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How important is the 2014 municipal election?

On Revelstoke by Alex Cooper

The campaign signs are everywhere — along roadways and on people’s lawns. There are ads in the newspaper and my Facebook feed is filled with election-related posts. Outgoing councillor Tony Scarcella is calling this Saturday’s election the most important in a decade and

one that will define Revelstoke for the next century. That’s a bold statement. Will it help get people out to vote? In 2011, only 36 per cent of Revelstokians voted – a pathetic amount, though perhaps somewhat impacted by the lack of a mayoral election. This year has seen a politically charged campaign. It’s seen our mayors of the past 12 years – incumbent David Raven and his predecessor Mark McKee – go up against each other, with a third candidate, the previously unknown Michael Brooks-Hill as the alternate choice. What’s interesting is that McKee and Raven used to be good friends. When Raven ran for mayor in 2008, he was regarded as McKee’s handpicked successor — the BC Liberal candidate of choice to sit in the

mayor’s seat. I don’t know what happened between the two to trigger their split, but it’s clear they don’t care for each other. Raven has been campaigning as the man who’s slowly and quietly been trying to put Revelstoke on a stable financial footing, while maintaining a balanced economy. Depending on who you ask, he’s either a competent manager or a cold bureaucrat who hasn’t had to scramble for a dollar in his life and has no idea what it’s like to run a business. For McKee, the last six years has seen city finances reach a precipice, while city hall has been closed off and development driven away. McKee is either the successful business man who brought in Revelstoke Mountain Resort and the boom that came with it, or he’s the mayor who

failed to act as many families were driven out of Revelstoke by skyrocketing housing costs. Then you have Brooks-Hill — the unknown who has put together a strong campaign, showing an awareness of the issues and putting forwarded some good ideas. As he puts it, he’s the true candidate for change — the city’s problems being the result of the previous 12 years when his competitors were in charge. Still, his complete lack of leadership experience is a definite knock against him. Revelstoke does face challenges. The financial situation, while perhaps improving, has been getting steadily worse over the past 12 years. That can be seen by reading Graham Inglis’ annual financial performance reports. Twelve years ago, they were pretty sunny.

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They’ve slowly grown more ominous, warning of increasing debt and declining reserves. The city’s debt was about $6.3 million in 2002 and climbed to $13.1 million in 2008 and $17.9 million last year. The debt is largely a result of big infrastructure projects like the water treatment plant, new police station, aquatic centre, and various sewer projects. Still, it’s also a result of lack of reserves. When infrastructure funding came forward in 2009, the city had to borrow substantial sums in order to match the available money. It has also borrowed for things like road repairs and a new fire truck — capital spending that should have not required borrowing with proper planning.

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Tony Scarcella reflects on 15 years at the council table Tony Scarcella served five terms on council — first in the 1990s, then, after a break, over the last six years.

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The last time Tony Scarcella stepped down from council, he wasn't ready for retirement. After several decades running his own restaurant and nine years in council, he wanted to have more time to spend with his family and going on holiday. His idleness didn't last - after a year he bought a new business, Revelstoke Bottlers, and six years after, he made a return to council. Now, after two more terms at the council table, he decided it's time to take a step back. “It was one day before election time that I decided to retire because I wanted to spend more time with my family and travel," Scarcella told me at his home last week. “That was a hard decision for me, because I didn't accomplish what I had in mind.” Scarcella was first elected to council in 1993. After many years running his restaurant Tony's Roma (not to be confused with the chain Tony Roma’s) and being active in the community, he decided to step into local politics. He wanted to bring his business experience to the council table. “The City of Revelstoke is a big business and I thought I could bring lots to the table with my experience," he said. “I was a successful business person, and the city is a big business.” He also sought to listen to all residents and tax payers. “That's why I got involved, to make a better Revelstoke.” A pressing issue was the need for a new water treatment plant; Scarcella, as chair of the public works committee, said he helped secure provincial funding to help pay for the new water treatment plant at Greeley. Mostly though, he said council was focused on how to make Revelstoke a better place to live, how to attract families. Issues like recreation, education and health care were front and centre. “Also, we had aging infrastructure, and we worked on that,” he said. “We expanded the sewer to the Illecillewaet River. We were working on the swimming pool and the police station.” Scarcella spent three terms on

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council, stepping down in 2002 with the intention of retiring. He sold his restaurant, but he wasn't ready to retire so he bought a new business. “After I sold my business I thought I'd go golfing and on holiday and I'd be happy, but I wasn't,” he said. After five more years running Revelstoke Bottlers, he sold it and decided to get back on council. “I was really into council and I thought I made a difference the first nine years, and I felt that if I run, I'd make a difference again,” he said. Scarcella was elected for a fourth term in 2008, and then re-elected in 2011 with the most votes of any councillor. Throughout the past six years, his main agenda has been to control spending and lower taxes. Often he felt like he was the lone voice fighting for restraint. “My pride was I had the backing from the people, and that's what kept me there fighting," he said. I knew the people trusted me, and I had to deliver what I believed in.” Despite the fact he was often the lone no vote, often butting heads with Mayor David Raven, he still feels he made a difference and that his consistent advocacy for controlling spending had an impact. “I had the backing of the people, council could not ignore me,” he said. “They watched me, so with my voice, we did accom-

plish something.” His concern was Revelstoke was becoming too expensive for people to live in, and the town would keep losing people. He said he knows lots of people that have moved away. “Sure, it's a great place to live, but we have to make it affordable,” he said. “If we don't make it affordable, it doesn't matter how good a place it is to live, people can't stay here.” Scarcella said he feels this election is the most important one in the past decade and it will set the direction of the city for the next century. He is supporting Mark McKee in the mayors race. The two posed together in Grizzly Plaza last week. “I’ve known Mark for a long time and he believes in what I've been saying all along — that we need to cap spending, less tax and look after our debts,” said Scarcella. He wants the new council to focus on cutting taxes, or at least limiting increases to the rate of inflation. Infrastructure is also a major issue for him and spending should be focused on that area. “I urge people to go vote and make sure they vote for the future of this town,” he said. As for himself, this time he will be taking it easy. He plans on spending three months this winter in Arizona and also wants to spend more time with his children and grandchildren.

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City engages consultants to study Big Eddy Waterworks Alex Cooper

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The City of Revelstoke is moving quickly to study the Big Eddy Waterworks, with a deadline to apply for federal and provincial funding fast approaching. “The hiring of the consultants at this time and the speed of which we're moving is largely dependent upon the timing window for Building Canada funding in February," said Mayor David Raven at a special council meeting held last Tuesday, Nov. 4. "If we're going to avail ourselves of Bilding Canada Funds for this project, we have a number of decisions to make between now and then.” A week earlier, council hired the engineering firm MMM Group to study the waterworks at a maximum cost of $20,000. Last Tuesday, Nov. 4, Jim Roe from MMM, and Mike Thomas, the city's director of engineering, addressed council to update them on the situation. The Times Review was not at this council meeting, and is basing this article on a video posted online by the Revelstoke Current. Earlier that day, Thomas and Roe toured the Big Eddy Waterworks with local stakeholders. Roe said the system is likely from the 1950s, when quite a few water systems were installed in the B.C. Interior. “One of the challenges with water systems of that age is the various material types of pipe that went into the ground reaching their life expectancy,” Roe told council. “Beyond that, we'll start to develop a model to see if the pipes are big enough, the storage is enough and the well system is suitable.” The city has a map of the Big Eddy Waterworks, though the conditions of the pipes are not known. The goal is to examine the system to see what will be needed to upgrade it to meet Interior Health standards and provide proper fire flows. “Any infrastructure that is to be constructed under the Building Canada Fund must meet the Canadian Drinking Water guidelines,” Thomas told council.

