Chamber of Commerce hires a new executive director
By David F. Rooney Judy Goodman, a former West Jet sales manager originally from Calgary, has been hired as the Chamber of Comerce’s new executive director, Chamber President Brydon Roe announced Wednesday. Goodman is a relative newcomer to but brings a lot of experience that Roe says will benefit the Chamber, which he said is excited by her experience. The...
Shelter Bay development shows “respect for the land”
Developer Ender Ilkay's vision of a 750-unit recreational development at Shelter Bay won support from attendees at an Open House this week. Unlike other, similar, projects his doesn't center around a golf course, but the area's natural features and an extensive series of trails he wants to build on its 5,200 acres. David F. Rooney photo By...
Should Downie Timber be taxed like a business or taxed like a heavy industry?
Downie Timber's Jack Heavenor's makes his annual pitch for lower taxes to Council on March 20. This year's pitch had a new wrinkle — he has asked City Council to change the company's taxation category from heavy industry to business. Council will consider a motion to lower its taxes during a special meeting at 2 pm on Tuesday, March...
Hmmm. Which one has the genie?
Now that's a lot of lamps! Which one has the genie? The Powder Springs Inn is currently renovating its rooms and has a scores of lamps, dressers, chairs, and more that it would like to get rid of at nominal prices. Call 250-837-5151 or send an e-mail to info@powdersprings.ca. David F. Rooney photo Read More →
Signs of the times?
By David F. Rooney Signs of the times? Recent closures may be just that or just the downside of the normal business cycle. David F. Rooney photo illustration Here’s a partial list of The Roll of Our Dead, Dying or Troubled Businesses: Fields, Filigree Antiques, Dollar Dollar, Jus Juiced, The Roxy and Video Express. But there will certainly be more...
BC Hydro rates going up
The BC Utilities Commission (BCUC) issued a decision on February 15 regarding BC Hydro’s rate application which confirms an interim 3.91 per cent rate increase for the next fiscal year as applied for by BC Hydro. The decision also orders an interim increase to BC Hydro’s current rate rider of 2.5 per cent to 5 per cent. With compounding, the net...
The Fields store is closing its doors forever
After serving the community for decades, the Fields store is closing its doors forever as its parent, HBC, focuses on its more upscale — and more profitable — subsidiaries: The Bay, Lord & Taylor and Home Outfitters. David F. Rooney photo By David F. Rooney After serving the community for decades, the Fields store is closing its doors forever...
RAA launches new website
The Revelstoke Accommodation Association has just launched the new StayInRevelstoke.com mobi website. This new initiative has been designed to take advantage of the latest smart-phone and tablet technology and the growing number or travellers that use these devices while planning their vacation. Revelstoke Current screen shot The Revelstoke Accommodation...
City plans increases — some of them major — to user fees and charges
Some of the highest fee increases are those for development services. Please click on the image to see a larger version of it. Revelstoke Current scan By David F. Rooney Proposed changes to the City’s schedule of fees and charges mean yu may end up paying more for the privilege of playing Bingo or renting a ball field. You’ll also pay 2%...
Adelheid Bender resigns as acting director of the Chamber of Commerce
Adelheid Bender, acting director of the Chamber of Commerce, has resigned from her post. I n an e-mail sent to Chamber members she said: To Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce Members, “It has been a privilege working for you, the members of the Revelstoke Chamber of Commerce, for the last 4 months filling as the Chamber Executive Director. I came...
