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Senior dancers perform their award-winning dance The Cave at the Just for Kicks recital at the Revelstoke Perfoming Arts Centre last week. The dance, set to the hit song by Mumford & Sons, was a big hit at a recent dance competition in Vernon, and received a big applause at home. For more photos from the recital, see page 12. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review
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NCES asks for ban on motorized recreation on the Flats ALEX COOPER
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A recent mud bogging incident in which it took two days and multiple pieces of heavy equipment to remove a truck has prompted the NCES to call for a ban on motorized recreation on the Columbia River Flats.
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A recent mud bogging incident that caused heavy damage has prompted a call from the North Columbia Environmental Society to ban motorized recreation on theColumbia River Flats. In a letter to Revelstoke council and the Loni Parker, the Rural Revelstoke director, the local environmental group outlined numerous infractions in the Upper Arrow Lakes Drawdown Zone — locally known as The Flats. Of biggest concern was a mud bogging incident that required two days to pull a truck from the mud using a backhoe, three tow trucks and an excavator. "The results include… a broken hydraulic hose, oil spill, and violation of numerous regional, provincial and federal laws," wrote NCES vice-president Fraser Blyth. "The NCES hereby requests that all motorized recreation be curtailed immediately and that no unlicensed vehicles be allowed within the drawdown zone." The letter addresses other environmental concerns on the Flats and cites numerous violations that need enforcement, including destruction of fish habitat, destruction of wetlands and grasslands, disturbance of waterfowl and wildlife, pollution, littering, and trespassing on private property. The drawdown zone is subject to a management plan that was established in early 2007. The Review obtained a copy of the plan labeled as "Final Draft Revised." The plan was created by a multistakeholder group including local government, BC Hydro, provincial government agencies, private property owners, and other local stakeholders. It sets out a code of conduct for the drawdown zone, however the plan is not legally binding, said BC Hydro spokesperson Jen Walker-Larsen. "The code of conduct can only be enforced through existing legislation," she said. Recreationalists – including hikers, cyclists, horseback rides, dirt bikers and ATVers – are expected to only used well-worn routes and stay out of sensitive areas. Mud bogging is specifically prohibited. Motorized access is not allowed south of Drimmie Creek (12 Mile). The NCES letter says violations of the Water Act, the Fisheries Act and the Wildlife Act are occurring regularly and they ask for greater enforcement. "Enforcement of regional, provincial and federal legislation is absolutely essential to protect this sensitive habitat," wrote Blyth. Enforcement itself is a mixed-jurisdiction. The Conservation Officer Service is responsible for fish & wildlife violations. Sgt. Lawrence Umsonst, a conservation officer, said that a recent patrol at 12 Mile found several fishing violations, such as fishing without a licence, using multiple lines and using illegal gear. "Since that initial patrol to that area, (the CO) did two follow-up patrols and found the compliance was good, so that was really nice," Umsonst told the Review. Enforcement of environmental damage, such as mud bogging, is the responsibility of the Ministry of Forests, Range and Natural Resource Operations. The local enforcement officer was contacted for this story, but he did respond to our call. Private landowners, which includes BC Hydro, can go after people under the Trespass Act. City council asked staff for a report on the matter. “This is not in the city of Revelstoke boundaries but we are being asked to support this," said Mayor Mark McKee. “A lot of people still look at it as their backyard and as their backcountry recreation area. We have to be mindful of that as well.” You can see the NCES' letter and the drawdown zone management plan on our website.
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City opts for one garbage can per household limit DECISION COMES AS CITY PREPARES REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PRIVATE GARBAGE PICKUP ALEX COOPER
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Garbage pickup rules are being changed so that residents can only put one bin for, with extras requiring tags. The move comes as the City of Revelstoke sends out a request for proposals in order to contract out garbage collection, and as the Columbia Shuswap Regional District prepares to implement curbside food waste collection. "Allowing one container would be sufficient for most households," said councillor Gary Sulz, the chair of the city's public works committee, during Tuesday's council meeting. Currently, residents are allowed to put out two 77-litre garbage cans every week, and are required to purchase tags for any extras. A staff report, which can be read below, says the city sold 816 commercial tags last year and 277 residential. The new rule means tags will have to be purchased for the second can or bag. Penny Page-Brittin, the city's environment coordinator, said that while it was difficult to
track, the majority of households only put out one bin. According to a report by Page-Brittin, the amount of garbage collected by the city has been reduced by 184 tonnes since curbside recycling was implemented in 2010. "A reduction in the amount of garbage permitted on the curb may encourage people to think about what they put in the garbage and encourage more recycling and/or backyard composting," she wrote. "I think this is the way to go," said Mayor Mark McKee. "One can is the way of the future.” Council also voted to issue the RFP to contract out garbage collection. The RFP allows for flexibility on the part of the bidder. Proponents can opt to follow the current collection system, with one garbage can per household. The second option is for automated collection, where garbage would be collected from containers of a pre-determined size. The successful proponent would be required to provide the containers, which could be picked up using an arm from the garbage truck. Alternate proposals are also being wel-
It will cost extra to put out more than one garbage bin going forward. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper comed. "The City welcomes alternative proposals that result in a more efficient system, reduced environmental impacts including reducing access of refuse to bears and other wildlife, provide better customer service, and/or result in lower overall sys-
Sewer stench fix done by June 15, says mayor
Budget, taxes, utility rates set for 2015 ALEX COOPER
alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com The City of Revelstoke adopted its five year financial plan and tax bylaw for 2015 on Thursday. Council approved the bylaws just ahead of the May 15 deadline after the budget process was delayed by the combination of the election, illness and vacations. The financial plan calls for $21,789,258 in operating expenses and $4,151,247 in capital spending in 2015. Taxes will go up by two per cent for residences and industry, and 0.5 per cent for businesses. The hikes mark an overall increase for the entire class of properties; individual property taxes will depend on changes in assessment. The municipal mill rate for residences is set at $4.376 per $1,000 of assessment value. For businesses, the municipal mill rate is $16.5663 per $1,000 of assessed value.
The budget forecasts tax revenue of $8,918,922 in 2015. The city also amended its fees and charges bylaw. The water rate is now $385 per year, while the sewer rate is $245 per year, with an additional $1.50 per foot frontage charge. The garbage rate has been increased by $2 to $110 per year. The budget was passed after the city received its audited financial statements for 2014 at Tuesday's council meeting. According to the audit by BDO, the city spent less than budgeted in all departments except for economic development, which went up due to an increase in grants received from other levels of government. Long-term debt decreased by almost $1 million, to just over $17 million. Linda Nixon, the only returning councillor, was quick to pounce on the positive results. "I’m proud of the team of council and staff that decreased the debt, decreased operating costs, increased assets, increases reserves," she said.
