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RCMP warn of tax collection phone scam
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Two articles in the Apr. 8, 2015, issue of the Review were given the wrong byline. Pike suppression program looks to continue should have been credited to Jim Bailey of Black Press. Husband and wife at centre of new textiles art show should have been credited to Melissa Jameson. Our apologies to those writers for the errors.
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The Revelstoke RCMP is warning of a phone scam from people claiming to be government tax collectors. In a news release, RCMP say several people have complained about the calls. In the calls, the caller purports to be from the government and tells the target they are being charged with tax evasion and the police will show up at their door and arrest them if they don't pay.
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The caller asks for $1,500 to $3,000 to avoid the charge, and that only payment by cash or voucher is accepted. The caller gives out a court document number and tries to get personal information from their target. They don't provide a name, nor do they know the name of whom they are calling. "The Revelstoke RCMP are advising that there is no validity to these calls," writes Staff-Sgt. Kurt Grabinsky. "The persons behind these is
acting fraudulently. This is similar to many of the current scam e-mails and phone calls being received for such things as free hotels, trips and flights." The RCMP is advising people not to respond to these callers and to call the detachment at 250-8375255 if you have been a victim. They also advise calling the Canadian Anti-Fraud Call Centre at 1-888-4958501.
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Council passes $23.2 million budget ALEX COOPER
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Our article on the 2015-19 Financial Plan mostly looks at the debate surrounding tax levels. But what about spending? Here's a look at some of the items in this year's budget: — The plan includes $23.18 million in spending and a small $20,000 surplus in 2015. — Service levels remain the same. That means the same level of snow removal, landscaping, pool hours, etc... — At $7.3 million, staffing is easily the city's biggest expense. — The $4.15 million capital budget for 2015 includes the Kovach Park washrooms ($130,000), Hillcrest water project ($125,000) and the pump track ($17,000).
The big expense in the water budget is replacing the pipe across the Illecillewaet River at a cost of $550,000. Capital spending is also planned for roads, sewer and water projects. — As reported on page four, city hall renovations have come in at $110,000 under budget for 2015, and the rest of the renovations (moving council chambers, installing an elevator and renovating the finance department) have been delayed by at least a year while council gives them a more thorough study. — The Big Eddy Waterworks is included in the budget for 2017 at a cost of $4.5 million — less than the $5.7 million initially projected.
floated no change in taxes across the board, and even pondered reducing taxes. McKee nipped that in the bud right away.
"We have to have those hard discussions about which are core services the city provides and which ones we're going to be
"Because of where we are today, I’m trying to get us through the budget as unscathed as possible knowing this council’s appetite is to really dig down in next year’s budget.” ~ Mayor Mark McKee "I think we’re going to have a tough time getting to a zero budget, let along a decrease," said McKee. "Because of where we are today, I’m trying to get us through the budget as unscathed as possible knowing this council’s appetite is to really dig down in next year’s budget.” Brothers then floated a 0.5 per cent tax increase for businesses, and 1.5 per cent for everyone else. "I think we have to look at where Revelstoke has been. The public has said we have to take a look at our budgets and we have to start tightening our belts," she said. "I have a serious concerns about two per cent because we seem to do that every year. “Where do we find some savings? What have we done?" Nixon said council would have to look at tackling service levels.
brave enough to say we're not doing anymore," she said. "The budget is the budget for this year and the next thing we're going to work on is service levels." Couns. Duke and Orlando favoured a more conservative approach, both arguing in favour of a two per cent increase in order to not sacrifice reserves this year. "If we’re going to defer something, I think we should have some sort of reserve for those things," said Orlando. "The only downside is that means an increase right now. I would rather do it now than be behind the eight ball two years from now and you have to jack things up eight per cent." Duke made a similar argument. He said council shouldn't get hung up on the tax increase, but rather it should focus on saving money. "What’s costing the city money is us not
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Revelstoke council made few changes to its draft budget, opting for a smaller tax increase on businesses, but almost the same spending as proposed by city staff. The result is the city will run a $20,000 deficit in 2015. Faced with their first budget and little time to prepare, council said any real cuts will have to wait until next year. "I feel we’re behind the eight ball and I’m looking forward to other things happening and getting more in depth next year," said mayor Mark McKee. Council passed a budget that features a two per cent tax increase on home owners and 0.5 per cent tax hike for business owners, plus increases to water, sewer and garbage rates. The first draft of the budget featured a two per cent tax increase on businesses. They also voted down a tax decrease for Downie Timber and instead opted to give it the same two per cent increase applied to classes other than business. The vote came after 2.5 hours of deliberation at council's third budget meeting on Thursday, Apr. 9. Council was presented with a $23.2 million budget that included tax increases of 2 per cent for each class, except major industry, which would enjoy a 6.99 per cent decrease. Council's debate largely centred on what the tax increase should be, with less of a focus on spending. That would need to wait until next year after council has had a better chance to look at the budget and service levels. They did vote for some changes to the budget, but those had little overall impact on the budget they were shown. At issue was whether council should make a political move to demonstrate it was focused on minimizing tax increases, or if it should take a conservative approach this year and wait until 2016 before making any significant moves. Councillor Linda Nixon was the first to present a different taxation scenario, offering instead a one per cent increase in business taxes. Coun. Connie Brothers who led the push for a smaller tax increases all around, first
focusing on saving money at all times. It's a culture thing that needs to happen here and I think that's what everyone at this table wants to happen," he said. "What I don’t want to see happen is not raise the taxes at all and then you don't have that cash to put on reserves." Mayor McKee argued in favour of the lower tax increases. "I don’t agree with deferring something and then putting money aside to cover that deferral. Its counterintuitive in my mind," he said. Another matter debated was Downie Timber's tax rate. The draft budget gave major industry, which in Revelstoke is Downie Timber, a 6.99 per cent tax decrease due to a policy that tied the tax rate for major industry to that of light industry. Changes in assessment values meant Downie would have seen its taxes go down by $20,000 — instead it will be paying about $311,000 in taxes this year. Inglis said that prior to a series of tax breaks initiated by the previous council Downie's tax bill was more than $500,000. "Downie is the most important business in our town, but I would like to say if they could pay $304,00 last year, they could pay $304,000 this year," said coun. Scott Duke. "I don’t see why they should see a decrease when everyone else is seeing an increase." In the end, Nixon introduced a motion for a 0.5 per cent increase in business taxes and a two per cent increase for the other classes, including Downie. That got Duke's support, but Orlando voted against the budget. "The only downside is going to be some pain upfront right now," said Orlando. "If we do as we say, we can wash that out in the near future, but you can’t take it back." What does the increase mean to your tax bill? It means the average home and business worth $250,000 last year will see its taxes go up by $24 in 2015. That wasn't the end of deliberations. Council also had to approve water, sewer and garbage rate increases. The water bill is going up to $385 from $369. The sewer rate is going up to $245 from $235, while the frontage rate is going up 10 cents to $1.50 per foot. The garbage rate is being increased $2 to $110. The budget will now go out the public for comment. It must be adopted by council by May 15.
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City hall reno costs pegged at $375,000, so far
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alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com City hall renovations have cost more than $375,000 so far, according to a new report to council. The report by Mike Thomas, the City of Revelstoke's director of engineering and development services, lays out the spending since renovations began in 2013. In 2013, $71,213.07 was spent demolishing the ground-floor office space and completing a hazardous building assessment and architectural design work. In 2014, $129,539.67 was spent
on interior and exterior work. The interior work included construction of the openings for the new windows, construction of the new entrance, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and interior finishing. The exterior work included the replacement and expansion of the Second Street sidewalk and construction of the new ramp and staircase to city hall. So far in 2015, $174,899.16 has been spent to finish the interior and exterior renovations, including stucco work, installing doors, windows, flooring and the ceiling; and painting. An estimated $35,000 is expected to be spent to finish the project,
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The first stage of the city hall renovations are expected to be completed this month. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review including furniture, flooring, landscaping and moving, putting the total cost at about $410,000. As well, $20,000 is being budgeted in 2015 "for preliminary review and design work for potential options for the future of city hall," the report states. The report also says the cost to finish the work this year and last using city staff and contractors was almost $260,000 less than the single bid received on the project from Vic Van Isle. The report was produced in a response to a re-
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quest from council for more information on the city hall renovations. Council has already opted to push back three other projects – an elevator, moving council chambers, and renovating the finance department – by a year in order to review the remaining renovations. In 2013, the project's cost was estimated at $256,672.50 for the interior work along. The final cost for the interior was not provided. The plans for the work were done by the Kelowna firm Meiklejohn Architects.
The City of Revelstoke will be going out to the community first before drafting a zoning bylaw for a proposed massive development in Arrow Heights. David and Shelley Evans are proposing a major mixed-use, high-density development with up to 1,580 units on a 35 acre property in Arrow Heights. The property stretches from Nichol Road in the south to Upper Arrow Heights in the north, and from Hay Road to Arrow Heights Elementary school. The development would include condos, townhouses, rowhouses, apartments, single-family lots and some commercial space. The city's planning department plans on creating a comprehensive development zone for the project, but first it wants to hear from the com-
munity. It has developed an extended community consultation process that will include an open house at Arrow Heights Elementary on Apr. 30 from 6–8 p.m. to give local residents a chance to provide feedback before it drafts up the necessary zoning amendments. "The proposed development is significant as it is proposed to include approximately 1580 residential units," wrote Dean Strachan, the manager of development services, in his report to council. "As such the application should likely involve a greater level of review, referral and consultation than that required by legislation." The city will be providing notice of the open house to all Arrow Heights residents, and will advertise the meeting on its website, Facebook page and in the media. The consultation plan was set to go in front of council for approval on Tuesday, Apr. 14, after press time.
