Revelstoke Times Review, November 13, 2013

HIGHWAY TOURIST SIGNS: Committee weighs two conceptual sign proposals - 4

V

E

L

S

T

O

K

E

PM40050491

$1.25

1

Weds., November 13, 2013 www.revelstoketimesreview.com Vol. 116, No. 46

50 0 1 6

TIMESReview

78195

E

7

R

Rock opera debut - 13 The Revelstoke Legion Branch #46 Colour Guard leads the Remembrance Day parade down First Street West on Nov. 11 en route to the community ceremony at the Revelstoke Cenotaph.

New Legion Chaplain Ken Jones performed the ceremony at the Revelstoke Cenotaph this year. He opened his address with a note of remembrance for long-serving chaplain Marlene McQuarrie, who passed away in January.

Jones’ speech placed new emphasis on social justice for veterans and everyone affected by the ravages of war. See the Revelstoke Times Review Facebook page for the video of his address.

In the front row from left: Lila Atchison-Aho, Chaplain Ken Jones, Dale Rigeudell, Mike Fitzmorris and Arnold Tallis.

—Aaron Orlando/ Revelstoke Times Review

Marching to remember Court House roof delayed

The Revelstoke Court House dome renovation project will take another three weeks to complete, said City of Revelstoke public works manager Darren Komonoski. Currently, contractor Mid-City Roofing is applying a ‘cool mint green’ rubber coating to the dome, and are using lights to work into the evening (pictured left) to complete the project as soon as possible. Because temperatures have dropped, the contractors are now heating the enclosure that is covering the dome to a constant temperature of eight degrees Celsius. This temperature will allow the rubber membrane to set properly. The roof renovation project was prompted after leaks and other aging was discovered in the dome in 2011. It set off a debate about whether to replace the copper roof with a new one, or repair the roof with the rubber membrane. Late this summer, when crews began removing paint from the dome, lead was discovered in the paint, delaying the project for months because additional remediation steps were required. At that point, some city councillors expressed concern that a $12,000 consultant’s report on the roof repair didn’t flag the possibilty of lead paint in a 100-year-old building. When the rubber-versuscopper debate was ongoing, the rubber option was forecast to cost $125,000–$150,000. The project is now expected to cost closer to $375,000. Komonoski said recent delays are caused by the contractor underestimating the time required to install the rubber membrane, and delays caused by mandatory work stoppages when court is in session.

For a full history of the Revelstoke Court House renovation project, including about 10 stories and briefs dating back to 2011, look for this photo at revelstoketimesreview.com and click for links to past stories.

Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review

"NOBODY WORKS HARDER FOR YOU THAN RE/MAX"

1724 McKinnon Road $309,000

#210-311 Sixth Street E. $199,000

1339 Newlands Road $389,900

808 Third Street West $259,000

824 Ohlhausen Road $259,000

209 1st St. West, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 250-837-5121/fax: 250-837-7020 revelstoke-realty.com Outstanding Agents, Outstanding Results.

"Right Agents for Today's Market" Revelstoke Realty

72 Johnson Way $192,000

OMREB

Okanagan Mainline Real Estate Board

2 n TIMESReview n Wednesday, NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Revelstoke gets ready for winter Alex Cooper

reporter@revelstoketimesreview.com

Upstairs in the banquet room of the Coast Hillcrest Hotel, several dozen people are milling about, pouring themselves cups of coffee and filling small plates with muffins, croissants and other pastries.

The table is arranged in a big square and eventually everyone takes their seat. The occasion is the annual winter road operations meeting, where HMC Services, the contractor responsible for keeping the highways open.

Sitting around the table are representatives from dozens of stakeholders – the RCMP, Revelstoke Fire Rescue, Parks Canada, Ministry of Transportation, Revelstoke School District, BC Ambulance, BC Hydro, tow truck companies, the City of Revelstoke, Parks Canada, and more.

At the centre of it all is Derek Thur, the operations manager for HMC. The meeting is where he goes over HMC’s winter plans, and where the stakeholders can express their own concerns about what is happening.

Thur starts by setting out the shift schedule. They start early in the morning and in the afternoon. There’s 24-hour coverage on the highways, and shifts are extended during storms.

They have a large fleet of plows, graders and sanders ready to go.

There’s been a change for Highway 23 North. HMC is no longer renting space at the camp at 50 Mile, so instead the plows will be heading north from Revelstoke and south from Mica to clear the highway.

Mike Copperthwaite from Revelstoke Community Forest Corporation expresses concerns with that arrangement. “I hope that will work,” replies

Thur. “If it doesn’t, we’ll have to tweak it.”

Thur talks about procedures during closures and where they’ll move traffic when the highways are closed.

Trucks will be lined up on the fourlane east of Revelstoke and dangerous goods kept well out of town. Traffic will be directed into the city as a last resort, but since people will head there anyway, the city should be ready, he warns.

The discussion goes around the tables with various stakeholders expressing their concerns. RCMP wants to make sure accurate information goes out regarding closures. Any crash involving a criminal code investigation will require a lengthy investigation, he warns. The RCMP has two part-time analysts based in Sicamous and Golden, but none in Revelstoke.

There’s also been a change to the way DriveBC will report estimated highway opening times. Instead of providing confidence levels, they will report a time range, says Art McLean, the regional operations manager for the Ministry of Transportation.

Ed Wozniak from the city’s department of public works wants to make sure the sidewalk to the bus depot at the Frontier stays clear. Columbia Towing wants better information on where accidents are.

Val Visotzky introduces himself as the new lead avalanche technician, replacing Bruce Allen, who retired in the spring after 30 years in the job.

“There will be a bit of growing pains but everything should be smooth,” says Visotzky.

For BC Hydro, the concern is making sure their workers can get up to Mica this winter. They’re expecting

News

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

A vehicle recovery crew pulls the remains of a destroyed tractor -trailer from the side of Highway 23 North on Saturday, Nov. 9. The truck was hauling concrete mix north to the Mica Dam when it missed the corner at the Goldstream Forest Service Road and crashed into the concrete barrier, sending the trailer down a steep embankment. The truck narrowly missed the sign marking the Goldstream FSR. A strong smell of spilled diesel permeated the air at least a day after the crash. The highway maintenance contractor has altered operations on the highway this winter. At a Nov. 9 stakeholders meeting exploring winter operations on local highways, at least one stakeholder expressed concern about the new schedule.

Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review

up to 600 people living at Mica Creek this winter. The school district wants to make sure school buses are allowed over the Columbia River Bridge, and out to Greeley and the Peaks Lodge areas, during closures.

An avalanche technician from Storm Mountain possibly sums up a lot of concerns. “Probably the most dangerous part of our jobs isn’t the avalanches or explosives or helicopters or anything like that – it’s driving this highway,” he says.

City of Revelstoke The City of Revelstoke has been slowly getting into winter mode, Dar-

ren Komonoski, the manager of public works told me.

The city’s fleet of machinery – four loaders, three sidewalk cleaners, three sanders and one tandem dump truck – has been winterized. The tires have been changed, blowers attached to the loaders, graders and sanding boxes put on, and underbodies installed on the machines.

Contractors have been hired to help deal with the snow load.

The list of staff positions to run the machinery has been posted. They are filled based on seniority.

At the city’s gravel pit, a 5,000-cubic-metre pile of sand (mixed with a bit of salt) has been prepared to

UP TO 71% OFF!

Stainless steel Nature Trust pan with enviro-friendly ceramic coating, PFOA and PTFE Free. Safe for induction stovetops.

20cm/8” Nature Trust fry pan. List: $139.99. Now $39.99!

24cm/9.5” Nature Trust fry pan.

List: $159.99. Now $44.99!

28cm/11” Nature Trust fry pan.

List: $179.99. Now $59.99!

61% OFF! 20pc Belmont flatware set.

List: $89.99.

$3499

65% OFF! 6pc knife set. UP TO 52% OFF! A selection of Paderno Premier

List: $99.99. $99.99

72% OFF!

Our 11pc Canadiana Cookware set is made from 18/10 stainless steel and features an impact bonded base that’s safe for all stovetops of modern kitchens, including induction.

Durable riveted handles, no-drip lips, oven and dishwasher safe, the Canadiana is built to last and we stand behind it with our exceptional 25 year warranty. Set includes: 1.5L, 2L, 3L saucepans, 6L stock pot, 2.5L steamer, 24cm/9.5” frying pan, 20cm/8” ceramic non-stick frying pan, and 4 covers. List: $899.00.

$24999

bakeware. Made from durable steel with a unique triple layer of non-stick coating. Features an ergonomic and oven safe silicone grip. PFOA & PTFE free and oven safe to 450°F. Starting at

$699 $3499 50% OFF!4pc deluxe mixing bowl set

64% OFF!

with lids. 18/10 stainless steel with interior measurements and silicone non-slip base available in blue and red.

List: $69.99.

45cm extra large high dome 18/10 stainless steel roasting pan. Includes rack for easy lifting and riveted handles.

List: $249.99.

$3499

$8999 NOVEMBER 13TH TO 17 TH ONLY AT:

REVELSTOKE

Revelstoke Home Hardare Building Centre 201 Campbell Ave.

Information & dealers: 1-800-A NEW-POT or www.paderno.com. Not all locations open Sunday. Quantities limited, please be early. Sale items may not be exactly as shown.

lay down on city streets.

As usual, the city is preparing for 350 centimetres of snow. At $2,200 per centimetre to remove, it’s an expensive operation.

Meanwhile, crews have been out marking fire hydrants and removing park benches.

A skeleton crew will start on winter road duty on Nov. 17, with others being called in as needed, says Komonoski.

The city has a priority listing of streets that need to be plowed.

First, it’s arterial roads and emergency access routes. Afterwords it’s the bus routes, big hills, remaining streets and city parking lots. They also fill up the yellow grit boxes you see around town.

A part of the preparation is educating the public. As I spoke to Komonoski, they were putting the finishing touches on the winter brochure, which outlines where people can pile their snow and the dos and donts of snow removal.

Parks Canada Up in Glacier National Park, it’s much the same story, with the added twist of avalanche control. The focus is on keeping the TransCanada Highway open and safe for motorists, see page 15

TIMESReview n Wednesday, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 n 3

News

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Company criticized for inadequate communication of logging plans Forest Practices Board report criticizes Stella-Jones for lack of consultation with stakeholders prior to logging in Begbie Bench area last winter.

Alex Cooper

reporter@revelstoketimesreview.com

Stella-Jones communication for its plans to log in the Begbie Bench area was "inadequate" and "did not meet legal requirements for advertising,” says a new report by the Forest Practices Board on Friday.

"The licensee's communication regarding its planned harvesting activities was inadequate," the report states in its conclusion, adding it provided little opportunity for area residents to comment.

"The licensee did not go beyond the minimum legal requirements or FSP (forest stewardship plan) commitments and did not directly notify or meet with the remaining BFIRP (Begbie Falls Integrated Resources Plan) planning committee participants to review the proposed development or the FSP amendment," the report says.

However, there was nothing illegal about the logging they undertook on the Begbie Bench, the report also finds.

The report, titled Forest Planning and Development near Begbie Falls, was instigated when Loni Parker, the regional district area director for rural Revelstoke, filed a complaint with the Forest Practices Board saying the plans were not consistent with those of the Begbie Falls Integrated Resources Plan that was signed in 1993. Parker also complained the harvesting was in a recent FireSmart demonstration area.

