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The Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce hosted a lunch meet and greet on Jan. 22 featuring speaker MP David Wilks, who talked about a long-term Trans-Canada Highway improvement plan he has presented to prime minister Stephen Harper. As reported in the Jan. 15 issue of the Times Review, the proposal calls for $1.5–$2 billion in improvements over a 30-year timeframe. “So far they haven’t said no,” Wilks said, saying that’s good news, noting the budget is due in early February. It’s been billed as a no-frills budget, but Wilks also expressed hope about upcoming pre-election budgets. The Kootenay–Columbia MP also said he will try to get federal funding for a replacement truck for the crashed Revelstoke Highway Rescue Vehicle. Wilks is pictured at the Jan. 22 chamber lunch with several newcomers to Revelstoke. Far left: Shaun Aquiline is the new morning host and account executive for EZ ROCK 106.1. Aquiline studied theatre, writing and journalism at U.B.C. in Vancouver and other Lower Mainland colleges, and moved here from Cloverdale. He said he’s looking forward to rejuvenating the Revelstoke commercial radio station, which has been without a host for a while. Second from left: Peter Dixon is the guide and proprietor at the Revelstoke Snowshoe Company, which offers guided tours of Mount Mackenzie at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Last week, he was leading a large group of youths through a Revelstoke Community Connections program. Revelstoke Snowshoe Company offers a variety of programs and outings for a variety of fitness levels. They’ve also got local deals going on right now. Centre: MP David Wilks. Centre right: Ken Baker was promoted to branch manager of the Revelstoke Toronto Dominion bank and arrived from Kelowna with his family in late November. Baker is a snowboarder and mountain biker and is looking forward to the small town lifestyle. Right: Clark Traverse is the new senior manager at BDO Dunwoody in Revelstoke, an assurances, tax, accounting and advisory services company. Traverse also enjoys the active mountain lifestyle and was originally based in Golden, B.C.

Photo: New arrivals to Revelstoke

MP David Wilks addressed a Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce lunch on Jan. 22, and talked about the Trans-Canada Highway lobby

The Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce hosted a lunch meet and greet on Jan. 22 featuring speaker MP David Wilks, who talked about a long-term Trans-Canada Highway improvement plan he has presented to prime minister Stephen Harper. As reported in the Jan. 15 issue of the Times Review, the proposal calls for $1.5–$2 billion in improvements over a 30-year timeframe. “So far they haven’t said no,” Wilks said, saying that’s good news, noting the budget is due in early February. It’s been billed as a no-frills budget, but Wilks also expressed hope about upcoming pre-election budgets. The Kootenay–Columbia MP also said he will try to get federal funding for a replacement truck for the crashed Revelstoke Highway Rescue Vehicle. Wilks is pictured at the Jan. 22 chamber lunch with several newcomers to Revelstoke. Far left: Shaun Aquiline is the new morning host and account executive for EZ ROCK 106.1. Aquiline studied theatre, writing and journalism at U.B.C. in Vancouver and other Lower Mainland colleges, and moved here from Cloverdale. He said he’s looking forward to rejuvenating the Revelstoke commercial radio station, which has been without a host for a while. Second from left: Peter Dixon is the guide and proprietor at the Revelstoke Snowshoe Company, which offers guided tours of Mount Mackenzie at Revelstoke Mountain Resort. Last week, he was leading a large group of youths through a Revelstoke Community Connections program. Revelstoke Snowshoe Company offers a variety of programs and outings for a variety of fitness levels. They’ve also got local deals going on right now. Centre: MP David Wilks. Centre right: Ken Baker was promoted to branch manager of the Revelstoke Toronto Dominion bank and arrived from Kelowna with his family in late November. Baker is a snowboarder and mountain biker and is looking forward to the small town lifestyle. Right: Clark Traverse is the new senior manager at BDO Dunwoody in Revelstoke, an assurances, tax, accounting and advisory services company. Traverse also enjoys the active mountain lifestyle and was originally based in Golden, B.C.
This graphic image represents estimated walking times from the centre of Revelstoke. It was produced as part of the City of Revelstoke's transportation plan, which began in 2009 and was received by council in 2012, but never adopted.

City of Revelstoke takes alternate route away from transportation plan

City of Revelstoke strips transportation plan of parts, puts it on blocks in favour of more economical 'asset management plan'

This graphic image represents estimated walking times from the centre of Revelstoke. It was produced as part of the City of Revelstoke's transportation plan, which began in 2009 and was received by council in 2012, but never adopted.
The knockout game has been widely reported on in North American media in recent months. Police say they are concerned about recent incidents, but can’t say if they are related.

Knockout game? Revelstoke RCMP seek tips after assaults

Revelstoke RCMP aren’t calling it the knockout game, but they are appealing for more info following a series of random assaults

The knockout game has been widely reported on in North American media in recent months. Police say they are concerned about recent incidents, but can’t say if they are related.

Brief: Search underway for skiers lost in RMR backcountry

Lost skiers managed to walk out of the area after a night lost in backcountry.

Council raids economic opportunity fund in budget balancing effort

Money diverted from economic development fund to offset Revelstoke taxes, but result is less money for future economic development

A Mt. Begbie Brewing Co. Bob's your dunkel beer.

Before the beer can flow, the sewer must go

Revelstoke brewer takes preliminary steps on new brewery, but president says construction is still conditional

A Mt. Begbie Brewing Co. Bob's your dunkel beer.

In brief: Revelstoke council zeroes in on tax increase number

Council asks for two per cent residential increase scenario, and options for zero- or one-per-cent commercial increase

RCMP rescind alert for missing woman

Revelstoke RCMP issued and then soon rescinded a missing person alert on the morning of Tuesday, Jan. 21.