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Private company proposes investment in golf club ALEX COOPER
alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com A private Calgary investment company is proposing to take over the lease for Revelstoke Golf Club and transform it into a profitable business that is a destination for tourists and special event planners. "We are not here to buy the golf course," said Larry Shelley, the managing partner of Citrus Capital Partners. "We are here to potentially enter into a lease agreement with the city that would define the way in which the golf course would operate going forward in a way that's constructive to the citizens of this city." Shelley was in Revelstoke on Wednesday to address members of the Revelstoke Golf Club about his proposal to take over operations of the struggling course. More than 100 people came out to hear his pitch to the club and the community. "We're not going to make any major decisions here today," he said. "I want to give you some information and some op- Larry Shelley (left) and James Costello of Citrus Capital tions and hopefully stir some thought so in the next few Partners. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review weeks we can decide if there's an avenue going forward you would be inclined to support." Coril Holdings, one of Canada's largest private companies. Shelley's presentation was three-prong. First he ex- There, he helped engineer an acquisition that created one plained who his company was and why they were interested of Canada's largest real estate companies. in the golf course. Second, he talked about the state of the Shelley said he was in Revelstoke because of his wife's golf club and the industry as a whole. Third, he talked about connections to the town, but he also feels his company can his plans for the golf course. generate a return on investment through the golf course. Shelley started off by introducing his family, who he His proposal is for Citrus Capital to enter into a lease said were the shareholders in his company. They included agreement with the city, at which point they would use his wife Laura Lee, who is from Revelstoke, daughter Lisa their own money to upgrade the course, renovate or replace Costello and son-in-law James Costello. James used to be the clubhouse, and market the course. director of finance & resort operations for Stone Creek ReCitrus would make money by increasing the number of sorts, which runs the Silvertip Resort in Canmore, Alta., visiting golfers, and by making it a destination for special and Eagle Ranch Golf Resort, in Invermere, B.C. events like weddings. Member fees wouldn't be raised, and Citrus describes itself as "an organization of successful local discounts would be available, Shelley said. & experienced business people from Western Canada who The key would be special events, he said. "There's such a have come together to invest in the Western Canadian market for it," he said. "It's such a lucrative business." economy, and contribute their knowledge and abilities to For that to happen, the clubhouse would either need subwork with mid-sized companies in an effort to achieve a stantial upgrades or be replaced. "There is an old building higher level of success." sitting there and a decision has to be made on whether to The company has investments in real estate, hotels, casi- renovate it if you're going to move progressively on hosting nos, food services, marketing and retail. special events," Shelley said. Prior to forming Citrus Capital, Shelley was the CEO of He also said the course needed to be marketed in major
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markets, like Calgary, so people are prepared to stop here for a round of golf while they travel. "They need to know they're going to stop for dinner, for a nine-and-dine, for 18 holes," he said. "You have to stand up and wave a flag and get noticed. It's expensive but its the most effective way." Shelley's goal is to sign a lease by October of this year. His company would then begin assessing the course and developing a plan for improvements, and developing a new business model. The clubhouse would be assessed to see if it was feasible to preserve it. They would develop a new brand and begin marketing the club. By year three, new facilities and the new brand would be in place. He pitched it as a "no-lose opportunity" where the city would be off the hook for maintaining the building, club members would keep their low fees, the community would gain a renovated facility, and Citrus would recoup their investments in about 20 years. That all depends on reaching an agreement with the city. "That is not going to happen unless there's alignment between ourselves, the people in this room and the community at large," Shelley said. The Revelstoke Golf Club has lost money in recent years and has been unable to pay its rent to the city, which owns the golf course lands. The clubhouse and other buildings require up to $600,000 in repairs. The City of Revelstoke is forming a task force to look at the future sustainability of the course. Mayor Mark McKee told the meeting that one of the task forces responsibility would be to work on a new lease. "This is going to be a transparent progress," he said. "If there's a lease, its going to go out to the public. It's going to be for everyone to see and look at and kick around. There's going to be a lot of negotiations if we see there's support from the community to enter into something like this." Afterwards, the reaction was generally positive, though there was some skepticism as to whether or not it would actually go forward. Glenn O'Reilly said he thinks the course would disappear within a few years if there's no action. Judy Goodman, the executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, called it a "no-brainer." Fred Beruschi likened it to the debates over Revelstoke Mountain Resort — without investment, you might lose it entirely.
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The new Revelstoke city council passed its first budget last week. It still needs to go through a public process and requires final approval by May 15, but it's unlikely there will be any significant changes between now and then. There were no big surprises in this year's budget process. A few items, notably city hall renovations, were deferred, but for 2015 the budget that passed is largely the one that was presented, aside from a lower-than-proposed tax increase on businesses. That was a concession to the business community, who backed the new council in the last election campaign and have been advocating for a lower tax burden. It was a decision based on politics but those aren't always the best decisions. (Notably, Downie Timber and light industry properties didn't get the same kindness — they both get the full two per cent increase.) In doing so, council sacrificed some revenue now and in the future. If they do follow through on finding savings and
cutting costs, then that's fine. However, the city has big infrastructure needs that already aren't being met. The roads are deteriorating faster than they're being replaced. Capital spending on water is scheduled to go up about 70 per cent by 2019, to $1.7 million, and there are big items in future sewer budgets, even discounting the relocation of the sewer outflow. Arguably the scariest aspect of the budget is the potential water rate increases, which are set to jump to $575 per year in 2019, up from $369 last year. That's a massive hike that will counter any efforts to lower taxes, should it not change. The water budget is separate from the general budget, but for the taxpayer, it's all one cheque to the city. Council said they will be taking a hard look at spending over the next year in preparation for the 2016 budget. Cutting city hall renovations out of the budget would go a long way towards council's budget goals, but they will also have to look at service cuts if they really want to save money. You could choose not to put an elevator in city hall, but at the same time, how long do you continue to not fund road repair properly? Can you find enough savings to cancel out the huge water rate hikes that are forecast? I wish council luck. Next year will be true test of their fiscal management and their commitment to saving money and reducing taxes.
GOLF COURSE PROPOSAL SEEMS TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE Larry Shelley's proposal for the Revelstoke Golf Club seems like a dream come true. Is his company really willing to step in and invest hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars on a struggling club in a struggling industry? He's going to keep member fees low, and he would remove a burden on the city and the club's volunteers in the process? Where do we sign up? Shelley made a great presentation last week. He was honest about the state of the club and the industry, and honest about what he things it would take to make the club profitable. Most club members I spoke to afterwards seemed supportive and on Friday I had a brief conservation with club president Heather Duchman, who echoed that sentiment. Now it will be up to council, city staff and the city's lawyer to ensure nothing gets snuck into the fine print that could damage the city or community in the process. I can't imagine Shelley is trying to make a quick buck off the taxpayers of Revelstoke. Given his resume, I assume he's already very, very wealthy and I hope he has better investment schemes than taking over the Revelstoke Golf Course. But just in case, we need to pay attention and make sure all the I's are dotted and T's are crossed.
Resident grateful for kindness of locals Editor, Well well, there is still kindness in Revelstoke I was walking the other day with grocery bags. My legs don't work very well right now so it was slow going. Then a kind lady drove past, pulled over into the parking lot and stopped. To my surprise
she asked if I needed a ride. I said thank you but no. We smiled and she was on her way. Another day I was on my way to the doctors office. While going in, two young men stopped and opened the door for me. As we parted one said, "I hope you feel better." The other wished me a
beautiful day. Both men then continued down the sidewalk. Thank you so much Revelstoke Smiles, hi's, excuse me, please and thank yous, kindness, respect, and love are always are in style. Thank you! A grateful resident
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Splash park pitched to parks committee ALEX COOPER
alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com A local group of parents is moving forward with plans for a splash park at the site of the old Farwell Park wading pool. "I think people are excited about it," said Amanda Geary-Hathorn, the defacto leader of the group. "Definitely since the wading pool stopped operation, it's been a hot topic for parents in Revelstoke. People remember that park as a water play zone and would like to see it used in a similar fashion." The group has been discussing ideas on the Revy Splash Park Facebook group and last week Geary-Hathorn made a presentation to the City of Revelstoke's Parks, Recreation & Culture Committee. There, she presented plans for the group's dream plans of a park with 13 features that
would cater to ages 0–9, and possibly older. The concept so far was developed by Kelowna company Waterplay Solutions. The proposed park would include a water cannon, water buckets and a toddler area, all within the existing wading pool. "I think the two councillors were pretty excited about the possibility. I think we're going to be progressing forward once we get further details from the company I'm working with." The Farwell wading pool was closed in June 2013 after Interior Health determined it did not meet provincial pool regulations that were adopted the previous year. Geary-Hathorn said the splash park would cost $200,000 to $300,000 to install. If the city gives approval for the park, a society would be formed to raise money for the splash park. She said the parks committee asked for other design options to see if
The Revelstoke splash park concept plan, by Waterplay Solutions. ~ Image by Waterplay Solutions the cost could be brought down. "Once a society is formed, we can really promote it to the community and get more
input," she said. "They're the ones who are going to be primarily involved with proposing to city council."
Motel proposed for former PT Market site ALEX COOPER
alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com A local developer is planning on turning the old PT Market building into a small motel. An application by Peter Humphreys to develop the property was set to go before council on Apr. 14, after press time. The plan is for a motel with five suites to be built on the property, which
is located at 1403 Victoria Road, next to Jacobson Ford. The motel would be built in two phases. Phase one would see the existing structure be developed into four units. The second phase would see a two-storey suite be built with a rooftop patio attached. Humphreys purchased the property in April 2011 after the PT Market closed down and he has been attempting to develop it since.