Currently, IH has placed the Big Eddy on a boil water advisory because it has concerns about the system's ability to maintain adequate chlorine levels to the ends of the network. As well, water flows are considered sufficient for residential areas, but don't meet fire flow standards for industrial zones. MMM aims to come back to council with a draft report in December, and a final report in mid-January. There is some urgency to the matter due to a Feb. 18, 2015, deadline to apply for Building Canada Funds. If funding is approved, the city would have to take over the waterworks in order to receive the money. That would mean either a referendum, or an alternate approval process, which would allow the city to proceed unless 10 per cent of Big Eddy residents formally protest the move. If Building Canada funding is received, the federal and provincial governments would cover one-third of the cost each, and Big Eddy water users would be responsible for the rest. The city's new utility acquisition policy says the users that benefit from an acquisition are responsible for paying for the costs associated with the acquisition. “Once this report is complete we'll have enough information to go out to the public and people will have an understanding what upgrades will be required, what those costs would be and what the impact on water rates would be for the residents of the Big Eddy if they chose to vote in that way,” said Thomas. Don Hall, the chair of the Big Eddy Waterworks, said most people he's spoken to favour a city takeover if that's what it takes to fix the system. “Other than the usual few, most people are in favour of getting something done,” he told council, adding that a ratepayers meeting could be called once more informatiion is available. The Big Eddy Waterworks has until 2018 to address concerns raised about the system by Interior Health. Thomas said the fact Interior Health supports upgrades to the water system should help with the city’s funding application.

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I don’t see myself as the type of person who will undertake any large single projects to be able to say, “This is what I have done.” It is that type of project that leads to the kind of debt levels we are currently experiencing. Instead, I hope to have a long list of smaller accomplishments that have real meaning for our community. I would hope to be able to say that the Big Eddy water system issue has been resolved, that everyone was consulted and that we moved forwards in the best interests of all residents. I would hope to say that the debt was starting to be paid off, and that the city’s spending had finally been reigned in. I would hope that people will say that they find city hall to be more honest, open, and engaged with the citizens of Revelstoke; that city council was listening to the people in town, and that some of the bureaucratic red tape had disappeared, and it was easy to get a building permit, or put up a new sign. In the end though, the mayor is not the captain of the ship. He is simply the rudder, steering the city in the right direction. He doesn’t control the wind (city council), or the seas, (the infrastructure) and cannot change the boat he is in. All he can do is guide the city towards a brighter future. If you want to see real change, on November 15 vote for Michael Brooks-Hill.

Mark McKee In four years from now, I’d like to look back and see a community that was given back to the people. Our budgets will have been planned with the consideration of meaningful input from members of this community, service groups, and organizations who have been instrumental in creating this city over the last century. New and existing businesses will be working with city hall in a pro-

ductive and communicative manner. Volunteerism will be a healthy and impactful pastime for residents because they will know that their input matters to this city. They will know that there will be a return on the time and energy that they have invested. Volunteers on advisory committees will be heard on city matters pertaining to the budget, work plans, and long term goals. We can restore faith in our local government, both at city hall and within our politicians. This is a worthy goal, and can be achieved if we all sit at the table and work toward building a better community.

ments. 6. Continued and improved relations with all sectors in the economy. Continued success and leadership in the resort municipality program for both marketing and infrastructure. Excellent relations with Columbia Basin Trust and the regional, provincial and federal governments. 7. Natural gas service at fixed and predicatable rates. Fibre optic and high speed Internet. Improved tourism marketing and business development. Adequate infrastructure for commercial and residential development growth.

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At the end of four years I would like to see: 1. Service levels maintained at those expected in a resort municipality. Debt reduced and reserves increased to cover anticipated costs. Taxes held at rates similar to CPI increases. Industrial and business classes equal and apportioned to a ratio close to two. 2. Infrastructure projects completed on a properly planned and priortiy basis, including the Big Eddy water system, TCH and Victoria intersection, Fourth and Townley intersection and a planned approach to streets and sidewalks. 3. A safe bike and walking trail network from the resort to the golf course and through the city’s natural attractions. A water park, skateboard park, financially healthy golf course, expanded tourism and recreation enhancements and services. 4. Stability in the social, environmental and economic programs, with success in poverty reduction, attainable housing, seniors services, cultural, arts and community diversity. A healthy, active and engaged community. 5. Asset management planning, service levels set for all programs, cleaner budget processes including effective public input, effective and appreciated communications internally and externally, excellent HR practices, tight control on spending and expenses, and cost effective business practices for all programs within the city. A client orientated service delivery culture in all depart-

At the expense of sounding like a cock-eyed optimist, I would like to be able to say, in some small way, I helped contribute to a team that made local residents feel even more comfortable and safe about where they live, more secure in their work, engaged in and/ or able to take advantage of caring social programs, opportunity to take part in the arts, receive the foundation of a good education and have the cleanest environment we can attain. When people visit here to ski, bike, hike, fish, whitewater raft, snowmobile, do the museums and check out our local shops and restaurants, I would like to think the team helped give them some reason to say WOW! In short, I would like to be able to say, I did my small part to help maintain and improve the very corner stones of a viable community by working at the ongoing task of updating infrastructure so all of the above have a good foundation from which to work.

CONNIE BROTHERS Four years from now the biggest accomplishment would be having the city’s financial house in order such that city spending has been reduced, the debt has been paid down and the reserves for ongoing infrastructure have been increased with a

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clear, sustainable plan for maintaining all of these at appropriate levels. This will have been done while maintaining the city’s core services to the general satisfaction of Revelstokians. As I have said previously, this can only be done hand-in-hand with the planning and execution of economic development. The city’s economic climate must be “open for business” such that our existing businesses in town can be financially healthy and viable and providing jobs for existing and new residents; and we are attractive to new business and development. This allows our tax base to increase and greatly assists in putting our financial house in order as noted above. The city will then be in good standing to have its various issues addressed, such as affordable housing, infrastructure upgrades, and ongoing services. If this has been accomplished, it will have been because Revelstoke, which is a $20 million a year organization, will have had a strong and capable mayor and council, with the experience, energy and creativity necessary to be proactive in dealing with city needs and issues..

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My biggest accomplishment after my four year term would be to complete all the things that I promised to work towards if you elect me: - Make Revelstoke a better place to do business, which in turn will attract new business and jobs. - Make Revelstoke a friendlier place to live by reducing rules and regulations, which in turn will reduce our taxes. - Make city hall easier to deal with by reducing difficult bylaws, and lengthy waiting times.

