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“This really turned the fire around for us,” he said. The fire was extinguished and overhauled in a little more than three hours, with no injuries to any fire fighters. The building was empty when the fire broke out. “The career and volunteer firefighters worked tirelessly on this fire and I am proud of what they accomplished given the circumstances,” said Girard. “We realize how important this facility is to the community.” The fire destroyed the roof of the building, said Girard. The equipment did not experience any fire damage, but “it has severe water damage,” he added. The cause of the fire is being investigated. RCEC manager Larry Marchand had yet to inspect the damage as of press time. “We’re not really at that point yet. We’re not supposed
The City of Revelstoke’s draft financial plan calls for a tax increase of two percent for 2015, with no new borrowing scheduled and an operating surplus of about $1 million. The five-year financial plan was posted to the City of Revelstoke website last Wednesday afternoon in advance of a special council meeting held Friday, Feb. 20. The draft can be read at on the Times Review website. The plan calls for a two per cent tax increase on almost all property classes, except major industrial, which will see its taxes decrease by 6.99 per cent. Water and sewer rates are scheduled to increase by 4.3 per cent, while garbage fees will go up by two per cent. Water rates are scheduled to rise to $575 by 2019 to pay for rising capital costs. The plan calls for an increase in operating expenses to $21,941,558 in 2015, from the $21,074,107 that was budgeted last year. The list of scheduled capital projects includes $7 million to replace the arena roof in 2017 and $4.5 million to move the sewer outflow to the Columbia River from the Illecillewaet River. Significantly, it calls for $1,735,000 to be spent on city hall renovations over the next four years. The financial plan calls for $800,000 to be borrowed from the city’s land sale reserve in 2015 to help pay for the renovations, money that would be paid back, with interest, over the following four years. The cost includes the exterior stucco replacement, elevator and moving council chambers to city hall. Last year’s budget pegged the cost of renovations at $800,000. Other projects in the five-year capital plan for 2015 are: — $1.2 million in 2019 to expand the sewage treatment plant; — $1 million from 2016–19 for various fire flow projects; — $1 million over the next four years to replace the Downie force main; — $650,000 in 2016 to bring water to the Thomas Brook area; — $550,000 in 2015 to replace the water main that heads across the Illecillewaet River to Arrow Heights; — $500,000 in 2016 to replace a fire truck; — $300,000 over the next five years to replace fire hydrants; — $225,000 in 2016 to replace the water tender;
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Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services personnel battle a blaze at the Revelstoke Community Energy Corporation heating plant early Monday morning. The new aerial truck was deployed to tackle the fire from above. Revelstoke fire rescue services
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A fire late Sunday night caused serious damage to the Revelstoke Community Energy Corporation heating plant. Fire chief Rob Girard says Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services were called to the fire shortly before midnight on Sunday, Feb. 22. “Upon arrival, fire crews found heavy smoke pouring from all sides of the building and began an interior fire attack,” said Girard. “Within minutes the fire conditions changed and and we had heavy fire in the roof of the structure and had to withdraw our interior fire crew and transitioned to an exterior attack.” A team of 23 fire fighters and full complement of vehicles attended the fire. The department made use of its new aerial ladder truck to attack the blaze from above.
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Mayor Mark McKee led the way in campaign spending in last fall's election, putting forward more than $2,100 of his own money in his successful run for mayor. The local campaign finance reports were released by Elections BC on Monday. They show that campaigns were largely self-financed, but with many candidates receiving small donations from supporters. Candidates are required to declare their election expenses, all donations of $100 or more, as well as the total amounts of donations of less than $100. Here's a breakdown of each candidate's financing and expenses: — Mayor Mark McKee's campaign was entirely self-funded. He spent $2,162.28 on advertising, brochures, pamphlets and signs. — David Raven spent $1,925.11 on his campaign, which he declared came from surplus funding from previous elections. — Michael Brooks-Hill contributed $400 of his own money to his campaign and received donations from Virginia Thompson, Christy Shaw, and Frederick Brooks-Hill. He spent $1,113.16 on his campaign. — Connie Brothers spent $1,755.75 on her campaign. She received donations from Laura Tomulka, Sean King-
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han, Julia Sievwright, Mike Lokopoulus and Peter Bernacki; and one anonymous donation of $250. She spent $870 of her on money. — Steve Bender spent $470.66 of his own money on his campaign. — George Buhler received donations from Scott and Brett Renaud, and Demico Investments. He spent $466.25 on his unsuccessful campaign. — Scott Duke received a donation from Else Landers, and an anonymous donation of $300. He spent $1,382.52 to get elected. — Trevor English received donations from The Cube Hotel and Jacobson Ford. He spent $345.43 to get elected. — Chuck Ferguson's unsuccessful campaign cost $1,195.92. He received 12 small contributions. — Chris Johnston spent $311.44 of his own money on his failed campaign to get re-elected. — Linda Nixon's $538.33 campaign was financed by her husband Garth. — Aaron Orlando spent $472.69 on his campaign, which he self-financed. — Karen Powers spent $356.95 on her campaign. Her only significant donation came from Stefania Morrison. — Gary Starling spent $236.25 in his attempt to get re-elected. He received one donation from Bill Straga. — Gary Sulz's $1,070 campaign was financed by contributions by Jennifer Corson, Deb Thibeault, Scott Sulz and his own money.
