PACIFICSPORT CENTRE WILL SUPPORT ATHLETES IN THE COLUMBIA BASIN

By Melissa Jameson

“Uniquely for Revelstoke, PacificSport Columbia Basin and PacificSport Interior (based in Kamloops) will work closely together to support the athletes, coaches and local sport organizations, as PacificSport Interior has supported the Revelstoke for over 20 years and has developed several long-standing partnerships and relationships,” said Brotherhood. In-person services and programs will utilize a distributed staff as well as enhance the capacity and skills of key partners within each community

Sport participation is very popular in the Columbia Basin, with nearly half of adolescents between Grades five and eight participating in organized sports, PacificSport Columbia Basin said in a statement. Delivering these programs are more than 250 volunteer led local sport organizations, 82 schools, and over 1,700 trained and registered coaches/technical officials.

City Seeks Public Input On Future Of Revelstoke Forum

By Melissa Jameson

The City of Revelstoke is asking for public input to help inform council decision-making and shape detailed options for the future of the Revelstoke Forum and Curling Club. The current building housing the forum and curling club is more than 60 years old. “We need to plan for the future. Planning now ensure the city is well positioned for future investment grant opportunities,” the city said in a statement.

The city launched a six-week public engagement process near the end of April, intended to hear the community’s thoughts about potential options for the future of the forum. Options for the future of the Revelstoke Forum and Curling Club are:

• Replace the roof and make the required building code upgrades ($25-$35 million)

• New players arena with seating on one side ($25–35 million)

• New spectator arena with seating on both sides ($45–50 million)

• A new multi-sport complex, including an ice arena ($50–$70 million)

The city said this first phase of engagement will help advance community awareness and dialogue about what options might look like. Funding will require a combination of city infrastructure reserves, borrowing, and external grants or partnerships.

Electoral approval to borrow funds for the purpose of upgrading or building a new arena facility will be sought once a preferred approach is known. According to the city this would be sought through a referendum or alternative approval process.

Community members can learn more about the options for the forum and curling club by attending an open house and tour at the arena on Thursday, May 4 from 4 p.m to 7 p.m. There is also a survey available at talkrevelstoke. ca which is open until May 31.

The city said input will be compiled and shared with council and the public later this summer.