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Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 46 Chaplain and Service Officer Marlene McQuarrie receives a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at the Legion following Remembrance Day ceremonies in Revelstoke on Nov. 11. Columbia River–Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald presented the medal. McQuarrie has long served as chaplain at the Remembrance Day ceremonies, saying prayers, blessings and helping lead the event. McQuarrie told onlookers at the Legion that she was “honoured” to win the medal. “And all this time I thought I was flying under the radar,” she joked. See page 28 for more images from the Nov. 11 ceremonies at the Revelstoke Cenotaph. Aaron Orlando/ Revelstoke Times Review
“Growing together . . . And being our best”
Students Julianna Carter and Brayden Holden unveil the new school logo for Begbie View Elementary. They are flanked by, from left, Doug Stewart of the B.C. Ministry of Education, Alan Chell, the Chair of the Revelstoke Board of Education; Anne Cooper, the Superintendent of the Revelstoke School District; Mayor David Raven, Kevin Bollefer, representing the Revelstoke Acrobats, Linda Chell, the executive director of the Revelstoke Childcare Society; Shan Jorgensen-Adam, the principal of BVE; and Mike Hooker, the principal of RSS and superintendent designate. The slogan, “Growing together . . . and being our best,” and logo were unveiled to the public at an official opening ceremony on Thursday afternoon. About 75 people were on hand to listen to various stakeholders give thanks to the partners in the new school project – the ministry, school board, city and others – and talked about the benefits the school. They then gathered for the unveiling of the logo, followed by the official ribbon cutting ceremonies for the acrobats gymnasium and early learning centre. The school was then opened up for the public to explore. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review
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Mystery surrounds White Rock man’s disappearance David Klammer’s car, backpack found at Twelve Mile, but searchers turn up nothing, and police say there’s no evidence Klammer had criminal ties or mental health issues Aaron Orlando
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Searchers looked for a missing White Rock man in the Twelve Mile area south of Revelstoke after his car was discovered there on Monday, Nov. 5. David Anthony Klammer, 39, of White Rock, B.C. left his parents’ home in Saskatchewan on Oct. 8. He was driving his white 2003 Subaru Impreza. He was headed back home to White Rock, but never arrived. His family reported him missing 13 days later on Oct. 21. Five days later, on Oct. 26, a backpack that RCMP believe belongs to Klammer was found in the Twelve Mile area. On Monday, Nov. 5, Klammer’s vehicle was found parked at Twelve Mile, at the very end of the dirt road that leads off Airport Way. The RCMP brought in an aircraft to search the area, but didn’t find Klammer. Revelstoke RCMP and Revelstoke SAR started a ground search on Nov. 6. Klammer is a white male, 188 cm tall (6’2”), 89 kg (196 lb), and has brown hair with blue eyes. RCMP
said David could be wearing a brown leather jacket. A Nov. 6 “intensive search” by Revelstoke RCMP and Revelstoke SAR ended without further sign of Klammer, said Revelstoke RCMP spokesperson Sgt. Kim Hall. Hall said that camping equipment was found inside Klammer’s vehicle. His bag was located on the flats of the Columbia River about 200 metres from his car. “We haven’t determined if it was broken down or not,” Hall said of the vehicle. Even if his vehicle had broken down, it’s an easy walk back to the paved section of Airport Way, which sees many vehicles pass by each day. Police have no evidence that Klammer had a canoe or kayak with him, nor was there any evidence he was fishing on the river. “Any missing person is always a mystery,” Hall said. “There’s so many things that could happen. He could have got out of his vehicle to go for a walk and animal life took over. He could have got out of his vehicle and went down to check the water and fell in. We don’t know. Was he even down there? We don’t know.” The semi-remote area is known
David Klammer, 39, was last seen in Revelstoke on Oct. 19. His 2003 Subaru Impreza was recovered at Twelve Mile on Oct 26. RCMP handout photos
for wildlife, especially bears. There are some low bluffs adjacent to the Columbia River about 500 metres from where his car was found. There is virtually no human activity on the Columbia River south of Twelve Mile for about 50 kilometres; someone swept down the river towards the Upper Arrow Lake would not be found easily. Hall provided more details on Klammer’s last known movements traced through banking records later last week. He travelled to Penticton on Oct. 11 where he visited his grandmother. He was in the Vernon, Kelowna and Princeton area after that, including financial transactions up to Oct. 14. Further RCMP investigations later last week showed Klammer checked
into a motel in Sicamous on Oct. 17, leaving the next day. They also have verified he was in Revelstoke on Oct. 19. Prior to that, Klammer’s last documented visit to Revelstoke was well before he went missing. He bought fuel at the Revelstoke Shell station on Sept. 21. Police believe he gassed up here while en route from White Rock to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. “We think he just was travelling through,” Hall said. “There’s nothing to indicate that he had connections here in Revelstoke. Nothing at all.” Hall said Klammer was not known to be involved in crime. “We have no record of him being involved with the police before,” she said. “There’s no indication that he’s been involved in a negative way with the police.”
Searchers shifted their search area up the mountainside from Twelve Mile on Nov. 8. Revelstoke SAR members staged from off the Akolkolex forest service road in the Echo Lake area. Revelstoke RCMP spokesperson Staff-Sgt. Jacquie Olsen said searchers were concentrating on the mountain bench area above Twelve Mile, operating on the theory that Klammer could have climbed up a trail that leads from Twelve Mile. Olsen also said that Klammer doesn’t have a history of mental health issues, such as depression. RCMP are seeking any assistance. If you’ve seen Klammer, his car or have any information, please call the Revelstoke RCMP at 250-837-5255.
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Good morning, good night CBC Radio Kamloops? Should Revelstoke council lobby for a reversal of CBC radio programming from the new CBC Kamloops bureau back to CBC Kelowna? Aaron Orlando & Alex Cooper Revelstoke Times Review
With its unique, isolated geographic location, Revelstoke is a perennial stepchild whenever a chap with a map sits down to plot it into a riding, jurisdiction or service area. Our Kootenay–Columbia–Shuswap town is often an awkward fit, and even more so when it came to a recent decision to take us out of the Kelowna CBC radio bureau’s broadcast area and plunk us in with the new CBC Kamloops bureau. As it turns out, Salmon Arm has remained with Kelowna, as have Kootenay towns to our south. So why is Revelstoke lumped in with Williams Lake, Lillooet, 100 Mile House and Clinton? CBC spokesperson Lorna Haeber said a team of “senior editorial leaders” sat down to hammer out a new broadcast area for the new bureau. They originally started with a long list of Thompson-Nicola towns, and also included some from the Shuswap – like Salmon Arm – and Revelstoke over in the Columbia. After a bit of a controversy, the City of Salmon Arm objected, requesting they remain with the CBC Kelowna bureau – saying they were more naturally connected with their neighbours to the south. When the matter went before a Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) panel, they agreed with the City of Salmon Arm’s request. At this point, CBC actually tried to cleave Revelstoke out of the deal and keep Revelstoke with Kelowna. However, in their decision made at a March 30, 2012 hearing in Miramichi, New Brunswick, the CRTC noted the
City of Revelstoke’s silence on the application: “This request was made during the intervention reply process and was not triggered by anyone from the City of Revelstoke,” they wrote. Therefore, the CRTC turned down the CBC’s last-minute request to avoid making Revelstoke an awkward outlier of the CBC Kamloops bureau. So, why was the City of Revelstoke silent? “We certainly tried to get the word out through news releases and through our airwaves,” said CBC spokesperson Haeber. “We used our airwaves to let people know it was going to the CRTC for an application. We tried to reach out to as many specific communities but given the vast number we didn’t actually go into every single community.” Revelstoke is one of the communities that wasn’t visited. The Times Review never received any press releases from the CBC on the matter, nor was the change advertised in the newspaper. Alan Mason, the City of Revelstoke’s Director of Economic Development, who normally handles issues like this, said he didn’t remember receiving any correspondence on the change. Haeber said the change doesn’t mean we won’t get any South Okanagan, Kootenay or Kelowna news: “For example, a story involving the Shuswap may be of interest to both the Kelowna morning show and the Kamloops morning show. They both might do that story just as a story done from Vancouver, if it’s of regional interest, it would also be shared.” She pleaded for Revelstokians to wait and see: “What we hope is that people will give the show Daybreak Kamloops a
Revelstoke man charged with making child pornography Alex Cooper
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A Revelstoke man made a first appearance in court last Wednesday, Nov. 7, faced with a series of disturbing charges. The man, whose identity cannot be revealed due to a publication ban set out to protect the identity of the victims, is charged with making, accessing and possessing child pornography; sexual assault, sexual touching of someone under 16, and sexual exploitation. He appeared in court via video from Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre, where he was awaiting a bail hearing. He did not enter a plea.
