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UPDATED with the sign messages: The sign of a 'no fun' city?

UPDATED with the sign messages: The sign of a 'no fun' city?

The City of Revelstoke is has given the owner of the moveable letterboard sign located out front of the former P&T Farm Market until Sept. 9 to get rid of it or face legal action.
Changes coming to B.C. carbon offsets

Changes coming to B.C. carbon offsets

The B.C. government's carbon neutrality program is working, but it needs changes, Environment Minister Terry Lake says. School and hospital funds are being diverted to carbon reduction projects at energy, cement and forest companies.
B.C. votes to extinguish HST, including 2/3 in Revelstoke's riding

B.C. votes to extinguish HST, including 2/3 in Revelstoke's riding

MLA Norm Macdonald pleased by results of referendum; Downie Timber says HST was beneficial
HST rejected by B.C. voters

HST rejected by B.C. voters

The B.C. government is getting to work dismantling the harmonized sales tax, a job that may take more than a year and add billions to the province's deficit.
Cities set to grill minister over planned auditor

Cities set to grill minister over planned auditor

UBCM convention to mull civic spending watchdog
Council approves Centennial Park site plan over RCMP objections

Council approves Centennial Park site plan over RCMP objections

The site plan for a skateboard and bike park in Centennial Park was approved by city council despite objections by RCMP Staff Sgt. Jacquie Olsen that the park is "the wrong place" for the facilities.
Group working on new plan for Williamson’s Lake

Group working on new plan for Williamson’s Lake

A bigger beach, new-and-improved playground and annual environmental monitoring are just a few of the proposals being considered by a new committee that is looking at the future of Williamson’s Lake Park.
A look inside the new high school

A look inside the new high school

With a new school year about to start, the Times Review took a tour of the new high school to see how it is progressing.
Council opts to buy $887,000 replacement fire truck

Council opts to buy $887,000 replacement fire truck

Revelstoke city council has approved the purchase of an $887,000 aerial platform truck for Revelstoke Fire Rescue services. The decision came at their Aug. 23 regular meeting after fire chief Rob Girard presented a business case for the truck. It will replace an aging 34-year-old snorkel truck.

Mayor Raven to lobby for Trans-Canada in Ottawa

Mayor of Revelstoke David Raven will travel to Ottawa in September where he'll appear before a pre-budget committee to present the case for funding to improve the Trans-Canada Highway between Malakwa and Golden.