First Annual Welcome Week aims to show newcomers the true face of Revelstoke
Long-time residents know that Revelstoke is a place that welcomes diversity. Sure, there are people who rant about Australians and other visitors. But they...
Beware the latest phone scam: Fraudsters claiming to be working for the Credit Union!
By David F. Rooney Beware any telephone calls from people claiming to be conducting a telephone survey “on behalf of the Revelstoke Credit Union,” says...
In just one day at the Women’s Shelter…
By Carol Perkins In one day at the Revelstoke Women’s Shelter, anything can happen. There is chaos and quiet, healing times, anguish and hope, moments of...
This year’s Gift from the Gallery Christmas art sale is gorgeous
By David F. Rooney The Visual Arts Centre's four galleries are full of fantastic works of art at very, very affordable prices for its annual...
Think people here don’t get scammed? Think again!
Despite countless warnings from police in the news media some Revelstokians continue to fall prey to telemarketing and Internet fraud scams. RCMP Staff Sgt. Jacquie...
A brief anti-violence statement from MLA Norm Macdonald
On December 6, we observe a National Day of Remembrance of the tragedy that occurred at the Ecole Polytechnique de Montreal. But we must...
Remembering those Canadians killed because of their gender
Canadians will always remember the tragic events of December 6, 1989, when 14 young women were killed – targeted because of their gender. Reaction was swift...
Community Choir is in Christmas Concert mode
By David F. Rooney The Community Choir was definitely in Christmas Concert mode Tuesday as its members rehearsed for their Sunday, December 9, and Monday, December...
Honouring the memory of the Montreal Massacre victims
By Jewelles Smith The international 16-day campaign to end gender violence kicked off on November 25; the day designated by the United Nations as the...