Proposed adventure park will be sensitive to Greeley Creek water concerns
By David F. Rooney Jason Roe, proponent of an adventure-tourism project near Greeley Creek, says his project does not pose a threat to the security or quality of Revelstoke’s drinking water, despite some concerns expressed by the City. “Those concerns have been expressed before,” Roe said of a letter Mayor Dave Raven sent to Front Counter BC...
CBT expands its Basin Business Advisors program
In an effort to meet the growing needs of local businesses and help them succeed, the Columbia Basin Trust (CBT) is expanding its popular Basin Business Advisors (BBA) program, which will be delivered by Community Futures. “Since 2000, the BBA program has been helping build economic capacity in Basin communities by supporting businesses to grow and...
Chamber applauds City’s restructuring plan
The City’s restructuring plan announced on Wednesday afternoon has received a stamp of approval from the Chamber of Commerce. “We appreciate the time and effort that Tim and his team have put into this restructuring plan,” Chamber President Steve Bailey said in a Thursday morning statement. “We are pleased with the changes in the approach of...
Not Always Right
Editor’s note: Notalwaysright.com always has a slightly different take on the retail and service industry. Its vignettes are true tales and anecdotes from the commercial trenches as told by the shop clerks, bag boys, receptionists and technicians of the world who daily shake their heads at the odd ducks they sometimes have to deal with. Life...
BC Chamber calls for tax reform to end “abysmal” PST
The BC Chamber of Commerce is calling on the provincial government to make tax reform a top priority to boost job creation and economic prosperity in British Columbia. “The PST is an abysmal tax and as British Columbians, we simply can’t settle for it,” John Winter, the BC Chamber’s president and CEO, said in a statement. “This tax stunts...
Province to audit the City
The City of Revelstoke has been selected for “a performance audit on operational procurement” by Basia Ruta, BC’s newly appointed Auditor General for Local Government. A statement from the City said the audit, which it had requested, will examine Revelstoke’s effectiveness at achieving value for money when buying equipment and supplies for its...
Everything Revelstoke opened with a bang
Everything Revelstoke, a new direct marketing company offering visitors (and locals) a way to connect with local tourism operations opened on Friday (May 24) with a great party in its new office space at First Street and MacKenzie Avenue. Here, owner Brydon Roe offers Emma Kirkland of the Powder Springs Inn, her choice of beverage. David F. Rooney photo By...
Chamber, RAA outline new events coordinator’s duties
The Revelstoke Accommodation Association and Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Flexman as Events Coordinator, joining our Tourism Team. Amy brings a wealth of experience in Event Management and is passionate about our community. In a joint statement, the two organizations noted that Amy is a director of...
Introducing The Current’s new advertising rep
The Revelstoke Current is pleased to announce that Barbara Mukanik, former publisher of the Revelstoke Times Review, will join its team as director of sales and marketing. Barbara is an enthusiastic and knowledgeable person who knows the local business community inside and out. She is joining The Current at a critical point in its history. As of May...
Nickelodeon Museum awarded a TripAdvisor excellence award
Revelstoke’s Nickelodeon Museum has received a TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence award. A statement from TripAdvisor said the accolade, which honours hospitality excellence, is given only to establishments that consistently achieve outstanding traveler reviews and is extended to qualifying businesses worldwide. Only the top-performing 10 percent...