Thank You Thank you to everyone who came out to support our first annual Sunglasses Sale Event on Friday, May 8th. We would like to thank Coopers Food for supplying us with our amazing spread, Johnson & Johnson who sponsored the meal for the day and Maui Jim for supplying the outdoor tent. Thank you to Tim Hortons for the coffee & donuts! Thank you to Modern Cafe for the delicious cupcakes! And a special thanks to Shaun & Milo from EZRock for their onsite appearance during the day. We would also like to thank Sue Driediger, Deb Petruschak, Angie Bargery and the Panylyk’s for all of their help with the event. And a huge shout out to Alan & Lynn Anderson for the use of their kitchen for the day. Thank you to the Revelstoke Legion and its members for the donation of tables, chairs and supplying ice! We couldn’t have done this without all of you! Congratulations to all of the winners of our numerous draws for sunglasses & contact lenses! From Christy & Alex Ayles, Lila, Jen & Cathy 310 Connaught Avenue, Revelstoke www.revelstokeoptometry.ca
tem costs, such as variation in the method of collection," the RFP states. “I think there’s a real opportunity to see if we can provide a service for cheaper," said coun. Aaron Orlando.
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alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com The horrible stench of raw sewage that has been permeating Southside for years – and gotten worse in recent weeks – will hopefully be gone by June 15, says Mayor Mark McKee. The mayor made the remarks at the start of last Tuesday's council meeting, when he addressed the elephant-poo in the room that is the sewer smell. Work has begun to install new equipment that should scrub the smell from the air before it leaves the sewer treatment plant headworks building. "Because of the work that’s going on, the building is torn apart a little bit and we figure that is the main reason there are odours coming from the sewage lagoon," said McKee. “We’re hoping that by June 15 the sewage lagoon project will be finished. I’m hoping this will put an end to the odours from the sewage lagoon.” The city is spending about $360,000 to fix the problem. Local business Canyon Industrial Electrical won the bid to install the odour scrubbing equipment.
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Students line up to check their schedules on the first day of school at RSS in September. The high school is ranked one of the best in B.C. by the Fraser Institute. ~ Revelstoke Review File Photo
School district ties for first in B.C. in Fraser Institute rankings ALEX COOPER
alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com The Revelstoke School District tied for first in the Fraser Institute's annual high school rankings that were released today. School District 19, as it is formally known, received a score of 7.5 to tie with West Vancouver for tops in the province. Revelstoke Secondary School ranked 61st amongst the provinces 289 high schools, and 17th amongst public schools. The only schools in the B.C. Interior to out-perform it are Elkford Secondary School and Okanagan Mission in Kelowna. Overall, the district's lone high school gave the district a share of the highest overall score in the province. The rankings looked at the performance of the provinces high schools based on provincial exam score, the performance difference between boys and girls, grade-to-grade transition rates and graduation rates.
"Our students have traditionally performed above provincial averages in these areas, and we are very proud of that success," said superintendent Mike Hooker. Even then, he was critical of the survey, saying they're too narrow and don't touch on the whole scope of work that schools do. "There is so much more going on in B.C. schools beyond provincial exams that is not considered by the Fraser Institute reporting," he said. Hooker said the Revelstoke Board of Education was reviewing its mission, vision and values to include "developing personal and social values" and "approaching learning today and tomorrow with passion and joy." "Focus in these areas enable all of our students to be successful in 'developing social, academic, emotional and physical well-being,'" he wrote in an e-mail. The Fraser Institute rankings are generally criticized for favouring private schools over public schools.
Firefighters tackle small blaze at Downie sawmill ALEX COOPER
alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com An fire early last Wednesday morning at Downie Timber caused minimal damage, says mill manager Alan Smythe. "It was about $1,500 worth of damage," he told the Review. "It wasn't anything to hardly report on." Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services were called to the blaze at around 6 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13. "Upon arrival, fire crews found heavy fire damage in an area of the millwright area and light smoke on the second floor," said fire chief Rob Girard in a news release. "The sprinkler system did majority of the suppression work." Twenty-two firefighters spent just under an hour extinguishing the fire, focusing on the walls around the point of origin and checking for hot spots. "I don't even think we lost two minutes of production," said Smythe. "That's the important Revelstoke Fire Rescue responds to a small fire at Downie Timber last Wednesday morning. thing." ~ Photo courtesy Fire Rescue Services The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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Drunks, thieves and bears highlight week's work for RCMP THURSDAY, MAY 14
ALEX COOPER
alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com
— In the morning, police were advised of a vehicle which has been parked for three days in the Roger’s Pass area. — At around noon, police were dispatched to a traffic complaint where a driver reported that a commercial vehicle was following him too closely. — At lunch on Thursday, the RCMP hosted a barbecue in the parking lot of the detachment. They brought out their toys to show off and served up burgers, with about $200 raised for the Revelstoke Women's Shelter.
Last week National Police Week and to mark the occasion, the Revelstoke RCMP sent out a news release each day outlining their activities. They ranged from abandoned 911 calls to reports of erratic drives to thefts. Here's the highlights, as selected by the Review:
SATURDAY, MAY 9 — At 5 a.m. the RCMP were called to Moberly Manor for an intoxicated male that was sleeping in the entrance of the building. — In the morning, the RCMP were dispatched to a call of a bear near a residence in Columbia Park. Patrols for the bear were negative and residences were advised to contact police if observed again. — Police were advised of a possible impaired driver near the Revelstoke Dam. The vehicle was located and found to have a sober driver. — In the evening, a complaint was received of two motorcycles heading east bound on the Trans-Canada Highway at high rates of speed. The vehicles were located in Revelstoke and both drivers were issued violation tickets for their driving and other Motor Vehicle Act infractions.
SUNDAY, MAY 10 — In early morning, the Revelstoke RCMP were called to assist the CP Police with arresting a subject. The male was charged with driving while prohibited, obstruction of a police officer and breach of probation. The male subject was held until court in Revelstoke on Wednesday. — In the morning, the Revelstoke RCMP were requested to assist solving a civil matter over the separation of belongings.
Revelstoke! Paul & Michelle and family would like to thank everyone that was involved in the fundraiser regarding our grandson’s murder trial that will continue in the upcoming fall. A very special thank you to all the sponsors, for all the donations and for the hard work of all the volunteers, too many to mention. You made it all possible!
Above: A group of kids have fun playing on the RCMP police boat during an open house at the detachment on Thursday. Right: Staff-Sgt. Kurt Grabinsky (left) and auxiliary RCMP Shane Volpatti cook up burgers.
