Melissa Jameson, Author at Revelstoke Mountaineer

New Revelstoke animal attractants bylaw: clean it up, or we will and send you the bill

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● May 5, 2017

A proposed Garbage Collection and Wildlife Attractant bylaw could see homeowners on the hook if they don’t clean up animal attractants in their yards. Those who don’t will be asked to foot the bill if the city has to hire staff or contractors to remove any attractants.

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NDP candidate Gerry Taft ordered to pay $75,000 in defamation judgment

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● May 5, 2017

NDP candidate Gerry Taft found guilty of defamation and ordered to pay $75,000 after making comments online directed at a member of a deer anti-cull group.

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Revelstoke Golf Club offering free junior memberships this season

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● May 5, 2017

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Workshops being hosted as part of Invasive Species Action month

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● May 2, 2017

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Study: Revelstoke’s ‘living wage’ is fourth highest in B.C.

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Apr 28, 2017

A new study has found that the hourly wage required to meet the ‘living wage’ threshold in Revelstoke is the fourth highest in B.C. Community Futures general manager Kevin Dorrius says the business community needs to be engaged in helping to find creative solutions.

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New, second Revelstoke farmers’ market close to securing location

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Apr 27, 2017

While a location for Revelstoke’s new market hasn’t been determined, committee members are holding a naming contest in hopes of creating a sense of community inclusion. They’re hoping the first market of the season will take place on May 13.

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Revelstoke lumber producers say they are prepared for U.S. softwood duties

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Apr 26, 2017

Owners of Downie Street Sawmill in Revelstoke say they’ve been preparing for the possibility of U.S. duties on Canadian exports.

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Snowbirds get council’s approval for Revelstoke flyover this summer

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Apr 26, 2017

City council have it’s stamp of approval for the Canadian Forces Snowbirds to fly at altitudes lower than 500 feet. The air demonstration squad is planning to perform a non-aerobatic show in Revelstoke this July.

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Council approves Big Eddy Waterworks tender despite higher than anticipated cost

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Apr 26, 2017

The Big Eddy Waterworks project will move ahead despite higher than anticipated tender bids. The city is working with consultants to try and find out why the bids came in significantly higher than originally estimated.

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Big Eddy School rezoning application finally able to move forward

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Apr 25, 2017

Rezoning of property at the Big Eddy School owned by School District 19 is finally moving forward. The original 2013 application was put on hold after Interior Health expressed concerns over sustainability of the Big Eddy water system.

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