer Chief Administrative Officer
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to Revelstoke. Live at the Travers at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Mar. 15, & Saturday, Mar. 16 GUNS n’Fn’ ROSES Guns n Roses tribute band takes to the stage to replicate all the hits from these hard rockers. Live at the Last Drop at 9 p.m.
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take part in the silent auction. At the River City Pub at 7 p.m. $10 entrance at the door. REVELSTOKE COFFEE HOUSE Featuring Sam Masterton & Jacob Verburg, with special guest Sara Jane Scouten. Come play a song or just listen to some great acoustic music at this monthly music show. At the United Church at 3 p.m. $3 to enter. Coffee and treats will be served. COWPUNCHER A blend of grunge, stoner rock, honky tonk, country and psychedelia. Live at the Last Drop at 9 p.m.
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Sunday, March 24
S-GAMES Society Snow & Skate puts on its annual
snowboard trick contest, with a big air, rail jam, hip air, penguin waddle, board toss, high ollie and more. At Revelstoke Mountain Resort day lodge.
Tuesday, March 26
THE SWING MONKEYS Big band jazz live at the Last Drop. 7 p.m.
Wednesday, March 27
NATURE NERDING AT NIGHT
Join wildlife biologist Corey Bird and others for an evening on snowshoes in search of owls and other creatures of the night. Snowshoes and a hot beverage will be provided. Meet at the community centre at 6 p.m. Hosted by the North Columbia Environmental Society.
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Masta Ace, who got his start as a rapper in 1980s Brooklyn, is coming to the Traverse this Thursday, March 14. He is regarded as one of the most skilled and influential rappers ever and has been called “one of the great pure New York MCs” and a “truly an underappreciated rap veteran and underground luminary.” He’s at the Traverse on his Sons of Yvonne tour, with Stricklin, Wordsworth, and Ill Tone & the Kids. Doors open at 9:30 p.m.
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Sunday, March 17
MARITIME KITCHEN PARTY
Revelstoke’s favourite Irish-esque band takes to the stage for the Last Drop’s St. Patrick’s Day Party. 9 p.m.
Tuesday, March 19
SPRING BREAK AT THE REVELSTOKE MUSEUM & ARCHIVES
Bring your child to the museum for a lesson on knitting and crocheting. For children ages eight and up. 1-3 p.m. Preregistration required.
INLAND RAINFOREST: EMERGING VISIONS & VALUES The BC Interior
Forestry Museum presents a talk by Dr. David Connell future land-use planning in the upper Fraser River Valley rainforest and the socio-economic benefits of nontimber uses of the inland rainforest. At the community centre from 7-8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 20
BROWN BAG HISTORY on the Coursier family: merchants, artists and athletes. Enjoy a talk on Revelstoke’s history by Cathy English, the curator of the Revelstoke Museum & Archives. 12:15 p.m. $5.
Thursday, March 21
FARM & CRAFT MARKET Find
crafts, produce, baked goods, and more at the winter market. At the community
centre from 2-5 p.m.
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and activities with a heritage theme for children ages five and up. At the Revelstoke Museum and Archives from 1-3 p.m.
TURTLE MOUNTAIN AND ODD MAN OUT Turtle Mountain plays some
call jazz during dinner time and the ladies of Odd Man Out hit the stage for some fun when you’re done eating. Live at the Big Eddy Pub as part of the StokeFM Frostbit Music Series. 9 p.m. $10.
LISA NICOLE AND JASON THOMAS Singer Lisa Nicole performs with guitarist Jason Thomas at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.