The 11-page report looks into the history of the BFIRP, as well as the actions taken by Stella-Jones prior to logging 60 hectares of forest in the Begbie Bench area last winter.

The BFIRP was established in 1993 after two years of consultation between the Ministry of Forests, local government, the recreational community, the forest

licensees and logging contractors.

It established management guidelines for forest management, visual quality, wildlife, recreation, water and access. "Although this plan was not legally enforceable, it was anticipated that all parties would adhere to the intent of the plan," the report says.

A committee met to review the plan and ongoing activities in the area until 2002.

Since the plan was established, the province changed forestry regulations to put more forest management power in the hands of licensees instead of government, meaning the BFIRP did not have to be followed.

In May, 2012, Stella-Jones advertised in the Times Review that it was amending its forest stewardship plan for the area. The amendment removed the company’s commitment to the BFIRP. It also made plans to log four cut-blocks in the area that exceeded the size limits specified in the BFIRP. Stella-Jones consulted the Revelstoke Cycling Association on the plans, but did not meet with any of the stakeholders in the BFIRP. In November 2012, after concerns were raised, Stella-Jones held an open house to outline its logging plans, though it was not soliciting feedback.

The company logged four cut blocks – two south of the falls and two north of the falls – last winter.

Several mountain biking trails were impacted by the logging.

The Forest Practices Board report makes a number of findings. First, it says Stella-Jones only allowed for a 30-day review period, not 60 days as required.

Second, it says that "communication was not adequate in this situation." Stella-Jones was aware of the BFIRP, the report says, and it could have notified the BFIRP committee members of its plans to

Piles of logs are stacked near Begbie Falls Forest Service Road after the completion of logging last Spring.

Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review file photo

drop its commitments outlined in the plan.

"This would have allowed the licensee to clarify to the committee how changes in legislation have affected resource management since the plan was developed, and would have helped maintain the trust established through the BFIRP planning process," the report says.

The report also faults the government and the public members of the BFIRP committee for not holding meetings over the past decade.

However, the report also finds that Stella-Jones had no legal obligations to follow the BFIRP. The new stewardship plan, which was approved, only provides for a commitment to consult with nearby trail users.

The report also finds that the BFIRP is a dated plan whose practices have been superseded over the years by other land use plans, orders and regulations. Because it has not been updated in 20 years, "it does not necessarily provide good planning guidance."

Still, the existence of the BFIRP "invokes an expectation about the manner in which this area should be managed," the Forest Practices Board states.

"This area is locally sensitive and there was a reasonable expec-

BC Interior Forestry Museum

Speaker Series 2013-2014 Wednesday, November 20th 7:30 - 8:30 pm

Macpherson Room Community Centre

Archie MacDonald: Emerging issues, challenges, trends and opportunities in the forest industry.

Bringing the Museum to the People

FREE: Open to the Public

tation on the part of the plan participants that licensees would respect the BFIRP," says the report. "It follows that members of the original BFIRP planning committee would expect any changes to the plan’s intent, as expressed in licensee planning and practices in the area, to be transparent and discussed with them prior to making those changes."

Columbia River—Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald, who is the NDP forestry critic, says the report illustrates how communities have been removed from decision making.

"That's something for rural communities that is problematic," he said. "These land-use decision are best made not only with the full participation of the licensees but also with the broader community."

Ashley Ladyman, the forester with Stella-Jones who was in charge of the Begbie Bench logging, acknowledged the companies faults with not adhering with advertising regulations. He said the company turned themselves in on that issue.

"All we can do is learn and try and do better," he said. "I don't want another one of these, so we will definitely [get] better."

Area B director Loni Parker said

Stella Jones and the Ministry of Forests lost their “moral compass” regarding logging in the Begbie Bench area.

“It’s pretty clear in the report that the Forest Practices Board feels they should have comunicated more effetcively with the former members of the committee and also with local government, which they didn’t do,” she said. “The system shows clearly the fault of allowing a forest company of doing their own prescription, and if there are any infratcions, let them go ahead do the wrong thing and go after them afterwards.”

She said she hopes the report will spurn the ministry and logging companies to consider community interests when they log in areas of high community value.

“I am pleased that throughout this process the Forest Practices Board is publicizing this,” she said.

“They’re saying you have to pay attention to communities and hopefully that will have a positive effect on the companies – not just Stella Jones, but all companies. They’re going to see they’ll be put out there as someone who doesn’t care about the community.”

The Ministry of Forests was reached for comment but did not respond by press deadline.

Capsule Comments With John Teed & David Lafreniere Sometimes making one small change in a dietary habit can make a big difference in your weight. It is estimated that drinking one can of a sugar-containing soft drink per day can put on about 14 pounds (6.75 kg) in a year. This is a good place to start. Add in a brisk walk every day.

That will help also.

indicate that it’s a small dose and can’t cause any problems. However, even at that low dose, it can cause an increased risk of gastrointestinal bleeding. Call your doctor if you notice any of the following: bright red blood in vomit; vomit that looks like coffee grounds, black stools or blood in stools.

Doctors put many of their heart patients on a baby A.S.A. daily. The term “baby” seems to

The limits for alcohol intake is lower for women than men for three main reasons. Women have

less water in their bodies to help dilute the alcohol in the blood. Their bodies have a higher fat content thus alcohol is absorbed more slowly. Women have lower levels of an enzyme needed to metabolize alcohol.

some time in their lives.

HPV is associated with cervical cancer. There is a vaccine available for males and females aged 9 and up. It is a very effective vaccine.

Look into protecting your children.

The most common sexually transmitted disease in Canada is HPV (Human Papillomavirus).

Approximately 3 out of 4 sexually active Canadians will be infected with HPV at

We have all the information about vaccines available to prevent HPV. We’d be happy to talk to you about it.

Open seven days a week!

Monday to saturday - 9 am - 6 pm, sunday - 11 am - 4 pm alpine village shopping Centre • 250-837-5191 • 250-837-5658

4 n TIMESReview n Wednesday, NOVEMBER 13, 2013

news

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Tourist sign choices: giant pizzas and lattes or heritage skiers theme?

City of Revelstoke enhancement committee wants to improve seven city-owned highway tourist signs, but is struggling with process that includes several stakeholder groups; some frustration due to lack of clear progress is evident.

Offering qualified patients comprehensive advice & the finest medicinal Cannabis products

Online Orders

Now Shipping

46-100 Kalamalka Lake Rd (Alpine Cntr), Vernon, BC • 778.475.3398 • info@thc.ca

www.theherbalhealthcentre.ca

REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES Next Home Games Friday November 15th vs. Columbia Valley Puck Drops at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday November 16th vs. 100 Mile Puck Drops at 7:00 p.m.

All fixtures played at the Revelstoke Forum Come out and Support your local team!

Open House

Mount View Elementary School Site Redevelopment The Revelstoke Board of Education is pleased to be hosting an Open House to discuss the redevelopment of the Mountain View Elementary School site.

Time and Date: Saturday, November 16th, 2013 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Place: Revelstoke Community Centre, MacPherson Room Staff from the School District and the Arlington Group ( land use planners ) will be on hand to discuss: • Our Project Agreement with the Ministry of Education, • and why we are disposing our school sites • The property, including current city services, structures, • and ownership • Heritage and historical considerations • Redevelopment options and potential rezoning scenarios PlEaSE TakE a fEw MinuTES To DRoP in.

We want to hear your concerns, ideas and suggestions.

For more information call 250-837-2101.

Aaron Orlando

editor@revelstoketimesreview.com

Everyone wants to get to the same destination soon: a set of great Trans-Canada Highway tourist signs that make passing motorists aware of our heritage downtown, convincing a handsome percentage to take an unplanned detour into Revelstoke.

But getting to this destination is proving to be a long journey, stretching the patience of some members of the City of Revelstoke’s enhancement committee.

At their regular meeting on Nov. 5, the committee reviewed two sketch-up proposals. One was a simple series showing an image and a corresponding number, letting tourists know about the many restaurants, cafes and hotels in town. Another paired heritage photos of people participating in outdoor activities with pithy, humorous captions.

City economic development coordinator Alan Mason said the two series were preliminary sketches prepared by local artist Rob Buchanan at the request of a sign-design sub-committee.

When inevitable design disagreements started to percolate at the committee table, Mason put forward a truism of sign design.

“Everyone has a different opinion on what a good sign is,” he told the 10 members of the committee present.

Currently, the City of Revelstoke controls seven highway signs, including billboards and other brick and metal highway displays. The idea is to rejuvenate these signs.

The committee, which has met on the sign issue for months, explored creating four winter signs for this season that would be put on BC Hydro and City of Revelstoke Railway Museum billboards that aren’t used in the winter. But they balked at the $3,000-a-piece price tag, opting to instead pursue longer-term sign plans.

In discussion, the bureaucratic nature of the challenge emerged; several organizations have a significant stake in the project, making unilateral action difficult for any one.

Stakeholders include the city’s enhancement committee, the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce, the Revelstoke Accommodation Association and the City of Revelstoke, amongst others. Funding

The City of Revelstoke’s enhancement committee commissioned Revelstoke artist Rob Buchanan to create two series of proposed highway signs designed to attract passing motorists into downtown Revelstoke.

The first (above) feature heritage images combined with witty captions. The second (below) combines images of food, lodging, hot drinks and other tourist amenities, then combines it with a number to communicate there are lots of services available in downtown Revelstoke.

Both images above are conceptual and are not the final imaging proposed. The city’s enhancement committee is currently exploring ways to revitalize the city’s highway tourism signs, and a final plan hasn’t yet been completed.

City of Revelstoke images

for the signs will likely be combined from the above organizations’ budgets; although those details haven’t been settled.

As the discussion focused on design considerations – including the idea of another re-branding exercise for Revelstoke – committee members felt broader input was needed.

The idea of hiring a consultant to do the branding and signs was also raised.

Committee member Steven Hui said the design needed to focus on the passing tourists we’re likely to attract, instead of the ones we’d like to attract.

“We need more than just this committee to decide where we’re going,” said city councillor Chris Johnston, who pushed for a longterm sign plan, with a budget and funding. “You look at Tim Hortons or McDonald’s – they don’t keep [a sign] up for more than a few months.”

Committee chairperson Jason Roe agreed that part of the issue was lack of a long-term plan in

MLA Meeting Day

Wednesday, November 20th Please call 1 866 870 4188 to book an appointment

Norm Macdonald MLA www.NormMacdonald.ca |norm.macdonald.mla@leg.bc.ca

the past, leading to dated signs now. “How do we make it stay fresh?” he asked.

The committee wondered if the signs should tie in with in-town signage and Revelstoke’s overall branding. Others wanted to scale back and get four signs up this season, then possibly explore longer-term plans.

Economic development director Alan Mason said a budget, costs and sign locations will be needed. “What council will want to see is a really well-designed package,” he said.

In the end, the committee opted to open a discussion with other tourism signage stakeholders to ensure everyone is working together. They also planned to get options for the seven city-owned signs together within a month. *** This story is part of an ongoing series exploring efforts to upgrade the city’s highway tourist signs.

