BC Liberal leadership candidate promises a world-class SAR training institute for “the Silicon Valley...
By David F. Rooney Banking on the importance of creating "a knowledge-based economy in BC," BC Liberal leadership hopeful Dr. Moira Stilwell promises...
Sales generally decent over Christmas, but out-of-town shopping remains a major concern
By David F. Rooney With a few exceptions, local businesses generally reported decent sales over the Christmas-New Year period in 2010 but they remained concerned...
Energy-efficient light bulb alternatives now in effect
New standards for energy-efficient alternatives to 75W and 100W incandescent light bulbs will come into force on Jan. 1, 2011, says a statement from...
Local events during the Freeskiing Championships
Revelstoke Mountain Resort is, for the second time, hosting the Subaru Freeskiing World Championships. The races will include a number of activities and events. All...
Going into the backcountry? Be smart about it…
Natural Resource Operations Minister Steve Thomson and Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General Rich Coleman want to remind everyone to stay safe by...
Province lowers business tax rate
Businesses in British Columbia will pay less in provincial corporate income tax as B.C.’s rate drops to 10 per cent (from 10.5 per cent)...
BC’s QuitNow Services to make kicking the habit easier
Is quitting smoking one of your resolutions for the New Year? Try registering with QuitNow to increase your chances of successfully quitting, says a...
Nordic skiers open 2011 with annual lantern ski
By Laura Stovel One of the most delightful New Year’s Day traditions in Revelstoke is the lantern ski on Mount MacPherson organized by the Revelstoke...
Greg Hill establishes Revelstoke’s first world record since 1925
By David F. Rooney Greg Hill is, by turns, remarkably determined and very modest and today, with the fulfillment of his dream of skiing two...
Obituary Notice — Myrna Cooper
Myrna Joy Cooper passed away at Queen Victoria Hospital, Revelstoke on Saturday, December 25th, 2010 at the age of 72 years. There will be...