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Revelstoke city council passes 2017 budget

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Apr 25, 2017

The 2017-18 city budget has been approved by council. The budget includes a 6% tax increase for residential property owners and a 4% increase for commercial property owners.

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Phase 1 of Mackenzie Village gets underway with ground breaking ceremony

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Apr 25, 2017

Mackenzie Village development officially gets underway with a ground breaking ceremony. Phase 1 of the development will include a mix of apartments and condos and is set to be completed by November.

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Revelstoke Mountain Resort wants dialogue with homeowners; says new hotel, lifts on the horizon

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Apr 24, 2017

Revelstoke Mountain Resort says it is disappointed and surprised but wants to hear from homeowners who have expressed concern about the pace of development at the resort. They said a 130-room hotel, two new ski lifts, and a new food and beverage facility at gondola top are in the planning stages.

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Cost of Big Eddy Waterworks project much higher than estimated

By Melissa Jameson ● Development ● Apr 22, 2017

Tender applications for the Big Eddy Waterworks project came in significantly higher than the estimated amount. As a result city staff are evaluating how to prioritize the remaining funds for the project and looking at how an increase in costs could impact other priority projects planned for 2017, such as the Illecillewaet water main replacement and the Thomas Brook water project.

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Canadian Forces Snowbirds want to entertain Revelstoke with airshow this summer

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Apr 21, 2017

The famous Canadian Forces Snowbird Air Squadron is hoping to include Revelstoke in its schedule of demonstration shows this summer. In order to do this the group is seeking city council’s permission to fly at altitudes as low as 500 feet.

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New homeowners association wants Revelstoke Mountain Resort to re-focus on development

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Apr 20, 2017

A newly formed housing association wants Revelstoke Mountain Resort to start focusing on development again. The Revelstoke Mountain Homeowners Association says it wants to be able to provide input on the future of development at the resort.

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City of Revelstoke hires Tania McCabe as Director of Finance

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Apr 13, 2017

The City of Revelstoke has hired Tania McCabe as Director of Finance. McCabe plans on collaborating with Chief Administrative Officer Allan Chabot to move the focus of the Financial Department towards long-term strategic financial planning.

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Mackenzie Village phase one sells 60% of units in only a few hours

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Apr 12, 2017

Phase one of the Mackenzie Village Development is more than 60% sold. Priority registration saw a total of 26 units sold. Developer David Evans says he thinks the remaining units will sell out quickly.

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Organizers say second market for Revelstoke to be an inclusive effort

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Apr 12, 2017

The Revelstoke Local Food Initiative is taking the lead on creating a second farmers’ market for Revelstoke. The group says they are creating a vibrant and inclusive market; however with a tight timeline there is lots to be done before the new market becomes a reality.

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Revelstoke farmers’ market board doesn’t change Wild Flight Farm exclusion decision

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Apr 8, 2017

The Revelstoke Farm and Craft market board remains firm in their decision to exclude long-time vendor Wild Flight Farm from this year’s market. Supporters of the Mara-based vendor say the issues go much deeper and that there is a need to look at the governance structure of the board itself.

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