The appearance was brief and the man didn’t speak once. His lawyer, Melissa Klages, asked for an adjournment, indicating there may be more charges coming forward. Crown prosecutor Angela Ross said the man’s computer was still being examined by a forensics team in Vancouver, and that the investigation would not be finished for another week and could involve other children in the community. Staff-Sgt. Jacquie Olsen of the Revelstoke RCMP declined to speak about the investigation, citing the need to protect the identity of the victims. She did say the investigation was local and not part of a larger, province-wide effort.
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chance and hear whether the coverage of the station actually improves for them because that’s certainly the intention,” Haeber said. Revelstoke resident Bob Bellis has heard enough of Kamloops and wants it changed back. He’s lobbying Revelstoke city council to do something about it. In a letter to council, he cites Revelstoke’s social, political and cultural ties to the Kelowna broadcast area. “Many people in Revelstoke rely on the community news from the aforementioned communi-
ties for business, cultural and pleasure activities,” he writes in a letter to council. He also notes Revelstoke’s federal and provincial electoral ridings don’t align with the new Kamloops bureau. Bellis requests council ask the CRTC for Revelstoke to be reverted back to Kelowna. So, can we be changed back to Kelowna if we wanted? CBC spokesperson Haeber thinks so, but hopes not. “Revelstoke as a community can apply to the CRTC – that’s always an avenue open to
them,” she told the Times Review. “But what I would hope and encourage is for people to listen to the show, get a taste of what kind of stories are going to covered by it and I would hope they will actually find the show more relevant to them and won’t really be losing what they fear they’re going to be losing.” *** What’s your view? Want to make it heard? Write an email addressed to Revelstoke city council and send it to mayor David Raven at david.raven@revelstoke.ca
Capsule Comments With David Lafreniere During the flu season, pharmacists often hear comments like “I’m pretty healthy, I don’t need a flu shot.” Flu shots protect not only you but the people around you, especially babies under the age of six months and older people with chronic diseases. There is safety in numbers because the more people that get their flu shots, the fewer will get the flu.
It’s early stages for researchers in Australia who are developing a micro motor, about the size of a grain of salt. It will be used in clearing up clots in blood vessels in the brain where surgery is unable to work. It promises to be extremely useful in navigating through the convoluted blood vessels in the brain.
Over 4,000 Canadians still wait for transplants, 75% of them for a kidney. In 2011, 195 Canadians died waiting for organ transplants. Are you an organ donor? If not, sign up today.
About 8% of 8 yearolds still wet their beds at night occasionally. However, this problem doesn’t usually signify a In 2011, 1,803 major problem and will organ transplants were usually resolve on its own. performed in Canada. It can distress the child
and sometimes simply restricting fluid intake at night will work. There are alarm systems available to remind the child to go to the bathroom at night. Medications are also available. Ask our pharmacists. Our pharmacists have access to solutions to many healthcare problems. We are always willing to talk to you and give you information to help you solve yours.
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Robert Elliott named new head of Revelstoke Mountain Resort Mike Verwey promoted to head of mountain ops Alex Cooper
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Northland Properties has gone local in its search for new boss at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Robert Elliott, a long time ski guide and part owner of the Modern Bakeshop & Cafe, has been hired as the new general manager of RMR, replacing Rod Kessler at the helm of the mountain operations. “He wasn’t an obvious choice to us but he did step forward during this process and we determined he brings an awful lot to what we were looking for,” said Graham Rennie, the President of Northland Asset Management, which handles management of the resort. “We’re thrilled we could make a local decision.” Elliott brings several decades of experience in the ski industry, as well as a degree in economics and experience in accounting and restaurant ownership to the position. He moves to the top job from his position as lead guide with the Revelstoke Outdoors Centre and head of the cat ski operations at the resort.
In a news release issued by RMR Friday afternoon, Elliot said his ultimate goal is to “build bridges and improve relations with the community while offering a personable, authentic, and genuine experience to our guests.” According to his bio with the Canadian Avalanche Association, of which he is secretary treasurer of the board of directors, Elliott is a level 3 ski guide with the Canadian Ski Guides Association and a qualified avalanche planner. He has also worked as an accountant and comptroller with companies in Calgary and Vancouver and owned restaurants in the Banff area. His ski history includes time as a ski patroller at Lake Louise and many years as a guide in the Columbia Mountains. He moved to Revelstoke with his family in 2004, where he has been involved with the cat ski operation on Mt. Mackenzie ever since. His wife Kevan McCroy, is a part-owner of the Modern. “When we look for an employee we look at what strengths we have on the ground,” said Rennie. “We try to build on that but he’s certainly a very qualified general-
News Briefs City eyes age friendly projects for Kovach Park Aaron Orlando
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The City of Revelstoke is eyeing a grant to provide age-friendly recreational opportunities for seniors in Kovach Park. Park, Recreation & Culture director Laurie Donato is seeking council approval to apply for a Union of British Columbia Municipalities grant of $20,000 for facilities in the park. The parks department is working with he Revelstoke Seniors’ Society on the project.
Begbie View PAC wants traffic safety improvements The Begbie View Elementary School Parent Advisory Council (PAC) has their eyes on safety improvements around the new elementary school. In a letter the city council, PAC spokesperson Catherine Bellerose requested city council attend a Nov. 19, 7 p.m. meeting at the school to discuss traffic issues. They’re concerned about speed and general traffic issues in the neighbourhood and are singling out several problem areas. They include Ninth Street between Mackenzie and Vernon Avenue; Mackenzie Avenue between Seventh Street and Ninth Street; and Vernon Avenue between Third Street and Ninth Street. “It is hoped at this meeting that speed zones of school grounds versus playgrounds could be explained to us,” Bellerose wrote, adding: “The PAC [can] explain their concerns and then [have] a brainstorming session of how safety could be improved.”
ist when it comes to knowledge of big mountains, backcountry, all the safety issues that are obviously concerning. We think he brings a lot of knowledge of the Rocky Mountains and the kind of conditions we experience on the mountain.” Mike Verwey was also announced as the manager of mountain operations. Verwey has been the lift maintenance manager at the resort since 2007. He will be responsible for the ski patrol, maintenance, grooming, lift operations and snow making. Elliott replaces Rod Kessler, who stepped down last month after leading the resort through its first five years of development. Elliott’s job title of general manager differs from Kessler’s, who was Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Rennie said the focus will now be to move forward into the next stage of the resort’s growth. “We were looking for a generalist who was a more grounded individual that can take the resort through the next stages of development,” Rennie said. “Up to today it’s been all about development and getting things turned over. We see this as the next stage of that.
Rob Elliott (left) is the new general manager of Revelstoke Mountain Resort and Mike Verwey is the manager of mountain operations. Courtesy Revelstoke Mountain Resort
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The Hillcrest Resort Hotel Saturday, November 17, 2012 Tickets are only $29 per person and are available from the Community Centre Doors Open at 6:00 p.m. Free Shuttle Service from 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. Revelstoke Skating Club promotes skating as a fun, family activity and provides great physical and creative opportunities for children and young adults in a variety of program levels. The skating club is a non-profit group and “Ladies Night Out” is our major fundraising activity for the year, attracting approximately 125 women to come out and offer their support. It involves dinner, live auction, raffle, silent auction, 50/50 ticket sales, door prizes. The Hillcrest is also offering a local's room rate of $65 per night for those who would like to stay over and make a weekend of it. All proceeds go toward the Skating Club.
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Part five of an ongoing series exploring Revelstoke’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan.
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WHAT MIGHT THE FUTURE HOLD?
In many ways life has changed from the past. Until recently, we were pretty safe predicting the future based on past trends. Today, global financial uncertainties, changing weather patterns, and global market places, for example, make it impossible to predict what the future holds with any certainty. So how do we make decisions as individuals, families, businesses and communities in these new circumstances? This new reality has to be faced as we work together to create our Integrated Community Sustainability Plan (ICSP) for Revelstoke. We have used scenarios – a tool that is widely used by big business and government – to describe a range of plausible futures as a guide to identifying priorities and strategies for our community.
FORCES OF CHANGE
There are many long term forces of change that most experts agree we will have to contend with over time – the following is a short list; you can read the full list in the Scenarios Backgrounder on the project website:
ECONOMIC
-The global financial system is increasingly fragile and volatile, with high debt levels. -Disposable incomes are declining as the price of food, fuel and other basics rise. Social and demographic -The population is aging and general health conditions are declining (rising obesity, diabetes, heart-related diseases and cancers) which is resulting in increased health care costs, changing housing needs and leisure preferences. -Work structures are changing with employment becoming less secure while income inequality is rising and the middle class is shrinking.
