Fire knows no boundaries
Fires across BC are straining provincial resources, and support is coming in from fire crews in other provinces, and even as far away as...
Survey: Chamber members overwhelming oppose compensation
By David F. Rooney A survey of 32 downtown members of the Chamber of Commerce shows they overwhelmingly oppose payment of compensation for hardships caused...
Province’s HST plan alarms resort and hoteliers
By David F. Rooney Tourism is will take a tremendous hit if the province proceeds with its plans to introduce a so-called Harmonized Sales Tax...
Sister Girl receiving international attention
The local band, Sister Girl, is becoming the focus of international recognition for Lonesome Rambler, the fourth cut from their recently released debut CD,...
Make a real splash with the Masters Swim Club
By David F. Rooney Looking for a way to stay fit — and wet? Then, the Revelstoke Masters Swim Club may be just what you...
Giant planet set for closest approach on Aug. 14
The large and brilliant star like object rising low in the southeast every evening after sunset is the mighty planet Jupiter. Due to its prominence...
Galena Bay fire evacuation alerts rescinded
The Galena Bay fire is reported to be 40 per cent contained and evacuation alerts that were issued Aug. 1 for the Halcyon Hot...
Get out of the way when you see this baby coming!
By David F. Rooney BC Hydro is transporting a mammoth addition to the Revelstoke Unit 5 Project — a 188-tonne turbine so large it must...
All aboard! It’s almost time for Railway Days 2009
By David F. Rooney It is just about time for that perennial Revelstoke event — Railway Days. This nine-day event celebrates the railway and its role...