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Water surge on Illecillewaet River causes concerns Alex Cooper
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City and provincial officials are investigating the impact of a massive water surge down the Illecillewaet River last week. The river surged late on Tuesday, Oct. 14, when a glacial lake outburst sent a large volume of water into Woolsey Creek, which flows into the river near the eastern boundary of Mount Revelstoke National Park. The event caused water flows to increase almost six-
fold in the span of less than two hours. According to hydrometric data collected by Environment Canada, flows went from 34 cubicmetres per second at 7:45 p.m. all the way to 185 cubic-metres per second at 9:20 p.m. Flows didn’t return to normal until late the following morning. The surge wreaked havoc on the river, sending trees and other debris downstream. The water level in town rose by about 60 centimetres. Piles of wood can be seen scattered along the Illecillewaet River by the
Greenbelt trails. Elsewhere, a big log jam formed at the junction of Woolsey Creek and the Illecillewaet River and there is also a log jam at the mouth of the Illecillewaet box canyon, just east of town. Much of the debris is expected to be flushed out of the river during the spring freshet but there are still concerns. Mike Thomas, the city’s director of engineer, said in an e-mail he spent most of Wednesday looking for the cause and impact of the surge. He forwarded portions of an
e-mail from Jeff Ferguson, a local official with the Ministry of Transportation. “The debris flood in the Illecillewaet River yesterday was most likely the result of a glacier lake outburst flood originating from an unnamed glacier at the head of Clabon Creek (a tributary of Woolsey Creek),” wrote Ferguson. “It resulted in a surge of water that brought coarse woody debris and sediment into the Woolsey Creek and ultimately the Illecillewaet River.”
Thomas said Emergency Management BC, the Ministry of the Environment, CP Rail, Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure and Parks Canada were notified. Rob Girard, the city’s emergency coordinator was also informed. Initial investigation shows the city’s Greely Creek water source was not impacted. The water main to Arrow Heights, which runs under the Illecillewaet and was recently exposed, was not dam-
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were any other impacts before press time. The section of river that surged is a popular kayaking route and is used by Apex Rafting for their tours. Debbie and Ralph Koerber, the owners of Apex, went to inspect the raft run on Friday. They noted new wood gathering, but nothing blocking the whole river. “There was a much larger slide on the upper Illy two years ago,” Debbie said in an e-mail. “We expected worse from that one. The river has a way of cleaning itself out. We’ll just have to wait and see but we don’t anticipate any problems.”
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Thomas Brook water users ponder joining city Alex Cooper
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Residents of a small neighbourhood near Revelstoke Mountain Resort are considering joining the City of Revelstoke to solve their ongoing water issues. The Thomas Brook water users have been told by Interior Health (IH) they need to develop an adequate water system by 2018, and the solution that is being recommended is to get connected to the city water system. They were placed on a boil water notice last year. "The easiest way to get on potable water is to join the city," said Ken Gibson, a neighbourhood resident that has taken the lead on the water issues. "That's the motivation by a number of people that have water licenses and aren't currently getting their water from Thomas Brook." The area in question includes a portion of Camozzi Road just south of city limits, and Leidloff and McInnes' Roads. There are 15 homes in the area, but a number of vacant lots would be impacted by the move. According to documents shared
online, the Thomas Brook water system was installed about 40 years ago and provides water from a reservoir inside the boundaries of RMR to the area. The water is untreated and the system has faced numerous challenges recently. In August 2011, the system was contaminated by construction work taking place on the lower mountain. There have been other problems like leaky pipes and water flow issues. Still, even without those problems, the Thomas Brook system wouldn't be permitted by IH. "All water supply systems must provide potable water to its users; untreated surface water does not comply with potable water requirements…" wrote Helen Lu, a drinking water officer with IH, in a letter to Gibson in June 2013. "All water supply systems must also have an operating permit issued by a drinking water officer." Two years ago, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District prepared a report on options available to water users. They included improving the old system, building wells, connecting to a neighbouring private system
and joining up with the city. The last option was considered the best one. Local residents seem to be leaning that way too. At a September meeting involving all stakeholders, seven out of eight local residents voted to join the city. Now, Gibson is trying to reach out to all local property owners to put the matter to an official vote. It’s not a simple issue. The options report estimated the cost of joining the city water system at $416,000. It also said a property assessed at $375,000 would see their taxes go up by about $700, to $2,100 from $1,400. For some residents, like a few that are on a fixed income, those costs are an issue. "The negative side is higher taxes and more bylaws, which is a concern to a number of people," said Gibson. Mike Thomas said the Thomas Brook water users need to make a formal request to the city in order to begin the boundary expansion process. "Once that's in process, I think pretty soon after that we would start looking at what upgrades (are needed) and how it would be connected," he said. "Obviously all of
that would be reliant on them being within the city limits." The city’s new utility acquisition policy requires benefittors to join the city. Loni Parker, the director for Rural Revelstoke, would like the city to explore the option of allowing the users to connect to the city’s water system without having to join the city. She notes residents of the regional district pay for services like fire protection and the recreation, so why not water? She hopes a new council will consider that matter. “There’s no law in B.C. that says a municipality can’t extend their services outside their boundaries,” she said. The city's water main runs past the old Mackenzie Playhouse at the edge of the city's boundary, so it wouldn't be a stretch to extend it further. Thomas raised the possibility of extending the sewer line at the same time, while the roads are dug up. The cost would be borne by grants, if they can be obtained, and the rest would be paid by local residents over a number of years. There are other factors the city
would need to consider before agreeing to a boundary extension, such as the cost of providing services like road maintenance and snow removal. Another factor is the role of Revelstoke Mountain Resort. While the resort is obligated under its Master Development Agreement to provide an alternate water source if its development impacts Thomas Brook, there is nothing that specifies what alternative source it must provide. According to minutes from the September meeting, representatives from the resort said they won't make a financial contribution, but there is some hope they will see the benefit of shifting users off Thomas Brook so they don't have to worry about impacting the water supply. "It would be nice if they could help us," said Ken Gibson. "It would give them some flexibility." Another nearby property, which the owners hope to develop into a boutique treehouse-theme hotel, has also requested to join the city to get access to water and sewer. The application is currently being looked at by the provincial government.
CBT looking for input as outlays set to jump to $55 million Alex Cooper
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The Columbia Basin Trust is expecting to more than double its outlays to communities in the coming years, and it is embarking on a year-long tour of basin communities to seek feedback on what it should do with the money.
