The City of Revelstoke has introduced new watering regulations in an effort to ensure water security and promote responsible water consumption in the community. The new four-stage water usage restriction plan for outdoor water received unanimous approval during the June 11 city council meeting. The regulations are now in effect and apply to all properties […]
The City of Revelstoke still has no answers on whether the province will provide assistance with a significant cost increase to upgrade the city’s wastewater management system after Mayor Gary Sulz and director of infrastructure and planning Steve Black travelled to Victoria to meet with Deputy Minister of Environment Kevin Jardine. In an update to […]
A new washroom facility at Woodenhead Park in Revelstoke is now open to the public. Located just off the Trans-Canada Highway near the Victoria Road entrance to city, the park is a popular stopping spot for tourists and those travelling to other destinations along the highway between BC and Alberta. In 2020, during the height […]
The City of Revelstoke will provide initial funding to support the efforts of the Revelstoke Community Housing Society to scale up its operations and increase the number of non-market rental units in the community. At its regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14, Revelstoke City Council voted unanimously to endorse a non-profit housing developer and operator […]
The City of Revelstoke is inviting community members to a series of coffee chats on the city’s Zoning Bylaw Comprehensive Rewrite Project. The coffee chats, which will take place in council chambers, are educational sessions that will run on a neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood basis. They will allow residents a chance to ask questions about the changes specific […]
The City of Revelstoke plans to lobby the BC government after the Ministry of Environment reneged on a plan to allow the city to upgrade its wastewater management system using a phased approach. The ministry is now demanding the city meet immediate compliance with municipal wastewater regulations, increasing the project cost from $14 million to […]
Community feedback on logo redesign options for the City of Revelstoke has been mixed so far, but communications coordinator Francesca Williams says she wants to hear it all. The city unveiled four logo designs during the Revelstoke Winter Carnival and is asking community members to vote and submit feedback on their favourite design. Each of […]
Better forest management and changes to provincial government policy are key to reducing the frequency and intensity of wildfires. This is according to retired foresters Archie MacDonald and Murray Wilson, who presented at the Columbia Shuswap Regional District regular board meeting on February 15. The pair said they are speaking out due to their frustration […]
A plan by the City of Revelstoke to introduce city-wide water metering after splitting utility invoices from property taxes is tied to efforts to reduce water use. The city says it is regularly asked to act in a more environmentally friendly way. Water meters are a step towards this, and also provide a more […]
A pump track is a little bit closer to becoming a reality in Revelstoke. Revelstoke city council has given the go ahead for city staff the enter into a contract with Velosolutions to design and build a pump track at Centennial Park. In a brief overview of the project to council at its regular meeting […]