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Revelstoke goalkeeper Gordon Mason makes a diving save during the U16/17 boys final of the LIttle Bear soccer tournament on Sunday. Revelstoke lost in the finals 3-0 to a strong Shuswap team. For more on Little Bear, see page 19.

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Woman dies in three-vehicle crash on Trans-Canada Alex Cooper

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A B.C. woman died following a three-vehicle crash on the Trans-Canada Highway in Glacier National Park last Thursday, Sept.

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The crash happened near the Tupper-Timber snowshed about five kilometres east of the Rogers Pass summit at around 4 p.m.

The woman was driving eastbound when she lost control and drove into the westbound lanes.

She was struck by two vehicles heading west, RCMP said.

The highway was closed for

about five hours while RCMP investigated the crash. A helicopter was brought in from Kamloops to take the injured driver to hospital.

She died at the scene.

The occupants of the westbound vehicle were taken to Golden General Hospital where they were treated and later released.

Cpl. Jeff Watson of Trans-Canada East Traffic Services thanked the citizens who arrived on scene and helped the victims until emergency personnel arrived. ***

Calgary man in hospital after crashing down embankment A Calgary man was flown to Kamloops hospital after crashing his pickup truck on the Trans-Canada Highway Friday afternoon.

The crash happened in Glacier National Park about 50 kilometres east of Revelstoke on Sept. 6 at around 3:30 p.m.

RCMP said a 23-year-old Calgary man lost control of his 2007 Ford Ranger while driving in heavy rain, spinning across the highway and sending him and the passenger down a steep embankment.

The driver was extricated from his vehicle and transported by air ambulance to Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, where he is stable condition.

The passenger received only minor injuries.

Revelstoke man injured in crash near Shelter Bay A Revelstoke man was flown to hospital after a crash on Highway 23 south near the Shelter Bay ferry on Monday morning.

RCMP said the crash took place

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The man was driving his GMC pickup southbound when the vehicle went off the road into the westside ditch.

The driver and his passenger were trapped inside. Revelstoke Fire & Rescue services extricated the man from the vehicle. While his injuries were not considered lifethreatening, he was flown to hospital by air ambulance.

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Aquatic centre voyeur gets conditional discharge Aaron John Winger, 39, was caught twice trying to take photos in the family change room at the Revelstoke Aquatic Centre.

The first incident happened on Dec. 3, 2012 when a lifeguard at the pool found him crouched on the ground,

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A Revelstoke man was given a conditional discharge after pleading guilty to two counts of voyeurism in Revelstoke court last week.

cellphone in hand, outside the private change room she was showering in, Crown prosecutor Angela Ross told the court.

Winger told the lifeguard he had dropped his towel, but he didn’t have one on him. He was at the pool alone

and there was no reason for him to be in the family change room.

The second incident happened on Jan., 2012, when the same lifeguard entered the family change room and found Winger sprawled on his stomach, sliding his cell phone under a

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Winger acknowledged to police it was the lifeguard he was trying to look at and that he had no purpose for his actions.

His lawyer Chris Johnston said Winger was working to change his behaviour and that his wife and parents were supporting him.

Crown asked for a suspended sentence with one-year probation but Judge Roy Dickey sided with Johnston, who asked for a conditional discharge, saying the humiliation Winger put upon himself was punishment enough, “I can’t imagine any situation more embarrassing to Mr. Winger than what has happened here,” said Dickey. “He has had to admit to his wife, his parents and the community what he did.”

With that, he gave Winger a conditional discharge, with one-year probation during which he is not allowed at the aquatic centre or to have contact with the lifeguard.

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A B.C. man got 21 days in jail and a twoyear driving prohibition for driving while his license was suspended.

Michael Steven Shoren pleaded guilty to driving with a suspended license in Revelstoke court last Wednesday, Sept. 4.

Shoren was stopped

by Revelstoke RCMP on the Trans-Canada Highway near Greeley Road on May 26, 2013.

It was the fifth time he was caught driving with a suspended licence.

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MLA: governments co-operate on Trans-Canada funding pitch Mayors, MLA, MP to ask federal infrastructure minister for Trans-Canada funding Aaron Orlando

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Columbia River–Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald says regional politicians from all levels of government are working together to pitch for federal funding for Trans-Canada Highway upgrades.

In a Sept. 4 media release, MLA Macdonald said Kootenay–Columbia MP David Wilks

(Cons.), Mayor of Golden Christina Benty, Mayor of Revelstoke David Raven and himself are working to get a meeting with federal Minister of Infrastructure, Communities and Intergovernmental Affairs Denis Lebel.

They plan to ask Lebel for federal money for highway improvements to the Trans-Canada in the region.

“I’ve had discussions with the

new provincial Minister of Transportation,” Macdonald said in a statement. “And MP Wilks and I have the full support of Mayor of Revelstoke David Raven and Mayor of Golden Christina Benty.”

When it comes to highway mega-projects, federal funding is usually the last piece of the puzzle.

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ICBC targets distracted drivers Jeff Nagel Black Press

Police and ICBC are launching a month-long campaign to deter distracted driving, the third leading cause of fatal car crashes in the province after speed and impaired driving.

Driver distraction is blamed as a factor in 91 fatalities prov-

ince-wide each year. Transportation ministry officials estimate drivers are four times likelier to crash when talking on a hand-held phone while driving and 23 times more likely to be in a crash if texting.

Enforcement by officers handing out $167 fines will be stepped up throughout September, according to police.

Officials kicked off the campaign Thursday using a simulator to show the effect of distractions on a driver.

“Driving is a complex task that requires your full attention,” ICBC interim president Mark Blucher said. “When you’re distracted behind the wheel your reaction time is significantly reduced. Distracted driving is a common cause

tion, the current BC Liberals government pledged to four-lane the Trans-Canada between Kamloops and the Alberta border. Their 2013 platform document called the four-laning project a “10-year plan.”

Premier Christy Clark has repeated the commitment since winning the B.C. general election in May. Mayors, MLAs and MPs from

the region lobby for highway money on annual basis, so why is this news?

Aside from the non-partisan local lobby group, a staff member in Macdonald’s office said there was a hope there was more federal money on the table this year.

Macdonald and Wilks hope to meet with Lebel in Calgary. An appointment has not been set.

of rear-end crashes and injuries – there is no safe following distance when your mind is not on the road.”

A 2012 survey for ICBC found B.C. motorists consider texting while driving to be just as risky as drinking and driving, yet 40 per cent of those who own cellphones admit they’ve used a hand-held phone while driving.

ICBC says its statistics count use of communications or video equipment among the sources

of driver distraction, along with driver inattention and other sources of internal or external distraction.

ICBC injury payouts reached $1.9 billion in 2012, up $165 million from the previous year and a $400 million increase over five years. The Crown corporation cited that increase as the main reason for its application to raise premiums 4.9 per cent, effective Nov. 1.

City public works replacing 2005 street sweeper with 2013 model Aaron Orlando

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The City of Revelstoke wants to replace its 2005 street sweeper with a 2013 model to the tune of $169,840.

City council was set to discuss the engineering department’s recommendation at their Sept. 10 meeting.

The price of the new Falcon Freightliner M2106 with a Johnston RT 655 vacuum unit is actually $204,840 (before taxes), but the city will earn $35,000 for trading in its current 2005 Elgin Crosswind Regenerative Air Sweeper.

A staff report notes the street sweeper has been “budgeted and scheduled for replacement” this year, but doesn’t make any further case as to why a new one is needed. Absent are arguments

City council is eyeing a new street sweeper, including this vacuum unit. The truck will be different.

about cost-effectiveness, or repair costs; there is a general reference to the city’s purchasing policy.

The city put out a request for proposals for a new street sweeper

in August. The recommended model is the second-cheapest of seven bids they received. The bids ranged from (after trade-in) $153,175–$202,708.

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City of Revelstoke public works manager Darren Komonoski said that industry standards show that replacing most maintenance equipment such as sweep-

ers “within 8–10 years yield much higher return for trade in or resale.”

He said when machines age, the cost of maintenance can exceed the price of the aging machine.

Revelstoke City Council also recently asked for reductions in street sweeping hours as part of their new ‘restraint’ agenda.

Komonoski said street sweepint has been reduced from two days per week to one. However, that’s dependent on storm and weather activity.

“We continue to double shift the sweeper for the months of April till mid-May for spring clean up,” Komonoski said, adding more sweeping is needed in October and November to deal with falling leaves and extra fall debris.

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Revelstoke candidate for first university pro sled/ATV guide program Bachelor of Braaap!: TRU studies taking higher learning into the alpine with a university-level snowmobile tourism program called ‘The Canadian National Mechanized Adventure Tourism Training Program’ Aaron Orlando

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Thompson Rivers University is considering offering a universitylevel snowmobile and ATV adventure tourism training program in Revelstoke. Although there are snowmobile and ATV safety courses available, the TRU ‘mechanized adventure tourism training program’ is thought to be the first universitylevel certificate program of its kind in Canada. Students would graduate as certified snowmobile or ATV guides, and would also study the tourism business.

Iain Stewart-Patterson is a senior lecturer in the Adventure Studies Department at Thompson Rivers University. He said the idea came about as part of TRU’s efforts to develop an adventure tourism training program in Revelstoke. That effort has been covered in past Times Review stories, but the snowmobiling and ATV elements are new.

Stewart-Patterson said Revelstoke was the natural choice: “There’s nothing else out there.

There appears to be the need within the snowmobile industry.” he said.

When people think of Revelstoke, “we think ski touring, we think snowmobiling,” he added.

The target start date is September of 2014, with an intake of about 18–20 students in Revelstoke. But it’s not for sure yet. TRU is doing a market survey, finding out if there’s a demand for the certified adventure tourism guides.