"We will be going from approximately $22 million, the expenditures for delivery of benefits this year, to about $55 million in a three to five year time period," Kindy Gosal, the director of special initiatives for CBT, told council last week. "That is a significant jump in resources for a region of 185,000 people." The windfall comes as the trust
celebrates it's 20th anniversary. Representatives from the CBT will be holding an open house in Revelstoke on Thursday, Oct. 30, from 4–8 p.m. to get feedback from people here. "We'll be undertaking approximately 30 community meetings across the basin over a period of six months," said Gosal. "This community consultation, this engage-
ment, which is a year-long process, will lead to some substantial outputs that will articulate what we are going to do for the next five years and 20 years in terms of supporting communities. It's fundamentally important to us." The CBT is calling its year-long public engagement process "Our Trust, Our Future." They have set up
a website dedicated to the process at ourtrustourfuture.cbt.org. The Revelstoke open house will start with a drop-in session, followed by a sit-down dinner where participants will be set up in groups to look at certain questions, explained CBT spokesperson Rachel Lucas. For a backgrounder on the process, visit the Times Review website.
Fortis lays out timeline, more details for Revelstoke natural gas conversion Alex Cooper
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FortisBC hopes to have Revelstoke converted to natural gas from propane by 2017, the manager in charge of the project told council on Tuesday. "We determined there are no significant barriers to converting the existing system from propane to gas," said Joe English, the project
manager for FortisBC. "If everything went according to plan, you'd be looking at the summer of 2017," A delegation from FortisBC appeared before council on Tuesday, Oct. 14, to explain how the conversion project would work. Currently Revelstoke is on a propane energy system; with the price of propane rising and the price of natural gas decreasing in recent years, Revelstoke customers are paying more
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than elsewhere in the province. "There is a net economic benefit to Revelstoke customers to do the switch," said English. Revelstoke does not have a natural gas pipeline running through town and propane is trucked here. Natural gas would be brought here using similar methods — it would be trucked in as a liquid from the Fortis facility in Delta, B.C., and regassified and distributed to homes
throughout Revelstoke once here. The project would involve building the infrastructure to store LNG and re-gassify it. FortisBC would also retrofit all appliances to gas from propane, said English. Before the work can happen, Fortis must go to the BC Utilities Commission to get approval for the project and any rate changes that follow. The cost of converting Revelstoke to natural gas would be spread across
the entire network, said English, but that would depend on BCUC approval. He said Fortis plans on making a formal submission to BCUC in early 2015. It is expected to take two years for regulatory approval and project planning. An open house is being held at the community centre on Tuesday, Oct. 29, from 2-8 p.m. in order for people to give feedback on the plans.
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As part of our ongoing election coverage, the Times Review has posed five questions to the candidates for mayor and council. If you have a question you’d like to ask the candidates, please e-mail it to editor@revelstoketimesreview.com for consideration. Our second question is: The City of Revelstoke faces a number of financial challenges such as high debt, low reserves, major infrastructure issues that need to be dealt with, and pressure to lower the tax burden on businesses. What are your thoughts on the city’s finances and what ideas do you have to meet these challenges while still providing a level of service residents expect?
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The city has been open and factual with its finances and budget the last six years. City debt marginally increased in 2013 while completing legal obligations and purchases, and with NO borrowing in 2014 is expected to drop from about $18 million to $17 million. The five year financial plan addresses the debt with decreases of roughly $1 million per year. There was borrowing the last six years to match contributions to federal and provincial infrastructure grants, and a prior commitment that exceeded the depleted reserves. Future councils may have to look at borrowing for works such
as the Big Eddy Waterworks and matching grant opportunities. Reserves were depleted for various expenditures. The fiscal plan builds reserves through spending reductions. We have worked with staff to minimize the reduction of services while reducing spending and allocating savings to reserves. Reserves were used for city needs and unbudgeted costs for legal challenges and associated costs. I have taken a conservative approach to managing these risks and building reserves the last six years. Assuming the city provides value in services for taxes collected, the question as to how taxes should be apportioned between the various classes — whether tax breaks or reductions will incentivize new or existing businesses, and what ratio between taxes paid by residential and business classes is appropriate — is a hot debate. In the last three years, council worked to reduce the tax burden on heavy industry, making it equal to light industry, and reduced the ratio between business and residential classes from over seven to just over four. This helped Downie Timber and addressed concerns from business groups. Nobody wants to pay more taxes, and I take the responsibility to to manage your tax dollars as a personal commitment.
MARK MCKEE Our economic challenges are this
Correction and clarification:
In last week’s paper, there were several incorrect pronouncements regarding the city’s debt in 2013. In his question response, Mayor David Raven said the City of Revelstoke’s debt decreased in 2013. A similar comment was made by councillor Steve Bender. I also made a comment in a column saying the debt was being paid. However, as council candidate Aaron Orlando pointed out to me (through information on the city website), the city’s long-term debt actually increased to $17,934,753 in 2013 from $17,795,555 in 2012. My error occurred because I compared two similar but different numbers. I compiled a spreadsheet that included 12 years of city debt infor-
election’s number one issue — the ability to pay for our service needs, high debt, increasing our reserves, and infrastructure. I see where strong leadership, business acumen, prioritization skills, the ability to listen, and most importantly, the ability to make decisions will come into play. In the past, the city had formed a group of volunteers called the Financial Focus Group to help in these matters. They looked at city finances, recognized the important issues and made recommendations to council. They made numerous recommendations to our current mayor and council, but most were ignored. With the support of the new council, I would recommend that we reinstate the Financial Focus Group, comprised of volunteers with pertinent experience and expertise. While council is looking at a broad spectrum of issues that our city is facing, this separate committee’s sole purpose would be to focus on all financial matters of our city. It would make recommendations on budgets, financial plans, infrastructure projects and options on how to provide a fair tax requisition system. I would begin with a complete core services review to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of all of our services, and also address the financial sustainability of those services. Mayor and council should also hold public meetings at which all residents can ask questions and get answers on all aspects of running their city. The people of Revelstoke deserve to be heard. Revelstokians have weathered financial ups and downs in
mation. I took the debt numbers from the city’s Annual Financial Performance Report. The last report, which came out in 2014, contained statistics from 2012. To complete the chart, I e-mailed Graham Inglis, the city’s director of finance, for the most recent debt numbers. Where I erred is the two sets of numbers are different. The numbers I compiled from the financial performance report included long-term debt and short-term capital leases, whereas the numbers Inglis provided me only included long-term debt. Is the debt being paid off, as I wrote? The 2014 financial plan calls for a reduction in debt this year by about $900,000. Whether or not that happens remains to be seen. It is possible that unexpected circumstances will wipe out those efforts.
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Michael BrooksHill I believe the city’s financial situation is precarious, but not dire. In the last year some effort has finally been made to address the hemorrhaging of money that has been going on since the ski hill was announced. If elected mayor, I would work to continue trying to pay down the debt and lower commercial taxes in order to help the small businesses in town. I believe if council shifts its focus from attracting new businesses and people from outside town, and instead focuses on fostering growth from within the community, we can increase revenues and raise the money we need to pay for all services the city provides. Also, by creating a more vibrant and affordable community we will become more attractive to new investment. As an example, we could provide incentives for infill housing and secondary suites. Combined with a simplified process for building permits, this would bring many illegal projects into the fold, which in turn would help build the tax base as well as provide supplemental income. It would also help address the problem of affordable housing in this town. By creating more small units available for rent, the rates should drop. This is just one of my ideas, and shows the type of integrated non-linear thinking I would like to bring to the job of mayor. As for short term savings? Hire less consultants, and if absolutely necessary, try whenever possible to hire people from town. We have a wide variety of talent in this town which is being under-utilized.