A special thank you to our daughter Sonia “Cinelli”, Christy Mele and to Shelley and Stuart Klassen from the Main Street Cafe, who masterminded the whole event - it wouldn’t have been possible without them! Thanks to everyone for the support, Paul & Michelle Levesque.
~ Photos by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review
MONDAY, MAY 11 — Early in the morning, Revelstoke RCMP were advised of a suspicious person and vehicle. The vehicle was located on Seventh Street and the lone male occupant was arrested. Charges of possession of stolen property are proposed. The truck, a late-90's Dodge, was stolen from Olds, Alta. The male subject was found to be under conditions and is most likely being held for court in Revelstoke on Wednesday. — In the morning, the RCMP received a call of a break and enter to a residence on Victoria Road. Unknown subjects entered the residence and departed with personal belongings. The public is reminded to lock doors and report suspicious people and occurrences to police when observed. — Two speeding tickets were issued on the Trans-Canada Highway by Revelstoke general duty police officers. One vehicle was observed at 129 kilometres per hous and another at 118 kilometres per hour, both in 100 kilometre per hour zones. Both drivers received $138 tickets.
TUESDAY, MAY 12 — Fraud use of credit cards. Report of card locked card stolen and used to purchase a large amount of fuel.
— At 3:43 p.m.. RCMP received a report of an erratic driver on Highway 1 leaving Revelstoke and heading eastbound. The vehicle was reportedly a tan Honda car with Alberta licence plates. It was reported passing on corners and construction zone double solids. — At 9:30 p.m. the RCMP received a report of a westbound tractor-trailer heading into Revelstoke on the Trans-Canada Highway where the trailer had no lights. No licence plate or unit number was obtained, and the vehicle was not located. — Report received at 10:30 pm of a female intoxicated at a business on Victoria Road. Police attended and determined that the female was not intoxicated.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13 — Just before 1 a.m., the Revelstoke RCMP received a report of a possible indecent act at a local business on Victoria Road. Staff called and advised that an unidentified Caucasian male with dirty blond hair, who appeared to be wearing nothing but a poncho, was running around the store, then left. The male did not expose himself while in the store as he was covered by a red poncho, but looked as if he was trying to record him-
self on his cell phone while appearing to wear nothing underneath while in the store. Police made extensive patrols but were unable to locate the male. — Report received by the Revelstoke RCMP at approximately 1:30 a.m. of an intoxicated female at a local motel. Police aided in ensuring the safety of the female. — At approximately 6 a.m., the RCMP were requested to assist the fire department with a situation at a local business. The fire occurred overnight and the sprinkler systems appeared to have put it out. — Staff of local elementary school reported the use of marijuana near the school. Police attended and spoke with residents, who were apologetic for their actions. — Police received an abandoned 911 call. The call was not attached to any phone therefore police were unable to locate the caller's physical location. This occurs very frequently in all of Canada). — Report of a commercial vehicle being driven aggressively and tailgating on the Trans-Canada Highway. — A vehicle was stopped east of Revelstoke on the Trans-Canada Highway. The driver was located in possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia.
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In the 2013 election, Christy Clark promised a $100 billion prosperity fund, an end to the provincial sales tax, an end to provincial debt, and 100,000 jobs at over a dozen Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) plants, with the first to be opened in 2015. To say that there is a gap between what the BC Liberals promised and the current reality would be a bit of an understatement. And it is in the middle of this gap that the BC Liberals are writing, and re-
writing, legislation on the fly, and making deals that are not, in my view, in the best interests of British Columbians. The most recent signs of this desperation are Bill 26, the LNG Income Tax Amendment Act, and certain sections of Bill 23, the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act (2015). I support LNG as an opportunity, in the same way I support the judicious and reasonable use of our natural resources, as long as we are proceeding in a way that protects our environment and ensures that the citizens of British Columbia, who are the owners of these resources, are fairly compensated. And as your representative in the Legislature it is my responsibility to review legislation to ensure that it meets the standard of putting the best interests of British Columbians first. Bill 23 and 26 do not meet that standard. Instead, these bills create a situation where a government, which is des-
perate to sign an LNG deal at any cost, can develop projects and sign royalty agreements in secret that could ultimately result in the complete give-away of yet another precious resource. These agreements will also bind future governments to deals that could be ridiculously advantageous to a foreign company, simply so that the BC Liberals can claim progress on the LNG file prior to the next election. We are tremendously blessed in this province to have such vast publiclyowned resources. I believe that not only should they be used today to meet our current needs, but also managed to provide wealth for future generations. Instead, the BC Liberals are currently setting up a massive give-away simply to suit their narrow political agenda. Norm Macdonald is the MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke. He can be contacted at 1-866-870-4188 or norm.macdonald.mla@ leg.bc.ca
BVE gives thanks for breakfast program help Editor Begbie View Elementary has been running a breakfast program each week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. It has been a huge success with around 25 students eating breakfast each time the program is offered. Breakfast is open to anyone at the school and the environment is quite social as students sit with friends and enjoy a healthy meal. Breakfast includes cold cereals with milk, yogurt, fruit, toast, bagels, bread, english muffins, various spreads, cheese and hard boiled eggs. The program is run completely by volunteers and on contributions from Revelstoke businesses, groups, families and people. Amazing!
If you are interested in contributing time, food or funds, please contact the school 250-837-3085 or bvebreakfast@ gmail.com. The breakfast program would like to thank the following businesses, groups and people for their contribution to the breakfast program to date: – Astra Family – Balu Yoga – Big Horn Mountain Lodge – BVE PAC – Downie Timber – Modern Bakeshop & Cafe – Morrow Family – Nixon Family – Pharmasave – Red Apple
– Revelstoke Credit Union - Community Giving – School District #19 – Selkirk Mountain Helicopter – Sheryl at Home Hardware – South Side Grocery – St. Peter's Anglican Church Good Will Shop The program would also like to thank all the people that have donated food to the program. Of course a huge thank you goes out to the volunteers who come out to run this program every week. Thank you! Kendra von Bremen Begbie View Elementary
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Glacier House Resort is hosting a party this Sunday, May 24, to mark the opening of their jump park. Aside from being able to play in the dirt, there will be a barbecue and various kids activities. The fun starts at 2 p.m. ~ Photo Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review files
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RSS EXHIBITION and GOLDEN GIRLS WATERCOLOUR EXHIBITION Two new shows open at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. Show opening is Friday, May 8, at 6 p.m.
