Melissa Jameson, Author at Revelstoke Mountaineer

Second farmers’ market for Revelstoke unlikely this summer

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Mar 30, 2017

Revelstoke Farm & Craft Market board of directors say they want to move forward and focus on healing. Wild Flight Farms owner Hermann Bruns said the decision to exclude him from the market has left him without a venue with the summer season approaching.

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Proposed city budget available for review; rate increase proposed at 6% for residential

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Mar 30, 2017

The proposed 2017 budget is now available for public review. Changes were made to proposed tax increases, with residential taxes being lowered to 6% from 7%.

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Construction starts Monday on Victoria/Mutas Road re-design

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Mar 24, 2017

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Find out if your CBT Community Initiatives project is recommended for funding

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Mar 24, 2017

Local community groups are set to receive a total of $385,056 through the Columbia Basin Trusts Affected Areas and Community Initiatives Program.

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Bill seeks rafting company access to Kicking Horse Lower Canyon

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Mar 22, 2017

MP Wayne Stetski speaks in support of a bill that could help give rafting companies access to the Kicking Horse River Lower Canyon. CP Rail cut tour companies off from accessing the Lower Canyon last year, citing safety concerns.

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Major road repairs won’t be part of Revelstoke budget

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Mar 21, 2017

Major road repairs won’t be considered in this year’s budget. Instead, the city’s budget committee has opted to include the $900,000 project in a long-term financial plan study.

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Revelstoke council proposes 7% increase for residential taxes, 4% for businesses

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Mar 21, 2017

Revelstoke 2017 draft budget proposes a 7% increase for residential taxes, while businesses would see their taxes increase by 4%. Council will vote on the updated version of the draft at its next meeting, before the document is sent out for public consultation.

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New City of Revelstoke finance report recommends deferring road work

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Mar 20, 2017

Major road repairs needed in Revelstoke could be excluded from this year’s budget. Instead, Revelstoke’s Department of Finance is recommending the estimated $900,000 repaving and road repair project be included as part of a long-term financial asset management plan.

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Alleged snowmobile thief nabbed after bringing stolen sled in for repairs

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Mar 17, 2017

Revelstoke RCMP have charged a local man with theft and possession of stolen property after taking a stolen sled in for repairs at a local business. RCMP have returned the sled to its rightful owner.

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Brief: Revelstoke Search & Rescue responds to six incidents in one week

By Melissa Jameson ● Latest News ● Mar 16, 2017

Revelstoke Search and Rescue volunteers responded to six different incidents last week.

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