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Yamabiko Taiko occupied the stage with fierce energy, filling the room with taiko beats during the Carousel of Nations on Saturday. The popular event filled the community centre with hundreds of people of all ages looking to experience the many performances and activities, and sample the diverse foods on offer. For more photos, see page 10. ~ Photo by Claire Paradis, Special to the Revelstoke Review

Council moves $21.7 million budget to public ALEX COOPER

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com It’s amazing what a change in assessment can do. The City of Revelstoke was looking at posting a deficit this year, but that’s changed after BC Assessment re-classified the Sutton Place Hotel to commercial from residential. The move has resulted in a $1.2 million swing in expected tax revenue for the city and, even with the city hedging their bets by putting $750,000 into a reserve fund, the city now expects to post a surplus this year.

It also helped to ease any pressure on council to make tough spending cuts.

Revelstoke council is moving forward with a $21.7 million budget for 2016 that includes a two per cent tax increase for resi-

dents and one per cent tax increase for businesses.

The increase means someone owning a home worth $250,000 would see their tax bill increase by $25 to $1,245. Taxes on a commercial property of the same a would go up by $46 to $4,665. Water, sewer and garbage rates are all going up in 2016 to $395, $255 and $112 respectively. The sewer frontage tax is going up to $1.60 per foot of frontage from $1.50.

The 2016-20 financial plan will now go out for public comment before it comes back to council for adoption.

The discussion began with a presentation by Graham Inglis, the city’s director of finance. He went over some of the most significant aspects of the plan, including the changes that have been since discussions

began back in early October.

The biggest development is the re-classification of the Sutton Place Hotel. Since commercial properties are assessed at almost four times the rate of residential, it means a potentially huge uptick in revenue for the city. However, because the city has been burned in the past by successful assessment appeals by Revelstoke Mountain Resort, council has chosen to put $750,000 into a tax equalization reserve in casethe resort is once again successful in appealing its assessment.

Under the proposed budget, city tax property revenue will be a shade under $9.5 million, however total city revenue is $23.68 million when you add in things like grants & payments in lieu of taxes, transfers from other levels of government, and

sales of services.

“What we’re trying to find today is we’re trying to find what we think is acceptable for the plan, what we think is acceptable to council and what we think is acceptable to the community,” said Mayor Mark McKee during the lengthy discussion.

The debate last Tuesday, Jan. 26, centred largely around the tax increase. The draft budget council was presented with called for no increases however council opted for a hike that roughly matches inflation.

“I don’t want to have five per cent increase in 2017 because we did nothing in 2016, said councillor Connie Brothers. “If we have to bite the bullet, then I want to know now as opposed to knowing next year.” see Budget, page 16

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Development Matters The vacation rental story, part three A FAIR PLAYING FIELD. IT'S WHAT HOTELIERS ARE LOOKING FOR, BUT HOW DO YOU PROPERLY TAX VACATION RENTALS AND ENSURE THEY CONTRIBUTE THE SAME AS REGULAR HOTELS? ALEX COOPER

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com Last month, Chris Lehane, AirBnB's head of global policy, showed up at United States Conference of Mayors and told the hundreds of heads of municipal government that if they passed new tax laws on vacation rentals, AirBnB would collect them. "Read my lips: we want to pay taxes," Lehane told them.

In fact, AirBnB is already collecting taxes on behalf of several jurisdictions around the world including Amsterdam, Chamonix, Washington DC, Florida, Chicago and others.

The tax issue is one of the concerns that have been raised throughout B.C. regarding the explosion of short-term rentals.

"The issue is that there aren't the appropriate regulatory and taxation frameworks in place to deal with it," said Ty Speers, the president of Tourism Vancouver.

In Revelstoke, hotel guests are charged an extra two per cent tax and the money goes into tourism promotion. The tax doesn't apply to most vacation rentals, or other small accommodations like bed and breakfasts.

In Revelstoke, there is a sense that vacation rentals benefit from tourism marketing efforts, yet they don't pay into it.

"The major problem is the disparity in coming and staying at a hotel – what a guest will give back to Revelstoke – versus staying at a vacation rental," said Scott Duke, a city councillor who owns a vacation rental and runs a company that manages 15 others.

(Editor's note: Duke's comments were made before he was forced to withdraw a second vacation rental application due to a conflict-of-interest violation that resulted from speaking to the Review. See page four for that story.)

B.C. accommodation providers who offer fewer than four units are exempt from the PST and the hotel tax, wrote a spokesperson for the Ministry of Finance in response to questions. "This recog-

nizes the importance of smaller operators like bed and breakfasts to community tourism."

The spokesperson clarified the rules: A fourbedroom vacation rental that is rented as a whole doesn't have to charge the tax, but if the rooms were rented separately, the tax would have to be charged. Someone that owns four separate vacation rentals would have to collect the tax.

The spokesperson wrote the government had no plans to change the policy.

There is a push to start levying the tax on vacation rentals. Tourism Vancouver announced last fall they would begin exploring the option, and AirBnB says they are willing to collect the tax. In B.C., the Ministry of Finance grants taxation powers, and right now municipalities don't have the ability to levy their own hotel tax.

"The right thing is to get a regulatory framework and a taxation framework that deals with the AirBnBs of the world," said Speers. "It's early days, but it's in discussion. It's now at least out there and everybody that needs to be talking about it is talking about it."

The City of Revelstoke doesn't have the ability to tax vacation rentals, and they don't have the power to assess properties as commercial instead of residential — that is up to BC Assessment.

A report on vacation rental policy that was prepared for Sun Peaks by Dan Wilson, a community planning specialist with the Whistler Centre for Sustainability, made several recommendations to "tax" vacation rentals. The first was to ensure that commercial fees were paid to Tourism Sun Peaks.

The second was for Tourism Sun Peaks to set a fee structure for ski chalets. The third was for the municipality to advocate for voluntary payment of the hotel tax. He also recommended the municipality lobby the province to revisit its taxation policy.

The tax issue extends beyond the hotel tax.

The Revelstoke Accommodation Association has gone to council asking them to actively pursue illegal rentals. One of their arguments is that the see Vacation rentals, page 17

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Big Eddy water petition nears 50 per cent as deadline nears ALEX COOPER

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com The Big Eddy Water Works takeover petition was still short of the 50 per cent threshold on Monday, though a city official was hopeful it would pass.

"There's definitely been a change in attitude towards the city helping the Big Eddy because they realize this hasn't been forced on people, but the Big Eddy water board is asking for the city to help," said Dawn Levesque, the city's director of corporate administration.

As of press time, 41 per cent of property owners representing 47 per cent of assessed property value brought their signed petition to city hall. The deadline for the petition is this Friday, Feb. 5. Both thresholds must pass 50 per cent for it to be successful.

If the petition fails, it means the city will lose out on almost $4 million in grant funding and the Big Eddy Water Board will be forced to raise rates significantly in order to generate the cash to perform the upgrades.

If the petition succeeds, the city will move forward on borrowing the Big Eddy’s share of the costs and start detailed design work this spring.

For Don Hall, one of three directors with the Big Eddy Water Board, the choice is obvious – sign the petition.

“Everybody figures if they don't vote this in, they don't have to pay for it,” he told the Review. “If the city doesn't get that grant, we'll be paying $6 million on our own. Their water will be about three times what the city taxes are if it doesn't go through.”

There are two issues with the system for the Big Eddy.

One is that Interior Health says the system doesn’t meet water quality standards set by the B.C. Drinking Water Protection Act. The second is that there isn’t sufficient water flow to meet firefighting requirements for commercial and industrial properties.

The city commissioned a report by the MMM Group, an engineering firm, which said $5.7 million worth of infrastructure upgrades was needed to meet the quality and quantity requirements.

The city successfully applied for a grant to cover twothirds of that, while the Big Eddy will be on the hook for the rest. The amount is $11.50 per metre of street frontage.

The funding is contingent on a successful petition.

The city and the water board have been pushing for Big Eddy property owners to sign the petition. Last month, the city published an extensive Q&A on the issue. It was followed by a press release encouraging people to sign.

On Thursday, Hall, director Brian Dyck, and city engineer Mike Thomas were on EZRock to answer more questions from host Shaun Aquiline.

They presented three options: 1. People sign the petition and the city takes over the system. The city gets to work on the $5.7 million in upgrades and two-thirds of the cost is covered by the federal and provincial governments.

2. They don’t sign the petition and the Big Eddy Water

Big Eddy property owners line up to collect their petitions at an open house in December. The deadline to sign them and return them to city hall is this Friday, Feb. 5. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review Board has to find a way to pay for the upgrades themselves.

Property owners see a huge spike in their water bills while the board raises cash to pay for the upgrades, which are mandated by Interior Health.

3. The Big Eddy does nothing, in which case Interior Health orders either the city or province to take over the system and make the required upgrades. Under this scenario, the Big Eddy would still wind up paying.

“If this doesn't go through, I have no idea where to go next because it's pretty hard to ask the residents to pay huge water bills,” said Hall, adding they could top $1,500. “I can't see how anybody can afford that.”

Peter Humphreys, the owner of Big Eddy Fuel Services and several other lots in the Big Eddy is one of several property owners that hasn’t signed the petition. “I think there's some savings to be had because I think it's overspent,” he said.