The Revelstoke School District is seeking proposals to develop all or portions of the Mountain View Elementary site. A request for proposal was placed on BC Bid and several other websites last week soliciting development plans for the central Revelstoke location. It's the second time an RFP has gone out, but the school district is more hopeful they will receive offers this time. "I don't know if its a different time now, but we have received fairly serious inquiries about the property, which is encouraging," said Anne Cooper, who is managing the disposition of the property for the district. She said the fact only the historic building is standing, and an improved economic climate will lead more offers to develop the site. The school district also modified its RFP, giving prospective developers the chance to develop up to four portions of the site. They are: — The heritage building; — The stretch along Garden Avenue; — The western section along Second Street; — The western section along
The Revelstoke School district is hoping the demolition of the old school buildings will make it easier to sell the Mountain View Elementary site. Rob Stokes/Revelstoke Times Review
Third Street. The RFP says the property can be divided into various lot sizes. It specifies a portion of the land must be preserved as park space. "We want to be a good partner in the community," said Cooper. "We certainly want to preserve the park space we committed to." The school district applied for heritage designation for the school building. The rest of the school was demolished late last year and the site will be cleaned up and graded in the spring. The school district hopes some serious offers come around this time, otherwise it will have to go about sub-dividing and selling the site itself. "We really don't want to be
in the land development business," said superintendent Mike Hooker. He said the costs associated with disposing the site are part of the $53 million the district received for the two new schools. The school district is expected to return $2.4 million to the province's coffers by selling off the Big Eddy Elementary, Mountain View Elementary and Mount Begbie Elementary sites. The sale of the Big Eddy site is being held up the ongoing water issues in the neighbourhood. The disposal of Mount Begbie Elementary will take place once the other two sites are dealt with.
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Revelstoke Golf Club asks for rent forgiveness There were several major items set for discussion at the Feb. 24 meeting of council on Tuesday, after press time. Here's a look at the bigger ones. For more on these stories, visit the Times Review website. ALEX COOPER
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Revelstoke city council is being asked to forgive all rent money owed to the city by the Revelstoke Golf Club, and to draft a new lease that eliminates the club's rent. A report to council from city finance director Graham Inglis recommends that "all outstanding rent, accrued interest and applicable taxes owed by the golf club to the City of Revelstoke be written off," and that "staff be directed to draft a new lease with the golf club that eliminates any future rental obligations." The Revelstoke Golf Club leases the golf course from the city for an annual fee, however recent relevations show the club has not paid rent in the past three years and owes the city about $43,000, including taxes and interest. The golf club made the news in December after asking for direct city funding as part of the parks, recreation and culture budget. The request was discussed at the closed-door portion of the Dec. 22 meeting of council. According to a Dec. 22 report by Inglis to council that has now been made public, the golf club entered into a five year lease with the city starting Nov. 1, 2012. Under the lease, the club would pay a lease equal to two per cent of gross revenues in the first two years, three per cent in the third year, and five per cent in the third and fourth years of the lease. The club owes the city $35,858 in rent, not including taxes. Writing off the unpaid rent would
impact the city's bottom line, wrote Inglis. "The city budgeted a general operating surplus for 2014 of $51,277. A write off of the club's rent would reduce this budgeted surplus to $15,419." The write-off would be the equivalent of raising property taxes by 0.4 per cent, the report states. The 2015 draft financial plan (see page 1) doesn't include any rent from the golf club.
LAND-OWNERS ASK FOR INCLUSION IN CITY Two landowners in the South Revelstoke area are asking to be annexed by the city in order to access city utilities. The properties in question are both on Catherwood Road, next to Revelstoke Mountain Resort. They extend south along Catherwood from Shaver Road to Lennard Drive. The requests come from Peter Bernacki, Melinda Bell and Richard Mickle, who own a 13 acre property at 3304 Catherwood Road; and David Evans, a developer who owns a 40 acre property at 3452 Catherwood Road. Both properties are adjacent to the resort lands. In separate letters to the city, the property owners note the fact the land in question is flat and has ski-out potential from the resort. "With the ever increasing popularity of Revelstoke Mountain Resort, the need for world class accommodation at the base is something that is greatly needed if skier visit are to increase and sustainable jobs be created for
the population of Revelstoke, wrote Evans in his annexation request. Last year, Evans made an annexation request for another property he owns on Camozzi Road that he intends to build a boutique hotel on. The new requests could pose a dilemma for the city. Another group of nearby property owners are pondering an annexation request in order to solve their water issues. As well, while the city supported Evans' request for annexation last year, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District is opposing it, saying they prefer a strategy be developed for annexation of the South Revelstoke area, rather than approve applications piecemeal.
MACKENZIE LANDING GOES TO COUNCIL A land-owner’s proposal for a major development in Arrow Heights was set to go to council for the first time. David and Shelley Evans are proposing to create a high-density, mixed-use development on 35 acres of land they own alongside Nichol Road. According to a report from Dean Strachan, the manager of development services, the proposal is for 1,580 residential units and some commercial spaces along Nichol Road. In an interview earlier this month, Evans told the Times Review the plan was for about 1,100 units. The proposal could become the largest development in Revelstoke since the resort was established less than 10 years ago. The plans were presented to the Advisory Planning Commission earlier in February and were reported in the Feb. 11 issue of the Times Review. The report to council includes more details on the Evanses pro-
posal, including a letter from David Evans outlining his plans, and more detailed schematics outlining the layout of the development. "The main goal of this development is to make true affordable and attainable housing for the residents of Revelstoke, and attract new residents with a unique sustainable neighbourhood not found anywhere else in the world," wrote Evans.
The report can be read on the Times Review website. Council is being asked to give staff the go-ahead to draft a zoning bylaw that would see the property turned into a Comprehensive Development Zone, and to create a plan for consulting with the community about the project — including open house sessions and a formal public hearing.
PRIME LAND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY AND/OR ADAPTIVE REUSE OF HERITAGE BUILDING 2.5 ACRE SITE – REVELSTOKE, BC The School District is seeking a single sale of the entire site or two or more partial sales. Through a Request For Proposals (RFP), a proponent may submit a proposal to acquire the 1914 Mountain View School building only, part or all of the redevelopment lands, or the entire site (excluding required parkland). The RFP may be viewed on BC Bid (www.bcbid.gov.bc.ca). The RFP closes on April 16, 2015.