GARY SULZ Financial viability is always an issue when it comes to the public purse and here in Revelstoke this seems to be a hot issue. None of us like to pay more than our fair share, especially when the business tax rate appears lower 100 kilometers down the highway. I understand that first hand when I see our annual property tax bill for our commercial building on Mackenzie Avenue. It seems every city has to deal with aging infrastructure, growing demand for better services and fewer dollars with which to operate on. As the provincial government continues to download services onto the back of local municipalities and busi-
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nesses, we all demand a better bang for our buck. We must continue to build on what previous councils have done before us, implement strategic planning for one, five and 10 year terms, and we need to continue to fine tune our spending. One of the first issues for the new city council will be to deal with the budget, so council will need to think outside of the box and engage community members to assist us in our future fiscal endeavors. Now is the time to let me know your ideas.
GARY STARLING The city finances indeed have been under the microscope. Many concerns have been identified. These would include lack of reserves, high debt, as well as concern over departmental spending. In the last three budgets the city and council have made many changes to address this. Departments have had to tighten up spending. As a result, our reliance on borrowing has subsided, and our departmental spending has leveled off. This trend will continue. Let’s not forget that much of our borrowing in the past few years was for infrastructure. Some of these expenditures were mandated by the province, like the water purification system. There are still many opportunities for improvement. As well we can look at service levels in all departments. If elected, I look forward to the budget this year where we can address all these issues. In order to lower the tax burden on business we would need to shift the tax burden elsewhere. Council took steps to move in that direction in the 2012 budget. The question is, was it enough? As always, this is a difficult issue to tackle. Shifting the tax burden to residential is a burden on low income families and seniors. The answer is to find a balance, and at the same time reduce overall spending so the tax increases are minimal across the board.
KAREN POWERS For years our financial director has been warning council, and therefore us residents also, that spending and borrowing are not in control and the consequences could be disastrous. We must have a council that can sit down with our finance department and, perhaps along with respected professionals in the business community, together we must bring spending under control. I believe there is sufficient
experts within our current staff and the community to get the job done now and in the future. We do not need high-priced consultants. Only after a review can we move forward to look at tax cuts. But saving money only by reducing wasteful expenditures is only half of the equation. We must also increase income to the city by economic development and making it attractive to develop in our city. To grow the tax base, money raised by development fees could be used to do repairs necessary. I do not believe to control the budget we should lose services to residents. The snow will come and we must remove it — that’s a cost we have always had.
AARON ORLANDO The City of Revelstoke’s long-term debt at the end of 2013 was a record $17.9 million dollars, almost double the average of all municipalities in B.C. It increased every year since 2006. In 1998, it was $132,000! The new council has two good alternatives to deal with debt without raising taxes. The first is growing our tax base, which means developing vacant lots the city already paid to service. A new house or commercial building brings in much more taxation than an empty lot, reducing everyone’s tax burden. We need to develop empty commercial lots at the Trans-Canada Highway, empty lots throughout town, and the many serviced but empty subdivision lots in Arrow Heights. We can attract new commercial and light industrial businesses, and new jobs. In my platform, available on Facebook, I am presenting ways council can spur residential and commercial investment, including revitalization tax exemptions for job-creating industries, reducing the commercial property tax burden, amending development cost charges to spur growth and, most importantly, making sure our development process is customer-friendly. The second good alternative is finding efficiencies in city operations. This is challenging, but we can do it. The renovations at city hall are not necessary, for example. That project is budgeted at about $800,000 but could cost more. The key will be diving into the complex budget process that will land on the council table in January. As a former editor of this newspaper, I’ve experienced six budget cycles and I’m ready to ensure a new council can make progress in our first budget.
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BY JILL ZACHARIAS
Food security is essential to the well being of both adults and children. According to some, after housing it is the second most important area where efforts should be directed to reduce poverty. According the United Nations, food security exists when “all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life.” You would think that in a developed, wealthy country like Canada, food security wouldn’t be an issue. And yet, it is. In 2011, while doing research for our poverty reduction strategy we found that food costs in Revelstoke were about 14% above the provincial average. At that time, estimated food costs for a family of four were $1,000 per month
and represented just over 20 pre cent of monthly costs. To dig a little deeper, we turned to the Community Connections Food Bank. Food bank usage is a good indicator of financial hardship as well as the rising cost of food. In 2006, the food bank distributed a total of about 1,500 hampers to 200 households. In 2013, 7,410 hampers were distributed to 289 households. This tells us that in recent years, the number of repeat visits to the Food Bank has increased substantially. Clients are requiring food bank services for longer periods of time, rather than turning to the food bank to tide them over for a short period. As well, there are an increasing number of working people having to access the food bank, once again pointing to a gap between what people are earning and the cost of living. Revelstoke is not alone. Across Canada, in 2013 food bank use was 25 per cent higher than five years ago. To be food insecure is to lack secure access to one of our most basic needs. There is a wealth of research that shows that this is directly related to poor physical and mental health outcomes, child development, and altered family relationships. The stress of run-
ning out of food or having to go without something else in order to put food on the table is very hard. So “community-wide and individual food security” was an important community goal in our strategy. Without question, the efforts of Community Connections Outreach Services program director Patti Larson and food bank volunteers are to be commended. The role these services play in alleviating hardship for vulnerable citizens in our community is critical. This year, with Patti at the helm, the emergency services food drive rallied nearly 400 volunteers. Revelstoke citizens contributed about 11,500 pounds of food, and over $5,000 in donations to the food bank. Further, in the past year, there has been a lot of momentum in the community around food security. A group of local advocates, with key leadership from both the North Columbia Environmental Society (NCES) and Community Connections Outreach Services, crafted the Revelstoke Food Charter. The charter was adopted by Revelstoke City Council in February 2014 and has since been endorsed by local organizations and businesses. The charter states, “For Revelstoke, food security means that all com-
Part 7 of a Series munity residents have access to nutritious, safe, affordable food that meets our needs, supports our cultures, and is produced in ways that are environmentally sound, socially just, adaptable to change and supportive of self-reliance and collaboration.” The NCES’s Local Food Initiative Committee has taken the lead on a number of projects that promote local production and preservation of food, like the community gardens and the Garden Guru series, which is all about sharing knowledge. A highlight has been the publication of the book “Mountain Harvest – Revelstoke Senior Gardeners Share their Secrets”. Other organizations, like the school district and child care society, also have programs that ensure all children have access to healthy food. Last fall, acting on a key recommendation in the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan, the city’s Department of Community Economic Development acquired funding to complete a Food Security Strategy. The purpose of the strategy is to understand our community’s current food security situation, identify opportunities and challenges
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When injury or illness becomes a life sentence of poverty
Mla Report
by Norm Macdonald Earlier this month, when I had the opportunity in the Legislature to respond to the BC Liberals’ Throne Speech, I decided that one of the things I had to talk about was
From previous page to becoming more secure down the road, and come up with recommendations that will move us forward. Underlying this is an understanding that as a relatively isolated community, it is important to become more
the level of enforced poverty that members of our communities live in. And this poverty results from very deliberate decisions made by our Premier and members of her caucus every day. In my work as MLA, I hear so many real stories of people who simply have no options; due to age or disability they cannot earn a living and the amount provided to them through government programs leaves them living at a level that none of us would find acceptable. And I know that government MLAs hear these stories too, yet they say nothing, and they do nothing to make things better.
