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Revelstoke council sits facing about 150 people at a public hearing on the proposed Mackenzie Village development. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review

Massive Mackenzie Village proposal clears third reading ALEX COOPER

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com The proposed Mackenzie Village development passed a major hurdle on Tuesday when it was given third reading by council.

The vote came after a two hour public hearing that saw Arrow Heights residents speak against the proposed development, the business community speak in favour, and others lie somewhere in between.

“I understand it’s difficult to have a housing unit next to a development like this but

I’m inclined that we need to have some development in this community to grow,” said councillor Connie Brothers while explaining her vote to the crowd of about 150 people.

“I think we need to grow so I am going to support this motion.”

David & Shelley Evans are proposing to build a mixed-density development with up to 1,200 apartments, townhouses, condos and single-family homes on a 35 acre lot off Nichol Road in Arrow Heights. The proposal was first made public in February 2015 and was subject to an open house in April,

after which the the Evanses were required to produce seven reports on the impacts of the development.

Council’s vote doesn’t mean the development is good to go. The developers still need to sign a Master Development Agreement with the City of Revelstoke, and council still needs to give the re-zoning bylaw final adoption.

“We see opportunity in Revelstoke and want to be part of Revelstoke’s growth as it grows into a thriving mountain town,” David Evans told council and the public at the

meeting. “The engineering reports show Mackenzie Village is capable of being built out over the next 10–15 year without negatively impacting the city.”

Fraser Blythe, the planner who was hired to design the development, said the proposal would benefit Revelstoke by adding a variety of housing types that are lacking in town, and that the high-density would cover the cost of infrastructure. “This will create a truly sustainable neighbourhood see Mackenzie Village, page 16

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Ottawa to appoint chief negotiator for Columbia River Treaty ALEX COOPER

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will be appointing a negotiator to lead talks on updating the Columbia River Treaty, according to a U.S. Senator from Washington State.

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Dion, and I had a positive discussion today. The Canadian leaders agreed to move forward and appoint a chief negotiator to begin treaty talks. Modernizing this treaty would benefit Americans and Canadians along the Columbia River across the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia,” said Senator Maria Cantwell in a news release last Thursday.

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Bill Bennett is the B.C. government minister in charge of Columbia River Treaty negotiations. ~ File photo The Columbia River Treaty was signed in 1964 in order to provide flood control in the United States. In exchange, Canada was given $254 million to build three dams along the river, and granted a share of profits from extra U.S. power production that resulted from the treaty.

The treaty can be canceled or changed starting 2024, provided one side give 10 years notice to do so.

Both sides have expressed a desire to modify the treaty. In B.C., the province, local governments in the Columbia Basin and First Nations have each submitted recommendations for improvements.

In the U.S., legislators have been urging the White House to begin discussions.

Discussions so far have surrounded the compensation B.C. should receive for providing flood control and adding environmental considerations to the treaty. First Nations on both sides of the border are pushing to restore the Columbia River salmon run as part of the treaty.

So far, Ottawa has largely left discussions in the hands of the B.C. government. Bill Bennett, the MLA for Kootenay East and the Minister of Energy & Mines, said they are still waiting to hear Ottawa's position on the treaty, as well as that of the American government.

"We actually have legal authority to be consulted by the federal government and they require our sign off on anything that is negotiated," he said.

"That's the most important thing for people to understand is the Canadian government doesn't have the same unilateral authority the U.S. government has."

Bennett said he expects Ottawa to take the lead on negotiations, "with B.C. right at their elbow providing information and perspective."

"We certainly would welcome the opportunity to negotiate with the US on improving the treaty," he said. "We're not interested in opening up the treaty, but we're certainly interested in improving it."

Kootenay-Columbia MP Wayne Stetski, noted the work that has been done by the province, local governments and First Nations so far. He said the federal government's job should be to support the work that's been done.

"We certainly should not be starting to do it all over again," he said.

He said the report from Washington was the first news he'd heard about the treaty since being elected in October. "This was the first movement on it that I've seen."

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Council approves Farwell hotel height variance

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The developers of a new Revelstoke hotel say it will be a showcase heralding people to the community.

"Our plan, when you come through that underpass, we're going to make a statement not just for our hotel, but we're going to make a statement for Revelstoke," said Fred Beruschi.

The Revelstoke Land & Development Company (RLDC) is planning to build a 5.5-storey hotel with 68 suites on a property in the Farwell neighbourhood bounded by First, Second, Wright and Benson Streets, near the CP Rail overpass over Victoria Road.

The proposal passed its first hurdle last week when council agreed to allow a variance permit that increases the maximum height allowed on the lot to 26 metres from 10.5 metres. Council voted unanimously at its meeting last Tuesday to support the variance, however they made no mention of feedback opposing the request.

"This is just another good news stories of business expanding in Revelstoke and people investing their money and seeing a good future in our city," said councillor Linda Nixon.

Mayor Mark Mckee also cited the positives of the development, saying that because the developers plan on siting the hotel at northeast corner of the lot, the extra height should have minimal impact on the neighbours, and was preferable to a motel-style building.

"I think this is going to be a great addition to the community," he said.

Council received eight e-mails from the public on the variance request, most of which were in opposition or expressed concerns about the proposal.

Sam-Kyu Cho, the owner of the neighbouring Days Inn, opposed the variance, citing concerns about traffic, shading and privacy. He also expressed a worry that an extra hotel, combined with the rise in vacation rentals, would negatively impact business.

Several neighbours expressed concerns about noise and traffic in the neighbourhood.

David Labonte and Marie-Mai Parent recommended a maximum height of 3.5 storeys, vehicle access only from Wright Street, and a fence along Second and Benson Streets that would block out noise.

Trish Hartwick and Kiley Dare wrote they believed the number of units being proposed "was too many for a residential area." "lt will bring too many people into the neighbourhood.

We bought in a quiet part of town because that's what we were looking for, quiet."

Kathryn Whiteside wrote the hotel, if built as planned, would be a "monstrosity" and "anguest obvious imperfection in Spacious rooms our skyline."

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An image of the possible floor plan for level one of a proposed new hotel in Farwell. Note, the image has been compressed slightly to fit the space. ~ Image by Eidos Architects, for Revelstoke Land & Development Company nature of our surroundings," she wrote. "We need to be cognizant of this as we plan for the future of our community."

Letters of support were received from Nicholas Thomas and Peter Humphreys. "I believe it is an efficient use of vacant land in an area that is fully serviced to handle this type of development," wrote Humphreys, who is developing a motel nearby on Victoria Road.

Council made no mention of the public submissions before voting.

Beruschi, who is one of the owners of RLDC, spoke to the Review following council's decision. He said the hotel wouldn't be feasible without the extra height, but now that that's been approved, RLDC will now be working on a detailed design for the building.

"Right now we're working with architects, engineers and designers to try to pull this thing together," he said.

He said the hotel would be between mid- and high-end

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They hadn't decided what brand the new hotel would be built under, said Beruschi.

"I can't even tell you that right now because we're working with various organizations and various flags and we're going to see what they would like," he said. "It's going to be a very interesting product and it's certainly not going to be low end."

He said he's aiming to begin construction either this fall, or next spring.

"We're working with the architects now," he said. "It will depend on the trades. We want use all Revelstoke guys. We need to make sure they're not all tied up."

