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Out in the schools

Revelstoke elementary school students hold up rainbow flags and plaques bearing the school district’s sexual orientation & gender identity policy at an assembly looking at those issues. The Revelstoke School District hosted the Vancouver-based group Out in School for the assembly and a series of workshops that looked at fostering safe spaces for Revelstoke youth. Students learned about the complexities of sexual orientation and gender identity from Brandon Yam and Gavin Somers, who presented a series of videos and answered questions about the topics. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review

CP Rail looking to move crews from Revelstoke to Golden ALEX COOPER

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com CP Rail is looking at moving workers from Revelstoke to Golden in order to create an extended coal train run that would eliminate crew changes here. “It is the company’s intent to operate coal trains in extended service runs (ESR) between Kamloops, B.C., and Golden, B.C., without the need to change crews at Revelstoke, B.C.,” wrote Chris Clark, the assistant

director of labour relations for CP Rail in a letter to Teamsters Canada Rail Conference union leadership. The move would involve establishing a new home terminal in Golden dedicated to running coal trains to and from Kamloops. It’s a 350 kilometre run. The letter says the change would go into effect on June 20, 2016, though the exact start date could be pushed back if the Teamsters choose to fight the move. It says no jobs would be lost, but does not

say how many positions would be moved out of Revelstoke as a result of the change. Greg Edwards, the Teamster's general chairman for locomotive engineers in western Canada, said the union still has lots of questions about CP Rail's proposal and he is still waiting for many details from CP as to what the changes might mean. “This notice falls completely short of the requirements in our collective agreement provisions for making any type of material change in working conditions," he told the

Review, adding that the timelines set out by CP Rail are "unrealistic." He said they would be issuing a letter in response and that letter would be made public. Sources tell the Review a trip from Golden to Kamloops would take at least 10 hours, however it can sometimes take that long just to make the journey through the mountains. Engineers and conductors are see CP Rail, page 4

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Business Beat: Shoe shopping at Universal Footwear ALEX COOPER

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Top: Jordan Bott, athletic shoe guru of Universal Footwear.; Below: a display of this season's women's footwear ~ Photos by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review

Universal Footwear has been the goto place for shoes in Revelstoke for more than 30 years. They stock everything from kids shoes to formal wear to rugged hiking boots. Over the years the store has developed a sterling reputation for its customer service; they've been voted Best Customer Service in the last two Best of Revelstoke reader polls. It and owner Malcolm Bott have won numerous local business awards. They’re not just a local favourite, but also a stop for tourists. My mother, visiting from Montreal, walked out of the store with two new pairs of shoes after a visit last spring. They carry shoes by Scarpa, Columbia, Keen, Skechers, Bogs, Crocs, New Balance, Salomon, Portofino, Red Wing, Nike, Vasque, Asics, Sorel, Timberland, Birkenstock, Blundstone, Converse and more. I went in last week to talk Malcolm’s son Jordan — the shop’s heir apparent – for advice about purchasing hiking boots, running shoes, socks and more. While Malcolm is the owner, he said Jordan was the guru when it comes to fitness and athletics. We started talking about hiking shoes. Do you need a rugged boot if you’re going to hit the trails, or will a lighter shoe do? The answer is it depends on what kind of hiking you do. Bott said the first question he’ll ask people is if they’re going to be carrying a backpack and, if so, how heavy. If you’re just doing easier day hikes in Mount Revelstoke National Park or Rogers Pass, a lighter hiking shoe will do, says Bott. If you’re lugging a heavy pack on a multi-day trip, a solid boot will help. “Lots of people think they need a German-made mountaineering boot you can attach crampons too when really all they’re going to be doing is day hikes in Mount Revelstoke or at the Pass,” he says. “If you’re just carrying a light backpack, chances are you’ll be more comfortable in a good shoe.” If you have ankle issues, something with a higher cut will be helpful. A hiking

boot will be stiffer and provide more support, but they’ll also be heavier. “People doing overnighters in Rogers Pass or the West Coast Trail, we recommend they have a good, sturdy boot and have it fitted properly,” he says. Next, we went over to the running shoe section. Bott had different advice for new and experienced runners. If you’re new to the sport, he recommends a “neutral trail runner.” One of the key elements is the drop — the difference in height between the heel and the toe. For a new runner, he advises getting something with a smaller drop. “I wouldn’t recommend something ultraminimal,” he adds. If you’ve been running for a while, he says to bring in your old shoes. He can tell by the sole how you run, and make a recommendation based on that. “If you’re an existing runner, the best thing to do is bring in your old shoes and be aware of how you run can affect the wear on your shoes and what that can tell you about your next pair of shoes,” he says. One bit of advice that was new to me was to purchase a pair of sandals or flipflops with good support to wear after you exercise. Bott says its not good to go straight from a long workout to walking around barefoot. “The muscles of your feet are going to be tired and if you go out and walk around barefoot on your hardwood floor, the cumulative effect of that can cause some long-term issues,” he advises. A good sandal will support your feet and they will feel better the next time you go out, he says. Of course, Universal sells much more than just sports shoes. There’s a wide variety of kids, casual, and formal shoes; and socks. The one thing that applies to all shoes is to make sure they fit properly. That means there should be about a fingerwidth of space at the back when your toes are pushed against the front of the shoe. “You should be able to kick stuff and not have your toes bash against the end,” he said. Universal Footwear is located in the Alpine Village Mall off Victoria Road.

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Council approves highway intersection design ALEX COOPER

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com A split council approved moving forward on a design for the Trans-Canada Highway intersection at a special meeting last Wednesday. Councillors Linda Nixon, Scott Duke, Aaron Orlando and Trevor English voted in favour of a design that would include a roundabout at Victoria and Wright, block left turns into the Tim Hortons/Shell and out of the Woodenhead Loop; and keep the Bend/Frontage Road loop. Mayor Mark McKee and coun. Gary Sulz voted against the plan. McKee wanted to explore putting a traffic light at the railway bridge over Victoria Road to see if holding up highway-bound traffic there would alleviate the problem. “I don’t like the idea of us throwing out a $300,000 option and going right to $2 million without having all the information,” he said. Council spent about two hours hearing about and discussing options for the intersection. Elisa Becker and David Kneeshaw, engineers from McElhanney Consulting, the firm hired to design and oversee construction for the intersection, were on hand to speak to council about their proposal. The meeting was scheduled after council balked at moving forward last week and instead opted to hold the special meeting on the intersection. They were scared off by revised estimates that pegged the cost of the work at more than $2.1 million, and fears the design wouldn’t work. Kneeshaw and Becker said their design was created based on earlier work, and was based on the assumption that it would need to eliminate the problematic left turns at Victoria and Mutas, and add the roundabout to compensate. “Those two things are key to everything we’ve done so far,” said Kneeshaw. “The crux of the whole design is when you restrict the left into this area and make it a right in, the traffic is free flowing,” added Becker. They said the model showed a 100 per cent improvement to peak traffic flows. It would reduce delays to less than 30 seconds from over five minutes for some traffic movements. They presented several alternative plans. One would have kept the left hand turn into Tim Hortons, however they did not recom-