Wednesday. May 20
BROWN BAG LUNCH Come learn about Revelstoke's history at this talk by Cathy English, the curator of the Revelstoke Museum & Archives. This week's topic is on historic Revelstoke hotels. At the museum at 12:15 p.m. SELKIRK MOUNTAIN CARIBOU PARK PROPOSAL PRESENTATION Craig Pettitt, with the Valhalla Wilderness Society, is coming to give a presentation about their proposal for a new park, which would link Glacier National Park, the Bugaboos, and Goat Range, otherwise known as the Selkirk Mountain Caribou Park Proposal. He’s being hosted by the NCES Conservation Committee. At the community centre at 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 21
GARDEN GURU: PLANTING STRATEGIES FOR YOUR GARDEN At the United Church at 7 p.m. BRYCE JARDIN Live at the Last Drop.
May 22–23
LUKE DOWLER Live at the Last Drop.
Sunday, May 24
REVELOUTION BIKE PARTY Glacier House Resort hosts a party to mark the opening of their mountain bike jump park. Come try the jumps, or just watch and enjoy a burger and beverage, or take part in the other activities that will be available. Starts at 2 p.m.
May 25–31
BIKE TO WORK WEEK See if you can get everyone at your business to bike to work for the week.
Wednesday, May 27
OUTLOOK FOR INVESTMENTS SEMINAR Join Craig Fehr, Edward Jones' investment strategist, for a free talk on how current events can affect the markets. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 6 p.m. GARDEN GURU: SELECTING & PLANTING FRUIT TREES At the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre at 7 p.m.
Thursday, May 28
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ALC boss let go contract until it ends in November, Agriculture Minister Norm Letnick said last Thursday. Bullock will be replaced effective immediately by long-time Saanich mayor Frank Leonard, who was voted out after nearly 20 years in last fall's civic elections.
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The B.C. government has "released" Agricultural Land Commission board chair and CEO Richard Bullock, and will pay out his five-year
Letnick said with new regulations taking effect to manage the Agricultural Land Reserve with two zones, it was time to make a change and let Leonard and the board choose a new CEO. The B.C. government has been at odds with Bullock since early in his five-year term, when he stopped appointing commissioners to six regional panels around the province. Leonard takes over as the ALC deals with a
vast Interior "zone two" with relaxed rules for second residences and non-farm activities. Commissioners are also expected to deal with applications by a British manufacturing giant buying B.C. Interior farms to turn back to forest for European Union carbon credits. Letnick said the regional panels are up and running, and he doesn't expect the change at the top to cause delays in making decisions on farmland use or exclusion.
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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ARENA CONCESSION
Residents are reminded that open air burning for the purpose of property and yard clean up as well as disposal of Industrial and Commercial wood waste is prohibited in the City of Revelstoke.
The City of Revelstoke is inviting proposals for leasing and operating the Concession at the Revelstoke Forum, 1100 Vernon Avenue, from August 1, 2015 to April 30, 2016 with options to renew for two additional nine-month terms, from August 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017 and from August 1, 2017 to April 30, 2018.
Special occasion fires and fires for the purposes of hazard abatement under the Fire Smart program are still permissible. Before engaging in these activities and to avoid Municipal Ticketing, residents are strongly encouraged to research the City Bylaw. Please visit the City of Revelstoke website at www.cityofrevelstoke.com and review section 5.0 of Bylaw #1772. For more information contact Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services at 250-837-2884.
Proposal information and specifications can be obtained from the City's website at http:// www.revelstoke.ca or the Revelstoke Community Centre, 600 Campbell Avenue, or by calling 250-837-9351. Closing Time and Date: Addressed to:
Arena Concession Proposal Attention: Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture City of Revelstoke, 600 Campbell Avenue, PO Box 170 Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0
Or via email to:
ldonato@revelstoke.ca Subject field must clearly state "Arena Concession Proposal"
COMMUNITY WILDFIRE PROTECTION FUEL BREAK DESIGN REVIEW AND FIRESMART The City of Revelstoke and the Columbia Shuswap Regional District invite your input on the draft design for community wildfire protection fuel breaks within the Revelstoke Fire Protection Area and forests within 2 kilometres of the Protection Area as well as Greeley Creek watershed and portions of Revelstoke Mountain Resort. You can also learn how to FireSmart your property. Fuel breaks are strategically located strips of low volume fuel where the intensity of a catastrophic wildfire is lowered so that firefighters can safely take actions to put the fire out. Existing highways, transmission lines, wide ski runs and older forests create fuel breaks around much of the community. Draft information is available from the Fire Hall and on the City’s website. Neighbourhood meetings: Tuesday, May 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Coast Hillcrest Hotel for Columbia Park, Clearview Heights and Johnson Heights Wednesday, May 27 at 7:00 p.m. at the Nordic ski lodge for Begbie Bench/MacPherson area Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 p.m. at Sutton Place Building 2 – Nelson Room for Arrow Heights and Airport Road Comments are welcomed until June 2, 2015 For more information contact Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services Chief Rob Girard at 250837-2884 or rgirard@revelstoke.ca.
ADMINISTRATION CLERICAL – CASUAL RELIEF The City of Revelstoke invites applications for the position of Clerical – Casual Relief. The successful incumbent will provide clerical support as required for various City departments and will be expected to substitute for full-time incumbents during periods of absence. The City is looking for individuals with strong computer, organizational and communication skills and previous office experience. The City intends to fill this position as soon as possible. Further information can be obtained by contacting Dawn Levesque as outlined below. Interested parties are invited to submit a cover letter and resume by mail, email or in person to: Dawn Levesque Director of Corporate Administration City of Revelstoke, PO Box 170, 216 Mackenzie Avenue, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 Phone: 250-837-2911 E-mail: dlevesque@revelstoke.ca The City of Revelstoke wishes to thank all applicants in advance for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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It is the Proponent's responsibility to confirm receipt by the City of Revelstoke. For additional information about the proposal and for an appointment to view the arena concession facilities, please contact Laurie Donato, Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture at 250-837-9351 (ext. #5) or by email at ldonato@revelstoke.ca. The City of Revelstoke reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities in any proposal.
ADMINISTRATION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Environmental Advisory Committee and Advisory Planning Commission Are you interested in shaping the future of your community? The City of Revelstoke is currently seeking one citizen at large for the Environmental Advisory Committee and two citizens at large with the Advisory Planning Commission and invites applications from interested parties. Members are volunteers selected for their interest, experience, knowledge, skills and ability to represent the population of the area. If you are interested in applying, please submit an application form, located on our website revelstoke.ca under Departments/Administration/CityCouncil/SelectCommittees andCommissions prior to 4:30 p.m. on Monday June 3, 2015 to the attention of Dawn Levesque, Director of Corporate Administration, dlevesque@revelstoke.ca. or to 216 Mackenzie Avenue, Box 170, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0.