He said the snowmobile guiding industry is already somewhat established, so the market survey seeks to determine how their program will fit in.

He said the TRU Adventure Studies Department already offers traditional guiding programs, so it’s a matter of adapting the program.

“We have a level of expertise, and we’re looking at how to transfer that into a new market,” Stewart-Patterson said.

Students would study things like riding skills, chainsaw falling, trail maintenance, business development, marketing, resource management, avalanche safety and more.

In addition to the snowmobile/ ATV course, TRU is also exploring a more traditional adventure tourism program that teaches things like ski touring and hiking – in addition to the tourism business side of the program.

City of Revelstoke economic development director Alan Mason has worked to bring the adventure

School’s in session? Thompson Rivers University is exploring offering a university-level snowmobile and ATV adventure tourism program in Revelstoke.

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He remains excited about the program, saying it would bring students, teachers and other staff into the community, all generating eco-

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Resident shocked after pit bull attacks Pomeranian Random attack spurs residents to call for police, city officials to deal with long-standing drug activity at Wilson Street cabins complex

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Farwell resident Vittoria Van Leur’s Pomeranian faced abdominal surgery on Monday morning after a dog described as a pit bull randomly attacked it.

“It just came charging at us,” Van Leur said of the Sunday afternoon attack. She was out with her two small dogs (the other’s a Jack Russell) and was walking on the riverside path near Wilson Street and the Big Eddy Bridge when the dog charged them.

Van Leur had little time to react; she tried to yank the dogs up by their leashes, but couldn’t manage it in time.

“She just rag-dolled her,” Van Leur said of the attack. “It only had one intention and that was to kill my dog today.”

The pit bull ripped the the Pomeranian Shiloh from its leash. Van Leur slapped at the attacking dog with the leash until it let go. But it soon attacked again, continuing to thrash the Pomeranian around.

“I kind of went all momma bear and lunged at him,” Van Leur said. She kicked and hit at the dog, until it released Shilo again, and she snatched up Shilo. She then made a bee-line for her home a few blocks away.

I actually encountered Van Leur a moment after the attack; in tears, she cradled the shocked dog and rushed down the street to get Shiloh to the vet. She was almost too exasperated to talk. I offered her a ride to the vet, but she declined.

I was doing an interview at the time, so myself and my interviewee jumped in my car to go look for Van Leur’s Jack Russell, who had bolted. (He actually ran home.)

Shiloh is stable and under observation and was scheduled for possible surgery on Monday.

More than one person called the RCMP. Van Leur said she wants the situation dealt with.

The dog, she said, was roaming free and had no enclosure, no fence and no tether. At the busy pedestrian intersection by the Big Eddy Bridge, it’s a recipe for disaster.

Van Leur heard the police had fined the owner, but she wants assurances the situation will be dealt with.

“I want to bring awareness to this,” Van Leur said. “I wouldn’t wish this on anyone. Your pets are your family. It’s terrible.” She worried a child could be next.

Back at Wilson Street, I spoke with neigh-

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bours, who complained there has been open drug activity at the Wilson Street cabins complex for years.

Nearby, a mom walked with her teacup dog and her young son. I told them about the attack; they said they knew of the dog and were wary of it.

Area residents said they see people coming and going into particular cabins, and that police cars and ambulances are a common sight.

Residents wonder why city officials and the RCMP can’t seem to get a lid on the drug situation.

Revelstoke RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Thomas Blakney said the police know about the drug activity. “I’m aware there’s a problem,” he said.

The area, Blakney said, was the subject of active patrols and an “ongoing” investigation.

But if there’s a bust, won’t someone else just move in to fill the void? Police said they could take steps against the property owner, depending on the outcome of criminal investigations.

However, Blakney said it was too early to connect the dog attack with drug activity.

Police did fine the owner using a municipal bylaw that forbids having a vicious dog not securely confined on an owner’s property, Blakney said.

Police will be following up with the whereabouts of the dog tomorrow – they heard it had been relocated.

They have received a request to have the dog destroyed, but under city bylaws, that determination is made by city hall.

The RCMP urge community members to report unsecured dogs they feel may be a danger, so that police can get the incidents on record to help deal with them.

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CSRD Director: City denying RAP developers due process Director Loni Parker lays out paper trail, says city never requested boundary expansion study, is holding up RAP development with claims it might Editor, I would like to clarify a few points about the topic of boundary expansion as it relates to the article printed on Sept. 4.

(City, CSRD director at odds over RAP proposal communication, jurisdiction, News, Sept. 4.)

The City of Revelstoke did not request $25,000 from the CSRD for a boundary extension study for the Greeley Creek watershed or the lands associated with the proposed Revelstoke Adventure Park.

In the article, Mayor Raven states that “the Regional District did not have funding in the budget at this time.” This is correct, however due to the fact that no request for funding had been received by the CSRD there was no reason for the CSRD to put it in the budget. We did not turn down their request for funding as no request was received.

There are no letters in our files regarding a request for funding and no discussion has taken place with myself or any of the staff at the CSRD about boundary extension until we received a copy of the June 3 letter from the Mayor of Revelstoke to Front Counter BC which inferred that the city and the CSRD “are going” through a boundary extension process.

When the letter of June 3 came to light I discussed the issue with our CSRD Chief Administrative Officer and he had no knowledge of any discussions. He checked with planning staff as well to ensure that no discussions had taken place.

To be clear, as I stated previously, prior to June 3 there had been no discussion about boundary extension by city staff to the staff at the CSRD and there has been no discussion by the Mayor of Revelstoke [also Chair of the CSRD] with me as Director of Area B about this issue.

L ET T E R S There are only three letters about this topic. The first letter dated June 3, 2013 was sent to Front Counter BC [MFLNRO] from the mayor and it states that “funds have been budgeted in 2013 in the amount of $25,000 to investigate the possibility” of Boundary Extension.

[Times Review Editor’s note: The very next sentence in that letter states, “The City is requesting matching funds from the Columbia Shuswap Regional District and the Province of British Columbia to complete this determination.”] If that is the case there should be a record of a line item in the city budget and council should have approved the request to the CSRD. Also the city should have, at the least, followed protocol and had an initial discussion with the CSRD to advise us that council wanted to investigate the aforesaid. No discussion took place.

By stating in the letter the mayor sent to Front Counter BC that a request for funding was sent to us it implies that a process is underway. That is not correct.

The second letter regarding this issue was sent from the CSRD on June 18, 2013 to the City of Revelstoke in response to the carbon copy we received of the June 3 letter from the mayor to the MFLNRO. In that letter we clarified that there has been no discussion about boundary extension and that the CSRD has not received a request for funding from the city. We sent a copy of that letter to Front Counter BC as well.

The fact of the matter is that by including the paragraph about boundary extension in the City of Revelstoke’s letter of concerns regarding the proposed Adventure Park, red flags were raised and a

wrench was thrown into the process. The request for tenure on Crown Land by the proponents of the Adventure Park has been now been effectively shelved by Front Counter BC. The third letter I am aware of is dated June 27, 2013 from the Ministry of Forests, Lands, and Natural Resource Operations to the applicants for the Adventure Tourism License of Occupation.

Paragraph 3 states: “the City of Revelstoke staff are researching a possible boundary extension which would give them jurisdictional control over the watershed [currently the proposal is outside City limits]. The City has requested that the boundary extension process be resolved before they provide direction on your Adventure Park. Because of the proximity of this project to the City and its watershed, we cannot consider approving this project without the support of the City of Revelstoke.”

Discussion has taken place about the Adventure Park proposal by various committees including the Area B Advisory Planning Commission, the Economic Development Committee of Council and Area B and the CSRD Revelstoke Economic Development Commission. These committees have given their support to the proposal with the caveat that the Greeley Creek watershed remains undisturbed. I am concerned about Greeley Creek and my support for any proposed project also includes the caveat that the watershed is protected.

This can happen without a boundary extension process.

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Revelstoke’s super readers Lynne Welock and Vanessa Ward of the Revelstoke RBC were at the library last Wednesday to hand out the Revelstoke Library Summer Reading Club medals. Eighteen children were on hand to receive medals. To get one, they had to read at least 15 minutes a day all summer. The library’s summer program was a big success, said librarian Lucie Bergeron. About 200 kids signed up and there was an average of 50 at every program, which included events like Quidditch games, a visit from Revelstoke paragliders, a super hero boot camp and more.

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governments. In local government, protocol is that there is dialogue among elected officials followed by a motion by either the city council members or the Board of Directors of a Regional District to give direction to staff in regards to conveying the sentiments of the majority at the table of elected representatives in any letter to senior levels of government. Letters sent by either the chair of a regional district board or a mayor are considered to represent the majority of the respective boards or councils.

In regards to this application I have, to date, not seen or heard of any evidence that direction was given from the city council to put the issue of boundary extension on the table. I know there was clearly no direction from the board of the CSRD to pursue extension in

this case. As regional director this causes great concern for me as the lands in question are in Area B and I do not see where the authority came from to direct the Mayor of Revelstoke to include the issue of boundary extension as it relates to this particular request for tenure.

Because of the statement from the Mayor of Revelstoke to the Province, the proponents of the Revelstoke Adventure Park and residents of both the CSRD Area B and the City of Revelstoke have been deprived of due public process in this case.

If you have any questions on this or other matters please call me at 250-837-5804.

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L e tter s Is water really sacred to the City of Revelstoke?

Editor, I was always under the impression that a proposal such as the Revelstoke Adventure Park would have to go through many hoops involving various ministries under the umbrella FrontCounter BC, and that it is common to be turned down until the parameters in such ministries are met.

At no time did I think that the city or the CSRD had the ability to hold up any such proposal, but apparently they can, under

the guise of boundary expansion.