mend it, saying it would only improve traffic flows by 30 per cent for the same cost of the other designs. “I see us paying for flaggers again and the community have a good laugh for doing all that,” said Nixon. A second maintained the Frontage/Bend Road loop that was eliminated in previous designs. It was based on feedback received at a March open house, though Becker said it made for an “awkward design.” Mayor McKee threw a wrinkle into the debate when he brought up the idea of a traffic light at the railway overpass. He said it would only stop traffic going out to the highway in order make room at the Mutas Road intersection. “I still like the idea of a traffic light on the CP bridge and stopping traffic from going into that intersection unless the highway light is green,” he said. “I’d like someone to say you spend $2 million, it’s going to be 100 per cent fixed. I don’t have that level of comfort. I like that idea of a light and leave everything else as it is.” His proposal got a modicum of support. Linda Nixon added a rider to her motion to have the consultants see if the Ministry of Transportation would even consider the mayor’s proposal. She also proposed the initial motion to move forward on the roundabout. “I think if we stop and go back and start again, we’re going to lose a year,” she said. “I think it’s unfair to the people in (Columbia Park) to stop and start again.” Council was under pressure to make a decision in order to get construction finished before the summer of 2017. The current construction timeline calls for the roundabout to be built this fall and the rest of the work to be done next spring. The city has budgeted $1.2 million for the project and there is no word yet on how any extra costs would be paid for. The vote means McElhanney will now produce detailed designs that will refine the cost of the project before it goes to tender. “A cost estimate would come back to council before we proceed with a tender,” said Mike Thomas, the city’s director of engineering. “At that point council would decide to proceed.” Thomas added that if the Ministry of Transportation said the mayor’s traffic light proposal was acceptable, they could have the consultants run a model on the proposal and bring it back to council.

Revelstoke council listens in on a presentation on the highway intersection by consultants Elisa Becker and David Kneeshaw. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review

The design opted for by council. It keeps the Bend/Frontage Road loop intact, adds a roundabout at Victoria and Wright, and blocks left turns into the Tim Hortons, and out of the Woodenhead Loop. ~ Image by McElhanney Consulting

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

AGLG gives Revelstoke good grades in audit

AUDITOR GENERAL FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT SAYS CITY OF REVELSTOKE OPERATIONAL PROCUREMENT AUDIT VALUABLE, DESPITE LONG DELAY IN PUBLISHING REPORT

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REVELSTOKE REVISITED BC HISTORICAL FEDERATION CONFERENCE May 26 to 28, 2016

Hosted by Revelstoke Museum & Archives Join us for receptions, bus and walking tours, and talks on the history of the region. Keynote address: Land of Thundering Snow by Dr. John Woods. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND Go to www.bchistory.ca to register for all or part of the conference or contact the museum at 250837-3067 or email curator@revelstokemuseum.ca

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alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com After years of waiting, there’s little excitement to be found in a new report on the City of Revelstoke’s operational procurement. The city has solid foundation for operational procurement but needs to continue its good practices by updating its policies, says the Auditor General for Local Government in a new report published Friday morning. “Overall, we found that the City of Revelstoke met most of our expectations, had a solid foundation for operational procurement and that staff fully complied with the expectations provided to them in the city’s policies,” wrote AGLG Gordon Ruth. “To meet its operational procurement objectives more fully, Revelstoke will need to build on its existing good practices by updating its procurement and conflict of interest policies and undertaking additional monitoring and reporting relating to operational procurement and the achievement of value for money.” The report, called Achieving Value for Money in Operational Procurement, looked at Revelstoke’s procurement practices from 2010 to 2012. The auditors went over 25 different procurements from that time period. Operational procurement relates to the day-to-day operations of the city and doesn’t include capital spending. According to the report, it represents about a third of the city’s operational spending. There’s no bombshells in the report. There’s no tales of government waste or corruption. The report goes over the city’s procurement policies and says they’re generally good and are followed by staff, but that there are gaps that need to be filled in. “Effectively, what we found was the City of Revelstoke met most of our audited expectations,” said Ruth in an interview. Mayor Mark McKee said he was disappointed in the lack of major findings.

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“I see the purpose of these things of coming up with revelations that will help us manage and run the city better, more efficiently, more cost effective,” he said. “I guess it’s good its not there, but I’m always looking to do better.” The report says the city lacks guidance on length of contracts, contract dispute resolution procedures, the use of subcontractors, and contract monitoring or legal review of larger contracts. It says purchasing policies should provide direction on how staff deal with vendors. It says the city should debrief unsuccessful bidders and assess vendor performance. It also says the city should keep its scoring sheets for competitive bidding processes — something it did not do during the audit period. The report says the city needs to improve its conflict of interest policies. Staff aren’t required to periodically review conflict regulations and there’s no requirement for vendors to disclose any conflicts. There’s also no whistleblower protection for staff who know their colleagues are in conflict. The report also knocks the city for not monitoring and tracking the performance of its operational procurement. It says the city needs to do more performance monitoring and more reporting on procurement results to council. Revelstoke was among the first communities to be chosen to be audited by the AGLG when the office was created in 2012. The report was delayed due to disarray in the Office of the AGLG, and the original AGLG, Basia Ruta, was fired last year after only producing three reports in two years. Since then, the office has produced about one report per month. Ruth says the recommendations are still relevant and valuable, despite the fact the field work for the audit was done two to three years ago. Since then, the city has seen an almost entirely new mayor and council elected and has replaced its chief administrator and city planner. Ruth said his office was in touch with city staff over the past few months as it prepared the report.

Gordon Ruth was appointed Auditor General for Local Government last year. ~ B.C. Government photo “The recommendations around improvements to policy and reporting are still of value today and will still assist the city in continuing to do a better job at what they do,” he said. McKee said many of the recommendations have already been implemented over the past few years. “I think if the report was updated today, you would see an even better report on the city’s procurement policies,” he said. “I’m confident changes have been made as a matter of regularly doing business and I don’t have any concerns in that regard.” A management response says the city has an ongoing program to review and update its policies and will incorporate the auditor’s recommendations as it does so. The city also intends to look at best practices for monitoring performance and will increase reporting on procurement results to council. When asked if this report could lead to a core review, McKee said that would be up to council. “It’s a big deal, it’s expensive, it takes a lot of time,” he said. “I guess if council thinks there are issues that should be looked at, then this may be one of the ways to do that.”