ADMINISTRATION PUBLIC NOTICE REGARDING DUST CONTROL WITHIN THE CITY OF REVELSTOKE Industrial or Service Commercial property owners with unpaved or partially unpaved lots are reminded that the City of Revelstoke has implemented its dust control program for 2015. The City is requesting that the dirt and gravel areas be controlled by asphalt paving or an acceptable dust suppressant such as magnesium chloride. Non-traffic areas may also be seeded. Please note that water sprinkling is not an approved method of dust control due to City wide water restrictions. For more information contact the City of Revelstoke Administration Department at 250837-2911.
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The Point offers comfort food with a modern twist JAKE SHERMAN
Special to the Revelstoke Review Revelstoke’s newest restaurant, “the Point,” aims to be more than simply a place to grab a coffee or a snack before you hit the tees. Serving up comfort food out of the Revelstoke Golf Club, the team, fronted by general manager Brandon Bourne, brings a combined 30 years of experience in the restaurant business to their newest operation. Currently, the chain operates two other locations out of Chestermere, and Redwood Meadows; both are located just outside of Calgary, and are attached to golf clubs. Their first venture outside of Alberta offered up an interesting proposition: The Point wants to be more than just another restaurant in a tight-knit municipality, they want to be a community meeting space that fosters communication and collaboration. “We want to be that place where you all want to go to dinner,” says hostess and events co-coordinator Jasmin Reid. “It’s different from the big city. There’s a sense of community here that is new to us. We have great service and great food, our people are amazing, and we want to be the go-to place to share a meal with your family, colleagues, and business associates.” The Point offers weekend brunch specials and weekly events that they hope will help to raise the profile of the new operation. Ladies night on Tuesday, with a dollar off wine, and Men’s night on Wednesday, with $5 pints, are just a few of the many events the week-old restaurant plans on hosting and marketing via their social media outlets. Boasting they have “the best beef dip in the universe,” their menu offers traditional American style pub food. Notable highlights are the veggie burger, coconut prawn tacos, kale caeser salad, butter chicken, and the ‘butchers block’ — a family sized assortment of steak, chicken, and ribs, complete with two sides. The back of the house is run by executive chef and kitchen manager Brant Johnson, who has
Left: Chef Brant Johnson working on a buffalo chicken kale caesar wrap. Right: The Point events and marketing co-ordinator Jasmine Reid ~Photos Jake Sherman, special to the Review. worked every single position in the restaurant business; he started from the very bottom as a dishwasher over 10 years ago. When the opportunity to come out to Revelstoke was presented to him, the Kamploops native jumped at the chance to live in the mountains. The challenges that come along with opening up a new restaurant excite Johnson, who thrives under adversity and brings cooking experience from the world over to Revelstoke. “We’ve only been open for a week but we’ve done great on social media and that has been really encouraging,” says Johnson. "Every day has been a little better, it’s all learning for us, and I look forward to watching it grow.” Complete with excellent customer service, local-
ly sourced vegetables and draught beer, unique events, and an eclectic menu, the Point offers up comfort food with a modern twist, and are well on their way to becoming a Revelstoke staple. Four-year-old local Luke Travers told me his grilled cheese and chocolate milk were some of the best he’s ever had, while dad, Clarke, mentioned the golf club is an important part of the community, and that he’s been extremely impressed with the Point over the last week. For more information on the Point, follow them on Facebook or Twitter. To co-ordinate event hosting and room rentals, contact general manager Brandon Bourne, at 250-837-4276.
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The Just for Kicks dance recital was a huge success, filling the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre last Wednesday and Thursday. Here's a look at a small portion of the 38 performances. 1. Erin Behncke, Frankie Howe, Casey Hunt, Hailey Christie-Hoyle and Brynn Smith do a ballet dance to the song Giant. 2. Rebecca Grabinsky, Makenna Howe, Avery Shewchuk and Automne Beauce do their tap dance to Side by Side. 3. A group of young dancers do their tap dance to 16 Tons. 4. Summer Novakowski showcases her talent with her lyrical solo. 5. Annabelle Thomas is all smiles during her jazz solo. 6. Makayla Teindl performs her ballet solo. ~Photos by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review
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A most special thank you to all our customers who came out on McHappy Day to show their support. We’d also like to thank the following businesses who made special donations to make McHappy Day a huge success: 1st Impressions Bette’s Underthings and Clothing Coast Hillcrest Resort Hotel Emo’s EZ Rock Grizzly Book & Serendipity Shop Helios Herbert Muffler Shop Hong Kong Restaurant Legends & Heroes
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Biking to work, then biking the Dempster Highway IMOGEN WHALE
Special to the Revelstoke Review The road is remote and known for becoming a soupy mess in the rain. Snow can fall regardless of the time of year. It is engulfed in wilderness. Welcome to the Dempster Highway, a road built from gravel and rock shale atop a layer of permafrost. Andrew Moore plans on biking this notoriously inhospitable road. In a 736 kilometre trek, Moore will fly into Inuvik and bike to Dawson City. Between the two locations there is but one pit stop — a lone gas station. At the Arctic Circle, Moore will plant a Revelstoke Bike to Work Week flag. The catch? Moore is challenging the citizens of Revelstoke to clock 20,000 kilometres in this year’s Bike to Work Week (BTWW) from May 25–31. If Revelstokians rise to the challenge, on June 1, 2016, Moore will pedal the highway. “Last year Revelstoke biked 16,338 kilometres in BTWW. I think the community can do 20,000 kilometres this year. Especially as biking to school can now also be counted,” he says. Moore isn't new to long distance bike challenges. Last year he biked to work during BTWW from Edmonton. The trip, just over 700 km, was a feat he accomplished in six days. But why change from a road bike to a trail bike and take on a remote stretch of highway? “I wanted a different set of hazards,” Moore explains. “The road traffic from Edmonton offered some pretty hairy moments. The Dempster Highway is quieter, spectacular and a bucket list kind of thing.” Moore will be riding on a bike outfitted with 10 ply tires, double what a rider would regularly use, in an effort to avoid the torn tires that plague Dempster highway drivers. “People say the road eats vehicles,” Moore laughs, “so I want to be ready.” With only one
Andrew Moore hopes to bike the Dempster Highway in 2016. ~Photo Imogen Whale inhabited stop in the middle of the trail, Moore will be unable to do food drops or eat out. “I need to pack about 25,000 calories with me,” he explains. “Or have a pilot driver leave from Dawson while I start from Inuvik. When we cross paths I'd replenish my food.” Though Moore has tackled big rides, it might be a surprise to learn he didn't bike on a regular basis until 2013. “I was overweight and one day driving home from work, I blacked out,” Moore says. “It was a wakeup call. I realized I needed to change my entire lifestyle. I went from 260 pounds to 200 pounds, from a size 40 to a size 32/34.” Moore avoided fad diets and extreme work out schedules he wouldn't be able to maintain. Instead, he made healthier choices. He started biking everywhere. He swam and lifted light weights. When he lost the weight in the summer, Moore contemplated how to keep it off all winter. “I got on my bike and I stayed on it,” Moore smiles.