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Ex-provincial staffer charged in email affair

The Almastou family — Rakan, Medheya and their five children, are expected to arrive in Revelstoke within the next six months. ~ Photo contributed

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A former ministerial assistant to Transportation Minister Todd Stone has been charged with two offences under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for his role in a complaint about deleted government emails.

A special prosecutor approved two charges against George Gretes for "willfully making false statements to mislead, or attempt to mislead" the Information and Privacy Commissioner.

Commissioner Elizabeth Denham referred the case to police after Gretes testified in her investigation that he didn't delete a series of emails from a subordinate's computer during a search in response to a freedom of information request.

Gretes resigned in October 2015 when Denham released her report on the 2014 incident, which found that Gretes had used another employee's computer to "triple delete" a series of emails.

Stone has maintained that the deleted emails were not the official records dealing with community meetings about improving travel options along Highway 16 in northern B.C., which was the subject of the request. The ministry has since released hundreds of pages of records about the project.

The incident prompted Premier Christy Clark to order all political staff in the government to keep all emails as the procedure for handling electronic communications is updated.

Former privacy commissioner David Loukidelis reviewed the case and recommended that non-partisan public servants should decide what records should be kept and what can be destroyed as duplicate or transitory messages.

Refugee family chosen for Revelstoke ALEX COOPER

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com A Syrian family of seven has been chosen to migrate to Revelstoke.

The Almastou family, which consists of father Rakan, mother Medheya, and their five children, between one and nine years old, are expected to arrive in Revelstoke within the next six months.

"We're excited we know who's coming," said Rana Nelson, the head of Revelstoke for Refugees. "We will work as hard as possible to make it a good fit for everybody."

The family was chosen out of a list of 33 families that was screened by the United Nations and compiled by the Sponsorship Agreement Holder.

Nelson said the criteria they looked at was the number of children and the fa-

ther's skill set.

"We decided we wanted three or more (children) because Revelstoke has such good early childhood support," she said.

According to a family profile supplied to Revelstoke for Refugees, Rakan, 34, has worked in construction for more than 10 years, and owned a vegetable store for two years. Nelson said the fact Rakan has worked in construction was important, adding that most applicants listed farming in their work history. "Part of our job is to help him find work," she said.

No information is provided about Medheya or her five children, other than their ages. The profile says they speak Arabic.

Nelson said she's been told Rakan should have some level of English, but they have people willing to help the family learn the new language.

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The family has been living in a refugee camp in Jordan for three years, after fleeing the civil war in Syira in a sheep carrier truck with several other families. It took them three tries to cross the border.

Revelstoke for Refugees has raised $49,000, which will go to the Almastou family to help get them established in Revelstoke. They are still looking for housing for the family, though Nelson said they have a lead on a home. One of the big question marks is they're not sure when the family will arrive.

She said they are looking to send a welcome letter to the family to let them know what to expect when they arrive.

Students from Begbie View Elementary are also writing letters.

"We're hopeful we can provide some stability," Nelson said.

First Nations bands sign agreement in Revelstoke STAFF WRITER A memorandum of understanding formalizing a working relationship between the Splatsin and the Shuswap Indian Band was reached in Revelstoke last week.

The two bands met at the Hillcrest Hotel to sign the agreement due to Revelstoke's cultural significance for both bands. A Secwepemc village site lies close by; the Trans-Canada and Highway 23 follow traditional trails and the area was historically used for fishing, hunting and gathering of food and medicinal plants – activities that continue to the present day.

The agreement will focus on territorial matters of mutual interest.

“We already have strong and ancient kinship ties and by working together, we will strengthen the social and economic fabric of our communities,” said Wayne Christian, Splatsin chief.

The formal arrangement will include annual work plans and a resource sharing model for projects in the shared area.

“As a leader of my community, what is most important about this day is that our communities are taking a first, decisive step toward restoring long-standing relationships that can be carried forward by our children to those yet to be born,” said Barb Cote, Shuswap chief.

“Today, we move forward in collaboration toward a future where our communities are healthy, economically independent and culturally vibrant,” added Christian.

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Another gravel pit application filed for Westside Road area ALEX COOPER

alex.cooper@revelstokereview.com A Revelstoke construction company has applied to open up yet another gravel pit off Westside Road.

Interoute, which currently operates a 28-acre gravel pit off Westride Road across the river from Columbia Park, has applied for a land tenure in order to extract gravel next to its existing operation starting in 2028.

"We've been in business for 35 years and we're going to be there for another 35," said Corey Rokosh, the manager of Interoute's Revelstoke operations. "We want to make sure we have all the aggregate we need to supply the community's needs in the future."

The future pit would be located almost directly across the river from the Revelstoke Golf Club, in between Interoute's existing pit and another quarry proposed by Revelstoke Sand & Gravel last August that has yet to be approved.

Rokosh said its existing pit would be exhausted within eight years – before the proposed pit goes into operation.

When asked about reclamation, he said that would begin next year and would occur over time as the pit is exhausted and stock piles are drawn down. "It's going to be progressive reclamation," he said.

Interoute controversially expanded its existing Westside Road gravel pit in 2010. The expansion saw the pit grow in size from 12 acres to 28 acres.

The move was fought aggressively by Stuart Andrews, whose home off Highway 23 North, sits overlooking numerous quarries north of the Trans-Canada Highway. He has continued his fight ever since to ensure the Ministry of Mines enforces dust control and other conditions placed on the pit.

In August, Andrews made a presentation to council asking it to oppose Revelstoke Sand & Gravel's application.

“The matter is very contentious and controversial because of the other gravel pits in the surrounding area," he told council. "Another unregulated gravel pit with no dust controls and producing silica dust will be detrimental to public health."

He told council his biggest concern was the lack of enforcement of dust control and produced numerous photos of dust blowing off gravel pits in the area.

The impact of gravel pits on public health is the subject of debate. While silica dust, which causes the lung disease silicosis, is considered to hazardous to workers involved in

A proposed gravel pit off Westside Road is located directly across the Columbia River from the Revelstoke Golf Club. ~ Image by Interoute crushing operations, the risk to the general public is at best insignificant and at worst unknown due to the lack of studies on the matter.

Rokosh said Interoute has the best dust control program in the area and challenged me to look at other operations.

"We have the best program in place in town bar none," he said. "We apply dust control to our roads, we water our stock piles, we apply a product to the product so the dust can't float around. There's nobody else doing what we're doing."

Andrews did not know of this latest application when I contacted him last week. He said he was attending a meeting on Friday and would call back afterward. We did not hear back prior to press time.

"There's 19 gravel pits across there right now, which is a bit ridiculous," he said.

Man finds 'tank shell' amongst garbage in ditch LACHLAN LABERE Black Press

A Sicamous man cleaning up illegally dumped waste near Solsqua-Sicamous Road needed more than a garbage bag when he found what appeared to be a military tank projectile.

Police say the discovery was reported on Monday, March 7.

The person had been picking up yard waste and other waste A resident cleaning up waste from a from a roadside ditch when ditch near Solsqua-Sicamous Road they found a military-like pro- uncovered what he described as a jectile among the debris. The tank shell. ~ Photo contributed 16-inch-long by four-inch-indiameter find was described as a “tank shell.”