CP Rail, from page 1 allowed to work up to 12 hours per shift. The letter says the change is designed to eliminate a crew change point for coal trains, along with the associated expenses. Right now, coal trains travel from the Cranrbook area to Golden, where crews from Revelstoke take over the trains and drive them here. In Revelstoke, a new crew gets on and drives the trains onwards to Kamloops, where another crew change takes place. The move would also speed up transit A CP Rail coal train heads through the Shuswap on time through the mountain corridor, CP its way from Kamloops to Revelstoke. ~ Photo by HJ Mueller, Creative Commons Rail says. In January, Transport Canada reprimanded CP Rail for fatigue issues on extended son for the change, how many jobs might be imservice runs from Kamloops to Vancouver. pacted, and if the change could include more than CP Rail did answere the Review’s questions just coal trains, Woodrow wrote, “Any changes in about the letter. In one e-mail, company spokes- our operations will be communicated directly to person Salem Woodrow simply confirmed the our employees.” discussions were happening. In a second e-mail, You can read the CP Rail letter on the Review in response to specific questions about the rea- website.

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Jason Edmondson recounts flight from Fort Mac fire FORMER REVELSTOKE RESIDENT LOST ALMOST EVERYTHING, INCLUDING HIS CATS, IN BLAZE ALEX COOPER

help rebuild,” he said. “I’m really proud of our city. I’m proud of the rescue crews. I’m proud of all the volunteers, everybody that helped out, the complete strangers that helped people out.” He’s amazed at the generosity of the people who have helped out and made donations. A friend in Revelstoke has stepped up to collect household items, and others have given them clothes and other items. “The generosity makes me just as tearful as the horror of it all. There’s so many tears for so many different reasons,” he said. “There’s times I feel liberated. I’m free. I got rid of all my stuff. I got nothing.” You can watch Edmondson's videos on the Review website.

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com Jason Edmondson has experienced a roller coaster of emotions the past few days, ever since the former Revelstoke resident had to flee his Fort McMurray home. “We’re in a daze,” he told me on the phone from a friend’s house in Calgary. “There’s moments of clearness, then just complete daze.” Edmondson grew up in Revelstoke but has lived in Fort McMurray for the past eight years, where he works for Suncor. His mother lives in Revelstoke and he has many friends here. Videos of his escape from the fires that have devastated Fort McMurray have been picked up by the national media. One shows him and his girlfriend, Ginny Rice, approaching a wall of flames as they turn onto Highway 63 south. A second video shows them driving off into a glowing wall of smoke. It’s a surreal scene. In the first video, they’re cursing in shock and disbelief at the situation. As they drive into the smoke, they’re almost silent, with only the radio playing as the video ends. “I jumped out of an airplane and that’s quite a rush. That was a cake walk compared to this,” Edmondson told me. “The adrenaline and fear and confusion, there’s too much going on in your head to process at one time.” Fort McMurray was evacuated on Tuesday when a raging wildfire overwhelmed firefighters and engulfed the city. It was the largest evacuation in Canadian history and the blaze continues to grow. Edmondson was at the bank on Tuesday morning when he first heard that parts of the city were being evacuated. He went back to his home in the Waterways neighbourhood to get Rice. They went to pick up a prescription for their dog, but by the time they got back, the evacuation notice was in full effect. A drive that normally took 10 minutes took more than an hour. They rushed home to pack up as much as they could. “Pretty much the whole neighbourhood was in a panic throwing everything they could into their vehicles,” he said. They went inside to pack up and grab the dogs. When Edmondson went back outside, he could hear the roar of the flames. He yelled at Rice that they had to leave. “That was a pretty scary moment,” he said. They got in their car and turned out of the trailer park, leaving their cats behind. Only then could they see the flames not much more than 100 metres away. The whole hillside near his home was on fire. They could feel the intense heat of the flames around them. “The heat, then noise, then the sights and sounds of that fire — it felt like you were in it,” he said. Edmondson and Rice were somewhat fortunate in that they beat the main rush of traffic out of town. They were able to head south on Highway 63 and fill their tank with gas, unlike so many others who had to abandon their vehicles. The drive out was chaotic, with cars in all lanes, on the shoulder and the median, but they were able to get out smoothly compared to what thousands of others experienced. Police were

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Jason Edmondson and Ginny Rice after leaving Fort McMurray. ~ Photo by Cathy McNaughton-Edmondson at every intersection directing traffic and emergency personnel were heading the other way, towards the flames. They made it south and were staying with friends in Calgary when they spoke to the Review. I asked Edmondson what they lost. “Everything,” he replied. I re-phrased my question: “What did you save?” “Imagine trying to pack your life up in five minutes, trying to figure out what to to take and what not to take,” he said. “It was tough knowing that my cats were there. It’s still really hard.” The trailer he was renting is almost certainly gone, along with everything in it. According to reports, 90 per cent of the homes in the Waterways neighbourhood were lost. He got out with a few changes of clothes, his laptop, a toothbrush and some heirlooms from his grandfather. Rice’s family, who also live in Fort McMurray, were also able to get out and make it Calgary. Edmondson was planning to move away from Fort McMurray at the end of the month but now he’s not so sure. “Now it doesn’t feel right. It feels like I should go back and

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Keep the Trans-Canada at the top of the list MLA REPORT

Norm Macdonald As we look towards another summer tourist season, we are reminded that Revelstoke and Golden are still waiting for the major upgrades to the Trans-Canada Highway that are desperately needed. We do know that the BC Liberals understand the importance of this issue to people in this area; prior to the last two elections, the government has put up signs along the highway promising to four lane and divide the Trans-Canada from Kamloops to the Alberta border. And I attended the Premier's 2012 Union

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of BC Municipalities speech where she pledged to get it done in 10 years. But actually pledging the money to finish the job is where the BC Liberals are falling down. The money currently budgeted for upgrades are laid out for the next three years, and the projected sums will make very little progress towards the completion of the project. This continues to be disappointing to all of us that live along the Trans-Canada. We must persist in pushing for meaningful improvement, and we must insist that these improvements are made as soon as possible. There is a provincial election coming in 2017, and that often means that government will make the decision to spend on infrastructure. Take a moment to send a message to the Premier at premier@gov.bc.ca. Tell her to fulfill her promise to complete the TransCanada Highway project. The provincial transportation minister was in Ottawa recently to push for federal investment for the Trans-Canada.

He told me that he was encouraged by the meeting. The federal Liberals are going to spend significantly on infrastructure, and a large federal investment would improve the safety and reliability of our national highway. Please keep this section of the TransCanada Highway at the top of the federal minister's mind. Please write to Federal Minister of Transportation Marc Garneau at marc.garneau@parl.gc.ca. I will continue to raise this important issue at every opportunity. I will continue to work with mayor and council in both Revelstoke and Golden, the Columbia Shuswap Regional District, and MP Wayne Stetski to push for building a truly safe national highway of which our country can be very proud. Norm Macdonald is the MLA for Columbia River–Revelstoke. He can be reached at 1-866-870-4188 or norm.macdonald.mla@ leg.bc.ca.