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- Allowing the residents of Revelstoke to bring their concerns to council, and treat them fairly. It is my belief that if these issues are resolved that the Revelsoke population will have increased, which in turn will result in lower taxes. This is the Revelstoke that I would like to live in four years from now. I need your help to accomplish this goal by voting, George Buhler on November 15.

SCOTT DUKE With the right team of forward thinkers on council and a strong mayor, I look forward to seeing the following headlines in our papers: - Revelstoke has the most efficient permitting process in B.C., with permits being issued on average, in less than a week. - Revelstoke rents are the most affordable in province due to large increase in rental stock. - Building a family home in Revelstoke is a very affordable option. - Revelstoke is awarded for having the best trail systems in Canada. - Revelstoke is congratulated for most energy efficient mill with a biomass energy loop. - Revelstoke is awarded for historical building enhancement on the Mountain View Elementary project. - Revelstoke increases its tax base by 500 people and 200 new small businesses. - Revelstoke is a leader in debt reduction, reducing debt by 25 per cent. - Revelstoke breaks ground on a new conference centre, new forum and new golf course clubhouse with tourism partnerships, local and private investment.

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- RMR puts in a new lift, increasing their terrain to compete on a global scale. - Revelstoke reduces family food costs by increasing local farming initiatives and home gardening solutions. - Revelstoke’s poverty reduction strategy is adopted throughout the Kootenay because of proven success. - Revelstoke invites weekly air travel into the community with international flights via Calgary and Vancouver. I am a forever optimist because it seems a waste of time to be anything else. Vote DUKE, we’ve got some work to do!

TREVOR ENGLISH First, I would like to thank Alex Cooper and The Revelstoke Times Review for giving me the opportunity to communicate my thoughts over the last few weeks. It’s been great to be able to communicate directly to the citizens of Revelstoke and have people coming and talking with me. If I was running for re-election in four years, I would hope to trumpet my biggest accomplishment as I’ve reopened the doors of city hall. I would have welcomed the citizens, committees, volunteers and taxpayers of Revelstoke back into the the open, honest, clear and direct communication that we have been sorely lacking over the last six years. It’s critical to me that we continue to engage and involve the citizens of this fantastic community. We have a wonderful and diverse community here, we have people who are always willing to help. We need to draw on their experience as we begin to work as a team again. Not only as a team at city hall and city council, but as a team throughout

the whole city. We need to create efficiencies within all departments of the city to avoid more tax increases. We need to welcome feedback and draw on knowledge from our local taxpayers. Looking forward to the next four years, Revelstoke deserves better. I want to be a part of a team that works for ALL of Revelstoke. On the 15th, vote for Trevor English.

CHUCK FERGUSON I would like to say that with a council and community working together as a team, we have overcome this financial crisis we faced at the beginning of my term in council. Although some people said it was not that bad, it was clear that going forward with this kind of debt makes it very difficult to provide services when you have to keep borrowing money to solve the problems. Reserves are being replenished and spending is under control and we are on a path to recovering from the problems we faced in 2014. With a more business minded approach to our problems we have become known as the city that is open for business in B.C. and Canada.

CHRIS JOHNSTON Looking forward to be looking back. While it is important to know where you have been, it is more important to know where you are going. So, I cannot see myself four years from now spending too much time touting past accomplishments, though hopefully we as a city will have moved in what most would see as a positive direction. I will pick three things that I

think it would be nice to look at and say: “Gee, I am glad that’s done (or on the way to getting done).” These things are beyond the normal infrastructure needs on which we have no choice and the ongoing task of providing the right services for the right price; 1) It would be nice to be able to say that the community has accepted a plan for the golf course that most, if not all, feel is a good plan and a viable long term plan. It has been in limbo long enough. 2) I would like to be able to feel that all of the partners in the community are working together better than they ever have and be able to point to positive results of that work. 3) I would like to feel that the community has a handle on housing - affordable, seasonal and for seasonal working people. There are many others: a start on brownfields, better transit and a friendlier Victoria Road to name a few. The question and space don’t let me say more.

AARON ORLANDO Together with an active, forwardmoving council, the community can achieve these results by 2018: - Revelstoke population numbers increasing, not declining. -Taxes kept under the inflation rate over the term. - Commercial to residential tax ratio moved towards provincial average. - Long-term debt reduction and reserve building. - A fix to the Trans-Canada/Victoria and Fourth/Victoria intersections - Successful poverty reduction results including early childhood development and housing improvements.

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City taxes on the average home have doubled since 2002, and utility rates (water, sewer and garbage) have also increased, though not nearly as much. The economy is doing well and Revelstoke has recovered from the Great Recession. Statistics proving as much are limited, but business licenses are at an all-time high, storefronts are filling up (the 100 block of East Second Street, which has been mostly vacant since I moved to Revelstoke is showing signs of life with two new businesses and a new tenant about to take over Benoit’s), Downie Timber is expanding, and hotel tax revenue has increased every year since 2008. Despite that, we still hear of an unfriendly business environment at city hall — with high taxes and burdensome development applications acting as a drag on the economy. Before the election campaign started I spoke to Judy Goodman, the executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, about economic issues. Taxes, particularly the ratio between business and residential taxes is still a problem. The development environment has improved and she had kind words for Dean Strachan, the manager of development services, in this regard. One of the big issues she

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raised was the struggle of businesses, particularly those in service and retail, to attract and retain employees. This comes down to affordability — those jobs don’t pay well enough and the cost of living in Revelstoke is high. Lots of decisions the next council makes can affect affordability. Encouraging housing construction can lead to more rental units being available, thereby reducing the cost of rent. Reducing business taxes – either by lowering taxes or fostering growth – will help make businesses more successful, which, in a perfect world, will allow them to pay

their employees more. Business owners should realize it’s in their best interest to pay a living wage, which in Revelstoke is considered to be about $17 per hour. Over the last five weeks, we’ve allowed the candidates space in the newspaper to advocate their positions on certain issues and for the most part, the messages from the candidates are similar, though the tones are different. The candidates recognize the issues — how they approach them is the main difference. How important is this election? Will it set the tone for the next century, as Scarcella said.

I wouldn’t go that far. Every election is important, but the issues facing Revelstoke aren’t intractable. There’s no single imposing issue, like a referendum on a new pool, or an impending development that will change the face of the community like the resort. I won’t advocate for any one candidate, or any slate. A good balance at the council table will be key. You want a group of people that recognize Revelstoke’s problems, but also represents the diversity of the community. Here’s hoping for a strong voter turnout this Saturday, November 15.

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Revelstoke Poverty Reduction: Creating Shared Prosperity

Social Inclusion Poverty in Revelstoke by Jill Zacharias

When we began working on the Revelstoke Community Poverty Reduction Strategy, one of the first things we did was come up with a definition of poverty. We knew that our project had to reflect the standard of living in our community right here, right now. We realized that an important aspect of our culture is social inclusion. To feel socially included means more than merely having our basic needs being met. It means that we have a sense of belonging to, and are valued members of, our community. Our definition evolved: “Individuals and families experiencing poverty lack the opportunity, financial and otherwise, to maintain a decent standard of living and to participate fully and with dignity in our community.” Further, social inclusion became a community goal in the strategy. For people living in poverty being socially excluded can be part of life. People are completely caught up in meeting basic needs, without time or personal resources to take part in programs and activities, much less volunteer or contribute to the community. Stress can make it very difficult to function. For children and youth living in poverty, it can be very challenging and stressful to ‘fit in’ at school. The older a youth becomes, the more pressure there is to fit in. So poverty translates as much more than lacking assets and having unequal access to necessities.