The contact Person for the RFP is: Ms. Anne Cooper, Superintendent (ret.) Project Coordinator, Disposition of Mountain View Site Board of Education of School District No. 19 (Revelstoke) Phone: 250-814-4807 Email: acooper@sd19.bc.ca
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Budget, from page 1 — $130,000 in 2015 for a washroom in Kovach Park; — $50,000 over the next two years for the skateboard park — $17,000 in 2015 for the pump track in Centennial Park. The plan calls for no new longterm debt in 2015 and 2016, but requires borrowing in 2017 to pay for the arena roof. The Big Eddy Waterworks is not included in the financial plan. The city plans on spending $2 million on road reconstruction over the next five years — a lower rate than the roads are being consumed, which adds to the infrastructure deficit. The plan also calls for the city to draw from its reserves to meet its costs. It pegs the amount in reserves at about $5 million at the end of 2014, but shows the city will be taking more out its reserves than it will be putting in for the next two years. “The funding gap in 2015 needs to be eliminated or narrowed considerably if the city is to maintain and build its reserve funds effectively,” the financial plan states. The draft financial plan concludes by noting uncertainty in forecasting revenue continues due to assessment appeals. “The pressure to deal with an ever increasing burden of capital projects as our infrastructure is consumed places acute stress on our limited resources,” states the conclusion. “This is particularly evident in the water function where significant rate increases are anticipated in later years in
order to meet the costs of capital projects. “In order to ensure that tax and rate increases are maintained at reasonable levels it will be necessary to continue to critically review both capital projects and service levels.”
COUNCIL GIVEN OVERVIEW On Friday, Feb. 20, council held a special budget meeting where they had their first discussion of the proposed plan. “This is the most serious decision making council can do, and that’s the budget and taxes,” said mayor Mark McKee at the start of the meeting. The meeting mostly consisted of a presentation by Graham Inglis, the city’s director of finance. “The sky is not falling,” he said, after going over a list of the city’s assets and liabilities. The presentation looked at issues like long-term debt, infrastructure challenges, tax rates and ratios, reserves, spending and more. Councillors asked questions as he went along. For the most part, the session was informational and an opportunity for new councillors to get an understanding on the challenge ahead. There was no direction given on whether to try to change spending, or aim for a different size tax increase. On the issue of debt, Inglis noted the city could only borrow for capital projects, so while the city does have about $17 million in long-term debt, a lot of that has gone towards things like
the aquatic centre, police station, sewage treatment plant, water treatment plant and more. Inglis noted the city wasn’t close to reaching its desired reserve levels. “Capital reserves should be higher than what they are,” he said. “I wouldn’t get overly excited about the fact we haven’t reached 100 per cent but it’s a good guide to watch and a good benchmark to see if we’ve met our target,” he said. He warned council against “chasing the ratio,” referring to the lobbying by business groups to reduce the tax rate ratio between business and residential to 2:1. He also showed a chart that showed the balance in taxes paid by each class. 53 per cent of tax revenue comes from home owners, 36 per cent from businesses, and the rest from industrial and other properties. The city’s policy is to have home owners pay 50 per cent of the city’s tax revenue, though that number was chosen somewhat arbitrarily, Inglis said. “Historically we’ve been about 46, 48 per cent,” he said. Only in recent years has it crept over 50 per cent. Inglis said there were risks to the plan, including the declining Canadian dollar, slower than expected revenue growth from new construction, and assessment appeals. “These issues will be ongoing and will impact our financial plan as we proceed,” he said. Going forward, council will need to decided what level of service the city should be expected to provide, Inglis said.
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The 2015 provincial budget contains no new funding for upgrading the Trans-Canada Highway around Revelstoke, the Times Review has learned. The budget calls for $151 million to be spent on Highway 1 improvements from Kamloops to the Alberta border over the next three years, but the planned projects do not include any in the Revelstoke area, other than the Malakwa Bridge replacement, which was announced last year. “The ministry continues to address high priority sections of the Trans-Canada Highway,” wrote spokesperson Sonia Lowe in an e-mail. “In addition to the Malakwa Bridge, work will continue on two major improvement projects between Monte Creek and Hoffman’s Bluff, east of Kamloops.” The Malakwa Bridge replacement project was tendered last year at a cost of $35 million and is expected to be completed in 2016. The province is forking out $22 million, while the federal government is paying the remaining $13 million. The 2015 budget calls for $45 million in spending on Highway 1 improvements from Kamloops to Alberta in 2015/16, $45 million in 2016/17 and $60 million in 2017/18. The budget also shows that only about 60 per cent of the money budgeted for upgrades in the past year was actually spent. The 2014/15 budget called for $50 million in spending on Highway 1 upgrades in the past year, but only $29 million was actually spent, according to the updated forecast.