RCMP spokesperson Cpl. Dan Moskaluk said Sicamous RCMP officers responding to the report examined the shell and immediately contacted the Royal Canadian Armed Forces Navy Ordinance Disposal Unit at CFB Equimalt to attend and assess the item.

Moskaluk says the shell was removed and taken to a National Defence property in Vernon where it was safely disposed of.

The origins of the shell remain a mystery, says Moskaluk, and police are asking the public for any information on how the shell ended in the ditch.

“We understand that members of the public could possibly be in possession of collectible war memorabilia and be unsure of how to dispose of them; however, this was not the right way,” said Moskaluk.

The City of Revelstoke limited in what they can do to restrict gravel pits. The city is required to identify areas where gravel can be extracted in its land-use plans. The Ministry of Mines award permits for extraction, while the Ministry of Forests, Lands & Natural Resource Operations, grants land tenure. Applications are referred to municipalities, but it is very rare that they are actually stopped.

In September, council asked the Ministry of Mines to ensure dust and noise control was put in place on the proposed Revelstoke Sand & Gravel pit, if its approved. They also asked for measures to be put in place to mitigate public health concerns. Council also asked the pit be developed in phases. The application has to be approved.

You can read Interoute's application on the Review website.

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Respectful treatment of seniors must be priority MLA REPORT

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I have said many times, and I will say again, that the way we treat our children and the elderly is a true measure of our society. And I believe that far too many seniors and children have been failed by this BC Liberal government.

Over the last weeks, I have met with a number of family members who have loved ones in residential care facilities who are desperately concerned about the level of care they are receiving. British Columbia, while increasing annual spending on healthcare, has yet to increase that funding to a level that actually matches the increases in fixed costs, which essentially results in cuts to services to our most vulnerable.

Ensuring that our seniors can live their lives with dignity and in comfort must be our priority. I know it is for people in this area. This is why, we need to identify shortcomings when we find them. Loved ones need to feel that they can speak up on behalf of residents, to ensure they are getting the care they deserve.

Our office is here to help or direct you to where you can access help. You can reach us at 1-866-870-4188 or at norm. macdonald.mla@leg.bc.ca.

You can also contact Interior Health's Patient Care Quality Office (PCQO) at 1-877-442-2001. The PCQO is tasked to provide a clear, consistent, timely and transparent process for patients to register complaints about the care they or their loved ones receive. If your concerns are not resolved to your satisfaction, you can take your issue to the Patient Care Quality Review Board for an independent assessment.

I will continue to fight for better care for our seniors, and I will continue to make sure that the government is held accountable for its treatment of seniors in this area. Ultimately, underfunding seniors' care is a BC Liberal decision, a choice that has been consistently opposed by people in this area.

Norm Macdonald is the MLA for Columbia River–Revelstoke.

Council and communication ON REVELSTOKE

Alex Cooper Council made two key votes last Tuesday, both of which represented communication issues for the city.

First, at council meeting, they approved a height variance for a new hotel in the Farwell neighbourhood. I'm not going to make a judgement call on

the merit of the variance. My concern is with the way council handled the matter.

There was a two week public comment period, and eight responses came back.

Some were for it, some were ambivalent and most were opposed.

What was noteworthy about council's discussion is that they didn't even give lip service to the feedback. The variance was approved without so much of a mention of the letters opposing the request. This was noted by myself and Emily Kemp of the Mountaineer, who both questioned council about this. The letters might not have changed council's mind, but ignoring them sends a message that their input doesn't matter.

That evening, council and about 150 community members gathered at the community centre for the public hearing on the Mackenzie Village proposal for

Arrow Heights. Forty-four people spoke, most were Arrow Heights' residents who were against it, but council voted in favour regardless. They did mention the concerns about density and vacation rentals and said they would address those at a later meeting.

Council needs to act on those concerns so people don't feel the hearing was a formality before the vote. They don't need to address every issue, but if Mackenzie Village goes ahead as proposed without a serious debate on debsity and vacation rentals, they risk having a large number of alienated, angry residents in Arrow Heights.

Worse, if people get the impression their input doesn't matter, it means the city will get less of it, which could result in poorer decisions being made in the future. Don't let that happen.

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Climate change could lead to changes in ecosystems, lifestyles MELISSA JAMESON

Special to the Revelstoke Review Simply put, says Kootenay scientist Greg Utzig, climate change is about air.

“What we’re talking about in terms of climate change is air,” said Utzig at a talk on climate change in Revelstoke last week. “That is what this issue is all about. You wouldn’t think about throwing pollutants in the river, but every time you drive your car or start your lawnmower you’re polluting. What we’ve been doing to the air effects the other elements in every way.”

Utzig, along with Cindy Pearce of Mountain Labyrinths Consulting, presented the talk on Thursday, Mar. 13, at the community centre. It was hosted by the Columbia Mountain Institute of Applied Ecology as part of a two-day workshop on the issue, and focused on how climate change could impact various areas of the local environment including fish and wildlife habitat, glacial retreat, and local flora.

“I’m going to talk about climate change, but in a way that applies to you in your own life,” he said to an audience of approximately 30 people.

He then let the audience know just how many emissions of C02 the Columbia Basin is contributing — 3.4 million tonnes annually.

“We are contributing a substantial mount. We are part of the problem,” said Utzig. “Carbon emissions have been increasing each year since the 1970s. The earth is essentially breathing, but we’re covering it in emissions.”

What does this mean for the future? For Utzig, it’s first important to distinguish between weather and climate change. He describes weather as ‘what it’s going to do tomorrow’, while climate change is a long term average.

“We’re talking about trying to predicate major changes that occur over decades or centuries.

We’re talking about major changes of long term conditions,” he said. “The curve is changing and it is getting warmer, which is closer to what we are seeing today, which is why we are still getting cold weather but not as much as we used to get.

We are getting more hot weather and record hot weather."

Utzig further pointed out that we are getting more unusual weather, and that it’s getting warmer. Some of the climatic extremes being seen are unusual heat waves, droughts, hail storms, high-intensity rain storms and flooding, windstorms/tornadoes, lightning storms, ice storms, hail storms, and early springs.

So, what’s happening more locally? Projected changes for the 2050s include a 2–3 C increase in summer temperatures; a 10-15 per cent increase in winter, spring and fall precipitation, and decreases in summer precipitations.

“That’s a fairly ominous change, especially when you think about fire. We’re already locked into a certain amount of heating by what we’ve done in the past, “ said Utzig, who also pointed out that projections could be different if we get rid of emissions.

Pearce, who has also been working on climate change locally for a number of years, pointed out that one degree difference may not seem like much, it does add up.

“When I first started working on climate change, I thought one degree, who cares? The difference between Vancouver and Revelstoke’s mean average temperature is three degrees. So a small change in temperature, big change in climate,” she said.

Utzig said there is more variation in precipitation than there is in temperatures.

“The last couple decades we’ve had a substantial decrease in winter precipitation," he said.

"What’s projected in the future is actually an increase in precipitation, but not much more than what we’ve had in the past in the 1970s."

Climate scientist Greg Utzig gives an overview of the potential impacts of climate change at the community centre on Thursday. ~ Photo by Melissa Jameson There’s a huge amount of local variations. "If you look at Revelstoke (precipitation) drops, if you look at Mica it went up,” he said.

While it’s not possible to yet know how climate change will impact local ecosystems, Utzig presented projections for the 2080’s based on three different biogeoclimactic zones: hot/wet, wet/ dry, and warm/moist. All three models indicate lower elevations are going to get warmer and drier.