ENVIRONMENTAL
-Weather events are becoming more severe, average long term temperatures are rising, and precipitation patterns are changing. -Natural resource commodity prices, including fossil fuel prices are rising and/ or are more volatile.
TECHNOLOGY
-The information technology revolution continues. -Local energy supply technologies are expanding (e.g. district energy, solar, wind etc.).
POLITICAL
-Security threats continue to increase in part due to rising resource scarcity. -Governments at all levels face increasing debt loads and increasing costs. The above changes ring true – we hear about these issues in the news almost every day and these global forces affect our city’s economy, citizens and our local environment.
HOW DO WE RESPOND GIVEN THIS UNCERTAIN FUTURE?
We do not know exactly how the future will unfold, but we know this: -the future will be different from the past; -in our community the future can be shaped by our choices and actions; and -we can make better decision today by exploring what the future may hold. In this context, big business and leading communities have found that it is useful to consider a number of plausible future scenarios and then identify a range of actions that will work well across several scenarios. A group of community members did just that in a recent workshop as part of the ICSP process. The group was presented with four global scenarios that described realistic responses to the global forces of change that we may one day experience. In the workshop, participants discussed how these forces of change and the scenarios might mean for Revelstoke, and what actions we might take to become more resilient. Here is a brief overview of the global scenarios they discussed to identify local implications and explore possible actions for Revelstoke – see the ICSP project website for the complete scenarios (see link below).
SCENARIO 1: ECONOMY IS KING People are focused on improving their own lives through material wealth with less concern for the effect this might have on others and the environment. Business and government are focused on economic growth and developing global markets through free enterprise approaches and deregulation. A few global firms/ brands dominate. Internationally coordinated policy sets framework conditions for the efficient functioning of markets. People believe that technology will solve the problems. see page 7
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Gov’t ad campaign better Municipal auditor starts spent on services in January
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by Norm Macdonald Governing a province is, without question, a challenging task. And balancing revenue against expenses, especially in tough economic times, is particularly difficult. These are the choices that a government has to make. I know that British Columbians understand that, and they expect their government to be prudent. We all know that once again the province will be putting forward a deficit budget, adding even further to the province’s debt. And taxpayers are being asked to do without many programs in order, the government claims, to bring spending under control. But there is one budget item that isn’t being cut; the advertising budget for Christy Clark’s BC Jobs Plan. $15 million is being spent on government ads that brag about job creation and economic
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Scenario 2: Our Home and Native Land People value individual freedoms but within the context of independent countries that strongly protect their national industries. In Canada, business is focused more on domestic markets and the US with a decrease in international trade. Citizens are proudly patriotic but continue to believe in the value of free markets and private enterprise. Separatist movements in Quebec arise in Alberta, Ontario and BC.
Scenario 3: We are the world People recognize the interdependence of the global economy and want to participate in international policies and institutions. Business has an international focus but with a strong sense of social responsibility, working in partnership with government, non-profit organizations and consumers. International trade expands but with
development in the province. These ads make claims of job numbers that have already been disproven, but the ads continue to run. So not only is this money being spent frivolously, it is being spent to deliberately misinform the public. I think we can all agree that this is unacceptable. What if that $15 million was put towards services that actually made life better for British Columbians? $15 million could provide training for up to 1,000 new miners instead of bringing in temporary foreign workers for new mines. $15 million could provide home care services for approximately 1,500 seniors for a year. $15 million could provide BC schools with about 250 additional special education teachers. $15 million could see a third more seedlings planted on Crown lands, making an important contribution to forest health. But instead, this government chose a tax payer-funded propaganda campaign. British Columbians deserve better. They deserve a government that will be honest about the state of the province. And they deserve a government that puts the needs of citizens first. Norm Macdonald MLA–Columbia River Revelstoke
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Scenario 4: Proudly self-sufficient People disconnect themselves from the global economic system, either by choice or because of a breakdown in the system, to focus on living sustainable, self-reliant lifestyles at a local or regional scale. The economy is driven
Revelstoke one of few communities requesting audit from new municipal auditor Tom Fletcher Black Press
VICTORIA – Chartered accountant Basia Ruta starts work in January as B.C.’s first auditor general for local governments. The new position caused a stir among local politicians when Premier Christy Clark made it part of her leadership bid for the B.C. Liberal Party. Her platform promised to expand the provincial auditor-general’s office to include a municipal auditor, and to “review the municipal taxation formula.” Clark’s ministers for local government, Oak Bay-Gordon Head MLA Ida Chong and now Kootenay East MLA Bill Bennett, have emphasized that the Surrey-based Auditor General for Local Government will compare similar communities through performance audits and publish non-binding recommendations on which are more efficient. That is similar to how provincial and federal auditors work, relying on public pressure to move politicians to cut down waste. Local mayors and councillors balked
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Our framework for a sustainable future Considering the above long term forces of change and scenarios, the project team and Steering Commit-
when the idea came up at the 2011 Union of B.C. Municipalities convention. Some complained about an extra layer of costly bureaucracy, while others said the province was going to impose tax rate changes on communities. Those concerns faded as local politicians were assured they wouldn’t lose autonomy, and also faced the prospect of campaigning against extra accountability. Clark promised there would be no costs passed on to local governments to run the auditor’s office. UBCM president Mary Sjostrum, mayor of Quesnel, said Wednesday she welcomes Ruta’s appointment. Ruta has worked in the federal Auditor General’s office and was chief financial officer for Environment Canada, as well as in private practice auditing local government, hospital and community organizations. Tinkering with municipal tax rates, especially for industries that subsidize popular low residential rates, has been raised and abandoned before, and won’t likely be seen before the next provincial election in May 2013.
tee have defined a set of sustainability priorities (e.g. ample, clean water; strong, vibrant, creative identity; diverse local economy, etc.) that describe our desired social, environmental and economic future. We’ve also created a short list of integrating strategies (e.g. strong community capacity; resilient infrastructure; etc.) to focus and coordinate our actions to get more bang for our buck when it comes to time, energy and financial
investments. We haven’t started from scratch creating totally new directions for Revelstoke - we’ve added the perspective of a long term lens to the existing plans the City and community organizations are already working on together. *** Cindy Pearce is a lead consultant on the City of Revelstoke’s Integrated Community Sustainability Plan team.
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Trucking industry opportunities on a roll in B.C. Job seekers are in luck when it comes to the commercial road transportation industry in British Columbia. Trucking companies throughout BC require professional drivers, mechanics, dispatchers and operations staff right now, which means that job seekers with experience and/ or training may find work within their preferred region. For those considering training prior to joining the workforce, demand for skilled workers in the industry is likely to grow – to 2020 and beyond. There are a number of reasons for this. For truck drivers, the industry is facing a North America-wide shortage because most are 45 years of age or older and nearing retirement (in fact, in Canada, according to a report by the Canada Trucking Human Resources Council, 58 percent of long-haul truck drivers fall in this age range). Similar shortages exist for other jobs, including diesel engine and heavy duty mechanics. Aside from worker shortages, economic growth in the Asia-Pacific Gateway is also driving demand for workers in transportation. This applies not only to companies in the Lower Mainland, but in other regions as well, since the Asia-Pacific “Gateway” is actually made up of an integrated supply chain of airports, seaports, rail and road connections, and border crossings, from Prince Rupert to Surrey, with links supplied by trucking.
Due to an aging workforce, many new jobs in trucking are becoming available. Creative Commons licensed image courtesy of butlerphotography
Today’s trucking industry is an exciting place to be. Equipment in many companies is state of the art, meaning increased comfort and ease for drivers and opportunities for mechanics to work with technologically advanced systems, keeping both their skills and interest engaged. Dispatch relies on sophisticated tracking and routing systems. Others on the operations side also use information technology of many kinds to deal with
everything from licences and permits, to customer services, accounting, sales and marketing. And, people joining the industry have many career choices. Drivers, for example, may work close to home as pick-up and delivery or short-haul drivers. Those who like the idea of travelling across Canada or North America can become long-haul drivers for an employer or work as owneroperators. Drivers may haul consumer
goods, fuel, logs, heavy-duty equipment, livestock – most of what we purchase or consume spent some time on the road with a commercial truck! If you already have experience as a driver, mechanic or operations worker, most companies advertise jobs on their websites. Members of the BC Trucking Association from across the province may post jobs under Careers on www.bctrucking.com, and the provincial and federal governments maintain job sites at WorkBC (http://www. workbc.ca/Jobs/) and Working in Canada (http://www.workingincanada. gc.ca/ - choose to Explore Careers by Occupation, then by Region). Within your own community, it may also pay to approach a company you’d like to work for, drop off a résumé and inquire if and when they’ll be hiring. If you’d like to enter the industry but need training, there are also many avenues to explore. Although there is not a standard training course for professional drivers, there are numerous private schools throughout BC that offer programs. For information on transportation trades in BC, including mechanics and other technicians, visit transCDA (http://www.tcda.ca/ home). And for information on trucking careers in general, see www.truckingcareers.ca. Your own community and region depend on trucking. It may also offer the right career for you.