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MENTAL HEALTH BY DR. DAVID SMITH
When mental health issues arise among teenagers, parents often wonder: Did alcohol or drugs cause this? Or did a preexisting mental health issue cause the substance use? Substance use and mental health problems often go handin-hand. In fact, surveys show that 33 per cent of youth with a diagnosed mental health condition also have a substance use issue. The rates are even higher among those with a diagnosed substance use condition (such as dependence on alcohol or addiction to drugs), with anywhere from 60 to 80 per cent found to have an underlying mental health condition. When mental illness and substance use show up together it is called a "concurrent disorder" and it is particularly chal-
lenging to treat because both issues must be explored and treated at the same time. Sometimes the two are very closely entwined; sometimes they just exist together. Why do the two issues so often occur together? One reason is that the risk factors underlying both the mental health condition and the substance use issue are similar and may include a genetic predisposition, family history or any of a series of common life stressors such as a past experience of loss, trauma, abuse or poor attachment; a difficult or unstable family or living situation; limited supportive adults in their life; chronic stress; learning disabilities or poor school performance issues; poverty and neglect. Sometimes the substance use itself can actually trigger mental health concerns like depression, paranoia or hallucinations that may clear up once the substance use is stopped. Another reason is self-medication. Sometimes a teenager begins to use substances because he or she finds it provides temporary relief from uncomfortable or disconcerting symptoms. They may feel using the substance helps relieve anxiety, tension or depression. For
a time it reduces psychological or physical suffering or makes them feel better. When self-medication is occurring, there is a greater risk of longterm dependence because the youth truly feels the substance is helping them cope. Alcohol and marijuana (or cannabis) are the substances most used by B.C. teenagers. We now know that adolescent brains, particularly the critical frontal lobes, are not completely developed until about age 25. Youth brains are not just immature versions of adult brains, they also appear to be more vulnerable to substance use in ways that adult brains are not. It seems that the younger the start, the higher the risk. The older youth are when they started using alcohol or marijuana, the less likely they are to be current users or to engage in risky behaviours such as mixing different types of alcohol, drinking at high risk levels, using drugs such as amphetamines or crystal meth, or to have injected drugs. Fortunately, results from the 2013 Adolescent Health Survey found that more BC students are waiting to try alcohol and/ or cannabis until after they are at least 15 years of age or older. But the 2013 survey also
found that 75 per cent of 16 to 18 years had tried alcohol and 46 per cent had tried marijuana. While most youth do not develop long-term addictions or mental health issues, substance use alone comes with significant risks to their health and wellness. Binge drinking, alcohol poisoning, driving while intoxicated, unprotected sex, and injuries are all risks that arise from substance use, independent of any mental health concerns. Protective factors against using either drugs or alcohol include good supervision from caring adults, strong connections to school, a positive peer group, involvement in extracurricular activities, and positive self-esteem and attitudes. In recent years, concerns have been raised about the role heavy marijuana use can have in the onset of psychosis (hallucinations and delusions) and even schizophrenia. In the 2002 Dunedin study (UK) researchers found that cannabis use in adolescence significantly increased the odds of developing schizophrenia in adulthood, especially in psychologically vulnerable individuals who had used the drug by age 15. More
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BY NORM MACDONALD Every February the government releases a new Provincial budget, and every year, the government has to make choices about what it is going to do with your tax dollars. This year, the BC Liberals made a very clear choice; they chose to reward British Columbia’s most wealthy and privileged citizens, and they chose to hurt those with low or median incomes. One of the most significant choices that the BC Liberals made was to cut taxes to the
From previous page research on this link will be forthcoming, but we do know that stopping cannabis use is the first essential step to getting the psychosis and schizophrenia under control. If you suspect that drugs or alcohol may be a problem with your child and may be contributing to a mental health problem, see your family doctor. The doctor may decide to refer you to the Child and Youth Mental Health Services in your community or to the Provincial Youth Concurrent Disorders Program at BC Children's Hospital. Other resources include: the BC Alcohol & Drug Information & Referral Service at
wealthiest two per cent which will result in a loss of revenue to the province of nearly a billion dollars over the next 4 years. That’s a billion dollars that will no longer be there to spend on education, healthcare, highways and other service that British Columbians rely on. The cost of living is rising for BC’s middle class and those on fixed incomes. Deliberate choices in this budget are resulting in rising rates for BC Hydro, ICBC and MSP. BC Hydro will go up six per cent in 2015. ICBC rates are up 5.2 per cent. Medical Services Plan premiums go up four per cent. For Hydro, MSP and ICBC alone, the average increase per family will be $175 this year. If we look back to the 2013 election campaign, Christy Clark promised a Debt Free BC. But since the last election, the debt will be increased by $28 billion. The BC Liberals have increased BC’s debt by $130 billion since
they were first elected. But where is all that money going? There is no real money for the Trans Canada Highway twinning project that has been promised so many times. Public school funding does not meet costs, yet in this budget the BC Liberals found money to increase public funding to private schools. And despite the fact that we pay ever increasing MSP premiums, health ministry funding does not meet the public need. The BC Liberals chose once again to reward their political friends. The top two per centw got a billion dollars while everyone else got less. These are the reasons that I will be voting against BC Liberal Budget 2015. Norm Macdonald is the MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke and the NDP critic for mining. He can reeached at norm.macdonald.mla@leg.bc.ca or 1-866870-4188.
1-800-663-1441. For more information about concurrent disorders see: mindcheck.ca, camh.ca; keltymentalhealth.ca. And talk to your children from early ages about the importance of avoiding the use of any substances to protect their brain health. Dr. Carol-Ann Saari, medical director of the BC Youth Concurrent Disorder Clinic at BC Children's Hospital notes: "The longer youth can let their brains develop without exposure to drugs, the healthier their brains will be." Next column, we will talk about eating disorders and obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Dr. David Smith is an adolescent and adult psychiatrist and the medical director of the Okanagan Psychiatric services for Interior Health. This series of columns on common child and youth mental health issues is a project of the Child and Youth Mental Health and Substances Use Collaborative. The Collaborative involves multiple individuals, organizations and ministries all working together to increase the number of children, youth, and their families receiving timely access to mental health services and support in the Interior Health and Vancouver Island regions. The Collaborative is jointly funded by Doctors of BC and the government of BC.
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The Council of the City of Revelstoke hereby gives notice of its intention to amend the Business Licensing and Regulation Bylaw No. 1503. The bylaw authorizes and regulates the issuance of licences in respect to the trades, occupations, professions and businesses. The main amendment to the Bylaw is to add two new classes of business; Secondary Suite and Vacation Rental.
Please be advised that a Public Hearing will be held in Council Chambers located in Suite 102 – 103 Second Street East, Revelstoke, B.C. on Tuesday, March 10, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. for the following Heritage Designation Bylaw: Heritage Designation Bylaw No. 2057 The purpose of the Bylaw is to designate Mountain View School and the adjacent land area upon which it is situated, located at 616 Third Street West, as a ‘Heritage Site’ as per Section 967 of the Local Government Act.
The Business Licensing and Regulation Amendment Bylaw No. 2035 will be considered for adoption on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Teresa LeRose, Manager of Legislative Services, City of Revelstoke, by phone at 250-837-2911 or via email at tlerose@revelstoke.ca.