“There’s pretty good certainty about what is going to happen at the lower and mid elevations and a lot of uncertainty about what will happen at the upper levels,” said Utzig. “There could be some big changes.”

One of those changes could be in the types of fish being seen in local lakes and streams. Most fish in area require cold water, he noted.

“If you start increasing air temperatures, it increases water temperature and that creates problems," said Utzig. "Looking at salmon historically, there are some temperatures that are stressful to salmon in the Columbia River, but it’s basically OK. By the 2040s, temperatures projected would probably be killing salmon."

Changes to the ecosystem could also mean a loss of of stream-side vegetation, as well as competition from invading fish species. These ecosystem changes will be gradual, and some species may be able to adapt, while others won’t.

“Likely ecosystems will reorganize, come up with different ecosystems. We’ll see different predator prey relationships,” said Utzig who says the most likely catalyst for these changes is the increased risk of fires.

“The important thing to think about is we need to do something. It’s going to get worse unless we do something," he said. "The other thing we need to do is adapt to these changes as well.

When you look at these projections it makes a big deal. We need to change the way we are doing things.”

Ideally, said Utzig, we need to look at adaptation and mitigation — using wood from interface fire treatments to displace fossil fuels for heat; protect forests to sequester carbon and assist ecosystem adaptation; increasing building insulation to reduce fuel use and adapting to summer heat waves, and changing lifestyles (e.g. biking, walking, using public transportation).

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Wednesday, March 16

OPEN SESAME: THE STORY OF SEEDS A feature length documentary about a tiny part of the food chain with a big impact: seeds. Presented by the Local Food Initiative as part of the Incredible Edible Film Series. At the community centre at 6:30 p.m. $5 for members, $10 for non-members.

R. Murray Schafer’s quartet was composed as a 50th birthday gift; Schubert’s Rosamunde unfolds as both a long-breathed poem and suave love song. At the Revelstoke Performing Arts Centre at 3 p.m.

Tickets are $15, available at the Revelstoke Arts Council website.

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Wednesday, March 23

March 17–19

TEAM GLORIA'S 13TH ANNUAL WINTER BEACH PARTY Get ready to jump into summer for this fundraiser neon-glow party, featuring a foam pit, prize giveaways and more. At the Traverse at 9 p.m. each night. $10.

The sixth annual S-Games, hosted by Society Snow & Skate, takes place this Saturday, Mar. 19, at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Come check out some of the best snowboarders around show off their tricks on a jib course and big hip jump while you enjoy a beer at mid-mountain lodge. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review

Thursday, March 17

LIVE MUSIC AT RMR Maritime Kitchen Party play at a venue to be decided from 2–5 p.m.

REVELSTOKE SKATING CLUB SHOW The Revelstoke Skating Club presents its year-end show — Family Game Night.

Come watch local youth, from those who just learned how to skate to senior figure skaters. At the Forum at 5:30 p.m.

UNITED CHURCH TURKEY DINNER A fundraising dinner for Revelstoke for Refugees. From 6–8 p.m. $25.

BRIAN NEWHAM PRESENTS THE COLDEST JOURNEY In January of 2013 a six-man "Ice Team" set off from London, England, to attempt a first-ever winter crossing of Antarctica. This presentation

by Brian Newham tells the amazing tale and gives an insight into how and why they made this very bold and committing attempt. At the Revelstoke library at 7 p.m.

ST PATRICK'S DAY W/GET LUCK LEPRECHAUNS Live at the River City Pub. ST. PATRICK'S DAY FEAT. DEVON COYOTE At the Last Drop.

March 18–19

THE NEW GROOVEMENT Victoria-based soul/funk/hip hop/R&B big band. Live at the River City Pub at 10 p.m. each night.

March 18–20

DIVA CUP WOMEN'S HOCKEY TOURNAMENT The Revelstoke Kodiaks host teams from around BC at the Revelstoke Forum. Come watch the action, enjoy the beer gardens, and come out for the Saturday night banquet at the curling club. For more information, visit revelstokewomenshockey. com.

March 18 to April 29

ART GALLERY EXHIBITION The Revelstoke Visual Arts Centre presents the member's show Twisted, and Boundaries

by Leora Gesser. The show opens Friday, Marc. 18, at 6 p.m. Visit the RVAS website for hours.

Friday, March 18

KINGA HEMING Jazz singer, live at the Revelstoke Jazz Club. In the Selkirk Room of the Regent Hotel at 7 p.m. Entry is by donation.

Saturday, March 19

S-GAMES VI Society Snow & Skate hosts Revelstoke's premier snowboard competition, featuring a slopestyle course and hip jump. You can take part in the action, or just watch from outside the Revelation Lodge at Revelstoke Mountain Resort.

LIVE MUSIC AT RMR Steve and Dan play at the Revelation Lodge from 1–4 p.m.

Sunday, March 20

LIVE MUSIC AT RMR Bob Rogers plays at the Rockford from 2–5 p.m.

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This Second Revelstoke, B.C. on 13, 2015 atresult 2:00inp.m. for each of the work primarily place from AprilBylaws: – October. Flushing can occur in Fall and winter months given following threetakes Zoning Amendment warmer temperatures.

Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. 2061 The purpose Sewer flushing a high-pressure jet Residential to scour theVacation pipe. When the jet passes by your The of theprocess Bylaw isuses to add a High Density Rental District (R4v) subzone homes connection to the sewer it creates a pressure wave. This pressure wave has the ability to to the existing High Density Residential District (R4) to permit vacation rental use for single family push-out, or pull-in the water and air held inside your plumbing and U-shaped traps and this includes dwellings only. This will permit existing single family dwellings zoned High Density Residential District your toilets, showers, sinks and floor drains. In most cases, nothing happens, but sometimes it (R4) to apply to rezone to the subzone to allow for vacation rental use. does. As a precaution, or if your house has been affected by this type of work before, we advise you to 1) keep your toilet lid closed during times when they are not being used and 2) flush after every Zoning Amendment Bylaw No. use. Also, to prevent odours, it is2060 advisable to pour 2 litres of water into infrequently used plumbing The purpose of the to ideally rezonebefore the subject property located 2077If Mountain GatetoRoad fixtures to ensure theBylaw trap isisfull, AND after the work takesatplace. water appears from Single Familyyour Residential (R1) to Single Family Residential Vacation Rental District (R1v) be spilled around toilet or flDistrict oor drain, please accept our apologies as we perform this important subzone in order towork. allow for the Vacation Rental use of an existing single family dwelling. sewer maintenance Zoning Bylaw No. 2062 We thankAmendment you for your cooperation and apologize for any inconvenience. For further information please The purpose of the Bylaw rezone the subject property located at 412 Fourth Street West from contact 250-837-2001 or goistotothe City website at http://www.revelstoke.ca/ High Density Residential District (R4) to High Density Residential Vacation Rental District (R4v) subzone in order to allowrevelstoke.ca for the Vacation Rental use of an existing single family dwelling.

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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 explorers in the Selkirks. At the museum at 12:15 p.m.

NATIONAL FILM BOARD SCREENING Enjoy the French movies Cafeteria, by Francine Hebart, Mes Reseaux sociaux et moi, by Katia Cafe Febrissy; and the short films Canadian Vignettes: Alouette, by Michele Pauze, and Il etait duex fois, by Giles Walker. At Okanagan College at 7:30 p.m.