I told the House about a veteran I had met, who despite his service to our country, now is forced to live on only $906 per month. Because of disability, he is eligible for provincial Person with Disability (PWD) benefits, but because this program requires the clawback of other income, he loses his veteran’s pension of around $700 per month. Far too often, a serious injury or illness can leave a person completely unable to work, and when all other resources are exhausted, they are forced into the PWD program. And this outcome is essentially a life sentence of poverty. Our nearest provincial neighbor,
traditionally governed by very conservative politicians, provides significantly more to its citizens who require income support due to disability. Alberta’s income support program provides nearly $700 a month more. And there are few communities in British Columbia with a lower cost of living than Alberta. How can we can continue to keep people in such grinding poverty? Why would we choose to bring our fellow citizens to such a reduced state? My political views are pretty simple. I think we should stand together.
We pool our resources to educate our children and provide healthcare services to everyone. We pool our resources to ensure that the disabled who cannot earn income are provided for. But government policy is not keeping up with our societal choice. It is time to raise Person with Disability benefits to a level that actually allows these citizens, who are in need through no fault of their own, to have a reasonable standard of living. Norm Macdonald is the MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke. He can be reached at norm.macdonald. mla@leg.bc.ca or 1-866-870-4188.
independent and less affected by things we don’t have any control over that impact the cost and availability of food, like the price of oil. As part of the Food Security Strategy, a Food Security Vision was crafted. The vision takes us all back to our roots and brings
it home. “Revelstoke will have a secure food system rooted in the community and centered on good food — food that is healthy, sustainable and affordable. Revelstoke will have a culture that supports local food production where possible, and recognizes the importance
of food in bringing people together through growing, cooking and eating.” My great-grandparents were Mennonite farmers and my father grew up on a dairy farm. Their lives revolved around food production. Does our past hold the answer
to a ‘food secure’ future for us all? What can each of us do to improve our own food security as well as for us all? For more information contact the NCES Local Food Initiative at revelstokelfi@gmail.com.
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Ongoing to October 31 VISUAL ARTS SHOW
The Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre presents Sense of Time by Kip Wiley, MyriadMyth Conceptions by Jennifer Rogers, Light and Shadows by Donna Naprstek, and It's Only Natural by Theresa Browning. Visit the RVAC website for hours.
Wednesday, October 22 ALL-CANDIDATES FORUM Attend this forum
to meet the candidates for council, mayor and Area B and ask questions. Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce
Educational Seminar Sharing Facts and Truth about Cannabis
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REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES Next Home Games
Saturday October 25th vs. Sicamous Puck Drops at 7:00 p.m.
at the community centre at 7–9 p.m.
day long at 201 Victoria Road.
October 23–26
CHILDREN STREET BANNER PAINTING WORKSHOP
BEAR DEN CLASSIC SQUASH TOURNAMENT Squash players
from around B.C. come to Revelstoke for this annual tournament. Come check out the action in the basement of the Selkirk Medical building on Mackenzie Avenue.
Thursday, October 23
October 24–25
Biomass – such as waste wood from sawmills – can be converted into gas to generate heat and electricity. The waste wood from Revelstoke’s mills provides a ready source of energy, if we decide to tap it. In this workshop we will visit the community biomass heating system by Downie Mill and then will visit a new house that is heated with biomass. Meet at the Downie Mill parking lot just off Vernon Avenue at 7 p.m. DREW ROUSSE Live at the Last Drop.
the River City Pub.
Friday October 31st vs. Chase Puck Drops at 7:00 p.m.
All fixtures played at the Revelstoke Forum
FLEA MARKET FUNDRAISER
A flea market, craft sale and book sale to raise money for the Volunteer Medical Transportation Program, which helps bring people to out-oftown medical appointments. At the seniors centre from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
MEET THE CANDIDATES
HERITAGE, BY DAFYDD JAMES It’s May Day, and a group of
misfit children are specially chosen to close the day’s festivities; but as they gather together in uniform to rehearse the village anthem, all is not well. Tubbsy’s hiding a cat in his bag; Deirdre-May’s grieving her Nanna and Mark’s turned up as Stegosaurus. As the rehearsal breaks down, they soon begin to suspect that they’ve been chosen for a far darker purpose... Heritage is a blistering black comedy with music that explores the darker side of nationalism. A local youth production by Flying Arrow Productions — by youth and for youth. Come along to see a fantastic show and support local artists! At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre on Oct. 24–25 at 7:30 p.m., and Oct. 26. at 2 p.m. Tickets are $10 for seniors and students, and $15 for adults.
2hr 12m
. STARTING FRIDAY .
Come out for a chance to talk to the candidates for mayor and council one-on-one. At the community centre from 2–4 p.m.
AUTHOR VISIT AT THE LIBRARY B.C. author Chris Cjaz-
kowski has written 11 books on living alone in the wilderness for 30 years. Her latest book, And the River Still Sings, is the number one bestseller according to B.C. Bookworld. At the library from 4:30–5:30 p.m.
TALES FROM THE MATERNITY PEN Public talk and open
house on mountain caribou conservation. It will include a presentation by caribou experts on pen operations and results. At the community centre from 6–8 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29
BROWN BAG LUNCH HISTORY TALK Join Cathy English, the
curator of the Revelstoke Museum & Archives, in a talk about Revelstoke’s history. Today’s subject is on Revelstoke’s labour history. At the museum at 12:15 p.m. $5, including coffee and cookies.
HALLOWEEN ART PROGRAM
Join artist Peter Blackmore and create your own glow-in-the-dark paintings. At the library from 4–5 p.m.
MOVIES IN THE MOUNTAINS: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON This
poignant new drama from acclaimed Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-Eda tells the heart wrenching story of two sets of parents whose worlds are turned upside down when they learn that their six-year-old sons were switched at birth. Like the work of a seasoned symphony conductor, Kore-Eda’s direction is at once gentle and powerful, favouring small, tender moments over a single dramatic incident. Presented by the Revelstoke Multicultural Society at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8, or you can buy a multi-film pass.
Sunday, October 26
Thursday, October 30
Mountain Resort hosts the BC Interior Cyclocross series. Races start at 10 a.m. at the base of the resort. See page 22 for more information.