A second, closely related community goal in our strategy is access to affordable goods like proper clothing and footwear for a mountain climate, and services like optometry and dentistry. To be poor is to experience distance from community norms. A number of organizations in Revelstoke recognize the importance of social inclusion and universal access to programs and services, as well as affordable goods. The school district has a policy to support all students to reduce barriers and support participation in all their programs. Community Connections services are free and the food bank is a key point of social connection for both individuals and families. Through the Early Childhood Development Committee, collaborative efforts to offer free parent support groups and children’s activities, like Play in the Park, offer opportunities for parents and children to connect, without the barrier of cost. The Early Learning Resource and Lending Library at the Begbie View Elementary site is a central location for families to access information, toys and equipment, and connect with other community-based resources and programs. The recent Early Years Fair, coupled with the Children’s Toy and Clothing exchange, is another great example. The Columbia Basin Alliance for Literacy offers free group activities like Family Night Out. Seniors Association membership is only $10 per year and the seniors centre offers a host of activities that promote social interaction for little or no cost. As well, there are approximately 80 volunteer-based recreation groups or organizations in Revelstoke and area. The City of Revelstoke, in partnership with Community Connections, provides subsidies to individuals and families with low incomes for city-run recreations programs and aquatic cen-

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tre passes. Also, the city supports the Youth Advisory Committee and the Revelstoke Youth Initiative, which is all about supporting youth to participate in community life and access opportunities. In fact, Revelstoke’s Vision Statement (1994) values the social sustainability of the community, and speaks directly to equal access to opportunities for all residents and visitors. Over the past few weeks, our series on poverty reduction has highlighted both the complexity of issues and the impressive efforts to tackle those issues in our community. The role of the City of Revelstoke Social Development Committee is to facilitate proactive planning and action for positive social change. Our Poverty Reduction Strategy has informed community development initiatives by determining what we need to be working on to reduce local levels of poverty. In the Integrated Community Sustainability Plan completed last year, poverty reduction was identified as one of the highest priorities for action and is seen as critical to moving forward – socially and economically – through times of growth and change. Poverty reduction is directly linked to economic development. Reduction of poverty is a desirable end for us all and is a shared responsibility requiring commitment to concrete action. No one group can do this alone. Ultimately, the aim is to ensure that all families and individuals in Revelstoke have the option to contribute and participate meaningfully in community life, thereby improving the overall sustainability of our community. For more information, visit www.revelstokesocialdevelopment.org or email e.jill.zacharias@gmail.com. Other articles in the series can be found online at www.revelstoketimesreview/ ourtown.

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ST FRANCIS' CHRISTMAS BAZAAR

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.

It's the annual Christmas Bazaar at the St. Francis Catholic Church, featuring tea tables, food sales, crafts, Christmas ware and a raffle. From 1–3:30 p.m. $6 per person.

MULTI-CULTURAL STORYTELLING

Stories, crafts, music, and songs from the culture of Switzerland this month. At the Revelstoke library from 3–4 p.m.

Wednesday, November 12

ADVANCE POLLS OPEN This is your second chance for advance voting in the 2014 municipal elections. Polls will be open at the community centre.

The Cabin hosts a night to sample a number of fine scotches and other high-end spirits. From 7–11 p.m. $15. DJ KATO At the Traverse.

Revelstoke Museum & Archives, in a talk about Revelstoke's history. Today's subject is Revelstoke during the First World War. At the museum at 12:15 p.m. $5, including coffee and cookies. THE BRAINS W/THE BOIDS live at the Traverse.

November 17–22

BUSINESS STREET BANNER PAINTING WORSHOP

Banner painting at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Register by calling the community centre at 250-837-9351.

Wednesday, November 19

Thursday, November 13

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON & BOARD ELECTION The Revel-

SPECIAL OLYMPICS BC INFORMATION SESSION An information session

stoke Chamber of Commerce meets to elect new board members. At the Begbie Room at the Regent Inn from 12–1 p.m. $20.

about Special Olympics BC open to anyone interested in participating, volunteering and more. Come out and learn about non-competitive options like Active Start for kids and Club Fit for teens and adults. At the community centre at 7 p.m.

Thursday, November 20 Anagnoson and Kinton

With over 1000 performances together, Anagnoson & Kinton are recognized as one of the world’s finest piano duos. Acclaimed by The New York Times as “an outstanding twopiano recital with formidable precision and panache.” The duo presents a dazzling one piano, four hands program including works by Beethoven, Schubert, Dvorak, as well as the complex and spectacular Petrouchka by Stravinsky. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at the Visitor Information Centre, ArtFirst, of the Revelstoke Arts Council website.

THE WEST COAST RENAISSANCE TOUR Prevail from Swollen Members and

Kyprios, formerly of Sweatshop Union, hit the Traverse together.

November 14–15

MOUNTAIN MUSINGS Two nights

featuring presentations on mountain and wilderness experiences. Friday features Chic Sharp, Bruno Long, and Greg Hill. Saturday features Alistair Taylor, Jo Willems, Douglas Sproul, and Pat Morrow. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $10 each night. All proceeds will go to the food bank.

Friday, November 21

LADIES NIGHT & AUCTION The Revelstoke Skating Club hosts its annual Ladies Night fundraising dinner and silent auction. At the Traverse.

Saturday, November 15

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This music extravaganza written, produced, and narrated by Lori Risling, has the very best moments and songs of the Hayride to keep you entertained from beginning to the end. There are many dynamic fun facts, spirit lifting music and smiles for everyone. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35, available at the Visitor Information Centre and ArtFirst.

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. SPECIAL EVENT . Backcountry Film Festival Wednesday November 19th

REVELSTOKE CHRISTMAS FARM & CRAFT MARKET The community centre

turns into a big, indoors Christmas Market. Buy crafts, goodies and more. From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

GLOW YOGA FUNDRAISER

Balu Yoga hosts a special glow yoga class at the Traverse to raise money for the food bank. Teachers from the studio will offer a two hour class, with music by DJ Simon Hunt. Entry is a minimum $15 donation and a non-perishable food item or unwrapped toy. BIG E At the Traverse.

November 23–29

WELCOME WEEK – CONNECTING NEWCOMERS TO THE COMMUNITY

A week of free or low-cost events, couple with a spirit of celebration. Free public transit (not including the resort shuttle) all week. Events are free unless indicated.

Sunday, November 23

WELCOME WEEK COMMUNITY DINNER Lasagna dinner catered by Begbie BBQ.

Veggie options available. Come eat, meet people, enjoy live music and fine out what's happening in Revy. At the United Church from 5–7:30 p.m. $5 per plate.