Developing the motel would require a number of zoning amendments, including changing setbacks and expanding parking space. Humphreys is also asking for permission for a digital LED board to be used as a changeable copy sign in order to market the motel and provide information to potential customers. Humphreys, of course, is the man behind the A developer intends on developing the former PT humorous and controversial sign that market into five-suite motel. ~ Image by Selkirk was stationed on the site until last year. Planning & Design
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City of Revelstoke 2015‐2019 Financial Plan 2015‐2019 Financial Plan 2015‐2019 Financial Plan
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City Council is pleased to present its financial City Council is pleased to present its financial 2015 Consolidated Expenses 2015 Consolidated Expenses 550,000 2015 Illecillewaet River plan for 2015‐2019. The following is a summary plan for 2015‐2019. The following is a summary City Council is pleased to present its financial Long Term Debt 2015‐2019 Financial Plan 550,000 2015 2015 Consolidated Expenses Illecillewaet River Employment Employment water crossing 216water crossing Mackenzie 12% Ave., Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0. Tel: 250-837-2161 web: revelstoke.ca Long Term Debt of the plan which highlights the main aspects. of the plan which highlights the main aspects. plan for 2015‐2019. The following is a summary 12% 18 1,200,000 2019 City Council is pleased to present its financial STP expansion Contracted Contracted Employment 2015 Consolidated Expenses 5% 5% 18 16 1,200,000 33% 33% 2015‐2018 2019 The complete plan can be found at the city’s The complete plan can be found at the city’s Downie force main STP expansion services services of the plan which highlights the main aspects. 1,000,000 12% plan for 2015‐2019. The following is a summary 8% 8% 16 14 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Contracted 1,000,000 2015‐2018 Downie force main 5% replacement Employment website www.revelstoke.ca. website www.revelstoke.ca. The complete plan can be found at the city’s services 14 33% 12 City Council is pleased to present its financial 2015 Consolidated Expenses of the plan which highlights the main aspects. replacement 8% 4,500,000 2017 12% Other operating Other operating Big Eddy water Miscellaneous 12 10 website www.revelstoke.ca. City Council is pleased to present its financialBig Eddy water plan for 2015‐2019. The following Long2017 term borrowing will increase overContracted the term of the plan due to significant infrastructure 4,500,000 is a plan for 2015‐2019. The following is a summary
2015-2019 FINANCIAL PLAN
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5% 10 8 $’millions $’millions 2015 2015 The complete plan can be found at the city’s 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 2019 2019 services Employment Other operating Amortization Amortization summary of the plan which highlights the main aspects. The complete plan can be found projects being planned. 33% 68 8% 19% 19% 23.18 23.18 23.70 23.70 25.02 25.02 25.85 25.85 26.92 26.92 Revenue Revenue Miscellaneous of the plan which highlights the main aspects. 12% ’millions at the 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Illecillewaet River city’s website www.revelstoke.ca. 550,000 14%Contracted 2015InterestInterest 6 4 Amortization 21.79 21.79 website www.revelstoke.ca. 21.56 21.56 21.65 21.65 21.8121.8121.7721.77 Expenses Expenses 14% 5% 19% Long Term Debt 23.18 23.70 25.02 25.85 26.92 evenue The complete plan can be found at the city’s services 4 2 Other operating 9% 9% 33% 1.66 1.66 1.39 1.39 2.14 2.14 3.37 3.37 4.05 4.05The city anticipates funding its capital water crossing Operating Operating Non‐TCA's 8% 21.79 21.56 21.65 21.81 21.77 xpenses 2 The city anticipates funding its capital Miscellaneous Interest Non‐TCA's 14% 0 18 1,200,000 2019 surplus surplus STP expansion $’millions 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 website www.revelstoke.ca. 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 expenditures from a variety of different sources 9% 1.66 1.39 2.14 3.37 4.05 Amortization 0 Operating 16 23.18 Non‐TCA's 1,000,000 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 19%2015‐2018 Downie force main General 10,055,772 expenditures from a variety of different sources 9,531,037 15,983,404 15,178,606 14,350,808 23.70 25.02 25.85 26.92 Revenue Other operating urplus 14 ‐0.27 ‐0.27 ‐0.16 ‐0.16 0.09 0.09 0.96 0.96as shown in the following table: Net surplus Net surplus 0.02 0.02 Expenses General 10,055,772 15,983,404 15,178,606 14,350,808 Water 2,619,122 2,996,943 4,190,530 3,820,148 3,434,111 Interest9,531,037 replacement 21.79 21.56 21.65 21.81 21.77 14% $’millions 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 12 0.63 0.63 1.59 1.59as shown in the following table: Amortization Accumulated Accumulated 0.98 0.98 0.71 0.71 0.54 0.54 2015‐2019 Financial Plan 2019 Financial Plan Water 2,619,122 2,996,943 4,190,530 3,820,148 3,434,111 3.37 Sewer 3,501,167 3,686,248 3,535,186 4,645,082 5,675,145 2017 9% 1.39 19%2.14 4.05 4,500,000 0.02 23.18 ‐0.27 23.70 ‐0.16 0.96 Operating 10 Net surplus 25.02 0.09 25.85 1.66 26.92 Big Eddy water Revenue Non‐TCA's surplus surplus Sewer 3,501,167 3,686,248 3,535,186 4,645,082 5,675,145 $’thousands 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 0.71 21.56 0.54 0.63 1.59 8 Accumulated surplus Interest Expenses 0.98 21.79 21.65 21.81 21.77 14% $’thousands 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 6 2,855 1,853 1,632 2,373 2,361 The city anticipates capital expenditures over Reserves urplus Operating The city anticipates capital expenditures over 9% 1.66 1.39 2.14 3.37 4.05 Non‐TCA's1,543 2,855 1,853 1,632 2,373 2,361 4 Reserves 3,195 2,898 0.02 ‐0.27 Grants & ‐0.16 0.09 876 0.96 85 Net surplus the next five years to be as follows: the next five years to be as follows: surplus The city anticipates capital expenditures over City Council is pleased to present its financial l The consolidated plan includes both water and 2 The city anticipates funding its capital 876 85 3,195 1,543 2,898 It is proposed that property taxes for all classes Grants & 2015 Consolidated Expenses The consolidated plan includes both water and 2015 Consolidated Expenses other 0.98 0.71 0.54 0.63 1.59 Accumulated 0 It is proposed that property taxes for all classes the next five years to be as follows: other plan for 2015‐2019. The following is a summary ary 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 970 8,500 1,267 expenditures from a variety of different sources Debt $’thousands sewer utilities. The net surplus is after sewer utilities. The net surplus is after rise by 2% in 2015 except business (Class 6) 0.02 surplus ‐0.27 ‐0.16 0.09 0.96 Net surplus $’thousands 0 2015 2015 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 2018 1,236 2019 2019 The consolidated plan includes both water and its financial Employment Employment 2015 Consolidated Expenses 0 970 8,500 1,267 General 10,055,772 Debt 9,531,037 15,983,404 15,178,606 14,350,808 90 540 400 02,4421,236 01,831 rise by 2% in 2015 except business (Class 6) DCC’s 0.98 0.71 0.54 0.63 1.59 2,450 2,450 1,819 1,819 8,975 8,975 2,442 1,831 of the plan which highlights the main aspects. s. Accumulated General General accounting for capital expenditures paid out of accounting for capital expenditures paid out of DCC’s 12% as shown in the following table: ewer utilities. The net surplus is after which will rise by 0.5%, for an average of about $’thousands 12% 2015 2016 246 2017 2018 1,661 2019 The city anticipates capital expenditures over Water 90 991 540 945 400 01,2121,300 2,619,122 2,996,943 4,190,530 3,820,148 3,434,111 g is a summary 331 1,075 Contracted Contracted Revenue 991 945 5,401 5,401 1,212 1,70501,705 Water surplus 5% Water 2,450 Employment 5% which will rise by 0.5%, for an average of about The complete plan can be found at the city’s 1,819 8,975 2,442 1,831 ccounting for capital expenditures paid out of services services current revenues, transfers to reserves and current revenues, transfers to reserves and Sewer 3,501,167 3,686,248 3,535,186 4,645,082 5,675,145 General City of Revelstoke 33% 33% 331 246 1,075 1,661 1,300 Revenue 4,151 3,694 14,801 6,844 7,795 City of Revelstoke 710 710 930 930 425 425 3,190 3,190 4,259 4,259 1.38% a year across all classes in 2015. The Total Sewer Sewer the next five years to be as follows: main aspects. 8% 8% 12% 991 945 5,401 1,2126,844 1,705 7,795 Miscellaneous Miscellaneous The consolidated plan includes both water and sewer utilities. The net surplus is after Water The city anticipates capital expenditures over $’thousands 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 4,151 3,694 14,801 The consolidated plan includes both water and 1.38% a year across all classes in 2015. The Total 4,151 4,151 3,694 3,694 14,801 14,801 6,844 6,844 7,795 7,795 from equity in capital assets. from equity in capital assets. Total Total website www.revelstoke.ca. Contracted City of Revelstoke urrent revenues, transfers to reserves and 5% 930 1,632 3,190 4,259 average annual tax increase across all classes accounting for capital expenditures paid out of Sewer current transfers to425 reserves at the city’s services 2,855 710 1,853 2,373 2,361 33% revenues, Reserves 2015‐2019 Financial Plan Other operating Other operating the next five years to be as follows: 2015‐2019 Financial Plan sewer utilities. The net surplus is after average annual tax increase across all classes 4,151 3,694 14,801 6,844 7,795 8% rom equity in capital assets. $’thousands 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total and from equity in capital assets. It is proposed that property taxes for2019 all classes rise by 2% in 2015 except business Miscellaneous 876 85 3,195 1,543 2,898 The consolidated plan includes both water and Grants & for the last 3 years has been about 2.49%. Where our funding comes form: $’millions 2015 2016 2015‐2019 Financial Plan 2017 2018 2019 2019 Where our funding comes form: 2,450 1,819 8,975 2,442 1,831 General (Class 6) which will rise by 0.5%, for an average of about 1.38% a year across all classes Amortization It is proposed that property taxes for all classes Amortization accounting for capital expenditures paid out of for the last 3 years has been about 2.49%. Capital reserves balances are projected to be as other 19% Some of the specific projects included in the Other operating sewer utilities. The net surplus is after 19% 23.70 25.02 25.85 26.92 26.92 Some of the specific projects included in the Revenue $’thousands 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 991 The 945 1,212 1,705across all classes for the last 3 years has been Where our funding comes form: Capital reserves balances are projected to be as Water Where our 23.18 funding comes from: How our funds are spent: in 2015. average5,401 annual tax increase 0 970 8,500 1,267 1,236 Debt City Council is pleased to present its financial rise by 2% in 2015 except business (Class 6) current revenues, transfers to reserves and Interest follows: 21.79 21.56 21.65 14% 21.81 21.77 21.77 City Council is pleased to present its financial Expenses 2015 Consolidated Expenses 2,450 1,819 8,975 2,442 Interest 1,831 7 2018 2019 2015 Consolidated Revenue 14% 2015 Consolidated Revenue General 425 3,190 4,259 accounting for capital expenditures paid out of above are: above are: about 2.49%.930 The following tables provide examples of the 2015 Consolidated Expenses Some of the specific projects included in the Amortization 90 540 400 Sewer 0 0 710 follows: The following tables provide examples of the 9% plan for 2015‐2019. The following is a summary 1.66 9% from equity in capital assets. 