He said he didn’t think the system needed to be upgraded to meet the 225 litres-per-second required for industrial fire flow. Upgrading to a lower flow requirement would significantly lower the costs of the project.

“If we specify it to where it should be, then the numbers completely change and we can either save that money or do something else with that money,” he said. “Nobody's looked at it with a critical eye to see if it's reasonable.”

Humphreys said he felt the city went out to maximize its grant funding, but that the property owners will also have to pay more because of that.

Mike Thomas, the city’s director of engineering, said the project could be scaled back if it was determined that some

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aspects weren’t needed. Notably, he said it is possible they don’t build a second reservoir if it’s determined at a later point that it’s not needed.

He said the report by the MMM Group was “preliminary” and was for the “purposes of seeking a grant.”

“A number of people have questioned the need for a reservoir,” he said. “That's something we're going to look at fairly soon when we get into the design process.”

Thomas said the fire flow standards are based on the Fire Underwriter Survey guidelines.

“If we can reduce the costs or if there's another way of meeting the requirements that's cheaper, we'll do that,” he said.

Any changes would have to be discussed with the province. “If it still meets the intent of the grant application, which is to improve the water quality and quantity in the Big Eddy, I don't think there would be any problems from the province."

If the project were scaled back, the city would still receive two-thirds funding, but it would get less from senior levels of government. Residents would pay the same additional water rates to cover the costs, but it would be over a shorter time period than the proposed 20 years.

Levesque said that people were calling up the city oneby-one to have their questions answered. People were signing their petitions after being re-assured about the whole process.

"It's a 20 year commitment and it's a big cost so people are being very cautious," she said.

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Councillor Scott Duke forced to withdraw vacation rental application ALEX COOPER

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New garbage schedule, regulations in effect ALEX COOPER

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com The City of Revelstoke has launched a new app to help people keep track of collection days, just as a new schedule goes into effect.

The web tool is coming online as the city switches over to a fixed garbage schedule that starts next week.

The app, which can be accessed online or by downloading the Re-Collect app on your smartphone, allows you to sign up for text, e-mail, Twitter or phone reminders of your pickup day. You can download the collection schedule to your calendar, and there's also a "waste wizard" which lets you see if something should be reused, recycled, or thrown in the trash.

The new garbage schedule starts on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Residents of Arrow Heights and the section of Southside east of Edward Street and south of Fourth street, will have pickup on Tuesday. The rest of Southside and the portion of Central Revelstoke south of Fourth Street will have pickup on Wednesday. Columbia Park, CPR Hill and Johnson Heights will have garbage pickup on Thursday. The Big Eddy, Farwell and the rest of the Central Revelstoke will have garbage pickup on Friday.

While the scrapping of the rotating garbage schedule was well received, less popular is the reduction in the number of cans people can put out without having to purchase tags. You can now only put out one 77 litre garbage can instead of two, and tags for extra cans will cost $3 instead of $2.

Some people have complained on social media that the changes unfairly impact large families, particularly those with children in diapers. The city hopes the change will encourage people to reduce the amount of waste they produce.

People with garbage bins larger than 77 litres are being given a grace period to purchase a new one. The city is allowing people with physical limitations to apply to use larger, wheeled garbage cans.

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Councillor Scott Duke was forced to withdraw his second vacation rental application after giving an interview to the Review on the subject.

Duke applied to rezone his home at 410 Cedar Street as a vacation rental.

He did not take part in any council discussions about the home due to the conflict of interest, but because he spoke about the topic with the Review, he breached the rules around conflict of interest.

The application was withdrawn at the start of the public hearing on Tuesday.

"At the time of making the application for re-zoning, as required, I declared that I had a conflict of interest, and didn't participate any further with respect to the deliberations of the Mayor and Council regarding my Councillor Scott Duke is sworn into council in December re-zoning application," he wrote in a 2014. ~ Revelstoke Review file photo letter to the city. "However, since then, suggestions have been made that I may "attempt in any way, whether before, during or afhave influenced the Mayor and other members of ter such a meeting, to influence the voting on any Council with respect to my re-zoning application. question in respect of the matter."

If other members of Council have been influenced The charter goes on to state that anyone who by anything that I may have said or done with re- violates that conflict must be removed from office spect to my re-zoning application, that was wholly "unless the contravention was done inadvertently inadvertent on my part, as that was never my in- or because of an error in judgement made in good tention. faith."

"I have no wish to place the Mayor and other Duke received approval to run his second propmembers of Council in a position where members erty as a vacation rental at the January 12 meeting of the public may accuse them of acting in a man- of council, before the article was published. ner that is partial to me, being a member of CounMayor Mark McKee commended Duke for withcil, or otherwise acting improperly. Therefore, I drawing the application. have decided to withdraw my re-zoning applica"I think that was the right thing for councillor tion."

Duke to do but I think it’s worthwhile mentionThe Review interviewed Duke about vacation ing that part of the price of sitting at this table is rentals due to his experience as both an owner and that sometimes it affects your private business manager of vacation rentals. and that has to be taken into consideration," said In the interview, Duke expressed his support for McKee. vacation rentals and said he was re-zoning his own It's not the first time Duke has found himself properties in order to recoup his six-figure invest- surrounded by controversy regarding vacation ment in construction and renovations. rentals. Last year, he was questioned several times Section 101 of the the Community Charter says during the Mayor's Report on EZ Rock about manthat any councillor who declares conflict must not aging illegal vacation rentals.

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Council endorses new high tech strategy ALEX COOPER

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alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com Revelstoke council endorsed a tech strategy presented the city's high tech task force after a lengthy debate that bordered on the absurd.

The strategy was presented by John Simms, the chair of the task force, at last Tuesday's council meeting. The task force was established last year by council to look at ways to promote both the tech sector and the use of technology in Revelstoke.

The strategy includes four priorities for the city: — Promote Revelstoke "as being an innovative and technology friendly community;" — Identify challenges to attracting and retaining tech workers and companies; — Foster a "technology positive environment," including spurring mingling of tech professionals, increasing youth involvement in technology, and promoting training and education; — And actively working to identify and target specific technology opportunities.

"I think from a pragmatic local government perspective there are so many supports available that we can access when we put this infrastructure and this planning in place," said councillor Aaron Orlando, who represented council on the task force.

However, when it came time for council to endorse the strategy later in the meeting, the discussion bordered on the absurd.

Council was set to vote on a motion to "endorse" the strategy when coun. Linda Nixon motioned that council simply "receive" the

John Simms presents the high-tech strategy to council. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review report, and ask staff to report back on any financial implications. That led to a lengthy debate on the differences between endorsing and receiving the document. Coun. Scott Duke tried to find middle ground by suggesting council "support" the strategy.

In the end, Nixon backed down and the strategy was endorsed, but not before Mayor Mark McKee may have lost the final few hairs on his head. "I don’t see it as a big deal either which way," he said. "If there’s budget implications, it’s coming back to this table for everyone here to approve."

A staff proposal to increase the ice time costs for the Revelstoke Grizzlies was clawed back by council after the team's ownership protested.

The team's ice time for games was set to be increased to $101 per hour from $67 per hour. Laurie Donato, the director of parks, recreation & culture, said the increase was to cover the extra staff costs required during game time.

A letter from Ryan Parent, the general manager of the Grizzlies, called the increase "extraordinary" and said it "would be devastating to the operations of our franchise in Revelstoke."

Council agreed to not raise the rate, instead charging the same as they do for practices – $68.50 per hour – but not before saying that all ice fees should be looked at.

"We are struggling with fees and we are struggling with making sure our fees cover some of the operating costs," said coun.

Connie Brothers. "I want it to be understood that at some point in time we have to reassess this and look at it again."

The Revelstoke Skating Club and Revelstoke Minor Hockey will pay $61.50 per hour, women's hockey $88 per hour, and men's & old-timers' hockey $125 per hour for ice time under the new fee schedule.

AIR SERVICE SUPPORTED Revelstoke council backed a request for $37,500 in funding to start up air service to

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town starting in 2017.

The money will come from the Economic Opportunity Fund; funding also needs to be endorsed by the Columbia Shuswap Regional District.

Revelstoke Mountain Resort, Revelstoke Tourism and the Revelstoke Accommodation Association are all partners in the effort to bring scheduled air service to town next winter. They had hoped to get it up and running this winter, but got started too late.

The money will go towards guaranteeing the availability of airplanes. It is hoped the funding will be recouped through ticket sales and that a private carrier will take up the service in the future. The total cost to book the planes is $111,800.

DEVELOPMENT UP IN 2015 The City of Revelstoke issued more than $15 million in building permits in 2015, a $700,000 increase from 2014.

The increase was largely driven by a spike localwhich apin commercial construction, g n i m o c proachedU $5pmillion in 2015 and was led by the new Petro Canada station and Mt. Begbie Brewery. There was 14 new homes built in 2015, though residential permits were largely flat from 2014 to 2015.

The value of industrial permits was down significantly in 2015. It went up in 2014 due to a major project by BC Hydro.

In other development news, council gave first and second reading to a proposal to establish a craft distillery in Revelstoke, and Revelstoke Community Centre they forwarded on a lengthy report on the 30, 2016 1,200-unitJanuary Mackenzie Village development to the Advisory Planning Commission.

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Five snowmobilers die in avalanche near McBride ALEX COOPER

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com Five snowmobilers from Alberta died in an avalanche in the Rocky Mountains near Alberta on Friday.

