Government cuts guarantee the failure of Success by Six program
Success by Six, another early childhood education program, is losing its funding due to BC Liberal budget cuts, and children in rural communities will...
Some thoughts about Jim Holdener
I can't claim to have known Jim Holdener very well. We had some dealings with each other during Homecoming and we interacted socially a...
Obituary Notice — James Kevin (Jim) Holdener
James Kevin (Jim) Holdener passed away unexpectedly in California on Saturday, March 20th, 2010 at the age of 55 years. A Celebration of Life...
Clearview Heights rental unit project scrapped — guess where it will be now
By David F. Rooney The Clearview Heights project is completely off the Community Housing Society's table. In a memo to City Council on Tuesday Community Economic...
Frustrated and demoralized, Corin Flood calls it quits at the Housing Society
By David F. Rooney Corin Flood, executive director of the Revelstoke Community Housing Society, has pulled the pin and resigned from what he says has...
Bill Vander Zalm is bringing the war against the HST to Revelstoke
By David F. Rooney Bill Vander Zalm is bringing the fight against the BC Liberals' proposed Harmonized Sales Tax to Revelstoke next week. The former...
City Council, briefly…
By David F. Rooney City Councillors, reluctant to buck a petition with 110 names on it, voted against granting a liquor licence to a wine...
Vancouver Canucks sign Aaron Volpatti
Vancouver Canucks President and General Manager Mike Gillis announced Monday that the Canucks have signed forward Aaron Volpatti of Revelstoke to a multi-year deal. Volpatti,...
Jim Holdener, one of the nicest people in town, dies suddenly
By David F. Rooney People across the city are in mourning today over the passing last weekend of Jim Holdener, who was easily one...
Savage Delights experiences oven bliss
Ever wondered why Chinese food is mainly stir-fried, or why baked loaves of bread are a northern food tradition? Although ovens originated in Asia,...