Helipad fundraising campaign needs a final push
The District Health Foundation’s fundraising campaign for the Queen Victoria Hospital Helipad Project has reached the $360,000 point and organizers are hoping that local...
In Pictures: Welcome Home? was inspired and inspiring
By David F. Rooney The mostly young actors and actresses of Welcome Home? — Flying Arrow Productions' Canada 150 Community Theatre Project — put on...
Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program wants a new board member
The Fish & Wildlife Compensation Program (FWCP) is seeking a new board member to join its Columbia Region to help conserve and enhance local...
German tourist dies in a tree well skiing accident
A German tourist is dead after he was found face-down in a tree well in the Albert Canyon area on Friday, February 10. A statement...
Anything Goes was a big night for the Visual Arts Centre
By David F. Rooney The Visual Arts Centre’s annual Anything Goes art exhibition and auction was a major success last Friday as it brought in...
CBT commits $450,000 to Avalanche Canada
Winter backcountry users in Canada often rely on Avalanche Canada to help keep safe. To support the important work it does — including notifying...
MLA Report: Is it time to take big money out of politics?
Over the last number of weeks there has been a great deal of discussion about the impact massive political donations have on government. But...
Bill Bennett has a bone to pick with Norm Macdonald over BC Hydro
I have to say I am impressed with Norm MacDonald's loyalty to his Party. He repeats his talking points about BC Hydro to perfection...
Upcoming Death Cafe will be an eye-opener
Looking for a deeply intriguing — and very different — evening pastime? If you can answer ‘Yes,’ then you’ll definitely want to register for Revelstoke’s...
Illy the Eagle’s surprise break for freedom
Illy, the injured bald eagle rescued by RCMP and civilians last December made a surprise break for freedom on Wednesday, February 8, from the...