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Ongoing to December 1
UP CLOSE! FLORA AND FAUNA OF MOUNT REVELSTOKE New art show
in the main gallery of the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. The side galleries feature the Best of Banff Photographic Exhibition and Deviant Abstraction by Teria Davies. .
Thursday, November 15
BALLET KELOWNA celebrates its 10th
anniversary with a program of contrasts and collaborations – good versus evil in Swan Lake's White Swan and Black Swan pas de deux, a battle of ballerina egos; and a world premiere from two of Vancouver's most exciting choreographers. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre. 7:30 p.m. $20. HIP HOP BINGO Play some bingo and listen to some hip hop in support of the Movember Foundation. There will be prizes from Somewon Snow, Revelstoke Garage, Society Snow & Skate and the Big Eddy Pub. As well, prizes for best costume and a name that tune contest. At the Big Eddy Pub. 8 p.m.
Friday, November 16
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON LOGGING OF MT. MACPHERSON TRAILS AREA Logging firm Stella-Jones will provide public information concerning its proposed plans to log the Begbie Bench area of the Mount Macpherson/Begbie Falls trail network. At the community centre. 3-7 p.m.
WE: A COLLECTION OF INVDIVIDUALS Red Bull Media and PoorBoyz
Productions presents a story about the life and times of the modern day skier and the collection of individuals that work together to make a ski trip happen. At the Roxy Theatre. 6 p.m. SCOTCH & SPIRITS FESTIVAL An evening out to taste scotches, whiskey, brandies, vodkas, gins, tequila and specialty liquors. At the Cabin. 6 p.m. $10 in advance, $15 at the door. Tickets include appetizers and five tasting tickets.
November 16-18
NOVICE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT Revelstoke Minor Hockey hosts teams from throughout the Interior and Alberta for a weekend-long tournament. At the Revelstoke Forum.
Saturday, November 17
CHRISTMAS BAZAAR St. Francis of
Assisi Parish hosts its annual Christmas bazaar, with tea, food, crafts for sale and a raffle. From 1-3:30 p.m. LADIES NIGHT OUT Come support the Revelstoke Skating Club at this dinner and auction fundraiser at the Hillcrest Resort Hotel. Starts at 6 p.m. and there is a free shuttle to get you home. Tickets are $29, available at the community centre. REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES vs. Chase Heat. At the Revelstoke Forum. 7 p.m. $10.
November 17-18
HANDMADE PARADE & CRAFT EXTRAVAGANZA This annual craft fair brings together artisans from throughout the B.C. Interior. Visitors can find unique gifts for Christmas, and something for themselves. At the community centre. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday. For more information or to take part contact Garry Pendergast at
info@revelstokeartscouncil.com.
Monday, November 19
FREE FLU CLINIC Come get your free flu shot. At the senior's centre. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, November 20
COLUMBIA RIVER TREATY consultation session hosted by the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Natural Gas. Presentations and discussions begin 6:30 pm and end 9:00 pm. Workshop topics include Columbia River Treaty Local Government Committee, Basin interests and agency responses. Free. 6:30–9:30 p.m. at the Revelstoke Community Centre. STEPHANIE CLIFFORD Prepared to be blown away by the vocals of this young woman. At Benoit's Wine Bar. 8 p.m.
Get a jump start on your Christmas shopping – or just go shopping – at the Handmade Parade this weekend at the Community Centre. More than two dozen vendors selling everything from jewelry to sock puppets to soaps to beef jerky will be on hand. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review
Wednesday, November 21
BROWN BAG HISTORY on Revelstoke in 1912 – part 2. Enjoy a talk on Revelstoke's history by Cathy English, the curator of the Revelstoke Museum & Archives. 12 p.m. $5.
Friday, November 23
REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES vs. Kamloops Storm. At the Revelstoke Forum. 7 p.m. $10. BLACKBERRY WOOD Vaudevillian roots band tours in support of their new album, Strong Man vs. Russian Bears. Live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m. SHUSWAP ROTARY CLUB AUCTION DINNER This fun evening will
include a buffet dinner, live auction, silent auction, bottle auction and a bucket auction. This is a 19+ event. At the Prestige Harbourfront Resort in Salmon Arm. Tickets are $35 per person. For more info and tickets call 250-803-6745.
Saturday, November 24
SNOWFLAKE WINE FESTIVAL Sam-
ple wines from some of the best wineries in southern B.C. at this Revelstoke Ski Club fundraiser including appetizers and a huge silent auction. At the Nelsen Lodge at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES vs. Princeton Posse. At the Revelstoke Forum. 7 p.m. $10.
Sunday, November 25
O NIGHT DIVINE! A ROMANZA CHRISTMAS Three classically trained
tenors come to the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre to present a Christmas program that is sure to lift spirits and warm harts. They will sing carols like Ave Maria, Panis Angelicus and O Holy Night. 2 p.m. Tickets $30 at the door, or $25 in advance, available at Talisman or by contacting the box office at 250-837-8565 or info@ revelstokeartscouncil.com. GREY CUP SUNDAY Come down to the Legion to watch the Canadian Football League championship game, complete with a chili cook off, meat draw, 50/50 draw and special prices. 2 p.m.
Tuesday, November 27
RILEY DICKSON Local folk-rock singer plays live at Benoit’s Wine Bar. 8 p.m.
Thursday, November 29
FREE FLU CLINIC Come get your free
flu shot. At the senior’s centre. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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PUBLIC WORKS EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES Resumes, including a drivers abstract are being received at the Public Works Office located at 1200 E. Victoria Road Revelstoke, until November 16, 2012 at 2:00pm for qualified Equipment Operators and Roads Maintenance Persons for snow removal operations. All applicants must have a valid class 3 drivers license with a valid air ticket and a Traffic Control Ticket. Darren Komonoski, Operations Manager
COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION The City of Revelstoke invites applications from residents to serve as members of the Economic Development Commission (EDC). The purpose of the EDC is to provide advice and suggestions to the City of Revelstoke and the CSRD Area ‘B’ Regional Director with respect to promoting economic growth and stability in the Revelstoke area. Commission members are volunteers selected for their interest, previous experience, knowledge, skills and ability to represent the population of the area. If you are interested in applying, please submit a letter noting your interest and a brief outline of your qualifications. This can be mailed to the attention of the T. LeRose at the City of Revelstoke, Box 170, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0, or e-mailed to tlerose@revelstoke.ca no later than 4:30pm on Monday, November 19, 2012. For additional information, please call Alan Mason, Director of Community Economic Development at 250-837-5345. Thank you for your interest.
SNOW REMOVAL INFORMATION NOTICE TO RESIDENTS & BUSINESSES The City of Revelstoke wishes to advise that although crews assist property owners with clearing deep snow and sanding of sidewalks, the ultimate responsibility for keeping the sidewalks clear of snow and ice rests with the property owner whose property borders the sidewalk. (Pursuant to Bylaw #1400, 1992). This includes downtown businesses. Public Works Department at 837-2001
PARKS, RECREATION & CULTURE JOB VACANCY: CASUAL LIFEGUARD/INSTRUCTOR The City of Revelstoke invites applications for the position of Casual Lifeguard / Instructor. The successful candidate must have current National Lifeguard Service and Water Safety Instructor certicates. These positions are within the Bargaining Unit of C.U.P.E. Local 363. A copy of the job description can be viewed in the Parks, Recreation & Culture Department, 600 Campbell Avenue or online at www.cityofrevelstoke.com. If you are interested in one of these positions, please submit resume and other relevant material to the undersigned by Friday, November 23rd, 2012. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Laurie Donato, Director of Parks, Recreation & Culture, City of Revelstoke Box 170, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0 Email: ldonato@cityofrevelstoke.com
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A Revelstoke man was sentenced to six months in prison after pleading guilty to robbery at the Days Inn in May. The incident report, as read out by Crown counsel Angela Ross, reads like a tale of a dumb and desperate criminal. On May 7, Thomas Lee Kincaid, 42, entered the Days Inn and demanded all the money from the register. The money was handed over and he fled on bike. However, his cousin happened to work at the hotel and he was recognized by the front desk person and quickly identified. Several hours later, he returned
to the hotel looking for more money. The two women locked themselves in the office but Kincaid kicked open the door. One of the women was assaulted and he wound up fleeing with another $40. Kincaid's laywer Ian McTavish painted him as a man who had hit rock bottom following years of drug and alcohol addiction. He told the court that since then, Kincaid had completed a three month rehabilitation program at Freedom's Door, a faith-based centre located in Kelowna. He had come under the wing of a pastor, found a girlfriend that was assisting him and recently found work. McTavish told the court Kincaid was "crazed" at the time of
his action, and that he had started the night drinking beer, switched to whiskey and then started taking crack cocaine. Kincaid addressed the court and apologized for his action, saying he had found God and turned his life around since the crime. "No matter what happens, I'm not who I was on May 7." Justice Mark Takahashi gave Kincaid credit for his rehabilitation efforts, but he also noted the circumstances of the crime, the injuries to one of the clerks, and the mental trauma both women suffered. He sentenced Kincaid to six months in prison and 18 months probation.