1.39 19%2.14 3.37 4.05 DCC’s 4.05 plan for 2015‐2019. The following is a summary Operating 991 945 5,401 1,212 1,705 2 25.85 26.92 y Council is pleased to present its financial Water which will rise by 0.5%, for an average of about 4,151 3,694 14,801 6,844 7,795 Total Non‐TCA's Non‐TCA's impact of the proposed tax increase in 2015 at Taxation (inc. PILTS, Taxation (inc. PILTS, 2015 Consolidated Expenses Employment 2015 Consolidated Revenue 331 246 1,075 1,661 1,300 Revenue current revenues, transfers to reserves and Employment above are: 710 GILTS & 1% utility tax) GILTS & 1% utility tax) surplus Interest 425 of the plan which highlights the main aspects. 930 3,190 4,259 5 of the plan which highlights the main aspects. 21.81 21.77 Sewer impact of the proposed tax increase in 2015 at 12% Project an for 2015‐2019. The following is a summary 14% The following tables provide examples of the impact of the proposed tax increase in 2015 Project $ $ Year Year 12% 1% ServicesServices Total 3,694 14,801 6,844 7,795 9% 9%1% Contracted 1.38% a year across all classes in 2015. The 6.00 4,151 Employment various assessment levels: Taxation (inc. PILTS, Contracted from equity in capital assets. 5% 4,151 3,694 33% 14,801 6,844 7,795 9% 4 3.37 4.05 Total The complete plan can be found at the city’s 5% 5% services 1,625,000 1,625,000 2015‐2019 2015‐2019 5% at various assessment levels: City hall City hall GILTS & 1% utility tax) the plan which highlights the main aspects. The complete plan can be found at the city’s services Non‐TCA's 33% 12% 6.00 2% 2% various assessment levels: Own sources $ Year 0.02 Where our funding comes form: ‐0.27 ‐0.16 Services 0.09 Own sources 0.96 0.96 1% Miscellaneous 8%5% Project Net surplus 9% 4% 4% average annual tax increase across all classes 8% Contracted Miscellaneous 5.00 renovations, stucco renovations, stucco website www.revelstoke.ca. e complete plan can be found at the city’s services website www.revelstoke.ca. 5% 33% 1,625,000 2015‐2019 City hall Unconditional transfers Unconditional transfers 0.98 0.71 0.54 0.63 1.59 1.592% Some of the specific projects included in the Accumulated 5.00 House A B C 8% and elevator and elevator Own sources Other operating Miscellaneous Where our funding comes form: 4% for the last 3 years has been about 2.49%. Other operating 4.00 renovations, stucco ebsite www.revelstoke.ca. House A B C surplus 2015 500,000 500,000 20162016 Conditional transfers Conditional transfers Fire truck #2 Fire truck #2 $’millions 2016 2016 2017 2017 2018 6 $’millions 0.09 0.962015 2015 Consolidated Revenue Assessment 56% 2018 56% 2019 Unconditional transfers Capital reserves balances are projected to be as above are: 2019 Amortization 4.00 Other operating and elevator Some of the specific projects included in the Amortization 225,000 225,000 20182018 19% 23.18 23.70 23.70 25.02 25.02 25.85 25.85 26.92Non‐TCA funding Water tender Water tender Assessment Revenue 23% 3.00 Non‐TCA funding 4 Revenue 0.63 1.5923.18 $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 19% 23%The city anticipates capital expenditures over 26.92 500,000 2016 Conditional transfers The city anticipates capital expenditures over 2014 56%2018 Fire truck #2 millions 2015 2016 2017 2019 Taxation (inc. PILTS, Interest follows: 21.79 21.79 21.56 21.56 21.65 21.81 21.77 130,000 130,000 20152015 The following tables provide examples of the Amortization Expenses 2015 Consolidated Revenue Kovach Park Kovach Park 3.00 14% Interest 21.65 21.81 21.77 above are: Expenses $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 GILTS & 1% utility tax) 14% 2014 19% 225,000 2018 23.18 23.70 25.02 25.853.37 Non‐TCA funding 26.924.05Other Other venue Water tender Taxes 23% 9% 2.00 1.66 1.39 2.14 Project $ Year Operating 9% washrooms washrooms 1% the next five years to be as follows: the next five years to be as follows: 1.66 1.39 2.14 3.37 4.05 Services 9% Operating Non‐TCA's Interest 21.79 21.56 21.65 21.81 21.77 penses Non‐TCA's impact of the proposed tax increase in 2015 at 130,000 2015 Taxes Taxation (inc. PILTS, 14% Kovach Park 2.00 $479 $1,198 $2,396 surplus 2014 The consolidated plan includes both water and nd surplus 5% 50,000 50,000 2015‐2016 2015‐2016 1,625,000 2015‐2019 Skateboard Park Skateboard Park OtherGILTS & 1% utility tax) City hall The city anticipates capital expenditures over 9% 1.66 1.39 2.14 3.37 4.05 1.00 erating 2% Own sources $479 $1,198 $2,396 washrooms Project $ Non‐TCA's Year 2014 $489 $1,222 $2,444 1% 4% 2015 Services 9% 17,000 17,000 2015 2015 Pump track Pump track 6.00 various assessment levels: renovations, stucco 1.00 plus sewer utilities. The net surplus is after ‐0.27 ‐0.16 0.09 $’thousands 2016 2017 2018 2015‐2019 2019 2015‐2016 $’thousands 2015 2016 2017 2018 50,000 Net surplus Skateboard Park $489 $1,222 $2,444 5%0.02 the next five years to be as follows: 2015 0.090.96 0.96 2019 The city 0.02 anticipates over the next fiFire flow projects ve 2015 years to be1,625,000 as follows: City hall Net surplus $10 $24 $48 0.00 Unconditional transfers 1,009,000 1,009,000 2016‐2019 2016‐2019 Increase Fire flow projects 2% 0.98 ‐0.27 0.54 capital ‐0.16 0.63 expenditures Own sources and elevator 4%General 0.71 1.59 oth water and Accumulated 2015 2,450 8,975 2,442 2,450 1,819 8,975 2,442 1,831 Pump track 5.00 2015 1,819 2016 201717,000 2018 1,8312019 0.98 0.71 0.54 0.63 1.59 General Accumulated $10 $24 $48 0.00 accounting for capital expenditures paid out of of Increase renovations, stucco 300,000 300,000 2015‐2019 2015‐2019 0.02 ‐0.27 ‐0.16 0.09 0.96 Hydrant Hydrant t surplus 500,000 2016 Conditional transfers surplus Fire truck #2 A 2015 2016 2017 2018 1,009,000 2016‐2019 House B C 56% Fire flow projects Unconditional transfers surplus Water 991 945 5,401 1,212 1,7052019 945 0.63 5,401 1.59 1,212 1,705 0.98 0.71 9910.54 umulated and elevator after replacements replacements $’thousands 2015 2016 Water 2017 2018 2019 300,000 Water tender 4.00 225,000 2018 current revenues, transfers to reserves and Hydrant 2015‐2019 Sewer The city anticipates capital expenditures over Non‐TCA funding 710 930 425 3,190 4,259 710 23% 930 425 Conditional transfers 3,190 4,259 Assessment Sewer plus 650,000 650,000 20162016 500,000 2016 The city anticipates capital expenditures over Thomas Brook Thomas Brook Fire truck #2 replacements 56% 2,450 1,819 8,975 2,442 1,831 General 130,000 2015 res paid out of 3.00 water supply 4,151 3,694 225,000 14,801 6,844Kovach Park 7,795 4,151 3,694 14,801 6,844 7,795 from equity in capital assets. C Total the next five years to be as follows: Total water supply 2018 $100,000 A $250,000 B $500,000 Other Water tender 2014 Business the next five years to be as follows: 23% Non‐TCA funding 991 The city anticipates capital expenditures over 945 5,401 1,212 1,705 Water 650,000 2016 The consolidated plan includes both water and Thomas Brook washrooms Business A B C The consolidated plan includes both water and How our funds are spent: How our funds are spent: Long term borrowing will increase over the 320,000 320,000 20162016 Taxes Thomas Brook Thomas Brook Assessment serves and 130,000 2015 Kovach Park 2.00 425 the next five years to be as follows: 930 Long term borrowing will increase over the 3,190 4,259 water supply Sewer Other 710 50,000 2015‐2016 sewer utilities. The net surplus is after Skateboard Park $’thousands 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 Assessment e consolidated plan includes both water and sewer sewer sewer utilities. The net surplus is after $100,000 $1,198 $’thousands 2015 2016 2017 320,000 2018 2019 $479 washrooms $250,000 $2,396 $500,000 2014 2014 Where our funding comes form: term of the plan due to significant How our funds are spent: 2016 Thomas Brook 4,151 3,694 14,801 6,844 7,795 Total 2,450 2,450 1,819 1,819 8,975 8,975 2,442 2,442 1,831 1,831 17,000 2015 General 1.00 Pump track accounting for capital expenditures paid out of General $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 wer utilities. The net surplus is after 50,000 2015‐2016 accounting for capital expenditures paid out of $’thousands 2014 $489 $1,222 $2,444 Skateboard Park term of the plan due to significant 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2015 Taxes sewer 991 945 5,401 1,212 1,705 Water Some of the specific projects included in the Some of the specific projects included in the 1,009,000 2016‐2019 991 945 5,401 1,212 1,705 Fire flow projects infrastructure projects being planned. Water current revenues, transfers to reserves and 2,450710 1,819 8,975 2,442 1,831 17,000 2015 General Taxes Pump track $10 $24 $48 0.00 counting for capital expenditures paid out of current revenues, transfers to reserves and $1,921 $4,803 $9,606 425 425 3,190 3,190 4,259 4,259 Increase Sewer 2014 710 930 930 infrastructure projects being planned. Sewer 300,000 2015‐2019 2015 Consolidated Revenue Hydrant 991 1,212 2015 945 2016 5,401 2017 2018 1,705 2019 Water above are: above are: 1,009,000 2016‐2019 $1,921 $4,803 $9,606 4,151 3,694 14,801 6,844 7,795 from equity in capital assets. Fire flow projects 2014 Total Some of the specifi c projects included in the above are: $1,931 $4,827 $9,654 rrent revenues, transfers to reserves and 4,151 3,694 14,801 6,844 7,795 2015 from equity in capital assets. 710 930 425 3,190 4,259 Sewer Total 550,000 replacements 2015 300,000 2015‐2019 Illecillewaet River $1,931 $4,827 $9,654 Hydrant Taxation (inc. 