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Friday, March 25

REVELSTOKE ADAPTIVE SPORTS PROGRAM BINGO FUNDRAISER Come along and play some bingo, win prizes, and raise money for the Revelstoke Adaptive Sports Program. At the Taco Club from 4:30–7 p.m.

LONGWALK SHORTDOCK Live at the Traverse.

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LADIES SNOWMOBILE RIDE Hosted by the Revelstoke Snowmobile Club. Leaves from the Boulder Mountain parking lost at 8:30 a.m.

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Jazz singer Kinga Heming coming to Revelstoke AMANDA MORAZAIN Black Press

There will be magic in the air as vocalist Kinga Heming takes the stage at the Revelstoke Jazz Club Friday night.

Heming will be backed by two of the Okanagan’s finest jazz musicians — Neville Bowman on and Bernie Addington on bass.

The trio will be playing songs from Heming’s debut album, It’s Magic, as well as favourites such as It Might As Well Be Spring (Hammerstein and Rogers), Fever (Peggy Lee), and You’re Nobody ‘Til Somebody Loves You (Larry Stock).

When asked what her favourite thing about performing is, Heming replied, “Capturing the audience and engaging with my band; telling a story from experience and having the audience feel what it is I’m feeling in the moment.”

Born in Poland, Heming’s first musical influences as a child were her parents. Her mother would play Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and other great jazz artists around the house and her father played in his own cabaret.

After moving to Canada, Heming was accepted into the vocal program at Canterbury, a government funded school for the arts. On her musical journey she found her own favourite jazz vocalists who helped shape her sound. These were legendary voices such as Natalie Cole, Sarah Vaughan, Diana Krall, and Ella Fitzgerald.

Later, Heming studied jazz at Humber College in Toronto. It was in this musically vibrant city that she shared the stage with performers like Renee Rosnes, Guido Basso, and Juno award winner Don Thompson. She also sang a duet with the late Jeff Healey at the bar he owned.

Heming has toured throughout Canada with Bill King’s group, The Real Divas, and has sung the national anthem for the NHL, NBA, and AHL. Bowman is well-known throughout the B.C. Interior as an accomplished accompanist, composer, arranger, vocalist, and instrumentalist. He was a former member of the award winning Just in Time trio and indie rock group Ten2Nine. He recently wrote the music for two original stage productions as well as an original commissioned work for Ballet Kelowna entitled Redux Continuum.

This spring Bowman will be adjudicating at the B.C. Interior Jazz Festival.

Addington enjoys a successful career as a freelance musician and private instructor. He has studied under renowned bassist Rick Kilburn and has toured extensively throughout North America, Europe, and Australia. His unique sound can be heard on numerous recordings.

Kinga Heming performs at the Revelstoke Jazz Club inside the Selkirk Room at the Regent Hotel on Friday, Mar. 18, at 7 p.m. Entrance is by donation.

Kinga Heming sings at the Revelstoke Jazz Club on Friday, Mar. 18. ~ Photo Contributed

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A dozen of the top spellers from the elementary schools of Revelstoke competed at the annual School District 19 Spelling Bee on Monday, March 7, at Begbie View Elementary. The bee began for all 12 spellers with words such as “tantrum,” "bogus” and “boomerang” and progressed through increasingly difficult words such as “magician”, “epicurean” and “obstreperous.”

An hour later, through the process of elimination, the contest was down to two competitors — Sara Supinen and Kalyn Gale. They had succeeded through 43 rounds and had exhausted the prescribed list of words. Bee organizers had to use the supplemental list that had words such as “fiefdom,” “transcutaneous” and “lycanthrope.” In the end, Sara and Kalyn were declared tied. Congratulations to all the stellar spellers at the spelling bee – you all made your schools proud.

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The hills are alive Classical pianist Philip Chiu plays on a mountain top in the Canadian Rockies, with Mount Dainard in the background, on a sunny Sunday north of Revelstoke. The unique event was put on by Mica Heliskiing, who hosted a free show by Chiu and soprano Suzanne Rigden (inset) in Grizzly Plaza on Saturday morning before flying Chiu and the piano into the mountains for an exclusive peformance at the behest of a Mica guest. The heliskiing operation named the run below him Piano Man. The show in Grizzly Plaza was attended by more than 100 people, who stayed despite the dreary drizzle that fell from the sky. Chiu and Rigden delivered a captivating performance that soared above the din of traffic on Victoria Road and clang of passing trains.

Chiu invited the crowd into the bandstand during one of his quieter songs.

Mica said they would donate the piano to a local organization. ~ Words by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review; Photos by Zoya Lynch, Mica Heliskiing

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Terra Firma set to double production on new farm ALEX COOPER

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Robert Jay and Terra Park are laying the groundwork for their new organic farm on the former site of Nelles Ranch off Highway 23 South. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review

Terra Park and Robert Jay are probably more excited than most as the snow rapidly melts in the valley around Revelstoke.

As soon as its gone, the owners of Terra Firma Farm get to start working on their new farm at the site of Nelles Ranch on Highway 23 South.

Their new home is only a few hundred metres away from their old one, but it's much larger and the soil is better. "We’ll probably double our production this year, and then get bigger every year," said Jay, when I visited him and Park at their new farm a few weeks ago.

Terra Firma was started by Park and Jay eight years ago on Mount Begbie Road, on a property overlooking the City of Revelstoke. They diligently worked to convert the soil and develop it into a viable organic farm, selling seed starts and produce at the Farm & Craft Market in the summer, and at Mountain Goodness and Le Marche.

Last year, they jumped at the opportunity to expand and grow with the purchase of Nelles Ranch, a former horse breeding farm that changed hands several times until Jay and Park acquired it last summer. "The opportunity just came up," said Park. "We knew it would be a lot of work but it seemed it would be worthwhile."

They said they were running out of space on their Mount Begbie Road property, where they were limited to farming 1.5 acres of land. They also said the soil was much better here and would require much less work. "It's almost a no-brainer the soil here," said Jay. It was hard to get a complete vision of their new location when I visited, with the ground covered under a blanket of snow. Their new property is about 30 acres total, six acres of which is flat, arable land they'll be able to farm. They'll be starting with three acres this summer. and expanding every year until all the available flat land has been cleared and planted.

Their plan is to increase the quantity of what they make, as well as add a few more kinds of produce, such as corn, to their offerings. "We'll have more of everything. A few new things, but basically more of the same," said Park.

They also want to raise livestock on the parts of the property not suitable for farming. "Chickens for now. Eventually, probably pork," said Park.

"Maybe sheep if Rob gets his way.”

They're building a new home on the property that will also have space for plant starts, a washing station, and a suite for a farmhand.

One of the new projects they have going on is a partnership with Okanagan College to see if salad greens can be grown inside a greenhouse during the winter. They have two greenhouses set up, one with a single layer of plastic, and one with a double layer. The former lets in more light, but stores less heat, while the latter lets in less light, but traps the heat better.

They are using heat generated by a compost pile to warm the garden beds. The greens were covered to help trap the heat and were just beginning to sprout. "We have three years to figure it out," said Park.

Park and Jay have a busy spring ahead of them.