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

N ew s

TIMESReview n Wednesday, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 n 5

find revelstoke breaking news at www.revelstoketimesreview.com Revelstoke Youth Soccer Association

AnnuAl GeneRAl MeetinG Monday November 18th, 2013 7:00pm in the Macpherson Room, Community Centre.

Come and meet those dedicated...

n's SEAFOOD TRUCK Orio Partners in Brine Seafood!

There are no more buses stopped at Glacier Park Lodge since it’s closure last fall.

Revelstoke Times Review file photo

Glacier Park Lodge future awaits end of legal battle Alex Cooper

reporter@revelstoketimesreview.com

More than a year after it closed down, the major ski lodge at the heart of the backcountry ski mecca of Rogers Pass remains shuttered. The Glacier Park Lodge enjoys a monopoly at Rogers Pass, with no foreseeable direct competitors due to its prime location in a national park.

Despite this formidable natural advantage, the future of the Glacier Park Lodge remains up in the air, as a complicated legal challenge makes its way through the courts.

Glacier Park Lodge has been closed since Sept. 30, 2012, when the owners shut it down and Parks Canada terminated their lease. Parks Canada refused to comment on its future.

“The Glacier Park Lodge issue is still before the Supreme Court of British Columbia, and it would be inappropriate for Parks Canada to comment further at this time,” wrote spokesperson Jacolyn Daniluck in an e-mail.

The court case, which was launched in June 2011, prior to the closure, is complex and difficult to understand. It involves a protracted legal battle between Yoho Investments, Abbot Ridge Investments, and a numbered company – together the former

owners; Malcolm and Linda Campbell, who owned the hotel when it closed down; Parks Canada and several other named parties.

The initial filing claims that the Campbells did make payments on what was owed and the former owners were seeking ownership of the hotel, amongst a number of other claims.

Glacier Park Lodge was opened as the Northlander Hotel when the Trans-Canada Highway was opened through Rogers Pass in 1962. In 1968, Parks Canada signed a 42-year lease with the hotel owners.

In 2008, the Campbells bought the hotel from the former owners.

After the lease expired at the end of 2009, Parks Canada reverted to a month-tomonth lease. On Sept. 30, 2012, the owners closed down the hotel and Parks Canada terminated the lease.

What appears to have happened since then is the Campbells went bankrupt and a court-appointed receiver representing the former owners was given control of their assets – including the Glacier Park Lodge and Revelstoke Lodge.

In May 2013, a judge ruled the matter could go to trial. Last month, a judge gave the former owners the right to sell the properties.

Throughout all this, Parks Canada has contested the validity of the sale to the Campbells, saying it was never approved by the government.

The matter remains tied up in the courts, as does the future of the Glacier Park Lodge.

Aaron Fu, the court-appointed receiver for the hotel, said the future depends on Parks Canada. “We’re waiting for their response,” he told the Times Review.

“Without a lease, we cannot open.”

The Glacier National Park spokesperson said, “Future plans for the property cannot be considered until the legal process is complete.”

Two weeks ago, a man identifying himself as a hotel developer, called the Times Review to ask questions about the hotel.

During the course of the conversation, it was brought up that the longer the hotel sits empty, the more costly it will be to renovate the building.

The hotel was said to be run down and in need of repairs. It had mixed reviews online, with a 2.5 star rating on the website tripadvisor.ca. It was popular with backcountry skiers and hikers looking for a cheap place to stay right in Rogers Pass but others criticized it for being dated and dirty.

Caleb Anderson sentencing set for Nov. 18 Alex Cooper

reporter@revelstoketimesreview.com

The sentencing for a Revelstoke man who killed his friend in a 2011 car crash is scheduled for Revelstoke court on Monday, Nov. 18.

Caleb Wade Anderson pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death in Kamloops court in August

Olindo “Frankie” Brunetti was killed in a car crash near 12 Mile south of Revelstoke on Sept. 29, 2011. He was only 22-years-old.

Anderson, who was a pall bearer at Brunetti’s funeral, was charged with impaired driving causing death, causing an accident resulting in death and criminal negligence causing death.

Anderson pleaded guilty in Kamloops

court on Monday, Aug. 26. A five-day jury trial was averted with his guilty plea.

Brunetti was one of a number of young Revelstokians who died that year for a variety of reasons. His funeral packed the Revelstoke Catholic Church.

Dangerous driving causing death carries a sentence of up to 14 years, though generally sentences are much shorter.

Housekeeper gone wild pleads guilty to assault with weapon Alex Cooper

reporter@revelstoketimesreview.com

A woman whose last day at work devolved into swinging fists, hammers and rocks, was given a suspended sentence in Revelstoke court on Wednesday.

Patricia Ann-Marie Cooke, who now lives in Kelowna, wasn’t happy when she was fired from her housekeeping job at the Best Western Hotel on July 6, so on

her way out she knocked over a laundry cart, knocked down the hotel manager and swung a hammer at the maintenance manager who was escorting her out of the building.

The assault continued outside, when she swung at the maintenance manager with some rocks and then sucker punched him before finally getting in her boyfriend’s car and driving away.

The assaults were captured on video

tape and Cooke was later arrested.

In court last week, she pleaded guilty to assault with a weapon and was given a one-year conditional sentence. The conditions say she is expected to keep the peace and be of good behaviour, avoid contact with any of the victims, and not return to the Best Western.

“You’re fortunate you’re not going to jail,” said justice Wilf Klinger. “The circumstances are really troubling.”

Orion's Fish Bus will be in Revelstoke at Zalas next week,

Thursday Nov. 21st TIGER PRAWNS $20

Mix ‘n Match Deal:

THIS COUPON Shrimp, SockeyeWITH Fillets, & Cod Fillets $20e, any 2/$35! & any 3/$50!!

Also, check out Orion’s debut studio album “If you’re feeling cute…” Clever, fun pop/rock. Available on iTunes etc. and at the Fish Bus! Just $20! (worth $21).

We now accept Visa,Prices Mastercard & Debit.

Health Approved • Good • Great Selection REALLY GOOD SEAFOOD!

Revelstoke Museum & Archives welcomes

author alli m. graham at a

Book signing and Tea Thursday, November 14 1:00 - 4:00 pm Alli Graham’s new book of memoirs, “life Is What Happens” will be available for purchase and signing.

No charge for admissioN revelstoke museum & archives 315 First Street West, RevelStoke 250.837.3067

6 ■ TIMESReview ■ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013

O PI N I ON

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Question of the Week We asked: If you won a $20 million lotto prize, would you stay in Revelstoke?

Survey results: 51% 49%

YES NO

67 VOTES 66 VOTES

New question: Should the City of Revelstoke spend some money upgrading our highway tourist signs?

Vote online at:

revelstoketimesreview.com Correction: We were told the wrong date for Alli Graham’s book signing at the Revelstoke Museum. It is on Nov. 14 at 1 p.m., not Nov. 15 as written in last week’s paper.

R

E

V

E

L

S

T

O

K

E

TIMESReview Mavis Cann PUBLISHER mavis@revelstoketimesreview.com

Aaron Orlando EDITOR

editor@revelstoketimesreview.com

Rob Stokes PRODUCTION

Alex Cooper REPORTER reporter@ revelstoketimesreview.com

production@ revelstoketimesreview.com

Fran Carlson OFFICE MANAGER circulation@revelstoketimesreview.com It is agreed by the advertiser requesting space that the liability of the Times Review, in the event of an error appearing in the advertisement as published, shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser and that there shall be no liability greater than the amount paid for such advertising.

BC Press Council

The Revelstoke Times Review is a member of the British Columbia Press Council, a self-regulatory body governing the province’s newspaper industry. The council considers complaints from the public about the conduct of member newspapers. Directors oversee the mediation of complaints, with input from both the newspaper and the complaint holder. If talking with the editor or publisher does not resolve your complaint about coverage or story treatment, you may contact the B.C. Press Council. Your written concern, with documentation, should be sent to B.C. Press Council, 201 Selby St., Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 2R2. For information, phone 888-6872213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

The Revelstoke Times Review is a publication of Black Press. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 20, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 Office Address: 518 2nd Street West. Publisher: Mavis Cann www.revelstoketimesreview.com Phone: 250-837-4667 Fax: 250-837-2003

We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada, through the Canadian Periodical Fund (CPF) for our publishing activities.

SUBSCRIPTION RATES LOCAL: 1 Year $44.64, 2 Years $75.90 + GST NATIONAL: 1 Year $71.43, 2 Years $133.93 + GST

Minister rejects report of ALR demise TOM FLETCHER Black Press

VICTORIA – News reports suggesting the B.C. government is considering dismantling the Agricultural Land Commission are not accurate, the minister in charge of the government’s “core review” says.

A plan outlined in documents leaked to the Globe and Mail this week is “so secret that I don’t even know about it myself,” Energy Minister Bill Bennett said in an interview. “We’re not even considering blowing up the ALC, or bringing it inside government.”

Bennett said agricultural land commissioners will continue to decide on applications to amend the land reserve, established 40 years ago to protect farmland from development.

Bennett refused to comment on the suggestion that the province could be divided into two zones with different processes. But he said he is aware of many cases outside the southwest-

OPI N I O N ern part of B.C. where obviously unfarmable land remains locked in the reserve.

Part of the problem has been a lack of funding to the commission, Bennett said. The current budget adds $4 million to the commission’s budget over three years.

“It’s not all their fault, it’s the way the legislation is written, it’s the way their policies have developed,” Bennett said. “All of those things add up to a lot of questionable decisions being made, and certainly not in areas where they have good agricultural land like Richmond and south Vancouver Island and the Fraser Valley and the Okanagan.”

Bennett also rejected the suggestion that the Oil and Gas Commission would overrule the ALC on decisions in B.C.’s northeast. The OGC already has some authority on land use, and its

role in the review is “tiny,” he said.

NDP leader Adrian Dix accused the government of hiding its intentions before the May election.

“After commending two separate reviews that called for the ALC to be strengthened before the election, the Liberals are now conspiring to undermine it,” Dix said.

Metro Vancouver mayors, facing the most pressure to expand development, expressed alarm.

“Certainly it’s disturbing if they’re throwing it out the window,” said Pitt Meadows Mayor Deb Walters.

She said some ALR boundaries need adjustment, but beyond that, her main concerns are that the commission has been underfunded to do its job and that more effort is needed to help support the viability of farming.

“It has problems, but it has its place,” Maple Ridge Mayor Ernie Daykin said of the ALR. “It protects us from ourselves.”

Two trans-Canada improvements completed Bridge in Grindrod to the junction with Highway 1 in Sicamous. The projects were Two projects, totalling $4.9 million, done by Green Roads Recycling Ltd. of to resurface sections of the Trans-Can- Fernie.

“Transportation is vital for the ecoada Highway and Highway 97A near Sicamous are now complete, improving nomic prosperity of this area. The completravel for local residents, tourists and com- tion of these improvements is great news for the Shuswap residents that live here mercial drivers.

Using the Hot-in-Place recycling year-round, and the many tourists who method, resurfacing work was completed visit our region, especially in the summer on 19 kilometres of Highway 1, from months,” said Shuswap MLA Greg Kyllo.