ADMINISTRATION NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO COUNCIL PROCEDURE BYLAW NO. 1739 The Council of the City of Revelstoke hereby gives notice of its intention to amend Council Procedure Bylaw No. 1739 pursuant to section 124 of the Community Charter. The bylaw establishes the general procedures to be followed by Council and Council committees/ commissions in conducting their business. The main amendments to the Bylaw are as follows: 1. to remove two locations where notice of a special meeting is to be posted; outside 1. Council Chambers and one copy in each Council members mailbox at City Hall; 2. to lessen the time for adjournment when a quorum is not present; from 20 minutes 2. to 10 minutes; 3. to change the time for submissions of agenda items to the Corporate Officer; from 3. 9:00 am on the Wednesday prior to the scheduled meeting to 12:00 noon on the 3. Monday, one week prior to the scheduled meeting; and 4. to include a new category for the order of proceedings and business for all regular 3. Council meetings; public hearings. The proposed Council Procedure Amendment Bylaw will be presented at the regular Council meeting scheduled on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact Teresa LeRose, Manager of Legislative Services, City of Revelstoke, by phone at 250-837-2911 or via email at tlerose@revelstoke.ca.
Inspection of Documents: Copies of all the relevant documents for the proposed Heritage Designation Bylaw 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 statutory holidays up until Tuesday March 10, 2015. 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 is affected by the proposed bylaw 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 March 10, 2015. Please be advised that submissions received may 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.
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Wednesday, February 25
BROWN BAG LUNCH Come learn about Revelstoke's history at this talk by Cathy English, the curator of the Revelstoke Museum & Archives. This week's topic is on the Farwell dispute. At the museum at 12:15 p.m. MOVIES IN THE MOUNTAINS: WE ARE THE BEST! We are the Best! is director Lukas Moodysson’s
adaptation of his wife Coco’s graphic novel about three young misfits growing up in early ’80s Stockholm, who despite having no instruments, or discernible musical talent, put all their energy into forming an all-girl punk band. With tender affection for his young characters and the period in which his film is set, Moodysson paints an ebullient and sharply observant portrait of DIY spirit and growing up different. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $8.
February 26–28
THE SNOW QUEEN The Revelstoke Theatre Company presents the Snow Queen, the classic Hans Christian Andersen story. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students, available through the Revelstoke Credit Union and the theatre company website. YOUNG RUNNING Live at the Last Drop.
Thursday, February 26
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The Rocky Mountain District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire in the Selkirk Service Area for the fiscal year 2015/2016, which begins April 1, 2015. This area includes Perry River east to Golden and south to Brisco on Highway 95 (not including Glacier National Park), and Revelstoke north to Mica Creek and south to Trout Lake on Highway 23. All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Revelstoke will be receiving invitations to re‑register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail by the end of February. Any individuals or companies who were not registered in 2014, but wish to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms. Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance or up‑to‑date WorkSafeBC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects. Only owned or lease‑to‑own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area. The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 20, 2015. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list. Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment or for changing or removing equipment information already listed. Register through the Rocky Mountain District Office at: 555 Victoria Road, Revelstoke, B.C. You can also phone toll-free at 1 888 613-9993 or send a fax to 250 426-1523 to have the forms mailed or faxed to you, or register on-line at www.bcbid.ca.
social for business owners and managers to network. At the Royal Canadian Legion Hall from 5–7 p.m. GLOW YOGA FUNDRAISER With DJ Simon Hunt and yoga instructors from Balu Yoga. At the Traverse at 7:00 p.m. $15 minimum donation, with the proceeds going to the Begbie View Elementary breakfast program. MINDIL BEACH MARKETS Live at the Big Eddy Pub. Part of the StokeFM Frostbite Series.
Friday, February 27
DJ NEIGHBOUR Live at the Traverse.
Saturday, February 28
SLOPES FOR HOPES Canadian Cancer Society Fundraising event at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Can you ski the height of Everest? (29,029ft). Participants can sign up as individuals for a personal challenge, or in teams. Come up with a team name, wear costumes, fundraise and challenge friends, family and colleagues. Adults S10, Youth $5. 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more info and to registerAd go to slopesfrohope.ca. MoTI # 1082 ROD & Mountain GUN CLUBHired BANQUET Full buffet meal, Rocky dance, live auction, silent auction and raffle. Cocktails Equipment at 4:30 p.m., dinner at 5:45 p.m. and the dance at 9 p.m. Revelstoke Tickets are $40Times for adults, $10 for 13-18 year olds, and $5 Review for kids under five. Tickets available at Johnnie's Tackle Golden and RoughStar Country Marine. Nakusp ArrowCOFFEE Lake HOUSE Featuring Back Alley REVELSTOKE News Jazz. A night of acoustic music — come play a few songs, or simply enjoy the show. At the United Church at 7:30 4.3125” x 7.79” p.m. $3. Coffee, tea and snacks will be served. 3 columns x 110 lines DJ CON ARTISS & DJ CAYUGA At the Traverse.
Sunday, March 1
MARVIN DICKAU 'I LOVE A PIANO' Enjoy golden oldies, and hit songs from movies, musicals and other genres. At the United Church at 2 p.m. $10 suggested donation.
Wednesday, March 4
LAND OF THUNDERING SNOW EXHIBIT LAUNCH The Revelstoke Museum & Archives launches
its new exhibit on the history of avalanches, snow science and snow safety in Canada.
March 5–7
THE SNOW QUEEN The Revelstoke Theatre Company presents the Snow Queen, the classic Hans Christian
Andersen story. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults and $12 for students, available through the Revelstoke Credit Union and the theatre company website.
Thursday, March 5
REVELSTOKE AQUATIC CENTRE 10TH ANNIVERSARY Celebrate the 10th anniversary of Revel-
stoke's indoor pool. SKII TOUR A retro ski party with DJs Tim & Dave at the Traverse.
March 6–7
NON PROPHET SOCIETY Live at the River City Pub. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN ENERGY Live at the Traverse.
March 6–8
MEN'S CURLING BONSPIEL At the Revelstoke
Curling Club.
Sunday, March 8
PINA: FREE FILM SCREENING A feature length dance film with the ensemble of the Tanztheatre Wuppertal Pina Bausch. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, March 11
BROWN BAG LUNCH Come learn about Revelstoke's history at this talk by Cathy English, the curator of the Revelstoke Museum & Archives. This week's topic is Revelstoke politics. At the museum at 12:15 p.m. SHRED KELLY Stoke folk rockers live at the Traverse. Part of the StokeFM Frostbite Series.
