Columbia Park Poppy Poster Contest winners
Sue Driediger (center left back), president of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 46 and Helen Grace (center right back) poses with the Columbia Park Elementary School students who were winners in the annual Poppy Poster Contest. The winners from CPE were: Anna Pfeiffer,Grayson Norsworthy, Melinda Brown, Jessie Booker, Lily Michaels, Takara Tompkins, Alexis...
Handmade Parade had what you wanted
By David F. Rooney This year’s Handmade Parade appeared to have almost everything you could possibly want in the way of hand-made crafts and arts this weekend. The two-day sale at the Community Centre featured pottery, jewellery, hand-woven cedar and wool items, the planet’s most delicious truffles, fantastic breads, books and — gosh!...
Madness under the moonlight
By David F. Rooney A gleaming half moon sailing across a clear and inky sky, people roaming the downtown core in search of great bargains. It had to be the annual Moonlight Madness sale and Friday was a perfect night for it. All it really needed was a fresh blanket of snow to give it that festive-season look and the city received that blessing (or a...
Bear season: the Johnson Heights perspective
Editor’s Note: Johnson Heights was the area selected by City Council a couple of years ago for the City’s pilot study of bear-proof trash cans. It was, for residents, and interesting experience as their neighbourhood has long been regarded as “bear central.” This article, written by resident Miranda Murphy, appeared in the neighbourhood...
Everything you need to know about secondary suites, etc. and are afraid to ask
By David F. Rooney There are dozens, maybe scores or even hundreds, of illegal secondary suites in the city and the local government is finally starting to try and address the situation. That’s the premise behind a public meeting next Tuesday aimed at home owners who may be considering renting suites or rooms in their homes. “Nobody knows...
Obituary Notice — Margaret Taylor
Margaret Taylor 1913-2009 Margaret Taylor passed away at Mt. Cartier Court Extended Care, Revelstoke on Wednesday, November 25th, 2009 at the age of 96 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Revelstoke on Friday morning, December 4th, at 11:00 a.m. with Father Ronnie Tagnines celebrant. Cremation...
Revelstoke could be an official Bear-Smart community… but there is a price tag
A bear dragged this can, used in the City's Johnson Heights pilot project, off to the woods, hoping to crack it open and devour its contents. However, try as he might, he couldn't get into it. Photo courtesy of Revelstoke Bear Aware By David F. Rooney There is only one thing standing in the way of Revelstoke, home to the province’s...
City and RMR driving towards a ski shuttle partnership
The City and Revelstoke Mountain Resort are driving steadily towards an agreement regarding ski shuttle service, which is expected to begin Dec. 11. “Last winter we saw the successful introduction of the shuttle bus service from the central area of Revelstoke to Revelstoke Mountain Resort,” says a statement from the City. “This fall,...
Parks Canada packs ‘em in at its Glacier winter permit system meetings
Parks Canada's Marnie Digiandomenico welcomes skiers and boarders eager to learn how the new winter permit system will work In Glacier National Park this year. Scores of people attended the first of three meetings in Revelstoke at the United Church on Thursday evening. David F. Rooney photo By David F. Rooney Parks Canada, eager to “create...
A few reminders — and encouragement — from RMR
Who can resist the allure of Revelstoke Mountain Resort? Almost no one. This weekend is bound to be amazing but the resort has a few reminders for skiers and boarders, too. Doug Marshall Photography image courtesy of Revelstoke Mountain Resort Revelstoke Mountain Resort is reporting more than 135 cm of snow at the weather station located at the 1,950...