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SAM MASTERTON & THE SONS OF BITUMEN This soul-searching
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GNAR DAY Cook breakfast in the lift line, ski naked, break out your snow blades, declare yourself the best skier on the mountain and more. Don’t know what GNAR Day is? Visit unofficialnetworks. com/gnar to find out. All day long at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. STOKE SHOTS: A CAC FUNDRAISER Come out for a social evening
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Do Revelstoke’s alleyways hold the potential for city life? Alleyways around the world are being used as key spaces for city life – can Revelstoke do the same with its much-ignored lanes? Alex Cooper
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It’s rare that I walk down the alleyways of Revelstoke. There really isn’t much to them – always some dumpsters, maybe some parking, that’s about it. That’s why it caught my ears when at the Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives Funding meeting last week, Garry Pendergast talked about a Bygone Era Entertainment Society project to paint a mural on the alley-side of the Nickelodeon Museum on First Street West. “We were looking for ideas we could do to commemorate it and the idea of a mural came up,” Pendergast told me later. “I think it’s a great way of a local artist showcasing their talent as well as us showing what the building has to offer.” And, he added, it would help spruce up the alleyway, which otherwise has little going for it unless you’re a garbage collector or using employee parking. Revelstoke’s alleys are neglected, other than a worn down mural of the SS Revelstoke adorning the wall of Energy Matters on First Street West. In my research, it seemed clear that revitalizing alleyways is seen by planners as a key to improving an area. A Google search for small town alleyway
The alley next to the Nickelodeon Musuem doesn’t have much going for it, other than some dumpsters and parking spaces. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review
revitalization turned up a number of community enhancement plans that recommended making creative use of alley space. Big cities have also taken to sprucing up alleyways to encourage cultural, commercial and social use. Not that Revelstoke’s downtown needs tremendous improving, but the alleys are one area that have been ignored. “I go to other towns, even Nelson for example, and they’re utiliz-
ing the alleyways,” said councillor Chris Johnston. “They’re cleaned up, you can walk in them. There are store backs that are storefronts in them. It adds a whole degree of life.” Johnston, who sits on the city’s enhancement committee, said he’s seen lots of great alleys in his travels – Quebec City, cities in Asia – where the alleys are just as lively as the streets. He sees opportunities that they could be brought up and
made better. “They’re not just places to collect garbage,” he said. In Quebec City, the Rue du Tresor is an alley that was turned into an open-air art gallery in the 1960s. It quickly turned into a major tourist attraction. In Toronto, many downtown are covered in graffiti – some of it is beautiful, some is ugly, but it makes a walk through them worthwhile. Belden Place, an alley in San Francisco, is
one of that city’s most vibrant dining locations. Of course, those are major cities with millions of people and even more tourists flocking through. Even small towns seem to be getting in on the alleyway bandwagon. Blackfalds, a town of 6,300 people in central Alberta produced a downtown revitalization plan that recommended improving alleyways to make them “more usable, safe and pedestrian friendly. It makes suggestions like encouraging shops to have high quality signage and an additional entrance at the rear of their buildings, makeing sure garbage containers are screened, and maintaining vegetation in alleyways. Likewise, the revitalization plan for Duncan, BC, recommends the city “should continue to ensure that the alleyways are protected and enhanced to promote outdoor spaces and more pedestrian linkages.” What could be done to improve Revelstoke’s alleyways? Pendergast, who is also on the enhancement committee, said it could be a topic the committee picks up. “I’m not speaking for them, but it could be the type of thing we can look at to see if we can identify buildings and help the owners to actually do something for it,” he said. He suggested the possibility
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A painting of the SS Revelstoke, and some terrible graffiti, adorns the wall of Energy Matters in the alley from First Street West to Victoria Road. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review
of working with the public art committee to create more murals. “It really is something we can get to grips with and, if we make the process for doing them fairly easy, and make sure the murals or whatever someone else suggests are good enough, it would be a really good way of lifting those alleyways.” John Guenther, the city’s director of planning, said the alleyway from First to Second Street West next to the Nickelodeon, next to the Regent, and behind the Pharmasave, have all been looked at for improvement. He said they could be used for “double-loading.” “Street access and alley access that would allow for more pedestrian mobility rather than just cars,” he said. The one he’s looked at the most is the one between the Regent Inn and the stores fronting Mackenzie. The alleyway could be improved to allow
entrance to the rear of Skookum Cycle & Ski and Ginger and Spice Restaraunt, and he said he’s talked to Fred Beruschi, the owner of the Regent, about having the hotel make greater use of the alley. “It could be a second Mackenzie on the back, though not to that scale,” Guenther said. “Our enhancement committee is the ones to help to drive this and it would be on their agenda.” Aside from the proposed mural on the Nickelodeon (which is contingent on the Bygone Era Entertainment Society receiving CBT funding), any improvements to alleyway would likely be costly. It is not an issue in city hall right now, but councillor Johnston said its something he’d like to move forward, though action is likely at least five years off. “I think you’ll see them cleaned up and walkable, which they really aren’t now,” he said.