I really hope we can protect the watershed without boundary expansion, because I don`t think we can afford it. Our last boundary expansion is costing us taxpayers dearly. I agree protecting the watershed should be of high priority for the city; however I have trouble believing Mayor David Raven’s statement that it is “sacred” to him.

It wasn’t held sacred when rural residents’ water was contaminated by silt coming off Mount Mackenzie, even though the residents were outside city boundaries and the source of the contamination was not.

As to the question of who asked what from whom, it appears to taxpayers that our mayor and or council are not

clear or united on some issues.

Such as last spring, for instance, when an individual was dropped from the Revelstoke Community Housing Society for no apparent reason, then later re-instated. I believe Mayor Raven’s “legacy” as he likes to refer to, may be something other than the mayor who allowed backyard chickens.

Candy Devlin, Revelstoke *** Want to weigh in on issues of the day? Email your letter to the editor to: editor@ revelstoketimesreview.com

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Tickets: $20 for one night $30 for two (must be bought at same time)

Roxy Theatre Revelstoke Sept. 19 & 20

2012/13 Program Outline Thursday September 19th

Friday September 20th

First Half Strength in Numbers Mountains in Motion: Canadian Rockies Crossing the Ice

First Half Industrial Revolutions The Gimp Monkeys Wild Bill’s Run

Second Half On Thin Sea Ice 2 The Way Home Unicorn Sashimi Flow Hunters Reel Rock 7: Honnold 3.0

Second Half Lily Shreds Trailside Highway Wilding Reel Rock 7: Wide Boyz Ernest The Dream Factory

Doors Open at 6:00pm. Wine & Beer available.

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Wednesday, September 11

REVELSTOKE THEATRE COMPANY AUDITIONS for Dear Santa, directed by Norm Foster. At McGregor's in Powder Springs.

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Thursday, September 12

BASSMENT FREAKS Booty shaking, low slung, badass electronic funk with hip house tendencies. Live at the Traverse. 10 p.m.

Fri, Sept. 13, to Fri, Oct. 4

NATURE AT ITS FINEST by Keishia Treber. With Trail of the Bear by David Rooney, and Felted Works by Robin Wiltse. Opens Friday, Sept. 13, at 6 p.m at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre.

Friday, September 13

DURBAN POISON Garage, soul, punk and rock 'n roll. Live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.

DJ WESSIDE Live at the Traverse. 10 p.m.

Saturday, September 14

MARTHA CREEK MELTDOWN Test your downhill mettle with

a race all the way down Sale Mountain. If you want, you can bike uphill too. The race starts at noon and is followed by a party at Martha Creek Provincial Park. The race is a fundraiser for the Live It! Love It! Foundation and the Revelstoke Cycling Association. Visit www. marthacreekmeltdown.com for information on registration.

TINY DANCER plays the Traverse Lounge. 10 p.m.

Sunday, September 15

RCA TRAIL MAINTENANCE DAY Meet at the Mt. Macpher-

son Nordic Lodge at 8:30 a.m. for a morning of trail work on local mountain bike trails. Equipment is provided.

TERRY FOX RUN Come out and raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society. You can run, walk or bike the route, and dogs on leash are welcome. The run starts at the Last Drop at 9 a.m.

RCA DOWNHILL RACE SERIES Come test your downhill mettle with a race down the Iron Lotus trail. Registration is in the Boulder Mountain parking lot from 9:30–10:30 a.m. and the race starts at 11:15 a.m.

WENDY LUCAS JAZZ BAND Live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.

Tuesday, September 17

THE SHRUGS This alternative folk trio has a love for reinventing

their sound, which has influenced the conception of several different EP’s and styles of live performance. Captivatingly strong melodies, emotion-driven rhythms, and instrumental diversity drive their sound. Live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.

ALEXIS NORMAND With two nominations for the Gala Prix Trille Or for best Francophone Album from Western Canada and Best New Francophone Artist from Western Canada, Saskatchewan's Alexis Normand is re-focusing her attention on her live shows – after she became a media darling for flubbing The Star Spangled Banner at the 2013 Memorial Cup. At Benoit's Wine Bar. DUB PISTOLS London-based dub, hip-hop and ska band infuse the dance genre with rock 'n' roll swagger and a hard dance party vibe. The Dub Pistols are fresh off major dance concert shows this summer. At the Traverse Lounge.

Wed, Sept. 18 & Thur, Sept. 19

FIGHT BACK AGAINST HUNGER The Revelstoke Emergency Services Fight Back Against Hunger food drive returns for the third

Victoria’s Durban Poision will bring their trashy garage-punk-soul-rock-n-roll to the Last Drop on Friday, Sept. 13. The quartet formed in 2009 and has released five CDs, two seven-inch records and cassette since then. Their latest album was Thunderwolf, a split LP with the band Electric Empress. Think the Ramones and New York Dolls.

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year. Emergency services personnel and dozens of other volunteers will go door-to-door in the evening collecting donations for the food bank.

Wednesday, September 18

BROWN BAG HISTORY This week's talk is on pioneer T.E.L. Taylor. Enjoy a talk on Revelstoke's history by Cathy English, the Revelstoke Museum & Archives. At 12:15 p.m. $5.

BEAR NECESSITIES BALU VALLEY HIKE An informative guided hike into the Balu Valley in Glacier National Park. Learn to identify signs of bears and how to avoid bear encounters. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

MATT BLAIS Calgary musician mixes rock, blues and soul to create a sound all his own. Live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.

wednesday sept 11 at 7:30 pm thursday sept 12 at 7:30 pm

For full movie info go to www.roxytheatre.info

Movie Line: 250-837-5540 115 Mackenzie Avenue, Revelstoke, B.C.

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ALEX VISSIA Singer/songwriter incorporates elements of rock,

BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL The world famous festival returns with films about all aspects of mountain sports and culture. At the Roxy Theatre at 7 p.m. each night. Tickets are $20 for one night $30 for both.

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have been on the North American tour circuit, playing big venues including SXSW. Fans with an interest in the Oz scene know the Sydney-based rappers' 2010 single 'Down by the River' Triple JJJ rotation. Live at the Traverse. 10 p.m.

Friday, September 20

Thur, Sept. 19 & Fri, Sept. 20

Thursday, September 19

BLIS N ESO Award-winning Australian hip-hop duo Blis n Eso

Americana and blues, with a beautiful and dynamic voice. Live at the Last Drop. 9 p.m.

JAYSE ASPEY Live at the Traverse. 10 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 21

GREAT CANADIAN SHORELINE CLEANUP Help clean up

the Revelstoke shoreline with this national initiative based at shorelinecleanup.ca. Check website or call 1-877-427-2422 to register an initiative.

REVELSTOKE CREDIT UNION 60TH CELEBRATION features free outdoor activities and face painting. Call 250-835-6291 for more information.

PLAYING FOR CHANGE Join the Revelstoke Library for an

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Emergency Social Services (ESS) Director The City of Revelstoke is inviting proposals from interested individuals to provide coordination of the Emergency Social Services Program throughout the Revelstoke and Area Sub-region. This geographical region extends beyond the City boundaries to include Area 'B' in the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.

Please contact adubois@echo.ca if you r an electronic ad file.

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Proposal information and specifications can be obtained from the City's website at revelstoke.ca or the Revelstoke Fire Hall, 227 Fourth Street West, Revelstoke, BC or by calling 250-837-2884.

Please contact adubois@echo.ca if you require Closing Time and Date: 12:00 an electronic ad file.Noon (local time), Tuesday, October 8, 2013 Addressed to:

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Fransaskoise artist, Alexis Normand is an accomplished singer-songwriter from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan whose music features a mélange of folk and jazz. After receiving a degree in music education, she attended l’École Nationale de la Chanson de Granby - a school for francophone singer-songwriters where she worked with some of Québec’s most renowned artists and musicians. Since then she has performed across the country and in January she released Mirador, her full-length debut. She plays piano and guitar and her music is described as seductive, moving and sensitive. She is performing at Benoit’s on Tuesday, Sept. 17.

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Or via email to:

rgirard@revelstoke.ca Subject field must clearly state "ESS Director Proposal"

It is the Proponent's responsibility to confirm receipt by the City of Revelstoke.

For additional information about the proposal, please contact Rob Girard, Fire Chief, City of Revelstoke at 250-837-2884 or by email at rgirard@revelstoke.ca.

The City of Revelstoke reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive informalities in any proposal.

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Revelstoke, a big hats off to all the volunteers and workers beavering away behind the scenes to make youth (and adult) recreational and cultural programs happen. I stopped by mass registration night at the community centre last Wednesday to learn a bit more about some new initiatives offered by the clubs and groups. If you see one of these volunteers, don’t forget to thank them! 1. Girl Guides leaders Alex Cole, Chris Meade and Roma Threatful say they’re exploring programs for older guides this year. To sign up, ring 250837-3615. 2. Jacquie Pendergast represented the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. They have a new series of kids art classes on Sundays, taught by herself and Barbara Maye. 3. Louisa Dubasov pipes up support for new drummers and pipers for the Revelstoke Highlanders band. Call 250-837-6385 if you’re interested. 4.