March 12–13
CHRIS ANTONIK Toronto-base blues guitarist, live at the Last Drop.
Thursday, March 12
NAME THAT MOVIE The Revelstoke Skating Club presents its year-end show. At the Revelstoke Forum at 5:30 p.m. Admission is by donation. DAVE GUNNING Dave Gunning has been finding stories from the heart and turning them into song since he broke upon the East Coast music scene in Canada back in 1997. The Pictou County, Nova Scotia, born and bred singer-songwriter and working class hero has built up from humble beginnings to a point where his name is regularly included in conversation with artists such as David Francey, James Keelaghan, Ron Hynes, Stan Rogers, Bruce Cockburn and Gordon Lightfoot. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, or $12 for a pass holder, available at the Visitor Information Centre, ArtFirst, or the Revelstoke Arts Council website. MONSTER ENERGY PARTY With Mat the Alien and Vinyl Ritchie. At the Traverse.
Friday, March 13
CBC DAYBREAK SOUTH LIVE IN REVELSTOKE
Join CBC's Chris Walker and guests for a live broadcast of Daybreak South from the Mainstreet Cafe. 6–8:30 a.m. JAZZ CLUB Featuring Revelstoke's Relative Jazz. At the Selkirk Room in the Regent Hotel from 7–9 p.m. THE GREAT CANADIAN TUXEDO PARTY Denim vs. plaid, featuring The Bison Brothers. At the Traverse. Part of the StokeFM Frostbite Series.
Saturday, Mar. 14
VINTAGE SNOWMOBILE RIDE Get your old machine
up and running for a fun day up on Boulder Mountain. Meet at parking lot at 9 a.m. for the ride up the mountain, then get ready for the show and shine at the cabin at noon. Award ceremony is at the Big Eddy Pub at 7 p.m. Register on the Revelstoke Snowmobile Club website. GNAR DAY Rip the **** out of Revelstoke Mountain Resort with a day dedicated to the memory of legendary freeskier Shane McConkey.
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RCEC working on backup system Fire, from page 1 to go inside the building,” he said. RCEC has a backup propane system to deliver heat to customers, but that system is located inside the plan and may have also been damaged, said Marchand.
“The control system for the propane backup is compromised, we think,” he said. He said they were working on getting a temporary boiler installed within the next 72 hours in order to restore service. “We’re very aware of the urgent nature of respond-
ing so we’re looking at ways of responding.” RCEC uses wood waste from Downie Timber to provide heat to a number of buildings around Revelstoke, including Revelstoke Secondary School, Begbie View Elementary, Minto Manor, city hall,
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and the community centre. It also provides heat to the dry kilns at Downie Timber. The schools both have independent backup heating systems. It was not known as of press time how the city buildings were impacted. According to RCEC’s latest financial statements, the heating plant is worth about $2.5 million. This is the second fire in a little
more than five years at the district heating facility. A fire broke out in the rear of the building in December 2009. That fire did not spread into the main equipment room and RCEC was able to continue delivering heat to its customers using the backup propane system. It took about a month to restore service.
Columbia Shuswap Regional District PROPOSED: Electoral Area ‘B’ Official Community Plan Amendment (Basecamp Developments Ltd.) Bylaw No. 850-4 and Electoral Area ‘B’ Rezoning Amendment (Basecamp Developments Ltd.) Bylaw No. 851-5 What is Electoral Area ‘B’ Official Community Plan Amendment (Basecamp Developments Ltd.) Bylaw No. 850-4?
What is Electoral Area ‘B’ Rezoning Amendment (Basecamp Developments Ltd.) Bylaw No. 851-5?
Bylaw No. 850-4 proposes to amend Schedule B, Overview Maps and Schedule D, Land Use Designations Maps, which forms part of Electoral Area “B” Official Community Plan Bylaw No. 850 by redesignating Lot 1, Section 21, Township 23, Range 2, West of the 6th Meridian, Kootenay District, Plan NEP20418, from RSC Rural Resource to RC Resort Commercial as shown hatched on the following sketch.
Bylaw No. 851-5 proposes to amend Electoral Area ‘B’ Zoning Bylaw No. 851 Schedule B (Overview Maps) and Schedule C (Land Use Zoning Maps) by rezoning Lot 1, Section 21, Township 23, Range 2, West of the 6th Meridian, Kootenay District, Plan NEP20418, from SH – Small Holdings to RC1 Resort Commercial 1, as shown hatched on the following sketch.
The bylaw will also introduce a special regulation to be added to the RC1 zone for this property only that restricts the permitted uses of the property to a lodge, restaurant, pub, helipad, and parking area. When?
Thursday, March 5, 2015 at 6:30 PM
Where?
McPherson Room at the Revelstoke Community Center, 600 Campbell Avenue, Revelstoke, BC
Who should attend?
Anyone who believes that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw Amendments shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written Submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaws at the Public Hearing.
How can I find out more about this rezoning amendment?
A copy of the proposed bylaws and relevant background documents may be inspected at the CSRD offices, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM., beginning Monday, February 16, 2015 and ending Wednesday, March 4, 2015 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory holidays). The information will also be available for inspection at the office of the City of Revelstoke, 216 McKenzie Avenue, Revelstoke, BC, between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, on the same dates noted above.
How do I send a written Written submissions will be received in the Regional District Offices until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 4th, 2015 or may be submitted until the close of the public hearing. submission? Who can I speak to about this application?
Dan Passmore, Senior Planner T: 250.833.5915 dpassmore@csrd.bc.ca sent to: jsham@csrd.bc.ca Jennifer Sham, Planner jsham@csrd.bc.ca 250 833 5920
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Nordic Ski Club finishes fifth at BC Championships The BC Championships marks the end of major competitions for many of the youngest Revelstoke Nordic skiers. However, all skiers will be donning costumes to compete in the super-fun Team Scream event in Revelstoke this Saturday, February 28th.