The five men were among 17 people who were snowmobiling in the Renshaw area north of McBride when one of them triggered a large avalanche at around 1:30 p.m., the BC Coroner Service said in a news release.

The victims are: — Vincent Eugene Loewen, aged 52, of Vegreville, Alberta.

— Tony Christopher Greenwood, aged 41, of Grand Prairie County, Alberta.

— Ricky Robinson, aged 55, of Spruce Grove, Alberta.

— Todd William Chisholm, aged 47, of St. Albert, Alberta.

— John Harold Garley, aged 49, of Stony Plain, Alberta.

All five died on the scene.

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The BC Coroners Service is investigating the avalanche. The area was closed over the weekend while an avalanche technician visited the site.

All that is known about the avalanche so far is that it was human-triggered. According to studies, 90 per cent of all fatal avalanches are triggered by either the victim of a member of their group.

Avalanche Canada issued a warning following the tragedy.

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6 ■ REVELSTOKE REVIEW ■ Wednesday February 3, 2016 The Revelstoke Review is a publication of Black Press at 518 2nd Street West, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 20, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0 Publisher: Mavis Cann. www. revelstokereview.com Phone: 250-837-4667 Fax: 250-837-2003.

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

We asked: Do you support the efforts to bring a Syrian refugee family to Revelstoke?

Survey Results:

YES 47% NO 53%

(43 VOTES) (49 VOTES)

New Question: Are you OK with the city's proposed tax increases? (2 per cent for residential, 1 per cent for commercial) Vote at: revelstokereview.com

REVELSTOKE

REVIEW Mavis Cann, Publisher

Alex Cooper, Editor

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alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com

Provincial budget key to spring session MLA REPORT

of time and money talking about the budget, but the actual facts will be found in the fine print of Ministry of Finance documents.

The BC Liberals will again claim to have a balanced budget, but that includes the sale of a significant number of provincial government properties. The Auditor General has stated that using asset sales to balance the budget is not sustainable; we all know that eventually you run out of things to sell.

There is also an ongoing use of BC Hydro deferral accounts, a shell game where BC Hydro borrows money and reports it as profit which the government then takes into general revenue. BC Hydro has put $5.4 billion into those deferral accounts, a significant amount that distorts the books.

Despite having Debt Free BC on the side of the BC Liberal campaign bus in the last election, provincial debt is growing faster under Premier Christy Clark than under any other Premier in B.C.’s history. It took 140 years for British Columbia to accrue a $30 billion debt, but since the BC Liberals have taken over that debt has grown to $165 bil-

Norm Macdonald

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Rob Stokes, Production

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BC Press Council: The Revelstoke 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, PO Box 1356, Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1A9. For information, phone 888-687-2213 or go to www.bcpresscouncil.org.

LETTERS POLICY Share your views with the community. The Revelstoke Review welcomes letters to the editor intended for publication, but reserves the right to edit for brevity, clarity, legality, accuracy and topicality.

Letters should not be more than 300 words long. Anonymous letter will not be published. To assist in verification, a telephone number must be supplied, but will not be published. Email letters to alex. cooper@revelstokereview.com, drop them off at 518 2nd Street West or mail to PO Box 20, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0.

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The B.C. Legislature will reconvene at the beginning of February and sit through until the end of May. The central part of the spring Session each year is the introduction and passage of the provincial budget for the fiscal year that runs from April 2016 until the end of March 2017.

The budget will include government spending of more than $44 billion on programs and billions more on infrastructure projects. Government will also expend a lot

lion, including contractual obligations. And that debt is expected to grow under this upcoming budget.

We can also expect BC Hydro rates to continue to increase. Medical Service Plan premiums will go up and ICBC rates are rising.

Even with these escalating costs for British Columbians, we will see even further reductions in key health and education services.

Not everyone is losing out under the BC Liberals. Premier Clark will continue to cut taxes for the richest two per cent with a giveaway of $235 million. Imagine what that money could do if it was used to provide British Columbians with the services they need.

For example, I will be looking to see if there is any significant funding for the fourlaning and dividing of the Trans-Canada Highway from Kamloops to the Alberta border.

Norm Macdonald is the MLA Columbia River–Revelstoke. He can be reach at norm.macdonald.mla@leg.bc.ca and 1-866-870-4188.

Printing the story KATHERINE MORTIMER Black Press

For those of us who work in print journalism, the new year has started on a depressing note.

The recent layoffs at Postmedia, which owns daily newspapers across the country, was felt by all of us who chose this career. And for those of us privileged enough to still make a living in print, we feel blessed.

For many people who choose journalism as a career, it’s with a desire to make a difference, to tell a story, to give a voice to those who don’t have one.

When I started I had no grand ideas of making a name for myself as the next Maureen Dowd or of travelling the world as a war correspondent. I simply wanted to work at a big city newspaper, preferably The Vancouver Sun so I could stay

in my hometown.

But by the time I finished journalism school, the daily papers didn’t have the same internship programs they once had, and so the available jobs tended to be at community newspapers. When I took my first job, a summer internship in Revelstoke, my classmates were astonished that I was willing to leave the excitement of the big city for a small town in the mountains.

I admit it was a huge culture shock living in a tiny town, but I just wanted a job in journalism, and here was my opportunity.

The summer internship turned into a permanent job, which turned into a job as publisher at another small paper before I ended up at The Morning Star.

What I figured would be a two-year gig has turned into 20 years.

There is no question the job has

changed, such as the ease with which we now put the paper together. Gone are dinosaurs like the wax machine which was used to glue the stories to the flats before sending them to the press. The biggest change, of course, has been the advent of the Internet. It’s a fantastic tool for all of us, but it’s one that has also affected the way in which people get their news.

When I’m eating lunch at my desk, I turn to online newspapers for entertainment and to keep informed. But I still happily buy the huge Saturday paper because I love the ritual of going through it section by section. I also like knowing I’m getting my news from a trusted source.

There is no doubt we provide a service and that is evidenced by the calls and see Newspapers, page 15

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Community Calendar List your community event here for FREE! Visit www.revelstokereview.com/calendar or email alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com to add your event.

Anything Goes Art

Friday, February 12

MAT THE ALIEN Live at the Traverse.

Saturday, February 13

REVELSTOKE SNOWMOBILE CLUB YOUTH SAFETY DAY Come join the fun and have a family ride to teach the kids some important safety tips. Starts at Boulder Mountain.

SENIORS VALENTINE TEA At the Revelstoke seniors centre from 1–3 p.m. $7.

LIVE MUSIC AT RMR The Rev plays in the Revelation Lodge from 1–4 p.m.

CLASSICS & ALICE IN WONDERLAND MOTUS O dance theatre turns 25! In celebration of this

quarter century milestone the company will be touring and performing their finest repertoire, which includes a selection of their most popular nostalgic and classic short dance pieces that have been entertaining audiences worldwide. Following this spectacle the company will then perform their first original family show “Alice in Wonderland” an innovative production that hurls you into another world. This witty and vibrant work, rich in athletic choreography coupled with mime, spoken text and music, is as accessible to children as it is to adults.

At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7 p.m. Tickets are $15 for adults, $5 for kids, available at the Revelstoke Arts Council website.

Shop and Stay Spacious Guest Rooms Shop and Stay

Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna The sixth annual Anything Goes Art fundraiser is this Saturday, Feb. 6, at the Revelstoke New Break Center GuestSKI, Rooms Shop andAway StayFitness or Visual Arts Centre. The show will feature a live and silent auction, and more. More than 30Spacious loSTAY & PLAY cal artists have produced works on 12" X 12" canvases for the auction. Tickets are $12 andIndoor are Family RestaurantSTAY & Lively Pool, All Hot for Tub, only Sauna $210.00 & Pub PLAY Spacious Guest Rooms available at Art First. ~ Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review file photo Specialty Liquor Store New Break Away Fitness Center Indoor Pool, Hot Tub, Sauna

Ongoing to February 5

RED BULL COLD RUSH A three-day freeskiing competition featuring some of the best skiers from around the world. At Revelstoke Mountain Resort.

Wednesday, February 3

CORB LUND & THE HURTIN' ALBERTANS Corb Lund is a Juno Award winner with multiple Canadian Gold Records to his name, he also won the Canadian Country Music Awards Roots Artist of the Year eight times running. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 7:30 p.m. The show is sold out.

Thursday, February 4

MAGIC MIKE LADIES NIGHT An adult show based on the movie Magic Mike. Ladies only. At the Traverse at 9 p.m. VIP tickets are $30, regular are $20, or $25 at the door. Buy advance tickets at www.magicmikeplayboyz.eventbrite.ca.

Friday, February 5

REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES vs. Chase Heat. At the Forum at 7 p.m.

RED BULL COLD RUSH AFTER PARTY With DJ Invizible. At the Traverse.

Saturday, February 6

MIXED CURLING FUNSPIEL At the Revelstoke Curling Club.

LIVE MUSIC AT RMR The Rev plays in the Revelstoke Lodge from 1–4 p.m.

ANYTHING GOES ART The Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre hosts its annual art auction and fundraiser. Numerous local artists will have work up for both silent and live auction. Tickets are $12.

KATO W/HACHEY THE MOUTHPIECE Live at the Traverse.

Sunday, February 7

LIVE MUSIC AT RMR Al Lukas plays in the Rockford from 2–5 p.m.