Kevin Dorrius (left) and Norm Langlois note tremendous success with the junior program at the Racquet Den squash club. It’s now one of the biggest junior clubs in B.C. Find them online at www.racquetden.com. 5. Cpt. Miken Rienks (right) and Sgt. Alex Tilden say the Cadets, Canada’s biggest youth organization, offers exciting activities like adventure training, canoeing, rappeliing, hiking, and more. They meet once a week and have some weekend activities. There’s no commitment to join the army, they note. Check out their weekly event on Tuesdays at 6:30 at Mount Begbie School. 6. Judo sensei Cornelius Suchy (left), Ted Allain (centre) and Hrvoyka Mordis-Bailey say the Revelstoke Judo Club is an ever-expanding club that produces champions in judo and in life. It’s open to those of all ages. They practice at the Revelstoke Legion. Call 250-814-7184 for more info. 7. Chantal Faucher and Chic Sharp represent Shotokan Karate, teaching self-discipline, physical fitness and flexibility. They have several classes through the week – find them on Facebook. 8. Revelstoke artist Bruce Thomas offers a new series of classes for youths, including teaching graphic novel production, website building and web video creation. The multimedia artist is signing students up now. Contact him at 250-8372592. 9. Anita Hallewas and Martin Ralph of the Revelstoke Theatre Company are gearing up for auditions for Dear Santa, their winter season play. They also have a brand new program for children and youth acting, starting at ages 3 to 10 & up. Hallewas is a trained drama educator, so the program is laid out in age-appro-

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Emergency Services Food Drive returns for third year ALEX COOPER

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For the third year in a row, the streets of Revelstoke will be lit up by flashing lights during the Emergency Services Fight Back Against Hunger food drive.

Taking place on September 18 & 19, the food drive will see more than 100 volunteers – lead by the police, fire department and paramedics – spread out through the entire city to collect food and other goods for the Community Connections Food Bank.

The food drive, which collected almost five tons of food and other goods last year, as well as $6,200 in cash and other donations, is a major boon for the food bank. Last year's haul lasted until July this year. It provided 10 months worth of extras for the food bank to give out to the 130 clients who use the food bank, said director Patti Larson.

"The food we collect from the food drive not only adds to our normal stock of food but also gives us additional items we normally wouldn't have – things we wouldn't consider packing in hampers," she said.

The cash, which included $2,600 that was collected during the drive, a matching donation from an anonymous donour and $1,000 in Cooper's gift cards from the Knights of Pythias, was used to buy fresh fruits and vegetables, and dairy products.

"We can always do the basics, but this allows them a bit more and gives some choices in what they take," said Larson.

The food drive is put on by Rev-

Last year’s food drive brought out about 200 volunteers over the course of two nights. They collected about five tonnes of food.

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elstoke's emergency services personnel, and the grunt work of organizing it is done by Krista Carnegie, who coordinates all the volunteers. She will organize them into groups and tell them which section of town to cover.

Residents will be notified which day to expect someone to show up at their door.

For Carnegie, the food drive is an example of how much Revelstoke cares.

"It never ceases to impress me

how people are so willing to come out to help others – and in this case, it is compounded by the fact that yes, we have all of these amazing volunteers, but that would mean nothing if people weren’t so willing to give when we come to their doors," she said. "This isn’t just me or Patti, or the volunteers. This is an entire community coming together for a cause."

Some of the most needed items at the food bank are: Big cans of chunky soup (as opposed to

tomato soup, which isn't as nutritiuos), rice, canned vegetables, canned fruit, canned meats, pasta and sauces, cereal, fruit juice, canned or powdered milk, peanut butter, kids snack items, toiletries, laundry detergent, diapers and baby wipes, and baby food.

Larson hopes everyone in town will know about the food drive so nobody panics when the lights start flashing all over town.

"We don't want people to be frightened," she said. "In the past

priate segments. It starts soon; check out the Revelstoke Theatre Company website for more info, www.revelstoketheatrecompany.org. 10. Andrew Payne and Dan Sculnick of the Revelstoke Outdoor Centre at RMR will be leading skiers and boarders on all-mountain focused ski lessons.

Starting at age four, they teach you the skills needed to move across all terrain and be safe on the mountain. 11. Revelstoke Acrobats leaders are (clockwise from top left) Heather Cretelli, Jef Kline, Rich Eden, Kim Arthurs, Carolyn Duncan and Aneila Novakowski. They’ve got a lot of momentum going since they moved into the new facility at Begbie View Elementary and encourage new acrobats to come check it out for fun, fitness and core athletic skills.

Sorry, but there wasn’t enough room to fit everyone in – thanks to these and all the volunteers for sharing about their programs.

Photos and captions by Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review

BUDGET 2014 CONSULTATION

SELECT STANDING COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND GOVERNMENT SERVICES Chair: Dan Ashton, MLA (Penticton) Deputy Chair: Mike Farnworth, MLA (Port Coquitlam)

Would you like to share your views on priorities for the next provincial budget?

W E WA N T TO H E A R F R O M YO U !

The all-party Select Standing Committee on Finance and Government Services is inviting submissions on the Budget 2014 Consultation Paper, prepared by the Minister of Finance.

British Columbians can participate by attending a public hearing, answering an on-line survey, making a written submission, or sending the Committee a video or audio file. The consultation process concludes Wednesday, October 16, 2013.

For more information, please visit our website at: www.leg.bc.ca/cmt/finance or contact: Parliamentary Committees Office, Room 224, Parliament Buildings, Victoria, BC V8V 1X4; tel: 250.356.2933, or toll-free in BC: 1.877.428.8337; fax: 250.356.8172; e-mail: FinanceCommittee@leg.bc.ca Susan Sourial, Committee Clerk

couple of years I've heard we scared the bejeezus out of people."

People interested in volunteering during the food drive can contact Carnegie at Carnegie@telus. net If you want to help out sorting food afterwards at the food bank, contact Larson at plarson@community-connections.ca.

For more information, look for the event on Facebook, or visit the website community-connections. ca/emergency-services-food-drive.

60 years!

Come enjoy a free outdoor street fest at the branch to celebrate this milestone....

EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

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AllAll Welcome, Welcome,Admission Admissionby byDonation Donation Opening Reception Friday Sept Opening Reception Friday Sept13, 13,66-99pm pm Gallery open Tuesday Gallery open TuesdaytotoSaturday Saturday12 12--44pm pm Saturday Sept Saturday Sept1414- Friday - FridayOct Oct4,4,2013 2013 For more information phone 250-814-0261, e-mail info@revelstokevisualarts.com For more information phone 250-814-0261, e-mail info@revelstokevisualarts.com

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Six-day wilderness expedition brought them over mountain pass, along a never-explored river and through 2,000-year-old cedar stands Alex Cooper

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“Exhilaration and levitation.”

That was how Carl Jacks described the sensation of completing a first ever descent of the Incommapleux River last week.

Jacks made the trip with seven other kayakers and a hiker, Steve Ogle, who was there to document the expedition. The trip brought them through vast forests of Glacier National Park, across many alder-filled avalanche paths and, finally, down the fast-moving and overflowing Incommapleux River.

The crew, which included three Revelstokians, set off on Tuesday, Sept. 3. The trip started with 2.5 days of hiking through Glacier National Park, followed by 3.5 days of kayaking down the Incomappleux River.

I met half the group while they enjoyed a post-expedition dinner at the Village Idiot in Revelstoke on Sunday night.

I sat down with Jacks, Randy Speers, Sam Butler and Sven Perschmann as they enjoyed some beers and a greasy meal

of poutine and pizza. The other four members of the group – Revelstoke’s Sean Bozkewycz, Christian Foster and Sam Ewing; and Stephan Paetsch – had just missed the ferry and didn’t make it to the restaurant while I was there.

Jacks and Speers took the lead in talking about the trip – the excitement and thrill of having completed a true wilderness adventure greatly evident.

“It was a world class adventure trip,” said Speers.

The aim of the trip was not only to paddle the river, but also to document the remote upper Incomappleux valley to help the Valhalla Wilderness Society in its mission to protect the river as a park.

They talked about the slog over Flat Creek Pass, the painful bushwhacking through devil’s club, the unexpectedly high water on the river, the majestic old-growth cedars the abundant huckleberries and the grizzly bears they saw.

First was the hike with 100 pounds of gear, in the rain, through 13 kilometres on a little travelled and sometimes-disappearing trail in Glacier National Park. They left from just inside the park’s western boundary,

with their kayaks and everything else on their backs, and their paddles in their hands. It took them through classic Interior hemlock forest, up through the pass, past the Fortitude warden’s cabin, and down the steep slopes along Slick Creek.

“The hike was awesome. So many huckleberries and blueberries. I saw two grizzlies,” he said, adding: “It was one of the most physically demanding things I’ve ever done.

“You can use my word, ‘Funishment.’”

Jacks seconded him on behalf of the rest of the group.

“The trail was on a God send but at the same time I think everyone agreed it’s the most difficult thing they’ve ever done as far as long-days and hour after hour of just grinding through.”

It took 2.5 days to reach the river. Perschmann called the feeling of reaching the river “euphoric.”

“There was a locked in feeling that once we got down to the river, there was no way we were getting out but the river,” added Jacks. “We were faced with a complete unknown, and it was raining even more, which changed it.”

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The crew had seen aerial photos of the river taken 10 years ago, but the river had changed.

Avalanche paths flowed from the glacier-capped peaks right into the river. Landslides they believe were caused by the June floods had sent big debris flows into the river, altering its course. As well, the water level in the river was higher than expected, the result of constant rain throughout the week. The river came up two feet one night, they said.

“It resulted in some of the most ridiculous portages we have ever done,” said Jacks.

The going through the water was fast, but when they were forced onto land, they moved at snail’s pace, crawling with their boats through alder and devil’s club-filled slide paths. They spoke of the many blisters and cuts they received.

“Everyone’s got devil’s club in every part of their body right now,” said Jacks, showing me his red hands. “You can’t see them but you can sure feel them.”

On ground they could witness the majesty of the forest they were in. Some of the portages took took them past ancient cedars that were several hundred feet tall and more than 10-feet wide.

“It’s like you’ve been shrunken down to half your size,” said Jacks. “You’re in the biggest forest you’ve seen, but now it’s double that.”

Speers said one of his best memories was walking through a grove of cedars all more than three metres wide. “It’s probably 2,000-yearsold.”

