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Repeat offender avoids jail, is fined for driving without a licence ALEX COOPER reporter@revelstoketimesreview.com
A Calgary man was fined $1,000 for driving without a licence and given a 12-month driving prohibition in Revelstoke court on Wednesday. The reason he didn’t have a licence? Because he had just been convicted for driving without a licence. Chris Ferguson, 25, was stopped near Greely Road, 10 kilometres east of Revelstoke, on Sept. 23, 2011. Ferguson told the officer that he lost his license but a check of the records revealed he was prohibited from driving. “His motor vehicle [record] is problematic and given these circumstances we’ll be asking for a jail sentence,” said Crown prosecutor Mariane Armstrong. Ferguson said he had recently moved to Calgary where there was better public transit and he was working as carpenter, earning $4,000 per month. “Quite frankly I’d rather see
you working than in jail,” said justice Edmond de Walle in handing out his sentence. “I just want to make it clear I have given you a bit of a break here today.”
BACKCOUNTRY SKIERS LEARN LESSON FOR SKIING IN CLOSED AREA Four backcountry skiers were fined $250 each after pleading guilty to skiing in a closed area in Glacier National Park. Robin Cecioni, Herve Durand, Steeve Petitpas and Christine Roy, were skiing in Glacier National Park when they entered an area that was closed for avalanche control. “They started skiing in one area and ended up skiing in a closed area,” federal Crown prosecutor Nick Vlahos told the court. “They were quite scared when they heard explosions happening above them.” Said duty counsel Melissa Klages. “They recognize what they did
N OTES FROM COURT MARC H 7 , 201 2 was wrong and it was a mistake.”
ALBERTA MAN GETS HOUSE ARREST FOR POSSESSION Laszlo Sitas was given a sixmonth conditional sentence, including three months of house arrest, after pleading guilty to possession for the purpose of trafficking. Sitas, 56, of Okotoks, Alta., was stopped on the Trans-Canada Highway with five pounds of marijuana in his vehicle, federal crown prosecutor Nick Vlahos told the court. Lawyer Melissa Klages told the court that Sitas ran his own
business and was forthright and cooperative with police. She also noted he showed no signs of impairment. “The emphasis needs to be placed on deterrence as well as denunciation,” said judge Edmond De Walle. He handed down a six month conditional sentence, three months of house arrest and a $200 victim fine surcharge.
counts of using a forged document and two counts of fraud over $5,000. Khaira Enterprises operated the silviculture camps where workers were found living in terrible conditions in 2010.
KHAIRA OWNER NOSHOW IN COURT
A man on parole pleaded guilty after being arrested for stealing a vehicle in Revelstoke. Ryan Sawchuk, who was on parole for previous charges, was sentenced to 18 months in jail after pleading guilty to the offence. On Mar. 6 he was charged with two counts of mischief, two counts of theft over $5,000 and two counts of possession of stolen property over $5,000. He plead guilty to one count of each in court on Thursday, Mar. 8. He still had three months left on parole, said Staff Sgt. Jacquie Olsen of the Revelstoke RCMP.
An appearance in court by Khalid Bajwa, the owner of Khaira Enterprises, on charges of fraud and forgery was adjourned until May. Bajwa, nor his lawyer, showed up at his schedule appearance in Revelstoke court last Wednesday. Crown prosecutor Mariane Armstrong said she anticipated a change-of-venue application. She withheld requesting a warrant until May. Bajwa is charged with two
18 MONTHS IN JAIL FOR CAR THIEF ON PAROLE
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PUBLIC NOTICE FEES AND CHARGES BYLAW WORKSHOP
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SNACK & BEVERAGE VENDING SERVICES
The City of Revelstoke is hosting a Workshop for the public and City Council to address amendments to the Proposed Fees and Charges Bylaw.
The City of Revelstoke is inviting proposals from registered businesses for the supply of snack and beverage vending services at the Revelstoke Community Centre, located at 600 Campbell Avenue, Revelstoke, B.C.
The workshop is scheduled for Tuesday March 20 at 7:00 p.m. in the Macpherson Room of the Community Centre. You may view a copy of the proposed amended bylaw online at city.revelstoke.ca
PLANNING ENHANCEMENT COMMITTEE
The City has adopted a policy on Healthy Food and Beverage Sales in municipal facilities. All applicants need to supply a schedule of proposed inventory of vending offerings. Applicants are recommended to begin with a ratio of 60/40 of healthier choices to standard choices. Proposal information and specifications may be obtained from the Parks, Recreation & Culture Department, 600 Campbell Avenue or by emailing meghan.macisaac@revelstoke.ca.
The City of Revelstoke is currently seeking one tourism representative and one downtown business owner to sit on the Enhancement Committee and invites applications from interested parties. The purpose of the committee is to advise City Council regarding ideas and strategies for community enhancement. Committee members are volunteers selected for their interest, experience, knowledge, skills and ability to represent the population of the area.
SEALED PROPOSALS clearly marked “PROPOSAL – SNACK & BEVERAGE VENDING SERVICES” and addressed to the attention of Laurie Donato, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture, City of Revelstoke, will be received at the Revelstoke Community Centre, 600 Campbell Avenue, Box 170, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0 no later than 2:00 p.m. local time, on March 29th, 2012. The City reserves the right to reject any/or all proposals and to waive informalities in any proposal.
If you are interested in applying, please submit a letter noting your interest and a brief outline of your qualifications by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 21, 2012. This can be mailed or delivered to the attention of Teresa Lerose, Deputy Director of Corporate Administration, City of Revelstoke, Box 170, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0, faxed to 250-837-4930 or emailed to tlerose@revelstoke.ca.
For more information, please contact the undersigned.
For additional information, please contact John Guenther at 250-837-3637.
INFORMATION BULLETIN Proposed Zoning Amendment City of Revelstoke Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2011 First and Second Readings at the Council meeting held on February 28th, 2012. This Bylaw amendment will allow for the construction of Accessory buildings in the R5A Zoning Districts which was removed by mistake on previous amendments to that zone. Council has approved the waiving of a public hearing pursuant to section 893 of the Local Government Act. For further information, please contact the Planning Department at 250-837-3637. John Guenther Director of Planning
Laurie Donato or Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture Tel: 250-837-9351 extension 272 email: ldonato@revelstoke.ca
Meghan MacIsaac Program & Facility Coordinator Tel: 250-837-9351 extension 277 email: Meghan.macisaac@revelstoke.ca
SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS ATTENTION: 2012 SPECIAL EVENT ORGANIZERS Application for Public Special Event Permits Local clubs and organizations interested in applying for a Beer Garden License for 2012 are invited to pick up their application forms in person at the Revelstoke Community Centre @ 600 Campbell Avenue or on-line at city.revelstoke.ca under the Parks, Recreation & Culture tab. Completed forms are to be returned to the Community Centre by April 4th, 2012.
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