Once the snow melts, they'll get digging to install an irrigation system. "We’ll plow it again, then we’ll start planting," he said. "As soon as the snow's gone, we'll be on."

When asked about their hopes for 10 years from now, they hesitated. “We want to work off the land and have it in full production," said Jay. After a bit of hemming and hawing, he spilled the beans: "We were thinking about changing the house into a farm-to-table style restaurant down the road to use up any seconds or things we have," he said. "That’s not for at least 10 years before we explore it.”

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Revelstoke skaters put the final touches on their upcoming Family Game Night Ice Skating Show at the dress rehearsal last week. Now they are ready to perform at the Revelstoke Forum on Thursday, Mar. 17, at 5:30 p.m.

The Skating Club and host Shaun Aquiline from EZ Rock would like to encourage the community to come out and watch the show. There will also be some notable community folks who picked up unlucky Monopoly Chance cards and will be jailed at the event.

Jailbirds Mark McKee, Alan Chell, Mike Hooker, Garry Pendergast, Roberta Bobicki, Karen Powers, and Bobby McLelland each need to raise $300 to secure their freedom during the show.

"We would like to thank these folks and their organizations for the support,” says Skating Club president Mary Kline. “Funds raised will go towards Revelstoke’s skating program and a charity of the jailbird’s choice and donations can be made at the show.”

This will be the fifth ice skating show developed and choreographed by head coach Nina Greschner and Kidskate/Canskate coach Adrienne Schurdevin, both past professional Disney on Ice skaters. They hope to continue to build upon the success of previous shows including Broadway on Ice, Heroes and Villains, Our Precious Planet, and Name that Movie.

“My intention is to give our skaters the opportunity to experience an ice show atmosphere where they can develop an understanding of portraying roles while executing a technical program,” said Greschner. “After months of practice and rehearsals skaters are so excited to finally be performing to the community’s local crowd.”

Revelstoke figure skaters dance to Juice Newton's song Queen of Hearts during a rehearsal for this Thursday's Revelstoke Skating Club Family Game Night show at the Forum. ~ Photo by Alex Cooper, Revelstoke Review

Left: The Salmon Arm team led by skip Wayne Mertens (second from left) was the winner of the A event, sponsored by Tim Hortons at the 64th annual Revelstoke Curling Club men's bonspiel last weekend, Mar. 5–6.

Mertens was joined by second Dan Hudson (left), lead Doug Diamond and third Doug Murray (right).

Bonspiel victors

Bottom left, from left to right: The Revelstoke team of lead Brian Lyall, skip Wilson Cowan, second Loren Desautels and third Darcey Hoffman, won the B event, sponsored by Investors Group.

Bottom right, from right to left: The Revelstoke team of lead Dave Mohn, skip Wes Colwell, second Kevin Bollefer, and third Jason Keerak, won the C event, which was sponsored by Canyon Industrial Electrical.

The curling club thanked the sponsors of the tournament, and made special mention of 88-year-old Clancy Boettger making a draw to the button without sweepers. ~ Photos contributed

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Kodiaks hosting women's hockey Diva Cup this weekend STAFF WRITER

The first ever Revelstoke Diva Cup kicks off this Friday, Mar. 18, at the Revelstoke Forum when Salmon Arm takes on Kamloops at 7:45 p.m.

The Kodiaks, Revelstoke's women's hockey team, take to the ice for their first game of the tournament at 9 p.m. that night against their ski town rivals from Whistler.

Five teams are set to take part in the the Diva Cup this weekend from Mar. 18–20. The roundrobin tournament features a full slate of 10 games, including two on Friday, six on Saturday and two more on Sunday.

The Kodiaks play four times. In addition to their Friday game, they also play Saturday at 11:30 a.m. against Salmon Arm, and 4 p.m. against Golden; and Sunday at 11:15 a.m., when they close off the tournament against Kamloops.

The action will be full throttle on Saturday, when six games take place, starting at 9 a.m.

Each game will feature three 15 minute, running time periods.

Saturday ends with a banquet for the teams that night at the Revelstoke Curling Club at 7 p.m.

At 9 p.m. the curling club opens to the public The Kodiaks have been practicing with Revelstoke Grizzlies assistant coach Rostislav Prihonka in preparation for this weekend's Diva Cup. ~ Photo contributed for music & dancing until 2 a.m.

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NEWS Mackenzie Village, from page 1 here in Revelstoke,” he said.

There was a clear theme during the public hearing. Residents of Arrow Heights who spoke were unanimously opposed, and the applause was audibly louder for them.

“All the people speaking in favour of this project are the ones that don’t have to live beside it,” said Gordon Murray. “This is dramatically going to change the character of the neighbourhood... We don’t want to see a high-density vacation rental with the cars zooming up and down the streets.

“The people that should be listened to are the people that have to live by it.”

Residents expressed concerns about traffic impacts, and wondered how the city’s infrastructure - notably the sewer - would cope with the proposed increase in populations.

“I think we need to look at upgrading our infrastructure before we think of going ahead with something like this,” said Beth Manson.

They worried about the possibility of the development turning into a base for vacation rentals; the zoning permits such use in all units.

“I think what might happen is that if they couldn’t sell the thing that they built, the temptation would be to have it all vacation rental,” said Virgina Thomson. “That would be a nightmare.”

Mostly, there was a feeling it was just too big. “I think that this development negatively affects my property and my neighbours’ properties, and my future family, and how I’m going to raise my family in this community,” said Derek Lammie, who lives

A view of the proposed Mackenzie Village develoment, looking south towards Nichol Road, that was presented at an open house last April. - By Selkirk Planning & Design on Hay Road. “We’re allowing the developers to dictate how our communities are going to be built. I think that’s the role of the citizens of Revelstoke. I think that’s the role of council and the mayor.”

Fewer people spoke in favour of the development, and not just people involved in the business community, though they were

no doubt vocal in their support.

Arguments in favour were that it would add a variety of new housing stock to Revelstoke’s inventory, would create jobs and attract new people to town, and would spur development.

“The Revelstoke housing market has had a void of new development for years,” said

Realtor Todd Arthurs. “Our inventory of older homes does not meed the demand of many buyers in our market.”

Judy Goodman, the executive director of the Chamber of Commerce, said the chamber was supportive. She argued that allowing vacation rentals would create more certainty on the issue by concentrating them in one area where people would know they exist. “It’s very different than how we’re doing it now, where you can apply for a vacation rental in an existing neighbourhood,” she said. “In this case it makes it easier to deal with.”

Bill Shuttleworth said the development was enticing to him as a senior looking to downgrade their home. “We do need places we an afford to buy where we have far less maintenance to worry about,” he said.

“Some of the properties that are being considered here should fit our bills.”

The public hearing lasted for close to two hours. Council voted directly after, with councillor Aaron Orlando introducing the motion to support third reading.

“The direction is towards higher-density, more walkable communities and community hubs,” he said. “That is something created through this development. I think this is the right thing for this community.”

While council voted unanimously to support the proposal, they did agree to look at some of the issues that were raised and consider restrictions in the future, particularly on vacation rentals. A motion was passed to get staff to produce a report on options to restrict uses on the development.

“I think we heard there’s a real concern with vacation rentals,” said coun. Linda Nixon.