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Fire flow projects 17,000 2015 Thomas Brook Pump track $’thousands 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 4 300,000 2015‐2019 650,000 2016 650,000 2016 1,009,000 2016‐2019 Hydrant Thomas Brook Fire flow projects Commercial property owners will 2018 see an increase of about 4% in both water and sewer 2015 2016 Those homeowners receiving all four services 2017 2019 With regard to utilities a homeowner can 2015‐2019 expenditures from a variety of different sources Hydrant 1,009,000 300,000 2016‐2019 Fire flow projects 2 The city anticipates funding its capital replacements 2,855 expenditures 1,853 1,632 2,373 Reserves 300,000 2015‐2019 water supply water supply 10,055,772 In 9,531,037 15,983,404 14,350,808 Hydrant replacements The city anticipates funding its capital from a variety of 2,361 different2015‐2019 sources asGeneral charges. addition the sewer 15,178,606 frontage tax will increase from $1.40 per foot to $1.50 300,000 Hydrant 0 650,000 2016 How our funds are spent: expect those to increase as follows: Thomas Brook as shown in the following table: will see an annual increase of $8. Commercial 650,000 2016 876 2016 85 3,195 1,543 2,898 Thomas Brook 320,000 2016 320,000 Grants & Water per 2,619,122 2,996,943 4,190,530 3,434,111 2015 2016 2017 3,820,148 2018 2019 a minimum 50 foot frontage (max. 200) Thomas Brook Thomas Brook expenditures from a variety of different sources replacements shown in the following table: foot. Both businesses and residences with replacements water supply It is proposed that property taxes for all classes water supply General 10,055,772 9,531,037 15,983,404 15,178,606 14,350,808 Sewer 3,501,167 3,686,248 3,535,186 4,645,082 5,675,145 650,000 2016 other sewer Thomas Brook sewer 650,000 2016 should expect to pay an additional $5 per year (max. $20). These funds will be used to Thomas Brook property owners will see an increase of about How our funds are spent: 320,000 2016 Thomas Brook How our funds are spent: 320,000 2016 as shown in the following table: Thomas Brook 2,996,943 4,190,530 3,820,148 3,434,111 970 8,500 2018 1,267 2019 1,236 $’thousands 2015 0 water supply 2016 2017 Debt sewer rise by 2% in 2015 except business (Class 6) pay forWater much2,619,122 needed infrastructure projects. water supply sewer w our funds are spent: 2016 Sewer 3,501,1674% in both water and sewer charges. In addition 3,686,248 3,535,186 4,645,082 5,675,145 90 Thomas Brook 540 320,000 400 2,373 0320,000 2,855 1,853 1,632 2,361 DCC’s Reserves 2016 0 Thomas Brook sewer $’thousands which will rise by 0.5%, for an average of about 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 331 246 1,075 1,661 1,300 876 85 3,195 1,543 2,898 Revenue the sewer frontage tax will increase from $1.40 Grants & The to submit comments on the financial plan in writing to: sewer public is invited 1,632 2,373It is proposed that property taxes for all classes 2,361 Reserves 4,151 3,694 14,801 2,855 6,8441,853 7,795 1.38% a year across all classes in 2015. The Total other per foot to $1.50 per foot. Both businesses and Mayor and Council 876 85 2,898 0 970 Grants & 8,500 1,267 1,2363,195 1,543rise by 2% in 2015 except business (Class 6) Debt average annual tax increase across all classes It is proposed that property taxes for all classes City of Revelstoke, other residences with a minimum 50 foot frontage 90 540 400 0 0 DCC’s Box 170, Revelstoke, BC, V0E 2S0 0 970 8,500 1,267 1,236 which will rise by 0.5%, for an average of about Debt for the last 3 years has been about 2.49%. rise by 2% in 2015 except business (Class 6) 331 246 1,075 1,661 1,300 Revenue (max. 200) should expect to pay an additional Email: budget@revelstoke.ca 90 540 400 0 0 Capital reserves balances are projected to be as 4,151 3,694 DCC’s 14,801 6,844 7,795 1.38% a year across all classes in 2015. The Total which will rise by 0.5%, for an average of about 331 246 1,075 1,661 1,300 Revenue $5 per year (max. $20). These funds will be used The following tables provide examples of the follows: While the City welcomes comments and suggestions from the public at any time, the 4,151 3,694 14,801 6,844average annual tax increase across all classes 7,795 1.38% a year across all classes in 2015. The Total Capital reserves balances are projected to be as follows: to pay for much needed infrastructure projects. deadline for submissions regarding the financial plan is May 1, 2015. Council may alter or impact of the proposed tax increase in 2015 at for the last 3 years has been about 2.49%. average annual tax increase across all classes otherwise adjust the plan as it sees fit, based on community feedback and other factors, Capital reserves balances are projected to be as 6.00 various assessment levels: atfor the last 3 years has been about 2.49%. any time prior The public is invited to submit comments on the to its adoption on or before May 15, 2015. renovations, stucco
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The Brothers and Sisters of TCRC Division 657 would like to thank the following for their support during our recent labour dispute: A warm winter has meant an early spring in the valley, while winter has hung on up high. ~ Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review
Winter notably warmer than usual ALEX COOPER
alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com The winter of 2014-15 will go down as one of the warmest ever in Revelstoke, with monthly temperatures well above average. "What really stands out is the temperature," said Doug Lundquist, a meteorologist with Environment Canada. The average daily temperature in December was -2.2 C, compared to the historical average of -3.6 C. In January, the average temperature this year was -1.7 C, compared to the historical norm of -3.5 C. In February, the average temperature was 0.9 C — almost three degrees warmer than usual. In March, the average temperature of 4 C was 1.5 degrees warmer than usual. The high never dropped below freezing, and the average daily temperature was above zero for all but four days, and not once after Mar. 5. In terms of precipitation, the winter was drier than normal — particularly in December and January. In December, only 67.9 mm of precipitation fell, compared to the average of 103.7 mm. As well, there were only 14 days with rain or snow, compared to a historical average of 17.9 mm.
January was wetter that December, but still relatively dry, with 84.2 mm of rain, compared to the average of 107.9 mm. It only rained or snowed on 13 days, compared to the average of 19 wet days. February and March were as moist as usual, but were also marked by an extended dry spell that stretched from Feb. 15 to Mar. 11. More than half of February's precipitation fell on Feb. 5–6. The first half of winter was marked by a series of warm, wet systems that brought rain and snow and rising temperatures to the B.C. Interior. The second half of the winter was marked by the long dry spell, that lasted until well into March. Lundquist said the weather was the result of warm water that settled off the Pacfic Coast of North America. He said it wasn't El Nino, but instead may have been the result of a phenomenon known as the Pacific Decadal Oscillations, though he added the PDO needs more study before it can be truly considered a fact. The warm weather is likely to continue as an El Nino pattern develops, said Lundquist. "The warm water is still there so that says something for the coming season," he said. "We're likely to be warmer than average."
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ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC WORKS NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING ALLEYOFUSE REMINDER Please advised thatalleys a Public will beofheld Council Chambers located in Suite 102Rescue – 103 Did yoube know that the areHearing the property the in City of Revelstoke and are used by Fire Second Street East, like Revelstoke, on Tuesday, 13, at 2:00 p.m. for eachsuch of the Services? We would to remindB.C. residents not to January use alleys for2015 storage of personal items as following Zoning Amendment Bylaws: firewood, three composters, vehicles, storage of garbage etc. Zoning Amendment Bylaw 2061 In an effort to keep the fireNo. lanes clear, effective immediately all personal items in alleys are to be The purpose of the Bylaw is to add a High Density Residential Vacation Rental (R4v) subzone removed. Any personal item or obstruction unlawfully occupying any portion of District a road or public place to the High DensityorResidential (R4) topersonnel permit vacation rental may beexisting removed, detained impoundedDistrict by authorized from the City. use for single family dwellings only. This will permit existing single family dwellings zoned High Density Residential District (R4) toyou apply rezone to the subzone to allow vacation rental use.or concerns please call Public Thank fortoyour cooperation and should youfor have any questions Works at 250-837-2001. Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2060 The purpose of the Bylaw is to rezone the subject property located at 2077 Mountain Gate Road EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY from Single Family Residential District (R1) to Single Family Residential Vacation Rental District (R1v) subzone in WEEKEND order to allow for GROUNDS the Vacation Rental use of an existing single family dwelling. MAINTENANCE PERSON II Zoning Bylaw No. 2062resumes for a Weekend Grounds Maintenance Person II. The The CityAmendment of Revelstoke is accepting The purpose of the Bylawand is to rezonework the subject property locatedconditions. at 412 Fourth Street West from position involves indoor outdoor in a variety of weather Completion of Grade HighorDensity Residential District (R4) to High Density Residential Rental District (R4v) 12 equivalent, plus a turf management and the design, operation Vacation and maintenance of irrigation subzone or in equivalent order to allow for the Vacation Rental use of an with existing single family and dwelling. systems is required. A Class 3 drivers license Air endorsement a flagging ticket is preferred. A full job description is available at the Public Works Office located at 1200 East Victoria Road. This is a term positon to cover for parental leave. revelstoke.ca The City of Revelstoke thanks all applicants for their interest in applying for this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please submit your resume to, Darren Komonoski, Public Works Operations at 1200 E. Victoria Road or dkomonoski@revelstoke.ca no later than 2:00 p.m. April 27, 2015.
PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE REVELSTOKE SKATEBOARD PARK DESIGN OPEN HOUSE The public is invited to an Open House to view preliminary design concepts for Revelstoke’s new Skateboard Park. Learn more about this exciting project and contribute your comments on the proposed design.
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Contact Rob Tippe at 250-814-0646 for more information.
Thursday, April 16th, 2015 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Revelstoke Community Centre, 600 Campbell Ave.