These highways serve the communiCanoe Beach Drive East to the Bruhn Bridge, and 26 kilometres of Highway 97A ties of Salmon Arm, Canoe, Sicamous and starting just north of the Shuswap River Grindrod, all of which rely heavily on tour-

Salmon Arm Observer

ists who come to enjoy activities on Shuswap and Mara lakes, as well as the many resorts and provincial campgrounds in the area.

“The surface upgrades on Highway 1 and 97A will make travel on these roads much safer. Along with our plan to build a new bridge at Hummingbird Creek, these projects are all part of government’s commitment to keep our transportation network safe and efficient and to keep goods moving throughout the province,” said Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure Todd Stone.

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

N ew s

TIMESReview n Wednesday, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 n 7

Thank-You The Revelstoke Skating Club wishes to thank the following businesses and individuals for their donations to

‘Ladies Night Out’

Our evening was a great success because of your support.

An aerial view shows damaged houses on a coastal community, after Typhoon Haiyan hit the central Philippines on Friday, Nov. 8.

REUTERS/Raul Banias/Creative commons photo

Filipino community thoughts back home after Typhoon Haiyan Alex Cooper

reporter@revelstoketimesreview.com

Revelstoke's small Filipino community has been watching the news intently the last few days ever since a massive typhoon destroyed a large portion of the country last Friday.

"I feel lucky. I talked to my wife – we feel thankful no one was hurt in our family. I feel thankful because I'm in Canada now," said Gengy Detorres. "I cried when I see the news. Could you imagine being without food, without home, without water. You feel hopeless."

The official death toll for Typhoon Haiyan was about 1,000 as of press time, but officials in the Philippines feared it was much higher – at least 10,000, and likely more.

The super typhoon – regarded as one of the strongest storms ever recorded –made landfall in the central Philippines early Friday morning, with winds of up to 379 kilometres per hour. It brought with it 15 metre high waves and up to 400 millimetres of

rain.

According to news reports, about nine million people have been affected by the typhoon, and hundreds of thousands have been displaced. Entire cities have been destroyed. A news release by the Philippines branch of the Red Cross laid out the extent of the devastation and the challenges being faced to provide aid.

"This area has been totally ravaged", said Sebastien Sujobert, head of the ICRC office in Tacloban, one of the hardest hit cities. "Many lives were lost, a huge number of people are missing, and basic services such as drinking water and electricity have been cut off."

There was also, he said, extensive damage to other infrastructure, and communication was difficult for those working to aid the stricken population. Both the Philippine Red Cross and the ICRC offices in Tacloban had been damaged, forcing staff to relocate temporarily. "To make matters worse, the security situation is tense. People here need every type of aid."

On Monday, Philippine President

Benigno Aquino declared a state of national calamity.

Revelstoke's Filipino community largely came here as Temporary Foreign Workers to work at fast food restaurants like Tim Horton's and A&W. Many have stayed in the community.

Laarni Iaccino moved here three years ago and is now married into a Revelstoke family.

She said her family in Cebu was OK. She spoke to her family a few days after the storm, when power was returned to their home.

A sign of the strength of the storm was that several trees on her family farm that had survived other typhoons were uprooted. Fortunately, that is the worst that happened to her family.

"It's really sad. We just had the earthquake, and then there's another typhoon," she said. "People haven't recovered yet, and there's another calamity coming. It's too much for them."

‘Positive’ but no guarantees in federal highway lobby Aaron Orlando

editor@revelstoketimesreview.com

Local politicians are calling a lobbying meeting with a federal transportation ministry representative “positive.”

Revelstoke Mayor David Raven and Columbia River—Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald joined other regional mayors and Kootenay—Columbia MP David Wilks in Calgary on Nov. 1 to lobby the federal transportation ministry for TransCanada Highway improvements.

Both mayor Raven and MLA Macdonald said the meeting with transportation

ministry Parliamentary Secretary Jeff Watson was a positive affair.

Raven said the feds made no commitments, but said there have been “veiled references in a number of budget documents.”

Raven said Watson “appreciated our concerns and interest.”

MLA Macdonald said he was hopeful the united lobby would bring results.

“What we know is a new federal program is coming out. The timing is very good.”

Macdonald said the lobby would continue to organize and push for the funding.

The lobby is focused on two goals. The first is to push for improvements and four-

laning in national parks along the highway, including Mt. Revelstoke and Glacier.

The second is a push for federal funding assistance for highway improvements in the sections of the highway maintained by the province.

Macdonald, who sits in Opposition in the provincial legislature, said he was confident the B.C. government would fund improvements if the federal government ponied up.

“I think the provincial part is nailed down; if the feds come to the table I think the province will,” Macdonald said.

• Arrow Helicopters • Touch of Elegance • Universal Footwear • Sentsy (Ange Mowbray) • Skytrek Adventure Park • The Cabin • Three Valley Gap • McDonalds • Stoke Roasted • Wildflower Wellness • Jessica Stewardson Photography • Refinery Day Spa • 112 Restaurant • City of Revelstoke - Parks & Rec • Enchanted Forest • Pharmasave •Repose Day Spa • Beth Purser Massage • Emos • Royal Bank • Fancy Pants Custom Cakes • BC Hydro • Kids on Main •Roberta’s Tanning • Shampoo Alley • Beyond Gifts • Pure Image • Thunderbird Massage • TransCanada Fitness • Apex Rafting • Racquet Den Society • Elevation Construction • Excel Tire • Sandman • Child Care Society • Ray’s Butcher Shop • Mountain Goodness • Downie Timber • FlowT • Stripes Gear • Begbie Brewry • Revelstoke Massage Therapy Clinic • The Big Eddy Market • Glacier House Resort • Subway • Sutton Place • Chantilly Kitchen • Sky Blue Waters Resort • Helios • Red Cedar Physiotherapy • Bette’s Underthings & Clothing • Kelsey Kindret • HUB Barton Insurance • Society Snow & Skate • CP Rail • Sessa Studios • RCU Insurance • Canadian Scholarship Trust (Karen Matthews) • Rick’s Meats • Peoples • Classic Collision • Legends’n’Heroes • Grizzly Auto • Revelstoke Theatre Company • Selkirk Graphics • Mountain Meals • Carrie’s Home Cafe • Buns & Beyond • Trukkars • Home Hardware • Lordco • Spice’o’Life Emporium • Acklands • Grizzly Books • Family Laundry • Revelstoke Boxing Club • Revelstoke Mountain Resort • Rona • Selkirk Tangiers • Selkirk Saddle Club • Diva Den Day Spa • Kawakubo • Edward Jones • Sangha Bean • Tupperware - Stacey Lamont • Snow Drifters Guest House

8 n TIMESReview n Wednesday, NOVEMBER 13, 2013

C

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

ommunity calendar

List your community event here for free! Visit www.revelstoketimesreview.com/calendar or email editor@revelstoketimesreview.com to add your event.

Ongoing to December 6

FROM THE SUMMIT at the Revelstoke Visual

Arts Centre. The side galleries feature Holes and Tunnels by Jacqueline Palmer, Work from the Glacier Stewardship Adventure Program, and Best of Banff Photographic Competition. Opens on Friday, Nov. 8, at 6 p.m.

Catholic Church bazaar

BC INTERIOR FORESTRY MUSEUM SPEAKER SERIES Archie MacDonald speaks

Thursday, November 14

about emerging forest industry issues, challenges, trends and opportunities. 7–8:30 p.m. at the community centre.

ALLI GRAHAM BOOK TALK Come listen to

ATOM SUPER LEAGUE Revelstoke Minor

Hockey hosts an Atom hockey tournament all weekend long at the Revelstoke Forum. Come out to see how our boys fair against other teams from throughout the region. Revelstoke plays on Friday, Nov. 15, at 8:10 a.m. and 2:18 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 16, at 6:45 a.m. Playoffs are on Sunday, Nov. 17.

Friday, November 15

GIRLS NIGHT OUT Shop, drink and play at The Cabin. All store items on sale, on site spa services, and appies & drink specials. From 6 p.m. to midnight. Ladies only until 10 p.m.

REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES vs. Columbia Valley Rockies at the Revelstoke Forum. 7 p.m.

SEAN RODMAN & NICK FUSS Soulful folk rock, live at the Last Drop at 9 p.m.

Thursday, November 21

STREET SPIRITS THEATRE PRESENTS “MAN UP!” Follow the journey of a man who is

suffering from a variety of health issues & does not want to seek help. The pressure to seek help is coming from all sides. How does he deal with it? Street Spirits Theatre is a social action theatre company that puts on plays lokking at a variety of social issues. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7 p.m.

November 22–23

BARBARA SAMUEL This soulful singer plays The St. Francis Parish’s annual Christmas bazaar takes place this Saturday, Nov. 16. The afternoon tea also features culinary crafts, specialty foods and a number of items up for raffle. It’s at the Catholic church from 1–3:30 p.m. Entry is $6.

Revelstoke Times Review file photo

November 16–17

REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES vs. 100 Mile House

HANDMADE PARADE The annual Handmade

Parade Craft Fair brings together local artisans from the Columbia, Kootenay and Okanagan regions of British Columbia. Come out to find a gift for yourself or someone else. At the community centre.

Saturday, November 16

Wranglers at the Revelstoke Forum. 7 p.m.

MATT STANLEY & THE DECOYS A straight-up rock and roll band inspired by the likes of the Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, and Led Zeppelin. Live at the Last Drop at 9 p.m.

Sunday, November 17

ST. FRANCIS PARISH’S DINNER The

ST. FRANCIS PARISH’S CHRISTMAS BAZAAR Afternoon tea along with culinary,

crafts, specialty foods and raffles. At the Catholic Church from 1–3:30 p.m. $6.

REVELSTOKE UNITED CHURCH TURKEY DINNER Tickets are available at the United

Catholic Church hosts a dinner featuring chicken cordon bleu and pasta. Doors open at 5 p.m. and dinner is at 6 p.m. Call 250-837-5010 to reserve a table.

SHANNON LYON An old-time troubadour playing stripped down, passionate music. Live at the Last Drop at 9 p.m.

Church or from any church member. Starts at 6 p.m.

SCOTCH & SPIRITS FESTIVAL An evening out to taste scotches, whiskey, brandies, vodkas, gins, tequila and specialty liquors. At the Cabin at 6 p.m. Tickets are $10 in advance and $15 at the door. They include 5 tasting tokens.

CHRIS HO Songs that are both subdued and hard-hitting, but also upbeat and danceable. Live at the Last Drop at 9 p.m.

. SPECIAL EVENT .

PG Valhalla

. STARTING FRIDAY .

PG Last Vegas 1hr 45m

thursday

nov 14 at 7:30 pm doors open at 6:30 pm

Monday, November 18

Tuesday, November 19

friday nov 15 at 7:30 pm saturday nov 16 at 6:00 & 8:45 pm sun - thurs nov 17 - 21 at 7:30 pm

Roxy 7 x 2.5 For full movie info go to www.roxytheatre.info

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

Wednesday, November 20

hood Development Committee celebrates National Child Day with a free screening of the film Babies.

This 2010 documentary is a look at one year in the life of four babies from Mongolia, Namibia, San Francisco and Tokyo. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7 p.m.

BROWN BAG HISTORY This week’s talk is on weather stories. Enjoy a talk on Revelstoke’s history by Cathy English, the Revelstoke Museum & Archives. At 12:15 p.m. $5.