Monday, November 24

WELCOME WEEK – REVY CRASH COURSE Everything you need to know about

Revelstoke and more. For anyone working in hospitality, retail or tourism. At the Business & Visitor Information Centre from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. $15 includes lunch and a walking tour.

WELCOME WEEK ZUMBA

Dance your way to fitness. At the community centre from 4–5:30 p.m.

WELCOME WEEK – PRESENTATION AND Q&A Get information on awareness

and prevention of injuries from skiing and riding on hill and in the backcountry. At Helios at 7 p.m.

Tuesday, November 25

LOUISIANA HAYRIDE SHOW

Friday, November 14

The Judge

At 5:30 p.m.

SCOTCH & SPIRIT TASTING NIGHT

BROWN BAG LUNCH HISTORY TALK Join Cathy English, the curator of the

MUNICIPAL ELECTION VOTING DAY

UNITED CHURCH TURKEY DINNER

Saturday, November 22

WELCOME WEEK YOGA Drop in to any class for $5. At Welwinds Spa. Visit their website for the schedule.

WELCOME WEEK – POPCORN & A MOVIE At the WorkBC Employment Centre

at 2 p.m.

WELCOME WEEK – TIGHTWAD TUESDAY Cheap movies at Revelstoke's

historic Roxy Theatre. $6.

TIGHTWAD TUESDAYS!! ON TUESDAYS ALL SEATS ARE JUST ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ $6.00 ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ Here are some future movies we are considering: • St. Vincent • The Hunger Games: Mockingjay • Fury • The Good Lie

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The City of Revelstoke's chief administrator apologized to one of his senior staff members following a tumultuous week at city hall. Tim Palmer, the city's Chief Administrative Officer, issued the apology to Alan Mason, the city's director of economic development, after he suspended Mason with pay the previous week. "Chief Administrative Officer Tim Palmer apologized directly to Mr. Mason, noting a long-valued career contributing to the economic development of the community," stated a news release issued by the City of Revelstoke last Wednesday, Nov. 5. "Mr. Palmer expressed regret for the anguish and impact on Mr. Mason's family. Further, the suspension from the workplace was a regrettable consequence of an ill-timed unnecessary escalation of an avoidable misunderstanding." Palmer had suspended Mason with pay a week earlier, on Oct. 29. Council was only notified after the fact, Mayor David Raven

told the Times Review. That night, an urgent special council meeting was called, with no notification provided to the media or public. Raven and all six councillors attended, with Phil Welock calling in by phone from his new home in the Okanagan. No councillor would discuss what happened at that meeting, citing privacy clauses, but on Friday, Oct. 31, Mason was re-instated to his position, though he remained out of the office on sick leave. The matter was discussed again by council last Tuesday, Nov. 4, during the in camera portion of a special council meeting. The substance of that meeting also wasn't discussed. The next morning, a meeting was held between Mason, Raven and Palmer. Finally, on the afternoon of Nov. 5, the city issued the news release about the apology. It called Mason "a valued employee," saying his position "is important to the vitality of the city," and that the city "has benefitted greatly from Mr. Mason's leadership." The exact reason for Mason's suspension is not known, however the Times Review has

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heard from several people that tensions did exist between Mason and Palmer. The suspension was reported by the Revel-

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Saturday November 22nd vs. 100 Mile Puck Drops at 7:00 p.m.

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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - PUBLIC ART COMMITTEE Are you interested in being a part of the Public Art projects in Revelstoke? Would you like to provide advice and suggestions to City Council as to what projects are considered for our City? We are currently seeking three members for the Public Art Committee and invite applications from interested people like you to join the team. Committee members are volunteers and are selected for their interest, experience, knowledge, skills and ability to represent the population of the area. Please submit applications or questions to Dawn Levesque at dlevesque@revelstoke.ca or 250-837-2911 by November 28th, 2014.

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Scholarships for 2014 The Revelstoke District Health Foundation (RDHF) invites applicants for it's annual scholarships. Applicant must: a) Be currently enrolled in a field of health care studies b) Attend post secondary school as a full-time student c) Have successfully completed at least one year of college/university level courses (ie. Upgrading a high school level courses in college/ university does not qualify). d) Reside in or have substantial connections to the community of Revelstoke, British Columbia e) Demonstrate a financial need by providing a budget of income and expenses for the school year f) The applicant must not have received more than 4 scholarships from the Revelstoke District Health Foundation in past years (ie. The recipient may only receive a maximum of 5 RDHF scholarships) The number of scholarships is subject to funds available and the number of applicants. The Foundation reserves the right to reject all or any applications and/or adjust the amount. Names of the successful applicants will be announced in the media and applicants must submit a recent picture and agree to the publication of their name and picture if successful. Interested individuals shall submit a written application along with personal resume, recent proof of current registration in a field of health care studies, post secondary school transcript, picture and reference. In their letter applicants must provide permission to publish their name and pictures. Applications must be received no later than 12 noon December 5th, 2014. For more information please contact us at rdhfoundation@hotmail.com Sorry, late applications cannot be accepted. Send applications to:

Revelstoke District Health Foundation Scholarship Committee Box 2421, Revelstoke, BC, V0E 2S0

stoke Current and widely condemned by people who knew and worked with Mason. In addition to mayor and council not being consulted on the move, none of the city's partners at the Business Information Centre were notified. Nor was Loni Parker, the director for Area B Rural Revelstoke of Columbia Shuswap Regional District, which pays part of Mason's salary. Community Futures, in an open letter to mayor and council, called Mason one of the city's "most respected and hard-working employees." The organization urged council "to investigate ALL of the circumstances of Mr. Mason's suspension and take action against those responsible." Judy Goodman said the suspension was very disruptive to the business centre and wrote, "Alan has done an outstanding job on every project, committee or community event that I have been involved in with him. He is always helpful and supportive of the business community, the Chamber and me personally.” Mason returned to work on Thursday, Nov. 6.

Advance Vote – Wednesday, November 12, 2014 – Revelstoke Community Centre: Revelstoke Transit will be free of charge for the advance voting opportunities. Please review regular BC Transit schedule. General Voting Day – Saturday, November 15, 2014 – Revelstoke Community Centre: A transit bus will be available ‘on call’ to provide rides to and from the voting place, between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., free of charge. Please phone 250-837-3888 to make arrangements for pick up 24 hours in advance. Teresa LeRose Chief Election Officer

INVITATION TO TENDER JANITORIAL SERVICES The City of Revelstoke is inviting Tenders for Janitorial Services commencing January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2017 for the following facilities:

· Revelstoke Community Centre, 600 Campbell Avenue · Revelstoke Courthouse, 1123 Second Street West Tender information and specifications may be obtained from the Corporate Administration Department upstairs at City Hall: 250-837-2911, 216 Mackenzie Avenue or on the City website www.revelstoke.ca

· The Contractor must be bondable and carry adequate liability insurance. · Viewing of the facilities is required. SEALED PROPOSALS clearly marked “Janitorial Services for Courthouse or Community Centre” and addressed to the attention of Dawn Levesque, Corporate Services Executive, City of Revelstoke, will be received at City Hall, 216 Mackenzie Avenue, Box 170, Revelstoke, and B.C. V0E 2S0 no later than 2:00 p.m. local time, on Monday, December 1, 2014. The City of Revelstoke reserves the right to reject any and/or all proposals and to waive informalities in any proposal.

