Existing skateboard park should be upgraded
Regarding the controversy over ball diamonds versus a skateboard park: Why can't we work out something for the skateboarders where they are now? Spend some...
Drive-by shooting in the Big Eddy
A 54-year-old man was arrested after a drive-by shooting in the Big Eddy on Monday. Fortunately, it wasn't a Vancouver-style drive-by involving a real handgun...
Grizzlies sign former Vernon Vipers’ Captain Kevin Kraus
The Revelstoke Grizzlies have signed former Vernon Vipers Captain Kevin Kraus as an Assistant Coach. A statement from Head Coach Randy Quackenbush said Kraus will...
Brush, brush, brushing those trees away
BC Hydro regularly conducts brushing operations along the dikes that protect portions of the city from potential floods. It has been years since we were...
Downie fire under investigation
A Thursday night fire at Downie Timber is under investigation by Revelstoke Fire Rescue Services. The fire occurred at about 10:20 pm in the 8”...
Is Grizzly Plaza the best place for a Visitor Info Centre?
Most of its discussions have been held behind closed doors, but details are slowly emerging about the proposal to build a new Visitor Information...
Traps laid, one coyote killed and more to go in wake of the attack...
By David F. Rooney It's been a bad week for human encounters with predatory wildlife. On Thursday Angie Threatful and her dog Wrinkles were attacked by...
Happiness becomes horror when a bear snatches a couple’s pet — UPDATED
By David F. Rooney The bear that shattered Stuart and Diane Andrews' weekend when it killed their lovely dog, Buddy, right in front of their...
Dam Survivors pumped to paddle
By Barbara Little The 2011 Seniors Games are being hosted in the West Kootenays next month with the dragon boat competition on Kootenay Lake at...