City proposes free bus rides for new routes Times Review staff
The City of Revelstoke’s economic development department is proposing three weeks of free bus ridership to promote new transit routes coming into effect on Dec. 10. The city has already received
the new buses, and they hope a Dec. 10–21 amnesty on bus fares will encourage new riders to try out the system. City economic development director Alan Mason estimates the loss in revenue will be about $2,000, but hopes some of that will be made up if new riders take
to the system. City council will ponder the idea at their Nov. 13 meeting. That’s the good news as far as fares go; In October, council approved a hike in bus fares for adults from $1.50 to $2 for adults. They’ll go up starting Jan. 1, 2013.
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One dead following fiery crash near Enchanted Forest Times Review staff
One person is dead following a fiery crash on the Trans-Canada Highway near the Enchanted Forest west of Revelstoke Thursday evening. The two-vehicle crash occurred
when a small car collided with a commercial tractor-trailer unit at around 6 p.m. on Thursday. Both vehicles burst into flames as a result of the collision and were totally burned. “The impact of the collision was so severe that the driver appeared to be deceased
immediately,” said Sgt. Mike Pears of Trans-Canada East Traffic Services in a statement. The crash closed the highway until 3:30 a.m. the next morning. Sgt. Pears said there was fog in the area at the time, but it was
RCMP says lock your doors after theft from vehicle ALEX COOPER
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The Revelstoke RCMP is once again asking people to lock their doors after a GPS device was stolen from an unlocked vehicle on the weekend. Sometime on the night of November 2-3, two unlocked vehicles in the 10th Street area were rummaged through and a Garmen GPS device valued at $100 was stolen from one of them, reported Staff-Sgt. Jacquie Olsen. “This type of ‘crime of opportunity’ continues to occur in the Revelstoke area,” she said in a news release.
“It is strongly suggested that all residence lock their vehicles when not in use.” She said out of 33 vehicle thefts under $5,000, most were crimes of opportunity and very few were actual break-ins. It is a similar situation with bicycle thefts. Early last month Olsen told the Times Review that of 35 stolen bikes, she was only aware of one that involved cutting through a lock. Any one with information about the incident is asked to contact the RCMP detachment at 250-837-5255 or call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
unknown if that was a contributing factor to the crash. RCMP is working on identifying the victim and notifying next of kin. The driver of the tractor-trailer was not hurt in the crash.
The RCMP is investigating the crash and is asking for witnesses to help them determine what happened. Anyone with information about the accident is asked to contact the Revelstoke RCMP at 250837-5255.
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Massive transformers on move to Mica
Four giant, 106-tonne transformers set for installation at Mica Dam passed through Revelstoke last week. They were brought here by train from Quebec and then taken up Highway 23 North to Mica via specialized, 96-wheel trailers. The transformers will take the electricity generated by Units 5 and 6 at Mica Dam and convert it to a transmission voltage of 500 kilovolts. Unit 5 is expected to be operational in 2014 and Unit 6 in 2015. Photo courtesy BC Hydro
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Help Inform the Future of the Columbia River Treaty The Province of British Columbia invites you to a Columbia River Treaty Review consultation workshop with information on future Treaty scenarios. Find out how your interests may be affected. We want your input on the future of the Treaty. The Columbia River Treaty Local Governments’ Committee encourages you to join them and be heard at a community near you. Jaffray
Wednesday, November 14
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Revelstoke Tuesday, November 20
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Valemount Thursday, November 22
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Presentations and discussions: 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Open House: 6:00-6:30 p.m. Refreshments provided. Join us live, online from Trail on November 28. To find out more about the community and live streaming events visit: www.gov.bc.ca/columbiarivertreaty/events/2012-11 To find out more about the Columbia River Treaty Local Governments’ Committee visit: www.cbt.org/crt
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Rob Whelan of CMH holds up two transceivers during a talk on signal overlap and how it impacts searches. Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review
Revelstoke Arts Council Presents
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The Revelstoke Recreation Centre on Saturday, November 17 from 10:00am – 4:00pm and Sunday, November 18 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. It is still not too late to book a table. If your goods are handmade, mail Garry at info@revelstokeartscouncil.com or call him at 250-814-9325.
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About 100 people attended the Canadian Avalanche Association’s Backcountry Workshop at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre on Friday. The workshop featured a host of avalanche experts from around Western Canada who addressed a variety of topics such as how transceivers function to making proper terrain choices. The talks were a mix of basic information and more technical knowledge. Here are brief summaries of some of them. Each presentation will be put on the CAA’s website at www.avalanche.ca in the future.
ment of the avalanche bulletins that were introduced last year and adopted by Parks Canada and the Canadian Avalanche Centre. He talked about the criticism the bulletins received - namely the switch to a more graphical format instead of a text-heavy bulletin. The goal of the new system was to make it faster to go through and easier to understand, however many experienced users complained about the absence of the more technical information. Revelstoke backcountry users were especially vocal in their complaints, Statham said. “There’s substantial information in this bulletin, you just have to know how to pull it out,” he said. He focused on the meat of the bulletin where the ‘key problems are listed, and how to interpret the graphics to answer four key questions - what is the problem? Where is the problem? How easy is it to trigger? How big can the avalanche be? All four of those questions could be answered by looking at the graphics, but it would be up to the reader to decide how to use that information when making terrain choices that day. “Simplicity is the ultimate specification,” he concluded. At the end of his talk, Statham did say that Parks Canada would be including a second page to its bulletins that would include more detailed information for experienced users. This is something that was part of the CAC bulletins but not implemented by Parks. He also said weather information would be improved upon.
Understanding the new avalanche bulletins Avalanche Grant Statham, a moun- characteristics tain risk specialist with Parks Canada, was the first speaker. He talked about the develop-
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James Floyer, PhD, a forecaster with the Canadian Avalanche Centre, went over avalanche characteristics. “If you understand the nature of the problem, you can deal with it more easily,” Floyer said. He looked at eight different types of avalanches: 1. Storm slabs: They occur following snow storms. They are generally powdery and release below the trigger. To
mitigate exposure, stay out of steep terrain, gullies and other terrain traps. 2. Wind slabs: A cohesive slab formed by wind-transported snow. They form on lee slopes and can be identified by looking for little ridges or furrows on the snow. The snow generally feels stiffer and cracking can be seen underfoot. They can be avoided by staying off wind-loaded slopes. 3. Persistent slabs: Result from a weak layer forming in the snow pack, they can last for several weaks and are hard to predict when they will trigger. Listen out for whumpfs (the sound the snowpack makes when a weak layer collapses) and stick to conservative terrain such as thicker trees. 4. Deep persistent slabs: Like persistent slabs, they are the result of a weak layer and can persist for much of the winter. While harder to trigger, they result in massive avalanches. Warming weather leads to a greater chance of one being triggered, so avoid avalanche terrain during periods of rapid warming. 5. Wet slabs: They require the saturation of snow with water and are more common in the spring and when there’s no overnight freeze. 6. Loose, dry: Generally the result of sluffing of surface snow, loose dry avalanches are generally smaller and easily manageable, as long as the sluff doesn’t take you off your skis. 7. Loose, wet: These are slower moving than their dry counterparts and are easy to avoid, as long as you don’t fall in its path. 8. Cornice releases: Happen when cornices collapse onto slopes, causing all sorts of havoc.
Transceivers, and issues with signal overlap Rob Whelan’s talk on avalanche transceivers was one of the most interesting of the day. Whelan is a guide with Canadian Mountain Holidays and he’s responsible for their transceivers. He went over he factors he looked at when making a purchase, but the most informative part of his talk was his
explanation of signal overlap between various beacons. “There’s definitely still some mystery around these things,” he said. One of his first points was that pretty much all transceivers work well in a single-burial situation. It’s when there are multiple burials that the workings of different transceivers comes into play. Whelan said the processors in transceivers can sort out different signals based on the time between beeps, as well as the length of the beep (to dumb it down a little). A major problems comes when signals overlap, at which point many transceivers can’t differentiate between signals. The overlap can range from a few seconds to more than a minute, depending on what transceivers are present. This means that for some time your transceiver might only pick up one signal when there are multiple burials. He said older transceivers have longer signal overlap and, while modern ones still have overlap, the signals migrate apart much quicker. He signalled out the Ortovox F1 as being particularly problematic. A member of the audience asked about the impact of cell phones. Whelan replied that phones should be kept at least 40 centimetres away from your transceiver. “Where you’ll really see cell phone interference is in the search,” he added. Two of the presentations were about experience backcountry users who made nearfatal mistakes.