Book 1 night at the Village Green Price is for 2 adults and does not Complimentary Wi Fi & Parking Family Restaurant &New Lively Pub taxes Break Away Fitness Center Hotel and get your second include applicable THEATRE COMPANY SCRIPT READING Specialty Liquor Friendly BasedStore on aFamily standard doublePet room Restaurant & Lively PubRoomsnight at 50% off No commitments, no auditions, just a relaxedComplimentary Wi FiSpecialty Located AcrossRates From Shopping Mall & Parking Liquor Store starting at just $79.00 Your package includes 1 night’s evening reading scripts together and laughing.

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Monday, February 8

REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES vs. Sicamous Eagles.

At the Forum at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, February 9

YOGA FOR REFUGEES Come out for mass yoga class to raise money to bring a Syrian refugee family to Revelstoke. Beth Purser, Erin Potter and Karen Schneider will lead the class At the community centre. $10 minimum donation.

FRENCH MOVIE NIGHT: LES BRONZES FONT DU SKI Come watch this classic French ski comedy. Eight tourists who met in a holiday camp on the Ivory Coast are reunited for a skiing holiday in Val d'Isere. At Okanagan College at 7 p.m. Hosted by Le groupe culturel francophone de Revelstoke.

Wednesday, February 10

BROWN BAG HISTORY Come learn about Revelstoke's history at this talk by Cathy English, the curator of the Revelstoke Museum & Archives.

This week's topic is Ferguson, B.C. At the museum at 12:15 p.m.

Thursday, February 11

RILEY J & DAHLY LAMA Live at the Traverse.

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FUNDRAISER BANQUET Saturday February 27th

Revelstoke Community Centre Our annual fundraiser dinner will be held at the community center Saturday Feb. 27th. As always it will be a wild game/ domestic meat dinner. There will also be raffles, auctions and dancing. Remember tickets go fast so don’t forget to get yours early.

Tickets go on sale February 8th and will be avalible at Johnny’s Tackle and Rough Country Marine.

Ticket prices are $40 per adult, $10 for juniors (13-18 years old) and $5 for kids under 12

Doors open at 4:30 pm Dinner at 5:45 pm www.revelstokerodandgun.ca

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770,000 2016‐2020 The anticipates capital over the next five years to be as follows: 3.00 1.51 city1.43 1.25 1.887% expenditures 3.43 340,000 2016 City hall renovations mulated Thomas Brook $10 $25 $49 follows: 2016 Consolidated Revenue

Increase ater and 2,784 0.63 2,212 1.55 3,588 2,461 8,885 above are: 2,784 2,212 3,588 2,461 $498 $1,245 $2,489 General 2016 sewer 1,000,000 8,885 2016‐2018 0.19 ‐0.08 ‐0.18 Downie force main ut of lus 2% accounting for capital expenditures paid out of us General Assessment 500,000 2016 sewer The city anticipates capital expenditures over Fire truck #2

1.51 Water 1.43 1.25 1.88 3,735 4% 2,714 3.43 3,118 1,711 953 2.50Water Sewer outflow 3,735 2,714 3,118 1,711 4,500,000 953 2016‐2019 2016‐2019 Increase replacement $10 $25 $49 ated 4,500,000 Sewer outflow 4.00 7,000,000 $100,000 2020 $250,000 $’thousands 2016 2017 2018 2019 1,030 2020 the next five years to be as follows: The city anticipates capital expenditures over

current revenues, transfers to reserves and $500,000 5,700,000 Arena roof 2016‐2018 Big Eddy water 2015 2.00 855 1,030 1,560 3,675 2,720 855 1,560 3,675 2,720 relocation The consolidated plan includes both water and Sewer Sewer Project $ Year relocation How our funds are spent:

639,000 670,000 Fire flow projects 2016‐2020 IT infrastructure 2016‐2019 3.50 2,212 2,4615,956 8,885 the next five years to be as follows:

General 4.00 3,588 1,000,000 id out of 1.50 5% 1% 7,374 5,956 8,266 2,784 7,847 The city anticipates capital expenditures over 12,558 7,374 8,266 7,847 2016‐2020 12,558 2016‐2018 2016‐2018 Taxes sewer utilities. The net surplus is after 1,000,000 from equity in capital assets.

Total Total Downie force main Downie force main $’thousands 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 consolidated plan includes both water and 770,000 City hall renovations 7% Business A B C 300,000 2016‐2020 Hydrant 3,735 2,714 3,118 1,711 953 3.00 $1,848 $4,619 $9,238 Water 2,784 2,212 3,588 2,461 8,885 replacement 3.50 2015 General 58% replacement accounting for capital expenditures paid out of the next five years to be as follows: 1.00 2% er utilities. The net surplus is after 500,000 2016 23%

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1.72% across all classes. This is equivalent to

639,000 2016‐2019 639,000 Year 2016‐2019 relocation Project $ 300,000 How our funds are spent: Fire flow projects City hall renovations Fire flow projects 500,000 2016 2016‐2020 Fire truck #2 Hydrant 770,000 2016‐2020 670,000 2016‐20202015 IT infrastructure With regard to utilities a homeowner can Utility 2016 Long term borrowing will increase over the 770,000 2016‐2020 expect those to increase as follows: 7,000,000 1,000,000 2020 City hall renovations replacements Arena roof 2016‐2018 approximately $150,000 a year in additional tax 300,000 2016‐2020 300,000 2016‐2020 Downie force main Hydrant 500,000 2016 58% 23% Hydrant Long Term Debt Fire truck #2 670,000 2016 500,000 2016 Thomas Brook 639,000 2016‐2019 Fire truck #2 $385 $395 Fire flow projects Water The city anticipates funding its capital Long term borrowing will increase over the replacement replacements Arena roof replacements term of the plan due to significant water supply expect those to increase as follows: 2020 revenue. Starting in 2016, there will be an 300,000 20202016‐2020 7,000,000 7,000,000 Arena roof Hydrant 16 1.72% across all classes. This is equivalent to

$245 $255 Sewer 340,000 2016 5,700,000 2016‐2018 Thomas Brook 670,000 2016 670,000 2016 Big Eddy water 639,000 2016‐2019 Thomas Brook Thomas Brook expenditures from a variety of different sources Fire flow projects replacements term of the plan due to significant 14 2016‐2019

Fire flow projects infrastructure projects being planned. additional police officer, increasing our sewer 639,000 How our funds are spent: $110 $112 300,000 2016‐2020 Garbage 670,000 670,000 2016 Hydrant 2016‐2020 Thomas Brook approximately $150,000 a year in additional tax IT infrastructure water supply water supply 4,500,000 2016‐2019 12 Sewer outflow

as shown in the following table: 300,000 2016‐2020 Utility 2015 2016 Hydrant replacements water supply $740 $762 infrastructure projects being planned.

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14 as shown in the following table: 2,760 2,753 3,253 2,999 1,885 How our funds are spent: Reserves in the water supply following table: $110 $112 16 relocation sewer 670,000 2016‐2020 Garbage IT infrastructure 4 $245 $255 municipal strength from 11 to 12 at a cost of Sewer relocation relocation 12 Commercial property owners will see an increase of about 2.6% in water and 4% in sewer 1,000,000 1,695 2016‐2019 The following tables provide examples of the 4,500,000 1,550 1,490 1,505 2,626 Downie force main Sewer outflow Grants & Those homeowners receiving all three services $740 $762 214 340,000 20162016‐2018 Total Thomas Brook $110 $112 1,000,000 2016‐2018 1,000,000 2016‐2018 Garbage 10 Downie force main Downie force main charges.

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1,550 1,490 1,695 5,700,000 Grants & Big Eddy water property owners will see an increase of about Water 4 3,630,276 3,935,928 4,205,615 3,804,492 3,385,582 How our funds are spent: pay for much needed infrastructure projects.

670,000 2016‐2020 670,000 2016‐2020 ur funds are spent: 6 IT infrastructure relocation IT infrastructure 300 1,080 1,675 1,335 670,000 1,145 2016‐2020 Revenue IT infrastructure other Those homeowners receiving all three services

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impact of the proposed tax increase in 2016 at 2016‐2018 41,000,000 2.6% in water and 4% in sewer charges. In Downie force main 7,374 5,956 8,266 7,847 12,558 House A B C Total 1,604 633 0 1,433 887 7,833 Debt The public is invited to submit comments on the financial plan in writing to: Those homeowners receiving all three services 2 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 will see an annual increase of $22. Commercial

various assessment levels: replacement Assessment 1,160 0 400 0 0

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addition the sewer frontage tax will increase Mayor and Council General 9,531,037 8,983,404 8,413,679 7,820,952 14,255,886 0 5,700,000 2016 2019 2020 Big Eddy water 300 1,080 1,675 1,33520172016‐2018 1,1452018 will see an annual increase of $22. Commercial $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 Revenue 2015 3,385,582 property owners will see an increase of about Water 3,630,276 3,935,928 4,205,615 3,804,492 City of Revelstoke General 670,000 from $1.50 per foot to $1.60 per foot. Both 9,531,037 7,847 8,983,404 8,413,679 7,820,952 14,255,886 2016‐2020 7,374 5,956 8,266 12,558 House A B C

Total IT infrastructure Taxes Sewer 3,686,248 3,535,186 4,178,082 4,874,828 5,509,964 Box 170, Revelstoke, BC, V0E 2S0 It is proposed that property taxes for residential Capital reserves balances are projected to be as property owners will see an increase of about Sewer 2

