And yes, there are so many different groups of people here as Anita points out as well. But the friction really is between the “new” locals and the “old” locals. And I completely agree with John who says that we need to look for our commonalities. But that isn’t the end of the story. The fact is, there are some major fundamental differences out there, and ignoring them does not solve the problems that they have been causing. Neither, as Josh points out, does alienating anybody. We need to recognize our differences and work for mutually beneficial solutions in a respectful way.

The main problem with this article, is that while it proposes a solution to the problem, it does so in a way that is completely disrespectful to the “old” locals. In addition to the insulting things you say about the people who were born and raised here, you’re basically saying: “you are wrong to think and feel the way you do. You should change.” That attitude is not constructive or respectful.

I think that this discussion string is awesome. Hopefully people who are in the group of “new” locals will read it and recognize that the “old” locals aren’t just a bunch of haters who don’t contribute. And hopefully the “old” locals will read it and appreciate some of the great things that the “new” locals bring to town and recognize that- just like in the past- some of these “new” locals will stay and contribute to this community until they are “old” locals.

Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
-Martin Luther King

You have put a face on what is a bad taste in the mouths of the people you are slandering. To roll all long-time locals into a pile of racist rednecks is unacceptable. what else is unacceptable is to say that we don’t provide for the community. I work in a local business, my family owns a local business, and i give to local charities, but I guess I must be the only one.

I suggest you add to the community yourself, more-so than I have see you do. So far calling down the long time residents is not a contribution, and from what I have read payroll at City Hall agrees with me.

Definition of “local” #77: If you participate in the process, you’re a local.

My parents lived and worked here for over 30 years. Having recently retired, they are no longer residents of Revelstoke yet when visiting . I was born and raised here, I moved away for 5 years and yet this town lured me back in! Typically, I get defensive about who IS and IS NOT a local when I hear someone bragging about elements of the City of Revelstoke that they are seemingly taking responsibility for….and yet their information is incorrect painting false portrait of the community. After living in Nanaimo for 3 years, I never referred to myself as a local nor would that title be welcomed by the “locals”. I don’t think this gripe is specific to Revelstoke itself rather it’s a community culture found in small towns.

Personally, I think most “locals” are rather defensive of that title due to the fact that residents of Revelstoke who have recently moved here ( either 1 year, 3 or 6 years ago ) have the potential to move once again. Leaving us TRUE locals to keep Revelstoke a thriving community that will still be prosperous when the next wave of newcomers soon to consider themselves “locals” arrive. I love my town, I always will, and I will always be a local….and proud of it