Thank You I would like to send out many thanks to all the people who assisted in making the Daniel Levesque Family Fundraiser on May 9th a success. When I first thought of hosting a fundraiser I couldn’t shut off my brain. Living in Revelstoke all of my life I know how this community comes together to help those in need. I have worked with many people over the years raising money for families that have had tragedy strike. This event was very special in my heart as Daniel worked for me at the Main Street Café along with his mother Staci Thur. So when I heard the news of a mistrial for Daniel’s murder case I knew I needed to do something to help the family out.
“I bought studded tires for it and rode all winter. And the weight stayed off.” In three years Moore has gone from passing out behind the wheel to having adventures on two wheels most people will only ever imagine. *** Bike to Work started in Greater Victoria in 1995 in an attempt to promote cycle commuting. By 2008, a provincial not-for-profit coordinating body, Bike to Work BC, was created. In 2009, Revelstoke joined in with 15 other communities. By 2014 there were 44 participating regions and communities. “Revelstoke is very involved,” Suzanne Grieve, Revelstoke’s Recreation and Facilities Coordinator explains. “Each year we add new riders who have
never biked to work before. Last year was exceptionally good.” This year Grieve says the city of Revelstoke issued a community challenge to the city of Smithers. The winning city takes home a trophy created last year when Smithers challenged Terrace and won. A school board trustee from Smithers has personally challenged Revelstoke school board trustee Alan Chell, says Grieve. To participate, commuters go to biketowork.ca, joining as a team or individual, biking either to work or school. People can then keep track of the distances they have commuted. There are grand prizes to be won and sponsorship opportunities.
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A huge thank you goes out to Christy Mele. Christy did a ton of leg work and networking to get those donations coming in. Going to all the businesses telling them about our fundraiser, dropping off letters and picking up donations. I couldn’t have done it without her determination to get the job done. So thank you very much Christy. Also to my husband Stuart for his undying support, brainstorming with me, getting things ready and cleaned up from the bbq, cooking the burgers and hot dogs and keeping TC on the grill and in line. To Daniels Family, Sonia, Paul, Michelle, Claudia, Gina. Laniey and Joel it was so nice being able to have a celebration as well as a fundraiser for our Daniel. Also thanks to Taylor Klassen, Carol Hascarl, Taylor Roberts, Riley Dickson and Cole for all your help with the BBQ, music for our event. And to my staff at the Main Street Café for all their help and support. To the business for your generous donations
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To the people of Revelstoke thank you for coming out and supporting this wonderful family and showing your Love For Daniel. I am happy to say that we raised over $4200.00. If you were not able to come by and wish to donate to the family there is an account at the Revelstoke Credit Union into which you may continue to donate: The Daniel Levesque Family Fund. Please donate so we can help this family find Justice for Daniel. Shelley Klassen
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Fuel reduction needed to complete Revelstoke fire breaks ALEX COOPER
alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com A few gaps need to be filled to complete a network of fuel breaks around Revelstoke, according to a new report received last week. The report, by Archie McConnachie, the retired manager of the Revelstoke wildfire base, and forestry consultant Cindy Pearce, looks at the network of fuel breaks around Revelstoke, and identifies places where such breaks don't exist. The good news is that most of the community is surrounded by natural and manmade breaks. Only three spots are identified as in need of fuel reduction to complete the network and reduce the risk of wildfire to the community. "There's so much forest around the community that trying to firesmart it all isn't possible and would be very expensive," said Pearce. "We're really lucky to have a whole bunch of natural and man made breaks that create a network around the community already." The existing breaks include the BC Hydro power lines and Highway 23 south to the west, the transmission line that crosses the Columbia River from the main power lines into town, the Trans-Canada Highway to the east, north and west; the Begbie Creek
The powerlines over Mount Macpherson west of Revelstoke are considered to provide a fuel break for the community. ~ File photo area; and the Devil's Club run and North Bowl area of Revelstoke Mountain Resort. The areas that need to be addressed are the South Revelstoke area along Airport Way, the Greeley Creek area, and Mount Revelstoke National Park. For the first two areas, a series of meetings is being held to educate people on FireSmarting their property and to provide
input for fuel break design. For the latter, Parks Canada is developing a fire management plan that would include identification of wildfire risks and fuel treatment options that would complement the Trans-Canada Highway. "Because of the high to extreme community values of the highway, the CPR line, the homes there, you need a really signifi-
cant break and the highway just isn't wide enough," said Pearce. According to the report, Revelstoke gets high and extreme wildfire conditions for an average of 20 days per year, and for up to two months in very bad years. The most recent wildfires in the area took place in 2003 and 2006, though they did not result in serious threats to town. The report looked at an area within two kilometres of Revelstoke's fire protection zone, as well as South Revelstoke and the Greeley area. Fuel reduction projects will be conducted in areas that lack existing fuel breaks. Residents in at-risk areas are advised to firesmart their properties in order to reduce the impact of fire. "We thought it would be a major issue with the need to do fuel treatments all the way around town, but it turns out there's already a network of fuel breaks in place," said Pearce. Neighbourhood meetings wil be held: — Tuesday, May 26, at 7 p.m., at the Hillcrest Hotel for residents of Columbia Park, CPR Hill and Johnson Heights. — Wednesday, May 27, at 7 p.m., at the Nordic ski lodge for Begbie Bench residents — Thursday, May 28, at 7 p.m., at the Sutton Place Hotel for Arrow Heights and South Revelstoke residents.
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Iris Caye and Wayne Louie showcase their nearly-finished sturgeon-nosed canoe. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review
Iris Caye and Wayne Louie were in Revelstoke last week to build a sturgeon-nosed canoe with Revelstoke Secondary School students. They began building the canoe in the school during the week and brought it to the farmers market on Saturday to finish the work and showcase it in public. Caye and Louie are members of the Lower Kootenay Indian Band in Creston, part of the Ktunaxa First Nation. The canoe is a traditional design that goes back to "time immemorial," said Louie. "The Lower Kootenay Band is the home of the sturgeon-nosed canoes. I am probably one of the last Ktunaxa who still makes them." They are made using bark from white pine for the underside, maple, and cedar roots for the stitching. Any gaps are sealed using pine resin. "It's all done out of natural resources," said Louie. "There's no nails, no screws, no wires, no fabrications at all. It's just roots and bark." The finished canoe will be on display at RSS.