REGGAE NIGHT WITH THE FUNKY SNOW MONKEYS At
Help shape the CBT’s future as it looks towards the next 20 years and a doubling of its outlays to communities. There is a drop-in session from 4–5:30 p.m., followed by a free dinner and facilitated conversation from 5:30–8 p.m.
October 27–28
HALLOWEEN PAJAMA STORYTIME Kids of all ages are welcome as
REVELSTOKE CEDAR SHAKER CYCLOCROSS Revelstoke
the Last Drop.
ADULT STREET BANNER PAINTING WORKSHOP
Come check out RCU Insurance’s new Victoria Street location. There will snacks and refreshments served all day, and door prizes every hour. All
wednesday oct 22 at 7:30 pm thursday oct 23 at 7:30 pm
115 Mackenzie Avenue, Revelstoke, B.C.
RCA PHANTOM FEST Get dressed up and join the Revelstoke Cycling Association for its annual Phantom Fest poker ride at Mount Macpherson. It takes place at the Nordic Lodge from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
October 24–26
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Movie Line: 250-837-5540
Saturday, October 25
RCU INSURANCE GRAND OPENING
Puck Drops at 4:00 p.m.
For full movie info go to www.roxytheatre.info
POSITIVE CORRUPTION Live at
HEATING WITH BIOMASS
Friday, October 24
Sunday October 26th vs. Spokane
The Equalizer
Banner painting at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register by calling the community centre at 250-837-9351. TREBLE BUSTERS Live at the Last Drop.
Tuesday, October 28
Banner painting at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, from 5:30–9 p.m. Register by calling the community centre at 250-837-9351.
COLUMBIA BASIN TRUST COMMUNITY WORKSHOP
long as they show up in their pajamas. At the library from 6:30–7:15 p.m.
see Community Calendar, page 10
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ADMINISTRATION
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE OF ELECTION BY VOTING PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY given to the electors of the City of Revelstoke that an election by voting is necessary to elect one (1) Mayor and six (6) Councillors, and that the persons nominated as candidates and for whom votes will be received are:
Mayor - One (1) to be elected Surname
Usual Names
Residential Address
BROOKS-HILL MCKEE RAVEN
Michael Mark David
457 Cedar Street 1095 Nichol Road 910 Third Street West
Councillor - Six (6) to be elected Surname
Usual Names
Residential Address
BENDER BROTHERS BUHLER DUKE ENGLISH FERGUSON JOHNSTON NIXON ORLANDO POWERS STARLING SULZ
Steve Connie George Scott Trevor Chuck Chris Linda Jean Aaron Karen Gary Richard Gary
1939 Upper McKinnon Road #301 – 217 Mackenzie Avenue 1909 Mt. McPherson Drive 410 Cedar Street 513 Second Street West 402 Fifth Street West 100 Third Street East 1625 Melnyk Road 606 Railway Avenue 1416 Mt. Begbie Road 219 Third Street East 708 Eighth Street East
VOTING DATES AND LOCATIONS GENERAL VOTING will be open to qualified electors of the City of Revelstoke: Saturday, November 15, 2014 Between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm at the following location: Revelstoke Community Centre, 600 Campbell Avenue ADVANCE VOTING will be available to qualified electors as follows: Wednesday, November 5, 2014 and Wednesday, November 12, 2014 Between the hours of 8:00 am and 8:00 pm Revelstoke Community Centre, 600 Campbell Avenue. A SPECIAL VOTING OPPORTUNITY will be available to qualified electors who are patients and/or residents of the following locations and times as follows: (i) Queen Victoria Hospital / Mt. Cartier Cottages 1200 Newlands Road 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon (ii) Mt. Begbie Manor (includes residents from Mt. Begbie Villa) 1214 Downie Street 1:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. (iii) Moberly Manor 712 West Second Street 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
ELECTOR REGISTRATION If you are not on the list of electors, you may register at the time of voting by completing the required application form available at the voting place. To register you must meet the following qualifications: • • • • • • •
18 years of age or older on general voting day Canadian citizen resident of BC for at least 6 months immediately preceding the day of registration resident of OR registered owner of real property in the City of Revelstoke for at least 30 days immediately preceding the day of registration, and not disqualified by the Local Government Act or any other enactment from voting in an election or otherwise disqualified by law.
To register, resident electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature). Picture identification is not necessary. The identification must prove both residency and identity. To register, non-resident property electors must produce 2 pieces of identification (at least one with a signature) to prove identity, proof that they are entitled to register in relation to the property, and, if there is more (continued next column)
than one owner of the property, written consent from the other property owners.
MAIL BALLOT VOTING Qualified electors may vote by mail if they: • have a physical disability, illness or injury that affects their ability to vote at • another voting opportunity, OR • expect to be absent from the City of Revelstoke on general voting day and at the • times of all advance voting opportunities. REQUESTING A MAIL BALLOT PACKAGE: Before 4:00 p.m. on October 24, 2014, you must submit an application for a mail-in ballot. Apply online at revelstoke.ca. The City will send out mail ballot packages commencing on or about October 27, 2014. To be counted, your mail ballot must be received by the Chief Election Officer no later than 8 pm on Saturday, November 15, 2014. Teresa LeRose Chief Election Officer
CATERING OPPORTUNITY – 2014 ELECTION The City of Revelstoke is inviting proposals for catering the 2014 General Local Election on Saturday, November 15, 2014 at the Revelstoke Community Centre, 600 Campbell Avenue. We are inviting quotations for selection of one or more of the following options: Option 1: Day Service • Entire Day: Refreshments • Morning and Afternoon Breaks • Lunch And/Or Option 2: Evening Service • Dinner 2 choices The proposal form can be obtained from the Corporate Administration Department at City Hall, 250-837-2911, or on the City website at revelstoke.ca or email admin@revelstoke.ca Submissions marked 'CATERING FOR GENERAL LOCAL ELECTION' will be submitted to the Deputy Chief Election Officer, City of Revelstoke, Box 170, 216 Mackenzie Avenue, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 or dlevesque@revelstoke.ca. The deadline for submissions is at 4:00 pm, Friday, November 7, 2014.
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Please be advised that a Public Hearing with regards to Sign Bylaw No. 2054 will be held in Council Chambers located in Suite 102 – 103 Second Street East, Revelstoke, B.C. on Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. Purpose: The new Sign Bylaw has been developed to simplify new sign applications and to protect long term overall community values. The objectives of the new Sign Bylaw include standardizing format, simplifying regulations, improving clarity and providing regulation consistency. Inspection of Documents: Copies of all the relevant documents for the proposed Bylaw Amendments will be available for review in the Engineering and Development Services Department at City Hall, 216 Mackenzie Avenue, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding stat holidays up until Tuesday, October 28, 2014. Public Participation: At the hearing, the public shall be allowed to make representations to the Council respecting matters contained in the proposed bylaw. All persons who believe their interest in the bylaw is affected, shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard, or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the bylaw. Written submissions can be submitted to the Corporate Officer until the close of the Public Hearing. All persons who prefer to have their submissions available to Council members in advance as part of the Public Hearing agenda package, should deliver their submissions to the Administration Department, 216 Mackenzie Ave., P.O. Box 170, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0 (Fax #: 250-837-4930 or admin@revelstoke.ca) before 12:00 noon on Tuesday October 28, 2014. Please be advised that submissions received will be published on the City of Revelstoke website, with other associated information. No further submissions can be considered by Council after the conclusion of the Public Hearing. If you have any questions or require further information, please contact 250-837-3637. Chris Selvig Assistant Planner
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SASKIA & DARREL FOOD BANK FUNDRAISER CONCERT
Singer-songwriter duo Saskia & Darrel are in Revelstoke to play songs for their latest album. The show is at the seniors centre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at Community Connections, and proceeds will go to the food bank. BLACK DAZE Ozzy Osbourne tribute band. Live at the Last Drop.