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MOBERLY MANOR SITE MANAGER Halcyon Assisted Living Society has an opening for a Site Manager at Moberly Manor in Revelstoke, BC. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Site Manager is responsible for the organization and supervision of the operation of Moberly Manor in accordance with applicable policies and procedures and union collective agreement. Requirements: • Completion of a recognized training program of Licensed Practical • Nurses • Current licensure with the BC College of Practical Nurses • Food Safe Level I • First Aid • Minimum of 4 years of experience in a combination of Acute Care • Setting and experience in a Long Term Care setting • Some supervisory/leadership experience an asset • Physical ability to carry out the duties of this position • No criminal record Successful candidate will be a team player, with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with tenants, family, the public, medical staff and members of the team. To apply please submit resume by 12:00 pm on November 14, 2014.

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Thursday November 20th Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7:30pm Anagnoson & Kinton are recognized as one of the world’s finest piano duos. The duo presents a dazzling one piano, four hands program including works by Beethoven, Schubert, Dvorak, as well as the complex and spectacular Petrouchka by Stravinsky.

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Halloween has come and gone and we begin to shift our focus to the fast-approaching holiday season. November not only brings us many rainy days, but also the annual Handmade Parade, which showcased the crafts of local artists from the Columbia, Kootenay and Okanagan areas. Just in time for contemplating our Christmas gifting decisions, the event offered a healthy dose of inspiration, unique gift ideas, as well as a venue for full and part-time artisans to gain exposure. Of the many artisans that call Revelstoke home, this year’s parade featured a few new entrepreneurial endeavours, jewellers, potters, visual artists, and more. n passing, the works of Alisha Reilly-Roe might look like photographs, but upon closer inspection one realizes they are, in fact, paintings. Her high-realism landscapes draw you in through her ability to capture atmosphere and subtle nuances of light and shadow, creating the texture and depth that makes your gaze linger just a little longer. Her adventures have allowed her to witness countless scenes

of beauty, captured through photograph and relived with every brush stroke. Through her oil paintings she recreates the magic, transporting you to a place of quiet reverence. Originally from Ottawa, and a graduate of fine arts from Concordia University, Reilly-Roe has been painting full time for 10 years and has begun hosting a week-long summer art camp for children. Her work is available online at www.alishareillyroe.ca. andon Leather is a new entrepreneurial endeavor for Hannah Kinsey and Donnie Frederickson. Their line of hand-cut, dyed and stitched leather goods are classic and versatile pieces crafted to last. Beginning with a selection of wallets, purses and handbags, the couple hopes to eventually expand into luggage and create full-time work out of their designs. Since childhood, leatherwork has been a hobby of Frederickson’s. This, coupled with Kinsey’s passion for fashion and vintage, led to a collaborative effort in designing and creating that only seems natural. The pair has been in Revelstoke for seven and three years,

respectively, and they launched their creative venture in the last year. Currently, their products are available online in their Etsy shop, Handon Leather. nother inspiring entrepreneur is Dawn Friesen and her line of rustic wood plaques, including both decorative and functional pieces with a touch of vintage flair. Her love of wood and passion for creating becomes immediately evident in conversation. She relates the natural beauty of wood knots to that of snowflakes, and the unique character created by nature’s design. Inspired by her feelings and experiences, her decorative pieces impart messages of encouragement, happiness and comfort. Her functional pieces include mason jar storage, chalkboards, and various knobs and hooks for hanging objects. Custom work can also be requested. As she receives positive feedback from her first-market style event, Friesen is considering the Farmers Market and the BC Interior Forestry Museum’s gift shop for further exposure and retail opportunities. Until then, inquiries or viewing requests can be sent via email to dwnfrsn@telus. net.

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New business combines passions for crafting and music IMOGEN WHALE

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The brain child of Judy Lillace, Judy’s Designs and Music Studio has opened its doors at 308 First Street West. The new store offers a variety of retail goods for those involved in the knitting, crocheting, quilting or sewing world. It also functions as a studio for private music lessons as well as Lillace’s workshop for custom sewing, alterations and repairs. Lillace has a diploma in Dressmaking and Design, a field in which she has 30 years experience. “I can repair pretty much whatever,” she says. She will tackle anything from simple alterations such as hemming or zipper replacement, to altering wedding dresses, re-covering seats in industrial equipment, mending gore-tex, and everything in between. “I always have black vinyl on hand,” Lillace says, “and a special outdoor thread that is resistant to rot, mildew and UV.” In the store Lillace carries a variety of different weighted merino wool, from lightweight to super chunky, all of which come from New Zealand. They include two super wash lines. She also carries two cotton lines. “I have all the equipment a knitter or crocheter needs as well,” she says. “Metal or bamboo circular and regular knitting needles, a wide selection of knitting looms, and crocheting goods.” Aware there are plenty of sewing aficionados in town, Lillace is happy to

carry sewing notions like elastic, zippers and thread for those who can fix or make what they need themselves. She points me towards a variety of small coloured fabric squares. “I don’t stock quantity of fabric, but I do carry fat quarters for quilters as well as other tools of the trade,” she says. She is also happy to order in particulars for people. Lillace has a passion for music. It’s clear when she talking about it, and with a degree from Conservatory Canada in Voice Performance, which she teaches in addition to piano, flute and music theory, it’s not surprising. An experienced musical theatre performer, Lillace has also tried her hand as a musical director for stage performances. “I sang before I spoke,” she says with a laugh. Lillace’s music students range from eight years old to seniors. They are people who want to learn, improve, or challenge themselves with something new. For voice lessons, “some just want to be able to sing hymns at church confidently,” Lillace says. “I start with technique and I teach people to get the most out of their voice. Everyone can learn and improve if they are willing to practice and work at it.” Having moved to Revelstoke in April to be with her partner Bob Lahue, Lillace has been embraced by the community. “People are coming into the store and introducing themselves,” she says. “Others are signing up for music lessons starting in January. It’s been really wonderful.”

Top: Judy Lillace sits behind her sewing machine.; Left: Lillace teaches piano lessons, in addition to voice, flute and music theory.; Lillace’s store features a wide selection of sewing and crafting supplies. Imogen Whale/Special to the Times Review

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they should take in the event of an active shooter." Unlike the House of Commons, there are no police stationed at the legislature. Security guards, many of whom are former police officers, have special constable status under B.C. law and are permitted to carry firearms. After the murder of Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent, run down by a car in St. Jean-sur-Richelieu, Que. on Oct. 20, and Cpl. Nathan Cirillo, shot in the back as he stood guard at the National War Memorial in Ottawa Oct. 22, there has been an upsurge of support for the military and an early start to tributes at cenotaphs across the country. Poppy sales have increased and larger than usual crowds were expected at Remembrance Day ceremonies, in a year that saw the end of Canada's combat mission in Afghanistan, a new deployment of fighter aircraft to the Middle East, and the 100th anniversary of the First World War.

