Revelstoke City Council

Housing Society asks for land in trust for affordable housing project

A commitment of land is needed in order for the Revelstoke Community Housing Society to seek funding opportunities.

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New B.C. Adventure Tourism Coalition looking to collaborate with Revelstoke council

A new Adventure Tourism Coalition is hoping to streamline efforts of the adventure tourism industry when it comes to land use planning.

Report recommends Revelstoke council support for amended backcountry lodge application overlapping city’s Greeley watershed

Revelstoke city council will decide whether to support a revised application submitted by Revelstoke Backcountry Guides for tenure that overlaps the Greeley Creek Watershed at their Nov. 14 meeting.

Council briefs: Beruschi Road water quality, Mount Revelstoke campground moves ahead
Revelstoke city council supports Basford Drive affordable housing site study, calls for housing strategy options

Revelstoke city council supported a feasibility study for a mixed-market affordable housing project on Basford Drive. Council has also asked staff to prepare a report outlining options for a long-term comprehensive housing strategy.

City council briefs: electric vehicle charging station; liquor license endorsements; wood to fuel presentation; Nels Nelsen Crescent

Highlights of the Oct. 10 city council meeting included unveiling the location of Revelstoke's first level 2 electric vehicle charging station, liquor endorsements for Monashee Spirits and Quartermaster Eatery, and approval for the first road at Mackenzie Village to be named Nels Nelsen Crescent.

Briefs: Mt. Begbie Brewing Co. tasting room, Japanese Canadian legacy signs, splash park funding

Highlights from the Tuesday, Sept. 12 meeting of the Revelstoke city council included support for Japanese Canadian Heritage sign, splash park funding, and Brewery Lounge Endorsement for Mt. Begbie Brewing Co.

City staff recommend use of economic opportunities funding for Farwell splash park

A staff report recommends that city council ask the Columbia Shuswap Regional District board for $50,000 from the CSRD economic opportunity fund to help build a splash park at Farwell Park. The Farwell Splash Park Society has been actively seeking funding to try and make the splash park a reality.

City denies application for heritage alteration permit

Revelstoke city council has denied an application for a heritage alteration permit for a home on Seventh Street East. Council said despite denying the application they hope the city and the proponent will continue to work together to find an agreeable solution.

City of Revelstoke expresses concern about backcountry guiding tenure application in community watershed

City of Revelstoke staff and councillors have expressed concern on why they had to ask for a referral letter regarding a proposed adventure tenure that overlaps the Greeley Creek watershed. The proponent says he is willing to work with the city to ensure their concerns are mitigated.