Do avalanche airbags work? James Floyer returned to the stage to present research done in avalanche airbags by his colleague, Pasal Haegeli. The packs work due to a process called inverse segregation, which essentially causes bigger objects to rise above smaller ones. The key question, though, is do they work? The answer was a definite ‘yes’ but with some caveats. Based on the research, airbags increase survival rate by 10 per cent. What that means is that if 100 people get caught in an avalanche with an airbag and 100 get caught without one, the first group
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will have 10 more survivors. Those numbers include instances where the airbag didn’t deploy; when an airbag does deploy, your survival chance is 15 per cent greater. “The bottom line is airbags are effective and they do save lives,” Floyer said. Interestingly, the rate of non-deployment in Canada is higher than the rest of the world, which Floyer said could be because there’s more snowmobilers here and its harder to pull the cord when you’re riding your sled. Floyer also discussed the question of whether airbags lead to an increase in trauma. “The data doesn’t support using airbag packes increases trauma,” he said. At the same time, he did mention some risks with airbags, notably that getting swept into terrain traps like a gully or stand of trees could still lead to burial because if you stop moving, the snow will just pile on top of you.
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think of ourselves as alpine janitors.” - Don’t ski below the Ripper Chair; it’s One of his key points was that planning full of icy waterfalls, cliffs and unskiable and communication could reduce the need terrain. “There is no fun to be found here,” for a rescue. Make sure you know where he said. you’re going, how to get out, and regroup - If you head out into the cat-ski terrain frequently to make sure everyone’s there. south of boundary, don’t go below the final If you do get stuck, lost or injured, cat road because you’ll soon find yourself SPOT beacons, satellite phones and possi- in narrow gullies and creek beds that funbly even cell phones are handy. He stressed nel you away from the resort. the need to conserve battery power on your He also warned inexperienced skiers phone so SAR can keep in touch. of following tracks, because if you don’t If you see a rescuer, move around so know where they go, you can quickly find they can tell you apart from the surround- yourself stuck. ings. For sledders, if you hear other snowmobilers, turn on your headlights so they can see you. If you see a helicopter, it Understanding weather might just be there to survey the situaUwe Gramann, the lead meteorolotion. Hold tight, because it will likely come gist for the CAC, gave a very informative back. And if they drop an overnight pack, it and entertaining talk about how to factor weather reports into your planning. Permeans you’re sleeping outside. Riley also went over problems with out- haps his biggest point was to look for text of-bound skiers at Revelstoke Mountain forecasts rather than graphic ones because Resort. His key points there: Run Date: Nov 14, 2012 they provide information. Vernon Morningmore Star (4.333" x 10") Full Colour EOR#5116
Tom Riley, a manager with Revelstoke Search and Rescue, talked about the organization and what to do if you get stuck in the backcountry and need a rescue. “We are not the fun police,” he said. “I like to
“Friends don’t let friends use weather icons,” he said. “If you’re preparing, skip the symbols. If your website only gives you symbols, skip the website.” Perhaps most valuable infor in his talk was a list of weather resources to consult, ranging from Environment Canada weather bulletins to far more complex NAV Canada forecasts. Two books he recommended were Mountain Weather by Jeff Renner and Weather of BC by Robin Pigott. He also suggested consulting the Weather of BC Graphic Area Forecast available free online through NAV Canada. For online resources, he suggested the University of Washington Department of Atmospheric Sciences, NAV Canada, Environment Canada’s FPCN68 highway forecasts for mountain passes, NAV Canada, Cliff Mass’ weather blog, and Jetstream, the U.S.’s National Weather Service’s Online School for Weather.
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2009 Ford Escape XLT
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Air, CD, SYNC, power windows/locks. 97,805 km.
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Close up! Art in the Park
Clockwise from left: Attendees at the Nov. 9 Close Up! Art in the Park opening at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre post messages about the show on a comment tree; potter Sandra Flood created works evoking the moss, lichens and barks of trees in Mount Revelstoke National Park. Artists were encouraged to take a macro view of the park; Friends of Mount Revelstoke and Glacier rep Neills Kristensen, RVAC rep Jacqueline Pendergast and Parks Canada superintendent Karen Tierney deliver a few works at the show opening. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review
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B.C. pot reform advocates are celebrating Washington State’s historic vote Tuesday to legalize and tax marijuana, saying it adds momentum to their campaign for change here. Initiative 502 passed with 55 per cent of voters in favour, making Washington the first U.S. state to legalize possession of up to an ounce of marijuana by adults, along with Colorado, where a similar vote also passed. “Tell everyone I’m elated – it’s the biggest day of our movement ever,” Marc Emery, B.C.’s imprisoned Prince of Pot, tweeted from his U.S. jail cell. His wife Jodie Emery celebrated the win in Seattle – where her husband was indicted for selling pot seeds – with Washington campaigners, including travel guru Rick Steves and the U.S. prosecutor-turned-reformer who put Marc behind bars. But U.S. authorities said their enforcement of national drug laws is unchanged – marijuana remains federally illegal – and it’s unclear how the state can carry out its plan to license marijuana farming and
tax its sale in stores without federal consent. Negotiations are expected in a one-year rule-making period before pot there could be legally farmed or sold. Observers here say the political implications are huge for the debate on drug policy reform in B.C., even if Washington’s legalization plan is blocked. “American voters are now ahead of Canadian governments on the cannabis file,” said former B.C. Attorney General Geoff Plant, a high-profile reformer with the Stop the Violence coalition. “It helps advance the argument for legalization here in B.C.” Rob Gordon, director of SFU’s school of criminology, says it could spur more legalization drives if “the sky doesn’t fall” and Washington starts reaping a windfall of weed revenue. “The dominoes could start toppling,” he said. Washington estimates it would collect $560 million in the first year from a 25 per cent tax on the sale of licensed, regulated marijuana through authorized stores. “Whether or not their federal government is going to tolerate this remains to be seen,” Gordon said.
If pot is legally sold in Washington, Gordon expects a partial collapse of B.C.’s estimated $7-billion-a-year illegal pot industry as growers relocate their operations south of the border to avoid the need to smuggle. “The operations in B.C. would shrink considerably – they’d be focused entirely on patchy local consumption,” he said. “It’s a huge step forward,” said B.C. marijuana activist Dana Larsen, who’s heads the Sensible BC campaign to force a provincial referendum on pot decriminalization using the Recall and Initiative Act. As with the campaign to defeat the HST, volunteers will have 90 days in the fall of 2014 to get thousands of signatures from every riding of the province to trigger a referendum. If it passes, the Legislature would vote on Larsen’s proposed Sensible Policing Act, which would order an end to police enforcement of simple cannabis possession. Premier Christy Clark and NDP leader Adrian Dix both say marijuana reform is up to the federal government and the prime minister has said the Conserva-
tives won’t loosen Canada’s drug laws. But Larsen argues Ottawa could, if pressured enough, exempt B.C. from federal narcotics laws to enable a regulated and taxed marijuana experiment here. He said legal pot in Washington helps end the argument that the U.S. may “retaliate or freak out” if B.C. reforms its drug laws. Plant said he prefers full marijuana legalization, rather than the half-step of decriminalization, which doesn’t allow regulation and taxation. “Full legalization removes the economic incentive for the illegal manufacture and distribution,” Plant said, adding authorized retail sales should largely end organized crime’s role. Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender, who opposes marijuana use on grounds ranging from health to impaired driving risks, said it’s a fantasy to think gangs would fade away. “That is living in a dream world,” he said. “They’re not going to hang up their skates and become legal business people.” But Plant anything that helps sap the strength of gangs would help.
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the outset,” she told the Times Review. The logging is set to take place in two cut blocks on the lower Begbie Bench area, along the Quarry and Hemlock Groove trails, according to Ladyman. Road building has already taken place and the plan is to log over the winter and then rehabilitate the trails in the spring. Parker pointed to the Begbie Falls Integrated Resource Plan that was developed in the early 1990s. The local level plan was developed after Bell Pole (now Stella-Jones) announced plans to log in the area in 1990. The plan set out guidelines for balancing resource extraction with the recreational attributes of the area. It also cited the visual impact of logging as a reason to restrict it.