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For more information contact Laurie Donato, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture at 250-837-9351 or ldonato@revelstoke.ca
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Thursday, April 16
BIBLIOBUS AND SOIREE CINEMA Come borrow a book from the Frenchlanguage library, followed by a screening of the movie Mommy, about a widowed mother who struggles to take care of her 15-year-old son who has ADHD, only to be helped by the new girl across the street. At Okanagan College at 6 p.m. Suggested donation of $8. Hosted by the Group
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EXCHANGE Bring in old toys (in good condition) to exchange for new ones. At Begbie View Elementary from 9–11:30 a.m. ST. FRANCIS SPRING TEA Tea tables, culinary tables, raffles and live entertainment. At the St. Francis Catholic Church on Mackenzie Avenue from 1–3:30 p.m. $7 for adults, $3 for children 5–12. REVELSTOKE ROLLER DERBY OPEN SCRIMMAGE The Revelstoke Derailers kick off their season with an open black and white scrimmage. At the forum at 5 p.m.
Sunday, April 19
LAILA BIALI & THE RADIANCE PROJECT Award winning pianist, vocalist and songwriter. At the United Church. $25 for adults, $20 for students & seniors.
Tuesday, April 21
BC BOOK PRIZE AUTHOR VISIT Kevin Chong and Heather Tekavec, two finalists for the BC Book Prize, will read from and discuss their latest books. At the Revelstoke Library from 7–8 p.m.
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Wednesday, April 22
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 the Farwell police war. At the museum at 12:15 p.m.
Thursday, April 23
ALLANAH ZEEBECK Live at the Last Drop.
Friday, April 24 2016
THE SHIELDS JOHNSTON FIELDING TRIO Bob Shields, one of Canada's most respected guitarists, comes to Revelstoke with two of his friends for a night of jazz. At the Selkirk Room in the Regent Hotel at 7 p.m. KAMLOOPS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHAMBER MUSICIANS Bach to the Future: A programme featuring the creativity of J.S. Bach, and the influence of Baroque style in contem-
porary compositions. Features Bach's Goldberg Variations, Handel's Trio Sonata in e minor, Raum' Baroque Suite, Igor Frolov's Divertimento and Bolling's Baroque and Blue from the Suite for Flute and Jazz Piano. 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. LEAF RAPIDS Live at the Last Drop.
Saturday, April 25
FARM & CRAFT MARKET The first farmers market of the year. Come down to Grizzly Plaza to shop for produce, meats, baked goods, jams, crafts, clothes and much more. From 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Sunday, April 26
SAMANTHA SAVAGE Live at the Last Drop.
Monday, April 27
ASKABLE ADULT WORKSHOP A free workshop to help prepare adults to discuss sexual health and sexuality at an age-appropriate level, while incorporating their own family values into the discussion. Hosted by the Options for Sexual Health Clinic at Begbie View Elementary at 7 p.m. TOP MEN Live at the Last Drop.
Tuesday, April 28
24 ST WAILERS Live at the Last Drop.
April 30–May 2
PROOF On the eve of her twenty-fifth birthday, Catherine, a troubled young woman, has spent years caring for her brilliant but unstable father, a famous mathematician. Now, following his death, she must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister, Claire; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. Presented by the Revelstoke Theatre Company at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre.
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Begbie View students contribute to caribou maternity pen ELEANOR WILSON
Begbie View Elementary Grade five Begbie View student Alyssa Bollefer cares a lot about the declining numbers of caribou in our region. She also knows a lot about them. Her dad, Kevin Bollefer, is involved in the Revelstoke Caribou Rearing in the Wild (RCRW) project which has built and operated a maternity pen to help the survival rates of baby caribou. Alyssa decided to share her knowledge and passion with her fellow students at Begbie View by giving presentations about local caribou herds to most of the classes in the school. She then organized a class challenge to raise funds for the purchase of tracking collars for the baby caribou. This campaign – called “Quarter for a Caribou” since our twenty-five cent coin features this impressive animal – had a goal of
$300, which is the price tag for one collar. The final tally at the end of the month-long coin drive was $666.20, thanks to the many families at Begbie View and a generous donation by Consummate Building Services. Alyssa presented the funds to RCRW representatives Corey Legebokow and Sarah Boyle at a recent school assembly. In her address to the school, Ms. Boyle thanked all the students and Alyssa for their generous support of this important project. Mr. Legebokow added that the collars purchased with the funds from Alyssa’s campaign will go to the first two baby caribou to be released. Students will then get updates on the whereabouts of “their” baby caribou. For more information about the Revelstoke Caribou Rearing in the Wild project see our article on page 12, or visit rcrw.ca.
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People engaged in sport and physical activity in the Columbia Basin can look forward to improved support through the newly formed PacificSport Columbia Basin Society. Columbia Basin Trust and ViaSport are providing $800,000 and $300,000 respectively toward this initiative over the next three years. The society’s primary goals are to promote sport and physical activity in the Basin; provide services and programs for local athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers; and promote health by encouraging and helping the public to participate in physical activities. “We’re pleased to partner with ViaSport to establish the PacificSport Columbia Basin Society. It will draw on the expertise of the broader provincial alliance to advance local priorities,” said Neil Muth, Columbia Basin Trust President and CEO. Still in its formative stages, the society will work with Basin communities and organizations, as well as access the broader provincial alliance of sports organizations that serves as a resource hub to educate, inspire and enable residents to participate, play and perform, no matter their activity or level of expertise. “ViaSport’s mandate is to increase awareness, opportunity and participation in sport across the province, at every stage of life and in every community,” said Cathy Priestner Allinger, ViaSport CEO. “Working with the PacificSport Columbia Basin Society and partners in our Regional Alliance, we are helping to expand the possibilities for all British Columbians.” Working on the ground to develop sports and physical activity in the Basin, many Basin residents have been integral to this process: “This will benefit people of all ages, from those wishing to have fun and stay fit, to those striving to excel in their sport,” said Janis Neufeld, new Board member and President, Kootenay Sufferfest Society. “We’ll make better use of the facilities we already have while improving our ability to attract and retain coaches and support our volunteers. By having communities work together, it will help eliminate some of the barriers and boundaries that this region encounters.” Revelstoke's Alan Chell is one of nine members of the organization's Board of Directors.
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Caribou maternity pen project enters year two ALEX COOPER
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Volunteer wildlife ecologist Alex Taylor from Golder Associates unloads a mother caribou from a helicopter. ~ Photo by Rob Buchanan for Revelstoke Caribou in the Wild
Only two of nine caribou calves that were raised in a local maternity pen survived the winter, but stakeholders are hoping for better results for year two. "Those numbers are pretty close to the background rate of wild calf survival," said caribou researcher Rob Serrouya. "We were expecting and hoping for higher calf survival, but we also faced the lowest snow year in the last decade that we've been researching caribou, maybe longer." That snow pack, which included several rain-on-snow events that led to hard surface conditions at higher elevations, likely made it easier for wolves to travel and prey on caribou, said Serrouya. "Going into the winter, we had about 66 per cent survival of the calves, which was huge, it was higher than expected," he said. Unfortunately, the great start didn't last over the winter, which Serrouya speculates was due to the snow conditions. "Normally, for about a third of the year the wolves and the caribou are completely separate," he said. "Normally we don't see much caribou mortality over the winter." The upside, he added, is that all the captured adults survived. "At the end of the day, if you increase your adult survival from 80 to 100, you're having as much if not more impact on the population trajectory than if you improve calf survival," he said. "If that is due to a pen effect, then there's actually a positive out of that." Last year, Revelstoke Caribou Rearing in the Wild, captured 10 adult females and two 10-month-old calves. They were brought to the maternity pen where nine cows gave birth. The cows and their offspring spent several weeks in the pen before being released into the wild. As of March, two calves were confirmed alive, one was killed by wolves and the other nine were no longer with their mothers and presumed dead. RCRW recently completed the capture of 18 female caribou and one calf to start year two of the project. Seven of the eight caribou that were captured on March 26 are confirmed pregnant, while the status of the ones captured April 2 is still to be determined. Serrouya said the results of year two will provide "a more definitive test because it will have a higher sample size and hopefully normal winter." "If it doesn't work with a normal winter, than the method may not work," he said. "If it works on a normal winter, then we'll see this one year is an anomaly." RCRW aims to provide a safe place for the caribou to give birth and raise their young during the critical early weeks of their lives before they are released in to the wild. The group recently received funding to run the program for another four years. "We didn't make things worse, and we probably made things better," said Serrouya. RCRW is a partnership between numerous local stakeholders, including the Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation, North Columbia Environmental Society, Revelstoke Snowmobile Club, Mica Heliskiing, Splatsin First Nation, Columbia Mountains Caribou Research Project, the Province of B.C. and Parks Canada. Other supporters include Downie Timber, the Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program, Columbia Basin Trust, Shell Canada, Golder & Associates and Selkirk Tangiers Heliskiing.