VICTORIA – Lt. Governor Judith Guichon is sharing her own experience as an adoptive parent to encourage people to invite the 1,000 young people waiting to join a family in B.C. At an event at the B.C. legislature to declare November Adoption Month, Guichon described her experience adopting four children to live at her Nicola Valley ranch starting in the late 1970s. The first two children were infants, and in 1989 a relative called and asked if Guichon and her first husband would add a brother and sister who were then aged three and five. Their mother had two older twin boys and was "struggling on her own. "Having always wanted a large family and having lots of resources such as wide open spaces to offer, we didn't hesitate to say yes," Guichon said. "I know that we gave these children a great home, and as a mother I worked to take care of them. "What I never knew is how much they would take care of me. You see,

when my children were 20, 16, 15 and 13, we lost their father in an accident. "For a short time after the accident, we were all in survival mode. To say that I would not have endured without my children is not overstating the case." Children and Family Development Minister Stephanie Cadieux and Representative for Children and Youth Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond issued a joint statement, noting that 1,300 adoption placements have been found in the past five years. But there are 1,000 more children and teens who are still waiting. "The reality is that many of the young people in carre who are waiting for adoption are school age," they said. "They may be siblings who need to stay together. Some may have special placement needs due to difficult early childhood experiences, prenatal exposure to alcohol or drugs, learning delays or other developmental challenges." Cadieux launched a social media campaign for November to promote adoption, including a website at www.1000familiesbc.com with adoptive family profiles and videos.

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The bait’s been cast and police are waiting to reel in unsuspecting snowmobile thieves. Sicamous and Revelstoke RCMP have once again deployed the bait sled program, targeting thieves while promoting a proactive approach among sledders. “We have the same plan of attack as last year between Sicamous and Revelstoke,” says Cpl. Thomas Blakney of the Revelstoke RCMP detachment. “There’s a lot of crafty items that we have to target the criminals into actually taking the snowmobile and/or vehicle and/or trailer.” The bait vehicles are all part of the RCMP’s arsenal to help deter sled theft, which has been an ongoing issue for both communities. Last winter, Blakney and former Sicamous Sgt. Dave Dubnyk decided to up the police effort against that, getting in touch with the Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team to see about “using bait sleds and trucks to catch thieves in action.” From there, the program was born. Blakney says the bait vehicles/trailers are only one part of the program. Additional surveillance is also key to the program’s success. This includes officers

setting up early-morning check stops on the highways, targeting trucks with sleds as they enter or leave Revelstoke and Sicamous. “They were pulled over to identify, first of all, are they the registered owner, what kind of sleds are they hauling, do they own the sleds?” said Blakney. “Generally, what’s going to happen is you’ll have people and it’s not their stuff and they’re stealing it and the police are behind them, then it’s a panic situation. We had one of those last year which led to the arrest of one individual.” Blakney said the majority of people pulled over last year were appreciative and encouraging of the effort being made to protect their winter toys. “There’s a lot of Albertans that come to our province and they bring some pretty expensive snowmobiles, and they come for the weekend and they wake up the next day and it’s gone,” said Blakney. “Well, their weekend’s ruined, the insurance companies are taking a huge hit and, at the end of the day, they’re left with nothing. Sometimes they don’t have a vehicle. Enough is enough, so we’re doing our best to stop that.” Police will also be using their own snowmobiles catch up with sledders and provide informa-

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Students who took part in the Glacier Adventure Stewardship Program (GASP) have their photos on display at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre this month. The students spent a weekend at the Wheeler Hut in Glacier National Park, building teamwork and leadership skills. They also got to work on their photography with help from local professionals Kip Wiley and Keri Knapp. The results are on display at the art gallery. Fifteen students took part in the program, which was made possible through a collaboration between the North Columbia Environmental Society, Parks Canada, the Stoked Youth Network and Community Connection. Pictured, standing from left: Kip Wiley, Megan Cottingham, Daniel Blackie, Kasia Humphreys, program coordinator Matt Kieller, Samantha Legebokow, Jade Lyn Harder, Emily Richardson and Alexis Allain. Seated, from left: Charlie Sykes, Lucas Wittenhorst and Simon Brittin. Missing are Hailey ChristieHoyle, River Kelly, Theo Luttrell, Mackenze Mallet, Andreas Suchovs, Shey Townley. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review

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Candidates, from page 5 - Big Eddy water issues solved and completed. - Significant progress on food security strategy implementation. - Successful conclusion of park projects like pump track, forum roof repair, skatepark, Kovach Park upgrades, golf course management plan, trails plan implementation, culture strategy and Williamson’s Lake revitalization. - Significant increase in market rental housing stock - Headway on multi-stakeholder partnership for a Revelstoke-sized, forward-looking, digitally-connected higher learning and training campus. - Broadband Internet solution started. - Steps to goal of attaining Rocky Mountaineer stop defined, results closer. - Attract innovative entrepreneurial businesses in tech, tourism, culture and health. - Significant progress on age-friendly issues.

- A completed Made-in-Revelstoke vision and plan put into law. - Tourism indicators up significantly. - A successful economic action plan that is producing measurable results. - Significant progress at RMR including Master Development Agreement steps. - Achieved efficient city hall services compared with similar sized communities. - A completed integrated resource management plan to balance resource and recreation use near Revelstoke. - Significant infrastructure projects complete like force mains work, hydrant replacement, road repairs, and work on district water flow testing. - Significant residential infill development in Arrow Heights, Big Eddy, all Revelstoke, and for commercial lots. That’s my word limit! Together, we can achieve even more, Revelstoke.

EL ECT I ON 2 0 1 4 LINDA NIXON In 2018, I hope to be able to say I was actively involved with the rest of council during my second term, and that we had worked as a team together with the citizens of Revelstoke, developing solutions that work for us here in Revelstoke. In no particular order, I hope to see: — Asset management in place for water and sewer infrastructure; leaks from Greely line solved and more Arrow Heights residents connected to sewer. — Victoria Road/TCH intersection 80 per cent improved; engineering complete for Fourth/Townley intersection. — Big Eddy water issues resolved, resulting in light industry boom; businesses and industry on Westside Road supporting snowmobiling and dirt biking.

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— Columbia Park Elementary at capacity; also Arrow Heights due to affordable infill housing off Hay and Nichol roads (subdivision including a green space buffer and small playground). Thompson River University’s Adventure Tourism program attracting foreign and local students. — Mount Begbie Elementary plans progressing incorporating retail with condos above; and a dog park; Mountain View development also progressing. — Intergenerational neighbourhood centred around Kovach Park; walking trails from park to Arrow Heights. — Downie running three shifts, partnering in biomass fuel system for fleet operations; Community Energy Corporation expanded, with backup boiler. — Ski hill thriving, staff housing being built. Transit running to ski hill for staff and to hospital. — Community Connections community gardens supplying vegetables to food via cooking program in partner-

ship with the Legion. — Resource use partnership between forestry and recreation users tackling issues in harmonious solution focused format.