The plan set a maximum clearcut size of five hectares and, while Parker acknowledged the plan was obsolete due to changes in government regulations, she said StellaJones should still abide by it. “From a legal perspective, that’s fine, but from a moral perspective, I think this is a special, unique area and that’s why we had that planning process back in the nineties,” she said. “Clearly the recreation attributes to the area have been showcased to the world and people have coming here for mountain biking, for rock climbing and for skiing.” For Stella Jones’ part, Ladyman said the company plans on rebuilding all impacted trails in the area once logging is completed in the spring. “I plan on biking them myself,” he said.
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Road building work in the Begbie Bench area in preparation for winter logging has sparked a call for an open house on the issue, to be held this Friday. Stella Jones, the logging company that holds the timber rights in the area, organized the open house after concerns were raised at a meeting of the City of Revelstoke’s Economic Development Commission about the impact of the logging in an area widely used for recreation. “We heard that there was enough interest, enough questions so we’re going to have some information on how we got to where we are today and where we’re planning to go,”
said Ashley Ladyman, a forester with Stella-Jones. The open house will take place at the Revelstoke Community Centre this Friday, Nov. 16, from 3-7 p.m. Stella Jones sought comments on the logging plans with an ad in the Times Review in May and we reported on the plans in our May 23, 2012, newspaper, including reaction from the Revelstoke Cycling Association. Recent road closures in the area to prepare for road building sparked recent interest in the logging plans. That sparked a call by Loni Parker, the director for Area B of the Columbia-Shuswap Regional District for StellaJones to hold a public hearing. “It’s unfortunate the information about this logging didn’t become widely known at
“I’m not saying we’re going to put an end to organized crime,” Plant said. “I’m saying let’s put an end to that part of organized crime which is about gunfire in broad daylight in the streets of our cities for control of the cannabis market. That would be progress I think.” The Washington State vote comes two months after B.C. civic leaders voted to urge the province to decriminalize marijuana and explore methods to regulate and tax it. University of the Fraser Valley criminologist Daryl Plecas, who is seeking the BC Liberal nomination in Abbotsford-South, said legalization in a handful of U.S. states – or even B.C. – would do almost nothing to shut down grow-ops here because they would continue to feed off the larger market in the rest of the U.S. He said Washington’s plan won’t stop illegal growing because some consumers will want pot that isn’t government-approved and they definitely won’t want to pay taxes on it. The reform option Plecas said he would support is one where Canada and the U.S. make it free for individuals across their countries to grow their own pot and government takes no role in regulating or taxing it. There would no longer be a highly profitable market for mass cultivation, he said. “You’ve got no black market, you’ve got no organized crime and you’ve got nobody going to jail,” Plecas said. “But as long as it’s illegal elsewhere, we’re going to have grows.”
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Playing in the ‘beautiful’ Pioneers defined ‘first tracks’ as they ventured into the Columbia on skis This is the fifth of an eightpart series of excerpts from First Tracks: A History of Skiing in Revelstoke, the latest book from the Revelstoke Museum & Archives. When Ole Sandberg made that
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ning surface of the skis and provided a fast wax for either the deep powder snow or the various snow types encountered during the spring season. While the trip up was not so bad and skiing the summit was a joy, Mary found the descent terrifying because “none of them skied that well,” according to her son, Donny McCrae. In the same column, she described how they learned to ski down: The telemark turn was favored during this era and those of us who couldn’t manage a telemark, would make our turns to right or left by clasping both ski poles in
one hand, dragging the poles and swinging around them. It was a tiring method. Don McCrae was our inspiration in learning the proper way to slalom. After competing in a ski meet at Banff, Don had climbed to a high vantage point on Mount Norquay and from there was able to study the various styles of the visiting Swiss and Austrian skiers. The Austrian style, Arlberg, appealed to him very much and due to this encounter, Don came home, chock full of enthusiasm and insistence that we all must
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307 West Victoria Road, Revelstoke, V0E 2S0 Ph: 250-837-2028 Visit www.pharmasaverevelstoke.com for store hours Freyja Nielsen and Tobin Gill of Begbie View Elementary School were the winners of this year’s Fire Chief for a Day contest. Their fire safety posters, which illustrated their knowledge and understanding of fire safety, were chosen out of 67 submissions. They were picked up at school on Monday, Nov. 5, in fire engine #1 and spent the afternoon as the city’s fire chiefs. They received a tour of the fire hall, fire truck rides, took part in fire department activities and received a prize package. They then enjoyed a pizza lunch with the fire department staff. Courtesy Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services
Bob Lymburne completes first ski ascent of Begbie in 1932 from previous page learn to ski Arlberg. It was a struggle and a challenge to break ourselves of our ‘bad habits’ but try we did, thanks to our teacher. The descent of Mount Revelstoke now became a joy. This method must have worked well. Mary noted that Don McCrae and Jim McDonald once skied down from Heather Lodge to town in 22 minutes.
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Mementos of happy times In 1941, several talented local skiers, including the McCrae brothers, Mary Burridge and Marge English, were filmed on Mount Revelstoke for the tourism film Beautiful British Columbia. Heavy camera equipment was dragged to the top of the mountain on sleds. Skiers were photographed skiing deep powder set against the magnificent backdrop of the Columbia River Valley. The cast wore thick wool sweaters that they had to return right after filming. Skiers of Revelstoke not only summited Mount Revelstoke but also toured the surrounding mountains in the Selkirk and Monashee
ranges. Bob Lymburne, always a pioneer, achieved the first ski ascent of Revelstoke’s signature peak, Mount Begbie (elevation 2,732 metres/8,963 feet) in May 1932. Mount Begbie’s magnificent double summit and extensive north-facing glacier can be seen from all aspects in town. He described his ascent in an article for the Canadian Alpine Journal: “I left Revelstoke at 4 a.m. and was fortunate in striking good traveling. It was not necessary to gain much altitude before putting on my skis. Not knowing how long it would take to reach the summit, I set a very fast pace. On reaching the foot of the glacier I was surprised to find that it was just 8 a.m. I enjoyed the wonder skiing that is you be had on the long, smooth slopes of the glacier. After two hours ski-ing on the glacier, I halted and enjoyed my lunch. this consisted of raw eggs, oranges and raisins which, in my opinion, forms the most satisfactory lunch for strenuous exercise. Lunch over, I continued upward to the highest peak. In places there were crevasses four feet in width, thousands of feet in length and so deep that I could not see the bottom. The safe passage of these was
much facilitated by the fact that I was wearing skis. Climbing to the last pinnacle, I was forced to remove my skis as it was necessary to hack out holes in the ice with my ski poles, in order to get a foot hold. The ice-walls were exceedingly steep and I had to go very carefully as a misstep would have led to a two thousandfoot fall. Before attempting the last bit, I sized up the situation very carefully and convincing myself that I could complete the climb, reached the summit at 1 p.m. After a good look at the surrounding country which could be seen for miles, I started to descend about 2 p.m. After many wild, swift rides down the mountain side, the valley was reached and I arrived at Revelstoke the same evening at 6 p.m.” *** First Tracks, the History of Skiing in Revelstoke, is due out in early December. Pre-orders can be made at the Revelstoke Museum & Archives or by calling 250-837-3067. The book is $40 inc. HST if ordered before Dec. 1, and $45 inc. HST afterwards.
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It was a bold move by coach Kevin Kraus – done to get his team going after a disappointing loss and what he referred to as “the worst defensive hockey I’ve seen in a while.” He called out his veterans. “Not just my captains but veteran players all around, they weren’t acting like veteran players,” he said. “A key to the beginning of the season is getting your veteran guys to teach your young guys how to win. I think we were too lose and immature and I called them out for that. Trying to get my boys to mature into good human beings and translate that into good hockey.” Kraus made the move on Saturday, the day after the Revelstoke Grizzlies lost to the Princeton Posse and shortly before taking the ice against the North Okanagan Knights, the top team in the conference. The team responded, trouncing the Knights 6-2, with goals coming from five different players and all four lines. On Friday, the Grizzlies enjoyed a 5.5 hour bus ride to
Princeton for the game against the Posse. Revelstoke scored first, with Spencer Samuel potting his first of two goals on the night at 13:43 of the first. the lead didn’t last long and just over a minute later, the Grizzlies found themselves down 2-1. Samuel scored his second to even it up before the period was over but, still, Kraus was not happy with the way his team played. “It snowballed through the game,” he said. “We came out of the period 2-2 but we’d already done some damage and put some bad habits into our game that night.” Lane Erickson scored at 8:03 of the second and Princeton was able to hold on for a 3-2 win. A 12 minute blow to the head penalty to captain Darnel St. Pierre with only 13:30 to go didn’t help, forcing Revelstoke to finish the game with only three defencemen. On Saturday, the Grizzlies prepared to host the Knights but before the game, Kraus called a meeting to go over the leadership issues. At first, the talk didn’t seem to work. Brett Hawrys scored for NOK only 2:24 into the game.