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alex Cooper I had an interesting discussion on Facebook the other day with a friend about the possible impact of CP Rail pulling their operations out of Revelstoke. The threat of CP closing up shop here has long been speculated as a worst-case scenario for the community. It's been just as often dismissed as something unrealstic, given the long runs between

Golden and Kamloops. Now the company is looking to move the coal train terminal to Golden, cutting out crew changes in Revelstoke, and no doubt forcing some workers, and their families, to move. Whether it happens, and how many people it would impact, remains to be scene. As I chatted with my friend, she said this showed Revelstoke needed to diversify its economy. The economic development people here like to point out how we have a diverse economy for a small town. There's CP Rail, forestry, tourism, the National Parks, government jobs, BC Hydro and numerous other small businesses and organizations. Many small towns are beholden to a single mill or mine for economic activity; Revelstoke is fortunate to not be in this position. Still, my friend argued, if CP Rail moved

away, or if Downie Timber closed up, the town would be devastated. She's right — we're too reliant on a couple of big employers for jobs, and there's lack of manufacturing and a knowledge economy. The Revelstoke economy is doing well. The labour market and business retention reports that came out last year attest to that. There are good jobs here if you're creative and motivated, or if your skills match the labour demands here. At the same time, my friend is right that if something happened to one of the pillars of our economy, the community would sink. Revelstoke Mountain Resort helped diversify the economy over the past decade by boosting tourism, but those efforts need to continue to ensure Revelstoke remains resilient. Meanwhile, let's hope the union fight to keep CP jobs here is successful.

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Ongoing to May 27

ART GALLERY EXHIBIT The Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre presents Presentation, Representation and Manifestation, a show by the Revelstoke Secondary School art program. In the side gallery is the Golden Girls annual exhibit. The show opens Friday, May 6, at 6 p.m. Visit the RVAC website for hours.

Wednesday, May 11

CHAMBER LUNCHEON Come to the recently renovated Tim Hortons for our May Chamber Lunch. From 12–1 p.m. Tickets are $20. Register in advance through the Chamber of Commerce at 250-837-5345. TOONIE ROAD RACE The Revelstoke Cycling Association hosts its first road race of the year. The mass start race involves either one or two laps of Airport Way, starting at the airport at 6:30 p.m. Show up early to register. $2 to enter. RCA membership and Cycling BC Insurance required.

Wednesday, May 18

BROWN BAG HISTORY Come learn about Revelstoke's history at this talk by Cathy English, the curator of the Revelstoke Museum & Archives. This week's topic is early merchants. At the museum at 12:15 p.m.

Thursday, May 19

REVENGE OF THE TREES Live at the Last Drop. 10 p.m.

May 20–21

TANNER JAMES Live at the Last Drop. 10 p.m.

Friday, May 20

May 12–13

DOPE SODA Live at the Last Drop. 10 p.m.

BOB ROGERS QUINTET Live at the Revelstoke Jazz Club. In the Selkirk Room of the Regent Hotel at 7 p.m. Entry is by donation.

Friday, May 13

Saturday, May 21

PLANT & MANURE SALE At the United Church from 4-7 p.m. ART FIRST! SPRING GALA Art First! Gallery invites you to check out their displays and meet the artists behind the work. From 7–10 p.m. THE TREES ARE TALKING Enjoy a presentation on the symbiotic relationships between fungi and trees by PhD student Monika Gorzelak. Host by the BC Interior Forestry Museum, at the community centre at 7 p.m. SANTA LUCIA Live Latin fun, at the River City Pub.

GRAND OPENING OF THE PIPE MOUNTAIN COASTER Head up to Revelstoke Mountain Resort to try out their latest attraction — The Pipe mountain coaster. First ride is at 10 a.m. There will be brunch available at the Revelation Lodge from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. and live music and a barbecue in the RMR plaza from 12–3 p.m. The coaster is open until 8:30 p.m. REVELSTOKE TIMBER DAYS The pro-logging show is back for Revelstoke Timber Days. Come watch the action or take part in the open amateur competition. In Centennial Park from 12–5 p.m.

Saturday, May 14

Sunday, May 22

PLANT & MANURE SALE AND FLEA MARKET At the United Church from 8 a.m. - noon MEGA SPRING CLEAN WOMEN’S CLOTHING SWAP Swap your gently used clothing and shoes and have fun with your friends while you shop sustainably and score some pre-loved finds. This is a fundraiser for the Revelstoke Women’s Shelter. At the community centre from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. TOWER OF SONG: LEONARD COHEN TRIBUTE Oliver Swain and Glenna Garamone tour their minimalist, modern take on the Canadian icon. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre. MAYHEM AT THE FORUM The Revelstoke Derailers take on the Kamloops Wreckers in their first roller derby bout of summer. At the Forum at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 at the door or $8 in advance, available at Society Snow & Skate, the community centre, or Mane Attraction.

May 18–19

COLUMBIA-KOOTENAY REGIONAL COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FORUM Every problem related to poverty is an opportunity to build a better economy. At this interactive forum, we will explore how social capacity and economic viability intersect. At the Hillcrest Hotel. Visit communityfuturesrevelstoke.com for more information.

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JUST FOR KICKS DANCE RECITAL Come watch Revelstoke’s young dancers perform on stage at Just for Kicks year-end recital. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre.

THE HANGMEN, BY NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE Come watch this performance of The Hangmen, a black comedy about a retired executioner. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $15, available in advance at the Revelstoke Credit Union and the Revelstoke Arts Council website.

Wednesday, May 25

TOONIE XC RACE The Revelstoke Cycling Association hosts its first toonie race of the season at Mt. Macpherson. The race starts at 7 p.m. Show up early to register. $2 to enter. RCA membership and Cycling BC Insurance required.

May 26–28

REVELSTOKE REVISITED: BC HISTORICAL FEDERATION CONFERENCE The Revelstoke Museum & Archives hosts historians from around the province. The keynote address is by Dr. John Woods on Land of Thundering Snow, the museum’s award-winning exhibit on the history of avalanches and snow science in Canada. It takes place at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at May 27 at 9 a.m. Visit bchistory.ca/revelstokerevisited for a complete schedule of events.

Correction: The column in the May 4 issue of the Review headlined A what? A locavore? was from the Community Connection’s Food Security Team, not the Local Food Initiative. We regret the confusion.

West Coast Indies promise to impress with their unique take on the songs of Leonard Cohen, Canada's greatest songwriter. Oliver Swain and Glenna Garramone have teamed up for a performance infused by roots music and jazz. See them at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre on Saturday, May 14, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in advance, available at ArtFirst! and the visitor centre; or $25 at the door. ~ Photo contributed

Recreation Infrastructure Grants Grants available for projects that focus on the construction of new and/or upgrades to existing recreational infrastructure in the Basin. Eligible projects may include backcountry trail networks, swimming pools, ice rinks, curling arenas, sports fields, indoor & outdoor sports courts and parks. Contact Rick Allen to discuss your project at 1.250.417.3665 or 1.800.505.8998.