New Revelstoke tourism business Everything Revelstoke will soon open its doors at the Molson’s Bank building at Mackenzie and First Avenue. Owners Brydon Roe and Jason Leonard have teamed with manager Richard Eden to create a one-stop shop for booking vacations and activities in the Revelstoke area. In addition to the prime downtown location, everythingrevelstoke.com will serve as an online portal to pre-plan holidays to Revelstoke, including connections to accommodation, dining, spas, equipment rentals, adventure tourism and transportation. Roe currently operates transportation company Revelstoke Connection in conjunction with the Powder Springs Inn. He explained the business is an extension into the service, and builds on their experiences and help interconnect existing businesses and services. “A small kayak business or a small bike business, they don’t have a storefront or an active website where you can book online and pay with your credit card,” explained Roe. They can partner with Everything Revelstoke to promote their business or create tour packages. Everything Revelstoke will take a cut. “There are no fees to the customer,” Roe said. “We have lofty goals. We’d like to offer shuttles to Mount Revelstoke. We’d like to offer shuttles to Halcyon Hot Springs,” Roe explained. “People that are walking on a sunny summer afternoon don’t necessarily know that they can mountain bike over at Macpherson.” “Any business that is good for the town is good for everybody,” Eden said, adding a goal of building summer and winter tourism.
Everything Revelstoke general manager Richard Eden, left, and co-owner Brydon Roe are just completing renovations on their new business at 122 Mackenzie Avenue. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review
The showroom at 122 Mackenzie Avenue is still under construction, but should be open in a couple of weeks. In the meantime, follow Everything Revelstoke on Twitter or Facebook before Mar. 18 for a chance at a heli-skiing draw.
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Trans-Canada Highway consultation costs $350,000 Aaron Orlando
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The B.C. Ministry of Transportation says the ongoing consultation process for Trans-Canada Highway upgrades from
Kamloops to the Alberta border will cost about $350,000. In response to questions from the Times Review, a ministry spokesperson said the process included seven public meetings, meetings with many stakeholder
groups, as well as new signs. The sign budget is about $10,000 for 10 new signs. The Times Review asked if old signs announcing highway upgrades had been replaced with new signs before any actual work had
been done. The spokesperson said the ministry places their signs into two categories. “Project” signs announce an approved project, while “program” signs announce things such as a consultation
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process. The spokesperson was adamant that no project signs had come and gone without construction – although construction has been greatly delayed in some instances. The new program signs may replace older signs. These new program signs inform of the ongoing consultation process and do things like point towards a website, bchwy1.ca, where motorists can find more information. In addition, the federal government chips in signs of their own for projects they help fund. B.C. Transportation Minister Mary Polak announced the consultation process when she visited Revelstoke in early February. An official Ministry of Transportation media release announcing the consultation process was sent out days later.
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The fifth turbine destined for the Mica Dam is nearing the end of its journey from Germany after arriving in Valemount on Thursday, says BC Hydro. The turbine, which is 6.45 metres across and weighs an incredible 136.7 tonnes completed the 13,000-kilometre journey from Ravensburg, Germany, where it was manufactured, to Valemount, B.C., on March 7.