3,686,248

3,535,186

4,178,082

4,874,828

5,509,964

Water 3,630,276 3,935,928 4,205,615 3,804,492 3,385,582 2.6% in water and 4% in sewer charges. In $488 $1,220 $2,440 Assessment 2015

businesses and residences with a minimum 50 Sewer 3,686,248 3,535,186 4,178,082 4,874,828 5,509,964

property owners rise by 2% in 2016 and all $498 $1,245 $2,489 2.6% in water and 4% in sewer charges. In 2016 $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 addition the sewer frontage tax will increase Email: budget@revelstoke.ca 2015 Capital reserves balances are projected to be as follows: foot frontage (max. 200) should expect to pay $10 $25 $49 Increase

Taxes other classes by 1%, for an average of about addition the sewer frontage tax will increase Capital reserves balances are projected to be as from $1.50 per foot to $1.60 per foot. Both $488 welcomes $1,220 While the City comments $2,440 and suggestions from the public at any time, the 2015

It is proposed that property taxes for residential follows: 4.00 from $1.50 per foot to $1.60 per foot. Both $1,245 $2,489 deadline for$498 submissions regarding the financial plan is February 17, 2016. Council may 2016 businesses and residences with a minimum 50 It is proposed that property taxes for residential 3.50 property owners rise by 2% in 2016 and all alter or otherwise adjust the $10 $25 plan as it sees $49 fit, based on community feedback and other Increase Business A B C businesses and residences with a minimum 50 3.00 factors, at anyfoot frontage (max. 200) should expect to pay time prior to its adoption on or before May 15, 2016. property owners rise by 2% in 2016 and all other classes by 1%, for an average of about

Assessment

2.50 4.00 foot frontage (max. 200) should expect to pay other classes by 1%, for an average of about $100,000 $250,000 concerning $500,000 2015 2.00 3.50 If you have specific questions the financial plan please contact: Millions

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Business A B C Taxes Graham Inglis $1,848 $4,619 $9,238 Assessment 2015

City of Revelstoke.

Director of Finance, $1.866 $4,665 $9,330 2016 $100,000 $250,000 $500,000 Tel: 250-837-2161 Email: ginglis@revelstoke.ca 2015 $18 $46 $92 Increase

Taxes $1,848 $4,619 $9,238 2015

revelstoke.ca $1.866 $4,665 $9,330 2016 $18 $46 Increase With regard to utilities a homeowner can $92

REVELSTOKE REVIEW ■ Wednesday February 3, 2016 ■ 9

NEWS

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Proposed resort west of Garibaldi Park would be the latest addition to existing mountain resorts along the Sea to Sky Highway. ~ Photo Federation of Mountain Clubs of B.C.

Garibaldi at Squamish mountain resort given environmental approval TOM FLETCHER

Black Press The B.C. government has issued an environmental assessment certificate for Garibaldi at Squamish mountain resort, proposed as a major competitor for North Shore ski hills and Whistler-Blackcomb resort.

The resort is being backed by two of the province's biggest companies — the Aquilini Group, which owns the Vancouver Canucks and a large real estate portfolio; and Northland Properties, the owner of Revelstoke Mountain Resort.

Graham Rennie, the president of Northland Asset Management, the division that operates RMR, said that Northland is a shareholder in Garibaldi at Squamish, but is not directly involved in its development. He said GAS would not affect the company's involvement in RMR. "We own and operate RMR, it's very important to us," he said. "It's a prime asset that we hope to see longterm into the future."

The project has faced strong commercial and environmental opposition over 15 years, and the approval comes with 40 conditions and cautions about its impacts to the area.

The Squamish Nation is a partner in the Garibaldi project, which proposes expansion over 25 years to a 22,000-bed year-round resort village on Brohm Ridge near Squamish. It includes 23 ski lifts and 124 developed ski trails, scaled down from the original plan that included two golf courses and more housing.

Squamish Nation Chief Ian Camp-

bell said the certificate is the first step in getting the project going, and more approvals will be needed from his council and the province.

"Squamish Nation will obtain a licence over a wilderness area that will be equal in size to the project area to practise its aboriginal rights," Campbell said in a statement. "Although the project is controversial, Squamish Nation is comfortable that its cultural and environmental interests have been protected and that it will share appropriately in the economic benefits of the project."

In issuing the certificate, Environment Minister Mary Polak and Forests Minister Steve Thomson noted that the proponents made significant changes during environmental assessment. They include changing the water supply from Brohm River surface water to groundwater, as well as removing golf courses and housing near Cat and Brohm Lakes, which are popular recreation lakes for Squamish residents.

Whistler council has lobbied the B.C. government to reject the project, arguing it would take business away from existing resorts, rather than draw more skiers in a "cluster effect" as argued by its proponents.

The Federation of Mountain Clubs of B.C. has also opposed the development, suggesting it may result in a move to expand into Garibaldi Park, as was the case with the WhistlerBlackcomb expansion.

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ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATION NOTICE OF PROPERTY DISPOSITION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with the of thewill Community Council gives Please be advised thatrequirements a Public Hearing be held inCharter, CouncilRevelstoke ChambersCity located in hereby Suite 102 – 103 notice of its intention to lease to Rimcher Investments Ltd. for a two year term at $6,000 per year, Second Street East, Revelstoke, B.C. on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. for each of the plus applicable taxes commencing March 1, 2016 and terminating on February 28, 2018, with a one following three Zoning Amendment Bylaws: year renewal option. The civic address of the property is 1151 Powerhouse Road and is leased for the purpose of a storage compound.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2061 The purpose of the Bylaw is to add a High Density Residential Vacation Rental District (R4v) subzone The property is legally described as that part of Legal Subdivision 15, Section 26, TWP 23, R-2, W6M, to the existing High Density Residential District (R4) to permit vacation rental use for single family Kootenay District except: (1) Plan (DD4181); (2) Parcel 2 (DD869); (3) Parcel 3 (DD2585); (4) part dwellings only.

This will permit existing single family dwellings zoned High Density Residential District included in RW Plan 633A; (5) parts included in Plans 4474,6262, 9770, 9958, 10022, 10185, (R4) to and apply11381; to rezone to the subzone to allow rental use.

10249 (6) part covered by the watersfor ofvacation the Illecillewaet River; and (7) part included in SRW Plan 10547.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2060 The of the Bylaw is to rezone the subject property located at 2077 Mountain Gate Road Dawnpurpose Levesque from Single Family Residential District (R1) to Single Family Residential Vacation Rental District (R1v) Director of Corporate Administration subzone in order to allow for the Vacation Rental use of an existing single family dwelling.

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COMMUNITY

CAROUSEL OF NATIONS

The Carousel of Nations was once again a huge success, drawing hundreds of people to the community centre to enjoy the food, entertainment, and celebrate Revelstoke's diversity.

Pictured, top left:. Jamie Kraus, Eve Fisher and Sandra Flood sell pottery from the Potter’s Guild in support of Syrian refugees coming to Revelstoke.; Top right: Japanese drumming group Yamabiko Taiko performs.; Above: Blues guitarist Wes Mackey performs. ~ Photos Claire Paradis

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Clockwise, from above: Serving at the South Korean booth in beautiful traditional garb was Hannah Park, who is finishing up her last year of high school here then returning to Korea.; Dressed for the occasion, Jess and Ross Reid played pipes at the beginning of A Carousel of Nations.; Shanna Watson and the adorable Shaneka were part of the crew helping Damian “flying fingers” Watson. Fast, and delicious food.; Offering up baklava and traditional Syrian beverages were Alliance Church pastor George Brodie and his kids Grace and Michelle. Rebecca (right) was part of the fundraising effort for refugees coming to Revelstoke. ~ Photos Claire Paradis

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ENTERTAINMENT

Banff mountain film festival comes to town early in 2016 ALEX COOPER

Salween Spring Travis Winn has been running rivers in China for 15 years. He's achieved first descents, but has also watched rivers disappear behind dams. Now he's founded a rafting company to bring Chinese to see their rivers before they're gone. Salween Spring is Travis' meditation on change, personal struggle, and kayaking along China's frontier.

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com The Banff Mountain Film Festival is in Revelstoke next week and unlike past years, we're the tour's first stop for 2016.

The festival showcases the best films that celebrate mountain culture — from ski porn to tales of adventure to personal stories.

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Darklight In 2014, the award winning film Afterglow followed skiers down impossibly lit, virgin powder slopes in the dead of night.

Get ready for the sequel, this time on two wheels.

invites you to join us to celebrate

Chinese New Year at Kevin’s Kitchen Saturday February 13, 2016.

Buffet Dinner starting at 5:30 p.m.

Tickets $25 per person A scene from Climbing Ice, a movie about ice climbing on the glaciers of Iceland. ~ Photo from Climbing Ice

Tickets available at Revelstoke Museum & Archives.

Limited seats available. Reserve your seats now!!

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The show takes place at the Roxy Theatre on February 8 & 9 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 for one night, or $30 for two nights. Here's a preview of the lineup for each night:

Monday, February 8 The Important Places Using a mix of old 16mm footage and new footage…we document the special bond of father and son while exploring the necessity of returning to “The Important Places” in our lives.