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Sherrian van Goor March 23, 1947 to March 4, 2016

Sherri passed away peacefully on Friday, March 4th in her 68th year with Albert by her side. Sherri is survived by her husband Albert, children Liesje and Ryan (Christina), grandchildren Jack and Max, sisters Judy Vigue, Susan Volk, brother Bruce Tillen, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by sister Diane Garant and parents Jack and Esta Tillen.

Sherri’s strong sense of family, social values and love of nature were nourished by her upbringing. Born in Kaslo, Sherri spent her formative years in the communities of Lardeau, Trout Lake, Arrowhead, and Revelstoke. Following her graduation from RSS, and seeking a career in business, Sherri graduated from Vernon Business College. She married Albert Van Goor in 1967 and together they spent five years in Calgary focusing on their careers before settling in Revelstoke to have a family. Through their business ventures including R Taxi, The Frontier Restaurant and Remax Realty, Sherri’s fine bookkeeping skills were an invaluable asset up until her retirement in 2005.

In addition to her business acumen, Sherri’s convictions and independent spirit moved her to activism. She was instrumental in the formation of the Revelstoke Hospice Society. She was on the board of the Association of Children with Learning Disabilities (ACLD) at both the local and provincial level. In addition to serving as a school trustee, Sherri was actively involved in politics provincially and federally. Ever determined, her adventurous spirit even led her fly an airplane solo. Her respect for and love of nature shone through her storytelling.

In the words of her niece, Kathryn Purse, Sherri showed us the wonder in all the little things that make life so special and unique and beautiful—a toadstool growing under a bush, a butterfly wing, books on every subject imaginable, a bird in a nest (or even in the freezer).

Those who entered Sherri and Albert’s home were warmly embraced through the creature comforts she treasured. Gentle, kind, and nurturing, she had a healing touch and a compassionate soul. Sherri could also be a force to be reckoned with and she wasn’t afraid to speak her mind. Anyone in her presence would be guaranteed a laugh; always playful, she delighted in surprising or even shocking others.

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Kenneth David “Ken” Magnes Kenneth David “Ken” Magnes passed away peacefully at Queen Victoria Hospital, Revelstoke on Sunday, March 6th, 2016 at the age of 83 years. Ken was born in Lockwood, Saskatchewan on February 7, 1933 and came to Revelstoke in 1968 to initially work for Fruit Grower’s Mutual.

Shortly after, with Ken’s entrepreneurial spirit and savvy business sense, he opened Ken Magnes Agency, holding the highest standing as a Fellow of Insurance Institute of Canada.

Ken was always an active community champion in Revelstoke with roles including; former Chairman of the Board of Queen Victoria Hospital, Chairman of the Board for the United Church, member of Community Futures and Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce, and sat on the Board of BC Hydro. Of the many community initiatives Ken worked tirelessly to support, two in particular were especially dear to his heart.

As a founding member and Chairman of the Downtown Revitalization Committee, he helped with efforts to beautify the downtown and added the crown jewel of Grizzly Plaza. Ken was also the founding member and Chairman of the Revelstoke Heritage Railway Museum, pairing well with his lifelong passion for trains. In Ken’s younger years while living in Saskatchewan, he was a telegrapher for CP Rail. As a special tribute, the telegrapher featured in the Railway Museum was modelled in the likeness of Ken, commemorating his earliest profession and his love of Revelstoke. Ken always had a desire to give to the community for the benefit of all and wanted everything “ticketyboo.” In 1992, Ken was the recipient of the Revelstoke Lions Club Citizen of the Year Award.

Ken treasured looking at his beloved Mt. Begbie, growing raspberries, golfing, skiing – both downhill and cross country, curling, and reading. Ken especially loved history and politics and truly enjoyed a lively discussion of political events. Ken most of all cherished his time with his family and his many friends.

Especially memorable were the motorhome trips when Ken’s family was young.

Ken was predeceased by six siblings: Helen, Amy, Harold, Gordon, Alice and Marj. He is survived by his wife Kay of Revelstoke; three children: Charlene Magnes of Calgary, Brad (Wendy) Magnes of Victoria and Sheldon (Tami) Magnes of Edmonton; three grandchildren: Pyper of Victoria, Denon and Garan of Edmonton; brother Raymond (Alice) Magnes of Edmonton, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Messages of sympathy may be sent to Ken’s family by viewing his obituary at www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Revelstoke United Church on Saturday, May 7th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Revelstoke Community Foundation, Box 2398, Revelstoke, B.C. V0E 2S0 or to the Alzheimer Society of B.C., 300 – 828 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V5Z 1E2, in memory of Ken.

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

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ElvaHewas predeceased by inher father Peter mother Matilda Wallin, maketh me to lie down green pastures; he Wallin, leadeth me beside the still waters. husband Melfort, Anne and Vera,ofand brothersforRhudolf, He restoreth my soul:sisters he leadeth me in the paths righteousness his name’sWalter, sake.

Herman, Melvin, and Roy.of Elva survived sonsartRussell Yea, though I walkMartin, through the valley death,isI will fear no by evil:her for thou with me;and Randy (Lynn) daughters Johnson thy Tammy rod and thy staff they(Brian) comfort and me. Jayna Atchison (Wes) six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: Hazel Gregoire in Penticton and brother Robert Wallin in Regina. thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Surely goodness andbemercy followfamily me all the of myher life:obituary at Messages of sympathy may sent shall to Elva’s by days viewing and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

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Obituaries Cathleen Gale (Cathy) MacRae

Cathleen Gale (Cathy) MacRae passed away suddenly at her residence in Revelstoke on Saturday, February 27th, 2016 at the age of 55 years. A Memorial Service was held at the Chapel of Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke on Sunday, March 13th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.

Ernest Mayert Ontario on Cathy was born in Hawkesbury, November 22, 1960 and had been a long-time Dear family friends, She took wonderful resident of and Revelstoke. photography and was a good cook. Cathy Our wonderful loving father passedenjoyed away being out in18, nature loved her73cat November 2015 and at the age of in Kiko.

Vernon B.C. Cathy’s mother passed awaygoing five We will miss his Rose smiles,Gutziet laughter and easy days after herthrough daughter on March 3, 2016. attitude.

Even his pain he ensured us he was fineis and “just taking one day at a time”. of Cathy survived by her itdaughter Cassandra Revelstoke; father Lawrence of Sicamous; two We loveLorraine and miss Ladan you Dad. our hearts! sisters: ofForever Vernoninand Shirley (Craig) TaylorLove, of Trenton, Ontario; one brother Lila and Cindy Mike (Tammy) Gutziet of Revelstoke; several nieces, nephews and friends.

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

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

Helen Korenko With heavy hearts the family informs you of Cathleen Gale the passing of Helen (Cathy)ofMacRae Korenko Revelstoke on March 9, 2016 at Cathleen Gale Fetch Friend the age aof 99(Cathy) years.

MacRae passed from the SPCA There will be no today! formal away suddenly funeral serviceat her by spca.bc.ca residence in Revelstoke Helen’s own request. on Saturday, February 27th, 2016 age of Helen was born in Revelstoke, B.C. at onthe February 55 years.

A Memorial 12, 1917 and was a lifetime resident of this city.

Service was held atarea the Helen grew up in the Mount MacPherson Chapel and attended school there.

She ofthenBrandon started Bowers Funeral on Sunday, employment as aHome, cook Revelstoke for Campbell’s Dairy March 13th, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.