On its way, it was taken by barge to Rotterdam, the Netherlands; by ship to Houston, Texas; and by truck to Valemount, B.C., which sits at the edge of the Kinbasket Reservoir. The truck that took it from Houston to Valemount was 35-metres long, had 96 wheels, and was actually two trucks – one to pull it and one to push it. This summer, the turbine will be taken by barge down the Kinbasket Reservoir to the Mica
Generating Station, where it will be installed. Once active in 2014, the turbine will spin at 133 revolutions per minute, increase the Mica Dam’s capacity by 500 megawatts and generate power for 40,000 homes and businesses during peak demand periods. The sixth turbine at Mica Dam is scheduled for delivery next year and is expected to be active in 2015.
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WINNERS OF THE 51st ANNUAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY APPEAL RAFFLE FINAL DRAW HELD AT VICTORIA ON SATURDAY 2 FEBRUARY, 2013 Craig Brown, the executive director of Community Connections, makes the case for funding one of the organization’s programs at the Columbia Basin Trust’s Community Initiatives Fund public presentation evening. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review
38 community groups seeking piece of CBT pie Times Review staff
Close to 200 people came out to hear about future community projects and vote for funding on their favourite ones at the Revelstoke Community Centre last Monday, Mar. 4. The annual Columbia Basin Trust Community Initiatives Program funding night took place on Monday, Mar. 4, and 38 different groups made the case to receive a share of more than $340,000 in funding from the CBT. In total they asked for $537,546 to fund $1,380,173 in projects.
The projects ranged from the Community Connections summer camp to the Canadian Avalanche Centre’s youth outreach to infrastructure projects for a number of sports clubs to funding for the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre, Visual Arts Centre and more. Each group had three minutes for their presentation and afterwards, the public could vote for their 10 favourites. The public vote is worth 15 per cent of an application’s overall score; the rest is based on the project’s economic, social or environmental benefits, and the strength of the
application. Usually, every applicant gets some funding, it’s just a matter of how much money they get. In 2011, 39 projects received $335,961 in funding, of which 37 are listed as complete, one has received an extension until June 2013, and one didn’t provide a final report. In 2012, 37 projects received $333,961 in funding, of which 24 are complete, 11 received extensions, one is on hold (the bike park), and one group (the Columbia Valley Skateboard Association) forfeited its funds.
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(Revelstoke) Mar. 11, 2013: The Canadian Red Cross’s new Health Equipment Loan in Revelstoke will open Red on Wednesday, Revelstoke residentsLoan will be ke) Mar. location 11, 2013: The Canadian Cross’s Mar. new20. Health Equipment able towill borrow basic equipment, with20. a referral from a health care professional, n Revelstoke open onmedical Wednesday, Mar. Revelstoke residents will be on the following days and hours. orrow basic medical equipment, with a referral from a health care professional,
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From Mar. 20 and through April, the new site will be open on Wednesdays and Fridays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. siteon willWednesdays operate on Mondays, r. 20 and from through April, the From new May siteonwards, will be the open and Fridays Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clients to return borrowed Red .m. to 2 p.m. From May onwards, the site will operatelooking on Mondays, Cross medical equipment can do so at the new location.
ays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Clients looking to return borrowed Red edical equipment can do so at the new location. Red Cross is also looking for more volunteers so the Health Equipment Loan program can service the community even better and more effectively.
s is also looking for more volunteers so the Health Equipment Loan program ce the community even better moreis effectively. The Health Equipment Loanand program a volunteer-driven, community-based program
that provides essential health equipment to individuals on a by-donation basis. Public th Equipment is a volunteer-driven, community-based program accessLoan to thisprogram service enables seniors to stay at home longer, helps people return home des essential healthsooner, equipment to individuals on a by-donation basis. from hospital and supports palliative patients who wish to spend their Public final days this service stay at home longer, helps people return home in theenables comfort ofseniors their ownto home.
pital sooner, and supports palliative patients who wish to spend their final days The Revelstoke Health Equipment Loan site is at the former Farwell School where OK mfort of their own home.