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Pianist Laila Biali contemplates birth and death on new album LAILA BIALI & THE RADIANCE PROJECT IN REVELSTOKE ON SUNDAY TO PROMOTE NEW ALBUM HOUSE OF MANY ROOMS JAKE SHERMAN
Special to the Revelstoke Review Laila Biali returns to the United Church for the second time in two years on April 19th. Set to showcase her first album of original material, House of Many Rooms, Biali looks forward to giving Revelstokian’s one of the first tastes of her new material. Performed live only four times to date, the popinspired album draws on current events, her time on the road with Suzanne Vega, Paula Cole and Sting, the experience of motherhood and everyday life in New York City. The record marks a turning point in the 34-yearold musicians life — it is the first time she’s arranged for strings and a gospel choir, something she found she had a particular knack for. Biali has been playing piano since she was four. As a classically trained musician, she developed a particular affinity for jazz and began to play professionally in her late teens. The foray into original adult contemporary pop was brought about by her experiences touring with professional artists whose music, though heavily influenced by jazz, draws upon traditional folk and pop-rock influences. “Musicians are inherently very spongy and we absorb everything around us, especially sonically,” said Biali, “I couldn’t help but be influenced by what I was hearing.” The release of the record was an extremely intimate experience for Biali, who recently had her first child. The vocal and piano tracks were done in her home studio in New York while the rest of the
record was completed in the Queens West district of Toronto. Her son’s heartbeat, recorded originally on her husbands iPhone at a checkup during her pregnancy can be heard on the track Home. Zach was born at the peak of Biali’s musical career, just after she had been hired to work with Sting. Little Bird, written on the subway, profiles Biali’s experience of childbirth — it probes the life she might have led had she not had her child. The record also touches on friends she’s lost. “I’m always looking for that silver lining,” says Biali, “I’m a glass half-full person innately. As I write songs about friends I’ve lost and friends who’ve lost friends, I acknowledge the darkness of it, but am always searching for the light.” Biali promises to take her listeners on “a cinematic cathartic journey” and is increasingly excited about letting these songs breathe through the experience of live performance. She feels that songs are dynamic and take on the unique personalities of the individual band members and venues they are performed in. In that way, her music retains some of her classical training in jazz; a certain spirit of spontaneity Biali calls a “psychological training in presence.” “We really want to take people on a journey and we want it to be fun,” Biali says. “We like to make people smile and engage them. We take them on a ride where they can experience the full burst of emotions that are in this album. We want to give them everything we have. Hopefully people are impacted by it in a personal way” Laila Biali performs with her band The Radiance Project at the United Church on Sunday,
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Social Development Coordinator When I heard that this year’s theme for National Volunteer Week (April 12-18) was ‘the ripple effect’, immediately I thought of our local economy. Volunteers keep many enterprises running in our community and while hard to measure, the economic spinoffs are tangible. At risk of de-valuing the generosity of volunteer contributions, I think that demonstrating value or economic benefit can help us understand how linked together social and economic contributions are to our community. The International Labour Organization defines a volunteer as an individual who performs unpaid, non-compulsory work whether through an organization or directly for others outside their own household. Monetary and/or in-kind compensation is not provided. There is no obligation to perform the task, activity or service. Using information from the last census and putting a dollar value on time spent, senior economists for TD Economics figured out that in 2010, 54 per cent of Canadians, or more than 13.3 million people, completed volunteer work, devoting 2.1 billion hours to their activities. This was equal to 1.1 million full-time jobs, or 8 per cent of full-time jobs in Canada at the time. A conservative estimate put the value of this effort at $50 billion each year, or about 3 per cent of the national economy — roughly
The recent CanAm ski races at Revelstoke Mountain Resort generated an estimated $340,000 in economic activity in Revelstoke thanks to the help of more than 60 volunteers. ~ Photo from the Revelstoke Ski Club Facebook page equal to the contribution of the province of Manitoba to Canada’s GDP. This estimate comes from simply placing value on people’s time. More directly, the recent Revelstoke Ski Club race series is a prime example of the profound impact volunteer effort can have on our local economy. Last month, with the support of RMR, local business and funders like CBT and the Revelstoke Accommodation Association, the Ski Club hosted three major races at Revel-
stoke Mountain Resort — the high school provincials from March 2–4, the Okanagan Zone Finals March 7–8, and the CanAm U14 on March 9–22. About 200 children and youth attended each race, bringing 19 to 24 coaches, and an additional 100 to 200 family members, who spent between two and five nights in Revelstoke. Countless volunteer hours went into making these races happen both before and during the races. For the CanAm race alone,
30 local and 35 out-of-town volunteers were required each day. A very conservative figure that only takes into account accommodation and a modest daily expense budget, estimates that these events brought in about $340,300 directly to our local economy. One club. One month. Lots of volunteer effort by, for the most part, parents who are just out there supporting their kids. We know there are less tangible economic benefits to volunteerism both for individuals and the community. Volunteers can develop or improve on skills that might lead to higher paid work in the future. Community-based volunteerism can support people who are having a hard time transition to a point in their lives where they are better able to participate in community life. Further, I think of all the volunteer Boards of Directors who are advising and directing the outcomes of important organizations in our community like Community Futures, the Chamber of Commerce and the Revelstoke Credit Union, thereby impacting socio-economic outcomes. From ski races to Christmas hampers, the multi-faceted efforts of volunteers bring about continuous societal change that improves our quality of life and community vitality. For our community, the return is leaps and bounds more than just dollars and cents. But you have to admit an extra $340,000 isn’t so bad. Happy National Volunteer Week!
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Association as a therapeutic riding instructor and started introducing horsemanship classes to the kids in the community. With the arena complete, Secord now works at the SSC offering therapeutic riding for dis-
abled children as well as horsemanship classes. Six years ago, there were only a handful of youth memberships. see Secord, page 18
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loved the idea of horses but had never had one,” Secord explains. “Then I met Traci Ludwig, a horse owner at the SSC. I would bring my two daughters down to explore, and Traci made it seem a feasible hobby to get into.” When Secord joined the SSC, the club ran bingo sessions and a couple small pony rides every year. Being voted onto the board as the Secretary before she had a horse (she now has four), Secord saw the opportunity for the club to generate more revenue for the large capital project they had long desired — a year round riding arena. Before Secord's involvement the club had purchased Tanya Secord has become a driving force at the Selkirk Saddle Club an inflatable covered riding since joining six years ago. ~ Photo by Jessica Stewardson Photography arena and, unsuitable for Revelstoke winters, it collapsed shortly after the snow started accumulating. IMOGEN WHALE Secord wanted to help the SSC reach the indoor Special to the Revelstoke Review riding arena goal. With her on the board, the SSC When the Revelstoke Selkirk Saddle Club (SSC) ran advertising for pony rides, which boomed in broke ground on its largest ever project, a covered popularity. The Revy Stomp, a yearly western hoeriding arena, Tanya Secord was there. She was down dance and silent auction, was born, and botthere to the tune of sometimes 60 hours a week, tle drives and ongoing bottle collection all brought volunteering as a labourer and project manager. I in money for the arena. “It took four years of funcan vouch for it. I would slink by to ride my horse draising and club involvement,” Secord says. “Plus and leave, or pitch in an hour here and there while grants, loans and community involvement.” she toiled away. The arena had its grand opening in 2014. SecSecord joined the SSC six years ago. “I had always ord trained with the Canadian Therapeutic Riding
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Randy Driediger: The man of many hats DRIEDIGER VOLUNTEERS WITH SEVEN GROUPS: ROTARY, FIRE RESCUE, THE CHAMBER, TREES FOR TOTS, YOUTH SOCCER, MEN'S SOCCER, SENIOR'S HOUSING SOCIETY AND MEN'S HOCKEY ALEX COOPER
alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com For Randy Driediger, the hardest thing about volunteering is finding the time for all his various roles. “It’s getting tough to find the time to do everything,” he told me at his office at RCU Insurance last week. “As much as you want to do great things at everything, the thinner you spread yourself, the less ability you have to give it what you think it deserves.” When I met with Driediger for a National Volunteer Week article, he thankfully had just prepared a list of his volunteer positions. The list included seven active roles on volunteer boards, plus a few old ones. “I can’t say no to people,” he said. “This year, for the first time I can remember, I actually have said no to coaching minor soccer, although they’re asking me to re-consider and I am re-considering.” Driediger’s first volunteer role was coaching a minor soccer team while he was a varsity player with Okanagan College in 1977. He was 17 at the time, but it isn’t the spark that led him to his current level of volunteerism. That came in the 1990s, when he returned to Revelstoke after living in Calgary, and he was asked to join the Lion’s Club by his friend Buddy Rozander. In 1998 he was invited to join the Revelstoke Rotary Club. “That’s when I really started feeling I liked volunteering and giving back to the community,” he said. “I really enjoyed the feeling of seeing the appreciation from the recipient of somebody you volunteer for.” Why does Driediger volunteer so much of his time? Here’s what he said about a few of his roles:
When he's not volunteering, Randy Driediger is the manager of RCU Insurance. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review
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Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Driediger joined the board in order to fill a year-long vacancy a few years ago. Now he is the president of the organization. “I didn’t realize until I actually got on the Chamber board what an important role it plays in the business community,” he said. “I didn’t realize it does all the lobbying, not only in the community but also on the provincial level on behalf of the business owners — small business owners in particular.” He stayed on as president this year in order to work with the new council. Revelstoke Men’s Soccer Association and Revelstoke Youth Soccer Association In 1991, Driediger and his friend Paul Zizka founded the Big Bear Soccer Tournament, which has been ongoing ever since. He has also coached minor soccer, starting with his daughter’s team. “That’s not only volunteering, that’s also spending time and trying to help your own child,” he said. "That is a great experience, to have the opportunity to work with children, especially if you have the ability to hopefully train their’s." Revelstoke Trees for Tots Driediger was asked to join the board by Larry Parsons. “Because it’s to do with children, which I have a weakness for, how could you say no," he said. He eventually became president of the organization, but has stepped back a bit into the vicepresident’s role. On top of those five roles, Driediger is also the secretary for Revelstoke Men’s Hockey and a director with the Revelstoke Senior Citizen’s Housing Society. Before joining the chamber, he was a director of the Revelstoke Community Foundation. How does he find the time? “I’m blessed with a great employer that allows me the flexibility to come and go as I need,” he said. “The only expectation is I do my job." He also makes the point that he only gives his time and abilities, not money. “This community is important to me and if I can, in any small way with the abilities I have, help others in the community, I look forward to doing that.”
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Adult Learners Week award nominees announced CONTRIBUTED BY OKANAGAN COLLEGE
International Adult Learners’ Week encourages lifelong learning, raises awareness about learning opportunities, and recognizes the accomplishments of adult learners. The Adult Learners’ Nomination Awards recognize adult learners who have accomplished outstanding learning achievements. Through education or training, these learners may have gained new skills, discovered something new about themselves, disciplined themselves to reach a goal, or taken risks. Adults gain new skills to change careers, sometimes by choice, but often out of necessity. Many adult learners strive to keep their minds sharp or learn simply because they are passionate to understand the
world. For some, learning does not come easy; this nomination also acknowledges these learners’ courage and perseverance. Our adult nominees all have unique stories. Their accomplishments will likely improve their lives and make a positive difference in our community. We hope these nominations inspire other adult learners to keep learning.
DANIELLE FENRICH At a time when Danielle Fenrich may have questioned her ability to succeed, she pushed through
her uncertainty to be accepted to the program of her choice and become an exceptional adult student. Danielle grew as an adult learner in the Education Assistant Program. She became more and more engaged with the course content and enjoyed her time in class. She was an active participant in discussions with many very interesting and well-thought out comments that reflected her own childhood and what she had learnt about that time through the EA course.