November 15–17

ing stripped down, passionate music. Live at the Last Drop at 9 p.m.

MOVIE: BABIES The Revelstoke Early Child-

Wednesday, November 13

Alli Graham talk about her memoirs Life is What Happens, about her 89 years living in the Eagle Valley and Revelstoke. At the Revelstoke Museum at 1 p.m.

THE BILLS This folk music quintet is renowned for their instrumental virtuosity, lush vocal arrangements, exuberant live performances, evocative songwriting and innovative interpretations of songs from around the world. They draw their inspiration from a broad range of North American, European, Latin American and Romany musical traditions. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, available at Art First, the Chamber of Commerce or through the Revelstoke Arts Council website.

DEVON COYOTE One-man band rock and roll, live at the Last Drop at 9 p.m.

JOSH MARTINEZ The People’s Champ plays music with confidence, urgency and a comedic touch. He has toured with the likes of Macklemore, Pretty Lights, Classified and Streetlight Manifesto, and now he’s coming to Revelstoke to play at the Traverse at 9 p.m.

SHANNON LYON An old-time troubadour play-

music ranging from jazz to classic top 40, with her husband on guitar and piano. Live at the Last Drop at 9 p.m.

November 22–24

PEEWEE HOCKEY TOURNAMENT

Revelstoke Minor Hockey hosts an Peewee hockey tournament all weekend long at the Revelstoke Forum. Come out to see how our boys fair against other teams from throughout the region.

Friday, November 22

REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES vs. Creston Thunder Cats at the Revelstoke Forum. 7 p.m.

RELATIVE JAZZ Local jazz band will play tunes ranging from classic jazz, reggae, funk, blues and even a little rock and roll. With special guests, the Revelstoke Community Choir. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10, available at the Revelstoke Nickelodeon, the Revelstoke Credit Union, and the Powder Springs.

GRANDTHEFT Toronto DJ and producer has played clubs around the world and private parties for the likes of Seth Rogen and Paris Hilton. Live at the Traverse at 10 p.m.

November 23 to December 1

WELCOME WEEK A week of events for everyone, connecting newcomers and the community.

Public transit is free all week.

TIGHTWAD TUESDAYS ARE BACK! ON TUESDAYS ALL SEATS ARE JUST ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ $6.00 ✶ ✶ ✶ ✶ Here are some future movies we are considering: • The Hunger Games: Catching Fire • Thor • Frozen • The Hobbit

ALL DIGITAL • ALL THE TIME www.roxytheatre.info

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Man Up explores men’s health

Prince George-based theatre company Street Spirits will perform their interactive play entitled Man Up at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre on Nov. 21.

The social action theatre company, headed by award-winning dramatist Andrew Burton, creates interactive performances that raise awareness and generate solutions to community problems. Man Up seeks to raise awareness about men’s physical and mental health issues. It follows a man who is suffering from a variety of health issues but doesn’t want to get help. Revelstoke social development coordinator Jill Zacharias is helping bring the production to the RPAC. “In the past few years, the community as a whole experienced grief when we have traumatic issues that could have been avoided,” Zacharias said.

“It creates this community conversation. We do have good resources in the community, whether it is people that are dealing with mental health issues, or other issues that affect their entire health.” The play is being presented as the first event in a new Knowledge is Power series of free public education forums that seek to decrease stigma about accessing local services. Organizer Dawn Dunlop of the Canadian Mental Health Association has organized a series of community events running through October of 2014. “We are trying to decrease the stigma … and barriers that people face accessing services,” Zacharias said. Man up is at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre on Nov. 21. Showtime is 7 p.m.; tickets by donation. See the Revelstoke Times Review Community Calendar for Knowledge is Power events in coming weeks and months. Here, actors perform Man Up. — Aaron Orlando photo contributed

REVY RIDERS

Thank You

c omm u n i t y

TIMESReview n Wednesday, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 n 9

Members of the Vic Van Isle Group’s Revelstoke team have a reason to shout after their work on Mica Heliskiing’s lodge was honoured at the Southern Interior Construction Association’s awards in late October.

The Mica Heliskiing lodge won the award of excellence in the hospitality category, earning nods for the skiing operators and owner Patrick Callighan, architects Scott Wilson and Tim McLennan of CEI Architecture and general contractor Vic Van Isle Construction and Bruce Walker. The Times Review featured the new lodge in our winter 2012/13 winter issue of The View (above), our quarterly arts, entertainment, culture and lifestyles feature.

Revelstoke Times Review

City of Revelstoke 216 Mackenzie Ave., Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0. Tel: 250-837-2161 web: city.revelstoke.ca

SNOW REMOVAL INFORMATION NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS The City of Revelstoke wishes to advise that although crews assist property owners with the clearing of deep snow and the sanding of sidewalks, the ultimate responsibility for keeping the sidewalks clear of snow and ice, rests with the property or business owner, whose property borders the sidewalk. (pursuant to Bylaw #1400, 1992).

City of Revelstoke Public Works Department

PARKS & RECREATION INFORMATION

The Revy Riders Dirtbike Club wishes to express sincere thanks and appreciation to all the Directors, their families, the Club Members and the following.

The event was a huge success and could not have been possible without your help and contributions.

•Andrew Moore •Bruno Long •Canadian Avalanche Center •Canyon Creek Logging •Cooper’s Foods •The City of Revelstoke •Classic Collision •Excel Tire •Finning Cat •Glacier House Resort •Infinite Power Sports •Jake and Jay •Ken Cwikula •Little Big Works •Mica Heli Skiing

•Mountain Meals •Napa Auto Parts •The Nomad •Revelstoke Rotary Club •Revelstoke Mountain Resort •The Rockford •Rona Building Center •Rough Country Marine •Steve Shannon Photography •Stoke FM/Dukes Dogs •The Times Review •The Village Idiot •Zalas •Donna and Ken Zmaeff

Nov. 18th! Parks, Recreation and Culture online registration is going LIVE. You will now have the option to register for activities and purchase a selection of memberships from the comfort of your own home through this website.

http://activenetca.active.com/revelstokeprc

If you are a registered customer with us you may already have an account. Just login with your email and retrieve your password. If you are new to our records create an account first.

revelstoke.ca

10 ■ TIMESReview ■ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013

R EM EM B R A N CE DAY

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

2

Revelstoke remembers Photos from the Nov. 11 Remembrance Day ceremony. 1. World War Two veteran John Augustyn (left) and Capt. Kelly Rienks of the Revelstoke Cadets (right) stand thoughtful during the moment of silence. 2. The Revelstoke Highland Pipe Band and the Revelstoke RCMP stand dressed in uniform during the Remembrance Day ceremony. 3. Pauline Goodman is escorted to the cenotaph by a member of the Revelstoke Cadets. Goodman laid a wreath representing the mothers of Revelstoke. 4. A Revelstoke Cadet stands guard over the cenotaph during the Remembrance Day ceremony. 5. The Revelstoke Cadet march away from the cenotaph after standing on guard during the ceremony.

Photos by Alex Cooper and Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review

Now is the

time to switch!

1

PLANS START FROM

3

/MTh FOR THE FIRST 6 MTHS1

saVe $60 On every plan.1

5

“More savings.

Bigger allowance.”

TO GeT hiGh-speed inTerneT, Call XplOrneT aT 1.855.333.7333 Or yOur lOCal dealer befOre This Offer ends!

Xplornet - 1.866.841.6001

C A L L N O W, O F F E R E N DS D E C E M B E R 3 1 , 2 0 1 3

1.855.333.7333

Faster Internet. Where you live.

Offer ends December 31, 2013 on $10 off for the first 6 months and applies on 4G Satellite Residential platform to new customers who agree to a 1 year term commitment on any Xplornet 4G Residential package. $99 Activation fee applies on a 1 year term commitment. Xplornet® is a trade-mark of Xplornet Communications Inc. © 2013 Xplornet Communications Inc. 1

NTL SAT 34.99 Admat Oct 2013 XPLO3065_1C_BC_Revelstoke Times Review_5.8125X11.43_NTL_SAT.indd 1

10/3/13 11:42 AM

4

TIMESReview ■ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 ■ 11

ARTS

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

1

Opening reception 5 4

HEAR CLEARLY ON THE PHONE Speaking on the phone can be challenging with hearing loss. Phonak DECT CP1 cordless phone connects wirelessly to your new or existing Phonak hearing aids, transmitting sound to both ears simultaneously, reducing noise and maximizing understanding.

Automatically recognizes your Phonak hearing devices and connects wirelessly! NO SETUP REQUIRED! And because it’s a regular phone too, the whole family can use it!

1. Deb Kozek’s I Dream of Skiing exhibit of acrylic paintings featured in the side gallery are based on alpine photos she created, then painted while she was confined to home with an injury. Kozek took acrylic painting lessons with Barbara Mayes at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre and is showing tremendous ability for a relative newcomer to the format. Her paintings are available for sale. 2. Charlie Sykes (left) and River Kelly participated in Parks Canada’s Glacier Adventure Stewardship Program, where they ventured through Glacier National Park with mentor artists to create artworks including a photographic series. 3. Revelstoke ceramic artist Jacqueline Palmer’s Holes and Tunnels series features creative use of enclosed hollow spaces in her vases, bowls and other works.

4. A detail from Deb Kozek’s work entitled Stoke Sentinels.

5. Glacier Adventure Stewardship Program mentor Matt Kieller and Becca McLeod take in the Nov. 8 opening.

The exhibit runs until Dec. 6 at the Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre.

—Aaron Orlando

72

73

2-FOR-1 BATTERY SALE During the month of November, when you buy one package of batteries at regular price, you’ll get the second package FREE!

FREE PHONAK DECT CP1 CORDLESS PHONE

with the purchase of any Q70 or Q90 product See store for details.

Limit one phone per customer.

Offer ends Dec, 31, 2013.

Now booking local hearing screenings in Golden

Get breaking news online

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

www.ranchovignola.com

12 ■ TIMESReview ■ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Royal Canadian Legion Branch #46 Revelstoke

& rts A

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Entertainment

OPEN MONDAY TO FRIDAY at 3:00pm SATURDAY at 2:00pm

Contact the Times Review with your arts & entertainment story ideas and events.

250-837-4667 editor@revelstoketimesreview.com

The Bills fuse folk, jazz, classical

MEAT DRAW EVERY SATURDAY from 3:00 - 5:00pm

Members & Guests Welcome!

Problem Gambling Help Line 1-888-795-6111 www.bcresponsiblegambling.ca

KNOW YOUR LIMIT, PLAY WITHIN IT

19+ to play

f o ! n k a e F e W e th If the person highlighted in the photo is YOU, cut out this ad, bring it to the Revelstoke SUBWAY and you will receive a free FOOTLONG of your choice.

This offer is redeemable once only and only at Subway in Revelstoke.

Offer valid 1 month from print date.

Not valid with any Premium Sub, other promotion or offer.

The Bills are Chris Frye, Scott White, Richard Moody, Adrian Dolan and Marc Atkinson.

Contributed by the Bills

Black Press

The Bills, a high-energy band that combines folk, jazz and classical styles, will be playing at Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre on Nov. 14.

The group formed in 1996. “We had been playing together with different projects, and just started to do this one, and it just really caught on,” said lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Chris Frye. “The phone started ringing and the tours started happening.”