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his children: Shawn (Kathy) of Revelstoke, Bill (Jennifer) of Winnipeg, Tracey (Chris) Carslaken Wednesday Deanne n 17 Revelstoke eview March 16, (Brian) 2016A17 Robidoux of RPort Coquitlam, www.revelstokereview.com Kelsberg of Bowser, Jim Brown of Nanoimo Obituaries and Obituaries Chris (Dave) Potvin of Nanaimo; his 101 year old mother, Clara of Pine Falls, Manitoba; grandchildren: Jackie, Brodie, John Carolynne, Joshua, Ronald Cate, Jeffery, Daniel, Derek, Laura (Patrick), “Jack” Bracken Jason, Cindy (Matt), and Kevin (Jenn); great grandchildren: Jadyn, Brendan, and Ebony; John Ronald “Jack” special friend Kay Rochon of Revelstoke well Bracken passed asaway as many other good friends. peaceful at Queen Victoria Hospital, Messages of sympathy may be sent to Jack’s Revelstoke on Saturday, family by viewing his obituary at March 5th, 2016 at www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com. the age of 75 years. A Celebration of ofLife Cremation arrangements are in the care Service will be held at Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke. the Revelstoke Community Centre on Monday, March 21st, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, in memory of Jack.

Jack was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 31, 1940 and had been a resident of Revelstoke for over 43 years. In his younger years, Jack enjoyed playing baseball and hockey. He also loved to play Keno, crib and cards with his friends and gardening. Jack enjoyed all of the trucks and equipment that he operated over the years, but he was extremely fond of his pickup truck and took great care of it over the years. As a truck driver he was used to getting up early in the morning, so after his retirement or not so retirement Jack made the rounds having coffee with his friends in the early morning. Jack loved the time spent with his friends and family but he especially adored his grandchildren.

Jack was predeceased by his wife Carol in 1980, father John and siblings: Noreen, Garry, Patricia and grandchild Mike. He is survived by his children: Shawn (Kathy) of Revelstoke, Bill (Jennifer) of Winnipeg, Tracey (Chris) CarslakeRobidoux of Port Coquitlam, Deanne (Brian) Kelsberg of Bowser, Jim Brown of Nanoimo and Chris (Dave) Potvin of Nanaimo; his 101 year old mother, Clara of Pine Falls, Manitoba; grandchildren: Jackie, Brodie, Carolynne, Joshua, Cate, Jeffery, Daniel, Derek, Laura (Patrick), Jason, Cindy (Matt), and Kevin (Jenn); great grandchildren: Jadyn, Brendan, and Ebony; special friend Kay Rochon of Revelstoke as well as many other good friends.

Messages of sympathy may be sent to Jack’s family by viewing his obituary at www.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com.

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

Korenko in June, 1940. Helen and Jack had two Cathy was born Hawkesbury, on children, Irene andinRaymond.

HelenOntario was always November 22, 1960 and had been a long-time smiling and happy, content to be with her family resident of homemaker, Revelstoke. having She took wonderful and an avid a large garden, photography andand was canning. a good cook. always cooking She Cathy really enjoyed looked being outto in nature and lovedfishing her cat and Kiko.boating forward their camping, trips and huckleberry picking. She was extremely Cathy’s mother Rose Gutziet passed away five proud of having five generations of family living days after her daughter on March 3, 2016. in Revelstoke.

Cathy is survived by her daughter Cassandra of Revelstoke; father Lawrence of Sicamous; two Helen was predeceased by her husband Jack in sisters: Lorraine Ladan of Vernon and Shirley February, 1993, her siblings Albert Threatful, (Craig) Taylor of Trenton, Ontario; one brother Victor Threatful, Harry Threatful, Nestor Mike (Tammy) Gutziet of Revelstoke; several Threatful, Marion Baird, Alice Lynburne and Vera nieces, nephews and friends.

Weeden. Helen is survived by her daughter Irene Lewis of Revelstoke, her may son be Raymond Korenko Messages of sympathy sent to Cathy’s of Salmon Arm; granddaughter Shelley (Edward) family by viewing her obituary at Koskiwww.brandonbowersfuneralhome.com. of Revelstoke and grandson Frank Lewis of Celista; three great grandchildren, Karla Koski of Revelstoke, David Koski of Stettler, Cremation arrangements are in theAlberta care ofand Casey (fiancée Amber Waite) Lewis of Chilliwack, Brandon Bowers Funeral Home, Revelstoke.

B.C.; one great great grandson Grayson Edward Koski of Revelstoke; one sister Eve Volk of Calgary, Alberta and brother Leonard (Stephanie) Threatful of Revelstoke, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

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Ernest Mayert Dear family and friends, Our wonderful loving father passed away November 18, 2015 at the age of 73 in Vernon B.C. We will miss his smiles, laughter and easy going attitude. Even through his pain he ensured us he was fine and “just taking it one day at a time”.

We love and miss you Dad. Forever in our hearts!

Love, Lila and Cindy

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With heavyBracken hearts the “Jack” family Ronald informs you of John “Jack” Bracken passed away the passing of Queen Helen peaceful at Victoria Hospital, Korenko of Revelstoke Revelstoke on Saturday, March 5th,9, 2016 on March 2016 at at the age of 75 years. A Celebration of years.

Life the age of 99 Service will be held at There will be formal the Revelstoke Community Centre on no Monday, March 21st, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, funeral service by memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice, in memory of Jack.

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Jack was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on July 31, 1940 and had been a resident of Revelstoke for over 43 years. In his younger years, Jack enjoyed playing baseball and hockey. He also loved to play Keno, crib and cards with his friends and gardening. Jack enjoyed all of the trucks and equipment that he operated over the years, but he was extremely fond of his pickup truck and took great care of it over the years. As a truck driver he was used to getting up early in the morning, so after his retirement or not so retirement Jack made the rounds having coffee with his friends in the early morning. Jack loved the time spent with his friends and family but he especially adored his grandchildren.

Helen was born in Revelstoke, B.C. on February 12, 1917 and was a lifetime resident of this city.

Helen grew up in the Mount MacPherson area and attended school there. She then started employment as a cook for any Campbell’s Dairy If you are interested in meeting of the animals Farms.inItthewas there she met and married Animal Shelter, please contact the Jack Korenko in June, 1940.

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The pilot of a recreational drone that forced waterbombers from smoke-filled skies around Oliver last summer was never located, but future offenders who impede forest firefighters will face higher fines.

Fines for 19 offences under the Wildfire Act, including interfering with wildfire protection efforts, are being increased to among the highest in Canada, Forests Minister Steve Thomson said Thursday.

The fine for failing to comply with fire restrictions such as campfire bans will increase from $345 to $1,150. A new penalty of failing to comply with a stop-work order made because of fire risk will carry a maximum penalty of $100,000 and one year in prison.

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A proposal to ban people from B.C. parks if they violate campfire restrictions is also being considered, but is not included in the current changes.

Thomson said the legislation will redefine "interference" with firefighters so it doesn't mean intentional interference. That would apply to boaters who blocked air tankers from filling with water on Okanagan Lake, as well as the drone pilot who caused aircraft to land as vineyards, homes and a school around Oliver were threatened by fire.

Oliver Mayor Ron Hovanes the battle against two fires threatening the community last August were likely due to a recreational drone flown because "somebody just wanted a closer look.

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