This is one fish that isn’t getting away
Blacksmiths and steel sculptors James Karthein (front left) and Kevin Kratz (center right) pose with the one of the steel Kokanee that will form part of their sculpture of kokanee and sturgeon that will be installed at the intersection of Third and Mackenzie this June. They brought the sculptural detail to Revelstoke from their forges at Ridgeline Metalworks...
Project Prom aims to help teens look their best
When it occurred to seamsstress Angela Brule that some local teens might benefit from a a kind of prom dress bank she talked it over with Community Connections' Outreach Manager Patti Larson (right) and Community Youth Program organizer Sheena Bell Centre. The results is a collection of prom dresses for girls and, hopefully, suits and formal wear...
Taproot Yoga digs deep to help Hospice
Coreen Ticker (left) and Margie Dean (right) of the Revelstoke Hospice Society pose with Megan Shandro of Taproot Yoga, which raised $653 to help the society with its purchase of a medical mattress for the palliative care room at Queen Victoria Hospital. David F. Rooney photo Read More →
Sorority magic
Tammy Smith (center) of Beta Sigma Phi had a double presentation to make on Wednesday — $1,000 to Trees for Tots, represented by Randy Driediger (left) and Suzie Wiebe (right) and $500 for the Community Connections Summer Day Camp program, represented by Kristal Bradshaw (center right). The sorority raised the money through its magic show last October....
Obituary Notice — Eleonora (Lori) Speidel
Eleonora (Lori) Speidel 1933-2010 Eleonora (Lori) Speidel passed away at Queen Victoria Hospital, Revelstoke on Thursday, March 25th, 2010 at the age of 76 years. A Memorial Reception will be held at the Revelstoke Senior’s Center on Thursday afternoon, April 1st at 2:00 p.m. with family and friends presiding. Cremation. In lieu of flowers,...
Revelstokians sign on to the Fight HST Campaign
Former premier Bill Vander Zalm gestures as he talks to an audience of about 100 people about the evils of Harmonized Sales Tax. Vander Zalm was an excellent speaker who provoked questions and established support from the audience for his Fight HST campaign. David F. Rooney photo By David F. Rooney Revelstokians reacted vigorously to former premier...
John Mann gives a heart-warming and hilarious performance
John Mann during his solo performance in Revelstoke. Karen McColl photo By Karen McColl In a musical performance that had audience members tapping their feet, hooting and hollering and throwing their heads back in laughter, John Mann offered the perfect finale to the 2009 / 2010 concert series put on by the Revelstoke Arts Council. Mann, of the Vancouver-grown...
Revelstoke provides the Grizzlies with the cash they need for the provincial championships
By David F. Rooney The Revelstoke Grizzlies fan base came out in droves on Tuesday to ensure that the team had all the money it would need to get down to Vancouver Island for this weekend’s BC Provincial Junior B Championships. Co-owner Mike Roberts said Monday he found out at 3 am on Sunday that the team was going to have to pay a big chunk of...
Revelstoke’s naval connection remembered
Cdr. Robert Ferguson (left) and Lieut. Chris Chalmers of the Canadian Navy presented Mayor David Raven with a special plaque commemorating the His Majesty's Canadian Ship Revelstoke, which sailed against the Axis powers during the Second World War. The presentation to mark the Canadian Naval Centennial includes a photograph of the Llewellyn Class...
Hundreds bid farewell to Jim Holdener
Jim Holdener, whose kindness, good humour and generosity of spirit touched many lives was repaid in kind Monday as more than 500 people filled the Community Centre for a celebration of his life. After the celebration and a period of fellowship, local motorcyclists escorted his family to Mountain View Cemetery where his ashes were laid to rest in the...