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Self Advocacy Group 3rd Tuesday of the Month The Revelstoke Self Advocacy Group meets every third Tuesday of the month in the Boulder Room at the Community Centre from 6:30 - 8:30pm. Contact Rob Tippe at 250-814-0646 for more information. 1880 Trans-Canada Hwy. 250-837-6230

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Cooper's re-branded as Save-On Foods ALEX COOPER

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The Cooper's grocery chain, which was started in Revelstoke, is being converted to Save-On Foods. The switch happened here last week. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review

Cooper’s, the grocery store chain that got its start in Revelstoke 60 years ago, is slowly disappearing. The Revelstoke branch re-opened as Save-On Foods last Friday, May 6, with the red Cooper’s sign replaced by bright green of the new brand. “Save-On offers way more for our customers,” said store manager Rob Bett, shortly after 8 a.m. on Friday. “It’s better pricing, better deals for the consumer.” Cooper’s was started by Ron Cooper in Revelstoke in 1956 and eventually expanded to include 15 stores, with four locations in Kamloops, three in the central Okanagan, and one each in Vernon. Merritt, Princeton, Hope, Chilliwack, Maple Ridge, and Port Coquitlam. The chain was purchased by the Overwaitea Food Group in 1999. This year, they’ve been converting the remaining Cooper’s stores to the SaveOn moniker as a way of consolidating their brands. Bett said the move will mean better pricing for Revelstokians, who will benefit from a larger flyer and more deals. He said prices will be the same here as at all other Save-On stores across the province. He wasn’t worried about switching away from a well-know local brand and said Cooper’s would always remain that to its customers. “The customers will see the same smiling faces here. The service is not going to change. We’re still going to provide them with excellent service and go the extra mile for them,” Bett said. “From the local’s point of view, it’s still Coopers. The name has changed, the people inside haven’t changed.”

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The Revelstoke Community Energy Corporation has 1 vacancy on its Board of Directors and is seeking applications from interested individuals. Persons responding should provide reasons for their interest in joining the Board and provide evidence of any expertise that would be beneficial to the Board, such as financial or project management, power, electrical or general engineering knowledge. Applications close on May 27, 2016 at 16:30 hours and should be submitted to Geoff Battersby, Chairman of the Revelstoke Community Energy Corporation. The successful applicant will be appointed by City Council. For any question or concerns, do not hesitate to contact Geoff Battersby at: Revelstoke Community Energy Corporation 200 – 103 Second Street East, PO Box 3199, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0 E-mail: rcec@rcfc.bc.ca Office: 250-814-0115 Home: 250 837 4540 Cell: 250-837-1930

DEVELOPMENT SERVICES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY 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 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 Friday, May 27, 2016 to the attention of Teresa LeRose, Manager of Legislative Services, admin@revelstoke.ca or to 216 Mackenzie Avenue, Box 170, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0. If you require further information, please contact: Dean Strachan, Manager of Development Services dstrachan@revelstoke.ca Phone: 250-837-3637

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A mountain biker races down the TNT trail at Mount Macpherson. The trail is slated to be logged this summer. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review files

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A new initiative has been launched to try to protect Mount Macpherson from future logging. 'Save Macpherson' is the latest effort put together to protect the popular recreation area from logging. “The MacPherson recreational area is at the heart of Revelstoke's year round mountain tourism industry," said Brent Strand, in a news release. "Provincial land use policies and process need to evolve to include the voice of all those who stand to gain from this priceless resource." A big outcry emerged after the Review revealed plans by BC Timber Sales to log the area of the TNT trail in September 2014. A subsequent petition gained more than 1,600 online signatures, and local politicians appealed to the Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations to start a new land-use planning process. Those calls were ignored, and logging is set to take place any time between June 1 and October 31. The new initiatives calls for people to write city council, MLA Norm Macdonald, and MLA Steve Thomson, the Minister for FLNRO. The group Save Macpherson have created a website and a video featuring numerous locals saying, "Save Macpherson." The group says "current provincial land use management and policy do not allow for inclusive decision making for this important multi-use area." A rally to "save Macpherson" has been scheduled for Saturday, May 21, at 2 p.m. starting at the Nordic Lodge parking lot. Find out more at savemacpherson.org

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Tips for Eye Allergy Relief Avoid allergens: when the pollen count is high keeping your windows closed and wear wrap around sunglasses when outside to reduce the amount of allergens directly contacting the ocular surface. Removing contact lenses: allergens can accumulate on the surface on the contact lenses. Consider wearing your glasses. Or ask us about daily disposable contact lenses that you discard after a single use to avoid the build up of allergens on the lens surface.

Revelstoke officially kicked off summer on Saturday with the annual street market. This year's festival combined the opening of the Farm & Craft Market with a sidewalk sale and other activities. Many home-based businesses and community groups set up on the street for the festival. Clockwise, from top left: Downtown streets were closed for the sidewalk sale.; A woman admires jewellery by Tiny Timber Designs.; Lots of people came out looking for deals.; A young cyclist tries out the RCMP's bike skills course.; Aza Deschamps performs outside Style Trends. For more photos, visit the Review's Facebook page. ~ Photos by Imogen Whale

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hen Greg Hoffart was a kid, he would venture into the yard of local builder Emile Rocher. It was the 80’s and Emile had solar panels everywhere, including walkways. “I always thought it was from the future, that he had gone in a time machine and brought some back,” Hoffart said. With such a friend (and later work mentor), along with Hoffart’s wonderfully idealistic philosophy of helping change the world for the better, it should come as no surprise that the owner of Tree Construction does his best to build socially conscious homes. The most visible example of his work is the duplex he built at the corner of Eighth and Downie in Revelstoke’s Southside neighbourhood. The home is designed to reduce heat loss in winter and stay cool in summer, all while minimizing energy consumption. The homes he builds are efficient and cheap to heat. “The result is a beautiful house because being a high performance house requires attention to detail,” Hoffart says. The idea of a sustainably developed home was

first envisioned in the 1970’s in Saskatchewan, where the hope was to build a home costing very little to heat. It was revamped in the 1990’s in Germany. By 1996 a Passive House Institute was created, along with a building standard. The goal was to passively heat a home. Once built, passively heated homes (PH) have little maintenance or breakdown costs. The extra expenses coming from building a PH depend on fuel, material and labour costs, along with the complexity of the structure. According to Passive House Economics, a case study on PH homes by Malcolm Isaacs of Construction Maison Passive Inc., in association with Olejar Architecture, four homes were built with a net extra cost from $18,000 to $39,000 to achieve the PH standard in Canada. However, it should be noted that the long term savings in energy bills ultimately saves the homeowner more money than the extra costs of building. “People here think PH is unattainable because our winters are not like European winters, which is incorrect,” says Hoffart. “Still, I don’t aim to

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If you’ve been to the Last Drop more than a few times in the last five years or so, there’s a good chance you’ve seen Devon Coyote perform. Whether it’s as a one-man band, or with friends backing him up, Devon Bjarnason always delivers a pure, rocking sound. This is your best chance to catch the band live if you’re underage or you don’t care for the bar scene. See them play on July 2-3, and August 27.