CO M M U N I T Y
THE YOUNG’UNS Live at the River City Pub.
Saturday, November 1
REVELSTOKE BUSINESS EXCELLENCE AWARDS The Revelstoke Chamber
of Commerce hosts its annual awards banquet celebrating the best in Revelstoke business. At the community centre at 6 p.m. Tickets are on sale at the visitor information centre.
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Sunday, November2
REVELSTOKE SKI SWAP The Revelstoke
Ski Club hosts its annual ski swap – your best chance buy and sell ski gear. At the community centre. Drop off your gear from 9 a.m to 12 p.m. Buy your gear from 1–3:30 p.m. $2 admission. D.O.A. Legendary Vancouver punk band live at the Last Drop.
November 4–5
BUSINESS STREET BANNER PAINTING
WORSHOP Banner painting at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre, from 5:30–9 p.m. Register by calling the community centre at 250-837-9351.
Tuesday, November 4
REVELSTOKE NORDIC SKI CLUB MEMBERS NIGHT Come purchase your 2014-15
membership. At the Mt. Macpherson Nordic Lodge at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, November 5
ADVANCE POLLS OPEN This is your first
chance for advance voting in the 2014 municipal elections. Polls will be open at the community centre.
We’ve extended the savings.
Thursday, November 6 WINTER MARKET
Hand made local goods, goodies and produce, at the community centre every second Thursday from 1–5 p.m. BIBLIOBUS Get some French adult and children’s books, CDs, DVDs, etc. from this traveling francophone library brought to you by the AFKO! Become a member on the spot! You can also buy maple syrup there! At La Baguette from 5:30–6:30 p.m.
November 7–8
HANDMADE PARADE & CRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA Dozens of craft-
ers from Revelstoke and the Interior will be on hand for you chance to do some early Christmas shopping, or just pick up something for yourself. At the community centre.
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ART IN THE PARK 2014 This year’s Art in
the Park celebrates 100 years of Mount Revelstoke National Park with the Glacier Adventure Stewardship Program. The side gallery features Journey by Jo C Willems. Show opens on Friday, Nov. 7, at 6:30 p.m. at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Visit the RVAC site for hours.
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Youth theatre company ready for first production the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre. Show times are Friday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors. They are avail-
able in advance at Big Mountain Kitchen & Linen. For more information about Flying Arrow Productions, visit their website at www.flyingarrowproductions.ca.
Local youth with Flying Arrow Productions practice for the production of Heritage, a play by Dafydd James. Contributed by Anita Hallewas of Flying Arrow Productions
A new youth theatre company is set to put on their first play this weekend at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre. Flying Arrow Productions, a youth theatre group run by Anita Hallewas, is performing Heritage by Dafydd James on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, Oct 24–26. The play takes place at a school on May Day. As a group of misfit students prepare to close off the day's festivities, things go awry. Tubbsy's hiding a cat in his bag; Deirdre-May's grieving her Nanna and Mark's turned up as Stegosaurus. As the rehearsal breaks down, they soon begin to suspect that they've been chosen
for a far darker purpose. The play is a black comedy with music that explores a darker side of nationalism. The Revelstoke production features local youth, aged 12 and up, at all levels, from production to the stage. The play was mutually cast, wrote Hallewas in an e-mail. There was no audition process — instead, everyone who wanted an acting role got one. They also took on production roles, designing the costumes, sound and lighting. Alice Dunkerson, a grade eight student, created the poster, including the image on it. "The project has a mentor focus where the youth are mentored by professionals in theatre
skills that interest them," said Hallewas. Each student was required to take on two or more roles, such as actor, marketing, director, stage manager, producer and more. "There are many roles within producing a theatre show and we wanted the youth to see that," said Hallewas. The project was funded by the Columbia Basin Trust Youth Initiatives program and was a combined project between Flying Arrow Productions, a youthfocused theatre non-profit, and the Revelstoke Theatre Company. Students also get one high school credit for taking part in the production. Heritage will be performed at
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by construction of the dam. All are signatories to Treaty 8, which ensures their rights to hunt, trap and fish as they did before the treaty was signed in 1899. Officials say five of the seven are currently in negotiations. Situated near Fort St. John and downstream of the W.A.C. Bennett and Peace Canyon dams, Site C's 1,050-metre-long earthfill dam would create a reservoir 83 km long and two to three times the current width of the river. It requires two power lines built in the same corridor as the existing line, and six water turbine generators that would produce enough electricity to power about 450,000 homes. BC Hydro estimates that because Site C would use water held back in the existing Williston Lake reservoir, it would generate 35 per cent of the energy as the Bennett dam with only five per cent of the reservoir area. With files from Alex Cooper/ Revelstoke Times Review
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Council approved a new utility acquisition policy that governs how the city takes over existing water and sewer systems. The policy was crafted to provide staff with a guideline on how to proceed in such an eventuality. It was spurred by the ongoing issues with the Big Eddy Waterworks, which could result in a takeover by the city. The policy sets out rules for the quantity, quality and reliability of water service. It outlines rules for water conservation and fire protection. According to the policy, the people that benefit from the takeover would pay for the cost of acquisition, but they would then pay the same rates as all other residents. Utilities must be within city boundaries and the users must agree to the takeover.
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Bear Aware asked the city to
amend the Solid Waste & Recycling Bylaw because an omission in the bylaw prevents fines from being issued for violations. “Revelstoke Bear Aware would like to request that the council and staff remedy this omission as soon as possible,” wrote Bear Aware coordinator in letter to council. “The timely remedying of this situation is critical due to the fact that the city is currently experiencing a record year for human-bear conflict, much of which is driven by garbage being left accessible to bears.” Council passed the letter to staff to deal with.
Vacation rental applications made
The first two vacation rental applications were brought to council on Tuesday. The first application was from Sean Yoon to designate his property at 1585 Birch Dr. as a vacation rental. The second was from Michael and Margaret Hakansson for their house at 1000 First St. West.
Council passed a bylaw last month to allow for vacation rentals throughout Revelstoke, but each home must go through a re-zoning process that could include a public hearing. Council gave planning staff the go ahead to prepare re-zoning bylaws for the two properties.