The members of the ensemble play a variety

OPEN HOUSE

89 JOHNSON WAY

Saturday, November 16, 2013 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

72 JOHNSON WAY SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2013 5:00 pm (All Age Show) - Doors Open 4:30 pm 7:30 pm (19 & Older Show) - Doors Open 7:00 pm

"Right Agents for Today’s Market" 209 1st St. West, Revelstoke, BC V0E 2S0 250-837-5121 Each office independently owned & operated

of instruments, from the fiddle to the mandolin, violin and viola. Frye said that the Bills don’t have one distinct style; they combine genres to produce a unique synthesis.

“The three main backgrounds for The Bills are folk music, jazz music and classical music,” Frye said. “We have guys who have played big shows at the Montreal Jazz Festival, we’ve played the biggest folk festivals in North American and the U.K. and then we have two guys who have been concert masters in the orchestra setting.”

The band emphasizes variety and on-the-spot musicality. “There’s a lot of room for improvisation … there’s a lot of room where the great musicians in the band get a chance to solo and do incredible things,” Frye said.

Some of Frye’s highlights as a member of The Bills were the group’s performances at the Calgary Folk Festival and the Tonder Festival in Denmark, a major festival that led to a 30-show tour all over Sweden as the band built a Scandanavian following.

The group’s latest offering is called Yes Please, and the stop in Revelstoke will be The Bills’ first tour of B.C. with the new album.

The band offers up twelve new original compositions and a seductive arrangement of a medley of gypsy-jazz ballads. Audiences can expect to hear the influences of global roots and rock alongside hints of Chopin, Stan Rogers and Django Reinhardt.

The Bills play the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre on Thursday, Nov. 14. at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $15, at Art First, the Chamber of Commerce or through the Revelstoke Arts Council website.

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

E nter ta inmen t

TIMESReview n WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 n 13

RONALD'S RAVE REVIEW Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutoring Program LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEER TUTORS. The Volunteer Adult Literacy Tutoring Program (VLTP) and the English as a Second Language Settlement Assistance Program (ESLSAP) are looking for volunteer tutors to help adults improve their reading, writing, math and/or English language skills.

1880 Trans-Canada Hwy. 250-837-6230

For information call: Anita Hallewas (VLTP) and BR Whalen (ESLSAP) at 250-837-4235

Attention service groups, community and non-profit organizations, Kevin & Cathy Blakely of the Revelstoke McDonald's are pleased to sponsor this spot to present your message. Please call Mavis Cann at the Times Review with your information at 250-837-4667.

Vernon’s Best Value…. Make Us Yours!

Sun-Thu: $79.00 Fri/Sat:

$89.00

Ask for our ‘SHOP & STAY PROMOTION’ at time of booking

Not applicable on Holiday Long Weekends Based on availability - some restrictions apply. Expires Dec 30, 2013

Bring in this ad to include our Hot Value Breakfast!

4801—27th Street, Vernon, BC V1T 4Z1 Toll Free: 800.663.4433

Havok Way singer and guitarist Strathon Bajowsky and bassist Katrina Thompson perform their rock opera Of Harlots and Harlequins at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre on Nov. 9.

Aaron Orlando/Revelstoke Times Review

Of Harlots and Harlequins debut at RPAC Aaron Orlando

editor@revelstoketimesreview.com

Pleasant surprise was the consensus at the Times Review water cooler following Revelstoke band Havok Way’s debut of their rock opera at the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre on Nov. 9.

We previewed the opera in the Nov. 6 issue, but still didn’t have a good idea of what Havok Way was all about. The Revelstoke trio of Strathon Bajowsky, Katrina Thompson and James Kincaid have played only a few shows in the four-plus years they’ve been together, and have a pretty slim profile online.

In an age where every band is betting social media platforms will be their ticket ahead, the local act hunkered down and put together a rock opera – Of Harlots and Harlequins. They sspent $30,000 on a PA,

lighting setup and costumes, and plan to take it on the road to make a name for themselves.

The result was a stark and dark stage washed in alternating primary colours, with some atmospheric smoke thrown in.

If I had to put a genre label on Havok Way, (a fool’s game) I’d say a goth/metal hybrid. Lots of metal guitar with Bajowsky’s mostly melodic vocal style punctuated with guttural death growls for emphasis.

Their performance went smoothly, showing good musicianship and poise, especially for a debut show.

Bajowsky, Thompson and Kincaid belted out a rock opera united by musical theme, although it didn’t have the accompanying stage performance – which made the rock opera label a little tenuous.

It’s a pleasure to see Havok Way

create their own vision and go for it. They told us the Internet would create musical breakthroughs and enable musical diversity – but half the bands at local bars play alt-folk with a hint of country.

In a pretty conservative and fairly conformist mountain town like Revelstoke, it takes guts to forge a musical identity that saws against the grain.

Havok Way passed their first test when they decided what they wanted to do and went for it. A solid debut of Of Harlots and Harlequins on Nov. 9 was a successful second trial.

I don’t think Havok Way will fill the Last Drop with microbrewswilling ski bums, but I get a sense there’s a large audience waiting for them somewhere beyond the Selkirks and Monashees.

NOMINATION

REVELSTOKE CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2014 Sponsored by Revelstoke Rotary Club Name of Nominee: Description of Nominee's Achievements:

Name of Nominator and Phone Number:

DEADLINE: Friday, November 22nd, 2013 at 4:00 pm Drop off entries at Revelstoke Investors Group or mail to Terry Crane, Box 329, Revelstoke, BC. V0E 2S0

14 ■ TIMESReview ■ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013

S

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

ports

SA HOME COMFORT CENTRE

Serving the Shuswap for over 15 years

PELLET STOVE REBATES MAJOR BRANDS ...

& Rec

Contact the Times Review with your sports schedules, results, standings, and story ideas.

250-837-4667 editor@revelstoketimesreview.com

Save up to $300

The Revelstoke Snowmobile Club wants to offer “the best snowmobiling product out there,” says president Greg Byman. Over the past few years it has undertaken a major infrastructure renewal, including building new cabins on Boulder Mountain (pictured) and Frisby Ridge. The club is applying to build a maintenance facility and ticket desk at the base of Boulder Mountain.

Revelstoke Times Review file photo

HOME COMFORT CENTRE

1860 - 10 Ave SW (Across from Buckerfields) • 250.804.4328

www.homecomfortcentre.ca • email: sahcc@telus.net

Snowmobile Club, Nordic Club ready for winter ALEX COOPER

reporter@revelstoketimesreview.com

The Okanagan’s largest Christmas Show

R P E S N E O N N TS R E V at

Kal Tire Place

3445 - 43rd Avenue, Vernon, BC

A Festival of Crafts

It’s snowed in town, and it’s snowing even more in the mountains. Already people have been skiing and snowmobiling, and if all goes well, grooming will start any day at the Nordic Trails on Mt. Macpherson.

With that in mind, we touched

base with the Revelstoke Snowmobile Club and the Revelstoke Nordic Club to find out what they have new for this year.

SNOWMOBILE CLUB HAS BUSIEST SUMMER EVER It’s been a transformative sum-

mer for the Revelstoke Snowmobile Club. The Snowobile Revelstoke Society disbanded in the spring and the club has assumed all duties with running, marketing and advocating for snowmobiling in Revelstoke.

“It was probably the busiest summer in the club’s history,” club president Greg Byman told me recently.

PSAC give back

Crafters from all over BC!

Friday November 15th, 2013 11:00 am - 8:00 pm Saturday November 16th, 2013 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Admission: $3.00 Under 12 Years: Free

1

each admission $ 00 ofticket goes to

Vernon Hospice House

Lise Tataryn (right), the president of the local Parks Canada union, presents a $1,000 cheque to Patti Larson of the Community Connections Food Bank. The money was raised by the members of the Public Service Alliance Canada, Local 20106. They are also donating $1,000 to the Golden food bank.

Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review

TIMESReview ■ WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 ■ 15

S PO R T S

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Smell ‘n’ tell After successfully hosting the B.C. Midget Championships in March, the Revelstoke Nordic Club will be holding an Okanagan Cup race in December that will serve as a qualifier for the BC Winter Games.

1

Smell rotten eggs?

It could be natural gas.

2

Go outside.

Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review file photo

The club has a new outside operations manager in Hank Krawczyk, who brings years of experience as a manager with Canadian Mountain Holidays.

They also have a new office manager, to handle the inside work, and a maintenance manager to keep the club’s fleet of groomers running.

On the mountains, the club has built two new trails on Frisby Ridge, doubling its trail network there. The club now has about 100 kilometres of trails that it manages. It has added a groomer in order to groom the new trails.

“We want to offer the best snowmobiling product out there because we’re in competition with so many other towns,” said Byman. “Especially this year with the club taking over everything, we really want to put our best foot forward and do the absolutely the best we can in every aspect of the business we can.”

To go with all the changes, the club has also launched a new website that it is able to update

instantaneously. It includes a comprehensive list of sponsors and maps and photos from all the local riding areas.

The club also attended snow shows in Fort McMurray, Edmonton and Saskatoon this fall.

The club is celebrating its 45th anniversary this year with a dinner and movie at the Hillcrest Hotel on Saturday, November 30.

Tickets for the dinner are $25 and the Thunderstruck premiere that follows is free. Donations to the food bank are recommended. Call the Hillcrest at 250-837-3322 for tickets.

NORDIC CLUB FOCUSES ON SMALL CHANGES A burst of snow allowed the Revelstoke Snowmobile Club to get out the groomers and open on the weekend, though conditions were reportedly marginal.

The Nordic club spent the summer working on facility improvements. The parking lot

was expanded to accommodate Call FortisBC’s 24-hour another 25–30 vehicles, up from 3 emergency line at about 85 last year.

1-800-663-9911 or 911.

They also built a few new connector trails, expanded the length of the dog loop by 0.5 kilometres and replaced a bridge on BCIT. Natural gas is used safely in B.C. every day. But if you Some minor work such as replacsmell rotten eggs, go outside first, then call us. ing culverts, widening trails and removing a few trees was also done.

Learn more at fortisbc.com/safety.

On December 29, the Nordic club is hosting an Okanagan Cup race that will serve as qualifiers FortisBC uses the FortisBC name and logo under license from Fortis Inc. (13-048.22 06/2013) for the BC Winter Games.

The lantern ski returns on New dignityairmiles.ca Ask us how Years Day and the Team Scream 13-048.22_GasOdourPrintAd_FOR583_4.3125x6.5_PRESS.indd 1 you can 6/14/2013 10:27:03 AM Relay will be back this year.

Earn 1,500 AIR MILES ®† reward miles.* Matt Smider, the club's coach, has expanded the adult ski program and added new classes.

There is also going to be a toonie race series throughout the winter, much like the one run by the Rev“My family knows I love to travel the world. But elstoke Cycling Association. what they don’t know is that I’d like my final Find out more by visiting the resting place to be close to home.” club's new website at revelstoEnsure your wishes are met, wherever you kenordic.org. ®

YOUR STORY, YOUR WAY

are, with a Dignity Memorial providerNorth America’s largest network of funeral and cemetery providers.

Parks Canada preparation includes avalanche control from page 2 which involves a fleet of heavy equipment, and some artillery for avalanche control.