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In the early morning, as the dancing stars drew her away, the first rays of the sun carried momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s spirit to join that of her husband. Mom was born to John and Sofia Leaf on September 10, 1927 in Kamloops, but spent her youth in the Finnish community of Solsqua- Cambie. She lost her father in July 1945 and helped her mother care for her younger siblings. Her mom, Aiti, left us in June 1981. Mom had two older half-siblings Erik in Finland and Mary Hantula who came to live in Solsqua. She also had two sisters, Elsie Burt and Helvie Saari, and her little brother Ray Leaf. Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only remaining sibling is her sister Elsie. She also leaves behind Rayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s wife Val and Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sister Carol Bates. Mom was married to Robert Owen Jones in October 1950. She always said he was a good catch because he was a railwayman. Sadly their love affair would come to an end May 7, 1983 when we lost our amazing father. They had some fabulous years together raising five children in Revelstoke, Hammond, Kamloops, and Cranbrook. Eldest son Robert Jr. (Bob) also became a good railwayman, and is left to cherish Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s memory with his partner Fran and his five children: Cori (Josh); Sherri (Brian); Megan (George), and Robert (Stephanie)--a third generation railwayman. Sadly we lost Bobâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s daughter, Janet (George) in 2010. The next child to come along was daughter Marilyn Anderson (Donovan) who, with her three children Sarah (Justin), Christopher (Crystal), and David (Samantha) will forever treasure all of the special moments they shared with Mom. The next son was Dick (Debbie) and with children David (Stephanie) and Jennifer (Travis), Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s feisty spirit will be remembered and will live on. Youngest son Darrell (Elizabeth) and their two children Zachary and Jessica (Jeremiah) will long remember Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s laughter and her stories, and will keep her close to their hearts. Finally, the baby, Lori Bregoliss who, with husband Paul and their two sons Ryan (Allison) and Sammy J will honour Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of family and zest for life. Mom and dad had some memorable times together, spending many years sharing their mutual passion for politics. Mom loved being in the campaign offices especially if RO was running. She lived for helping the community and others less fortunate. One of her first jobs was working as a nurseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s aide in the hospital in Revelstoke. She spent hours working with the Royal Purple and the Elks lodge. She was also a passionate caregiver; it seemed there was always someone extra at the dinner table that Mom was helping out, be it a railway friend of Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, one of her childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s friends, or in the later years helping support those with intellectual disabilities. She spent many summers at her cabin on the Shuswap, enjoying the company of family and friends, and always made sure we swept the deck before we left. After selling the cabin she continued to enjoy weekends at her trailer in Chase. Her retirement years were spent living downtown. Mom was a very independent woman, and relished the freedom of being able to get everything she needed with just a short walk, perhaps with some time spent just sitting and people watching. Mom was a great cook, famous for her broccoli bake, which has become a family tradition. Her grandchildren will always remember her for her scrambled egg and peanut butter sandwiches or pancakes after a sleep over. We will make sure that the youngest members of the family, her nine greatgrandchildren - Tanner, Tyler, Emilie, Hunter, Hailey, Emmaline, Josh, Aaron and Gordon, and two more expected this summer, and her great-great-grandson Max will know what a special woman she was. In her last years we were blessed that mom was cared for by the loving staff at Ridgeview Lodge. Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s takes a person away in pieces but the staff at Ridgeview made sure Momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s life was full and whole. Her final days were spent sharing quiet visits with her children and their spouses and some laughter filled evenings with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They shared family stories and a few last sips of beer; she did not want to leave that party. We love you more than words can speak, say hi to Dad, hope he has a CC and water waiting for you. There will be a graveside service for Mom at the Solsqua-Cambie cemetery on May 23 @ 11:00 am with a social at momâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s old stomping grounds, the Cambie Hall, following the service.
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Our beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, Bud (Clark) Stovel, passed away peacefully on May 13th, surrounded by family. He will always be remembered for his sense of adventure, wonderful stories, open heart, and love of his family, friends, and especially his cherished wife, Marg. Bud was born in 1928 in Craigmyle, Alberta. He always had a deep affinity for the outdoors and when he he and and his his parents, parents, Lorrine Lorrine and and Reginald, Reginald, when moved to to Revelstoke Revelstoke around around 1944, 1944, he he found found his his moved home: aa place place filled filled with with kindred kindred spirits spirits who who home: loved hiking, hiking, skiing skiing and and adventure. adventure. He He and and his his loved friends spent spent countless countless hours hours traipsing traipsing around around the the friends mountains, building building cabins, cabins, skiing skiing and and fishing. fishing. mountains, After high school, Bud worked for Parks Canada, After high school, Bud worked for Parks Canada, building trails on Mount Revelstoke. He later building trails on Mount Revelstoke. He later attended teacher’s college and met Marguerite attended college and metinMarguerite Barraud, ateacher’s teacher who he married 1958. Bud Barraud, a teacher who he married 1958. Bud is best known for teaching shop atin Revelstoke is best known for Bud teaching shop atconsiderable Revelstoke Secondary School. volunteered Secondary School. Bud volunteered considerable time to support skiing in Revelstoke. He not only time to skiing, supporthe skiing Revelstoke. not only taught was ininfluential in He installing a taught skiing, he lift was on influential installing in a 1,600-foot Poma Mount in Revelstoke 1,600-foot Poma liftanon Mount Revelstoke 1961 and later spent entire summer installingin a 1961 andon later spentMackenzie an entire summer chairlift Mount Ski Hill.installing a chairlift on Mount Mackenzie Ski Hill. Bud and Marg enjoyed a happy marriage. They Bud Marg enjoyed and a happy marriage. raisedand three daughters always found They time to play three cards daughters with familyand andalways friends.found Bud often raised time metplay travellers thefamily mountains and brought them to cards in with and friends. Bud often home. Many wonderful friendsand entered our them lives met travellers in the mountains brought that way. Travelling, painting drawing home. Many wonderful friendsand entered our were lives among favorite interests his paintings that way.hisTravelling, painting and and drawing were decoratehis the favorite homes ofinterests family and among andfriends. his paintings decorate the homes of family and friends. Bud is survived by daughters, Laura, Jeanette and Krista; Bettyby MacDonald; grandchildren Bud is sister, survived daughters,and Laura, Jeanette Evan and Emmasister, Nip andBetty Nii Noi and Tettey Tetteh. and Krista; MacDonald; and He also leaves Evan many and dear Emma friends Nip and and nephews grandchildren Nii and nieces, including Heather, Mike and Alexis Noi and Tettey Tetteh. He also leaves many Welch. We also thank Dr. Cam MacLeod and the dear friends and nephews and nieces, including wonderful nurses at Queen Victoria Hospital for Heather, Mike and Alexis Welch. We also thank their outstanding care. Dr. Cam MacLeod and the wonderful nurses at Queen Victoriaof Hospital forheld theirat outstanding A celebration life will be 1:00 pm at care. the United Church on Wednesday, May 20. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Revelstoke A celebration of life will be held 1:00 pm at the Community Foundation will at gratefully be United Church on Wednesday, May 20. accepted.
