Direct Access funding cuts worry District PAC

Editor's Note: The following is a letter sent to Premier Gordon Campbell by Kathryn Tompkins, chairperson of the School District 19 District Parent Advisory Council, earlier this...

Senior Girls Avalanche dominate and win the Last Spike

By David F. Rooney The Senior Girls Avalanche emerged victorious from a seven-team competition for the coveted Last Spike title on Saturday. "The first set was...

Fair Traders to try reverse trick-or-treat campaign

A Reverse Trick-or-Treat Campaign this Halloween will have some Fair Trade Committee volunteers going door-to-door to hand out free Fair Trade-certified chocolate. When you purchase...

Activists spell out the magic 350 at climate change demo

By David F. Rooney You could hardly call it a mass demonstration — it was, after all, just 30 people if you included the seven...

Will the Gun Registry finally be shot down?

I am writing to let you know about an important vote that is coming up in the House of Commons on Nov. 4.  Members...

Driving 700 km a week for love of their son… and his love for...

By David F. Rooney Good parents always want to give their kids opportunities to fulfill themselves, but how far will you go to help them...

Theatre Company readies two new offerings for December

By David F. Rooney The Revelstoke Theatre Company is still homeless, but isn't letting that state of uncertainty stand in the way or putting on...

Get your seasonal flu and H1N1 vaccinations starting Nov. 3

Vaccinations for both the seasonal influenza virus and H1N1 will be available in Revelstoke starting on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Here is the time table for...

Rain or shine, climate change civic action planned for Grizzly Plaza

By David F. Rooney The North Columbia Environmental Society is planning a civic action for Grizzly Plaza at 11 a.m. Saturday to demand action on...