Parks Canada hires equipment operators and avalanche control specialists to work for the entire winter, from October to April.

They both go through safety briefings and training as the snow approaches.

Maintenance crews get the equipment ready for winter – installing snow buckets on loaders, switching dump trucks to sander boxes and preparing a new grader for service. They get sandand-salt mixes ready and stored at Rogers Pass and Quartz Creek to the east. Stockpiles are replenished throughout the winter.

Meanwhile, avalanche technicians monitor the snowpack

Serving our local communities in over 25 Dignity Memorial locations across British Columbia including:

Forest Lawn Funeral Home 3789 Royal Oak Avenue, Burnaby, BC V5G3M1 (604) 299-7720 www.forestlawn-burnaby.com

Parks Canada mechanics Paul Fortier and Bryce Byman install winter tires.

Photo by Jacolyn Daniluck/Parks Canada

as it develops. With the help of the army, they perform avalanche control along the highway through Glacier National Park.

There is an agreement in place with CP Rail to conduct avalanche control along the railway line through the park as well.

Mount Pleasant Universal Funeral Home 306 East 11th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5T2C6 (604) 876-2161 www.mountpleasantfuneral.com

Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre 14831 28th Avenue, Surrey, BC V4P1P3 (604) 536-6522 www.victoryfuneralcentre.ca

Hollyburn Funeral Home 1807 Marine Drive West, Vancouver, BC V7V1J7 (604) 922-1221 www.hollyburnfunerals.com

*Valid for pre-need packages and PAF transfers. Please allow up to 45 days for reward miles to appear in your Collector account. Offer valid at participating Dignity Memorial locations. Reward mile values are determined by package purchased. See location for details. Valid through December 31, 2013. ™† Trademarks of AIR MILES International Trading B.V. Used under license by LoyaltyOne, Inc. and SCI Canada.

®†

16 n TIMESReview n WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

IT’S ALL ABOUT THE BRAGGING RIGHTS! Revelstoke Rotary Club:

2013-2014 NHL Hockey Pool brought to you by the Revelstoke Times Review RANK

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 46 48 49 50 51 52 53

NAME

TOTAL

Jim Roberts Steve Morris Steven Schadinger Jesse Jacob Matt Cameron Ashley Barton Erik Saar Ron Cadden Bob Forbes Jackie Bracken Donald Robichaud Jr. Shawn Bracken John Leeder Alex Cooper Dwayne Bellerose Brent Farrell Brodie Bracken Jim Jay’s Regan Roney Chris Roussell David Kline Donald Robichaud Snr. Gerard Doyle Bronwyn Pavey Peter Nielsen Ben Doyle John Buhler Mike Barton Jerry Olsen Paul Daley Dave Roney Team Two Work n Play Clothing Co. John Opra Oswald Joe Harper Tyler Nash Mike Toma Cameron Anderson Brennan Patry C Note 2 Brodie Patry Louise Gibbons Gordon Ramsay OBE Murray Floyd Gary Krestinsky Roger Eddy Louis Deschamps Eliisa Scarcelli Prokopchuk 1 Michael Schadinger J. W. Opra G Benwell

294 291 286 283 280 279 278 277 277 277 277 276 275 274 274 273 273 273 273 272 272 269 268 268 268 268 268 268 267 267 267 266 266 265 265 264 264 263 263 262 262 261 261 261 261 260 260 260 259 259 259 258 258

RANK NAME

54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 74 74 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 88 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98

PELICAN SNOW SLEDS HAVE ARRIVED! Kid’s and Baby models 309 MACKENZIE AVE, REVELSTOKE, B.C. V0E 2SO Ph: 250-837-4259 Fax: 250-837-9186

Advertise in this

Space...

Email Mavis at

sales@revelstoketimesreview.com or call 250.837.4667

TOTAL

Robert Cameron Veronica Cadden Louie Federico John Alm Crystal Robichaud Gary K Derek Scarcelli Fia Cameron Randy Driediger Cliff Wolgram Scott LeBuke Raymond Speerbrecker K Nash Tyler Nash 2 James LeBuke Neil Robichaud R C Needham TreeMan Emmi Scarcelli Lauren&Olivia Morabito C Note 1 Ed Maaskant Rhett Roney Herma Daley Gayle Jacob Janet Robichaud Prokopchuk 2 Tyler Romeo Kevin Blakely Janice Roberge Matt Cadden SeaOtter Charles Simpson Elizabeth Tease Cole Forbes JDC Jimmy James Jay Jesse Olsen Justin Roberge Cole Blakely Carlene Jacob Lucky Lawrence Cliff DeRosier Jenn Cadden Jake Leeder

258 257 257 256 256 254 252 252 252 251 249 249 248 248 247 247 246 245 245 245 245 245 245 244 244 244 244 243 242 242 242 242 240 238 238 238 237 237 236 235 227 224 213 211 202

PRIZES this SEASON 1ST: $280 2ND: $140 3RD: $70 $490 WILL BE DONATED TO ROTARY

Jayse Aspey from Whistler

IS HERE!!

$3.50

Caribou Sleeves THURSday NOVEMBER 14

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 15

Great Prizes for the besT stachES!

P P V GEORGE ST. PIERRE MAIN EVENT SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16TH

www.revelstoketimesreview.com

TIMESReview n WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 n 17

S por ts

Grizzlies fall to last in league with weekend losses Times Review staff

Just as their season appeared to be turning around, the Revelstoke Grizzlies faltered, dropping two games on the weekend to fall into a tie for last place in the KIJHL. The Revelstoke Grizzlies made the long drive to Kimberley on Friday to face the Dynamiters, who were looking to get revenge for their loss at the hands of the Grizzlies two weeks earlier.

Aiden Silzer-Hooker was back in the Revelstoke Grizzlies lineup after missing one weekend's worth of games when he demanded a trade a week earlier.

The game was a special teams affair, with Kimberley scoring four power play goals and one short handed goal on their way to a 7-3 win.

Jared Marchi got the Dynamiters on the board early in the first, but Matt MacDonald tied the game for Revelstoke later in the period. After that, Kimberley exploded, scoring five unanswered goals before Monty Chisholm and Brodie Buhler scored for Revelstoke in the third period.

The Dynamiters would get one more shot past Aaron Brandoli for a 7-3 win.

On Saturday, the Grizzlies returned home to battle the Chase Heat. Kyler Wilkinson scored the only goal for Revelstoke as they were thumped 6-1 on home ice.

The game turned ugly in the third period when Grizzlies’ defenceman jumped his Chase opponent and got nine minutes in penalties for the offence. Not long after, Monte Chisholm was handed a match penalty, forcing Revelstoke to play five minutes down to only three men.

Revelstoke failed to score on eight power play chances, and gave up three goals while short-handed in the loss.

Revelstoke currently has 14 points, six points behind the Sicamous Eagles for the final playoff spot in the Doug Birks Division.

This weekend the Grizzlies host the Columbia Valley Rockies on Friday and the 100 Mile House Wranglers on Saturday.

Brodie Buhler picked up a goal and an assist in Friday’s 7-3 loss to the Kimberley Dynamiters.

Alex Cooper/Revelstoke Times Review file photo

BUSINESSDIRECTORY R

E

V

E

L

S

T

O

K

E

Advertise in this

Space...

Now available in Revelstoke!

Email Mavis at

sales@revelstoketimesreview.com or call 250.837.4667

Advertise in this

Space...

Email Mavis at

universal-footwear.com • Alpine Plaza • 250-837-3855

sales@revelstoketimesreview.com or call 250.837.4667

FOOTWEAR Car Rental Ltd.

Now available in Revelstoke!

Car Rental Ltd.

Car Rental Ltd.

Ian & Shannon Smith Ian & Shannon Smith

Specializing in Fine FiniSh carpentry

Window & Door Trim • Custom Built-Ins • Entrance Doors Staining & Finishing • Installation Services Tel: 250-837-8105 email: donatomillwork@hotmail.com

CARPENTRY

Ph. 250 837-6244 IanPh. & Shannon Smith 250 837-6244 Fax: 250 837-6264

NOW OPEN IN REVELSTOKE

Ph. Fax: 250 837-6244 Email: selkirkcarrental@gmail.com 250 837-6264 Fax:2100 250Big 837-6264 Eddy Rd. Email: selkirkcarrental@gmail.com Po Box 1948, Revelstoke Bc V0E 2S0 Email: selkirkcarrental@gmail.com universal-footwear.com .

2100 Big Eddy RdEddy 2100 Big Rd. Po Box 1948, Revelstoke Bc V0E 2S0

Po Box 1948, Revelstoke Bc V0E 2S0 CAR RENTALS

• Alpine Plaza • 250-837-3855

FOOTWEAR

18 n TIMESReview n WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013 A18 www.revelstoketimesreview.com

www.revelstoketimesreview.com Wednesday, November 13, 2013 Revelstoke Times Review

Your community. Your classiďŹ eds.

250.837.4667 fax 250.837.2003 email production@revelstoketimesreview.com INDEX IN BRIEF FAMILY ANNOUNCEMENTS COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS TRAVEL CHILDREN EMPLOYMENT BUSINESS SERVICES PETS & LIVESTOCK MERCHANDISE FOR SALE REAL ESTATE RENTALS AUTOMOTIVE MARINE

Announcements

Announcements

Announcements

Announcements

Lost & Found

Employment

Births

Place of Worship

Place of Worship

Introduction Service

FOUND

Help Wanted

NEW BABY?

250 837-3330 Pastor Richard Klein 250 837-5569

AGREEMENT

It is agreed by any Display or Classified Advertiser requesting space that the liability of the paper in the event of failure to publish an advertisement shall be limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the advertising space occupied by the incorrect item only, and that there shall be no liability in any event beyond the amount paid for such advertisement. The publisher shall not be liable for slight changes or typographical errors that do not lessen the value of an advertisement.

Revelstoke United Church 314 Mackenzie Ave. 250-837-3198 revelstokeuc@telus.net

Call

Welcome Wagon Corylie h: 250.837.5890 c: 250.814.7191

DISCRIMINATORY LEGISLATION

Advertisers are reminded that Provincial legislation forbids the publication of any advertisement which discriminates against any person because of race, religion, sex, color, nationality, ancestry or place of origin, or age, unless the condition is justified by a bona fide requirement for the work involved.

COPYRIGHT

Copyright and/or properties subsist in all advertisements and in all other material appearing in this edition of bcclassified.com.

Permission to reproduce wholly or in part and in any form whatsoever, particularly by a photographic or offset process in a publication must be obtained in writing from the publisher. Any unauthorized reproduction will be subject to recourse in law.

ON THE WEB:

Visit us at revelstokeunitedchurch.com Sunday Morning Worship 10am - 11am Crystal Bowl Meditation Monday - Thursday 10am - 1040am Wednesday evening 630pm - 7pm Rev. Kenneth C. Jones

St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church Mass Times: Saturday: 5 pm Sunday: 9 am Father Aaron de Dios 250-837-2071 sanfran@telus.net 510 Mackenzie Avenue St. Peter’s Anglican Church Sunday 10 am Holy Eucharist Family Worship Service ALL ARE WELCOME Parish Hall Rentals call 250 837-3275 622 2nd St. West (wheelchair access) 250 837-3275

Information

bcclassified.com cannot be responsible for errors after the first day of publication of any advertisement. Notice of errors on the first day should immediately be called to the attention of the Classified Department to be corrected for the following edition. bcclassified.com reserves the right to revise, edit, classify or reject any advertisment and to retain any answers directed to the bcclassified.com Box Reply Service and to repay the customer the sum paid for the advertisment and box rental.