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Obituaries Faith Jones
It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Faith Jones on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at the age of 77 years. She is survived by her husband Tom of Revelstoke, daughter Kimberley (Lance) of Surrey, B.C., son Patrick of St. Albert, Alberta and step-daughter Tracy (Brian) Bawtinheimer of Victoria as well as her grandchildren: Aaron and William Rasberry of St. Albert, Emma and Ava Morrow of Surrey and Matthew and Ian Bawtinheimer of Victoria. Fai was predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Lillian McDonnell of Revelstoke and brothers Bill and Jim. Memorial Service details will be forthcoming. Fai was born on February 14, 1938, in Revelstoke. She was a true Valentine’s Day baby – she always had lots of love in her heart for her family and friends and for those in need. She grew up as Daddy’s Little Girl and was doted on by her Father. She passed on this love to her children and grandchildren who meant the world to her. As a young woman Fai’s life was one of adventure. She travelled the world and then settled down and eventually relocated back to Revelstoke with her children where she met the love of her life, Tom. She was an amazing pianist, painter, gardener, wife, mother, grandmother, cousin and friend and will be missed by all whose lives she touched dearly. A special thanks to Dr. Cam MacLeod and the staff at Mt. Cartier Court for their support and for doing such an amazing job in caring for Fai. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Fai may be made to the Alzheimer Society of B.C. online or by mail to 300-828 W. 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 1E2.
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Matt Kurtenbach and Grayson Norsworthy in Virgil's Wedding. ~ Photo by Danielle Foisy
Senior theatre putting on Virgil's Wedding DANIELLE FOISY
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As the end of the school year approaches, the Revelstoke Secondary School theatre program is once again working hard to perfect their newest performance, Virgil's Wedding. The senior theatre class has been practicing since spring break to make Virgil's Wedding their own and up to standards. Every person in class was hand picked for a specific role, which each person has flourished in. Grayson Norsworthy plays the groom, Virgil himself, opposite to Jordan Vanderberg-Clark as the bride Margaret, and Danielle Foisy takes the lead role as Ms. Delanie, the wedding director.
Comedy ensues as the sophisticated Ms. Delanie and her assistant, Barbie, travel to Lickskillet and attempt to make Virgil and Margaret's wedding the 'prettiest affair this backward region has ever seen'. Amidst Christmas garland, lava lamps, redtailed lizards, and redneck country folk, true love shines and makes it through all obstacles known to the small, country town in Alberta. Directed by long time art and theatre teacher, Mrs. Theresa Browning, and complete with the possibility of live music, Virgil's Wedding is sure to please audiences of all ages. Virgil's Wedding runs June 4–5 at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre, with doors opening at 7:00 p.m. and curtain-call at 7:30 p.m.
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Revelstoke Secondary School, grade 8 On Wednesday, May 20, the Revelstoke Secondary School Junior and Grade Eight Band head east on a five day musical adventure tour to Alberta. After months of practice and hard work, including many lunch hours, they will depart Revelstoke for the tour. The first day will see them up and over Rogers Pass to arrive at Willow Park School in Calgary for an afternoon of concerts, workshops, and lunch. For the rest of the day they will put their instruments away to play laser tag and end the day at Cirque du Soleil. On Thursday, the group will have a public performance in the morning and then head to the Calgary Zoo for a tour and lunch. Then they are
back on the bus and off to Drumheller for the night. Friday sees the band play a quick concert at Green Tree School in Drumheller and then visit the Royal Tyrrell Museum of Paleontology. After the museum visit they will load the bus and head for Edmonton. On Saturday, the bands will play a concert at West Edmonton Mall and have the rest of the day to explore all the mall has to offer. After the long day at the mall they will leave once again for Calgary to spend the night there. On Sunday, they will be homeward bound, returning to Revelstoke that afternoon. The band extends a special thank you to Mr. Jim Redding and the chaperones for giving up their time in order to make this trip a reality.
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The mountains were barely visible for a few hours last Wednesday, May 13, when a strong south wind blew dust from the Columbia River Flats towards town. Environment Canada reported gusts of up to 61 kilometres per hour that day. Combine that with low water levels, and there was a lot of debris to blow around. Several long-time residents said it reminded them of the dust storms that would hit town when the Flats were first flooded, before they were seeded with trees, grass and sedge. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review
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Acrobats perform well at B.C. Provincial Championships JEF KLINE
Revelstoke Acrobats The Revelstoke Acrobats attended the B.C. Provincial Trampoline and Tumbling Championships last weekend in Port Moody. This was the largest championships in recent years, with some of the categories having more than 30 athletes, with only the top 10 making the finals. All 12 gymnasts that attended from the club did amazing by making at least one final each. There were so many highlights and personal bests achieved; the coaches were very pleased with how the club performed. There were three provincial champions
crowned from Revelstoke. Summer Novakowski and Veronica Cadden earned top spots on the double-mini trampoline, while Kaylin Gale took the top of the podium in her trampoline event. Summer also made the final in her trampoline event, placing fifth. Josh Winger brought home two silver medals in his events and has now been named to represent Team B.C. at both the Western Canada Cup and the Canadian National Championships. Devyn Gale just missed top honours, earning a silver medal on trampoline and a fourth place in her double-mini event. Parker English bounced up two placings to a bronze medal in trampoline and finished fifth in her other event. Maken-
na Gallon moved up a grouping for this event and had two outstanding performances, just missing the podium with a fourth place in each of her categories. Alyssa Bollefer, Taila Gallon, Isabella Mendonca, Hannah Winger, and Julia McKenzie all showed great routines, making the final in at least one event. All the athletes have been training and working hard all competitive season and the coaches are so proud that all that hard work has payed off with these impressive, awe-inspiring results. With this meet being the last competition of the season for some of the athletes, it is now time to get back to training new tricks and skills for next year.
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From top: Parker English and Devyn Gale warm up for a syncro routine.; Makenna Gallon gets inverted.; Alyssa Bollefer and Summer Novakowski perform a pike during their Syncro routine. ~Photos by Jef Kline, Revelstoke Acrobats