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The Columbia Valley Skateboard Association will be using $25,000 budgeted for a new skatepark on engineering studies. The funds were part of the city's financial plan in order for the CVSA to be able to leverage matching funds from other organizations. According to a city staff report, the CVSA said it needed a design for the skatepark before it could apply for grants, therefore, it asked to have the money releases for a design and engineering study. The CVSA was quoted a cost of $25,530 plus GST for design work by New Line Skateparks. Council approved the request without discussion.
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David Wilks, the MP for Kootenay-Columbia, has been nominated to stand as the Conservative Party candidate in the next federal election. Wliks has served as the riding's MP since he was elected in 2011. The next federal election is set for Oct. 15, 2015. Wilks was the only one to apply for the position, said Dave Reeves, the president of the KootenayColumbia Conservative Riding Association. The NDP will be choosing a candidate in the spring, said riding president John Chisamore. The Green Party will be choosing a candidate on Dec. 6. Bill Green of
Kimberly and Keith Page of Nelson are up for the nomination. The Liberal Party did not have anyone listed as a contact on their webpage. The riding has been dominated by the Reform/Conservative party since 1993, when Jim Abbott was first elected. He served as MP until 2011, when he retired and was replaced by Wilks. Wilks won in 2011 with 55.88 per cent of the vote, earning almost 10,000 more votes than runner-up Mark Shmigelsky of the NDP. Bill Green finished third as the Green Party candidate and Liberal Betty Aitchison finished fourth. The ridings boundaries have since been expanded to include Nelson, Kaslo and Salmo, which are traditional NDP strongholds.
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The City of Revelstoke debt is budgeted to go down in 2014, while debt increased by $130,000 in 2013 largely due to appeals to BC Assessment. Borrowing for roads was halted this year. The reserves have been turned around and are increasing. There are two new reserve accounts, one to do with risk to the tax roll by appeals to BC Assessment and one to do with decreasing our carbon footprint. The big infrastructure projects require all three levels of government working together. An example of this, and a priority, is the highway entrance to Revelstoke. The traffic log jam has to be fixed. The Ministry of Transportation has to approve our design plan. The ministry has released a statement looking for our priorities. The Trans-Canada improvements and the entrance to Revelstoke are both important. Water infrastructure is one of the areas where grants from upper government, reserves and then borrowing with long range rate recovery is the best plan. RCFC and RCEC are both involved in strategic planning. A call for expressions of interest has Revelstoke looking at a biomass to fuel project. FortisBC is planning on upgrading citizens to gas from propane. There will be no cost to convert and conversion takes one day. The tax pie for businesses, including manufacturing businesses, is improved by making the pie bigger. Ideas for doing this comes from the business community itself. Again the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan guides how to do this by looking at preserving the downtown core. Working with the Chamber of Commerce, business can turn the corner and rejuvenate First Street. Growing manufacturing businesses are the best way to offer affordable living jobs. Kudos to companies, businesses in Revelstoke that not only rode out the global recession but actually stimulated local growth in jobs and the economy here right at home. Call me at 250-200-0382 cell or leave message 250-837-2498. My email is Lnixon@revelstoke.ca.
CHRIS JOHNSTON Let me begin by saying that while not ideal, the city’s financial picture is not as bleak as it may be suggested by some. The level of debt is concerning, but it is not to the point of being unmanageable. It could also be noted
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that this debt relates for the most part to needed infrastructure like the water treatment plant. I would also note the “infrastructure deficit” is in no way unique to Revelstoke, but is an issue in most, if not all, cities and towns in Canada. This situation did not arise overnight but over many decades and will not be completely cured overnight. Certain steps taken by the city including a comprehensive asset management plan, targets of increasing reserves and development cost charges will reduce the reliance on debt financing of projects. There is no magic bullet but rather a series of steps that we can continue to take including efficiencies in every city department, careful asset management, a firm commitment to building reserves. Regardless of how efficiently a city is run, it takes money and most of that money is from a pool of taxpayers. If someone in that pool pays less, someone pays more. All council can do is strive for tax fairness taking all interests into account. I encourage all interested to take a look at the city’s 2013 Annual Report and 2014 Financial Performance Report, both posted on the city’s website, for more information on how we are doing.
CHUCK FERGUSON Without seeing all the budget items and getting a better perspective on revenues this is a difficult question to answer but I will say this: Spending increases over the last couple of terms have been double digit in some departments and that has to stop. I understand council is trying to go with no increases to the budget this year and try to not increase taxes, but we should be considering zero-base budgeting and in some cases even decreases in certain departments. Just because you spent it last year does not mean you need to spend more the next year. Most of this budget planning is just common sense; looking for more inexpensive ways to tackle things that are necessary like snow removal and infrastructure repairs or replacement. We need to rely more on people in Revelstoke than outside consultants. We also need to be more protectionist for city businesses and keep the money in our community instead of going elsewhere for quotes. Money spent with local business is put back into our community in the form of wages and taxes instead of leaving town. People all over this city have ideas that should be considered during the
budget proceedings. It seems when people offer alternatives and ideas they are just ignored and that means they are not being represented by their council. If elected, that will be my priority. Revelstoke is a great city with tremendous potential and this needs to be recognized and it is certainly not too late to realize that potential for future generations.
TREVOR ENGLISH My thoughts on the city’s finances are a little limited at this time as I haven’t had a chance to review all aspects of the city’s finances so, I would hesitate to get into specifics right now. I am, however, happy to talk about what ideas I have to meet the challenges that we are facing. I think that a strategic review of the city’s finances are in order for the incoming council. The next council will have to make some critical financial decisions going forward based on creating efficiencies within all the departments in the city at all levels — public works, city hall, etc... Working together as a team, with all departments and department heads, the next council should analyze where we can try to save the taxpayers some money while maintaining current service levels. I believe that fiscal responsibility must be the focus of the next council and with that direction it will also be the solution to the problems you need the incoming council to address. I want to be a part of that team, Revelstoke deserves it!
SCOTT DUKE It is no secret that Revelstoke faces some major challenges with infrastructure, overspending, unsustainable tax increases and mounting debt. When people inquire as to what keeps me awake at night (with regard to the city), it is hands down our current spending habits. This is not a problem unique to Revelstoke, but I hope to be part of a team that makes it a problem of our past. To reduce debt and increase reserves there are two things that have to be done. One: reduce expenditures; and two: increase income. To reduce our expenditures, the new council needs to be aggressive, focused and strong in this next budget cycle to find savings. The new council also needs to be keenly aware and in control. This
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way overspending like the $800,000 city hall renovation can be avoided. Equally, if not more important than trimming down, is increasing income by expanding our tax base. In life and business I have always preferred increasing income over cutting back. To achieve this we need to focus on inviting new taxpayers to our community with open arms. New residents and new business will reduce the tax burden for everyone in town and should be a major focus for the new council.