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Rob Buchanan's shopping centre cartoon finished third in B.C. ~ Rob Buchanan

Review picks up second and third place awards at 2016 Ma Murray's STAFF WRITER

The Revelstoke Review won silver in its circulation category, while cartoonist Rob Buchanan won bronze at the 2016 Ma Murray Awards. The Review finished runner-up to the Oliver Chronicle for Newspaper Excellence in category B of the Ma Murray Community Newspaper Awards, which were handed out at the River Rock Casino in Richmond, B.C., on Saturday, May 7. Judges called the Review “a dynamic looking paper that has much style as substance.” The front page and arts & entertainment section were singled out for praise.

“2015 was a big year for our paper. We changed our name to the Review and launched a new design, while continuing to do our best to cover the community,” said editor Alex Cooper. “We are very happy to be recognized for our efforts and plan on continuing our work in the future.” Buchanan finished in third place for his cartoon about the highway shopping centre proposal. First place went to Wyatt Tremblay of the Yukon News. “Not many small town newspapers have the pleasure of a local cartoonist,” said Cooper. “I look forward to seeing what Rob produces every week, and it’s great to see him recognized as one of the best in B.C.”

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Three recreation projects get CBT funding

The Columbia Valley Skateboard Association is a little closer to replacing the Kovach Park skateboard park after receiving a $150,000 grant from the Columbia Basin Trust.

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Environmental Assessment of the Proposed Revelstoke Unit 6 Project

Open House and Invitation to Comment BC Hydro (Proponent) is proposing to install a 500-megawatt generating unit into an existing turbine bay at Revelstoke Generating Station (proposed Project), located 5 km north of the City of Revelstoke. A new capacitor station would also be built on an existing transmission line approximately 19 km west of Summerland. The capacitor station is needed to reliably deliver the extra electricity generated to the BC Hydro grid. The proposed Project is subject to review under British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Act. The Proponent must obtain an environmental assessment certificate before any work can be undertaken on the proposed Project. However, prior to submission of an application (Application) for a certificate by the Proponent, Environmental Assessment Office of British Columbia (EAO) must first approve Application Information Requirements. The Application Information Requirements will specify the studies to be conducted and the detailed information to be provided by the Proponent in its Application. EAO has now received draft Application Information Requirements from the Proponent and invites comments on this draft. In order to provide information about the Application Information Requirements EAO invites the public to attend an Open House. There will be two Open Houses to be held as follows: Revelstoke Community Centre 600 Campbell Avenue, Revelstoke on: Wednesday May 25, 2016 from: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and, at: District of Summerland Recreation Centre, 13205 Kelly Avenue, Summerland on: Thursday May 26, 2016 from: 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at:

There are 31 days for the submission of comments by the public in relation to the draft Application Information Requirements. The comment period will begin on Friday, May 20, 2016 and end on Monday, June 20, 2016.

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All comments received during this comment period in relation to the Application Information Requirements will be considered. The intention of seeking public comments is to ensure that all potential effects – environmental, economic, social, heritage and health – that might result from the proposed Project are identified for consideration as part of the assessment process. At this stage of the process, the primary intent is to receive feedback about the studies or information required for a comprehensive environmental assessment. After taking public comments into account, EAO will finalize the Application Information Requirements and issue them to the Proponent. EAO accepts public comments through the following ways: • By Online Form at: http://www.eao.gov.bc.ca • By Mail: Kate Haines Project Assessment Manager Environmental Assessment Office PO Box 9426 Stn Prov Govt Victoria BC V8W 9V1 • By Fax: Fax: 250-387-2208 An electronic copy of the Application Information Requirements and information regarding the environmental assessment process are available at www.eao.gov.bc.ca. Copies of the Application Information Requirements are also available for viewing at these locations: • Okanagan Regional Library – Revelstoke Branch 600 Campbell Avenue, Revelstoke • Okanagan Regional Library – Summerland Branch 9533 Main Street, Summerland If you are unable to participate at this time, there will be an additional comment period during the Application Review stage when you will also be able to provide comments to EAO on the proposed Project.

All submissions received by EAO during the comment period in relation to the proposed Project are considered public and will be posted to the EAO website.

The Columbia Basin Trust is funding a new skateboard park, upgrades to the Frisby Ridge trail and improvements for the Selkirk Saddle Club as part of its new Recreation Infrastructure Grant. The CBT announced $3.5 million for 42 projects across the basin, including three in Revelstoke, last Thursday. The City of Revelstoke is getting $150,000 in funding for the new skateboard park in Kovach Park. Karl Jost, the president of the Columbia Vally Skateboard Association, which is leading efforts to build the skatepark, said the funding gives the organization almost $500,000 for the project. “We’re stoked,” he said. “It would have been nice to get more but we’re not going complain at all. 150 grand is 150 grand.” He said the cost of the park is a little more than $1 million, but could be built for $850,000 depending on the amount of in-kind donations. “We’re going to make a push to start building the park next year,” said Jost. The city had applied for $500,000 in funding. The Revelstoke Cycling Association is getting $123,250 in funding to upgrade and extend the Frisby Ridge trail. As reported last month, the RCA plans to extend the trail by 7.5 kilometres through the alpine, and repair the damage done by last fall’s combination of heavy rain and heavy traffic. “It’s great news. It gives us lots of options of exciting things to do on Frisby Ridge,” said Keith McNab, the president of the RCA. He said the plan is to rehabilitate the trail this summer, extend it in the alpine next summer, and, if there’s money left, to build a connector to the Ultimate Frisby downhill trail in 2018. The Selkirk Saddle Club is getting $5,160 in funding to upgrade its outdoor riding arena to make it a safer and healthier environment for horses and riders. CBT provided $3.5 million in funding for 42 projects throughout the basin. It has now opened the second intake of its three year, $9 million program. The deadline to apply for the second intake is Monday, July 11. “We’re pleased to provide grants to such a wide range of projects that will help people stay fit and enjoy where we live,” said Neil Muth, Columbia Basin Trust President and Chief Executive Officer, in a news release. “Supporting residents to lead active, healthy lifestyles is one of our strategic priorities, and developing the amenities that help them do so is an important step.”