Once city councillor wagered (wrongly) that no more than 50 Revelstoke residents would attend the Jan. 14 City of Revelstoke Town Hall. About 125 filled the Seniors Centre.

Residents voice budget opinions, but was city hall and council listening?

City council is trying to reach out to residents, but many felt one-sided town hall lacked meaningful two-way dialogue

Once city councillor wagered (wrongly) that no more than 50 Revelstoke residents would attend the Jan. 14 City of Revelstoke Town Hall. About 125 filled the Seniors Centre.
Four conservation officers patrol the Columbia Kootenay zone; the Ministry of Environment is proposing locating two in Golden, two in Invermere and none in Revelstoke.

Mayor: Letters last chance for Conservation Officer Service position in Revelstoke

Revelstoke City Council hopes a last-ditch letter writing campaign will help keep a conservation officer in Revelstoke

Four conservation officers patrol the Columbia Kootenay zone; the Ministry of Environment is proposing locating two in Golden, two in Invermere and none in Revelstoke.

Brief: Avalanche closure in Glacier National Park

Trans-Canada Highway closure from 6 a.m. to noon in Glacier National Park on Saturday, Jan. 11 due to avalanche control.

‘U.S. Entity’ sets position in Columbia River Treaty review

The organization representing regional interests in the U.S. Columbia Basin have their ‘regional recommendations.’

City of Revelstoke Fire Chief Rob Girard was appointed to run the city's emergency program on an interim basis starting Jan. 9.

City appoints fire chief as emergency program coordinator

Emergency management portfolio temporarily handed to fire chief after city administrator overseeing it resigns

City of Revelstoke Fire Chief Rob Girard was appointed to run the city's emergency program on an interim basis starting Jan. 9.
A CP Rail train snowplow unit on the tracks at Revelstoke, B.C. on Jan. 8, the same day a CP Rail train derailed near Golden, B.C.

CP Rail derailment at Golden, B.C. closes line for over 24 hours

An intermodal CP Rail train derailed six cars near Golden, B.C. in the early morning hours of Jan. 8.

A CP Rail train snowplow unit on the tracks at Revelstoke, B.C. on Jan. 8, the same day a CP Rail train derailed near Golden, B.C.
The B.C. Ministry of Environment has announced they will not have a Revelstoke-based conservation officer after the December, 2013 retirement of the former officer.

Stakeholders disappointed after government ends Revelstoke-based conservation officer

Ministry of Environment transfers Revelstoke position to Golden, says East Kootenay-based officers will serve Revelstoke in zone operations

The B.C. Ministry of Environment has announced they will not have a Revelstoke-based conservation officer after the December, 2013 retirement of the former officer.
Twisted Annie’s is a play on co-owner Christiane Duclos’s first name. Duclos co-owns the shop with partner Lorne Alcock. Lori Compton is the manager, and they’re working with a staff of about 23 right now. Their hiring fair was held at the Roxy Theatre, where candidates took to the stage for performance interviews.

Twisted Annie’s creates (really) feel good foods for Revelstoke

New Revelstoke all-organic cafe is sweet, but wheat, sugar and gluten-free

Twisted Annie’s is a play on co-owner Christiane Duclos’s first name. Duclos co-owns the shop with partner Lorne Alcock. Lori Compton is the manager, and they’re working with a staff of about 23 right now. Their hiring fair was held at the Roxy Theatre, where candidates took to the stage for performance interviews.
Missing man Joshua Jeffs, 23, is 187 centimetres (6'2') tall, weights 81 kilograms (180 pounds), has hazel eyes and brown hair. He was last seen at the 12 Mile area near Revelstoke on Dec. 19, 2013.

New details in Joshua Jeffs search: Stolen firearms found in crashed vehicle

Revelstoke RCMP say full-out search delayed because of concern Jeffs was armed, and because of lack of co-operation.

Missing man Joshua Jeffs, 23, is 187 centimetres (6'2') tall, weights 81 kilograms (180 pounds), has hazel eyes and brown hair. He was last seen at the 12 Mile area near Revelstoke on Dec. 19, 2013.
The Times Review interviewed the new City of Revelstoke administration and communications director in the week before Remembrance Day. Huntley resigned on Jan. 7, 2014, saying the position has been 'challenging.'

New Revelstoke city communications and administration director resigns

After just over two months, the City of Revelstoke's new communications and administration director has resigned, effective immediately.

The Times Review interviewed the new City of Revelstoke administration and communications director in the week before Remembrance Day. Huntley resigned on Jan. 7, 2014, saying the position has been 'challenging.'
Missing man Joshua Jeffs, 23, is 187 centimetres (6'2') tall, weights 81 kilograms (180 pounds), has hazel eyes and brown hair. He was last seen at the 12 Mile area near Revelstoke on Dec. 19, 2013.

Family concern for missing Joshua Jeffs, who fled Revelstoke RCMP into forest

Family, RCMP say there has been no trace of Joshua Jeffs, 23, since Dec. 19 when he ran from Revelstoke RCMP into the forest at 12 Mile.

Missing man Joshua Jeffs, 23, is 187 centimetres (6'2') tall, weights 81 kilograms (180 pounds), has hazel eyes and brown hair. He was last seen at the 12 Mile area near Revelstoke on Dec. 19, 2013.
Skiers disappear into mountain fog while riding the magic carpet from the Revelation Lodge to the gondola mid-station at Revelstoke Mountain Resort.

Lost skier triggers search at Revelstoke Mountain Resort

A skier hunkered down on Mount Mackenzie overnight after leaving a trail and becoming concerned about nearby cliffs.

Skiers disappear into mountain fog while riding the magic carpet from the Revelation Lodge to the gondola mid-station at Revelstoke Mountain Resort.