Lutheran Church of the Resurrection (Lutheran Church- Canada) Sunday Service @ 10:30 am 1502 Mt. View Drive Arrow Heights

Seventh-Day

Adventist Church Saturday Service Sabbath School 9:30 am Worship Service 11 am

Place of Worship Alliance Church Service Times

Saturday Nights @ 6:30pm ( we meet every other weekend) Sunday Mornings @ 10:30am (2nd & 4th Sundays) Sunday Night Impact 4:30pm - 6pm Sept to Apr 1559 Illecillewaet Road www.revelstokealliance.com Pastor: Matthew Carter 250 837-4008 C3 Church 108 1st St. West above the Royal Bank

662 Big Eddy Road 250 837-3917 or 250 837-9662 Pastor Frank Johnson 250 344-4795

Just Moved?

Welcome Wagon Corylie h: 250.837.5890 c: 250.814.7191

The most effective way to reach an incredible number of BC Sportsmen & women.

Two year edition- terrific presence for your business.

We’re at the heart of things™

Anniversaries

Anniversaries

Help Wanted

1st Impressions Hair Salon is looking for a hardworking & enthusiastic hairstyist or esthetician. Very exible with hours. Call Kim or Laura at 250 837-2344 or drop off resume at 300 1st St. E. DRIVER/OPERATOR, ROAD MAINTENANCE II Term employment opportunity, full-time, 40 hours/week from mid-November 2013 to midApril 2014 Highway Service Centre, Mount Revelstoke & Glacier Salary $22.21 to $24.13 per hour + benefits To apply please visit our website: www.pc.gc.ca/mpcareers

Call

ADVERTISE in the LARGEST OUTDOOR PUBLICATION IN BC The 2014-2016 BC Hunting Regulations Synopsis

Please call Annemarie 1.800.661.6335 email: ďŹ sh@blackpress.ca

Community Newspapers

Near airport Way and Newlands Rd. on Hallowe’en night child’s stuffed toy.

Please call 250 837-4667 and describe.

Employment Career Opportunities QUAD L Enterprises Ltd. is a Vegetation Maintenance company in Alberta and British Columbia and they are looking for: CUA’s - Certified Utility Arborist’s CA’s - Certified Arborist’s UTT’s - Utility Tree Trimmer’s UTW’s - Utility Tree Worker’s Labourers Work locations throughout Alberta and British Columbia We offer: Competitive compensation Company benefits Excellent Health and Safety Program Please submit resumes with drivers absract to: hr@isley.ca Fax: (780) 532-1250

GENERAL LABOURERS

GUARANTEED Job Placement Labourers, Tradesmen & Class 1 Drivers For Oil & Gas Industry.

Call 24Hr. Free Recorded Message 1-888-213-2854

Help Wanted

6250340

Happy 40th Anniversary Bob & Carol

November 17th

Service Time 10 am Kids Klub Wed 4 pm - 5 pm

Have a great day and thanks for being the best parents we could ever have.

Youth Service 6:30 pm Sunday at the church 250 837-4894 www.c3revelstoke.ca

Fellowship Baptist Church Worship Service - 10:30 am

Life Groups various locations and times thru the week

careers at cbt:

Manager, Social Initiatives This is a temporary, full-time position to cover a one-year term. The position can be located in any of CBT’s four offices.

View details at www.cbt.org/careers or request them from Debra Stewart at 1.800.505.8998.

ResumĂŠs accepted via email to hr@cbt.org by noon PT, /PWFNCFS

Pastors: Rick Eby, Jason Harder

1806 Colbeck Rd 837-9414 www.revelstokebaptist.com

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Love always, your kids

Roberta & Cory

XXX DCU PSH t

Career Opportunities

Career Opportunities

Join us:

Career Opportunities

l Like working close to home! www.localwork.ca blackpress.ca â—ž metroland.com

Revelstoke Times Review www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Pets & Livestock

Real Estate

Trades, Technical

Poultry

Mortgages

LOUISIANA-PACIFIC Canada Ltd. requires an experienced Journeyman Electrician for our EWP Operation in Golden B.C. Email resume to: Audra.Stanton@LPCorp.com or fax to 250-344-8859.

FERTILE QUAIL eggs for sale. Coturnix Japanese & Texas A&M $6.50/dz, min. 2 dz. Email trwt@trwt.com

Best rate 5yr-2.89%OAC

Professional/ Management YUKON Zinc, Wolverine Mine is looking to fill the following positions: Advanced Care Paramedic, Mill Trainer and Journeyman Millwrights. Visit our website at www.yukonzinc.com to apply

Trades, Technical Civil Engineering Technologist II (Re-Advertisement) District of Kitimat, full time permanent - wage range $37.01 - $44.78 over two years. Civil Technologist diploma required. Reporting to the Technical Services Manager, duties include a variety of infrastructure investigations, surveying, design, contract preparation, inspection and material testing on projects related to the municipality’s water, sewer, drainage and transportation systems. Candidates should be proficient in using electronic survey equipment, computer assisted design using AutoCad 3D, and MS Office. Valid BC driver’s license required. Submit resumes by November 29, 2013, 4:30 pm, to Personnel, District of Kitimat, 270 City Centre, Kitimat, BC, V8C 2H7, Fax (250) 632-4995, or email dok@kitimat.ca

Employment

Services

Financial Services DROWNING IN Debt? Cut debts more than 60% & debt free in half the time! Avoid bankruptcy! Free Consultation. www.mydebtsolution.com or Toll Free 1-877-556-3500 BBB Rated A+ GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed?

Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB. 1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com IF YOU own a home or real estate, Alpine Credits can lend you money: It’s That Simple.

Your Credit / Age / Income is not an issue. 1.800.587.2161.

Need Cash? Own A Vehicle? Borrow Up To $25,000 Snapcarcash.com

1-855-653-5450

FRONTLINE is seeking certified electricians and millwrights with industrial experience for work in BC/Alberta.

FEC offers competitive wages and benefits package.

Forward resumes to: frontlinehuman resources@gmail.com.

Legal Services CRIMINAL RECORD? Don’t let it block employment, travel, education, professional, certification, adoption property rental opportunities. For peace of mind & a free consultation call 1-800-347-2540.

LOCALLY-OWNED, well-established vacuum truck company looking for Class 1, 3, Vacuum and Gravel Truck Operators. Oilfield tickets an asset but not necessary. Incentive package available. Blue Cross after three months.

Must be willing to relocate or work three weeks on and one week off. Fax resume and driver’s abstract to 403-8453903.

Located 150km Northwest of Prince George, BC Mount Milligan is one of British Columbia’s first major metals mine of this century.

Auctions

TEKAMAR MORTGAGES

Serving the Columbia-Shuswap since 1976.

Rates Consistently better than banks

(250)832-8766

Toll free 1-800-658-2345

AUCTION. Antiques & Collectable’s, Large Selection.

November 17th, 1 PM, Dodds Auction Vernon. 1 (250)5453259 doddsauction.com GROCERY STORE AUCTION November 16 @11am, Burnaby Hobart meat equipment & dishwashers, True coolers & freezers.

View @www.KwikAuctions.com

Heavy Duty Machinery A-STEEL SHIPPING DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS Used 20’40’45’53’and insulated containers all sizes in stock.

SPECIAL Trades are welcome.

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

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

250 837-3361 or 250 837-8850

Transportation

Auto Financing

For Sale 4 Toyo Winter Tires 225/50R-17-94H $250.00 Call 250 8374318 For Sale Oil furnace & tank on stand. Good working order, elect ign 100,000 BTUH $125.00 obo 250 837-5411 HOT TUB (SPA) COVERS. Best price. Best quality. All shapes & colours available.

1-866-652-6837 www.thecoverguy.com/ newspaper?

STEEL BUILDINGS/metal buildings 60% off! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-4572206 or visit us online at: www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

Misc. Wanted

JOURNEYMAN AUTOMOTIVE Service Technician(s) in Hanna Alberta. Hanna Chrysler Ltd. offers competitive wages from $32/hour, negotiable depending on experience. Bright, modern shop.

Full-time permanent with benefits. Friendly town just 2 hours from major urban centres. More info online at: hannachrylser.ca. Fax 403854-2845 or email to: chrysler@telusplanet.net Kelowna METAL FAB shop requires full-time experienced Mig Welders & Brake Operators. May be shift work and must be physically fit. Wages according to exp, excellent benefits package.

Please email resume to careers@rmil.ca.

Merchandise for Sale

Misc. for Sale

CLEARWATER OILFIELD Services, Rocky Mountain House, Alberta requires Class 1, 3 Vacuum Truck Drivers, Swampers. Local work. No day rating. Full benefits after six months. Fax 403-8449324.

FRASER SHINGLING & EXTERIORS LTD. Wanted Aluminum and Vinyl siding installers. Full Crews with own equipment only. Contact Giselle at 780 962 1320, or at giselle@fraserexteriors.com

TIMESReview n WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013A19 n 19 www.revelstoketimesreview.com

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Local Coin Collector Buying Collections, Olympic Gold & Silver Coins etc 778-281-0030

Musical Instruments Yamaha Keyboard for sale.

Portable Grand P5R-293 Electronic Piano/Organ with bench, stand, instruction manual. Like New $250.00 250 837-4318

Real Estate Floor Refinishing/ Installations With over 35 years experience in the construction industry, along with being a journeyman carpenter, 15 years in flooring and tiling installations. Give me a call today for advice and free estimates for all your renovations and flooring needs.

Gerry Garand@250 814-8421.

Small ads, BIG deals!

Moving & Storage KC Moving Revelstoke, B.C. 250 837-7017

Real Estate

FEATURED PROPERTY

1743 Sunnyside Road 5/2 Substantially Renovated Home on .46 acres. Ideally located off Airport Way and near Ski Resort. Superb mountain views, fruit trees, much more! $399,000

Stoke Realty Ltd.

Ph: 250-837-6300 www.stokerealty.ca

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

Utility Trailers

Utility Trailers

Fall Savings!

TRAILERS BY…

Experienced, Reliable, Safe and Secure Moving your things across town B.C. and parts of Alberta We are currently recruiting for the following positions: Mill Operations Superintendent Chief Metallurgist Manager: Environment, Health & Safety Mill Electrical / Instrumentation Supervisor

Please apply online at www.mtmilligan.com/ careers

Pets & Livestock

Pet Services LOOKING for long term caregiver to home board my dog. I work in camp so I need someone to take care of her for 2 weeks at a time, I take her home for a week and then bring her back. She is an older dog that lives a very sedate life. If you are a dog lover and interested in doing this please contact me at 778-220-1461 or email me at izzy20082008@hotmail.com

Check out our website for pricing and more information.

OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK

Pleasant Valley Trailer Sales Ltd. 7885 Hwy 97, Vernon • 1-877-476-6558 www.pleasantvalleytrailersales.com

Place a classified word ad and...

IT WILL GO ON LINE!

20 n TIMESReview n WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2013

www.revelstoketimesreview.com