GARY STARLING If re-elected, I plan on focusing on our financial picture. We need to continue to work in a positive direction. The public, as we are acutely aware, believe this is an area of concern. We need to continue to look within each department and challenge them to find savings. This would also include addressing our tax structure and addressing concerns. We also need to continue to look at our deliverables and service levels. Simply, are we getting good value for our tax dollar? I would be elated if four years from now we have improved our financial package considerably: less debt,

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less reliance on borrowing, and higher reserve and contingency funds. This IS achievable. It is however a goal that is also subject to opinion, and there would be many, that would gauge success. I think the key word would be affordability. We have two areas that do not have secure water supply. These two projects would be completed. The economy, both globally and in Revelstoke, has recovered. All the hard work done by the economic development branch, Resort Accommodation Association, Chamber of Commerce City of Revelstoke, and Revel-

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stoke Mountain Resort has paid off. We are seeing development plod ahead at a steady and sustainable rate. Many local businesses have expanded operations. We have success in all areas of our economy. We have a new skate park and our golf course is operational. This is my vision for Revelstoke and what I would hope we can accomplish over the next four year term.

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In four years time as we opt for re-election, I trust the mayor and council of the day will be able to tout many accomplishments. I envision these to include that we were a council of inclusivity, who were able to bring all agencies in the community together to get involved in the decisions that faced our community. We welcomed the input from the citizens of our com-

emergency needs for many years to come. Affordable housing is being continuously addressed with new units planned and developed yearly. We were able show that the vision of all Revelstokians was truly reflected in council’s decisions. We were able to work with all City employees in a manner that made them all proud to say that they were employed by the City of Revelstoke. You’ll notice I used the word ‘we’ for truly ‘we’ worked as a team within council and within the community to get the job done.

munity, we listened and we incorporated their ideas into our planning. We exhibited trust in a way that all members of our community were very proud of those they elected to this office. We were able to stabilize taxes in a way that each and every tax payer were comfortable with. We were able to strategically plan our actions that truly reflected the needs of the community and actually carry out these needs as planned. Along with serving the ‘at need’ issues of the community, sufficient funds were placed into the reserves to serve our

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Ken Wylie publishes memoir of 2003 La Traviata avalanche Alex Cooper

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On January 20, 2003, Ken Wylie was leading a group of seven guests on a backcountry ski trip from the Durrand Glacier chalet north of Revelstoke. They were following lead guide Ruedi Begliner and 12 other skiers up La Traviata couloir on Tumbledown Mountain. One by one, the lead group criss-crossed the steep slope, cresting the top to the gentler slopes above. Wylie started to cross, calling his group to follow his lead. That’s when he heard the whumpf — the dreadful sound of the snowpack collapsing. A series of three avalanches were triggered, burying 13 people, some almost three metres deep. Wylie spent 30 minutes under the snow until he was dug out, mostly unharmed. Seven others weren’t so lucky and died in the avalanche. The avalanche is the subject of Buried, a new book about the avalanche by Wylie. The book looks back at the tragic slide, the events leading up to it, and the seven lessons Wylie took away from the avalanche. “This book was not necessarily written by choice,” he told an overflow crowd at a reading at the Revelstoke library on Sunday. Wylie began working on the book in 2010 after health issues and other personal problems caused him to collapse in his home office with “unbelievable back pain.” He decided then and there he needed to tell his story. The title of the book not only reflects Wylie being physically buried by the snow, but also mentally buried by the aftermath of the avalanche and his inability to come to grips with what happened, and his own role in the tragedy. “It’s not the entire truth,” he said. “It’s what I experienced. I try to be as honest as I can about my contribution to the tragedy.” For years, he said, he tried to absolve himself of responsibility, but he realized his own weaknesses — his inability to stand up to a dominating lead guide — played a role as well. “The dynamic between Ruedi and I, in my estimation is what caused the tragedy,” he said. “I was profoundly intimidated by Ruedi, and that was my contribution.” (Beglinger, according to Wylie, didn’t want the book published.) Wylie said he had a terrible feeling about going up La Traviata, but he was afraid to speak his mind, to get on the radio and tell Beglinger he was going somewhere else. Writing the book was a way for Wylie to deal with the tragedy. He pulls from other stories in his life to shed light on the lessons he learned from the avalanche. “How was I going to make this something useful for myself?” he said. “The answer was taking personal responsibility… It’s about personal expansion, development and growing.” Wylie is still guiding these days. He is the founder of Mountains for Growth, a non-profit that uses adventure in mountain and wilderness for personal and team development. Buried, by Ken Wylie, was published by Rocky Mountain Books. It is available for sale at Grizzly Books.

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Revelstoke Grizzlies drop two straight on home ice Cassandra Federico Special to the Times Review

Back-to-Back losses for the Grizzlies The Revelstoke Grizzlies hosted back-to-back games this past weekend, but couldn’t pull off a win on their home ice. On Friday night, Revelstoke played host to the Osoyoos Coyotes, falling 7-1 to the league leaders. “The effort just wasn’t there,” said Grizzly coach Ryan Parent of the Friday night game. Osoyoos opened the scoring with a power play goal from Rainer Gimpel at 8:47 of the first period. At 5:30, Roary Neary of the Coyotes added a second goal to the scoreboard to give his team a two goal lead heading into the second period. Revelstoke had a tough second period as Osoyoos scored four consecutive goals before the Grizzlies finally made it on to the board with a power play goal at 49.7, scored by Steven Fiust, assisted by Riley Creighton, and Tristan Simm. Osoyoos then responded by scoring their seventh goal of the game with only a fraction of a second left in

The Revelstoke Grizzlies Josh Pilon (11) acts as a screen as he deflects a Kenny Batke shot into the net during Saturday’s 3-2 loss to the 100 Mile House Wranglers. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review

the second period. The Grizzlies battled hard in the third period in front of an excited home crowd. They managed to keep the Coyotes off the scoreboard, leaving the final score 7-1. On Saturday night, the Grizzlies

took on the 100 Mile House Wranglers. After a back-and-forth game, Revelstoke fell short, losing 3-2 to their division rivals. 100 Mile House scored the first goal of the game at 6:05 of the first period. They then came out strong

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in the second period and scored their second goal at 15:11. Revelstoke had many chances in both periods but couldn’t capitalize on any, leaving the score 2-0 for 100 Mile House going into the third period.

Revelstoke started the third period strong with a power play goal from Steven Fiust, assisted by the team’s newest addition, Colton Sandboe, at 18:57. Then at 11:57, Josh Pilon capitalized on a power play, evening the score with assists from Kenny Batke and Ullar Wiatzka. The Wranglers responded with a third goal from Colton Zimmerman, on a power play, at 7:33. Despite their best efforts, Revelstoke couldn’t even the score again, and lost 3-2. Coach Parent was much happier with the team`s play on Saturday night. He praised the team`s effort, and teamwork. “They played with much more depth,” he said. The Revelstoke Grizzlies will be travelling to Chase for an intradivision match against the Heat on Friday, November 14. This is their only game this weekend, but the following weekend they will be travelling to North Okanagan on Friday November 21, to take on the North Okanagan Knights. They will be back at home the next night, Saturday November 22, when they will be facing off against the 100 Mile House Wranglers once again.