The landscape was wet and mossy. They could walk around barefoot while camping, the ground was so soft.

One of the main features of the river – a kilometre-long box canyon – proved too risky to kayak. A big waterfall barred the entrance, and, even if they could get in, the high walls and lack of exits meant it was took risky. They walked around. Half the group paddled the lower section, but they all walked around the top half.

Eventually they made it through the first 17-kilometres of unroaded wilderness to the confluence of the Incomappleux with Battle Brook, into areas some had paddled before. From there, it was down to the Upper Arrow Lake at Beaton where their trucks and a few cases of beer were awaiting. They reached the end Sunday afternoon. Three of them had celebrated their birthdays on the route.

“The sun came out as we piled our kayaks on the beach and took a photo of everyone, and then lots of hooting and hollering,” said Jacks.

They were already talking about going back, but not for a few years – and when the water is lower. There’s a number of sections they didn’t run, leaving portions of the river untapped.

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Above: A glass art work of Mt. Begbie by Keishia Treber.; Below: Bear’s End, by David Rooney.

Revelstoke artist Keishia Treber will presenting a new show, Nature at it’s Finest, at the Revelstoke Visual Art Centre starting this Friday, Sept.

13.

Treber, who grew up in Revelstoke but now calls Kamloops home, will be displaying a series of new works utilizing a variety of styles. Here is how she described the show: “The show is a collaboration of all Keishia Treber’s different painting styles in a nature theme. It is a celebration of color! She will be featuring a brand new collection of acrylic on glass abstractions now with landscape illustrations, mountain & tree gesture paintings, and of course her signature large landscape paintings!

All Keishia’s work will be based on the surrounding area with lively colors and fun textures.”

In the side gallery will be David Rooney’s exhibit Trail of the Bear.

Here’s his artist’s statement on his show: “If you live in Revelstoke it’s impossible to not have a relationship with bears. Seen or unseen, they are the other residents of our community, mostly keeping to the trees and brush; occasionally making themselves known by poking around in search of food. Our bears are Revelstoke’s cultural icons. They appear on team jerseys, T-shirts and sweats, on

Red Wing Blackbirds by Robin Wiltse.

public monuments and even as candy.

I think it safe to say that we love bears — unless they’re a safety problem and then we deal with them swiftly. These images, I hope, reflect some of that public sentiment.”

The third exhibit on display is Felted Works by fibre artist Robin Wiltse from Kaslo. Wiltse creates colourful images by building up layers of dyed fleece on a wool base. She combines ancient wet felting techniques with new techniques that involve using needles. She has displayed her works in shows throughout the Kootenays. She writes: “As an artist I observe and absorb color, inspired by the play of light and the spaces in between. Working with fibre I am drawn to the weightless, familiar and tactile luminosity of wool. I have been striving for control and detail with a single needle, entangling loose strands into patterns, forms and illustrations. I am building stories with layers, delighting in the harmonies and discords that occur in the relationships of colors. Wrestling in soapy water a painting of a million strands emerges, invoking memory and feeling. It is through this process, this art of felting, that I am able to be physically connected and sensitive to the unfolding of my art.”

The show runs from Sept. 13 to Oct. 4 at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre. The opening is Friday, Sept.

13, at 6 p.m.

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The Times Review tried to line up an interview with Aussie hip hop superstars Bliss n Eso last week, but their media handlers said the pair didn’t have access to a phone. We didn’t really get the kind of cryptic messaging until this photo popped up on their Facebook page. The Sydney-based rap duo were on a mission to the Middle East to perform for Aussie troops there, and were under a secrecy order. From the deserts of the Gulf, they’ll head to B.C. for a tour, including a stop at Traverse on Thursday, Sept. 19. These guys are a big deal Down Under, winning national awards and playing stadium shows, so expect a ratchet party atmosphere and a big turnout from Revelstoke’s growing Oz contingent. I hope to catch up with the boys this week, but I thought I should warn you to get tickets early.

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We all know Seanan Sharp as a proud law enforcement official, but this month he is embarking on a challenge of a different kind. Cst. Sharp has joined the Thomas Alan Budd Foundation Cops for Kids Ride Team that left Kelowna on Friday, Sept. 6, on a 10-day, 1,000-kilometre cycling journey across southeastern British Columbia. The annual Cops for Kids Ride raises funds and awareness for children in medical, physical and traumatic crisis in our region, for the funding of medical equipment, therapies, travel to Vancouver Children’s Hospital, learning & mobility aids. Since 2001, Cops for Kids has raised more than two million dollars in support of local children.

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for Kids riders will cycle into 18 different communities across southeastern B.C., where they will have the opportunity to meet many of the children who benefit from this event. Meeting these Little Ambassadors will remind each rider of the challenges they face each day, and it will keep them focused to help better the lives of these children.

“I’m excited to take on this challenge again this year for my third year. It’s an honor to be a part of such an event that helps children in our communities,” said Sharp. “Many of these items aren’t covered by our health care, or other support agencies. Cops for Kids can help to provide these crucial funds to assist local children as a direct result of the success of this event.”

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“Our riders join us from across the region, and they’ve each raised a minimum of $2,000 through various fundraising efforts in their own community.

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How much should Revelstoke have saved for the future?

New report outlines new city reserve policy, finds Revelstoke is short of minimum recommended reserve savings Aaron Orlando

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much should we be setting aside each year to replace the fire hall, community centre or water treatment plant? How about for a new police station? How much should we be saving each year to replace the many pieces of equipment owned by the city? What about for road maintenance projects? How about to buy new park land?

A new City of Revelstoke policy entitled Reserve Funds and Surpluses was to be presented at city council’s Sept. 10 meeting.

Requested by council after the budget process this spring, the reserve fund policy sets minimum and optimum reserve levels, and is designed to guide council on how much they should be saving each year.

It breaks down the minimum and optimum targets for dozens of categories – cemetery, recreation, affordable housing, parking stalls, liability insurance, snow removal – to name several.

Traditionally, municipal politicians are tempted to use reserve funds as a slush fund to keep taxes down during the annual budget cycle; by dipping into reserves or just not adding to reserves, you reduce the pain this year, deferring it until later.

For example, the City of Revelstoke had to borrow to purchase its new aerial platform fire truck; ideally, past councils should have been socking away a little each month since the previous one was delivered in the mid-1970s.

From an economics perspective, there’s little incentive for any city council of the day to be fiscally prudent with reserves; it means raising taxes for now, so a future council can reap the benefits. It’s even harder when, in general, most councils have inherited reserve funding deficits from the councils that preceded them.

According the report, the City of Revelstoke has been doing better in the reserves department over the past decade.

In 2003, the city had a total of $5.43 million socked away. That has risen fairly consistently to $9.59 million in 2012.

However, the report shows it’s not enough.

It’s impossible to compare the actual to the minimum or ideal in the report because many categories are left blank. For example, there’s $123,756 in the cemetery trust, but the report doesn’t prescribe the minimum or ideal should be in a dollar value because it’s based on fees collected for funeral services – not a budget allocation.

The report says city reserve chests are well off the minimum in many big categories.

For example, Revelstoke has $44,594 in general operating surplus, but should have a minimum of $1.3 million.

We’ve got $23,928 in the bank for snow removal, but need a minimum of $150,000, and an optimum of $300,000.

On the flip side, the report says the City of Revelstoke has saved too much for some things. Like the water operating surplus, now sitting at $186,481, when an optimum level of $160,395 is recommended.

Unfortunately, more funds come up too short than too high.

It’s not an ideal comparison, but for the funds that have a minimum surplus listed, the total minimum required is $5.8 million. The city has $5.0 million saved – short of the bare minimum requirement, and far short of optimal levels.

City of Revelstoke finance director Graham Inglis prepared the report.

In an interview with the Times Review, he said the main idea is to “set targets” to help “focus” council during budget deliberations.

It will likely take several years for the city to build up the reserves to the minimum level, Inglis said.

As the finance director, Inglis brought special attention to the general operating surplus fund.

He compared it to the average person’s savings account – it’s where you go when unexpected things happen.

At the end of 2012, Revelstoke had only $44,594 in the account.

Inglis recommends a minimum of $1.3 million and an optimal level of $2.6 million.

“It’s your rainy day reserve,” Inglis said.

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Darren Naylor came into the picture late, but so far he said he's happy with the way the Revelstoke Grizzlies are shaping up heading into the KIJHL season.

"It's going to be a hard working team," he told the Times Review following a pair of exhibition games in Golden last weekend. "I think the fans are going to appreciate what's going on the ice, the work ethic and players giving it their all. We're going to get better every game."

Revelstoke was in action twice in Golden. On Saturday, they defeated the Glacier Nationals from Montana 6-2 and on Sunday they lost to the Golden Rockets 4-2, despite badly outshooting their opponents.

"What we saw today – we were all over that team. The shots in the first period were 13-0 but we couldn't score," he said. "That could be a running thing."

That's where being hired at the last minute could hurt most. Naylor said most of the skilled players have already been snapped up, so finding goal-scorers hasn't

been easy. He said the team will use a strong puck-pursuit system to pressure other teams.

"I like to outnumber guys all over the place," he said.

The Grizzlies begin their regular season this Friday at the Forum against the Kamloops Storm. On Saturday, they host the Summerland Steam. The team also hosts the Sicamous Eagles in an exhibition game on Wednesday, Sept. 11.

Naylor has been busy the past week, managing the Grizzlies training camp and wheeling and dealing to shape his roster.

He's made two significant trades. The first move was dealing forward Brayden Beckley to the Columbia Valley Rockies for defenseman Brydon Beston and two players to be named later.

The other trade sent last year's captain Darnel St. Pierre to the Nelson Leafs for two big defensemen Kyler Wilkinson and Damin Devlin.