College is currently located, at 1401 West 1st St. For more information or to apply to volunteer, please call Loan 250-814-0200 elstoke Health Equipment site is or at visit thewww.redcross.ca/help. former Farwell School where OK
s currently located, at 1401 West 1st St. For more information or to apply to – 30 – , please call 250-814-0200 or visit www.redcross.ca/help.
As the end of the ski racing season draws near, the Revelstoke Ski Club has been busy sending racers and coaches to competitions across B.C. and Alberta. From Mar. 2-5, the FIS athletes were at a Van Houtte Cup competition at Sun Peaks Resort, near Kamloops, where some excellent results were posted. Over the four days, two slalom and two giant slalom races were held. Emily Unterberger, Jamie Park and Cole Smith competed for Revelstoke, all three of them in the U18 category. And even though the weather was poor for the first two days, it turned out to be a great race series for the team, with both Emily and Jamie posting top five finishes. “These were the best results of the girls’ careers,” reported Coach Milan Arsovski. “Lots of emo-
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a hard month of training I managed to perform at my best level. I will continue the hard work and together with my coach we will to try to reach my peak till the end of the season.” “For me, this race had some ups and downs, but I did score my best result so far, for which I’m super happy,” said Emily Unterberger. “My confidence is growing and I hope to continue the process and focus on the last races of the season.” Although Cole Smith didn’t have his best race, he is on the right track said coach Arsovski. “He was trying really hard and giving his best effort every day. Hopefully soon he will perform the way he wants to. We saw some really good skiing from our athletes this weekend and these results are a sign that we should continue the hard work with all of them and help them reach their goals.”
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Figure Skating Club brings in guest stars for year-end show as Dorothy, Cathy Cameron-Suchy as the Wicked Witch of the West, Sophie Dorrius as the Scarecrow, Jaimie Reynolds as the Tin Man, Alexandra Robertson as the Cowardly Lion, and the CanSkate group as the munchkins. Each scene comes complete with props and costumes. I got to watch as Mike Hooker swooped around the ice in his cape and Matt Smider mimicked flying through the air as Superman. For the record, they were all wearing hockey skates, not figure skates. Audience members can pay $2 for a ballot
to vote for their favourite guest skater, with half the proceeds going to the guests favourite charity and the rest to the figure skating club. The whole show is about an hour long. “It’s super short and it’s jam packed,” said Greschner. “Everything flows one into the other. There’s no stops, so there’s hardly time for applause.” Heroes vs. Villains takes place on Thursday, Mar. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at the Revelstoke Forum.
