Greg Hill establishes Revelstoke’s first world record since 1925
By David F. Rooney Greg Hill is, by turns, remarkably determined and very modest and today, with the fulfillment of his dream of skiing two million vertical feet in one year, the local ski mountaineer stands as the first person to set a world record in Revelstoke since Nels Nelsen in 1925. Ski Mountaineer Greg Hill (foreground) glides past a snowboarder...
Obituary Notice — Myrna Cooper
Myrna Joy Cooper passed away at Queen Victoria Hospital, Revelstoke on Saturday, December 25th, 2010 at the age of 72 years. There will be no formal funeral service by Myrna’s own request. Cremation will be followed by the interment of her cremated remains in the family plot of Mountain View Cemetery, Revelstoke at a later date. Myrna was predeceased...
Obituary Notice — Santo Francis Fuoco
Santo Francis Fuoco 1924-2010 Santo Francis Fuoco 1924-2010 Santo Francis Fuoco passed away at Queen Victoria Hospital, Revelstoke on Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010 at the age of 86 years. A Graveside Service will be held at Mountain View Cemetery, Revelstoke on Friday, January 7th, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. All are welcome to meet at the Legion by 12:45...
Delightful bites for First Nights
Food Editor Leslie Savage Traditions for ringing in the New Year are almost as numerous as those for Christmas. Plans depend on stage-of-life, too. When we had children at home — six, for some few years — it seemed more useful to celebrate the New Year at home so that we’d be there if anyone needed a drive, and when the kids came home. More...
The Great Bendini’s Top 10 Predictions for Revelstoke in 2011
The Great Bendinni BSc, FI, MBA Again the Great Bednini finds himself on the horns of a dilemma. Should he turn pro or continue in his amateur status as a psychic, soothsayer and see-all? Moving to professional would easily line the Great’s pockets with loads of filthy lucre because there appears to be no shortage of gullible punters. Sales for magic...
RSPs (Retirement Savings Plans) vs TFSAs (Tax-Free Savings Account)… which one should you invest in?
By the Staff of the Revelstoke Credit Union With tax season upon us many people ask “which one is better – an RSP or a TFSA”? Well, that depends on each individual’s circumstance. RSP’s can be a great advantage for the average person earning more than $35,000 annually before tax. Consider this: John Doe T4 Income from employer ...
What if our next premier was a small-town guy?
David F. Rooney What would our province be like if, for a change, our next premier came from a small town rather than a big city? BC Liberals like Mark McKee and Peter Bernacki think it would be refreshing change and that’s one of the major reasons they are hoping like-minded Revelstokians will back George Abbott’s leadership bid. “George is different...
Nordic Ski Club opens its new lodge
By Laura Stovel The beautiful Revelstoke Nordic Ski Lodge opened to the public on Christmas day. Nordic ski club board member Wade Viznaugh described the club’s vision of making the lodge a hub for sports activity on Mount Macpherson. He pointed out that the area is not only used by cross country skiers. Many people also ski tour on the Macpherson...
Good food and good company at the Revelstoke Community Christmas dinner
By Laura Stovel Ginger Shoji and Matt Singh were bustling around The Old Frontier Christmas morning guiding a cheery group of volunteers as they chopped onions, carved turkey and ham and mashed sweet potatoes in preparation for the Revelstoke Community Christmas dinner. “It’s a very lonely time of the year for many people, “ Shoji said, “and...
Merry Christmas everyone!
David F. Rooney When I was a boy, nothing beat Christmas as a holiday. There were the gifts, of course, and the look on my siblings’ faces as they opened their presents under the Christmas tree. There were all the traditional songs and carols, which our mother encouraged us to sing as we decorated the tree. And, too, there were the visits to or...