Naylor said St. Pierre asked for a trade and he's very happy with the return. "When you have somebody that doesn't want to be here, what do you do?"

He said he's in a similar situation with

TJ Christensen, who has asked for a trade to Sicamous so he can play his final junior season closer to home. "Ideally I want TJ to come back and play for us," he said.

"I don't want to move him, especially to Sicamous in my own division, but if I have to I'll make the right deal."

There are a few players returning from last year. Kent and Cody Hendrickson are back, though Cody will miss the first few months of the season with a broken ankle.

Locals Brodie Buhler, Riley Creighton and Aiden Silzer-Hooker are returning, and they will be joined by another local boy, Eric Austin.

Aaron Brandoli is returning in nets and Devon Hascarl, who has played for the Grizzlies between stints in Junior A the past few years, will be one of the team's 20-year-olds.

The rest of the roster will be filled with recruits, acquisitions from around the league and players who have failed to make Junior A. When I spoke to Naylor he had just finished making a round of cuts.

"My phone is going off the hook now the last couple of days with Junior A guys falling down the pipe," he said.

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Jeremy Osborne (left) was the low gross winner and Nolan Hornett was the low net winner at the Labour Day Open tournament at the Revelstoke Golf Club last weekend.

Celebrating its 83rd edition, the three-day event on the Labour Day weekend was once again a great success. 124 men and women from all points of B.C., and southern Alberta, as well as local club members enjoyed the wonderful golf course, hospitality, fantastic weather (a little apprehensive to start) and great food provided by The Last Tee Restaurant & Patio.

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Revelstoke boys earn silver, bronze in Little Bear Alex Cooper

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Revelstoke's boys teams shone at the Little Bear soccer tournament, with the U16/17 team finishing second and the U13/14 team winning bronze last weekend.

The Little Bear tournament brought 43 boys and girls teams in various age groups to Revelstoke for the weekend. They played on days that started off rainy and ended up dry.

Revelstoke's U16/17 boys team went undefeated in round-robin play, beating Williams Lake and Canmore on Saturday and then clinching first in the division with a win over Golden early Sunday morning.

That set the stage for the finals against a powerful Shuswap team, which coasted through its two round-robin games.

The game started out with the teams evenly matched. Shuswap had a slight edge in play in the first half but Revelstoke had the best chance when a player hit the cross bar with a shot early on.

In the second half, a well rested Shuswap team slowly took over, scoring once early on and adding two late goals for a 3-0 win.

Coach Rob Evans said he was very happy with his team's play, noting that they didn't give up a single goal in the round-robin. In the finals, he said Shuswap was a older and more experienced.

"It showed towards the end, we got a little tired," he said.

The U13/14 boys played in a barn-burner match Sunday afternoon, defeating Columbia Valley 4-3 to win the bronze.

The u13/14 girls and U11/12 boys both went 1-3 throughout the tournament.

All told, 43 teams – 17 boys and 26 girls – from Alberta and British Columbia came to Revelstoke for the tournament.

Organizer Alan Chell thanked the City of Revelstoke and the Revelstoke School District for preparing the playing fields, the Revelstoke Youth Soccer Association for their help in organizing the tournament, and the community for its outstanding hospitality.

"Teams raved about the friendly reception they received with hotels/ motels and restaurants," he said.

The complete Little Bear results are as follows: — U11/12 boys: Gold: Canmore, Silver: Shuswap (11), Bronze: Shuswap (12) — U13/14 boys: Gold: Canmore, Silver: Shuswap, Bronze: Revelstoke — U16/17 boys: Gold: Shuswap, Silver: Revelstoke, Bronze: Columbia Valley — U11/12 girls: Gold: Shuswap (12), Silver: Williams Lake, Bronze: Shuswap (11) — U13/14 girls: Gold: Calgary Blizzard, Silver: Calgary Villains, Bronze: Rutland — U14/15 girls: Gold: Calgary Lyon, Silver: Columbia Valley, Bronze: Cranbrook — U16/17 girls: Gold: Calgary Chinook, Silver: Columbia Valley, Bronze: Shuswap

Revelstoke and Shuswap players battle for an incoming ball during the second half of Sunday’s U16/17 final that Shuswap won 3-0.

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Florence Annie Carten Florence Annie Carten passed away at Mt. Cartier Court Extended Care, Revelstoke on Thursday, August 29th, 2013 at the age of 87 years. A Celebration of Life Service was held at the Revelstoke Senior’s Center on Friday afternoon, September 6th with Reverend Ken Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Cartier Court Extended Care Foundation, c/o Bag 5000, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0, in memory of Florence.

Florence was born in Revelstoke, B.C. on August 19, 1926 and had been a life-long resident. She attended Normal School in Vancouver to obtain her teacher’s certificate and her first job was at the CPR townsite of Glacier teaching multiple grades.

Florence relocated to Revelstoke after a few years in Glacier and taught school until she started her family. After the death of her father in 1948, Florence assisted her mother with the gardening, raising the chickens and selling the eggs. In her teenage years Florence played softball and later bowled as a young adult. Florence loved the outdoors and also enjoyed cross country skiing, golfing and curling. She loved to play cards and taught her children and grandchildren many card games.

Florence was predeceased by her parents, Ralph and Priscilla Wyman. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother to her devoted husband of 58 years, Jack of Revelstoke; two children: Wayne (Joan) Carten of Calgary and Shelley (Jim) Olson of Calgary and two grandchildren, Jacqueline and Nicole Carten.

Messages of condolence may be sent to Florence’s family by viewing her obituary at www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com.

Cremation arrangements were in the care of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke.

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Iris Viola “Lil” McKinley (nee Danielson) passed away suddenly at Royal Inland Hospital, Kamloops, BC, on August 29, 2013. She was 85 years of age.

Born to parents Daniel and Amelia Danielson on November 1, 1927 in Kenora, Ontario, Lil married her life partner, Gerald Gregory Andrew “Jerry” McKinley in Beardmore, Ontario on August 23, 1947. For the next 66 years, Lil and Jerry traveled through life together, raising a family and working side by side. They moved to BC in 1949. Among other things, Lil performed the office and bookkeeping work for Jerry’s Revelstoke Esso Station for many years.

They moved to Clearwater in 1969. When Jerry was travelling throughout British Columbia seal coating the roads, Lil was driving the fifth wheel right behind him; Lil and Jerry spent a lot of time together, camping in that fifth wheel, parked in gravel pits! Jerry will miss having Lil by his side.

Lil was a mother to three children, and they will mourn her passing: Doreen (Lloyd) Romeo of Clearwater, BC; Iris (Art) Houchen of Kelowna, BC; and Danny McKinley of Kamloops. She also leaves behind four grandchildren and five great grandchildren, her sister Doris Sayce of Winnipeg, brother-in-law Larry McKinley of Prince George, plus many other family members and friends from throughout the years. Lil loved dancing, fishing, knitting and camping. She loved taking trips down south; these started in 1974 when they semi-retired. Lil loved being with her family. She was also proud to be a member of the Kinsmen club in Revelstoke.

The McKinley River Campground in Blackpool, BC, has been an important family gathering place for many decades, and that is where friends and family will come together in the spring of 2014 to celebrate Lil’s life. In the meantime, donations would be appreciated in memory of Iris McKinley to the Canadian Cancer Society of BC & Yukon Division, 565 West 10th Avenue, Vancouver, BC, V5Z 4J4.

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Valley Blacktop, part of the Interoute Construction Ltd. (ICL Ltd.) group, is seeking a Heavy Duty Mechanic for its Revelstoke operations. ICL Ltd. is a leader in the construction industry in British Columbia.

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Reporting to the Area Manager, you will provide support to complete daily repairs and preventive maintenance and perform related assigned tasks and duties under limited supervision. Travel to operations and project sites will be required upon request.

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Western Equipment Ltd. We are currently looking for a small motor mechanic in our fast growing Terrace location.

We are a large dealer of Stihl products and handle Toro and Briggs and Stratton as well.

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Knowledge of wines and squirrel experience is an asset. If you are interested in joining our award winning customer service team, send resumes to scott@cresthotel.bc.ca or mail your resume to the Crest Hotel 222 1st ave west Prince Rupert, BC. V8J 1A8.

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Required qualiÀcations include: • Valid BC Driver’s License (minimum Class 3 with air endorsement) • Proven Highway Experience • Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and operating a variety of transmissions, including a 13 speed • Perry River Shifting: 4 days on and 4 days off, 10 hour shifts, shift rotation is two weeks days and two weeks afternoons Application forms may be picked up at HMC Services Inc.’s ofÀce listed below; qualiÀed applicants are invited to submit applications, along with a photocopy of their driver’s license, an up to date driver’s abstract and references to substantiate experience to: For further information please call: 250-837-3136.

HMC Services Inc. 723 Highway 23 South, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 Fax: 250-837-6225 Email: joy.cwikula@hmcservices.ca Visit www.hmcservices.ca for Employment Application Form Please note applications will not be accepted without a current driver’s abstract.

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Seasonal Truck Driver’s Required Revelstoke Area Class 1 or 3 with Air Endorsement And/Or Class 5 with Air Endorsement HMC Services Inc., road and bridge maintenance contractor in the Selkirk Area is looking for professional drivers for the winter season, to operate snowplow and sanding trucks in the Revelstoke Area.

Class 1 or 3 with Air Endorsement: • Valid BC Driver’s License (minimum Class 3 with air endorsement) • Proven Highway Experience • Experience driving single axle, tandem axle vehicles and operating a variety of transmissions, including a 13 speed AND/OR Class 5 with Air Endorsement: • Valid BC Driver’s License (Class 5 with Air Endorsement) (with potential opportunity to upgrade to Class 3) Application forms may be picked up at HMC Services Inc.’s ofÀce listed below; qualiÀed applicants are invited to submit applications, along with a photocopy of their driver’s license, and up to date driver’s abstract and references to substantiate experience to: HMC Services Inc. 723 Highway 23 South Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 Fax: 250-837-6225 Email: joy.cwikula@hmcservices.ca New hires are subject to pre-employment drug screening.