55 Hours in Mexico Fly to Veracruz on a Friday, rent a car, climb the third-highest peak in North America, ski down and return to your desk Monday. How hard could it be?

Take your first step to the international stage!

Applications now being accepted for Miss Teen BC, Miss BC & Mrs BC! To apply visit your community newspaper website and click on contests.

Climbing Ice An expedition into the Vatnajökull glacier in Iceland in hopes of finding unique environments in which to climb. We follow award winning photographer Tim Kemple and ice climbers Klemen Premrl & Rahel Schelb while they discover new ways to push the boundaries of climbing ice.

Women's Speed Ascent Mayan Smith-Gobat and Libby Sauter knew that the women's speed record for the ascent of The Nose on El Cap was their's for the taking. Crushing the old record after just a few days of attempts, Mayan and Libby put their names in the record book of the infamous route in Yosemite National Park.

Unbranded Four men and 16 wild mustangs set off on a 5,000 kilometre journey across the American West from Mexico to Canada.

In the spirit of true adventure, whiskey is drunk, tempers fly, tragedy strikes, and the bonds of friendship hold fast. But can the journey help save the plight of the wild horses roaming on public lands?

Only time will tell.

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Nature Rx Is life a little too mundane or overwhelming? Feeling tired, irritable or stressed out? Maybe Nature Rx is just the ticket.

Living Rivers Kevin Benhardt has forged the new and emerging river surfing scene in Montana.

He speaks briefly to the awe of the sport, and to his connection to the river and then the visual show of what makes river surfing such a unique story ensues.

Warmth of Winter Outside, the snow flies and the wind roars. But here, quiet and safe in a candlelit womb, the warmth and the wood wrap around you like a blanket, and the mind melts into reflections of days gone by. Take shelter from the storm. Sit down by the fire, have a drink, and take a load off. There is no warmth like a warmth found in winter.

Builder Builder tells the story of trail building, through the eyes of some of the sport's best riders and most creative builders.

Reel Rock: A line across the sky Long considered impossible, coveted by many and attempted by a few, the Fitz Traverse has fueled the imaginations of climbers in Patagonia for decades. Tracing the iconic skyline of Cerro Fitz Roy and its six satellite peaks, it spans four miles and 13,000 feet across snow and ice-covered rock, with epic route finding and endless rapelling. Seizing their chance during a rare extended weather window, Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold went big.

Nature Rx (see above) Operation Moffat Operation Moffat takes inspiration and wit from the colorful climbing life of Britian’s first female mountain guide Gwen Moffat. Writer Claire Carter and filmmaker Jen Randall scramble, swim and barefoot climb through Gwen’s landscapes, grappling with her preference for mountains over people, adventure over security, wilderness over tick lists.

Denali There's no easy way to say goodbye to a friend, especially when they've supported you through your darkest times.

Eclipse The odds are low, the risks are high photographer Reuben Krabbe is determined to capture a photo of a skier in front of the 2015 solar eclipse in Svalbard. But the weather's bad, the guide is sketchy, the pressure is massive, and the skiers just want to ski.

Tuesday, February 9 Paradise Waits How do you celebrate winter when the snow finally falls? Freeskier Tim Durtschi takes tram laps at Jackson Hole and big mountain skier Angel Collinson rips up some Alaskan lines.

Curiosity Chasing curiosity can lead us down a dangerous, challenging, and frightening path. It can also lead us to have the greatest experiences of our lives. "Curiosity" follows the stories of team athletes Rory Bosio, Timothy Olson & Hal Koerner in their constant pursuit of exploration.

A scene from Paddle For the North. ~ Photo by Simon Lucas unReal Imagine a world where you ride the perfect trail perfectly, and sometimes snow isn't the only thing that falls from the sky. When you spend all of your time at work dreaming of mountain biking, which life is real?

Paddle for the North On an adventure of a lifetime, six young guys paddle to some of the most remote rivers in North America. It's a 1,500 km, 63-day mission to truly discover the secrets of the north and to show the world why some places are worth preserving before they are changed forever.

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Nordic racers compete at Midget championships in Salmon Arm MATT SMIDER

Revelstoke Nordic Ski Club Last weekend, 17 members of the Revelstoke Nordic Ski Team competed at the BC Midget Championships at Larch Hills Nordic Society in Salmon Arm. Over 200 skiers born between the years 2003 and 2006 participated in the annual ski tournament. Teams came from around B.C., Alberta and even Washington to attend the two-day competition.

Revelstoke skiers should be very proud of their performance; our local team placed fourth out of 15 B.C. teams at the event.

Saturday saw cloudy skies and temperatures hovering slightly above 0 C. Racers began their day with a two-kilometre individual start classic technique event.

Emily MacLeod displayed outstanding technique and was honoured to receive one of five technique awards. Here are Revelstoke's top results from Saturday morning's races:

2006 Girls: Ruby Serrouya, 1st Sophie van Oort, 9th 2005 Girls: Nyssa Thomas, 7th Maeve MacLeod, 8th 2004 Boys: Elliot Wilson, 4th Francesco Morrone, 9th 2003 Girls: Emily MacLeod, 5th Arianna Morrone, 10th In the afternoon on Saturday, skiers competed in a mixed technique relay race. All legs of the relay were 1.5 kilometres and the first two skiers race classic technique, while the last two skiers skate skied. Two of the Revelstoke girls teams cracked the top 10 amongst the official relay teams: Storm's Senior Sliders: Emily MacLeod, Jaclyn Elliott, Zoe Larson, Arianna Morrone – 4th Catwoman's Caped Crusaders: Maeve MacLeod, Polly van Oort, Nyssa Thomas,

Cassie Wolgram – 7th On Sunday, racers competed a 300 metre skate technique sprint event beginning with a qualification round and then head-to-head heats. Temperatures remained near 0 C and skiers, parents, coaches and volunteers welcomed Sunday's sunshine. Ruby Serrouya skied superbly to maintain her position atop the 2006 Girls category. Top Revelstoke results included: 2006 Girls: Ruby Serrouya, 1st Sophie van Oort, 7th 2005 Girls: Nyssa Thomas, 10th 2003 Girls: Emily MacLeod, 6th Jaclyn Elliott, 9th Great work to the organizers from the Larch Hills Nordic Society for hosting a fun event, complete with a banquet dinner and awards presentation on Saturday night.

Revelstoke skiers will now look forward to this weekend's BC Cup in Kamloops.

Figure skating test day Revelstoke skater Samantha Veninsky performs the Fourteen Step at the Revelstoke arena with dance partner Trevor Buttenham, on Sunday Jan 31, 2016. The Skating Club hosted a test day where two Skate Canada judges assessed the skills of Revelstoke and Nakusp skaters. A total of 15 skaters were tested for their skills, dance, and interpretive solos. ~ Contributed by Jen Walker-Larsen

Ruby Serrouya races to gold in the sprints. ~ Photo by Mike Thomas

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REVELSTOKE GRIZZLIES Next Home Games

Friday February 5th vs. Chase Puck Drops at 7:00 p.m.

Monday February 8th vs. Sicamous Puck Drops at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday February 13th vs. 100 Mile House Puck Drops at 7:00 p.m.

All fixtures played at the Revelstoke Forum

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I WEAR MY SUNGLASSES AT NIGHT...

NOT ACTUALLY, BUT I DO WEAR THEM ON CLOUDY DAYS. As I was walking downtown the other day I overhead a parent commenting on my son's sunglasses: "Adorable sunglasses but you don't really need them, its cloudy today". This comment sparked the idea for this months write up!

UV rays are still present on cloudy and overcast days. Many surfaces reflect UV radiation and add to the overall levels of UV experienced - and what natural substance reflects the most amount of UV rays? SNOW! We definitely are not lacking that in Revelstoke.

Too much exposure to UV radiation increases the risk of eye diseases including cataracts, macular degeneration and

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cancer. It can also cause growths known as a pinguecula and ptergyium, which cause changes to vision overtime, dryness and discomfort of the eye.

Strong exposure to snow reflection can lead to a condition known as photokeratitis (snow blindness) - this is essentially sunburning your eyes. Symptoms of photokeratitis include pain, redness, burning, blurry vision, head aches, eyelid twitch and temporary loss of vision.

Photokeratitis is most common in people who are skiing, snowmobiling and winter hiking.

So, don't be fooled by the clouds! Sport your shades all year long... At Revelstoke Optometry Centre we have a large selection of prescription and non-prescription sunnies including Maui Jim’, Serengetti, Smith and any ophthalmic frame can be turned into sunglasses as well.

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The Revelstoke Grizzlies had a disappointing weekend as the team, decimated by a bout of the flu, lost twice at home.

"We had almost half the team get it," said coach Ryan Parent. "If you're going to have the flu, it's not a bad time of year to get it… Now you've got that end-of-the-season window to shore play up and start playing some very good hockey into the end of the year."

The Grizzlies fell 6-2 to the Summerland Steam on Friday and then got shut out by the Kamloops Storm on Saturday.

On Friday, the Grizzlies bench looked empty, with only 14 skaters dressed, including three affiliates — the result of a fever that infected the team.

Brady Mende, Kyle Berry, Jeff Bochon, Jackson Caller, Tommy Bodtker, and Nicholas Higgs were all out sick, while Ryan Pereverzoff was called up to Junior A. "I didn't know there was going to be that many guys missing on Friday," said Parent on the decision to let "Pez" head to Vancouver Island with the West Kelowna Warriors.