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Doug Clovechok will again be Liberal candidate in provincial election. JOEL TANSEY

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After coming up 1,616 votes short in the 2013 B.C. provincial election, Doug Clovechok has announced he will be the Columbia River-Revelstoke Liberal candidate once again when voters return to the polls next spring. Clovechok previously ran for a seat in this riding against incumbent Norm Macdonald, earning 4,847 votes and 36.19 per cent of the ballots that were cast. "Since the last election, we learned a lot and I've continued to be active within the riding, working with various ministers on different files and helping people. It was my intent right from the last election to seek the nomination again and I was successful in doing that," Clovechok said. Clovechok believes that his work and presence in the riding since the 2013 campaign will help him close the gap to the NDP in next spring's race in a riding that has only elected a Liberal candidate once since 1991. "We've been able to continue to raise not only my profile but the profile of the BC Liberals," he said. "You also have to remember that 13,000 people in this riding did not vote last time, so there's certainly some room for growth there." Several regional issues lie at the forefront for Clovechok, including the Trans-Canada Highway, childcare and health. "Between Revelstoke and Golden the TransCanada Highway remains an issue," he said, pointing out that the BC Liberals have put things in place to alleviate some of the problems associated with the highway, including the addition of a traffic analyst in Golden and a coroner in Revelstoke. Childcare remains a principle issue for the 2540 year-old demographic, Clovechok says, and healthcare is a pressing issue for all residents, as well as the economy. "The economy is another big one. People need jobs, they need work, and we've got to continue to support that and promote investment," he said.

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Doug Clovechok will be the Liberal candidate in the 2017 provincial election. ~ Revelstoke Review file photo A 20 horsepower restriction on the Upper Columbia River has been a hot topic for the region as of late, and Clovechok was willing to share his opinions on that issue as well. While he didn't believe it was a pressing issue, saying that he doesn't believe many speedboats are travelling along the river, he does believe that they shouldn't be allowed on that portion of the waterway either. "From my perspective, should jet skis and jet boats be going up and down the Columbia River? Absolutely not. They shouldn't be. But my biggest concern…is that we're again looking at restricting access to resources and I'm very cautious when it comes to that," he said. Clovechok was officially announced as the BC Liberal candidate for this riding in Revelstoke on Saturday. Macdonald has yet to announce whether he will seek a fourth term in office and there is widespread speculation that he will be stepping down.

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Royal Canadian Legion Branch #46 Revelstoke OPEN TUESDAY TO FRIDAY at 3:00pm SATURDAY at 1:00pm MEAT DRAW EVERY SATURDAY from 3:00 - 5:00pm Second World War veteran John Augustyn, who turns 97 on May 12, talks to LieutenantGovernor Judith Guichon at the Revelstoke Legion last Tuesday, May 3. Guichon was in Revelstoke as part of the tour of the region. She also visited mayor and council at city hall, Begbie View Elementary, Moberly Manor, the Railway Museum and Mount Revelstoke National park. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review

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ENTRY FORM Name of Nominee Phone Number Category Nominator Name Nominator Phone Number

Do you know someone who makes a positive contribution to our Community?

Tell us about them! The SUBMISSION you provide should be approximately 250 words and include information such as: length of time nominee has spent in the community; specific examples of the work and/or contribution they have made; community associations and memberships. Please provide references or other individuals who my be able to provide further support on the nominee’s behalf. Nomination Categories: • COACH

Makes a positive contribution to their sport. Is exemplary in developing skills and confidence in participants. A role model who inspires and encourages high athletic achievement.

• MENTOR

Makes a positive contribution by being a true leader. An influential counselor, teacher or educator that provides support or sponsorship. Demonstrates a high level of ethics and professional standards, is an inspirational motivator, excellent communicator, good listener and a reliable resource to the community.

• COURAGE

This person has risen above adversity or formidable challenges to become a success. As a result, they have a positive effect on the people around them.

• ABOVE AND BEYOND

This person makes a positive contribution to their community through their work. Someone who goes beyond the requirements of their job to support the community and make it a better place.

• EMERGENCY SERVICE

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• ORGANIZATION

This business or community group goes above and beyond to serve the community and make Revelstoke a better place to live. They make a positive contribution to the community by doing more than expected and rising to meet challenges.

• VOLUNTEER

This individual makes a positive contribution to the community by volunteering their time to a variety of causes. They are dedicated to making a difference in several initiatives.

• YOUTH VOLUNTEER Attach this form to your type written submission and send to: Attention: CLA Nominee, PO Box 20, Revelstoke. V0E 2S0. or email to: rob.stokes@revelstokereview.com

Makes a positive contribution to youth in the community. Someone who is depended upon and committed to provide direction, programs and/ or support to ensure our youth have positive experiences.

• ENVIRONMENTAL LEADER Submissions must be in by May 22nd, 2016.

Makes a positive contribution to the community by championing environmentally friendly initiatives. Someone who inspires others to be “green” by being a leader in ecologically sound practices.

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Someone who has taken the initiative to engage a variety of local residents in an innovative or new community project or event. The initiative may assist different groups to work together, address a gap in community participation, or result in a more inclusive, engaged community.

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NEWS From left: Peter Bernacki (Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club), Mark McKee (Mayor of Revelstoke), Loni Parker (Director Area B, Columbia Shuswap Regional District), Jen Walker-Larsen (BC Hydro), Bill Bennett (Minister of Energy & Mines, MLA for Kootenay East), Doug Clovechuk (BC Liberal candidate for Columbia River-Revelstoke), George Buhler (Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club), and Chris Price (BC Parks). ~ Photo by Alexis Larsen

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alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com The new boat launch at Shelter Bay Provincial Park was officially opened on Saturday. BC Hydro completed work on upgrade to the park this spring — three weeks ahead of schedule. Representatives from BC Hydro, the BC Liberal government, Columbia Shuswap Regional District, and Revelstoke Rod & Gun Club were on hand for the ceremonial ribbon cutting. "We are very pleased to meet our commitments to provide and improve boater access to Arrow Lakes Reservoir under our water licence and the Columbia River Water Use Plan,” stated Chris O’Riley, the deputy CEO of BC Hydro. “We would like to thank

communities and boaters for their support while the construction work was underway.” BC Hydro announced plans to upgrade Shelter Bay last summer. The work involved repairing the boat launch, upgrading the water break, expanding the number of parking spaces to 32, re-designing the turnaround area, and replacing the walkway with a floating one. BC Hydro says the launch can support boats up to 9.3 metres long, 3.1 metres wide, with a one metre maximum draft and weighing four tonnes. BC Hydro said this spring’s dry weather and low water levels allowed the construction team to finish the work three weeks early. The project also came in at $1 million less than the $2.4 million budgeted.