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Seasonal Drivers Required 50 Mile HMC Services Inc., road and bridge maintenance contractor in the Selkirk Area are looking for professional drivers for the winter season. Full-time seasonal positions (November to March) to operate snowplow and sanding trucks in the 50 Mile area are available. The point of assembly is 50 Mile.

Required qualiÀcations include: • Valid BC Driver’s License (minimum Class 3 with air endorsement) • Proven Highway Experience • Experience driving tandem axle vehicles and operating a variety of transmissions, including a 13 speed • 50 Mile Shifting: 6 shifts on 3 shifts off, 10 hour shift duration • 50 Mile Accommodation: There are sleeping and cooking facilities at 50 Mile, bedding is supplied and individuals must supply food. A television is provided in the common area as well internet access is also available.

Application forms may be picked up at HMC Services Inc.’s ofÀce listed below; qualiÀed applicants are invited to submit applications, along with a photocopy of their driver’s license, an up to date driver’s abstract and references to substantiate experience to: For further information please call: 250-837-3136.

HMC Services Inc. 723 Highway 23 South, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 Fax: 250-837-6225 Email: joy.cwikula@hmcservices.ca Visit www.hmcservices.ca for Employment Application Form Please note applications will not be accepted without a current driver’s abstract.

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F.J. Smitheram Trailer Towing Ltd Liquidation, Vehicles and Equipment at Russell Auction 2067 Hwy 3A Thrums between Castlegar & Nelson Sunday, Sept 15th 11 Am Open 9 AM Terms Cash Or Cheque Only Call 1-250-399-4793

Fruit & Vegetables BURKE’S(Vernon):25 lbs of regular/Roma tomatoes. $18.75 U-pick 40¢ lb your boxes. 250-545-2093.

Antiques & Collectables Sale Vernon Collectors Club 25th Annual Vernon Rec Centre 3310 - 37 Avenue Next to Curling Rink 140 + tables of collectables!

Fri. Sept 20, 3 - 8 PM, Sat Sept 21, 10 - 4 PM Admission $3.00 is good for BOTH days HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

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STEEL BUILDING Sizzling summer savings event! 20x22 $4,188. 25x24 $4,598. 30x36 $6,876. 32x44 $8,700. 40x52 $12,990. 47x70 $17,100. One end wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422. www.pioneersteel.ca STEEL BUILDINGS/Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206. www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDINGS, Metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted FREE DISPOSAL Old vehicles/Scrap metal/Batteries.

CASH paid for some! Inquire Free pick up Call 250 8379391 email: columbiatowing@telus.net Genuine Coin Collector Buyer Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

Garage Sales

Real Estate

Sat. Sept. 14 - 182 Hwy 23N. 8am to ? Lots of stuff for the guys!

Acreage for Sale

Heavy Duty Machinery

7 acres on Hill Creek Rd Galena Bay. Hydro, telephone @driveway. Concrete encased well.

Asking $210,000.

250 369-0077. gbgood70@hotmail.com

A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’ in stock.

SPECIAL 44’X40’ Container Shop w/steel trusses $13,800!

Sets up in one day!

40’ Containers under $2500!

Call Toll Free Also JD 544 & 644 wheel loaders JD 892D LC Excavator Ph 1-866-528-7108 Delivery BC and AB www.rtccontainer.com

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Mobile Homes & Parks FACTORY DIRECT Wholesale CSA certified modular homes, manufactured/mobile homes and park model homes, we ship throughout Western Canada. Visit us online at www.hbmodular.com or 877-976-3737

TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Best rate 5yr-2.89%OAC

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976.

Rates Consistently better than banks

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Other Areas LUXURY ARIZONA golf course properties from $97,900. Investment or vacation home. Short and long term rental programs available. Immediate positive cash.

Financing available!

604-620-3728.

Rentals Apt/Condo for Rent UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Affordable Apartments 1,2,3 bedroom units and townhouses. Furnished units available. Riversedge and Columbia Gardens.

Homes for Rent 2-bdrm house, large yard, centrally located. 3 blocks from high school and close to downtown. Avail. Sep. 1.

Please call 250 837-2343 or 250 837-4111.

Large 3 bedroom house Mount MacKenzie area. Mature adults only. References.

Call 250-359-2245 or 250 8373767.

Office/Retail Approx. 1100 sq. ft. ground level, wheelchair accessible space. 518 2nd St. W. 250 837-4452

Want to Rent 2 responsible retired adults looking to rent for October 1st.

2 bedroom basement suite, pet friendly. Call 250-344-6445 or email at ednshell@live.ca EAGLE PASS Heliskiing is looking for a 3 or 4 bedroom house for rent from the months of November - March 2014.

We are looking to house our pilots for the season. The property will be receive a professional cleaning once a week. Our pilots are nonsmoking and will not be there during the day. Thank you for your consideration.

Eagle Pass Heliskiing 250.837.3734 allie@eaglepassheliskiing.com

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FEATURED PROPERTY 1076 LaForme Lundell Road 3009 Blvd

Lovely well kepton .47 4 Charming 4/2 Home bedroom/1bath on Acre Columbia home Riverfront .23 acreswith near parkviews and Property stellar greenbelt!

2010 electrical of key mountains and upgrades/electric forcedfrom air River, directly across heating and much more at Golf Course! entry level price! $179,990 $525,000

Stoke Realty Ltd.

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Joe Verbalis: Managing Broker, Cell: 837-8987 Natasha Worby: Brokerage Rep., Cell: 814-9764

NEW PROPERTY LISTING

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Outstanding 8 bedroom(!)/4 Bath(!) Home currently yields $1900 monthly! This large, attractive, upgraded Duplex on no thru road near Golf Course and Columbia River is a must see! $389,000

Stoke Realty Ltd.

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Joe Verbalis: Managing Broker, Cell: 837-8987 Natasha Worby: Brokerage Rep., Cell: 814-9764

DreamTeam Auto Financing “0” Down, Bankruptcy OK Cash Back ! 15 min Approvals

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Trucks & Vans For Sale 2002 GMC Sierra 4X4

Fully loaded 3/4, only 135,500 km’s, tow package with transmission cooler and five point hitch.

Excellent condition only two owners.

Brand new winter tires only used half a season.

Asking $11,000.

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Then there are new regulations imposed by senior governments. The most dramatic example these days is a 2020 federal deadline for Greater Victoria to construct landbased sewage treatment. Even with federal and provincial cost sharing, this project is going to land heavily on property tax bills, including those of pensioners and poor renters who will have it passed on to them.

Leonard points to another arbitrary system, provincial facilities that pay grants in lieu of property taxes. Saanich is home to the University of Victoria, a community of 25,000 people that needs water and sewer service, as well as police and fire protection.

Saanich gets an annual grant in lieu of property taxes of $120,000 for UVic, enough to cover wages and benefits for one cop and maybe some gas money.

Cariboo Regional District chair Al Richmond, co-chair of the UBCM committee, is concerned about new water and flood protection legislation the province is preparing to impose. His district and others like it have thousands of kilometres of riverfront, with relatively few property owners.

Interior communities also want BC Hydro to pay something for power lines, as is now being done with some aboriginal territories.

Local politicians will be expecting a sympathetic ear from the new version of the B.C.

Liberal government. Former Quesnel councillor Coralee Oakes is the new community, sport and cultural development minister, with direct responsibility for local government issues.

And one of the original members of this UBCM committee was former Langley City mayor Peter Fassbender, who is now minister of education.

Tom Fletcher is legislative reporter and columnist for Black Press and BCLocalNews.com. Twitter:@tomfletcherbc E-mail: tfletcher@blackpress.ca

by Tom Fletcher VICTORIA – Local politicians from across B.C. are in Vancouver Sept. 16 to 20 to take part in the annual Union of B.C. Municipalities convention.

There will be trivia reported as news, such as the cost of hotels. Suggestions to license mobility scooters or lower speed limits to 40 km/h, dreamed up in Vancouver Island retirement locales, will be rejected by delegates from the rest of the province.

Serious discussion will revolve around a report by a UBCM executive committee to reshape the financial relationship between the province and local governments. If this proposal gets the support it deserves, Premier Christy Clark’s government will be asked to undo a couple of decades of political meddling in that relationship.

One problem for local governments is that they depend on property tax, a stable source of revenue but one that has no relationship to the property owner’s ability to pay. It tends to load costs onto lower-income groups such as seniors and renters.

Economic growth results mainly in increased corporate and personal income tax revenues as well as sales taxes, which aren’t shared with local governments.

One key proposal is to return to a system of revenue sharing grants introduced by the Social Credit government in the 1980s. They were funded by one point each from personal and corporate income tax and six per cent of sales, fuel and resource tax revenues, thus increasing in years when provincial revenues were strong.

The UBCM proposal is to put a share of provincial revenues into an infrastructure bank, to be distributed by the organization on a more stable basis.

Saanich Mayor Frank Leonard, one of the authors of the report, uses a basketball analogy to describe the current system of federalprovincial grants for road and bridge projects. It’s a “jump ball,” where communities have to apply to a fund when it’s offered and then see who gets it.