Chevy Hantula tied the game with his first KIJHL goal four minutes later but Josh Ellis managed to give NOK back the lead when he deflected a point shot through goaltender Conrad McMillan’s legs. Once again, Kraus challenged his players for a response. This time he got it. First, Spenser Baldock pounced on a loose puck in front to tie the game at 13:10 of the second. Samuel scored his first of the night when an Austin Donaldson shot bounced off a player in front and landed right on his stick, with nothing but net in front. Tyler Reay made it 4-2 when he deflected in a Jordan Furlane point shot with 1:35 left in the second. The Knights changed goaltenders to start the third period, but it didn’t change the momentum. Samuel scored his 18th goal of the season when Reay fed him a nice cross-ice pass only 30 seconds into the period. Dylan Ossman sealed the victory for Revelstoke when he deked out a NOK defenceman and lifted the puck into the net.
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Three members of the Revelstoke Shotokan Karate Club participated in the Shotokan Challenge, a biannual Canadian Shotokan Karate Association tournament competing against kids from B.C. and Alberta. The tournament took place in Calgary, AB at the Mid-Sun Community Centre on October 20, 2012. Sensei Chic Sharp from the Revelstoke club was one of the judges at the tournament. Isaac Starling (left), Micah Starling (right), and Sam Larson performed their katas (choreographed pattern of movement) in the Pee Wee division (< 9 yr olds). Sensei Sharp said that all three boys performed very well making no mistakes. Sam Larson came home with a silver medal out of the 11 boys in his group. Contributed by Alan Polster
Grizzlies face division rivals twice in busy weekend coming up from previous page A season’s best 392 people were at the game. Kraus hopes the team can build on the momentum of Saturday’s win going into the team’s three games this weekend. On Friday, the Grizzlies are in Kelowna to face the Chiefs. On Saturday, Revelstoke plays host to the Chase Heat. On Sunday, Revelstoke is in Kamloops for a game against the Storm. Kraus, who has been forced to dress only four defencemen lately, said he doesn’t expect anyone back from the injured list for at least two weeks. He might look for a replacement, depending on how severe the various injuries turn out to be. As of press time, the Grizzlies remain in fourth place in their division, seven points back of NOK and six back of Kamloops, but with two and three games in hand on those teams respectively. Sicamous is in third place in the competitive Doug Birks Division, five points up on Revelstoke. “The divisional games are always huge,” said Kraus. Dylan Ossman crashes the net after scoring Revelstoke’s sixth goal in its “Those are four point games 6-2 win over North Okanagan on Saturday. for us.” Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review
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Back in Late February, Revelstoke city council opted to take a run at attracting the Canadian Ski Hall of Fame and Museum, which was seeking to relocate from Ottawa to a more ski-friendly location. At the time, the matter was set to
be decided by summer. Now that the snow is flying, we checked back in with the city economic development director for an update. Alan Mason submitted an application by a new Oct. 15 deadline. The package outlines a $157,500 annual budget for a museum located in the old Century Vallen building next to the Revelstoke Fire Hall.
Mason said attracting the museum would be a challenge, but the real issue is finding funding for the museum – museums typically lose money. He’s approached the Columbia Basin Trust, hoping to work out some funding for the project; the idea is to get a funding guarantee for any successful bid from within the
Columbia Basin. Rossland is also vying to host the museum. The Revelstoke application package also outlines revenues from admission, a gift shop, corporate donations, memberships and other sources. The Canadian Ski Hall of Fame and Museum also threw a late rider clause into the deal. They’re now
asking for an unspecified “franchise fee” from whomever hosts the museum. A decision should come soon. The museum hopes to move the artifacts by Dec. 15 and have the museum open by the summer of 2013. Other communities in the running include Whistler, B.C., Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver, B.C. and Mont Tremblant, Que.
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School board to look at policy of allowing alcohol in schools Requested a result of new theatre Alex Cooper
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The Revelstoke Board of Education will look at revising its policy on alcohol in schools after several users of the new theatres asked permission for alcohol to be sold during events.
Currently, school district policy bans alcohol on all school property but the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre Advisory Committee is asking the district to revise it so groups using the theatre can sell alcohol at events. The board agreed to look into the policy.
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a new name The committee in charge of the Revelstoke Performing Art Centre is in search of a new name for the new theatre. Revelstoke’s new theatre has been open since June, and has hosted a number of performances this fall, including films, dances, and concerts, but now it is looking for a name that will “match our
aspirations for a cutting-edge, 21st Century venue presenting a wide variety of performing arts events,” says manager Miriam Manley. As such, the committee that oversees the centre is soliciting suggestions from the public for a new name. “The name could be inspired by a historical figure, a landscape feature, or an animal or plant that you feel has some relevance to the performing arts or Revelstoke,”
Manley wrote in an e-mail. If you have an idea, e-mail revelstoketheatre@gmail.com your suggestion, along with your name, phone number and rationale for suggesting the name. You can also submit your idea by mail to: Miriam Manley, Theatre Manager, Revelstoke Arts Council, Box 1931, Revelstoke, B.C., V0E 2S0
Revelstoke Chamber applauds as B.C. reverses tourism policy Three years after the B.C. government took over international tourism marketing to direct post-Olympic efforts, Premier Christy Clark has put the tourism industry back in the driver’s seat. Clark and Jobs, Tourism and Innovation Minister Pat Bell announced the creation of a new Crown corporation Monday in Vancouver. They said Destination BC will be industry led and have formula funding from provincial taxpayers to advertise the province’s attractions outside the country. Clark said she spoke out as a radio host against the government takeover when it was announced in 2009 by former tourism minister Kevin Krueger. The Council of Tourism Associations expressed “grave concerns” at the time, when the industry-led Tourism BC was disbanded. Bell said Destination BC will have an increasing emphasis on marketing in Asia, especially China and India. It is to take over responsibility April 1, 2013, using currently budgeted funds for the first year. After that, the intention is to base the budget on a legislated percentage of annual sales revenue. Clark and Bell took the first step to changing tourism marketing in October 2011, with a $1.1 million campaign to promote B.C. ski resorts. Half the spending went to Ontario, and the rest was split between Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. B.C. has long targeted those markets, but ads focused on promoting the province generically with “Super Natural B.C.” promotions that did not emphasise specific attractions or activities. NDP leader Adrian Dix tried to preempt the expected announcement last week, making his own promise that an NDP government would return control over tourism marketing to the industry.
BC Chamber applauds changes The BC Chamber of Commerce had lobbied for the changes and reacted positively to the announcement. Chamber president and CEO John Winter welcomed the news with a statement: “Destination BC will ensure that
the marketing of B.C.’s tourism sector will be lead by tourism professionals in the private sector, in combination with protected funding from the B.C. Legislature,” he said. “The funding model and sector-based leadership of this new Crown corporation flow directly from policy of the BC Chamber of Commerce.” Winter added the changes will create a predictable environment in which regional destination marketing organizations can operate. “The BC Government and the tourism sector should be commended for working together to create a model that will move the industry forward,” he said.
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Revelstoke Chamber director applauds change Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce executive director Judy Goodman said the change will be positive for Revelstoke. “Having a regional industry board means that people will recognize Revelstoke for its uniqueness and hopefully we will benefit from that,” Goodman told the Times Review. She said a regional board will have a better understanding of our unique tourism marketing needs. Another benefit is the ability to work with people they know on the board, as opposed to government officials. She noted the umbrella government ministry has shifted through five ministers in the past five years. The biggest improvement, Goodman said, is the move to long-term budget planning, hopefully in three- or five-year plans. Currently, they budget on an annual basis, often completing their own budget before funding levels have been confirmed. “It might help us plan our markets,” she said. Goodman said she’s happy being under the umbrella of Kootenay Rockies Tourism and hopes the arrangement will stay the same. “I think what they’re trying to get back to is community and regional destination tourism marketing,” she said. The premier’s announcement came at an ongoing Host BC conference in Vancouver. Goodman is travelling there on Nov. 7 and hoped to learn more about the changes.
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Remembrance Day 2012
Clockwise from left: Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 46 members march past the Revelstoke Museum en route to the Revelstoke Cenotaph; #2458 Rocky Mountain Rangers Solomon Moorhead and Kelly Rienks salute the Revelstoke Cenotaph after laying a wreath; community organizations paying their respects; Sophia Page and Katelyn Brosseuk of the Girl Guides and Sparks lay wreaths on Nov. 11. Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times