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The Revelstoke Figure Skating Club’s year-end showcase Heroes vs. Villains looks to hit a new level this year – with three guest skaters and four different scenes to be played out on the Forum ice. “Everything that happens on the ice is part of the story,” said head coach Nina Greschner. “Skaters won’t be skating their solos they compete with, or their test skates. They’re skating something they choreographed entirely for the show.” I spoke to Greschner just before the guest skaters took to the ice for rehearsal. They are Craig Brown, the executive director of Community Connections; Mike Hooker, the superintendent of the Revelstoke School District; and Matt Smider, the head coach of the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club. Greschner spent a few weeks teaching them some figure skating moves and then started working on their routines. “They didn’t find out their roles until two weeks into prac-
tice,” she said. “They were really eager just to go out there and have fun and support our club, so it’s been awesome.” While in recent years the show has seen the club’s skaters perform their well-practiced competition or test-skate routines, this year the club will be performing four scenes – 101 Dalmatians, Snow White and the Nine Dwarves, the Smurfs and Gargamel; and the Wizard of Oz. Each scene was choreographed by Greschner. “It’s my first time, but I hope its a huge success,” she said. 101 Dalmatians features senior skater Jacqueline Cottingham as Cruella de Vil, the club’s nine kids skaters as the dalmatians, McKenna Howe and Krystal Kinoshita as Pongo and Perdy; and Matt Smider as Superman, who comes in and saves the day. “I thought any opportunity to get me skating on ice might be a chance to get people to laugh,” said Smider when asked how he ended up taking part. “Other than on cross-country skis, I skate very rarely during the winter since I left my home in North-
ern Ontario. It’s made me realize how it feels to be a beginner again. Frustrating at best, but a lot of fun.” Snow White and the 9 Dwarves features Danielle Fenrich as Snow White, Clara Suchy as the evil queen, the junior skaters as the nine dwarves, and Craig Brown as the old hag. Mike Hooker gets to play the hero as Batman. “I got an e-mail and I gathered it was just an opportunity to make a fool of myself,” said Hooker. “I get to dress up like Batman? Come on.” Said Brown: “It’s been eight years since I’ve had skates. Someone said its like riding a bicycle, but it isn’t.” The third scene, the Smurfs and Gargamel, features the intermediate skaters as the smurfs. Greg Kenyon, the principal of Revelstoke Secondary School, was supposed to play Gargamel, but an injury during practice forced him to drop out. Instead, a special guest skater will be taking his spot. Jacqueline Cottingham will play Wonder Woman. The final scene is the Wizard of Oz, with Megan Cottingham
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Thank You Thank you to the Doctors and Staff of the Selkirk Medical Group for their expressions of gratitude, beautiful flowers and the excellent dinner provided upon my retirement. I would also like to thank friends and patients for the cards, plants, flowers and hugs. Mona Baron
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Obituaries Alice Mary Zielonka
Alice Mary Zielonka, passed away at the age of 91 at Mount Cartier Court in Revelstoke BC in the early hours of Saturday morning March 2, 2013. A memorial service will take place on March 20th, 2013 at the Fellowship Baptist Church, Revelstoke at 2 pm with Pastor Rick Eby officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Fellowship Baptist Church, in memory of Mary. Mary was born in Liverpool, England on May 18, 1921 to Charles and Julia Morris. Mary was the third of four children. Her childhood days were spent in Liverpool and in Rosset, Wales where they spent many happy summers on the family dairy farm. Upon leaving school Mary trained to be a short hand typist. During the war Mary met and married a handsome Polish air force mechanic Aleksander Zielonka in June 1944. They made their home in Liverpool England and had three children Margaret, Edward and David. Mary was predeceased by her husband Alek in May 1978. Shortly afterwards she moved to Revelstoke BC, to live with her daughter Margaret to help raise her grandchildren. She quickly became the neighborhood Grandma. Mary loved to bake, read and was very involved with her church activities. Mary especially loved spending time with her family in both Canada and the UK. Mary is predeceased by her parents, her husband Alek and her three brothers William, Robert and Colin. Mary is survived by her three children: Margaret Zielonka (Don Manson), Edward Zielonka (Sheila Zielonka), David Zielonka (Gaynor Zielonka); grandchildren: Simon, Paul, Sarah, Michael, Nicola, Rachel, Christopher and Beth; great-grandchildren: Kai, Aidan and Mason. Messages of sympathy may be sent to Mary’s family by viewing her obituary at www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com. Cremation arrangements were in the care of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke.
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Obituaries Shirley Adelaide Gonsalvez Shirley Adelaide Gonsalvez passed away at Queen Victoria Hospital, Revelstoke on Saturday, March 2nd, 2013 at the age of 62 years. There will be no formal funeral service by Shirley’s own request.
