Beauty and controversy spring from Belonging show
By David F. Rooney This multi-media work by Tina Lindegaard is an evocative look at home. The untitled work is in the Belonging exhibition at the Visual Arts Centre. David F. Rooney photo Belonging, the new Visual Arts Centre exhibition set to open on Friday (July 3 at 6 p.m. will surprise, delight and, in some cases, provoke strong reactions from local...
Follow the Leader for summer fun
The Revelstoke Library’s popular summer programs will lead kids of all ages on a literary adventure this year using the theme, Follow The Reader. The Read to Me Club is for children between the ages of three and five. They and their caregivers can enjoy stories, songs, creations and all-around fun on Fridays—July 3, 10, and 17 — from 10 a.m....
The Current is unique but not The Unique
Steve Bender I hear the spirit of Doug Powell whispering words of encouragement to the editor, publisher, reporter, C.E.O., owner and typesetter of this fine new journal, “You go get ‘em Davey boy and remember the only good opinion is a differing opinion, a headline should have something to do with the story and City Council is always wrong.”...
Making a difference around the world
Shirley Berg We buy “local” to support the farmers in our communities. We buy organic because it’s healthier for our family and more environmentally friendly. But why aren’t we buying more Fair Trade Certified products? What is Fair Trade? Fair Trade is an alternative system of international trade based upon sound business models, principles...
Revelstoke loses Big Bear heartbreaker
Louie Fuscaldo (center, right) grimaces as heads the ball during the Revelstoke Football Club’s final match against the Williams Lake Lightning last Sunday. And, no, he’s not kicking his son, Landon (center, left). David F. Rooney photo By David F. Rooney With 36 teams, the annual Big Bear Soccer Tournament was, organizers said, an excellent...
Welcome to The Revelstoke Current
David F. Rooney Welcome to the first issue of the Revelstoke Current, the daily online news site that offers fresh news to the people of Revelstoke, B.C. For years I longed to run my own newspaper. Over the past several months, I was encouraged by many people to start a newspaper that would satisfy the deep-seated hunger in our community for quality...
Changes in the air for MLA Norm Macdonald
By David F. Rooney The post-election period has been a time of significant and visible change for MLA Norm Macdonald. Not only does he have a new portfolio — forestry — within the Opposition shadow cabinet but he has been busy closing all of the riding offices — except the main one in Golden. During a brief interview prior to meeting City Council...
How much longer? Would you believe three more weeks?
By David F. Rooney Some might call it the Big Dig, but for business owners on Mackenzie Avenue, the Grizzly Plaza Extension Project is simply “a gong show.” And it’s not going to get better for at least two more weeks and possibly as long as three. The City’s Chief Administrative Officer, Ross McPhee, says the project has, for various reasons,...
