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Prepared by Councillor Johnston
Just when you thought spring was here, it wasn’t. Everyone who had put
away their snow gear had to bring it out, hopefully for the last time.
Some City workers who had been laid off had to be recalled to deal with
winter’s last shot. The good thing is that the weather should contribute
to an extended ski and snowmobile season and provide a needed addition to
the snow pack.
Council and the Indoor Pool
Committee are continuing to pursue fund raising opportunities. However,
until we receive word on the infrastructure grant application, the project
cannot move ahead. The timing as to when we will hear on the grant is not
yet been determined, this is frustrating but is the norm.
During the Council Meeting
held on Monday March 10th, Council passed a resolution to endorse an
application to the Cultural Capitals of Canada Program to develop a
Cultural/Heritage Tourism Marketing Strategy for Revelstoke.
Progress on the Mountain
Research Centre, a project of Okanagan University College with a lot of
involvement from the City and other interested parties, continues in a
very positive way. This is a very exciting opportunity for Revelstoke and
when it is realized, it will add another layer to Revelstoke as a world
class destination for science, research and education, as well as tourism.
Speaking of world class,
Mayor McKee, Councillors Richardson, O’Hagan and myself had the chance to
tour the Greely water treatment plant. This is an amazing piece of
technology that has drawn attention from and been visited by utility
companies, and others with a wish list for clean safe water from across
Canada and the US. It is really worth a look. Public Works will be arranging
an open house in early May. Notices of exact time and date will be in the
newspaper. Even if you aren’t excited about water treatment plants, the
mountainside location itself mountains is worth the visit.
Christopher H. Johnston
Councillor
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