Six of the eldest junior skiers will maintain their training focus for a few more weeks as they prepare for Ski Nationals 2015 in Thunder Bay, Ont., from March 14-21. For a full list of top 10 finishers, see the Times Review website.
Columbia Shuswap Regional District What is Electoral Area ‘B’ Zoning Amendment (Parker) Bylaw No. 851-1? Bylaw No. 851-1 proposes to amend the Electoral Area ‘B’ Zoning Bylaw No. 851 by rezoning Lot 3, Sections 15 and 16, Township 23, Range 2, West of the 6th Meridian, Kootenay District, Plan 17969 from SH Small Holdings to RR2 Rural Residential 2, more particularly shown hatched on the map below.
The Revelstoke Nordic Junior Race Team raced to fifth place at the BC Championships in Kelowna last weekend. Debbie Koerber/Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club
MATT SMIDER Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club
This past weekend, members of the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club travelled to Kelowna to compete in the 2015 Teck BC Cross Country Ski Championships. The threeday event from Friday to Sunday attracted 597 skiers from B.C., Alberta, Ontario and Washington. The season's trend of marginal snow conditions continued at this event, however the hard work on behalf of the organizers ensured that trails were skiable and all events were competed. 37 members of the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club participated in the Championships, contributing to a tie for fifth place overall out of 15 teams. Top five placings for Revelstoke Nordic Junior Race Team from Friday's classic races: — 1st - Isobel Wilson, Atom Girls 3 — 2nd - Alexandra Luxmoore,
Bantam Girls 1 — 3rd - Alana Brittin, Juvenile Girls 1 — 4th - Beth Granstrom, Juvenile Girls 1 — 4th - Natalia Morrone, Atom Girls 3 — 4th - Ruby Serrouya, Pee Wee Girls 1 — 5th - Maeve MacLeod, Pee Wee Girls 2 Top 10 placings for Revelstoke Nordic Junior Race Team from Saturday's free-technique races: — 2nd - Isobel Wilson, Atom Girls 3 — 2nd - Beth Granstrom, Juvenile Girls 1 — 4th - Natalia Morrone, Atom Girls 3 — 4th - Ruby Serrouya, Pee Wee Girls 1 — 4th - Alexandra Luxmoore, Bantam Girls 2 Top 10 placings for Revelstoke Nordic Junior Race Team for Sunday's relay race: Pee Wee Girls
— 4th - Maeve MacLeod, Sophie van Oort, Senna Bailey — 5th - Isobel Wilson, Natalia Morrone, Lillian Vickers Midget Boys — 6th - Simon Blackie, Nelson Luxmoore, Erik Brosch Junior Women — 4th - Alana Brittin, Elizabeth Elliott and Beth Granstrom Open & Master Women — 1st - Tayla Koerber, Kate Granstrom and Sarah Newton In addition to the full-slate of racing, there was a banquet on Saturday night to honour award winners from the overall BC Cup Series. Several members of the Revelstoke Nordic Junior Race Team won awards. Pee Wee Girls 1 — 2nd - Ruby Serrouya — 3rd - Lillian Vickers Bantam Girls 1 — 3rd - Alexandra Luxmoore Juvenile Girls 1 — 2nd - Alana Brittin — 3rd - Beth Granstrom
Alpine kids dominate at Kicking Horse MARY CLAYTON Revelstoke Ski Club
The Revelstoke Ski Club had some spectacular results this past weekend from a race for U12 and younger at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden. Revelstoke sent 11 racers and all of them had a top-10 result, with eight of them on the podium.
“We’ve got a great bunch of little racers here and we’re all very pleased with these results,” said Matt Fisher, head coach for the Revelstoke Carvers. “They’re having a lot of fun at training, so it’s wonderful to see that positive energy translating into fast times on the race course.” Here are the results: 2004 girls: Sydney Musseau –
4th, Erika Peasgood – 6th 2005 boys: Liam Freathy – 1st, Reed Kelly – 4th 2006 girls: Nora Sidjak – 2nd, Meya Musseau – 3rd, Alana Hamilton 5th 2006 boys: Felix Freathy – 3rd 2008 boys: Maxim Cater – 1st 2010 girls: Julieete Freathy – 2nd 2010 boys: Egan Kelly – 3rd
When?
Thursday, March 12, 2015 at 6:30 PM
Where?
McPherson Room at the Revelstoke Community Center, 600 Campbell Avenue, Revelstoke, BC
Who should attend?
Anyone who believes that their interest in property is affected by the proposed bylaw amendment shall be afforded a reasonable opportunity to be heard or to present written submissions respecting matters contained in the Bylaw at the Public Hearing.
How can I find out more about this rezoning amendment?
A copy of the proposed bylaw and relevant background documents may be inspected at the CSRD offices, 781 Marine Park Drive NE, Salmon Arm, BC between the hours of 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM., beginning Monday, February 23, 2015 and ending Wednesday, March 11, 2015 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and Statutory holidays). The information will also be available for inspection at the office of the City of Revelstoke, 216 McKenzie Avenue, Revelstoke, BC, between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, on the same dates noted above.
How do I send a written Written submissions will be received in the submission? Regional District Offices until 4 PM on Wednesday, March 11th, 2015 or may be submitted until the close of the public hearing. Written submissions received will be available to the public and the applicant. Email submissions may be sent to: jsham@csrd.bc.ca Who can I speak to about this application?
Jennifer Sham, Planner 250.833.5920 jsham@csrd.bc.ca
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The Revelstoke peewee rep hockey team celebrates with its league title after sweeping the finals against North Okanagan over the weekend. Contributed by Revelstoke Minor Hockey
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series in convincing fashion, taking game one 6-2 at home on Saturday and following it up with a 5-1 win in Enderby on Sunday. The victory earned the team the Okanagan-Mainline Amateur Hockey Association Tier 4 title and a trip to the provincial championships in Kimberley from March 14–18.