GEORGE BUHLER The city is top heavy, so a long and serious look should be had to reduce some of the marginal and unnecessary expenses. The infrastructure repairs require close scrutiny and a decision needs to be made if they are more important than more debt. The budget must recognize the debt and make adjustments to start reducing the debt before it becomes unmanageable. There may be some assets that should be sold to reduce expenses and pay down the debt.
CONNIE BROTHERS
There has been a continuous growth in spending by the city as well as a significant increase in city debt over the last several years despite difficult economic times. The problem is compounded by progressive increases in services and programs beyond necessary core services, some excessive purchases, and ill-advised spending on consultants and projects like the renovations at city hall and the courthouse roof. The city would benefit if the following were implemented, many of which have been suggested by past budget focus groups. Budget discussions should begin earlier in the year to assure sufficient time to analyze and review the budget. There should be a specific direction from council that each department must budget for a certain percentage reduction without disrupting core/necessary services. While reviewing departmental budgets for the current year there should be an evaluation of the prior year to see
whether the budget has been met and if not, why not. The budget focus group should be re-established to help provide ideas and suggestions from the community on the budget process. The appropriate city officials should meet with the focus group to discuss the report. Members of the focus group should be appointed for two years so there is continuity. Savings from the budget can be applied to reducing business taxes in order to attract more business and thus increase the tax base, and beef up our reserves for future infrastructure. This would need to go hand-in-hand with economic development to increase the tax base and assist in paying city expenses.
STEVE BENDER It is popular to say finances are out of control and the city is going to hell in a hand basket. It is also very negative, scary to potential investors, unnerving to anyone thinking of moving here and simply not accurate. The province chose Revelstoke as one of the top 13 cit-
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ies in which to do business in B.C. Business licenses are at a record high. Reserves are being built, for which I have advocated since my first day in office and will continue to press. As per the charts and reports, city hall general operating expenses are down and staff was restructured and reduced. The greater percentage of municipal tax rates was shifted from business to residential. We must continue to work hard on the tax challenge, but I will not make empty promises. No one can promise to reduce taxes over time unless the price of food, clothing, prescription drugs and other consumer items go down. Not much chance of that. Regarding debt, ours continues to be quite manageable with plenty of leeway to borrow more in an emergency. Debt reduction is the best solution and work continues. The
work never ends to find efficiencies in operating a city. The main challenge continues to be providing the basics: sewer, water, roads, sidewalks, policing, etc… The basics that are so important to attracting new residents and businesses. The pool, community centre, new police station, new water tank, new water filtration plant, etc… are the basics that make Revelstoke attractive. I choose to be positive and continue to work on these foundations to make Revelstoke better. Once those are provided and established, private business is much better than any government could ever be at building a future.
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THANK YOU We would like to thank our family, friends and all those who sent flowers, food, cards, donations and comforting words on the recent passing of our Mother and Grandmother Ellen Fuoco. Thank you to everyone who came to celebrate her life. She would have been thrilled to see so many people. Thank you to the Catholic Church women for providing a delicious reception. Thank you to all the staff at Mt. Cartier Court, especially those in Cottage B for the exceptional care they gave to our mom and grandma while she was a resident. Her last 6 months were filled with fun, laughs and friendships. You treated her like family and we appreciate all that you did for her.
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Cyclocross is a form of bike racing that originated in Europe in the early 1900s and is now exploding in popularity across North America. Races were traditionally held in the fall and winter months to allow professional bike racers a chance to train during the off-season. Today, cyclocross races are run on short courses 2–3 kilometres in length. Racers try to complete as many laps as possible in a fixed
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Cyclocross races are fun-filled events. Because the courses are short, it provides great viewing for spectators who come out to cheer on the racers. This helps to create a festive atmosphere. It is common to see all members of a family racing in different categories with the other family members forming a cheering section. On Sunday, Oct. 26 the first annual Cedar Shaker Cyclocross race is being held at the base of Revelstoke Mountain Resort. The Cedar Shaker is one of 8 races in the BC Interior Cyclocross series, with racers coming from throughout the Okanagan to race in Revelstoke. There will be several categories to compete in and even if you are new to cyclocross racing there is a category for you. The open category allows the use of mountain bikes so there is no need to get a specific CX bike. It costs $20 to enter the race and another $10 for a Cycling BC race license if you do not already have one. U17 racers have no race fee, but do need a Cycling BC race license at a cost of $5. U12 are free, as the event organizers will pay for their Cycling BC race license fees. Registration is at the event starting at 9 a.m. First race is at 10 a.m. Why not come on out and give cyclocross a try? Even if you don’t feel like racing, come on over to RMR on Sunday morning and help cheer on the racers. Visit www.cedarshaker.com for more details.
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Grizzlies looking to re-group after weekend of tough losses 4-3. Coach Ryan Parent described the weekend as “disappointing”, going on to say that “we expected a better result”. However, with under 15 games played in the season so far and a roster that is virtually all new, there is reason to believe this team will recover quickly. To help with this the coaching staff has welcomed back Grizzlies veteran Riley Creighton, who will take over as captain. They have also called up Peter Grim and Ullar Wiatzka to fill roles of injured players. During the week Parent hopes to work on the “lack of discipline” showed during Saturday’s game, and also hopes to “sharpen up their tactics”. When asked what his overall goal for the team was this year he had this to say, “Our goal is to build a sustainable community oriented franchise that focuses on developing players over time.”
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The grizzlies were shut out this weekend after they suffered a close 5-4 loss against Sicamous on Friday, a devastating 9-3 loss to Nelson on Saturday and closed with a 4-3 OT loss against Beaver Valley on Sunday afternoon. Friday’s game was close as Zach Paxman and Ethan Waitzner put the Grizzles two up during the firstperiod. The Grizz then fell behind 5-2 until Nii Noi Tetteh made it 5-3 during a second period power play. Zach Morey scored in the third period, but the Grizzlies couldn’t find an equalizer as the Eagles held on to win 5-4. Saturday against Nelson was a physical game, with a total of 15 trips to the penalty box. Tensions were high but despite their best efforts the Grizzlies were outshot 54-29. Goals by Josh Pilon, assisted by Louie Federico in the
Riley Creighton of the Revelstoke Grizzlies chases the puck against Nelson Leafs defenceman Austin Seaman last Saturday night. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review
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Stacey Paseska shows off the skates she found at the Thrift Store on the store’s 50th anniversary last Thursday, Oct. 16. The Revelstoke Hospital Auxiliary celebrated the store’s 50 years with a half-price sale and lots of free cupcakes — and it was packed for the occassion. The store opened on Oct. 16, 1964, and does more than $25,000 in business in a month — not bad considering most items are only a few dollars. The store is run almost entirely by volunteers and all the profits they make go back to the community, particularly Queen Victoria Hospital, which has benefited through equipment purchases. Pictured, from left: Thrift Store volunteers Margaret Zielonka and Lenora White, and shoppers Ryan Shaver and Stacey Paseska. Alex Cooper/ Revelstoke Times Review
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