Revelstoke native Josh Pilon made his return home after being dealt to Summerland earlier in the season. He picked up a goal and three assists against his former teammates to lead his team a 6-2 victory. Kyle Baron and Michael LeNoury scored the Grizzlies two goals.

Despite the loss, Parent had positive thoughts

about the game.

"We outplayed Summerland for the better part of two periods. We outshot them, I believe we outchanced them," said Parent. "I wasn't disappointed in the level of play for what we had in the lineup.

That being said, you throw the guys back in and you have a better chance to win."

On Saturday, the division-leading Kamloops Storm were in town. The Grizzlies got Bochon and Mende back in the lineup, but they couldn't keep pace with the Storm. Kamloops scored once in the first, twice in the second and added an empty netter with five minutes left to skate away with a 4-0 win.

"The reality is they had some very good goaltending," said Parent. "We're not totally healthy and we managed to outplay a team in many areas. For the most part, two out of three periods I thought we just played a better game than Kamloops."

The Grizzlies have eight games left in the regular season, beginning with a tilt against the Chase Heat at home this Friday, Feb. 5. On Saturday, they head to Summerland for a rematch against the Steam.

Despite the losses, the Grizzlies clinched a playoff spot on the weekend. They sit 13 points back of the Heat for third place in the Doug Birks Division.

"We've got eight games left and we're looking to continue to improve our play," said Parent. "We've been playing good hockey and we need to translate that into some wins."

He hopes to return next weekend with a healthy lineup.

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NEWS

Salmon Arm parents sentenced for spanking BLACK PRESS Two Salmon Arm parents have been convicted of assault with a weapon after spanking their 14-year-old daughter — one with a mini-hockey stick, the other a skipping rope — after learning she sent nude photos on the mobile app Snapchat.

The accused cannot be named to protect the identity of their daughter.

On Valentine’s Day 2015, the father seized his daughter’s cellphone after she renewed acquaintances with a young man her family did not like.

Reading through his daughter’s text messages, the father found references to nude photos being sent on the Snapchat app.

He confronted his daughter and offered her two options for punishment — be grounded for an extended period or be spanked.

She chose the latter and the father took her to the garage of the home, where he used an 18-inch plastic mini-hockey stick to spank his daughter two or three times on the buttocks, over top of her pyjama bottoms.

A short time later, the girl’s mother returned home and struck her daughter two or three times on the buttocks with a skipping rope.

While administering the spankings, both mother and father told their daughter they were punishing her out of love, not hate.

“The child understood that her parents’s beliefs about discipline came from their adherence to the Bible, which they believe advocates the use of the ‘rod’ to spank, rather than the hands, as hands are to be used as instruments of love,” Salmon Arm provincial court Judge Edmond de Walle said in his ruling.

On Feb. 16, 2015, the girl told two friends at school about the spankings and showed them the her buttocks.

De Walle noted one friend noticed they were red and swollen and covered in purple and green bruises, while the other

friend saw red and purple marks.

The friends then told the school principal, who then called the Ministry of Children and Family and a police investigation began.

A trial took place in November and a ruling was released this week.

In the ruling, de Walle said the spankings were not reasonable and convicted both parents. They are due back in court for sentencing on March 4.

De Walle noted section 34 of the Criminal Code of Canada allows a parent to use force “by way of correction,” noting the force must be intended for educative or corrective purposes.

“It is my finding that the force applied to the child was clearly not intended for educative or corrective purposes,” de Walle wrote.

“The father testified that his purpose in spanking the daughter was for punishment. He was unable to articulate any other purpose for the spanking.”

The judge noted the Supreme Court of Canada has concluded the spanking exemption in the criminal code does not apply to corporal punishment of children under two or teenagers, based on current expert consensus.

In addition, Canada’s top court has concluded that “only minor corrective force of a transitory and trifling nature” can be exempted from criminal sanction.

“The parents took no educative or corrective steps by seeking out expert help or any other assistance to discuss their daughter’s actions with her,” de Walle wrote.

“Their actions were solely punitive and not corrective. In my view, the actions of the parents were also degrading.”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged to adopt all recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

One of those recommendations calls for removal the section of the Criminal Code that allows spanking, or corporal punishment, within strict limits.

Revelstoke Review

Babies of 2015

Publishing February 17th

Newspapers, from page 6 emails we receive every day from readers thanking us for the service we provide, whether it’s to promote a meeting or to tell a story.

Over the years, I’ve been privileged to be witness to people’s lives. I’ve been fortunate to share the story of a young man who donated one of his kidneys to his best friend. I’ve watched as the Aboriginal Enhancement Agreement was signed at last.

I’ve listened as those who have lost loved ones have shared their grief.

I’ve met people from all walks of life who have trusted me with their stories. It’s a privilege and an honour that we take seriously. While we now have to supply stories to our web site and we have to update our Twitter feed and Facebook page, we still adhere to the standards shared by all of us who work in print: accuracy, fairness and not rushing to get something into print or online without making sure we have our facts.

Sure, we make mistakes. We’re human. But we’re quick to correct those mistakes. We have high standards and we take our responsibility to the community seriously. We are accountable to the public for the fairness and reliability of our reporting. These days, anyone can start a blog and pass off their content as news. But where is the accountability?

Years ago, we had a summer student who was desperate to sink her teeth into some kind of investigative piece and bemoaned the fact that one day we sent her to cover a fundraising tea. That tea was important to the people involved and the key, I told her, was to treat it with the same reverence she would a more in-depth story.

People trust us to tell their stories, and there are always stories to tell, some big, many of them small, but all of them important.

Editor's note: Katherine Mortimer is the lifestyle's editor for the Vernon Morning Star

Hired Equipment Registration

Rocky Mountain District: Selkirk Service Area

The Rocky Mountain District of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure is creating its list of registered Equipment for Hire in the Selkirk Service Area for the fiscal year 2016/2017, which begins April 1, 2016. This area includes Perry River east to Golden and south to Brisco on Highway 95 (not including Glacier National Park), and Revelstoke north to Mica Creek and south to Trout Lake on Highway 23.

All individuals or companies registered this past year through the District Office in Revelstoke will be receiving invitations to re-register their equipment for the coming fiscal year by mail by the end of February.

Any individuals or companies who were not registered in 2015, but wish to have their equipment listed, are hereby invited to contact the District Office, either in person or by phone, to obtain the appropriate registration forms.

CALLING FOR ALL BABIES BORN IN 2015

Note that while you do not need to have Commercial (Comprehensive) General Liability Insurance, or up-to-date WorkSafeBC coverage to register, you will have to meet these requirements prior to working on any ministry projects.

Email photos to rob.stokes@revelstokereview.com or fill out the form below and bring the form and a photograph into our office at 518 2nd Street West. If emailing, please call the office at 250.837.4667 to pay with a credit card.

Please include baby’s name, date of birth, gender, parents names and contact number in the email. Photos should be at least 600 pixels wide.

Please Note: Payment must be made at time of submission. No exceptions.

Only owned or lease to own equipment is eligible for registration. Equipment can only be registered in one area in any given year. Seniority is not transferable from area to area.

Make sure your child or grandchild is included in our Babies of the Year Supplement.

Be sure the baby’s name and birthday is PRINTED on the back of the photo.

Baby’s name _________________________________________________________ 2015 Birthday _____________________________________ Boy ____ Girl _____ Parents are ___________________________________________________________ Photo submitted by ________________________ Phone number ______________ Prepaid:

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Babies will be published on February 17th, 2016.

Photo and payment of $25.00 incl. tax must be received in our office no later than 4:00pm on Wednesday, February 10th. Credit card payment over phone accepted.

The deadline for new registrations is 4:30 pm on Friday, March 18, 2016. Late registrations will be accepted, but may appear at the bottom of the open list.

Note that there is no charge for registering new equipment or for changing or removing equipment information already listed.

To have equipment registration forms mailed, faxed or e-mailed to you, please contact the local District Office in Rocky Mountain by mail at 555 Victoria Road, Revelstoke, British Columbia, V0E 2S0, by phone at 250 837-8400 or by fax at 250 837-9407.

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NEWS Budget, from page 1 Council tossed around numerous scenarios. Linda Nixon proposed one that would have reduced the burden on light industry. This was in response to a letter from Bart Larson, the owner of Mt. Begbie Brewery, who asked the city to look at the rate for light industry.

Aaron Orlando wanted to look at a scenario that would lower the tax ratio between businesses and residents. As it stands, the ratio is 3.84:1.

“We need to work to create a more competitive playing

field for our businesses,” he said.

Inglis discouraged focusing on the ratio, noting the fact residential assessments increased by more than commercial assessments meant that the tax rates were changing at different rates. “There’s a lot more speculation in the residential market. There’s very little speculation in commercial property,” he said. "If assessments go up faster, the ratio can get wider.”

McKee agreed with Inglis. “If we can be working towards keeping the rate the same, knowing the assessment range is working against us, we’re in effect doing the same thing,”

he said.

Trevor English said the tax increase should be the same across all classes. “I really hesitate to jump up residential property taxes without everybody shouldering a similar increase,” he said after proposing a one per cent increase across the board.

Council ended up agreeing on a slightly bigger tax increase for residential properties than business. McKee said it could be changed after the public comment period.