Even if a community wins the jump ball, they may find themselves with costs inflated by a hot construction market and an arbitrary deadline to get the job

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3DT357 3DT357

$3,000 down, 2.99% $3,000 @ 36down, mos.2.99% + tax @ 36 mos. + tax

2013 2013 Ford Ford F350 F350 King King Ranch Ranch 4x4 4x4

D ICE D PRRICE MO P DEEMO D DT396A DT396A

3DT193 3DT193

You You Save Save

Fully loaded, leather, diesel, upgraded lighting. MSRP $83,379 Fully loaded, leather, diesel, upgraded lighting. MSRP $83,379 EMPLOYEE PRICE… EMPLOYEE PRICE…

69,376

$$ $$ 13,963 13,963

3DT452 3DT452

ET008B ET008B

2013 2013 Ford Ford F150 F150 XLT XLT 4x4 4x4

You Save

$3,000 down, 2.99% $3,000 down, @ 36 mos.2.99% + tax @ 36 mos. + tax

$$ 379 379/mo. /mo.

Air, SYNC handsfree, power group. MSRP $40,469 Air, SYNC handsfree, power group. MSRP $40,469 EMPLOYEE PRICE… EMPLOYEE PRICE…

$3,000 down, 2.99% @ 36 mos.2.99% + tax $3,000 down, @ 36 mos. + tax

$4,000 down, 0% @ 36down, mos. 0% + tax $4,000 @ 36 mos. + tax

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3DT260 3DT260

72 mos. + tax

2002 Ford Ford Mustang Mustang 2002

0P6249 0P6249

0P6236 0P6236

2012 Ford Ford F350 F350 Lariat Lariat 4x4 4x4 2012

SAVE SA 0K! $2VE $20K!

44,987 $$

2004 Ford Ford Thunderbird Thunderbird 2004

Loaded, Nav., diesel.

Loaded, Nav., diesel.

LOW LO KMW’s.

KM’s.

22,868

DT417A DT417A

2010 Dodge DodgeRam Ram1500 15004x4 4x4 2010

HEMI! HEMI!

Loaded, Navigation, 5.7L V8, leather.

Loaded, Navigation, 5.7L V8, leather.

30,987

$$

0P6212B 0P6212B

ET017A ET017A

2011Chev Chev1500 1500LTZ LTZ4x4 4x4 2011

LOADED LOADED

Leather, roof, bluetooth.

Leather, roof, bluetooth.

$$

26,987 $$

Well equipped, A/C, windows, lock, auto.

Well equipped, A/C, windows, lock, auto.

ECONOMY! ECONOMY!

2008Honda HondaCivic CivicLX LX 2008

DT468A DT468A

11,987

0P6202 0P6202

2009 Dodge Dodge Grand GrandCaravan CaravanSE SE 2009

Dual zone climate, air, keyless entry.

Dual zone climate, air, keyless entry.

13,965

DC227A DC227A

2007 Hyundai HyundaiTiburon Tiburon 2007

9,996

$$

V6, auto, air – great car, great price!

V6, auto, air – great car, great price!

LOW LOMWETRES KILO S KILOMETRE

$$

LOW LOMWETRES KILO S KILOMETRE

$$

2012 Buick Buick Enclave Enclave 2012

Full load, removable hardtop. 25th Anniversary Edition.

Full load, removable hardtop. 25th Anniversary Edition.

HEEL ALL WHE W IVEEL ALLDR DRIVE

Roof, leather, save $15K from new!

Roof, leather, save $15K from new!

38,847 $$

0P6210 0P6210

0P6201 0P6201

2010 Ford Ford Escape Escape XLT XLT 4WD 4WD 2010

16,974

$$

2012 Ford Ford Fusion Fusion SEL SEL 2012

19,981 $$

Dual climate, power group, SYNC. Dual climate, power group, SYNC.

HEEL ALL WHE WIVEEL ALLDR DRIVE

Air, SYNC handsfree, power group.

Air, SYNC handsfree, power group.

GREATT EAOMY GRON EC ECONOMY

0P6245 0P6245

ET011A ET011A

EC004A EC004A

DIESEL! DIESEL!

23,900 23,900

Loaded, leather, roof.

Loaded, leather, roof.

CLEAN! N!N! EAEA CLCL CLEAN!

17,980 17,980

Winter model, rear kitchen, super slide.

Winter model, rear kitchen, super slide.

GREATT GRMEA PG’s MPG’s

22,987 22,987

Canopy, air, power group.

Canopy, air, power group.

LOW LOMWETRES KILO S KILOMETRE

$$

Roof, air, power group.

Roof, air, power group.

CLEAN! CLEAN!

Loaded, leather, roof.

Loaded, leather, roof.

11,924

$$

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2003Ford FordF150 F150King KingRanch Ranch4x4 4x4 2003

19,987

2008Ford FordSport SportTrac TracXLT XLT4x4 4x4 2008

$$

2011Ford FordF150 F150XLT XLT4x4 4x4 2011

$$

2005Topaz Topaz5th 5thWheel Wheel 2005

$$

2007Ford FordF350 F350Lariat Lariat4x4 4x4 2007

60+ Used Vehicles in Stock!

LE CONVERTIBLE CONVERTIB

9,898 $$

2006 Toyota Toyota Prius Prius 2006

Auto, V6, loaded.

Auto, V6, loaded.

IT’S A IT’SBRAID HY HYBRID

Value priced, huge MPGs. Value priced, huge MPGs.

9,988

$$

2006 Lincoln Lincoln Navigator Navigator 2006 7 R PASS7ENGER PASSENGE

Leather, roof, loaded, low kms.

Leather, roof, loaded, low kms.

16,874 $$

0P6137 0P6137

2012 Ford Ford Focus Focus Titanium Titanium 2012

18,888

$$

0P6206 0P6206

2012 Lincoln Lincoln MKS MKS AWD AWD 2012

37,984

$$

Ecoboost, loaded, save thousands from new!

Ecoboost, loaded, save thousands from new!

HEEL ALL WHE WIVEEL ALLDR DRIVE

Leather, roof, all the options!

Leather, roof, all the options!

LOADED! LOADED!

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3DT068 3DT068

10,432 10,432

You Save $$ You Save

Loaded, leather, Navigation. MSRP $70,339 Loaded, leather, Navigation. MSRP $70,339

With your Costco Card

303 303 39,013 39,013 5,685 5,685

EMPLOYEE PRICE… You Save $$EMPLOYEE PRICE… $You Save $$ /mo. /mo.@ 0 down, 1.99% $ 72 mos. + tax 0 down, 1.99% @ With your Costco Card

Power gate, reverse camera, panoramic roof. MSRP $44,698 Power gate, reverse camera, panoramic roof. MSRP $44,698

2013 2013 Ford Ford Edge Edge SEL SEL AWD AWD

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59,907 59,907

2013 2013 Ford Ford Expedition Expedition Limited Limited 4x4 4x4

You Save 29,782 $$10,687 10,687

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2013 2013 Ford Ford F150 F150 XLT XLT 4x4 4x4

3DT471 3DT471

Power group, value package! MSRP $42,699 Power group, value package! MSRP $42,699

30,794 30,794

EMPLOYEE PRICE… You Save $ /mo. $$EMPLOYEE PRICE… $ You Save $369 $11,905 369/mo.

11,905

2013 2013 Ford Ford Escape Escape SE SE AWD AWD

3DT146 3DT146

2.0L Ecoboost, panoramic power roof, power gate. MSRP $38,556 2.0L Ecoboost, panoramic power roof, power gate. MSRP $38,556 EMPLOYEE PRICE… EMPLOYEE PRICE…

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$4,000 down, 7.19% $4,000 @ 48down, mos.7.19% + tax @ 48 mos. + tax

$$ 599 599/mo. /mo.

3DT429 3DT429

2013 2013 Ford Ford F250 F250 XLT XLT 4x4 4x4

You You Save Save

Loaded, power seat, 18” wheels – plus more! MSRP $53,448 Loaded, power seat, 18” wheels – plus more! MSRP $53,448 EMPLOYEE PRICE… EMPLOYEE PRICE…

D ICE D PRRICE MO P DEEMO D

With your Costco Card

307 24,132 24,132 3,517 3,517 307

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2014 2014Ford FordFiesta Fiesta SE SE

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Auto., 1.6L – and it’s a 2014.

Auto., 1.6L – and it’s a 2014.

19,358 19,358

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Navigation, loaded, luxury package! MSRP $58,949 Navigation, loaded, luxury package! MSRP $58,949 EMPLOYEE PRICE… EMPLOYEE PRICE…

3DC321 3DC321

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2013 2013Ford Ford Fusion Fusion SE SE

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2013 2013 Ford Ford F150 F150 FX4 FX4 4x4 4x4

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Eco Boost, Tailgate step, Sport buckets. MSRP $53,369

499 499

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$ $ 39,476 39,476 $$13,893 13,893

3DT186 3DT186

2013 2013Ford FordF150 F150FX4 FX4 4x4 4x4

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Sirius radio, 17” alloy wheels, 10-way power seat, heated seat. MSRP $27,649 Sirius radio, 17” alloy wheels, 10-way power seat, heated seat. MSRP $27,649

$3,000 down, 2.99% $3,000 @ 36down, mos. 2.99% + tax @ 36 mos. + tax

$$ 519 519/mo. /mo.

20” wheels, sport buckets, power group. MSRP $51,669 20” wheels, sport buckets, power group. MSRP $51,669 EMPLOYEE PRICE… EMPLOYEE PRICE…

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3DT401 3DT401

2013 2013Ford FordF150 F150STX STX4x4 4x4

EMPLOYEE PRICE…

Value pkg., air, power group, V6, great economy. MSRP $34,499 Value pkg., air, power group, V6, great economy. MSRP $34,499

26,932 26,932

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6,567

3DT351 3DT351

2013 2013Ford FordF150 F150XLT XLTSupercrew Supercrew

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Air, power seat, SYNC handsfree. MSRP $46,649 Air, power seat, SYNC handsfree. MSRP $46,649

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