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The Vic Van Isle Group The Vic Van Isle Group understands the importance of skill development through training and education. Well trained employees that clearly understand their responsibilities, job functions, and work flow are more engaged in their work and help drive our organization further into our future to a much higher standard. We employ a variety of employees that work in administration (Estimating, Project Management, Engineering, Accounting, Marketing, Safety, Human Resources, etc), construction trades (carpentry, joinery), welding, equipment mechanics, and retail hardware (front line, lumber yard and garden center) who require initial and ongoing training to know and advance in their positions. Our training programs vary from WorkSafeBC OHS regulation requirement to position specific foundation train-
Ron Glave, Safety & HR Manager at Vic Van Isle attending a safety course
Revelstoke Child Care Society The Revelstoke Child Care Society is a non-profit organization that has focused on the early learning and child care needs of the community since 1989. The RCCS Board of Directors and Executive Director believe in supporting staff through professional development opportunities, Emergency Childcare First Aid training and Early Childhood Educa-
tion credential upgrades. The Licensed Group child care and early learning sector requires staff to have an Infant and Toddler Educator Diploma, Early Childhood Education Certificate or Early Childhood Education Assistant Certificate and a BC License to Practice. The growth of the Child Care Society from 16 spaces a few years ago to the current 101 spaces required a well thought out planning process. This included strong community partnerships to successfully accomplish this growth. The RCCS has increased our staffing capacity by implementing a comprehensive staff training plan to build capacity within the organization. This approach has increased our Infant and Toddler Educators seven fold over the past few years and grown our team of educators to over 20. The Child Care Society’s commitment to the training needs of the community includes: support of practicum placements for all people taking their ECE via Distance Education; use of the extensive Early Learning Resource Library; hosting Revelstoke Secondary work experience students; hiring summer ECE students and hosting an annual scholarship to an RSS student who is pursuing Early Child-
hood Education. An investment in our staff shows respect for the professional career they have chosen, increases staff retention, builds community capacity for the ECE sector and enhances the early learning experiences available to families in our community. A staff commented “Investing in staff training acknowledges that our profession is important, that we are supporting the early learning of the children in our care and we feel respected. We believe that the community is now seeing that our sector is so much more than just babysitting.” The Revelstoke Child Care Society is proud to be the host agency for the new Early Year’s Centre in Revelstoke. This Centre focuses on: increasing access to early learning and care programs; providing parents with information, support and resources and enhancing early learning and care programs.
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VOLUNTEER WEEK Secord, from page 15 Since the youth programs started last summer, the youth membership has leapfrogged to over fifty. “It's also brought in a lot of volunteers who help me with the programs, giving people the opportunity to work with and learn about horses.” Secord's volunteer involvement doesn't end at the SSC. She is also the Secretary for the Revelstoke Figure Skating Club and, from 2006-
2012, organized the Woman’s Show at the Hillcrest hotel, with all proceeds going to the Woman’s Shelter. “We brought in over 50,000 in those six years for the Shelter,” Secord says. The value of volunteering is an important lesson she wants to impart on her daughters. “I want them to grow up knowing the value of doing things for others. Of being kind and helpful. The only way to really show that ideal is to lead by example.” Something people may not know
about Secord is that before she moved to Revelstoke she worked as a legal assistant. “I was a glam girl. I loved it,” Secord laughs. It might surprise people who constantly see Secord in jeans and Ariat paddock boots, hammer or horse poop scoop shovel in hand. “Before I had no horses in my life. Sometimes you don't know something is missing till you find it. This lifestyle, with horses, dirt, power tools and volunteering, it completes me.”
Tanya Secord works on the Selkirk Saddle Club riding arena. ~ Photo contributed by Selkirk Saddle Club
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BRAGGING RIGHTS! Revelstoke Rotary Club:
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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BRAGGING RIGHTS! Revelstoke Rotary Presents...
2015 NHL Hockey PLAYOFF Pool Everybody in the Pool!
Challenge your office, your friends or your family for Stanley Cup Bragging Rights Name: _______________________________________________________________ Phone Number:_______________________________________________________ Tie Breaking Questions: 1. How many games will the Stanley Cup final series run? ___________ 2. How many points will the top scorer earn in the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs? __________ 3. How many goals will be scored in the final game of the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs? __________ How to Play: Circle/Tick box of One Player from Each Group and answer all 3 tie-breaking questions. Rules: 1. $10.00 per entry CASH ONLY; money must accompany entry form. 2. All entries must be under individual name - NO NICKNAMES. 3. Goals and assists will be worth one point each. 4. Entries must be returned to the Times Review office by 4pm Thurs April 23rd or Legends-N-Heroes by noon on April 24th. 5. Entry forms may NOT be changed after they have been submitted to the Revelstoke Review office. 6. The poolie with the most points at the end of the 2015 Playoffs will be awarded the GRAND PRIZE. If there is a tie, TIE BREAKING QUESTION 1 will determine a winner. If necessary, TIE BREAKING QUESTION 2 will be used, then TIE BREAKING QUESTION 3. If two or more poolies are still tied, a random draw will determine the prize winners. 8. Times Review will not photocopy or return player picks after submission, please use “my picks.” 9. Cash prizes awarded at end of 2015 Playoffs, amount will be determined by number of entries.
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ADULT LEARNERS WEEK Learners, from page 17
KAITLYN BRENSRUD
SATWANT KAUR Learning a second language as an adult is extremely challenging. Satwant Kaur moved to Revelstoke from India in 2014 speaking little English. She has been dedicated to attend the weekly beginner ESL class offered in Revelstoke, and to meet with her volunteer ESL tutor. Her tutor Pam reports she is impressed by Satwant’s discipline to study between their tutoring sessions. We have noticed remarkable improvement in Satwant’s English skills. She s always positive and open to new learning opportunities.
Kaitlyn is excellent example of an adult learner who is working to improve her skills in a formal education setting. Currently, she is taking two AACP courses (a heavy load) in addition to working. She is our first ever student to finish both English and math courses on time in the flex class format. She has an excellent attitude towards her studies and always accepts feedback with grace.
CHRIS MEADE Chris has taken several computer classes/ workshops at the Seniors Centre since she retired — PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Photoshop, Scanner, and all the CBAL workshops
offered over the past four years. She used her knowledge of PowerPoint to help with the 2009 seniors presentation for Homecoming. Since then, Chris taught many PowerPoint classes — at least two per year from 2009 to 2014. From these classes, Chris arranged for weekly PowerPoint workshops to assist with students with special projects. For more than a year she hosted two workshops per week; recently she is just hosting one. Chris uses her computer knowledge to tutor others in Beginner Basics, Word, Excel, E-Mail, Windows 8.1, and more. She assists with any issues she feels able to help with and has often said she always learns something while she is teaching. Chris took it upon herself to learn how to
maintain the seniors website. She learned how to update the monthly calendar of events for the Seniors Activity Centre. She is the ultimate description of an ‘Adult Learner.' One who is constantly learning and then using that knowledge to help others to learn.
TERINA SESSA Terina Sessa is always eager to learn new things and this year alone she has read close to 20 short novels. She also attends the RADS program where she participates in volunteer work and various activities throughout the community. She is an inspiration and it is a pleasure getting to know her.
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Pursuant to Section 17(1)(a) of the Woodlot Licence Planning and Practices Regulation, notice is hereby given that Stella-Jones Inc., as manager of Woodlot Licence 460 near Revelstoke, will make available for review and comment its proposed Woodlot Licence Plan for the woodlot.
55A & 55B Burke Drive 1929 Upper McKinnon Lot 2 Waverly Trail, $369,000 Road $129,900 Albert Canyon $99,900
A Woodlot Licence Plan (WLP) is the central planning document required under the Forest and Range Practices Act (FRPA) and its regulations for a woodlot tenure. The WLP follows direction set for the woodlot in its management plan approved October 15, 2014. The term of the WLP will be ten years, with a possible extension by an additional ten years. Upon approval, this WLP will replace the current Woodlot Licence Plan for Woodlot Licence 460.
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The Woodlot Licence Plan will be available for review and comment from April 15, 2015 to May 14, 2015 during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), Monday through Friday, at Stella-Jones’ office at 4661 – 60th St. S.E. in Salmon Arm. Interested persons can arrange to review the Woodlot Licence Plan by contacting Colin Pike by telephone at 250-833-4432 or by email at cpike@stella-jones.com.
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To be considered in the final Woodlot Licence Plan that will be submitted for approval, comments must be in writing and received by May 14, 2015 at: STELLA-JONES INC. 4661 – 60th Street S.E. Salmon Arm, B.C. V1E 1X2
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1954 Camozzi Road, Revelstoke (watch for signs) Partial List: 2001 Ford Ranger SuperCab XLT 4x4 w/canopy. 19’ Starcraft Boat, 90HP Merc, Road Runner Trailer. 1983 Vanguard 20’ Tandem Travel Trailer. 1991 Ford F150 4x4 w/canopy. Honda 90, Johnson o/b. Ford 8N Tractor. Shop Equipment: Steel lathe, also wood attachments, Jet drill press, King drill press, metal band saw, Century wire feed welder + tanks, electric chainsaw, acetelene torch, Honda gen set, belt sander, Jig saw, band saw, vise, Miller + Falls Skillsaw, chopsaw, table saw, 5HP water pump, ladder, sand blaster, 5HP air compressor, tire changer, work bench, 2 rollaway tool chests (full), 3/4 drives, impacts, socket sets, hand tools. Antiques: Brass blow torch, beam scales, Fairbanks Morse Scales, Horn for Model T or A, Webster Dictionary 1938 + more.
Revelstoke Mountain Resort closed with a bang on the weekend, with arguably the best weekend of skiing of the winter thanks to a blast of snow that dropped more than a foot of snow on the resort starting Friday. It marked an amazing finish to an otherwise strange winter that was marked by warmer temperatures and long dry spells. Top: Brendan Ginter donned his fat suit to enjoy some closing day powder pillows.; Bottom left: The new mini-park that was set up for the final week was a hit, though it did result in a fair amount of injuries.; Bottom right: Naturally, a large gathering of die hards came together at the top of the Stoke Chair at the end of the day. Mandatory downloading meant no ski-out this closing day. ~ Photos by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review
Misc: Air horn 12V, heaters, Gun vault, washer & dryer, fishing rods, marten skulls, picture of Begbie, tents, radios, pipe, canning jars, dresser, patio set, picture of lynx, wheelbarrow, 8’ smoker, 2 winches, wood stove, 12 gas cans + more. Terms & Conditions: Cash, Visa M/C, Debit
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