Finalists named for the 33rd Annual BC Book Prizes
If you’re a book fiend — like me! — you’ll probably be interested in the West Coast Book Prize Society’s announcement the names of...
19 recommendations that could save BC’s grizzlies
A recently formed organization that seeks to protect grizzly bears says the bears’ long-term survival “is threatened from a loss of habitat and food...
Avalanche claims an Austrian skier’s life
A 52-year-old Austrian skier caught in a backcountry avalanche in the Goldstream area 100 kilometres north of town at 3 pm on Monday afternoon,...
Five-vehicle crash closes TCH until 1 or 2 pm — UPDATED!
The Trans-Canada Highway was reopened on Tuesday afternoon after a five-vehicle crash one kilometre west of town had closed it for 12 hours. A statement...
Campaign to focus on importance of public education
By David F. Rooney The British Columbia School Trustees Association wants to focus public attention on the important of public education during the upcoming general...
Telephonic Town Hall to gauge views on legalized pot
MP Wayne Stetski will host a telephonic town hall next week for residents to let him know their views on marijuana legalization. “The legalization of...
March boasts an intriguing lineup of films, talks and live performances
By David F. Rooney There are a number of very interesting performances, two talks and three films in Revelstoke this month, including an interesting-sounding piece...
Tuesday is Community Initiatives presentation night!
The annual Community Initiatives and Affected Areas Programs (CIP/AAP) meeting will take place Tuesday, March 7, at 7 pm in the Community Centre. At...
Revelstoke’s newest inn: the Explorers’ Society Hotel
By David F. Rooney One hundred and six years after McKinnon’s pool room and cigar store was built in 1911, the McKinnon Block has undergone...