“I think we should come up with a scenario that will be acceptable by the community to start the discussion, knowing it will come back here to be fine-tuned,” he said.

WHAT ABOUT SPENDING?

DEVELOPMENT OF A PEST MANAGEMENT PLAN Pest Management Plan: BC Hydro Power Line Corridors 2016-2021

The use of pesticides is intended within the area to which the Pest Management Plan (PMP) applies.

The purpose of the proposed PMP is to control vegetation under, above and near BC Hydro’s power lines in order to maintain the safe and reliable delivery of electricity to our customers. This plan applies to all areas of British Columbia where BC Hydro manages its transmission and distribution system and associated power line corridors, access roads and helipads.

The proposed duration of the PMP is from April 2016 to April 2021.

Vegetation incompatible with the operation of the power system will be controlled using: physical (manual brushing, mowing, girdling, grooming, pruning, tree removal), cultural (compatible land use), biological (release of parasitic insects to control invasive plants), and chemical (herbicide application) techniques, or any combination of these methods.

The active ingredients and trade names of the herbicides proposed for use under this plan include: ○ aminocyclopyrachlor and metsulfuron-methyl – Navius or equivalent ○ aminopyralid – Milestone or equivalent ○ aminopyralid and metsulfuron-methyl – ClearView or equivalent ○ aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl, and fluroxypyr – Sightline or equivalent ○ aminopyralid, metsulfuron-methyl and triclopyr – Clearview Brush or equivalent ○ Chondrostereum purpureum – Chontrol or equivalent ○ clopyralid – Lontrel or equivalent ○ diflufenzopyr and dicamba – Distinct, Overdrive, or equivalent ○ glyphosate – Vantage, Vision or equivalent ○ imazapyr – Arsenal Powerline or equivalent ○ metsulfuron-methyl – Escort or equivalent ○ picloram and 2,4-D – Aspect or equivalent ○ triclopyr – Garlon products or equivalent ○ 2,4-D – LV700 or equivalent Adjuvant products may also be combined on occasion with an herbicide to improve its effectiveness, such as: nonylphenoxy polyethoxy ethanol – Agral 90, paraffinic oils – Gateway, octadec-9-enoic acid as methyl and ethyl esters – Hasten NT, or siloxylated polyether – Xiameter or equivalents.

The proposed methods for applying herbicides include: cut surface, basal bark, backpack foliar (low pressure spray), mechanical foliar (boom, nozzle, powerhose, or wick), or injection (hack and squirt, lance or syringe) techniques.

A draft copy of the proposed PMP is available at bchydro.com/pestplanforcorridors.

Alternatively, it’s available in person at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby; 1401 Kalamalka Lake Road, Vernon; 18475 128 Street, Surrey; 400 Madsen Road, Nanaimo; 3333 22 Avenue, Prince George.

BC Hydro, the applicant for the proposed PMP, is located at 6911 Southpoint Drive, Burnaby, B.C., V3N 4X8.

Please contact Tom Wells, Vegetation Program Manager, at 604 516 8943 or thomas.wells@bchydro.com for more information.

A person wishing to contribute information about a proposed treatment site, relevant to the development of the pest management plan, may send copies of the information to the applicant at the above address within 30 days of the publication notice.

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Overall, the financial plan calls for operating expenses to remain steady at around $21 million for the next five years.

Here are some highlights on the spending side: — One of the most notable changes since the draft was presented is the addition of a 12th police officer to the payroll. That will cost the city $100,000 in 2016, and $120,000 in each of the next four years of the plan. Council said the tax increase was needed to pay for the extra officer.

— Mayor and council voted themselves a raise.

The mayor will now make $30,000 per year, up from $28,000; and councillors will earn $15,000, up from $14,000. It’s the first pay increase for council since 2011.

— The cost of the Trans-Canada Highway intersection upgrade has been increased to $1.1 million from $500,000. City engineer Mike Thomas told the Review the bump was made after a preliminary design for the intersection was drafted by a consultant. The funding for the work is coming from Development Cost Charges and not general revenue.

— The city will be spending $60,000 on the city hall siding in 2016 after council decided to scale back that project. The money will go to inspect the exterior wall in order to get a better idea on what needs to be done in the future. The initial draft budget called for $540,000 to be spent on replacing the stucco.

— Public works has budgeted $140,000 for storm sewer expansion, $20,000 to complete the paving condition assessment, $70,000 for new lights on Fourth Street, and $20,000 for what they’re calling a ‘demonstration local street project.’ The latter would go towards small improvements, like improving bike safety on the Illecillewaet Bridge, or speed controls on Ninth Street near Begbie View Elementary, explained Thomas.

— The development services department has budgeted $60,000 for a zoning bylaw update, $40,000 for an Official Community Plan review, and $75,000 to purchase new permit tracking software they say will improve efficiency.

— The department of parks, recreation and culture is spending $20,000 on its ongoing playground upgrade program, and $60,000 on arena equipment upgrades. The arena roof replacement lingers in the horizon — it has been budgeted for $7 million in 2020, though a review of the entire arena has been suggested before things go ahead.

— There are four major water projects in the works for 2016. Two — the Big Eddy upgrades and Thomas Brook extension – require approval from residents before they can go forward. The Illecillewaet River pipe crossing, which was supposed to replaced in 2015, has been re-budgeted for 2016 at a cost of $650,000; and the broken water main under Alpine Lane will cost $235,000 to replace.

— Sewer projects include $120,000 to relocate the pipe under Third Street, and $145,000 to replace two lift stations. Money is also in the budget to begin work on two major projects — the $1 million Downie force main replacement, and the $4.5 million sewer discharge relocation.

— The cost of plowing the roads keeps going up.

The city is budgeting $1,317,750 for snow removal in 2016 — up about three per cent from 2015.

About 10 per cent of tax revenue goes toward snow removal.

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NEWS

Sexual health clinic moves to Selkirk Medical OPTIONS FOR SEXUAL HEALTH CLINIC Contributor

Revelstoke’s Options for Sexual Health clinic is moving! Same hours, same services, same staff, just in a new location.

The Opt clinic has previously been run out of Community Connections since 2003. Over the last 12 years they have very graciously allowed us to take over their space every Wednesday night to provide sexual health care to our town and it has been a collaboration we have greatly appreciated.

As Community Connections has been growing and expanding their programs and space requirements, it's become time to move on.

Fortunately, Selkirk Medical Group has stepped in and have generously offered to house us, providing an ideal environment for us to

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continue to offer the services that we have been for the past 15 years since the Opt clinic opened in November 2000.

Starting January 27, 2016, Revelstoke’s Opt Clinic is open at Selkirk Medical every Wednesday night from 7–9 p.m. We offer confidential counseling, testing and provision of birth control, pregnancy and sexually transmitted infections testing, and general sexual health information and referrals.

The service is provided as walkin only basis and is free with a BC health care card, or at low cost if you are out of province or country. We serve all ages, genders and orientations.

We want to send out a big thank you to Community Connections for the past 12 years and are looking forward to this new partnership with the Selkirk Medical Group.

Vacation rentals, from page 2 city is losing out on revenue from business license fees by not cracking down on illegal rentals. In a letter to council in July, RAA wrote the city could be losing out on $12,000 to $20,000 in fees and $16,000 to $32,000 in fines.

I spoke to one illegal vacation rental owner (who asked to not be identified) in town. She said she'd considered becoming legal, but decided not to because of the fee to apply.

"The hard part for us is we make a few dollars through the winter, but we don't make super great money," she said. "If you made really good money and you were steady booked through the whole winter, that would be different."

Duke said the application fee of $1,800 was a barrier for some of the owners he worked with, though he himself didn't think it was too high.

"I just think it's a lot of money upfront for somebody to pay," he said. "It's a barrier to entry, but once you have that, you have it and your land is designated for that forever. When you sell your property, you can sell it as a vacation rental."

Ty Speers said they hope to present a plan to tax vacation rentals sometime this year.

"What we have said to AirBnB and to our hotel community is the hotels are obligated to collect the hotel tax," he said. "We believe if AirBnB is in the business of providing an accommodation platform, that one way or the other – and there are lots of details to discuss – that they should be finding a way to contribute to the tourism industry in a similar fashion to the hotel tax."

He didn't know if that would be a tax or a different mechanism.

"If we get into discussion of a level playing the field, the discussion should include some sort of mechanism to require AirBnB to contribute to the tourism economy in a similar fashion that hotels do," he said.

This is the final part in our series on vacation rentals. For more stories in the Development Matters series, stay tuned to the Review, Current and Mountaineer. We will continue to produce stories under this umbrella over the coming weeks and months.

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Retiring to Mara Lake and then onto Vernon where Leo and Irene were kept busy with many building projects along with spending many enjoyable winters in Phoenix, Arizona.

Leo was well known around town for his willingness to help others, a friendly smile and always ready for a good laugh. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

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Ted was predeceased by his parents, two brothers, six sisters and his son Matthew. He is survived by his wife Ruth of Revelstoke; two children: Homer (Janice) and son Noah of Calgary; Melanie (Steven) Thompson and son Erik of Fort McMurray, Alberta; two brothers: Victor (Petra) Arp of Star City, Saskatchewan and Henry (Noreen) Arp of Edmonton; sister Viola (Ken) Nevland of Birch Hills, Saskatchewan; numerous nieces and nephews and his dog, Kesler the Beagle.

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