Revelstoke’s Bantam team got off to a strong start in its league final, with a 3-0 shutout victory over Kamloops on Sunday. They will look to close out the series at home this Saturday, Feb. 28, at the Forum at 3 p.m. Game three is in Kamloops on Sunday, if necessary. Revelstoke’s Atom team
kicked off its playoff with a 6-1 win over Salmon Arm 1 on Saturday and a 6-2 win over Winfield on Sunday. The team will head to Sicamous for a game against Salmon Arm 2 on Wednesday, followed by a home tilt against Vernon 3 on Saturday at 10:50 a.m.
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Shawn Bracken holds up his award after being named one Canada’s 100 Unsung Hockey Heroes in a contest put together by Kraft Food and Hockey Canada. Bracken is heavily involved in Revelstoke Minor Hockey and the Revelstoke Skating Club. Amongst his roles he is the head coach of Revelstoke’s novice hockey team, the referee-in-chief for Revelstoke Minor Hockey and the Revelstoke men’s league, the organizer of the Revelstoke Grizzlies Hockey School, an instructor with the Revelstoke Skating Club’s powerskate, pre-powerskate and CanSkate programs, and he plays in the Revelstoke men’s league. For all that, a friend nominated him for the contest. He was voted one of the finalists and $2,000 was donated in his name to the Hockey Canada Skills Development program. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review
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Province digs deeper into ICBC, Hydro piggy banks JEFF NAGEL Black Press
The B.C. government intends to pull more money out of ICBC in the years ahead. The annual dividend from the public auto insurer – which goes into general government revenue despite repeated demands from critics for lower premiums instead – is estimated at $160
million a year in each of 2015, 2016 and 2017, according to budget documents. That's an increase from estimates of $155 million for 2015 and $125 million for 2016 in last year's budget. By the end of 2017, the province will have taken $1.5 billion from ICBC coffers since 2010. The money comes from the profits on ICBC's optional insur-
ance side, which can't be used to reduce basic auto premiums because the two sides of the business are segregated. Critics accused the government of building its budget surplus by having Crown corporations like ICBC and BC Hydro charge customers more than is required. Finance Minister Mike de Jong calls it a dividend to the shareholders.
Electricity rates are rising six per cent while BC Hydro's net income – most of which is remitted to government – climbs from $549 million last year to about $700 million by 2017. Energy Minister Bill Bennett has promised to eventually reduce and eliminate the Hydro transfers. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation was critical of the latest 4.2 per cent increase in Medi-
cal Service Plan premiums, calling it a continuing tax hike that exceeds inflation. A family of three will pay $150 per month in MSP premiums, up 40 per cent in five years. The pattern of service fee increases and income tax restraint is a recurring one in B.C. budgets.
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Obituaries In Loving Memory of Gerald “Jerry” McKinley 1926 - 2015
Gerald (Jerry) Gregory Andrew McKinley passed away suddenly in his home at Evergreen Acres in Clearwater, British Columbia on February 8, 2015. He was 88 years of age. Jerry was born to parents George and Donna Mae McKinley on August 23, 1926 in Fort William, Ontario. He married his life partner, Iris Viola “Lil” Danielson in Beardmore, Ontario on August 23, 1947. Lil died in 2013 after they spent 66 years together; not a day went by that Dad did not miss her since she passed. They travelled through life together, raising a family and working side by side. Jerry was also predeceased by his brothers Bud, Mike and Bob McKinley, as well as his mother and father Donna and George McKinley. He is survived by his brother Larry McKinley (Carey), daughters Doreen Romeo (Lloyd) and Iris Houchen (Art), his son Daniel McKinley, four grandchildren and five great grandchildren, also Bud’s family living in Ontario. In the late war years, Jerry came to British Columbia with his dad, George, to work on the trucks on the Alaska Highway. He moved with his family from Ontario in 1949 and with his mom, Donna, bought a three ton truck. They worked together horse-logging the property and hauling fence posts to Nelson to be sold. Between the fence post money and a little coming in from the sales in the store they were able to survive. Jerry was self employed most of his working life. He was a logger, truck driver, owner of an Esso station in Revelstoke and later he purchased a loader and dump truck. In 1975 he semi-retired and worked the summers traveling around British Columbia with his gravel truck sealcoating highways; Lil would pull the fifth wheel and follow him. He was in the army for about a year before being discharged. Being a member of the Royal Canadian Legion was very important to him; he was also a member of the Kinsman Club when he lived in Revelstoke. Jerry loved to fish, hunt and travel the back roads. A special memory: “I remember Dad saying when he was in grade seven the teacher said there wasn’t room for both of them in the classroom, one of them had to leave, so Dad did.” A gathering to celebrate Jerry’s life will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the McKinley River Campground, 1800 Old North Thompson Highway North in Blackpool, BC. It may be seen online at www. NTFuneral.com. Arrangements entrusted to North Thompson Funeral Services, Clearwater, BC, tel. 250-674-3030.
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Classic fairytale The Snow Queen hits the Revelstoke stage IMOGEN WHALE
Special to the Revelstoke Times Review
Revelstoke Theatre Company’s latest production, The Snow Queen, is ready to go live. The production is Charley Way’s contemporary re-imagining of the classic fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson. In the story, the Snow Queen’s mirror has shattered, and with it her power to rule the world in perpetual winter. A shard from the mirror has flown into young Cei’s eye, turning him rude and mean. Impressed by his quick mind, Cei is carried off by the Snow Queen to finish her mirror. The story centres upon his best friend, shy and nervous
Gerda, who must travel the seasons and save her friend. The show is directed by Anna Fin, a veteran stage and movie actress who studied at the European Theatre Institute in Berlin, Germany. Experienced stage manager Martin Ralph is on board and the show has been in production since before Christmas. “I’ve always been intrigued by fairy tales,” Fin said of why she chose The Snow Queen. “Every previous play I had been involved with in Revelstoke had some tragic or aggressive content. I wanted to direct a play that stimulated fantasy and imagination in a different, more positive way.” “The Snow Queen features the largest youth cast outside of a musical
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