Shirley was born in Woodstock, New Brunswick on July 20, 1950 and had been a resident of Revelstoke for the past two years. She had a wonderful sense of humour and had a great talent for making people laugh. Shirley’s family was very important to her and she loved them all. Shirley was predeceased by her parents and one brother, John. She is survived by two daughters: Dana Gonsalvez and Shannon Smith, both of Revelstoke; four grandchildren: Joshua and Zachary Cruickshank, Emily and Zoe Smith, all of Revelstoke and one sister Janet Mooers of Balfour, B.C. A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Veale and the amazing staff at Queen Victoria Hospital for their dedicated effort throughout Shirley’s illness. Messages of sympathy may be sent to Shirley’s family by viewing her obituary at www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com. Cremation arrangements were in the care of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke.
Jeanne Claire St. Croix
(Poitras) (nee Vincent) Apr. 15, 1916 - Feb. 26, 2013
Born in St. Georges, Manitoba, Jeanne was the seventh child in a family of fourteen. Jeanne lived a long full life enjoying her family, friends and hobbies. She loved dancing, gardening, cooking, reading, singing, playing cards, bingo, knitting and going for walks. Jeanne was predeceased by Lucien Poitras, Stanley St. Croix, George Talkington and twelve siblings. Jeanne is survived by her brother Victor Vincent; her children and their spouses: Roland Poitras, Roger Poitras, Linda LaFave, Michele Poitras, Dennis Poitras and Corinne Martin; several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
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Thompson Creek Metals, a growing diversified metals company, is building the Mount Milligan copper gold mine in north central BC. This new mine is scheduled to come into production in the second half of 2013 and the project team has recently surpassed 3.8 million hours without a lost time incident. If you are interested in joining a safety-first culture, we are currently looking for talented people to join our team in the following areas: Finance and Administration Manager - responsible for the accounting functions for the operation and have a month end reporting responsibility to the Denver head office. Must have their accounting designation and should have 5-10 years accounting experience at a high level and preferably mining or related heavy industry experience The position is an onsite position, 5X2 schedule 8 hours per day. (2) Senior Accountants - responsible for accounts payable, monthly reporting systems, preparation of monthly financial statements and coordination and preparation of year end audit files. Must have a minimum of (3) years and have or working towards their professional designations. Mill Maintenance General Foreman – In this position you will supervise a multishift operations department and partner with the metallurgy and operations departments to safely achieve ore throughput and metal extraction goals. Mill Operations Supervisor - responsible for the supervision of Mill Operations Technicians in a positive and productive manner. Health and Safety Superintendent - to proactively manage the operational requirements in the development, implementation and review of strategy, policy, procedures, standards and practices to achieve best practices for a secure, safe and healthy work environment. HR Generalist - reporting to the HR manager, you will be primarily responsible for providing expertise across employee relations, and remuneration and benefits, as well as supporting efforts to earn Mount Milligan a reputation as an employer of choice. Detailed job descriptions and qualifications can be found at www.mtmilligan.com All positions offer a competitive salary plus benefits package in line with qualifications and experience. To be considered for our team, please send a cover letter and your resume to: MtMilligan-Resumes@tcrk.com We thank all interested candidates; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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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
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Anything Goes Art Auction raises over $2,200 for RVAC Times Review staff
The results from the Anything Goes Art Auction are in, and they’re pretty great according to Jackie Pendergast, the director of the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. 140 people came out to the show to view 47 works by 45 artists. In total, $2,757 was collected in bids. 19 artists donated 100 per cent of the successful bids to the centre and the rest 50 per cent. The profit to the centre was $1,945, plus donations at the door of $240 for a total of $2,225. “A fabulous amount and we have to add the profit from the bar,” wrote Pendergast in an e-mail to members.
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“Thank you to all the artists for creating the work and helping to make the event another great success!” This show had an added twist – the names of the artists weren’t written next to their paintings. Instead, a contest was held to see who could match the mosts artists to their respective paintings. The winners were Gwen Lips and Chris Johnston, who correctly matched 21 works. The won a $100 gift certificate to the gallery for their effort. The money from the fundraiser will go to replace the floor at the visual arts centre. Photos by Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review
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