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Colin was born to Margaret and George Duddy on June 23, 1945 in Victoria, B.C. He grew up living right on the ocean and enjoyed a happy childhood there as the youngest of three boys. Colin married his wife, Debbie on May 16, 1970. Their first child was born in 1975. Colin and Debbie were blessed with four children: Nathan, Amanda, Matthew and Joshua. In 1984 they settled in Revelstoke, B.C. where Colin started working as a saw filer at Downie Timber. He continued there until his retirement in July of 2006. In 2010 his first grandchild was born. Colin was blessed with four grandchildren: Maddox, Lanigan, Solan and Ferguson. For the last 10 years of his life, Colin fought a courageous battle with cancer. His battle ended in the evening on April 29, 2016 with his family around him. Left with many precious memories of Colin are his wife Debbie, his children Nathan (Youmi) Duddy, Amanda (Terry) Grimas, Matthew (Christa) Duddy, Joshua (Jessica) Duddy; his grandchildren: Maddox, Solan, Lanigan and Ferguson, as well as Colin’s brothers George and Paul Duddy. The Duddy family would like to thank the nursing staff at the Queen Victoria Hospital in Revelstoke, the staff and pharmacists at Pharmasave, Dr. Leslie and all of the family and friends who supported them during the last weeks. A Memorial Service was held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses on Saturday afternoon, May 7, 2016 with Terry Grimas the speaker. Messages of sympathy may be sent to Colin’s family by viewing his obituary at www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke.

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In Loving Memory of Kyle Grady Bennett McCabe October 8, 1974 – April 30, 2016

Kyle will be remembered by his McCabe and O’Grady Clans and his family in Revelstoke, his brother Corbett, nephews Liam and Caine. Although Kyle only lived here in Revelstoke for the past year, he, like many others, fell in love with its beauty and friendly nature. Kyle enjoyed snowboarding and mountain biking. Kyle appreciated the hard work and many great people at Downie Timber Ltd. Thank you to the support groups in Revelstoke that had helped Kyle through some difficult times. Messages of sympathy may be sent to Kyle’s family by viewing his obituary at www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke.

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Misc. for Sale Bradford Exchange collector plates. Miniature, Match Box cars. Call for info. 250 8377003. REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

Misc. Wanted 999 COINS & BARS. 250-864-3521, I want to buy the coin collection also buying everything gold or silver. Todd’s Coins 250-864-3521 Genuine Coin Collector Looking to Buy Collections, Gold & Silver Coins, Bills etc. Chad 1-778-281-0030 Local

Real Estate For Sale By Owner FOR Sale By Owner Beautiful 2000 sq.ft 5 bedroom Home overlooking Mara Lake. For all information please visit the website www.shuswapdreamhome.com

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent

CAREGIVERS Dengarry Professional Services Ltd.

1949 Laforme Boulevard

is seeking caregivers for 24 hr. support within the home of the caregiver for individuals with mental / physical / developmental disabilities Basement suites and / or accessible housing an asset.

1, 2, 2 bdrm with den apts, furnished & unfurnished, elevator, balconies. 2 & 3 bdrm townhouses furnished & unfurnished, some with 4 appls. U/G covered parking, coin laundry. Flexible leases. Short & long term.

Help Wanted

1 and 2 bedroom, balconies, secure underground parking, elevator, sauna. Some units have Columbia River view. Long term leases avail.

Contact Kristine at (1)250-554-7900 for more detail.

1211 Front Street

Help Wanted

250 837-8850

We Care Home Health Services is currently recruiting

Part-Time Housecleaners & Care Aides Revelstoke Area To provide home support services to clients in private homes in the community. Competitive union wages, Mileage compensation Flexible Hours To apply, please submit your resume by: e-mail to cynthia.wecare@telus.net or fax to 1-250-545-9729

Ofﬁce/Retail Retail or office space, 1000 sq ft at 2nd St. and Mackenzie Ave - opposite City Hall. 250 837-7003 or 604 8746866.

Transportation

Boats BOAT FOR SALE 16.5 foot Callglass Boat. 85 HP-850 Mercury, 8 Horse Power Honda. Only $3,500. Please call Stan 250 837 4698

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN THE CLASSIFIEDS

20 n Revelstoke Review n Wednesday May 11, 2016

REVELSTOKE FLOORING

GRAND RE-OPENING SALE! May 14th & 15th Come Celebrate our Finished Expansion and see our

NEW SHOWROOM! SALES REPS ON SITE! ✶ CARPET ROLLS ENDS $9.99/SY!! ✶ UNHEARD OF HARDWOOD PRICES! ✶ NEW AREA RUGS IN STOCK. OVER 150 AT 25% OFF! ✶ CLEAROUT PALETS OF VINYL & LAMINATE AT AMAZING PRICES! ✶ FREE INSTALLATION OF INSTOCK CARPET! Over 70 rolls to choose from! ✶

50,000sf of Instock Vinyl Planking at

40 Rolls of Lino

50% OFF!

GREAT DEALS!

✶ DOOR PRIZE ✶ HAMBURGER & HOTDOG LUNCH TO SUPPORT THE REVELSTOKE CADETS

TILE

EURO: Canyon Series 12x12 "Earth Grey" EURO: Summit Series 12x12 "Ocean Blue" EURO: Euro Series 12x12 "Note" EURO: Arizona Series 13x13 "Cafe"

VINYL

BEAULIEU: Zone "Bellview Oak" BEAULIEU: Zone "Greenfield Oak" BEAULIEU: Engineered Luxury Cork Back

Reg $3.99/sf Reg $2.99/sf Reg $2.99/sf Reg $3.99/sf

SALE $2.49/sf SALE $1.49/sf SALE $1.49/sf SALE $1.49/sf

Reg $3.99/sf SALE $1.49/sf Reg $3.99/sf SALE $1.49/sf Reg $6.49/sf SALE $3.99/sf

HARDWOOD

DANSK: Engineered "Boca Point Acacia" DANSK: Engineered "Hickory Light Truffle" DANSK: Engineered "Jamaica Hickory" DANSK: Engineered "White Oak" DANSK: Engineered "Mayam Bronze Maple"

LAMINATE

KRONOTEX: 8mm Prima "Walnut" KRONOTEX: 8mm Prima "Century Old Beige" KRONOTEX: 19mm Wade 9' Plank "Oak Grey" KRONOTEX: 19mm Fendi Tile

Reg $5.99/sf Reg $4.99/sf Reg $6.99/sf Reg $7.99/sf Reg $8.79/sf

SALE $3.99/sf SALE $3.49/sf SALE $4.99/sf SALE $5.99/sf SALE $6.99/sf

Reg $1.99/sf Reg $1.99/sf Reg $3.99/sf Reg $4.19/sf

SALE $0.99/sf SALE $0.99/sf SALE $3.29/sf SALE $3.29/sf

99 McPherson Road • 250-837-6141 Revelstoke, B.C. • revfloor@telus.net