Fortunate to live here

I am proud to be a Revelstokian and feel blessed to live here.  There are so many things I am grateful for: the lack...

Does Revelstoke need a drug and alcohol strategy?

By David F. Rooney As Revelstoke evolves into a resort community its citizens need to be aware that the transformation would have a dark side...

Nipping racism in the bud through active witnessing

By David F. Rooney Overt racism may not be a major problem in Canada any more, but prejudice and subtle forms of discrimination still linger,...

A master plan for the national parks — have you had your say?

By David F. Rooney The changing nature of communities like Revelstoke and Golden — both fast on their way to becoming important resort communities —...

RAOP: the little group that could celebrates its 4th anniversary

By David F. Rooney Think of RAOP, aka the Revelstoke Awareness and Outreach Program, as the little group that could. They started in an obscure location...

MLA sides with vulnerable infants and children

Editor's Note: Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA Norm Macdonald has weighed into the debate over whether to retain — or axe — the Infant Development Program and...

MLA tells his own Hockeyville story

Editor's Note: Columbia River-Revelstoke MLA and life-long hockey fan Norm Macdonald has joined the quest to designate Revelstoke as Hockeyville. Supporters of Revelstoke’s bid have...

Local businesses should be banging the Revelstoke Hockeyville drum

By David F. Rooney Businesses should be riding the Hockeyville bandwagon — not just because it is the community-minded thing to do, but because it's...